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The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is delighted to announce the Finalists for its 2019 Architectural Technology Awards, recognised as the premier accolades that demonstrate outstanding achievement in the discipline and celebrate the technology of architecture. Winners will be... View Article

Located at Niederhafen on the Elbe River between St. Pauli Landungsbrücken and Baumwall in Hamburg, the upgraded 625 metre river promenade is integral to the modernisation and reinforcement of the city’s flood protection system. In the aftermath of storm surge... View Article

Global architecture and consulting firm Woods Bagot is celebrating 150 years in practice. Founded in Adelaide, Australia, in 1869, Woods Bagot now operates from 15 studios in major cities around the world. Chief executive officer Nik Karalis described the achievement... View Article

MVRDV has designed a small office and residential building on a corner lot next to the Dommel river in the Dutch village of Sint-Michielsgestel, using a gridded “rack” system to cover the building’s entire exterior in a variety of plants.... View Article

A new cooling and ventilation system has been installed at a world-class London university – thanks to Waterloo. The major project to address climate control in the Central Library at Imperial College London started in 2017. Air distribution products were... View Article

Waterloo Air Products plc, leading UK manufacturers of ventilation grilles, diffusers, weather louvres and VAV systems, has added a live chat function for website visitors. Within the two-week initial trial, Waterloo’s live chat proved popular with customers, and now it... View Article

Architecture, sports and leisure specialist, LK2 Group has appointed a new architect to join its team to support the delivery of a number of high-profile projects. David Foster – who has six years’ experience in architecture – has taken up the... View Article

Decorex International will make its debut at Olympia London this year, from the 6-9 October, marking an exciting new chapter in the show’s 42-year history. Offering a showcase of the very latest in high-end design, an exceptional speaking programme and... View Article

Morris + Company has completed Belle Vue, a contemporary community for over-60s in Hampstead, north London. Combining its ambitions with those of the client, PegasusLife, it has created an innovative, holistic environment that both reinvents retirement living and harnesses the... View Article

The first of its kind in the UK, Beacon of Light is a unique centre for the Foundation of Light, consisting of engaging and interactive zones in education; health and fitness; sport and play; and the world of work. Located... View Article

Lead8, the international award-winning design firm, has been appointed to the renowned international team designing One Bangkok. Jointly developed by TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the highly-anticipated future development will deliver 1.83 million... View Article

TODD Architects has submitted plans to redevelop an underused car park above a shopping centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, into 119 apartments. Totaling approximately 8,800 sqm, the mix of one and two bed units, alongside a number of three bed... View Article

Elizabeth Diller, Founder and Partner at Diller Scofidio + Renfro, will give the closing keynote address at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Amsterdam on 6 December 2019. She will follow a stellar line-up of over 48 speakers shaping the... View Article

Boris Johnson has announced the 20 hospitals that will benefit from £850m to upgrade “outdated facilities and equipment,” as well as confirming the £1bn “boost” to NHS capital spending that will “allow existing upgrade programmes to proceed, and tackle the... View Article

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has revealed the shortlist of the 2019 Structural Awards, featuring 49 outstanding projects from around the globe. The awards are now in their 52nd year, celebrating the best of the best in structural engineering. The... View Article