All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 5
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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
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NewsO’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects completes Clapham home and gallery
A once-disjointed Victorian terrace is now a cohesive home and gallery with a redesign that enhances light, flexibility and connection to nature
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NewsSeven projects shortlisted for RIBA North West Awards
Sheppard Robson, Cullinan Studio and Shedkm all in running for regional gong
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NewsSteel remains the preferred choice for structural framing, forecasting steady growth ahead
With demand expected to rise to 897,000 tonnes by 2028, key growth sectors – driven by green energy infrastructure and healthcare projects – could shape the future of structural steel in the UK
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NewsStiff & Trevillion submits plans for upmarket City hotel at foot of Tower 42
Richard Seifert-designed building to be demolished to make way for eight-storey scheme
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