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31-10-2017

Boutique five-star hostels: original settings and designer low-cost accommodations.

New ways of travelling, not only for young people but for experienced travellers too. A new vacation concept has resulted in growing demand for hostels in European cities, and the creation of boutique hostels designed by architectural studios to offer low-cost comfort with quality design. Hostelling no longer means having to make do with less, for hostels are increasingly becoming special places inspired by a philosophy of sustainability and attractive design

14-09-2017

Finalists for the Riba Stephen Lawrence Prize and Client of the Year 2017

RIBA has announced the finalists for the Stephen Lawrence Prize and the Riba Client of the Year award, completing the list of candidates for Britain’s most important architecture awards. The winners will be announced on October 31, 2017.

14-09-2017

Open House London - Free entry to London’s best buildings

During the 25th Open House London, the doors of more than 800 public spaces and buildings will be open to the public free of charge. What better opportunity to visit buildings that are not normally open to the public, such as the Battersea Power Station, one of London’s most iconic constructions.

29-08-2017

Future Forest with zip-line by Bompas & Parr in London

The Bompas & Parr experts in multi-sensory experience design have turned Westfield Stratford City, London into an immersive experience for visitors to gain mindfulness of the world of nature, inside the shopping centre itself.

23-08-2017

The Design Museum London, Beazley Designs of the Year

The Design Museum in London has announced the shortlist for the tenth anniversary of its annual exhibition and awards celebrating the world’s best design.

05-07-2017

V&A Museum and the new Exhibition Road Quarter by Amanda Levete

Amanda Levete from AL_A is behind the largest architectural project for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 100+ years with the new Exhibition Road Quarter.

27-06-2017

The Serpentine Pavilion by Diébédo Francis Kéré opens

The 23rd June saw the opening of the Serpentine Pavilion designed by architect Diébédo Francis Kéré. This is the first time that an African architect has designed the Serpentine Pavilion. The temporary pavilion of the Serpentine Galleries is one of the most eagerly-expected features of the London summer.