Calderpeel opens the ‘future’ of architect studios

Calderpeel Architects unveiled its new state-of-the-art Altrincham HQ at a launch event this month. Designed around the idea of openness and inclusivity, the architect’s fifth location mirrors its vision of designing for people, not architects. With a high street frontage,... View Article

Loft ladder BIM objects

BIM objects from Premier Loft Ladders make it even easier to specify the perfect loft ladder. From Passivhaus certified through to high-performance fire rated loft ladders. Revit & IFC format. www.premierloftladders.co.uk For BIM Objects, visit www.premierloftladders.co.uk/bim-models-for-loft-ladders For enquiries, email sales(Replace... View Article

Frontier Pitts IWA 14 Terra Bi-fold Gate

Introducing the latest Terra Bi-folding Speed Gate which has been successfully impact tested to the International IWA14 Specification, stopping a 7.2 ton vehicle travelling at 30mph (48kph). **** Unique to the market this is the first double leaf HVM Bi-folding... View Article

CUPA PIZARRAS showcases roof slates at building centre

CUPA PIZARRAS, the world leader in natural slate, has recently launched its new, permanent stand at The Building Centre’s products and materials gallery in Bloomsbury, London. Visitors can explore the company’s range of natural slate products, including its innovative slate... View Article

RIBA approved CPDs from Marmox

Marmox, synonymous with high-performance solutions for waterproofing, thermal and acoustic insulation offers a series of technical and educational RIBA Approved CPD seminars for architect, specifiers and contractors. These informative CPDs are essential guidance in the best practice of (1) Reducing... View Article

RIBA reveals designers of 2020 summer installation

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced Charles Holland Architects, together with multi-disciplinary artist Di Mainstone, as the designers of the summer installation at RIBA’s landmark HQ building in central London. Responding to the theme of ‘Power’, the... View Article

Different solutions for different functions

Cankaya Municipality Sports and Culture Complex, which continues its tender preparations in Karapınar District of Ankara, was designed by AURA Design Studio. The complex, which includes many functions for the social needs of the region such as indoor swimming pool,... View Article

View Point: Professor Ruth Dalton

Having set up the first School of Architecture at Lancaster University, Professor Ruth Dalton explains how the school’s ‘radical creativity with a conscience’ motto embeds key principles into innovative teaching practice While setting up the new school of architecture at... View Article

2020 Budget promises new money for housebuilding

New Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his first Budget in the House of Commons, including an extension of the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) and a £1bn fund to remove “unsafe cladding.” £12bn will be released with the new AHP settlement,... View Article

Learn from the experts at the RCI Show

The Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Show (The RCI Show) returns to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry this month, providing dedicated conference sessions delivering the latest trends, technologies, legislation and issues influencing the market. The RCI Show is claimed by the... View Article

Lemoal Lemoal Architectes | Garden Tennis Club of Cabourg

Lemoal Lemoal Architectes have just delivered the new changing facilities of the Garden Tennis Club of Cabourg. This new construction, part of an overall site renovation program, further enhances the quality upgrading of the offering at the Garden Tennis Club... View Article

The whole nine yards

A development of nine contemporary homes near Gosport, Hampshire, have been arranged around a historic military facility to offer expansive bay views. Jack Wooler visited this meticulously-designed scheme. Approaching these striking new buildings from a distance, David Craddock, director at project... View Article

A showcase of innovation

James Parker reports on the design development of the Manchester Engineering Campus, a major new teaching and research facility for Manchester which puts cutting-edge engineering on show in new ways, and connects the city’s industrial past with its future The... View Article