All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 14
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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
This module 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
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NewsGensler’s film studios approved for grade II-listed former Gillette factory
Source: Gensler / The Vinyl Factory
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NewsPlanning inspector refuses Howells’ ‘monolithic slab’ Stratford tower at appeal
Student resi scheme criticised for breaching local plan policy on tall buildings
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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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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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NewsPart W launches campaign to highlight gendered barriers in the built environment
Campaign seeks contributions to visual database
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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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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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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