Architecture
Decoration
The influential women who shaped Georgian country house architecture
To mark International Women’s Day, this extract from Hidden Patrons by Amy Boyington explores the pivotal role of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough in the building of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire
Travel
The love stories behind some of the most romantic buildings in the world
Red roses are all very well, but have you ever built a palace for your beloved? Rebecca Cope explores some of the world's most beautiful and unusual buildings with their foundations in a love story
Decoration
Dear Fiona: is doing an extension immoral?
Our agony aunt Fiona McKenzie Johnston considers how to get neighbours back on-side in a building project
Decoration
Why travel is essential to the art of architecture
In an extract from his new book ‘The Art of Architecture’, Michael G. Imber explains why travel and the exploration of other landscapes and cities is so important to the development of an architect
Decoration
Is co-living the answer to all our housing problems?
Finding affordable housing in Britain has never been harder, and as we battle with isolation, soaring costs and unsustainable buildings, the idea of co-housing feels ever more attractive
Decoration
How much does it cost to build a house?
As the housing market goes from crisis to crisis, perhaps building our own homes is more appealing than ever?
Decoration
Sir John Soane’s museum opens the Drawing Office to the public for the first time since 1837
Nestled away in Sir John Soane’s museum, Holborn, is Soane’s Drawing Office. The room, once used as a workspace for Soane’s apprentices, is opening its doors to the public, and launching a programme of artists in residence.
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Decoration
What to do with a garden side return
If you own a Victorian house and have that pesky side return to deal with, let the architect experts help you plan an infill extension
Decoration
How King Charles is influencing the architecture, interiors and aesthetics of Britain
Fiona McKenzie Johnston examines the King's lifelong devotion to British architecture – and posits what's to come under his reign
News
Pre-fabricated houses are having a moment: here's what you need to know
As technology improves, living costs rise and a demand for sustainability increases, prefabricated houses are ready and waiting to facilitate a new era of home ownership
Decoration
How to use traditional materials in contemporary architecture
Richard Parr, a new entry to our Top 100 this year and the designer behind the Farmyard at The Newt in Somerset, explains how to blend vernacular materials with contemporary design.
News
The architect Richard Rogers dies aged 88
Richard Rogers, the architect behind the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre, has died aged 88
Design Ideas
In praise of building with brick and limestone
Two leading architects celebrate the familiar building materials that have come to define the British country house, lending each of its many forms a local character shaped by its surroundings
Architecture
The importance and beauty of architectural drawings
In an extract from his new book, 'Sketchbooks', the classical architect George Saumarez Smith reflects on the importance of measuring and drawing buildings
Architecture
Design ideas for house extensions and advice on how to plan one
There are many ways to style an extension, from classic designs to more modern takes.
News
These are the 16 best new buildings in the world, according to RIBA
The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the 16 winning projects for it’s biennial RIBA International Awards for Excellence
Architecture
The best architects for country houses
From newbuilds and barn conversions to the sensitive restoration of historic buildings, these architectural practices are some of the most impressive working in Britain today
Decorating Advice
Two architects debate the best style for a country house
Two architects share their thoughts on building country houses and debate the merits of traditional or contemporary style
How to live sustainably
RIBA's top tips to make your house sustainable
As sustainability becomes a major concern in all aspects of life, the Royal Institute of British Architects offers their top five tips for making your house as energy-efficient as possible
Houses by our Top 100 Interior Designers & Architects
On Mykonos an architect has created an extraordinary private place of worship
On Mykonos, David Roy of James Gorst Architects has designed a private place of worship for a family, drawing inspiration from the Greek island’s traditional buildings to create pared-back spaces with a sense of calm