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March 3, 2025
For Rachel Hoolahan of Orms the transition to regenerative design calls for systems thinking coupled with a willingness to try new things, learn from mistakes, remain optimistic and celebrate the wins. Rachel Hoolahan (left) with colleagues Sacha Clark, Rufus Burridge and Simon Whittaker at 1 Hanover Street in Mayfair, London, a Grade II-listed office building […]
March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 SIKORA INTERIORS has shared photos of a new dessert cafe with a bright yellow interior they completed in the historic downtown of Hanseatic city in Poland. The goal was to create a bold, experimental space that would establish a strong new brand. The designers’ inspiration came from the world of desserts. The […]
February 27, 2025
Some homes command attention; others whisper their presence, seamlessly blending into their surroundings. Casa Açucena, designed by Tetro Arquitetura, does both. It stands as a bold, architectural gesture, yet moves with such respect for its environment that it feels as though it has always belonged. Perched within the dense, emerald embrace of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest, […]
February 27, 2025
Squire & Partners’ retrofit of the Grade-II listed Conran Building at 22 Shad Thames preserves Hopkins’ High-Tech architectural legacy while transforming it into a contemporary workspace. Photos Andy Stagg Squire & Partners has completed a sensitive refurbishment of the Conran Building, a recently listed landmark in the historic Shad Thames district of London. Originally completed […]
February 26, 2025
AT talks to… director at RCKa, Russell Curtis, about his practice’s modular concept that looks to use meanwhile sites for those looking for temporary housing. What inspired the initial concept for these modular homes? The issue of temporary accommodation is significant—there’s a huge amount of money being spent on it, around £1.6 billion a year. […]
February 25, 2025
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur has shared photos of a new summer home they completed in Yngsjö, Sweden, that’s nestled among pine-covered hills and by the shores of the Baltic Sea. The home is clad in larch panels rhythmically interrupted by vertical pilasters, while the facade exudes a harmonious aesthetic. The floating structure’s underside is concealed with […]
February 25, 2025
In South London, a new co-working and wellness space paves the way for a high street’s regeneration and serves as an example of circular design principles in practice. Words Jason Sayer Photos Anton Gorlenko Sutton, South London, Zone 5. I grew up here and not long-ago Sutton High Street was full of the usual suspects: […]
February 24, 2025
A net zero residential development in northwest Cambridge by Alison Brooks Architects reimagines high-density, low-rise living through a cycle-centred community-focused model. Photos Hufton+Crow, Ben Hughes, Ben Luxmoore Sited at the threshold of the 150-hectare Eddington masterplan in northwest Cambridge, Rubicon by Alison Brooks Architects defines the area’s urban edge while also providing a seamless transition […]
February 23, 2025
Architecture firm Studio Lau has shared photos of a split-level home they completed in Canada, that includes an indoor basketball court. Mars House is a project that was sparked by the shifting demands brought on by the pandemic. It was meticulously designed to cater to a small family’s evolving needs, while offering a tranquil retreat […]
February 21, 2025
James Traynor, managing director at ECD Architects, is rooting for Preston to realise its potential to become the perfect 15-minute compact city. Preston’s iconic brutalist bus station has been restored, showing that regeneration does not necessarily equal demolition. Like many northern towns, Preston has an image problem, but scratch beneath the surface and a world […]
February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025 Gonzalo Rufin Arquitectos + Felipe Toro have shared photos of a small wedge-shaped home they completed that’s located on the windy beach of Matanzas, Chile. Surrounded by forests, ravines, and trees, the home is positioned on the only flat space of the land. The construction is characterized by the repetition of a […]
February 20, 2025
Rob Beswick, founder and director of BD landscape architects, has produced a School of Specification module exploring the Urban Greening Factor. Here, he considers the main UGF principles and factor values. What is the Urban Green Factor (UGF) and why is it important? The Urban Greening Factor (UGF) is a tool for evaluating the quantity […]
13 November 2026
