A pub in Wickham Market which was destroyed by a devastating fire is urging the local community to come together this Saturday for a “flash mob” photograph to raise awareness of its plight. Here Shaun Soanes explains how Nicholas Jacob Architects is getting behind the move and aims to help bring it back to life. […]
We are looking forward to making a splash at a charity dragon boat race this summer. We have pulled together a team of 15 from Nicholas Jacob Architects to fundraise for the event, which is being held in aid of Fresh Start New Beginnings – a treatment service for victims of child sexual abuse. The […]
We are thrilled to announce that thanks to a £653,000 lottery grant, we are set to begin work restoring one of Britain’s oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas. The Electric Palace cinema, Harwich, boasts a silent screen, original projection room and ornamental frontage, is a building of national significance in the history of cinema in the UK. […]
This month Phillippe Starck revealed plans to build a 14-storey hotel in the French city of Metz, with an 18th-century-style house on the roof. Here Shaun Soanes explores the idea of mixing old and new. Architecture has evolved over time and it will continue to evolve in the future. Modern techniques, greater choice of building materials and a […]
York was named the best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times last month for boasting “the perfect mix of heritage and hi‑tech”. Here Shaun Soanes looks at what makes a city, town or village special. You can’t deny the romantic attraction of York. The abundance of period buildings, the winding river […]
It’s strong and versatile – not to mention environmentally friendly. Here Shaun Soanes looks at why building with wood could be the answer to our global housing crisis. Last month it was announced that Japanese architects are planning to build the world’s tallest wooden skyscraper in Tokyo. Sumitomo Forestry intends to construct a 70-storey, 350 […]
St Edmund’s Church in Southwold has recently had a facelift. Here Pippa Jacob explains what was involved in the project. The brief for St Edmund’s Church in Southwold was focused on giving the church greater flexibility enabling them to better integrate with the wider community. It involved creating extensive amenities including accessible toilets and a […]
With the availability of affordable headsets, virtual reality is fast becoming a buzz word in construction circles. But how can it help designers? Shaun Soanes explores this brave new virtual world. Virtual reality provides real-world perspectives and experiences in a virtual environment. For those working in the built environment, this facilitates the creation of 3D […]
Currently the only LEGO Architecture that set has been released for 2018 is for one of the world’s most populous cities – Shanghai – and boasts 597 pieces. Here Shaun Soanes investigates how stepping back into the playroom with building bricks can inspire even the most established designers. Like many architects – and indeed professionals […]
