All architectural discussion articles – Page 3
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BlogsThe organic nature of ideas
Final year architecture student Sam Brown reveals how tentative beginnings can lead to using architecture to solve some of humankind’s most fundamental dilemmas
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BlogsSay Cheese...
I was copied in on a report last week. It came from a ‘lessons learnt’ workshop that was held on a large project we have been working on for over 3 years
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BlogsBIM and the master builder
Will this tool put the architect back in control of the design and construction process?
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BlogsManufacturing our heritage
A visit to the former Spode factory throws up a wealth of questions about the best way to manage our historic industrial buildings
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BlogsMarc Kushner of Architizer
During a recent trip to New York City, Marc Cairns of Pidgin Perfect stopped by a modest low-rise mid-town office nestled in between the skyscrapers of Manhattan to meet with Marc Kushner, co-founder of Architizer.
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BlogsHey Laser Lips...
In the past few weeks, we have truly seen the start of the conference season
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BlogsMustn’t Grumble
Why blame culture is bringing the profession down – and what you can do about it
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BlogsAn alternative wing for the British Museum
Architects and interior designers lock horns “en charrette” on an alternative wing for the British Museum
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BlogsMy three-point plan (section and elevation) for recovery
Stung by recent government criticism that architects are “creaming it” and “out of touch” it occurred to me the profession needs a plan (section and elevation) to stimulate economic recovery.
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BlogsNo longer fulfilling essential functions
With change afoot in our practice, it’s an interesting opportunity to compare notes on how our industry is faring
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BlogsThe myth of the 'Vertical City'
Mankind has always strived to build tall buildings – thinly veiled monuments to the power of a certain establishment, or as a statement of intent for wannabe megalomaniacs
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BlogsWater off a duck’s back
A cautionary tale on the value of the humble waterproof at planning meetings.
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BlogsEvery little helps...
I’ve been absent from my post for a few weeks because I was foolish enough to take a holiday, and the ensuing backlog of meetings and emails has taken its toll.
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