Ideas invited for new highway gantry designs

National Highways has launched a design competition to create a new look for motorway gantries.

RIBA design contest for new Belfast landmark

Belfast City Council is seeking design ‘of the highest calibre’ for a £100m tourist attraction to be built in the city centre.

Behind the story: Should AHMM pull out of the Berwick hub contest?

The Architects’ JournalBehind the story: Should AHMM pull out of the Berwick hub contest? A row has erupted after the RIBA shortlisted the practice run by its own president for a new cultural hub in Berwick. AJ competitions editor Merlin Fulcher delves into the details The post Behind the story: Should AHMM pull out of the Berwick hub contest? appeared first on The Architects’ JournalMerlin Fulcher

Why is the RIBA splurging £20m on a vanity project?

The Architects’ JournalWhy is the RIBA splurging £20m on a vanity project? The fact that the competition jury for the proposed revamp of RIBA HQ is sorely lacking in diversity is only the start of the initiative’s problems, argues Vinesh Pomal The post Why is the RIBA splurging £20m on a vanity project? appeared first on The Architects’ JournalVinesh Pomal

Lone UK practice among finalists in Chinese eco-resort contest

The Architects’ JournalLone UK practice among finalists in Chinese eco-resort contest London’s  White Red Architects is the only UK practice to have been shortlisted in a RIBA-backed contest to design guest houses and an eco-hotel in a popular Chinese nature reserve The post Lone UK practice among finalists in Chinese eco-resort contest appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRichard Waite