Architecture

I’ve pursued it around the world. There’s an alchemy about brick – about all building materials made from fired clay – where the elements of earth and water are transformed by fire into a material that can be more durable than stone. Through fire, a soft, ephemeral and ‘base’ material – mud – is transmuted…

London was founded by the Romans in the 1st century AD. It is almost two thousand years since the first legionaries planted their feet on the north banks of the River Thames and since then London has grown from an inhospitable northern outpost of one empire, to the capital of another, and now a global…

English Heritage welcomed visitors back into its historic buildings from 17 May 2021. As well as opening 23 sites for the first time this year, on 17 May the charity extended access to the interiors of more than 50 of its properties which were previously open to visitors as outdoor spaces only. To ensure a…

The face of Cardiff has changed dramatically in the past thirty-two years. From Lord Crickhowell leading charge with the creation of the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation (CBDC) in 1987, to the ambitious new-build projects in the city centre, Cardiff appears to be in a constant state of change. Whilst the priorities of Cardiff’s regeneration have…

How did you first become involved in the development industry? After many years of working in the City as a trader for various hedge funds, I realised that I’m more of a people’s person and that a finance career would never be able to fulfill me. I have always had a strong interest in property…

What was the first work of art you purchased for your collection? Was there a specific moment that was a catalyst for the start of your collecting? About 20 years ago, I went to an auction with a friend. Even though I wasn’t planning to buy an artwork, I took a liking to a small…

You have been quickly rising to prominence in the Middle East – what has the journey been from prestigious London education to designing hotels and private residences worldwide? I set up ANARCHITECT in Dubai five years ago, following a career at both boutiqueand design-led corporate architectural practices in London and my studies atthe renowned Bartlett…

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Dubai Design Week is the largest creative festival in the Middle East, reflecting Dubai’s position as the regional capital of design. The six-day programme is made up of +200…