New edition of Renewal

Just to let you all know, the latest version of our update magazine Renewal is now online.

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In this edition: News, school security, M6 Extension, the green economy, Shuttleworth College, Hoddinott Hall, urban trees

Prince Charles gives speech to RIBA

Further to all the discussions over the last few days, you can now see for yourself what Prince Charles had to say at the RIBA yesterday. (And make up your own mind).

Go to the Building Design website to read coverage, opinions and the full transcript.

Read some reactions on The Architects' Journal website

You can also watch the coverage from Channel 4 News:

A right Charlie?

Prince Charles is once again causing a stir in the world of Architecture.

HRH the Prince of Wales, an advocate of ‘traditional’ architecture, is to address the Royal Institute of British Architects tonight, to urge them that they must build to last and put the needs of people first.

The topic itself could provoke opinion, but the speech comes at a time when he has already been accused of meddling with plans for the Chelsea Barracks development in London, not to mention the last time he was at the RIBA 25 years ago, he famously described plans for the National Gallery as a ‘monstrous carbuncle’.

A number of Architects are now threatening to boycott the event.

Royal meddling or a valuable opinion? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Find out what people are saying:

• See what people are saying on Twitter
• Adam condemns RIBA boycott of Prince Charles lecture - Country Life
• Since when was the Prince of Wales a pillar of democracy? - Blueprint Magazine
• Architects to hear Prince appeal - BBC
• Charles Tells Architects: Put People First - Sky News
• Top architects urge boycott of Prince Charles speech – Building magazine
• Prince Charles RIBA Speech Revealed - Building Magazine
• Architects call for boycott of Prince of Wales RIBA lecture – The Architects Journal
• Should Prince Charles criticise modern architecture? - BBC - 'Have your say'
  
  

Capita Symonds Capita Symonds wins place on Crossrail framework

Capita Symonds has been named as one of the 12 firms who have secured Design Framework Agreements.

See the full announcement on the Crossrail website