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What’s black and white and timber all over?

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.

Making mid-century modern sculpture go green in London

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.

Stylish showroom, historic space: Vitra’s new home in London

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.

The 10 best things I saw at London Design Festival ’22

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.

Unforgettable: V-ZUG’s new Paris and London HQs

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!

Talking leadership, culture and [in]differences at work, with BVN

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.

Brodie Neill is making waves at Sotheby’s

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.

The cinematic dreamscapes of Che Huang and Alexy Kos

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.

Caribbean heritage meets mod-British culture in Mac Collins’ 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.

Magic mushrooms at Somerset House, London

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.

Retro flavours at Piraña

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.

Train station design done right – Indesign’s top 5

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.