Still standing: Bank of China Tower, 1990
Peter Songi2023-12-21T15:33:44+00:00Overcoming numerous site challenges and political controversies, this iconic project by I.M. Pei is a testament to the architect’s ingenuity and foresight.
Yemí Aládérun in conversation with Isabel Allen
Isabel Allen2022-05-11T11:40:11+01:00Finding magic in the mundane, understanding the power of a watertight contract and impeccable paperwork, speaking up for what you believe in and providing a platform for a wide range of professionals to make their voices heard.
Lovedon Fields
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:52+00:00John Pardey Architects has designed a village extension of 50 custom build homes at Kings Worthy in Hampshire. Engineer Steve Webb delivers his verdict on a project that draws on the local vernacular and connects the existing settlement to the adjacent South Downs National Park.
Jennifer O’Donnell
Isabel Allen2022-11-22T12:13:34+00:00Jennifer O'Donnell's long relationship with Glasgow's derelict Govan Graving Docks has evolved into an opportunity to work on a community-led vision for the site.
Introducing the March-April 2022 issue
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:26:49+00:00With Lovedon Fields I acquired – the hard way – a little more understanding as to why innovative housing projects are so few and far between, writes Architecture Today editor Isabel Allen.
Max Fordham’s home named UK’s first net zero carbon house
AT Editor2022-12-13T15:14:30+00:00Max Fordham’s north London house has become the first residential building in the UK to be verified as net zero carbon, making it a fitting tribute to the late great sustainable design pioneer.
Victoria Whenray in conversation with Isabel Allen
Isabel Allen2022-04-21T16:37:02+01:00Learning from European cities – and from Sheffield, the real Bilbao effect, the power of grassroots projects and thinking outside the red line to embed new parts of the city in the wider neighbourhood.
Exchange Square
Jason Sayer2022-11-22T12:16:53+00:00DSDHA has overhauled a tired public square by Liverpool Street Station, adding meandering paths and cascading water features in an effort to recreate a peaceful piece of Essex in central London
Clifford’s Tower
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:54+00:00Chris Dyson visits Clifford’s Tower in York, where he finds restoration works by Hugh Broughton Architects and conservation architect Martin Ashley have employed intelligent sustainable timber engineering solutions culminating in a rooftop viewing platform.
The changing shape of biodiversity in the built environment
AT Editor2022-05-03T10:19:51+01:00Wienerberger UK and Ireland’s latest report explores the role of Eco-habitats in driving Biodiversity Net Gain across construction projects.
Ask the expert: Timber
Peter Songi2022-06-23T13:30:50+01:00Tabitha Binding of Timber Development UK answers readers’ questions on timber.
Heritage policy must adapt to climate change
Peter Songi2022-11-22T12:26:50+00:00Historic buildings need to be adapted to become energy efficient. Robert Adam urges heritage bodies and architects to embrace an approach that evolves, rather than contrasts with, the architectural language of our listed building stock.