All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 6
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NewsGreen light for second phase of Hawkins Brown's Timber Square scheme in Southwark
Two office buildings to ‘perch’ on top of railway viaducts under Hawkins Brown-designed plans
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Information - BDMastering the detail: Episode 4
What do architects really need from manufacturers today? Episode 4 of our unmissable Q+A series lifts the lid on how expectations are changing. Join Tom Jordan, director at Barr Gazetas, as he shares first-hand insights into the evolving specification landscape.
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NewsOrms told to make further changes to long-delayed office scheme next to Shard
Redesign which saw scheme scaled back from 37 storeys to 10 storeys still not enough to address heritage concerns, council says
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NewsMosley Thorold turns north London maisonette into material-rich family home
The practice was co-founded by Nathaniel Mosley, who led the project as both architect and main contractor for his own family home
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NewsNew bill will enshrine cladding remediation deadlines in law
Landlords face unlimited fines or imprisonment, with Homes England set to get new powers to force remediation
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NewsBarr Gazetas delivers retrofit of London office for GPE
The 1990s office building – now rebranded as SIX – delivers over 48,000 sq ft of workspace across eight floors
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NewsWhat made this project… De Valera Library and Súil Gallery by Keith Williams Architects
Finalist for Public Building Architect of the Year Award 2025, Keith Williams Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at De Valera Library
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OpinionIt’s time to stop letting bad data undermine good design
Despite significant investment in digital innovation, the industry remains hindered by fragmented, inconsistent data
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Building Study76 Upper Ground: Denys Lasdun’s 1960s South Bank vision is realised at last
The IBM Building was a cut-down version of architect Denys Lasdun’s plans for a complementary neighbour to the National Theatre on the banks of the Thames. AHMM’s recent refurbishment, which sees the building brought firmly into the 21st century, means that original vision is now complete
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NewsWhat made this project… Regional Science Centre by INI Design Studio
Finalist for WA100 International Architect of the Year Award 2025, INI Design Studio guides us through the specification challenges present at Regional Science Centre
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Information - BDCPD 10 2025: Designing safe access for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD explores best practice for safe access and egress when working at height
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Information - BDCPD 09 2025: Roofs, regulations and fire safety
Often underestimated in design conversations, the roof is increasingly recognised as a building’s fifth facade – a space with critical functional responsibilities and regulatory implications
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NewsIn pictures: TP Bennett completes Stonecutter City office development
The 240,000 sq ft office development in the City of London delivers what is claimed to be the lowest as-built embodied carbon of any major new-build commercial scheme in the capital since 2022
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NewsIn pictures: Howells completes Uncle Wembley Gardens BTR scheme in Brent
Located on a constrained site behind the High Street, the development delivers 256 rental homes within walking distance of two major London transport hubs
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NewsCatnic launches Solarseam: a photovoltaic solution for standing seam roofs
According to the manufacturer, the system integrates flexible solar laminates bonded directly onto Catnic’s urban standing seam roofing panels
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NewsIn pictures: Emrys Architects completes Berners and Wells mixed-use scheme in Fitzrovia
Delivered for the Berners-Allsopp Estate and Schroders, the project spans two urban blocks and provides more than 7,000 sqm of office and retail space, alongside upgrades to the surrounding public realm
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NewsJRA explores breaking barriers to inclusive design within London’s built environment
Talks and installations explored how multisensory approaches can inform more accessible and equitable spaces
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ReviewForm Follows Love: Anna Heringer on building with empathy, intuition and mud
In Form Follows Love, Anna Heringer reimagines architecture as an act of empathy and participation. Sumedha Kelegama explores how the book challenges dominant ideas of design, authorship and durability
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FeaturesBuilding faith – Britain’s mosque architecture as cultural resistance
Oriana Fernandez reflects on the ideas in Shahed Saleem’s new book, The Counter-Architecture of the British Mosque
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OpinionCopper’s role in designing resilient and sustainable water infrastructure
The UK’s water infrastructure is at a critical juncture, with the need for substantial investment and reform becoming ever more pressing. The country faces increasing risks from outdated systems, where ageing pipes and materials such as lead and plastic can lead to contamination and water leaks.