Architecture & Design Community
October 1, 2024
The Drum is the heart of learning and socialising in The Wave, a 16,600-square-metre building for the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield by HLM Architects. Its inviting, organic form at the centre of light-flooded atrium benefits from 500 sheets of HIMACS solid surfacing in Alpine White. These provide a fascinating interplay […]
September 30, 2024
It’s a well-known statistic that the built environment generates around 40 per cent of our global carbon emissions – a figure that the industry is working hard to reduce. With embodied carbon driving specification choices, product durability is more important than ever. Pre-finished steel can lead the way when it comes to whole-life carbon, providing […]
September 27, 2024
Foster + Partners’ visitor centre at the Bodegas Faustino Winery in Oyón, Spain, is the latest project in a two decade relationship between architect and client. Photos Nigel Young, Foster + Partners Foster + Partners has completed a visitor centre at the Bodegas Faustino Winery in Oyón, at the heart of Spain’s principal wine making […]
September 26, 2024
Haworth Tompkins’ £14.5 million transformation of the Warburg Institute in London’s Bloomsbury includes the Institute’s first gallery, a 140-seat auditorium, and a state-of-the-art centre for special collections. Photos Hufton+Crow The Warburg Institute in London, one of the world’s leading centres for the study of art and culture, has unveiled a transformational redevelopment of its Bloomsbury […]
September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024 AtelierM has sent us photos of a contemporary home they completed in Capilla del Senor, Argentina, whose design was inspired by geometry and its surroundings. The curved design of the home allows the living areas to wrap around a courtyard, with a pathway leading up and onto the roof, which is covered […]
September 25, 2024
In Brno, Czech practice CTYRSTEN has completed the country’s first children’s hospice, the ‘House for Julia’, which provides palliative and respite care, rehabilitation, therapy, and comprehensive support for families. Photos Alex Shoots Buildings Czech practice CTYRSTEN has completed the country’s first children’s hospice, the ‘House for Julia’, designed to provide palliative and respite care, rehabilitation, […]
September 25, 2024
Australian architect Rob Mills has mastered the art of architectural storytelling, and the Albury Hillside Residence is the latest chapter in his narrative of thoughtful design that transcends mere structure. Perched gracefully on the rolling hills of Albury, this home is a love letter to both modern minimalism and the rugged Australian landscape. Mills’ approach […]
September 24, 2024
Architecture firm ADEPT has shared photos of Norlys Charging Park Drejebaenken, a contemporary charging station in Odense, Denmark. The charging park design consists of easily recognizable details and elements that can be adapted to different geographical locations and sizes. The simple composition of a green roof, service buildings, the driving surface, and the surrounding landscape […]
September 24, 2024
Nestled in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, there’s a home that defies the ordinary—a space where art, history, and personal passion collide in a striking visual symphony. This isn’t just an apartment; it’s a meticulously curated gallery of eclectic tastes, brought to life by the visionary hands of designer Charles Zana. The owners, ardent […]
September 23, 2024
Written by an architect and aimed at architects, Reynaers’ new RIBA-approved curtain walling CPD is titled The Best of All Possible Worlds. In association with Reynaers Aluminium UK, a leading supplier of sustainable architectural aluminium systems, has unveiled a new RIBA-approved CPD seminar focused on curtain walling systems. Titled, The Best of All Possible Worlds […]
September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024 Cadence Architects has sent us photos of a new modern home they completed in Krishnagiri, India, that features a cube design with cut-outs. The K-Home, located in a busy residential neighborhood, has strategically scooped-out segments that create dynamic openings that frame the city and the hills beyond. Apart from allowing the views […]
September 19, 2024
The Structural Timber Association has launched a new Time for Timber Hub at Offsite Expo, to provide a vital source of information and resources to those interested in building in structural timber. With all eyes on the new Labour government to deliver its ambitious commitment to building 1.5 million homes in the next five years, […]
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