Author Archives: Simon Aldous

This week’s top stories reviewed by the AJ’s Simon Aldous:  Neave Brown Award shortlist announced • Roger Scruton reinstated to beauty commission • Housing ministry shake-up • Shipping container homes

This week’s top stories reviewed by the AJ’s Simon Aldous  Stirling Prize shortlist revealed • Mayor rejects Fosters’ Tulip • Libeskind reveals Hampstead Maggie’s Centre design • Concern over changes to Neave Brown estate • Hawkins\Brown criticised over demolition plans

This week’s top stories reviewed by the AJ’s Simon Aldous Beauty Commission publishes interim report • Old Oak Common megaproject under threat • Bogus architect fined £10,000 • Recent buildings feature on at-risk list

Simon Aldous’s take on the big architectural stories of the week: Historic England snubs Grade II-listed buildings • Outcry over planned San Siro demolition • Norfolk Broads visitor centre runs aground • Museum of London budget soars  

Simon Aldous’s take on the big architectural stories of the week: RIBA National Awards announced • RIBA declares climate emergency • Rotherhithe bridge scrapped • Scottish government refuses to help Cardross seminary

Simon Aldous’s take on the big architectural stories of the week: Serpentine Pavilion opens amid dual controversies • Experts warned of fire risk at Barking Riverside • Grimshaw reveals Heathrow expansion masterplan

This week’s top stories reviewed by the AJ’s Simon Aldous Fire hits Sheppard Robson flats at Barking Riverside • Dulwich Picture Gallery pavilion opens • WilkinsonEyre completes student pods for Dyson Institute

Simon Aldous’s take on the big architectural stories of the week: Poundbury residents’ ‘unauthorised’ alterations • Does housing’s future lie in subscription services? • Holocaust Memorial PR shenanigans • Thames Barrier pedestrian bridge proposed

Simon Aldous’s take on the big architectural stories of the week: Seventeen Stirling Prize winners unite to declare climate emergency • Elsie Owusu takes RIBA to employment tribunal • Home Office review recognises architecture skills shortage

Simon Aldous’s take on the big architectural stories of the week: Gustafson Porter + Bowman wins Eiffel Tower competition • Housing department calls in ZHA Vauxhall scheme • Snug wins Wall of Answered Prayer contest