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Dynamic, impressive: Tracey Wiles joins Woods Bagot Australia to “do something amazing”

Thursday, 2nd May 2019

With a string of key hotel projects in the UK and Europe, major retail projects throughout Harrods’ flagship London store, private residences as part of Lord Foster’s personal team and, most recently, leading the design on Sydney’s iconic Opera Residences,... View Article

Blog: Inspiring architectural diversity in suburbia

Thursday, 2nd May 2019

Peaceful, self-contained towns away from the stress, pollution, and hectic pace of inner cities. That was the dream when suburbia was first visualised. The housing booms of the 50s and 80s made this dream a reality for many and now... View Article

Education framework success for Watson Batty

Wednesday, 1st May 2019

Watson Batty Architects has announced that it has successfully secured a place on two significant university frameworks for architectural services. After a competitive procurement process Watson Batty is one of just three architecture firms to secure a place with The... View Article

Blog: Competency in Construction

Wednesday, 1st May 2019

With the construction industry in need of a widespread culture change and a chain of responsibility, who will have responsibility for delivering standards of performance throughout the lifecycle of a building? By looking at both the existing regulatory framework and... View Article

Marley Alutec launches Elite new roof outlet range

Wednesday, 1st May 2019

Marley Alutec, the UK’s leading aluminium rainwater system manufacturer, has launched Elite, an innovative multi-purpose flat roof and balcony drainage system that is compatible with all waterproofing membranes and roof build-ups. The launch is supported by the introduction of a... View Article

Metsec wins BIM/Digital Construction Award

Wednesday, 1st May 2019

Metsec has won the BIM/Digital Construction Award at the Offsite Construction Awards ceremony, held at Futurebuild 2019 at Excel, London. The prestigious award not only underlines Metsec’s commitment to Building Information Modelling but also reinforces the company’s position as one... View Article

W Zone at King’s Cross given final go ahead

Tuesday, 30th April 2019

Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) was today (30 April 2019) given the final go ahead by Islington Council on the W Zone. The W Zone, located off York Way and Randell’s Road will comprise three mixed use buildings, known... View Article

TODD Architects completes bespoke supported living scheme for people diagnosed with dementia

Tuesday, 30th April 2019

TODD Architects has completed The Croft, a state-of-the-art supported living development specifically designed for people living with early stage dementia. TODD Architects worked with Choice Housing, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and the NI Executive to develop and... View Article

John McAslan + Partners’ Msheireb Museums

Monday, 29th April 2019

John McAslan and Partners has transformed a group of historic houses within Msheireb Properties’ flagship redevelopment of the historical downtown area of Doha. The four historic houses – Company House, Bin Jelmood, Mohammed Bin Jassim House and Radwani House –... View Article

Planning approval for AHR-designed new HQ at Sadlers Mead, Chippenham

Monday, 29th April 2019

Plans for a major new office development and multi-storey car park at Sadlers Mead, Chippenham have received planning approval from Wiltshire Council. The AHR-designed 31,748 ft2 office development will provide a new headquarters for Chippenham-based renewable power firm Good Energy, enabling the... View Article

Carter Jonas Makes Senior Architecture & Building Consultancy Appointment

Monday, 29th April 2019

Carter Jonas, the national property consultancy, has appointed Matthew Ellams, Partner, to the senior team of its Leeds-based Architecture & Building Consultancy. Ellams joins from Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, where he was Head of Construction –... View Article

80% of consumers say that the design of homes impacts their wellbeing

Monday, 29th April 2019

New research published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, has revealed that four in five consumers believe the design of their home impacts their wellbeing, demonstrating the growing demand for homes... View Article

London Festival of Architecture and City of London Corporation reveal City Parklets winners

Thursday, 25th April 2019

The London Festival of Architecture and the City of London Corporation have revealed the winners of the design competition to create three ‘parklets’ – miniature landscaped spaces to be installed across the City of London when the LFA returns to London’s streets in June.... View Article

House of Wisdom to celebrate Sharjah as UNESCO World Book Capital 2019

Thursday, 25th April 2019

Celebrations in Sharjah – this year’s UNESCO World Book Capital – kicked-off with the unveiling of The Scroll, a new piece of public art by British sculptor Gerry Judah. The opening event also revealed designs for the new House of... View Article

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Architects unveil Lahofer Winery embracing the natural formation of the vineyards

Thursday, 25th April 2019

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Architects & Urban Designers unveil the new design for the expansion of the Lahofer Winery in the Czech Republic. Nestled in the Moravian countryside, known for its vineyards, the Lahofer Winery is a compelling fusion of tradition, nature... View Article

Weston Williamson + Partners wins Queen’s Award for exporting world-class city shaping design

Wednesday, 24th April 2019

Architects and urban designers Weston Williamson + Partners (WW+P) have won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Trade) in recognition of their outstanding international growth. The practice works on a wide range and scale of infrastructure, urban regeneration and place... View Article

Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School expansion completes

Tuesday, 23rd April 2019

A £4 million development by Surrey County Council to double the capacity of the Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School, designed by HLM’s London studio, has completed. The OFSTED Outstanding school now caters for up to 459 children. Located at... View Article

Planning permission granted for new £9.5 million Innovation Centre at Kent Medical Campus

Thursday, 18th April 2019

Planning permission has been granted for Maidstone Borough Council’s proposed Innovation Centre at Kent Medical Campus, part of the North Kent Enterprise Zone. Situated beside Junction 7 of the M20, the four storey, 37,000ft² Innovation Centre – designed by Bond... View Article

International architects invited to design new roof for Notre Dame

Wednesday, 17th April 2019

France is to open up the redesign of the roof of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris to international architects, after a fire on Monday destroyed the building’s oak-framed roof and 300 ft spire. Prime Minister Edouard Phillippe said: “The international... View Article

Design Engine’s scheme for Warsash Maritime Academy submitted for planning

Tuesday, 16th April 2019

Design Engine’s scheme for a new Safety Training Centre at Solent University’s Warsash Maritime Academy has been submitted for planning. The proposed development is to be located just east of Southampton on the Hampshire coast within the existing Lower Site... View Article