All articles by Veronica simpson

Veronica simpson

Brief Encounters

What’s the benefit to a city of a public art festival? It very much depends on how – and where – you do it

Brief Encounters

In the heart of Vilnius’s Old Town, Veronica Simpson visits an unlikely but ambitious refurbishment of a medieval palace

Brief Encounters

How do we improve the UK’s appalling housing provision for those who fall through the gaps? Citizens House presents a radical new model for truly affordable housing

Brief Encounters

Manchester Museum boasts a new, permanent gallery that speaks of South Asia’s history and also the lived experience of its people who have moved to the UK

Infrastructure: Link in a chain

Projects can serve a dual purpose of connecting different parts of the economy while also promoting identity

Brief Encounters

A surge in creative activities such as drawing, crocheting, pottery, knitting and painting has highlighted the positive impact of art on our mental well-being

Brief Encounters

The mandatory period of stillness and reflection seems to be yielding positive results, as evidenced by the abundance of new works aimed at enhancing the industry’s responsibility towards the environment

Biophilia – The call of nature

Both designers and their clients are looking toward biophilic design to be more in touch with our planet’s needs.

Brief Encounters

Veronica Simpson explores how media values have a huge role to play in influencing customer taste.

Brief Encounters

Battersea Power Station has finally reopened. How does this remarkable industrial building look and feel up close and repurposed?