Washrooms are among the most important facilities to be found within commercial architecture. They need to be designed so they are able to meet the needs of employees as well as visitors. If the design isn’t right or they are neglected, it can have a big impact on the health and attitudes of all inhabitants. It also reflects poorly on the business, potentially even indicating that it is badly run. Continue reading →

The Wood Awards is an annual competition that celebrates the use of timber in design and architecture. It first began in 1971 as the Carpenters’ Award but was re-launched in 2003 in its current guise. Each year designs that make a real impact are recognised. Continue reading →

Human behaviour can change dramatically over time and is influenced by a number of factors, from technology to attitudes towards the environment. As a result offices can never really remain static, especially if they want to maximise the benefits they offer. This is very exciting for commercial architecture as a whole and makes it fun to envisage what the future will hold for workplaces. Continue reading →

Trends can change quickly in every industry, adapting due to consumer demands, technology, and a range of other factors. Commercial architecture is no different. In fact it can be surprising how quickly businesses outgrow their workspace and need to consider a redesign. Continue reading →

The Borough of Croydon became one of the first Growth Zones in London and has been the focus of a huge amount of investment. This has helped to reinvigorate the area, leading to new and refurbished commercial architecture, improvements in the infrastructure, and the creation of new homes. Continue reading →

The Open House movement is continuing to add new destinations to its network this year. On October 21st 2017 the very first event will launch on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. For this inaugural edition 30 buildings will be made accessible, including some very special ones. Continue reading →