architecture in london (145 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.
sophie hicks crafts a secluded concrete home in central london
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occupying a relatively small site in a conservation area, the building was limited by planning constraints to two storeys: one above ground, and one below.
occupying a relatively small site in a conservation area, the building was limited by planning constraints to two storeys: one above ground, and one below.
junya ishigami to design 2019 serpentine pavilion in london
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the temporary structure is made by arranging slates to create a single canopy roof that appears to emerge from the ground of the surrounding park.
the temporary structure is made by arranging slates to create a single canopy roof that appears to emerge from the ground of the surrounding park.
heatherwick studio and SPPARC get green light for £1 billion olympia london overhaul
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the plans involve transforming the site into a world-leading cultural hub with hotels and restaurants, plus performance venues and state-of-the-art office space.
the plans involve transforming the site into a world-leading cultural hub with hotels and restaurants, plus performance venues and state-of-the-art office space.
craftworks applies triangular skylights to convert london chapel into guest house
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by retaining the vaulted ceiling, the architect aims to create a dialogue between the former chapel and the new living space.
by retaining the vaulted ceiling, the architect aims to create a dialogue between the former chapel and the new living space.
diller scofidio + renfro reveals concept design for major london music venue
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the project would see the creation of a brand new 2,000-seat concert hall as well as spaces for performance, education, and rehearsal.
the project would see the creation of a brand new 2,000-seat concert hall as well as spaces for performance, education, and rehearsal.
heatherwick studio releases new video of london's coal drops yard
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the development's most distinctive feature is the meeting of two gabled roofs, which form a new upper storey and give the district a central focus.
the development's most distinctive feature is the meeting of two gabled roofs, which form a new upper storey and give the district a central focus.
jay osgerby opens his south london home to views of the horizon
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jay osgerby was able to recapture the view of the horizon when renovating his 1870s home in south-east london.
jay osgerby was able to recapture the view of the horizon when renovating his 1870s home in south-east london.
renzo piano receives final approval for 'paddington cube', with construction set to start
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the london building was first unveiled as a cylindrical tower in 2015 before major revisions were made to the design.
the london building was first unveiled as a cylindrical tower in 2015 before major revisions were made to the design.
MICA's 'white lion house' makes a statement within urban fabric of inner-city london
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the façades are designed with a chevron pattern to refer to the graphic appearance of the historic centre point complex.
the façades are designed with a chevron pattern to refer to the graphic appearance of the historic centre point complex.
shed wraps london shop in ocean debris to spread the 'pass on plastic' message
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the designers developed a wallpaper using imagery of plastics found in the ocean, then used it to wrap the entire space.
the designers developed a wallpaper using imagery of plastics found in the ocean, then used it to wrap the entire space.
foster + partners unveils 'the tulip', a 305-meter-tall visitor attraction planned for london
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viewing galleries will contain sky bridges and internal glass slides, while gondola pod rides will offer views across london from the building's façade.
viewing galleries will contain sky bridges and internal glass slides, while gondola pod rides will offer views across london from the building's façade.
studio mutt designs vibrant store for universal works in coal drops yard, london
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studio mutt has designed a new store and visual identity for british menswear brand universal works at coal drops yard, london.
studio mutt has designed a new store and visual identity for british menswear brand universal works at coal drops yard, london.
V&A unveils plans for new sites designed by o'donnell + tuomey and diller scofidio + renfro
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billed as 'V&A east', the two buildings are scheduled to open in 2023 as part of 'east bank' – an ambitious £1.1 billion development.
billed as 'V&A east', the two buildings are scheduled to open in 2023 as part of 'east bank' – an ambitious £1.1 billion development.
heatherwick studio's 'coal drops yard' shopping district opens in london
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the transformation of the two king's cross heritage rail buildings is complete and opens to the public today.
the transformation of the two king's cross heritage rail buildings is complete and opens to the public today.
georgian house turns into a science gallery of king's college london, by LTS architects
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the gallery will engage visitors with a programme blending science, art, and technology.
the gallery will engage visitors with a programme blending science, art, and technology.
bloomberg office building by foster + partners wins RIBA stirling prize 2018
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the company’s new european headquarters, which has been credited as the world’s most sustainable office, comprises two bold buildings connected by a bridge.
the company’s new european headquarters, which has been credited as the world’s most sustainable office, comprises two bold buildings connected by a bridge.
refined materials take center stage at omar's place, a mediterranean restaurant in london
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the interior combines a palette of rusty hues with terrazzo surfaces and precious materials such as velvet and gold.
the interior combines a palette of rusty hues with terrazzo surfaces and precious materials such as velvet and gold.
london's royal academy of arts cafe is reborn as colourful marketplace by LOT and transit studio
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this architectural and interior design collaboration has resulted in a lighter and brighter space inside the royal academy, as well as a new outdoor bar for use in the summer »
this architectural and interior design collaboration has resulted in a lighter and brighter space inside the royal academy, as well as a new outdoor bar for use in the summer months.
undercurrent architects occupies 'archway studios' beneath a london railway viaduct
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situated beneath a nineteenth century railway viaduct in south london, the residence exemplifies design ingenuity due to a restrictive, narrow site.
situated beneath a nineteenth century railway viaduct in south london, the residence exemplifies design ingenuity due to a restrictive, narrow site.
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.
