Populous designed Kai Tah sports park opens

One of the world’s largest community use sports developments – including a stadium designed to be the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ – officially opens in a spectacular ceremony in Hong Kong, prior to hosting the iconic Rugby Sevens in late... View Article

Specifying Loft Ladders – New CPD for Architects!

Premier Loft Ladders are pleased to announce their brand new CPD – ‘Specifying Loft Ladders’. This RIBA approved CPD is designed to provide architects and designers with all the information they need to specify the most suitable loft ladder for... View Article

A simple touch!

Reliable everyday technology from Garador makes opening and closing a garage door simpler than ever. There’s no need to pull out a smartphone or remote to operate your garage door. Simply place your finger on the Garador scanner. As Britain’s... View Article

Concealed, quick and quiet – the DRIVE axxent LS from SIEGENIA

SIEGENIA is expanding the range of options available to architects, combining functionality and design with a new motorised drive for high-end residential and commercial buildings, which also meets DIN 18040 accessibility requirements. The DRIVE axxent LS boasts a powerful combination... View Article

Over 18 million passengers use Riyadh Metro

Over 18 million passengers use Riyadh Metro in the network’s first eleven weeks of opening to the public. The world’s longest driverless transit system, the Riyadh Metro network spans over 176 kilometres across 6 lines and 85 stations Designed by... View Article

Taking Workplace Inspiration from Panel Design

As businesses look to entice employees back to underoccupied office space, well-designed, welcoming workspaces are growing in importance. George Emms, Specification Leader UK & Ireland – Wilsonart, explains how commercial interior designers can harness inspiration and integrate eye-catching surfaces into... View Article

CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2025

The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London came alive on Thursday, 27 February 2025 for the prestigious CIBSE Building Performance Awards. This remarkable event celebrated the individuals, organisations, products and projects that set new benchmarks for sustainability, innovation and performance... View Article

ZHA announces Napoli Porta Est masterplan

Reconnecting the city’s fragmented urban fabric is the primary objective of Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) Napoli Porta Est masterplan proposal named winner of the design competition. This area in the east of Naples suffers from the lack of integration of... View Article

Sikalastic® -625 BMS, a 35% Lower-Carbon Roof Waterproofing Membrane

Sika®, a global leader in innovative waterproofing solutions has launched Sikalastic®-625 BMS, an advanced polyurethane liquid applied membrane (LAM) for flat roofs, incorporating sustainable chemical innovation. Sikalastic® -625 BMS reduces carbon emissions by over 35%, representing a step toward a... View Article

Shaping the future – innovations in commercial design

Words by: Ben Hancock, Managing Director, Oscar Acoustics As we progress through 2025, the commercial workplace landscape continues to evolve, driven by changing employee expectations, technological advancements, and a growing emphasis on sustainability.  The past year has set the stage... View Article