All articles by Ellis Woodman – Page 8
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Building StudyFluid structures: the pools every architect should swim in
In the week that we review Craig Hamilton Architects’ new bath house at Williamstrip House in Gloucestershire we offer our choice of the world’s ten most glorious swimming pools.
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Building StudyWilliamstrip Bath house, Gloucestershire by Craig Hamilton Architects
In the grounds of a 17th century house remodelled by Sir John Soane, Craig Hamilton has created a swimming pool indebted to early 20th century classicism.
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OpinionLondon leaves design out in the cold
The loss of Design for London could yet rebound on politicians
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OpinionA revival could see housing back where it belongs
Signs of life in the housing market could see the sector once again at the centre of architectural discourse
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OpinionPut Kuma’s V&A out of its misery
Even if it is ever built, where will Dundee’s museum find support in these cash-strapped times?
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Building StudyCass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design by ARU
Architecture Research Unit has kicked off the remodelling of London Metropolitan University’s Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design with a bold revamp of the building’s fourth floor
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AnalysisThe perils of the concert hall
When it comes to controlling the budget, Nouvel and Herzog de Meuron aren’t the first to hit a bum note with this building type
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Building StudyThe best architect-designed cow sheds in the Mooniverse
If you think farm buildings have to be corrugated iron boxes, then you haven’t seen these yet
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ReviewFor future reference: what to look out for in 2013
We reveal the top buildings, books, exhibitions and events due to feature in BD over the next year
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Features2012 in review: a Kahn revival
Ellis Woodman on a stellar year for the late great architect
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Building StudyShatwell Farm cowshed, Somerset by Stephen Taylor Architects
Stephen Taylor’s cowshed represents a provocative marriage of classical and vernacular themes
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Building StudyLouvre Lens by Sanaa
Built on a former mine in the industrial town of Lens, Sanaa’s new outpost of the Louvre brings some of France’s greatest treasures to one of the country’s poorest areas
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OpinionStill inspirational after all these years
Ted Cullinan first visited Corbusier’s Ronchamp chapel 57 years ago. This week’s Inspiration covers his return
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FeaturesArchitect of the Year Awards 2012: a golden year for British architecture
In a year in which the eyes of the world were on London, the ninth Architect of the Year Awards featured two new categories, recognising the work of small practices as well as international challenges
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FeaturesYoung Architect of the Year 2012: Coffey Architects
Coffey Architects’ beautifully conceived projects show it is a practice to be watched
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ReviewBuilding a body of research
Ellis Woodman sees architects turn their own work into material for a PhD
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OpinionOnly good design can open the door
Nick Boles’ attack on ‘pig-ugly’ housing is a step in the right direction
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Building StudyHoflaan 15 by Maccreanor Lavington Architects
Gerard Maccreanor took inspiration from Adolf Loos for his suburban townhouse in Rotterdam — but building it was a painful five-year saga
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OpinionJoin Canning Town’s Caravanserai
Ash Sakula’s competition is a great opportunity for an emerging practice