Profile
Former ODA design adviser finds the joy of elegant solutions
Kay Hughes is no stranger to challenging client roles
Cottrell & Vermeulen: ‘Schools are fantastic to work on’
Cottrell & Vermeulen’s enthusiasm led it to an unplanned specialism
Profile: Bjarke Ingels
The Danish architect’s presence at last week’s Downing Street forum is testament to his optimistic can-do attitude towards cities
Sally Storey of Lighting Design International on the ESPA Life spa
Traditionally, hotels were frightened that low-energy lighting would create a flat and lifeless colour when dimmed.
Dominic Meyrick of Hoare Lea Lighting on Centrepoint and Heathrow T3
It’s about the desire for the building to be noticed, whether that comes from the client, the architect or the letting agent.
Angela Brady: 'We need to start being a profession that looks out, not in'
The new president talks about the RIBA superbrand, an architects’ Groucho Club and overhauling procurement
RIBA's Harry Rich pins hopes on fundraising
A year on from his appointment, RIBA chief executive Harry Rich is full of plans but refuses to be drawn on details, as Ruth Bloomfield discovers.
V&A director explains his architectural strategy
Mark Jones has overseen 34 architectural projects during his tenure and in tough times is sticking to his vision
Argent’s David Partridge on redeveloping King’s Cross
Successful offices don’t need to be iconic, but they do need a sense of place, says architect turned developer David Partridge.
Peter Rees: The man who built the City of London
As Peter Rees marks 25 years as the City of London’s chief planning officer BD meets the man and gauges to what ends he has used his considerable power.
Steve Bolingbroke: teaching Swedish methods for schools
Kunskapsskolan is bringing Swedish school expertise to the UK. Steve Bolingbroke is the man architects need to get to know.
Peter Rees: ‘It’s difficult to plan gossip into a a new development’
City of London planning officer Peter Rees is as committed to nurturing the fun side of the Square Mile as he is in protecting its past
Paul Karakusevic: ‘It’s about building to a high quality’
Karakusevic Carson’s passion for improving public housing is winning through, even in times of austerity
Profile: Jeremy Till
Having moved seamlessly through the ranks of architectural education, Jeremy Till is swapping architecture for art. But as head of Central St Martins his days as a rabble-rouser are far from over
Mark Ridler of BDP Lighting on the V&A's Fashion Galleries and working with Rafael Vinoly
In both retail and galleries, the lighting designer is trying to help people view objects clearly and accurately.
Jeff Shaw of Arup Lighting on the Galleria in Seoul
With the Galleria fashion store in Seoul, South Korea, we used LED in a more playful way in collaboration with the architect UN Studio.
David Chipperfield: ‘In London there is no discussion about what the city should look like’
On the eve of the 2011 RIBA Gold Medal presentation, this year’s winner gives Ellis Woodman a preview of his lecture
Ken Kinsella on the LSE’s student centre
The LSE’s director of capital developments, Ken Kinsella, is poised to make his mark with a new student centre.
David Atcherley-Symes of Land Securities
As Land Securities opens its 60-shop retail mall at One New Change, retail manager David Atcherley-Symes discusses what makes a successful shopping development in a recession.
John Pawson: master of minimalism
At 61, minimalist architect John Pawson is about to take centre stage thanks to two projects for the Design Museum.
Paul Morrell’s low-carbon mission
Reducing carbon is a great chance for the construction industry to change its “crap” image, says government chief construction adviser Paul Morrell.
Johnny Manns: raising the bar for student housing
Urbanest’s development director, Johnny Manns, says there is no reason why student accommodation should not be of a high standard
