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Projects, awards, publications and talks from the BACA studio, and the latest thinking on how we live in, on, near and under water.

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Stories from our projects, research and collaborations around the world, from new commissions and awards to press coverage and events.

Marondera masterplan concept: granite boulders extracted, simplified and composed into towers, with local stone, timber and pattern details

October 28, 2026

Great Urban Design Doesn't Impose. It Uncovers.

The most compelling places feel inseparable from their setting, shaped by a deep connection to landscape, history, culture and community.

Richard Coutts, Founder of BACA Architects, shaking hands with a partner in India, alongside his Innovate UK GBIP quote

June 6, 2026

Building Resilient Urban Futures in India with Innovate UK

London-based BACA Architects is building resilient urban futures in India with the support of Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP).

March 3, 2026

Foresight and Memory in Resilience

Foresight and memory are two of the core components of flood resilience. If we do not learn from the mistakes and errors of past disasters, we will repeat them.

February 18, 2026

New in The Guardian: ‘One in nine new homes “built in areas of flood risk”’

Between 2022 and 2024, one in nine homes is in medium to high flood risk zones.

February 4, 2026

Attending WATER: Resilience & Innovation for the Built Environment

Going to WATER: Resilience & Innovation for the Built Environment was a great evening surrounded by like-minded people.

January 22, 2026

W-Roads

Flooding in the UK has become increasingly frequent and more severe. Urban infrastructure is under strain, and existing approaches are reaching their limits.

January 15, 2026

The Future of Resilient Waterfront Development and Floating Infrastructure

Designing at the water’s edge requires a forward-thinking mindset.

December 18, 2025

The Circular Waterfront Economy

Waterfronts can be linear. Or they can be circular.

December 11, 2025

Living With Water, Not Against It

Floating architecture used to feel like an idea for another time. Now it is one of the most practical ways to adapt in harmony with rising waters.

November 30, 2025

BACA architects unveil 'Floating Fanzone' for Hill Dickinson Stadium

Introducing the Floating Fanzone. Making use of Bramley Moore Dock, the concept proposes a flotilla of floating event spaces, all-weather enclosures, and immersive venues offering live sports screenings and a rich mix of pre and post-match entertainment.