New community-driven residential towers open in Shenzhen

The first tenants have moved into Grand Bayview Qianhai, a new building typology that is aimed specifically at professionals who have an intensive work-centred lifestyle. Designed by Foster + Partners, the two connected towers are arranged in a fan shape... View Article

Fire Door Safety Week: Why a system-based approach matters

To coincide with Fire Door Safety Week (which takes place 22-26 September), Steve Goodburn, Business Development Director at Pyroguard, discusses the importance of a system-based approach and the transition to EN fire door testing standards. “Fire Door Safety Week provides... View Article

Affordable move-on homes a first for Trafford

BTP Architects has completed work on 12 apartments for people moving on from homelessness or rough sleeping towards independent living. Built in partnership with MSV Housing and Trafford Council, the new £1.4 million Shawe View, Urmston, scheme provides 12 fully furnished one-bedroom... View Article

Bringing buildings to life through colour render

Colour is much more than an aesthetic choice. It is a design tool that can shape how we experience the built environment. When colour is applied through render, it can significantly influence how people perceive and interact with architecture. Elaine... View Article

Gorlaeus Lecture Hall, Civic Architects

Leiden University Lecture Hall, Civic Architects The first university in the Netherlands was founded in Leiden in 1575. The institute is a familiar sight in the historic city centre with its historic buildings. Less well known is the fact that... View Article

Free K Rend Webinar Explores Smarter Housing for the Future

With the government pushing for 1.5 million new homes this Parliament, the pressure is on housebuilders to deliver housing that is not only cost-effective but also sustainable, resilient, and desirable to communities. To help tackle these challenges, K Rend is... View Article

10 Design Appoints Sabrina Klor As CEO

10 Design, the global architecture and master planning practice, announces Sabrina Klor as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sabrina brings over 20 years of international leadership experience across architecture, urban design, and construction, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer... View Article

RIBA puts high-quality design on Parliament’s agenda

As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill makes its way through Parliament, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has secured an amendment to ensure design quality is at the heart of new development.  The Planning and Infrastructure Bill aims to... View Article