Author Archives: Rory Olcayto

A new architectural typology is gaining currency in London’s workplaces, spearheaded by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

From its ill-thought out commission, to its flawed execution, the Museum of Liverpool dispels the myth of the once heralded ‘Bilbao effect’, writes Rory Olcayto

International starchitect Rafael Viñoly has hit out at the competitions process, claiming design contests are ‘abusive’ and calling for a new process

A grass-topped refuge on the Essex coast brings sand, light and space to Walter Menteth’s unique take on shape and colour, writes Rory Olcayto

Walter Menteth’s deliberately raw refurbishment of two decrepit sacred shells has transformed the best-kept arts secret in Britain, writes Rory Olcayto. Photography by Ben Blossom

A £4.4m refurbishment and extension of St Andrew’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Glasgow has been completed by Page\Park Architects

Coffey Architects’ thoughtful extension at St Patrick’s School in north London has given pupils an inspiring space to read, play music and perform. Photography by Tim Soar

Green generation: as a champion for a greener ethos in school design, Cottrell & Vermeulen Architecture has put its theory on sustainable refurbishment to the test at Westborough School, Westcliff-on-Sea. Photography by Anthony Coleman

Copenhagen’s now legitimate Freetown sets a radical precedent for the Big Society, says Rory Olcayto

There are 89 British winners this year, four less than 2010, split among 80 firms - Hopkins, with four winners, leads the pack, although three Scottish firms, Page\Park, Richard Murphy and Sutherland Hussey each bagged two