The UK government has announced the shortlist for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, with studios Foster + Partners, Heatherwick Studio, WilkinsonEyre and Jamie Fobert Architects in the running. More about Foster and Heatherwick shortlisted to design Queen Elizabeth II Memorial
Local studio Dominic McKenzie Architects has extended a Victorian home in south London, uniting old and new with arched motifs that appear as decorative brickwork, openings and even a small cat door. More about Dominic McKenzie Architects enlivens Segmental House with arched details
Paris-based studio Lina Ghotmeh Architecture has been selected to renovate the British Museum's Western Range galleries in London. More about Lina Ghotmeh appointed to complete British Museum gallery redesign
Construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a 25-kilometre-long sewer, has been completed below London to minimise pollution to the River Thames. More about "Super sewer fully up and running" in London to protect River Thames
A light-filled 1970s home renovation that "seamlessly integrates" with its original character has been named London's home of the year by Don't Move, Improve! 2025. More about Elemental House by Archmongers named London's best new home renovation
London architectural studio Nikjoo has completed Lode, a redbrick townhouse in east London interwoven with courtyards to provide "sanctuary from the street". More about Nikjoo weaves terraces into townhouse on London parking space
Tea-stained cups, caterpillar-shaped cabinets and colourful flower lights feature in an exhibition celebrating the work of English designer Bethan Laura Wood at London's Design Museum. More about Bethan Laura Wood's first solo UK museum show is a "living body of work"
Interior designer Tatjana von Stein used walnut burl wood, metal, lacquers and silk wallpaper for this central London apartment that nods to art deco design, but with a contemporary angle. More about Tatjana von Stein creates tactile art deco-style interior for Mayfair flat
A diamond-patterned band of red bricks wraps around Plashet Road, a Passivhaus social housing project in east London by British studio Levitt Bernstein. More about Levitt Bernstein places London social housing on diamond-patterned plinth
A sculptural blue-stained staircase is the focal point of this former coach house in Peckham, south London, which has been renovated by British architecture studio Foils. More about Foils remodels Cobalt Coach House around blue plywood staircase
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Studio Merlin's extension of a home in Stoke Newington, London. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "cute and balanced" Victorian home extension
A series of demountable sliding screens carve out space in this Crescent House flat, renovated by local architecture studio TYPE on one of London's most celebrated post-war housing estates. More about TYPE uses sliding screens to divide flat on Golden Lane Estate
London studio Satish Jassal Architects has completed Rowan Court, a cluster of brick-clad social housing blocks in Seven Sisters that "repairs the frayed edges" of an existing 1970s estate. More about Satish Jassal Architects adds red-brick social housing blocks to London estate
Hempcrete and timber form the rough-hewn walls of this south London house extension, designed by local studio Nimtim Architects with a focus on low-carbon materials. More about Nimtim Architects creates "textured envelope" for Hemp House extension
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a pair of residential skyscrapers and an office tower in Bankside that will be "London's lowest whole-life carbon high-rise development". More about Foster + Partners designs trio of skyscrapers overlooking Thames in London
UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has told affected families that Grenfell Tower is to be demolished, prompting concerns that the government has "ignored the voices of bereaved". More about Grenfell Tower to be demolished in west London
British architecture practice Studio Merlin has updated Hoj House, a Victorian home in Stoke Newington, with a wildflower-topped extension that draws on Scandinavian design. More about Studio Merlin adds extension with wildflower meadow roof to London home
London-based OEB Architects has completed Lewisham Loggias, a colourful loft extension that takes cues from Italian palazzos and paintings. More about OEB Architects adds Italian-informed loft extension to south London house
British studio Hugh Broughton Architects has completed a timber enclosure made of interlocking larch slats to screen off a pump house for west London's Kew Gardens. More about Hugh Broughton Architects conceals Kew Pumping Station with larch slats
A cat climbing frame and a cosy window seat are among the features of this colourful extension, added to Park House in London by local studio Office S&M. More about Office S&M extends Hackney house for "both human and feline residents"