David Blackman
FeaturesWA100 2025: Hopes take a wobble
Expectations of global growth have fallen slightly, shows the latest WA100 survey of top architecture firms, but the US market hopes for a positive impact from Trump’s arrival
NewsLabour-commissioned transport review urges study into new rail link between Midlands and West Yorkshire
Report will inform new government’s thinking, says transport secretary
NewsJTP’s 315-home Cornish masterplan approved
The Church of England’s property arm has secured planning permission for 315-homes on the outskirts of Falmouth.
NewsChipperfield’s controversial Chinese Embassy plans re-submitted
Former Royal Mint site is opposite a UNESCO world heritage site
FeaturesWA100 2024: Architects expect patchy international growth
The annual WA100 survey shows more firms anticipate global growth this year. Regionally, the US is strong but the Middle East continues to lead, while China slows and Europe sickens
FeaturesWA100 2023: A muted mood for architects
The latest WA100 survey of top architects shows a slump in optimism, especially for Europe. The US is hanging in there, and the Middle East is booming – but China’s market is closed off
FeaturesWA100 2022: Global business booms back
Optimism is strong, at least for the US and Western Europe, where big firms are vying to woo staff – but China has become a tough market for outsiders, reports David Blackman
FeaturesWA100 2021: Brighter light on the horizon
The world is a different place from this time last year
FeaturesWA100 2020: Who’s hiring? The global talent race
’The profession is suffering from a missing generation of architects’
FeaturesWA100 2020: Tense times: the tariff effect
How are tariffs impacting architects and what does the future hold? David Blackman reports
FeaturesWA100 2020: Architects brace for global slowdown
The global economy is faltering but China and North America have managed to escape the air of gloom, reports David Blackman
FeaturesWA100 2019: The impact of trade tariffs
Protectionist trade policies are raising tensions around the globe, with architects fearing an impact on work prospects and material costs
FeaturesWA100 2019: How the year ahead looks
Chinese debt, Brexit and Trump’s foreign policy are sending jitters through the world economy, but architects are remaining sanguine
NewsMinister accuses housebuilders of pushing ‘soulless’ housing
Housing minister Kit Malthouse says ‘design will be absolutely key’
FeaturesWA100 2018: Is President Trump good for architects?
The presidency is having a mixed impact on the global construction market
FeaturesWA100 2018: What global architects think of Brexit
The UK’s pending divorce from Europe is already curbing growth hopes and making EU architects head for home
FeaturesWA100 2018: How architects feel about global work prospects
China and India are leading a resurgence in optimism
NewsCity planning boss wants less landmarks for Square Mile
Carolyn Dwyer says the corporation will tend towards more ‘harmonious architecture’ in future
FeaturesGarden Bridge: Troubled crossing
Margaret Hodge’s recent report on the controversial Garden Bridge has highlighted the question of whether the mayor of London should pull the plug on the project, even if it means wasting £46.4m of public money already committed. David Blackman reports
NewsKensington terrace to get new life as an art gallery
Art Dubai founder’s project will create 30 new galleries in museum quarter