The Alvar Aalto Foundation has launched an open international competition for a new extension connecting the Alvar Aalto Museum and Museum of Central Finland
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Competitions: editor’s pick 03.07.15
Cardiff University’s new innovation campus, Tegel Airport public realm and a new exhibition for the National Media Museum. The editor’s pick of this week’s top competitions
SimpsonHaugh scoops go-ahead for Westminster Homes
SimpsonHaugh and Partners has won planning for a 14-home scheme in Westminster
Video: Marks Barfield Architects’ i360 Tower arrives by sea
Construction of Marks Barfield Architects’ i360 Tower has taken a major step forward with the delivery of the first tower cans by barge
Smithsons’ son reveals delight over Robin Hood listing support
The son of Alison and Peter Smithson, architect Simon Smithson, has spoken of his delight at the outpouring of support for their Robin Hood Gardens estate
City of London looks to increase affordable housing
The City of London Corporation has said it wants to expand its affordable housing stock - potentially outside of its boundaries - as demand for homes in the capital continues to rise
Network Rail slashes £38.5bn investment plan
The government is set to axe or delay a number of rail projects that formed part of Network Rail’s £38.5bn five-year investment programme following a string of work overruns and escalating costs
Winchester Council set to resurrect six-year-old Allies and Morrison scheme
Allies and Morrison’s controversial plans for central Winchester, drawn up more than six years ago, look set to be resurrected
Hellman files #170
A trawl through Hellman’s archives, in which we uncover gems that are as relevant now as they were then
Tim Groom Architects reveals first scheme under new name
Tim Groom Architects - formerly Formroom Architects - has revealed plans for this £30 million Private Rented Sector (PRS) housing scheme in Great Ancoats Street, Manchester