The Architects JournalArchigram co-founder Colin Fournier dies aged 79Archigram co-founder Peter Cook has paid tribute to his former colleague and Kunsthaus Graz co-architect Colin Fournier, who has died at the age of 79 following a long illnessThe post Archigram co-founder Colin Fournier dies aged 79 appeared first on The Architects JournalGreg Pitcher

The Architects JournalWright & Wrights British Academy refurb opens to the publicThe refurbishment of the Nash-designed headquarters in central London transforms the lower floors into a destination for events and public engagementThe post Wright & Wrights British Academy refurb opens to the public appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalUnagru completes fit-out of own studio space in Hackney DownsThe layout of the 100m2 shell, designed in collaboration with Dedraft, is organised around areas for individual and collaborative work and accented with simple material finishes and warm bright coloursThe post Unagru completes fit-out of own studio space in Hackney Downs appeared first on The Architects JournalRob Wilson

The Architects JournalThe Grenfell inquiry missed the elephant in the room: design and buildThe Grenfell report fails to grasp the wider lessons of this tragedy by ignoring the warped procurement culture that encouraged so many awful decisions, argues Russell CurtisThe post The Grenfell inquiry missed the elephant in the room: design and build appeared first on The Architects JournalRussell Curtis

The Architects JournalRevealed: 623 entries in Helsinki architecture museum contestAll 623 submissions have been revealed in the contest for Finlands New Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki to be built on the site of the scrapped Guggenheim MuseumThe post Revealed: 623 entries in Helsinki architecture museum contest appeared first on The Architects JournalMerlin Fulcher

The Architects JournalDSDHA wins go-ahead for drum-shaped student homes next to RoundhouseDSDHA has won approval for a student housing-led scheme, featuring four cylindrical blocks, next to Camdens Roundhouse venueThe post DSDHA wins go-ahead for drum-shaped student homes next to Roundhouse appeared first on The Architects JournalRichard Waite

The Architects JournalARB publishes proposed post-Grenfell code of conductA new code of conduct for the profession, with an emphasis on safety, competence and ethics, has been put out to consultation by the Architects Registration Board (ARB)The post ARB publishes proposed post-Grenfell code of conduct appeared first on The Architects JournalGino Spocchia

The Architects JournalCould giant battery-storing skyscrapers be coming to the UK?As intrigue grows around the first prototypes for battery-storing skyscrapers, Anna Highfield speaks to SOM engineer Bill Baker about how these buildings could accelerate carbon payback and whether they have a future in the UKThe post Could giant battery-storing skyscrapers be coming to the UK? appeared first on The Architects JournalAnna Highfield

The Architects JournalUrban Movement transforms street in Oxford for 138 per sq mPublic realm and transport design practice Urban Movement has completed an urban realm project with construction taking only three weeksThe post Urban Movement transforms street in Oxford for 138 per sq m appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalAHMM wins approval to turn Barbican office into homesCity of London councillors have approved AHMM's plans to transform a 1950s office building into co-living homesThe post AHMM wins approval to turn Barbican office into homes appeared first on The Architects JournalGreg Pitcher

The Architects JournalRSHP submits plans for 54-storey City of London tower to replace 70s officeRSHP has submitted plans for a 54-storey skyscraper in the City of London to replace a 26-storey building designed by Richard SeifertThe post RSHP submits plans for 54-storey City of London tower to replace 70s office appeared first on The Architects JournalGreg Pitcher

The Architects JournalWe need a 20-year national retrofit plan, Labour peer tells AJ Retrofit LiveThe government should embark on a 20-year national retrofit plan to insulate 20 million homes, Labour peer Baroness Barbara Young told yesterdays AJ Retrofit Live eventThe post We need a 20-year national retrofit plan, Labour peer tells AJ Retrofit Live appeared first on The Architects JournalGino Spocchia

