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June 7, 2024
Dr Colin Rose, Founding Partner of UK CLT, and Senior Research Fellow at University College London, answers readers’ questions on timber reuse. Timber from The Westbury Hotel in London was recovered for use in CLST test specimens, with the support of Ramboll and Sir Robert McAlpine (photo: Colin Rose). Why is it important to reuse […]
June 7, 2024
DRDH Architects has delivered a combined library, cinema and residential building for the London suburb of Sidcup. Madeleine Jacob examines the tensions between commercial viability and civic ambition. Words Madeleine Jacob Photos David Grandorge Sidcup Storyteller is the product of an all-too-rare investment in civic life. Under the heading ‘In Store for Sidcup’, £1.2m from […]
June 4, 2024
In Rajasthan, western India, Sanjay Puri Architects has designed a private home that deals with the intense climactic conditions by embodying traditional building techniques while designing for a multi-generational household. Photos Vinay Panjwani Situated in the arid desert region of Nokha, the project employs traditional Rajasthani architectural principles to deal with the heat, using thick […]
May 31, 2024
AT caught up with American fine art aerial photographer Donn Delson in a helicopter while flying over London as he surveyed the city’s rooftops. We found out what he’s looking for, what he’s discovered and why he does it. You’ve had quite a few careers so far. What were they? My career journey has been […]
May 29, 2024
A week-long training event in Buckinghamshire offers ‘deep immersion’ in the wonders of earth building. Clayfest, an annual training event dedicated earth building will take place from Monday 15th July to Saturday 20th July 2024. The first four days will be hosted by HG Matthews at its factory in Buckinghamshire and will include workshops on […]
May 24, 2024
Gensler’s Richard Harrison explains why BCO Conference is better than Mipim and why it’s a privilege to take a building into the next chapter of its life. What brings you to BCO Conference? I come every year. It’s better than Mipim. It’s a much more focused and concentrated sector of the market that I’m particularly […]
May 23, 2024
Francesca Ghavami-Milnes reflects on her role as Chair of BCO’s NextGen Midlands Committee, working at Howells and blurring the boundaries between work, rest and play. What’s your involvement with the BCO? I’m the Chair of the NextGen committee for the Midlands. We gather together every four to six weeks and come up with ideas for […]
May 23, 2024
Chloe Prince reflects on BCO Conference, working at Landsec, managing buildings and the battle to make the industry inclusive and diverse. What brings you to BCO Conference? I’m part of the Next Gen committee and I focus particularly on wellbeing, social value and inclusive design. I’ve been involved for about three years and that includes […]
May 20, 2024
The AT Technical Seminar, in partnership with AccuRoof, saw experts in the field present and explore best practices for roofing design and specification. AT is coming to Manchester! Join us for a roofing design and specification technical seminar on Wednesday 12th June. Spaces are limited – register for free and find out more, here. On […]
May 16, 2024
At the University of Oxford, Nex— Architecture and Donald Insall Associates have refurbished the George Gilbert Scott-designed Exeter College Library, improving circulation and qualities of natural light, as well improving the building’s general performance. Alan Dempsey of Nex— Architecture and Michele Verdi of Donald Insall Associates will be speaking about this project in detail at […]
May 14, 2024
AT talks to Ed Williams, managing partner at Fletcher Priest Architects, about how and why the practice it embedding resilience and future proofing into the design of its buildings. Why is designing for longevity important to Fletcher Priest, and how is this influencing the way you approach building projects? Creating longevity is a passion of […]
May 10, 2024
Architects from CSK, Groupwork, John Pardey Architects, Manalo & White, Morrow + Lorraine, Piercy&Company and Pollard Thomas Edwards share their thoughts on a trip to north-west Spain hosted by AccuRoof to view the extraction and processing of natural slate. In association with Photos Timothy Soar and Miles Elliott Chris Collins, AccuRoof This part of Spain […]
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