Studio Woodroffe Papa rethinks mews housing in Bloomsbury with The Old Dairy
The London-based practice designed a complex of thirteen homes on a slim triangular site overlooking a historic park Words by Francesca Perry In the dense
How developers can bring wellbeing concepts to the housing market
With public places and workspaces embracing the wellness trend, housing developers need to play catch up, says Grant Lipton, co-founder of Great Marlborough Estates. As COVID-19
Robin Hood Gardens. Photo by Steve Cadman The London-based social housing complex was design by architects Alison and Peter Smithson as a manifestation of their
How has the industry reacted to Building Better, Building Beautiful report?
Living With Beauty is the final report from the government-appointed commission on the controversial subject of what beautiful housing looks like After 13 months, two
The Akin bungalow by Tallmadge & Watson. Photo by JE Koonce via Flickr The seemingly humble bungalow is a design icon of remarkable versatility, argues
Hyper-gentrification in Berlin has transformed how the city functions
Rapid transformation has reunified the formerly divided city – but also shown the necessity of political and planning interventions. By Jonathan Rock Rokem Modern day
Industry news and events for the weekend – 7 November 2019
Festival of Britain, Southbank, 1951. Photo by Peter Benton Get a bitesize overview of the week’s headlines and events with Icon’s new round-up SCENE BREXITFESTThe
‘Poor doors’ show that access isn’t for everyone in London
Issues of access and entry aren’t always as obviously signposted when it comes to housing Separate entrances for low-income residents have become a potent symbol
2019 Stirling Prize goes to Goldsmith Street by Mikhail Riches and Cathy Hawley
Goldsmith Street by Mikhail Riches and Cathy Hawley was awarded the 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize. Photography by Tim Crocker Mikhail Riches and Cathy Hawley’s Goldsmith
