Serpentine Pavilion team reveals mortar-free brickwork challenge

Engineers behind this year’s Serpentine Pavilion have created a mortar-free brick structure paying tribute to a heritage brickwork form. The pavilion, designed by Mexican architecture studio LANZA Atelier for the Serpentine Gallery, takes inspiration from the “crinkle-crankle” – or “serpentine”, wall form commonly found in… The post Serpentine Pavilion team reveals mortar-free brickwork challenge appeared first on Construction News.

First look at LANZA Ateliers 2026 Serpentine pavilion

The Architects’ Journal First look at LANZA Ateliers 2026 Serpentine pavilion This year’s Serpentine Pavilion, which opens to the public on Saturday, has been designed by emerging Mexican architecture practice LANZA Atelier, and features a brick crinkle-crankle wall The post First look at LANZA Ateliers 2026 Serpentine pavilion appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Specifying Natural Stone for Kitchens, Splashbacks, and Feature Walls: A Builder’s Guide

The post Specifying Natural Stone for Kitchens, Splashbacks, and Feature Walls: A Builder’s Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Natural stone has long been the material of choice for residential projects where quality and lasting beauty are non-negotiable. For builders and contractors working on premium homes, few finishes deliver the same combination of visual impact, durability, and perceived value. Whether you are fitting out a kitchen, lining a splashback, or creating a statement wall […]

Roman Blinds Outside Recess: Measuring & Fitting Guide

The post Roman Blinds Outside Recess: Measuring & Fitting Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fitting Roman blinds outside the recess is a strategic choice for maximizing natural light and achieving total blackout. By mounting the blind to the wall or architrave, the fabric stack sits above the glass when raised, preventing light occlusion in smaller windows. This method also minimizes side light leakage...

Your Fire & Sound Solutions Guide to Next-Gen Code Compliance

Take a look at the 2026 Trim-Tex Fire + Sound Solutions catalog for the most advanced fire- and sound-rated products for wall joints. The post Your Fire & Sound Solutions Guide to Next-Gen Code Compliance appeared first on Construction Specifier.

How Revit 3D Modeling Services Turn Pretty Views into Buildable Models

Revit 3D modeling services bridge the gap between creative architectural concepts and practical construction by converting visual designs into data-rich, buildable models. This ensures accurate coordination, reduces errors, and enables efficient, cost-effective project execution.

Belinda Carr - Could this LEGO Plastic Brick replace Concrete Masonry Units? 08062023

Lok N Blok is an innovative, easy to install, mortar-less, interlocking building block system. Its design enables quicker and easier installation than other building materials as it’s installed in fewer steps and doesn’t require specialized equipment. Could this product - made out of recycled plastic - replace concrete blocks to lower the carbon energy footprint?

Architects' Journal - Materials in Focus, Brick, 22032021

Materials in Focus is a new series of AJ lunchtime webinars in which explore the use of materials in design and looking at how architects can specify these materials more sustainably. Each session is dedicated to a specific material and is chaired by a member of the AJ editorial team The first session took place on Thursday 18th March, supported by Michelmersh and Vandersanden, which focused on the use of ‘Brick’. A review of projects is provided by each of the panelist followed by the Q&A

Crossrail Sustainability: Time-lapse shows sea wall breach at Wallasea Island

A landmark environmental project made possible due to a unique partnership between Crossrail and the RSPB reached a significant milestone this weekend. Wallasea Island Wild Coast project, located eight miles north of Southend-on-Sea in Essex, aims to transform 670 hectares of farmland, an area about 2.5 times the size of the City of London, back into the coastal marshland it once was some 400 years ago.

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