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The Victorian Society has called for ‘meaningful measures’ to be implemented to protect historic buildings after Manchester’s Hotspur Press building was severely damaged in a fire last week.
Hotspur Press fire prompts calls for action to protect historic buildings
Hotspur Press fire prompts calls for action to protect historic buildings
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Victorian Society has called for ‘meaningful measures’ to be implemented to protect historic buildings after Manchester’s Hotspur Press building was severely damaged in a fire last week.
hello bluesky it’s been a while
July 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
hello bluesky it’s been a while
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Social housing in London by Levitt Bernstein
Built to Passivhaus standards so energy bills will be next to nothing. Ground floor homes have a front and back garden, and apartments above are dual aspect.
Windows feel a bit small, but lots to love!
www.dezeen.com/2025/02/14/l...
Built to Passivhaus standards so energy bills will be next to nothing. Ground floor homes have a front and back garden, and apartments above are dual aspect.
Windows feel a bit small, but lots to love!
www.dezeen.com/2025/02/14/l...
February 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Social housing in London by Levitt Bernstein
Built to Passivhaus standards so energy bills will be next to nothing. Ground floor homes have a front and back garden, and apartments above are dual aspect.
Windows feel a bit small, but lots to love!
www.dezeen.com/2025/02/14/l...
Built to Passivhaus standards so energy bills will be next to nothing. Ground floor homes have a front and back garden, and apartments above are dual aspect.
Windows feel a bit small, but lots to love!
www.dezeen.com/2025/02/14/l...
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Sensational, spiky and doomed: we’re at Minster Court. On @grindrod.bsky.social’s podcast, Monstrosities Mon Amour, I talk about Minster Court and PoMo. Grim plans are afoot to destroy this gem and build new offices in the International Monied Wherever style.
www.johngrindrod.co.uk/podcast
www.johngrindrod.co.uk/podcast
February 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Sensational, spiky and doomed: we’re at Minster Court. On @grindrod.bsky.social’s podcast, Monstrosities Mon Amour, I talk about Minster Court and PoMo. Grim plans are afoot to destroy this gem and build new offices in the International Monied Wherever style.
www.johngrindrod.co.uk/podcast
www.johngrindrod.co.uk/podcast
coming on here like twice a day just to check oomfs posts that’s it lol
January 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
coming on here like twice a day just to check oomfs posts that’s it lol
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Exquisite detailing in this terracotta mid-rise block in Tehran by Zandigan Architects
Interestingly, this is an office, not apartments
Interestingly, this is an office, not apartments
January 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Exquisite detailing in this terracotta mid-rise block in Tehran by Zandigan Architects
Interestingly, this is an office, not apartments
Interestingly, this is an office, not apartments
what am i meant to use this for now idk
January 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
what am i meant to use this for now idk
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Public transport needs to be 365/366 days a year if you want people to give up their cars
December 25, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Public transport needs to be 365/366 days a year if you want people to give up their cars
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NEWS // ‘The Brutalist church above a Tesco’: Broadmead Baptist Church in Bristol has been Grade II listed, thanks to support from C20 Society.
Designed by architect Ronald H Sims and built 1967-69, its a highly unusual example of post-war church architecture.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/the-bru...
Designed by architect Ronald H Sims and built 1967-69, its a highly unusual example of post-war church architecture.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/the-bru...
December 18, 2024 at 11:01 AM
NEWS // ‘The Brutalist church above a Tesco’: Broadmead Baptist Church in Bristol has been Grade II listed, thanks to support from C20 Society.
Designed by architect Ronald H Sims and built 1967-69, its a highly unusual example of post-war church architecture.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/the-bru...
Designed by architect Ronald H Sims and built 1967-69, its a highly unusual example of post-war church architecture.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/the-bru...
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Starmer said his government would be like New Labour's 'Clause IV on steroids.'
Seems Streeting's take on this is NHS PFI version 2.
But just like steroids, any plans for privatisation in the NHS should come with a health warning: they may cause dangerous side effects.
I write for @metro.co.uk:
Seems Streeting's take on this is NHS PFI version 2.
But just like steroids, any plans for privatisation in the NHS should come with a health warning: they may cause dangerous side effects.
I write for @metro.co.uk:
Opinion | The now-Prime Minister said last year that his approach to reforms would look like New Labour’s Clause IV moment ‘on steroids.’
