Social housing with a human face

A new Build to Rent project for a housing association in central Manchester saw Mecanoo use a difficult site cleverly to provide a mix of human-scaled dwellings. James Parker reports on how it avoids the anonymity of the area’s previous... View Article

Fluid dynamics

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Aiming to set a new standard for air transport, the dramatic curves of ZHA’s first airport are as much the result of a need to provide maximum throughput, as aesthetic aspiration. The project’s lead architect tells Jack... View Article

Monks Bridge Estate

Chris Dunn is estate manager at Monks Bridge, a former vicarage in rural Warwickshire. He’s been responsible for the redesign and running of the property’s Victorian grounds since 2015, transforming them from a dilapidated state into stunning gardens that blend... View Article

Armourcoat launches new clay lime plaster range

Decorative specialist Armourcoat have launched a new natural clay lime plaster range. Clime plasters are designed to improve the quality of living and working interiors and to minimize the impact of wall finishing products on the environment. Armourcoat are regarded... View Article

New shower trays from Schlüter-Systems

Working closely alongside a wide range of architectural practices over the years has given tile and stone protection specialists Schlüter-Systems an insight into common pain points faced within the industry. A challenge often raised when specifying a wetroom project in... View Article

Formica Group – Adaptable Design and Design for the unknown

Across the commercial landscape every sector has successfully risen to the evolving challenges that the current situation has presented. Making temporary changes to allow the economy to reopen and create safe environments for colleagues and customers alike. As we look... View Article

Fixfast launches state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility

High speed, high capacity production ensures reliable fastener supply Fixfast, the leading supplier and manufacturer of quality building envelope fasteners, has added a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D cell to its UK operations. The new facility in Rolvenden, Kent, allows Fixfast... View Article

How to Make Offices Hygienic When They Re-Open

Deep Clean and Regular Cleaning Before inviting staff back to the office, you should ensure that the office has undergone a thorough cleaning with disinfectant. This not only makes sure that the staff have a hygienic workplace to return to,... View Article

Sustainable solutions with Marley Alutec

Marley Alutec has provided a rainwater solution for the redevelopment of a North London hospital, helping to achieve the right aesthetics with a sustainable material. Environmental concerns are more important than ever. When looking to build greener, it is worthwhile... View Article

New £2.4 Million Dinton Activity Centre is taking shape

Dinton Pastures new multi-million-pound activity centre, designed by HLM Architects, reached a major milestone on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January, as modules were lifted into place at the borough’s first net zero carbon building. The centre is set to... View Article

Leisure Experts Selected For New Waterfront Centre

Sports and leisure specialist GT3 Architects has been named as the architect for a new multi-million-pound leisure centre scheme for Hartlepool Borough Council. The Newcastle and Nottingham-based practice was selected to deliver the design for the new facility, which will be... View Article