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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
16 minutes ago

V&A east museum by o'donnell + tuomey opens in london as a folded concrete landmark

The five-story building positions itself on Waterfront Square, inviting visitors into a space that prioritizes accessibility, curiosity, and collective experience.
London
#southbank-centre
Fundraising
fromianVisits
23 hours ago

Southbank Centre lands 10m for Royal Festival Hall repairs

The Southbank Centre will receive £10 million for urgent repairs as part of a £30 million funding package for London's cultural venues.
Fundraising
fromianVisits
23 hours ago

Southbank Centre lands 10m for Royal Festival Hall repairs

The Southbank Centre will receive £10 million for urgent repairs as part of a £30 million funding package for London's cultural venues.
Renovation
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Liverpool Street station completes work to replace its dirty glazed roof

Network Rail has completed the replacement of glazing panels at Liverpool Street station, enhancing natural light and safety.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

We want people on the edge of their seats': Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season and the controversies of the last

Oliver Mears outlines the upcoming season at Covent Garden, featuring new productions and the challenges of financial commitments in opera.
fromianVisits
1 day ago

London's Alleys: Yarmouth Place, Mayfair, W1

Originally known as Sneads Court on John Rocque's map of London in 1746, the area was wider and more of a courtyard than an alley. Over time, it was renamed Hertford Place and later Yarmouth Mews as the neighborhood evolved into larger hotels and grand houses.
London food
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Walking Shadow by Greg Doran review Shakespeare's healing power

The book combines Antony Sher's dying diaries and Greg Doran's quest to find Shakespeare's First Folio copies, reflecting on love and loss.
Arts
fromianVisits
5 days ago

From thoroughfare to treasure trove: V&A quietly unveils revamped Gilbert Galleries

The V&A Museum has transformed the Gilbert Collection gallery into a larger, engaging space that highlights its unique and eclectic objects.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More homes agreed on former Chelsea Barracks site

The changes will see 87 apartments built across three blocks as part of Phase Five of the development, instead of 20 townhouses developer Qatari Diar originally asked for.
London politics
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
6 days ago

Copenhagen - Hampstead Theatre Review

Copenhagen reflects on the historical and ethical implications of nuclear fission and the atomic bomb through the lens of a 1941 meeting between two physicists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Death star' chandeliers and disco dancefloors: making this year's most dazzling theatre shows

The mirrored chandelier that dangles ominously over Marianne Elliott's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a true spectacle, even at a tech rehearsal. At nearly five metres wide, it's more than a third of the width of the National Theatre's vast Lyttelton stage.
London music
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Theatr Clwyd / Haworth Tompkins

Theatr Clwyd has been transformed into a vibrant, sustainable, and accessible civic destination for the community.
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

A rare sight as Big Ben starts telling two times at once

One side of Big Ben is stuck showing 12 noon for ten days due to weatherproofing repairs.
#islington
fromTime Out London
4 days ago
London food

This landmark north London pub has had a glorious makeover

The Islington pub has been rebranded from The Angelic to the George IV, featuring a classic pub makeover.
London food
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

This landmark north London pub has had a glorious makeover

The Islington pub has been rebranded from The Angelic to the George IV, featuring a classic pub makeover.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 days ago

London's V&A launches webpage exploring provenance of its objects

The new webpage, entitled 'How have objects come to be in the V&A?', points out that for some objects, their journeys have involved known histories of violence, coercion or injustice, while for others there remains uncertainty over exactly how they came to be here.
Arts
#interior-design
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fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

Broadway Actress Barrett Wilbert Weed Turned Her Brooklyn Heights Apartment Into a Victorian Dollhouse

Compelling interiors rely on collaboration between character and setting, as demonstrated in Barrett Wilbert Weed's Brooklyn Heights home restoration.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

This London House Was All Gray - But a Bright, Joyful Color Refresh Changed Everything

A London family transformed their gray, uninspiring 1,300-square-foot home into a vibrant, joyful space through strategic color-forward interior design without structural renovation.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

A Colorful Forever House in London by Field Day Studio

A Victorian terraced home in East London demonstrates how bold color, midcentury modern furniture, and thoughtful design create an authentic, lasting family home rooted in everyday living rather than trends.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Iconic L.A. venue the Magic Castle set to reopen following roof fire

"It's a wonder and a miracle - true Magic Castle magic! The top floor offices and attic are pretty wrecked, but ALL of our important history [is] safe, sound, and undamaged!"
London
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Zaha Hadid Architects' Gateway Centre in West Kowloon Hong Kong Nears Completion, Captured by Paul Clemence

