Ben Flatman
Ben Flatman is the architectural editor at Buildin, 性吧电台 Design and Housing Today
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NewsIn pictures: New 拢160m research centre at University of Cambridge opens
New physics facility built by Bouygues and designed by Jestico & Whiles
FeaturesMore space, more clarity, more welcoming and accessible: The Sainsbury Wing transformed
Ben Flatman explores the remodelling of the Sainsbury Wing and asks what is lost when a celebrated postmodern building is updated to make it more welcoming and accessible
NewsIn pictures: Midgard and Fletcher Priest complete TikTok City office
150 Aldersgate includes new terraces, reconfigured entrance and public art installation
NewsRevised designs for 500 homes on Elephant and Castle site sent in to planners
Proposed BTR scheme to include a cultural venue and student accommodation as part of the final phase of the 拢1.5 billion redevelopment.
Features鈥榃e listen and we build from there鈥� 鈥� Orms: designing architecture that responds to a changing world
Ben Flatman speaks to John McRae and new director Miranda MacLaren about how Orms is evolving as a practice
FeaturesDesigning from first principles: Inside David Kohn Architects鈥� Gradel Quadrangles
A major expansion for one of Oxford鈥檚 oldest colleges reimagines the logic of the quadrangle with a theatrical, landscape-first ensemble shaped by dialogue and detail
NewsChris Dyson Architects submits plans to convert Farringdon office building into hotel
Scheme reflects wider move to diversify uses within the City鈥檚 commercial core
NewsGreat British Energy project targets solar panels for schools and NHS
Announcement comes in same week as Badenoch signals end to cross-party commitment to net zero by 2050
NewsFilm studios plan at grade II-listed former factory in west London gets green light
Architect Gensler behind scheme in Isleworth
NewsRIBA to relocate to Jerwood Centre during Portland Place upgrade
Work on the revamp of 66 Portland Place is due to finish by 2028
NewsBell Phillips wins planning for first homes at Lendlease鈥檚 Birmingham redevelopment
First phase of 拢1.9bn Smithfield revamp gets green light
FeaturesNorman Foster and Manchester United 鈥� a perfect match?
The club is betting on the local lad to create a world-class stadium 鈥� but will ambition and reality align, asks Ben Flatman
FeaturesIndustrial remix: how Hawkins Brown retuned Wakefield鈥檚 Tileyard North for the creative economy
Once derelict and forgotten, Wakefield鈥檚 Rutland Mills has been transformed into a thriving hub for the music industry
NewsIndustry leaders voice concerns over 1.5 million homes target to MPs
Housing committee questions industry figures on planning, workforce shortages and financial challenges facing sector
News鈥業t鈥檚 the end of architecture鈥� 鈥� Zaha Hadid Architects boss declares war on woke culture
Blaming a decline in architectural education,聽Patrik Schumacher claims universities have replaced design rigour with political discourse, stifling innovation
NewsBDP reports record turnover as architect increases overseas business
Firm says third of income comes from overseas
NewsHeathrow promises to submit third runway proposals to government by summer
Under plans ruled illegal five years ago, third runway would have been open next year
NewsIn pictures: First look at Sadler鈥檚 Wells East ahead of opening next month
O鈥橠onnell + Tuomey鈥檚 design seeks to create a new hub for dance in East London
NewsGreen light for new Luton Town football stadium
Ground being designed by team led by Aecom and Sisa
NewsHigh-profile team to transform former GSK headquarters
Planning application for Brentford site due in later this year