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A message from RIBA President Muyiwa Oki PRIBA – this week’s news ⬇️ “I am deeply disturbed to see this week’s reports of violence and hatred in communities across the UK. I know this directly impacts many of our members and the teams you work with, alongside friends and family. Racist abuse, intimidation and violence are corrosive to our society and our wellbeing, and present an irrational obstacle to building a society where all are afforded opportunity and dignity. While we still have a way to go to increase representation in architecture, the wealth of diversity in the UK’s cultural industries is what makes it one of the most celebrated in the world, and provides the skills and perspectives we need to address the big societal challenges only architecture can. We’re proud and thankful for the increasingly multi-ethnic and diverse profession of architecture and the teams you work with.”

📢One week left for #Nerdworking at The Building Society. Limited tickets remain—secure your spot using the link below and experience Nerdworking for yourself! Our sessions would not exist without our fantastic sponsors Vandersanden whose continued support of our format helped us introduce over 200 attendees so far, some of whom became regular #nerds! and our new sponsor Seven joining this amazing project. Peter Greaves 📅 Thursday, 15 August 2024 ⏰ 6:30 to 9:30pm 📍 The Building Society 55 Whitfield Street London W1T 4AH 🎟️ https://ow.ly/WSO750STBCk..

Today, we are pleased to reveal the first project highlight from August's 'Practice of the Month' New-works This is Great Suffolk Yard Great Suffolk Yard is a 7,623m2 retrofit and new build commercial development in the Liberty of the Mint Conservation Area in Borough. The project reinstates the warehouse and yard typology that characterises the area. Three existing buildings and four new buildings enclose a central yard to create a thriving new multi-aspect workspace peppered with terraces. Whereas other schemes for the site had sought to demolish the existing fabric on the site, our scheme embraced the canyon-like yards typical of the area and reinstated this typology. The yard condition allowed us to create a unique workplace focused on wellbeing, outdoor terraces, cross ventilation, and multi-aspect spaces. The proposals were developed by splitting the plot into key massing elements and rebuilding it holistically. The result is a sense of spatial generosity, vistas and connectedness that unifies the buildings. Image 1 name and credit: Great Suffolk Yard: Great Suffolk Street Frontage, Photography: Taran Wilkhu Image 2 name and credit: Great Suffolk Yard: The Works Building corner, Photography: Taran Wilkhu Image 3 name and credit: Great Suffolk Yard: The Yard, Photography: Taran Wilkhu Image 4 name and credit: Great Suffolk Yard: New knits with refurbished fabric, Photography: Ed Reeve Image 5 name and credit: Great Suffolk Yard: View across The Yard, Photography: Ed Reeve Find out more about them, by reading our interview with them https://ow.ly/FBIa50SQ5sA

"Good, high-quality design is important; it helps you live a better life", says RIBA President Muyiwa Oki PRIBA, in an exclusive interview with The Guardian about the Government's proposed planning reforms. “When you have high quality, it considers context, community, layout, as well as things like space, form, light etc – things and attributes that can bring out the best possible outcomes for the local community, for people and society at large.” Although he saw opportunity in the plans to make it easier to build on the green belt, Oki said we “need to think where to site [estates] and is it appropriate in that location”. This included engaging with the local community and ensuring their needs were served, such as access to transport and green space. “It’s my view that the term ‘beauty’ doesn’t really speak to those measures.” ➡️ Read the full interview: https://ow.ly/8HbG50SQcBQ #architecture #placemaking

Meet August‘s 'Practice of the Month' New-works This month we will be highlighting some of their amazing projects. They are architects who believe in a new way of working rooted in greater specialism, collaboration and well-being. The team see multiple benefits to this way of working for themselves, their collaborators and clients. Before New-works, co-founders Tom Lewith and Doug Hodgson founded and ran TDO for 14 years. Find out more about them, by reading their interview with them https://ow.ly/LTzA50SPUyx

Only 2 weeks to wait for the next #nerdworking, this time hosted by the incredible The Building Society, just 'round the corner from my office in Fitzrovia. If you want to meet a huge range of construction professionals, from suppliers and consultants, to PMs and developers - and you want to form some authentic relationships instead of "professional connections" - then the best way to do it is in a relaxed environment where you can play together and get to know each other! None of us form meaningful friendships by swapping business cards - but when you think of your friends, they're always the people you've laughed with the most - So come and join us, have a laugh, play a game, and meet some new friends 😊 📅 Thursday, 15 August 2024 ⏰ 6:30 to 9:30pm 📍 The Building Society 55 Whitfield Street London W1T 4AH 🎟️ https://rb.gy/ae8k6u

BOLD Platform was July's People of the Month BOLD, founded by Chun-Li Reid, is an architectural platform for curious minds. We aim to explore innovations, ideas and concepts to inspire people to look at architecture through a different lens. On the BOLD platform, you will find many interesting interviews, and short series, such as the ‘Cooking WIth An Architect Show’, where we look at the sense of taste in architecture and use food to explore this topic and projects—aiming to impact the built environment and community surrounding us positively. Find out more about <insert practice’s name> in our interview with them: https://ow.ly/WXZ450SN2yo #architects #design #work #interview #practiceofthemonth #RIBALondon #architecture #RIBAchartered practice

The RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 shortlist is here 📣 Presented since 1996, the Stirling Prize recognises the UK’s best new architecture. The six projects in the running this year are: 🏆 Chowdhury Walk, Hackney by AL-JAWAD PIKE 🏆 The Elizabeth Line, London by Grimshaw, Maynard Design Consultancy, EQUATION Lighting Design and AtkinsRéalis 🏆 King’s Cross Masterplan, London by Allies and Morrison and Porphyrios Associates 🏆 National Portrait Gallery, London by Jamie Fobert Architects and Purcell 🏆 Park Hill Phase 2, Sheffield by Mikhail Riches 🏆 Wraxall Yard, Dorset by Clementine Blakemore Architects ➡️ Explore this year's shortlist: https://ow.ly/7E0J50SNach 🎟️ The winner will be announced at our Stirling Prize ceremony on 16 October at London’s Roundhouse. Book your tickets today: https://ow.ly/RRQB50SNaci #StirlingPrize is sponsored by Autodesk

📢🌟 It's nearly time for another #Nerdworking 🌟 Join us at The Building Society for an event that redefines traditional networking. Engage with architects and built environment professionals in a relaxed setting over a variety of board games, pizza and beer. #Nerdworking offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships naturally with like-minded individuals. Get your tickets in the link below and experience Nerdworking for yourself! Our sessions would not exist without our fantastic sponsors Vandersanden whose continued support of our format helped us introduce over 200 attendees so far, some of whom became regular #nerds! and our new sponsor Seven joining this amazing project. Peter Greaves 📅 Thursday, 15 August 2024 ⏰ 6:30 to 9:30pm 📍 The Building Society 55 Whitfield Street London W1T 4AH 🎟️ https://ow.ly/9VCL50SKOzb..

Tickets are now on sale for RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 🎟️ Be part of a memorable evening celebrating the best in UK architecture. Book now to join us for a night of inspiration, recognition and lively celebrations. 📅 16 October 📍 Roundhouse, London ➡️ Book your tickets: https://ow.ly/HacW50SG0GE #StirlingPrize is sponsored by Autodesk