DMA wins planning consent for Kensington student accommodation

Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has achieved planning permission for the refurbishment and extension of 19th century More House in Kensington, London, to provide contemporary student accommodation. Situated at 51-55 Cromwell Road, close to the art and museum centre of London, More... View Article

Grenfell inquiry: New “massively significant” report released

The Fire Brigades Union has termed a new report to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, released to the public today, “massively significant” evidence. The report (visible at https://www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/evidence/professor-luke-bisby), written by Professor Luke Bisby, a professor of fire and structures at Edinburgh University and an... View Article

The LANDSCAPE Show is back this September!

LANDSCAPE – the UK’s premier landscaping exhibition, looks to showcase the industry more than ever before by bringing more exhibitors, more visitors and even more features to Hall 3 at the NEC – National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on the... View Article

Architect receives international accreditation for BIM

Award-winning architecture practice CPMG Architects has continued its commitment to being at the cutting edge of industry standards by successfully upgrading to the latest ISO accreditation for BIM. The consultancy – which had previously held certification to the British Standards Institute (BSI)... View Article

The Daylight Award 2022 laureates announced

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara from Grafton Architects, and Anna Wirz-Justice receive The Daylight Award 2022 On the UNESCO International Day of Light, The Daylight Award announces the 2022 Laureates: Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara for their architecture, and Anna... View Article

JRA appoints new associate directors to its board

John Robertson Architects (JRA) has confirmed the appointment of five new associate directors. The new associate directors – who between them bring almost 50 years’ experience of working at JRA – are Nathalie Bergvall, Kerri Cooke, Etain Fitzpatrick, Angela St... View Article

MVRDV announces first project in South America

Signalling Uribe Schwarzkopf’s first project in Guayaquil, and MVRDV’s first scheme in South America, The Hills will add to the urban development of the city’s district of Santa Ana Port. Offering a new landmark for the city and located along... View Article

Designs for BWDC residential tower in Manila revealed

Designs for the BWDC Residential Tower, a luxury apartment building in Manila, have been revealed. The new tower adapts the city’s vernacular architecture and traditional veranda lifestyle to modern high-rise living in a park front location. This is Foster +... View Article

Advanced Named Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year

Advanced has been recognised in two categories at the FSM (Fire and Security Matters) Awards. Selected from a shortlist of worthy nominees, Advanced was named Fire Safety Systems Manufacturer of the Year and also received recognition in the Fire Innovation of the Year category for... View Article

Google opens Bay View campus in Silicon Valley

Google has announced the opening of its new Bay View campus in Silicon Valley, representing the company’s first time developing its own major campus.  The Bay View campus was designed by architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Heatherwick Studio, as... View Article