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Wider pavements and fewer cars planned for the West End

Plans to permanently widen pavements along parts of the West End to make more space for pedestrians have been shown off by the local business group.

Architectural Christmas wrapping paper

If you're having difficulty finding the right wrapping paper for an architecture fan, then try these for size.

M&S Oxford Street set to be demolished

Westminster Council has granted permission for the 1930s building occupied by M&S next to Selfridges to be demolished and replaced with a modern glass and steel building.

Tall office block to sit on the ant-attack train

Plans for a tall office block to be built on the site of the Vinegar Yard market next to London Bridge station have been amended following consultation.

Greenwich’s “Nelson Room” is being restored

A small but important room off the side of Greenwich's famous Painted Hall that most people don't notice is there is about to become much more noticeable.

South Kensington tube station property redevelopment blocked

Last night, after a marathon 3.5-hour debate, Kensington and Chelsea council decided to block planned oversite development around South Kensington tube station.

Viewing gallery at top of Greenwich’s clock tower could reopen to the public

The tall clock tower in the centre of Greenwich which has been closed to the public for decades could reopen once more, as part of plans to refurbish the rest of the building.

Camden Highline show off initial images for dissused railway walkway

The team working to turn a disused railway in North London into a public walkway have shown off initial concept images from the design team.

Tulip viewing tower for London – appeal rejected

Plans to build a tall viewing tower in the City of London, called the Tulip, although ruder names exist, have been blocked by Housing Minister Christopher Pincher.

Eighteen more sites added to London’s heritage at risk register

The annual update to the list of heritage sites at risk in London has seen 18 sites added to the register over the past year, although in good news, 32 sites were removed as they are no longer considered to be at risk of further decay.

Historic railway arches at London Bridge to be restored

A run-down but prominent set of railway arches at London Bridge station, nicknamed Findlater’s Corner after the wine merchant that used to occupy them are to be restored.

The art deco former Daily Express building is to be redeveloped

A huge new building is set to loom over the famous art-deco former Daily Express offices on Fleet Street after planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of the River Court site behind it.

The final Crossrail station oversite has been handed to the developer

The last of the Elizabeth line stations to have a building built above the station has been handed over to the developer, Grosvenor for an office development.

Could the Tulip still rise over London?

The Tulip, a controversial bulbous viewing platform planned for the City of London could be approved following a planning appeal and inquiry.

The concrete heart of Bermondsey’s “Biscuit Town”

A few streets to the south of Bermondsey tube station used to be a large biscuit factory estate, the Peek Freans factory, but it's about to be redeveloped.

A feast of architectural models goes on display

If you fancy looking at St Paul's Cathedral as a jelly mould, then there's a new exhibition that'll sate your appetite.

The gardens of the Aga Khan Centre

An unassuming white building behind King's Cross conceals a wonderful interior and rooftop garden.

A wooden pavillion appears in Stratford

A shallow wooden pavilion has appeared amongst Stratford's office blocks, a building that needed to be light enough to sit above a railway tunnel that was never designed to be built on.

Oxford Circus pedestrianisation plan delayed

Plans to create temporary plazas on either side of Oxford Circus in time for Christmas have been delayed by Westminster Council.

See inside the refurbished Lambeth Town Hall

On the corner of busy Brixton's main road is Lambeth Town Hall, a grand municipal building that has recently completed a major refurbishment. And tours were held for this year's Open House Weekend.

Construction work starts on riverside path under Barnes Bridge

A section of the Thames that is currently blocked for pedestrians by a railway bridge is finally getting a dedicated footbridge to avoid a nasty detour.

Inside Peckham’s decaying Caroline Gardens Chapel

Just off the Old Kent Road is a large set of almshouses built just under 200 years ago and in the middle is a large and atmospherically decaying chapel building.

Barbican arts center set for £50-£150 million revamp

As the Barbican arts centre approaches its 40th birthday, the site is looking at a £50-£150 million revamp to catch up with how society and arts have changed over the decades.

Reminder – Open House London starts on Saturday

The annual chance to peer inside other people's buildings returns from this weekend, with some 650 venues taking place.