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Launching a new six-part series on materials, Henning Larsen’s head of materials argues that a baseline of health and environmental impacts should inform specification

The stack of cantilevered timber workshop units in south-east London has been built to be affordable to rent, operate and maintain. Photography by Alex de Rijke, Fred Howarth

The 49-home private housing development in Marylebone, central London, will help fund affordable homes on neighbouring sites. Photography by Kilian O’Sullivan

Friends and colleagues mourn and remember architectural photographer Ben Blossom, who died last month, aged 44

The £110 million project provides 1,480 student residences, along with social hubs that act as ‘front doors’ into the accommodation. Photography by Jack Hobhouse

The gaming development studio in rural Leicestershire is net zero in operation with an interior that considers users on the neurodivergent spectrum. Photography by Hufton + Crow, Nicholas Worley

Waugh explains how building with timber can address industry transformation at scale

Hawkins\Brown has completed 13,000m² of upgrades for the school’s inner-city site, including science labs and a subterranean sports hall. Photography by Jack Hobhouse and Nick Caville

Two Public Practice associates explain how working for local authorities has increased their agency

The boldly modern building, for Benenden girls’ boarding school in Kent, includes a 750-capacity music venue, classrooms, practice rooms and a 150-seat recital room. Photography by Hufton + Crow