NOVEMBER News brief...


FARRELL SLAMS FOSTER Making a keynote speech at the economic development conference, Sir Terry Farrell -who is an advisor to Londonmayor Boris Johnson - has said that a ‘constellation hub’ linking five existing airports by high-speed railwould be a more cost-effective and sustainable infrastructure choice than Lord Norman Foster’s plans for a 150m passenger airport in the Thames Estuary to replace Heathrow. Farrell suggested Fosters’ schemewould likely become obsolete in as little as 20 years.


REPORT YOUR ECO PLANNING EXPERIENCE Industry professionals working on low carbon or renewable energy projects are being asked to share their experiences of the planning system in a survey being run by Envirolink Northwest. The survey aims to establish how hold ups and obstacles in the planning system impact on the development of low carbon or renewable energy projects. The findings will be reported back to the Government's current consultation on planning reform. To take part visit nvirolinknorthwest.co.uk


SCHOLARSHIP UP FOR GRABS The Society for the Protection ofAncient Buildings (SPAB) is looking for four young practicing architects to take part in its 2012 Scholarship scheme. Successful applicantswill set off together next year on a journey of architectural discovery – visiting the country’smost fascinating built heritage projects to deepen their knowledge of historic buildings and the issues and challenges surrounding their conservation. Formore information, or to apply email education@spab.org.uk


Surprising second title Zaha Hadid’s Evelyn Grace Academy


is announced 2011 Stirling Prizewinner Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) now joins the elite group of practices that have won the RIBA Stirling Prize more than once. Few other firms can boast such a feat – one win is more than most can hope to achieve in a lifetime.


despite countless other award wins to her name. This year’s award though, not only marks Hadid’s second consecutive win, but also sees a school building win the Stirling Prize for the first time. The challenging brief for the


once. After all, it was just twelve months ago that she celebrated her first Stirling win for theMAXXIMuseum of 21st Century Art in Rome. Until then the most prestigious accolade in the industry had eluded her,


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ut, it seems like buses, for Hadid at least, Stirling prizes all come at


Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton surely played a part in the judges’ decision. A highly stylised zig-zag of steel and glass, the Academy is squeezed onto the tightest of urban sites. And the brief for the project was highly complex – requiring the provision of four schools under a single academy umbrella with the need to


Hahid’s Evelyn Grace Academy cleverly deals with space restrictions,whilst providing an inspirational environment for pupils.


express both independence and unity at the same time. ZHA also cleverly tied in the Academy’s specialist sport status by inserting a 100m running track into the heart of the site - taking pupils right up to the front door. By dramatically celebrating the school's specialism, the RIBA Stirling Prize judges noted: “This is a design that literally makes kids run to get into school in the morning” RIBA President Angela


Brady, Chair of the judges says: “The Evelyn Grace Academy is an exceptional example of what can be achieved when we


First Brit appointed to Tall Buildings Council


SteveWatts, head of Davis Langdon and AECOM’s Tall Buildings Group, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the Council for Tall


Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). The CTBUH is the world’s leading authority on tall buildings andWatts is the first person based in Europe to be named to its nine person Board. The Council’s global membership spans a wide range of disciplines, covering the financing, development, ownership, design, construction and operation of tall buildings.Watts joined Davis Langdon in 1997 and


during his time with the business he has worked on numerous towers in and outside of the UK. His key London high-rise projects include the HSBC Headquarters at Canary Wharf, The Leadenhall Building in the City and The Shard at London Bridge, on which he first provided advice in 2002. Commenting on the appointment, Davis Langdon’s chief executive,


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