CLT retirement day centre in South London wins Stirling Prize

Mae Architects has picked up the 2023 Stirling Prize for a daycare centre constructed in CLT in Blackheath, south London. The London practice’s red-brick clad John Modern Centre is “an inspiring example of architecture enabling elderly living without isolation,” said... View Article

Event Preview – The best of brick

8 NOVEMBER ROYAL LANCASTER HOTEL, LONDON This Brick Awards 2023 is placing a major focus on sustainability. The awards, which are organised by the Brick Development Association (BDA) and will be held in London’s West End on 8 November, celebrate... View Article

Comment – Do we actually need a housing secretary?

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine asks whether a national body controlling housebuilding would be better than an ever-changing Housing Secretary? The prospect of removing responsibility for a policy area as important as... View Article

To the new Part L – and beyond!

New updates to the Building Regulations go some way to cutting emissions – but construction firms have the chance to go further, argues Nicola Harrison of Bereco July 2023 was recently confirmed as the hottest month on record – and... View Article

Comment – Housing benefits politicians

Brian Berry of FMB looks at the political manoeuvrings on housing as we approach the General Election buildup Looking back at my article from this time last year, it’s astonishing how far we’ve come, and what has changed. At this... View Article

Designs for Ellison Institute of Technology campus revealed

Designs have been revealed for Ellison Institute of Technology’s new interdisciplinary research and development facility in Oxford. Established eight years ago as a research and development centre for cancer and wellness, healthcare and global public health, EIT has now broadened... View Article

British Woodworking Federation 2023 Awards shortlist revealed

BWF Awards continues to celebrate outstanding talent and skill in the woodworking sector. This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. The Awards, now in their 15th year, celebrate the best and brightest that... View Article

11 luxury kitchen trends for 2024 from Laminam

As many homeowners start to plan updates to their existing kitchen or begin researching new designs for a renovation, knowing what trends are predicted for 2024 can help inspire materials, styles, products and colours to give the space the ‘wow’... View Article

ZHA shortlisted in 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre competition

Creating an interconnected sequence of indoor and outdoor public spaces that are enveloped by nature, Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) proposal for the 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre is defined by the city’s history and its unwavering optimism for the future. Connecting... View Article