All Architects articles – Page 190
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CommentProcurement: Design in the dumps
‘Design and dump’ procurement wastes contractors’ skills, distorts the market and pushes up costs for the client, says Steve Hale. But change is on the way
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CommentThe case for skyscrapers: Scaling new heights
The 9/11 attacks made us nervous about erecting tall buildings but actually we need them more than ever - after all, they offer a more sustainable solution than urban sprawl
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NewsNew RIBA boss wants architects to take lead
Angela Brady calls for architects to be reinstated as project leaders
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NewsWTC Tower 3 architect calls for push on stalled scheme
British architect says developer Silverstein must secure private financing
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NewsBroadway Malyan to design world’s third tallest tower
Architect opens a studio in Turkey to support design of 571m tall skyscraper
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NewsAn emergency shelter with a difference
This ‘origami’ shelter is one of many concepts being exhibited in Australia to highlight the effects of Japan’s natural disasters
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NewsRIBA launches competition to redevelop £13m college
Winning design team will redevelop Bird College in Sidcup
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NewsAngela Brady becomes RIBA president
Second woman to hold post will begin two-year tenure on 1 September
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NewsGovernment drops VAT changes to contracts
Housing associations say changes to design and build contracts would have cost the sector millions
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FeaturesRestarting work on Universities: Any news is good news
Financial uncertainty can dampen any spending mood. But now the government has set funding and raised tuition fees, UK universities are getting on with attracting students – which means restarting schemes put on hold during the recession.
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Eight architects shortlisted for Steamboat museum
Niall McLaughlin Architects on shortlist for Lake Windermere visitor attraction
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NewsArchitects' e-petition renews call for procurement reform
Move follows call for change made by Rab Bennetts, RIBA and Design Council Cabe
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NewsA third of architects expect workloads to fall
RIBA monthly survey also shows increasing pessimism over staffing levels
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NewsV&A appoints ZMMA to refurbish Europe galleries
Refurbishment of seven galleries will complete restoration of front wing of London musuem
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NewsRafael Vinoly breaks ground at Oxford labs
Mathematical Institute will be the main academic centre for 900 undergrads
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NewsWill Alsop names new practice ‘ALL Design’
Alsop announces up to fifteen staff will jump ship with him from RMJM
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NewsDesigns unveiled for Old Oak Common ‘super hub’
Transport interchange will link High Speed 2 and Crossrail
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NewsWill Alsop leaves RMJM
Architect known for his many career moves sets up new practice with collleague
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NewsSME profile: Chapman Workhouse
Duo behind architect firm Chapman Workhouse reveal how combining skills has paid off