Heatherwick and BIG unveil Google Bay View campus
Heatherwick Studio and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have completed Google's Bay View campus, a trio of tent-like structures covered in a "dragonscale" arrangement of solar panels in California's Silicon Valley.
Taipei Performing Arts Center
OMA and KRIS YAO | ARTECH have completed the Taipei Performing Arts Center, a "super theatre" comprising a huge glazed cube intersected by spherical and cuboid theatres.
The Burrell Collection
John McAslan + Partners’ sensitive restoration of the much-loved Burrell Collection has improved environmental performance and ensured that the gallery will be enjoyed by future generations, writes Jennifer O'Donnell.
Manber Jeffries House
James 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
Feilden 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.
The Kharkiv School of Architecture’s call for support
Join us for an AT webinar Thursday 21 April to hear from the founder and vice-chancellor of the Kharkiv School of Architecture as they ask for support to continue teaching in Ukraine.
A House for Artists
Apparata 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.
Fire safety in timber buildings
An AT webinar with Medite Smartply exploring fire safety in timber buildings is taking place on Thursday 28th April.
AT Housing Webinar: Rethinking Resi
An all-day AT webinar with Knauf Insulation, Oscar Acoustics and SIG Design & Technology exploring how we can quickly and efficiently deliver new and retrofitted homes that are sustainable, comfortable and suited to today’s lifestyle needs is taking place on Thursday 5th May.
Lovedon Fields
John 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
Max 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
DSDHA 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