Paul Clemence documented the Gateway Centre in West Kowloon, showcasing its architectural features and integration with transport infrastructure as it nears completion.
Arts
fromWallpaper*
5 days ago

One of our favourite London design galleries just opened a New York pop-up

Gallery Fumi has launched its longest US exhibition in New York, focusing on handcrafted pieces and deepening its presence in the American market.
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Pitzhanger Manor showcases decades of design by Marthe Armitage

The exhibition traces Armitage's long career from her earliest linocuts to recent work, bringing together more than 40 prints, objects, and archival materials.
Graphic design
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of the former Carlton Cinema, Essex Road

The former Carlton Cinema now offers occasional tours, showcasing its grand interior and rich history as a significant entertainment venue.
#national-gallery
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Kengo Kuma and Associates Wins Competition to Design New Wing for London's National Gallery

Kengo Kuma & Associates won the competition to design a new wing for London's National Gallery, marking a significant transformation since 1824.
Renovation
fromianVisits
6 days ago

National Gallery extension will include a roof terrace overlooking Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery plans a £375 million expansion, including a roof terrace, marking its largest transformation since 1824.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Kengo Kuma and Associates Wins Competition to Design New Wing for London's National Gallery

Kengo Kuma & Associates won the competition to design a new wing for London's National Gallery, marking a significant transformation since 1824.
Renovation
fromianVisits
6 days ago

National Gallery extension will include a roof terrace overlooking Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery plans a £375 million expansion, including a roof terrace, marking its largest transformation since 1824.
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

This historic east London picture house is reopening - and it could have a surprising new operator

'With the recent news that the building's redevelopment is on track for autumn 2027, our inbox has been overflowing with residents asking if we'll be involved,' says the Castle in a statement.
London
#home-renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
5 days ago
Renovation

This 1901 Brooklyn Townhouse Ignores Restraint-and Goes All in on British Florals and Color Drenching

The home was updated with a focus on distinct room identities while maintaining a cohesive design throughout.
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago
Renovation

How This 130-Year-Old London Townhouse Went From Dated to Unexpectedly Brilliant

A 1,879-square-foot townhouse was updated with durable, thrifty, Arts & Crafts–inspired design that blends traditional architecture with colorful, family-friendly finishes.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
5 days ago

This 1901 Brooklyn Townhouse Ignores Restraint-and Goes All in on British Florals and Color Drenching

The home was updated with a focus on distinct room identities while maintaining a cohesive design throughout.
#kengo-kuma
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

First look: designs have been revealed for the National Gallery's biggest ever revamp

Kengo Kuma has been selected to design the new wing of the National Gallery in London, part of a £750 million transformation project.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

First look: designs have been revealed for the National Gallery's biggest ever revamp

Kengo Kuma has been selected to design the new wing of the National Gallery in London, part of a £750 million transformation project.
Renovation
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Visiting Hackney's oldest house - a Tudor survivor with a punk past

Sutton House, built in 1535, is the oldest surviving residential building in Hackney, restored to showcase its Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian history.
#great-exhibition
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Seven tonnes of sand to recreate the Crystal Palace in South Kensington

A sand sculpture of the Crystal Palace will be featured at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington this June.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Seven tonnes of sand to recreate the Crystal Palace in South Kensington

A sand sculpture of the Crystal Palace will be featured at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington this June.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Roof refurb reaches milestone at Liverpool Street

"Those panels really only last about 40 years maximum. These panels were covered in lichens, so the station was very, very dark."
London food
London music
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Tickets Alert: Themed tours of the Royal Albert Hall archive

The Royal Albert Hall offers themed archive tours highlighting its historical performances and cultural significance for £32 per person.
Renovation
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Vestry House Museum delays refurbishement reopening to later this year

The reopening of the Vestry House Museum has been delayed to autumn or winter 2023 due to refurbishment works.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

London is getting a mind-boggling new illusion museum

The Museum of Illusions is opening a second UK location in London this May, featuring unique exhibits like a 'Ghost Room' and gravity-defying illusions.
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This beloved east London museum will reopen after years of closure

The museum, which displays Walthamstow's colourful cultural history - not to mention Britain's first ever petrol-fuelled car - closed for renovation in December 2023.
London
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Moffat Morphing House / Arcke

Moffat Morphing House is conceptualised as a sustainable, small-footprint house for a couple to enjoy in their semi-retirement, reflecting their passion for camping and outdoor living.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

glass loudspeaker draws from uk grime music scene and brutalist architecture

The Eski.Sub draws inspiration from the visual language of Brutalist architecture and the cultural atmosphere of UK grime music scene. The project examines the relationship between design, urban context, and emotional listening experiences, positioning the loudspeaker as both an audio device and a spatial object.
Design
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

