The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
RIBA Stirling Prize: Barrett’s Grove by Groupwork + Amin Taha
The architect’s skilful play with material textures at this north London housing scheme calls for a tactile response, writes Manon Mollard. Film and photography by Jim Stephenson
Building studies
Recent building studies, which include project critiques, data, drawings and working details. All building studies are published in our printed magazines – subscribe now, or buy single issues from our online shop
Building study: 4 Pancras Square by Eric Parry
Eric Parry’s 4 Pancras Square office building embodies the aesthetic of London’s regenerated King’s Cross, says Jon Astbury. Photography Dirk Lindner
Building study: HKR’s modular homes for Pocket Housing
Prefabricated south London homes that fail the ‘swinging cat test’ are a symptom of the housing crisis rather than a solution, writes Rob Wilson. Photography Sarah J Duncan
Pinky and Perky: Duggan Morris’s R7 in King’s Cross
This distinctively coloured office building marks a step-up in scale and ambition for the practice, says Rob Wilson. Photography by Jack Hobhouse
High density, low carbon: Dalston Works by Waugh Thistleton
This high-density, low-carbon mixed-use scheme in east London is one of the world’s largest CLT structures, writes Jay Merrick. Photography Daniel Shearing
From commerce to culture: Chipperfield’s Carmen Würth Forum in Germany
David Chipperfield Architects has created a tightly functional and elegant events space for the staff of a multinational fastening company, writes Rob Wilson. Photography by Simon Menges
Fit for purpose: University of Birmingham sports centre
Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands’ Sports and Fitness Centre is well weighted to its site, writes Rob Wilson. Photography by Hufton + Crow and Paul Riddle
Turning over a new leaf: Collective Architecture’s Toronto Primary School
A verdant theme runs through Collective Architecture’s impressive improvements to this primary school in Livingston, writes Alan Dunlop. Photography Keith Hunter
Haverstock’s Alexandra Centre: an act of political will
Haverstock’s special needs facility for 16 to 25-year-olds pays its dues to Neave Brown’s celebrated Camden estate, writes Jon Astbury. Photography by Simon Kennedy
Building study: White Collar Factory by AHMM
Behind its aesthetic pomp, AHMM’s central London scheme is a robust office building with strong environmental credentials, says Jon Astbury. PhotographyTim Soar