Architecture
Sculpture in the Skyline: Is this the world’s coolest resi tower?
If you're keeping an eye on ups and downs across the pond, it's worth noting that Herzog & de Meuron's fervently anticipated 56 Leonard - billed as "the most imaginative and architecturally significant…
Planning nod for new Foster + Partners project on Albert Embankment
Lambeth Council has given the thumbs up to plans for St James Group’s major new scheme at 20-21 Albert Embankment.
Boris floats Royal Docks “floating village” idea
Boris Johnson has revealed a plan to turn London's Royal Docks into the UK's largest "floating village," one and a half times the size of Green Park.
One in five architects currently unemployed
22% of architects currently classify themselves as unemployed, and of these, more than a third are claiming jobseeker’s allowance, according to Building Design's inaugural industry-wide employment…
Heritage! The Battle for Britain’s Past
It feels as if we've always cherished the ruins of our stately homes, great abbeys, castles and ancient monuments. Yet our love affair with historic buildings is relatively recent.
Architects: optimistic
Private housing is the principle driver of optimism about future workloads amongst architects, according to the latest member survey by the RIBA.
Home win for Abramovich on Cheyne Walk
The Royal Borough has approved Roman Abramovich's £10m plans to renovate his £100m 17th century Chelsea home.
New London Awards 2013 open for entries
The New London Awards, billed as recognising the very best in architecture, planning and development in the capital, are now open for entries with the coveted Residential category sponsored by M3 Consulting.
Native Land submits plans for a new Mayfair heart of art
Native Land has submitted a planning application for its site at 29-30 Old Burlington Street and 22-27 Cork Street in the midst of Mayfair's art-land.
Right to Light: Industry Reaction
This week's proposals to overhaul historic right to light laws - cases can be traced back to 1611 - have set architects, developers and lawyers against property advisors and conservationists.
High life: Skyroom to become residential
David Kohn’s Skyroom, the events venue built in 2010 on top of the Architecture Foundation’s offices on Tooley Street, is set to become a residential apartment.
Right to light shake-up
The Law Commission has announced a major new consultation to tackle the "unique" and "pronounced" issues affecting rights to light, which are having "a disproportionately negative impact upon the potential…