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The pivot from practice to film

Award-winning filmmaker Dion Barrett discusses film as an architectural tool - one that communicates process, purpose and practice culture, not just finished buildings>

From practice to podcast: how community-led development shapes better places

Becca Thomas, director of place at Civic, discusses her podcast A Building for Your Community and how community-led development reshapes architectural practice, decision-making and power>

World architecture and design calendar 2026

From landmark fairs and biennials to city-wide festivals across every continent, this curated calendar brings together thirty standout events shaping architecture, design thinking, practice and culture in 2026.>

Marking 115 years of Scott Brownrigg

Claire Donald discusses how Scott Brownrigg marked 115 years with a new book and Building Centre exhibition, reflecting on heritage, innovation, and future-facing practice evolution>

Does architecture need a new movement?

With the departure of Gehry and Stern - the emblematic voices of American Deconstructivism and Postmodernism - architecture loses two of its clearest ideological anchors. Their absence raises a pressing question: does the field now require a new movement to advance both emerging and established ideas?>

Designing moments not monuments

Architectural pavilions offer studios a rare chance to test ideas, explore new materials and connect with audiences. We speak to leading architects and highlight the festivals, strategies and opportunities shaping pavilion design in 2026>

Could this be the project that revives the big competition?

The National Gallery’s competition for a £400 million New Wing brings international talent, bold urban ambition and cultural renewal, raising the question of whether this moment might rekindle Britain’s appetite for open, design-led public architecture>

Not just ‘Green’ but True: a guide to authentic sustainable marketing

Sustainable marketing strategist Toby Cope explores how architects can communicate sustainability with honesty, clarity and impact, without falling into the greenwashing trap>

NSPF: building a collective voice for small studios

We speak to the organisers of the Northwest Small Practice Forum about how grassroots collaboration is empowering the region’s small studios to share knowledge and shape change>

Architectures for an Overheated Planet: Brazil as a Territory of Urgency, Memory, and Transformation

In this interview and retrospective review, curator Clévio Rabelo reflects on how the 14th São Paulo Architecture Biennale redefined architecture’s role amid climate crisis and inequality>

Rethinking identity through a bold rebrand at Bond Bryan

After a focused period of reflection and collaboration, Bond Bryan has unveiled a new brand that has been designed to capture its confidence, culture, and ambition. Head of Marketing and Business Growth, Sian Tunstill explains the journey behind the transformation>

Making cities human again: Heatherwick’s Seoul Architecture Biennale 2025

Matt Bell of Heatherwick Studio discusses how the Seoul Architecture Biennale 2025 challenges the world to rethink what makes buildings human, joyful, and emotionally resonant>

The ego is dead – long live the team

In her first years of practice, architectural designer Gigi King reflects on how ego shapes and reshapes authorship, tracing architecture’s shift from solitary vision to collective creation - and what that means for a new generation of designers>

Lead generation for small studios: Part 2 – Converting interest into enquiries

The second in a two-part series outlining 50 practical ways for UK architects to find new clients. This edition focuses on turning visibility into results, with actionable strategies to convert interest into enquiries and build lasting client relationships>

What do we know so far about the UK Government’s New Towns proposals?

Beedier reviews the UK government’s ambitious new towns pledge, weighing bold promises against political fragility, financial hurdles, and uncertain design leadership in a generational housing experiment>

Social Value for bidding: what you need to know ahead of the October 2025 procurement shift

With less than a week until the UK Government’s updated Social Value Model comes into effect, Beedier's Marie Braithwaite takes a look at what the October 1st changes will mean for your practice, and how you might stay ahead of the curve in your tender submissions>

From favelas to futurism: Brazil’s packed architecture calendar for Autumn 2025

Explore ten standout events shaping Brazil’s design scene in 2025. From biennales and expos to creative festivals and regional showcases, each offering a unique lens on practice, materiality, and cultural dialogue>

World expositions and their architectural legacy: insights from Osaka 2025

Jan Kuzminski examines the enduring impact of past World Expos and highlights the architectural innovations featured in Japan’s current Osaka 2025 showcase>

Celebrating visionary design: the story of the Architecture MasterPrize

Beedier speaks to the organisers about the award’s origins, its evolution from the American Architecture Prize, and how today’s programme champions outstanding architecture, interiors, and landscape design worldwide>

The case for open design competitions

Competitions demand sacrifice, yet they offer rare visibility, creative freedom, and the chance to shape architectural discourse beyond credentials. Beedier's Business Development Research, Thalles Cance, offers some perspective, and some recommended current open opportunities>

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