The first phase of an impressive masterplan on Folkestone’s historic seafront, Shoreline’s unique contemporary design pays homage to the traditional Edwardian curved terrace. Constructed by Jenner and designed by ACME architectural practice for the Folkestone Harbour & Seafront Development Company, this highly-bespoke, crescent-shaped residential building required collaboration between stakeholders in order to overcome the complexities of a challenging build.

With its one- to three-room, highly-flexible apartments, flats, gallery lofts and rooftop flats, UNStudio and developer Bauwerk‘s recently-completed Van B residential project in Munich not only caters to changing demographics and multiple family constellations, but it also offers indoor-outdoor living, communal spaces, shared facilities and a new highly-flexible plug-in system that can make a 40m2 apartment feel like a 60m2 loft.

Despite repeated failings, the UK Government continues to back modular construction efforts with millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money. Jenny Smith-Andrews, Head of Marketing at H+H UK, questions if this support is misplaced.

The architectural form concept of the Xylopolis Centre for Wood Art and Science stems from a profound contemplation of the human-nature relationship, exploring coexistence, human impact on the natural ecosystem and the ensuing responsibilities.

voestalpine Metsec has become one of the earliest adopters of the Code for Construction Products Information (CCPI), introduced by the Construction Products Association in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

It’s a well-known statistic that the built environment generates around 40% of our global carbon emissions – a figure that the industry is working hard to reduce. While there are many factors to consider, product durability is a vital part of achieving more sustainable building envelopes.

Plans have been approved by Members for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to redevelop the Tavern and Allen Stands at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

100 years after it last hosted the games, Paris is gearing up for 2024. Having created the design for the Aquatics Centre, architect firms VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4/ are thrilled to witness its realisation.

Snøhetta’s Beijing City Library has opened doors for visitors as the world’s largest climatised reading space. It is the firm’s latest innovation in the library typology, 35 years after it began work on Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt. The project introduces a contemporary yet indelible place for learning, knowledge sharing and socialising to Beijing’s rich cultural and intellectual scene.

The Fire Safety Event will open its doors at the NEC, Birmingham, from 30th April to 2nd May and will play host to leading manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their latest approved products and solutions.

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