All articles by Ben Flatman – Page 14
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NewsSPPARC completes restoration of Army & Navy warehouse in Westminster
A Victorian-era warehouse in Westminster has been restored and extended into a seven-storey workspace-led development
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NewsPatrik Schumacher claims AI keeps ZHA ‘a step ahead’
The Zaha Hadid Architects chief executive outlines how generative AI tools are helping the firm compete in a rapidly evolving industry
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NewsZaha Hadid Architects loses court bid to end naming royalties agreement
The High Court has ruled that Zaha Hadid Architects must continue paying royalties to the Zaha Hadid Foundation
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NewsUK nightlife faces extinction by 2029 if venue closures persist, warns industry body
Rising costs, shifting habits, and post-pandemic pressures are accelerating the decline of nightclubs, live music venues, and pubs
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NewsMOTH Club at risk as Hackney housing plans spark controversy
Morning Lane residential proposals highlight conflicts between London’s housing needs and night-time economy
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NewsDEDRAFT completes new-build home in rural Oxfordshire
The house features three splayed wings and a blend of traditional and contemporary materials
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NewsAalto’s Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation
Venue in Helsinki seeks to combine heritage with expanded public access and modernised facilities
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NewsAecom secures planning for new Luton Town stadium
Hatters hope new ground will be ready by 2027
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NewsChief Medical Officer’s report calls for active travel, improved housing, and cleaner air in cities
The annual report highlights how urban environments impact health
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NewsPeter Clegg receives OBE in New Year’s Honours List
This year’s honours list highlights contributions across architecture, construction, heritage, and diversity
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FeaturesWhat lies ahead for architecture in 2025?
From rethinking housing policy and urban wellbeing to advancing sustainability and overcoming talent shortages, these comment pieces explore the ideas and priorities that will confront architects in the year ahead
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FeaturesBest of 2024: opinion and comment that made sense of a fast-changing world
We brought together some of the most stimulating and thought provoking comment pieces in 2024 - take a look at what our columnists had to say
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FeaturesBest of 2024: Building Design’s most incisive features and in-depth analysis
BD’s 2024 features examined the big ideas and forces driving change in the built environment. Dive into our most thought-provoking stories of the year
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FeaturesBest of 2024: Building Design’s standout interviews and practice profiles
BD spoke to some of the biggest names and delved into many of the most critical issues facing architecture this year - take a closer look
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FeaturesBest of 2024: building studies that showcased the year’s most compelling projects
We reviewed some of the most significant new buildings in the UK in 2024 - take a look at what we had to say
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FeaturesBest of 2024: Building Design’s book reviews of the year
From critiques of Britain’s architectural history to debates on urbanism and workplace culture, BD’s 2024 book reviews explored the ideas and challenges shaping the built environment today. Discover this year’s must-read titles
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NewsHigh-profile team to reimagine former GSK headquarters
A multidisciplinary team, including McGregor Coxall, Haworth Tompkins, Studio Egret West, dRMM, Buro Happold, and Metropolitan Workshop, is working on plans to transform the former GSK headquarters in Brentford into a mixed-use neighbourhood
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NewsHeatherwick completes mixed-use development in Xi’an
A new district in Xi’an features public spaces, ceramic façades, and a vertical park inspired by the Silk Road
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NewsRX Architects reimagines two rural houses as contemporary family homes
Modern materials and energy-efficient upgrades bring fresh life to two rural properties
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NewsBritish Museum unveils Western Range competition models and appoints Studio Weave for new visitor pavilions
Western Range concept designs go on public display as Studio Weave is appointed to design new pavilions