All articles by Alexandra Richards
Alexandra Richards
FX Talks: Tim Hunkin on the divorce of making and design
Is there anything Tim Hunkin can’t do? If you Google him, the internet describes him as an engineer, cartoonist, writer, artist and all round funny guy.
FX talks: Monty Roberts the original horse whisperer
This year’s FX talks were all about radical thinking. Few people are more radical than Monty Roberts, the original horse whisperer.
Venice Architecture Biennale: British Council launches Open Call for exhibition proposals
Calling all architects! Do you fancy having an exhibit that will be seen by a huge international audience? Well you are in luck because the British Council has launched an Open Call for exhibition proposals for the British Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, which will take place from 26 May to 25 November 2018.
Shoreditch mural honors the victims of Grenfell Tower fire
It is hard to believe that it has been a month since the Grenfell Tower fire claimed the lives of at least 80 people and altered the lives of so many. To honour the victims of the tragedy, British artist Ben Eine is painting a mural at Village Underground, London.
Zaha Hadid reveal new plans for luxury mix-use skyscraper
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed new plans for its new Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. The stunning skyscraper due to open in 2023, looks like a giant has stacked a series of vases on top of each other. The bottom two ‘vases’ have a honey comb façade, whereas the top tier has a vertical design.
Inside La Suite West Hotel
On the edge of Hyde Park on a tree lined street called Inverness Terrace, sits La Suite West, a boutique hotel with a difference. Not only does it have one of the best vegan restaurants in London, it is also beautifully designed.
Design Frontiers comes to Somerset House
On the 18-24 September, Somerset House will be opening its doors to 30 international designers and leaders of the industry in a new group exhibition called Design Frontiers.
Paradise Gardens housing development creates adjustable family homes
In the heart of Hammersmith, there is a new residential housing development that has got the architectural world talking.
Art Safari launched in Ghana
I’m sure you know what an animal safari is, but have you ever heard of an art safari?
The coolest offices in the world
Students at EACL University have designed office cubicles that could make going to work a lot more fun.