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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.
Ideas
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.
Ideas
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.
Ideas
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.
Project
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.
Project
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.
Ideas
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?
Events
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.
Project
“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.
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
Stories Indesign: Live audience podcast with John McAslan
The British architect joined Timothy Alouani-Roby for a live recording with an audience of enthusiasts in Sydney.
Events
Highlights from London Design Festival
London Design Festival (LDF) has just finished and, with a number of programmes and exhibitions still running, Kate Goodwin reports on the highlights across the city.
Events
The sixteenth edition of PAD London hits in October
PAD London remains a premier event for collectors and aficionados to engage with cutting-edge and historically significant design in a setting that celebrates artistic connoisseurship.
Ideas
Comment: Reimagining the Lifestyle Hotel
In this comment piece, James Huntly – founder and creative director of AboundStudio – considers the meaning of really ‘sleeping with the brand.’
Events
The Stirling Prize-winners setting up a Sydney studio
British architecture practice, AHMM, now has a home in Sydney. We caught up with Paul Monaghan ahead of his Australian Architecture Conference keynote speech.
Project
King Henry VIII and a Chinese Cricket Club: Layers of eclectic history in THDP’s London hotel design
In a Grade II-listed building in the heart of London, THDP has recently designed the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, complete with multiple hospitality offerings.
Ideas
Six things we learned in London
To start the new year, our editor was on the ground in the UK to meet some of London’s leading architects. What are the relevant insights for Australia and the Asia-Pacific?
Ideas
‘Sticky tenants’ with Make Architects: UK learnings for Australian build-to-rent
What can Australian build-to-rent (BTR) developers learn from the experienced UK market and how can these lessons be applied locally? Frank Filskow shares valuable insights from Make’s work and research in the UK and Australia.
Events
The best new products from London Design Festival 2023
Discover the latest furniture, lighting and accessories from the 21st edition of the London Design Festival, from previously unseen designs from Mid-Century masters to innovative new materials.
Events
The best installations and exhibitions from London Design Festival 2023
The 21st edition of the London Design Festival was a week showcasing the full breadth of talent in the UK capital – from impressive brand collaborations and product launches to inspiring emerging talents.
Events
7 eye-popping installations at London Design Festival
The 21st edition of the London Design Festival showcased the full breadth of talent in the British capital – from impressive brand collaborations and product launches to emerging talents. Mandi Keighran rounds up her top program highlights.
Project
Instagram this! A fairy-tale forest gilded in glass by Lasvit
Within the enchanted realm of The Glade at London’s renowned Sketch restaurant sits a fairy-tale forest setting, envisaged as a fantasy of maximalist design. At its centre is a gold-detailed Herbarium of gilded glass.
Ideas
Invested in design: Meet SJB’s Charlotte Wilson
From interior architecture to speculative subterranean design, Charlotte Wilson of SJB is one to watch in the Australian design world.
Project
What’s black and white and timber all over?
The Black & White Building by Waugh Thistleton Architects (WTA) in collaboration with TOG is a timber milestone. As the tallest mass timber office building in central London, this is a ground-breaking project in its use of material.
Workplace
Making mid-century modern sculpture go green in London
Following recent award wins for Brookfield Place Sydney, Make has also been recognised for a landmark workplace project in London. At 80 Charlotte Street, you’ll find architecture in tune with its surroundings.
Project
Stylish showroom, historic space: Vitra’s new home in London
Iconic furniture pieces are displayed against the richly patinated industrial backdrop of the Grade II listed Tramshed building at Vitra’s new showroom in London.
Events
The 10 best things I saw at London Design Festival ’22
As Mandi Keighran reports, London Design Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary with immersive installations, shows and spaces that ran the gamut of playful through to thought-provoking. Here’s her top 10 moments.
Articles
Unforgettable: V-ZUG’s new Paris and London HQs
With its new “studios” in Paris and London, V-ZUG crafts an unforgettable ‘at home’ experience. With all the comforts of home, the only difference is, you can’t sleep there!
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Workplace
Talking leadership, culture and [in]differences at work, with BVN
BVN’s Esme Banks Marr regales us with highlights from BVN’s WorkPOP speaker series at Clerkenwell Design Week. Topics included leadership, culture, and [in]differences.
Events
Brodie Neill is making waves at Sotheby’s
Brodie Neill is making waves – that is ocean waves – with a new exhibition in London. He’s creating products from ocean plastics, reclaimed timbers and circular metals, to raise awareness of re-use through great design.
Project
The cinematic dreamscapes of Che Huang and Alexy Kos
Memorable might as well be their middle name: Child Studio uses every hospitality and retail project as an opportunity to take you on a journey of cinematic proportions.
Furniture
Caribbean heritage meets mod-British culture in Mac Collins’ furniture
Emerging British furniture designer Mac Collins explores his own Caribbean heritage and its place in contemporary British society through finely crafted timber.
News
Magic mushrooms at Somerset House, London
Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi at Somerset House offers an insight into how mushrooms could revolutionise the design and architecture industry.
Project
Retro flavours at Piraña
This South American-inspired bar and diner in London is all kinds of delicious with a distinctly retro vibe, designed by Sella Concept.
Ideas
Train station design done right – Indesign’s top 5
Can train station design be more than a boring tube to funnel commuters to and from work? These 5 stations show a more beautiful side of urban design.
People
5 Minutes with … David Fox!
We catch up with David Fox en route between Milan and Clerkenwell Design Weeks to chat about his world-famous ‘Kruze’ Collection.
People
STOP! Collaborate and Listen: Craig & Karl
Assumed long-distance relationships were a recipe for heartache and angst? Clearly you haven’t met Australian graphic designers Craig & Karl; collaborating across the world with brands like Apple and Chanel – and all remotely!
Ideas
LDF in 2016 – A Utopia by Design
The addition of the London Design Biennale to London Design Festival in September makes it one of the industry’s most exciting and anticipated events of 2016.