RIBA: more members, less money
3 July, 2009
New chief executive named as institute predicts income will drop
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RIBA: more members, less money
New wave hits Bedford Square
3 July, 2009
This year’s Architectural Association Summer Pavilion opens today at Bedford Square
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Robin Hood Gardens faces £40m cash gap
3 July, 2009
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Dismay at Unesco glee over Dyson Academy
3 July, 2009
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Now council pulls out of Lancaster public inquiry
3 July, 2009
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Stride Treglown heads West
3 July, 2009
Picture of the Day
MSA takes wing with Lincolnshire parrot sanctuary
3 July, 2009
London-based practice MSA has teamed up with the National Parrot Sanctuary in Lincolnshire to fundraise for its design for a new 2.7ha sanctuary on the Lincolnshire Fens
Rescue Robin Hood Gardens
New Robin Hood Gardens residents survey challenges demolition
26 June, 2009
Council and Homes & Communities Agency committed to bulldozing estate as Twentieth Century Society pledges new fight
Editor's Choice
Peter Barber visits Alvaro Siza’s Faculty of Architecture in Porto
03 July 2009
Alvaro Siza’s University of Porto buildings triggered a transformation in Peter Barber’s ideas about architecture
Does the disabled lobby have too great a say in planning?
26 June 2009
Yes, the ‘shouting down’ brigade can be harmful, says Simon Allford; no, everyone is entitled to be safe in public, argues Steve Winyard
Recession Watch
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Cost cutting could mean more jobs to go at Archial
Cost cutting could mean more jobs to go at Archial
1 July, 2009
The chief executive of Archial has admitted more jobs could go at the company in order to save the architectural giant £2 million.
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RIBA warns architects against cutting fees
RIBA warns architects against cutting fees
19 June, 2009
The RIBA has renewed its campaign to stop architects working for reduced fees — or even for free — as the recession continues.
Carbuncle Cup 2009
Entries open for the 2009 Carbuncle Cup
22 June, 2009
2009 Carbuncle Cup – nominations now open to find the most hideous new building completed in the UK in the last 12 months..
Comment
RIBA should look in, not out
03 July 2009
The institute must decide whether its priority is empire-building or serving the needs of ordinary architects
Crying out for local nourishment
03 July 2009
New problems for dairy farmers highlight our failure to recognise the value of local economies
Buildings
Teaching in technicolour at dRMM’s Clapham Manor Primary extension
03 July 2009
De Rijke Marsh Morgan’s striking addition to the 19th century Clapham Manor Primary school exemplifies the practice’s love of a technological solution
Fun
Through the glass ceiling
26 June 2009
Brian Clarke has regularly graced BD’s pages — most recently as the chairman of the Architecture Foundation
Thirsty work
03 July 2009
David Hockney enjoys a beer at the International Design Conference in Aspen
CULTURE
Student shows: London Metropolitan School of Architecture
03 July 2009
Architecture students at London Met have struck a good balance between creativity and practicality
Student shows: University of Canterbury
03 July 2009
Canterbury students’ innovative and far-reaching approach to regeneration is impressive
Multimedia
BD Podcast: Robin Hood Gardens, Crossrail design woes, the Architecture Foundation’s new HQ
26 June, 2009
In BD's weekly news podcast the editors discuss the top architecture news stories each week.
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BD Podcast: Will there be a boycott on Chelsea Barracks?
19 June, 2009
Chelsea Barracks, RIBA and Prince Charles
Chelsea Barracks developer draws up new shortlist
18 June, 2009
Call for boycott of new competition after Rogers sacking is branded ‘undemocratic’
Readers' Ads
To Let: Desk Spaces in Raynes Park
22 June, 2009
Bank of 3 desk spaces to let in landscape architect’s office. Open plan with meeting area, kitchenette, leather sofa, shared use of broadband, phone switchboard, plotter & copier to be discussed.
To let: One bed flat, Bloomsbury WC1
5 June, 2009
One bed flat to rent in owner occupied house in Bloomsbury WC1 (near Euston / Kings Cross)
Student Space
Excluded student wins Kingston place
26 June, 2009
A student who was kicked out of mainstream education but went on to win a place on Kingston’s Architecture degree course has won a major national award for his efforts
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RIBA unveils new hardship scheme for students
RIBA unveils new hardship scheme for students
25 June, 2009
The RIBA has unveiled a new hardship scheme for students, the Walter Parker Bursary, which will provide 40 bursaries of £500 to help Part 1 students in professional experience.
Architecture Awards
Young Architect of the Year: Hackett Hall McKnight
31 October 2008
Belfast-firm Hackett Hall McKnight have topped a strong shortlist to win the Young Architect of the Year 2008 award.
The Architect and Young Architect of the Year Awards 2008: The Video
14 November, 2008
Watch the video of the Young Architect and Architect of the Year 2008 awards.
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Richard Feilden Award: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
31 October 2008
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Education: Penoyre & Prasad
31 October 2008
