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Jonathan Tuckey Design restores Italian farmhouse
Jonathan Tuckey Design has a restored a 19th century farmstead in the Piemonte region of northern Italy, transforming the hillside ensemble into a sunlit home and studio for a fashion designer
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dMFK with Norm complete retrofit of Chancery House for The Office Group
The transformed Chancery House above London Silver Vaults is the largest workspace for developer The Office Group, following on from its flagship project the Black & White Building
Architecture needs a ‘rinse and repeat’ approach
We should move away from the idea of architecture as a finite product and instead embrace ongoing maintenance for our creations, argues Toko Andrews
Sketchbook: Kristian Hyde
The AJ’s Sketchbook series is a showcase of sketches and concept drawings by architects and designers. Today’s sketches are by Kristian Hyde, director of Hyde + Hyde Architects
Jan Kattein Architects transforms Enfield garages into affordable workspaces
The Angel Yard project in Upper Edmonton reuses the structures of a series of derelict garages to accommodate community and young enterprise activities
ACME’s Folkestone Harbour Seafront comes to market
The first of a promenade of blocks set to transform Folkestone’s seafront under a masterplan by ACME has been erected, fitted-out and marketed. Will it transform the town’s fortunes too?
Architects should get involved with design codes – before it’s too late
At a time when everyone – planners included – despairs at the length of time required to resolve even a tiny planning application, design codes offer the enticing possibility of clarity and certainty, says Hana Loftus
Citizens House by Archio: for the people by the people
The 11-home housing scheme, champions the community land trust model with Archio selected to design the scheme by members of the local community, writes Fran Williams. Photography French+Tye
Our Neighbourhood issue is bursting with schemes to help communities flourish
A school and a community facility are just two projects in our Neighbourhood issue, which is bursting with intriguing schemes, says Emily Booth
Islands at the Design Museum embraces sustainable exhibition design
MSOMA Architects has designed the exhibition with sustainability and circularity in mind, creating a display that will naturally biodegrade after use