All articles by Hollie Tye – Page 5
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FeaturesHigh-rise living with Pyroguard
Building Design takes a look at the Deanston Wharf Development and speaks to Andy Lake regarding considerations needed when specifying glass for winter gardens on high-rise residential buildings
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FeaturesPhoenix: the 3D-printed concrete bridge
Circular by design, Phoenix stands solely through compression without reinforcement, with blocks that can be easily disassembled and recycled
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FeaturesInside Shou Sugi Bangers by Unknown Works
The room within a room required a level of technical detailing unlike most typical structures, with the primary focus on acoustic isolation
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NewsIn pictures: Oliver Leech Architects completes Poet’s Corner
With a relatively open brief, the practice was asked to retain the home’s character, introduce light and functional spaces, and create access to greenery
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FeaturesTurning trash to treasure: Smile Plastics commitment to a circular economy
Recycled-plastic manufacturer expands production with new Wales factory
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NewsGlassworks’ closure marks new chapter of decarbonisation for manufacturer
Pilkington UK production line prepares for move to neighbouring site as part of project which will save 15,000 tonnes of CO2e per year
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FeaturesSheppard Robson transforms London block with steel superstructure
The constrained site – previously a multi-storey car park – informed a bold design language for the new hotel and office building which required retaining the original foundations
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FeaturesOpening the King’s Gate at Caernarfon Castle in Wales
Buttress Architects reinvigorates the castle — awarded World Heritage Status in 1986 — to make it accessible to all
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FeaturesFrom Warehouse to Workshop: Vine Architecture Studio’s live/work space in London
The London-based practice transforms a Victorian warehouse in Whitechapel into a flexible space that suits a transient lifestyle
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NewsIn pictures: Basha-Franklin’s futuristic hub
Designed for Velonetic, the work and exhibition space sits within the Grade I-listed Lloyd’s of London building
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FeaturesThe King’s Head Theatre finds a new home in Islington, London
Designed by S+Co, The King’s Head Theatre has been relocated from the back of the King’s Head pub on Upper Street in Islington to a purpose-built 200 seat venue at the adjacent Islington Square Development in north-east London.
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NewsFrom railway station to modern workspace: JRA reimagines 100 Embankment
The practice draws on the site’s historic roots to provide much-needed flexible workspace for the city of Manchester
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NewsSimone de Gale Architects takes on Belgravia retrofit project
Designed by Simone de Gale Architects, a historic residence within Chelsea House has undergone a renovation intending to blend the past with the future. Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the block of interwar flats and shops sits on the former site of the 1874 home of ...
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FeaturesReviving history: Emil Eve breathes new life into an Edwardian terraced home
The design includes a stepped brick extension and a double height atrium to create a warm, modern family home
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FeaturesWisdome Stockholm: Stora Enso’s Milestone in Sustainable Architecture
Wisdome Stockholm is a science discovery centre situated in the courtyard of Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm. The building features a wooden architectural design that creates an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square metres. The space functions as an interactive showcase, housing exhibitions, technology and displays, designed ...
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FeaturesChamfer Houses: Hapa Architects’ Trio of Coastal Homes
The practice unveils three timber-framed homes in Brighton, reducing waste with offsite prefabrication
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NewsIn pictures: Bennetts Associates completes the Syggrou Office Complex in Athens, Greece
The project features a sculpted roofline, marble facades and a nod to classical Athenian design
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NewsIn pictures: The International Rugby Experience by Níall McLaughlin Architects
Stirling-winning practice has designed a rugby-themed visitor attraction in Limerick, Ireland
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NewsDyson dives into UK attitudes toward indoor air quality
The team’s study of 2,003 members of the public and 1,273 business owners and managers across multiple sectors delves into views on indoor air pollution
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NewsCorten meet Portland: Basha-Franklin tests materials on 25 Hanover Square mock-up
The practice has been testing materials and utilising nanotechnology to find the right application for a seven-storey office building in Mayfair, London