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David Judd, Technical Specification Advisor at Ecological Building Systems, takes a look at building design to protect against moisture damage, whilst enhancing airtightness within Passive House dwellings. Unwanted air leakage can significantly increase the space heating requirements of a building,... View Article

Bouygues UK has begun works to transform an old retail store in Carmarthen into a state-of-the-art health, wellbeing, educational and leisure hub that will include a high-spec family entertainment centre. As lead contractor on the project, Bouygues UK are now... View Article

AJ100 architectural practice Stephen George + Partners (SGP) has appointed Dan Jones as the new Studio Director of its London office. Jones joins SGP from TateHindle, bringing with him 15 years of post-qualification expertise and leadership across a diverse portfolio... View Article

The 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, David Chipperfield Architects, has relocated to The Langham Estate, taking 10,355 sq ft of space at 22 Little Portland Street in a newly refurbished Fitzrovia office. The international architecture practice sought a prime central... View Article

Test Valley Borough Council has appointed national architects Burrell Foley Fischer (BFF) to design and deliver a new theatre for Andover.   The leading architectural practice saw off strong competition from a shortlist of six top consultancies to secure the contract. They will be working... View Article

(Hong Kong – 18 July 2024) CAN DESIGN, an emerging architectural and design firm in Hong Kong, is proud to announce the completion of Foodie Sky, a brand-new rooftop dining and garden space at Hefei MixC. This project aims to create... View Article

Tall buildings have a profound impact on our cities and their skylines – they shape them and reflect the aspirations of their inhabitants. The recent Tall Buildings Awards paid homage to the very best of these iconic structures and the... View Article

Wayne Chissell, Technical Director at WestWood explains how liquid-applied membranes can maximise efficiency, durability and aesthetics for balcony projects. As an integral part of a building’s façade, a balcony has both architectural and functional purposes. Exposed to the elements and... View Article

Since its implementation in 2022, the Building Safety Act has been a cause of confusion and uncertainty for architects, contractors, management companies and many other key players in the industry. A direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the... View Article

Building contractor Thames & Newcastle has completed the transformation of an outdoor bar in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf. The fast-track project has replaced the Grandstand Bar located opposite One Canada Square. Working in partnership with client Grandstand Events,... View Article

The new flagship Radisson Blu hotel in the heart of Sheffield has officially opened its doors. The global brand – renowned for its unparalleled service, comfort, and style – will open as a key component of Sheffield’s transformative £480m Heart... View Article

AtkinsRéalis, a design, engineering and project management company, has been recognised for delivering excellence and promoting innovation in the education sector in Wales by winning two prestigious industry awards. Education Buildings Wales awarded AtkinsRéalis with Architectural Practice of the Year... View Article

Architecture firm Holmes Miller has been announced as the winner of the Health Building or Project category at last night’s Scottish Design Awards.   In what was a record for the Glasgow-based practice, it was named as a finalist in eight categories,... View Article