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Studioshaw completes Kindred, a new creativecommunity space in Hammersmith

Thursday, 21st February 2019

Architecture practice Studioshaw has completed Kindred, a new creative community space in Hammersmith, West London. The 7,500 sq ft scheme, which opened to the public in January 2019, sees the transformation of the existing Grade II listed Bradmore House into... View Article

New Taunton headquarters for the UK Hydrographic Office reaches completion

Thursday, 21st February 2019

The new headquarters for the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), based in Taunton, has reached completion providing a unique and inspiring office building for one of the world’s leading marine geospatial information agencies. A design team consisting of architects AHR; engineers... View Article

On a learning curve

Tuesday, 19th February 2019

With the new V&A museum plus a regenerated waterfront, Dundee was in dire need of a new station with the right presence. James Parker describes how the architects steered an evolving project that produced an unconventional concourse building topped by... View Article

EGGER partners with Material Lab

Tuesday, 19th February 2019

EGGER announced as Material Lab’s latest surfacing partner, offering the architect and design industry instant access to its extensive trend led collection. Based in the famous west end of London, Material Lab is one of the finest design resource studios... View Article

The New Adapta App

Monday, 18th February 2019

Adapta is fully aware of all aspects relative to Safety and Prevention.Information and training are key elements in protecting the integrity and health of everyone involved in the sustainable development of the company´s activity. The new ADAPTA APP for mobile... View Article

Pre-Brexit Deliveries pour in to Pump Technology Ltd.

Monday, 18th February 2019

As part of their ongoing pre-Brexit strategy planning, sewage and waste water pumps and systems specialists Pump Technology Ltd. has just received the first of many deliveries from Jung Pumpen, one of their many European suppliers. This is part of... View Article

Anniversary sculpture competition will pay tribute to Richard Brundle MBE

Monday, 18th February 2019

A leading wholesaler has kick-started its 130th anniversary by offering one lucky artist a £10,000 commission to produce an eye-catching and commemorative sculpture. F.H. Brundle has announced plans to run a sculpture competition to mark its milestone birthday as well... View Article

Where past and future meet

Monday, 18th February 2019

Combining old and new in a unique composition created from two dramatically reimagined Victorian roofs, Heatherwick Studio’s Coal Drops Yard retail scheme forms the heart of the King’s Cross regeneration. Roseanne Field reports Formerly a gritty part of London, King’s... View Article

Futurebuild 2019: addressing architects’ challenges

Friday, 15th February 2019

Futurebuild, the new name for Ecobuild, remains the leading event for architects and specifiers to meet and learn, be inspired, and do business, adding new features for 2019 Futurebuild 2019 (formerly Ecobuild) will focus on exploring and tackling the biggest challenges... View Article

Peabody selects partner for 11,500 home development on the banks of the Thames

Friday, 15th February 2019

London’s oldest housing charity, Peabody, has selected Lendlease as Preferred Bidder for the £8bn, 11,500 home, Thamesmead Waterfront development in south-east London. The move means that, subject to contracts being finalised, Lendlease will work with Peabody in a corporate joint... View Article

Rainguard Aluminium – the perfect match for Grade II listed church

Thursday, 14th February 2019

Needing to replace an old cast iron rainwater system, Hatherlow Church’s list of “must haves” was not a small one. Elder of the Church, Mat Simpson explained, “Hatherlow Church is a grade II listed building, and as such we were... View Article

White Arkitekter Creates a Space for Everyone with 65-Metre Public ‘sofa’ in Uppsala, Sweden

Thursday, 14th February 2019

Uppsala’s Forumtorget square has been revitalised with the creation of a 65 metre-long public ‘sofa’ designed by White Arkitekter. Designed to provide space for rest and social interaction, the linear outdoor seating is the centerpiece of wider, 1600sqm improvements to... View Article

Uncover the unique versatility of wedi’s products and systems

Thursday, 14th February 2019

Book a RIBA approved CPD today to learn about the 30+ years proven, 100 per cent waterproof German engineered CE marked shower system that is mould resistant, low emission, eco-friendly, ISO9001 certified and BBA approved. Learn the full scope of... View Article

Stylish conversion of three Listed buildings are up for an award

Monday, 11th February 2019

Developer Thomas Homes, has spearheaded the restoration of the buildings on the University of Reading’s London Road Campus. The most noteworthy among them is the Grade II* Listed St David’s Hall, built in the 1830s, which was a former hall... View Article

How will we heat our homes if we can’t rely on gas?

Monday, 11th February 2019

Patrick Mooney explores the alternatives to traditional heating At a recent housing conference I heard an expert warn his audience that we better get used to heating our homes with something other than gas, because by 2050 this energy source... View Article

Stannah passenger lift rebuilds access in restoration of the Chapel, Royal Victoria Country Park

Monday, 11th February 2019

The Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park is open to the public following a £3.5m restoration—with access for people of all mobilities supplied by a Stannah passenger lift. Opened by Queen Victoria in 1863, this Grade II* iconic building is the last remaining... View Article

WilkinsonEyre and Morphis win international design competition at Shenzhen Bay, China

Monday, 11th February 2019

Architect WilkinsonEyre and landscape architect Morphis, have won a major international competition for a 6.3ha urban design and masterplan project in the Greater Bay area of Shenzhen, southeastern China. Commissioned by the Shenzhen Government, the Shenzhen Bay Avenue East Extension... View Article

Barr Gazetas completes first dedicated co-working and flexible office space for The Crown Estate

Monday, 11th February 2019

London architecture practice Barr Gazetas has completed One Heddon Street, an elegant new flexible workspace in the heart of the West End. Situated on the corner of Regent Street, in a Grade II listed building that has previously played host... View Article