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Mayor of London calls for increase in national infrastructure investment

Monday, 9th July 2018

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the Government to increase national infrastructure spending, as a new report reveals that investment in some of the biggest schemes in the capital would lead to the creation of nearly 400,000... View Article

Moda & Apache Capital to develop landmark £220m build-to-rent village in Brighton & Hove

Monday, 9th July 2018

Brighton & Hove is the latest city to benefit from Britain’s growing rental revolution with a new £220m BTR project being planned by Moda, an owner and operator of private rented housing, and joint venture partner Apache Capital, the private real... View Article

Quote of the Week – 9th July 2018

Monday, 9th July 2018

“The two elements the traveler first captures in the big city are extra human architecture and furious rhythm. Geometry and anguish” – Federico Garcia... View Article

Fact of the Week – 2nd July 2018

Monday, 2nd July 2018

The world’s largest Gothic cathedral is in new York City. It is the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street. The cathedral measures 601 feet long, 146 feet wide, and has a transept measuring 320... View Article

FAKRO loses smear campaign against VELUX

Wednesday, 27th June 2018

FAKRO, Polish roof window competitor to VELUX, loses a complaint to the EU Commission, which since 2012 has been used as the basis for a smear campaign across most of Europe against The VELUX Group. The European Commission rejected the... View Article

Quote of the Week – 25th June 2018

Monday, 25th June 2018

“All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks.” – Gilbert K.... View Article

50 Scollard, Toronto launched

Friday, 22nd June 2018

Designs for Foster + Partners newest residential project in Canada were revealed in Toronto. An amalgam of community-based amenities, heritage restoration, high-end luxury residences, and public green space, 50 Scollard lays the foundation for a rich social anchor within a... View Article

Vent-Axia supports Clean Air Day 2018

Wednesday, 20th June 2018

Sussex-based Vent-Axia, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is delighted to support Clean Air Day on 21 June 2018. The day is co-ordinated by environmental charity Global Action Plan and aims to raise awareness of the risks of air pollution and the... View Article

Fact of the Week – 18th June 2018

Monday, 18th June 2018

Although construction of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg started in 1015, it was not until 1439 that the spire was... View Article

Quote of the Week – 11th June 2018

Monday, 11th June 2018

“Every great architect is – necessarily – a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.” – Frank Lloyd... View Article

Turning up the gas in King’s Cross

Thursday, 7th June 2018

Three Grade II listed Victorian gasholder guide frames have been reinvented as high-end apartments in the centre of King’s Cross, London. Jack Wooler spoke to Arup’s Rob Buck and Ed Shearer about the complex refurbishment. Rising above the canal docks... View Article

Scotts of Thrapston wins RIBA award for innovative Suffolk building design

Thursday, 7th June 2018

A Northamptonshire-based company has won a major design award for its innovative work creating a new young person’s centre in Suffolk. Scotts of Thrapston, specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of creative buildings, was handed the RIBA Suffolk Design... View Article

Cranfield’s AIRC Centre is multi-award-winner for CPMG Architects

Monday, 4th June 2018

CPMG Architects’ already award-winning project – the Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC) at Cranfield University – has scooped an additional award at the LABC East Awards. The design team was recognised in the Best Large Commercial Building award category for... View Article

Fjordenhus, first building by acclaimed artist Olafur Eliasson and his studio, opens in Vejle, Denmark

Monday, 4th June 2018

Fjordenhus (Fjord House), the firrst building designed entirely by artist Olafur Eliasson and the architectural team at Studio Olafur Eliasson, will open on 9 June in Vejle, Denmark. Commissioned by KIRK KAPITAL, the company’s new headquarters offer a contemporary interpretation... View Article

CTBUH Names 2018 Best Tall Building Worldwide, Among 9 Other Award Winners!

Monday, 4th June 2018

Best Tall Building Awards This category recognises projects that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment, and that achieve sustainability at the highest and broadest level. The winning projects exhibit processes and innovations... View Article

Fact of the Week – 4th June 2018

Monday, 4th June 2018

The great Gothic cathedral of Milan was started in 1386, and wasn’t completed until... View Article

Quote fo the Week – 28th May 2018

Monday, 28th May 2018

“Architecture is reaching out for the truth.” – Louis... View Article

Expansion into advanced composites brings third Queen’s Award for Ancon

Thursday, 24th May 2018

Structural fixings manufacturer, Ancon, has won a 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for the successful introduction and on-going development of its advanced composite, low thermal conductivity, Teplo wall tie range. This is the third time that... View Article

Planning granted for Ion Developments i9 scheme for City of Wolverhampton Council

Monday, 21st May 2018

Progress on delivering a new eye-catching modern office development at the heart of the City of Wolverhampton Interchange reached a major milestone as planning was approved for the proposed i9 building on Railway Drive, Wolverhampton. I9 emerged as a scheme... View Article

Fact of the Week – 21st May 2018

Monday, 21st May 2018

Evard Ericksen sculpted “The Little Mermaid” statue which is located in Copenhagen... View Article