Wood Awards 2022 launches call for entries

The Wood Awards: Excellence in British Architecture and Product Design has launched its 2022 call for entries. Anyone involved in a UK-based wood project is invited to enter and has until 1 July 2022 to submit their applications. There is... View Article

Meta has arrived at King’s Cross

Meta has opened its new London offices at King’s Cross, following a three-year build and fit out. The office, 11-21 Canal Reach, is the Estate’s largest office building with capacity for 4,000 Meta employees. The arrival of Meta represents a... View Article

Trio of Directors grows team at Award-Winning Practice

An Award-Winning architecture practice has added a trio of directors as it looks to capitalise on two decades of continued success. Marchini Curran Associates – which is based in Nottingham’s Lace Market – has appointed Kevin Smith, Justin Ziegler and Andrew... View Article

Watson Batty makes four senior promotions

Watson Batty Architects has announced four promotions within its team as it remains on track to surpass growth targets with a strong business pipeline for 2022. Robert Jagger has been promoted to Associate Director with a remit to grow the... View Article

Rio Architects Design Proposal for Net Zero Carbon School

In partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, AECOM and ISG Construction, Rio Architects has received full planning approval for the new 6th form building and gymnasium for Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School providing a future education environment that meets... View Article

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