A small project for the refurbishment and extension of a pre-existing mid-terrace building on a long and narrow site on the high street. The experienced and ambitious hairdresser client offered a demanding brief seeking to employ architecture as a primary tool for business development.
Scott Wilson, in association with Capita Symonds, has been successful in gaining a prestigious RIBA Award for its contemporary and considered design of the Downe Hospital, Downpatrick.
Great North Museum Newcastle, north east England, design by Terry Farrell Architects: Jesmond building previously known as the Hancock Museum, Date built: 1884, Status: Grade II-listed building.
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has presented the distinguished Shetland-based architect Richard Gibson with its Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest accolade within Scottish architecture
The Manchester studio of BDP, the UK’s largest inter-disciplinary design practice, has been appointed to overhaul the internal workings of Manchester’s Town Hall Extension and Central Library buildings to bring it up to modern green standards.
For the third year running, UK designers Speirs and Major Associates have been awarded the profession’s top global award for lighting design. The IALD Radiance award was given to the designers in recognition of their exterior lighting of the Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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The houses are designed to provide a high level of amenity, with two areas of private outdoor space and high levels of natural light. The design of the houses enables both a high level of privacy to the private courtyards, and an improved aspect for sunlight
Globalisation & the Architect’ debate: Robert Adam, Director of ADAM Architecture said, “Globalisation is the driving force in the modern world. It has an unavoidable effect on contemporary architecture.”
Genieloods International Design Competition, Kunstfort by Vijfhuizen, near Haarlem, west of Amsterdam, Netherlands by CO-OB Architects: Dutch design contest
Aging in Africa sets out to be the first age-valued community on the African continent where the elderly can maintain a meaningful and healthy lifestyle in a comfortable and safe environment.
Exposure, a major new work by the British Artist Antony Gormley, being manufactured in East Lothian.
Tokyo Reflections is an experiment that aspires to transform Tokyo station underground platforms to become a dynamic public place rather than a thoroughfare. It explores tangible interactive opportunities – with others or ourselves.
Q Bar Beijing, China design by crossboundaries architects – photos of the Q Bar, contemporary Beijing interior, new chinese architecture
Cooper’s is within the central conservation area and over the line of Hadrian’s Wall. It was built in 1897 as one of the country’s last city centre livery stables.
The highly innovative building, designed by RTA Studio, was described by judges as “A rich, groundbreaking and thrilling tour de force”.
Courtyard Residence Phoenix, Arizona house design by blank studio, Inc, architects: North Phoenix Mountain Preserve real estate, US building images