architecture in london (91 articles)
architecture in london surveys the contemporary condition of the city’s built environment, showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.
london bridge station completes £1 billion redevelopment scheme
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a team including global architecture firm grimshaw has completed a major railway terminus in the UK capital.
a team including global architecture firm grimshaw has completed a major railway terminus in the UK capital.
coal drops yard, designed by heatherwick studio, readies for opening
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the first interior image of 'coal drops yard' - a major new shopping district, designed by heatherwick studio, in king’s cross, london - is shown as it prepares for opening on »
the first interior image of 'coal drops yard' - a major new shopping district, designed by heatherwick studio, in king’s cross, london - is shown as it prepares for opening on october 26th 2018.
heatherwick studio draws up plans to overhaul major event venue in london
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the development involves the addition of boutique hotels, co-working spaces, and restaurants, as well as cinemas and open green areas.
the development involves the addition of boutique hotels, co-working spaces, and restaurants, as well as cinemas and open green areas.
reed watts architects extends regent's park open-air theater in central london
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the 480 sqm project was built in just seven months amongst the protected royal parks trees and brings together the theater’s operations onto one site for the first time in its »
the 480 sqm project was built in just seven months amongst the protected royal parks trees and brings together the theater’s operations onto one site for the first time in its 86-year history.
the city of london will use 100% renewable energy by october 2018
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london's historic square mile has announced plans to switch to clean energy, sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by october 2018.
london's historic square mile has announced plans to switch to clean energy, sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by october 2018.
frida escobedo's 2018 serpentine pavilion dramatically diffuses views of hyde park
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open june 15 - october 7, 2018, this year's temporary structure is a blur of mexican architectural influence and british heritage.
open june 15 - october 7, 2018, this year's temporary structure is a blur of mexican architectural influence and british heritage.
bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
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the studio shows that you don't necessarily need a big space for comfortable living with all modern conveniences.
the studio shows that you don't necessarily need a big space for comfortable living with all modern conveniences.
lissoni architettura proposes a new museum of language that interacts with its visitors
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the innovative building transforms universality into intimacy to re-establish language as a cognitive and conscious means of global communication.
the innovative building transforms universality into intimacy to re-establish language as a cognitive and conscious means of global communication.
japanese tea bar tsujiri in london designed by mimstudios
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detail and intricacy come through the materiality of soft surfaces as in the grains of the timber ceiling and stone countertop.
detail and intricacy come through the materiality of soft surfaces as in the grains of the timber ceiling and stone countertop.
david chipperfield renovates royal academy of arts for its 250th anniversary
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the masterplan opens up more of the institution to the public, including, for the first time, a connection between its two campuses.
the masterplan opens up more of the institution to the public, including, for the first time, a connection between its two campuses.
bureau de change 'elevates the humble brick' in this north london 'step house'
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this typical townhouse turns into an imaginative playground with brick, which is light and airy, and glass planes that bifurcate the steplike walls.
this typical townhouse turns into an imaginative playground with brick, which is light and airy, and glass planes that bifurcate the steplike walls.
david adjaye, carl turner, faye toogood, and SCDLP design modular homes for cube haus
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launched to 'disrupt the existing housing market', the initiative seeks to deliver high quality architecture at a reasonable price point.
launched to 'disrupt the existing housing market', the initiative seeks to deliver high quality architecture at a reasonable price point.
herzog & de meuron's 'one park drive' tower in london will offer three exclusive sky lofts
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forming the centerpiece of 'wood wharf’, the structure will contain a total of 483 luxury apartments as well as a range of on-site amenities.
forming the centerpiece of 'wood wharf’, the structure will contain a total of 483 luxury apartments as well as a range of on-site amenities.
dickson architects extends a victorian house with black timber box in london
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the design for a private victorian house in islington, north london, is a total renovation of the building's interior and a slight yet high-functional exterior addition.
the design for a private victorian house in islington, north london, is a total renovation of the building's interior and a slight yet high-functional exterior addition.
zaha hadid architects proposes walkway network pedestrianizing london
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‘walkable london’ proposes a full-scale network of pedestrian routes which will create corridors of activation across the capital.
‘walkable london’ proposes a full-scale network of pedestrian routes which will create corridors of activation across the capital.
frida escobedo designs courtyard of light play for 2018 serpentine pavilion
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following in the steps of zaha hadid, frida escobedo is the first solo woman take on the project since 2000.
following in the steps of zaha hadid, frida escobedo is the first solo woman take on the project since 2000.
syte architects transforms studio in london with floating mezzanine and plywood staircase
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the spacing of the staircase treads established the module that formed the basis of the whole storage unit.
the spacing of the staircase treads established the module that formed the basis of the whole storage unit.
zaha hadid architects submits plans for vauxhall cross island development in london
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the project is a hotel and office-led scheme, which also includes new residences and retail outlets.
the project is a hotel and office-led scheme, which also includes new residences and retail outlets.
selgascano fills 'second home holland park' with natural light, bright colors, and plants
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the building was previously the studio of fashion photographer john cowan in the 1960s, before richard rogers’ architectural practice occupied the building in the 1980s.
the building was previously the studio of fashion photographer john cowan in the 1960s, before richard rogers’ architectural practice occupied the building in the 1980s.
grey griffiths architects completes garden studio from waste material, east london
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a tight plot and even tighter budget called for some unique design solutions for this artist's studio
a tight plot and even tighter budget called for some unique design solutions for this artist's studio
shigeru ban's first UK building will be a five-storey residence in central london
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the 21.5 meter-tall scheme is topped a roof garden beneath with an undulating roof, which will be formed from a lightweight timber and steel hybrid grid.
the 21.5 meter-tall scheme is topped a roof garden beneath with an undulating roof, which will be formed from a lightweight timber and steel hybrid grid.
widger architecture designs a timber apartment in london
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situated in london, the apartment designed by widger architecture has undergone a complete transformation creating calm and serene interiors.
situated in london, the apartment designed by widger architecture has undergone a complete transformation creating calm and serene interiors.
tonkin liu extends london townhouse to include a reflective 'sun rain room'
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the townhouse serves as both a studio for the practice and a home for the partners’ family and features a serene garden terrace.
the townhouse serves as both a studio for the practice and a home for the partners’ family and features a serene garden terrace.
steven holl opens maggie's centre in london with translucent glass façade
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the building serves as a public community center, providing free support for people living with cancer as well as their family and friends.
the building serves as a public community center, providing free support for people living with cancer as well as their family and friends.
selgascano extends second home's london building with plant-filled rooftop space
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the terrace measures 15,000 square foot (1,394 sqm) and is surrounded by pools filled with aquatic plants.
the terrace measures 15,000 square foot (1,394 sqm) and is surrounded by pools filled with aquatic plants.
squire and partners turn an edwardian department store into a new office
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the architects reimagined the space allowing the existing fabric and layers of history to inform the new design.
the architects reimagined the space allowing the existing fabric and layers of history to inform the new design.
reiulf ramstad architects proposes a library intimate with the waterways of london
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the project offers a new state-of-the-art library and creates a point that meets the high ambitions of the region.
the project offers a new state-of-the-art library and creates a point that meets the high ambitions of the region.
denizen works’ organ-shaped floating church will wind through london’s canals
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in addition to its function as a church, the boat is designed with a highly flexible and adaptable interior to accommodate a wide range of community activities.
in addition to its function as a church, the boat is designed with a highly flexible and adaptable interior to accommodate a wide range of community activities.
