Political aims hit turbulence

Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) wonders whether the UK’s current political turmoil will halt the ‘levelling up’ ambitions. The constant political turbulence over the last few years continues in earnest with a government on... View Article

Rising to the challenge of future floods

As building on flood plains continues to be an uncomfortable necessity, James Parker reports on a project to develop a house prototype that rises and falls as and when a flood occurs, thereby unlocking previously unviable sites across the UK.... View Article

How retrofits can help solve the fuel poverty crisis

Rocketing energy prices and record-breaking temperatures are keen reminders that the UK is facing crises in fuel poverty and climate change. For local authorities, housing associations and the energy consultants working on their behalf, there is an increasingly urgent need... View Article

Hastings rocks

A mixed-use development is bringing new homes and commercial space to a brownfield site on Hastings’ revitalised seafront. Patrick Hanlon, founder and CEO of Roost People, explores how the developer retained the building’s historic facade while replacing everything behind it.... View Article

Søren’s Scandi fashion house

A Danish minimalism-inspired renovation of a former fashion showroom in a prime west London site has resulted in a light, elegant home which has its owners’ sense of style, and a ‘Hygge’ feel TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES RACHAEL SMITH, STÅLE... View Article

Woods Bagot brings learning into the landscape

Students are the winners at the freshly opened and co-located Meadowbank Public School and Marsden High School, designed by Woods Bagot, part of a new breed of education facilities funded by the NSW Government. Spaces to encourage play, collaboration, connection... View Article

Ranch dressing

Animal lovers Jules Hamilton and Nigel Shore have extended and transformed a Suffolk bungalow, using traditional timber cladding and a ranch-style feel to help the home blend with its rural surroundings TEXT JESS UNWIN IMAGES NIGEL SHORE “Oh, you’re the... View Article

Arup & Tonkin Liu’s Tower of Light

After winning the project in Autumn 2017 alongside architects Tonkin Liu, Arup unveiled Manchester city centre’s new Combined Heat and Power Plant Tower of Light structure in February this year. Inspired by the natural world and geometric shapes, the extraordinary... View Article

Take your stairs for a spin

Michael Edwards of Complete Stair Systems shares his expert advice on choosing a spiral staircase for your new build or refurbishment project With so many choices available, choosing a spiral staircase can seem like a daunting task, but it is... View Article

Facade 2022 Design & Engineering Awards Shortlist Announced

Seven new build projects from across the world have been shortlisted for the 2022 Design and Engineering Awards. The shortlist includes international projects from the United Arab Emirates, Lithuania, Italy, United States of America, Turkey and the United Kingdom. These... View Article