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Hallowed Ground: the design of sacred spaces
Centres of worship hold a special place in people’s hearts, and working on a sacred space is always going to hold special challenges for the architect. Kay Hill looks at new religious buildings taking shape and talks to those who work on them
Moonbase Helsinki: Amos Rex by JKMM Architects
The Finnish capital’s new cultural centre, Amos Rex by JKMM Architects, establishes a synergy between a restored modernist icon and new underground galleries, beneath a surrealistic public square
Resonate transform dated interiors of media empire’s former home
The Eighties’ interiors of the Northern and Shell building are updated by Resonate, with a mix of private offices and co-working spaces for its new tenants
CADA Design brings a taste of Japan to Westfield White City
Amid all the development for Westfield phase 2, CADA design creates Ichiba, a food hall and supermarket for the Japan Centre
The Blueprint curated diary: Sharna Jackson
Sharna Jackson, creative director of Sheffield’s Site Gallery, shares her highlights of what to see and do this winter
Make Architects’ Katy Ghahremani on the process of great design – and why diversity is vital
Since Make was founded in 2004, director Katy Ghahremani has had its philosophy running through her, but she still has time for other design-related platforms, as well as being keen on seeing a more diverse industry
Andrea Pallarés: One to Watch in December
Andrea Pallarés, who graduated from the RCA and established her own design business much at the same time, reflects in her work the change in needs to suit modern living
Concrete oasis: Glenstone Museum by Thomas Phifer and Partners
Nestled in sleepy Maryland, the new Glenstone Museum, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, harnesses nature and concrete to create an immersive, sensory experience blending art and architecture. Far away from crowds and city stress, does ‘slow art’ and silence make for a better museum environment?