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NewsMunich Olympic architect Günter Behnisch dies
Leading German architect Günter Behnisch has died aged 88. His designs for the 1972 Munich Olympics, with its cable roofs created in collaboration with engineer Frei Otto, became a symbol of national pride and “democratic architecture”.
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NewsMillwall chaos as two firms claim to be designing masterplan
The redevelopment of Millwall Football Club’s home in south-east London has plunged into chaos with two firms claiming to be drawing up the masterplan – just as a rival scheme for the same site is unveiled.
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NewsCompetition to design Whitehaven mixed-use development
An international competition to design a £10 million mixed-use development in Cumbria has been launched.
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NewsCarbuncle comparisons force retreat over rooftop extension
Developers hoping to add a new glass and zinc storey to a 1930s block of flats have been forced to scale back their plans – with a little help from BD’s Carbuncle Cup.
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Sustainability prevails in Yorkshire awards shortlist
Whitelaw Turkington and Allies & Morrison are among the firms shortlisted for this year’s RIBA Yorkshire White Rose Awards.
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NewsWoodcraft folk at summer school
Low-tech designs from this year’s Studio in the Woods summer school have been revealed.
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NewsGove grilled by predecessor over BSF
Education secretary criticised as Nottingham Council threatens legal action over axed schools programme
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NewsKSS creates training facility for Spurs
KSS has designed a new training academy for Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur.
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NewsFeilden Clegg Bradley wins top housing prize
A scheme by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has won the overall prize at this year’s Housing Design Awards.
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NewsStudio Egret West unveils London regeneration plans
Studio Egret West’s proposals for the regeneration of a 12 ha swathe of south London have been unveiled.
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NewsSOM’s Jersey scheme given the green light
SOM has been given planning permission by the States of Jersey for three buildings on St Helier.
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NewsOccupier gives up on Allies & Morrison's Hampton Court scheme
A controversial scheme opposite Hampton Court Palace by Allies & Morrison has suffered a blow after the withdrawal of the proposed occupier.
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NewsAnger as Foster keeps title despite quitting Lords
Pressure is growing on Norman Foster to give up his “Lord Foster” title following his resignation from the House of Lords.
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NewsWalters & Cohen given green light for Horniman Museum project
Walters & Cohen has won planning for a new community and education building at the grade II-listed Horniman Museum and Gardens in south London.
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NewsEarly concept sketches of the Olympic Park ArcelorMittal Orbit
These squiggles are the basis for the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the showpiece sculpture which will dominate the skyline of the 2012 Olympic Park.
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NewsEco-towns programme slashed
New Labour’s flagship environmental policy - eco towns – has become the latest victim of its successor’s austerity drive.
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News...as architects picked for Cornwall eco-town
The withdrawal of eco-town funding has coincided with the emergence of the first detailed designs for “show homes” for one of the four planned sites.
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NewsScrapping BSF could hit at least 1,500 architects, estimates suggest
The number of architects hit by the government’s decision to scrap the Building Schools for the Future programme is expected to reach at least 1,500.
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NewsKensington Palace plan appals design champion
Reworked plans for a new entrance for Kensington Palace by classicist John Simpson & Partners have been dismissed as “just a few steps above a garden shed”
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NewsElder & Cannon to revamp art deco gem
Elder & Cannon has been appointed to refurbish Rothesay Pavilion, one of Scotland’s most important art deco