Does London need the Sphere?
Following recent controversy over proposals for an MSG Sphere in London similar to Las Vegas's new light-up venue, Dezeen examines the arguments on both sides of the debate. More about Does London need the Sphere?
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Will Gamble Architects draws on desert modernism for London extension
British studio Will Gamble Architects used natural materials throughout Palm Springs, a glazed extension to the back of a Grade II-listed house in north London. More about Will Gamble Architects draws on desert modernism for London extension
Neil Dusheiko Architects revamps London terrace to bring owner "closer to nature"
A green wall and a charred-timber extension define House of the Elements, a Victorian home in London renovated by local studio Neil Dusheiko Architects. More about Neil Dusheiko Architects revamps London terrace to bring owner "closer to nature"
Cake Architecture draws on Bauhaus principles for Hoxton bar
Cake Architecture has renovated A Bar with Shapes for a Name, an east London cocktail bar featuring "utilitarian" interiors. More about Cake Architecture draws on Bauhaus principles for Hoxton bar
London Design Fair postponed "for the immediate future"
Next year's edition of British tradeshow London Design Fair has been cancelled, as the organisers said it had difficulties in serving the "very broad spectrum of companies exhibiting at the fair effectively". More about London Design Fair postponed "for the immediate future"
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Dezeen Agenda features renovated brutalist townhouse in London
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the renovation of a 1960s townhouse in London. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about Dezeen Agenda features renovated brutalist townhouse in London
Plans for MSG Sphere London "hijacked by the mayor" says creators
London mayor Sadiq Khan has been slammed by media company Sphere Entertainment over his rejection of its plans for the MSG Sphere London in Stratford. More about Plans for MSG Sphere London "hijacked by the mayor" says creators
"Extraordinary ordinary house" in London named UK's best new home
The polycarbonate-lined Green House that architecture studio Hayhurst & Co slotted into a tight site in London has been named the RIBA's House of the Year for 2023. More about "Extraordinary ordinary house" in London named UK's best new home
Gundry & Ducker's Wimbledon renovation aims to create "country house in miniature"
Geometric shapes, fossilised stone and English cherry wood characterise this house in Wimbledon, London, overhauled by local architecture studio Gundry & Ducker. More about Gundry & Ducker's Wimbledon renovation aims to create "country house in miniature"
Witherford Watson Mann draws on traditional almshouses for Appleby Blue senior housing
Local studio Witherford Watson Mann aimed to "set a new benchmark" for inner-city older people's accommodation with Appleby Blue, a social housing development in Southwark, London, for over-65s. More about Witherford Watson Mann draws on traditional almshouses for Appleby Blue senior housing
Hayhurst and Co designs low-energy London home as "domestic-scale greenhouse"
Informed by the greenhouses that once occupied the site, local architecture studio Hayhurst and Co added bamboo planting behind polycarbonate screens to the facade of a family home in London. More about Hayhurst and Co designs low-energy London home as "domestic-scale greenhouse"
Michael Gove prohibits planning authority from blocking MSG Sphere in Stratford
The UK's levelling up secretary Michael Gove is believed to be considering calling in the planning application for the MSG Sphere London in Stratford after mayor Sadiq Khan blocked it earlier this month. More about Michael Gove prohibits planning authority from blocking MSG Sphere in Stratford
Pricegore revives brutalist 1960s townhouse in London
Architecture studio Pricegore has renovated a modernist townhouse in west London, reconfiguring the four-storey house into a contemporary three-bedroom home. More about Pricegore revives brutalist 1960s townhouse in London
Martin Brudnizki draws on "gritty glamour" for colourful Broadwick Soho hotel
Interior architect Martin Brudnizki has used Italian maiolica tiles and bespoke furniture from India to give London's Broadwick Soho hotel an eclectic look. More about Martin Brudnizki draws on "gritty glamour" for colourful Broadwick Soho hotel
Gensler to add planted balconies to Foster+ Partners' former City Hall
London's former City Hall, which was designed by British studio Foster+ Partners, is set to be renovated and extended as part of an overhaul by architecture studio Gensler. More about Gensler to add planted balconies to Foster+ Partners' former City Hall
"The tide may finally be turning against knocking down social-housing estates"
Vast swathes of London's social housing continue to be demolished in the name of estate regeneration, but Anna Minton believes things could be about to change. More about "The tide may finally be turning against knocking down social-housing estates"
Dezeen Debate features Sadiq Khan's "good" call to reject MSG Sphere London plans
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features London mayor Sadiq Khan's decision to refuse plans to build the MSG Sphere in London. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features Sadiq Khan's "good" call to reject MSG Sphere London plans
Louis Vuitton stacks travel trunks for Claridge's Christmas tree
Fashion brand Louis Vuitton has unveiled a Christmas tree made from stacked travel cases at Claridge's hotel in Mayfair, London. More about Louis Vuitton stacks travel trunks for Claridge's Christmas tree
Tom Dixon retrospective exhibition opens at Themes & Variations in London
London gallery Themes & Variations has opened an exhibition of furniture, lighting and sculpture by designer Tom Dixon that spans his over 40-year career, which he says is "like having a visual psychotherapy session". More about Tom Dixon retrospective exhibition opens at Themes & Variations in London
Sadiq Khan rejects plans for MSG Sphere in east London
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has refused a planning application for the Populous-designed spherical music venue MSG Sphere London, as it would have caused "unacceptable harm to hundreds of residents". More about Sadiq Khan rejects plans for MSG Sphere in east London