Quote fo the Week – 28th May 2018
“Architecture is reaching out for the truth.” – Louis... View Article
Alison Brooks Architects unveils a major immersive installation ‘ReCasting’ at 16th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
Alison Brooks Architects have been invited by the Curators 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara to respond to this year’s theme of ‘Freespace’ by addressing the subject of housing and urban dwelling.... View Article
New from RIBA Publishing comes the hugely anticipated rereadings2
A companion book to the successful rereadings, this new volume responds to a surge in demand and interest in imaginative and creative reuse of existing buildings. From the highly successful writing partnership of academic, author and designer Sally Stone and... View Article
SSM starts production of Sollentuna Hills project with 94 homes
SSM Holding AB , Sweden’s leading developer of smart and affordable homes, is now starting production of the Group’s second rental unit project, Sollentuna Hills. The project comprises 94 homes with a separate balcony/French balcony or terrace in Väsjön, Sollentuna,... View Article
Capital One’s dynamic new london office designed to suit a growing business and flexible working culture
Capital One UK has unveiled its new, state-of-the-at office across two floors in the White Collar Factory in London’s growing tech precinct. To strengthen its presence in London, the new office is a showcase for modern agile working within the... View Article
The retail park renaissance?
The shifting retail landscape is continuing to cause a ripple of confusion, risk and uncertainty for investors and developers alike, however, innovation has a key part to play in the sector. Paul Starbuck from retail, sport and leisure specialists LK2... View Article
The American Hardwood Export Council and Waugh Thistleton Architects collaborate with ARUP to build landmark pavilion for the London Design Festival
Waugh Thistleton Architects, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and ARUP are collaborating to present ‘MultiPly’, a modular cross-laminated tulipwood pavilion, in the Sackler courtyard of the V&A from 15 September. ‘MultiPly’, one of London Design Festival’s Landmark projects, will... View Article
The National Theatre is taking part in the London Festival of Architecture 2018 inspired by the festival theme of ‘identity’
On Saturday 16 June, there will be a special event at the National Theatre, as part of the London Festival of Architecture. The event traces the development of the NT, from the first years at the Old Vic Theatre through... View Article
nvestec arranges £72mn loan to fund Teddy Sagi-backed 140,000 sq ft residential and co-working development in King’s Cross
Investec Structured Property Finance (“Investec”) announces that it has provided The LabTech Group, the Digital and Real Estate Development and Investment business owned by Israeli billionaire Teddy Sagi, with a £72mn loan to fund the development of a major 140,000... View Article
New Director for Corstorphine + Wright
National architectural practice, Corstorphine + Wright has appointed Paul Thrussell as a Director of the practice, based in Leeds and London. Paul has joined Corstorphine + Wright with a key focus on commercial architecture, development of the practice’s Leeds studio,... View Article
Flagship art & design building in Leic scoops prestigious RIBA Award
THE team behind the transformational Vijay Patel Building at De Montfort University, which inspires some of the UK’s most talented art and design graduates, have scooped a prestigious award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Nottingham and London-based CPMG... View Article
Win £2500 by designing a room within a room, with RIBAJ and Norbord.
A new competition from RIBAJ invites architects to design innovative workspaces inside a room in a house, public building or office. Inspired by renaissance painting Jerome in his study by Antonello da Messina, which features a ‘room within a room’,... View Article
Benoy wins international design competition for COFCO
Benoy is excited to announce the firm has won the international competition for the COFCO Joy Breeze project in Suzhou, China, beating strong competition from several leading design firms. The win marks another appointment by COFCO for Benoy following the... View Article
Fact of the Week – 21st May 2018
Evard Ericksen sculpted “The Little Mermaid” statue which is located in Copenhagen... View Article
Clear innovation
Adrian Adams of Saint-Gobain Building Glass outlines the current and future ‘megatrends’ that are influencing architectural glazing specification: Architectural glazing is an exciting area, and there are always new trends and product developments. However, there are also a wide range... View Article
Five buildings in the South East win 2018 architecture awards
Five buildings in the South East have won RIBA South East Awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects, which will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony held at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge on Thursday 17 May 2018, in recognition... View Article
Hackitt report on Grenfell avoids ban on cladding materials
The Hackitt review, which looked into the potential causes of construction failures at Grenfell Tower, has called for a “radical rethink” of the regulatory system, proposing the establishment of a new overseeing body for building safety. The final report of... View Article
‘A major missed opportunity’ to make buildings safer today – RIBA responds to Hackitt Review
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Thursday 17 May) given an initial response to the publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. The RIBA’s Expert Advisory Group on Fire Safety, set... View Article