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October 22, 2024
Manalo & White and Richard Lyndon Design have completed a new learning environment tailored for deaf and visually impaired students at the St Albans-based Heathlands School. Photos Rachel Ferriman Heathlands School, the UK’s largest school for deaf children, has expanded its St Albans campus with the opening of a new building designed specifically for students […]
October 21, 2024
Ian Pritchett, co-founder and Growth & Innovation Director at Greencore Homes, has produced a School of Specification module exploring Passivhaus methodology. Here, he considers the main Passivhaus principles and how architects should approach them. What is Passivhaus and what are the main benefits? The Passivhaus methodology is a robust and tried and tested way to […]
October 19, 2024
Photography by Koen Mol NEXT Architects has shared photos of Watchtower Einderheide, a lookout in The Netherlands, that also doubles as a shelter for bats. Photography by Koen Mol At a height of 85 feet (26m), there’s a view of the Brabantse Kempen’s wooded area surrounding it. Photography by Koen Mol Notches, at different heights […]
October 17, 2024
Neal Morgan-Collins, Director at Scott Brownrigg Architects, has produced a learning module on the Building Safety Act in practice for School of Specification. Here, he discusses key changes brought about by the new legislation, and how practitioners should approach compliance. What’s changed for architects in respect of the Building Safety Act, and what should they […]
October 17, 2024
The Elizabeth Line is a wonderful achievement and it’s right we celebrate its success. Gidea Park: know where that is? Twyford: sounds like it should be Wales. Goodmayes: good heavens, what? Slough: didn’t a poet once call for that place to be bombed? These places, far far away though they may sound, can all be […]
October 17, 2024
There’s an undeniable alchemy that Vincent Van Duysen achieves in every space he touches, and the B Residence in Lombardy, Italy, is no exception. This project is a masterclass in understated elegance, combining minimalist design with refined sophistication. Set amidst the scenic landscape of northern Italy, this home is a symphony of balance, texture, and […]
October 17, 2024
There’s an undeniable alchemy that Vincent Van Duysen achieves in every space he touches, and the B Residence in Lombardy, Italy, is no exception. This project is a masterclass in understated elegance, combining minimalist design with refined sophistication. Set amidst the scenic landscape of northern Italy, this home is a symphony of balance, texture, and […]
October 15, 2024
Design firm llLab., has shared photos of a sculptural bamboo installation they recently completed as part of the Element pop-up store at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai, China. Aligned with Element’s sustainable branding philosophy, this project embraces bamboo to explore a spatial practice that tests the practicality and sustainability of materials. The Element Bloom pop-up […]
October 14, 2024
Architecture firm Side Angle Side, has shared photos of a 1970s ranch home they renovated in Austin, Texas, for their clients that wanted a home for entertaining. The transformation involved converting a four-bedroom floor plan into a spacious, open, one bedroom home. A long screened-in porch runs along the back of the house and expands […]
October 14, 2024
Founded in 1902, Maharam has always been synonymous with high-quality textiles and forward-thinking design. Over the years, the brand has cultivated impactful partnerships with renowned designers and artists, resulting in a diverse range of products that push the boundaries of traditional textiles. By partnering with iconic figures, including Hella Jongerius, Konstantin Grcic and Paul Smith, […]
October 10, 2024
Gökçe Ötkün, Head of Sustainability at VitrA Global, and Nicola Friel, Showroom Manager at VitrA London, have produced a learning module for School of Specification on specifying inclusive and sustainable bathrooms. Here, they cover the key principles that are fundamental to achieving these twin goals. What are the key principles of sustainable bathroom design? Sustainable […]
October 9, 2024
Australian-based Studio Minosa has shared photos of a kitchen and laundry renovation they completed for a home in Sydney, that includes hidden storage elements. In the laundry, wood paneling covers the lower section of the walls and hides a collection of laundry baskets from view. Additional storage can be found above the wood paneling in […]
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