Henrietta Billings reflects on how Norwich’s rich historic character, vibrant economy and human-scale urbanism present both a model and a challenge for new development – and explains why SAVE Britain’s Heritage is helping shape a more contextual vision for its future.
Rupert Cook and Socrates Miltiadou co-lead London practice Miltiadou Cook Mitzman Architects. They talk to AT about their beginnings in construction and stonemasonry and how they translate this experience into regenerative practice.
John Pardey on William Morris and Philip Webb’s Red House in Bexleyheath – a home that looked to embody ‘truth’ in craftsmanship and construction and which to some, is the very first modern house.
In this issue: Mecanoo's Doris Duke Theatre for Jacob’s Pillow dance centre in Massachusetts, finalists announced for the AT Awards, Ian Volner is revisits Louis Kahn’s SALK Institute, Pierre Bideau on hybrid stone, Rupert Cook and Socrates Miltiadou explain how the studio is moving towards regenerative practice, Materials Library with Manalo & White, Lower Campfield Market in Manchester by Project 3 and Thread ‘re-reveals’ a collection of historic buildings in Redruth, North Conwall.
Barbora Vanek is one of AHMM's five Building Performance Specialists. As the only one based in their Bristol office, she speaks to AT about the privilege of working across such a broad architectural portfolio; from challenges to triumphs.
Pierre Bidaud, Creative Director at The Stonemasonry Company, has produced a School of Specification module exploring hybrid stone construction. Here, he considers the key principles, benefits, and challenges of hybrid stone construction.
The Ray Dolby Centre at the University of Cambridge is a next-generation physics facility designed by Jestico + Whiles for discoveries that are yet to be made. AT speaks to Jude Harris, Director at Jestico + Whiles, about how adaptability, technical precision, and collaboration with scientists shaped a building that not only meets today's exacting research demands but is engineered to evolve with science for decades to come.
John Pardey on Hendrik Petrus Berlage's Gemeentemuseum in The Hague (1934) – a building that can be read as a European evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright's work and reconsidered the decorative use of stone and brick.
Architecture Today’s latest Business Breakfast explored how practice leaders are combining creativity and commercial strategy to build resilient, purposeful, and profitable architectural businesses.
Richard Saxon, consultant at Deploi, has produced a School of Specification module exploring information management. Here, he considers IM’s key principles and processes, as well as the architect’s role in delivering coordinated, efficient projects.
Ren DeCherney of Cradle to Cradle Certified® explains how multi-attribute certification can help architects specify materials that are healthy, circular and socially responsible—without compromise.
