Ask the Architect: Eliot Postma

Eliot Postma, partner & group leader at Heatherwick Studio answers ADF’s questions on how his career has helped shape him as a designer, and what inspires him currently What made you want to become an architect? It goes back to... View Article

The embodiment of sustainable retrofit

Preserving the original structure and character of a notorious estate originally conceived as a ‘vertical garden city’ helped Mikhail Riches’ Stirling Prize-shortlisted redevelopment cut embodied carbon by 61%. Stephen Cousins reports The Park Hill estate has been a landmark on... View Article

Building with West Fraser on Mudeford redevelopment

Popular with sailors and surfers, Mudeford lies on a spit of land between Christchurch Harbour and the open sea, where residential properties rival Sandbanks in nearby Poole in terms of luxury and prestige. One of West Fraser’s customers, in a redevelopment project,... View Article

AliDeck: Partnering with Local Authorities to Enhance Tenant Safety

In response to increasing safety concerns and regulatory changes, local authorities are more focused than ever on ensuring that existing balconies, terraces, and walkways meet current safety standards. AliDeck, a UK-based leader in non-combustible aluminium decking solutions, is committed to helping... View Article

Thrive in Construction Announces 2025 Networking Event in London, UK –

The Thrive in Construction podcast, the fastest-growing platform for sustainability and innovation in the built environment, is excited to announce its first-ever Thrive in Construction Networking Event, taking place in January 2025 at the prestigious Innovation Centre, 95 Great Portland St, London W1W 7NY. This event will... View Article