Historic school to be revitalised with adjusted CALA plans

Fresh proposals to breathe new life into one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive old school buildings have been submitted for approval. Plans for the sympathetic restoration of the former Boroughmuir High School had been revisited prior to a community event as... View Article

A small victory

Discreetly hidden in a quiet cul-de-sac in Finchley, north London is an unconventional compact home, designed for a young client who was looking for a way to combat London’s housing shortage. James Parker reports According to its architect Nick Pocock... View Article

Village vanguard

Overlaying the former site of a piecemeal-built country club just west of Bristol, a new retirement village offers a refreshingly social approach to long-term living, combined with sympathy for the local vernacular. Sébastien Reed reports Ascending to Clifton Village to... View Article

State of the art

The University of Bergen’s departments of art and design have been brought together as a new landmark in the Norwegian city’s emerging artistic hub. Jack Wooler spoke to architects Snøhetta to hear how the design displays the building’s true character,... View Article

Waterproofing a west country vision

In looking for a full tanking solution for the ensuite bathrooms of renowned chef Michael Caines’ dream project, stone specialists Devon Stone elected to use various forms of the multi-functional tile backerboard Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD. Project Overview The project took a Grade... View Article

Consort Claudgen launches new Heat brochure

Consort Claudgen’s new Heat brochure is now available in print and online. The full-colour, 48-page product directory provides information and comprehensive explanation of various heating systems including the SL and RX Wireless Control Heating System, Electronic seven-day Timer models and... View Article