King’s Cross Square contenders in the dark | News | Architects Journal

Architects Journal reports

The architects shortlisted in the prestigious King’s Cross Square contest remain unbriefed about the project – six months after being selected

Despite being named as finalists for the 7,000m2 project outside the central London station in January, the six firms have yet to receive any further details of the scheme.

SOURCE: Architects Journal – King’s Cross Square contenders in the dark | News |

Shortlist for the project includes Stanton Williams, Gehl Architects, Field Operations, Martha Schwartz Partners, Gustafson Porter, Gross.MaxTechnorati

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Crossrail appoints Arup/Atkins team to design Central London twin bore tunnels | Arup

Crossrail Ltd (CRL) has confirmed the appointment of an Arup/Atkins team to undertake one of the largest and most important elements of the Crossrail project – the detailed design of the major twin tunnels to be bored beneath Central London.

SOURCE: Arup – Crossrail appoints Arup/Atkins team to design Central London twin bore tunnels

How these men will honour the 7 July dead in this royal corner of London – guardian.co.uk

guardian.co.uk reports

“How these men will honour the 7 July dead in this royal corner of London
Designing a memorial to the 7 July bomb victims was never going to be easy, but Kevin Carmody and Andrew Groarke’s Hyde Park project is a fine balance of simplicity and power……”

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SOURCE: guardian.co.uk – How these men will honour the 7 July dead in this royal corner of London | Art and design | The Observer

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Competition set to breathe new life into London’s Docklands – British Waterways


British Waterways, in partnership with H20 Urban Ltd, has today announced the winners of a competition to remodel five historic Spits Barges to create an exceptional mixed use scheme in London’s Docklands.

The winning practices have been announced as:

• BACA – an award winning research led practice noted for their work around climate change and flooding, and;
• PCKO – also an award winning practice, noted for their work in creating attractive buildings that respect the environment and utilise innovative technology.

Both submissions impressed the judges with their ability to challenge traditional perceptions of waterspace design, whilst retaining continuity with the commercial past of the Barges and their surroundings.

SOURCE: British Waterways

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Herzog & de Meuron feels pinch – Architects Journal

Architects Journal reports

“Several UK projects have been delayed, including Lord’s Cricket Ground and Portsmouth arena

Two of Herzog & de Meuron’s largest London projects have been delayed…….”

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