Jenner completes work on World’s First Multi-Storey Skate Park

Main contractor Jenner has completed work on the world’s first purpose-built multi-storey skatepark, delivering a project that combines engineering challenges with outstanding architecture as part of the ongoing regeneration of a seaside town in Kent. Located in Folkestone, the project... View Article

Architects add talented new member to sustainability team

Scottish-headquartered architects Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has pledged that all seven of its UK offices and every project it undertakes could be carbon neutral by 2026 and has appointed a renowned sustainability specialist as part of its drive to help... View Article

HOK receives planning approval for two UK arenas

The Sage, a new arena and conference centre in Gateshead, and Cardiff Arena approved by respective councils. The Sage, the £260m waterfront leisure development in Gateshead, northern England. The mixed-use entertainment district, developed by Ask Real Estate and Patrizia AG,... View Article

BIG Designs New Centre for Neuroscience & Psychiatric

The first of its kind in the world, a new Neuroscience Centre designed by BIG will bring together psychiatry and neuroscience under one roof to combine groundbreaking science and treatment of physical and mental brain diseases, spinal cord and nervous... View Article

New facilities complete at Pencoedtre High School

Work has completed on the new school building for Pencoedtre High School in Barry, Wales. Designed by HLM and built by Bouygues UK, the project forms part of a £34.7 million investment into the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, a... View Article

UNStudio completes new K-Pop HQ

The South Korean music scene, otherwise known as K-Pop, is currently making huge strides in the global music industry. Popular with fans from Asia to the Americas, South Korean bands are currently topping the charts and selling-out stadiums. With its... View Article

New appointments support growth for architects

Architects and interior designers Studio Anyo have announced two new appointments as it continues to develop and expand its regional and national operations. Michelle Tang joins as a Part 1 architectural assistant while Alannah Lyons comes in as an interior... View Article

Get to know a SWA member, ASWS

Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Kris Bennell, Contracts Director of Associated Steel Window Services and long-standing Steel Window Association member. How long have you been a member of the SWA? ASWS has been a proud member(s) of 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

FaulknerBrowns Architects opens Dublin studio

FaulknerBrowns Architects has opened a studio in Dublin. Dublin is FaulknerBrowns’ second international studio, with existing offices in Vancouver and Newcastle. The new office will be led by partner Niall Durney, who was born in Dublin and joined the practice... View Article