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Feedback from the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot shapes Version 1 Between April and August this year the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) Pilot version was applied to 205 projects. Their experience, and the feedback... View Article

New research from building materials manufacturer, wienerberger, reveals that updates to the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) are placing UK architectural practices under significant financial and organisational strain, amid calls for clearer, more transparent product information.   ·        Architects... View Article

Westminster City Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of 1 St James’s Square, which is located in London’s prestigious St James’s district. Foster + Partners is retaining over 50 percent of the office building’s structure, while completely redesigning... View Article

Zayed National Museum has opened its doors to the public. Located at the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi, the new national museum of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) traces the history of the Emirates, from the... View Article

SeoulOne redefines urban living in South Korea. The Hyundai Development Company invited UNS to design this multigenerational, green neighbourhood for Seoul; a mixed-use mini-city where all essential services for people of all ages are available within a 10-minute walk. SeoulOne... View Article

Masterplan designs for a mixed-use development in Thessaloniki, Greece, have been revealed. Foster + Partners has been appointed by developers, Dimand, to transform the historic FIX brewery, an iconic heritage landmark of industrial Thessaloniki, into a dynamic urban project that... View Article

THE HISTORIC Nottingham War Rooms is set to be transformed into a thriving mixed-use community hub, following the successful planning application, led by developer Langcroft. The scheme designed by Nottingham headquartered architectural practice CPMG Architects will unlock new commercial and community opportunities for... View Article

The Symphony Tower, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for Imtiaz Developments, is situated within the new Horizon district of Dubai between the city’s Meydan Racecourse and the waters of Ras Al Khor—the uppermost reaches of the historic Dubai Creek on... View Article

Historic Hornsey Town Hall reopens after landmark restoration  Art Deco landmark returns to public use as a new cultural and community destination in the heart of Crouch End, North London. The Grade II* listed building has been subject to a... View Article

Architecture students from the University of Brighton are trading high-tech design studios for low-tech sustainable construction skills – to help create a pioneering new learning space for children and young people of all abilities. The architecture students from the University... View Article

In a significant win for both the local wildlife corridor and affordable housing provision, the London Borough of Brent has approved Assael Architecture and Assael Exteriors’ visionary designs for Argenta House – a 100% affordable residential development for Latimer, the... View Article

LONDON, 14 NOVEMBER 2025: Yoo Capital has submitted a detailed application to Camden Council for Camden Film Quarter (CFQ), a £1 billion creative-led regeneration that will establish London’s first purpose-built, film-focused urban neighbourhood and set a new global benchmark for... View Article

Lee Garden Eight will knit into the bustling streets of Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district, providing vibrant green public spaces, which are currently lacking in this part of the city. Designed by Foster + Partners, the scheme comprises three office... View Article

Subject to a legal agreement, Camden Council gives go ahead to Barr Gazetas’ restoration of 70s architectural landmark Whittington House, WC1E on behalf of leading developer Great Portland Estates plc (GPE). Comprising over 100,000 sq ft of Grade A workspace,... View Article