All Building Design articles in October 2022 – Page 2
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Review
Review | Sigurd Lewerentz: Architect of Death and Life
Patrick Lynch finds that a book on Sigurd Lewerentz reveals new perspectives on the Swedish architect while also reinforcing his enduring relevance to contemporary practice
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News
In pictures: Black Timber House by Hapa Architects
New-build eco-home in the South Downs National Park uses passive ways to reduce energy consumption
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Features
Solving our water crisis, one roof at a time
With water scarcity set to become one of the most important issues we face, Hollie Tye speaks to Metropolder’s founder, Friso Klapwijk, about the Dutch model of water management and how our roofs can offer a solution
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Opinion
What record shops can teach the high street
Our high streets are struggling, but the spirit of the independent record shop could point the way towards recovery, writes David Rudlin
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News
Save slams Marks & Spencer's ‘threat’ to leave flagship store if demolition plans are blocked
Heritage group says warning is not the “attitude of a retailer dedicated to sustainability” on first day of public inquiry into controversial Pilbrow & Partners plans
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News
Gove back at DLUHC as Sunak reshuffles cabinet
Hunt keeps chancellor job and Grant Shapps appointed business secretary
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News
Allies and Morrison hands staff £1,000 cost of living payment
Firm to hand permanent staff £1,000
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Intelligence from architects
Product specification report: Interview with Tom Waddicor, Maccreanor Lavington
What challenges are facing architects today when it comes to product specification? And what can manufacturers do to help? Building Design spoke to over 300 architects to find out, including Tom Waddicor from Maccreanor Lavington
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News
Inquiry into Pilbrow & Partners’ plans to demolish M&S’ Oxford Street store kicks off today
Controversial Pilbrow & Partners scheme would see landmark 1920s building flattened and replaced by office block
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News
In pictures: John McAslan & Partners’ Bond Street Elizabeth line station finally opens
Full services on line will begin next month
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News
Green light for KSS' Crystal Palace’s £100m stadium expansion
Selhurst Park scheme will increase capacity by 8,000 to 34,000
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News
Councillors block SimpsonHaugh twin-tower plans
Knock-back for Docklands build-to-rent and student-housing proposals
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News
Offbeat Airbnb proposals pocket almost £1m in funding
Ten UK and Ireland projects each secure £88,500 backing from online rentals giant
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Opinion
The successful handover of our top practices matters to all of us
The UK’s top practices play a critical role in the life of the architectural profession and wider economy. Who runs them when their founders move on really does matter, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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Features
A known quantity in uncharted waters: Rishi Sunak takes the helm in Downing Street
With Jeremy Hunt reportedly staying on as chancellor, the incoming PM looks to be setting a course for financial stabilisation. But is UK plc really bound for calmer waters?
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News
RIBA calls for reassurance and stability from new PM
Simon Allford says new government must reform the planning system and implement a national retrofit strategy
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News
Eleanor Jolliffe awarded British School at Rome scholarship
Building Design columnist to live in Italian capital for three months while carrying out research into the city’s medieval towers
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News
Heatherwick working up plans for East London hotel
Practice in pre-application talks with council on “organic-looking” scheme
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News
BDP’s Gap House concept gets backing from Bristol
Councillors approve row of two-storey, one-bedroom homes for disused garage plot
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Building Study
Mayfield Park by Studio Egret West
Manchester has unveiled its first new public park for 100 years. Thomas Lane takes a stroll though the city’s new green lung