All Building Design articles in 14 December 2007 – Page 2
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NewsEnglish Heritage accuses Smithfield opponent of "character assassination"
Quango's London director criticises questioning of public inquiry witness Eric Reynolds
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NewsRogers loses battle over Thames Wharf HQ
Former colleague Marco Goldschmied has acquired the offices of Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners
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NewsComing up on bdonline
Visit the site later today for the latest news from the Smithfield public inquiry and a From the Archive celebration of Walter Segal's centenary
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FeaturesBdonline's alternative architecture awards for 2007
Who has won the God complex award, the blatant greenwash award and the better late than never award? Zoë Blackler pays tribute to this year's high achievers
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NewsSimpson's Southwark skyscraper gets the go-ahead
Ian Simpson’s landmark tower on London’s south bank has won detailed planning permission, following a further reduction in height.
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NewsWho’s the biggest player on the world stage?
Our survey of the world’s 100 top architects, featuring an interview with Norman Foster, is now available to view online as a digital edition
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NewsWinner of Polish Solidarity centre announced - images
An international competition to design a European Solidarity centre in Gdansk has been won by Polish firm Fort from a field of 62 entries.
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NewsArchitecture minister defends dropping of Stonehenge visitor centre
Denton Corker Marshall's £65 million proposal was "unviable" Margaret Hodge tells MPs
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BlogsChristmas news junkie
In this festive issue...joy-killing carbonistas, bonkers Christmas lights and absolutely the best Mail headline of the year.
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NewsSchmidt Hammer Lassen wins planning for Aberdeen University library
Schmidt Hammer Lassen to create £60m “cultural landmark” for Aberdeen University
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NewsSMC in £15m fundraising drive
The troubled SMC Group has announced plans to raise more than £15 million to cover payments due to its own practices as early as next month.
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News2020 deadline set for zero carbon non-domestic buildings
UK Green Building Council report sets challenging timeframe for new code and claims cost premium could be from 3-30%
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ReviewThe best architecture books of 2007
What were the must-read books of the year? BD writers explain their choices while the Riba bookshop and the Triangle list their top five
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NewsTCPA chairman issues warning over eco-towns design competition
A design competition for the Government’s eco-towns initiative must not be used as a means of replacing masterplanners already in line for the chosen sites, TCPA chairman David Lock has warned.
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NewsOscar Niemeyer: 100 years old this week
Oscar Niemeyer, the world’s oldest practicing architect, will celebrate his hundredth birthday tomorrow, December 15.The Brazilian centenarian, who was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1907, will next week showcase his latest design – a new cultural centre for Alives in Spain.After graduating in 1935, Niemeyer joined the office of ...
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NewsCabe calls for fundamental rethink of Land Securities £2bn Victoria scheme
Cabe has called for a fundamental rethink of the £2 billion Victoria Transport Interchange scheme in Victoria, dealing another blow to the troubled Land Securities project.A report by the watchdog released on Friday stated: “[Cabe] believes there needs to be a major rethink of the principles of the masterplan, particularly ...
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NewsComing up on bdonline next week
Today’s paper issue of BD is the last of the year, but it’s business as usual on bdonline all next week.
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FeaturesHighlights of the year on bdonline
Since February, we’ve brought you exclusive stories, hot new schemes, reviews, views and videos. Here are some highlights.
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Opinion
Wilkinson’s word
I am surprised that Adam Wilkinson (Letters December 7) cannot understand why I feel that the existing buildings at Smithfield Market are “deeply undistinguished”.
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Opinion
Winter warmer
“Foster & Partners is opening doors for homeless people this Christmas” reads an intriguing headline recently posted on the practice’s website.