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Islington hotel scheme approved
EPR Architects has won planning for a new hotel in Islington, north London, on one of the last sites in the capital to be redeveloped after being bombed in the second world war.
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NewsBetter Public Building shortlist unveiled
Denton Corker Marshall’s Civil Justice Centre in Manchester, Allies & Morrison’s Festival Hall revamp and MUMA’s Newlyn Art Gallery in Cornwall are among the 21 buildings shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award, the annual gong that rewards design-led regeneration projects.Credit: Peter Cook Royal Festival Hall, LondonOther firms ...
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NewsSchools strike back at call to change curriculum
Sustainability shouldn’t be the only challenge for architecture schools, say educators
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NewsWelcome back to Line of Site
It is a great pleasure to again be inviting architects and designers from around the world to participate in this unique competition.
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NewsJudging the first brief: The Northern Lights Conservatory
Judging the first round of Line of Site 2008 proved to be easily as tough as 2007 for the two judges, Neven Sidor and Dirk Krolikowski
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NewsArchitects to stage urban intervention at LFA 2008
Parking bays and design aren’t two words which normally trip off the tongue together, but a competition run by Ramboll Whitbybird is using design to draw attention to just how much space is given up to cars in the city.
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NewsByrne transforms building into sound installation
Artist David Byrne has transformed the 9,000 sq ft interior of the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan into a sound sculpture.
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NewsOMA to build mixed-use scheme around Rotterdam bank building
The Office for Metropolitan Architecture has released an image of its plans for a mixed-use building space in Coolsinge, Rotterdam’s shopping district. It would contain retail, cultural, residential and office space.
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Robin Hood Gardens in the nationals
The campaign to save Robin Hood Gardens has recently featured on the Times and Financial Times letters pages.
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NewsCouncil backs Everton stadium scheme for Kirkby
Knowsley Council has approved Broadway Malyan’s controversial scheme in Kirkby for a new 50,000-seat stadium for Everton FC, and an adjacent retail development led by Tesco.
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NewsDesign for London Urban Design Framework Panel revealed
David Chipperfield, Foster & Partners, Caruso St John and Studio Egret West are among the 26 firms named on the new Urban Design Framework Panel drawn up by Design For London.
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News2012 visitors centre could be reduced to a portacabin
Studio Egret West’s scheme threatened by fears of spiralling costs and too many clients
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NewsCabe defends decision to back Suffolk Tesco
But watchdog admits no review panel members visited the sensitive site
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NewsLife above the fast lane
Bolles & Wilson’s Tapering Tower for 100 West Cromwell Road has gone in for planning to Kensington & Chelsea council.
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NewsWe solve your skills crisis, say defiant Australians
Antipodean planners working in Britain have hit back at criticism that they weaken the UK’s planning system, and have demanded better recognition.
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Hanson promises to shake up RIBA
RIBA presidential hopeful Andrew Hanson has hit out at the institute he wants to lead for inertia among its staff, an appearance of stuffiness, and inadequate investment in IT.
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ODA defends changes to 2012 stadium
The Olympic Delivery Authority has defended HOK’s scheme for the 2012 main stadium after BD revealed images last week of a more complex roof structure and a redesigned “wrap” elevation.
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Hadid takes the battle to Hodge
Architect lobbies minister as Robin Hood Gardens’ D-Day approaches
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NewsPractices welcome nuclear opportunity
A government move to increase the UK’s nuclear energy capacity has been welcomed by Atkins and the SMC group as a “major” business opportunity which could herald a new era of “colourful” power stations.