All Building Design articles in 6 May 2011 – Page 3
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ReviewWork on Paper, part II: Simplification
The second in a series examining the role of drawing in architecture.
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OpinionShould architecture firms offer unpaid internships?
Yes, if they don’t replace regular job opportunities, says Julian Weyer; while Shane Lincoln argues that practices stand to benefit from their interns.
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NewsUniversal Design Studio - Mulberry London headquarters
British-Australian practice Universal Design Studio has unveiled its refurbishment scheme for Mulberry’s new headquarters in Kensington
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NewsQueen opens Stanton Williams' plant laboratory
Stanton Williams’ £82 million Sainsbury Laboratory in Cambridge has been opened by the Queen.
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Opinion
Dancing in the streets of Chester
From Chris Benson, Stoneleigh, Surrey:As a morris dancing architect, I have to lodge a protest at Francis Roberts’ swipe (Life Class April 21) at the pedestrianisation of Chester city centre on the strange grounds that it “only encourages morris dancing”.I have enjoyed dancing in Chester myself and appreciated what a ...
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NewsMake’s Brompton Diamond to go to inquiry
Plans for a controversial building near Harrods and designed by Make are to be the subject of a public inquiry at the request of the developer.
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Building StudyWoolf breaks ground in Nairobi
Jonathan Woolf Architects has revealed designs for a 1,300sq m private house in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Opinion
Few benefits to unionisation
From Ian Catherall, WakefieldUnions are not the answer for architects (News April 21). I’ve looked into Prospect. You pay a monthly fee and get no real tangible benefits (except for maybe representation at disciplinary proceedings). As the article says, it will only “campaign” for better pay and benefits but won’t ...
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Opinion
Missing figures in VAT argument
From Andy Dale, Plymouth:David Rogers’ article “Flatten the buildings or flatten VAT?” (BD Reviews April 15) set out on an exciting premise. But is it me, or is there basic mischief at work with the figures? After all, the main piece of evidence was a report that seeks only to ...
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Opinion
If you can’t afford to pay staff, don’t employ them
From Stephen Pennington, Christchurch, Dorset:Nigel Coates should come down from his no doubt well-heeled academic world and understand the law of the land in relation to employment (“Anger as Coates offers unpaid work at practice” News April 21, 2011). It is illegal to employ someone at less than the national ...
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NewsArb forced to defend ‘lenient’ punishment
The Arb has defended its decision not to strike off an architect who harassed clients to such an extent that they took out a court injunction against him.
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FeaturesLife class: Kathryn Findlay
Ushida Findlay partner Kathryn Findlay on Tokyo, sand castles and the ArcelorMittal Orbit.
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AnalysisVictoria development is Lynch’s big break
The massive commission for Kingsgate House in central London signals a major step up for Lynch Architects.
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NewsLynch submits major Victoria plans
Former BD Young Architect of the Year, Lynch Architects, has submitted a major mixed use development on London’s Victoria Street for planning permission.
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NewsEnglish Heritage denies claim it will miss Cabe
English Heritage has dismissed concerns that future listings decisions will suffer without Cabe’s advice.
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ReviewThe 18th Century church in Britain by Terry Friedman
Terry Friedman’s formidable tome may test readers’ stamina.
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NewsAberrant Architecture - 120 Hours (of Digital Display) pop-up gallery
Aberrant Architecture and curator Beatrice Galilee conspired to transform the London headquarters of the Internet Advertising Bureau into a pop-up gallery and exhibition space.
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ReviewGino Valle monograph
This book reveals reveals the extraordinary contribution of one of Italy’s greats.
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NewsMayor's proposed space standards too strict, says inquiry
An independent inquiry into the London Plan has found that the mayor’s proposed space standards are too strict and could hinder development in the capital.Boris Johnson has previously spoken out against building homes only fit for “hobbits”, and made the minimum space standards a key part of the draft plan ...
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NewsAllies & Morrison forms new firm with Urban Practitioners
Pair working on first joint project at Letchworth Garden City
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