Architecture & Home
Spanning tower blocks, terraces, bridges and skyscrapers, explore objects, stories and blogs relating to London’s architecture and homes.
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The Festival of Britain 1951
A nation-wide event with London at its heart, the Festival aimed to boost Britain’s post-war blues
5 things about Smithfield Market you might not know
What connects London’s iconic Smithfield Market to the Sydney Opera House?
Memories of a demolished Hoxton estate
Capturing the Longbow House community in the midst of east London regeneration
Step inside the future London Museum
London Museum is on the move to a new site in Smithfield. Here’s a tour of what to expect
Smithfield Market: The iron legacy of Sir Horace Jones
The innovative use of ironwork is testament to the market's unique place in the history of civil engineering
Waterloo Bridge
Sometimes called the “ladies’ bridge”, this is a crossing that’s inspired Monet and The Kinks
Hammersmith Bridge
It’s survived three bombs – and a struggle to keep it standing
London’s Brutalist buildings
Love or loathe it, London is home to many concrete icons built in this striking architectural style
The architects who’ve shaped London’s skyline
Where dizzying skyscrapers rub shoulders with historical landmarks
How the Great Fire caused a London housing crisis
Rent rises, homelessness and migration to the suburbs
London’s famous bridges
Bridges have helped Londoners cross the Thames for 2,000 years – here's the best of them
