All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 7
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Opinion
Southwark station demolition: The beginning of the end for the Jubilee line?
The architectural integrity of the Jubilee line is greater than the sum of its parts says Thomas Lane
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Opinion
Grenfell Tower: A systemic failure of regulation
Searching for a scapegoat for the Grenfell fire is understandable but isn’t helpful. The causes are complex and go back decades, says Thomas Lane
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AnalysisFire regulations: What needs to change
The Grenfell Tower fire has led to calls for fire safety regulations to be examined. But this was not the first warning sign that the current rules are not fit for purpose. What can be done to make sure a tragedy on this scale doesn’t happen again?
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NewsFire expert says government should ban flammable cladding
Fire Protection Association technical director suggests England should follow examples of US and Dubai
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NewsIndustry clamours for fire regs review
Renewed demand for review comes after Grenfell Tower fire tragedy
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NewsExpert says investigation into Grenfell Tower ‘could take two years’
Man in charge of Fire Brigade’s probe into 2009 Lakanal House blaze says Grenfell far more complicatedPlus: RIBA issues updated guidance on design for fire safety
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Opinion
Grenfell Tower: Should this cladding be allowed?
The rapid and devastating spread of the fire at the west London tower has raised questions whether ACM cladding should be permitted on high-rise residential towers, says Thomas Lane
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TechnicalBehind the scenes at the V&A Dundee
Realising Kengo Kuma’s extraordinarily complex design for the V&A’s outpost in Dundee would not have been possible without sophisticated modelling tools and precision construction techniques.
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TechnicalTechnical study: Tate St Ives extension, St Ives, Cornwall
Jamie Fobert’s discreet subterranean gallery extension has calmed locals’ concerns about the impact on the town’s skyline and reflects in its design all the elements that make St Ives special
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Opinion
It's time to divert Garden Bridge funding to other Thames crossings
Our reader poll demonstrates an appetite for more Thames pedestrian crossings. Public money left over from scrapping support for the Garden Bridge would get these moving, says Thomas Lane
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FeaturesAYA 2017 shortlists: Public Building Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the public building shortlist
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FeaturesAYA 2017 shortlists: Masterplanning & Public Realm Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the masterplanning shortlist
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FeaturesAYA 2017 shortlists: Interior Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the interiors shortlist
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FeaturesAYA 2017 shortlists: Individual House Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the individual house shortlist
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Opinion
Is a London housing expo a good idea?
Can engaging the public with quality housing design reduce opposition to new development, asks Thomas Lane
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FeaturesAYA 2017 shortlists: Education Architect of the Year (higher education)
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the higher education shortlist
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FeaturesAYA 2017 shortlists: Education Architect of the Year (nursery to 6th form)
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the education (nursery to 6th form) shortlist
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TechnicalGreat Arthur House, London, by John Robertson Architects
Chamberlin, Powell & Bon’s grade II-listed Great Arthur House in the City of London urgently needed a new facade but double glazing was too heavy for its structure. Thomas Lane found out how John Robertson Architects came up with a solution that retains its distinctive appearance
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FeaturesAYA 2017 shortlists: Small Project Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the small project shortlist