All articles by Veronica simpson
Veronica simpson
Brief Encounters: Building on the environmental gains of lockdown
Slowly but surely, plans are being made to ensure that the environmental gains that have arisen as a by-product of lockdown become part of a more enlightened approach to urban living
Helsinki is being regenerated by Finnish design talent
Helsinki has proved it is more than capable of finding its own, uniquely Finnish way of regenerating the city through culture and its own world-class design and architectural talents
Brief Encounters: Art for healthcare
While healthcare buildings have been the focus of much-needed expansion and transformation to cope with the pandemic, the inspired and strategic use of art has a power all its own, writes Veronica Simpson
Brief Encounters:#artistsupportpledge
Veronica Simpson finds cause for optimism in a time of crisis in the innovation of the artist community through the initiative #artistsupportpledge
Rotterdam’s architecture and culture
Its skyline may seem bonkers, but Rotterdam’s spirit of ‘can do’ makes it a haven for creativity, writes Veronica Simpson
Brief Encounters: A look at the work of artist Not Vital
Architecture and sculpture blend in exhilarating ways in the work of artist Not Vital
Fenix I Loft Apartments by Mei Architects and Planners
A historic dockyard warehouse in Rotterdam has been given a new lease of life as a mixed-use cultural and residential hub by Mei Architects and Planners, turning this once proud industrial building into a beacon of regenerative ambition.
Brief Encounters: Centre for Alternative Technology
The climate crisis was one of the big stories of 2019. Let’s make 2020 the year when the design sector put its ingenuity and creativity to the best possible use, says Veronica Simpson
Playing with tradition: Bumpers Oast by ACME
In Kent, ACME has created an inventive, spacious and contemporary home inspired by the iconic local vernacular of oast houses