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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

WilkinsonEyre completes a modular village, fit for new Dyson students

Monday, 10th June 2019

WilkinsonEyre has completed an undergraduate village for the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology. The landscaped village of timber modular-housing pods, with communal amenities and a central social and learning hub, is based within the Dyson Malmesbury Campus in Wiltshire.... View Article

A special facade for a special store

Monday, 10th June 2019

Østjysk Våbenhandel Weapon store, Hedensted, Denmark Architects: Ginneruparkitekter The premises of the Østjysk Våbenhandel in Denmark can be clearly seen from a major motorway. For customers, as well as those driving past, the unusual facade of this building catches the... View Article

Saunders Boston Architects gives fresh look to Norfolk leisure centre

Thursday, 6th June 2019

A £1.5 million renovation of Long Stratton Leisure Centre, Norfolk is complete and open for use by the general public. Cambridge-based Saunders Boston Architects, working alongside Alliance Leisure and main contractor Etec Group, designed the development to increase health and... View Article

Archi-parky – City Parklets revealed for London Festival of Architecture

Thursday, 6th June 2019

Three city parklets – specially designed by London-based architects and designers to celebrate the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) – have been unveiled across key locations in the City of London’s historic Square Mile. The miniature landscaped spaces are the result... View Article

AHR announces hire of new associate director to Glasgow office

Thursday, 6th June 2019

Award-winning architecture and building consultancy practice, AHR, has welcomed Richard Napier to its Glasgow office, during a period of regional growth that has seen new leadership and a number of high-profile wins. With 30 years’ experience, Richard is a respected figure... View Article

Arch-angels – London Festival of Architecture reveals Lunch Break

Thursday, 6th June 2019

Lunch Break – an installation of 40 gilded angels resting on swings outside St Paul’s Cathedral – has been unveiled as part of the London Festival of Architecture. Designed by creative architecture studio KHBT in collaboration with artist Ottmar Hörl, the new public sculpture is... View Article

Life in plastic, it’s [not] fantastic: eco underlay finds new uses for old plastic bottles

Wednesday, 5th June 2019

In a bid to give plastic bottles and other single-use plastics a new lease of life, an environmentally-friendly luxury carpet underlay has launched, which could see the average homeowner doing their bit for the environment with 900 recycled bottles sitting... View Article