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Text description provided by the architects. Driven by an urge to reunite with his family, our client approached us with a requirement to construct a family home on his ancestral farmland in Vikramgadh, Palghar, Maharashtra. The land boasted an existing paddy plantation and a variety of fruit-bearing trees, like fig, mango, and other local species. Observing the rapid transformation of the surrounding village, where traditional homes were being replaced with high-maintenance contemporary structures unsuitable for the local tropical climate, our client sought to reconnect with his roots upon returning from abroad. His aim was to immerse himself in the close-knit village community and embrace the natural surroundings that his homeland offered, fostering a sense of belonging with his ancestral land.

This presented an ideal opportunity to develop a project characterized by eco-sensitive design and materials while also fostering community participation. Our objective was to minimize disruption to the natural environment during construction and to reintroduce local craftsmen to the use of indigenous materials, thereby revitalizing their traditional skills. The concept centered around constructing the house with handmade adobe blocks using earth sourced from the site and its immediate surroundings, serving as the primary load-bearing element of the house. This approach not only provided valuable training to local craftsmen for future sustainable projects but also promoted the acceptance of natural building methods within the community, revitalizing traditional sustainable practices in the process.

The project derives its name, The House of Reclaimed Gold, from our commitment to reclaiming materials from demolition waste, echoing the sentiment of passing on heirlooms through generations, a common practice in Indian tradition. While some of the old wada-style properties around Mumbai were being demolished, we found chiseled basalt rock disposed of at these sites as an ideal material for the load-bearing foundation of the house and the wall masonry on the leeward side of the house. During our recce around the village, we noticed vernacular homes being demolished for the construction of RCC substitutes. These homes offered us age-old seasoned wood that found a new purpose in our project as decking and roofing members. Some of these homes also provided us with an array of clay tiles for the roof and a flamboyant collection of doors and windows to be reused. We turned to the local granite depots for their broken granite waste to create mosaic flooring in the living spaces, while the pebbles sieved out of soil during construction were used for the anti-skid mosaic in the wet areas of the bathroom.

Our sentiments toward handcrafting led us to conduct several successful experiments on-site. One notable innovation was the design of adobe molds that incorporated a sleeve for concealing electrical conduits, allowing us to expose the earthen walls on the interior. These conduits are terminated at switch boxes crafted on-site from reclaimed teak wood. Additionally, we repurposed aged wooden logs found scattered on the farmland to create intricate live-edge features within the house. These include the kitchen counter, the master bath washbasin, and the living room column; each imbued with a sense of history and connection to the land. A cartwheel sourced from the village was incorporated as a perforated design element to the leeward elevation of the house.

Taking the harsh local climate of scorching summers and heavy monsoons into consideration, the house was designed with two elongated wings along the east-west axis. This ensured minimal exposure to the glare of the sun to reduce heat gain while maximizing ventilation. The 9-inch-thick load-bearing adobe walls provided the necessary thermal mass required to insulate the interiors, creating a significant difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures. Expansive overhangs of sloping roofs and enveloping verandahs played a major role in ensuring safety from weathering, aiding the longevity of this earthen structure. With an internal roof height of 26 feet, hot air is allowed to escape through meshed gable frames, facilitating natural ventilation. Furthermore, the verandah and lily pond surrounding the house act as a buffer, cooling the incoming breeze and providing a comfortable indoor environment.

The residence is divided into two wings, namely the public and the private wings, which are planned around a fruiting fig tree and connected by a central verandah. The public wing encompasses an open-plan living area seamlessly merging with a spacious kitchen. Reflecting a preference for rural living, dining rituals are designed around floor seating. Verandahs serve as ample overflow areas for entertaining guests. The client's and parents' bedrooms, along with master and guest baths, are situated in the private wing. These baths enjoy skylit landscape courts, infusing greenery into the spaces. Both wings offer an open deck on the first floor with interconnected verandahs, providing ample space for various activities while fostering a connection with the natural surroundings. The house strives to achieve a delicate balance between the indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing the residents to fully embrace the abundant beauty of farm life while preserving tradition and respecting the environment.

