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Entries open for Architect of the Year Awards 2025: Awards launch with a new category and an entry deadline of 17 May https://t.co/JNot8lzRFO #architecture #news

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The draft London Plan beyond the headlines: Five things you might have missed in Khan’s latest vision for the capital: City Hall’s 288-page draft London Plan sets out sweeping changes to density rules, green belt release and tall… https://t.co/2JFC3Ktybx #architecture #news

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ZHA’s ‘vertical city’ office tower to start construction in Beijing: Firm’s 140m-tall Z8 Tower to be built in heart of Chinese capital’s CBD https://t.co/k1w9MwVv7b #architecture #news

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ARB seeks views on plans to simplify prescribed examinations: Reforms aim to remove complexity for people seeking registration with unrecognised qualifications https://t.co/JhijaxVHwR #architecture #news

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Four projects shortlisted for 2026 RIBA Reinvention Award: Winner to be announced in October https://t.co/Eu5K6ojvDL #architecture #news

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Camden approves Studio Moren’s central London hotel retrofit and extension: Scheme is an elaboration of previously consented office-to-hotel conversion https://t.co/Jct5aM9N0J #architecture #news

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Shortlist unveiled for 2026 Stephen Lawrence Prize: Four projects also shortlisted for inaugural RIBA Conservation Award https://t.co/Ny6dNrbkPw #architecture #news

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Spencer de Grey retires from Fosters after 52 years: Former partner joined the firm’s predecessor Foster Associates in 1973 https://t.co/XwwIn4rqsl #architecture #news

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PLP submits plans for 530-unit Wimbledon co-living scheme: Proposals also include 36 affordable homes https://t.co/gpiUnb1RN3 #architecture #news

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HTA Design gets green light for 300-home scheme next to North Middlesex University Hospital: Scheme designed by HTA Design with affordable homes managed by Hyde Group https://t.co/2rJ2eIZ0fh #architecture #news

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High Court rejects residents’ bid to block Chipperfield’s plan for Chinese ‘super-embassy’: Decision brings long-running controversy closer to conclusion, but residents vow to appeal https://t.co/tCeEjMKefb #architecture #news

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MHCLG approves BGY’s controversial Truman Brewery plans: Proposals including data centre, offices and commercial uses, criticised for limited housing provision https://t.co/D4hF4z0FDd #architecture #news

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Forum to discuss Grafton Architects’ controversial Cambridge library plans ends in recrimination: Christ’s College master accuses scheme’s opponents of ‘total misrepresentation’ following tense meeting https://t.co/HDtQLCDtBV #architecture #news

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‘Momentum could be lost’ - social housing sector bosses call on government to confirm funding urgently: Kate Henderson warns of pipelines being disrupted after expected announcement failed to materialise https://t.co/alABcZJRu5 #architecture #news

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Populous chosen as lead designer for Frankfurt concert and sports venue seating 15,000: Stadium specialist responsible for Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena and Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London https://t.co/ghz2cAaA1i #architecture #news

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Labour campaign group urges Rayner to focus £39bn affordable homes programme on council housing for social rent: Letter to housing secretary also suggests extending low-cost loans to councils https://t.co/5pUGUvlXo0 #architecture #news

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Quinlan Terry retires from architecture: King Charles’ ‘favourite architect’ is succeeded by Roger Barrell at Quinlan Terry Architecture https://t.co/szBx9mtzHP #architecture #news

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Workload expectations rebound to highest level since February, RIBA survey finds: But pessimism still affecting smaller practices with a balance expecting to shed staff over the next three months https://t.co/Vr4bRyvRBK #architecture #news

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Workload expectations rebound to highest figure since February, RIBA survey finds: But pessimism still affecting smaller practices with a balance expecting to shed staff over the next three months https://t.co/Si4HP2Hc4l #architecture #news

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PM says UK will ‘value hard hat as much as graduation cap’ as he announces new technical education routes: Burnham commits to boost quality, availability and status of technical offer to 14-to-16-year olds https://t.co/hrprDUERJs #architecture #news

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Court overturns decision to approve F3-designed Spurs women’s football academy: Council’s new Conservative administration ‘delighted’ at ruling after campaigning to block scheme during May local elections https://t.co/xa1UtdUBIR #architecture #news