Kensington & Chelsea to put creativity at heart of major projects
Borough announces radical planning strategy
Burns + Nice completes Leicester Square revamp
Council wants public space to appeal to Londoners and visitors
What exactly is "unacceptable professional conduct"?
Unacceptable professional conduct is a phrase that is often heard in BD. We examine what it means and who decides what it constitutes
AA students' Big Shed Assembly Workshop
Architectural Association students demonstrate the potential of low-value local timber
A bravura performance
Steel-frame construction has enabled Populous and Arup to deliver the complex geometries of their Leeds Arena to a tight budget
First Look: Berkhamsted house by Featherstone Young Architects
Home is composed of two wings, each bounded by heavy flank walls of local brick
Drawing board: Taunton Castle bridges by Moxon Architects
Moxon Architects’ sensitive and creative thoroughfares enhance one of Somerset’s historic sites
Machines for Living by Let Slip theatre company
The dictum “dancing about architecture” is, of course, meant to illustrate the absurdity of being a critic.
Architectural jewels in the crown
As her jubilee approaches, how does The Queen’s built legacy compare with that of her forebears
City Making
City Making: Doha
The discovery of oil propelled Qatar’s capital from pearl-fishing village to world city. Now architects have created a new scheme that attempts to reconnect Doha with its past
Coronation streets
As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee approaches, we look back at how the nation marked her 25th year on the throne
CPD 2012 Module 4: Specifying single-ply membranes for flat roofs
The use of single-ply waterproof membranes in the construction of flat roofs requires knowledge of different roof constructions and a familiarity with the different membrane types. This CPD module is sponsored by Sika Sarnafil
New arts museum masterplan could define the future of Hong Kong
The West Kowloon Cultural District offers huge architecture opportunities
The Photographers' Gallery by O'Donnell & Tuomey
O’Donnell & Tuomey’s warehouse conversion for the Photographers’ Gallery opens up a series of complex spaces and multiple skins, against a dramatic inner London streetscape
Broadway Malyan unveils masterplan for Brazilian city
Sao Paolo office now targeting Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico
Newsflash from Tbilisi: demolition of the Lermontov House
Georgia’s architectural history is disappearing at a terrifying rate
No wonder RIBA’s election was a one-horse race
Harry Rich’s Radio 4 clutter conversation may explain architects’ reluctance to stand for president
Carbuncle Cup nomination — Cutty Sark renovation by Grimshaw Architects
Have your say on this year’s shortlist
US developer Hines ahead of the curves
The US developer knows what its commercial clients want, but remains open to new design ideas
Former ODA design adviser finds the joy of elegant solutions
Kay Hughes is no stranger to challenging client roles
Is Herzog & de Meuron’s Serpentine pavilion a con?
Yes, says Robert Adam, it shows conceptual architecture should not involve buildings; but John McAslan says it embodies the essence of good design
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