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Construction is moving ahead for a new music venue named Channel 24 at 1800 24th Street in Midtown Sacramentos Poverty Ridge neighborhood. The future venue operator, Another Planet Entertainment, recently highlighted the progress of the 2,150-person venue that bridges the gap between smaller venues and stadiums. SKK Development is responsible for the project.

Channel 24 construction progress, image by author

Channel 24 construction progress looking above the fence, image by author

APE Concerts is a well-established venue operated from Berkeley. Its purview includes the Greek Theater, Bill Graham Civic Theater, Fox Theater, and The Castro. The organizer is also responsible for the Outside Lands outdoor music festival in San Franciscos Golden Gate Park.

The Channel 24 venue will help fill a gap in Sacramento for mid-tier musicians. We have so many artists touring through Northern California that have to skip Sacramento because there is not an appropriately sized venue for them to play, Scott said in a statement reported on by the San Francisco Chronicle. Channel 24, right in the heart of the city, fills that need, and we hope that the venue quickly becomes an integral part of Sacramentos vibrant live music scene.

24R Theater at 1800 24th Street evening view, rendering via CAW and Ellis Architects

24R Theater at 1800 24th Street vertical cross section, illustration via CAW and Ellis Architects

Ellis Architects is the project architect. The facilitys plans include a low-profile, rusted steel wall and industrial windows. Facade materials include rust-colored corrugated metal siding, a curtain-wall glass system, and stucco. BKF is the civil engineer, and Atlas Lab is the landscape architect.

The 45-foot-tall structure will eventually cover most of the 0.59-acre site, with around 42,700 square feet between two levels. The first floor will include a lobby, theater house, bicycle storage, restrooms, and a staff area. The second level will include the theater stage, concessions, catering space, kitchen, and dressing rooms. The existing 25,370-square-foot industrial warehouse will need to be demolished.

Channel 24 construction progress seen from across the R Street train tracks, image by author

Construction is expected to finish by early 2025.

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In partnership with The Dalmore

For The Dalmore Luminary Series 2024 Edition the second in a world-first partnership with the V&A Dundee that celebrates outstanding talents from the worlds of whisky making and architectural design to showcase rare and collectible releases the big meadowland distillery embarked on a journey of craft and exploration, a close collaboration between flavour and form.

The project brings together Melodie Leung, associate director at Zaha Hadid Architects, and The Dalmores award-winning Luminary Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass, with the support and expertise of Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE. Together they have created a unique sculptural presentation case for the 49-year-old The Dalmore Luminary - The Rare - 2024 Edition, and, echoing its form, packaging for the 16-year-old The Dalmore Luminary - The Collectible - 2024 Edition.

The latter, known as The Dalmore Luminary No.2 - 2024 Edition, is a chance for epicureans to collect a one-of-a-kind expression from The Dalmore, and will be available from 2 April in a limited edition. The packagings design is inspired by the swirling sculpture of The Rare, while its copper colour nods to the precious whisky it holds, and light-catching details add dynamism.

The immersive creative process between the collaborators took in discussions around the interaction and flow of flavour notes, the sculptural shapes and glowing copper of the stills, and the powerful, Proustian evocation of roasted chestnuts. During the joint exploration, Leung also drew inspiration from the idea of nature channelled over time by The Dalmore whisky makers, and the concept of flavour notes combining into something new, dynamic and tangible.

The Dalmore Luminary No.2 - 2024 Edition, which will be available from 2 April

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In turn, Glass was inspired by the childhood flavour experiences noted by Leung, which led him to some of the rarest casks within the Dalmores warehouses The Dalmore Luminary No.2 - 2024 Edition is matured in American White Oak ex-Bourbon, and finished in Grahams Tawny Port pipes and Apostoles Sherry Cask, featuring a small amount of exceptionally rare peated Dalmore spirit. This introduces a whisper of smoke, evocative of roasted chestnut, an atypical flavour note for the distillery.

Luminary Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass with Melodie Leung, associate director at Zaha Hadid Architects at The Dalmore distillery

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The collaboration allowed a convergence of flavour and form, to produce a holistic, multisensory experience of swirling complexity, texture, depth, and nuance. Two very special one-of-a-kind whiskies.

