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As most pupils across the UK take a break from the classroom, the first professional photography of South Manchester’s newest school has revealed how modern design is already impacting daily life for pupils and teachers alike. Didsbury High School, a... View Article

‘The Beam’ by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios , has become the first phase centrepiece of the ambitious regeneration of the former Vaux Brewery site in Sunderland City Centre. The first building to be completed on the landmark Vaux site, The... View Article

The skills shortage has been the topic of great discussion within the construction industry for many months, with factors such as Brexit and the difficulties in attracting young recruits often thought to blame for the effect on our country’s construction... View Article

Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed the Royal BAM Group (BAM) as its preferred construction partner, and Populous, a global architecture design firm, to lead the world-class team behind a new 23,500-capacity arena in Manchester. The venue would be the... View Article

Persimmon Homes has stepped in to help the NHS by donating hundreds of much-needed face masks and gloves. Persimmon has gathered all of the spare PPE normally used on its building sites and handed it over to be utilised by... View Article

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Architects & Urban Designers have unveiled the new design for the 19th-century greenhouse of St. Augustin Abbey, Brno, in which scientist Gregor Mendel conducted the experiments at the roots of modern genetics. Nested in the 14th-century Augustinian... View Article

Lead8, the international award-winning design firm, is proud to announce it has recently won the international competition bid for the Hubei Coordination Urban Renewal Project in Shenzhen. Appointed by China Resources Land (CRL), Lead8 is delivering the overall retail planning... View Article

Whilst we all navigate through the next few weeks and months, at Farrells we are committed to using this time effectively and communicating on subject matters that relate to our industry. Providing a mix of thought leadership and news from... View Article

TODD Architects has submitted plans for an aparthotel and office development in the heart of Belfast City centre opposite the BBC’s HQ on Ormeau Avenue. The new landmark development, Bedford Yard, will deliver approximately 10,000 sq ft lettable office space... View Article

Found on the coast of Hahei, New Zealand, this remarkable beach-front property evolved from the idea of sculpture and the existing landform to create a site that is visually harmonious with nature and intended to be enjoyed by all. Searching... View Article

As a designer of workplaces, I’m fascinated by the adaptability of millions of people around the world as they embrace the transition from office to home working, and by the growing debate as to whether or not it can, or... View Article

NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has this week launched a series of free virtual training webinars to help support the sector during the Covid-19 outbreak. NHBC’s specialist training team will host webinars... View Article