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 →

With the introduction of new public transport schemes and vehicles, transportation is becoming faster and more efficient all the time. For every architect in London, this poses a number of questions. How will this affect architectural design? As movement changes the infrastructure and design of cities, it’s important that people are aware of how the architectural industry will change in response to the ways people travel and work. Continue reading →