Some years ago, HRH The Prince of Wales used his address for the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects, to decry modern building designs.
Across the globe we are seeing stunning new architectural offerings springing up. Here, we will introduce you to what we think are some of the top stunning stone cladded building designs across the world. From smart new builds to historic landmarks, which are enhancing countries across the globe.
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As the sun beats down on the UK in one of the hottest summers in living memory, who doesn’t want to think about escaping to the coast? In this article, we whisk you away to a range of coastal areas to look at 10 of the most amazing seaside houses in the UK. From supremely modern to charmingly...
For the 25th time, the TOP 100 competition has honoured the most innovative German SMEs. This year, DAW SE was included amongst these leaders in innovation. This was the result of the analysis carried out by TOP 100 Scientific Director Prof Dr Nikolaus Franke. As the TOP 100 mentor, Ranga Yogeshwar...
In the year 2004 Germany was the global leader in the production of 21 out of the total 31 different sectors of engineering. It’s not hard to understand the reason for this, from the supremacy and engineering perfection of the wartime Messerschmitt aircraft to the purring excellence of the BMW...
There is no other building material that comes close to glass in terms of versatility and aesthetic appeal.
The juxtaposition between its apparent fragility and incredible strength, its ability to shield but also provide clear views, has earned it a prominent place in unfathomable numbers of architects’...
The mind of an architect may seem to others to be something of a closed book. Architecture is a highly specialised role that requires a range of high-level skills that are honed through many years of academic and professional training. These include creativity and art, graphic design, engineering,...
We know architects love great design, smart solutions and interesting products. And who doesn’t love gadgets and gizmos? If you’re looking for gifts for architects or you fancy something fun that will make your life that little bit easier, we’ve taken a look at some of the best new...
Versatile, efficient and stronger than you might think, bamboo has gone from a little-known material to an on-trend building product in no time. When it comes to using attractive, aesthetic and effective building materials, you can’t go wrong with this fast-growing grass. Whether you’re...
15 Reimagined Buildings in the UK
There are plenty of buildings across the UK which lie empty, yet have the potential to be something spectacular. Adapting and reusing them is a great way to bring them back into use, and avoid costly and upsetting demolition. Sustainability is the name of the game,...