The creative and philanthropic partnership between The Dalmore and Leung was unveiled at the V&A Dundee on 21 March 2024. A global Sothebys auction of The Luminary - The Rare - 2024 Edition decanter and sculpture in May will benefit the museums education and community initiatives.

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A continued celebration of the worlds of architectural design and whisky making, this latest iteration of the project brings to life the energy sparked between The Dalmores Luminaries.

The Luminary No.2 will be available from 2 April 2024, in a limited edition, priced 275 at select luxury and specialist retailers worldwide as well as global travel retail

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The packaging, designed to catch the light

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Text description provided by the architects. The center of the circle of the three blast furnaces is the core and spiritual fortress of the whole blast furnace. The symbolic and commemorative nature of the core is enhanced by the lighting designer, through the three-dimensional sense created by the red wall washing lamp, the light that is projected on the furnace body like a flame, and the details of some metal rods on the blast furnace, creating a warm atmosphere like the fireplace and giving the shuttle crowd a sense of worship. The relationship between the service and the served space is diffused outward from the center, and the second ring is the front end of the core as a service space, and also a visual and functional hub to strengthen the ritual sense and centripetal force of the core.

The third ring of the floating device and the outermost ring near the facade of the fourth ring reading activity area are served Spaces. The reading activity area is a flexible area inside the blast furnace. It can be used as a corner for reading and communication. It can also be used as a space for activities, lectures and conferences, equipped with the functions of coffee and simple meals. It is a multi-scene space, covering 7 operating sections of books, art, exhibition, market, intelligence, life and bookstore business school.

After the opening and operation of the three blast furnace bookstore, many Shougang employees came to visit, and a pair of old workers in their thirties returned to this blast furnace to review the scene of their previous work to see the new scene, filled with a happy smile.

In order to create a different overall atmosphere to shape and cater to different use scenes, lighting designers have carried out lighting matching and scene-switching effects, such as the use of functions from coffee night wine, lecture mode, leisure reading and so on. The light box design of the suspended ceiling here reinforces the concept of a chaotic universe.

In terms of details, the handrails of the second-floor walk are interspersed with light stained glass Spaces, forming a dramatic contrast effect, which walks through history and future like time and space. The design of the time and space ribbon also implies that the whole world composed of books and artworks is colorful and colorful, and it is the carrier of the organic integration of the cultural consumption space with multiple formats, multi-functions and multi-scenes.

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Former PlayStation executive Connie Booth, one of the chief architects of PlayStation's first-party strategy before her unexpected departure in 2023, is joining EA to help lead its studios amid its ongoing restructure.

Booth's title will be Group General Manager, Action RPG, with a portfolio that will include EA Motive (Iron Man), Cliffhanger (Black Panther), and BioWare (Dragon Age, Mass Effect). She will report directly to EA Entertainment head Laura Miele.

"Connie spent more than 30 years helping to build Sony Interactive Entertainments internal studios and is responsible for guiding the development of some of their biggest franchises, including Marvels Spider-Man 1 & 2, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank, to name just a few," Miele said in a statement released to IGN.

"She is known for having created an incredible developer-first culture and supporting creative vision while driving innovation. I have known Connie for many years and have always been impressed by her love and commitment to games. She especially cares about game developers. She has an impeccable reputation within the development community and will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our games."

Booth is a member of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Hall of Fame, having joined Sony in 1989 and worked especially closely with Naughty Dog. As Direct of Product Development she is credited with helping to build the studio system that has carried PlayStation through roughly 30 years in the console market. She departed Sony in 2023 amid unusual circumstances, with neither Booth nor PlayStation clarifying the reason for her exit. Sony eventually released a statement wishing her well but providing no further details.

Booth's hiring points to EA's desire to replicate some of PlayStation's current exclusives strategy, in which it has found success with large-scale single-player games such as God of War and Spider-Man. In initiating its current restructure, EA has said that it is prioritizing its own franchises and that one of its pillars is "blockbuster storytelling" an area in which Booth has considerable experience.

