Monthly Archives: March 2011
Architecture as a vocation
I read with interest the cover of Building Design, dated February 25th. ‘Change or die’ says the RIBA Building Futures report. Apparently architects will need to toughen up and become better businesspeople, put down their marker pens and their tortured souls and act more like accountants and lawyers. Not sure anyone would thank us for [...]
Comments on ‘Legoland’ housing design
From the Government’s Planning Portal blog: ‘Housing minister Grant Shapps has urged architects and house builders to make sure new developments reflect the identity of the local area.’ Further: ‘The minister has written to the Design Council, recently merged with the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, to encourage the organisation to help developers [...]
New mixed use development: residential and retail
Anthony Rickett Architects are pleased to be working with Audley Developments and Lidl GmBH on a new scheme for the redevelopment of a former car showroom and workshop in Bishops Stortford, Herts. ARA has been working closely with the developer to secure the site and design a scheme that delivers the aspirations of the retail [...]