And it seems like Health Sec. Wes Streeting has taken this to heart with plans seemingly afoot for a new round of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) for the NHS
And it seems like Health Sec. Wes Streeting has taken this to heart with plans seemingly afoot for a new round of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) for the NHS
Wes Streeting is consideration something that will damage the NHS for years
Under Wes Streeting’s apparent plans the long term benefits appear negligible.
metro.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Starmer said his government would be like New Labour's 'Clause IV on steroids.'
Seems Streeting's take on this is NHS PFI version 2.
But just like steroids, any plans for privatisation in the NHS should come with a health warning: they may cause dangerous side effects.
I write for @metro.co.uk:
Seems Streeting's take on this is NHS PFI version 2.
But just like steroids, any plans for privatisation in the NHS should come with a health warning: they may cause dangerous side effects.
I write for @metro.co.uk:
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Yes! 👏👏👏
Sickening. For the love of the good that's left, build a memorial hospital if you think you need to spend that much.
December 13, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Yes! 👏👏👏
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I thought we had abandoned the ‘skyscraper as a piece of urban sculpture’ design approach?
I can’t help but think how wasteful this is in a global climate and housing crisis….
By Zaha Hadid Architects in Shenzhen
I can’t help but think how wasteful this is in a global climate and housing crisis….
By Zaha Hadid Architects in Shenzhen
December 13, 2024 at 7:56 AM
I thought we had abandoned the ‘skyscraper as a piece of urban sculpture’ design approach?
I can’t help but think how wasteful this is in a global climate and housing crisis….
By Zaha Hadid Architects in Shenzhen
I can’t help but think how wasteful this is in a global climate and housing crisis….
By Zaha Hadid Architects in Shenzhen
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_Conservative peer Lord True...said the legislation risked “destabilising” the House of Lords with “far-reaching consequences”, claiming that the 26 seats reserved for Church of England bishops would be the next to be abolished._
Good. More separation of church and state is only a good thing.
Good. More separation of church and state is only a good thing.
Outgoing hereditary peers criticise "nasty" plans to abolish them
@tomscotson.bsky.social followed the House of Lords debate on the Government plan to reform the unelected chamber
@tomscotson.bsky.social followed the House of Lords debate on the Government plan to reform the unelected chamber
Outgoing Hereditary Peers Criticise 'Nasty' Plans To Abolish Them
A group of hereditary peers on Wednesday tried to make the case for why they should not be removed from the House of Lords, with one affected peer ...
www.politicshome.com
December 12, 2024 at 6:16 PM
_Conservative peer Lord True...said the legislation risked “destabilising” the House of Lords with “far-reaching consequences”, claiming that the 26 seats reserved for Church of England bishops would be the next to be abolished._
Good. More separation of church and state is only a good thing.
Good. More separation of church and state is only a good thing.
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I can’t help but think this is a downgrade
Before After
Before After
December 12, 2024 at 7:45 AM
I can’t help but think this is a downgrade
Before After
Before After
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Last night Southwark Planning Committee voted to approve the significant reworking of London's former seat of government, City Hall, now named 110 Queens Walk
Here are some photos of Foster's building in its heyday
#photography #architecture #London
moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Here are some photos of Foster's building in its heyday
#photography #architecture #London
moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
December 11, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Last night Southwark Planning Committee voted to approve the significant reworking of London's former seat of government, City Hall, now named 110 Queens Walk
Here are some photos of Foster's building in its heyday
#photography #architecture #London
moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Here are some photos of Foster's building in its heyday
#photography #architecture #London
moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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📖 The latest issue of C20 Magazine has just started hitting members' doormats, and includes some fantastic features on our new Coming of Age campaign, Carlo Scarpa's Venice, Saltdean Lido reborn, the lampooning archi-cartoons of Louis Hellman, two Stateside mid-century homes, and much more...
December 9, 2024 at 10:39 AM
📖 The latest issue of C20 Magazine has just started hitting members' doormats, and includes some fantastic features on our new Coming of Age campaign, Carlo Scarpa's Venice, Saltdean Lido reborn, the lampooning archi-cartoons of Louis Hellman, two Stateside mid-century homes, and much more...
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Labour’s big majority is fragile and it has weak mandate for change, says report
Labour’s big majority is fragile and it has weak mandate for change, says report
Exclusive: Election strategy of ‘not being the Tories’ is a time bomb, says Labour-linked thinktank Compass
Keir Starmer’s focus on winning over voters from the centre-right has delivered Labour a large but fundamentally shallow electoral win and a weak…
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Labour’s big majority is fragile and it has weak mandate for change, says report
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The biggest obstacle to building more homes (that people can actually afford - that part always gets left out!) is not council planning committees.
