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The RetroFirst campaign launched by NCE sister-title Architects’ Journal (AJ) in 2019 was set up in a bid to tackle the climate emergency. It has already
What we can learn from Wright & Wright Emily Booth As we push through yet another difficult lockdown, it feels like a good time to focus on the achievable, positive changes that the profession can make to position itself for a better future. This new year brings opportunity, even at the darkest time. Advertisement Our ‘In Practice’ issue highlights the people and the approaches that connect with architecture’s core. Wright & Wright, our cover stars, continue to inspire and delight: they’ve been producing thoughtful buildings for decades. They work in small teams of six to make sure ev...
Big names call on government to adopt RetroFirst reforms A host of big names in architecture and the built environment have called on the government to adopt the recommendations of the AJ RetroFirst campaign A letter to the Times newspaper, published on Saturday, said the government ‘cannot ignore our wasteful addiction to demolition and rebuilding’, particularly amid preparations for the UK to host the COP26 climate summit later this year. The letter was signed by 35 individuals including Doreen Lawrence, Norman Foster, David Chipperfield, Thomas Heatherwick, Amin Taha, Sadie Morgan and ...
London Festival of Architecture announces simple and compelling 2021 theme London Festival of Architecture announces simple and compelling 2021 theme The theme for the 2021 London Festival of Architecture has been announced and it is centred around ‘Care’ The Colour Palace by Yinka Ilori and Pricegore, installated for 2019 LFA at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Photography: Adam Scott The central focus for the 2021 London Festival of Architecture has been announced. LFA 2021, which is set to take place from 1 to 30 June 2021, pandemic restrictions willing, has a starkly simple and compel...