All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 11
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Information - BDCPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
This module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments
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NewsWhat made this project… Ice Factory by Buckley Gray Yeoman
Finalist for Refurbishment Architect of the Year Award 2024, Buckley Gray Yeoman guides us through the specification challenges present at Ice Factory
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NewsOpen Practice Architecture completes East Dulwich infill house
Clad in pale brick with an iroko timber fascia, the Coach House features exposed aggregate concrete, oak veneer cabinetry and ash cladding, with timber mullions and a softwood ceiling to control light and add warmth
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NewsPart W launches campaign to highlight gendered barriers in the built environment
Campaign seeks contributions to visual database
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FeaturesMastering the detail: Dockyard Church with Hugh Broughton Architects
Building Design speaks to Hugh Broughton and Robert Songhurst about the challenges and innovative solutions behind the restoration of Sheerness Dockyard Church. From the reconstruction of its roof to the integration of sustainable features, they discuss how careful specification choices and strategic collaborations brought this historic landmark back to life
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NewsStudio Egret West adds third tower to Manchester mixed-use scheme in viability redesign
Office space reduced and homes doubled as developer admits the “financial landscape has shifted significantly”
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NewsStylex launches Ambi: A modular furniture system for flexible workspaces
Developed in partnership with Gensler, Ambi is designed to balance user comfort, flexibility and technology integration. With modular components, sustainable materials and preconfigured layouts, it offers a versatile solution for evolving workplace environments
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OpinionWhat architects need to know about the latest Grenfell Tower Inquiry response
Andrew Mellor examines the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations
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NewsHeat pumps in half of homes by 2040 but no role for hydrogen, CCC tells government
Climate Change Committee’s latest report sets out progress needed to stay on track with net zero targets
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NewsIn pictures: Pend breathes new life into mid-terrace home in Edinburgh
Buff-toned Marziale brick, Calacatta marble, and oak cabinetry define the carefully curated material palette of this Edinburgh home
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NewsWhat made this project… Gateway to Nature Centre by Oberlanders
Finalist for One Off Small Project of the Year Award 2024, Oberlanders guides us through the specification challenges present at Gateway to Nature Centre, Corrieshalloch Gorge
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OpinionEradicating the issue of siloes in renovation projects
Siloed teams and complex contractual structures hinder renovation projects. Laura Rehlen explores how technology – such as reality capture and seamless data sharing – enhances collaboration, reduces errors and streamlines projects
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NewsSPPARC redesigns plans for European base of Circque Du Soleil
Practice has “completely reworked” proposals to transform grade II-listed former theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue
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NewsBig names on shortlist for Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial
Teams led by Foster & Partners, Heatherwick Studio and Wilkinson Eyre vying for “one of the most significant design projects in recent British history”
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NewsSquire & Partners retrofits Hopkins’ grade II-listed former Conran HQ
The former headquarters of Conran & Partners was originally designed by Michael Hopkins & Partners for David Mellor
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NewsHawkins Brown to design refurbishment and extension of Norwich City Hall
Practice appointed to design “transformative” rethink of grade II*-listed Art Deco landmark
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NewsMailen Design unveils Lee Terrace in Blackheath
This compact three-bedroom house features a stepped brick and stone facade, full-height glazing and a bronze-clad upper volume, offering a modern addition to a historic setting
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NewsLina Ghotmeh triumphs in competition to redesign a third of British Museum’s galleries
2023 Serpentine Pavilion designer was “unanimous favourite” among shortlist of big names including David Chipperfield
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OpinionEducation on the misconceptions of fire safety in riser shafts needs to happen now
Alex Bardett reveals the truth behind riser shaft misconceptions and how correctly specified modular riser flooring can improve fire safety for higher-risk buildings
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NewsFive projects shortlisted for 2025 RSAW Awards
Pair of family homes in the countryside and a railway bridge by Grimshaw make final list