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Put self-interest aside and focus on the future of the profession
The response in some quarters to the Future Architects Front’s concerns reflects a profession with work to do to improve its practices and image, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
Nimtim Architects wins Becontree centenary competition
Public realm contest at Britain’s biggest council estate was aimed at diverse practices
The future standards initiatives imply action – but fail to provide key detail
Despite a huge response to its consultations the government has yet to give industry the guidance it needs for a national response to the climate crisis, Seb Laan Lomas and Joe Giddings write
Libeskind wins planning for Hampstead Maggie’s
Royal Free Hospital will be second north London instiution to ‘get a Libeskind’
The age of ostentation is over
Scrapping the Centre for Music and tinkering with the National Gallery mark the start of a quieter era, says former director Charles Saumarez Smith
Church calls for urgent 20-year cross-party housing strategy
Landmark report says Church of England must re-use its own land for affordable housing
Kids doing wheelies, and other ways of valuing land
Much work needs to be done in joining up the agendas of food, homes and health – but interesting things are happening, writes Flora Samuel
Church’s report ‘could shake up housebuilding’, says developer
Igloo founder says new bishop for housing could be a turning point
‘It’s about justice’ – meet England’s first bishop for housing
The Church of England publishes a report on the housing crisis this weekend. Refugee-turned-bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani tells Elizabeth Hopkirk she is serious about turning recommendations into actions
Building Study: 22 Handyside Street, King’s Cross, by Coffey Architects
The YAYA winner’s shimmering King’s Cross office more than justifies the developer’s decision to put its faith in emerging talent, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk
Addressing the problems of public procurement
A newly published government green paper has the potential to profoundly impact UK architectural practice, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
Opening a new chapter in the history of the urban
As we reimagine our material and social infrastructure post-pandemic we could learn from cities that have been through worse, argues Clare Melhuish
Church of England appoints bishop for housing
Next Bishop of Chelmsford will be fast-tracked into House of Lords with housing crisis brief
Cross-sector consultation is helping to put social value on the table
These new initiatives are important steps on the journey towards outcomes-based procurement. All now depends on their reception from clients
Answer the question – and shoulder the responsibility
Dodging questions can have devastating consequences, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
Allan Murray retires and hands practice to his staff
Edinburgh architect latest to become employee ownership trust
Squires’ Winter Windows designed by local youth
Annual Christmas decoration project took pandemic as its theme
London practices launch pilot programme to improve diversity in architecture
Deadline for Re-Set-Go applications is January 11
50 Wonders | Matthew Carmona: Pompidou Centre
The Bartlett professor introduces the latest in our 50th birthday series
Designing a better future for 2021 – and the next million years
Flora Samuel finds some hope in taking the long view
Architects warn of ‘disastrous’ consequences as government allows entire high streets to become housing
Damage to towns and local democracy ‘unacceptable’
Mikhail Riches and Mole plan to reverse 1970s ‘error’ by rebuilding town centre
Stirling Prize-winner also working with Urbed on plans for 115 homes near Milton Keynes
Feix & Merlin gets green light for Walworth Town Hall makeover
Southwark site was hit by fire seven years ago
BAME architects on notice for £500m framework
Three-year deal being procured by LHC and Southwark council
Grimshaw lands Delhi airport job – but vows to stay in Architects Declare
Winning team beats Gensler and SOM
50 Wonders | John Allan: Finsbury Health Centre
The former Avanti Architects director and biographer of Berthold Lubetkin introduces the latest in our 50th birthday series
So 2021, how should we prepare?
Martyn Evans reflects on what we can learn from a year like no other as the next one hoves into view
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