Architecture

Ty’r Bobin Residence, Wales – Russell Jones Architects

Russell Jones Architects can this week celebrate the successful planning application for the Ty’r Bobin residence in Llangynidr, Wales.
Does Architecture Make A City?

Sometimes, when admiring the work of some of worlds most high profile and prolific architects, it can be easy to get lost in the pomp and grandeur that comes with their gleaming monuments to the new architecture. In the same moment however, I have to ask myself a number of questions, some of which I [...]
Exciting New Bridge Proposal for London, Jubilee Footbridge – One World Design

A new Footbridge across The Thames – a proposal from One World Design.
Stratton Street Project, Mayfair, London – Squire & Partners

From Squire & Partners, a complete renovation project in upmarket Mayfair, London.
Johor Bahru Hospital, Malaysia – Nightingale Associates

Nightingale Associates has unveiled plans for a luxury private hospital in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Islamic Cultural Centre, Tirana, Albania – BIG

Over in the Albanian capital Tirana, a massive rejuvenation project is being undertaken and architectural behemoths BIG.
Pulsen, Community Centre of the Future, Denmark – SEA and Elkiær + Ebbeskov

The way we live is changing.
Setting up the drawing space in AutoCAD

Before starting any design in AutoCAD, it’s important to format your drawing space to your project’s requirements. This is how I prepare to start CADing.
Architecture Desktop Wallpaper July 2011

It’s the start of a new month, which means its time for a new Architecture desktop wallpaper!
50 Inspirational Architecture photos from Flickr, July 2011

Be inspired!
Architactile Inception Competition!

We have teamed up with the wonderful team over at Architactile to give away three copies of the superb iPad app for architects: Architactile Inception!
Passion – The Story of London’s Band Stand

Tim Coles, Mark Warren, Derek Opara and James Le Ball stand underneath the awning of the Festival of Britain Band Stand, surrounded by it’s colorful straps, perched upon it’s raised timber decking, out of the rain.
Band Stand – Festival of Britain 2011

If you find yourself in London between now and September, I urge you to head on down to Southbank and visit this superb student project.
Population Density Infographics

It is fair to say that we are living in unique times. For the first period in human history, more people live in urban centres than in the country.
2011 Design Summit: Design for Growth

The Future of UK Design?
How to Succeed in Architectural Competitions

Robert Morrison is an Architect with a wealth of experience in entering and winning architectural design competitions, and he has kindly shared his thoughts and passed on some tips to help you triumph too!