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    The kids are alright

    Once upon a time, children’s hospitals’ efforts to distract or amuse their patients were token – a cartoon character mural here, a decorative mobile there. The latest schemes offer everything from aerial walkways and meerkat enclosures to more quietly sophisticated spaces designed to support patient, parent, siblings and staff, says Veronica Simpson ...

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    Sir Robert Woodard Academy, West Sussex

    For this the first new-build school for the Woodward Trust, the design by Architecture PLB aimed to give the sponsor something to shout about ...

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    Make an entrance

    We look at three workplace projects shortlisted in this year’s Lighting Design Awards: two show how lighting has transformed tired reception areas, while the third uses lighting to set the tone of the space. Each shows the trend to a linear, integrated approach where the lighting is as much a graphic element as illumination ...

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    George Patterson Y&R, Melbourne

    A former department store from the 19th century is now an open, airy and throughly inviting office space, fitting in with the work ethos of the client ...

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    Penhaligon’s Regent Street

    The latest store for this esteemed perfumiers exudes a bespoke quirky elegance, thanks to inspired interiors by rising star Christopher Jenner, named Breakthrough Talent of the Year in the 2012 FX Awards ...

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Top Stories

Construction underway for $80 million science centre at Coppin State University

Construction work is underway for the new $80 million Science and Technology Center (STC) at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland which is designed by the architectural firm Cannon Design to...

Published: 17-May-2013

San Diego County Women’s Detention Facility secures AIA award for justice architecture

The San Diego County Women’s Detention Facility (SDCWDF) has received the 2013 Justice Facilities Review (JFR) award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for its use of best practices in pl...

Published: 17-May-2013

Construction to commence on first phase of Victoria Circle in London

Construction work will commence on the first phase of the £768 million ($1,168.97 million) Victoria Circle in London, which is being developed by Land Securities Group Plc. in a 50:50 joint venture wi...

Published: 17-May-2013

Reuters HQ in Paris gets new look with HI-MACS

The Reuters headquarters in Paris, a Haussmann building, has received a new look by incorporating HI-MACS in its lobby, reception, board room, cafeteria, restaurant and central indoor garden areas as...

Published: 17-May-2013

TAV Construction to build $400 million terminal at King Khaled Airport

TAV Construction has secured the design and construction contract for the new $400 million Terminal-5 to be built at King Khaled Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ...

Published: 17-May-2013

ORMS completes office redevelopment at London Square

London-based architectural practice ORMS has completed the £14 million ($21.34 million) renovation of the 26 Finsbury Square by incorporating various energy-efficient measures along with full internal...

Published: 17-May-2013

ISG secures School of Medicine refurbishment contract at University of Dundee

UK-based ISG Plc has secured a £1.2 million ($1.82 million) contract to refurbish the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee in the UK. ...

Published: 17-May-2013

Yachting Developments receives two World Superyacht Awards

Yachting Developments has received two awards at the World Superyacht Awards 2013 in both the refitted category for the refit of the J Class Endeavour JK4, as well as Judges Special Award for Catamara...

Published: 17-May-2013

Clerkenwell Design Week to showcase exclusive HI-MACS area

Clerkenwell Design Week, which would be held from 21-23 May 2013 in London, would showcase an exclusive HI-MACS area where an eclectic furniture collection designed by Philip Michael Wolfson would be ...

Published: 17-May-2013

InterContinental Hotel in Westminster adorned with Morgan’s furniture

UK-based Morgan Furniture has supplied its exclusive furniture pieces at the new four- star InterContinental Hotel in Westminster, London. ...

Published: 17-May-2013

Comment & Opinion

Vienna: Design destination

The capital of Austria has a rich and illustrious design past, but it’s not resting o...

Investing in design

A lively and energetic debate was held between our top UK designers and some of the m...

Washed up

As Aidan Walker fills up the bowl with soapy water and starts washing up the breakfas...

Moving on

Office lighting really has to change – to avoid waste, to reduce energy use, to adapt...

Death: A design response

Nothing is certain except death and taxes, said Benjamin Franklin. While global corpo...

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