London-based architects Knox Bhavan have transformed a landlocked triangular plot in Teddington, once housing a disused warehouse, into Threefold House, a low-energy single-family dwelling with three planted courtyards. The site’s restricted access rendered it unsuitable for industrial use. The replacement dwelling features a 2.5-meter-high perimeter wall echoing the old warehouse wall, behind which lie courtyards surrounded by single-storey accommodation, with a two-storey section bordering the street.
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Archio designs affordable homes in Lewisham for the London Community Land Trust
London-based architects Archio have completed eleven affordable homes at Citizens House, the first Community Land Trust (CLT) in London. Extensive collaboration with the local community led to the replacement of an underused garage site with a three-to-four-storey building facing a landscaped courtyard.
Staggered balconies and a wide walkway encourage residents to interact. A stepped profile responds to the surrounding buildings, with insets bringing light into the centre of the building.
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London-based, Stirling Prize-winning architects Witherford Watson Mann have reinterpreted the almshouse concept for the 21st century with their Appleby Blue project in Bermondsey, South London. Appleby Blue is a social housing development comprising 57 almshouses for those over 65, situated off a busy high street. This is in contrast to conventional older people’s homes, which are typically located on the fringe of cities.
[Read more…] about Almshouse in London by Witherford Watson Mann ArchitectsJohn Morden Centre by Mæ wins the RIBA Stirling Prize 2023
The RIBA Stirling Prize 2023 for the UK’s best building has been awarded to the John Morden Centre by Mæ, a retirement day centre in Blackheath, London.
RIBA President Muyiwa Oki commented “Loneliness and isolation are critical issues, particularly for older people. The John Morden Centre’s elegance and efficacy sets a high standard for spaces that support healthier, happier and more independent lives.
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11-15 October 2023, REGENTS PARK, LONDON.
Contemporary art fair Frieze London returns to Regents Park to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2023. Frieze London focuses on contemporary art and living artists, featuring emerging to iconic artists. Over the past few years, it has attracted around 60,000 visitors annually.
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16-24 September 2023, LONDON
The 21st edition of the London Design Festival provides a platform for designers to present their work at events, exhibitions and installations at various Design Districts throughout London. Last year 360,000 UK and international visitors attended the festival.
[Read more…] about London Design Festival 2023, the 21st editionNew Designers 2023 graduate design event in London
28 June – 1 July 2023 & 5 July – 8 July 2023, LONDON
The New Designers exhibition showcases the work of over 3,000 design graduates at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Works include ceramics, fashion, furniture design, graphic design, jewellery design, product design, textiles, illustration and animation. The exhibition also features selected new businesses in the design industry. New Designers
McLaren Excell restores and extends a listed 18th century cottage in Hampstead
London-based interior design and architecture studio, McLaren Excell, has completed the restoration and extension of a listed semi-detached 18th-century cottage in Hampstead, London. The removal of a 1950s side extension allowed for the addition of a corten steel-clad extension at the lower ground floor level. The interior of the Regency building has been restored to its original 1820s state, while the new extension features shuttered in-situ concrete walls and coffered ceilings. The Douglas fir boards used for shuttering have been re-used for the internal joinery. Photo of corten-clad extension by Simone Bossi. McLaren Excell
London Design Biennale 2023: ‘The Global Game: Remapping Collaboration’
1-25 June 2023, LONDON
The forth edition of the London Design Biennale takes place at Somerset house and its artistic director is the Nieuwe Instituut, the Netherlands national museum and institute for architecture, design and digital culture, led by General and Artistic Director, Aric Chen. The Biennale’s theme is collaboration and it brings together design participants from around the world. London Design Biennale
Mæ architects design a day care centre in a South East London conservation area
Mæ has completed the John Morden Centre, a daycare centre and health facility for the elderly in the Blackheath Park conservation area in South East London. The hub includes a workshop, café, art space, medical facilities and social lounges with the aim of tackling social isolation.
[Read more…] about Mæ architects design a day care centre in a South East London conservation areaClerkenwell Design Week 2023 returns to London
23 – 25 May 2023
The 12th edition of Clerkenwell Design Week hosts more than 600 events and showcases thousands of cutting-edge design projects from both leading international designers and new talent. The festival covers furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces and accessories and takes place over a number of venues across London’s creative hub, Clerkenwell. Photo BAUX Installation with Feature Wall by Morag-Myerscough at St John’s Square EC1. Clerkenwell Design Week
London Craft Week 2023 hosts events across the capital
8 May – 14 May 2023
The 9th edition of London Craft Week utilises workshops, pop-up shops and exhibitions to showcase the work of celebrated and emerging artists, makers and designers from across the world. Locations for the events include the Pimlico Road, Chelsea, Mayfair and the newly established Park Royal Design District. Photo Maria Bell. London Craft Week
Herzog & de Meuron designs campus for Royal College of Art in Battersea
Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron have created 15,500 sq m of workshop, studio and research space for the Battersea campus of the Royal College of Art in London. The textured brickwork and the large north-facing clerestory windows of the studio building, together with the metal fins of the research building, create a distinctive identity for the campus. The building achieves a BREEAM Excellent rating and is designed to be robust, low maintenance and flexible. Photo © Iwan Baan. Herzog & de Meuron, Royal College of Art.
100% Design 2018
19-22 September 2018, LONDON
100% Design, the trade show for architects and designers which has been running for 24 years will include 100% Futures and 100% Forward to focus on emerging designers. This year as part of the London Design Festival will also see the launch of the West Kensington Design District. 100% Design.
Shoreditch Design Triangle 2016
Shoreditch, London.
17-25 September 2016.
The Shoreditch Design Triangle is a true celebration of the area, hosted by the creative companies who work here. It blends together a range of product launches, exhibitions, installations, workshops, talks and tours which will run throughout the London Design Festival. Shoreditch Design Triangle.