It's the systematic underfunding and weakening of local authorities, and Labour is to blame just as much as the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's the systematic underfunding and weakening of local authorities, and Labour is to blame just as much as the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Angela Rayner
Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The biggest obstacle to building more homes (that people can actually afford - that part always gets left out!) is not council planning committees.
It's the systematic underfunding and weakening of local authorities, and Labour is to blame just as much as the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's the systematic underfunding and weakening of local authorities, and Labour is to blame just as much as the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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“M&S should sell the present building to someone who can see its conversion potential”
C20 Chair @hughpearman.bsky.social in The Art Newspaper on the growing backlash to the Secretary of State’s controversial demolition decision.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/06/e...
C20 Chair @hughpearman.bsky.social in The Art Newspaper on the growing backlash to the Secretary of State’s controversial demolition decision.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/06/e...
Environmental row escalates as historic Marks & Spencer store in London is set for demolition
Campaigners argue rebuilding Orchard House will release harmful embedded carbon and are calling on government to promote refurbishment over destruction
www.theartnewspaper.com
December 7, 2024 at 5:20 PM
“M&S should sell the present building to someone who can see its conversion potential”
C20 Chair @hughpearman.bsky.social in The Art Newspaper on the growing backlash to the Secretary of State’s controversial demolition decision.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/06/e...
C20 Chair @hughpearman.bsky.social in The Art Newspaper on the growing backlash to the Secretary of State’s controversial demolition decision.
www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/06/e...
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Pushing boundaries in sustainable construction: The Hyllie project in Malmö/ Sweden 🇸🇪
A 12 storey apartment block constructed with CLT mass timber superstructure and @ecococon.bsky.social straw wall system.
✅ high performace
✅ healthy
✅ low impact
A 12 storey apartment block constructed with CLT mass timber superstructure and @ecococon.bsky.social straw wall system.
✅ high performace
✅ healthy
✅ low impact
December 7, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Pushing boundaries in sustainable construction: The Hyllie project in Malmö/ Sweden 🇸🇪
A 12 storey apartment block constructed with CLT mass timber superstructure and @ecococon.bsky.social straw wall system.
✅ high performace
✅ healthy
✅ low impact
A 12 storey apartment block constructed with CLT mass timber superstructure and @ecococon.bsky.social straw wall system.
✅ high performace
✅ healthy
✅ low impact
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One year ago today.
December 6, 2024 at 4:33 PM
One year ago today.
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No plan for more tax rises, says UK PM Starmer.
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No plan for more tax rises, Starmer tells BBC
The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 7:39 AM
No plan for more tax rises, says UK PM Starmer.
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
not a good thing btw, sets a bad precedent for not reusing reusable buildings. shouldn’t have happened
BREAKING
Communities secretary Angela Rayner has approved the controversial demolition of M&S’s flagship 1920s store on Oxford Street
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ms-oxfo...
Communities secretary Angela Rayner has approved the controversial demolition of M&S’s flagship 1920s store on Oxford Street
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ms-oxfo...
Rayner approves M&S Oxford Street plans
She today (5 December) ruled that the retailer could press ahead with its plan to replace the iconic...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 10:12 AM
not a good thing btw, sets a bad precedent for not reusing reusable buildings. shouldn’t have happened
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BREAKING NEWS //Angela Rayner has granted permission to demolish M&S Oxford St, overturning a decision by the previous Secretary of State.
The chance to set a vision for a more sustainable and creative Britain that reuses its built-heritage, has been squandered. Green growth? Not on this evidence.
The chance to set a vision for a more sustainable and creative Britain that reuses its built-heritage, has been squandered. Green growth? Not on this evidence.
December 5, 2024 at 5:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS //Angela Rayner has granted permission to demolish M&S Oxford St, overturning a decision by the previous Secretary of State.
The chance to set a vision for a more sustainable and creative Britain that reuses its built-heritage, has been squandered. Green growth? Not on this evidence.
The chance to set a vision for a more sustainable and creative Britain that reuses its built-heritage, has been squandered. Green growth? Not on this evidence.
keep forgetting this place exists
December 2, 2024 at 10:03 PM
keep forgetting this place exists