CRISP Architecture

14/03/2022

Should architecture be political?

A legal smear campaign has ousted a museum director over the inclusion of a pro-Palestinian statement in an exhibition examining the work of Forensic Architecture at the University of Manchester.  Artnet News is reporting the forced resignation of Alistair Hudson following a concerted...

11/03/2022

This in essence is a great idea, but I wonder how practical it would be.

California-based Azure Printed Homes has announced intentions to construct 14 prefabricated 3D printed homes using recycled plastic. The homes will form part of a new housing development in Ridgecrest, California, led by Oasis Development. The project will build on Azure’s existing production of.....

10/03/2022

While it's seen as the heart of our democracy, it could take up to 48 years and £22Bn to fully restore.

A study says works could cost billions more if MPs stay put - but many of them oppose moving out.

07/03/2022

With Kbb Birmingham exhibition/conference starting this week, it will be interesting to see where they believe interior design will be going in 2022. They always fail to include the practicalities of living with a young family.

Over 200 brands are exhibiting the latest products for kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms at Kbb Birmingham.

04/03/2022

I love these walls, so uncomplicated but calming and sophisticated at the same time. Having a young son, and dog, I can only dream of walls so clean.

We have collaborated with natural finishes brand Clayworks to showcase ten projects that use clay plaster to create calm interior spaces.

02/03/2022

Do we think that all existing cladding and insulation panels should be independently retested, along with new claddings, to form a comprehensive catalogue of materials, and their limitations:

The UK government knew that the type of cladding installed on Grenfell Tower should "never ever" be used on high-rise buildings 15 years before the block was destroyed in a fire which claimed 72 lives, the inquiry into the disaster has heard.

01/03/2022

This is really well done.

The UK’s Architects Journal and Architectural Review have unveiled winners and shortlists for several awards celebrating women in architecture. The W Awards, as the prizes are collectively titled, seeks to “to raise the profile of women and non-binary people in architecture worldwide...

28/02/2022

The Oldham Mumps redevelopment will be worth keeping an eye on. Its not yet been discussed how much will be residential, and how much will be commercial.

Oldham Council leaders admit being "all talk and no action" over long-awaited regeneration plans.

08/08/2021