All Features articles – Page 9
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FeaturesWhat made this project… 50 & 65 Harbord Square by Patel Taylor
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Patel Taylor’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards including Public and Social Housing Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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FeaturesAs Oki criticises 'incredibly frustrating' lack of continuity, can latest housing minister make any difference before election?
The past nine housing ministers have come and gone in the time it takes to get a large project to site, says Joey Gardiner. So what are the chances that the latest incumbent in the role can do what is required to pick the industry up off the floor?
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Charles Folkard Mews by Shedkm
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Shedkm’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Public and Social Housing Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s London director, Francesc ...
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FeaturesCPD 08 2023: Rainscreen facade system regulations
This CPD, sponsored by Knauf Insulation, takes an in-depth look at the systems that lie behind the rainscreen facades of buildings and sets out the regulations and relevant guidance that should be considered to ensure the specification of safe, healthy and sustainable structures. Deadline for completion Friday ...
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FeaturesThe proposed Liverpool Street redevelopment may be ‘bonkers’ but it’s not without precedent
Railway companies have been selling the space above stations for decades. Ben Flatman looks at some previous air rights developments
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FeaturesBuilding Talks Creating Communities podcast: In conversation with Jo Wright at Perkins & Will
Episode 1: Jo Wright talks about the impact on her career of working in Berlin before the wall came down and designing for the long term
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Alscot Road by Greenaway Architecture
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Greenaway Architecture’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Higher Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Duncan Greenaway, to ...
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FeaturesBuilding Talks: Our new podcast season all about urban design and creating communities
Tune into the Building Talks podcast from tomorrow to hear leading experts on how to deliver thriving communities and great places to live
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FeaturesBuilding archives: The Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, 1930
New York’s tower craze restarts following a 15-year lull as two of the city’s most famous towers race to become the world’s tallest
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Low Energy House by Architecture for London
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Architecture for London’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Net Zero Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s ...
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FeaturesWhat does the HS2 decision mean for Manchester and the North-west?
Rishi Sunak last month cancelled the Manchester leg of HS2. Here Ben Flatman talks to industry leaders about what the decision means for the city
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FeaturesInterview | Eleanor Jolliffe talks to Selina Mason
Eleanor Jolliffe talks to the influential masterplanner about her time in Rome and its lasting influence on her life and career
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Clifford’s Tower by Hugh Broughton Architects
Source: Dirk Lindner The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Hugh Broughton Architects’ body of work, as the practice took home the trophy for Public Building Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects ...
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Fall safety Q+A with Stuart Pierpoint, MSA Safety
The modern roof has changed over recent years and with working at height still the biggest cause of workplace deaths in the UK, Stuart Pierpoint answers our burning questions on fall safety
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Charge Cars by Most Architecture
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Most Architecture’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Young Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Olga McMurdo, to break ...
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FeaturesCPD 07 2023: Specifying pre-finished steel standing seam systems for residential applications
This Catnic-sponsored CPD module looks at the use of steel standing seam systems, exploring their design features, advantages and limitations in residential applications, as well as relevant guidelines considerations during installation. Deadline for completion Friday 8 December 2023.
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Barcelona House by Strom Architects
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Strom Architects’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Individual House Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s assistant director, Emma Ward-Lambert, ...
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FeaturesInterview | Eleanor Jolliffe talks to Robert Adam
Eleanor Jolliffe discusses the influence that Rome had on the career of the leading contemporary classicist
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FeaturesCreating new homes in London with off-site construction and Vandersanden
One of the first residential developments created and offered for sale by Westminster City Council, Cosway Street, in Marylebone, London is a collection of 49 contemporary homes set around an attractive communal garden.
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FeaturesAccess control of past, present and future
Häfele take a look at the first discovery of access control, exploring how requirements have changed and what’s needed in today’s commercial environments