ECD Architects expands Passivhaus team

ECD Architects has announced two new senior hires and a leadership promotion, as it continues to meet growing demand for energy efficient, Passivhaus certified buildings in the housing, education and public sectors. Donald Simpson and Ron Nkomba have joined the... View Article

CIAT endorses proposed ‘Part Z’ building regulations

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has today announced its support for regulation of embodied or ‘whole life’ carbon in construction, through the proposed ‘Part Z’ Building Regulations, as an essential step to delivering a net zero built environment... View Article

CAN Design Completes Nanjing’s Next-Generation Social Hub

CAN Design, an emerging architecture and design firm based in Hong Kong, recently completed JLC, a striking new landmark in collaboration with Hongkong Land. Nestled in the heart of Nanjing’s bustling Xinjiekou district, widely recognized as the “No. 1 Commercial... View Article

Ramboll selected to upgrade St Pancras International station

Global engineering, design, and sustainability consultancy Ramboll will support capacity improvements and operational enhancements at St Pancras International, aligning with HS1’s long-term vision for the iconic London station Ramboll has been appointed by the recently re-branded London St Pancras High Speed... View Article

New Supported Accommodation in Northamptonshire

Planning has now been granted for the refurbishment of an existing apartment building at Broadmead Court, Northampton, into new supported accommodation for homeless people with complex needs.  West Northamptonshire Council secured funding to develop an outline feasibility proposal to refurbish... View Article

Women in Architecture Appoints New Leadership Team

Women in Architecture UK (WIA) is proud to announce the appointment of Sabrina Klor as Chair and Anna Ifanti as Vice Chair, as it unveils a bold new vision to reshape the architectural profession through intersectional leadership, structural equity, and collective... View Article

Building Safety Regulator to move from HSE to MHCLG

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) yesterday announced that over the coming months the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will move from sitting within the Health and Safety Executive to an Arm’s Length Body of MHCLG. The move... View Article

Groundbreaking ceremony signals start of construction

On 24 June, the University of Oxford held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cyrus Poonawalla  Vaccines Research Building – a major new biomedical science facility that will become a world class centre for pandemic preparedness, infectious disease research and vaccine... View Article

Work completes on transformation of derelict railway arches

Architectural practice Stephen George + Partners (SGP) has announced that work has completed on a scheme in Salford, Greater Manchester, that has seen the redevelopment of previously derelict railway arches into new destinations for businesses to occupy. Triton Construction was... View Article

ZHA wins the architectural competition

Lithuanian Airports today announced that Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected as the winner of the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport. The project represents a significant milestone in the airport’s long-term strategic... View Article

tp bennett unveils Stonecutter

tp bennett, the international architecture and design practice, has announced the completion of Stonecutter, a highly amenitised, user experience-driven and tenant-centric new office building within central London. Commissioned by Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate group of CDPQ, and PIMCO Prime... View Article

Watson Batty Architects reports strong financial year

Watson Batty Architects has reported another strong financial performance with particular strong growth across the commercial/industrial, living and learning sectors. Despite ongoing economic challenges, including a key client, ISG going into administration last September, the Leeds and Loughborough based practice... View Article

CPMG expands talent and expertise across UK studios

AWARD-WINNING architectural practice CPMG has showcased significant growth as it continues to bolster its expertise and capabilities across its UK studios in Nottingham, Birmingham and London.  In support of its sustainable growth strategy, CPMG strengthened its team at a range... View Article

tp bennett strengthens leadership team

tp bennett is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors, each bringing a wealth of experience and strategic insight to support the practice’s continued growth across key sectors and geographies. Ash Gupta joins as Director of Masterplanning, bringing over... View Article

BEEAH announces Khalid Bin Sultan City masterplan

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City is adjacent to BEEAH’s acclaimed headquarters in Sharjah. Anchored by four guiding principles — sustainability, smart technology, culture, and people — ZHA’s design continues the philosophies embedded... View Article

Lords committee seeks views on Building Safety Regulator

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and... View Article