Between March of 2013 and December of 2014, Simon Henley of London-based practice Henley Halebrown wrote a regular column for ArchDaily titled ?London Calling,? covering architectural topics of note in the UK's capital. Now, Henley is returning to his column ? but in the wake of 2016's shock political developments, his column is re-branding. Thus, here he presents the first of his column ?Beyond London? ? a look at architectural topics around the UK. Here, Henley presents his opinion on those political developments, and the role architects should play as the UK embarks on a new period in its history.

<a href='http://www.archdaily.com/421970/library-of-birmingham-mecanoo'>Library of Birmingham / Mecanoo</a>. Image © Christian Richters
Between March of 2013 and December of 2014, Simon Henley of London-based practice Henley Halebrown wrote a regular column for ArchDaily titled ?London Calling,? covering architectural topics of note in the UK's capital. Now, Henley is returning to his column ? but in the wake of 2016's shock political developments, his column is re-branding. Thus, here he presents the first of his column ?Beyond London? ? a look at architectural topics around the UK. Here, Henley presents his opinion on those political developments, and the role architects should play as the UK embarks on a new period in its history.Post-Brexit, British architects need to think hard about the profession?s London-centric position. There has...