The coastal edges of the country are some of the most deprived. Yet the seaside nourishes the soul – and there’s productive power there, too, says Emily Booth
Why Belgium has become a happy hunting ground for UK architects
If you’re looking for fresh business opportunities, consider booking yourself a Eurostar ticket and taking a trip to Belgium
Think big and embrace the small
The Small Projects issue is one of the most joyous in our editorial calendar – gems of design, all proving that within the smallest budgets creativity flourishes
We need to take AI seriously, and skill up
Artificial intelligence manifestly does not have all the answers to myriad real-world challenges. But we need to take it seriously, says Emily Booth, as the AJ introduces its next issue
Let’s celebrate one of the profession’s best qualities – visionary thinking
The AJ’s February issue – which is published today – showcases architects’ ability to instigate positive social and environmental change
Seemingly insurmountable problems can have solutions if the ambition is there
And there’s a lot of ambition in evidence of architects addressing key challenges in the January issue of the AJ, writes Emily Booth
Studio Weave’s library pavilion named Editor’s Choice 2023
The timber-lined Lea Bridge Library Pavilion in east London adds a café and flexible community space, leading to a fourfold increase in the library’s use
Thank goodness there’s a growing commitment to work positively with buildings that are already around us
The retrofit projects featured in our latest issue show how – with expertise from today’s architects – great buildings can be timeless
Our guest editors POoR Collective throw down a challenge to the profession
We were thrilled when POoR Collective accepted our invitation to guest-edit October’s special issue of the AJ, says Emily Booth
Our Student Prize issue sends a powerful message: the future’s right here
For all those longing to do architecture differently – you could make a strong start by listening to the changemakers in this month’s AJ, says Emily Booth