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Architects: Facit Homes
- Area: 420 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Velfac, WISA, western red cedar
London: The Latest Architecture and News
Revitalizing London's Urban Fabric: AHMM Transforms Office Space into Vibrant Co-Living Community
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)’s architectural studio has revealed the plans to convert a 1950s London office building into a co-living residential scheme. Initiated by developer HUB and Bridges Fund Management, “Cornerstone” is nestled on the fringes of the iconic Barbican estate, hoping to seamlessly transform the original office building to integrate 174 co-living residences.
Reimagining London's Iconic BT Tower: Heatherwick Studios' Vision for a Hotel Transformation
On February 21st, 2024, American Hotelier MCR Hotels acquired the renowned BT Tower in London. The tower, a Grade II listed marvel, is nestled within London’s Fitzrovia, standing as a testament to the city’s heritage. Initially used as the British Telecommunications Tower and was known as the Post Office Tower, the BT Tower will be repurposed by Heatherwick Studio, with plans underway to breathe new life into this iconic structure.
Defrosted Home / Julius Taminiau Architects
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Architects: Julius Taminiau Architects
- Area: 80 m²
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: Carpentry by Bo
The Nest Nursery / Delve
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Architects: Delve
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Bushboard, Corian, Forbo, Nordlux, Weber Industries
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Professionals: BB Contracts Limited, Bridges Pound, Seneca/ BB Contracts Limited, Barking Shopfronts
MSG Developer Officially Withdraws Plans for Sphere in London
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSG), the developer behind the recently opened The Sphere at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, has announced that plans for a similar project in London have been withdrawn for lack of support from London’s planning officials, as reported by The Guardian. The plans were initially announced in 2018, with planning permission filed in March 2019. The 300ft-tall structure, having a capacity of 21,000 seats, was to be located in Stratford, east London. In November 2023, following a combination of unfavorable comments in planning officer reports and opposition from residents, London’s mayor Sadiq Khan withdrew his initial support.
Terzetto House / ConForm Architects
Black Kite Offices / Bureau de Change Architects
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Architects: Bureau de Change Architects
- Area: 1000 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Clayworks, Forbo
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Professionals: AW Spaces
Lea Bridge Library Pavilion / Studio Weave
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Architects: Studio Weave
- Area: 250 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Metsa Woods, IQ Glass
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Professionals: Timberwright, NPS London
House for Cellist / Unagru Architecture Urbanism
Rescuing Architecture: Stories of Buildings Saved from Demolition
Regarding urban development, the choice between demolition and adaptive reuse holds far-reaching implications. From debates around the cultural and historical significance of structure to the environmental impact of the process of razing and rebuilding, compared to the cost of preserving and adapting, the matter of demolitions has ignited the architectural community to come together and ask for more responsible assessment strategies in hopes of rediscovering the value of existing structures. This article gathers some of the stories of buildings facing the threat of demolition and the processes that led to their rescue.
RIBA Announces Recipients of President's Medals 2023
The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the winners of the 2023 President’s Medals, highlighting the best student architecture projects worldwide. In its 187th edition, RIBA’s President's Medals have stood as the hallmark of architectural excellence, remaining the oldest within the institution realm. Overall, the winning projects demonstrate a strong focus on "how architecture can address the needs of people and their communities."
For the 2023 Cycle, the highly acclaimed RIBA Silver Medal for the best design project produced at RIBA Part 2 was awarded to Ellie Harging at the London School of Architecture. Titled “Nobody Wants to Live in a Care Home,” the project designs supportive housing for people living with young-onset Alzheimer's. The RIBA Bronze Medal was awarded to Kacper Sehenke, while the Dissertation Medal was awarded to Chloe Shang.