SPAB, Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings
The records of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings are now available to search online: SPAB’s online archive catalogue launched on 9 June to coincide with International Archives Day
Tower of London Architecture, Building
Tower of London architecture, UK – key historic building in England – Tower of London, historic architecture, building, date, location, contact, photo
Colosseum Rome building new floor: Colosseo Roma
New floor agreed for this ancient Roman structure. The Colosseum in Rome could hold 50,000 to 80,000 spectators; the world-famous building was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles
Coburg piazza at former Pentridge Prison
Coburg piazza at former Pentridge Prison in Melbourne northern suburb: transformation turns decommissioned landmark of controversial history into a new residential and retail precinct
Langside Halls Queen’s Park, Glasgow
News from Hoskins Architects and culture & heritage management consultancy Jura Consultants – magnificent ‘A’ listed Langside Halls, Queen’s Park, Glasgow
The Globe Theatre, London Arts
Allies and Morrison have extensive experience in the care and conservation of historic and listed buildings and successfully led the design of the redevelopment of the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre
Ex-Frigo Militare Renovation, Piemonte
The Ex-Frigo Militare Renovation, Piemonte, Italy, has been designed by BAAG atelier, they say “our cities are rich in history, a history that must be remembered, supported, lived”.
Reliance Works Jewellery Quarter Apartments
The Urban Project starts conversion of former Reliance Works building in Birmingham City Centre’s Jewellery Quarter into new apartments
All Architects Must Be Covid-19 Architects
All Architects Today Must Be Covid-19 Architects: no new housing – impact of Trump 2020 HUD Budget. The White House proposes over $9 billion in cuts to critical housing programs
Architects: Keep Georgia on your mind, US buildings
Architects, I regard myself as a refugee from rural Pennsylvania, currently 19th fastest growing hot spot in United States of America. President Elect Biden will return the USA to the WHO
Architecture under President Biden
President Biden Architecture: Joel flees to NYC to escape the Third Wave. “no matter how overwhelming life’s challenges and problems seem to be…one person can make a difference in the world.”
Architecture under Biden Presidency News
Architecture under the Biden Presidency. Despite fears of violence and foreign interference, over 100 million US Americans cast their votes safely and without significant problems in the midst of our worst health crisis in over 100 years.
Dove Cottage, Museum at Wordsworth Grasmere
Nissen Richards Studio creates new interpretation for Dove Cottage and the Museum at Wordsworth Grasmere, Lake District, together with branding, wayfinding, graphic and exhibition design
Hidden Stories Map: Glasgow Doors Open Day
Hidden Stories Map news – for this year’s Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival Hoskins Architects create beautifully illustrated, educational and accessible digital walking tour aimed at young people
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery San Antonio building design by Clayton & Little, Architects, celebrates cross-cultural southern cuisine and craft beer within the former historic Pearl Brewery, Texas
6 UNESCO Cultural sites virtually rebuilt
Reconstructing 6 UNESCO cultural sites in danger of disappearing forever: World heritage sites exist in constant danger of degradation or destruction, from militants to motorists, earthquakes to urbanization.
Long Brick House in the Chilterns, England
Approaching Long Brick House in the Chilterns, England, designed by Bradley Van Der Straeten, you would not have the slightest idea that behind a standard door lies a home that beams with natural sunlight and clever design ideas.
Volume VI Number 1 Column: Hunters Point scandal
Joel Solkoff’s Column Vol. VI, Number 1, reporting on Queens Public Library at Hunters Point, New York City, by Steven Holl Architects, USA. Disabled people struggle to access books and reference materials in the $41.5 million building.
Buda Mill & Grain Co., Texas Building
Buda Mill & Grain Co., Texas, USA, historic agricultural complex reimagined by Cushing Terrell Architects: five structures including a renovated 105-year-old cotton gin building & historic elevated grain augur, four vintage silos, and three new buildings.
Providence Academy Renovation, Washington
Providence Academy Renovation, Vancouver, Washington, USA, by SERA Architects: one of the most historically significant structures in the Pacific Northwest, built by the Sisters of Providence in 1873.
