Architecture - Archive Articles

Former Crossrail building site earmarked for 1,500 new homes

Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company is looking for a partner to co-develop a former Crossrail building site at Canning Town for 1,500 new homes.

Croydon’s derelict water tower

Croydon, a town of modern towers has a much older tower that once was so high above the skyline that it was open to the public to climb up and see the view

Charles Holden exhibition offers a glimpse into the evolution of Senate House

One of the great "what ifs" of London's architecture is being explored at the moment, in a new exhibition about Charles Holden's plans for the University of London's Senate House.

Plans shown off to redevelop the old Museum of London

The site of the old Museum of London is set to be redeveloped into offices, and a new ground plaza will replace the roundabout after the formal planning application was submitted.

Denmark Hill station’s derelict station master’s house has been restored

A derelict former station master's house next to Denmark Hill station has been restored and could shortly open as a new cafe for the local area.

New cycling and pedestrian bridge to cross the River Lea

Plans have been put forward for a new cycling and pedestrian bridge to go over the River Lea in east London, filling a 2km gap where there are no river crossings at the moment.

Grant awarded to Alexandra Palace to help restore the building

North London's Ally Pally has been given just over £550,000 to help reopen the Palace's derelict East Wing and bring it back into use.

Revised plans shown off for London’s future tallest skyscraper

Revised plans have been shown for what will become London's tallest skyscraper, with a new 11th-floor public garden and retaining the top-floor viewing gallery.

Property development offering upgrades at Neasden tube station

A housing development next to Neasden tube station on the Jubilee line has been submitted for planning that could improve the tube station and support the construction of a new London Overground station.

Sphere and Loathing in Stratford – Mayor rejects plans for a giant glowing globe

Plans for a giant glowing Sphere in Stratford have been set back after the Mayor of London used his powers to reject the planning application.

City of London unveils its vision for 2030s skyscraper skyline

The ever changing skyline of the City of London will look very different by the end of the decade, as the City has released a vision of what the Square Mile will look like in 2030.

Plans for 2,500 new homes in Kensal Green go for planning approval

large plot of derelict industrial land in Kensal Green, west London, could see over 2,500 new homes built on it as part of a joint venture between Ballymore and Sainsburys.

Kilburn Mews railway arches to be refurbished

Places for London – the Transport for London (TfL) property company - has secured planning permission to improve 11 railway arches it manages along Kilburn Mews.

An unexpected discovery behind a Barbican sign

A large sign for the Barbican that even if you have noticed, you've probably never given a second thought to - has something quite remarkable on the back.

Controversial plans push on for massive office block above Liverpool Street station

After months of consultations, the formal planning application has been filed for a massive office block to be built above Liverpool Street station.

Historic England creating an online map of the ‘Ghost Signs’ found on buildings

If you've ever looked at the side of a building and seen a faded advert for a company long since closed down, then Historic England wants to hear from you as it is creating a map of Ghost Signs.

Hidden section of Roman Wall near St. Paul’s Cathedral to open as a public museum

A little known section of Roman Wall near St Paul's Cathedral is to become considerably easier to visit after approval was granted to refurbish the building that sits above it.

New office development to include a free roof terrace overlooking the Tower of London

A new office development in the City of London is going to include a free roof terrace that'll give views of the Tower of London and the wider area.

From sewage shaft to public plaza: Putney’s newest public space opens

A former Thames Tideway building site in Putney has been turned into a new public space, expanding the riverside walkway next to Putney Bridge.

TfL rebrands its property division as Places for London

Transport for London (TfL) has renamed its property arm, which has been temporarily known as TTL Properties, to the easier to remember Places for London -- which just happens to abbreviate to PfL.

Plans to open Holborn’s cold war tunnels to the public shown off at a consultation

A few weeks ago, plans were announced to open up some Cold War tunnels to the public, and now some more details have emerged about how they plan to do that.

Charles Henry Driver’s decorative London Bridge railway arches to be restored

Two disused railway arches next to London Bridge station with some unusual decorative features are being restored to bring them back into use.

Tickets Alert: Visit Cosmic House – a Post-Modern architectural marvel

A slightly unassuming house in Holland Park conceals a remarkable interior — a house packed full of early Post-Modernist designs — and is now occasionally open to the public.

Get a preview of Horizon 22 – London’s highest viewing gallery

In a few week's time, London's highest viewing gallery will open, and you'll be able to look down at the Shard and across an awful lot of London.