Tatiana von Preussen: Postcard from Calpe, Spain27 July 2022BuildingsRicardo Bofill’s sensitivity to context is an enduring, sensual pleasureRicardo Bofill’s sensitivity to context is an enduring, sensual pleasureRegion: EuropeMore: Tatiana von PreussenRicardo BofillDesign construction & technologySpainHouseMediterraneanCosta Blanca
Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries: New life behind the facade19 March 2024BuildingsRetail-to-resi conversion lies behind a high street shopfrontRetail-to-resi conversion lies behind a high street shopfrontRegion: LondonMore: Brisco LoranSimon HenleyHenley HalebrownBatterseaConversionRetailDesign construction & technologyoffice
A vision of revitalised cities and enchanting suburbs24 July 2020IntelligencePost-pandemic Exchange by Elle Thompson and Anureena D’costa is commended in Rethink 2025Post-pandemic Exchange by Elle Thompson and Anureena D’costa is commended in Rethink 2025Region: United KingdomMore: CitiesEco-citiesSuburbiaRegenerationUrbanismEleanor YoungRethink2025Covid-19COVID-19Post Covid-19 designCoronavirus
In association with NeolithBespoke Sintered Stone surfaces specified at Costa Brava hotel27 September 2019ProductsTailor-made Sintered Stone makes waves in SpainTailor-made Sintered Stone makes waves in SpainRegion: EuropeMore: NeolithFlooringCompositesInterior designSpecificationHotel design
Seven ways to design out aircon6 December 2019BuildingsAir conditioning makes us hotter – don’t give it house roomAir conditioning makes us hotter – don’t give it house roomRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Sustainable architectureHVACThe Architecture of Natural CoolingPassive temperature controlFrancis KereLucio CostaAbhikram ArchitectsMorphosisAir conditioning
Students and architecture assistants hit back at Covid disruption with Plan B26 August 2020IntelligenceHow five young architects-to-be made the most of lockdown and what they are doing nextHow five young architects-to-be made the most of lockdown and what they are doing nextRegion: United KingdomMore: University of NottinghamEvans VettoriCovid-19CoronavirusUWEKiondoBeyondStudioBordersUN Sustainable Development GoalsBirmingham City UniversityHelen Castle
World turned upside down24 October 2014CultureSome things are beyond designSome things are beyond designRegion: EuropeMore: Design
Bold and thoughtful Rethink 2025 shortlist opens real possibilities14 July 2020IntelligenceAn enlivening shortlist and two brilliantly presented special mentionsAn enlivening shortlist and two brilliantly presented special mentionsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: HousingTransportClimate emergencyBlack Lives MatterPovertyHealthCommunityWorkplaceTechnologyPlaces planning & communityCoronavirusCovid-19Rethink 2025
In association with LapitecLapitec: Material of choice at Italian villa2 December 2019ProductsLuxury Sardinian new-build showcases sintered stoneLuxury Sardinian new-build showcases sintered stoneRegion: EuropeMore: LapitecFlooringCladdingSurface materialsMario Mazzer ArchitectsSpecification
In association with Cupa PizarrasCupaclad specified at leaning housing block13 November 2020ProductsWHAT_Architecture gets quirky in Peckham with Cupa Pizarras rainscreen claddingWHAT_Architecture gets quirky in Peckham with Cupa Pizarras rainscreen claddingRegion: United KingdomMore: Cupa PizarrasCupacladRainscreen claddingWHAT_ArchitectureHousing designSpecification
Towers of Congress, Brasilia (1962)30 July 2015CultureMonica Pidgeon’s photograph of Niemeyer’s towersMonica Pidgeon’s photograph of Niemeyer’s towersRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Photography
In association with Cupa PizarrasWhy more architects are specifying natural slate cladding13 June 2022ProductsThree projects reveal the growing popularity of a robust and maintenance-free facade solutionThree projects reveal the growing popularity of a robust and maintenance-free facade solutionRegion: United KingdomMore: Cupa PizarrasCupacladNatural slateFacade designBuilding envelopeSpecificationWHAT_ArchitectureAtelier 4AHGACladding