All Building Design articles in 12 May 2017
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News
Tories commit to tough immigration policy
Party’s manifesto light on infrastructure commitments and numbers
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Opinion
It's time to reconcile architects and urbanists
A false and unhelpful division has arisen between the two disciplines, argues David Rudlin, the new chair of the Academy of Urbanism
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Building Study
The Storyhouse, Chester by Bennetts Associates
The Storyhouse in Chester is a daring construction of opposites, with a theatre, cinema and library brought together in a space that combines new-build and the spirit of the orginal 1930s picture house. Ike Ijeh reports on how the building energetically opens up storytelling to the local community
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News
Government not doing enough to enforce BIM, survey finds
NBS findings reveal last year’s target not being met
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Opinion
Gentrification may be brutalism’s best hope
What’s happening at the Balfron has infuriated many but don’t be too quick to criticise, cautions Owen Hopkins. The alternative for many brutalist gems is oblivion
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News
Benoy buzzes with Manchester Airport commission
Practice set to design interior of expanded international departure lounge
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Wolff's Muswell Hill homes take shape
North London site was sold by Met Police under savings drive
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News
Simon Rattle concert hall team begins search for architect
Centre for Music backers press on with plans after being thrown funding lifeline earlier this year
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News
Fears over tax man's designs on listed Liverpool building
Campaigners object to Falconer Chester Hall-penned proposals for tax agency hub
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Opinion
Should architecture be for Anywhere or Somewhere?
It’s more than 30 years since Kenneth Frampton brought us critical regionalism but in today’s political landscape it’s as relevant as ever, argues Ben Flatman
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News
Listed building faces wrecking ball for Broadway Malyan homes
Former Birds Eye headquarters would be razed to make way for 375 home development
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Opinion
Architects exporting the uniqueness of place
Brexit does not have to mean pulling up the drawbridge on British architecture. Joe Morris draws inspiration from international localists Lina Bo Bardi, Gaudi and Gehry
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News
Natural History Museum architect lands Design Museum gig
Chris Hildrey to combine day job with design residency
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News
Survey flags increasing specification difficulties
Research shows 94% of professionals struggle with producing or using building specifications
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News
Hotel scheme close to St Paul's Cathedral gets OK
New building will include restaurant and retail
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News
Proposal to add 10 storeys to Wilkinson Eyre tower in for planning
Planned scheme in City of London will now be 220m tall