Architectural writer Alan Radford reflected on the refurbishment plans for the Barbican Centre in London, highlighting that the University of Leeds complex served as an early prototype for understanding how Brutalist architecture could evolve from monumental sculptural forms into functional,…
January 2026 saw the presentation of a range of emerging homes, including projects in Mexico, Australia, and Japan, each representing a distinct approach to contemporary residential architecture. The projects range from expansive family homes to small, portable cabins inspired by…
UK-based studio DeDraft has completed the renovation of TH Residence, a modernist home originally built in 1964 in East Sussex, employing a material palette of warm timber and ceramic tiles to echo the house’s original architectural language.A Landscape-Led SettingLocated in…
The Saudi General Authority for Real Estate has announced the launch of a new phase of Real Estate Title Registration in selected locations across the Riyadh Region and Makkah Al-Mukarramah, running from February 1 to May 7, 2026. The initiative…
A recent letter published in the British press has reignited debate around the widening gap between media-driven housing narratives and the economic realities faced by creative professionals, following the promotion of high-value homes framed as “inspiring” options for artists.When Inspiration…
Bromford Flagship and LiveWest have officially completed their merger, marking a significant consolidation within England’s affordable housing sector. The two associations entered merger discussions last October and confirmed their intention to combine last month.Governance and Leadership StructureThe newly formed organisation,…
A recent report by Savills on the Omani real estate market for the final quarter of 2025 indicates a period of market stability, supported by strong economic fundamentals and continued demand from tenants and investors, particularly in Muscat.Positive Transaction Indicators…
Andy Roe, Chair of the Building Safety Regulator, has announced significant progress in reducing Gateway 2 approval times. Previously, approvals in London took up to 48 weeks and 43 weeks outside the capital. Current efforts bring this closer to the…
When Lesia Danylenko unveiled her restored front door—its curved transom nicknamed the “croissant”—the project transcended craftsmanship. In an early 20th-century Art Nouveau house in Kyiv, the new entrance became a public statement of commitment to place, celebrated collectively by residents.Normal…
In The English House: A History in Eight Buildings, Dan Cruickshank reframes history through architectural minutiae—floors, grates, and services—rather than wars and dates. Tracing eight English houses from the early 1700s to a century ago, the book positions the domestic…
Newly formed housing provider SettleParadigm has completed the acquisition of 3,500 homes from housing association giant L&Q, following a merger finalized in October. The transfer brings SettleParadigm’s total portfolio to approximately 30,000 homes, highlighting the growing role of institutional scale…
Set near Acton Town Tube station, the Bollo Lane development in west London is poised to begin construction in the coming weeks. Led by Barratt London, the project exemplifies transport-oriented densification, leveraging infrastructure-adjacent land to deliver high-density residential architecture.Architectural Programme…
Plans to develop a luxury tourism complex on the uninhabited Sazan Island in southwest Albania have triggered international environmental and architectural debate, after nearly 40 environmental organizations called for the project’s suspension due to potential biodiversity threats. Formerly a secret…
A new cultural and architectural investigation, published today in the British newspaper The Guardian, examines how a grassroots video game event has evolved into one of the most ambitious experiments in virtual brutalist architecture and spatial design seen in contemporary…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, has announced the closure of its real estate office in Paris, consolidating its European property team in London, signaling a strategic shift in how cross-border real estate investments are managed.The Paris…
Keelmen’s Hospital, one of Newcastle’s oldest residential buildings, has secured £4.6 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to be transformed into affordable housing, following 16 years of vacancy.Eighteenth-Century Architecture and Residential IdentityConstructed in 1701 as an almshouse for keelmen…
The General Authority for Statistics of Saudi Arabia announced today that the real estate price index in Saudi Arabia fell by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.Sectoral AnalysisThe authority noted that the…
Housing prices in the UK rose significantly in January 2026, according to Rightmove, marking the fastest pace of increase in over a decade. This resurgence of confidence in the property market creates new opportunities for architects and urban planners to…
Housing prices continued to decline in 70 major and mid-sized Chinese cities in December 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, creating opportunities for architects and urban planners to rethink design strategies and residential development models.Tier-1 City…
Rental prices in Germany saw a notable increase by the end of 2025, according to the GriX index published by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.Index Data: Increases Outpacing InflationThe index reported that rental listings rose by 4.5% in…
Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan plans to invest more than ¥450 billion (approximately $2.8 billion) in the development of rental housing units across the southern United States by the fiscal year 2030, highlighting growing confidence in the US residential…
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