Manber Jeffries House
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:46+00:00James Alder Architects has added a russet extension to a home in north-west London, which has a steeply pitched roof following the outline of a now demolished lean-to.
Ralph Allen School
Peter Songi2022-11-22T12:16:50+00:00Feilden Fowles has completed a dining hall and eight-classroom teaching block as part of an ongoing series of commissions for Fergus Feilden’s alma mater, Ralph Allen School, on the outskirts of Bath. Wendy Perring reflects on the architectural moves – and the trust between architect and client – that have given the 1950s campus an enhanced sense of place.
A House for Artists
Peter Songi2023-09-12T12:43:16+01:00Apparata has designed 12 studio apartments for artists and their families in Barking, east London. Frances Holliss applauds the ingenuity and courage of a project that recognises the need for flexible, affordable accommodation.
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.
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.
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.
F51
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:54+00:00Hollaway Studio has designed the world's first multi-storey skatepark in Folkestone, Kent, which sees a trio of timber and concrete bowls stacked alongside a climbing wall and boxing ring.
Creative Centre at York St John University
Jason Sayer2022-11-22T12:16:55+00:00Tate + Co’s new Creative Centre for the York St John University is designed to be loose fit and accessible to all, suiting the needs of a growing university.
Hipped House
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:56+00:00Oliver Leech Architects has extended an inter-war house in Epsom, Surrey, adding a hipped roof extension covered in custom-made tiles to accentuate the form of the original property.
Civic Trust Awards unveils 2022 winners
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:57+00:00The Civic Trust Awards has named 32 winners of its annual prize for outstanding architecture, which recognises projects that have given particular consideration to sustainability, accessibility, and cultural, social and economic impact on local communities.
The Lyth Building
Peter Songi2022-11-22T12:16:57+00:00Evans Vettori has designed a student hub and Environment Centre for Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst Campus. Sue and Mark Emms deliver their verdict on a project that acts as a new focal point for the campus and reflects a belief that learning and landscape should go hand in hand.