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March 2, 2022
An enigmatic Tom dePaor retrospective at Carlow’s VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art opens up a world of imaginative possibilities and captures the spirit of a practice that defies categorisation and refuses to be pinned down. “i see Earth” installation. Photograph by Ros Kavanagh courtesy of VISUAL Carlow The Irish architect Tom dePaor has unveiled ‘I […]
March 1, 2022
WE Architects has transformed a typical 70’s style apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel, that had old and neglected vibes. One of the key design elements of the updated interior is the inclusion of a home office. Located within the communal space, the home office is tucked away behind glass walls, allowing it to be separated […]
March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022 Danuta of SuunaDesign has created a collection of modern home furnishings that are inspired by stones and have a bubbly appearance. With a studio located in Latvia, each piece in the collection is handmade from small individual fabric balls. The collection includes a variety of different designs, ranging from footstools and ottomans, […]
February 28, 2022
The refurbishment of New Court at Trinity College, Cambridge, by 5th Studio and Max Fordham set out to radically improve the comfort and carbon emissions of a Grade I listed building. Five years after its completion, 5th Studio director Oliver Smith assesses the lessons that have been learnt. Originally rendered with Roman cement, the courtyard-facing […]
February 28, 2022
Amin Taha and Jason Coe explain the guiding principles behind the practice’s often innovative and always expressive use of materials. Jason Coe (left) and Amin Taha pictured in Groupwork’s purpose-designed London studio. Credit Agnese Sanvito and Timothy Soar Groupwork is a London-based employee ownership trust chaired by architect and founder Amin Taha. Established in 2003, […]
February 28, 2022
Spray foam insulation from Huntsman Building Solutions forms part a project to transform a collection of derelict Cumbrian industrial buildings into a striking self-build house and office. In association with The external combination of Lakeland stone and larch cladding blends beautifully with its surroundings Dating back to the late 18th century, the original buildings were […]
February 26, 2022
Photography by Kevin Steele, Courtesy of Playa Viva Architecture and landscape design studio Atelier Nomadic has recently completed a series of bamboo treehouses at Playa Viva, located along the Mexican coastline. Nomadic Resorts, of which Atelier Nomadic is the dedicated design studio, extended their offerings by creating six bamboo treehouses inspired by the flattened, prismatic […]
February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022 WE Architects has recently completed the interior of a home in Tel Aviv, Israel. Included in the design, is this bedroom with a bold colorful accent wall. The bold green wall draws your attention in the room and frames the headboard and bedside tables. The painted wall wraps around the headboard and […]
February 23, 2022
ARCHITECT@WORK Returns to London’s Truman Brewery from 13-14 April. In association with ARCHITECT@WORK is returning to its physical format at the Truman Brewery in the heart of London’s Shoreditch for the 2022 edition. Visitors will be able to meet industry experts who will be exhibiting their latest innovations to the architecture and specifier markets, as […]
February 22, 2022
BDP has transformed a redundant school sports hall into suite of high-performance and environmentally responsible classrooms, dining, and social spaces for Wardle Academy in Rochdale. PhotosNick Caville BDP’s WaterSHED project at Wardle Academy in Rochdale has transformed an outdated sports hall into a testbed for new forms of teaching and learning. Employing innovative offsite construction […]
February 22, 2022
The B.O.S.S. A1 prefabricated brick slip soffit system from IG Masonry Support helps architects to achieve visually striking masonry details. In association with B.O.S.S. A1 is an advanced, lightweight, prefabricated brick slip soffit system from IG Masonry Support that helps architects to achieve visually stunning brick details. Compliant with A1 fire regulations and the first […]
February 22, 2022
Encasement discusses how its high-quality column casings and wall linings can add performance and aesthetic appeal to a wide range of retail environments. In association with Forma column casings with wood-effect PPC finish at the A1 Shopping Park in Biggleswade As retailers re-open and shoppers return to the high street, malls and retail parks following […]
13 November 2026
