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Why Network Rail should pay heed to John McAslan’s light-touch Liverpool Street station redevelopment plan

2026-01-29T07:00:00+00:00By Tom Lowe

It has been arguably the most chaotic development process of any major project in the UK over the past decade but the latest proposals could well be the best way forward, says Tom Lowe

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More optimism means more architects: Why the big practices are getting bigger

2026-01-26T07:00:00+00:00By Thomas Lane

The latest survey of top architecture firms for Building’s sister title Building Design shows recruitment at the top 10 practices is increasing faster than elsewhere as they take advantage of growing markets in North Africa and the Middle East. Thomas Lane crunches the data

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Rafael Viñoly’s legacy to the UK is a mixed one

2023-03-07T07:00:00+00:00By Ben Flatman

The Uruguayan architect bestrode the world stage and had a refreshingly open approach to design, but the UK was not where he excelled, writes Ben Flatman

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Excellence is the real winner in this year’s Stirling Prize

2022-10-13T20:00:00+01:00By Ben Flatman

The Stirling has sometimes been used by the judges to indulge in virtue signalling, but this year it simply recognises brilliant architecture, writes Ben Flatman

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Views on architecture and the environment mark Charles III as a man ahead of his time

2022-09-12T07:23:00+01:00By Ben Flatman

Far from decrying his views about modern architecture, we should consider the missed opportunity to harness that passion

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This is a more restrained Stirling Prize shortlist, but not lacking in quality

2022-07-22T06:24:00+01:00By Ben Flatman

Despite some surprising inclusions, this year’s Stirling Prize has nominees to match the best from any previous year

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Net zero needs a design aesthetic

2020-12-23T06:00:00+00:00By Elaine Toogood

Would a modern twist on the Bauhaus vision help to inspire and transform, asks Elaine Toogood

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What motivates firms to do the right thing?

2020-10-27T05:00:00+00:00By Scott Sanderson

There is a clear moral argument for placing building safety above all else, but the business case is what will sway many, says PRP’s Scott Sanderson

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My interpreter role: Helping designers and builders speak the same language

2020-09-10T07:34:00+01:00By Laurence Reilly

Laurence Reilly on his switch from contractors to an architecture practice

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Getting better: Life after the virus

2020-06-15T05:00:00+01:00By Jack Pringle

Our cities and offices will go through radical change during this crisis, and will emerge as more enjoyable places for us all

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Zaha Hadid unveils designs for 47-storey Taipei tower

2026-02-13T12:03:00+00:00By Tom Lowe

Building inspired by the fluting structure of a native species of orchid

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Controversial Liverpool Street station overhaul gets green light from City of London

2026-02-10T16:57:00+00:00By Dave Rogers

Network Rail’s £1bn plan had amassed more than 3,500 objections ahead of this afternoon’s planning hearing

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Howells’ plan for Solihull revamp get green light

2026-02-10T11:14:00+00:00By Dave Rogers

West Midlands scheme being developed by Muse

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Architect behind rival Liverpool Street station plan says Network Rail’s preferred option will mean people in future will ask ‘how in the name of God, did this get built?’

2026-02-10T07:32:00+00:00By Tom Lowe

John McAslan asks councillors to think about what a ‘successful outcome’ would be as City readies for long-delayed planning decision

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Stanhope gets green light for Cambridge office block

2026-02-06T11:19:00+00:00By Dave Rogers

1960s tower named after Tudor rebel to be pulled down

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Red flags over Broadgate: BIG workers protest planned mass lay-offs after major contract scrapped

2026-02-05T00:01:00+00:00By Daniel Gayne1 comments

The architects’ union has reported a rapid rise in membership at the Danish practice’s London office amid anger at handling of a mass redundancy process. Daniel Gayne attended their protest in the City of London this week to find out more

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Former RIBA president backs union in BIG redundancy dispute as architects picket firm’s London office

2026-02-04T11:31:00+00:00By Daniel Gayne

Angela Brady calls for practice’s management to find ‘fair and reasonable’ outcome

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Architectural workers set to protest over BIG redundancy plans

2026-02-03T12:23:00+00:00By Daniel Gayne

Union Unite says protest will take place outside practice’s Broadgate office today

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Higher tax costs see Ryder’s pre-tax profit more than halve

2026-02-02T11:43:00+00:00By Matilda Battersby

Newcastle architect says increasing NIC burden blunts profit

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Former RIBA president backs rival McAslan scheme for Liverpool Street station revamp ahead of crucial planning meeting next week

2026-02-02T10:05:00+00:00By Dave Rogers

City of London due to consider controversial Network Rail plan next Tuesday

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Areas for growth and recovery: Why architects are feeling more positive this year

2026-01-21T07:00:00+00:00By David Blackman

The latest survey of top architecture firms for Building’s sister title Building Design shows a global uplift in sentiment, with the Middle East leading the way and cautious optimism on India, writes David Blackman

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Frank Gehry: from LA experimentalist to the architect of the Bilbao effect

2025-12-08T09:22:00+00:00By Ben Flatman

Ben Flatman examines how Gehry’s work evolved from local, materially driven invention into one of the most recognisable architectural vocabularies of his generation

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High tech architecture pioneer Sir Nicholas Grimshaw dies aged 85 leaving global legacy

2025-09-16T08:27:00+01:00By Ben Flatman1 comments

The architect behind Eden Project and Waterloo International has died, leaving a practice that exported British high tech architecture worldwide and buildings that embodied optimism in technology’s power to address challenges.

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‘We rode out the storm’: Adjaye Associates upbeat after ‘worst year that any architecture firm could have gone through’

2025-03-19T14:38:00+00:00By Tom Lowe

Practice makes loss of £720,000 after one-off £1.4m tax payment but describes drop in revenue as a “blip”

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Norman Foster and Manchester United – a perfect match?

2025-03-12T13:16:00+00:00By Ben Flatman

The club is betting on the local lad to create a world-class stadium – but will ambition and reality align, asks Ben Flatman

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The resurrection of Notre Dame: inside the restored cathedral in pictures

2024-12-11T13:10:00+00:00By Ben Flatman

Explore the intricate restoration of the cathedral in Paris, where centuries-old craftsmanship meets contemporary design

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Is an oversupply of architects driving down fees?

2024-12-05T07:00:00+00:00By Tom Lowe

A recent downturn in construction has left architecture practices competing for dwindling work. But do longer-term structural issues underlie this situation?

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Why they won: A closer look at all the Architect of the Year Awards 2024 winning entries

2024-10-17T06:00:00+01:00

The winners of the Architect of the Year Awards were announced at a ceremony last night. Here is more detail about all the winning entries

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Key takeaways from the Building the Future Conference and Housing Today Live

2024-09-19T12:24:00+01:00

Church House in Westminster yesterday played host to two back-to-back conferences on construction and housing attended by hundreds of professionals from the built environment. Here is a round-up of the key talking points from the event, run by Building and Housing Today.

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Building Awards 2024 shortlists: CEO of the Year

2024-09-18T05:00:00+01:00

In a series celebrating Building’s Building Awards finalists, we look at the CEO of the Year shortlist

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