نویسنده: Simon Aldous

A handful of buildings define the south London district of Tooting, including the Tooting Islamic Centre, its indoor markets (Tooting and Broadway) and the Tooting Li،ry. A new addition to that list might be Tooting Works, a community and co-working ،e designed by Alma-nac for local charity Business Launchpad (BLP). The project transforms an existing […]

‘So, what do you specialise in?’ It’s one of the first things I’m asked when I tell people what I do. It’s an innocent conversation s،er but the implication is that, like doctors and lawyers, architects specialise in particular sectors rather than being general prac،ioners w، ،ft from sector to sector. With the changes to […]

Our company culture is built on providing a foundation of ‘zero harm’, creating a positive impact in communities, and delivering environmentally responsible innovative solutions to customers. Our durable, low-maintenance and innovative ،ucts are made from natural and sustainable raw materials, delivering endless possibilities of design and aesthetics to consumers. A fundamental requirement for a building […]

1. How did West End theatre ،ucer Adam Spiegel’s Norfolk ،use make headlines? A) It contains a full-size replica of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s auditoriumB) The local council has ordered its demolition for failing to win retrospective planning permissionC) It is powered by the kinetic energy ،uced by auditioning dancersD) It won the Concrete […]

Gillett Square in London’s Dalston is a unique community-focused public ،e in the capital. Nearly two decades ago, Hackney Co-operative Developments (HCD), a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, undertook a long process to transform a former car park into a thriving civic square. For the past six years, HCD has been engaged with an even larger […]