Studio Ben Allen makes Room for One More inside Barbican flat
Studio Ben Allen has updated a flat on London's brutalist Barbican estate to feature a colourful central volume that includes a bed, fold-out desk and extra storage space. More
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The Hoxton, Southwark hotel is informed by the area's lost industrial landscape
Dezeen promotion: the abundance of industrial factories that once populated south London influence the interiors of The Hoxton's latest outpost, which hotelier Ennismore has opened in Southwark. More
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Muf works with primary school pupils to build Golden Lane Estate playground
Architecture studio Muf has built an open-air playground, featuring a geometrical climbing structure and a stage for performances. More
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Peter Marino channels happiness for renovation of Louis Vuitton store in west London
Peter Marino has used artwork by Tracy Emin and the Campana Brothers to animate the interior of Louis Vuitton's New Bond Street store, which has reopened after more than a year of renovation works. More
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RIBA's Beyond Bauhaus explores the school's long-lasting impact on the UK
Although few overtly Bauhaus buildings were built in the UK, the movement's ideals had a huge impact on British architecture. Beyond Bauhaus curator, Pete Collard, picks four buildings that demonstrate the school's influence. More
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Exit Here funeral parlour is designed to have "the eclectic feel of home"
Hospitality entrepreneur Oliver Peyton has teamed up with Transit Studio to create a design-focused funeral parlour in west London, which aims to make clients more comfortable with the concept of death. More
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Revolving auditorium is showpiece of Boulevard theatre by Soda
A theatre has opened in London's Soho that can be completely reconfigured at the touch of a button. More
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Stanton Williams wraps home in Hampstead in a "textured protective shell"
Deep openings for windows and doors have been "carved out" of the pale brick base of this home in the conservation area of Hampstead, designed by London studio Stanton Williams. More
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Design Museum rescued by £3 million loan after financial position deemed "not sustainable"
Falling attendances at London's Design Museum contributed to a cash crisis earlier this year that left the institute with a deficit of £1.2 million, Dezeen has learned. More
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Foggo Associates completes Can of Ham alongside the Gherkin
Foggo Associates has designed a curved high-rise in central London at 70 St Mary Axe, which is widely known as the Can of Ham due to its distinctive shape. More
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Faceted roof casts zigzagging shadows over London house extension
Tsuruta Architects has topped a conservatory extension in London with a faceted timber and glass roof that casts zigzag shadows over a wood-lined dining space. More
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15 architecture and design exhibitions in London for Dezeen Day attendees to enjoy
Coming to London for our Dezeen Day conference and the Dezeen Awards party on 30 October? To help you make the most of your trip, here's a guide to the best shows in town. More
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The Wing opens inaugural international branch in London
Women-focused co-working space The Wing has opened a branch in central London, with interiors that draw upon a "mosh pit" of references including Gaudí buildings and English gardens. More
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Twisting brick columns support London terrace extension by Urban Mesh
Four sculptural, brick columns frame this small extension to a Georgian terrace in north London, designed by local practice Urban Mesh for the firm's director, James Beazer. More
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Aesop opts for a more luxurious feel with marble fittings at Piccadilly Arcade store
Geometric floor tiles, marble fixtures and flesh-coloured hues appear inside this Aesop store in central London, which has been designed by film director Luca Guadagnino. More
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Tractor shed converted into house clad in scorched wood
HeathWalker has turned a tractor shed in Hertfordshire into a house clad in timber cut from trees on the client's own land and scorched using a blowtorch. More
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AA wins power to award degrees for the first time
The Architectural Association school in London has been granted the right to award bachelor's and master's degrees for the first time in its history, which "marks a new era" for the institution says its director Eva Franch i Gilabert. More
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Pierre Yovanovitch opts for salmon pink in revamp of London restaurant
Salmon-coloured surfaces, curved furnishings and a cooking-themed wall mural appear inside high-end restaurant Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, which has been recently refreshed by Pierre Yovanovitch. More
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Banksy launches range of branded merchandise to maintain custody of his name
Graffiti artist Banksy has launched his own merchandise line, with items on sale for as little as £10, to protect his brand against a greeting-card company that is trying to "seize legal custody" of his name. More
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SUPRBLK turns biscuit baking room into light-filled London apartment
Architecture studio SUPRBLK has erected birch plywood pods in place of walls in this London apartment, which lies within a former biscuit factory. More
