Andrew Lee

The Pyramid Viewpoint / BTE Architecture

June 19, 2021

Architects: BTE Architecture
Area: 60 m²
Year: 2015
Professionals: David Narro Associates, Land Engineering

The Same People who Designed Prisons Also Designed Schools

May 19, 2020

According to architect and academic Frank Locker, in architectural education, we keep repeating the same formula from the 20th-century: teachers transmitting a rigid and basic knowledge that gives students, no matter their motivation, interests, or abilities, little to no direction. In this way, says Locker, we are replicating, literally, prisons, with no room for an integral, flexible, and versatile education.

"What do you think of when you're in a space with closed doors and a hallway where you can't enter without permission or a bell that tells you when you can enter and leave?" asks Locker.

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50 Impressive Details Using Wood

June 03, 2019

Over the course of history the unique characteristics of wood, which are dependent upon the species of the tree and the location in which it has grown, have enabled humanity to flourish in all parts of the globe. The architectural details of wooden construction therefore show a great diversity of meetings and joints, showing not only a project's constructive and structural logic, but also embodying the value and complexity of each project.

Take a look at these 50 construction details of projects that stand out for their clever use of wood.

RIBA Announces 46 Winners for 2016 National Awards

June 22, 2016

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the 2016 RIBA National Awards. The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s best building of the year will be drawn from these 46 award-winning buildings.

Harraby Community Campus / ATKINS

March 18, 2016

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Architects: ATKINS
Area: 5650 m²
Year: 2016

The White House / WT Architecture

December 02, 2015

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Architects: WT Architecture
Area: 300 m²
Year: 2011
Professionals: David Narro Associates, Spey Building and Joinery

Beach House / Dualchas Architects

May 18, 2015

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Architects: Dualchas Architects
Area: 150 m²
Year: 2014
Professionals: An Cuilionn Consultancy, IPM Associates, Jig Environment, AN Fraser Joinery

The Mill / WT Architecture

April 27, 2015

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Architects: WT Architecture
Area: 150 m²
Year: 2014

Private Residence on Isle of Skye / Dualchas Architects

February 11, 2015

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Architects: Dualchas Architects
Year: 2012

Kirkmichael Primary School / Holmes Miller

November 24, 2014

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Architects: Holmes Miller
Year: 2014
Manufacturers: VELUX Commercial

RIAS Announces this Year's 13 Best Scottish Buildings

June 20, 2014

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) have announced the winners of the 2014 RIAS Awards. Selected from the 83 entries, these buildings represent the best in Scottish architecture from the past year. This year Glasgow buildings make up significant number of the 13 winners, demonstrating the positive results of the city gearing up to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games later this summer.

The RIAS Awards are held in parallel with the RIBA National Awards, with submitted projects eligible for both. This year, 4 RIAS Award winners were also RIBA National Award winners. See the full list of winners after the break.

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RIBA Announces 2014 National Award Winners

June 19, 2014

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 44 buildings in the UK and 12 EU projects to win 2014 RIBA National Awards. The list includes instantly recognizable projects such as The Shard by Renzo Piano and Mecanoo's Library of Birmingham, but also rewards plenty of well-crafted smaller projects, for example Lens House by Alison Brooks Architects.

From this list of National winners, the RIBA will select the shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize, which will be revealed next month. See the full list of winners after the break.

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