''Architects' Journal'' is an
architectural
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magazine published in
London
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by
Metropolis International
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.
History
The first edition was produced in 1895. Originally named ''The Builder's Journal and Architectural Record'', from 1906 to 1910 it was known as ''The Builder's Journal and Architectural Engineer'', and it then became ''The Architects and Builder's Journal'' from 1911 until 1919, at which point it was given its current name.
In December 2015 title owner Top Right Group rebranded as
Ascential
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History
Ric ...
, who, in January 2017, announced its intention to sell 13 titles, including ''Architects' Journal'';
the 13 "heritage titles" were to be "hived off into a separate business while buyers are sought."
The brands were purchased by
Metropolis International
Metropolis International Group Limited, established in 1994, is a predominantly UK-based media and technology group specialising in business, consumer, and travel media including awards, events, websites, business software, and reward and benefi ...
announced on 1 June 2017.
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''Architects' Journal'' remains in print, publishing issues 12 times a year along with 10 annual issues of sister publication AJ Specification, while its online version provides a daily news service.
In 2018 ''Architects' Journal'' won the PPA Business Magazine of the Year. In 2020 and 2021 ''Architects' Journal'' was named Editorial Brand of the Year at the International Building Press National Journalism Awards.
See also
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List of architecture magazines
Architecture magazines and journals cover new architectural works, architects, and design. ''Architectural Forum'', ''Architectural Record'', and ''Architectural Review'' are among the oldest; each began publication in the 1890s.
English or multi ...
References
External links
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1895 establishments in the United Kingdom
Architecture magazines
Architecture in the United Kingdom
Magazines established in 1895
Magazines published in London
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