The sky’s the limit with glass, but play it safe!

Justin Seldis of Sunsquare looks at why glass has become the building material of choice for architects, but also explains why it’s never been more important to put safety and security first as designs get bigger and more elaborate Glass... View Article

The final curtain?

Alex Cooke of Kingspan Light + Air looks at why polycarbonate curtain walling solutions are being specified as an alternative to glass across various building types Glittering glazed buildings are a popular sight in many of our towns and cities.... View Article

A clear vision

The versatility of glass made it the right choice for SOM to create curved facades with maximum transparency, in a complex mixed-use development on one of Manhattan’s last undeveloped sites. Roseanne Field reports Manhattan’s West Side Yard, a rail yard... View Article

Different ways of working

James Parker spoke to the architects behind an evolving 10 year scheme to provide flexible offices framing rare green space in the heart of Manchester, as part of a wider masterplan to create a new urban quarter With staff beginning... View Article

Learning from context

When Design Engine designed a trio of buildings for the University of Winchester, they used corten steel to emulate the local built heritage, while creating spaces that supported students’ wellbeing. Roseanne Field reports Located on one of the main routes... View Article

Working outside the box

Architect@Work returns to a physical format at the Truman Brewery in London for 2022; the event on 13-14 April is themed around design for outside space as well as buildings themselves, with the focus on health and wellness Visitors are... View Article

Viewpoint: Russell Pedley of Assael Architecture

Russell Pedley of Assael Architecture looks at how the humble beginnings of build-to-rent has led to a new design sector and an investor’s dream, but also challenges for project teams from out-of-date standards The history of build-to-rent (BTR) in the... View Article

Apple Al Maryah Island opens in Abu Dhabi

Located in Abu Dhabi’s prestigious financial district, Apple Al Maryah Island occupies the pride of place on the island’s waterfront – a large, shaded plaza beneath the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange building and adjacent to The Galleria Al Maryah Island... View Article

Newton Waterproofing continues to drive sustainability

Despite a year of challenges and changing circumstances, with more national lockdowns, huge increases in the cost of materials, and greater pressure on suppliers, Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has kept sustainability... View Article

Versatile and stylish column casings from Encasement

The versatility and choice available within the Encasement column casings range has been driven by the demands of architects and specifiers seeking to create stylish finishes for building interiors and exteriors. A key element in the design freedom provided by the range... View Article

A striking finish with Schlüter-Systems

An increasingly popular trend in recent years, matte black accessories within a bathroom design ensure a striking finish. Whether this colour is paired with clean whites for a classic look or combined with opulent marble, it creates a modern aesthetic... View Article

Discover a new look in the angles of architecture

Exploring the principles of architectural geometry in flooring design, Contour is the latest carpet tile collection from IVC Commercial. The new Contour carpet tile collection from IVC Commercial applies the principles of architectural geometry to carpet tile design in two... View Article

Petrarch celebrates 50 years with an all inclusive photo competition

Show some #petrarchpassion. Petrarch, one of the first engineered stone rainscreen facades, celebrates turning 50 this year! Since 1972, over 1,000,000m2 of this aesthetically striking panel has been specified for more than 1,000 buildings across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and transport... View Article

Garador’ biggest ever stand

Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer Garador has designed their biggest ever stand for the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at Birmingham’s NEC (24th-27th March 2022). Thanks to the size of the stand, Garador has the space to showcase all their very... View Article