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These shipping containers offer modern housing for London’s homeless
The Marston Court container structures take over previously vacant land, offering 34 apartments capable of housing up to 72 people.
London flat goes all-in on color and whimsical decor
Despite the apartment’s compact size, the couple did not hesitate to fill their home with a panoply of objets and artwork—and, not to mention, color
London is trying no-frills ‘naked’ homes to aid in housing crisis
The idea is to construct apartments lacking in all but the barest essentials, and sell them for up to 40 percent less than the typical new build.
Airy London home works magic on an awkward lot
A little architectural ingenuity went a long way in replacing an old garage with this sunny abode.
Brick house built atop an old prison is a hidden jewel
Inside, everything is streamlined, but not without some show-stopping moments thanks to angular light wells laid out in a checkerboard pattern.
PoMo landmark in London will become luxury office space
Months after officially becoming the youngest landmarked building in the U.K., the submarine-inspired No 1 Poultry in London has been cleared for a controversial renovation.
By the numbers: the world’s largest subways
Which cities have the oldest, longest, and busiest metro systems?
Urban Hermitage, a 280-square-foot London studio, offers ‘monastic retreat’
How to make the most of limited space, especially in densely-populated urban areas is, of course, the question du jour.
10 refreshing home extensions to inspire your renovation
Those looking to renovate row houses means having to address a very specific structural issue: how to expand the home while accommodating the constraints of the period architecture.
This tiny mobile studio was designed for podcasting
You didn’t ask for it, but there’s now a tiny dwelling specifically for making podcast recordings. The 130-square-foot structure can seat up to six.
This wooden prefab chapel is a gorgeous tribute to Chernobyl victims
It’s also the first wooden church built in London since the Great Fire of 1666. Here’s a peek inside.
This flexible 140-square-foot home maximizes livable space
By creating a residence that was small but still featured all the necessary amenities—in addition to ample storage—Studiomama hopes to challenge people to think about what they absolutely need in order to live comfortably.
2017 Serpentine Pavilion will be designed by Francis Kéré
Every year since 2000, London’s Serpentine Galleries has chosen an international architect to design a temporary pavilion at Kensington Gardens, an event that has become quite the spectacle for design lovers. This year’s pick? Burkino-Faso-born Francis Kéré.
Palatial London pad, carved from old government building, asks $4.5M
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in palatial digs without the hassle of actually having to run an entire palace, this impressive London apartment may be the property for you.
Pink concrete extension adds warmth and texture to brick house in London
In order to create a complementary connection to the existing building, the architect experimented with and mixed various pigments into concrete to achieve a hue that matched the warm tones of the old brick.
Midcentury apartment gets sleek revamp at London’s Barbican Estate
Local firm Azman Architects gave this one-bedroom unit a dapper renovation with subtle details that pack a punch.
Squatters kicked out of oligarch’s $18.7M London mansion after making it a homeless shelter
An anarchist group commandeered the unoccupied swanky, five-story home, drawing attention to London’s growing number of empty, foreign-owned buildings as well as the city’s rising rates of homelessness.
Japanese minimalism meets Victorian bones in London apartment revamp
When architect London-based architect Simon Astridge was tasked with renovating this one-bedroom apartment in the English capital, he turned to the Japanese heritage of the clients for inspiration.
London maisonette gets bright and airy extension
The two-story maisonette (making up the lower two floors of a Victorian terrace house) was reimagined by architect Larissa Johnston.
Own an entire 19th-century ‘shopping mall’ in London for $500M
The building opened almost 200 years ago and remains a top attraction for luxury shoppers. Now, the whole thing is going up for sale.
Art Deco home with original details and a turret can be yours for $1.2M
For those with a fondness for Art Deco architecture (raises hand) and a penchant for fixing-up, this gorgeous 1930s property in the Knighton Close neighborhood of London is sure to set your heart aflutter.
London’s iconic red phone booths reborn as tiny phone repair shops
The British love their iconic red telephone booths. But in the era of smartphones and WiFi, they’re unquestionably obsolete. Now, a local phone repair company plans to turn a bunch of them into satellite outposts.
Renovated 1950s apartment glows anew in a London Brutalist icon
Local firm Emulsion Architecture gave this three-level apartment in the English capital’s iconic 1950s the Barbican Estate, a bright, airy revamp.
Asymmetric extension to London Victorian brings in all the sunlight
It’s amazing how the addition of a small, simple structure can completely change a home’s vibe—not to mention its look.
New York, London, Tokyo get sinister, surrealist spin in new photo series
The dystopic images of Turkish-born, London-based lensman Murat Germen blur the line between observation and interpretation.
London’s Instagram-famous ‘Yardhouse’ is being sold
Designed by the Turner Prize-winning architecture collective Assemble, this modern, modular structure has served as the group’s studio since 2014. Its dreamy pastel cladding has also been featured in many an Instagram photo.
Adorable London townhouse renovated with rustic charm asks $1.9M
This elegant terrace house in east London’s Forest Gate neighborhood combines the best of traditional architecture, rustic country charm, and contemporary updates.
Sneak peek: London’s bridges will be illuminated by British-American team
A proposal submitted by New York-based light artist Leo Villareal and the British practice of architects and planners Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands was chosen from 105 submissions in 20 countries after a seven month-long search.
1960s public housing gets modern revamp for London family
Measuring a compact 80 square meters (about 860 square feet) in south London, this renovated former council estate in London is a playful, light-filled reimagining of the 1960s brick house for a family of four.
London will spend a record $1 billion on improving bike infrastructure
While Copenhagen continues to be a worldwide leader in cycling, London is busy playing catch up. Earlier this week, newly-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan announced that a record $194 million per year will go toward cycling improvements.
Zaha Hadid gallery dedicated to mathematics opens with plane-inspired design
The first permanent public museum exhibition designed by ZHA in the world, it is also the first project to open in the United Kingdom since Zaha Hadid’s death earlier this year.
Marble, brass, and herringbone floors make this London renovation shine
Tasked by a designer couple to create an open area that would accommodate their children's toys but also be able to display their own collection of objets, local studio Freehaus established different zones through color and texture in a simple, but impactful way.
All single-decker buses in London will now be emissions free
Instead of burning traditional sources of power, like gasoline, these buses will run on clean energy generated by hydrogen fuel cells. London mayor Sadiq Khan called this a "world first" at a recent event.
Postmodern icon becomes England’s youngest landmarked building
Completed in 1997, the pink- and yellow-striped No 1 Poultry building is one of London’s most recognizable Postmodern structures. And now it will be protected as is.
Light-filled extension creates a lovely gallery space in London home
This lovely renovation in London by architect Neil Dusheiko for his father-in-law is not only a very generous gift, but a master class in how to create a light-filled space that is at once thoughtful, livable, and worthy of displaying a collection beautiful objects.
London Design Museum's new home mixes spontaneity and grandeur
It’s been just over four years since ground broke on the London Design Museum’s’ new Kensington High Street address, but the institution’s new home has been ten years in the making.
Modern London aerie with vibrant pops of color asks $2.1M
Though the walls are white and the wide plank floors done in a pale finish, pops of vibrant color invigorate the space in surprising ways.
15 Instagrams of London's snazzy new Design Museum
The conversion of the 1960s building triples the space of the museum’s previous location in East London in Shad Thames, offering nearly 10,000 square meters, or about 107,000 square feet, of gallery space across several levels.
Art Deco 'Sun House' given bright, airy restoration asks $1.7M
Located in Buckinghamshire county, just 40 minutes (by train) outside of London, the 1935 property has been meticulously restored and sympathetically extended.