A greener kind of grandeur

The transformation of the former US Embassy in London into a five-star hotel by David Chipperfield Architects delivers an adaptive reuse with high-end luxury and BREEAM Outstanding sustainability credentials, despite whole life carbon compromises, says Stephen Cousins. At a time... View Article

A visit to a volcano

A redesigned visitor centre in a remote part of Iceland saw a collaboration between British and Icelandic practices to immerse visitors in the landscape, provide an engaging exhibition, and protect users from a harsh climate. Roseanne Field reports. The volcanic... View Article

Conquering the castle

Transformed from a forbidding symbol of Norman power to an accessible heritage destination, Norwich Castle has undergone one of the UK’s most ambitious historic refurbishments. Stephen Cousins reports When William the Conqueror laid siege to England in 1066, ravaging vast... View Article

From coal barges to co-living

AHMM ’s mixed-use development in west London is helping to redefine the role of the Grand Union Canal, connecting heritage inspiration with modern co-living approaches. Stephen Cousins reports. Stretching for over 137 miles, the Grand Union Canal was once a... View Article

Extracting maximum natural value

A new ‘garden village’ in Cornwall is the result of years of hard work, repurposing former clay quarries into a low carbon settlement with community and green living at its heart. Roseanne Field reports on how LHC Design tackled a... View Article

All inclusive

A new SEND school in Stockport is providing a transformed education environment for vulnerable children, with architects AtkinsRéalis setting the bar high for inclusive education design that also embraces nature. Roseanne Field reports On the site where a disused school... View Article

New power generation

The transformation of one of the UK’s first electricity power stations into a vibrant youth centre combines a respect for industrial heritage with a high voltage interior that’s designed to excite its teenage users. Stephen Cousins reports. Youngsters are of... View Article

A healthy new life

Lidingödoktorn Health Centre, Sweden White Arkitekter reimagined the historic AGA factory in Stockholm as a healthcare centre that echoes the quality heritage of its predecessor with a sustainability-focused and person-centred building. Alexandra Pratt reports. The relocation of the Lidingödoktorn Health... View Article

High performance

GT3 Architects’ new Passivhaus leisure centre in Staines has set a new bar for larger leisure projects in terms of both community engagement and building performance. Roseanne Field reports. A leisure centre built in the Surrey town of Staines has... View Article

That’s a wrap

The rare chance to create a new film and TV studio complex from scratch in the UK, equipped with the high performance and flexibility credentials to attract Hollywood, was perfect casting for Scott Brownrigg. Roseanne Field reports. The plans for... View Article

Canary conservation

Ruth Slavid reports on how Buckley Gray Yeoman successfully pursued the most sustainable option for a real estate client in Canary Wharf – reusing one of the site’s original offices with a BREEAM Outstanding refurb, enhanced by some striking cladding.... View Article

Union City Blu

The new Radisson Blu hotel in the heart of Sheffield is a union of old and new, with HLM restoring and retaining a Victorian facade plus adding a major volume and maximising views over the adjacent public realm. James Parker... View Article

Discovery mission

The Discovery Centre in Cambridge marks a new era for AstraZeneca, a remarkable research facility and headquarters by Herzog & de Meuron that combines boundary-pushing design and sustainability with collaboration. Roseanne Field reports. In the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical... View Article
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New Projects: Albania

davide macullo architects reveals their latest projects taking place in Albania: Valona Hills, The Seed, and The Eagle. VALONA HILLS: I-CONES Valona is the south—the sea, the hills, the sun, and the brilliance of light. Our new complex enhances the... View Article

Beseda Ořechovka Tennis Club

The new tennis club pavilion is located in the very heart of Prague’s district of Ořechovka. It was built on the site of a small wooden clubhouse that stood there during the First Republic, which was replaced in the 1980s... View Article

Pixelated vision

Architect MVRDV’s new collection of mixed use buildings in Abu Dhabi makes a break from the city’s architectural norm by breaking down facades into ‘pixelated’ forms. In the ever-expanding skyline of Abu Dhabi, where luxury towers often dominate the architectural... View Article

Green Valley 3 – Tirana, Albania

The expansion of the Green Valley residential complex marks a refined integration of architecture and landscape, enriching the existing masterplan with ten new villas and four apartment blocks. This new phase carries forward the initial vision – prioritising open green... View Article

Greater Bay Area Sports Centre nears completion

Now in its final stages of interior finishing and landscaping, the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre’s completion is planned for June in preparation for the China National Games in November 2025. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area is the world’s... View Article