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Three people seated in landscaped garden beside modern brick extension with sawtooth roof and glass doors
A curved outdoor saltwater pool is set into a sloping coastal site, edged by stepped concrete terraces that follow the basin’s geometry. Along the pool edge, a pale pavilion with flat roofs, wraparound glazing, and external staircases sits against a grassy hillside
Landscaped park foreground frames a sculptural metro station pavilion with sweeping metallic canopy, emerging from planting beds and trees, integrating infrastructure within a richly planted public setting
Rear view of modern house with black cladding and large windows behind a wall

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Terrazzo communal table anchors a basement materials library, with timber cabinetry and pegboard walls displaying arranged architectural samples and finishes.
5 Jun 2026
Pamela Buxton
In the Studio: de Metz Forbes Knight makes its workspace a test bed for materials
Domestic extension interior with yellow structural steels supporting the original brick rear centrally
3 Jun 2026
Pamela Buxton
How three UK architects have put brickwork to use
Close-up view of a red brick wall with horizontal rows of weathered bricks and light mortar joints, showing varied tones, chips, and surface texture
3 Jun 2026
Tom Passmore
Costings: brick and blockwork
Modern office entrance with glass security turnstiles, polished stone walls, a wall-mounted screen, and a view into a contemporary workspace beyond
In association with Meesons
1 Jun 2026
Paris office is a showcase of subtle security and streamlined design
Urban public square at Circular Quay with modern and historic buildings, trees, and benches, while a red-and-white tram passes in the foreground and people move across the open plaza
2 Jun 2026
Chris Williamson
President: Why England needs city architects
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Man standing in front of a bright green door with 'The London School of Architecture' painted in gold
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Lee Ivett: It’s time for architectural education to meet today’s challenges

 A lakeside village with scattered pitched-roof houses sits along the edge of a loch, framed by trees in the foreground
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The Canna House Project, Isle of Canna, Highland

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Guilty pleasure: John McElgunn of RSHP's enduring affection for the Venetian Casino in Las Vegas

 Studio portrait of Reinier de Graaf wearing a dark shirt against a black background
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Reinier de Graaf: My manifesto for bringing change and returning meaning to architecture
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Three-panel glazed door within the red steel pergola adjoining the villa’s stone wall with garden beds in the foreground
House extensions
Building up into the roof, extending Victorian terraced houses, giving sixties homes the space they deserve, invention solutions to connect with the garden
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MacEwen Awards
Annual award recognising architecture for the common good
Sculptural concrete interior with daylight admitted through one of the glazed rooftop wings. The central exhibit is a ship.
Architecture in the Gulf
Ambition and design in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates
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AI and technology
Emerging technologies and using existing tech better: how architects are deploying AI and software to improve design and their practices
Man standing in front of a bright green door with 'The London School of Architecture' painted in gold
2 Jun 2026
Lee Ivett
Lee Ivett: It’s time for architectural education to meet today’s challenges
Dusk view of barn‑like building with vertical timber screening, softly glowing interiors, exposed concrete base, and open agricultural landscape.
1 Jul 2025
Eleanor Young
Designing for better places: why the 2026 RIBA UK Awards give me hope for architecture
Four people reviewing architectural drawings and scale model together at table in modern office with shelving behind
1 Jun 2026
Michèle Woodger
Webinar: Don’t let poor organisational infrastructure hobble your practice
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In association with The Rooflight Co
1 Jun 2026
The conservation-first approach to rooflight design
Modern minimalist kitchen with dark blue cabinetry, built-in ovens, a white countertop, and an integrated stainless steel sink with a high curved tap, alongside a black cooktop, ceramic dishes, and vases holding artichokes near a window with sheer curtains
In association with Franke
1 Jun 2026
Improve workflow and wellbeing with a workstation sink
Interior of a modern office reception area with a curved desk, a green living wall displaying the “JLL” logo, slatted ceiling panels with integrated lighting, and lounge seating arranged around the space
In association with Oscar Acoustics
1 Jun 2026
Why is this one element of inclusive design overlooked at concept stage?

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View of a suburban road entering a small village lined with hedges trees and detached houses. The carriageway curves gently with a narrow footpath and grass verge in the foreground. Timber gates and roadside posts mark the entrance while brick and rendered houses with pitched tiled roofs sit beyond. A tall lamppost and overhead cables run along the street under clear daylight with a bright blue sky
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29 May 2026
Guilty pleasure: John McElgunn of RSHP's enduring affection for the Venetian Casino in Las Vegas
Black-and-white portrait within a softly lit interior, showing a figure framed by plain walls and high-level window, emphasising spatial depth, light diffusion and minimal detailing
28 May 2026
David Raven
Obituary: Colen Lumley (1932-2026)
Illuminated cable-stayed pedestrian bridge curves across still water at dusk, red lighting tracing deck edge, with modern arts complex and glazed volumes reflected beyond
27 May 2026
Tim Abrahams
What six decades of RIBA Awards for Manchester and Cambridge tell us about architects’ changing role
Black-and-white photograph of two elephants standing in an enclosure in front of a sculptural concrete building with curved textured walls and tall angular structures rising behind
26 May 2026
Oliver Urquhart Irvine
Taking stock at 60: why the RIBA Awards matter, and how they are evolving
Evening exterior with illuminated glazing beneath orange louvred façade, set among dense greenery on sloping coastal site
RIBA UK Awards
2026
2026 RSAW Wales Awards winners
A transformative care home, a thoughtfully reconfigured listed Jesuit building, high-grade social housing and two distinctive family homes
Terraced garden with planted borders and path leading to glasshouse and historic stone buildings with clock tower in the background
RIBA UK Awards
2026
2026 RIBA UK North East Awards winners
An understated home full of exquisite details, a meticulously pared-back railway museum hall, an exemplary self-build collaboration – and more
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RIBAJ Issue 4, 2026 Barometer
Nature and architecture
Illustration of a lively outdoor space where people walk, relax, and play among trees, gardens, and a reflecting pool beside an open pavilion. A child flies a red kite, and annotations highlight natural elements such as airflow, light, seasonal change, and natural materials.
28 Jan 2026  |  Marta Saniewska
What environmental psychology tells about incorporating nature to improve healthcare design
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21 Jan 2026  |  Jan-Carlos Kucharek
Photograph: The Earth’s inexorable moisture marks an ancient Sicilian church interior
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20 Jan 2026  |  Chris Foges
Tree-covered buildings: the for and against
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15 Jan 2026  |  Flo Armitage-Hookes
With a fantastical floating device, TAKK sows seeds of ecological hope and controversy
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