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Only the chosen few can walk the ‘starchitect’ tightrope
To succeed, an audacious idea needs to be sold with charm and executed with self-confidence, says David Rudlin. And often that is still not enough
When neighbours are strangers
Can design strengthen community spirit, asks Tobi Sobowale
50 Wonders | Terry Farrell: The Great Mosque at Córdoba, Andalucía
The principal of Farrells talks about one of his favouite buildings
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Only the chosen few can walk the ‘starchitect’ tightrope
To succeed, an audacious idea needs to be sold with charm and executed with self-confidence, says David Rudlin. And often that is still not enough
It’s good to talk – and it's the only way to get the job done
The collegiate nature of working together in an office is such an important part of learning and growing, argues Martyn Evans
Watch out for more changes as Building Safety Bill makes progress
The coming months are going to be challenging for anyone with an interest in building safety and regulation. We must be alert to more rapidly changing legislation and guidance, writes Andrew Mellor
It’s back: a true celebration of the depth and breadth of UK architectural work
This year’s wide range of shortlisted buildings makes it harder than ever to pick a Stirling Prize winner, but Ben Flatman believes there are two main contenders
Craftmanship is key
Eleanor Jolliffe extols the value of hands-on heritage experience and an opportunity for young architects
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Technical Study: Restoring Birmingham Selfridges’ cladding
50 Wonders | Terry Farrell: The Great Mosque at Córdoba, Andalucía
50 Wonders | Simon Allford: Notre-Dame de Raincy
50 Wonders | Deborah Saunt: Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Technical Study: Cutting 75% of emissions from Powell & Moya’s Wolfson College, Oxford
50 Wonders | Karen Cook: Place des Vosges, Paris
50 Wonders | Graham Morrison: Fondazione Querini Stampalia bridge
Technical Study: Kingston Cycle Hub, Sarah Wigglesworth Architects
50 Wonders | John Pawson: Le Thoronet Abbey, Provence
50 Wonders | Anna Liu: Palace of Labour, Turin
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Rethinking the high street takes creativity and intent
We might be entering a post-retail, post-pandemic age, but that does not have to mean the end of the high street, writes Michael Holt in the latest in our Stratford Design Challenge series
Finalists named in the Stratford Design Challenge
Shortlist of nine will go forward to the next stage
Resilient high streets need space for surprises
Leave a little room for the unplanned and experimental, writes Sarah Featherstone in this piece for our Stratford Design Challenge series
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Future of the Profession
We need to talk about the future of the profession
Climate crisis, the Grenfell tragedy and the biggest professional shake-up for 60 years, not to mention a global pandemic and Brexit. Never has it been more critical to shape the way forward. Building Design invites you to join an urgent conversation
When neighbours are strangers
Can design strengthen community spirit, asks Tobi Sobowale
Rethinking the high street takes creativity and intent
We might be entering a post-retail, post-pandemic age, but that does not have to mean the end of the high street, writes Michael Holt in the latest in our Stratford Design Challenge series
A ‘mountain of priorities’ in Gove’s in-tray
Planning reform, building safety and housing numbers will compete for attention from new housing secretary Michael Gove
Michael Gove: his stance on housing, planning and the environment
A few pointers to the new housing secretary’s views on key policy areas
It’s all about finding the words: opening doors for deaf architects
The absence of agreed signs for architectural terms is a major barrier for deaf people seeking to enter the profession. Chris Laing tells Elizabeth Hopkirk how he plans to change that
Living with Beauty promised much but its delivery is falling dangerously short
The government’s planning reforms are inherently contradictory and risk confusing beauty with popularity, writes Ben Derbyshire
Switch ‘working from home’ to ‘working near home’
We don’t have to make a binary choice between the old commute and working in isolation. There is a third way, says Matt Driscoll
Social value is not just for PQQs but should infuse your whole culture
Michael Squire explains how moving to Brixton from King’s Cross triggered a new approach to community engagement for his practice
Interview: Nicholas Boys Smith on design, deregulation and the Office for Place
There are few topics more controversial than planning reform and placemaking and few people more passionate about them than the chair of the new Office for Place. He talks to Joey Gardiner
Westminster’s heartbreaking work of staggering folly
The Marble Arch Mound is no laughing matter, writes Will Jennings
Designers can prevent new homes overheating, so why do we have a problem?
For too long we have lacked legislation to support good design, but the Future Homes Standard offers some hope
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WA100 2021: Digital edition
Building Design’s annual analysis of the state of play in architecture, listing all the top practices, identifying the leaders in different specialisms, markets and regions, and looking to the year ahead in architecture
Long reads
Shifting that stubborn needle on inclusion and prejudice
Architecture needs a sea change to improve diversity, writes Sarah Akigbogun
Museum of the Home, Hoxton by Wright & Wright Architects
After the planning hoo-ha that saw Chipperfield’s original proposals dropped, Wright & Wright has delivered a major expansion that visitors may not even notice, writes Richard Gatti
It is time to talk again about protecting the function of architects
Making the golden thread a legal part of an architect’s role would have so many benefits. It’s about protection not protectionism, argues Jerry Tate
Interview: Designing Britain’s biggest infrastructure project
By any standards and on any scale, it’s a huge job – and one with plenty of critics. HS2’s design director Kay Hughes tells Elizabeth Hopkirk she is relishing the unprecedented challenge
Antarctica: Designing for the planet’s most hostile continent
A £100m Antarctic infrastructure programme presents some unique design challenges – like deflecting snow and elephant seals. Elizabeth Hopkirk hears about the hardships and rewards of building at the bottom of the world
David Adjaye: One of the most important storytellers of our time
In this essay written to coincide with his Gold Medal, Simone de Gale traces the architect’s significance from his early years to the present day
Only the chosen few can walk the ‘starchitect’ tightrope
To succeed, an audacious idea needs to be sold with charm and executed with self-confidence, says David Rudlin. And often that is still not enough
When neighbours are strangers
Can design strengthen community spirit, asks Tobi Sobowale