Broken Mirror: Shard Hotel Views Reflect Next-Door Rooms
Splintered corners, giving The Shard in London its iconic multifaceted look, are now also responsible for letting guests of Europe's tallest hotel see into the spaces of their nighttime ...
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Urban Islet: Nordic Nature Retreat Floats in London Canal
Referencing rocky Nordic island sanctuaries, this platform is designed to provide a place to relax and observe local wildlife in the heart of a bustling city. The prefabricated structure was ...
A Tale of Two Londons: Classic Paintings Set Against Modern Photos
London may have changed just a tiny bit since the 17th century, but you'd hardly know it looking at some of these mash-ups of classic paintings superimposed against modern scenery snapped by ...
Deep Roots: Underground Farm in London Air-Raid Tunnels
100 feet beneath the surface, below even the level of the London Underground, there is another layer of World War Two shelters where something amazing is coming to life. Richard ...
Swim the Thames: Pair of Pools for London’s Polluted River
Inspired by planned Super Sewer that will reduce pollution in London's central waterway by 96%, this audacious design aims to take advantage of a future in which it is finally safe again to swim ...
SkyCycle: London Concept Takes City Biking to New Heights
London could become much more bike-friendly with SkyCycle, an elevated route for bicycles only that runs along the existing rail network and would enable commuters to see the city in a new way. ...
Colorful Pop-Up: City Farm Storefront for Produce & Plants
This competition-winning design uses upcycled materials to frame a street-facing experience, in part through a fresh take on 'window shopping'. Its aim: to create a unique and ...
Garden Bridge: Lush River-Spanning High Line for London
A unique green retreat and pedestrian pathway is set to rival elevated parks around the world, including New York's own High Line, right in the heart of London. This project stands out from its ...
Roaming Market: Modern Update on 16th Century Tradition
Based on the stalls of performance artists and fortune tellers that once wandered the streets of Europe in the sixteenth century, 'Roaming Market' brings fun little shows to London in modernized ...
Urban Hybrid: Double-Exposure Photos Fuse London & NYC
While photo shoots can be meticulously staged, sometimes the best shots come with an element of surprise - particularly in the chaotic context of cities like New York an London. Architect ...
