Head judge Rob Wilson explains why the ‘bold, brave and transformational’ Here East scooped top prize at the 2018 AJ100 Awards
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Preston Bus Station renovation by John Puttick Associates revealed
BDP’s celebrated Grade-II listed Brutalist building, once earmarked for demolition, has been brought back to life in a thorough refresh
RSHP’s 80-storey 3 World Trade Center completes
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’ 3 World Trade Center has opened in New York – the third building to be completed on the site of the former twin towers
Always the quiet ones: the 2018 Serpentine Pavilion by Frida Escobedo
Mexican influences permeate this year’s pavilion, which is more low-key yet more sensual than in recent years, finds Rob Wilson
Economist Building renamed in Smithsons’ honour as DSDHA renovation revealed
The first phase of the controversial changes to the 15-storey Grade II*-listed tower – including a resurfaced plaza and lobby – suggest a sensitive and well-researched approach, writes Rob Wilson
Summer extension: half-room, half-pergola by David Leech Architects
A gently expressive garden room in Dublin is given character by a simple crosshatch timber joist ceiling-cum-pergola
Venice Biennale 2018: Freespace on a tight rein
This year’s edition of the architectural biennale was gently optimistic and touchy-feely and unusually coherent, writes Rob Wilson
Haptic completes contemporary housing in Chelsea conservation area
The 300m² building comprises two two-bedroom duplex apartments and two one-bedroom apartments, all dual-aspect
Venice Biennale’s magnificent seven: what to see
Rob Wilson previews a selection of the hot tickets at the event, curated by Grafton Architects’ Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, which opens this weekend
Design Engine completes Hubert Perrodo Building for University of Oxford
This ceramic and metal-clad building provides new public and teaching spaces to complete the transformation of St Peter’s College