Alta Bank announce new Alta Tower in Belgrade

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) collaborating with Bureau Cube Partners (BCP) have been selected as winners of the international competition to design the new Alta Tower in New Belgrade, Serbia. The ZHA + BCP design of the new Alta Tower is... View Article

RIBA previews new look and focus for the future

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today offered a first glimpse of its new, refreshed brand. Following extensive consultation, discussion and debate guided by external brand experts Johnson Banks, RIBA will not only introduce a redesigned visual identity... View Article

Timber landmark in Gstaad receives planning permission

Timber landmark in Gstaad receives planning permission Foster + Partners’ design for Gstaad House in Switzerland has been granted planning permission. Capitalising on its scenic natural surroundings in the picturesque town of Gstaad, the new timber building will house a... View Article

New community-driven residential towers open in Shenzhen

The first tenants have moved into Grand Bayview Qianhai, a new building typology that is aimed specifically at professionals who have an intensive work-centred lifestyle. Designed by Foster + Partners, the two connected towers are arranged in a fan shape... View Article

Fire Door Safety Week: Why a system-based approach matters

To coincide with Fire Door Safety Week (which takes place 22-26 September), Steve Goodburn, Business Development Director at Pyroguard, discusses the importance of a system-based approach and the transition to EN fire door testing standards. “Fire Door Safety Week provides... View Article

Affordable move-on homes a first for Trafford

BTP Architects has completed work on 12 apartments for people moving on from homelessness or rough sleeping towards independent living. Built in partnership with MSV Housing and Trafford Council, the new £1.4 million Shawe View, Urmston, scheme provides 12 fully furnished one-bedroom... View Article