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The BigConversation2023
Featured story
As the world grapples with defining socially progressive architecture in the 21st century, Isabelle Priest examines its relevance and the need for renewed commitment to the common good.
Isabelle Priest, Managing Editor, RIBA Journal
Route Canal
Senior Lighting Designers, Chris Lowe and Nick Meddows explore the transformative power of lighting in reclaiming neglected areas of Manchester.
A Scottish Enlightening
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What does 1.5 million homes look like?
In 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act was introduced with the goal of building 1.5 million homes for Ontario in the next decade, Ossie Airewele, Associate Architect, explores a real solution to the challenge.
Keeping it cultural
Architect Director, Peter Marshall, explains the importance of retaining culturally significant architecture and objects in the regeneration of industrial China.
Where thoughts collide
James Baker, Architect Principal, discusses the design of a sustainable new workplace which provides environmentally conscious businesses with high quality, low carbon office space.
A life in design
Iris Dunbar was the first qualified interior designer employed by BDP in 1972. Here she explains how she and her three collaborators came to conceive BDP’s interior design unit whilst sharing her knowledge from 50 years of working in the profession.
Revitalising history: the Super Slow Way
Landscape Architect, Darrell Wilson explains how a post-industrial canal corridor in Lancashire is set to be transformed into a dynamic new Linear Park.
Leighton House: What it means for the collection
Daniel Robbins, Senior Curator of Leighton House discusses the culmination of the restoration of Leighton House and explains how it marks a truly transformational moment in the museum’s long history.
Blurring the boundaries
Senior Architect, Chris Oates explains how new cancer centres are blurring the boundaries between personalised treatment and research, leading to new and improved treatment options for the future.
Curious Minds
Architect Director, Björn Bleumink explains the thinking behind two creative education campus designs in The Netherlands.
The SciTech retrofit revolution
Architect Director, Michael Cambden, explains our process of designing a sustainable research and development facility by adapting existing property assets.
Regeneration Brainery
Architect Director, Mark Braund, explains how our partnership with a social enterprise supports young talent.
LDN:W
Joe Wilson, associate interior designer, explains how the transformation of a 1990s London office block has restored success and prosperity.
Build it. Beat it.
Architect Principal, Benedict Zucchi, explains how a new cancer treatment centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital is set to benefit children and families across the world.
The campus of the future
Architect Associate, Dan Walder describes our collaborative vision for 21st century education estates.
Heatherwood Hospital: one year on
A year after Heatherwood Hospital, the new specialist planned care facility opened in Berkshire, architect Sean Woodhead explains its positive impact on the health of the region.
Be brave
Sustainability consultant, Golnaz Ighany explains the rise of regenerative design and discusses the shift in mindset required to make it work.
Future housing
Associate architect, Adam Darby, offers his thoughts on the design approaches that will shape the future of housing delivery in the UK and beyond.
Conserving character
Architect Director, Akshay Khera explores the pros and cons of adding density to our cities and asks how we can retain architectural individualism whilst designing vertically.
From office to oasis
Associate and Senior Interior Designer, Andrea McCann and Principal, Caroline Robbie describe the design of BDP’s own North American studio in downtown Toronto.
A coalition for change
Architect Apprentice Carmel Simmonds explains the need for diversity and inclusivity within the profession and explains how this can be achieved by nurturing young talent from all races, classes, education routes, and backgrounds.
Not all projects are like this… but they should be
Lucy Townsend explains how the sustainable design of The Entopia Building in Cambridge sets the built environment industry on a new path.
Second life for an icon
The iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo is being demolished, but it has secured a second life in the metaverse. CIO, Alistair Kell explains the science.
Stepped Up
A new architectural installation at Senate House has created a symbol of opportunity and a new canvas for students in the shadow of the University of London’s flagship building.
What next for the future of housing design?
Adam Darby, associate architect, offers his thoughts on the design approaches that will shape the future of housing delivery in Bristol and beyond.
The 15-Minute City: What are the wins and the potential pitfalls?
Nick Fairham explores the hotly debated topic of the 15-minute city, offering the urbanist’s view on its benefits and the challenges in making it a success.
Meanwhile…
in New York
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