AJ 12.01.17: Ways of being

AJ 12.01.17: Ways of beingA look at how we practice, from lone master to executive architect. Featuring an overview of the role of the council architect, a look at community minded studio Feilden Fowles and an interview with Mole Architects, which has acted as executive architect on some high profile projects. PLUS a building study of Peter Salters Walmer Yard, and we go on site at Peter Zumthors secular retreat. News features: the fallout from the Patrik Schumacher email

winner of this year’s AJ Small Projects prize

we talk to four developers about a retrofit project each has been behind

a library extension

PLUS Catherine Slessor profiles Lesley Lokko

And we unveil AJ100 New Talent:  a celebration of exceptional Part 2 architectural assistants drawn from across the AJ100 practices – showcasing the contributions of those at the start of their careers

which combines offices with a public library and café

as ex-students poise to take legal action against the school

The latest AJ features all 49 winners of this year’s RIBA National Awards

Greenwich Design District by Mole Architects and Crystal Palace Park Café by Chris Dyson Architects

Doors and windows

We also publish an AJ investigation into the exploitation of architectural assistants during the pandemic

PLUS A building study of the Brunel Building in Paddington by Fletcher Priest Architects