Attitudes to architecture in Russia have been changing dramatically in recently years. During the height of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1991 giant monolithic buildings were very popular. These huge structures were designed to show prosperity and strength. Many of them were created without much thought for the lasting impact on the local area though. Continue reading →

On the 1st of November the winner of the 2017 RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture was announced. This year the award was given to the multi-million pound redevelopment of Hastings Pier by dRMM Architects, awarding it the title of the best new building in the UK. Continue reading →

Commercial architecture involves the design of structures and buildings for use by businesses or companies. This particular area of our field has a focus on combining style with function to meet the requirements of a range of business types. The impact of such design can be seen in many major city centres, where most buildings are for commercial purposes. Continue reading →