Construction Maison

Facades are a reflection of an architect’s creative vision. It’s the first thing we notice about a building while the design and materials used reveal much about the identity and what’s on offer inside. Richard Francis-Jones is design director for fjmt, the architects behind Sydney’s latest architectural landmark , the mixed-use King & Phillip development . The project, which is scheduled for completion in 2020, features a stunning facade that incorporates curved glass and perforated bronze -coloured screens to create the impression of a shimmering golden tower . “Architects are definitely spending more time on facades in their designs, all around the world,” Francis-Jones says. “I think there is much greater recognition of them. Not only do they contribute to the character and identity of our streets and public spaces but equally as important is the way they perform and the way they work.” bronzed exterior encompasses the entire building." /> Sydney development King + P...

Plans for more than 750 flats - including a 40-storey skyscraper - in a huge new redevelopment around Angel Meadows will go before councillors today (Thursday). The proposals, intended to kick off more than 10,000 new homes stretching out towards Collyhurst, have been met with opposition from more than 50 residents and the local parks group amid fears it will cast the historic space into shade. Read More Plans by developers Far East Consortium (FEC) would see four separate blocks of apartments built around the fringes of the park, the tallest 40-storey tower at its corner with Gould Street. As part of the proposals FEC has offered to pay for improvements to the park, but Friends of Angel Meadow have formally objected to the proposal. Read More It says the plans would ‘cast the park in shadow’, not provide enough parking and will be higher than previously outlined by the council’s planning strategy for the area. FEC have also offered to pay £100,000 to help refurbish the historic...

Former footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have revealed a new Hodder + Partners- designed tower  for Manchester, England, after dropping their original designs following uproar over the plan to raze several historic buildings . The former Manchester United players -turned-devlopers are working with  Burnley Football Club owner Brendan Flood on the plans for the St Michael's scheme, which they first unveiled in August 2016. But the plans drawn up by Ken Shuttleworth of London studio Make were met with furore from residents and heritage body Historic England as they involved the demolition of a number of culturally signifcant buildings on Jackson's Row. The Manchester Reform Synagogue – one of the oldest in the UK – a 1930s police headquarters and the 19th- century Sir Ralph Abercromby pub were all to be bulldozed to make way for the development, which includes a five-star hotel, as well as apartments, offices and a shopping centre. Revised plans for the site by forme...