Revolving auditorium is showpiece of Boulevard theatre by SODA
A theatre has opened in London's Soho that can be completely reconfigured at the touch of a button. More about Revolving auditorium is showpiece of Boulevard theatre by SODA
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Stanton Williams wraps home in Hampstead in a "textured protective shell"
Deep openings for windows and doors have been "carved out" of the pale brick base of this home in the conservation area of Hampstead, designed by London studio Stanton Williams. More about Stanton Williams wraps home in Hampstead in a "textured protective shell"
Design Museum rescued by £3 million loan after financial position deemed "not sustainable"
Falling attendances at London's Design Museum contributed to a cash crisis earlier this year that left the institute with a deficit of £1.2 million, Dezeen has learned. More about Design Museum rescued by £3 million loan after financial position deemed "not sustainable"
Foggo Associates completes Can of Ham alongside the Gherkin
Foggo Associates has designed a curved high-rise in central London at 70 St Mary Axe, which is widely known as the Can of Ham due to its distinctive shape. More about Foggo Associates completes Can of Ham alongside the Gherkin
Vans launches exhibition space in Covent Garden boutique store
Dave Bell, creative partner at KK Outlet, explains how an exhibition space in Vans' London store is used as a platform for emerging artists in this video produced by Dezeen for the streetwear brand. More about Vans launches exhibition space in Covent Garden boutique store
Faceted roof casts zigzagging shadows over London house extension
Tsuruta Architects has topped a conservatory extension in London with a faceted timber and glass roof that casts zigzag shadows over a wood-lined dining space. More about Faceted roof casts zigzagging shadows over London house extension
15 architecture and design exhibitions in London for Dezeen Day attendees to enjoy
Coming to London for our Dezeen Day conference and the Dezeen Awards party on 30 October? To help you make the most of your trip, here's a guide to the best shows in town. More about 15 architecture and design exhibitions in London for Dezeen Day attendees to enjoy
The Wing opens inaugural international branch in London
Women-focused co-working space The Wing has opened a branch in central London, with interiors that draw upon a "mosh pit" of references including Gaudí buildings and English gardens. More about The Wing opens inaugural international branch in London
Stacked shipping containers form Stow-Away London hotel and wine bar
Design studio Doone Silver Kerr turned a stack of used shipping containers into a hotel and wine bar with a geometric facade of welded fins that function as sunshades. More about Stacked shipping containers form Stow-Away London hotel and wine bar
Modular boxes used by Extinction Rebellion are "protest architecture"
Modular, plywood boxes have been self-built by climate change protesters Extinction Rebellion to build lock-on sites, towers and stages for London protests. More about Modular boxes used by Extinction Rebellion are "protest architecture"
London's mayor calls on architects to design for a circular economy
The mayor of London's office has published a document to help property developers and architects to design for a circular economy, with ideas such as rental furnishing and using blockchain technology. More about London's mayor calls on architects to design for a circular economy
Twisting brick columns support London terrace extension by Urban Mesh
Four sculptural, brick columns frame this small extension to a Georgian terrace in north London, designed by local practice Urban Mesh for the firm's director, James Beazer. More about Twisting brick columns support London terrace extension by Urban Mesh
Aesop opts for a more luxurious feel with marble fittings at Piccadilly Arcade store
Geometric floor tiles, marble fixtures and flesh-coloured hues appear inside this Aesop store in central London, which has been designed by film director Luca Guadagnino. More about Aesop opts for a more luxurious feel with marble fittings at Piccadilly Arcade store
AA wins power to award degrees for the first time
The Architectural Association school in London has been granted the right to award bachelor's and master's degrees for the first time in its history, which "marks a new era" for the institution says its director Eva Franch i Gilabert. More about AA wins power to award degrees for the first time
Marlène Huissoud creates sculptural chairs as hotels for city-dwelling insects
French designer Marlène Huissoud asks humans to "Please Stand By" with her first chairs, which are designed to be refuges for insects. More about Marlène Huissoud creates sculptural chairs as hotels for city-dwelling insects
Tim Marlow appointed director and first CEO of the Design Museum
Tim Marlow has been named the next director and first chief executive of the Design Museum in London, after co-directors Deyan Sudjic and Alice Black announced their departure last week. More about Tim Marlow appointed director and first CEO of the Design Museum
Pierre Yovanovitch opts for salmon pink in revamp of London restaurant
Salmon-coloured surfaces, curved furnishings and a cooking-themed wall mural appear inside high-end restaurant Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, which has been recently refreshed by Pierre Yovanovitch. More about Pierre Yovanovitch opts for salmon pink in revamp of London restaurant
SUPRBLK turns biscuit baking room into light-filled London apartment
Architecture studio SUPRBLK has erected birch plywood pods in place of walls in this London apartment, which lies within a former biscuit factory. More about SUPRBLK turns biscuit baking room into light-filled London apartment
London's Bala Baya restaurant is a "poem to Tel Aviv"
Dezeen promotion: Design studio AfroditiKrassa looked to the streets of Tel Aviv to create the interiors of central London's Bala Baya restaurant, which was the venue for the 2019 Dezeen Awards judges dinner. More about London's Bala Baya restaurant is a "poem to Tel Aviv"
Six minimal seats from designjunction 2019 that show less is more
From a chair made from layers of sheep wool to a sofa designed for the circular economy, we've selected six of the best simple, yet effective, seating designs shown at designjunction. More about Six minimal seats from designjunction 2019 that show less is more