All Features articles – Page 10
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Features‘Who are we designing for?’ Thomas Heatherwick wonders why buildings have become so boring
In this exclusive interview, the Heatherwick Studio founder outlines the philosophy behind his new campaign to put the soul back into building design. Photography by Tom Campbell
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FeaturesFixing homes that harm your health
Jonathan Tuckey joins a panel discussion at the Building Centre exploring the link between home and human health, with speakers from Lab4Living Sheffield, Connected Places Catapult and the London School of Architecture
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Bradbury Works by [Y/N] Studio
[Y/N] Studio’s body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, 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, Alex Smith, to break down some ...
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FeaturesWhat made this project… The Burrell Collection by John McAslan + Partners
John McAslan + Partners’ body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was shortlisted for Public Building Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s associate architect, Katherine Watts, to break ...
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FeaturesHow a team including LDA, Bell Phillips, DMA and Mae are writing a new chapter in Westminster’s council housing story
In a London borough once beset by council housing controversy, a quiet revolution is underway
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FeaturesBuilding archives: The construction of New York’s Woolworth Building, 1911-13
How Building Design’s sister title Building charted the rise of the Big Apple’s tallest pre-First World War skyscraper
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FeaturesROCKWOOL® SP FireStop EN – now tested specifically for curtain wall applications
A purpose-made solution for cavity fire stopping, FirePro® SP FireStop EN supports architects specifying cavity fire stops for buildings across a range of common constructions. ROCKWOOL has further evidenced the performance of its cavity fire stop solution through specific testing to the curtain wall standard, BS EN 1364-4:2014.
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Stepped Loft by andre kong studio
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with andre kong studio’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 founder, Andre Sampaio Kong, ...
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FeaturesAYA 2023 shortlists: Industry Manufacturing Partner
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Industry Manufacturing Partner shortlist
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Holbein Gardens by Barr Gazetas
Barr Gazetas’ body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for Office Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s senior architect, Pradumn Pamidighantam, to break down some ...
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FeaturesCPD 06 2023: Introducing BS 5422 on pipework insulation
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, looks at the latest version of BS 5422, the British Standard for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment, exploring recommendations and key updates for 2023. Deadline for completion Friday 24 November 2023.
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FeaturesAYA 2023 shortlists: Social Value Award
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Social Value Award shortlist
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FeaturesAYA 2023 shortlists: Private Housing Architect of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Private Housing Architect of the Year shortlist
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FeaturesLabour Party conference: Key takeaways and talking points
Amid uncertainty around commitments to net zero and infrastructure investment, the opposition set out its stall for the coming election. Daniel Gayne and Thomas Lowe report
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FeaturesAYA 2023 shortlists: Young Architect of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Young Architect of the Year shortlist
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FeaturesWhat made this project… The Tree House by Bell Phillips
Bell Phillips’ body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for two awards, including Public Building 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, Hari Phillips, to ...
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FeaturesHow the creative reuse of ordinary buildings is revolutionising approaches to regeneration
As the government’s levelling up agenda struggles to gain traction, a group of industry leaders share their thoughts on alternative approaches to regeneration
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FeaturesAYA 2023 shortlists: Public Building Architect of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the Public Building shortlist
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FeaturesThe Hobbit House: A unique circular roof held up with MiTek’s Posi-Joist
Located in northern England, the unusual project is an entirely circular build complete with a circular front door and rounded windows
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FeaturesAYA 2023 shortlists: One-off Small Project of the Year
In a series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year Awards finalists, we look at the One-off Small Project of the Year shortlist