Birmingham City Council votes to demolish Ringway Centre – again
Birmingham City Council has controversially voted in favour of demolishing the city’s landmark Ringway Centre for a second time
Source: architectsjournal.co.uk
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Kevin McCloud joins bid to save Brutalist Brum landmark ahead of critical vote
Kevin McCloud has added his voice to calls to save Birmingham’s Ringway Centre
Source: architectsjournal.co.uk
Willamette Week: Hero Portland firefighter accused of disturbing behavior
A disturbing report from our news partners at Willamette Week focusing on a Portland Fire Bureau lieutenant and accusations that led to him being fired from the
Source: katu.com
Birmingham City Council to reconsider demolition of Brutalist landmark
Birmingham City Council is to reconsider its September decision to demolish the famous Ringway Centre following a legal challenge mounted by heritage and environmental campaigners
Peter St John Coco Whittaker Bruitful Birmingham John Christophers Smallbrook Queensway Smallbrook Ringway
Source: architectsjournal.co.uk
Thank goodness there's a growing commitment to work positively with buildings that are already around us
The retrofit projects featured in our latest issue show how – with expertise from today’s architects – great buildings can be timeless
Source: architectsjournal.co.uk
Belgian abundance: Caruso St John's retrofit of Brussels insurance HQ
Caruso St John and Bovenbouw Architectuur have transformed a Belgian insurance HQ into a multi-use building, including a hotel, workspaces and gym
Source: architectsjournal.co.uk
Brussels' new state-of-the-art hotel MIX is a design showcase thanks to Belgian creative Lionel Jadot
Belgian architect, interior designer and filmmaker Lionel Jadot compared his latest project with directing a movie.
Source: thebulletin.be
London Metropolitan University presents 10 design projects
A plaza for protests and a post-Covid handwashing basin are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at London Metropolitan University.
Source: dezeen.com
AN's holiday book gift guide for anyone who loves architecture
AN editors have selected 15 books on topics related to architecture and design that would make perfect gifts to give this holiday season.
Source: archpaper.com
10 BEAUTIFUL SONGS about time spent in Ireland
There are many beautiful songs about time spent in Ireland, so it’ll be a difficult task to narrow the list down to just ten.
Source: meanwhileinireland.com