Building design news uk

Here are some recent building design news from the UK:

  1. The UK's first "vertical forest" is coming to London: A new development in London's Elephant and Castle area will feature a 17-story building covered in over 900 trees and 20,000 plants. The project aims to improve air quality and provide a habitat for local wildlife. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Glasgow's Riverside Museum wins international architecture award: The Riverside Museum, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, has won the 2022 RIBA International Prize. The museum is a popular tourist destination and features a striking design that reflects the city's industrial heritage. (Source: The Scotsman)
  3. New £1.5 billion development planned for Birmingham city centre: A new mixed-use development, featuring offices, homes, and retail space, is set to be built in Birmingham's city centre. The project, designed by architects Glenn Howells, will include a new public square and pedestrianized streets. (Source: Birmingham Live)
  4. London's iconic Battersea Power Station to be transformed into a luxury development: The former power station, which has been out of use since the 1980s, is set to be redeveloped into a luxury residential complex, featuring over 800 homes and a new public park. (Source: The Evening Standard)
  5. New sustainable housing development opens in Manchester: A new housing development in Manchester's Chorlton-cum-Hardy area features 44 sustainable homes, designed by architects SimpsonHaugh and Partners. The development includes a community garden and green roofs. (Source: Manchester Evening News)
  6. The UK's first "passive house" development opens in Bristol: A new development in Bristol's Bedminster area features 12 homes designed to meet the Passivhaus standard, which aims to reduce energy consumption by up to 90%. (Source: Bristol Live)
  7. London's iconic Barbican Estate to undergo major renovation: The Barbican Estate, a Grade II* listed complex in London's City of London, is set to undergo a major renovation, including the replacement of its iconic Brutalist architecture with new buildings and public spaces. (Source: The Architects' Journal)
  8. New £20 million arts centre opens in Leeds: A new arts centre, designed by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, has opened in Leeds' city centre. The centre features a 500-seat theatre, studios, and exhibition spaces. (Source: The Yorkshire Post)
  9. The UK's first "flood-resistant" homes are being built in Hull: A new development in Hull's Bransholme area features homes designed to withstand flooding, with features such as raised floors and waterproof materials. (Source: Hull Live)
  10. London's iconic 20 Fenchurch Street skyscraper to be rebranded as "The Walkie-Talkie": The 37-story skyscraper, designed by architects Rafael Viñoly, is set to be rebranded as "The Walkie-Talkie" due to its distinctive shape. (Source: The Evening Standard)

These are just a few examples of the many exciting building design projects happening in the UK.