Ruth Slavid
FeaturesLondon and Madrid host new architects’ business course
This week 18 architects from 10 countries are embarking on the design module of a unique architectural course.
NewsKen Kinsella on the LSE’s student centre
The LSE’s director of capital developments, Ken Kinsella, is poised to make his mark with a new student centre.
FeaturesDavid Atcherley-Symes of Land Securities
As Land Securities opens its 60-shop retail mall at One New Change, retail manager David Atcherley-Symes discusses what makes a successful shopping development in a recession.
TechnicalGreat Suffolk Street student housing by Allies & Morrison
Allies & Morrison’s student accommodation buildings in Southwark met the challenge of mixing modular construction with traditional brickwork.
NewsPaul Morrell’s low-carbon mission
Reducing carbon is a great chance for the construction industry to change its “crap” image, says government chief construction adviser Paul Morrell.
FeaturesSteve Bolingbroke: teaching Swedish methods for schools
Kunskapsskolan is bringing Swedish school expertise to the UK. Steve Bolingbroke is the man architects need to get to know.
FeaturesJohnny Manns: raising the bar for student housing
Urbanest’s development director, Johnny Manns, says there is no reason why student accommodation should not be of a high standard
FeaturesInterview with Will Palin of SAVE Britain’s Heritage
SAVE Britain’s Heritage secretary Will Palin says the organisation does far more than preserve old buildings. In its anti-Pathfinder initiative it is looking at new additions and extensions to preserve terraced houses in Manchester
FeaturesInterview with Circle's Ali Parsa
Circle managing partner Ali Parsa is a man with a mission to transform the quality of hospital building
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Secrets of their success
This month’s BSEC conference will have a full range of discussions and a large exhibition. We asked nine architects from the show to reveal their most innovative school and asked them: what is the most important factor in designing good schools?
FeaturesTom Doust: ‘We don’t need to treat school children differently as a client’
Sorrell Foundation director Tom Doust explains how it is adapting its approach to BSF for primary school pupils
FeaturesKaren Woolhouse:‘We want an architect who can meet the needs of the community’
Essex County Council’s pupil voice champion Karen Woolhouse says tailored learning environments are key to tapping students’ potential
FeaturesPeter Rees: ‘It’s difficult to plan gossip into a a new development’
City of London planning officer Peter Rees is as committed to nurturing the fun side of the Square Mile as he is in protecting its past
FeaturesSimon Jenkins:putting life in great buildings
Simon Jenkins, as chairman of the National Trust, wants visitors to its buildings to see life as it was when the houses were in use
TechnicalNottingham students let the sunshine in
The university team’s solar-powered house will be the UK’s only entry for 2010’s Solar Decathlon in Madrid
FeaturesBreaking the mould: Robin Day
Robin Day’s mission has always been to provide well-designed and affordable furniture. Now in his nineties his latest designs are to be seen in John Lewis
FeaturesSylvia McNamara on the architects’ role in Birmingham’s schools’ transformation
Sylvia McNamara is leading the country’s largest BSF programme with the aim of transforming Birmingham’s schools and using architects for creative problem solving
FeaturesNBBJ’s box of tricks for Queen Mary, University of London
There is more than meets the eye at NBBJ’s Queen Mary Innovation Centre in east London, which not only unites a variety of uses but also appeases a conservation area
FeaturesRichard Doone on why good design is about function and beauty
Richard Doone leads Conran & Partners and by taking advantage of opportunities in his 24 years with the firm, has gained many prestigious projects
FeaturesSimon Baynham on re-thinking streets around consumers' needs
Simon Baynham, head of development for London’s Howard de Walden Estate, explains how he helped to make Marylebone High Street thrive by playing the long game