Envelope
Architects and designers are spoilt for choice when it comes to brick features, says managing director of IG Lintels Derrick McFarland, so there’s plenty of scope to add interesting detail
Building Review
6a Architects’ extension to MK Gallery reflects the diverse influences that shaped the New Town, finds Sam Jacob
Building Restoration and alterations by Hugh Broughton Architects give new life to a masterpiece of English baroque
Viewpoint Current efforts to define a popular standard for beauty in building echo historic debates, says Timothy Hyde, but the judgments of law courts have often been more significant than the court of public opinion
Building Review
Simon Henley on Dixon Jones’ inventive addition behind an art deco facade
Building
A sustainably-built house by Derek Latham is inspired by the former structures of its kitchen-garden location
Awards
Squirrels, ghosts and a waterfall are among the allusive titles of the 15 shortlisted buildings
Seminar
How can lighting design enhance wellness and productivity? This was the question addressed at a seminar hosted by Architecture Today and Spectral at Arup’s London headquarters. Ruth Slavid reports.
Building
A stepped screen wall of in situ concrete mediates between a domestic extension and courtyard garden in south London by Daykin Marshall Studio
Awards
A diverse shortlist of 12 buildings ranges from Dancing Flowers to a Confetti Campus
