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Features
What made this project… Sky Innovation Centre by Atkins
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Atkins’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards including Interior Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s senior interior designer, ...
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News
Dyson dives into UK attitudes toward indoor air quality
The team’s study of 2,003 members of the public and 1,273 business owners and managers across multiple sectors delves into views on indoor air pollution
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Features
What made this project… 50 & 65 Harbord Square by Patel Taylor
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Patel Taylor’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards including Public and Social Housing Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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What made this project… Charles Folkard Mews by Shedkm
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Shedkm’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Public and Social Housing Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s London director, Francesc ...
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Corten meet Portland: Basha-Franklin tests materials on 25 Hanover Square mock-up
The practice has been testing materials and utilising nanotechnology to find the right application for a seven-storey office building in Mayfair, London
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What made this project… Alscot Road by Greenaway Architecture
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Greenaway Architecture’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Higher Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Duncan Greenaway, to ...
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What made this project… Low Energy House by Architecture for London
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Architecture for London’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Net Zero Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s ...
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What made this project… Clifford’s Tower by Hugh Broughton Architects
Source: Dirk Lindner The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Hugh Broughton Architects’ body of work, as the practice took home the trophy for Public Building Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects ...
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Opinion
Retrofit’s role in the heritage sector
Historic England’s chair Lord Mendoza’s comments on the role the heritage sector has to play in addressing housing and environmental needs have placed a renewed focus on retrofit’s role in reducing the sector’s carbon emissions. Emma Wells believes that this is a step in the right direction
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In pictures: Charles Holland Architects completes Victorian terrace retrofit
Originally constructed in the 1880s, Charles Holland Architects transforms a neglected Victorian terrace into a sustainable, modern home
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Features
Let’s be specific… Fall safety Q+A with Stuart Pierpoint, MSA Safety
The modern roof has changed over recent years and with working at height still the biggest cause of workplace deaths in the UK, Stuart Pierpoint answers our burning questions on fall safety
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Opinion
When specifying drainage components for balconies, non-combustible should be non-negotiable
With outdoor space at a premium, residential balconies are an important amenity. Kevin Wallis, head of sales at Marley Alutec, outlines the key pieces of legislation regarding fire safety for balconies and the implications for rainwater drainage
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Features
What made this project… Charge Cars by Most Architecture
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Most Architecture’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Young Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Olga McMurdo, to break ...
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Zero-waste modular building materials set to take centre stage at Dubai Design Week
A fully modular, zero-waste concept is coming to Dubai Design Week 2023, hoping to change how we think about sustainability. Dubai’s digital material library, Colab, will be showcasing its Rethink pop-up at the festival from 7-12 November. The pop-up will feature unique materials, with a focus on those ...
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What made this project… Barcelona House by Strom Architects
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Strom Architects’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Individual House Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s assistant director, Emma Ward-Lambert, ...
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Creating new homes in London with off-site construction and Vandersanden
One of the first residential developments created and offered for sale by Westminster City Council, Cosway Street, in Marylebone, London is a collection of 49 contemporary homes set around an attractive communal garden.
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Features
Fixing homes that harm your health
Jonathan Tuckey joins a panel discussion at the Building Centre exploring the link between home and human health, with speakers from Lab4Living Sheffield, Connected Places Catapult and the London School of Architecture
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What made this project… Bradbury Works by [Y/N] Studio
[Y/N] Studio’s body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for Young Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Alex Smith, to break down some ...
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What made this project… The Burrell Collection by John McAslan + Partners
John McAslan + Partners’ body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was shortlisted for Public Building Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s associate architect, Katherine Watts, to break ...
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