The London Festival of Architecture is due to take place for the duration of June and looks set to be a celebration of the fundamentally important aspects of architecture. The city will join together to embrace and explore architectural experimentation, thinking, learning and practice, all along the theme of “Work in Progress”. Continue reading →

Westminster Abbey is one of the key attractions in London for visitors from across the world, and is the scene of royal weddings among many other major events. Built in 1090, it is one of England’s most prominent pieces of Gothic architecture and is an important part of history. Recently, planning permission has been awarded to add a new tower, one of the first in over 300 years, which will open up a new area of treasures for public access. Continue reading →

Buildings are amongst the leading drivers of climate change. During construction they consume a great deal of energy, and continue to do so throughout their operation. Large examples of commercial architecture typically bear the most blame for damaging the surrounding environment, particularly if they are built without extensive effort to minimise the impact they have. Many one off structures throughout history have disregarded the environment to deliver the best designs but in the modern world there are several projects that do the opposite. Continue reading →