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Andermatt Concert Hall has been opened

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

On 16th June a special inaugural concert by the Berliner Philharmoniker opened the new Andermatt Concert Hall, a world-class centre for music that will establish the Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt as an important cultural destination. Designed by Studio Seilern... View Article

Major boost for Dorset economy as plans are submitted for extension to Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

Plans have been submitted by Rigby Real Estate to extend the Aviation Business Park across Bournemouth Airport’s northern sector as part of a multiphase development masterplanned by leading architectural practice Stephen George + Partners (SGP). If approved by the newly formed Bournemouth, Christchurch... View Article

Patient comfort a priority at Walsall Manor hospital’s new unit

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

A new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) opened in December 2018 at Walsall Manor Hospital, which provides specialist care to critically ill patients. Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation has been installed on the unit to assist with effective temperature management to safeguard... View Article

Roofing with extremely long wooden elements for an indoor swimming pool in Luxembourg

Monday, 17th June 2019

German architectural office Auer Weber designed the roof structure for the new indoor swimming pool at the Sports Centre Cents in Luxembourg. The ceiling was built using extremely long wooden elements, extending up to 23.75 metres. This enabled the long-spans... View Article

Panasonic Announces Winners of 3rd PRO Awards

Monday, 17th June 2019

Panasonic has announced the winners of its 3rd PRO Awards. The bi-annual awards celebrate stand-out Panasonic installations across Europe that demonstrate excellence in design, specification and installation. This round of the PRO Awards attracted the highest number of submissions to date,... View Article

Jeckells the Sailmakers installs brightly coloured shade sails & posts at school in Norfolk

Monday, 17th June 2019

In May 2019 Jeckells the Sailmakers completed an installation at Attleborough School to create three brightly coloured mesh shade sails on green posts to match their drainpipes with yellow post bumpers to match their logo. The installation provides sun shade... View Article

Diverse organisations back the first ever National Housing Design Audit

Monday, 17th June 2019

With the drive to deliver more homes across the country has come a loud call for those developments to be of a high standard of design in order to deliver high quality, liveable and sustainable environments for residents. Research has... View Article

Flanagan Lawrence wins competition to transform Maxwell Hall, Salford – a new cultural hub for Salford

Monday, 17th June 2019

Flanagan Lawrence has unveiled its winning design for a scheme to transform Salford’s Maxwell Hall for the University of Salford. The project will create a world-class music, conference and performance venue for both students and the wider community, while providing... View Article

Time is running out to join world-leading green buildings programme

Monday, 17th June 2019

Time is running out for applications to a unique summer school, dedicated to creating a dynamic learning environment for individuals to develop their knowledge of sustainable buildings. The Green.Building.Solutions (GBS) summer university attracts those working in or studying architecture, as... View Article

Haramain High-speed rail greets passengers for Eid

Thursday, 13th June 2019

The 450-kilometre high-speed rail link between the major Saudi Arabian cities of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and KAEC welcomed passengers for the holy festival of Eid for the first time. The four stations along the route – conceived as gateways to... View Article

Award-winning architecture practice tp bennett strengthens its presence in Leeds

Thursday, 13th June 2019

tp bennett has acquired the interior design and workplace strategy team from Strive (formerly So Vibrant), an award-winning Leeds-based practice founded 10 years ago. The team members joining tp bennett include Managing Director and workplace strategy specialist Helen Nicol, as... View Article

RGU Architecture students showcase innovative work at End of Year show

Thursday, 13th June 2019

The Robert Gordon University (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment end of year show is set to address high-level issues, with students proposing novel solutions and ideas in a variety of real scenarios. The event, which runs from Saturday, June... View Article

UK legislates for net-zero targets by 2050

Thursday, 13th June 2019

Jack Pringle, EMEA regional director at global architects Perkins+Will, and Rory O’Hagan, director of Assael Architecture, responsed to the government legislating for net-zero emissions by 2050. Jack Pringle, EMEA regional director at global architects Perkins+Will, said: “The government moving to... View Article

Buying a toilet… take a look at the online buyers guide by UK Bathrooms

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

As the UK’s premium online bathroom store, UK Bathrooms have sold more than 150,000 toilets and like to think they know a thing or two about them, they also understand that buying a new toilet for any home, or business... View Article

View Point: Charles Bettes

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

Following the recent Stress Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Week, Charles Bettes of architects and interior designers gpad delves deeper into the importance of good design in “optimising the workplace for our mutual good” Mental health charity Mind recently... View Article

Béal & Blanckaert deliver new offices in Lille

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

The firm Béal & Blanckaert architectes urbanistes recently delivered new offices in Lille’s burgeoning district of Lomme-EuraTechnologies. This project is located around the edges of the water garden in the ZAC (joint development zone) Rives de la Haute Deûle. It... View Article

RIBA Publishing’s New Wellbeing in Interiors demystifies instinctive design for wellness and sustainability

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

Inspired by a series of talks on evidence-based design for Wellbeing, Wellbeing in Interiors is the result of over a decade of research, funnelled into a book that is both a philosophical guide and a practical reference for interior designers,... View Article

Moxon Architects completes LABS House, the new flagship site for LABS in Holborn

Tuesday, 11th June 2019

Moxon Architects, in collaboration with Od Interiors, has completed LABS House, the new flagship site the brand and the latest addition to the LABS Holborn campus. The 80,000 sq ft scheme sees the redevelopment of the existing Bupa House, located... View Article

Senior promotions for Turley in Birmingham

Monday, 10th June 2019

Leading planning and development consultancy Turley has appointed Angela Reeve as its new head of planning for the Midlands and promoted head of sustainability Colin Morrison to senior director. Angela will lead Turley’s Midlands planning team, which is involved in... View Article

Scottish start-up has grand plans to reinvent residential architecture

Monday, 10th June 2019

HOKO Design has taken its first steps in becoming the Uber of architecture after opening a debut office in Glasgow city centre and completing a successful recruitment programme, which has seen the start-up launch with a team of six. Designer... View Article