All Building Design articles in 4 June 2004 – Page 2

  • Opinion

    George Ferguson

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    The RIBA president visited China last week leading a delegation of UK and US architects. The group, which included RIBA USA chairman Tim Clark and architect Angela Brady, visited Beijing and Zhengzhou to discuss the future of development in the country

  • News

    Local vote may prove fatal for RRP library

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Richard Rogers Partnership's proposed Birmingham library could be scrapped if Conservatives gain overall control of the city council in next week's local elections. The Conservatives' regeneration spokesman in Bir-mingham, Nigel Dawkins, told BD the scheme would be spiked if the party won the six extra seats it needs to gain ...

  • Opinion

    Own goal for FA

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Great excitement this week when it seemed the enormous arch at the new Wembley Stadium had finally been heaved into position. An image on the Football Association’s web site, with the headline “Big arch lift begins”, showed the arch at a 45 degree angle. But a call to the FA’s ...

  • News

    Is Europe playing our tune?

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    As UK contests continue to falter, practices are looking increasingly to design competitions in continental Europe and beyond. Damian Arnold speaks to three architects that have found greener pastures

  • Review

    Surveyor of England

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Bridget Cherry on an exploration of Pevsner's intellectual background

  • Opinion

    The ruling elite

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    As a black student I have never experienced direct discrimination from individuals or even racist tendencies (BD May 21). What I do find, however, is that the architectural profession in general is elitist in its outlook. This is evident in the type of work that architects aspire to do (commercial ...

  • News

    EH faces pay strike

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    English Heritage architects and officers are set to vote to strike over pay within the month.

  • Building Study

    High drama in the north

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Piers Gough finds skinny living rooms and Hollywood style in two towers

  • Technical

    An open door policy

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Ironmongery company Izé asked designers to create a stylish range of bespoke door handles and British architecture's finest have come knocking.

  • Review

    Minimalist Design

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Minimalist DesignFranco BertoniBirkhauserEuro 67.30 (£45)HB.

  • News

    Lib Dems would sack Rogers

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    London mayor hopeful pledges shake-up of architectural advisers

  • News

    Libeskind’s Dublin debut

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Daniel Libeskind has unveiled dramatic plans for a 2,000-seat performing arts centre in Dublin, his first project in the city.

  • News

    New York deal one in the Eye

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    London Eye architect Marks Barfield attacks partner for reneging on 'verbal agreement' for Big Apple wheel

  • News

    Ferguson seeks China recognition pact

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    RIBA president George Ferguson is campaigning to win mutual professional recognition between British and Chinese architects.

  • Features

    The Charettes

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

  • Review

    Hideaways: Cabins, Huts and Tree House Escapes

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Hideaways: Cabins, Huts and Tree House EscapesSonya FaureFlammarion£18HB, 168pp.

  • News

    Cabe rejects work by own design chairman

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    RHWL/Make project 'fails in its architecture'

  • News

    Clissold faces bulldozers

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    The troubled Clissold Leisure Centre could be demolished by the end of the year, Hackney council has said.

  • Review

    Liverpool City Guide from the Buildings of England series

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    Liverpool City Guide from the Buildings of England seriesJoseph SharplesYale University Press£9.99PB.

  • Opinion

    Brighton breach

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    While it is true that Brighton’s part II received a minor condition from the RIBA in November, the context in which it appeared in BD (News May 14) was perhaps misleading. For information, Brighton has recently achieved prescription from Arb for all its courses, including a full four years for ...