JRA completes reconfiguration of Golden Square

  John Robertson Architects has completed the reconfiguration and refurbishment of 30 – 31 Golden Square for client Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva PLC. Located in the heart of London’s historic Soho neighbourhood, JRA’s sustainability-led design... View Article

Approval for new building at Design & Engineering Uni

Scott Brownrigg, an international design practice, has secured planning permission for the T-Levels Building, a new University Technical College (UTC) facility adjacent to the University of East London Docklands Campus, that expands the existing London Design & Engineering (LDE) UTC’s... View Article

The benefits and barriers to sharing EPD information

As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical focus for architects and designers, the importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in guiding the selection of products cannot be overstated. In the bathroom and washroom sector, EPDs are gaining traction as essential tools... View Article

Realising embodied carbon of structures”increasingly urgent”

IStructE’s updated guidance “How to calculate embodied carbon” and revised Structural Carbon Tool steer the built environment industry to make informed decisions and calculations about emissions due to the use of construction materials. The calculation and control of embodied carbon (emissions due to... View Article

UNStudio unveils biophilic residential concept in Seoul

“Hannamdong-4 Residences is an incredibly exciting project because it represents a new benchmark for urban living in Seoul. By blending biophilic design, sustainability and innovation, we are creating a unique residential experience that harmonises the vitality of the city with... View Article

New mixed-use district for Wichelstowe gets green light

Plans for a district centre at the heart of Swindon’s major new housing development, Wichelstowe, have been approved. A focal point for the growing Wichelstowe community, the district centre is designed by multidisciplinary design practice BDP and will span each side of... View Article

Peter Clegg receives OBE

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) is proud to announce that Peter Clegg, a founding partner of the practice, has been recognised with an OBE for ‘services to architecture’. This prestigious accolade celebrates Peter’s exceptional contributions to sustainable design and his... View Article

Beyond Imagination: A ‘Boundless’ Museum in Hangzhou

In the heart of Hangzhou’s Yuhang District, ‘Liangzhu Yohoo Park’, a distinctive art museum is created at the  core of this historical cultural hub. Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai, the design of the Yohoo  Museum integrates culture... View Article

A. Proctor Group names new National Sales Manager

The A. Proctor Group is delighted to promote Margaret Airth to the position of National Sales Manager, effective immediately. In her new role, reporting to Sales Director John Johnston, Margaret will oversee the team of Regional Sales Managers, providing them... View Article

New Recruit for Manchester’s Architecture Unknown

Ancoats-based architecture practice ‘Architecture Unknown’ is to expand its team ahead of 2025 to its tackle its growing portfolio. Alice Allen joins the business as an Architectural Assistant and will be working on projects across the North of England, including... View Article

Industry reacts to National Planning Policy Framework changes

The construction industry has reacted with a range of positive and negative statements to the changes announced to the National Planning Policy Framework, which could have major implications for the housebuilding sector in 2025, although there remain several areas which... View Article

CIAT reaccreditation for Architectural Technology programme

The University of Huddersfield’s Architectural Technology programme has received its re-accreditation certificate from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). The BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology runs alongside BA (Hons) Architecture, with both courses continuing the University’s outstanding, decades-long reputation in the profession.... View Article