The Architect Helping Shape Ashford’s Future
Ashford in Kent is a town where the landscape is changing through its regeneration programme with a number of high-profile developments coming to fruition. Behind two of the leading projects …
Architecture
Kemper System shortlisted for four LRWA Awards
Kemper System has been named a finalist in four categories at the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Awards 2019. Selected by an independent judging panel, including specifiers and technical experts, the cold-applied …
Assael Architecture becomes first UK architectural practice to join the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative to hit net-zero
Award-winning architecture practice Assael Architecture has become the first UK architectural practice to sign up to the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative, binding the studio to measure, reduce and offset …
Greenlight for £80 million Skyliner development in Leith, Edinburgh
A planning application by S1 Developments for the ‘Skyliner’ site in Leith has been granted, subject to conditions, by City of Edinburgh Council Development Management Sub-Committee today (25th September). The committee …
Lees Munday Architects discover authentic Kebony cladding
Located in Dorking, deep in the Surrey Hills, a once traditional 20th Century house has been skilfully transformed by Lees Munday Architects into a contemporary family home, with an extension to give the …
One of Britain’s biggest straw-buildings to open for community groups and eco-weddings
One of the biggest volunteer-built organic straw-buildings in Britain, and an architectural piece of innovation constructed of just five main materials, is ready to throw open its doors for the …
Zinc clad windows in contemporary build
Westhill Community Church was a new, green field project in Aberdeenshire. Its highly contemporary style was designed for maximum functionality and to encourage use by the wider community. Natural light …
preSelect roof windows make dream home come to light
Deep in the countryside of Bishop Auckland, surrounded by charming scenery, sits a unique building that has been transformed by the installation of FAKRO roof windows. This holiday home, that …
Bathrooms – Interiors in the attic
Attic conversions have dominated the traditional construction market, and are becoming a big trend in interior design as well. Creating a cosy corner under the roof requires plenty of natural …
Contemporary accommodation in historic Edinburgh
Appointed by the University of Edinburgh, JM Architects took on the challenge of refining and expanding the student accommodation that this prestigious university offers. Existing structures on campus were renovated and refurbished, …
Eco-friendly Building Full of Natural Light
Situated in rural Kent, near Canterbury Mr and Mrs Castle’s environmentally-conscious holiday resort has recently installed Green Unit’s Arc modular eco-building at Great Field Farm. Now complete, holidaymakers are able to enjoy …
Farrells completes first phase of Chelsea Waterfront
The first phase of Chelsea Waterfront, a £170 million landmark scheme offering 179 luxury apartments, has completed. Designed by renowned architecture practice, Farrells, on behalf of Hutchison Property Group, the …
Nine-storey YMCA campus reaches new heights as significant structural milestone met
Work at the £19 million YMCA campus in Milton Keynes has now reached roof level. Milton Keynes has welcomed the creation of the 199-apartment scheme. The flagship project will provide crucial housing, …
The Structural Awards shortlist showcases the best in engineering from around the world
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has revealed the shortlist of the 2019 Structural Awards, featuring 49 outstanding projects from around the globe. The awards are now in their 52nd year, …
Kebony supplies finishing touches to Elin Donskov ApS idyllic Danish retreat
Located in Boeslum Strand, a seaside village in Denmark renowned for its beautiful white beaches and grassy plains, lies a charming holiday cottage which has been carefully designed by local …
RAD Phase 1 achieves ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating
ABP London’s £1.7 billion Royal Albert Dock Development’s first phase has been placed in the top 10% of sustainable commercial building design after it was awarded an ‘Excellent’ rating by …
Rockwell Appoint John Sisk & Son to Build 30 Storey Canary Wharf Building
Rockwell, a versatile and connected property developer with a proven track record of delivering quality development projects, has appointed John Sisk & Son for pre-construction services to build a 30-storey …
Everton reveal vision for new waterfront stadium
World renowned architect Dan Meis reveals design at fan event Stadium will act as a ‘game changer’ for Club and city region Club to begin month-long consultation period on new …
Planet Smart City signs university partnership as it develops a global network to promote intelligent affordable neighbourhoods
Planet Smart City, the global leader in smart affordable housing, has formed an international partnership with the Polytechnic University of Turin (PoliTo). The agreement is the most comprehensive of its …
Waugh Thistleton Architects reduces energy consumption of East London office building by half
