News - Visit netMAGmedia Limited's News Page

The very best in materials and surfaces for architects and designers at SDS26

Monday, 12th January 2026

From 3-5 February ‘SDS26’ will showcase the very best in materials and surfaces for architects and designers to explore and interact with. This years’ theme is ‘Material Evolution’ and will stress a rethinking of newness and how the industry can... View Article

View Point: Sean Ronnie Hill

Monday, 12th January 2026

Passivhaus architect Sean Ronnie Hill explains how simple passive design measures plus AECB-aligned targets could be the key to cutting peak summer loads in UK homes. For all the attention given to heat pumps, smart home dashboards and active cooling... View Article

All inclusive

Monday, 12th January 2026

A new SEND school in Stockport is providing a transformed education environment for vulnerable children, with architects AtkinsRéalis setting the bar high for inclusive education design that also embraces nature. Roseanne Field reports On the site where a disused school... View Article

A New Reign of Waterfront Living: KCAP Introduces The Reef at King’s Dock, Singapore

Friday, 9th January 2026

Pioneering Floating Deck and Human-Scale Design Achieve BCA Green Mark GoldPLUS in Historic Harbour front Location 2018–2024 – King’s Dock, Keppel Bay, Singapore: KCAP’s 429-unit development for Mapletree and Keppel Land brings the concept of an Urban Village to Singapore’s southern... View Article

Watson Batty Architects announces leadership transition as Peter White retires after 26 years with the practice

Friday, 9th January 2026

Watson Batty Architects has announced that Managing Director Peter White is to retire at the end of February 2026, marking the conclusion of more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Practice. His retirement coincides with a leadership transition... View Article

Specification over preference: getting the right product from the start

Friday, 9th January 2026

In an era where accountability and traceability are mandatory, the days of choosing products based on personal preference or short-term cost savings are over. Lynne Clapham-Carter, Specification Manager for Geberit, explores. We’re operating in a construction industry which is under... View Article

Healthcare fitted furniture & what it says on the tin

Thursday, 8th January 2026

Healthcare facilities present unique challenges for architects. Unlike other types of buildings, they demand a critical balance of hygiene, infection control, durability and longevity, as well as accessibility, inclusivity, functionality and efficiency. Not to forget patient comfort and well-being and... View Article

Noise control

Thursday, 8th January 2026

Nuisance noise is a common issue in multi occupancy buildings. Here, Thomas Merton, Technical Manager at Armacell®, looks at how advances in acoustic materials and a better understanding of where noise is generated are helping reduce its effect. Noise can... View Article

Winners of the Architecture Drawing Prize on display at Sir John Soane’s Museum

Thursday, 8th January 2026

The Architecture Drawing Prize Exhibition – 28 January – 15 February 2026 Winners of the 8th edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize – a partnership between Make Architects, World Architecture Festival and Sir John Soane’s Museum – will go on... View Article

The Surface Design Awards 2026 finalists have been announced!

Thursday, 8th January 2026

The Surface Design Awards have announced the highly anticipated shortlist for the 2026 edition. The awards continue to champion material excellence and design innovation from the UK and around the globe. The announcement follows an energetic and lively judging day... View Article

Renovating for Comfort? Why Better Insulation Without Proper Ventilation Can Harm Your Home and Health

Wednesday, 7th January 2026

We love upgrading our homes to make them nicer, cosier, and easier to heat. But one issue is often overlooked, which can backfire and spoil the works: Research shows that upgrading a home through new glazing, insulation and draft-proofing triples... View Article

Architects delighted as work to restore East Anglia’s largest theatre is completed

Tuesday, 6th January 2026

Architects delighted as work to restore East Anglia’s largest theatre is completed A leading architects in Ipswich are celebrating as work is completed on the £3.5million revamp of East Anglia’s largest theatre. KLH Architects were tasked with the restoration of... View Article

Huw Poppy Returns to Breathing Buildings as Operations Director

Tuesday, 6th January 2026

Breathing Buildings, the pioneer of hybrid ventilation systems, has announced the return of Huw Poppy in his new role as Operations Director. Huw, who originally joined Breathing Buildings in 2011 and previously held the position of Sales Director, brings 20... View Article

RIBA announces winning projects of the inaugural APAC Awards

Friday, 19th December 2025

Shenzhen – China 17 December 2025 – The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today announced the 10 winning projects of the inaugural RIBA Asia Pacific Awards, honouring the most innovative, socially impactful and future-focused architecture across one of... View Article

UNS – Hong Kong is Getting First-Ever Private, World-Class Multi-Functional Theatre

Thursday, 18th December 2025

Henderson Land has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Central Yards in Hong Kong, featuring the city’s first-ever private Broadway-calibre theatre, designed by UNS. The project aspires to become a cultural and symbolic gateway along the New Central Harbourfront. UNS has... View Article

Dynamic Lighting Transforms Millennium Square for Every Occasion

Thursday, 18th December 2025

At the heart of Leeds’ Civic Quarter, Millennium Square is a vibrant public space, framed by iconic buildings such as the Civic Hall, Leeds City Museum, and the Electric Press. With high footfall and large-scale events like Leeds Light Night... View Article

Chetwoods Masterplanned Technology Campus for Global Technical Realty Achieves Planning Consent from London Borough of Ealing

Wednesday, 17th December 2025

Chetwoods Architects and Global Technical Realty (GTR) have received planning consent for a 32.2-acre mixed-use technology campus within the existing International Trading Estate in Southall. Designed by Chetwoods Architects, specialists in the delivery of contemporary industrial and technology masterplans, for... View Article

Dulux Heritage Adds Timeless Elegance to Suffolk Church Hall Transformation

Wednesday, 17th December 2025

A disused church hall on the Helmingham Hall Estate in Suffolk has been transformed into a holiday retreat with the help of Dulux Heritage. With its rich history and unique setting, the former church hall offered the perfect canvas for... View Article