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Lina Stores South Kensington designed to “evoke the rhythm” of Italian espresso bars

June 16, 2024 Jane Englefield 0

Interiors studio North End Design has applied the distinctive pistachio green synonymous with London’s popular Italian delicatessen and restaurant chain Lina Stores to the company’s newly opened branch in South Kensington. Positioned on the corner of Exhibition Road and Thurloe Square, the South Kensington restaurant is the seventh outpost of the well-known deli, which opened

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Dezeen Agenda features the unveiling of the 2024 Serpentine Pavilion by Minsuk Cho

June 13, 2024 Saudatu Bah 0

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Minsuk Cho’s star-shaped Serpentine Pavilion. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Cho designed a star-shaped shelter arranged around a circular void, inspired by the courtyards of historic Korean houses, for the 2024 Serpentine Pavilion. Located in central London’s Kensington Gardens, the pavilion called Archipelagic Void consists of

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Pirajean Lees draws on Japanese and Spanish design for Kioku restaurant and bar

June 12, 2024 Jane Englefield 0

Studio Pirajean Lees paired oxblood tiles with intricate wooden joinery at the Kioku sushi restaurant and sake bar, within central London’s OWO hotel, to reference the head chef ‘s travels. Kioku consists of a bar on the ground floor and a restaurant on the top floor of the hotel within the Grade II*-listed Old War

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Ten Serpentine Pavilion designs from the last decade

June 12, 2024 Amy Peacock 0

Following the opening of this year’s Serpentine Pavilion designed by architect Minsuk Cho, we take a look back at the past 10 editions of the annual architecture commission in London. Each year, the Serpentine Gallery commissions a leading architect to design a temporary pavilion in Kensington Gardens. The first Serpentine Pavilion was a triangular marquee structure

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Foster + Partners and NEON create colourful pavilions from “everyday” building materials

June 11, 2024 Amy Peacock 0

British studios Foster + Partners and NEON have created pavilions made from building materials, including ducting and recycled scaffolding, for this year’s London Festival of Architecture. Located on plazas outside office buildings developed by Brookfield Properties, the two pavilions were designed as colourful gathering spaces that aim to encourage discussions around recycling. “Designed as landmarks,

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Nikjoo and Flawk bring “intrigue and delight” to derelict house in London

June 7, 2024 Jon Astbury 0

Architecture studio Nikjoo has renovated a post-war home called Trove in east London, opening up its interior and adding a pair of extensions with fittings by emerging designers. Nikjoo collaborated with creative developer Flawk to carry out the project, after its founder Ashley Law purchased the derelict house in 2022. The London studio was responsible

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Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red Architects renovate Heal’s flagship store

June 7, 2024 Douglas Jardim 0

Architecture studios Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red Architects have redeveloped the flagship store of British furniture brand Heal’s in London, expanding the shop and adding workspaces. The studios redeveloped the site on Tottenham Court Road in central London, which has been home to the Heal’s brand for more than 200 years. Recently reopened, the development

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Video reveals Minsuk Cho’s star-shaped Serpentine Pavilion

June 6, 2024 Tom Ravenscroft 0

See this year’s Serpentine Pavilion in London, which opens to the public tomorrow, in this short video produced by Dezeen for Serpentine. Designed by South Korean architect Minsuk Cho, the pavilion is formed of five angular structures arranged around a central circular void.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dezeen

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Minsuk Cho unveils star-shaped Serpentine Pavilion that “provides many choices”

June 5, 2024 Starr Charles 0

Architect Minsuk Cho has created a star-shaped shelter organised around a circular void, informed by courtyards of historic Korean houses, as the 2024 Serpentine Pavilion. Situated in central London’s Kensington Gardens, the pavilion named Archipelagic Void comprises five structures – or “islands” – each serving different functions. In contrast to pavilions from previous years, which

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First images of 2024 Serpentine Pavilion revealed

June 5, 2024 Tom Ravenscroft 0

The first pictures of architect Minsuk Cho’s star-shaped Serpentine Pavilion, which is named Archipelagic Void, have been revealed. Set to open to the public this Friday, the pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens is the Seoul-based architect’s first building in the UK. The pavilion consists of five structures arranged in a star shape around a central,

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