In a leafy Oxford suburb, Sunnymead Twosome delivers a calm and tranquil haven within the city. The architecture cleverly conceals two dwellings behind a symmetrical façade, each boasting its own unique character.
Project name
Sunnymead Twosome
Architecture firm
Adrian James Architects
Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Photography
Fisher Studios
Principal architect
Ruby Wilson
Civil engineer
Centrespace Design
Structural engineer
Centrespace
Environmental & MEP
Williams Energy Design
Construction
Total Construction
Typology
Residential › House
At Jones The Pipe, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch plumbing services tailored to your needs. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to ensuring your central heating system operates efficiently and safely.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Amazing Architecture
For its bicentenary, the National Gallery London has embarked on transformative capital projects to create a more welcoming, inclusive and accessible Gallery that engages its prominent Trafalgar Square location. The first phase, which opens to the public on May 10 2025, integrates historic architecture with modern functionality
Project name
National Gallery
Architecture firm
Selldorf Architects
Location
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
Principal architect
Design Architect Purcell; Heritage Architect: Vogt
Design team
Project Manager: The NG200 Project Construction Manager: Gardiner & Theobald Structural Engineers: Arup Services Engineers: Arup Sustainability Engineers: Arup Pedestrian Flow: Arup Acoustic Engineers: Arup Lighting Consultant: L’Observatoire International Planning consultant: The Planning Lab Access consultant: David Bonnett Associates Wayfinding & Graphics: Thomas Matthews Community Engagement: Kaizen Access consultant: Jane Simpson Access Approved Inspectors: AIS Chartered Surveyors Fire Engineers: OFR Consultants Security: MFD/Thornton Tomasetti Business Case Advisory Services: Colley Associates Communications: London Communications Agency (LCA) Vibration Consultant: Bickerdike Allen Café / Espresso Bar furniture design (on ground floor): Studio Linse Espresso Bar design (on ground floor): Selldorf Locatelli Restaurant interior (on mezzanine level): LXA Locatelli cocktail bar (on mezzanine level): Selldorf Bookshop design (both mezzanine level and ground floor): RFK / Ryder Gallery Shop (on ground level): RFK / Ryder Digital visitor experience: The Office of Future Interactions
Collaborators
National Gallery Leadership: Director: Gabriele Finaldi. Deputy Director: Paul Gray. Project Director NG200: Sarah Younger
Completion year
The first phase 2025
Lighting
L’Observatoire International
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Gallery
This Grade II listed villa in Islington, London was extended and refurbished to create a home with generous spaces for gathering and family life. The rear extension is designed as a stone pavilion.
Architecture firm
Architecture for London
Location
130 Hemingford Road, London, UK
Photography
Building Narratives
Collaborators
Collaborators: Stone works - Design Driven. External limestone - Albion Stone. Timber flooring - Oak Floors Online. Lighting kitchen – Anour I-model cordless. Lighting walls - Artemide Dioscuri. Dining table and bench - Ooma Design. Tadelakt bathrooms - Venetian Interiors. Taps - Vola
Structural engineer
Architecture for London
Construction
IC&T Projects Ltd
Typology
Residential › House
In a competitive UK market, thoughtful enhancements, both small and large, can significantly increase your property’s value and buyer appeal. Whether you focus on quick wins like curb appeal or long-term investments like space expansion and energy efficiency, each improvement brings you closer to achieving a successful sale.
Leading upholstery and furniture manufacturer NaughtOne, part of the MillerKnoll collective of brands, has opened the doors to its new London showroom.
Project name
NaughtOne’s London Showroom
Architecture firm
FOUND Associates
Location
London, United Kingdom
Photography
Office Curator
Environmental & MEP
Electrical Contractor: Concepto Solution; Electrical Engineer: IWP Consulting – Leamington Spa
Construction
JAYSAM – London
Client
Herman Miller Knoll – NaughtOne
Typology
Commercial › Showroom
The year 2025 stands as an ideal moment for Londoners who wish to construct their personal residence. The accessibility of residential home-building surged since market conditions evolved while technology advanced and sustainable architecture gained traction.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
SpaceInvader was delighted to win the commission to design Overbury’s new Manchester offices. The client, part of Morgan Sindall Group PLC, is renowned for its excellent customer service and commitment to quality.
Project name
Overbury Offices, Manchester
Photography
Andrew Smith of SG Photography
Design team
John Williams, James Lait of SpaceInvader
Collaborators
Joinery – BA Joinery / Ceilings and Partitions – BPC / Acoustics Installation – Gibson Architectural/Style North / Glazing – Optima / Relocation and refurb of storage and lockers – Spacestor / Installation of loose furniture and moving of equipment – UBI / Bespoke Acoustic Elements – Autex Acoustics / Signage and Manifestations – Sign Supplier
Interior design
SpaceInvader
Environmental & MEP
E&ES (electrical) and Peak (mechanical)
Lighting
SpaceInvader in collaboration with Light Forms
Material
Kvadrat fabric / Flooring by Amtico, Havwoods, Ege, Interface, Solus Ceramics / Walls by Crown Trade, Autex Acoustics, Johnsons Tiles / Ceilings – Crown trade, Autex Acoustics / Joinery and feature finishes – Corian, Egger, Kvadrat, Homapal, Sunbury, Lintex, Fenix, Caeserstone, Forbo / Furniture – Boss Design, Nor1, Modus, Senator, Frovi, Orangebox, Allermuir, Icons of Denmark, Plus Halle, Muuto, Humanscale, Flokk / Boardroom light – Tekio Circular by Santa & Cole / Metallic finishes – Hompal by Formica / Lightings – New Works, Lodes
Typology
Commercial › Workplace Interiors