One of Booth's major tasks will be revitalizing BioWare, which is hoping that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf will reverse its fortunes after Anthem and Mass Effect: Andromeda. BioWare suffered painful layoffs in 2023 and its next entry in the Mass Effect franchise remains in pre-production. Elsewhere, Cliffhanger Games is a relatively new studio that opened in 2023 and is working on a new Black Panther game, while EA Motive was founded by Jade Ryamond before her departure in 2018 and is currently working on Iron Man.

Like the rest of the games industry, EA is currently undergoing layoffs as part of its restructure that has resulted in around 670 workers losing their jobs. EA also closed down Ridgeline Games and canceled Respawn's Star Wars FPS. The layoffs are expected to be completed by the end of the month.

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly said that Connie Booth will be running Respawn. IGN regrets the error.

Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

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Neon surprises await in this Cologne homeSabrina Rothe

The bureaucratic setting of a former customs house is not the first place you would look for innovation and fresh thinking, but architecture practice DIIIP is not known for sticking to conventions. It has created a truly extraordinary structure wrapped in shimmering aluminium. Set back slightly from the original buildings exterior, the two-storey addition is flanked by two terraces, with another on its roof.

For us, less is often more, and timelessness is more consistent than any trend, says Jochen Reetz, the studios founder. Together with homeowners Edwin and Melissa, he masterminded a total renovation, using sustainable materials that would age well and could be easily repaired. Plenty of storage and flexibility were also essential elements, intended to allow room for the couple and their young family to grow.

Jochen chose to place the bedrooms and bathrooms on the entrance floor, with the living and dining areas, kitchen and home office flowing into each other on the upper level. Across these spaces and roof terrace above, a simple, restrained material palette of timber, clay plaster and natural rubber creates cohesion.

All the custom joinery cupboards, benches, bunks and more was made by a carpenter using silver fir, a locally sourced timber. The knot-free grain of the wood creates a feeling of calm spaciousness, even in the rather narrow entrance hallway.

The calm is purposefully broken, however, by the glowing, glossy orange staircase. A deliberate contrast to the otherwise natural tones of the interior, it becomes this homes vivid central core. Echoes of the neon hue are playfully placed around the house, on everything from taps to candleholders.

With unexpected transitions and lightwells, this is a house that is full of surprises, but the best wow moment of all is awaiting anyone who climbs the stairs to the rooftop terrace. Ascend and you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the river, with its passing ships, and the lush green meadows that stretch out from the opposite bank. diiip.net

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MAD architectsannounces the design for the upcoming construction of Lishui Airportin Zhejiang Province.

Lishui, a "forest city" in southwest Zhejiang Province, is renowned for its lush greenery and valleys. Its first airport is positioned as a domestic regional airport with an anticipated annual passenger throughput of one million, located in the hilly terrain that 15 kilometers southwest of the city. The planning and design try to respect the original site while ensuring accessibility, highlighting the characteristics of a mountain airport, and aiming to inspire tourism. Ma Yansong, the founder of MAD Architects stated, Lishui is a garden city, and her airport should also be in a garden. As a municipal airport, Lishui Airport embodies the essence of transportation facilities as a public space, prioritizing convenience, human scale, and city identity over sheer size and extravagance.

Covering 2,267 hectares of land with a maximum fill height difference of nearly 100 meters, the airport adopts a large silver-white overhanging roof resembling a white-feathered bird ready to soar. The bird-like form absorbs the elevation changes and merges the airport into the mountains, making the airport a spiritual landmark in the region. Internally, the warm wood-toned finish and a shuttle-shaped skylight facilitate energy efficiency and create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. The one-and-a-half-floor terminal layout optimizes passenger flow, with departure facilities located on the ground floor and waiting areas situated on the second floor. A central landscape path in the sunken parking lot further enhances connectivity of passenger and the space.

Anticipating future growth, the airport's design accommodates increasing passenger numbers, forecasting 1.8 million passengers by 2030, 5 million by 2050, and an additional international terminal in plan.

Construction of the Lishui Airport will be completed and operational by the end of 2024.

