All articles by Ben Flatman – Page 8
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NewsArchitecture Book of the Year Award 2024 winners announced
The life and work of I. M. Pei takes the top prize in this year’s awards celebrating excellence in architectural publishing
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Building StudyCompact living, big impact: Dovehouse Court’s lesson in sustainability and community
Designed by Mole Architects, Dovehouse Court is the UK’s first Passivhaus-certified almshouse scheme
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NewsZHA metro station opens as key hub in Riyadh transit system
The Riyadh Metro network, the world’s longest driverless transit system, opens its first lines
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NewsBDP’s Wichelstowe district centre plans receive green light
Scheme forms part of wider 4,000-home development
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NewsDLA Architecture submits plans for 359-homes in Barnet
Scheme for Bouygues UK and Barnet Council includes a new library, nursery and public park
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NewsFirst look at Sadler’s Wells East ahead of February opening
O’Donnell + Tuomey’s design seeks to create a new hub for dance in East London
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NewsPod’s 272-home Woking build-to-rent scheme gets the green light
Approval for Crown Gardens follows rejection of identical scheme in March 2024
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NewsZHA and Bureau Cube Partners win Nikola Tesla museum competition
Belgrade’s Milan Vapa Paper Mill to be transformed into museum celebrating the Serbian-American inventor’s legacy
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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