Lithos brings a modern spin to the powerful, expressive beauty of Portland stone, says by Sara Costi
CAS *Consultancy: delivering public art
CAS *Consultancy works with architects, developers, planners and local authorities to embed public art and cultural support infrastructure into new developments
Case study: Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre by MawsonKerr Architects
The centre, in South Tyneside, acts as a gateway to the Leas coastline providing space for community organisations. Photography by Graeme Peacock and Oliver Sturdy
Case study: Challoner House by HUT Architecture
The conversion and extension of a locally listed building in Clerkenwell, London, uses natural and recycled materials to create an office space. Photography by Billy Bolton
AJ Climate Champions podcast: ‘We start with a map of nearby materials and products’
Material Cultures co-founder Summer Islam explains how a regional ‘materials matrix’ informs the design process
Case study: St Mark’s Schoolhouse by Dow Jones Architects
Dow Jones has refurbished a derelict Victorian schoolhouse in Battersea to create its own architecture studio, using a like-for-like refurb approach. Photography by Anthony Coleman
Unlock the future of building safety with the BRE’s new training course
The BRE is excited to launch a new online awareness level training course: The Digitalisation of Building Safety and the Golden Thread
AJ Climate Champions podcast: ‘Retrofit is seen as really alienating. We’re trying to blow that apart’
Melissa Mean from community land trust WeCanMake explains how a community-led approach in Bristol is tackling the housing crisis
Case study: Barnaby by Built Works and Morrisstudio
The Covent Garden retail outlet for a new chocolate brand references the history and traditions of UK chocolate-making. Photography by Ollie Tomlinson
Maximising roof performance and longevity with the right roofing membrane
As the UK’s only vertically integrated construction membrane manufacturer, Don & Low has developed a comprehensive roofing membrane family to meet the demands of any roofing project across the country