All articles by Ben Flatman – Page 22
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NewsTrio of architects completes latest phase of King’s Cross redevelopment
David Morley Architects, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, and Haptic Architects deliver new housing, retail and community spaces
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NewsFeilden Fowles’ Lake District hotel scheme goes in for planning
Scheme seeks to reimagine historic lakeside hotel and gardens for new era
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NewsPerforming arts centre opens in Africa’s largest refugee settlement
Hassell’s innovative arts centre opens in Uganda, offering training and community space for displaced youth
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FeaturesChampioning sustainability: How Paris 2024 is reshaping the future of the Olympics
The Paris Olympics is embracing an approach pioneered by London in 2012 and taken to the next level, utilising existing venues and temporary structures as much as possible, Ben Flatman writes
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FeaturesOlly Watts of ES Global on the Paris Olympics: ‘Even if I say so myself, it’s magnificently iconic’
The Paris Olympics emphasises sustainability by utilising 95% existing and temporary venues, continuing the legacy of innovative designs pioneered by London 2012. Ben Flatman meets the CEO of a firm that supplies temporary structures including much of the Olympic climbing centre
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NewsLDA Design and Fereday Pollard’s reservoir schemes seek to address climate challenge and boost growth
Amidst climate change challenges, new reservoir designs aim to secure water supply for East of England’s growing communities
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NewsHTA Design beats strong shortlist to win Chelmsford housing job
A multi-generational community in Essex will deliver zero-carbon homes, interactive new green spaces, social areas, and better connections to the River Can
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NewsCall out for London firms to provide new-look apprenticeship route
Plan BEE needs companies to provide six-week placements
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FeaturesAdjaye London CEO Lucy Tilley: ‘We’ll work even harder to carry on our legacy. We’ll keep going’
New London CEO talks about her vision for the future, the allegations that threatened to bring the practice down, and the resilience that she says helped it survive
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FeaturesInside Gbolade Design Studio: A new era of architecture where the only way is ethics
Ben Flatman talks to Lanre and Tara Gbolade about setting up their practice and their vision for architecture as a tool for social and environmental change
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FeaturesChris Williamson: ‘I think we can do a lot for young architects – they need all the help they can get’
Ben Flatman talks to the founder of Weston Williamson + Partners about the role RIBA has played in his career, the importance of lifelong learning, and why he wants to help the next generation of architects get a leg up in the profession
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FeaturesDuncan Baker-Brown: ‘I think architecture is a lot of fun. We have got to remind ourselves of that’
Ben Flatman talks to RIBA presidential candidate Duncan Baker-Brown about the climate emergency, student debt and remembering that architecture can be fun
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NewsUxbridge Bower: Reimagining the ‘granny annexe’
In Uxbridge, West London, Bureau de Change redefines the traditional annexe with Uxbridge Bower, a compact yet elegant pavilion that fosters intergenerational living
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FeaturesFunmbi Adeagbo: ‘Architects need to get their hands dirty. We need to be thinking more like builders’
Ben Flatman talks to RIBA presidential candidate Funmbi Adeagbo about why the institute matters, the need to address the climate emergency and her own fight to remain in the UK and qualify as an architect
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NewsArchitects Declare calls on RIBA presidential candidates to support ‘radical and systemic change’
Climate change and sustainability advocacy group pushes for greater engagement with environmental agenda
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Building StudyA harmonious blend of context and concept: Mass Studies reimagines the Serpentine Pavilion
Mass Studies’ innovative design for this year’s Serpentine Pavilion reimagines traditional concepts, blending contextual sensitivity with conceptual boldness, writes Ben Flatman
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NewsRSAW reveals its 2024 architectural award winners
This year’s winners include reuse schemes as well as a private house and cafe
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NewsMae’s multi-generational living scheme: A model for inclusive community housing
Mæ Architects unveils Block S01, a multi-generational residential development, featuring council homes, extra care flats, and community facilities designed to foster engagement and connection
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NewsRunners announced for RIBA and RSAW presidential elections
Candidates for RIBA presidency include a salaried architect and two founding principals
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Building StudyUnder The Big Roof… Charity unites generations and nurtures skills that last a lifetime
Forest School Camps required a new hub where volunteers of all ages could meet and work together. Mole Architects and Invisible Studio delivered, writes Ben Flatman