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David Chipperfield: 'Brexit one of the worst decisions ever made'
by Magali Robathan | 15 May 2017
Britain’s vote to pull out of the European Union has been branded “stupid” and “one of the worst decisions ever made” by renowned architect David Chipperfield. Talking exclusively to CLADglobal, Chipperfield predicted the move was “going to be very bad for British architecture”, and stressed his concern for the European Union nationals working for his practice. In a wide-ranging interview that will be published in the next edition of CLADmag,
Foster + Partners plan redundancies in response to industry 'uncertainty'
by Kim Megson | 25 Apr 2017
The architectural firm of Norman Foster have confirmed they plan to lay off almost 100 people as a result of “uncertainty in the construction market.” According to a company statement “a cross-section of the team” will be be affected, with staff working at the firm’s British headquarters in Battersea, south-west London, bearing the brunt of the restructure. Foster + Partners employ more than 1,250 people in London, and also have
Brexit vote sees Tottenham’s stadium costs rocket to £800m
by Matthew Campelli | 09 Mar 2017
The early consequences of Britain voting to leave the European Union has increased the cost of Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium, according to the club’s director. In an email to a supporter published online, Donna Cullen said that Brexit had seen the final cost rocket to £800m (US$972.1m, €920.7m) – more than the cost of building the new Wembley Stadium. When the plans were originally revealed, the 61,000-capacity stadium was expected
OMA's architectural response to Brexit will star at inaugural Design Museum exhibition
by Kim Megson | 28 Sep 2016
London's Design Museum has announced a host of star names from the worlds of architecture and design will help open its new home in Kensington with a special exhibition called Fear and Love - Reactions to a Complex World. Fashion designer Hussein Chalayan and architect Neri Oxman are among the contributors providing eleven newly commissioned installations that will explore a spectrum of issues that define our time, “including networked sexuality,
International shortlist revealed for London's Illuminated River project, organiser declares UK 'remains a design destination' post-Brexit
by Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016
Adjaye Associates, Diller Scofidio + Renfro and AL_A are among the six architecture practices in the running to illuminate 17 of central London’s bridges with permanent light installations. Les Éclairagistes Associés, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, and a team led by Sam Jacob Studio and artist Simon Heijdens are also in contention for the ambitious £20m (US$26.6m, €23.8m) project. Over 340 firms, grouped into 104 teams, entered the competition to breathe new
Top news this week: Governors Island revamped, TRIB3 launches mobile gyms and Patrik Schumacher discusses Brexit
by Kim Megson | 23 Jul 2016
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from an apple-inspired spa to an architectural addition to Unesco’s World Heritage list. Monday • Renzo Piano has released re-worked designs for his ‘Paddington Pole’ mixed-use development in London. Read here. • A contractor has been appointed to build a multi-level indoor Urban Sports Park for skaters in Folkestone, UK. Read here. • Two architecture competitions
Patrik Schumacher: Brexit can stimulate creative industries
by Kim Megson | 20 Jul 2016
The UK should use Brexit as an opportunity to create an immigration policy which stimulates its creative industries, according to Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) director Patrik Schumacher. Talking to CLAD, Schumacher said that leaving the European Union (EU) could facilitate “a more tailored approach” to immigration that gives architects and designers from outside the EU more opportunity to move to the UK. The architect – who said “he didn't like
Week's top news: Brexit shocks architects, a US$1bn stadium and Renzo Piano returns
by Kim Megson | 25 Jun 2016
Our biggest news stories came right at the end of this week, with UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Many of Britain's best-known architects – including David Chipperfield and David Adjaye – had campaigned for the country to remain in the EU in the days preceding the national referendum on the issue, but their pleas were rejected by 52 per cent of those who voted. The result has sent
Architects express shock as UK votes to leave the European Union
by Kim Megson | 24 Jun 2016
Architects from across the UK have reacted with shock after waking up to the news that the country will leave the European Union (EU) following a referendum on its membership. Over 72 per cent of the electorate cast their votes yesterday (23 June) and the final result showed 51.9 per cent to in favour of Brexit. While the Leave campaign have begun wild celebrations, British Prime Minister David Cameron, a
Star architects rally against Brexit as UK's EU referendum begins
by Kim Megson | 22 Jun 2016
A host of architects and designers from the UK and around the world have rallied behind the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union ahead of a landmark referendum today (23 June) which will decide the country’s future in the politico-economic union. David Chipperfield, Rem Koolhaas, Richard Rogers, David Adjaye, Ron Arad and Thomas Heatherwick are among the individuals who have openly called for voters heading to the polls
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