Architecture
How successful retrofitting can remove the dilemma between ‘old & beautiful’ Vs ‘efficient & practical’
Dorcas George-Jones of top-end construction and design firm Castellum chats to colleagues Victoria Evans and Lee Boileau about the challenges and opportunities of the 'retrofit boom', including a particularly…
Studio PDP installs new sustainability chief
Marion Baeli has moved on from Studio PDP to join Egis Group's 10 Design. Federica Romeo Beattie has been brought in to lead the practice's sustainability drive.
Canary Wharf Group completes NYC-inspired apartment scheme
8 Harbord Square, designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects, has delivered 82 fully-customisable units.
Design studio picks up prestigious Phillimore Estate project
Mayfair-based OWN London will be carrying out a full restoration and reconstruction of a vast mansion in Kensington.
In Pictures: Bhutan’s ‘Mindfulness City’ masterplan is ‘a global example of how to build a sustainable human presence on Earth’
Spreading across more than 1,000km² near the Indian border, ambitious proposals for a new city at Gelephu promise 'a cradle for growth & innovation,' say architects.
TT & SPPARC to transform Art Deco hospital building in West London into 140 new homes
Resi-led designs for the old Royal Masonic Hospital next to Ravenscourt Park 'focus on character preservation'.
Government unveils plan to boost use of timber in construction
Following the new 'timber roadmap' will help drive the UK construction sector whilst cutting emissions, say officials; but what does a top architect think?
Top design studio reaps rewards of resi expansion
Launched last year, MoreySmith's residential arm - StudioMorey - is already responsible for nearly a fifth of the firm’s total revenue.
‘True London oasis’ named RIBA House of the Year 2023
Green House by Hayhurst and Co impressed RIBA's judges with its biophilic design and innovative approach to materials.
SW London’s ‘cathedral of the industrial age’ emerges from Farrells-led transformation
IN PICTURES: A first glimpse at Powerhouse, the former Lots Road Power Station, where a remarkable resi transformation nears completion.
‘Beauty’ in architecture can’t be enforced – but design competitions could help architects strive for it
Planning professor Gethin Davison explores the challenges of building beautiful places, in policies and practice.
In Pictures: Winners of The Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2023
Ten heritage building projects have been recognised with prestigious awards sponsored by Savills.