Thomas Heatherwick is to completely overhaul of the Olympia events centre in west London, creating a hotel, a theatre and suite of new entertainment venues within the Victorian exhibition hall. More about Thomas Heatherwick to transform London's Olympia into "world-leading" cultural hub
The UK government should fund the development of creative clusters around the country to make the creative industries less London-centric, less white and less middle class, according to an independent review of the sector conducted by TV executive Peter Bazalgette. More about Creative careers seen as "worse than drug dealing or prostitution" says Peter Bazalgette
Puppets dressed in miniature versions of full outfits and glossy armour-like structures were among the standout designs at this season's London Fashion Week. More about Five of the best Spring Summer 2018 collections at London Fashion Week
Universal Design Studio has designed a slatted-timber pavilion in Shoreditch for this year's London Design Festival to offer office workers a retreat where creative juices can flow. More about Universal Design Studio builds daydreaming hub for Shoreditch workers
British designer Lee Broom has transformed his east London showroom into a dark and moody living room, which is seemingly reflected in a giant mirror. More about Lee Broom creates mirror illusion in London showroom
Designers including Michael Marriott, James Shaw and Soft Baroque have favoured recycled materials for this year's Ready Made Go collection, presented at Ace Hotel during London Design Festival. More about Recycled baths, TV screens and plastics all feature in Ready Made Go 3 collection
Danish textile manufacturer Kvadrat has invited 19 designers to "rethink the use" of its popular Canvas material, as part of an exhibition at this year's London Design Festival. More about 19 designers reinterpret one of Kvadrat's most popular fabrics
Royal College of Art tutor Harriet Harriss has created a list of over 300 notable architectural texts written by women, to show universities that there are no excuses for giving students male-dominated reading lists. More about RCA tutor attacks gender bias in architectural education with female-focused reading list
Anish Kapoor has been accused of being "mean-spirited" by pushing ahead with plans for a light-blocking roof extension to his south London studio, by the leader of a campaign against the development. More about Anish Kapoor's neighbours "shafted" by approval of studio extension
Splayed wooden ribs support the new gauze-like roof of the Warner stand at Lord's cricket grounds, which was designed by Populous as part of a wider overhaul of the stadium. More about Populous updates Lord's cricket stand with fan-shaped roof
Pentagram partner Dominic Lippa has produced his 11th consecutive identity for the London Design Festival, using red neon letters. More about Pentagram creates new visual identity for London Design Festival
For this year's London Design Festival, artist Camille Walala has erected a brightly coloured, inflatable castle behind Liverpool Street Station to help city workers de-stress. More about Camille Walala installs inflatable castle decorated with trademark patterns in London
British designer Tom Dixon is relocating his studio, showroom and cafe from west London to the city's King's Cross district, as the UK capital's creative scene continues to become concentrated in the east. More about Tom Dixon to move entire operation to London's King's Cross
Dezeen promotion: Japanese bathroom brand Toto is hosting an exhibition in London, exploring how European study has affected the work of 20 Japanese architects and architecture students. More about Toto presents the work of Japanese architects and students
Reclaimed slate tiles applied like shingles to the exterior of this single-room cabin in Wales' Snowdonia region contrast with an interior made entirely from light birch plywood. More about Slate-covered writer's retreat by TRIAS sits in a Welsh valley
It's Open House London this weekend, meaning hundreds of buildings that are usually inaccessible to the public are throwing open their doors. Here's a look at 10 properties worth braving the early morning queues for. More about 10 buildings worth visiting during Open House London this weekend
During London Design Festival, the spa inside the Tom Dixon-designed Mondrian Hotel will host a series of unconventional healing rituals devised by design studio Bompas & Parr. More about Bompas & Parr creates immersive spa experience using eggs, volcanic stones and mud
An arched opening in the brick wall of this building in central London leads to a community centre lined internally with glazing that looks out onto garden hidden from the street. More about Office Sian adds brick and limestone building to London community garden
Sarah Douglas has replaced Tony Chambers at the helm of British design magazine Wallpaper*, making her the first female editor in the publication's 21-year history. More about Sarah Douglas appointed editor of Wallpaper* magazine
The Welsh government has abandoned plans to build a ring-shaped walkway at Flint Castle, which was described by critics as a symbol of oppression. More about Wales scraps plans for Iron Ring sculpture at Flint Castle after public outcry