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Architecture curator Sam Jacob says, “ArDe is a show that brings together worlds of architecture, property and design to create a dialogue about the future of our cities.” Founder of ArDe is Esperanza Koren, an architect with 20 years’ experience,.
New photos – The vision of Sir Gilbert Scott, originally brought to life in 1860s, was meant to extend the St Pancras station frontage and drew an obvious inspiration from the Gothic Revival Palace of Westminster, nowadays known as the Houses of Parliament.
The Museum of London announce the six architectural teams shortlisted to design its new museum in West Smithfield in the international design competition organised by Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC).
The UK capital is a great place to visit with a wide range of architecture and numerous visitor attractions. We pick out some key examples below of major architecture in the British capital.
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects. The architectural concept is inspired by the fluid geometries of water in motion, creating spaces and a surrounding environment that reflect the riverside landscapes of the Olympic Park.
Design: Stockwool, Architects. Approval for £10m scheme to transform a light industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use development of new homes and employment space. An existing building will be retained to house artist studios.
Design: Studio RHE. Resolution Property plans to develop and enhance the site to create a new high-quality creative hub for digital businesses and independent retailers, together with loft-style upper floor apartments.
The first London Design Biennale will open this September at Somerset House with over 30 countries participating. Nations from six continents will present newly commissioned works that explore the theme Utopia by Design.
Design: Grimshaw, Architects. Four key buildings are contained in the design: three of which will be residential with a minimum of 25% affordable rental housing, built over Nine Elms Underground Station. The fourth building will comprise commercial office and retail spaces.
Design: DOS Architects. A very special project, where the clients wanted to create a space of openness and transparency, combining their desire for cutting-edge technology with a love of clean, luxurious designs, while respecting the traditional Gothic details.
West Ham United confirm that a planning application has been submitted by E20 LLP for a spectacular wrap solution for the former Olympic Stadium, which, if approved, promises to set a new benchmark in world stadia.
Design: Orms. Camden Council has given the go ahead for a new grassroots music venue and the preservation of significant historic buildings in Denmark Place and Denmark Street.
Regents Place – architecture info + photos. Key buildings at Triton Square, off Euston Road in North London, designers include Sheppard Robson Architects ; Wilkinson Eyre Architects; Munkenbeck and Marshall Architects; Farrells
Fletcher Priest Architects wins planning permission for a scheme to revive one of London’s most idiosyncratic and popular locations, the urban quarter that is home to the Piccadilly Lights and the historic Rainbow Corner.