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Foster + Partners Vertical Creative Oasis

Hollywood, Los Angeles is set to gain a blossoming new landmark with the unveiling of revised designs for The Star, a $1 billion vertical creative office campus envisioned by Foster + Partners. Located on a two-acre lot at 6061 W. Sunset Boulevard, this project is developed by The Star LLC, with the aim to introduce a hub for Hollywoods top content creators. Designed by architect Norman Foster, The Star takes the form of a dynamic, spiraling tower. Spacious floor plates, large outdoor areas, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows will offer 360-degree views toward the cityscape, the Hollywood Sign, and Californias Pacific coast beyond. The buildings true centerpiece will be its lush, spiraling gardens, climbing from street level all the way to the rooftop restaurant.

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Both Maggie Miracle, CEO of The Star LLC, and architect Norman Foster, founder of Foster + Partners, emphasize the projects focus on fostering a vibrant creative community in Hollywood. The Star is designed to blend indoor and outdoor workspaces, offering collaborative areas alongside spaces for quiet contemplation and innovation. Foster describes the project as a true reflection of the workplace of the future, nurturing creativity and collaboration through its unique design.

Los Angeles will soon see a new landmark, The Star, a vertical creative office campus

Leading the design team at Foster + Partners is Nigel Dancey, who highlights how the buildings form not only offers breathtaking views but also embodies the spirit of Hollywood itself. The Star prioritizes natural light and ventilation, creating a healthy and productive work environment for its tenants. Patrick Campbell, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, elaborates on this focus on sustainability: Cascading gardens and natural light create a healthy and highly productive working environment.

located on Sunset Boulevard, The Star aims to attract Hollywoods top content creators

The Star extends beyond its core office space, aiming to become an integrated part of the Hollywood scene. The street level will feature a walkable area with an expansive LED screen, inviting restaurants, community spaces, a theater, and a gallery. This focus on public engagement promises to make The Star a vibrant destination, not just for its tenants, but for the entire Hollywood community.

designed as a spiraling tower, The Star offers spacious work areas, outdoor space, and panoramic views cascading gardens will climb the exterior, becoming the buildings signature feature

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Keynote speakers included Antoine Chaaya who is a significant partner of Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), Ma Yansong- a reputed Chinese architect from MAD Architects, Marina Tabassum from Bangladesh who won the Aga Khan Award, together with a couple of architects who are the founder of SHAU in Indonesia Daliana Suryawinata and Florian Heinzelmann, Erik LHeureux, Deans Chair Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore and Associate Professor Tonkao Panin, PhD who is a founder of Research Studio Panin.

Kulthida Songkittipakdee, co-chairman of organizing the event, said that the main theme of Collective Language would present a diversity of both domestic and international architectural components through the world-class architectural workpieces from 12 leading architects in Asia, including additional masterpieces selected by ASAs alliances from 22 countries under the Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA).

The exhibition of ASA All Members will guide the visitors to experience the organization's culture and learn more about inspiration through displays created by ASA members.

Prompt Udomdej, Co-chairman of organizing the event, said that the event has introduced Collective Experience, a continued version of Human Library presented last year. It is a space to share and transfer knowledge and experience with cosy talk, regardless of race and language. All speakers and participants are ready to join a moment of knowledge and experience sharing.

Asst.Prof Rattapong Angkasith, Co-chairman of organizing the event, said that the ASA Experimental Design Competition has opened a floor to any interested architects, designers, students and more to submit their works for the competition, with the keyword touch by taking Bangkok as the case study to find out the similarity in difference.

Additional exhibitions have included such as the exhibition of the winning award for Architectural Conservation in 2024, an exhibition of the ASA Architectural Design Award, VERNADOC and exhibitions from educational institutions and more.

Supaman Munka, general manager of TTF International Co., Ltd, the organizer of Architect24, voiced his confidence that it will draw attention from over 1,000 exhibitors, increasing by 9.4%, with 30% of them from foreign partners. Meanwhile, the number of visitors is expected to reach over 325,000, with a 6.25% increase. Currently, 90%, or 25,381 square metres of total space have been already sold, which is 8.5% higher than last year.

Thematic Pavilion, which is one of the highlights of the exposition showcasing collaborative potentials of building material suppliers and emerging designers, is divided into three pavilions this year.

