Designers are increasingly responding to global issues such as the refugee crisis and environmental degradation, and showing less interest in frivolous topics, according to the curator of the Design Museum's annual awards programme. More about "Seriousness" dominates Designs of the Year as nominees respond to global events
This west London house has been overhauled by British practice Theis + Khan to include a "cave-like" swimming pool in the basement and a twisting white staircase. More about Theis + Khan updates Notting Hill house with basement pool and cinema
A plywood box hosts the kitchen and staircase in this minimal maisonette in Islington, which has been reconfigured and extended by local architect Larissa Johnston. More about Larissa Johnston arranges minimal London home around plywood box
British interiors firm Studio MacLean used monochrome paintwork, oak chevron flooring, and cherry wood and marble finishes to overhaul this London house. More about London house and garden studio overhauled with marble and cherry wood
Coarse concrete walls contrast transparent glazing in this extension designed by Paul Archer Design to create a light-filled kitchen and dining room for a north London house. More about Paul Archer uses board-marked concrete and glass for London house extension
Slats of larch dress this angular addition to a Victorian property in Dalston, which was built for a young family and is shortlisted in 2017's Don't Move, Improve! competition for best London house extension. More about Pamphilon Architects' larch-clad extension echoes butterfly roof of east London terrace
Dezeen promotion: this year's Surface Design Show will exhibit the latest materials in architecture and interior design at London's Business Design Centre from 7 to 9 February 2017. More about London's Surface Design Show returns for 2017
For the first time in 249 years, construction drawings will be the focus of the architecture room at the Royal Academy of Arts' summer exhibition, which this year is curated by Farshid Moussavi. More about Farshid Moussavi to showcase construction details in Royal Academy summer exhibition
A darkened brick tower and a glass volume form this extension by Gundry & Ducker, added to the rear of a north London residence to create a kitchen and living room with garden views. More about Gundry & Ducker adds sooty brick and glass extension to London house
The V&A museum in London has named British politician Tristram Hunt as its new director, following the resignation of Martin Roth. More about V&A appoints politician Tristram Hunt as new director
Dezeen promotion: Architect@Work has unveiled its programme for this year's London event, which features a talk on floating architecture with Gensler, Carl Turner Architects and Studio Octopi. More about Architect@Work to explore amphibious cities for 2017 event in London
This scooter with an trolley-like storage compartment was designed by London studio PriestmanGoode to make it easier for people with limited mobility to get around. More about PriestmanGoode's Scooter For Life encourages older people to stay active for longer
Herzog & de Meuron has been granted planning permission to completely overhaul Chelsea FC's London stadium, encasing it behind 264 sculptural brick pillars. More about Herzog & de Meuron secures permission to revamp Chelsea FC football stadium
Architecture for London has created a pair of contrasting extensions for adjoining houses in east London, using pale brick for one and dark slate for the other. More about Architecture for London builds one house extension in slate and another in brick
The future of Thomas Heatherwick's Garden Bridge has been thrown into question again, after it emerged that costs could rise well above the estimated £185 million, and that the charity behind the project is at threat of liquidation. More about Garden Bridge faces uncertain future after accounts reveal risk of "substantial" cost increase
Dezeen has teamed up with publisher Prestel to give away five copies of a book about London's brutalist architecture, featuring nine pull-out 3D models. More about Competition: win a book filled with pull-out models of London's brutalist buildings
Architecture firm OMA has revealed its previously unseen design for a shapeshifting new venue for London nightclub Ministry Of Sound. More about OMA reveals cancelled design for Ministry Of Sound nightclub with moving walls
A+Awards: this apartment in London, which won an Architizer A+Award last year, has a large window between its black kitchen and light-toned bedroom. More about Daniele Petteno brings monochrome palette to renovated London apartment
Threefold Architects has overhauled this terraced house in London to include cut-back floors offering glimpses between its various levels. More about Threefold Architects adds staggered floors and narrow stairwell to London terrace
Emulsion has transformed a triplex apartment in London's iconic Barbican Estate with a new mezzanine floor and a colour palette inspired by Le Corbusier. More about Emulsion transforms apartment in London's brutalist Barbican Estate