Interrobang converts London's landmark Hoover Building into apartments
UK studio Interrobang has transformed the Hoover Building in west London into 66 apartments that retain many of the former factory's original art-deco features. More
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Conran and Partners unveils residential conversion of Richard Seifert's Centre Point
Richard Seifert's celebrated Centre Point tower in London has been restored and converted into apartments by architecture firm Conran and Partners. More
Solar installation by Tonkin Liu shines a light on Hull's past
Architecture practice Tonkin Liu has designed an installation that uses the sun's rays to draw attention to historical events in Hull, England. More
Pink and green house designed by Office S&M to offer antidote to London's "dire rental market"
Architecture studio Office S&M combined on-trend millennial pink with green terrazzo details to give this house in east London a character that sets it apart from the city's other rental properties. More
Coventry's post-war shopping centre earmarked for preservation in rare listing move
A clutch of post-war buildings in Coventry have been heritage listed, as the city prepares to become UK City of Culture for 2021. More
Alter & Company creates playful extension to historic farm cottage
A slide and bright yellow ladder are among the playful interventions employed by Alter & Company in its modernisation of a farm in Surrey, England. More
New material made from desert sand could offer low-carbon alternative to concrete
A team of scientists in the UK have developed a biodegradable construction material made from desert sand – a resource that has until now been useless for construction. More
Loewe and Anthea Hamilton design costumes for Tate Britain installation
Anthea Hamilton and Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson looked to the different varieties of squash and pumpkins when designing the costumes for an immersive installation at London's Tate Britain. More
Forensic Architecture to create 3D video of Grenfell Tower fire
Independent spatial research group Forensic Architecture is seeking footage of the fatal fire at Grenfell Tower to create a 3D video to help understand how the disaster unfolded. More
Es Devlin creates blue-hued set for Girls & Boys play starring Carey Mulligan
Designer Es Devlin created an all-blue stage set for the Girls & Boys play at London's Royal Court Theatre, which charts the dissolution of a woman's marriage through different video projections. More
Squire and Partners to create co-working space for Ministry of Sound
London nightclub Ministry of Sound is opening a Squire and Partners-designed co-working space and members' club with a bar at its centre to appeal to the "next generation of rebel creatives". More
UK's post-Brexit passports set to be made abroad
The blue passports that will be given to UK citizens after Brexit will be made by a French-Dutch firm, it has been revealed. More
Anti-Brexit billboard campaign launched across the UK
Creative agency Superimpose Studio has launched a series of anti-Brexit billboards across the UK, which feature playful imagery comparing the successful campaign to a disappointing burger. More
Winning concepts revealed for "iconic gateway" on London's Old Street
A "digital garden" and "reflective lens" are among the four winning concepts in a competition seeking ideas for Old Street roundabout in London. More
Moss-covered CityTree bench designed to combat urban pollution
A mossy "living wall" with the pollution-absorbing power equivalent to hundreds of trees has been installed in London's Piccadilly Circus in a bid to combat the city's unsafe air quality levels. More
Adjaye and Cullinan among architects working on ideas for Grenfell Tower estate
Adjaye Associates and Cullinan Studio are among six architecture firms working to generate ideas for the refurbishment of London's Lancaster West Estate, where Grenfell Tower is located. More
David Chipperfield reveals visuals of new Edinburgh concert hall
David Chipperfield Architects has released images of a performance centre proposed for Edinburgh, which will become home to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. More
Amanda Levete warns UK government: "Do not mess with trans-European collaboration"
London architect Amanda Levete has warned that, if the UK government doesn't provide certainty over Brexit soon, it will result in a major shortfall in the country's creative talent pool. More
UK spaceport moves closer to becoming reality
The creation of a UK spaceport has edged closer to reality with the signing of the Space Industry Bill, which gives companies the ability to build a facility and launch satellites. More
Orms renovates art-deco office in London to create new headquarters for COS
This new headquarters for fashion brand COS features a facade of iridescent green tiles, added by London studio Orms to realise the intention of the original architect. More