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Fran Williams
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Technical Editor and Deputy Architecture Editor, The Architects' Journal
London
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architecture news
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By Fran Williams Verified| The Architects' Journal Verified The project was designed by Article 25, a UK-based architectural NGO which builds hospitals, schools and homes in the places that need them most. The practice worked in collaboration with engineers Max Fordham and MHA Structural Design. The classroom block’s design prioritises the use of local materials, adapting vernacular techiques to respond to Niger’s challenging climate of 30°C degrees or more, while creating comfortable spaces conductive to learning.
By Fran Williams Verified| The Architects' Journal Verified The cliffside house, which took over 10 years to build, features a cantilevered first floor with a large amount of glazing framing its dramatic landscape. It replaces an inward-looking existing house which required major work. After an initial site meeting in 2012, it was decided to sit the new home within the footprint of the existing property. It has a deep floorplan with a central axis orientated towards the Irish Sea.
By Fran Williams Verified| The Architects' Journal Verified The warehouse, on Botley Road, Oxford, was constructed in 1993 as a typical portal-framed retail shed with blank facades and a dominant cornice, and was vacant when life sciences developer Misson Street acquired it. Cambridge-based Owers Warwick Architects has reimagined the building’s elevations with a new façade and a 6m-deep colonnade on the ground floor to enhance connectivity and create a more civic presence.
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The Architects' Journal
Architects' Journal (AJ) is a prominent architecture magazine based in London, UK, established in 1895. It provides in-depth coverage of the UK architecture industry, including current affairs, building studies, and architectural trends. The magazine is published monthly by Metropolis International and is complemented by its sister publication, AJ Specification, which is released ten times a year. AJ offers a monthly print magazine featuring articles on completed buildings, architectural project profiles, and technical insights. The magazine's website serves as a resource for breaking news and investigative journalism, with a strong focus on sustainability initiatives like RetroFirst. Additionally, Architects' Journal hosts events such as the AJ Architecture Awards, celebrating excellence in architectural design and practice. The magazine caters to architects, architectural firms, and professionals in the construction and design sectors, providing valuable news and insights to support their work.
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