Classroom extension by Studio Webb
Studio Webb has added a zinc-clad roof extension to a private school in south London, which sets off against the building's existing brickwork (+ slideshow). More about Classroom extension by Studio Webb
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Identity Parade by Adam Nathaniel Furman
London Design Festival 2013: London designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has created multi-coloured 3D-printed ceramic objects for his Designers in Residence commission at the Design Museum (+ slideshow). More about Identity Parade by Adam Nathaniel Furman
"Sculpture's gift to architecture is the staircase" - Alex de Rijke
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: architect Alex de Rijke of dRMM talks to Dezeen about his practice's Escher-inspired installation of staircases in this movie filmed outside Tate Modern in London. More about "Sculpture's gift to architecture is the staircase" - Alex de Rijke
Tomorrow – Elmgreen & Dragset at the V&A
Contemporary artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset have turned five galleries at the V&A museum in London into the apartment of a fictional architect for an exhibition that opens next month. More about Tomorrow – Elmgreen & Dragset at the V&A
Dunes by Philippe Malouin for 1882 Ltd
London Design Festival 2013: designer Philippe Malouin built an analogue 3D printer to create moulds from piles of sugar for this range of plates and bowls (+ movie). More about Dunes by Philippe Malouin for 1882 Ltd
Alwyne Place by Lipton Plant Architects
This north London house extension by Lipton Plant Architects features a walk-on glass roof that can be accessed by climbing through a window (+ slideshow). More about Alwyne Place by Lipton Plant Architects
"Shoreditch symbolises the new creative economy of London"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: the next stop on our Dezeen and MINI World Tour is our home town of London. In our first report, Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs takes a trip through the east of the city and explains why the area has become such a hotbed for design and technology. More about "Shoreditch symbolises the new creative economy of London"
Endless Stair by dRMM
London Design Festival 2013: architecture firm dRMM has combined fifteen staircases to create an Escher-style installation outside Tate Modern, ahead of the London Design Festival beginning tomorrow (+ slideshow). More about Endless Stair by dRMM
Ace Hotel Shoreditch by Universal Design Studio
Turntables and Tokyobikes will be available to hire at the latest addition to the Ace Hotel chain, designed by London practice Universal Design Studio and opening later this month in Shoreditch. More about Ace Hotel Shoreditch by Universal Design Studio
Eaton Terrace by Project Orange
Architecture and interior design studio Project Orange have renovated and extended a home in central London to provide more practical spaces for a family that hosts a monthly dining club (+ slideshow). More about Eaton Terrace by Project Orange
London Design Guide 2014-2015 by Max Fraser
Dezeen is now selling the latest edition of writer and editor Max Fraser's London Design Guide, and we've also got five copies to give away. More about London Design Guide 2014-2015 by Max Fraser
Paul Smith Albemarle Street store facade by 6a Architects
Following our story about the extension of fashion designer Paul Smith's Albemarle Street store, here are some more images of its new cast iron facade by London studio 6a Architects (+ slideshow). More about Paul Smith Albemarle Street store facade by 6a Architects
Nike UK Headquarters redesign by Rosie Lee
Here's a look inside the newly redesigned Nike headquarters in London by Rosie Lee (+ slideshow + movie). More about Nike UK Headquarters redesign by Rosie Lee
"We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly
News: architect Rafael Viñoly has admitted he knew the facade of his curvy Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London would focus an intense beam of sunlight onto a neighbouring street, but says that he "didn't realise it was going to be so hot". More about "We made a lot of mistakes with this building" says Walkie Scorchie architect Viñoly
ORTUS, home of Maudsley Learning by Duggan Morris Architects
London studio Duggan Morris Architects has completed a community facility in south London that combines exposed concrete frames with raw brickwork and warm oak (+ slideshow). More about ORTUS, home of Maudsley Learning by Duggan Morris Architects
CGI artist predicted "Walkie Scorchie" effect a year ago
News: the "death-ray" effect created by sunlight reflected off the glazed facade of Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London were predicted over a year ago by a professional CGI artist, it emerged today as developers rush to install protective screens. More about CGI artist predicted "Walkie Scorchie" effect a year ago
Albemarle Street store extension by Paul Smith with 6a Architects
British fashion designer Paul Smith has extended his Albemarle Street store in London to include a room lined with dominoes and a patterned iron facade by 6a Architects (+ slideshow). More about Albemarle Street store extension by Paul Smith with 6a Architects
Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie "melts cars"
News: Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie skyscraper in London is reflecting a beam of light intense enough to melt cars, according to a series of recent reports. Update: a CGI artist predicted the effect a year ago - read more in our latest story. More about Rafael Viñoly's Walkie Talkie "melts cars"
"Prison-like" student housing wins Carbuncle Cup 2013
News: a student housing block in London with a retained brick warehouse facade has been named Britain's worst building of the year. More about "Prison-like" student housing wins Carbuncle Cup 2013
London's largest living wall will "combat flooding"
News: a 21 metre high living wall containing 10,000 plants and 16 tons of soil will help reduce flooding in London, according to its designer. More about London's largest living wall will "combat flooding"