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.
130 Fenchurch Street: WilkinsonEyre Reveals Plans for a Landmark Tower in the City of London
Explore the proposed 34-storey tower at 130 Fenchurch Street in London’s Square Mile. Designed by WilkinsonEyre for Aviva Investors, the sustainable skyscraper will feature 31 storeys of office space, public viewing galleries, exhibition spaces, and green terraces, shaping the future of City workplaces.
Foster + Partners Unveil Winning Design for Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial in St James’s Park
Foster + Partners’ design for the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial in St James’s Park celebrates unity, tradition, and Her Majesty’s enduring legacy.
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.
Lina Ghotmeh Selected to Redesign the British Museum’s Western Range Galleries
The British Museum has announced that Lina Ghotmeh Architecture, based in Paris, will spearhead the ambitious redesign of its Western Range galleries in London. After a thorough two-stage international competition, the Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh’s studio was chosen as the “unanimous favourite" among a shortlist of five candidates. The studio’s method, referred to as “archaeological," perfectly aligns with the museum’s mission to transform its historic spaces while honouring its rich heritage.
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.
Canada Water reveals a new pedestrian boardwalk designed by Asif Khan.
British Land and AustralianSuper, the partners behind the Canada Water masterplan, introduce a new public architectural landmark designed by Asif Khan. The impressive 170-meter-long boardwalk takes inspiration from the history of the Surrey Docks, highlighting its significance in the timber trade during the 19th and 20th centuries.