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Studio Libeskind encloses Maggie’s Royal Free with slanted walls

February 2, 2024 Amy Peacock 0

Curving walls and windows placed “like notes in a melody” define the latest Maggie’s Centre, designed by architecture firm Studio Libeskind for the Royal Free Hospital in London. Situated to the side of the hospital’s car park, Maggie’s Royal Free features a bold, sinuous shape that aims to draw visitors into its warm and inviting

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Eric Parry Architects’ One Undershaft skyscraper redesigned to be UK’s joint-tallest building

February 2, 2024 Tom Ravenscroft 0

Architecture studio Eric Parry Architects has updated its plans for the One Undershaft skyscraper in the City of London, increasing its height to make it the UK’s joint tallest building. The studio recently submitted a planning submission to update the design and slightly increase the height of the planned building, which was approved to be built

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Amin Taha puts 15 Clerkenwell Close home and office up for sale

January 31, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

Architect Amin Taha is selling 15 Clerkenwell Close, which houses both his home and the offices of his studio Groupwork, with proceeds set to fund a new building for the firm. The controversial stone building, which is located in London’s Clerkenwell, has been put up for sale via property agents Compton seeking offers in the

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“Beautiful structure in the perfect location” says commenter

January 31, 2024 Rheanna Hopkins 0

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a mirrored cafe pavilion and courtyard at the site of The Old War Office in Whitehall, London. Designed by DaeWha Kang Design, the circular pavilion has a glass facade and mirrored stainless-steel roof panels. “A modern addition to an ancient classic” Readers were divided. Some were in

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Oskar Kohnen fills “well-curated” London office with mid-century modern furniture

January 31, 2024 Jane Englefield 0

London studio Oskar Kohnen has outfitted a Mayfair office with mid-century modern furniture and contemporary pieces, which “are so well curated that no one would ever dare to throw them away”. Spread across three floors, the office is housed within a rectilinear building in London’s Mayfair neighbourhood with a gridded facade. “It has a townhouse

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Oliver Leech Architects adds skylit extension to London home

January 29, 2024 Jon Astbury 0

Local studio Oliver Leech Architects has extended a Victorian terrace house in south London, introducing a four-metre-wide skylight at its centre that offers views of a wildflower meadow roof. Located in the Poet’s Corner conservation area of Herne Hill, the studio was tasked with retaining the late 19th-century building’s character while opening up its “disconnected

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“Unashamedly contemporary” pavilion designed for Old War Office site in London

January 26, 2024 Rheanna Hopkins 0

UK architecture studio DaeWha Kang Design has designed a pavilion and courtyard for The OWO hotel at the site of the former Old War Office in Whitehall, London. The pavilion is located in front of the 1906 Grade II*-listed building, designed by architect William Young, that was once used by the British government’s military departments.

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“What a mess, I love it” says commenter

January 24, 2024 Rheanna Hopkins 0

In this week’s comments update readers are discussing the announcement of this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Mass Studies founder Minsuk Cho. Named Archipelagic Void, the 23rd pavilion is set to open in London’s Kensington Gardens in June 2024 and will consist of five structures described as “islands”, arranged in a star shape around a

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Aro Archive store features pastel-coloured rooms and industrial control station

January 22, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

Fashion retailer Aro Archive’s pastel-hued east London store was designed by founder Ariana Waiata Sheehan to evoke “a sense of otherworldliness”. The store, located in Shoreditch, replaces the brand’s previous, more industrial store on nearby Broadway Market and was intended to have a frivolous feel. The interior has “a sense of otherworldliness, escapism and fun,”

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Moroccan riads inform London extension by Merrett Houmøller Architects and All & Nxthing

January 19, 2024 Jon Astbury 0

Clay-plaster walls, exposed brickwork and tile floors aim to evoke a feeling of a traditional Moroccan home at this London house, overhauled by local studios Merrett Houmøller Architects and All & Nxthing. Merrett Houmøller Architects and interior designer All & Nxthing renovated and extended the Victorian home for clients who have travelled extensively to Morocco

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