All articles by kay Hill
kay Hill
Mass Timber Architecture
Kay Hill looks at what’s being done around the world with mass timber and asks whether changes to the regulations in Britain risk compromising the move towards a greener architecture
Focus: Schools
A primary school has expanded upwards to provide more pupil places, while putting fresh air and nature first
Focus: Hospitals
Healthcare environments that promote calm and well-being for patients and staff are just what the doctor ordered…
Focus: Embassies
Embassy design presents its own challenges, with the need to provide security and protection as well as being welcoming
Focus: Libraries
Can great design halt the slide in the use of public libraries and put them back again in the heart of the community?
Focus: Lighting
In-store lighting design has to be cleverer and even more flexible with store interiors changing constantly
Focus: Biophilia
After establishing itself in the office and hospitality, biophilia looks set to putting down roots in retail environments
Focus: Technology
With online shopping increasing its influence on the retail market, physical stores are fighting back with the latest weapons
Focus: Department Stores
Department stores are being reinvented for the 21st century with an emphasis on stunning design and flexibility
Focus: Case Study
Designers go really big on colourful parquet flooring in this apartment in the Swedish capital Stockholm