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Agora | Talking through John McAslan + Partners' approach to refurbishing The Burrell Collection, Katherine Watts explains how an underused lecture theatre became one of the project's most significant opportunities. Listen here as Katherine explains the concept and design behind the agora in our 2024 Doolan Award-winning project, which has opened up the heart of the Burrell, to help visitors navigate the building and link its spaces together, while still providing space for lectures as needed. This is an extract from our ‘RIAS Awards: in Detail’ series, which celebrated our 2024 RIAS Special Category Award winners. In this episode, Katherine gave a presentation on the Burrell Collection as the winner of our Architectural Heritage Award, and was joined by Richard Williams - from category sponsor VELUX - and RIAS CEO Tamsie Thomson. To listen to the episode in full, click here: https://lnkd.in/gTAFbBJx

Discover how architecture plays a key role in shaping the festival experience! From creating cultural identities to fostering community spirit, the spaces we celebrate in, make all the difference. 🌍🎉 Vote and share your thoughts! #FestivalArchitecture #CommunityBuilding #CulturalIdentity #DesignInFestivals #ArchitecturalImpact #FestiveSpaces #CulturalCelebrations #ArchitectureMatters #InclusiveDesign #UrbanDesign #allaboutarchitecture

Towards the end of last year The British Museum named the winner of its contest to upgrade both its north and south entrances. The winning submission was by Studio Weave working alongside GSA Graduate founded Wright & Wright Architects (Sandy Wright and Clare Wright, RIBA, MBE.), Webb Yates Engineers, Tom Massey Studio and Daisy Froud. The project is intended as a ‘rapid, high-quality’ response to improve the museum’s arrival experience, which currently involves an open-air queuing system and a series of temporary tent-like structures for security screening. The central London museum receives more than 6 million visitors annually. The scheme is intended to serve as a precursor to a permanent project reconsidering the complex’s relationship to its surrounding public realm. This is expected in a later phase of the museum’s ongoing regeneration masterplan. https://lnkd.in/ejQDf-qy Find out more via Architects’ Journal online: https://lnkd.in/ejQDf-qy Image: Winning concept Design by Studio Weave with Wright and Wright Architects, Webb Yates Engineers, Tom Massey Studio and Daisey Froud. ©️Studio Weave

Have you ever walked past a building and wondered about its story? The Museum of London, with its bold concrete design and striking geometric forms, has been part of London’s skyline and history for decades. Love it or hate it, this Brutalist landmark is a conversation starter—a piece of architecture that dared to be different. At Russell and Dawson, we believe that every building has a soul. While progress is essential, it’s equally important to pause and ask: What do we lose when we tear down the past? The debate surrounding the Museum of London reminds us of the delicate balance between preserving history and making way for the future. Let’s continue the conversation and ensure that the stories our buildings tell are never forgotten. #brutalistarchitecture #museumoflondon #architecturalstories #historicpreservation #buildingourfuture #russellanddawson #architecturewithheart #preserveorprogress #culturallandmarks #savinghistory

What could it look like if diversity were the starting point for design? The exhibition 'Design for All? Diversity as the Norm/Design für alle? Vielfalt als Norm' at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich presents contemporary approaches to inclusive design and architecture; from apps, toys, and clothing to do-it-yourself projects and the design of public spaces.

Brilliant panel discussion at #tds24 with fascinating insights from #woorchitects Kevin Owens and Annabel Turpin (Storehouse), moderated by Ian Stickland of #Charcoalblue. The conversation explored how the adaptability, intimacy, and versatility of performing arts venues can inspire stadium design. From creating dynamic spaces and experiences to fostering more versatile uses beyond event days, the panel emphasised the importance of designing for connection and community. #Architecture #StadiumDesign #PerformingArts #WOOArchitects #SustainableVenues

The power of collective action in public spaces through groundbreaking presentations is now available on T:>Digital. In the "Errare Humanum Est (To Err is Human)" presentation by Etcétera during Per°Form Open Academy earlier this year, this multidisciplinary collective—led by Loreto Garín Guzmán and Federico Zukerfeld—unfolded their philosophy of 'errorism.' Discover how they harness public space for participatory performances that challenge societal norms, sparking dialogue and encouraging collective expression. As for m7red in their recent Artistic Directors Academy Public Lecture, Urban (Re)Development, this architectural collective from Buenos Aires explored how a network of socially engaged architects and planners reclaims urban spaces. Through their collaboration with under-represented communities, they revealed how public spaces can become sites of resistance and transformation, addressing the complex realities of post-globalized cities. —— T:>Digital is T:>Works’ exclusive digital library, a curated collection of hybrid and digital creations that pushes the boundaries of transdisciplinary and transcultural research and innovative performance in the digital age.

New York takes first step towards landmarking Breuer building's interior–Sotheby’s promises to preserve the former Whitney Museum’s architectural integrity during renovations https://ow.ly/MFhO50UEazf

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In this episode, Chelsea Greemore shares what it's like to be an architectural generalist, her unique perspective, how European city plazas influence her designs, designing healing spaces for athletes and much more. https://hubs.li/Q02K3ryW0