RIBA unveils Stirling Prize 2025 shortlist
The revamp of Big Ben's tower features alongside two private houses and a "factory for fashion" on this year's RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist. More about RIBA unveils Stirling Prize 2025 shortlist
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Carmody Groarke reveals "joyful and low-carbon" children's pavilion alongside Dulwich Picture Gallery
Architecture studio Carmody Groarke has added the timber ArtPlay Pavilion to the gardens of the John Soane-designed Dulwich Picture Gallery in south London. More about Carmody Groarke reveals "joyful and low-carbon" children's pavilion alongside Dulwich Picture Gallery
Green wall systems marketed with questionable fire safety claims
Architects in the UK may be under false impressions about the fire-safety of green walls due to non-standardised test procedures – including being soaked with water before testing – that are not clearly mentioned in marketing materials, a Dezeen investigation has found. More about Green wall systems marketed with questionable fire safety claims
Wright and Wright balances "continuity and change" in Lambeth Palace overhaul
Architecture studio Wright and Wright has completed the renovation and extension of Lambeth Palace, the 800-year-old home of the Archbishop of Canterbury in London. More about Wright and Wright balances "continuity and change" in Lambeth Palace overhaul
Studio McW turns London home into a "space primed for hosting"
Open-plan entertaining spaces equipped with a marble kitchen island and skylit dining table occupy the heart of this London home renovated by Studio McW for the founders of a luxury catering company. More about Studio McW turns London home into a "space primed for hosting"
Seven UK homes that reimagine traditional bay windows
In our latest roundup, we look at recently completed homes and extensions that offer a contemporary twist on traditional bay windows. More about Seven UK homes that reimagine traditional bay windows
Pend wraps extension to historic Scottish home in fluted pink-toned stonework
Scottish architecture studio Pend has updated a heritage-listed Georgian farmhouse in East Lothian, adding an extension clad in fluted, blush-toned blocks of precast stone. More about Pend wraps extension to historic Scottish home in fluted pink-toned stonework
Royal Mail introduces solar-powered postboxes
Royal Mail has given Britain's recognisable red pillar postbox the "biggest redesign in its 175-year history", integrating solar panels to power digitally activated drawers for larger parcels. More about Royal Mail introduces solar-powered postboxes
Jobe Burns uses traditional methods and materials to revive historic West Country farmhouse
Artist Jobe Burns has completed the renovation of a 300-year-old farmhouse in southwest England, transforming it into a home designed to celebrate its rural identity and timeworn details. More about Jobe Burns uses traditional methods and materials to revive historic West Country farmhouse
Benni Allan suspends glowing canopy in the Norfolk woodlands for Houghton Festival
Benni Allan, founder of London studio EBBA Architects, has created an installation named Pulse for this year's Houghton Festival, which lights up in response to the surrounding trees. More about Benni Allan suspends glowing canopy in the Norfolk woodlands for Houghton Festival
Dry Cleaning exhibition is "airing the fresh new works of London's emerging designers"
London-based Max Radford Gallery has filled a warehouse space near Borough Market with collectible designs by 53 artists, including pieces made from human hair and recycled leather. More about Dry Cleaning exhibition is "airing the fresh new works of London's emerging designers"
Bun House Disco features colour palette "straight out of Hong Kong's neon nights"
Concrete, metal and exposed fixtures were combined with Cantonese craft details and bright neon lights to give Chinese restaurant Bun House Disco in London an industrial party feel. More about Bun House Disco features colour palette "straight out of Hong Kong's neon nights"
Giant spittoon shaped like baptismal basin decorates London office of wine merchant Flint
Cork-topped tables and a marble spittoon feature in the southeast London headquarters of wine merchant Flint, refurbished by the company's architect neighbour Mowat & Company and other hyperlocal collaborators. More about Giant spittoon shaped like baptismal basin decorates London office of wine merchant Flint
DF_DC adds minimal concrete extension to London home
Architecture practice DF_DC has added a concrete-framed extension to a home in Primrose Hill, London, featuring full-height glazing and a green roof. More about DF_DC adds minimal concrete extension to London home
UK's "first all-electric football stadium" set to be built for Oxford United
Architecture studio AFL Architects and consultancy Ridge and Partners have revealed plans for a 16,000-seat stadium powered entirely by renewable energy, which will be the new home for Oxford United Football Club. More about UK's "first all-electric football stadium" set to be built for Oxford United
Sculptural staircase forms centrepiece of renovated London home by Michaelis Boyd
Architecture studio Michaelis Boyd has reconfigured a Georgian townhouse in west London, adding a flowing spiral staircase that connects all five floors of the minimalist interior. More about Sculptural staircase forms centrepiece of renovated London home by Michaelis Boyd
"Being an architect isn't worth it" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the prospects of UK architecture graduates as they prepare to enter the job market. More about "Being an architect isn't worth it" says commenter
Architecture educator Jeremy Till arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Former head of Central Saint Martins Jeremy Till, and three British architects were among the hundreds of people arrested at a Palestine Action protest in London. More about Architecture educator Jeremy Till arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Daytrip combines historical features with contemporary furniture in Cloisters workspace
Design studio Daytrip aimed to create "an elevated warehouse reimagined for the modern age" when designing the Cloisters office in London, which juxtaposes Stuart-era details with pieces by modern designers. More about Daytrip combines historical features with contemporary furniture in Cloisters workspace
Bentley renovates industrial art deco building into innovative studio for its designers
Promotion: car brand Bentley has transformed its art deco-style B1 building in Crewe into a specialist design studio, which aims to celebrate the site's heritage while focusing on the company's future. More about Bentley renovates industrial art deco building into innovative studio for its designers