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TODD Architects has submitted plans for an aparthotel and office development in the heart of Belfast City centre opposite the BBC’s HQ on Ormeau Avenue. The new landmark development, Bedford Yard, will deliver approximately 10,000 sq ft lettable office space... View Article

Found on the coast of Hahei, New Zealand, this remarkable beach-front property evolved from the idea of sculpture and the existing landform to create a site that is visually harmonious with nature and intended to be enjoyed by all. Searching... View Article

As a designer of workplaces, I’m fascinated by the adaptability of millions of people around the world as they embrace the transition from office to home working, and by the growing debate as to whether or not it can, or... View Article

When it comes to aesthetics and simple living, the past can be a rich source of inspiration. LWK + PARTNERS recently completed Hebei Grand Hotel, Anyue in a new Central Business District of Shijiazhuang; part of the fast-growing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metropolitan... View Article

In a shock move, RIBA president Alan Jones has announced he is stepping down from the role temporarily, giving no reasons. He reportedly emailed colleagues on the governing council of the RIBA saying that he “needed to take some time... View Article

Leading UK architectural practice Conran and Partners has been appointed by Wealden District Council to develop a new master plan for the historic town of Hailsham in East Sussex. The master plan will offer a clear, strategic vision for the... View Article

Developers are being asked to resolve a UK housing policy contradiction. On one hand, the UK desperately needs more new homes to address long-term systemic shortages. On the other, the environmental impact of buildings is under the spotlight like never... View Article

World-leading hospitality designers Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has announced the opening of two exciting hotel and two residential projects in 2020. Reflecting DMA’s design philosophy, the 2020 openings are both beautiful and functional with their inspiration rooted in individual neighbourhood... View Article

Proposal persuades Jury with elegant rotunda, new exhibition gallery and ambitious energy strategy The National Railway Museum and competition organisers Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) announced that the team led by Feilden Fowles has won the international design competition to create... View Article

The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) and Network Rail have revealed the winning teams and designs for new seating to be installed in some of London’s largest rail stations. Architecture and design students, recent graduates and emerging practitioners were invited... View Article

The Sögütözü Business Centre designed by Aura Design Studio, is located at the heart of Ankara’s largest business and shopping districts. A pedestrian backbone alongside various commercial venues and a hotel on the surrounding plots of land surrounding are among... View Article

Work is due to start on a new 100-bed specialist dementia care home in Harrogate after Caddick Construction was awarded the £10.8m build contract by Vida Healthcare Limited. Groundworks for Vida Court, adjacent to Beckwith Head Road, are scheduled to... View Article

More people than ever now live in urban areas, with 4.4 billion people living in cities across the globe. This is only set to increase; with the figure expected to rise to an astounding 6.7 billion by 2050. With such... View Article

Situated along the coast of the Aegean Sea in Turkey’s southwestern province of Muğla, the private Dolunay villa has been carefully sited amid the natural rugged setting, prioritising the spectacular sea views. David Summerfield, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners,... View Article

Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has hit the back of the net with consent for 18 additional rooms at the popular Best Western Plus Hotel, close by the landmark Wembley Stadium. In two successful simultaneous planning applications, DMA has redesigned the... View Article

Property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has appointed Gary Loo as its new head of development for architecture. With 29 years’ experience in the industry, Gary will be responsible for business development for the London office’s 65 strong team.... View Article

Works have now completed on a series of luxury holiday lodges at popular events and wedding venue Goosedale – set in the idyllic countryside of Papplewick in Nottinghamshire. Designed by Nottinghamshire-based firm AM2 Architects, the first three luxury houses, titled... View Article

MVRDV has been selected as the winner in a competition to design the 101,300-square-metre, mixed-use Shimao ShenKong International Centre. Located in Universiade New Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen, MVRDV’s Shenzhen Terraces was selected from 27 entries by international design firms. Designed... View Article

What do future retail spaces look like? What possibilities can design offer to people’s future ways of living and their relationship with places? In a fiercely competitive market, retailers and landlords are facing challenges from e-commerce, changing consumption patterns and... View Article