Manchester-based designer Katie Askwith has slightly manipulated the making processes behind industrial filtration systems to develop the Wired lighting and furniture collection.
Sheffield ceramacist bases carving techniques on the teachings of Gurus
Ceramist Amberlea Mcnaught has travelled the world, learning the methods of Gurus to develop an intricate style of geometric carving.
Miles Dexter adds solar inspired collection to furniture range
Yorkshire based designer Miles Dexter has taken inspiration from the solar system for his latest furniture collection – adding to a growing range of homeware.
RIBA house of the year longlist: The best new homes in the North of England
Each year, the Royal Institute of British Architects releases a list of the best new houses in the UK. A panel of judges will then decide which will be crowned RIBA House of the Year. Over the next few weeks, this year’s candidates for the competition will be showcased in…
Gatecrasher apartment building celebrates Sheffield nightclub’s legacy
A student apartment development built on the site of the famous Gatecrasher Nightclub in Sheffield features a turntable-like feature in it’s courtyard as a reference to the musical history of the site.
Kings Cross architect to develop masterplan for Leeds railway station
Hiro Aso – the architect behind the redevelopment of London’s Kings Cross station – is among a team of leading architects and engineers selected to develop a masterplan for the revamp of Leeds Station.
Little Kelham housing scheme takes shape in Sheffield’s industrial heart
A community of black townhouses and apartments under construction in Sheffield’s Kelham Island Quarter has been designed to contrast with the historic red-brick factory buildings of the industrial inner-city district.
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The Northitect is a new blog dedicated to design, architecture and cultural events in the North of England.