The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
In practice: Invisible engineering in historic building retrofits
Nick Cramp discusses the huge but largely hidden role environmental engineering plays in the regenerative development of heritage buildings
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In practice: Cutting the carbon cost in period building refurbs
Joshua Scott, associate director at dMFK, describes the practice’s ‘build less’ approach to heritage, conservation and environmental performance on three recent large-scale refurbishment projects
In practice: Will we soon see the end of the sash window?
Increasing regulation on thermal efficiency means a radical change is on the way for the traditional sliding sash window, says Robert Adam
In practice: Sergison Bates’ Hampstead mansion block for older people
Stephen Bates, co-founder of Sergison Bates architects, discusses the thinking behind the practice’s recent mansion block project in Hampstead, designed for older residents
UK/US mutual recognition for architects takes major step forward
An arrangement that would make it easier for UK-registered architects to work in the US is a step closer after American licensing boards approved an agreement
In practice: Moving house – modular homes refurbished and relocated
Steve White, director of McGregor White Architects, and Wai Lun Ho, director of AHR, discuss their AJ Retrofit Award-winning project – Chris Payne House, which they moved across London in June 2020
In practice: ‘Brick has a unique ability to ground a project in its context’
Fran Williams talks to Patrick Michell, partner at Platform 5 Architects, on the completion of the mixed-use masterplan at Toynbee Hall’s East London Estate, in partnership with London Square and Richard Griffiths Architects
In practice: Designing kitchens and bathrooms for the workplace
Linda Morey-Burrows, director of MoreySmith, discusses the multidisciplinary architecture and interior design practice’s approach to workplace catering and bathroom facilities
Rashid Ali Architects one year on from 2021 AJ Small Projects win
Last year’s winner of the AJ Small Projects Award was Rashid Ali Architects’ Common Room, a town hall waiting room in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Founder Rashid Ali describes his practice’s work since then
In practice: Studio Egret West resurrects a river in central Manchester
Fran Williams speaks to Studio Egret West associate director Duncan Paybody about the practice’s new 6.5ha park in Manchester city centre, part of the Mayfield regeneration scheme