The Architects JournalHistoric England named Client of the Year for 28m Shrewsbury mill repair and reuseHistoric England has been named as Client of the Year at the AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards 2024The post Historic England named Client of the Year for 28m Shrewsbury mill repair and reuse appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalPage\Park named as AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards Practice of the YearGlasgow and Leeds-based practice Page\Park has bagged the Practice of the Year accolade at the revamped AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards 2024 for its excellence in conservation and adaption of existing buildingsThe post Page\Park named as AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards Practice of the Year appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalGlasgow-based ODonnellBrown wins Retrofit of the Year for Glasgow defurbRising talent ODonnellBrown has taken home the top prize at the 2024 AJ Retrofit & Reuse AwardsThe post Glasgow-based ODonnellBrown wins Retrofit of the Year for Glasgow defurb appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalRevamped AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards winners revealedThe AJ can exclusively announce the winners of the years revamped AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards, across 17 new categoriesThe post Revamped AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards winners revealed appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalAvanti completes affordable housing block for Be First in DagenhamThis scheme at Oxlow Lane redevelops and densifies a former council estate to deliver 62 affordable homes for Be First, the regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham CouncilThe post Avanti completes affordable housing block for Be First in Dagenham appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalBuckley Gray Yeoman submits Truman Brewery masterplanMajor plans have been submitted for the Buckley Gray Yeoman-led redevelopment of east Londons Truman Brewery featuring six new and two refurbished buildingsThe post Buckley Gray Yeoman submits Truman Brewery masterplan appeared first on The Architects JournalAnna Highfield

The Architects JournalOpen House 2024 highlights: the top 10 must-see buildings in LondonOpen House, the free two-week festival of Londons architectural heritage, has unveiled its line-up of buildings opening their doors to the public from 14 to 22 SeptemberThe post Open House 2024 highlights: the top 10 must-see buildings in London appeared first on The Architects JournalMerlin Fulcher

The Architects JournalWant to make your office retrofit future-proof? Heres howThe attitude of removing existing elements of commercial buildings and replacing them with low-carbon new-build should be challenged, argues Kiru BalsonThe post Want to make your office retrofit future-proof? Heres how appeared first on The Architects Journalwill hurst

The Architects JournalDeangate community hub, Hoo PeninsulaMedway Council is seeking a consultant for a 400,000 upgrade of Deangate on the Hoo Peninsula [Deadline: 4 October 2024]The post Deangate community hub, Hoo Peninsula appeared first on The Architects JournalMerlin Fulcher

The Architects JournalHerzog & de Meuron to resubmit substantially different Liverpool St schemeHerzog & de Meruons revised plans to redevelop Liverpool Street station will be substantially different to the hugely controversial scheme previously submitted, the AJ understandsThe post Herzog & de Meuron to resubmit substantially different Liverpool St scheme appeared first on The Architects JournalGino Spocchia

The Architects JournalOpen City names new chief executiveOpen City has named influential architecture curator, educator and designer Manijeh Verghese as its new chief executiveThe post Open City names new chief executive appeared first on The Architects JournalGreg Pitcher

The Architects JournalIronline welcome building, MillomCumberland Council is recruiting a design and build team for a new 10 million arrival complex at a coastal lagoon seawall in Millom, Cumbria [Deadline: 21 October 2024]The post Ironline welcome building, Millom appeared first on The Architects JournalMerlin Fulcher

The Architects JournalNational Forest visitor accommodationThe National Forest is inviting architects and developers to step forward with ideas for new unique and immersive holiday stays [Deadline: 31 October 2024]The post National Forest visitor accommodation appeared first on The Architects JournalMerlin Fulcher

The Architects JournalKingdom Housing Association framework 2024-28Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) in Glenrothes has launched a new construction consultancy services framework [Deadline: 7 October 2024]The post Kingdom Housing Association framework 2024-28 appeared first on The Architects JournalMerlin Fulcher

The Architects JournalTom Parsons completes Berkshire home office with saddle-shaped roofArchitect Tom Parsons has completed Bat Wing Studio, a hillside studio in the North Wessex Downs with office and gym and a swooping roofThe post Tom Parsons completes Berkshire home office with saddle-shaped roof appeared first on The Architects JournalFran Williams

The Architects JournalBakerBrown to create farm classroom using local materialsEast Sussex practice BakerBrown is to transform a local barn into a classroom to be used by farm visitors including children with complex neurodisabilitiesThe post BakerBrown to create farm classroom using local materials appeared first on The Architects JournalGreg Pitcher

The Architects JournalShedkm unveils office scheme for ACME Swansea masterplanShedkm has unveiled proposals for one of several new buildings in ACMEs wider 500 million regeneration of the former St Davids shopping centre site in Swansea city centreThe post Shedkm unveils office scheme for ACME Swansea masterplan appeared first on The Architects JournalGino Spocchia

The Architects JournalBirmingham Council defers decision on Stephenson Hamilton Risley towerThe post Birmingham Council defers decision on Stephenson Hamilton Risley tower appeared first on The Architects JournalGreg Pitcher