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FeaturesRepairing the urban fabric: Marylebone Square reinstates historic city block
As part of a new occasional series, Building Design is exploring projects that aim to repair and restore the urban environment. Marylebone Square is a mixed-use development that has breathed new life into a long-vacant site in the centre of London
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FeaturesAngela Rayner: a secretary of state on a mission – but is the industry convinced?
In a hurry to get on with things, Labour’s minister in charge of housing, communities and local government looks like she might dodge the fallout from the Budget that is blunting industry optimism
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Francis House by Gensler
Gensler’s body of work was shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for Interior Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s senior designer, Adam Phillips, to break down some of ...
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FeaturesThe resurrection of Notre Dame: inside the restored cathedral in pictures
Explore the intricate restoration of cathedral of Notre Dame, where centuries-old craftsmanship meets contemporary design
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FeaturesInside the Gareth Gardner Gallery: redefining how we view architecture and place through photography
Gareth Gardner’s unique gallery is the only UK venue dedicated to architectural photography, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of nature, architecture, and urban space. Ariana Hashtrudi went along to find out more.
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FeaturesBuilding Reputations Together: Specify a Dow Quality Bond™ Member
Discover how Dow Quality Bond™ certification drives best practices in the glazing industry, empowering architects to specify with trust and assurance
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FeaturesWhat made this project… NMIS interiors by HLM Architects
HLM Architect’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Interior Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s interior designer, Mhairi-Claire Wilkes, ...
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FeaturesReimagining mainstream housing: the Living Places approach
Lone Feifer discusses how the Living Places concept and a new “recipe book” for sustainable housing aim to shift the housing industry toward healthier, low carbon communities
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FeaturesIs an oversupply of architects driving down fees?
A recent downturn in construction has left architecture practices competing for dwindling work. But do longer-term structural issues underlie this situation?
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Barn X by LOM architecture and design
Source: Hufton + Crow Photography A timber frame barn was a natural choice for the rural context LOM architecture and design’s body of work was shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Office Architect of the Year. In ...
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FeaturesReimagining Outdoor Spaces with Marshalls’ Modal X at Cambridge Biomedical Campus
New facility combines cutting-edge design with eco-friendly solutions, featuring Marshalls’ Modal X permeable paving
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FeaturesBuilding archives: The Festival of Britain, 1951
A summer event showcasing the best of Britain’s modernist architecture helps London to embrace its postwar future
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FeaturesWhat made this project… n2 by Lynch Architects
Lynch Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Office Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, David Evans, to ...
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FeaturesJohn Prescott: the deputy prime minister who confronted construction’s safety crisis and grappled with urban policy
The former deputy prime minister, whose death was announced this morning, forced construction to realise that things couldn’t go on as they were
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FeaturesBeyond the Box: delivering real social value in the built environment
For the latest in BD’s Boomers to Zoomers series, Mary Richardson talked to Neil Onions, head of Beyond the Box, a social enterprise with a reputation for finding innovative ways to empower underrepresented young people within the built-environment sector
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FeaturesIntegrating security into architectural office designs
Thoughtful design and smart security features can create inspiring, secure spaces that reflect a brand’s identity and support employee wellbeing
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Features5 minutes with … Ben Stuart at Able Partners
The firm’s co-founder and director on the success of his Create More podcast, the importance of having fun and why it is important to just get in and splash around
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FeaturesWhat made this project… House of Communication by Henn
Henn’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for WA100 Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s partner and head of interior design, Katrin Jacobs, ...
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Features‘We hope to be a good neighbour’: how the new Liverpool Street station team is rethinking London’s most controversial project
A week after Herzog & de Meuron’s proposals were dropped, Building speaks to Network Rail and the scheme’s new architect Acme about the redesign of the listed station and what exactly has happened to development partner Sellar
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins Brown
Hawkins Brown’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s award-winning projects and ask the firm’s senior architect, Fabio Maiolin, ...