Béal & Blanckaert deliver new offices in Lille

The firm Béal & Blanckaert architectes urbanistes recently delivered new offices in Lille’s burgeoning district of Lomme-EuraTechnologies. This project is located around the edges of the water garden in the ZAC (joint development zone) Rives de la Haute Deûle. It... View Article

We need more oversight for landlords

Patrick Mooney calls for more regulation of the private landlord sector The lack of a single regulator for the private rental sector has always surprised me, but it’s increasingly becoming an unsustainable position and one where change in the near... View Article

Senior promotions for Turley in Birmingham

Leading planning and development consultancy Turley has appointed Angela Reeve as its new head of planning for the Midlands and promoted head of sustainability Colin Morrison to senior director. Angela will lead Turley’s Midlands planning team, which is involved in... View Article

Doors that make an entrance

Scott Francis, Doors Technical Manager at Bowater by Birtley, looks at the rise in demand for composite doors and why latest innovations can help developers boost the appeal of their properties. Specifying external doors is an extremely important aspect in... View Article

A special facade for a special store

Østjysk Våbenhandel Weapon store, Hedensted, Denmark Architects: Ginneruparkitekter The premises of the Østjysk Våbenhandel in Denmark can be clearly seen from a major motorway. For customers, as well as those driving past, the unusual facade of this building catches the... View Article

Timber types

How do you decide what style of house is for you? The materials you choose can heavily influence the space you create. Carpenter Oak talk through some of the timber choices open to self-builders who want to put wood at... View Article

Choosing the right rainwater system

Yeoman Rainguard’s Sally Moores discusses the variety of options available when it comes to rainwater systems, and how to choose the right one for your project With an abundant choice of rainwater systems on the market, there is certainly no... View Article

AHR announces hire of new associate director to Glasgow office

Award-winning architecture and building consultancy practice, AHR, has welcomed Richard Napier to its Glasgow office, during a period of regional growth that has seen new leadership and a number of high-profile wins. With 30 years’ experience, Richard is a respected figure... View Article

Arch-angels – London Festival of Architecture reveals Lunch Break

Lunch Break – an installation of 40 gilded angels resting on swings outside St Paul’s Cathedral – has been unveiled as part of the London Festival of Architecture. Designed by creative architecture studio KHBT in collaboration with artist Ottmar Hörl, the new public sculpture is... View Article

Grand gardens

Millboard discuss the various design approaches available to help self-builders achieve a truly ‘premium’ outdoor space Great outdoor spaces reflect the style and ambience of the properties that they belong to – and they also communicate the temperaments of the... View Article

SARH strikes Gold again in health and Safety Awards

Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is celebrating after securing a prestigious health and safety accolade for its sustained commitment to the wellbeing of employees, customers and contractors. The housing association is set to receive a RoSPA President’s Award after securing... View Article