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Populous, the world-renowned design firm specialising in sport and entertainment venues, today announced the acquisition of Denver-based Fentress Architects, a global leader in iconic aviation projects and prominent public buildings, including convention centres, museums and government facilities. This strategic acquisition... View Article

THE largest of its kind, the £50m Eclipse Leisure Centre in Spelthorne is the first 50/50 wet and dry leisure centre in the UK to be designed to Passivhaus standards – setting the standard for sustainable, community-oriented design. Designed by... View Article

Building consultant Sustenic, working in collaboration with energy assessor Quidos, have been awarded the contract by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to develop and maintain the ‘core software engine’ for the Home Energy Model (HEM), the... View Article

Blenheim Palace’s £2 million restoration project of its historic Orangery has won a prestigious architecture award. The 18th century Orangery, which reopened in October 2023, was one of the big winners at the 2025 RIBA South Architecture Awards, which were... View Article

Plans have been submitted to revitalise a disused school site in Cheltenham to create a new green neighbourhood of 70 affordable homes. Architects and landscape architects from multidisciplinary design practice BDP have led the design of the proposed project on the former... View Article

Barratt London has today announced plans for its ‘Lo-E Homes’ brand, with a promise to deliver “sustainable new homes at scale across the capital and exceed Passivhaus standards,” beginning with 728 homes delivered with Places for London. The developer will... View Article

Knauf Insulation, one of the leaders in sustainable building materials, is proud to  confirm the intended location of its new state-of-the-art rock mineral insulation  manufacturing plant in Shotton, Clwyd, North Wales (UK).  Strategically located less than two miles from the... View Article

Nottingham-based architectural practice CPMG has seen success in its ranks through the award-winning AI design capabilities of one of its young rising stars. Qasim Iqbal, a Part 2 architectural assistant at CPMG, has recently been credited through the International AI... View Article

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has completed the redevelopment of the former Dalian House in the heart of Glasgow city centre, for Maven/Calmont into an exciting development providing 92 Build To Rent (BTR) residential flats... View Article

Marking a new era for West London architects, Bill Webb, CEO and co-founder of creative architecture practice Able Partners, has been elected branch chair of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) West London Group. Bill plans to deepen ties... View Article

On 1 May at a celebration at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) London headquarters, SANAA, the collaborative practice of Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, were honoured as the winners of the 2025 Royal Gold Medal. RIBA... View Article

London architects SPPARC to restore original use to the West End’s Grade II listed Saville Theatre after more than half a century following planning approval The 1930s-era venue boasts a star-studded history of live performance including Jimi Hendrix and the... View Article

A flagship supported-living housing scheme born out of a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) spanning architecture design, academia and tech innovation, is nearing completion in the North East of England to better support adults requiring social care. Leading architectural design and... View Article

Architecture students at University of Central Lancashire have been given a rare opportunity to gain hands on industry experience with award-winning sustainable design practice, ECD Architects. The partnership aims to help equip the next generation of architects with the skills... View Article

ScotArt is delighted to announce that Aberdeen City Council has granted listed building consent to proceed with the ambitious renovation of the historic Kirk of St Nicholas. This milestone paves the way for the redevelopment of the West Kirk, Drum Aisle... View Article

Watson Batty Architects has started works on a new care home for Exemplar Health Care with plans to achieve the highest accreditation in design for dementia. Construction has commenced to deliver Springfield Vale, a 33-bed complex care home in Barnsley. ... View Article