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Richard Coutts at the Alvaro Siza sketchbook archive in Madrid.

Whilst on a short break to Madrid to catch up with university friends, Richard visited the School of Architecture to check out the Álvaro Siza archive that was on show. The exhibition occupies the ground and lower ground floors of the school, acting also as a shop window to the hipster area of Chueca. It’s a spectacular location for students and captures the footfall of passing tourists and local artisans.
November 10, 2025

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Richard Coutts with many other delegates in India for GBIP's Mission to India.
October 17, 2025

BACA architects Advance Flood-Resilient Design in India

Richard Coutts recently participated in Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme in India to examine how flood-resilient design can support the future of Chennai and Coimbatore. The visit highlighted the opportunities that climate-vulnerable cities hold for advancing climate-resilient architecture.

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A drawing that captures the total devastation of Hurricane Katrina, with the American flag in the centre.
August 29, 2025

Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

On the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall, we take a moment to reflect on the disaster’s lasting impact and the ongoing importance of disaster resilience architecture. Director Richard Coutts has revisited this moment in history through a detailed drawing that captures both the devastation and the enduring spirit of the communities affected.

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July 21, 2025

Honouring the Art of Water: BACA architects Meets D’ORO at GBB Venture Portugal

At GBB Venture Portugal, BACA’s director Richard Coutts had the honour of meeting Salvatore Giorgio Dino, who recognised the practice’s long-standing commitment to water-inspired architecture. Knowing that our projects are created on, in, near, or even under water, he introduced Richard to D’ORO’s latest masterpiece, The Golden Waves, a publication rooted in oceans, coasts, and the elegance of architectural storytelling.

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March 10, 2024

Site Visit to the Maldives‍

Probably one of the most exquisite site visits one could be invited to, the BACA Team travel to the Maldives to experience firsthand the marvels of this archipelagic state.

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February 20, 2024

Brushstrokes of Vision

In the calm sanctum of his home studio, practice director Richard Coutts delves into the foundational stages of his latest painting.

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Picture showing the devastation of many homes after Storm Henk.
January 5, 2024

Navigating the aftermath of Storm Henk

The aftermath of Storm Henk continues. Leicestershire and Nottingham declare major flooding incidents.

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November 30, 2023

Adaptable Architecture in Bangladesh

Our flood-resilient research and hospitality architecture are taking us to Bangladesh. The site is located within the ‘Chars’, adjacent to the River Meghna – an area where the translation means ‘land that appears and disappears’. Because of these traits, this transient environment lends itself to adaptable architecture. The site will provide 100 lodges and a clubhouse.

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Photo showing poem writer on the walkways of the River Thames and the poem he wrote.
September 15, 2023

Ode to the Thames

In a moment of whimsy, Richard Coutts, found himself captivated by the allure of the Thames.

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September 5, 2023

Exploring New Horizons

Site Visit to Mombasa

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