All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 5
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Information - BDCPD 12 2025: The importance and principles of insulation
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module explores the key principles behind insulation performance and how specifiers can ensure that materials meet the required standards for modern construction
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FeaturesMastering the detail: 127 Charing Cross Road with Barr Gazetas
For Barr Gazetas, the redevelopment of 127-129 Charing Cross Road meant revitalising a 1970s concrete-framed building into a refined piece of central London real estate
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NewsHugh Broughton Architects lifts the lid on Parliament Street toilet refurbishment
Project forms part of a programme to refurbish public conveniences across central London
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NewsBDP unveils images of completed refurbishment of Topshop’s former Oxford Circus store
Grade II-listed building transformed into IKEA store and office space
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NewsIn pictures: Andre Kong Studio’s student housing in Lisbon
Project includes 52 en-suite rooms, a double-height communal kitchen, and a ceramic ventilated façade inspired by the local vernacular architecture
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FeaturesThermally modified wood – cladding material where performance meets aesthetics
Thermally modified wood blends durability, sustainability – and timeless design appeal
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NewsIn pictures: Fosters completes work to upgrade Manchester United’s Carrington training complex
Work updates facility built in 1999
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NewsWhat made this project… Undershed by George Lovesmith Architecture
Finalist for One Off Small Project of the Year Award 2025, George Lovesmith Architecture guides us through the specification challenges present at Undershed
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NewsMaterial reuse at the heart of SALT’s adaptable workspace by THISS Studio
The space was designed for both work and events, with an emphasis on reuse principles and natural materials
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NewsIn pictures: De Matos Ryan’s guest pavilion for Cowley Manor hotel
New stone and timber building adds five guest suites to the historic Cotswold hotel
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NewsJan Kattein Architects completes demountable studios and galleries on Harrow car park site
The modular complex in north‑west London groups three buildings around a raised courtyard designed for relocation after a five‑year tenure
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FeaturesRising cases of grey efflorescence raise alarm for brick facade performance
Once considered the pinnacle of aesthetic permanence, brick facades are facing an increasingly visible threat in the form of grey efflorescence
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OpinionWhy cutting corners in specification is costing you more
Cris Francis warns that swapping specified products for cheaper alternatives can jeopardize safety, compliance and long-term value
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OpinionIn the face of increasingly extreme weather, developers, design engineers, architects and policymakers must take the lead
The recent heatwave presents yet more evidence that we face a challenge – and a huge opportunity – to construct buildings that are thermally comfortable, energy-efficient and wellness-led, says Abhishek Parmar
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NewsWhat made this project… Manor Lodge by IID Architects
Finalist for Education Architect of the Year Award 2025, IID Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at Manor Lodge
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Information - BDCPD 11 2025: Bi-fold and sliding doors for marine and coastal environments
Sponsored by Solarlux, this CPD module covers the specification of bi-fold and sliding doors for marine and coastal environments, focusing on performance, compliance and security
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NewsKnox Bhavan renovates Notting Hill terrace with oak, steel and concrete palette
Knox Bhavan has transformed a deteriorating end-of-terrace property in Notting Hill’s Colville Conservation Area into a modern four-bedroom home
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FeaturesAnna Heringer on sustainable architecture, rammed earth, and what the Global North can learn from the Global South
Mary Richardson explores Anna Heringer’s sustainable philosophy and her mission to bring traditional materials into mainstream architecture
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OpinionGateway 3 raises the stakes for project teams under the Building Safety Act
With gateway 2 in the rearview mirror for an increasing number of projects, it is essential to shift focus to gateway 3 and the challenges that this poses to clients, design teams and contractors alike
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NewsWhat made this project… Melamar by Paper Igloo
Finalist for Individual House Architect of the Year Award 2025, Paper Igloo guides us through the specification challenges present at Melamar