All articles by Ben Flatman – Page 4
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Features‘Communicating the value of architecture’: why Muyiwa Oki wants to shift the debate on reuse
In part two of our our interview, RIBA president Muyiwa Oki explains why he wants to refocus architectural education on to a reuse agenda.
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CommentThis year’s Stirling shortlist is in tune with these times
The final six projects in contention for the 2023 prize are all marked by an underlying seriousness and a tendency towards simple forms and materials, writes Ben Flatman
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NewsBath practice floats classical alternative for city’s proposed new rugby stadium
Apollodorus Architecture makes case for oval stadium in classical style
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FeaturesCan T levels help to solve construction’s skills crisis?
Ben Flatman takes a look at how T levels might help to change the construction education landscape
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CommentGove’s M&S decision: the start of a new era, or a ploy to conceal net zero backsliding?
Does the landmark decision signal a clear change in government policy, or does it just presage more uncertainty, asks Ben Flatman
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NewsSir Michael Hopkins dies aged 88
Influential and highly regarded architect died surrounded by his family
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FeaturesCan architects restore faith in their technical expertise?
With major changes to architectural education under way, the Building the Future Commission speaks to professionals from across property, architecture and education about the potential for a reinvigorated profession
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FeaturesDesign codes are coming but will they deliver?
Last week Berkeley Homes went to war with Michael Gove over the design quality of a scheme in Kent, but compulsory local design codes are meant to help avoid such conflict. Will they work?
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NewsLowry architect Michael Wilford dies, aged 84
Wilford was best known for his three-decade working relationship with James Stirling
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NewsDavid Chipperfield awarded Pritzker Prize 2023
Architect joins Richard Rogers and Norman Foster as among UK winners of award
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CommentRafael Viñoly’s legacy to the UK is a mixed one
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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FeaturesTime for Plan BEE: collaborative learning that helps deliver a more competent industry
Can cross-disciplinary courses help engender collaborative working and greater levels of professional competence? Ben Flatman finds out
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NewsWalkie Talkie architect Rafael Viñoly dies aged 78
Uruguayan worked on several projects in UK including Battersea Power Station and Manchester City training ground
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FeaturesBuilding the Future Commission: introducing the creating communities stream
The commission will look at how we can overcome systemic challenges in order to create thriving communities
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FeaturesHanover Square: Exemplary collaboration and placemaking
A new over-station development on Hanover Square shows how major infrastructure projects can catalyse the delivery of excellent placemaking
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NewsAllies and Morrison co-founder stepping back to concentrate on joinery business
Graham Morrison set up firm with Bob Allies in 1984
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CommentWould you have worked on a World Cup stadium?
The 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar have been dogged by controversy around workers’ rights. Ben Flatman asks whether architects are responsible for the ethics of their clients
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FeaturesYour guide to the World Cup 2022 stadiums
Ben Flatman assesses the eight stadiums used in the world’s biggest global sporting event, which kicked off on Sunday.
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CommentExcellence is the real winner in this year’s Stirling Prize
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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CommentDay four at the Tory conference: Truss bets the bank on low tax and the magic money tree
Liz Truss is promising that reducing tax will magically reverse Britain’s economic but history suggests there are no easy fixes, writes Ben Flatman