All UK articles – Page 851
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NewsRIBA unveils anti-terrorism design guide
The RIBA has launched a practical guide for architects and planners on how to design out terrorism.
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NewsBNP architect Peter Phillips stands in general election
At least three architects are now bidding to become MPs at next month’s general election — including British National Party member Peter Phillips.
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Garden set for Norwegian graffiti
All-female Norwegian practice Pushak has won a competition to create a “guerrilla” garden installation for the Architecture Foundation.
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Grand gesture to hard-up students
RIBA’s student hardship fund has received a £1,000 boost from the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects after BD reported it was perilously low on cash.
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NewsIslington towers win go-ahead
Benson & Forsyth has won planning permission for two skyscrapers in north London. The 21-storey towers, which will contain 355 flats, shops and office space, are part of a five-year regeneration project in Islington.
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NewsCabe blasts Luton swimming pool designs
Plans for a new aquatic centre and Olympic-sized swimming pool have been criticised by Cabe.
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NewsRace Cottam completes £12 million Bradford school
Race Cottam Associates has completed work on a £12 million scheme for a new school in Bradford.
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Blind people experiencing near-misses on shared surfaces, claims charity
Almost half of all blind and partially sighted people have experienced a “near miss” on shared surface streets, according to a new survey.
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Swanke Hayden Connell opens Shanghai office
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects is to open an office in Shanghai, China.
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New win for Baca Architects in Liverpool
Baca Architects has been appointed by British Waterways to develop a major new strategy for Liverpool's South Docks.
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NewsBennetts building for West End given the go-ahead
Bennetts Associates has been given planning permission for a major new redevelopment in central London including a landmark 10,000sq m building on the key gateway into the West End.
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NewsLabour manifesto promises design thresholds for all public buildings
Labour has pledged to extend the minimum design threshold for schools to all public buildings if it is returned to office next month.
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NewsEH backs Viñoly Battersea scheme
English Heritage has effectively given its blessing to Rafael Viñoly’s £5.5 billion redevelopment of Battersea Power Station.
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NewsDesign Engine’s Oxford campus wins go-ahead
Design Engine has finally won planning for its £80 million redevelopment of Oxford Brookes University
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NewsJonathan Tuckey opens up new courtyard in Folkestone’s centre
Jonathan Tuckey Design has submitted a proposal to build a £1.5 million retail and housing development in the heart of Folkestone, Kent
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Reed finally speaks out over low pay
Ruth Reed has reached out to the RIBA’s critics over the low pay controversy by belatedly warning of irresponsible practices which are “damaging” the profession
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Adam’s plans for ‘Stalinist’ mansion spark protest
English Heritage is leading efforts to halt plans by Robert Adam for a “Stalinist” eight bedroom mansion in Hampstead, north London
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Breen to be head of NBBJ London
Irishman Kieran Breen has been appointed principal of NBBJ’s London office
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NewsTory hopeful Chris Phillips aims to be next architect MP
Pre-election poll reveals a third of architects will vote Conservative