Architecture
Architecture is explored here as both structure and narrative, from residential and commercial projects to cultural institutions, public realm interventions, and adaptive reuse transformations. This section brings together contemporary architectural thinking from leading practices around the world, alongside emerging projects that are shaping cities, landscapes, and ways of living.
Each feature examines architecture not only as built form, but as a response to context, culture, and change, offering a curated view of how design continues to redefine the environments we inhabit.
Barbican Renewal Unveils Visionary Designs for a Cultural Icon’s Next Chapter
Discover the Barbican Centre’s bold vision for the future as new designs for its Conservatory, Lakeside, and Foyers are revealed. Learn how the Renewal project will revitalise this Grade II-listed icon for the next generation.
Gehry’s Next Chapter at Battersea Power Station: Planning Approved for Landmark Expansion
Planning permission has been granted for the next Gehry-designed phase at Battersea Power Station, adding 306 homes, retail, a community hub, and senior living to Electric Boulevard — London’s newest high street.
Sculpting Space: Ricardo Bofill’s Visionary Transformation of The Cement Factory
Architect Ricardo Bofill’s La Fábrica is a bold reinvention of industrial architecture—a once-abandoned cement factory reimagined as a surreal and sculptural home-studio. Blending brutalism with poetic abstraction, this iconic project remains a living testament to the power of architectural transformation.
NEON: entertainment and cultural exhibition space, Battersea Power Station -UAU-Studio & EPG
In collaboration with UAU-Studio and EPG, Battersea Power Station is set to open London’s newest exhibition space in Spring 2025, created by NEON, a leading name in immersive experiences and exhibitions.