Architecture
Superstar architect Viñoly dies, aged 78
Rafael Viñoly designed landmark buildings around the world - including super-prime resi developments and the Battersea Power Station masterplan in London.
10 post-pandemic property trends: How housebuilders can adapt to new priorities & improve Britain’s built environment
'Just building yet more housing estates in the way they have been done for decades, no matter how low-carbon the buildings are, is not good enough,' warns a report by ADAM Architecture and Blenheim Estate…
Luxury design firm rolls out surveying service
'Inaccurate' third party reports were costing time and money, according to Lees Associates.
Westminster seeks experts for new design panel
All-new group will provide independent advice for major developments across the borough.
Property developers tasked with improving London’s air quality
New planning guidance outlaws wood burners in new and refurbished homes in London, and calls for architects and developers to 'consider air quality at every stage of the design process'.
‘A box of natural light’: Odile Decq creates remarkable translucent glass house in Brittany
Maison de Verre was designed for a client suffering from a progressive and irreversible loss of sight that would lead him to see only vague shapes. (Image credit: Philippe Ruault)
‘A remarkable setting’: Adam Architecture designs new English country house in Rutland
Traditionally-inspired residence and gardens proposed for site neighbouring one of Britain's finest country house hotels
Gove backs new architecture school plan to tackle ‘insipid’ housing development
Policy Exchange's proposed School of Place 'would seek to ensure that architects, planners and built environment professionals have access to the best theories, principles and most importantly practices…
Green light for carbon-cutting renovation project in Hampstead
A full-scale reworking will slash the energy consumption of this large-scale Arts and Crafts-style property by over 70%.
In Pictures: ‘Joyous & eccentric’ Dorset home named UK’s best new house
The Red House, a contemporary family home in rural Dorset by David Kohn Architects, has been named RIBA House of the Year 2022.
In Pictures: Celebrated architect’s home in St John’s Wood asks £9.75mn
Marek Wojciechowski of MWA 'reimagined the traditional family home' with this renovation project in prime north London - which is now for sale.
Meriam Makiya: Why neighbourhood & community are top of the list for young HNWIs
Battersea Power Station's head of resi updates on sales progress at the landmark project, and explains why the new generation of high-end buyers are looking for more than just a home...