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Beyer Blinder Belle Completes Multi-Phase Restoration of Two Cultural Landmarks as Part of Capitol Crossing Project in Washington D.C

Monday, 1st February 2021

Beyer Blinder Belle  (BBB) announces the completion of the restoration and expansion of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Adas Israel Synagogue. The restorations were coordinated with and integral aspects to the construction of Capitol Crossing: Property Group Partner’s (PGP) transformative 2.2 million... View Article

New light through old windows: building in 2021

Friday, 29th January 2021

2021 is set to be an exciting, if challenging year for the construction industry. With significant changes to building regulations underway and a new regulator set to come into force, we will no doubt witness a change in industry culture... View Article

Pritchard Architecture creates new cultural landmark on Southsea seafront

Thursday, 28th January 2021

Pritchard Architecture have been part of a visionary project that has seen LCT 7074, the only surviving landing craft (tank) from D-Day, conserved and made part of the public realm on Southsea seafront, creating a unique visitor experience and new... View Article

Andre Kikoski Architect completes 75 Kenmare in NoLita

Wednesday, 27th January 2021

The architecture of 75 Kenmare is about the fundamentals of materiality, solidity, and proportional clarity. Its poetic concrete facade is made out of the simplest of materials and executed with imaginative detailing to create a building with a timeless and... View Article

Assisted living and care home exercise

Monday, 25th January 2021

Martin Williams of Saunders explores why it’s integral to build in facilities which promote movement and activity for residents. The pandemic has meant many of the retired population have needed to remain in their homes for safety, sometimes meaning that... View Article

Qualified CIBSE Enthusiasm for Future Homes Progress

Monday, 25th January 2021

The government has published its long-awaited response to the 2019-20 consultation on the Future Homes Standard, which sought views on how best to improve the energy performance of new homes through changes to Part L and Part F of the... View Article

Arup Liverpool strikes partnership deal with Changing Streams to accelerate plastic-free future

Thursday, 21st January 2021

Changing Streams has partnered with Arup’s Liverpool office to help drive forward its mission to reduce the use of plastic across the construction industry. The partnership will bring together Arup’s sustainability experts and Changing Stream’s researchers to identify where sustainable... View Article

LWK + PARTNERS unveils designs for Zhongshan OCT Harbour shopping mall and apartments

Thursday, 21st January 2021

LWK + PARTNERS has revealed the winning designs of the two most prominent components of Zhongshan OCT Harbour in Zhongshan, China, a large-scale cultural-tourism project in Shiqi aimed to be a recreational destination in the west coast of China’s Guangdong-Hong... View Article

Scott Brownrigg commissioned to design new Wellness Centre in Scotland

Thursday, 21st January 2021

Scott Brownrigg have been appointed to design the 44 hectare masterplan for The Barony, a wellbeing and cultural visitor facility in East Ayrshire, Scotland, for The Barony NP (UK) Ltd. Transforming the site of an ex-coal mine, The Barony will... View Article

Flood resilient developments approved in York’s Castle Gateway

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

Plans for the regeneration of York’s historic Castle Gateway area have taken a major step forwards following the City of York Council’s decisions to grant full planning consent for two landmark projects, in line with BDP’s 2018 masterplan. Approval was... View Article

Diamond Build begins construction of £28m mixed-use development

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

Diamond Build PLC has begun work on a new £28m development in Stamford Road, Tottenham. The existing site, which is owned and occupied by Diamond Build Group, comprises an office block, builders’ yard and storage facility. It will be transformed... View Article

New homes required to have 31 per cent lower emissions from 2021

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

New homes constructed from this year onwards will be expected to produce 31 per cent lower carbon emissions in preparation for the 2025 Future Homes Standard, the Government has announced following the completion of its consultation. New homes will be... View Article

European promotion for VitrA’s Margaret Talbot

Tuesday, 19th January 2021

Margaret Talbot, marketing manager for VitrA bathrooms in the UK, has been promoted to Regional Marketing Manager – Europe. Margaret joined the Oxfordshire based bathroom company, which is part of Turkey’s largest industrial groups, the Eczacıbaşı Group, in 2016. Following... View Article

Shout about acoustics when aspiring to WELL certification

Monday, 18th January 2021

By Ben Hancock Managing Director, Oscar Acoustics ‘I can’t think in this place!’ We’ve all been there. It’s a fact, poor acoustic conditions in the workspace can negatively impact individuals, sapping productivity and testing patience. Ground-breaking 2008 research by the... View Article

Renowned later living architect, Anne-Marie Nicholson, joins Marchese Partners to lead UK studio

Monday, 18th January 2021

One of the industry’s leading specialists in the field of design for older people, Anne-Marie Nicholson, has joined Marchese Partners as Principal where she will jointly lead the UK studio alongside Stewart Dean, leveraging her expertise to grow the firm’s... View Article

MVRDV completes their second Bvlgari facade at flagship store in Bangkok

Monday, 18th January 2021

Bangkok now has a Bvlgari flagship store with a façade designed by MVRDV. Located in the IconSiam department store – one of the largest malls in Asia – the project is the second in a series of facades designed by... View Article

2020 ended with fragile growth in confidence

Thursday, 14th January 2021

In the latest set of results (December 2020), the RIBA Future Workload Index returned the highest balance score (+10) since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst 20% of practices expected a decreasing workload in the coming three months, 29% expected... View Article

Surrey awarded £1.8m to lead study on the effects tall buildings have on the urban environment

Thursday, 14th January 2021

The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how increased construction of tall buildings will impact the meteorology, air quality, and climate of towns and cities in the UK. Surrey’s... View Article

ARCHITECT@WORK London returns as a digital summit with a focus on a post-pandemic society

Tuesday, 12th January 2021

The Architect@Work talks programme has returned for 2021 as a digital summit. Over the past decade, this European trade show and exhibition has developed a reputation for tackling issues facing the profession, touching upon different materials and the environment that... View Article

Stephen George + Partners promotes transport specialist Alistair Branch to Partner at Leeds office

Tuesday, 12th January 2021

Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) has promoted Alistair Branch to Partner at the AJ100 practice’s Leeds office, effective from 1st January 2021. Since joining in 2016 to spearhead SGP’s transportation sector development, Alistair and his team have won significant public... View Article