All Building Design articles in 9 May 2008

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  • Interior of Future Systems' private house in Kent, which is set to be built later this year.
    News

    Future Systems unveils designs for private home in Kent

    2008-05-15T11:47:00Z

    New design was recognised as an 'exemplar project' in order to win planning for a Greenfield site overlooking the Kent Weald

  • Competitions

    For Hire – Alternative Eco Venue

    2008-05-14T18:36:00Z

    For Architects/students unique alternative Seminar/Conference/Summer School venue available slot in July with long established Eco Summer Camp.

  • Os Gemeos, Sao Paulo ,Courtesy the artist ,Photocredit: Cedar Lewisohn
    Review

    Street Art-until August 25

    2008-05-14T18:25:00Z

    In the first commission to use the iconic river façade of Tate Modern, six internationally acclaimed artists, whose work has its roots in the urban environment will exhibit as part of ‘Street Art’ at Tate Modern; the first major public museum display of Street Art in London.

  • Review

    RIBA/ICE McAslan Bursary Exhibition- until July 25

    2008-05-14T18:18:00Z

    John McAslan + Partners and the dreamspace gallery at Adrem have teamed up for the London Festival of Architecture to present an exhibition of projects brought to life by the RIBA/ICE McAslan Bursary. The Bursary supports collaborative projects proposed by architectural and engineering students and graduates, designed to bring about ...

  • Michael Marriott – Acme Durch Lamp
    Review

    Prototypes and Experiments - From May 29

    2008-05-14T18:11:00Z

    The Aram Gallery presents not just prototypes but also experimental designs sourced from designers’ studios, which will go on to form a long-term and ever-changing exhibition housed in the gallery. Interested in the way designers think and work, the Aram gallery has chosen to present these unique artefacts as part ...

  • Review

    Process Exposè:Helen Yardley- June 20 to July 20

    2008-05-14T18:04:00Z

    Showing as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2008, PROCESS EXPOSÉ explores three different applications of textile designer Helen Yardley's highly individual design process; from commission through to implementation of the final product. The show explores her work with architects including Swanke Hayden Connell Associates and John Pardey Architects.

  • Review

    Parks for Life - June 18

    2008-05-14T17:55:00Z

    Parks for Life, a conference organised by GreenSpace, is taking place on Wednesday 18 June 2008 at the Watershed in Bristol. The conference is in partnership with IPGS and Bristol City Council, and supported by Silvanus Services Ltd. The one-day event will focus on maximising the impact parks can have ...

  • News

    Eisenman's six point plan

    2008-05-14T16:25:00Z

    Peter Eisenman set out his thoughts on architecture at RIAS 2008

  • Building Study

    Breathing Space

    2008-05-14T15:55:00Z

    Brimelow McSweeney brings light and views to Bexleyheath mall

  • Another storey of flats could be added to the recently refurbished Brunswick Centre.
    News

    Levitt Bernstein plans to add storey to London's Brunswick Centre

    2008-05-14T14:51:00Z

    London's listed Brunswick Centre could be extended one storey upwards under proposals that would reinstate architect Patrick Hodgkinson's original 1960s design. Levitt Bernstein, the practice behind the successful refurbishment of the retail and residential centre in 2006, is working with centre owner Hermes on a plan to build an ...

  • Building Study

    Northern junction

    2008-05-14T13:02:00Z

    Carey Jones crosses transport hub with retail mecca

  • Building Study

    Strong suits

    2008-05-14T12:07:00Z

    Irish menswear chain brought up to date by HKR Architects

  • The newly refurbished Bluecoat Arts Centre in Liverpool before it was damaged by fire.
    News

    Fire damages Liverpool's Bluecoat Arts Centre

    2008-05-13T14:43:00Z

    Fire has swept through the Bluecoat Arts Centre, the oldest building in Liverpool, just two months after the completion of its £12.5 million redevelopment by Dutch firm Biq.Alarms in the building were set off shortly before 4 o’clock this morning, and around 30 firefighters spent more than three hours extinguishing ...

  • Competitions

    To let - self- catering house in Cowes

    2008-05-13T14:29:00Z

    Mizpah House is an imposing large Victorian town house situated in the heart of Cowes and International Yachting. situated only a 5 minute walk from the Red Jet passenger ferry, two minute walk from the Yacht Haven and is just off Cowes High St with it’s excellent shops, restaurants and ...

  • Review

    Des Res: Public Weekend: May 17-18

    2008-05-13T13:07:00Z

    Ask the experts: New London Architecture launches weekend dedicated to property and design advice

  • Broadway Malyan Tesco / Everton FC
    News

    Kirkby kicks out Broadway Malyan's Tesco / Everton FC scheme

    2008-05-13T10:49:00Z

    Cabe says the mixed-use scheme is 'a lost opportunity'

  • Paul King, chief-execuitve of the UK Green Building Council.
    News

    Industry group proposes 'more flexible' definition of zero-carbon housing

    2008-05-12T17:13:00Z

    The UK Green Building Council has devised a new definition for zero-carbon housing which makes it easier for developers to meet the government’s ambitious low-energy targets.Its report, The Definition of Zero Carbon, claims the current definition is not achievable on up to 80% of new homes, and argues that if ...

  • Blogs

    News Junkie — 10 and 11 May

    2008-05-12T10:30:00Z

    The great property greed backlash, Ken goes cold turkey and Glasgow’s highest highrises to come down.

  • Wilkinson Eyre's Oxford Maggie's Centre
    News

    New Maggie's by Wilkinson Eyre

    2008-05-09T13:01:00Z

    A sneak preview of Wilkinson Eyre's new Maggie's cancer care centre in Oxford

  • News

    This week

    2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

    This week’s ups and downs