Charred larch slats now cover the exterior of this Modernist house in north London, thanks to a "macabre" upgrade intended by architecture studio Denizen Works to reference the nearby Highgate Cemetery (+ slideshow) More about Denizen Works adds burnt wood cladding to Modernist house in London's Highgate
British studio Nimtim has updated a London flat with pastel blue cabinetry, zigzagging parquet and marble to create an urban retreat for a children's heart surgeon (+ slideshow). More about Nimtim modernises Victorian terrace to create pied-a-terre for a heart surgeon
The team behind London's controversial Garden Bridge have released a short film that allows viewers to experience the project in virtual reality (+ movie). More about Virtual reality movie offers a preview of Thomas Heatherwick's Garden Bridge
Graduate shows 2016: Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori worked with students from Kingston University to create this tiered pavilion, which is clad in pieces of charred timber, zinc and chestnut wood (+ slideshow). More about Terunobu Fujimori works with Kingston University students to create charred timber pavilion
An exhibition in London dedicated to Korean craft will present pieces by 18 designers exploring the concept of movement (+ slideshow). More about Contemporary Korean craft to be showcased in London's Make Your Movement exhibition
London architect Pernilla Ohrstedt has designed a light-filled, collaborative work environment for Dezeen's new canalside office in east London (+ slideshow). More about Pernilla Ohrstedt designs collaborative newsroom for Dezeen's canalside office
British architect Crispin Wride has released his own concept for a Garden Bridge in London, which he claims is more cost-efficient than Thomas Heatherwick's proposal and more imaginative then the alternative suggested by Allies and Morrison. More about Latest Garden Bridge alternative features four leaf-shaped "stepping stones"
Architecture studio Paper House Project has added a double-height atrium surrounded by gridded windows to an apartment in a converted warehouse in east London (+ slideshow). More about Paper House Project inserts gridded glass atrium into London warehouse home
The Design Museum has opened its first ever standalone retail space, moments away from its new west London site (+ slideshow). More about John Pawson creates first standalone shop for London's Design Museum
Renzo Piano has cut 54 storeys from his stalled Paddington Pole skyscraper to create a new proposal for a "floating" glass cube on the site by London's Paddington station. More about Renzo Piano slashes height of controversial Paddington skyscraper
London fashion store Hostem has launched its first guesthouse – a refurbished Georgian house with furniture from Pierre Jeanneret, Faye Toogood and Max Lamb, and accessories that guests can buy (+ slideshow). More about Hostem's New Road Residence is a guesthouse that includes a "lifestyle minibar"
Rain-proofing panels have been added to the Bjarke Ingels-designed Serpentine Gallery Pavilion as London experiences a summer of torrential downpours. More about Plastic panels installed to tackle "power shower" effect in BIG's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
London Design Festival 2016: British design writer Max Fraser has been named as the curator of this year's 100% Norway exhibition, which will return to the London Design Festival in September (+ slideshow). More about Max Fraser to curate exhibition of Scandinavian design at London Design Festival
British designer Tom Dixon has created a pink concrete bar, green leather booths and a cabinet of curiosities for London restaurant Bronte (+ slideshow). More about Tom Dixon transforms London Regency building into explorer-themed Bronte restaurant
Brick piers frame the double-height windows of these three houses that husband-and-wife team Robert and Jessica Barker have slotted behind a row of Victorian terraces in southeast London (+ slideshow). More about Robert and Jessica Barker build trio of London houses including live-work space for themselves
London design duo Brooksbank & Collins has designed a coffee table based on Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction movie 2001: A Space Odyssey (+ slideshow). More about 2001: A Space Odyssey inspires Brooksbank & Collins' coffee table
In order to create "less but better" garments, new London-based fashion brand Per/Se will release only one piece of clothing every two months (+ slideshow). More about Fashion label Per/Se will release only one piece of clothing every two months
London football club Fulham FC has appointed Thomas Heatherwick to redesign part of its stadium and create "an iconic landmark on the banks of the River Thames". More about Heatherwick appointed to design new stand for Fulham FC
London mayor Sadiq Khan has frozen a building project for the Thomas Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge to ensure no more public money is committed to the £175 million scheme. More about London mayor suspends Garden Bridge construction over funding concerns
London studio Haptic has re-clad a utilitarian multi-storey car park in the London 2012 Olympic Park, using triangular metal panels that produce ever-changing patterns of light and shadow (+ slideshow). More about Haptic adds faceted skin of perforated metal to car park in London's Olympic Park