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Time to knock on wood – the Wood Awards 2017 winners are revealed
23 November 2017Held on the 21st November at the Carpenter’s Hall in London, the Wood Awards 2017 has once again surpassed its aim in recognising, encouraging and promoting outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation – with a razor sharp focus on the use of wood.
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Hidden depths: Tate St Ives by Jamie Fobert Architects
17 November 2017The initial design by Jamie Fobert Architects for a much-needed extension to Tate St Ives was abandoned after fierce local objection — but the practice was able to address the site again, this time coming up with a design that artfully embeds the extension in the cliff face
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A magnificent eye – the public library designed by MVRDV
14 November 2017In collaboration with local architects TUPDI, MVRDV have competed the Tianjin Binhai Public Library in a record breaking time of only three years.
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California dreaming: exploring the visions of the SCI-Arc graduates
14 November 2017As a juror at the Southern California Institute of Architecture’s Graduate Thesis Weekend, Herbert Wright got an insight into the future of architecture as seen by its would-be practitioners
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Perkins+Will’s proposed wooden skyscraper is exploring timber’s potential
13 November 2017With proposals for timber skyscrapers becoming more prevalent around the world, Perkins + Will join forces with Thornton Tomasetti and the University of Cambridge to develop plans for The River Beech Tower, Chicago.
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Super modern meets Suffolk vernacular: Wood Farm by Studio RHE
10 November 2017In the quiet of the Suffolk countryside a family home has been carved from the footprint of a farmstead and a Second World War hangar site. It has also inspired London-based Studio RHE to develop a new way to address the national housing shortage
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Greenbuild International Conference and Expo starts today!
8 November 2017The world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to sustainable building design and construction, the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, begins today and runs until 10th November.
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Southampton sets sail: WestQuay Watermark by ACME
6 November 2017In Southampton’s city centre, ACME has transformed a car park into WestQuay Watermark, a ship-like multiplex structure housing restaurants and surrounded by new public space
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Project: A.M.P Director Patrick McKinney discusses Gymbox Victoria
3 November 2017With eight locations throughout London, Gymbox's innovative interiors are unlike any other gym in the capital. Behind the newest venture, Gymbox Victoria's expansion, are architectural designers A Modern Practice, better known as A.M.P.
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EcoWorld Ballymore launches botanic-beauty penthouses at Wardian London
2 November 2017EcoWorld Ballymore’s twelve luxury penthouses at Wardian London are now officially for sale.
