"It looks immaculate"
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the renovation of a 19th-century provostry in Prague. More about "It looks immaculate"
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Wright and Wright unveils transformation of British Academy headquarters in London
London studio Wright and Wright has refurbished the London headquarters of the British Academy, creating double-height spaces on the lower floor that aim to reflect the grandeur of the rooms above. More about Wright and Wright unveils transformation of British Academy headquarters in London
David Shrigley and Faye Toogood create quirky glasses for Cubitts auction
Eyewear brand Cubitts has collaborated with nine artists to create unusual spectacles including a model with different-sized lenses by David Shrigley, which will be exhibited during London Design Festival. More about David Shrigley and Faye Toogood create quirky glasses for Cubitts auction
Design You Can Feel exhibition exploring materiality and AI to open next week
Designers including Fernando Laposse, Studio Furthermore and Future Facility will present work exploring materiality and artificial intelligence at a major exhibition curated by Dezeen for ASUS Zenbook during this year's London Design Festival. More about Design You Can Feel exhibition exploring materiality and AI to open next week
Manijeh Verghese aims to develop Open City to its "full potential"
Architecture curator Manijeh Verghese has been announced as the CEO of Open City, which runs the Open House London festival. In this exclusive interview, she explains her plans for the educational charity. More about Manijeh Verghese aims to develop Open City to its "full potential"
The DHaus Company clads Gingerbread House extension in wooden shingles
Local studio The DHaus Company has combined digital fabrication with arts and crafts influences at this extension in London, which is covered in shingles in a variety of shapes. More about The DHaus Company clads Gingerbread House extension in wooden shingles
"The shadow of Grenfell Tower's burnt-out husk will follow the refurbishment architect forever"
As the long-awaited final report from the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire is published, Nat Barker reflects on the role of the lead architect on the building's notorious refurbishment project. More about "The shadow of Grenfell Tower's burnt-out husk will follow the refurbishment architect forever"
Grenfell Tower Inquiry concludes that architect "bears a very significant degree of responsibility"
The architecture studio that refurbished Grenfell Tower has been excoriated in the final report of the long-running public inquiry into a devastating fire at the building in 2017. More about Grenfell Tower Inquiry concludes that architect "bears a very significant degree of responsibility"
Cake Architecture "exposes the guts" of Rally festival with demountable fibreglass stage
Panels of translucent fibreglass envelop this multi-level stage designed by Cake Architecture for London arts and music festival Rally, revealing the reusable scaffolding structure at its heart. More about Cake Architecture "exposes the guts" of Rally festival with demountable fibreglass stage
Dezeen and ASUS Zenbook to host Design You Can Feel exhibition during London Design Festival
Dezeen has teamed up with ASUS Zenbook to curate a major exhibition during London Design Festival exploring materiality, craftsmanship and artificial intelligence. More about Dezeen and ASUS Zenbook to host Design You Can Feel exhibition during London Design Festival
"Instead of the restrictive modernist concept of heritage, how about a postmodern one?"
An updated, postmodern value framework for architecture preservation is needed to protect buildings that are young or ubiquitous as well as those that are exceptional, writes Owen Hopkins. More about "Instead of the restrictive modernist concept of heritage, how about a postmodern one?"
Linda Boronkay selects bold shapes and colours for The Sessile
Former Soho House design director Linda Boronkay drew on her experience of members' clubs when creating communal spaces at The Sessile, a rentable apartment block in north London. More about Linda Boronkay selects bold shapes and colours for The Sessile
Tabitha Isobel completes "warm and inviting" Regent Street store for Carl Friedrik
Interiors studio Tabitha Isobel has designed a gallery-like store in central London for luxury luggage brand Carl Friedrik, featuring a rich and inviting palette comprising dark wood, metal and draped fabrics. More about Tabitha Isobel completes "warm and inviting" Regent Street store for Carl Friedrik
Critical letter found hidden inside Sainsbury Wing false column
A decades-old letter has been found at the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, in which donor John Sainsbury calls its false columns "a mistake" of architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. More about Critical letter found hidden inside Sainsbury Wing false column
Dezeen Events Guide launches digital guide to London Design Festival 2024
Dezeen Events Guide has launched the 2024 edition of its London Design Festival guide, which spotlights exhibitions, open showrooms, talks, workshops and product launches across the city. More about Dezeen Events Guide launches digital guide to London Design Festival 2024
London fire exposes "national scandal" of flammable cladding says Fire Brigades Union
A major fire in a high-rise building in east London over the weekend has exposed the ongoing issue of flammable cladding in the UK, the Fire Brigades Union has said. More about London fire exposes "national scandal" of flammable cladding says Fire Brigades Union
Intervention Architecture hides fold-out furniture behind walls of Florin Court flat
British studio Intervention Architecture designed bespoke plywood joinery to conceal furniture including a pull-down bed and a collapsible dining table inside this micro apartment in north London. More about Intervention Architecture hides fold-out furniture behind walls of Florin Court flat
Yinka Ilori wraps Piccadilly Circus fountain in bright orange Pegasus-topped plinths
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori has partially enclosed the Eros fountain at Piccadilly Circus in central London with a pair of brightly coloured plinths. More about Yinka Ilori wraps Piccadilly Circus fountain in bright orange Pegasus-topped plinths
Aesop clads London store with tactile bars of soap
Skincare brand Aesop has opened a minimalist store in London's Knightsbridge, featuring a "soap corridor" created with uniform tiles made from the everyday bathroom product. More about Aesop clads London store with tactile bars of soap
EBBA Architects brightens home in Camden with "Victorian-like" metal extension
London studio EBBA Architects has completed the renovation of a terraced house in Camden, London, adding a metal frame structure that takes cues from Victorian design. More about EBBA Architects brightens home in Camden with "Victorian-like" metal extension