All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 46
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NewsNiall McLaughlin’s Tapestry building undergoing safety inspections after cladding falls off
Straps attached to award-winning King’s Cross scheme’s facade as precaution, developer says
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NewsIn pictures: Jestico + Whiles unveils The Island Quarter
The first phase of a £1.4bn mixed-use development, the canalside building draws on the site’s heritage and context
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NewsTop of the glass: Energy efficient window coating secures funding
According to the team, the coating reduces the amount of heat lost through glass by 40% in the winter
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NewsIn pictures: SKP Chengdu by Sybarite
SKP’s park-like sunken shopping complex was designed as a gift for the citizens of Chengdu
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NewsMinisters rapped for Boiler Upgrade Scheme failings
£450m programme hit by low take-up and unlikely to drive market change for low-carbon heating, House of Lords committee warns
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NewsHawkins Brown and Studio Egret West unveil Earls Court vision
4,500-home masterplan includes work by Sheppard Robson, Serie Architects, dRMM, Haworth Tompkins and Maccreanor Lavington
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NewsGove puts Populous’ controversial Sphere music venue plan on ice
Drawn up by Populous for US entertainment firm MSG, Stratford scheme has attracted hundreds of objectors
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NewsSquire & Partners increases height of tower scheme previously refused for being too tall
Developer Berkeley seeking approval from Sadiq Khan for three towers in Paddington up to 39 storeys in height
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Building StudyUrban Barn by Jonathan Tuckey Design
Jonathan Tuckey Design has completed a subtle and seductive rebuild and extension of a house in west London, writes Ben Flatman
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NewsSLL launches guide to office lighting
Lighting Guide 7 gives advice on the design and operation of office lighting schemes and installations for all users of office buildings
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Rhossili house by Maich Swift
Maich Swift’s body of work impressed the judges at last year’s AYAs, as the practice took home the award for Young Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s award-winning projects, Rhossili house, and ask the firm’s director, Ted Swift, to break ...
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FeaturesFocus on lighting: The Hometown Moon
The illuminated semicircular window above a pool of water simulates “a moon that never sets” on the roof of a ceremonial hall
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FeaturesCPD 01 2023: Waterproofing techniques
This CPD sponsored by RIW explains the latest requirements on waterproofing structures such as basements as provided in the updated British Standard, BS 8102: 2022
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Insulation Q+A with Paul Barrett, Rockwool
From thermal performance to fire safety, we ask Paul Barrett what the key considerations should be when specifying insulation
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NewsGlenn Howells lodges plans for 45-storey hexagonal tower in Leeds
Mixed-use scheme would be latest addition to growing cluster of tall buildings in the city’s west end
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NewsKhan mandates second staircases in blocks above 30m ‘with immediate effect’
London mayor says all planning applications must include the fire safety measure before going to the Greater London Authority for stage 2 approval
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NewsIn pictures: Cafe Roj by Jan Kattein Architects
The bright timber-framed café, commissioned by Haringey Council, aims to encourage people to use the park year-round
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NewsOrms unveils plans to flatten Soho Art Deco block and replace with office for US real estate giant
Scheme to revive the site’s 19th century Soho Bazaar market
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NewsNearly 500 solar panels to be installed on roof of King’s College Chapel
Cambridge council unanimously approves controversial plans despite recommendations for refusal from both Historic England and its own planning officer
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NewsIn pictures: Radley College Chapel extension by Purcell
The refurbishment and extension provides additional seating for the growing school and futureproofs the building as a central place of worship