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fromianVisits
21 hours ago

Hidden histories of empire and identity uncovered at Kensington Palace

The exhibition highlights the lives of the last princesses of Punjab, focusing on their activism and relationships, particularly in the context of women's suffrage.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
10 hours 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
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.
#architecture
UX design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
7 hours ago

how wutopia lab's 'magical realism' turns everyday spaces into ethereal interior atmospheres

Wutopia Lab creates immersive architectural experiences that transform ordinary spaces into imaginative environments, enhancing perception through design elements like light and geometry.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

BAN MAA / Geemo Design

The design of the space emphasizes warmth and familiarity through Lingnan cultural elements and natural surroundings.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Lee House / Candalepas Associates

The project transforms a derelict fisherman's cottage from the 1850s into a contemporary home, reflecting the area's historical significance.
fromianVisits
2 days 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
#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.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

An Interior Designer Spent 11 Years Slowly Renovating This 125-Year-Old Brooklyn Townhouse

The Jennison family transformed a dark loft into a bright, renovated townhouse in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, adapting to their evolving needs over a decade.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

They Turned an "All-White Shell" into a Plant-Filled Dream Home

A couple transformed their stark house into a vibrant, nature-inspired home filled with color, plants, and personal touches.
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.
Fundraising
fromianVisits
1 day 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.
Psychology
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Are London businesses judging first impressions more than ever? Insights from 38 Devonshire Street - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Presentation significantly influences perception and trust in London's competitive business environment, often overshadowing credentials and experience.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 day ago

These Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired ties are based on a legendary building demolished a century ago

Frank Lloyd Wright's designs inspire a new fashion collection targeting Gen Z professionals, featuring ties and accessories from The Tie Bar.
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
5 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
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Hikarigami Lighting Forges New Finishing Techniques

Hikarigami merges handcraft and robotics to create unique light fixtures from aluminum sheets through innovative design processes.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

V&A East collection review a dazzling wealth of inspiration to fire up the geniuses of the future

A new sculpture in east London reflects youth culture but risks oversimplifying individual differences, while the museum's collection celebrates cultural diversity.
fromLondon Unattached
6 days ago

INTER ALIA Review

Rosamund Pike's portrayal of Judge Jessica Parks is a high-energy performance, showcasing her ability to balance the demands of the law with her personal life. The character embodies the struggle of women who must navigate multiple roles, often sacrificing their autonomy for the needs of others.
Law
fromElite Traveler
3 days ago

A Secret World of Oriental Rugs Is Hidden Inside Liberty London

Liberty's Oriental Carpet Department has long been a secret wonder, an Aladdin's cave of over 4,000 handwoven pieces, showcasing the artistry of traditional weaving techniques.
London food
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
London
fromTime Out London
22 hours ago

You can ride a vintage 1930s tube train in London next month

London Transport Museum offers rides on restored 1930s Piccadilly line trains for the early May bank holiday.
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's Alleys: Overton Yard, Croydon, CR0

The Page & Overton's Brewery started in a small red brick building on Overton's Yard and slowly expanded into buildings on the other side of the yard, dominating the area for decades.
Beer
#islington
fromTime Out London
5 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
5 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.
London
fromCN Traveller
21 hours ago

Downing Street's gardens are opening to the public for one day only - here's how to secure a ticket

Londoners enjoy their green spaces and participate in the annual London Open Gardens event showcasing hidden gardens.
Arts
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Fulham's Pre-Raphaelite archive brought into public ownership

Hammersmith & Fulham Council acquired an important archive from Victorian art collector Cecil French, enhancing the legacy of his 19th-century British art collection.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Elephant and Castle skyline plan would beam lights into the night sky

The plans call for beams of light right up into the night sky, which means they're directly affecting the night sky and, by design, the skyline view for anyone looking in that direction.
London politics
Remodel
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

The Insider: Design Clarity Characterizes Fort Greene Reno

A duplex condo renovation restored original details while adding a new staircase, kitchens, and bathrooms for a family-friendly layout.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

7 British Decor Trends That American Designers Can't Stop Stealing

British interior design trends emphasize layering, nature-inspired elements, and a personal touch, creating warm and nostalgic spaces.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Mysterious Lake District barn joins national treasures on heritage list

Henry's Castle, a limestone barn in the Lake District, has been awarded Grade II* status due to its historical significance and unique features.
London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Roof garden overlooking the Bank of England to open to the public

The roof garden at One Poultry will open to the public as part of a refurbishment, providing free access and stunning views over Bank Junction.
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.
#national-gallery
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 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
6 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.
#albert-bridge
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

Albert Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspections confirmed no additional risk from recent movement changes.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

Albert Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspections confirmed no additional risk from recent movement changes.
Renovation
fromianVisits
6 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.
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

South London's beloved Horniman Museum will unveil new garden attractions for its 125th birthday next month

The new Kusuma Nature Play area designed for kids includes a wooden jetty, slide, climbing webs, lookout points, log steps, timber balance beams, and a den building frame.
London
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
London politics
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

London's Alleys: Church Yard Walk, Paddington, W2

A pedestrian passage at St Mary on Paddington Green represents an early example of pedestrianisation, created when a former road was blocked to unite the church and graveyard into one site.
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
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 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.
#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.
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

Explore 1,000,000 Digitized Artworks from Across the UK: Paintings, Sculptures, Street Art & More

Art UK has taken it as its mission to digitally unite one million artworks from 3,500 institutions. This free-to-all portal connects everyone with the UK's public art collections.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The church with anti-aircraft guns: Kilburn's unusual naval relics removed

