Design
Heat & Buildings Strategy: The good, bad & ugly of the UK’s plan to replace gas boilers
The Government's big plan to de-carbonise British homes in its push to Net Zero is "a comprehensive and groundbreaking strategy", says sustainability lecturer Ran Boydell - but it has some major flaws...
Lees Associates promotes three
Luxury architecture and interior design firm marks 40 years with three promotions.
Top architecture awards celebrate a new university building in Kingston, affordable townhouses in Newham & a converted water tower in Norfolk
The Royal Institute of British Architects has picked winners for its big design awards of 2021:
Grafton Architects has won the Stirling Prize for Kingston University Town House
Guilty Pleasure Spaces & Gaming Furniture: Eight luxury design trends for 2022
The turmoil of the last 18 months has had a profound effect on how clients interact with their homes, and designers will need to respond with ideas that embrace the new era
Busy architects face ‘growing external challenges’
"A lack of European candidates is exacerbating the recruitment challenge," says the Royal Institute of British Architects, as the private housing design sector remains busy.
‘Heritage forest’ planned for Knightsbridge
Cadogan, Louis Vuitton & Sugi team up for an innovative rewilding project on Pont Street.
Derbyshire mansion renovation wins top heritage award
The revival of Radbourne Hall was named as the best restoration of a country house at the Georgian Group Architectural Awards.
Canadian family buys major stake in Foster + Partners
Sir Norman Foster's architecture firm has completed a "strategic partnership" with the billionaire family that controls Colliers International, selling a "significant" stake in the business to Hennick…
AGA teams up with interior design studio for rare brand collaboration
Venerable cooker brand AGA has agreed to a rare collaboration, teaming up with interior design studio Taylor Howes.
In Pictures: Studio Indigo designs extraordinary butterfly-shaped Moscow mansion
100,000 square foot residence includes a ‘James Bond-style lair’ for the owner’s extensive car collection.
Smallbone commissioned on first major London development
Best-known for its work on private homes, the Wiltshire-based heritage brand has been called in to deliver 85 hand-crafted kitchens at The OWO Residences in Whitehall.
Luxury design firm Lanserring launches in New York
Notting Hill-based creator of ‘haute couture’ kitchens and furniture looks to meet growing demand for its services in the US.