AJ 29.11.25 Bradford

In this special issue, we uncover how big architectural moves are transforming Bradford. Guided by our news editor Richard Waite, a proud Bradfordian, we dive into how big regeneration moves, along with the indomitable energy of the UK's youngest city, are convincing residents that genuine change is possible.

We explore local thoughts on Bradford being named City of Culture, with Richard Waite's own news feature reflecting on the city's string of past let downs. Meanwhile, another news feature questions why Labour ministers are rejecting so many bids to list historic buildings.

Also in the issue, Si Cunningham explores how buildings played a big role in Bradford's year as City of Culture, and we take a look inside Hammad Haider's sketchbook, which draws inspiration from the city's rich architectural heritage.

In Buildings, we dive into Tim Ronald's transformation of a derelict 1930s Art Deco cinema into Bradford Live, a 4,000-capacity live museum venue aiming to aid the city's regeneration. Greig & Stephenson's sustainability-guided Darley Street Market forms a new hub for trade and enterprise in Bradford's city centre, and AOC Architecture adds 1,000m2 of new Sound and Vision Galleries and a reconfigured public foyer to the National Science and Media Museum

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