Buildings – Page 16
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TechnicalTownhouse by Brendan Woods and Andrew Houlton
The reworking of an 1840 house in Greenwich has radically reconfigured the building’s relationship with both its basement and garden, while while adding a new layer of sophistication
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Building StudyPegasus Academy Trust, Croydon by Hayhurst and Co
Hayhurst and Co’s remodelling of the Pegasus Academy in Croydon brings together years of piecemeal architecture into a coherent whole
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TechnicalHanging gardens could turn Greenwich into new Jerusalem
Heneghan Peng’s new School of Architecture and Construction for the University of Greenwich will host 14 roof gardens, including ponds, teaching spaces, beehives and even a couple of vineyards - the first permanent algaeponics installation in the UK
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Building StudyExamination time: Whitmore Park Primary School, Coventry
All eyes are on the newly opened Whitmore Park Primary School in Coventry, the first completion under the government’s Priority School Building Programme. Has design quality been sacrificed by budget cuts?
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Building StudyA lesson in geometry: Knauf's UK headquarters
AHMM’s design for the new Knauf HQ is a masterclass in lineal precision, fitting seamlessly into its industrial riverside setting despite its modernist white exterior. Here’s how, with the use of some of the manufacturer’s own materials, the project stacked up to just £1.8m
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TechnicalVictorian terraced house renovation in Dublin by Donal Colfer Architects
Architect updates Victorian house with concrete mullions, walnut fittings and polished plaster
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TechnicalHow to be cool: Tackling overheating in UK homes
Overheating in homes is set to become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in the capital, as global temperatures rise. With energy legislation demanding that buildings become ever more airtight, what is the best way for designers to respond?
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TechnicalConcrete House in Stange, Norway, by Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk
A technical look at Norwegian architect Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk’s Concrete House
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Building StudyOMA’s HQ for G-Star Raw fashion brand in Amsterdam
Rem Koolhaas’ open-plan building is the perfect fit for the Dutch denim clothes manufacturer
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TechnicalDeptford artist’s studio by dRMM Architects
A south London painter’s studio by De Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects brings in north light with a large openable ETFE skylight
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TechnicalArbor drying hall by Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen
Building is designed as a perforated perimeter with a closed roof
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Building StudyEveryman Theatre, Liverpool, by Haworth Tompkins Architects
Haworth Tompkins’ new venue retains the essence of the much-loved Liverpool landmark
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TechnicalJoseph Pschorr Haus by Kuehn Malvezzi Architects
Contrasting external elements for residential and retail spaces merge seamlessly on the interior of this mixed-use Munich building
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Building StudyUniversity of Birmingham sports centre by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands
Building designed as a gateway to the campus
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Building StudyBattle of Bannockburn visitor centre by Reiach & Hall Architects
Opening in the run-up to the 700th anniversary of the battle, Reiach Hall’s Bannockburn visitor centre finds itself at the heart of a new era of conflict
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TechnicalKineforum Misbar open-air cinema, Jakarta
Temporary building is clad with agricultural fabric on a simple scaffolding structure
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Building StudyParadise House, Oxfordshire by Richard Parr & Associates
A contemporary country house design uses high-quality traditional materials
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Building StudyReid Building, Glasgow School of Art by Steven Holl Architects
Veiled in translucent glass, Steven Holl’s new building for the Glasgow School of Art stands in sharp contrast with its eminent neighbour over the road
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Building StudyFresh facade for Golden Lane Estate's Great Arthur House
John Robertson Architects designs bespoke cladding solution for London modernist tower