BDP restores London’s Leighton House museum
AT Editor2022-11-22T12:16:19+00:00BDP’s skilful reworking of Leighton House has breathed new life into one of London’s forgotten museums, the former home of artist Frederic Leighton.
Bricking it: Battersea power station primed to open to the public
Jason Sayer2022-11-22T12:16:20+00:00The much-loved South London icon is finally set to be open to the public (for real this time) welcoming visitors into its WilkinsonEyre-refurbished insides on 14 October.
Born again: St John’s Waterloo renovated by Eric Parry
Jason Sayer2022-11-22T12:16:20+00:00Eric Parry Architects has given a new lease of life to the Grade II* listed St John’s church in Waterloo, which only just survived the Blitz.
University challenge
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:21+00:00Keith Williams charts a programme of bold, creative commissioning that has transformed the London School of Economics’ cramped, fragmented estate into a world-class campus.
Mae designs John Morden Centre for older people
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:23+00:00Mae has designed a community building that provides well-being and recreational facilities for the later living residents of London’s Morden College in Blackheath. Mary Duggan appreciates a sophisticated, humane design that reflects and anticipates social change.
Westonbirt Shelter
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:23+00:00Invisible Studio has worked with timber specialists Xylotek and community groups to create a hyperbolic paraboloid shelter at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire.
Kinning Park Complex
Isolde Brampton-Greene2022-12-18T21:27:03+00:00Richard Lavington applauds New Practice’s sympathetic and intelligent reworking of a vital, multi-use community resource in Glasgow Southside.
RCA Battersea South Campus
Isolde Brampton-Greene2022-11-22T12:16:25+00:00Herzog & de Meuron’s adaptable and dynamic flagship building for the Royal College of Art has its sights set firmly on the future, while also acknowledging the institution’s past successes, finds Vicky Richardson.
Morag Myerscough creates ocean plastic installation on Oxford Street
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:26+00:00Artist Morag Myerscough has unveiled an aerial art installation running the length of London’s Oxford Street to encourage action on the transition to a low carbon future.
Master’s Field
Isolde Brampton-Greene2022-11-22T12:16:26+00:00Niall McLaughlin Architects has designed eight low-rise blocks of student rooms and a sports pavilion for Balliol College, Oxford. Amin Taha pays a visit.
Rise Design Studio revitalises community cinema in north London
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:27+00:00Rise Design Studio has refurbished and extended the Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise, adding a second screen and bar to expand the venue's offering.
Oscar Evo-Blade: the secret to designing flawless infinity-edge ceilings
Jessica Mairs2022-11-22T12:16:27+00:00Specifi Read more