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  • Denton Corker Marshall’s new magistrates court in Birmingham
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    Go-ahead for DCM’s latest court

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Denton Corker Marshall’s new magistrates court in Birmingham has been granted planning approval.

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    Dow Jones redevelops Hawksmoor

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Dow Jones Architects has won a competition to redevelop the crypt of the Nicholas Hawksmoor-designed Christ Church in London’s Spitalfields, beating Carmody Groarke, Molyneux Kerr, Meadowcroft Griffin and Witherford Watson Mann.

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    Ex-PfS design head Ibikunle dies

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Jonathan Ibikunle, former head of design at Partnership for Schools (PfS), has died.

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    Four vie to refurbish RIBA roof terraces

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    The RIBA has announced a shortlist of four designers in its competition to refurbish three public roof terraces at its Portland Place headquarters in central London.

  • The two-storey house is clad in green oak and has a green roof to blend in with an adjacent area of outstanding natural beauty.
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    Music-making at the centre of Baca Architects’ Chilterns house

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Baca Architects’ 360sq m private residence in the Chilterns, south-east England, is ready to go on site early next month after winning planning permission.

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    Green Park Station works win approval

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    London’s Westminster City Council has given the green light to a comprehensive redevelopment of Green Park tube station despite objections from English Heritage about the impact it will have on the neighbouring grade II* listed Ritz Hotel and the grade II listed park.

  • Esslemont & Macintosh department store sceme on Aberdeen’s Union Street
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    Holmes for Aberdeen

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Scottish architect Holmes has won planning permission for a mixed-use scheme to transform the historic Esslemont & Macintosh department store on Aberdeen’s Union Street.

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    This week's ups & downs

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Hot and Not

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    Year in review 2008

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    We might have had a bleak end to 2008, but it was actually a good year for splendid buildings and inspiring architectural exhibitions. We asked 18 major players in the business to pick out their highlights.

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    Boots: 19th December 2008

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

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    World Architecture 2009

    2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

    BD's 2009 World Architecture Top 100 is the annual exploration of the world's largest architectural practices and global economic prospects. Our essential annual lists cover all the key sectors and regional denominations and are based on a comprehensive survey of architects practising in the field. ...

  • Zaha Hadid Architects has won a competition to design
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    Zaha nets Vienna library

    2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Zaha Hadid Architects has won a competition to design a library and learning centre for the University of Economics & Business in Vienna.

  • derelict icon St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross
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    Urban Splash and Gareth Hoskins poised to redevelop Cardross

    2008-12-18T12:07:00Z

    Catholic Church in Glasgow announces deal has been struck to redevelop iconic St Peter’s Seminary subject to public funds being secured

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    DCLG consults on zero carbon homes

    2008-12-17T17:10:00Z

    The government is consulting on how to define zero carbon homes as part of its drive to make all new-build housing zero carbon by 2016.

  • John Vanbrugh's Seaton Delaval Hall
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    Final push for Seaton Delaval Hall

    2008-12-17T16:38:00Z

    The National Trust has just days to raise the last £500,000 it needs to buy Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland and save it for the nation.

  • The KSS design will replace the club’s existing White Hart Lane ground
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    Spurs unveils proposed new stadium by KSS

    2008-12-16T12:09:00Z

    North London football club Tottenham Hotspur has revealed the first images of its proposed new stadium.

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    Haworth Tompkins scoops prestigious National Theatre competition

    2008-12-16T16:58:00Z

    Haworth Tompkins has beaten four other shortlisted architects including David Chipperfield to develop a design strategy for the National Theatre.

  • Barack Obama
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    Obama appoints architect to head US housing department

    2008-12-16T11:50:00Z

    US president-elect Barack Obama has appointed an architect, Shaun Donovan, to the post of secretary of housing and urban development in his incoming administration.

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    Could the Prince’s green semi save the planet?

    2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Prince Charles’s attempts to redefine British architecture have entered a new phase with the unveiling of his foundation’s experimental eco-house designed in traditional style

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    Former gang member chosen as role model

    2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Trainee architect will help encourage black youths to enter profession