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Architecture - Archive Articles

Articles about (mostly) London architecture, heritage, new buildings, and refurbishments.

Paul Catherall designs modernist matchboxes
Paul Catherall designs modernist matchboxes

Paul Catherall designs modernist matchboxes

This is rather fun, you can now buy matchboxes decorated with modernist architecture on the boxes.

Mar
28
Marylebone Makeover: Rain gardens to flourish in former pedestrian subway
Marylebone Makeover: Rain gardens to flourish in former pedestrian subway

Marylebone Makeover: Rain gardens to flourish in former pedestrian subway

One of London’s biggest sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) is about to be built in the derelict pedestrian subway under the Marylebone flyover.

Mar
28
The derelict Tate Institute building is to be restored
The derelict Tate Institute building is to be restored

The derelict Tate Institute building is to be restored

A very distinctive and sadly also very derelict building near City Airport is to be restored and reopened to the public, as a local community centre.

Mar
25
Booking dates announced for London Open House Festival 
Booking dates announced for London Open House Festival 

Booking dates announced for London Open House Festival 

The annual chance to peer inside other people's buildings has confirmed when bookings will open for the general public.

Mar
19
Waterloo station set for huge “London Bridge style” upgrade
Waterloo station set for huge “London Bridge style” upgrade

Waterloo station set for huge “London Bridge style” upgrade

Waterloo station could soon receive a huge London Bridge-style upgrade, according to plans shown off by Network Rail and Lambeth council.

Mar
11
Another viewing tower for London – this time in Greenwich
Another viewing tower for London – this time in Greenwich

Another viewing tower for London – this time in Greenwich

London is about to get another viewing tower, although this time, it's the reopening of a long-closed tower in Greenwich as part of a redevelopment of the building.

Mar
07
Climb up Crane Park’s “Shot Tower”
Climb up Crane Park’s “Shot Tower”

Climb up Crane Park’s “Shot Tower”

A smidge over 200 years ago, a tall tower was built in the middle of what was once a very secure military-industrial site, but is today a nature reserve, and you can climb to the top of the tower for the views.

Mar
07
Chiswick House & Gardens to develop underused historic areas into a community hub
Chiswick House & Gardens to develop underused historic areas into a community hub

Chiswick House & Gardens to develop underused historic areas into a community hub

Chiswick House & Gardens has shown off plans to restore an overgrown 17th century walled garden into a fruit garden, and develop underused ‘back of house’ areas to create new facilities for the local community.

Mar
05
Public invited to give feedback on HS2’s Euston Portal headhouse design
Public invited to give feedback on HS2’s Euston Portal headhouse design

Public invited to give feedback on HS2’s Euston Portal headhouse design

The design of a new HS2 headhouse for the tunnels portal closest to Euston station has been unveiled for public comment and feedback.

Feb
22
BT Tower is to be turned into a HOTEL
BT Tower is to be turned into a HOTEL

BT Tower is to be turned into a HOTEL

The BT Tower will be open to the public again, as it has been sold for conversion into a hotel.

Feb
21
Printworks could reopen in 2026 after developers propose new cultural venue
Printworks could reopen in 2026 after developers propose new cultural venue

Printworks could reopen in 2026 after developers propose new cultural venue

The redevelopment of the Printworks building in southeast London could retain some of the space that was until last summer a cultural space for hire, and also add some new spaces to the development.

Feb
20
Elizabeth line nominated for top architectural award
Elizabeth line nominated for top architectural award

Elizabeth line nominated for top architectural award

The Elizabeth line and four stations along the line have been shortlisted for the annual RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) London Awards.

Feb
15
A new “Low Line” proposed between Battersea and Waterloo
A new “Low Line” proposed between Battersea and Waterloo

A new “Low Line” proposed between Battersea and Waterloo

The long railway viaduct running between Battersea and Waterloo could become a much more pleasant place for pedestrians, as plans are shown off to create a "low line" along the railway arches.

Feb
06
Former Crossrail building site earmarked for 1,500 new homes
Former Crossrail building site earmarked for 1,500 new homes

Former Crossrail building site earmarked for 1,500 new homes

Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company is looking for a partner to co-develop a former Crossrail building site at Canning Town for 1,500 new homes.

Jan
31
Croydon’s derelict water tower
Croydon’s derelict water tower

Croydon’s derelict water tower

Croydon, a town of modern towers has a much older tower that once was so high above the skyline that it was open to the public to climb up and see the view

Jan
24
Charles Holden exhibition offers a glimpse into the evolution of Senate House
Charles Holden exhibition offers a glimpse into the evolution of Senate House

Charles Holden exhibition offers a glimpse into the evolution of Senate House

One of the great "what ifs" of London's architecture is being explored at the moment, in a new exhibition about Charles Holden's plans for the University of London's Senate House.

Jan
17
Plans shown off to redevelop the old Museum of London
Plans shown off to redevelop the old Museum of London

Plans shown off to redevelop the old Museum of London

The site of the old Museum of London is set to be redeveloped into offices, and a new ground plaza will replace the roundabout after the formal planning application was submitted.

Dec
12
2023
Denmark Hill station’s derelict station master’s house has been restored
Denmark Hill station’s derelict station master’s house has been restored

Denmark Hill station’s derelict station master’s house has been restored

A derelict former station master's house next to Denmark Hill station has been restored and could shortly open as a new cafe for the local area.

Dec
07
2023
New cycling and pedestrian bridge to cross the River Lea
New cycling and pedestrian bridge to cross the River Lea

New cycling and pedestrian bridge to cross the River Lea

Plans have been put forward for a new cycling and pedestrian bridge to go over the River Lea in east London, filling a 2km gap where there are no river crossings at the moment.

Dec
06
2023
Grant awarded to Alexandra Palace to help restore the building
Grant awarded to Alexandra Palace to help restore the building

Grant awarded to Alexandra Palace to help restore the building

North London's Ally Pally has been given just over £550,000 to help reopen the Palace's derelict East Wing and bring it back into use.

Nov
29
2023
Revised plans shown off for London’s future tallest skyscraper
Revised plans shown off for London’s future tallest skyscraper

Revised plans shown off for London’s future tallest skyscraper

Revised plans have been shown for what will become London's tallest skyscraper, with a new 11th-floor public garden and retaining the top-floor viewing gallery.

Nov
28
2023
Property development offering upgrades at Neasden tube station
Property development offering upgrades at Neasden tube station

Property development offering upgrades at Neasden tube station

A housing development next to Neasden tube station on the Jubilee line has been submitted for planning that could improve the tube station and support the construction of a new London Overground station.

Nov
24
2023
Sphere and Loathing in Stratford – Mayor rejects plans for a giant glowing globe
Sphere and Loathing in Stratford – Mayor rejects plans for a giant glowing globe

Sphere and Loathing in Stratford – Mayor rejects plans for a giant glowing globe

Plans for a giant glowing Sphere in Stratford have been set back after the Mayor of London used his powers to reject the planning application.

Nov
20
2023
City of London unveils its vision for 2030s skyscraper skyline
City of London unveils its vision for 2030s skyscraper skyline

City of London unveils its vision for 2030s skyscraper skyline

The ever changing skyline of the City of London will look very different by the end of the decade, as the City has released a vision of what the Square Mile will look like in 2030.

Nov
06
2023