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FeaturesWhat made this project… National Manufacturing Institute Scotland by HLM Architects
The judges for last year’s AYAs were impressed with HLM Architects’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards including Net Zero Architect of the Year (in partnership with UKGBC). In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ...
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FeaturesCroudace Homes Group is embracing the future with Posi-Joist
Posi-Joist is helping professionals from every trade do their jobs to the best of their ability, saving precious time in labour costs. See the positive impact it’s having on one Surrey development
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NewsFrom railway station to modern workspace: JRA reimagines 100 Embankment
The practice draws on the site’s historic roots to provide much-needed flexible workspace for the city of Manchester
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NewsSimone de Gale Architects takes on Belgravia retrofit project
Designed by Simone de Gale Architects, a historic residence within Chelsea House has undergone a renovation intending to blend the past with the future. Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the block of interwar flats and shops sits on the former site of the 1874 home of ...
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NewsCouncil green lights FCBS’ University of Kent creative hub
Docking House will unite a vacant grade II-listed former dockyard building and a timber-framed newbuild
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FeaturesReviving history: Emil Eve breathes new life into an Edwardian terraced home
The design includes a stepped brick extension and a double height atrium to create a warm, modern family home
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FeaturesWhat made this project… St Mary’s Convent by Hall McKnight
The judges for last year’s AYAs were impressed with Hall McKnight’s body of work, as the practice took home the trophy for two awards including One-off Small Project of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s partner, ...
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NewsHouthi attacks becoming ‘significant issue’ for construction products, CPA warns
Container prices have quadrupled in past month as ships are diverted around coast of Africa
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… MLCP Q+A with James Griffiths, Uponor
From how the material is made and the numerous applications to the potential challenges when specifying, James Griffiths answers our questions on multilayer composite pipe
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Cryfield Village by R H Partnership Architects
The judges for last year’s AYAs were impressed with R H Partnership Architects’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Higher Education Architect of the Year (sponsored by Carlisle). In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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OpinionFrom Le Corbusier to the Sea Cadets: Why ships provide such powerful architectural inspiration
An unusual architectural commission reminds us of the power of incongruity in the English landscape, writes Joe Holyoak
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NewsIn pictures: Stamos Yeoh’s Black House Barn
Transformation sees derelict Grade II-listed barn turned into low energy home
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Building StudyMake’s Eden project – setting a new standard for eco offices
CiA new office building incorporating Europe’s largest green wall is also one of the UK’s most sustainable. Thomas Lane looks at how the team managed it
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Unity Place by LOM architecture and design
The judges for last year’s AYAs were impressed with LOM architecture and design’s body of work, 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 director, Richard Hutchinson, ...
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FeaturesWisdome Stockholm: Stora Enso’s Milestone in Sustainable Architecture
Wisdome Stockholm is a science discovery centre situated in the courtyard of Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm. The building features a wooden architectural design that creates an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square metres. The space functions as an interactive showcase, housing exhibitions, technology and displays, designed ...
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FeaturesWhat made this project… The Wave by HLM Architects
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with HLM Architects’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Higher Education Architect of the Year (sponsored by Carlisle Construction Materials). In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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FeaturesChamfer Houses: Hapa Architects’ Trio of Coastal Homes
The practice unveils three timber-framed homes in Brighton, reducing waste with offsite prefabrication
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NewsBIG reveals ‘Mindfulness City’ proposals for Bhutan
Blueprint for economic hub includes new airport, hydroelectric dam and happiness-focused language for building typologies
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OpinionDesigning for diversity: Embracing neurodiversity in urban spaces
We need to consider a much wider range of needs when designing new public realm, writes Craig Sheach