The Green House is a state-of-the-art office building in East London designed by Waugh Thistleton Architects that takes advantage of an existing concrete frame structure and juxtaposes it with timber …
Grade-A office space in Nottingham’s Southside given go-ahead
Crocus Place, a seven storey, 125,000 sq ft Grade-A office block in the Southside area of Nottingham has been granted planning consent. Perfect Circle is delivering project management, cost management, health & …
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell secure green light for Kensington Forum
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell have today got the green light for their proposed redevelopment of the Kensington Forum. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, resolved to grant planning permission for the …
Roof windows transform character of dwelling
In the quaint village of Drymen, Stirlingshire, Paterson Gordon Architecture have transformed an ordinary, unassuming home into a dwelling that would later be visually appealing yet also functional. Inspired by …
Grange Park Opera opens for 2019 season with new Robert Adam colonnade
Located in the Surrey hills and just 23 miles from London, The Theatre in the Woods is set in the grounds of the 15th century manor house – West Horsley …
New image of £1bn regeneration of London Olympia
A new image of the Central Towers, which will form part of the £1billion redevelopment of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre, in West London, has been released by multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy …
National built environment consultancy celebrates Building of the Year 2019 RIBA award
The Birmingham team of national built environment consultancy Curtins is celebrating alongside lead architects Sheppard Robson following the announcement that the University of Birmingham’s £45 million project came top in four …
The only way is up
Sam Cannon looks at plans to take the London skyline higher Anyone who’s walked through London in the past year will notice cranes still continue to be a prominent feature …
Over half of consumers want their houses to be built with sustainable features
Over half of consumers believe it is important that their home is made using environmentally-responsible materials, according to research published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U …
Britcon completes Phase Two of refurbishment on historic Hirst Priory wedding venue
Britcon has completed a £320,000 contract as part of continued investment to refurbish Hirst Priory, an 18th century Priory and popular events venue in North Lincolnshire. Hirst Priory, located adjacent …
Construction begins on £12.5 million village outside Stonehaven
Construction has begun on 91 homes at Mackie Village on Ury Estate, by FMR Construction for Hillcrest Housing Association. Local stakeholders including Andrew Bowie MP, Cllr Sarah Dickinson and Cllr …
The challenges of renovating an existing boiler house to create a new council housing development in Hackney
Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) has been appointed as the main mechanical, electrical and plumbing consultant on a unique new council housing development in Hackney, which will see an old boiler …
Winning outdoor classroom design for Leicestershire school is revealed
A group of Loughborough University students are set to see their ideas brought to life as their outdoor classroom design for a Leicestershire school has been selected to be developed …
Education framework success for Watson Batty
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 …
New life breathed into former steelworks site with 48-acre logistics park
A SIGNIFICANT new development will breathe new life into a former steelworks site in Sheffield, creating two distribution logistics units in the first phase of development, totalling 180,000 sq ft. …
Major housebuilder launches pilot scheme to address the needs of future generations
Local MSP and Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay MSP has revealed two prototype homes at Taylor Wimpey’s Dargavel Village development at Bishopton. These …
PRP appointed to design outline planning for Pydar
Leading UK architecture firm PRP has been appointed by Cornwall Council to design the outline planning proposal for the regeneration of the Pydar neighbourhood in Truro. The ambitious redevelopment is …
Moda breaks ground and unveils new name for Birmingham’s tallest residential tower
Moda announces 2one2 Broad Street’s new name as The Mercian at official groundbreaking ceremony – The Mercian will be Birmingham’s tallest residential tower at 42-stories, changing the city’s skyline forever …
Thurrock Council approves major £1bn Purfleet town centre regeneration
Thurrock Council has given the green light for Purfleet on Thames, a £1bn regeneration project that will see thousands of new homes created in Purfleet and a new town centre …
Building your digital future
~ How BIM can impact manufacturing ~ Building information modelling (BIM) has revolutionised the construction sector, by digitalising processes and enabling new ways for construction professionals and architects to collaborate. …
80% of consumers say that the design of homes impacts their wellbeing
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 …