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Foster + Partners has revealed designs for the TEMPO hotel and residences. Located in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, the undulating development is designed to capture the best views of Praia Brava – a spectacular beach that is... View Article

One of the world’s leading architectural firms has leased three floors at 50 Electric Boulevard, a 200,000 sq ft workspace designed by the practice at Battersea Power Station.  Battersea Power Station has signed a 48,000 sq ft lease with Foster... View Article

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

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

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

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

Small housebuilders will not be able to grow their market share and contribute to the Government’s ambitious housebuilding targets unless a series of key barriers are removed to meet the Housing Minister’s aim to diversify the market. This is the... View Article

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

A recent groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction work on a new mixed-use development, which is part of the wider Sanlin Riverside project in Shanghai. Designed by Foster + Partners, the development includes state-of-the-art offices to the north of... View Article

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

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework, including policies on freeing up the green belt and placing the onus on local authorities to deliver local plans or have the Government... View Article

Arcadis, in collaboration with Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES), has achieved planning permission for a ground-breaking development at Englishcombe Lane, Bath. Arcadis provided a fully integrated, multidisciplinary service to Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) including Planning... View Article

The Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG) has today announced a comprehensive restructure to enhance competence and safety standards across the built environment. Established in response to the Grenfell Tower Fire and subsequent Hackitt Review, ICSG has now transitioned to become... View Article

Blenheim Palace’s £2 million restoration project of its historic Orangery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national conservation award. The 18th century Orangery, which reopened in October 2023, is one of three South East regional finalists – alongside Leighton Buzzard... View Article

AWARD-WINNING architect David Patterson has been appointed by creative architecture practice Able Partners as the firm’s new head of design. David has over 20 years of leadership experience as head of higher education and research at Make Architects, where he... View Article

Philip Moors, managing director of Elevate UK & Ireland, discusses the trends and opportunities shaping the roofing industry in 2025. After another challenging year for construction, we begin 2025 with cautious optimism. The industry is showing signs of stabilising and... View Article

Six Columns, a thoughtful and highly sustainable two-storey home designed by architect Will Burges of 31/44 Architects for his family of four in Crystal Palace, has won the RIBA House of the Year 2024 prize. The house, named after its... View Article