* S-ONE (S-ONE Aluminum Grotto), designed by HAS Design and Research uses industrial materials such as aluminium to create a space that reflects the natural characteristics in a new form, stimulating people's perception and coexistence between industrial products and the search for natural spaces in today's society.

* Wilsonart (Laminates and Engineered Surface), designed by PBM takes 700 pieces of laminates painted with different colours and patterns for embroidering a story of relations between materials and nature. The display zone has shared CONNEX with Thematic and exhibiting space seamlessly.

* SKI (Tools and Home Improvement online store), designed by an anonymous studio that was inspired by a huge and high wall of the warehouse, with its functions divided by colours and scale of height. The window frame is in a perfect position to see the products inside. The wall line ended with a curved shape guided the visitors in walking into the main pavilion.

Furthermore, many latest innovations in building materials from leading brands are ready to be unveiled to the public. For example

* SCG Cement-Building Materials Company Limited - ready to present its construction materials with new solutions from over 10 brands under its empire, presenting a concept of Forward into Future Living: Sustaining Space and Technology. The state-of-the-art technology for design has created a new living standard that is good for the environment, energy-saving, convenient and sustainable.

* CPN Plastic Industries Company Limited - ready to present Winter Roof, vinyl roof sheets from VG brand, which are equipped with the latest M-uPVC innovation. Used for roofing the main house, awning, and faade. The product is 100% recycling.

* Western Decor Corporation Company Limited - ready to present Micro-Structure Innovative Tile Surface from the WDC brand, its tile surface is developed by breakthrough technology that terminates traditional limitations, making it very close to nature.

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Mr Sunak hit back by accusing Sir Keir of trying to talk down Britain, arguing that new figures showing a fall in inflation proved that his plan for the country was working.

He talks about his ideas but we are two weeks on from the Budget, the shadow chancellor found time to make a one-hour speech last night and we still dont know how they are going to pay for their 28 billion black hole, he said.

But while he tries to talk down Britain and the progress that we are making, todays news shows that the plan is working.

Inflation down, energy bills down, wages up, pensions up, and taxes cut by 900. And that is the choice. Higher taxes and back to square one with Labour or tax cuts and real change with the Conservatives.

It came as a Government minister rebuked Tory backbenchers said to be plotting to replace Mr Sunak with Ms Mordaunt.

Esther McVey, the common sense minister, said it was correct to say there are a handful of disgruntled Members of Parliament, absolutely.

But she told GB News: Penny had her chance to become the leader, she didnt win. So thats where it is, it goes to bed, Penny wont be the leader, its Rishi Sunak.

However, when we did those 10 Rwandan votes the other night, we were there for hours. I spoke to all the Conservative MPs and they fully support him, except for those disgruntled ones.

If there was a vote of confidence in Rishi Sunak, hed win by a country mile.

Sir Keir also said Mr Sunak was so diminished that his entire focus was on stopping his MPs holding the sword of Damocles above his head, perhaps even literally in the case of Ms Mordaunt, who carried the Sword of State during the Kings Coronation in May 2023.

At a meeting of the 1922 Committee on Wednesday night, Sir Jake Berry, a former Conservative Party chairman, used a question to Mr Sunak to voice his suspicions that No 10 was briefing against him.

Sir Jake is understood to have said: I havent put a letter in but anonymous briefings are corrosive to everyone. That needs to stop.

A second source added: It wasnt him attacking Rishi in any way but he wanted to push that out to make sure we all come together. It is a real problem that briefings about MPs are happening and just creates more division in the party.

Rishi Sunak told the committee that those briefing against him were hurting everyone in the parliamentary party, according to one in attendance.

Jonathan Gullis, MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, told journalists that the Prime Minister stressed the long list of successes that the Government had achieved.

The general message was, heres a long list of things, heres a long list of successes that weve had, and the tiny minority thats seeking to continually undermine and brief against him, youre not briefing against him and hurting him, youre hurting everyone in the parliamentary party and therefore its time to grow up and actually pull together.

Grow up was my words not his words, just so you know, he added.

Mr Gullis said that there had been a broad range of MPs from both wings of the Tory Party that had attended the 1922 committee to support the Prime Minister.

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