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NewsCity of London to appoint architect to design firearms training facility for City police
Winner for scheme that will be located at Dagenham Dock to be appointed this summer
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NewsRockwool’s rainscreen insulation tested for high-wind resilience in real-world build-ups
Rockwool has announced new testing results for its NyRock Rainscreen 032 product. The manufacturer says it has demonstrated resilience to wind pressures equivalent to a category four hurricane when installed in commonly used facade systems.
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NewsFarrells’ controversial Battersea tower plans recommended for refusal
Wandsworth planning officers give 28-storey scheme the thumbs down despite 10-storey height reduction
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NewsSpecialist cleaning technique used to conserve historic buildings in Dundee
Conservation cleaning specialist EcoGuard Scotland has completed restoration works on several historic buildings in Dundee using a steam-based technique designed to minimise damage to sensitive stonework. The company is now preparing for further conservation-led projects in and around the city.
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NewsBindloss Dawes extends Victorian home in Stoke Newington
Source: Nick Dearden - Building Narratives
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NewsWhat made this project… Skylight by Buckley Gray Yeoman
Finalist for WA100 Architect of the Year Award 2024, Buckley Gray Yeoman guides us through the specification challenges present at Skylight
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NewsCalling all manufacturing pioneers: Shine at the Architect of the Year Awards 2025!
Here at Building Design, we’re passionate about the vital role specification plays in bringing visionary designs to life. That is why we are thrilled to remind our industry partners that entries for the prestigious Architect of the Year Awards 2025 are still open – but time is ticking! You have ...
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NewsWoods Bagot submits plans for City tower that was cut down after Roman ruins discovery
Revised proposals for 85 Gracechurch Street two storeys shorter following basilica find
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NewsMaterial focus defines suburban residence in Poland
SAAN Architects has completed a suburban residence, designed to merge interior aesthetics with the surrounding landscape, in Bielawa, Poland. Large-format glazing maximises natural light and frames garden views, blurring the distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces. The material palette – oak veneers, solid wood, concrete floors, stone and glass ...
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NewsThomas-McBrien Architects completes glulam roof extension of London HQ
The lightweight structure respects the existing industrial building’s character while introducing a contemporary addition – a timber pavilion nestled amongst the trees
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NewsWindow maker Finstral enters the UK market
From a single workshop in 1969 to a network of 14 plants across Europe, Finstral’s story is one of integrated manufacturing. This South Tyrolean firm, now a major player in the window and door sector, controls almost every stage of its process, a strategy that underpins its reputation for modular, ...
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NewsOrms and Richard Griffiths Architects replace Squire & Partners on Custom House hotel plans
Application submitted for 180-bed conversion of grade I-listed site two years after rejection of previous scheme
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OpinionAI and advanced materials are shaping sustainable, safe structures
Architects must embrace innovation to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability and safety in building design, argues Elisabeth Montgomerie
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Information - BDCPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
Understanding and improving a building’s energy performance is critical in addressing the climate emergency. This module, sponsored by Vectorworks, explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
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NewsAndArchitects submits plans for tartan-inspired extension to Vivienne Westwood HQ
The scheme seeks to build on the fashion house’s longstanding presence in Battersea and add to the area’s growing creative industries hub
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Building StudyDesigning from first principles: Inside David Kohn Architects’ Gradel Quadrangles
A major expansion for one of Oxford’s oldest colleges reimagines the logic of the quadrangle with a theatrical, landscape-first ensemble shaped by dialogue and detail
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NewsJestico & Whiles completes Shoreditch hotel on site which had been empty for 50 years
Firm replaced The Manser Practice on scheme first approved in 2012
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NewsDelivering a roofing solution for The Goods Yard
A hotmelt roofing system was specified to meet the project’s durability, thermal efficiency and scheduling demands