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NewsEric Parry’s revised 1 Undershaft plans to be submitted in coming weeks but controversial viewing platform to stay
Changes relate almost entirely to street level public realm after plans were criticised for “robbing” the City of open space
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NewsEscape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
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OpinionBio-based buildings: “The route to market would be a cautious one”
There is no question that there is a newfound interest in building materials that are more local, minimally processed, regenerative, and health-promoting. In many respects, the built environment seems to be “catching up” with credentials promoted in other industries. Despite the enthusiasm for – and greater use of – bio-based ...
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NewsGrade II-listed Crystal Palace Subway makeover revealed
Historic site’s revamp secured £3.5m in public and private funding
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NewsMore than 600 proposals for landmark Helsinki architecture and design museum unveiled
Several UK practices understood to have submitted entries to open international competition
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Brighton Dome by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Creative Conservation Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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NewsCrafting an outdoor retreat in Hampstead with Black and Milk
Drawing inspiration from Hampstead’s woodlands, Black and Milk’s garden house design skillfully merges organic architecture with modern luxury, creating a garden house that serves as both a guest retreat and a spa-like sanctuary
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OpinionDesigning with empathy: The human-centred approach to architecture
Last year, NVB won BD’s Education Architect of the Year Award. Here, practice director James McGillivray expands on the practice’s mantra: if you don’t understand people, you cannot design for them
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NewsCampaigners lose latest bid to save Birmingham’s Ringway Centre
Save Smallbrook campaign vows to keep fighting for James Roberts’ brutalist groundscraper
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Features‘We will deliver a generational shift’… Why the Grenfell Inquiry report means another building safety shake-up
Keir Starmer wants his government’s response to the tragedy to mark a defining moment in the safety and quality of housing in the UK. Is the industry prepared for it?
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NewsHigh Court refuses full judicial review of decision to approve DSDHA’s Bloomsbury tower
Campaigners to appeal decision after judge finds outcome would be the same regardless of claimed planning policy breach
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NewsRSHP submits plans for 54-storey City office tower
Proposals for 99 Bishopsgate set to be among the largest office towers in the Square Mile
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ReviewBakerBrown retrofit transforms 19th-century cottage into carbon-negative home
Bank Cottage has undergone a transformation to meet 21st-century standards of energy efficiency and comfort
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Voysey House by dMFK
dMFK’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Refurbishment Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Joshua Scott, to break ...
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Information - BDCPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption Deadline for completion Friday 18 October 2024.
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OpinionBio-based buildings: ‘Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations’
Richard Francis explores the implications and applications of a bio-based approach to buildings
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Features150mm cavities: The new standard for efficient, low-carbon homes
As energy regulations tighten, more developers are making the move to 150mm wall cavities. Kelly Westwood, Head of Construction Projects for Knauf Insulation, looks at the benefits for architects designing with wider cavities in mind
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Lucent by Fletcher Priest Architects
Fletcher Priest Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for Office Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s associate partner, Joe Sweeney, to break ...
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Information - BDCPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked Deadline ...
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NewsBritish Museum announces shortlist for Western Range galleries project
David Chipperfield and Eric Parry among five architect-led teams competing in the final stage of the Western Range competition