Shenzhen Transport Hub
Grimshaw has won an international competition for the Shenzhen Airport East Integrated Transport Hub with a design inspired by mangrove trees.
Hertford Theatre
Bennetts Associates reveals plans to update Hertford Theatre with new cinema screens, performance space and a riverside cafe.
Healthy Outlook – New Models for Healthcare Design
An AT Schüco webinar exploring the future of healthcare design is taking place on Wednesday 28 April.
The Post Building
Simon Allford talks to Glenn Howells about AHMM's transformation of the derelict Royal Mail sorting office into a mixed-use city block in London's "knowledge quarter".
Simon Allford and Glenn Howells in conversation with Isabel Allen
The Post Building, the challenge of wrapping a historic building in an entirely new facade, the future of the workplace and the transition from precocious young talents to grumpy old men.
A life behind the lens
Timothy Soar reflects on changing technology, travelling the globe and helping architects to inspire new audiences and win more work.
House of cards
Elastico Farm has designed a pair of houses at Torrazza Piemonte outside Turin, that experiment with the structural possibilities of granite and disrupt the monotony of the suburban setting.
Introducing the March-April 2021 issue
In her first editorial, Isabel Allen writes about the responsibility – and the challenge – of shepherding in a new era at Architecture Today.
Pendock Uncovered
There’s more to Pendock than decorative casings and enclosures, as Architecture Today’s technical editor John Ramshaw discovers
Housing – New Models New Lifestyles
An AT webinar explored how new housing typologies can complement contemporary lifestyles while also promoting greater social cohesion and sustainability.
Ca’ Inua
Ciclostile Architettura adds burnt wood and stone extension to a Bologna farmhouse.
Public Practice appoints Pooja Agrawal CEO
Public Practice co-founder Pooja Agrawal has been named organisation’s CEO, taking over from Finn Williams in June
Lakeside Activity Centre
Glenn Howells Architects has won planning for a leisure centre in Peterborough, featuring a dramatic peak that accommodates a climbing wall
2021 Davidson Prize shortlist
The shortlist for the inaugural Davidson Prize sees 18 architect-led teams respond to the impact of Covid-19 on how we live and work
Conversation piece
Dirk Somers of Belgian practice Bovenbouw talks to Louis Mayes about the role of drawing, and the importance of viewing a sketch as a problem for discussion as much as a solution
Peveril Gardens
Sanchez Benton’s transformation of a 1960s parking structure is subtly sensitive to history and the local community, finds DK-CM co-founder Cristina Monteiro
In Detail: Roofing
Roofing Inspiration and Knowledge: SIG’s online CPD for roofing – one year on
Ross Finnie and Adam Trickett, SIG Design & Technology Sales Director and Sales Executive respectively, discuss the formation, content and benefits of SIG’s online CPD for roofing with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw
Roofing Inspiration and Knowledge: Meeting the requirements of BS 6229 on roofs with tapered insulation
Daniel Bosworth, Design & Technical Manager at SIG Design & Technology, discusses the challenges that specifiers face when designing BS 6229:2018 compliant tapered insulation schemes with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw
Roofing Inspiration and Knowledge: Working with a specialist at Lowfield Green in York
Daniel Bosworth, Design & Technical Manager at SIG Design & Technology, discusses best practice design for multi-material roofs on the Lowfield Green residential development in York with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw
Product Update
Ceilings and Healing
Graham Taylor, sales and marketing director at Zentia, formerly Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, explores the role that ceilings can play in promoting recovery and wellbeing in healthcare buildings
Conversations About Climate Change
The Timber Trade Federation presents the winners of its design competition in a virtual exhibition and event series
Material Connections
Lathams launches new A&D specification team
Top Tips for Warm Terraces
Super-slim Deck-VQ® panels from Recticel Insulation ensure roof terraces seal the thermal envelope

Envelope
From concept to build: Ibstock showcases its Specification offering
Cavity Trays’ technical manual provides best practice advice for terraces and balconies
Bespoke rooflights from VELUX Commercial boost daylighting and wellbeing at Wixams Retirement Village