Archigram co-founder Dennis Crompton dies aged 89
British architect Dennis Crompton, best known as one of the founders of the experimental collective Archigram, has died at the age of 89. More about Archigram co-founder Dennis Crompton dies aged 89
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Child Studio designs Belgravia townhouse as "understated backdrop to the owners' lives"
Local firm Child Studio drew on the designs of modernist European villas when creating the interior for a townhouse in London's Belgravia area. More about Child Studio designs Belgravia townhouse as "understated backdrop to the owners' lives"
Zaha Hadid Architects designs 520 homes for former diesel depot in Bristol
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects is developing its plans to transform a former diesel depot in southwest England and create a mix of housing and workspaces called Bristol Temple Island. More about Zaha Hadid Architects designs 520 homes for former diesel depot in Bristol
Studio Hallett Ike transforms London home with series of "subtle adjustments"
Oxford practice Studio Hallett Ike has refurbished BR House, a Victorian townhouse in east London, and added a studio to its garden. More about Studio Hallett Ike transforms London home with series of "subtle adjustments"
Shortlisted design teams for Grenfell Tower Memorial revealed
Freehaus and Office Sian are among the five architecture studios shortlisted to create the memorial for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, selected by The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission and RIBA. More about Shortlisted design teams for Grenfell Tower Memorial revealed
"Our 'throw-away' culture exemplified" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that Salford City Council has approved the demolition of the University of Salford's Centenary Building, which won the first-ever RIBA Stirling Prize. More about "Our 'throw-away' culture exemplified" says commenter
Gort Scott draws on Arts and Crafts details for Walthamstow housing block
A "ribbon" of curved concrete crowns Forest Road, a brick apartment block in London that local practice Gort Scott designed to reference the area's connections to the 20th-century Arts and Crafts movement. More about Gort Scott draws on Arts and Crafts details for Walthamstow housing block
Don't Move, Improve! 2025 shortlist spotlights London's best home renovations
A glazed double-height extension by EBBA Architects and a green terrazzo-lined home by ConForm Architects are among London's best new home renovations, according to this year's 14-strong Don't Move, Improve! shortlist. More about Don't Move, Improve! 2025 shortlist spotlights London's best home renovations
Squire and Partners unveils renovation of "very special and rare" office in London
British studio Squire and Partners has renovated and vertically extended Space House in London, a pair of mid-century modern office buildings originally designed by architects George Marsh and Richard Seifert. More about Squire and Partners unveils renovation of "very special and rare" office in London
Waugh Thistleton Architects' Murray Grove was the most significant building of 2009
We continue our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series with a look at Waugh Thistleton Architects' Murray Grove, "the original timber tower". More about Waugh Thistleton Architects' Murray Grove was the most significant building of 2009
Winner of first-ever Stirling Prize to be demolished
Salford City Council has approved the demolition of the University of Salford's Centenary Building, which won the inaugural RIBA Stirling Prize in 1996, despite Twentieth Century Society objection. More about Winner of first-ever Stirling Prize to be demolished
Uchronia gives London's Koibird store a colourful psychedelic revamp
Design studio Uchronia has overhauled womenswear boutique Koibird in London's Marylebone, introducing a gradient colour scheme and details including a giant planet sculpture and a floor made from painted lava stone. More about Uchronia gives London's Koibird store a colourful psychedelic revamp
Stolon Studio converts 15th-century farm building into brick and timber housing complex
London practice Stolon Studio has completed The Parks, a housing complex that has been transformed from a group of neglected farm buildings in Herefordshire. More about Stolon Studio converts 15th-century farm building into brick and timber housing complex
Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern was the most significant building of 2000
To kick off our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series, we profile Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern in London – the most significant building of the year 2000. More about Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern was the most significant building of 2000
Vans installs skateable ramp at refurbished central London store
A travertine ramp forms the centrepiece of the Vans West End store in London, which was remodelled by architect Andrea Caputo to celebrate skateboarding, music and art. More about Vans installs skateable ramp at refurbished central London store
High Court rules Zaha Hadid Architects must continue paying to use founder's name
UK architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has had its bid to be released from a licensing agreement requiring it to pay to use Zaha Hadid's name dismissed by the High Court. More about High Court rules Zaha Hadid Architects must continue paying to use founder's name
Studio on the Rye encases Rusty House in London with "seamless" Corten steel
An extension entirely clad in rust-coloured Corten steel has been added to a 1950s terraced house in south London by architecture practice Studio on the Rye. More about Studio on the Rye encases Rusty House in London with "seamless" Corten steel
Gianni Botsford Architects adds trapezoidal home to Norman Foster extension
Local studio Gianni Botsford Architects has added an extension to a house in Hampstead, London, that complements a distinctive, high-tech addition created by Norman Foster in the 1960s. More about Gianni Botsford Architects adds trapezoidal home to Norman Foster extension
Will Gamble Architects adds "unashamedly contemporary" extension to English farmhouse
British studio Will Gamble Architects has completed Flint Farm, a glass-lined extension to a farmhouse in North Hertfordshire that links to a renovated black barn. More about Will Gamble Architects adds "unashamedly contemporary" extension to English farmhouse
Barnaby opens London chocolate shop with "peculiarly British" interior
Wood panelling and glossy floor tiles bring a nostalgic feel to this chocolate shop in London's Covent Garden, which design practice Morrisstudio and architecture firm Built Works have designed to invoke a golden age of confectionery. More about Barnaby opens London chocolate shop with "peculiarly British" interior