Briefing – Page 8
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Features‘I don’t seek permission, I ask for forgiveness’ – Muyiwa Oki on his plans for his RIBA presidency
RIBA’s first black president - and its youngest - did not tell his bosses at Mace that he was running for the role. He is someone who wants to do things his own way, but how much will his promises to shake up the 188-year-old institute run up against its ...
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FeaturesLand of Stone: a journey through modern architecture in Scotland
In this excerpt from his new book, Roger Emmerson considers the importance of Modernism, regionalism and cultural identity in the evolution of Scottish architecture
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FeaturesBuilding archives: The construction of Westminster Cathedral, 1895 - 1902
The Builder reports on the progress of the UK’s largest Catholic church and the untimely death of its architect
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FeaturesCan T levels help re-establish a vocational pathway into architecture?
Ben Flatman takes a look at how T levels might help to change the education landscape
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FeaturesSea Pools: 66 saltwater sanctuaries from around the world
A new book by Chris Romer-Lee explores the beauty and architectural significance of saltwater pools around the world
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FeaturesFrom New Towns to new countries: the overlooked history of masterplanning Arabia
Western planners and architects oversaw a paradigm shift that built the modern Arabian peninsula, influencing its modern culture, and imposing new typologies that persist to the present day, writes Tarek H. Shalaby
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Features‘We can always weather local challenges’ – why Grimshaw is unfazed by HS2’s Euston delay
The firm’s chairman Andrew Whalley says its three-year growth strategy “needed an edit” after the decision to mothball its biggest UK project
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FeaturesChris Lee on stadium design and how he’s keeping Populous's strategy simple
The boss of the go-to sports and entertainment architect speaks to Dave Rogers about why business has never been better and what makes a good stadium.
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FeaturesInterview: Pierre de Meuron on Liverpool Street station, Paris’ Triangle and dealing with criticism
As the Royal Academy prepares to celebrate Herzog & de Meuron’s legacy, here is a rare insight into the pair’s working relationship and how they are handling the backlash on two high profile projects
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Features‘How do I open up the field for others?’ Yasmeen Lari on winning her Royal Gold Medal
Ben Flatman speaks to Yasmeen Lari about her latest award, her career of three parts and what she plans to do next
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FeaturesCan ARB’s reforms help architecture rebuild its reputation for technical expertise and leadership?
With major changes to architectural education under way, BD speaks to professionals from across property, architecture and education about the potential for a reinvigorated profession
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FeaturesJane Durham: The founding partner of Chapman Taylor whose name was left off the brass plate
Jane Durham was one of the most influential women in 20th century British architecture, but despite being a founding partner her name was omitted from Chapman Taylor, writes Elizabeth Darling
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FeaturesUCL launches first UK Fire Safe Design MArch programme
A new course at UCL seeks to address the UK’s shortfall in fire safety design expertise
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FeaturesThe British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale: Dancing Before the Moon
This year’s British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is a riposte to mainstream architectural practice, and a call to embrace more diverse ways of thinking, writes Ben Flatman
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FeaturesWill design codes help unlock the planning system?
Berkeley Homes has gone to war with Michael Gove over the design quality of a scheme in Kent. Compulsory local design codes are meant to help avoid such conflict. Will they work?
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FeaturesYasmeen Lari is a visionary architect for our age – she deserves a Nobel Prize
From conservation to sustainability and humanitarian architecture, Yasmeen Lari has massively expanded the language of architecture, writes Susan Roaf
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FeaturesEmma Dent Coad remembers Elain Harwood
Elain Harwood’s huge contribution extended beyond history and conservation to debates around the wider values of the Modern Movement, writes Emma Dent Coad
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FeaturesBuilding archives: Nelson’s Column runs out of money, 1843-44
The cash-strapped project to build the war hero’s memorial is set upon by hammer-wielding members of the public and receives an embarrassing donation from the Emperor of Russia
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FeaturesLife under Egis and why the government should invest in London: WW+P’s Chris Williamson talks to Building Design
After more than three decades of independence, Weston Williamson + Partners sold a majority stake to engineering giant Egis last year. Daniel Gayne caught up with co-founder Chris Williamson in Cannes last month to find out how things are going
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FeaturesMalcolm Reading: making the case for architectural competitions
Malcolm Reading is still busy flying the flag for architectural competitions and British architecture, writes Ben Flatman