Architecture
Architects ‘pivot’ to residential to weather the pandemic downturn
RIBA's annual business benchmarking report tells of an "impressive" increase in residential design activity, while all other sectors have slumped.
Mayor of London seeks ‘Design Advocates’ to help shape London’s new buildings
A 30-strong panel of industry experts is being assembled to "ensure quality buildings and public spaces that benefit Londoners are at the heart of the capital’s recovery from the pandemic."
In Pictures: JV developer delivers boutique luxury by Fitzrovia’s BT Tower
"101 on Cleveland has been designed to capture the essence of Fitzrovia’s urban grain with an emphasis on traditional craftsmanship," say developers Art Invest Real Estate, ECE and Dukelease.
‘The near-term outlook remains strong for architects’ – but confidence is waning
"Shortages of materials, tradespeople, contractors and architects – for those seeking to recruit – are putting significant pressures and delays to the delivery of projects," says the RIBA.
In Pictures: Inside the best historic house projects of the year
A stately Georgian pile in Derbyshire and a glorious Scottish walled garden are amongst the winners of this year's Historic Houses Awards, dished out to recognise outstanding work by private owners of…
Government names new architecture chief
Former Solidspace boss Sarah Allan has taken over as Whitehall's top building design mind.
Five Steps to Carbon Neutral Property: Green Building roadmap calls for a ‘transformative shift in industry practices’
The UK Green Building Council has set out a suite of "urgent measures and intervention" needed to bring the property sector up to sustainability scratch.
Formation bags planning for ‘bold’ Chelsea townhouse redesign
The proposals to rework a Grade II listed residence and add a new extension in polished black Corian were approved without a single objection.
Para 80 project approved on the edge of Sussex’s Ashdown Forest
A new contemporary home set within a Humphrey Repton-designed park has been given the green light by Wealden District Council.
House of the Year 2021: Britain’s 20 best new houses & extensions
RIBA has picked the 20 best new homes and home-extensions in Britain, including a house on stilts, a converted water tower, a modern take on a Kent oast house, and some remarkable heritage reinterpretations.
New England-style home in the Chilterns seeks £5m
The Copse was originally built some 120 years ago, but was completely renovated in 2002 by much-admired architect Roderick James.
Converted factory in Rotherhithe looks to make £4m
In Pictures: A former factory building in South East London has been converted into a capacious 5,000 sq ft family home.