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One Beverly Hills: a holistic development based on a green approach

Wednesday, 14th July 2021

One Beverly Hills is a striking and dynamic mixed-use urban-resort in the heart of world-famous Beverly Hills. The 17.5-acre site is currently one of the largest and most environmentally advanced projects underway in the United States. The site represents the... View Article

Ground-Breaking Eco Leisure Facility Plans Approved

Wednesday, 14th July 2021

A revolutionary eco-friendly leisure centre, which is on track to be one of the first wet and dry Passivhaus certified leisure centres in the world, has been given the go ahead after designs submitted by sports and leisure experts GT3... View Article

Designers for two new hospitals for Leeds announced

Tuesday, 13th July 2021

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed major interdisciplinary practice, BDP to lead the architectural design of its Hospitals of the Future programme, as part of its long-term vision to transform healthcare facilities for patients and staff in Leeds and... View Article

Brand New Academy Completion Brings 1,150 New Pupil Places to Birmingham

Monday, 12th July 2021

More than 1,000 new school places have been created in Yardley Wood, Birmingham thanks to the completion of a brand-new £19m secondary academy school. Christ Church, Church of England, Secondary Academy, which is due to welcome pupils from September, has... View Article

HDR | Andrew Reid is part of the project team delivering Skanska’s mixed-used scheme in the heart of historic Knightsbridge

Monday, 12th July 2021

Leading independent multidisciplinary engineering consultancy HDR has been appointed to provide engineering, commissioning, and operations services as well as MEP services on Skanska’s 340,000 ft² mixed-used scheme on The Knightsbridge Estate, London, a magnificent island site occupying 3.5 acres of... View Article

SGP completes first phase at Aberdeen’s new urban logistics park

Thursday, 8th July 2021

Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is delighted to announce the completion of the comprehensive refurbishment of a 74,600 ft² building to Grade A standard logistics, storage and distribution warehouses at Aberdeen One, a new urban logistics park in the Altens Industrial... View Article

Designs for Marina Tower, the first green high-rise building in Greece revealed

Thursday, 8th July 2021

Lamda Development have released designs for Marina Tower, the first green high-rise building in Greece. Located in the Agios Kosmas marina area and one of Ellinikon’s first architectural landmarks, Marina Tower will be the tallest building in Greece and the... View Article

Beyer Blinder Belle Announces Kevin Storm as Partner of Firm

Thursday, 8th July 2021

Beyer Blinder Belle announces Kevin Storm, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, as a Partner of the firm. Since first joining Beyer Blinder Belle in 2000, Storm has pursued creative solutions grounded in open-minded collaboration, empathetic engagement, historic awareness, and civic responsibility. He believes... View Article

John Lewis to build 10,000 homes for rent

Monday, 5th July 2021

Retailer John Lewis is reportedly set to construct 10,000 homes for rent over the next few years, largely utilising its existing sites. Reports in the Sunday Times said the department store chain’s move into the residential property market is being... View Article

Revolutionary Leisure Centre Set to Boost Fitness after Lockdown

Monday, 5th July 2021

A state-of-the-art leisure centre has completed in Hornchurch, East London for Havering Borough Council and Everyone Active, creating a multi-purpose, accessible space for the local community. Designed by sports and leisure experts GT3 Architects, and delivered alongside Metnor Construction and Paragon... View Article

A “sustainability machine”: MVRDV designs R&D headquarters in Shanghai for agriculture technology company Lankuaikei

Monday, 5th July 2021

MVRDV is revealing their design for the Lankuaikei Agriculture Development (LAD) Headquarters in Shanghai, an 11-storey terraced office building that brings together both high- and low-tech sustainability strategies under a swooping technological roof to create a showcase for the agriculture... View Article

The curtain lifts on Downtown LA’s Apple Tower Theatre

Monday, 5th July 2021

Apple Tower Theatre, Apple’s newest store in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, has opened to visitors. The design seeks to reinvigorate one of LA’s most historic movie theatres by giving the building a new purpose and restoring its lost... View Article

Multi-million-pound Llanelli regeneration project secures Government approval

Thursday, 1st July 2021

A landmark regeneration project on the outskirts of Llanelli has been given the go ahead by the UK and Welsh Governments, securing £40m in City Deal funding. Arup has worked closely with Carmarthenshire County Council and project stakeholders to develop... View Article

The new Global Home of the PGA TOUR: a workplace truly inspired by nature

Thursday, 24th June 2021

Set within the stunning natural wetlands of TPC Sawgrass, the new Global Home of the PGA TOUR in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has officially opened. Bringing the entire organisation under one roof for the first time, the building offers an... View Article

Biophilic Retail Experience by Lead8 Opens

Thursday, 24th June 2021

Lead8, the international award-winning design firm, has celebrated the opening of The Ring in Chongqing; a ground-breaking ecological retail destination featuring one of China’s largest indoor botanic gardens. The development is a first-of-its-kind for the city – a place that... View Article

Bath Road co-living scheme allowed by Planning Inspectorate

Monday, 14th June 2021

A new, 15-storey co-living development on Bath Road in Hounslow town centre has been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate, following a four day public inquiry. It will provide much needed quality housing for young flatsharers – setting a new standard... View Article

Heras gears up for UK growth

Monday, 14th June 2021

Europe’s leading end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions, Heras, is gearing up for growth in the UK as it looks to roll out a coordinated plan that will include showcasing new product developments and innovations, more-proactive marketing... View Article

Heras launches the next generation of perimeter intrusion detection systems

Monday, 14th June 2021

Heras has launched the next generation of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDSs) to provide even greater levels of perimeter protection for use on high-security sites and infrastructures of national or strategic importance. The company – which is Europe’s leading end-to-end... View Article

Record high for private housing sector – RIBA Future Trends May 2021

Thursday, 10th June 2021

In May 2021 the overall RIBA Future Trends Workload Index increased by 6 points to a balance figure of +30. This indicates a level of optimism about future workloads among architects not seen since 2016. 40% of practices expect workloads to grow... View Article

SOM and TranSystems Lead Redesign of Chicago’s State/Lake Station, Transforming One of City’s Busiest Stops

Thursday, 10th June 2021

Reimagining one of the oldest stations in Chicago’s elevated rail network, the new design improves accessibility, safety and comfort for all riders, and maintains a respectful relationship to the adjacent historic and cultural fabric of downtown. The City of Chicago,... View Article