Gareth Hoskins Architects, have been selected by the National Trust and English Heritage to deliver a major reworking of the visitor experience and facilities at Housesteads Roman Fort, a World Heritage Site located on Hadrian’s Wall.
The development has been designed by Aedas Architects with the developer being Landmark Development Projects and St James Securities with Bovis Lend Lease being the contractor. The developer of the residential element of Bridgewater Place is KW Linfoot.
BDP was awarded a commendation at the Civic Trust Award ceremony for Abito Apartments, Salford, Manchester.
Millennium Dome London: O2 Arena building, England, UK – 11-screen cinema, indoor beach, 2 concert halls & exhibition space – design by Richard Rogers Partnership: major British music venue building, images + architect
Liverpool Building News 2008, Merseyside architecture photos & new plans – Liverpool Property updates, Northwest England developments + architects
Old Market Square Nottingham design by Gustafson Porter, England: fluid inviting public space allows surrounding buildings to complement each other
The jury said: ‘the fluid inviting public space allows the surrounding buildings both to complement each other and stand out for their architectural character”
Ordos 100 Villa, Mongolian architecture – design by rocker-lange architects – Mongolian residential architecture: central Asian residence, Ordos villa
Historic Scotland addresses Energy efficiency in traditional buildings. Simple and inexpensive measures can make your home more energy efficient, a conference will hear 26 November at The Hub in Edinburgh.
Tony Owen NDM Architects, Sydney, NSW – images of key buildings, houses – New South Wales architecture studio, Australian architect practice news and information
Designed by Devereux Architects, with the front addressing Queen Square by Allies and Morrison, the project was recognised by the judges for its importance in the urban context. In particular, it received special praise for the design of the elegant stone and glass façade to the square.
The competition, run with RIBA, called for architects to deliver an innovative new concept which would stand on a 2.1 acre site within the Walsall Waterfront scheme.
Red Box Design Group Newcastle Architects, architecture practice – buildings, Tyneside architect office, English architecture firm news
Atelier A5 Architects, Tokyo, Japan, Japanese architecture studio news and images – new houses, architectural firm projects
Located in the Upper Engadine, one of Switzerland’s most scenic valleys, St Moritz receives up to a quarter of a million visitors a year, who are attracted to the famed natural beauty and alpine pursuits.
Museum of Conflict Tripoli, Libya Design Competition design by Metropolitan Workshop, Architects: the museum will house permanent and special exhibitions on Libya’s unique history, telling the story of campaigns and conflicts that have shaped the country from colonial power to independent state.
The 240,000-sqm Al Faisaliah Complex is centred around Saudi Arabia’s first skyscraper – a distinctive 267-metre-high office tower.