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 →

In modern times, the demand for housing in the world’s major cities is climbing ever higher, property prices are increasing, more people are renting as opposed to buying, and more and more of us are working from home. As a result of these factors and many more, residential architecture must evolve and change in order to reflect the needs of Britain’s current population. For this reason, we are eagerly looking ahead to an exciting new exhibition at RIBA’s Architecture Gallery, highlighting new ideas for the residential buildings of the future. Continue reading →