The Grade II listed building is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register and is currently recorded as being in poor condition. The national Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC), which held the lease, has confirmed that it can no longer meet the building's repair obligations and will surrender the lease so that restoration can be carried out by new occupants.
London music
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
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.
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The UK's Overlooked 2 Billion Market: Why Home Hardware Replacement Is Booming

The UK home hardware replacement market is worth two billion pounds annually and is driven by aging housing stock and specific replacement needs.
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Tulip takeover: Hampton Court Palace bursts into bloom as Tulip Festival returns

The tulips gained fame in 1912, when it was widely reported that a tulip with four distinct blooms on one stem had been spotted at the palace, and the following year, it was reported that the palace had its best display in many years.
London
Renovation
fromRemodelista
6 days ago

Kitchen of the Week: A Restored Early 1900s Kitchen on Bornholm

Real estate agents Mads and Nanna Löwe Bruun restored a 1900s estate on Bornholm, focusing on material integrity and practical design in the kitchen.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of Hyde Park's plant nursery

Hyde Park's nursery offers guided tours revealing plant cultivation methods and history, showcasing nearly half a million plants grown annually.
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.
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Tickets Alert: Visit the Earl's Court development site

The property developer organises the tours in part to showcase the site and explain their master plan for the area, as well as why they believe it's a good idea.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

A new London skyscraper will be the tallest tower in Canary Wharf

London has been a trading and financial hub for more than a thousand years, and maintaining it as a vibrant place for finance and business is critical to the health of the UK economy.
London
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".
London food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Designers revealed for London Museum's underground collection store

The London Museum appointed IDK to design basement galleries at its Smithfield location, converting Victorian cold stores into a collections store and public 'Deep Time' space.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London Alleys: Buckingham Mews, Victoria, SW1

Despite its proximity to one of London's busiest tourist attractions, its back street location is remarkably quiet and peaceful. Leading off Stafford Place, it was originally, and unsurprisingly, called Stafford Mews, as it was built as stabling for houses on Buckingham Gate, facing the palace. Constructed around 1860, the stables were simple two-storey houses, built initially with stables at the ground and accommodation above.
Real estate
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This London icon that was once voted 'Britain's ugliest building' has just been protected for future generations

These days, brutalist buildings are among London's most celebrated works of architecture. But it hasn't always been this way. Back in 1967, the Southbank Centre, one of the city's most striking examples of the style, was voted Britain's ugliest building by readers of the Daily Mail. In the latest indicator of just how much times have changed, today (February 10) the Southbank Centre has been awarded listed status by the Department for Culture Media and Sport.
History
#interior-design
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago
Remodel

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.
fromRemodelista
1 month ago
Renovation

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.
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.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Inside the 124-year-old London foot tunnel set for a massive restoration

Greenwich foot tunnel is set for a full regeneration to improve safety and accessibility for daily commuters.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What to Consider Before Starting a Home Extension

A well-planned home extension increases living space and property value but requires proper planning, approvals, and structural assessment to avoid costly problems.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

London churches to be restored by Historic England

Three historic London buildings receive over £1 million for urgent repairs to support their community functions.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Little Holland House: The arts and crafts home open to visitors once a month

It's not a house of outstanding art, being a self-taught carver whose skills evidently advanced over the years, as you can see the evolution from fairly rough carving on the stairs to the very skilled work in the living room. He also created the paintings on the walls - talented chap - but never finished the carving in the living room, as his time finally ran out.
Renovation
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.
Arts
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

London's Brutalist Heritage and Australia's New City: This Week's Review

Architecture increasingly emphasizes social responsibility, adaptive cultural projects, heritage protection, and large-scale urban planning aligning infrastructure, resilience, and long-term civic agendas.
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.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Londoners, you can now decorate your homes with a new collection of iconic patterns from London transport history

Kirkby's 'Underground Vol. III' collection recreates eight archival London Transport seat designs from the 1910s-1990s as velvet moquette fabrics for home use.
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.
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.
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London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of London's most spectacular houses is opening to the public next month

The Cosmic House, a rare Grade I-listed postmodernist building in Kensington designed by Charles Jencks and Sir Terry Farrell, opens to the public on April 22 with an Isaac Julien film installation.
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.
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The house hidden in the garden of a Catford terrace

Architects Will and Sogand Howard built a modern home in a neighbor's garden in London, demonstrating how small urban plots can address housing shortages through creative land use and direct outreach to homeowners.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Don't toss those soulful old windows. Fix them.

As the weights touch, they get a bit musical and there's a kind of harmonic ring in your wall. It's like the house is alive. But with soulful age come other sounds: rattles, wind whistling through gaps and a homeowner's curses because the blasted contraptions won't open and close properly.
Renovation
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The curious case of the red corbel on Risinghill Street

So, this late 1970s block of flats was built on the site of the former estate office. So did the red corbel come from there? Looking at a photo of the corner of Risinghill Street and Penton Street, taken in 1956, doesn't seem to offer much help, as it shows a row of shops and behind a row of terraced houses.
London
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.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

World's oldest gasholder to be restored and opened to the public

The world's oldest surviving gasholder is to be restored and repurposed as part of a housing development in west London. Hammersmith & Fulham Council has approved plans that will see the Grade II* listed Gasholder No.2 at King's Road Park restored, securing the future of a structure that will soon reach its 200th birthday. Built between 1829 and 1830, Gasholder No.2 is believed to be the oldest surviving gasholder in the world.
Renovation
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Alleys: Martin Lane, City of London, EC4

For most of its life, the alley's main feature was the church of St Martin Orgar, possibly named after Ordgarus, a Dane who donated the church to the canons of St Paul's. Sadly, most of the church was destroyed during the Great Fire of London. The badly damaged remains were restored and used by French Protestants right up to 1820.
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