Improving quality of life through design

CABE is the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment. We advise on well-designed buildings, places and spaces.

Read our publications for design advice and our case studies to see what can be done.

Dulverton Surgery, Somerset

East Beach Cafe, Littlehampton

Granville New Homes, London

Incredible Edible Todmorden, Calderdale Valley

Cardboard Building, Westcliff on Sea

Krishna Avanti Primary School, Harrow

Mile End Park, Tower Hamlets

Southey Owlerton Area Regeneration, Sheffield

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