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Washroom Washroom: outside the cubicle thinking

Thursday, 4th July 2019

Washroom Washroom has grown rapidly over the last two decades to become one of the UK’s leading providers of high specification toilet cubicles, shower cubicles, vanities, lockers and benching. Having successfully built on its philosophy of designing, manufacturing and installing... View Article

FutureBrand UXUS designs Experience Center for Shimano

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

International design studio FutureBrand UXUS has created the new Shimano Experience Centre in Valkenburg, Netherlands; a hub for fishing, cycling and rowing enthusiasts. This unique space combines the excitement of open-air sports with the latest virtual technology to create an... View Article

Stage is set for architects with designs on Hertford Theatre

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Architects have been appointed by East Herts Council as the scene is set for one of the most exciting performances to be hosted by Hertford Theatre – its £13.5m expansion over the next three years. Bennetts Associates were appointed by... View Article

Second sucessive AJ100 Ranking, Regional Award & New Director For rg+p

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Growth at multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p continues to increase as a new director is appointed alongside regional and national award recognition. Grant Giblett, who has been with the practice for seven years, has joined the board of directors in recognition... View Article

Magnusson Architecture + Planning oversees design for expansion of Flatbush Caton Market

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Magnusson Architecture + Planning (MAP) recently announced the ground-breaking for the expansive redevelopment of what is now the Flatbush Caton Market in Brooklyn. The project, called Caton Flats, will invigorate the predominantly Caribbean American neighborhood with improved facilities for local vendors.... View Article

On the Good Ship Lollipop – Frank O. Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Frank O. Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris as seen by three famous art historians – Ackerman, Lavin, and Bredekamp – and with a foreword by the architect “Professor Lavin’s reference to the Good Ship Lollipop brings to mind Shirley... View Article

AHR submits planning for new leisure centre and library in Chard, amidst vision for wider regeneration

Monday, 1st July 2019

Plans for the redevelopment of Chard town centre as part of South Somerset District Council’s Chard Regeneration scheme have been submitted by architecture and building consultancy practice, AHR, showcasing how a new leisure centre and library, including community facilities, will... View Article

Kingspan Tek provides off-site solution for luxury homes

Monday, 1st July 2019

The Silverlake development of sustainable homes in West Dorset is setting the standard for low-impact construction with the Kingspan TEK Building System. The bespoke holiday homes and on-site spa have all been constructed from the versatile off-site solution, ensuring excellent... View Article

Better insulation- vital if we are to slow global warming

Monday, 1st July 2019

The uptake of energy efficiency measures such as loft and wall insulation must be accelerated for domestic housing if the UK is to meet its legally binding climate change targets. This is an unambiguous conclusion of the recently published Committee... View Article

The UK’s best new homes – houses in the running for RIBA House of the Year 2019

Friday, 28th June 2019

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (27 June 2019) announced the longlist for the 2019 RIBA House of the Year. Among the 20 projects in the running to win the UK’s most prestigious award for a new house... View Article

SPSenvirowall shortlisted at the INCA Awards 2019

Wednesday, 26th June 2019

At SPSenvirowall, we are pleased to announce our shortlisting in three categories at the INCA Awards 2019. We are proud to have been shortlisted for these awards as over the past ten years, SPSenvirowall has demonstrated a continuous commitment to... View Article

Lead8 to Design Hong Kong International Airport T1 Renovation

Wednesday, 26th June 2019

Lead8, the award-winning international firm of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and Graphic Designers, has been appointed lead designer for the planned Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Terminal 1 renovation. Working with Airport Authority Hong Kong, Lead8 will spearhead a collaboration of... View Article

Boathouse designs for New York-based non-profit Row New York revealed

Wednesday, 26th June 2019

Row New York has announced the designs for its new boathouse, located in Sherman Creek Park on the Harlem River in New York City. Founded on the belief that the skills learned in rowing are essential to the development of... View Article

BDG architecture + design in Amsterdam

Wednesday, 26th June 2019

BDG architecture + design has completed the new Amsterdam campus for WPP as part of its global colocation strategy, which is to provide world-class spaces that bring together its people and agencies into one location, encouraging greater collaboration and giving clients... View Article

Self Architects appoint new Associate Director for growing London office

Tuesday, 25th June 2019

Nick Blake has worked for a number of leading practices designing and delivering major residential, commercial and masterplanning schemes from concept to completion in the UK and internationally. He worked for four years in Berlin developing residential and masterplan schemes,... View Article

Architects announced for De Braak Sports and Education Campus in Helmond

Tuesday, 25th June 2019

Following a European tender procedure, the municipality of Helmond and the association of secondary schools, Ons Middelbaar Onderwijs (OMO), have selected the architects to design a multifunctional sports facility and outdoor activity area, to form part of the De Braak... View Article

London Bridge achieves building of the year at AJ100 Awards

Tuesday, 25th June 2019

The redevelopment of London Bridge station has won the prestigious ‘Building of the Year’ accolade at this year’s AJ100 awards held at an exclusive gala dinner and awards ceremony in the Tower of London on Wednesday 19th June 2019. Designed by... View Article

‘Common code needed to drive up H&S standards’ – Hilti report

Monday, 24th June 2019

A common code is needed to improve health and safety standards across the UK construction industry, according to a new report by multinational construction technology, software and service provider Hilti (in association with Travis Perkins). The Construct The Future white paper... View Article

Saunders Boston Architects recognised for Sheltered Housing development

Thursday, 20th June 2019

Saunders Boston Architects and Uttlesford District Council have been awarded bronze in the 37- 43 units category of the East of England Elderly Accommodation Council (EAC) National Housing for Older People Awards 2019 for Reynolds Court – a new build sheltered housing... View Article

MixC Shenzhen Bay Wins Gold at ICSC China Shopping Centre Awards

Thursday, 20th June 2019

Lead8, the international firm of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and Graphic Designers, has won Gold for MixC Shenzhen Bay at the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC)–China Shopping Centre & Retailers Awards on 18 June 2019. Lead8 is the Architect, Interior Designer and... View Article