Architecture

Shining example: the Citadel's southern elevation, showing the tower's colourful coating

Tower of strength: The Salvation Army Citadel in Chelmsford

The beauty of the new Salvation Army Citadel in Chelmsford lies in its striking simplicity – and in its sense of place, says Jay Merrick

Inside Architecture

Frank Gehry: 'Don't call me a starchitect'

Thursday, 17 December 2009

Is there any future for extravagant, 'wow-factor' buildings? According to the world's most famous living architect there is – and he has a few more home truths for doubters. As a show celebrates Frank Gehry's career, Michael Day gets an earful

Triangle may beat Paris skyscraper ban

Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Modernist block would be first in 20 years to break 37m height limit

Building for diplomacy: Our men in a mess

Monday, 7 December 2009

The new British Embassy building in Algiers is a striking piece of modernist design. But cutbacks mean it could well be the last of its kind, warns Jay Merrick

The kids are alright: Britain's first luxury youth club

Monday, 23 November 2009

Forget table tennis. Britain's first luxury youth club offers teens Vitra chairs, a media lab and even a VIP area. Kate Burt takes a tour

Celebrating architecture as a 'social art'

Monday, 23 November 2009

A new auction brings architects and artists together in aid of Article 25

Weekend Arts: Zaha hits Rome

Saturday, 14 November 2009

This weekend the starchitect unveils her latest project, Maxxi, a museum of modern art. Jay Merrick gets a sneak preview – and is stunned

Zaha Hadid's 'Stingray' roof makes waves

Thursday, 12 November 2009

With its dazzling, undulating design and prominent positioning at the entrance to the Olympic Park, ministers hope that the London Aquatics Centre will be the architectural jewel in the capital's crown in 2012.