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Architect Allford Hall Monaghan Morris completes The Bower, a transformational new piece of city at Silicon roundabout

Wednesday, 13th February 2019

AHMM has completed work at The Bower, a 450,000 sq ft office and public-realm project next to the Old Street roundabout in London. Developer Helical acquired the site in 2012, and approached AHMM with a brief to re-invent the site,... View Article

The BuzzBuilding – How to Make London Self Sufficient in Protein trough Urban Insect Farming

Wednesday, 13th February 2019

The BuzzBuilding – Belatchew Arkitekter’s proposal on how to make cities self-sufficient in protein through urban insect farming – is currently on display at the Roca London Gallery as part of the exhibition ‘London 2026: recipes for building a food... View Article

Magnusson Architecture and Planning announces ground breaking for Sunset Park Library, Brooklyn featuring 50 affordable residences at Brooklyn Public Library branch

Wednesday, 13th February 2019

As the architects for the redevelopment of the Sunset Park Library in Brooklyn, New York, Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) is pleased to announce the ground breaking for the new mixed-use building. The new development will be completed in December... View Article

Claridge Architects submits Birmingham’s Soho Wharf canal-side masterplan for planning

Wednesday, 13th February 2019

Claridge Architects’ masterplan for Birmingham’s major canal-side development, Soho Wharf, has been submitted for planning this month. The site, just over a mile from the city centre, and which was shortlisted in the 2018 AJ Awards, is a residential-led, mixed-use... View Article

Make room outside

Wednesday, 13th February 2019

David Coleman of Oak Timber Structures explains why the inclusion of an oak gazebo in the garden can add huge value to a property for the long term, and discusses the considerations to bear in mind With fewer people moving... View Article

New London Architecture announces programme of Don’t Move, Improve! public Design Surgeries and seminars

Tuesday, 12th February 2019

The winning architecture practices of New London Architecture’s 2019 Don’t Move, Improve! competition will be on hand to consult with homeowners at a series of free NLA Design Surgeries this year – with the first taking place on Saturday 2 March from... View Article

Modularity – the answer to a residential housing crisis?

Tuesday, 12th February 2019

Review of the Surface Design Show opening night talk by Chris Patrick of Bruceshaw Surface Design Show 2019 proved itself to be as relevant as ever, with an opening night debate titled Factory-made Housing: is this the solution to building... View Article

Arup backs cities to help reach their climate change targets

Tuesday, 12th February 2019

Arup has announced a renewal of its partnership with C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) to affect meaningful, measurable and sustainable action on climate change. Led by its ambition to shape a better world, Arup will back cities to rapidly reduce emissions to... View Article

Farnborough’s first Homebuilding & Renovating Show smashes expectations

Tuesday, 12th February 2019

The potential concerns surrounding Brexit and the property market were debunked at the first South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2019, which defied expectations despite the stuttering UK climate by attracting fifty per cent more visitors than anticipated. The event, which... View Article

Ancon to exhibit at Futurebuild 2019

Monday, 11th February 2019

ANCON will be showcasing its latest fixing innovations at Futurebuild (formerly Ecobuild), 5th – 7th March, London ExCeL, stand number C82. Awarded with the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2018, this is the third time that Ancon has been honoured... View Article

Expona provides stylish finish to Ireland’s leading sports store

Monday, 11th February 2019

A selection of Expona Commercial Stone and Wood effect Luxury Vinyl Tiles were used in the recent renovation work completed at Elverys Sports’ Bridgewater Store in Arklow, Ireland by Tom Walsh Flooring Contractors, Limerick and distributed from Provincial Floor Coverings... View Article

Stylish conversion of three Listed buildings are up for an award

Monday, 11th February 2019

Developer Thomas Homes, has spearheaded the restoration of the buildings on the University of Reading’s London Road Campus. The most noteworthy among them is the Grade II* Listed St David’s Hall, built in the 1830s, which was a former hall... View Article

LGA responds to MHCLG rapid rehousing pathway funding

Monday, 11th February 2019

Responding to MHCLG’s announcement that 42 bids for the rapid rehousing pathway had been successful, Local Government Association Housing spokesman Cllr Martin Tett, said: “Funding for local authorities will help council efforts to try and tackle homelessness. Every instance of... View Article

Stannah passenger lift rebuilds access in restoration of the Chapel, Royal Victoria Country Park

Monday, 11th February 2019

The Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park is open to the public following a £3.5m restoration—with access for people of all mobilities supplied by a Stannah passenger lift. Opened by Queen Victoria in 1863, this Grade II* iconic building is the last remaining... View Article

Bennetts Associates receives planning approval for Woolwich Creative District

Monday, 11th February 2019

The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Woolwich Creative District, imaginatively adapted by architects Bennetts Associates, has received planning approval for the first two phases of work. The proposed ambitious redevelopment includes the transformation of five listed buildings within the Royal Arsenal in... View Article

WilkinsonEyre and Morphis win international design competition at Shenzhen Bay, China

Monday, 11th February 2019

Architect WilkinsonEyre and landscape architect Morphis, have won a major international competition for a 6.3ha urban design and masterplan project in the Greater Bay area of Shenzhen, southeastern China. Commissioned by the Shenzhen Government, the Shenzhen Bay Avenue East Extension... View Article

Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation partner to develop the first guide of its kind to help improve the lives of young children in vulnerable urban environments

Monday, 11th February 2019

Arup and the Bernard van Leer Foundation today announce a new partnership, which will combine their design and planning expertise, with their knowledge of early childhood development, to help improve the lives of children in cities and vulnerable urban environments, such as informal settlements... View Article

Barr Gazetas completes first dedicated co-working and flexible office space for The Crown Estate

Monday, 11th February 2019

London architecture practice Barr Gazetas has completed One Heddon Street, an elegant new flexible workspace in the heart of the West End. Situated on the corner of Regent Street, in a Grade II listed building that has previously played host... View Article