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Award-winning Dorset architects mark 40 years of design excellence
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (421+ words) A Dorset-based architect practice has completed more than 2, 000 projects during four decades in business. Western Design Architects (WDA), based in Tarrant Hinton near Blandford, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a portfolio spanning private residential, public, educational, healthcare, agricultural and heritage…...
Town's 'iconic' gothic tower put on the market for "295, 000
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (219+ words) AN iconic Ledbury landmark, once home to the town's library, is up for sale with a guide price of "295, 000. The gothic clock tower, known as the Barret Browning Institute, was built in 1895 in memory of poet Elizabeth Barret-Browning, and has…...
Plans submitted for Woking skyscraper of up to 25-storeys near train station
1+ year, 1+ week ago (797+ words) Plans have been submitted for Woking's newest 'skyscraper' which is set to be constructed in the town's heart, with nearly 600 apartments across up to 25-storeys five minute walk from Woking's train station. Should the proposal be approved, the project would…...
14th century home on the doorstep of cathedral up for sale for "1. 4million
2+ week, 3+ day ago (354+ words) A HISTORIC residence boasting its own medieval banquet hall on the doorstep of Hereford Cathedral has been listed for sale, with a guide price of "1. 4million. The "remarkable" Grade-II listed home on Church Street spans over 5, 000 square feet, and is separated…...
Blue plaque honour for international architect who retired in County Durham village
4+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) A blue plaque will be unveiled in County Durham next month for an international architect who retired and is buried in the region. On Wednesday, April 8, at 10. 30am, there will be an unveiling ceremony in honour of Cotherstone resident, Dame Jane…...
New images released of robot'built rent'to'buy homes in County Durham
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (353+ words) A County Durham housebuilder has unveiled new images of the first phase of robot-built homes at its development. JT Lifestyle Homes is behind the scheme in Thornley, where seven detached four-bedroom houses are nearing completion on Maple Close. The development…...
Renowned architect returns to his 'first UK building' at AUB for milestone event
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (427+ words) A decade of design and inspiration has been celebrated in true artistic style. Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) marked the 10th anniversary of its Drawing Studio on March 18, welcoming back the building's architect, renowned Professor Sir Peter Cook. Mr Cook is an…...
Giant LED screen transforms heart of Newcastle University's Stephenson Building
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (320+ words) A striking new LED display is lighting up the heart of Newcastle University's reimagined Stephenson Building. Universal AV, an audio-visual solutions provider, installed the large-format display as part of the university's ongoing redevelopment to create a collaborative environment for the…...
Pupils from across Glasgow help reimagine Met Tower as landmark for future
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (365+ words) THE city's next big landmark could be shaped by its youngest residents. Pupils from across Glasgow have lent their voices to a creative campaign reimagining the Met Tower as a new beacon for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Around 20 children from four…...
Historic Loftus home blends 'timeless character' with modern design touches
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (345+ words) From its location in Loftus" historic marketplace, The Woodlands has seen its fair share of change since it was built in the late 19th century " both to itself as times, technology, and fashions have evolved and in its surroundings. But some…...