All backland articles
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Opinion
Planning at the edges: What awkward urban sites can teach us about better design
Awkward, overlooked and often written off, small urban sites demand a more careful and creative design approach – and they can reveal much about how we plan, consult and build in our cities, writes Satish Jassal
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News
Ao–ft completes sustainable infill home in Walthamstow
Compact backland home designed around a mature London Plane tree, with a focus on sustainable construction and privacy
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News
Moll gains planning approval for townhouses on south London backland site
Scheme seeks to take design cues from Georgian architecture
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Opinion
How we perfected our tactical ‘bible’ for unlocking backland sites
James Dowen shares his practice’s insights into how to make the most of these challenging sites
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Features
Dowen Farmer Architects: pursuing the path less travelled
From backland sites to dark kitchens, Dowen Farmer Architects relish unusual and challenging projects, finds Ben Flatman