Tarek Merlin, director and co-founder at Feix&Merlin reflects on the ever-changing nature of MIPIM, where chance encounters and meaningful conversations defined his experience. This year, he took to the stage to discuss inclusivity in real estate and the value of a queer lens in housing design.
Nigel Ostime, principal of Ostime Consulting, has produced a School of Specification module exploring the importance of feedback. Here, he considers what clients are looking for from architects and how practitioners can improve their performance.
Foster + Partners, in collaboration with COX Architecture, has completed a 39-storey commercial tower above Sydney’s Gadigal Station, integrating transport infrastructure with new workplaces.
Richard Roberts, managing & design director at Jason Bruges Studio, looks back on a successful MIPIM filled with valuable conversations and unexpected meetings — despite the daily downpours – and looks ahead to an exciting period with multiple art installations launching in the US and London.
Dav Bansal, partner at Howells, reflects on the value of MIPIM for strengthening relationships, supporting Birmingham, and gaining insights into the year ahead. He highlights the importance of learning from peers and clients, as well as mentoring colleagues experiencing the event for the first time.
Metropolitan Workshop’s Neil Deely shares his thoughts on MIPIM. As well as calling for a bolder UK presence, he discusses key projects, including work in Ireland and London, and describes what "monsters" keep him up at night.
Kimberly Tryba, managing principal of LILA Landscape Architecture in New York reflects on the whirlwind of MIPIM, calls for landscape architecture to take centre stage at future events, and discusses the rewarding challenge of growing her practice’s international presence.
Agnieszka Glowacka, COO at Haptic Architects, shares her insights on MIPIM’s value for networking, the challenge of follow-ups, and the importance of diverse representation.
AT talks to…Publica about their research-led methodologies, participatory planning, and innovative urban policies that are being used to create safer cities around the world.
Hugh Broughton Architects’ upgrade of the Victoria Embankment public conveniences in London transforms a much-needed amenity into a durable, high-quality facility with integrated public artwork.
Thomas-McBrien Architects and contractor New Wave London’s skilful reworking of the contractor’s London headquarters demonstrates the potential of adaptive reuse for enhancing workspace and minimising embodied carbon.
AT talks to… Yẹmí Aládérun and Zoë Berman about the launch of Part W's Built Barriers campaign.
