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5th April 2023

Universal Design in Contemporary Architecture

Estimated reading time: 4 min In recent years, a movement towards a concept most commonly referred to as ‘Universal Design’ has grown in frequency - seen in the design of buildings, products, services and other…

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21st March 2023

Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle: Extending the Lifecycle of Purpose-built Architecture

Estimated reading time: 4 min Below is just one example of the fleeting life some purpose-built structures have; The Rio Olympic Aquatics Stadium began construction in the second half of 2014 and opened in April…

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7th March 2023

Materials in Review: Stone

Estimated reading time: 5 min Stone has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were among the first civilizations to use stone extensively in their architecture.…

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22nd February 2023

Architecture for Wellness

Estimated reading time: 3 min Wellness architecture: “The practice of architecture that relies on the art and science of designing built environments with socially conscious systems and materials to promote the harmonious balance between physical,…

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22nd February 2023

Battle is Not Over

Estimated reading time: 2 min The year of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine shocked the world and changed each of those living in Ukraine and many others outside of it. We stand in solidarity…

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1st February 2023

Materials In Review: Wood

Estimated reading time: 3 min Wood. One of the oldest materials used by man, having served as an important construction material for thousands of years to build shelters, houses, boats and many other structures. It…

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24th January 2023

Spatial Expression of Educational Buildings

Estimated reading time: 3 min Today, the scale of the pressures and the rate of change facing higher education institutions are greater than ever. Squeezed public spending, growing societal expectations and the broadening education ambitions…

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19th December 2022

Urban Landscaping and the Unconventional Convention Centre

Estimated reading time: 3 min The relationship between the design of convention and exhibition centres and the overall urban landscape is a critical and complex issue for architects and urban planners. As large public buildings…

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8th December 2022

Smart Design: Nael Evans

You’ve been living and working in Dubai for many years. How has the city shaped the way you approach design? When I first came to Dubai in 2007, it was a very different place. I…

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16th November 2022

Materials In Review: Glass

Estimated reading time: 5 min There is no other building material that comes close to glass in terms of versatility and aesthetic appeal. It is one of the oldest and most respected types of building…

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