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Multiplex has appointed architecture and interiors practice Arney Fender Katsalidis as Executive Architect at Derwent London’s 80 Charlotte Street and 65 Whitfield Street, one of the largest construction projects in Fitzrovia, Central London.

Material research enables Arney Fender Katsalidis to realise innovative procurement advantages

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

Multiplex has appointed architecture and interiors practice Arney Fender Katsalidis as Executive Architect at Derwent London’s 80 Charlotte Street and 65 Whitfield Street, one of the largest construction projects in Fitzrovia, Central London. With Make having been appointed as Lead... View Article

ZHA exhibition to highlight how the practice has transformed notions of what can be achieved in concrete, steel, and glass

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) transform notions of what can be achieved in concrete, steel, and glass; combining an unwavering optimism for the future and belief in the power of invention with concepts of urban and social connectivity – creating projects... View Article

A new arts centre in West Yorkshire built by Wildgoose Construction (main build contractors) has opened its doors to the public. Designed by Matlock architecture practice Evans Vettori, the Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax combined the traditional eighteenth century red brick building with concrete, aged-copper, wood and glass. The entrance foyer also has a feature etched glass wall by architectural artist Sarah Galloway and provides access to the adjacent Piece Hall.

Derbyshire Arts Centre combines traditional red brick with concrete, copper, wood and glass

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

A new arts centre in West Yorkshire built by Wildgoose Construction (main build contractors) has opened its doors to the public. Designed by Matlock architecture practice Evans Vettori, the Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax combined the traditional eighteenth century... View Article

Space Group completes listed refurbishment with concrete and glass

Monday, 10th July 2017

This is the refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed building on Tredegar Square in East London. A new extension replaced an existing one which had come to the end of its lifespan. A space once characterised by heavy... View Article

An 8 meter long timber and wood-cement composite slab is tested to rupture at the School of Engineering and Architecture Fribourg within a project of the National Research Programme 66 “Resource Wood”. Although weighing only a third of an equally performing regular concrete slab, this new type of composite could, in principle, be used in residential and office buildings.

Swiss researchers create new type of concrete that largely consists of wood

Thursday, 6th July 2017

Researchers from the Swiss National Science Foundation’s Research Programme ‘Resource Wood‘ have developed a type of concrete that largely consists of wood. The building material offers the construction industry new possibilities and is based in large part on renewable resources.... View Article

Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo surround Mexican courthouse with volcanic stone wall

Wednesday, 5th July 2017

Following the repeal of the Mexican judicial system towards a new paradigm of orality, a conception of space that would reflect these developments was necessary for the new design of this courthouse in the large town of Pátzcauro in the... View Article

Rotating concrete block facade by SUBdv is a product of empathic, parametric design

Monday, 26th June 2017

For this Factory and Office Annex in São Paulo, Brazil, a ‘high- low’ fusion was employed, where high-tech architectural design strategies imported from abroad were combined with local low-tech construction methodologies to create a ‘tropicalised’ digital aesthetic. Parametric design, digital... View Article

Trahan Architects connect project and place with glass walls and concrete

Thursday, 8th June 2017

Set on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, the Aurora Event Center is envisioned as a year-round event space accommodating weddings and events for up to 250 guests. The primary design... View Article

CIVIC architects explore materials for a new monument

Thursday, 8th June 2017

Lochal Cityforum & Public Library Tilburg In the Tilburg railway zone, the construction of the LocHal took off this week. Within the contours of the monumental locomotive hall, CIVIC architects in collaboration with Braaksma & Roos Architecten and Inside Outside,... View Article

Norm Architects create warm, natural, material richness against raw concrete walls at Copenhagen restaurant

Thursday, 8th June 2017

With the ambition to create a local wine bar and restaurant emphasised by an intimate and cosy atmosphere that underlines a sense of presence, Nærvær is located in a fairly new and contemporary building. With a humble and intimate approach... View Article

ZHA’s curved concrete Napoli Afragola station inaugurated

Thursday, 8th June 2017

The first phase of Napoli Afragola Station – the new gateway to the south of Italy – has been inaugurated by prime minister Paolo Gentiloni. The new rail station at Napoli Afragola is designed as one of southern Italy’s key... View Article

Ceramic, concrete, and stone evoke collective memory in Triptyque Architecture’s Arapiraca residential towers

Thursday, 1st June 2017

The specific setting of the Vila Madalena neighbourhood, São Paulo, defined the project created by Triptyque Architecture: a residential complex built on Arapiraca Street. With integration being the main objective, establishing a natural dialogue between the 8,000m2 construction and its... View Article

LafargeHolcim’s Hungarian cement plant wins World Prix d’Excellence for environmental performance and architectural quality

Wednesday, 31st May 2017

LafargeHolcim’s Kiralyegyhaza cement plant in Hungary has received the World Prix d’Excellence 2017 from the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). The plant was awarded the World Gold Winner prize in the industrial buildings category for its outstanding environmental performance and... View Article

AART architects concrete and cedar-clad design wins Denmark’s Rowing Stadium competition

Tuesday, 30th May 2017

AART architects have won the much-coveted competition to design Denmark’s Rowing Stadium at Bagsværd Lake on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Together with E+E Architects, LIW Planning and Viggo Madsen Consulting Engineers as sub-consultants, the practice is set to create a rowing stadium... View Article

BNE Product News – ‘Special Edition’ – Jeremy Milbank of Kallisto interview at Materials 2017

Monday, 22nd May 2017

Jeremy Milbank is Technical Consultant for Kallisto – a dedicated division of Milbank Concrete Products which offers bespoke spiral and helical stairs. In this interview at Materials 2017, he explains why Kallisto chose to exhibit at the show and what... View Article

BNE Product News – ‘Special Edition’ – Duncan MacKellar of Armourcoat interview at Materials 2017

Tuesday, 16th May 2017

Duncan MacKellar is the founder of Armourcoat plus technical and creative director for the brand and also a guest speaker at Materials 2017. In this interview at the show, Duncan explains why Armourcoat chose Materials 2017 to showcase their interior... View Article

BNE Product News – ‘Special Edition’ – Daniel Nevitt of Armourcoat interview at Materials 2017

Tuesday, 16th May 2017

Daniel Nevitt (Marketing Director of Armourcoat) talks about how it is fantastic timing for the industry to have a materials focussed event and why Armourcoat chose Materials 2017 to showcase their interior and exterior decorative solutions that include polished plaster,... View Article

Worlds greenest terminal launches at Oslo Airport

Tuesday, 2nd May 2017

Designed by Oslo-based practice Nordic-Office of Architecture, the 115,000 sqm expansion to Oslo Airport sets new standards in sustainability. The competition-winning design, which uses snow as a coolant, has achieved the world’s first BREEAM ‘Excellent’ sustainability rating for an airport... View Article

Bison appointed to provide precast for Wales’ first Science Park

Thursday, 13th April 2017

Bison Manufacturing, the UK’s leading precast concrete manufacturer, has been appointed to provide its floor units and staircases for the construction of Wales’ first dedicated science park. Based on Anglesey, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bangor University, Menai Science... View Article

5 of London’s most iconic buildings made with ash

Tuesday, 11th April 2017

Modern, unique, iconic – London’s skyline is recognised around the world. But did you know some of it is built with ash? London’s historic relationship with its power system is clear to see in its skyline. Old decommissioned power stations,... View Article