Tim Abrahams

Tim Abrahams is an International Correspondent at Architectural Record based in the UK. He is also a critic and a former editor at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.

The 2024 Royal Academy Dorfman Prize Goes to Ukrainian Collective Livyj Bereh

Tim Abrahams

November 5, 2024

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Fellow finalists for the annual prize for emerging practices included Moroccan architect Salima Naji, German studio b+, and Serbian-Swiss collective TEN.

Renzo Piano’s ‘Cube’ Lands Aside One of London’s Busiest Rail Hubs

Tim Abrahams

October 15, 2024

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Paddington Square, an 18-story mixed-use office building sheathed in glass, features generous public realm components.

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Helsinki’s Architecture and Design Museum Foundation Reveals 623 Design Proposals for Waterfront Project

Tim Abrahams

September 17, 2024

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The unveiling, which marks the first stage of the international design competition, took place during Helsinki Design Week.

Kengo Kuma’s Swooping Canopy Reorients Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian in Lisbon

Lisbon

Tim Abrahams

September 15, 2024

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A renowned art collection tucked in a much-adored park adds a newly accessible entranceway and below-grade galleries.

Food, Wine & Hospitality 2024

A Belgian Casino and Hotel Complex by ZJA Integrates Architecture with Infrastructure

Middelkerke, Belgium

Tim Abrahams

August 2, 2024

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Called Silt, the building doubles as sophisticated flood protection for its Flemish seaside setting.

Minsuk Cho’s 2024 Serpentine Pavilion Stands as a Playful People Connector

Tim Abrahams

June 11, 2024

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Comprising five programmed ‘islands’ arranged around a circular courtyard, the Seoul-based architect's ‘Archipelagic Void’ is open to visitors at Kensington Gardens through late October.

House of the Month

Lütjens Padmanabhan Makes Room for Diplomacy at the Swiss Ambassador's House in Algiers

Algiers, Algeria

Tim Abrahams

June 10, 2024

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Top 10 Projects of 2024: The light-filled residence's clever spatial arrangement accommodates the needs of everyday life—and international politics.

A New Exhibition in Barcelona Explores the Growing Diversity of American ‘Suburbia’

Tim Abrahams

April 18, 2024

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The wide-ranging show at Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona surveys the economic, political, and social impact of post-war suburban growth.

Hamburg’s Famed Alsterschwimmhalle Makes a Splash Following Refurbishment

Tim Abrahams

March 8, 2024

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The “Swimming Opera”—a large aquatic center topped by a landmark-listed concrete shell roof—reopened late last year after the completion of a major enhancement by gmp Architects with Schlaich Bergermann Partner.

In Munich, a Skyline-Shaping 1980s High-Rise Gets a Climate-Efficient Upgrade

Tim Abrahams

February 29, 2024

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Overseen by HENN, the two-phase renovation of the landmark-listed HVB headquarters was executed with surgical precision and a keen eye toward energy efficiency and waste reduction.

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This course highlights the benefits, applications, and design potential of expanded mesh and perforated metal in creating sustainable, inspiring architectural projects.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This webinar offers strategies to develop next-gen leaders, enhancing value, retention, and resilience for architecture firms.

Tim Abrahams

ARTICLES

The 2024 Royal Academy Dorfman Prize Goes to Ukrainian Collective Livyj Bereh

Renzo Piano’s ‘Cube’ Lands Aside One of London’s Busiest Rail Hubs

Helsinki’s Architecture and Design Museum Foundation Reveals 623 Design Proposals for Waterfront Project

Kengo Kuma’s Swooping Canopy Reorients Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian in Lisbon

A Belgian Casino and Hotel Complex by ZJA Integrates Architecture with Infrastructure

Minsuk Cho’s 2024 Serpentine Pavilion Stands as a Playful People Connector

Lütjens Padmanabhan Makes Room for Diplomacy at the Swiss Ambassador's House in Algiers

A New Exhibition in Barcelona Explores the Growing Diversity of American ‘Suburbia’

Hamburg’s Famed Alsterschwimmhalle Makes a Splash Following Refurbishment

In Munich, a Skyline-Shaping 1980s High-Rise Gets a Climate-Efficient Upgrade

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