Archinect - Features

Iconic Buildings: I work at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton

2018-07-12T09:05:00-04:00

In our series Iconic Buildings, we speak to people who live or work in buildings of architectural significance. Is their exposure to an architectural wonder on a daily basis a source of inspiration or simply part of the backdrop?

In this feature, we spoke to Nick Kay who is Workforce Development Officer and Conservation Assistant at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

Brexit vote was due to "a loss of identity more than anything else" – op-ed by Alan Penn, Dean of the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment

2016-07-30T06:19:00-04:00

As an architect and an optimist, I am hopeful that the chaos in Britain triggered by the Brexit referendum may be accompanied by yet another great age of creative invention.

Brexit: a chance to roll back the interventionist state and unleash entrepreneurial creativity – op-ed by Patrik Schumacher

2016-07-08T04:02:00-04:00

I have very little in common with the arguments of the Leave Campaign, and in particular reject the anti-immigration thrust of the Campaign. However, I welcome Brexit as offering an enhanced ability and chance to experiment with new policies that dare more economic freedom.

How 'Chicks with Bricks' finds female solidarity (and humour) in the UK's building industry

2016-05-04T11:06:00-04:00

With an easy to remember name, an inclusive attitude and a pragmatic sense of duty, Chicks with Bricks has been holding networking events in London since 2005 with the aim of inspiring and connecting women in architecture and construction.

Previewing the 2016 Venice Biennale: the British Pavilion's "Home Economics"

2016-05-03T02:03:00-04:00

In advance of the 2016 Venice Biennale, we've spoken with the curators behind a few select pavilions to see how they're grappling with Alejandro Aravena's theme, "Reporting from the Front". For this feature, we spoke with the curators behind the British Pavilion, "Home Economics".