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FeaturesBuilding Talks Creating Communities podcast: In conversation with Anna Mansfield at Publica
Episode 4: Anna Mansfield on the loss of shared spaces after covid and the importance of designing for the needs of women and young people
NewsParliamentary committee to explore relationship between built environment and young people’s health
LUHC Committee calls for evidence as part of inquiry into young people and built environment
FeaturesBuilding Talks: our new podcast season all about urban design and creating communities
Tune into the Building Talks podcast from tomorrow to hear leading experts on how to deliver thriving communities and great places to live
FeaturesHow Westminster council is rewriting the rules for council housing and urban regeneration
In a London borough once beset by council housing controversy, a quiet revolution is underway
FeaturesHow the creative reuse of ordinary buildings is revolutionising regeneration
As the government’s levelling up agenda struggles to gain traction, a group of industry leaders share their thoughts on alternative approaches to regeneration. Ben Flatman reports.
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.
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
NewsBath practice floats classical alternative for city’s proposed new rugby stadium
Apollodorus Architecture makes case for oval stadium in classical style
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
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
NewsSir Michael Hopkins dies aged 88
Influential and highly regarded architect died surrounded by his family
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
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?
NewsLowry architect Michael Wilford dies, aged 84
Wilford was best known for his three-decade working relationship with James Stirling
NewsDavid Chipperfield awarded Pritzker Prize 2023
Architect joins Richard Rogers and Norman Foster as among UK winners of award
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
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
NewsWalkie Talkie architect Rafael Viñoly dies aged 78
Uruguayan worked on several projects in UK including Battersea Power Station and Manchester City training ground
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
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