All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 7
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Opinion
Grenfell Tower: Should this cladding be allowed?
The rapid and devastating spread of the fire at the west London tower has raised questions whether ACM cladding should be permitted on high-rise residential towers, says Thomas Lane
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Technical
Behind the scenes at the V&A Dundee
Realising Kengo Kuma’s extraordinarily complex design for the V&A’s outpost in Dundee would not have been possible without sophisticated modelling tools and precision construction techniques.
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Technical
Technical study: Tate St Ives extension, St Ives, Cornwall
Jamie Fobert’s discreet subterranean gallery extension has calmed locals’ concerns about the impact on the town’s skyline and reflects in its design all the elements that make St Ives special
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Opinion
It's time to divert Garden Bridge funding to other Thames crossings
Our reader poll demonstrates an appetite for more Thames pedestrian crossings. Public money left over from scrapping support for the Garden Bridge would get these moving, says Thomas Lane
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Public Building Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the public building shortlist
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Masterplanning & Public Realm Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the masterplanning shortlist
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Interior Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the interiors shortlist
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Individual House Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the individual house shortlist
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Opinion
Is a London housing expo a good idea?
Can engaging the public with quality housing design reduce opposition to new development, asks Thomas Lane
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Education Architect of the Year (higher education)
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the higher education shortlist
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Education Architect of the Year (nursery to 6th form)
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the education (nursery to 6th form) shortlist
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Technical
Great Arthur House, London, by John Robertson Architects
Chamberlin, Powell & Bon’s grade II-listed Great Arthur House in the City of London urgently needed a new facade but double glazing was too heavy for its structure. Thomas Lane found out how John Robertson Architects came up with a solution that retains its distinctive appearance
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Small Project Architect of the Year
We continue our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, looking at the small project shortlist
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Housing Architect of the Year
In the first of our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, we look at the housing shortlist
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Features
Dawn of a new age
While China still inspires optimism, the top 100 are starting to shrink and the future has suddenly become a whole lot more complicated
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Opinion
Is offsite construction a threat or opportunity?
The housing shortage, skills shortages and the cumbersome nature of construction could herald an offsite revolution. It could be good news for architects, argues Thomas Lane
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Opinion
Is training to be an architect worth it?
With seven years training, student loans and low salaries why does anyone become an architect?
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Opinion
People in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones
Neo Bankside residents unhappy about being overlooked seemed to have forgotton that they overlook a neighbouring almshouse that has been there for 250 years