For anyone with an interest in architecture and design, one of the most highly anticipated events on the calendar is the annual Vision exhibition, where new and innovative building solutions and state of the art products will be on show. There is also a free Educational Programme featuring seminars, talks, debates, and interactive shows. We are looking forward to attending the 2016 event at the Olympia on the 7th and 8th of June. Continue reading →

The recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) Library Building Awards 2016 celebrated new and renovated libraries across the US. The winners all had one thing in common; they utilised space, light and materials to positively affect the mood of inhabitants. The designs are a great example of how successful architecture can provide health benefits for the people who use the buildings. Continue reading →

Ordos City in Inner Mongolia, China is home to a unique collection of contemporary architecture. The urban centre was intended as a modern, futuristic utopia when construction began in 2004, but it has sadly not performed anywhere near the anticipated level. The plan was to create homes for over a million people, but only a fraction of the finished buildings are actually occupied, with a population of around 100,000 in May 2015. Continue reading →