Retrofitting buildings with sustainable qualities is achievable with the help of a financing policy set out by the government, an architecture director has argued. Image source Writing for Guardian.co.uk, Nick Willson, director of Nick Willson Architects, says that “the news that councils can retain business rates – and use that income to lever in new [...]

The striking and contemporary Ondrej Nepela Arena was created as the centrepiece for the International Ice Hockey Federation 2011 World Championship. With the eyes of the ice hockey world on the arena, Bratislava was keen to make a bold statement. An extensive remodelling programme on the site of Slovakia’s oldest ice hockey stadium resulted in [...]

An iconic Warwickshire windmill is to undergo a £50,000 refurbishment to ensure its preservation for future generations. Image source Scaffolding has already been erected around the near 400-year-old Chesterton Windmill, to conduct what the Coventry Telegraph calls “essential work.” Windmill’s unique dome structure The mill, standing five miles south of Leamington Spa, is supported by [...]

Now and Then, how cities looked in the past and the present [INFOGRAPHIC] – What would you find if you were time travelling in the past, decades or centuries ago?

What would you find if you were time travelling in the past, decades or centuries ago? This is the question we asked ourselves when contemplating glorious buildings & cities all over the world and how they were transformed during time by various events. From around the globe, here are some of the world’s finest places then [...]

Beautiful buildings can certainly inspire, with people willing to travel thousands of miles to discover the masterpieces of famous architects. Whilst some architects like to adhere to the traditional lines and trends in the field of architecture, others simply love to experiment and leave a personal trace throughout their creations. By allowing their creativeness and [...]

The field of architecture has always been a subject of fascination for people and beauty is clearly in the eye of the beholder. This compilation will take you on a tour around the globe, pinpointing some of the most wonderful architectural landmarks, which do not respect the rigorous lines or the well-set rules of traditional [...]

A building in Wales is to be presented with a prestigious architecture award in recognition of its sustainability, reports FM World. The Wales Institute for Sustainable Education (WISE) building at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Machynlleth is constructed using eco-friendly and low energy materials. Image source Image source Solar tube arrays and photovoltaics [...]

The prolific architect Daniel Libeskind has a very well defined trademark – he loves to play with geometric forms and his works at times seem to challenge the laws of physics. Most of his buildings are clad in metal/steel and he quite frequently combines this with stunning glass panels. The result is that his buildings [...]

Engineers have begun the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street in earnest, starting with preparatory works on the impressive stainless steel cladding facade. The 16,000 metre facade will be the focal point of the train station’s redevelopment that has been specially designed to “reflect the movement of the city and the station”, say project directors on NewStreetStart.co.uk. [...]