AJ 18.07.24: Coast

AJ 18.07.24: CoastThe pull of the sea is strong, particularly at this time of year, and so we focus on coastal possibilities in our July issue. Our three building studies this month are krfts curvy arts centre for Brighton College; IF_DOs retrofit of Hastings Observer Building once a vacant heritage asset, now a vibrant social hub; and a twisting tower in the French town of Le Havre by Hamonic+Masson & Associs. In News we present a snapshot of impressive and never

and Hellman’s take on the row over Herzog & de Meuron’s Liverpool Street plans

An accompanying essay by RCKa’s Russell Curtis explores how homes can be delivered both at speed and at scale

long hours and discrimination

including ‘a powerhouse for dance’: O’Donnell + Tuomey’s Sadler’s Wells East

as a grounding for a possible career in the industry

Also in the issue are the latest competitions

We present four projects: CitizenM Hotel by Sheppard Robson with Concrete

Four building studies are presented within these pages

Opinion pieces come courtesy of If_Do’s Sarah Castle

we discover how [Y/N] Studio has repaired and extended a terrace of workspaces Hackney

and the case for circular public sector procurement – one of the AJ RetroFirst campaign’s key demands

as well as an interview with MJ Long Prize winner Fiona Monkman who works as an architect at Islington Council