AJ 19.12.24: Community

This issue is devoted to buildings that are created with community at their core, a particularly important theme as we shake off the old year and face the new.

Heathlands is one of the largest schools for deaf children in the UK, and we publish a building study of the Woodland Building, designed by Manalo & White in collaboration with deaf architect- led practice Richard Lyndon Design. Each careful detail – from site to sightlines, from colour scheme to desk placements – focuses exactly on what signing and lip-reading pupils want and need. Other building studies include Jonathan Hendry Design’s community hub in a quintessentially English village, and a ‘carefully considered’ nursery fit-out by Office S&M in London.

In News, we present the findings of an extensive salary survey, which suggests pay rises might be on their way out. You can also read a feature on seven buildings that were lost to demolition in 2024. Christmas diversions are provided in our Buildings of the Year quiz and festive viewing round-up.

The Culture section contains a review of an exhibition showcasing the work of US architect Paul Rudolph, and Owen Hatherley takes a look at Simon Jenkins’ latest book, A Short History of British Architecture.

Also in the issue are opinion pieces by The Secret Architect, Toko Andrews and David Grandorge; a summary of the best architectural competitions; sketchbook, courtesy of Steve McCloy; and Hellman’s Christmas story.

We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year.

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