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Marble Arch’s unseen interior may be opened up again

Marble Arch, the large stone edifice rather than the tube station is undergoing restoration at the moment, and its rarely seen interior could be opened up again afterwards.

A cluster of new offices and homes planned for Blackfriars

A cluster of new buildings is being proposed to go on one of the last remaining brownfield sites close to Blackfriars bridge.

Former North Woolwich railway station to become blocks of flats

The former North Woolwich railway station next to the Thames in east London, and its goods yard are to become a housing development.

LGBTQ+ cultural space planned for Southwark’s Bankside

Two railway arches close to Blackfriars railway station are to be turned into an LGBTQ+ cultural space, as part of the planning agreement for the wider area's property development.

Derelict Peckham railway arches to be refurbished

A series of derelict railway arches in south London are getting a £3 million refurbishment to bring them back into use.

The Samuelson Mausoleum standing alone in quiet woods

Hidden away in some woods on the boundary of the M25 motorway near the southwest edge of London can be found a grand monument to an industrialist and politician - but it's not where he was originally buried.

Major upgrade of the 3 Mills film and TV studios completed

A major expansion of the 3 Mills Studios in east London has been completed, adding more than 10,000 sqft of creative workspace to the film and TV studio hub.

Redevelopment plans at the Olympic Park for Network Rail’s Bow Goods Yard

The last large plot of land left over from the London 2012 Olympics is set to be developed as Network Rail opens a masterplan process for the site.

Climb to the top of Britain’s only surviving semaphore tower

Peeking just above the trees by the M25 in southwest London can be found a curious octagonal building which was built 200 years ago as part of the defence of Britain.

London getting a new public square with pedestrianisation of the St Paul’s Gyratory

A large public square is to be created just to the north of St Pauls's Cathedral as the City of London has approved plans to pedestrianise the roads in the area.

The Holborn Void is finally being filled in

A curious gap between buildings on High Holborn that's been there since at least 2008 is about to be filled in at long last.

Tickets Alert: Visit the Post-Modern architectural gem that’s “Cosmic House”

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.

Funding boost to revive unused historic buildings across the UK

The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has announced a £5 million, three-year partnership programme to save heritage across the UK

A roof garden could be coming to Oxford Street

A proposed office redevelopment in the centre of London could see a 10th-floor public roof garden opened right next to Oxford Street.

New footbridge planned for the Royal Docks

As part of the large redevelopment of the derelict Millenium Mills in East London, a new footbridge is being planned that will link the housing development with Custom House station for the DLR and Elizabeth line.

Three large scale models of London to enjoy

Three large scale models of London that have usually been in three different buildings can currently be seen together in one room.

Book tickets to see inside buildings for the London Festival of Architecture

The London Festival of Architecture returns next month, and there are a number of interesting buildings that will be open for tours to see inside.

Peckham Rye station restoration topped out with golden finials

A couple of weeks ago, the front of Peckham Rye station was uncovered for the first time in over a year, as a major restoration of the Victorian station nears its completion.

Exclusive photos: See inside the City of London’s Aldermen’s Court Room

Many a visitor to the Guildhall Yard in the City of London will have noticed an odd looking building poking into the yard and wondered what is inside it.

Westminster refuses to restrict access to former US Embassy roof terrace

An attempt by the developer turning the former US Embassy into a hotel to restrict public access to the roof terrace has been rejected by Westminster Council.

Discover Seven Dials hidden Ching Court

Just down the road from busy Seven Dials in central London, there's a remarkably quiet courtyard that, locals aside, hardly anyone seems to know exists.

TfL selects partner for 900 homes development in Acton

Transport for London (TfL) is pushing ahead with plans to build 900 homes on land it owns in Acton, having awarded the construction contract to Barratt London.

World’s first cash machine bank bulding gets heritage protection

The Barclays Bank branch in Enfield which was the site of the world's first cash machine has been given Grade II listed building protection.

Exhibition about the Liverpool Street railway station redevelopment plans

The developers behind plans to rebuild part of Liverpool Street station with a large oversite office/hotel complex will be showing off the latest ideas in a couple of weeks time.