Canadian industrial designer Maha Alavi was introduced to the world of hardware when she worked for an online retailer of architectural specialties. This first role fostered a new interest, and even though she had already… Read More »F5: Maha Alavi Talks Antique Markets, Coffee Shops, a London Bookshop + More
A series of 3D-printed concrete boulders create bridges, tunnels and planters at Boulder Park, a playground in Shandong province, China, designed by Xisui Design. The activity spaces for all ages sit within a wider, 13,000-square-metre… Read More »Xisui Design uses 3D-printed concrete to create organic-looking playscape for Chinese park
Architecture studio AFL Architects and consultancy Ridge and Partners have revealed plans for a 16,000-seat stadium powered entirely by renewable energy, which will be the new home for Oxford United Football Club. With planning approval… Read More »UK’s “first all-electric football stadium” set to be built for Oxford United
Ghana president John Dramani Mahama has taken steps towards abandoning the Adjaye Associates-designed National Cathedral in Accra following an investigation into the finances of the controversial project. The president’s office announced that it has begun… Read More »Ghana government considering “complete halt” of Adjaye’s national cathedral
Architecture studio Michaelis Boyd has reconfigured a Georgian townhouse in west London, adding a flowing spiral staircase that connects all five floors of the minimalist interior. Flat Iron House is home to Michelin-starred chef Andrew… Read More »Sculptural staircase forms centrepiece of renovated London home by Michaelis Boyd
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing the prospects of UK architecture graduates as they prepare to enter the job market. This summer will see thousands of young people in the UK graduate from… Read More »“Being an architect isn’t worth it” says commenter