NASA UNVEILED THE DESIGN FOR ITS FIRST EVER SPACE HOMES. DESIGNED BY FRENCH DESIGNER, PHILIPPE STARCK, THE STRUCTURE WILL ACCOMMODATE TOURISTS VISITING THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION IN 2024. While
Watch this panel talk examining the role of art and architecture during the pandemic. Hans Ulrich Orbrist, Frida Escobedo, Stefano Boeri and other industry experts discuss the role
AS CITY DWELLERS AROUND THE WORLD ENDURE COVID-19 LOCKDOWNS, MANY ARE WONDERING HOW LIFE CAN SAFELY RETURN TO “NORMAL” How will urban centres restore activity safely? Can we
Furniture design that puts comfort first. Maker & Son, a new luxury furniture company launched last year in West Sussex, has a vision to create beautiful furniture crafted
SPITALFIELDS MARKET IS KNOWN FOR ITS SPIRIT AND STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY. YOU MAY THINK VINTAGE CLOTHES, FOOD TRUCKS AND MARKET TRADERS BUT SPITALFIELDS IS MORE THAN THAT…
ARTIST LUCY TEMPLE HAS BEEN OUR CLIENT FOR YEARS. WE CAUGHT UP WITH HER TO CHAT ABOUT HER SHOREDITCH PROPERTY, HER WORK, LIFE AND PROCESS. Back in 2010,
WE CAUGHT UP WITH STUCKSIM FOUNDER AND ARTIST, CHARLES THOMSON A FEW YEARS AFTER SELLING HIS WAREHOUSE AND GALLERY ON CHARLOTTE ROAD, SHOREDITCH. A real game-changer, Charles Thomson
FROM THE 1920’S TO THE 1950’S SWINGING HOT JEWISH DANCE BANDS WERE THE TALK OF THE TOWN IN EAST LONDON. Way before the arrival of hipster cafes, Cross-rail
IT’S EASY TO FORGET HOW ARCHITECTURE IS NOT ONLY ABOUT FUNCTION BUT ALSO ABOUT DESIGN. WE ARE ALWAYS TOLD IT’S WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE THAT MATTERS. In practice,
IF THERE’S ONE THING ARCHITECTURAL TRENDS FOR 2020 HAVE IS A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE. Society in general is evolving towards environmental commitment and architectural
ART AND ARCHITECTURE: PROJECTIONS WITH OBSCURA DIGITAL, ARTIST ANDROID JONES Nearly eight years ago, artist Android Jones, best described as a “digital painter” has created an immense body
Gareth Neal, London based furniture designer is know for taking traditional forms and using the latest digital and robotic processes to reinvent them. Neal has earned a reputation
WE ASKED DAVID MOTTERSHEAD, MD OF INDEPENDENT BRITISH PAINT MANUFACTURER LITTLE GREENE, FOR HIS ADVICE ON CHOOSING WALL COLOURS Choosing paint is a very personal thing We’ve all got
In conversation with Doctor Espresso, the world’s best coffee machine engineer. Thousands of nails punctuate the façade of a Fulmham High Street coffee shop. Inside, the same efforts
For such a small area, Shoreditch punches above its weight when it comes to creativity. Art and design practically flow into the drains here. We’ve put together four
ARTIST AMY PENNINGTON WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH HER SUBJECTS. Her most recent project, Assuming Too Much, is the result of a six month long residency at Open Barber, a
From East London’s Boxpark to The Artworks in Elephant & Castle, and Brixton’s Pop, mixed use pop-up structures are redefining urban spaces. So are they the dynamic future of development, or a commercial
In contrast to the perfect finishes, hi-gloss and super shiny brass that were ubiquitous last year, the next big interiors trends is deconstructed luxe. For instance, think open
People say that when writing, the first draft is the one you write for yourself. Whereas, the second one is for others. The reason is that the first
The ultra rich will spend $2.7 trillion on art by 2026. It also raises questions over trust and transparency in the art market. 48% of collectors say lack
The Space Station Gallery in collaboration with the Daniel Benjamin Gallery are pleased to present Pareidolia, a group exhibition of fourteen international artists working across different mediums. Artists
You haven’t heard of them yet, but you will. East London Indian street food start-up Rola Wala is about to take the world by storm. With plans to
We caught-up with Amin Taha, London-based architect. Amin Taha’s projects are a careful blend of contrast and function, with a good dash of playfulness thrown in. From the
My first trip to Ibiza started as a reluctant weekend away. The undisputed king of party destinations, Ibiza has entertained A-listers, rock stars, supermodels and royalty for decades.
Monty’s Deli began its humble existence as a market stall under the bustling railway arches on Maltby Street in 2012. When Tom Kerridge declared their Jewish soul food
An explosion of colour is hitting the walls of Stolen Space Gallery as abstract contemporary and urban art merge in this summer’s Adventures in Modern Abstraction exhibition. Think
Prepare for an all-nighter: Art Night London is back for round two with another one-night-only extravaganza of creativity trailing from Tower Bridge to Shoreditch. Missed the launch last
Bermondsey based FORMStudio is an award-winning architecture practice, with projects ranging from large hotels and urban planning schemes to countless private homes. Here, an unusual triangular house in
Each month, we profile a local tech business. First up, Shoreditch’s very own concert ticket wizards What do they do? Help music fans watch the bands they love. Their online
Control the central heating from your phone, with the help of Nest Thermostat Simply install the unit and use your phone to set the temperature – no more
Check out this earth-shaking wireless music system from Naim With six speakers, 450W of power and an incredible digital audio brain, Mu-so packs a real punch. It can
Clubbing together to get on the ladder Buying your first property in the current market is tough. High house prices, unachievable deposits and strict lending criteria are all
We caught up with the man behind one of Shoreditch’s best known fashion brands. Just up the road from Space Station you’ll find one of Shoreditch’s best
Selling property is an art, but it’s one that’s often misunderstood. In simplistic terms, it’s easy to assume that it’s all about getting the highest price possible, but that’s a bit of a red herring. In particular, when it comes to selling unique properties, specialist knowledge and an empathy for great design and architecture is key.
Georgian townhouses are dotted all over the Shoreditch area. Some have been completely transformed into contemporary spaces. Others have beenupdated by architects such as Chris Dyson and showcase
Our connections to the arts and creative industries give us access to somefascinating spaces. These properties are all intended to inspire creative work and also give artists a
The top floors of old industrial buildings make ideal loft conversions. With vast amounts of space, high roofs and original features by the loading door-ful, it’s easy to
FOR ANYONE WHO IS CONSIDERING BUYING A HOLIDAY HOME… But has been put off by the admin and expensive maintenance, or worries about contributing to the “ghost village”
Who needs to own a vintage car, when you could rent a different one every weekend, without the hassle of maintenance? Located in the heart of Hoxton and
Architect Rupert Wheeler set up Mackenzie Wheeler Architects + Designers with Duncan Mackenzie in 1986. The practice is based in Shoreditch and employs 15 staff. Projects range from
Showing this month in Space Station Gallery Lucy Smallbone, we sat down with Lucy to find out more about her work and what she really sips by the
Ben is a gallerist, curator and agent to artists. He was one of the first to spot Banksy and show him in the early 00s and has curated
We asked Jason Carey, Director, Impressionist & Modern Art, at Christie’s for his advice on what to bear in mind if you want to build an art collection:
is home to some of the best examples of Brutalist architecture in the world. Independent publishing house, Blue Crow Media, who have created a range of London based
Jo joined Frieze in 2011 to launch Frieze New York as Deputy Director of Fairs. She has worked in contemporary galleries for over ten years and worked as
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