rg+p secures ranking on prestigious AJ100 List

Multi-disciplinary practice, rg+p has secured a place on the architectural industry’s prestigious AJ100 list. Compiled annually since 1995 by the industry’s leading magazine, Architect’s Journal, the AJ100 is a definitive list of the UK’s most successful and innovative practices. Based... View Article

Aspiring RGU architect wins prestigious industry fellowship

An aspiring young architect from Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment has been awarded a prestigious fellowship which will see her travel to Italy to be part of the Biennale Architettura 2018 in Venice. Lucia Uriarte (20), who is from originally from Bilbao in Spain,... View Article

The Murray Hotel opens to the public

The Murray, Hong Kong’s newest luxury hotel has now fully opened to the public. Located on the southern edge of Central with panoramic views of The Peak and the gardens to the south, this major transformation of a listed government... View Article

MVRDV opens new Paris office

MVRDV founders Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries are proud to announce the opening of a new office in Spaces Réaumur, Paris. In recent years, MVRDV has become increasingly active in France with prestigious projects in Rennes,... View Article

Exciting news from Maccreanor Lavington

Maccreanor Lavington has been awarded five RIBA Awards, a record win for the practice and more than any other architectural studio at this years’ ceremony. The RIBA London Regional Awards were received by three of the practice’s recently completed primary... View Article

More bang for your buck

Providing the authentic Asian streetfood dining experience, a new food hall in north London was also an intriguing dish for the architects to try, as Roseanne Field reports Opening a new restaurant in London is never an easy task, particularly... View Article

An introduction to specifying self-cleaning glass

Phil Brown of Pilkington UK offers a guide to the benefits of self-cleaning glass, and the science behind the product: Glass is the one of the ‘go-to’ materials used to create modern commercial and residential developments. Its ubiquity is a... View Article

Eliminating the margin for error

Cath McLean from Promat UK explains the benefits of a whole-system approach for effective fire-resistant glazing Uncertainty and confusion still prevail in the market around the design and installation of passive fire protection measures, particularly fire- resistant glass and the... View Article

Going below decks

Stefan Holmes of Millboard explains why plastic is fantastic when it comes to creating effective sub-frames for decking   The selection of materials for creating a deck is not just a choice between timber and composite surface materials: there is... View Article

Sourcing done right

Jane Buxey from the stone industry’s trade body speaks to Hutton Stone’s Marcus Paine about what the sector’s focus on ethical sourcing means in practice. Stone Federation Great Britain is the official trade association for the natural stone industry, which... View Article

Will brick facades slip up?

Arup’s Alexis Harrison says that while the bricks sector has responded to increased demand from architects seeking to use the material in highly crafted exteriors, they still have questions about the long-term performance of brick slips. When I joined the... View Article

Better ventilated homes mean a healthier future

Paul Croughan of EnviroVent looks at how the new build sector is meeting ventilation requirements and improving the air quality in new home construction Requirements for increased levels of air tightness and energy efficiency mean that around 25 per cent... View Article

The obstacles to getting fire safety right, post-Grenfell

James Butler of Pura Facades expresses his concern that despite the best intentions of the final Hackitt report following the Grenfell disaster, the fragmented nature of the industry could mean there are implementation challenges ahead The long-awaited final report from... View Article

Practice Profile: Niven Architects

A small practice with big ideas, Niven Architects is harnessing cutting-edge working approaches such as agile and lean alongside BIM, making it a force to be reckoned with in the north east. Sébastien Reed reports Niven Architects is a collective... View Article