US client puts RMJM on five-year work ban
New York schools authority bars troubled architecture practice following evaluation
Dixon Jones sheds staff after Chelsea Barracks scheme stalls
Redundancies at architect following stalling of next design phase
John Bancroft's widow backs campaign to save London school
School’s pop star alumni perform at benefit gig tonight
Drawing board: Taunton Castle bridges by Moxon Architects
Moxon Architects’ sensitive and creative thoroughfares enhance one of Somerset’s historic sites
Kensington Palace refurbishment by John Simpson and Todd Longstaffe-Gowan
A project to liberate long-concealed areas of Kensington Palace has successfully transformed its outside spaces. However, the interior renovations are underwhelming
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
A bravura performance
Steel-frame construction has enabled Populous and Arup to deliver the complex geometries of their Leeds Arena to a tight budget
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
First Look: Berkhamsted house by Featherstone Young Architects
Home is composed of two wings, each bounded by heavy flank walls of local brick
Capita Symonds submit plans for Burnley University Technical College
£9.3m facility to teach engineering and construction
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects complete central London schools
Work in Islington took place while academy was open
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
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
Schools may learn design the hard way
Money-saving briefing packs may demand too much from buildings and architects
Carbuncle Cup nomination — ArcellorMittal Orbit, Olympic Park, London, by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond
Have your say on this year’s shortlist
New arts museum masterplan could define the future of Hong Kong
The West Kowloon Cultural District offers huge architecture opportunities
Book town’s architect proves the power of one
Hay-on-Wye is not a model for planners but it does show how an indivdual’s drive can achieve more than establishment forces
Two stings for the AA, a high-profile wicket at Lord’s and frustration at the education department
Boots on Brett Steele, John Major and Michael Gove
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