Archive for April, 2009
UK architect registration rules ‘break European law’
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
The European Commission has accused Arb and the government of breaking European law by refusing to register architects who have qualified abroad unless they produce additional evidence of practical experience.
Staff and students’ practice to design Chinese cultural park
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
A small practice founded by staff and students from London’s Bartlett School of Architecture, including built environment dean Christine Hawley, has won an invited competition to design a cultural park on the site of a former mine in Heyuan...
Cardross lottery aid
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
Urban Splash’s proposed Cardross redevelopment is one of eight schemes in Scotland to benefit from a funding lifeline from the Scottish Arts Council
Dive pool will put Olympic swimmers in the fast lane
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
Archial has submitted detailed designs for a £10 million 25m dive centre and swimming pool at Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre, one of the pre-games training camps for the London 2012 Olympics.
HCA design panel begins its scrutiny
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
A new design and sustainability panel set up by the Homes & Communities Agency will hold its inaugural meeting next month.
Leeds United plans kick off
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
KSS has won planning approval to redevelop part of Leeds United Football Club’s stadium
Battle brewing over Commonwealth plan
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
Heritage groups angered as Design Museum scheme seeks to ditch original institute features
RIBA starts search for new chief exec
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
Applicants for the role of new RIBA chief executive have just over a week to get their CVs in to the head-hunter.
Lights go on at Candle House
Posted by The Sheet in Architecture News on April 30, 2009
A twisting 23-storey residential tower by Carey Jones Architects in Leeds was topped out last week at a ceremony attended by industry and council representatives.