All Building Design articles in September 2024
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OpinionTrainee architects have been failed for too long, ARB’s report demands better
From exploitative placements to toxic workplaces, architecture has ignored the failings of professional experience for too long. ARB’s independent report marks a long-overdue reckoning, argues Ben Flatman
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OpinionArchitect of optimism: remembering David Childs and his America
Chris Fogarty reflects on the legacy of his former colleague David Childs, a mentor and ambassador of American architecture
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OpinionStations with soul: rethinking transport hubs as urban anchors
Colin Bennie argues that today’s stations should be more than places of transit – they must inspire, connect, and offer permeability that embeds them meaningfully in the life of the city
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OpinionHigher fees start with smarter sales – here’s how
Oliver Lowrie argues that instead of dwelling on low fees and the market pressures facing the profession, architects must take control by adopting a structured sales process
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FeaturesMastering the detail: Dockyard Church with Hugh Broughton Architects
Building Design speaks to Hugh Broughton and Robert Songhurst about the challenges and innovative solutions behind the restoration of Sheerness Dockyard Church. From the reconstruction of its roof to the integration of sustainable features, they discuss how careful specification choices and strategic collaborations brought this historic landmark back to life
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ReviewVector Architects: Gong Dong and the Art of Building
Nicholas de Klerk reviews a new book on the work of the renowned Chinese practice
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OpinionDesigning workplaces that work for everyone
Investing in well-designed environments isn’t just a matter of preference – it’s a strategic advantage that enhances productivity and employee wellbeing, writes Sam Carey-Smith
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ReviewOutrage lives on: Ian Nairn’s critique still haunts Britain’s landscapes
Ben Tosland reviews the 70th-anniversary reissue of Ian Nairn’s seminal critique of Britain’s built environment
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NewsSteel remains the preferred choice for structural framing, forecasting steady growth ahead
With demand expected to rise to 897,000 tonnes by 2028, key growth sectors – driven by green energy infrastructure and healthcare projects – could shape the future of structural steel in the UK
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OpinionReplace the Office for Place with an Office for Space: the case for modernist urbanism
James Dunnett makes the case for modernist urbanism over the recent shift towards traditional street-based design
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Features‘This is a growth story’… Network Rail’s strategy to become one of the UK’s largest housebuilders
The transport operator’s group property director talks about the ‘new mindset’ at Network Rail – and why the country’s biggest owner of brownfield land is taking an assertive role in redevelopment projects on its sites
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NewsDLA completes new construction and engineering facility at Oaklands College
The latest phase of Oaklands College’s masterplan delivers a new teaching space designed to support future construction and engineering professionals
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from being more collaborative?
Anna Beckett argues that the industry must embrace deeper cooperation to accelerate material reuse, cut carbon, and drive sustainable change
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NewsArchitects to feature in the Building Good Employer Guide 2025 next month
Exclusive research will be officially revealed at the Good Employer Guide Live event on 6 March, join us to find out the latest in employment best practice across architecture, construction and housing
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FeaturesThe way forward for sustainable fibre cement facades
Discover how EQUITONE’s fibre cement facades are leading the way in sustainable architecture, combining Cradle to Cradle Certified® accreditation, outstanding durability, and design flexibility
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NewsYouth-designed pavilion unveiled in Camden’s HS2 meanwhile garden
The six-metre-tall pavilion and performance space, ‘Reflect’, was co-designed by young people in collaboration with social enterprise MATT+FIONA and Fitzrovia Youth in Action
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FeaturesJan Kattein: architect as catalyst – ‘A transformational impact can be achieved with limited means’
As Jan Kattein Architects unveils its latest project at Westminster’s Church Street Triangle, Mary Richardson takes a closer look at the work of this innovative firm that weaves social practice into its inspiring and colourful placemaking
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OpinionWH Smith and the ‘perma-crisis’ on the high street
David Rudlin reconsiders his optimistic outlook on high streets as WH Smith’s closure and rising retail losses point to a deeper, lasting shift
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NewsLoader Monteith completes rural home in Angus
A new three-bedroom home in seeks to integrate contemporary living with traditional Scottish architecture
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NewsProperty group urges Reeves to fund ‘new approach’ at Building Safety Regulator
British Property Federation calls for next month’s spending review to include ‘additional resource’ for safety regulator amid spate of high-rise delays