As 2021 gets off to an uncertain start, Dulux and Pantone have released their 2021 Colours of the Year to help inspire homeowners decorate and transform their homes. There are many ways that these colours can be used stylishly in any style of home and …

Ground has been broken on construction of the new Ciel hotel in Dubai Marina, with the final concrete pour for the foundations scheduled for early September 2020. Ground is not the only thing that will be broken – once complete, the building will break the …

Beautiful buildings are a sight to behold, but there’s no sense in having an exquisite build that doesn’t keep its occupants comfortable. The primary purpose of a building is, of course, to be used by people after all. Therefore, temperature control is one of the …

The housing and building sectors are under great scrutiny in 2018, but the future appears bright. Considering that the Government Construction Strategy promises to boost productivity in government construction, and the pledge to build one million homes in the UK by 2020, we should expect …

The A’ Design Awards & Competition, one of the world’s largest international design awards, has announced the winners of the 2017 – 2018 competition. All entries were carefully evaluated by an international panel of experts, including scholars, members of the press and design professionals, and …

Leading chimney manufacturer Schiedel Chimney Systems has launched a new Garden Fireplace for the outdoor living enthusiasts that wish to bring the cosiness of their living rooms to their gardens. “Creating dedicated spaces for cooking, eating and entertaining is a key trend amongst homeowners wishing …

Purcell won planning and listed building consent to create an extension to the historic home of the University of Manchester – Manchester Museum. As part of their plan, the design team have imagined a contemporary new entrance and two new galleries, which will double the …

The AJ Student Prize, a free-to-enter prize aimed specifically at UK-based architecture schools, is now open for entries to all students on RIBA-accredited architecture courses. School are invited to submit the final-year projects of their two best students, one at undergraduate level and one at …

Following the success of the design of the Tower Bridge Magistrates Court, which will open soon as The Dixon, Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has created another successful design for Dominvs Group. It demolished a nondescript 1990s office building and constructed a 29,525 sq ft boutique …

The family gathering, joyous spring festivities of Easter are approaching fast and now it is the perfect time to decorate your home with flowers, egg baskets, pastel colours, and Easter bunnies. The central piece of this holiday is definitely the table, so make sure it …