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  • October 2016

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  • Christian de Portzamparc in New York

    Fifty years after he plunged into New York’s alternative underground scene, Pritzker Prize winner Christian de Portzamparc’s third Manhattan tower - the acclaimed 400 Park Avenue South (Prism Tower) - has been completed. Herbert Wright looks back at the architect’s engagement with the city and assesses his role in its fast-changing skyline

    Blueprint Awards 2016: The winners

    • 21 October 2016

    The winners for the 2016 Blueprint Awards have been announced

    Branding the right message?

    • 18 October 2016

    We take a look at new and recent branding for some of the world’s modern and contemporary art museums, and how their branding gets the message across

    Community-led Regeneration

    • 18 October 2016

    Community-led schemes are increasing and covering a wide variety of projects, thanks to more interest in participation and cuts to public-sector funding

    Orgatec preview

    • 18 October 2016

    We take a peek at what’s to be found at Orgatec, at the biennial event dedicated to the world of work

    Brief Encounters

    • 18 October 2016

    Veronica Simpson takes a trip to Venice and despite all the tourists declares it a very liveable city

    Houses of Parliament Could Soon Be Set Afloat

    • 17 October 2016

    During refurbishment to the Palace of Westminster, Members of Parliament could find temporary shelter in a buoyant, modular structure on the River Thames

    Could AI with human cognition assist Royal Navy operations?

    Mammalian-conditioned fear responses and situational awareness capabilities further boost AI’s involvement with military intelligence

    Blueprint’s pick of 2016 Graduates

    • 17 October 2016

    Our team of architects, designers and critics has scoured the UK to bring you the very best of the graduate work on offer this year and tip you off on the ones to watch for the future...

    Vajrasana Buddhist retreat centre by Walters & Cohen Architects

    Peace and tranquillity is waiting to be discovered at a Buddhist retreat in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, subject of a £4m transformation that has seen the conversion of old barns and farm buildings, so that more meditation practioners and stressed-out city folk can find release. Cate St Hill reports