So wrote Ian Nairn in Modern Buildings in London. That was 60 years ago now, and indeed the 'baronial modernist' Royal College of Art remains a real head-turner in a district of London usually ...
A decorative style of bold geometric shapes and bright colours, it encompassed furniture, textiles, ceramics, sculpture and architecture. The term ‘Arts Decoratifs’ (later shortened to Art Deco in the ...
A historical London mews house has been given an elegant overhaul by Child Studio ... ‘Here, we assembled a mix of collectible 20th-century furniture pieces, complemented by an eclectic collection of ...
But there are so many stunning Art Deco buildings to admire around the world, including London’s Hoover Factory and Melbourne’s Sun Cinema, here we take a look at some of the most photogenic.
The Opinionated Guide to London Architecture is the solution to that weekend problem ... The book holds a refreshing mix of old and new, brutal, art deco, pomo and more. You’ll find new appreciation ...
RIBA's landmark building, 66 Portland Place offers a range of event spaces in central London to suit any need. Ranging from smaller meeting rooms to our grand hall and purpose-designed auditorium, ...
“Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection” also showcases ephemera, clothing and film clips from the era. Meanwhile in London, the Victoria and Albert Museum has ...