FCBStudios complete next generation Leeds office building

CEG’s Temple Leeds masterplan reflects the spirit and ambition that brought progress and prosperity to Leeds through the pioneering entrepreneurs who shaped the city in the 18th and 19th Centuries.  Globe Point is the first building to be completed within the... View Article

BIG Completes First Building in South America

After four years of construction, IQON rises 130 m making it the tallest building in the Ecuadorian capital Quito – a city with one of the highest elevations in the world. Traditionally a city of dense low-rise buildings, the skyline of Quito was... View Article

Woods Bagot designs win four World Architecture Festival awards

In an “extraordinary” result, global architecture studio Woods Bagot has won four World Architecture Festival (WAF) awards for three Australian projects, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading design practices. Meadowbank Schools in western Sydney won Best School and... View Article

Workplace safety tips every employee must know 

Workplace safety isn’t something to sneeze at because it ensures that all employees come home to their families safely and sound. However, companies must strictly follow and implement various safety protocols to ensure the workplace is free and safe from... View Article

Singapore’s new Science Centre design unveiled

Singapore’s Science Centre Board has unveiled the design of the new Science Centre which will provide unique facilities and programmes as a destination for all Singaporeans to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences. The new Science... View Article

A new gateway for Newcastle

As part of a large-scale regeneration of Newcastle’s city centre, its Victorian station is undergoing a revitalising refurbishment. Here, Alex Vafeiadi of Atkins tells Jack Wooler how the firm was able to bring all the stakeholders together to uplift this... View Article

Building good bones

A new healthcare facility by global architecture practice HKS transformed a business park in an Atlanta suburb, and set the precedent for the care provider to invest $1bn in developing the wider site. Roseanne Field reports on this LEED Gold... View Article

Tips for Building a Sustainable House

One of the emerging trends in architectural and engineering design is building a sustainable house. However, establishing an energy-efficient yet comfortable home for the family can be quite challenging. It’s also pretty complicated to incorporate environmentally-conscious processes and materials to... View Article

Platon Comfort combats damp and sound for wooden flooring

LISTEN HERE The Platon Comfort membrane, from Triton Systems, offers a range of benefits in new-build or retrofit situations when installing timber or laminate flooring over concrete as well as screeded surfaces, giving lasting protection. Recently re-launched by the Kent... View Article