Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has won a prestigious design award for its transformation of Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush.

The Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID) International Design Awards attracts entries from across the world. They recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence across a broad range of categories spanning interior design, fit-out and product. Mosaic has been... View Article

Crittall strengthens W20 with PAS 24 certification

Crittall Windows has secured PAS 24:2022 certification for its Crittall® W20 steel door system and thermally enhanced W20 TE® variant, providing independent verification of their security performance. The achievement is proof that the systems meet one of the UK’s most... View Article

The impact of Martyn’s Law on secure door specification

Rob Mottram at Robust UK examines the door specification implications of Martyn’s Law (AKA the Terrorism Act 2025), in larger educational and public venues. Martyn’s Law – formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – received Royal... View Article

Specify, install, demonstrate

Simon Buckmaster at James Hardie discusses how the Building Safety Act has reshaped facade installation, from fire classification and product selection to competence, documentation and the need to rigorously specify, install and evidence work done. The Building Safety Act has... View Article

Unlocking design ambition with offsite brick slip detailing

Meka Ewurum at Keystone explores how offsite manufactured brick slip features are enabling architects and specifiers to combine traditional masonry detailing with fast, precise construction for distinctively detailed results. Brick remains one of the defining materials of British architecture. Its... View Article

Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums in Bangkok complete

Located at the heart of the practice’s sustainable masterplan in Bangkok, the Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums are the latest section of the residential-led development to complete. The six mid-rise buildings offer the closest connection to the masterplan’s central forest,... View Article

Specifying staircases for listed buildings

Richard Harding at British Spirals & Castings discusses best practice for specifying staircases in listed buildings, from conservation principles and material selection to regulatory compliance and modern surveying techniques. Historic buildings are an important part of the UK’s architectural landscape,... View Article

Sliding door specification for Passivhaus homes

Justin Spires at Solarlux UK explores how high-performance sliding doors can help Passivhaus and energy efficient homes achieve demanding thermal standards without compromising daylight, design or connection to nature. In the current architectural landscape, large areas of glazing are a... View Article

Overheating: why prevention should come before cooling

As overheating becomes an increasing challenge, Stuart Dantzic of Caribbean argues that architects should put passive measures such as external shading ahead of mechanical cooling. The Environmental Investigation Agency’s recent report, UK Cooling Policy in a Warming World, should prompt... View Article

Part 8 planning approval secured for Irishtown Leisure Centre

Dublin City Council has secured Part 8 planning approval for Irishtown Leisure Centre, following approval by council committee on 7th September 2026, marking a major step towards delivering a new community sport, health and wellbeing destination for Dublin’s south inner... View Article

The architect’s role is changing. Is the industry ready?

By Greg Bishop, Director of Digital Transformation, Creative ITC Architects have always combined creativity, design expertise and technical knowledge. These skills remain essential, but they are no longer enough on their own. As projects become more complex, data-driven and accountable, architects are... View Article

Ask the Expert: Luke Osborne

James Parker speaks to Luke Osborne at Senior Architectural Systems, about why greater transparency in Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) is essential to help architects make informed specification decisions. Why does the fenestration industry need a more transparent, evidence based approach?... View Article

The final member of the Shard family earns its Place

Albert Giralt of Renzo Piano Building Workshop reflects on Shard Place, the final piece of the Shard Quarter, and how its design completes a 25-year vision for London Bridge. Almost 25 years have passed since Renzo Piano Building Workshop was... View Article

A greener kind of grandeur

The transformation of the former US Embassy in London into a five-star hotel by David Chipperfield Architects delivers an adaptive reuse with high-end luxury and BREEAM Outstanding sustainability credentials, despite whole life carbon compromises, says Stephen Cousins. At a time... View Article