Quote of the Week – 30th April 2018
“Good buildings come from good people, and all problems are solved by good design.” – Stephen... View Article
HOK-Designed LG Science Park Opens in Seoul
One of the world’s largest corporate research campuses is now open for business. At more than 1 million square metres (the equivalent of 152 football pitches), LG Science Park in Seoul’s Magok District unites staff from eight of LG’s Korean... View Article
Will brick facades slip up?
Arup’s Alexis Harrison says that while the bricks sector has responded to increased demand from architects seeking to use the material in highly crafted exteriors, they still have questions about the long-term performance of brick slips. When I joined the... View Article
Fact of the Week – 23rd April 2018
Hoover Dam is 726 feet tall and 660 feet thick at its base. Enough rock was excavated in its construction to build the Great Wall of... View Article
Homes fit for Brits
The British take their homes seriously. If we’re not putting up shelves, mowing the lawn or staining the fence, we’re no doubt watching Grand Designs explaining to each other knowingly why that space-age carbon-neutral windmill will never come in on... View Article
Quote of the Week – 16th April 2018
“Architecture is the thoughtful making of space.” – Louis... View Article
Fact of the Week – 9th April 2018
If any of the heads on Mt. Rushmore had a body, it would be nearly 500 feet... View Article
Quote of the Week – 2nd April 2018
“Every man’s work, whether it be literature, or music or pictures or architecture or anything else, is always a portrait of himself.” – Samuel... View Article
Specifying hardwood timber external doorsets
Urban Front offer a RIBA certified CPD: Specifying Hardwood Timber Doorsets which has been updated for 2017 to include for changes in building regs and to include the more complicated fitting of timber doorsets into frameless glass and architectural glass.... View Article
Fact of the Week – 26th March 2018
During a severe windstorm or rainstorm the Empire State Building may sway several feet to either... View Article
Pompejus Tower, Netherlands utilises durable wood throughout
The aldermen of Bergen op Zoom today officially opened the Pompejus Tower to the public. Named after the first commander of the fortress, the new 25 metre-high landmark is situated on the restored Fort de Roovere in Bergen op Zoom,... View Article
Aluminium in the frame
As one of the most abundant metals on Earth and renowned for being endlessly recyclable, it’s easy to see why aluminium has become a popular and effective choice of building material. Aluminium windows and doors have also enjoyed a huge... View Article
Robotic collaboration in timber construction
Researchers from ETH Zurich are using a new method for digital timber construction in a real project for the first time. The load-bearing timber modules, which are prefabricated by robots, will be assembled on the top two floors at the DFAB HOUSE... View Article
Heatherwick Studio’s Nick Ling to open conference
Technical Design Lead to explore the leading architectural practice’s dedication to artistic thinking, and how designers can incorporate materials and craftsmanship Materials for Architecture 2018 – the conference and exhibition dedicated to materials innovation for architecture and construction – is... View Article
Quote of the Week – 19th March 2018
“Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.” – Frank... View Article
Banker Wire creates a sense of transparency at Northwestern Mutual Tower & Commons
After three years of construction, the recently completed Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons in Milwaukee is now the second tallest building in the state of Wisconsin. Standing at 32 floors and 550 feet, this state-of-the-art tower houses 1.1 million-square-feet of... View Article
Get hands-on with the latest materials
Visitors to the second edition of Materials for Architecture are offered opportunities to interact with a range of innovative materials for surfaces, envelope and other architectural applications. The industry is fast-moving and new materials are emerging constantly. The annual London... View Article
Fact of the Week – 12th March 2018
The Hoover Dam was built to last 2,000 years. The concrete in it will not even be fully cured for another 500... View Article