First look: inside the revived Peckham Palais, which has been transformed back into a nightclub

The first floor is now home to The Ballroom, a cocktail bar and events space with room for 250 people to sip cocktails and listen to vinyl. The room gives strong '70s vibes, with raspberry-pink walls, leather and PVC booth-style seating and oak details all adding to the old school aesthetic.
London music
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A new 15 million music venue will open in a legendary old east London theatre

The Victorian building is set to become a 2,300-capacity venue, which the company says will showcase 'a wide range of artists'. The building dates back to 1896, when it was used as a theatre and opera house, before closing its doors in 1933. After that, it became a cinema - though this, too, closed in 1969.
London music
Renovation
fromCurbed
1 week ago

The Architects' Carriage House That's a Study in Salvage

Colin and Leni Faber transformed a dilapidated carriage house into a functional home and design showcase using salvaged materials and innovative design.
fromMbtn
2 months ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Museum's building plans too flashy, critics say

Proposed British Museum security pavilions and a Mediterranean lawn exhibit face conservation objections for harming Greek Revival symmetry and appearing "too flashy".
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley - Wilton's Music Hall - Review

In 1965, an electrifying debate took place at the Cambridge Union Society. The speakers were James Baldwin, an acclaimed American novelist and civil rights activist, and William F. Buckley Jr., a conservative intellectual. The motion debated was 'The American Dream is at the expense of the American Negro'. The overflowing hall was packed to the rafters. Baldwin won the debate by 544 votes to 164. 60 years have passed, yet it echoes down the decades with issues raised still relevant today.
History
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Debate on future of Keller Auditorium heats up * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Keller is profitable, popular, and central to downtown's recovery. It is time to stop the time-wasting charade and make a decision that reflects fiscal responsibility and the will of Portlanders.
Portland
Film
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Let me entertain you

Covid-19 pushed entertainment and brands to innovate, shifting releases and creating digital experiences to maintain connection and reach audiences.
National Football League
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: The Castro Theatre's Long-Awaited New Organ Has Arrived

Super Bowl tickets surged above $8,000; Castro Theatre organ arrived; Waymo robotaxi hit child under investigation; budget deal averted shutdown; SNAP and Walmart claims noted.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A new 550-seat theatre is set to open next to London's Marble Arch this summer

Marble Arts will provide a 550-seat temporary theatre at Marble Arch during the Arts Theatre refurbishment, hosting new and established productions while keeping staff employed.
Remodel
fromianVisits
2 months ago

1930s Art Deco offices to be converted into a new hotel

A Grade II-listed Art Deco office building, Ibex House, will be converted into a hotel with refurbished interiors, reopened pub, community facilities, and training academy.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

The Glasshouse Theater / Snhetta

QPAC's new Glasshouse Theater features a rippling glass facade and expands the center to become Australia's largest performing arts venue under one roof, designed by Blight Rayner Architecture and Snøhetta.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Balham rail bridge gets deep clean and new lighting scheme

The national rail bridge that spans Balham High Road, next to Balham station, has been given a deep clean and a new lighting scheme to improve its appearance. The bridge is the latest to benefit from Wandsworth Council's £2m schedule of improvements to rail bridges and underpasses, which is being funded by its contributions from local property developers.
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fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This gorgeous art deco office building in the City of London is being converted into a hotel

If you're an art deco architecture geek, you'll no doubt know all about Ibex House. The shimmering pale office building, which you'll find on the east side of the Minories in the City, is renowned for its long streamline moderne curves and mesmerising black-framed windows. The vast H-shaped structure is Grade II-listed and one of London's most remarkable surviving art deco buildings.
Remodel
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

A Victorian House in East London Reinterprets French Style Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Soft curves, mirrors, and architectural details transform a narrow Victorian house into a sophisticated, fluid living space with carefully curated furnishings and artistic touches.
Design
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This 500-Square-Foot London Flat Completely Undoes a Gray "Investor Special"

506-square-foot London Edwardian flat blends Brazilian and English tastes, preserving original architecture while layering mid-century textures, bold colors, and vintage pieces for an expressive home.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London's biggest theatre to be built and it's not in the West End

At Troubadour, we are driven by a belief in creating extraordinary spaces that inspire artists, audiences, and the stories they come together to share. The 3,000 seat venue is to be built in Greenwich Securing planning permission for the new Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre marks a major milestone for us, and an exciting new chapter in our commitment to bold, large-scale live performance.
Arts
#barbican-centre-renovation
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Everything you need to know about the huge 231 million makeover of London's Barbican

