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A new mixed-use precinct for West London

A new mixed-use precinct for West London

TURNER’s first major UK project brings together more than 400 apartments, retail and communal spaces in a Brentford precinct shaped by view corridors and infrastructure.

Byera Hadley travelling scholar: What I learned about Autism-friendly design across three continents

Byera Hadley travelling scholar: What I learned about Autism-friendly design across three continents

Illiana Jones, a graduate at Sam Crawford Architects, reports back from her recent Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship on autism-friendly design from London to Cairo.

SyLon Report: Housing as infrastructure, housing in crisis

SyLon Report: Housing as infrastructure, housing in crisis

AFK Studios’ Earle Arney joined STORIESINDESIGN podcast last year to speak about SyLon. Here, we reproduce a summary on a recent report with NLA that builds on research into housing as infrastructure amidst a landscape of housing crisis.

STORIESINDESIGN with RIBA Royal Gold Medallist, Níall McLaughlin

STORIESINDESIGN with RIBA Royal Gold Medallist, Níall McLaughlin

Recently in Australia as plans for the first new cathedral in over a century in Sydney were announced, Níall McLaughlin met Timothy Alouani-Roby during his visit to discuss community, tradition, inspiration and the history of architecture. 

Níall McLaughlin Architects announces new cathedral project during visit to Australia

Níall McLaughlin Architects announces new cathedral project during visit to Australia

While in Sydney, RIBA Royal Gold Medal-winner Níall McLaughlin has been announced as the design firm for the first Roman Catholic cathedral in Australia in over a century.

Inside the global ethos of NICE PROJECTS

Inside the global ethos of NICE PROJECTS

Founded by Simone McEwan and Sacha Leong, NICE PROJECTS is a globally connected studio built on collaboration, restraint and an ego-free approach to architecture and design.

Architecture, democracy and feeling at home in our cities

Architecture, democracy and feeling at home in our cities

The built environment is all around us; would the average citizen feel less alienated if the education system engaged more explicitly with it?

London meets Mexico City as this year’s Serpentine Pavilion is announced

London meets Mexico City as this year’s Serpentine Pavilion is announced

Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier has been selected to design the Serpentine Pavilion 2026, which will open to the public in London’s Kensington Gardens on 6th June.

“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

“I don’t think we ever imagined it would be as successful as it is”: Ivan Harbour returns to Barangaroo

The Senior Design Director at RSHP reflects on Barangaroo South Masterplan during a visit to Sydney marking ten years since the completion of the first phase.

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Foster + Partners launches first Australian exhibition at Parkline Place

Civic Vision, a major exhibition showcasing the global work of Foster + Partners, has officially opened in Sydney.

What is the role of design in a world in crisis?

What is the role of design in a world in crisis?

At the World Design Congress in London, a simple idea threaded through two dense days: design is not an island. It moves inside wider systems of economics, policy, finance and ecology.

Between Sydney and London: Earle Arney on Stories Indesign

Between Sydney and London: Earle Arney on Stories Indesign

The London-based architect was recently in Australia for SyLon, an event broadcast simultaneously in Sydney and London to explore housing solutions across both cities.