The use of fire-resistant roofing boards from leading UK manufacturer Magply on an exemplar Passivhaus school was a first-time experience for the architects and installers. And both would be more than happy to use them again.

Magply’s 12mm-thick boards, which meet Euroclass EN13501 (A1 Non-Combustible) standards, were specified for a warm roof build-up by AHR architects for Caledonia High School in Rosyth, Fife, Scotland.

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Studio RAP has designed and produced two large-scale ceramic walls for the entrance lobby of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, a new luxury hotel in Dubai. Positioned on either side of the entry, the walls define and frame the approach into the building, creating a calm yet expressive moment of arrival.

Titled Blue Voyage, the project draws inspiration from the nearby Gulf. The curved forms recall the movement of waves, while the surface patterns become increasingly intricate up close, revealing flowing lines and layered ridges that respond to light and shadow throughout the day. Large, specially designed corner tiles wrap the pattern seamlessly around the edges, enhancing the sculptural quality and spatial clarity of the installation.

W Interiors, a Hong Kong firm, completed this redesign in phases to limit disruption to hotel operations. The work covers guest rooms, common areas, and event spaces. Materials selected include those sourced locally, such as wood and textiles from regional suppliers. These choices support construction that meets accepted environmental guidelines. The design also aims to lower ongoing costs through efficient layouts and lighting.

Shanghai High School is one of the most prestigious middle schools in Shanghai, and the construction of its new campus has naturally garnered much attention, hoping that it could become a model for campus construction in some ways. The project site is located in the urban public green corridor of the Shanghai Lin-gang Special Area, with one longer side unfolding along the road, and two sides facing the water. Three sides of the site are connected to the landscape, providing favorable environmental conditions.