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NewsMosley Thorold turns north London maisonette into material-rich family home
The practice was co-founded by Nathaniel Mosley, who led the project as both architect and main contractor for his own family home
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NewsBarr Gazetas delivers retrofit of London office for GPE
The 1990s office building – now rebranded as SIX – delivers over 48,000 sq ft of workspace across eight floors
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NewsWhat made this project… De Valera Library and Súil Gallery by Keith Williams Architects
Finalist for Public Building Architect of the Year Award 2025, Keith Williams Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at De Valera Library
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OpinionIt’s time to stop letting bad data undermine good design
Despite significant investment in digital innovation, the industry remains hindered by fragmented, inconsistent data
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NewsWhat made this project… Regional Science Centre by INI Design Studio
Finalist for WA100 International Architect of the Year Award 2025, INI Design Studio guides us through the specification challenges present at Regional Science Centre
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Information - BDCPD 10 2025: Designing safe access for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD explores best practice for safe access and egress when working at height
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Information - BDCPD 09 2025: Roofs, regulations and fire safety
Often underestimated in design conversations, the roof is increasingly recognised as a building’s fifth facade – a space with critical functional responsibilities and regulatory implications
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NewsIn pictures: TP Bennett completes Stonecutter City office development
The 240,000 sq ft office development in the City of London delivers what is claimed to be the lowest as-built embodied carbon of any major new-build commercial scheme in the capital since 2022
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NewsIn pictures: Howells completes Uncle Wembley Gardens BTR scheme in Brent
Located on a constrained site behind the High Street, the development delivers 256 rental homes within walking distance of two major London transport hubs
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NewsCatnic launches Solarseam: a photovoltaic solution for standing seam roofs
According to the manufacturer, the system integrates flexible solar laminates bonded directly onto Catnic’s urban standing seam roofing panels
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NewsIn pictures: Emrys Architects completes Berners and Wells mixed-use scheme in Fitzrovia
Delivered for the Berners-Allsopp Estate and Schroders, the project spans two urban blocks and provides more than 7,000 sqm of office and retail space, alongside upgrades to the surrounding public realm
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NewsJRA explores breaking barriers to inclusive design within London’s built environment
Talks and installations explored how multisensory approaches can inform more accessible and equitable spaces
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ReviewForm Follows Love: Anna Heringer on building with empathy, intuition and mud
In Form Follows Love, Anna Heringer reimagines architecture as an act of empathy and participation. Sumedha Kelegama explores how the book challenges dominant ideas of design, authorship and durability
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FeaturesBuilding faith – Britain’s mosque architecture as cultural resistance
Oriana Fernandez reflects on the ideas in Shahed Saleem’s new book, The Counter-Architecture of the British Mosque
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OpinionCopper’s role in designing resilient and sustainable water infrastructure
The UK’s water infrastructure is at a critical juncture, with the need for substantial investment and reform becoming ever more pressing. The country faces increasing risks from outdated systems, where ageing pipes and materials such as lead and plastic can lead to contamination and water leaks.
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Information - BDCPD 08 2025: Understanding and identifying grey belt land
As pressure mounts to deliver new housing and infrastructure in England, the Green Belt – long considered sacrosanct – is once again at the centre of planning debate
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NewsIn pictures: Renzo Piano’s Shard Place reaches practical completion
Luxury build-to-rent tower features London’s highest outdoor swimming pool
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NewsFletcher Priest’s 46-storey City tower tipped for approval
City set to vote on 63 St Mary Axe scheme next week
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NewsThorlux launches emergency lighting system amid concerns over fire safety compliance
Thorlux Lighting has unveiled a new version of its Firefly emergency lighting system, citing recent figures from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) that indicate more than 2,000 premises received fire safety enforcement notices in the past year
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NewsJan Kattein Architects delivers redesigned children’s library at Swiss Cottage
Jan Kattein Architects has completed the redesign of the children’s library at Swiss Cottage Library in Camden, north London. The project, commissioned by Camden Council, marks the 60th anniversary of the grade II-listed modernist library, originally designed by Basil Spence and opened in 1964.