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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
~ 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. …
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 …
Paterson Gordon Architecture were approached by Mr and Mrs Smith of Glasgow to bring their fresh idea to life. The idea behind the development began when the Smiths were living …
Manchester Airport has celebrated the completion of the first major phase of its £1bn transformation programme. Passengers flying out of the UK’s third largest airport were welcomed onto a new …
Whether you love or loath IKEA, there is no denying the thrill of picking out furniture and seeing it in your home on the same day. More and more house …
Sarah Wigglesworth Architects (SWA), working with Architects Collaborative, has designed a modern extension to the existing Victorian buildings of Kingsgate Primary School, creating a playful and light filled addition to …
From Hybrid air conditioning to the emergence of ‘plyscrapers’, Ellina Webb looks into sustainability in architecture and the built environment. Sustainable, sustainably and sustainability are three buzzwords that I’ve heard …
New research has revealed the window design and features that consumers hope to see in their future homes, with 52% of consumers saying that they would like to see windows …
Fettle, the LA and London based design studio has designed The Draycott, a European-inspired brasserie with a Californian twist situated in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. The flagship restaurant, by acclaimed …
Community strengthening project completed at the base of the UK’s longest lake muf architecture/art has unveiled Fell Foot Active Base, an innovative water sports centre designed to provide seasoned professionals and first …
Countryside, one of the UK’s leading home builders specialising in place making and regeneration, together with L&Q, one of the UK’s leading housing associations and one of London’s largest developers, …
Twenty-three of the UK’s most influential built environment businesses have signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the Environment Bill to provide the foundation for …
In 2019, Sarah Wigglesworth Architects (SWA) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a series of curated events entitled SWA25. Taking place throughout the year they showcase its progressive work to date, and its plans …
Kirsty Hammond, editor of Specifier Review looks at how far we have come towards sustainable construction. It’s a well-known fact that we are in the midst of a housing crisis. …
Climate change has become one of the most important environmental and social issues of the past decades, and thus mankind also faces its crucial challenges in 2019. The building industry …
Ellina Webb visits the “Living with Buildings” exhibition at the Wellcome Collection and discusses the innovative building techniques used in The Global Clinic commission. Health, wellbeing and unique construction techniques …
The Wolseley Road project from LBMV Architects Located in a unique conservation area of North London, the Wolseley Road project from LBMV Architects involved the renovation and extension of an impressive …
80% of consumers want to increase the amount of natural light entering their home, according to a survey of 1,000 people conducted by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and …
Carlisle Road from LBMV Architects The Carlisle Road Project reveals a Victorian townhouse in North London updated for the homeowner’s modern lifestyle, with a combination of contemporary materials and intelligent …
The newly renovated Baltic Station Market, featuring a roof made from sustainable GreenCoat® colour coated steel, from SSAB, has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Award 2018 in the category …
Over the centuries, zinc has proven to be a reliable, durable, corrosion-resistant and attractive metal for use in roofing and cladding. In this article, Marta Danylenko, marketing manager at materials search engine Matmatch …
