All Building Design articles in 25 May 2007 – Page 3
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News
Fraser rallies Scottish PFI revolt as SNP takes charge
Scottish architects have vowed to fight PFI during the “window of opportunity” created by the formation of a new Scottish Executive led by Alex Salmond’s Scottish National Party.
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Features
Sandy Wilson: Passionate champion of democratic space
Sandy Wilson (1922-2007) is remembered by friends and colleagues as a great architectural talent, but also as a patron of the arts and an inspirational educator who was always ready to promote the talents of others
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News
Energy certifcates delay HIP roll-out
Despite winning praise for the planning white paper, communities secretary Ruth Kelly faced the embarrassment of a last-minute U-turn on the controversial Home Information Packs this week.
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Ryder cedes control to HKS
Ryder HKS has announced that its US partner HKS has taken a controlling stake in the firm’s London office, which is responsible for the partnership’s international operation.
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Livingstone calls for world-class towers
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has called for “world-class” architects to design tall buildings at London’s key transport hubs such as Waterloo and King’s Cross stations.
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Call for cheap rural homes
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has called on the government to do more to secure affordable housing in rural areas.
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Bridge wins top prize
Gareth Hoskins Architects’ Bridge Arts Centre (pictured) has won the architecture grand prix at this year’s Scottish Design Awards.
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Hone green skills or miss the boat, warns Prasad
The president-elect of the RIBA has warned architects to widen their skills and “get to grips” with the sustainability issue if they are to avoid losing influence to other professionals.
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Big names urge Israelis to end ‘oppressive’ works
Alsop, Farrell and MacCormac join call to stop work on schemes that oppress Palestinians
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Nuclear plants backed
A new generation of nuclear power stations will be built in Britain, the government signalled in its energy white paper this week.
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Building Study
Artists colony gains a new heart
Caruso St John’s remodelling of Spike Island’s studio and exhibition space in Bristol strives to create a greater sense of community without losing any of the centre’s sense of vitality.Pictures by Ioana Marinescu
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Opinion
Are the changes to planning rules good for architects?
Hugo Tugman says they will give the profession more control over domestic projects, while Luke Tozer argues they will be more restrictive
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News
All lit up at John Lewis
Architect Wilson Mason & Partners has revealed images of its ongoing £62 million refurbishment of John Lewis Partnership’s flagship Oxford Street store.
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BDP wins people’s award for new Aintree grandstand
BDP’s new grandstand at Aintree racecourse (pictured above) has won the people’s property award at the north-west of England’s Insider Property Awards.
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City ‘cheese grater’ presses ahead
Following above-expectation financial results, property developer British Land has announced that it will press ahead with the Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners-designed Leadenhall Building in the City of London.
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Government advises on building in flood plains
The government has published a new guide to building in flood-risk areas because of expectations that climate change will lead to an increase in flooding in the UK.
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Features
Poem in tribute to Sandy Wilson
Poet Theresa Shiban joins in our celebration of Sandy Wilson's life and work with a poetic tribute to the British Library
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News
Planning white paper to fast-track big infrastructure projects and domestic applications
Proposals to speed up and simplify the creaking UK planning system have won a cautious welcome from architects
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News
Planning red tape set to be slashed
Work for small practices likely under new proposals, say experts
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Opinion
Kitchens inflame passions too
This week’s white paper on planning is well- intentioned but has not been fully thought through
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