INDUSTRY INSIGHTS 


Stay ahead in the UK's residential architecture and interior design scene with the latest news, expert insights, and trends. Discover valuable updates to elevate your projects and gain an edge for next year’s awards.

Colour Trend: The Power of Pomegranate

Pomegranate has emerged as the defining shade of the season, creating both elegance and warmth in residential interiors.

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Interview with Jonny Wong, Director with dMFK Architects and 2024 British Homes Awards Judge

A Director with dMFK Architects, Jonny Wong is part of this year’s British Homes Awards expert judging panel. He reflects on the judging process as well as dMFK’s own residential work, what the key is to achieve a sense of community and best practice mixed use.


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The story behind a shortlisted project: Catching Sun House by studioshaw

Studioshaw is shortlisted in the House of The Year (up to 2,500 sq ft) category in this year’s British Homes Awards for the Catching Sun House. We talk with them about the story behind the project.

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Award-Winning Architects Selencky Parsons on Blending Historic and Modern

David Parsons, co-founder and director of the practice alongside Sam Selencky, talks merging existing elements with new, experimenting with materials, and shares insights into their other projects.

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How Actionable Solutions are Transforming Affordable Housing

Jay Morton, Director at Bell Phillips and this year’s chair of judges for the British Homes Awards, is passionate about actionable solutions for affordable

housing. She talks about the success of Bell Phillips’ Cosway Street project, balancing
carbon footprints with social justice and the idea of the chain of benefit in terms of housing.

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A seasonal round-up of spring colour trends

As the natural world reawakens, it’s time to look around and see what
shades are appearing in terms of spring colour trends, from pistachios and soft lilacs to blush pinks and cerulean blues.

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Championing Housing Innovation and Community-Driven Design

Archio's Kyle Buchanan shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of creating homes that balance quality, innovation, and community impact.

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Where sustainability and wellbeing meet

From award-winning community-first design for older residents to groundbreaking energy efficiency, Hawkins\Brown’s Phil Catcheside talks through how the practice’s projects set a new standard for sustainable, health-focused residential spaces. 

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Creating Healthy Communities Through Design: Insights from Félicie Krikler, British Homes Awards Judge

Félicie Krikler is a Director of Assael Architecture and a lead judge with the British Homes Awards. An architect with experience in numerous large-scale, mixed-use schemes and masterplanning projects, she has lived in London for over 20 years, a member of the Croydon Design Review Panel and elected for London on RIBA council. She discusses healthy buildings, creating a sense of community and the connection between internal and external spaces. 

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