Dine with natural light
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 …
Architecture
Take off for first phase of Manchester Airport’s £1bn transformation programme
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 …
Top three benefits of modular builds
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 extend Kingsgate Primary School through creative collaboration
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 …
What does sustainability mean in architecture?
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 …
A window into the future – consumers demand large, energy efficient windows with noise reduction features
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 unveils The Draycott, a European-inspired brasserie in LA’s Sunset Boulevard
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 …
Kebony wood proves integral to National Trust development
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 …
Beam Park in the driving seat as former Ford factory site receives planning consent
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, …
Leading construction and property businesses call on Government to set binding targets in Environment Bill
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 …
Sarah Wigglesworth Architects Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
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 …
Building for a sustainable future
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. …
2019’s top 5 trends in green architecture for a livable environment
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 …
Living with buildings: Mobile and modular construction
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 …
Structural Statement
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 people want to increase natural light in their home
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 …
Modern Materials
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 …
Baltic Station Market with roof made from GreenCoat® steel nominated for World Architecture Festival Award 2018
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 …
Zinc cladding and roofing
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 …
Pick Everard to deliver most ambitious project in school’s 516-year history
WORK has started to deliver state-of-the-art facilities as part of a new £60 million development for the King’s School – one of the largest independent day schools in the UK. …
PRP appointed to lead masterplan and design of homes at The Western Village in Ebbsfleet Garden City
Leading UK architecture firm PRP has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner on The Western Village in North Kent, by joint venture development partners, Clarion Housing Group and Countryside. Part …
Kebony proves instrumental to Royal Opera House renovation
London continues to embrace sustainable, forward-thinking construction materials One of London’s most historic and cultural buildings, the Royal Opera House, has undergone a significant transformation; including the complete redevelopment of …
Specialist consultants McBains to advise on world’s tallest modular towers in London
Recent appointment takes specialist due diligence and monitoring services team to over £9bn construction in UK. Leading consultant McBains has been appointed by the bank providing senior debt to oversee the …
PRP and Trafford Housing Trust set precedent for future community hubs with Limelight
Designed by leading UK architecture firm PRP on behalf of Trafford Housing Trust (THT), Limelight is a pioneering community health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Old Trafford. Creating …
Sculptural Staircases
A defining feature that sets the tone of the space and bridges the gap between separate floors and living areas, the staircase isn’t just a structural necessity but an opportunity …
HS2’s vision for Curzon Street Station features urban realm design by Grant Associates
HS2 has revealed its vision for a new station at Curzon Street, Birmingham with a design by WSP, Grimshaw, Glenn Howells Architects and landscape architecture by Grant Associates. The city centre station is one of two …
Modern Heritage – The Chevening Road Project from LBMV Architects
The Chevening project from LBMV Architects explores the architectural renovation of a traditional Victorian townhouse in North London. With a brief to extend the side and rear of the property …
London’s Twentytwo Bishopsgate sets benchmark for global construction innovation
INNOVATIVE NEW BUILDING IS A MODEL CASE IN BUILDING SMARTER, FASTER AND SAFER. In 1990, there were just ten ‘megacities’ (cities of over 10 million). By 2015, that figure had …
New research reveals architects’ nearly nine year itch
8 years and 8 months is average time, post qualification, to go it alone Architects tend to set up their own practice eight years and eight months on average after …
Grant Associates part of winning design team for Australia’s tallest building
Landscape architect Grant Associates was part of the winning team led by UNStudio and Cox Architecture to design Southbank by Beulah – an AUS$2 billion mixed use development in Melbourne, Australia. Known as Green Spine, the scheme …
€390k international project, funded by the EC, focuses on rebuilding the built environment after tsunamis, earthquakes and other natural disasters
The project, led by University of Huddersfield’s Global Disaster Resilience Centre and welcoming a number of international organisations, will centre on addressing the lack universal policies for rebuilding the built …
Community Health Boost for Edinburgh Marina
The developer of the landmark Edinburgh Marina development has today confirmed that detailed planning consent has been received for its community health centre and local retail provision at Chestnut Yard …
New £10 million sports venue completes in West London
GRASSHOPPERS Rugby Club – a sports venue in the London Borough of Hounslow – has benefited from an entirely new, 1,500 m2 facility, designed by Pick Everard. The multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art facility will …
Accoya® specified for award-winning housing project by Alma-Nac
The esteemed winners of the 2018 Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards were announced last night in a much-anticipated ceremony which took place at The Brewery, London. The 2nd annual awards saw …
BARNES announce minimalist Huf Haus for sale for £3.75 million
BARNES International have announced a five-bedroom Huf Haus called Heiwa in Kingston upon Thames, has hit the market for an impressive £3,750,000. Heiwa, the Japanese word for peace, is a …
Douglass Tower to transform east London skyline and take waterside living to new heights
Leading London property developer Ballymore has announced the launch of Douglass Tower at their Goodluck Hope development on Leamouth Peninsula. Standing at the gateway to London on the River Thames, …
Tottenham Hale redevelopment plan features landscape design by Grant Associates
Argent Related has submitted proposals for the mixed-use redevelopment of Tottenham Hale in North London, featuring landscape design by Grant Associates. Masterplanned by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM), Alison Brooks Architects and Pollard Thomas Edwards alongside Grant …
The first Harding Boutique Hotel breaks ground in Ahangama, Sri Lanka
British architect Jonathan Ashmore pays homage to Tropical Modernism with the hotel’s design and architecture. The first Harding Boutique Hotel is breaking ground in Ahangama, Sri Lanka on the 15th of September. The …
Natural Contrast – The Belsize Park Project
Located in leafy North London, the Belsize Park project from leading architecture firm LBMV Architects explores bold material use, with glass and statement wood panelling explored throughout the property. Combining …
Boxpark bid to revive Brighton beachfront
Brighton based retail and leisure development specialists bid to return Madeira Terrace to former glory Boxpark today reveal plans to revive Brighton’s iconic Madeira Terrace into an internationally renowned retail-and-leisure-as-entertainment …