Peter Wilson
OpinionScotland's plan for architecture is full of ambition
Ignore claims of a crisis, says Peter Wilson, the profession is thriving north of the border
Building StudyMalcolm Fraser Architects breaks for the border
Malcolm Fraser Architects has honed its reputation in Edinburgh, but how has its approach translated to creating Work Space, a business incubation centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
ReviewStudent summer shows at the Bartlett, Canterbury, London Met & Edinburgh
Wild and practical imaginations fused with inspiring teaching have produced another excellent vintage.
ReviewStudent shows: The Mac and the RCA
BD's reviewers are impressed by stunning work at the RCA and a strong endeavour at the Mac
ReviewHeart of the north
An exhibition of Norwegian architecture reaches from the great outdoors into the centre of the mountains.
ReviewStill king of the mod squad
There is something for every visitor in this fabulous exhibition of Corbusier’s work.
ReviewUtopia dashed
This book of elegant essays studies the role of artists in ‘the New Gorbals’ and beyond.
ReviewTerritorial claims
Peter Wilson kicks off BD's 2006 student summer show coverage with a look at the architectural talent emerging from Edinburgh
ReviewScotland's select ambassadors
An exhibition of recent Scottish architecture is hampered by its inadequately explored theme
ReviewCentres without a compass
Following the difficulties at Cube, Peter Wilson predicts an uncertain future for architecture centres seeking to bridge the gap between commerce and culture
- Review
Get the most from your coast
Glasgow’s Lighthouse asked five practices to look at Scotland’s 6,000-mile coastline.
- Opinion
Research: Holy Grail or Achill
Why all the hand-wringing about the poor research performance of UK architecture schools?
NewsMaking new school rules
Five years ago US architects founded a high school for architecture. We went to see if it worked
ReviewA wealth of Nouveau riches
A European touring exhibition seeks to revive interest in this style
Building StudyThe strongest link
It may be understated, but the new subterranean link between two major art galleries in Edinburgh is a quiet triumph on all levels
Building StudyOrdinary world
Malcolm Fraser’s bid to improve ‘ordinary’ housing in Bo’ness, Scotland is a success, writes Peter Wilson. But as the UK’s suburban population grows by 100,000 a year, will other acclaimed architects follow suit? ...
ReviewA taste of Scotland
An annual Scottish showcase of the arts provides a weak reflection of the country’s architects.