The Barbican Centre receives £231 million in approved upgrades including Conservatory improvements, enhanced accessibility, a multi-faith prayer room, and improved wayfinding throughout the complex.
Arts
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Go-ahead given for London's largest theatre

Troubadour will build a temporary 3,000-seat theatre (two 1,500-seat auditoriums) on Greenwich Peninsula, becoming London's largest theatre; construction begins in June.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Guided tours of the Richmond Theatre

The Richmond Theatre opened in 1899 as the Richmond Theatre and Opera House. Designed by the prolific theatre builder, Frank Matcham, barring some modest changes, it's pretty much still the same theatre that opened over 125 years ago.
London music
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Did dodgy Victorian workmanship lead to chapel collapse?

Cottage Green Chapel's roof collapse revealed a construction defect from 1844 where an angled bolt was installed too close to the beam's edge, creating a structural weak point that failed after 180 years.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The Donmar Warehouse has announced its 2026 season

The Donmar's programme is as eclectic as ever, with the opening play being (Apr 18-Jun 6). US actor-writer-director Fran Kranz's adaptation of his own hit indie film is about two sets of couples - the parents of the victim of a high school shooting, and the parents of the shooter - who attempt a painful reconciliation years after the event. Carrie Cracknell directs a top cast that includes Adeel Akhtar, Amari Bacchus, Monica Dolan, Paul Hilton, Lyndsey Marshal, Rochelle Rose and Susie Trayling.
Arts
Arts
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Get tickets to visit the House of Dreams

An ordinary South London terraced house, the House of Dreams, houses a vividly decorated, immersive art environment by artist Stephen Wright that is open monthly.
Renovation
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The architect who built like a playwright: Vanbrugh at Soane's Museum

John Vanbrugh's architectural legacy of grand stately homes is showcased in an exhibition at Sir John Soane's home, marking 300 years since Vanbrugh's death in 1726.
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

London's new biggest theatre venue has been officially approved - and will open at the end of 2026

A new Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre with up to 3,000 seats, including two 1,500-seat auditoriums, received planning approval and is due to open late 2026.
Arts
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

The Tempest - Sam Wanamaker Theatre, The Globe - Review

Tim Crouch’s candlelit Sam Wanamaker production casts Prospero as a magician and theatre-maker, emphasizing intimacy, conversational staging, forgiveness, and disrupted theatrical boundaries.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Barbican's 231m renewal gets green light - with year-long closure planned

At the heart of the scheme is a substantial upgrade to the Barbican's Conservatory. Longstanding maintenance and accessibility issues will be addressed, alongside the creation of a climate-controlled environment to protect its plant collection. The revamped Conservatory is intended to become a more prominent visitor attraction, with regular free public access and new routes to raised balconies offering views across the tropical landscape.
Renovation
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Adrian Lester returns to London's West End to star in 'Cyrano de Bergerac'

Adrian Lester returns to the West End in Simon Evans' traditional-period Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noël Coward Theatre, June 13–Sept 5.
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Immersive theatre town experience Phantom Peak is opening a new venue in London

Phantom Peak will close its Canada Water outpost in February 2026 and relocate to a larger Stratford venue opening summer 2026.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

A Victorian Row House in Sydney Goes from Dilapidated to Decidedly Mediterranean

A Victorian row house in Potts Point underwent extensive renovation including two additional floors, facade restoration, and interior modernization while preserving original architectural features and creating an elegantly neutral backdrop for antique furnishings and European design elements.
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

The Gambler - The Coronet Theatre - Review

'Write what you know' is a familiar maxim for novelists. Perhaps this is why, when Dostoevsky was faced with the challenge of writing a novel within 30 days, he wrote The Gambler. He, too, like his protagonist, was addicted to roulette and was no stranger to debt. In fact, the novel writing wager was a high-stakes venture. If he failed,
Arts
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Complete Guide to Commercial Fit Outs

Understanding commercial fit out types, planning stages, and cost drivers enables controlled spending and creation of functional, branded workspaces that support long-term growth.
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

The Brass Tacks: A Secret Source For Flush-Mount Fixtures - Remodelista

Such was the case when John MacLaren started making porcelain light fixtures. MacLaren had been making custom furnishings for 20 years when his gaze drifted upwards: While visiting the home of a friend in Sagaponack, his pal noted that he'd n ever seen contemporary flush-mount light fixtures as beautiful as the antique ones in his historic home. MacLaren wondered if he might be able to make some.
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