Harriet Thorpe
Harriet Thorpe is a writer, journalist and editor covering architecture, design and culture, with particular interest in sustainability, 20th-century architecture and community. After studying History of Art at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and Journalism at City University in London, she developed her interest in architecture working at Wallpaper* magazine and today contributes to Wallpaper*, The World of Interiors and Icon magazine, amongst other titles. She is author of The Sustainable City (2022, Hoxton Mini Press), a book about sustainable architecture in London, and the Modern Cambridge Map (2023, Blue Crow Media), a map of 20th-century architecture in Cambridge, the city where she grew up.
Latest articles by Harriet Thorpe
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 Rosewood Munich’s opulent elegance embraces its historic featuresRosewood Munich balances historic detailing with modern luxury to create a quiet German escape By Harriet Thorpe Published 
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 Architecture books to inspire shelf loveHere at Wallpaper*, we’ve got architecture books piling up; among them, these are the photographic tomes, architects’ monographs and limited editions that we couldn’t resist By Ellie Stathaki Published 
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 Open House London 2023: highlights and architectural celebration for allOpen House London 2023 is about to launch, offering ten days of architectural celebration across the city By Harriet Thorpe Published 
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 This Berlin house balances romance and strength in a scenic plotA Berlin house transformed by O'Sullivan Skoufoglou is both romantic and protective By Harriet Thorpe Published 
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 RIBA’s architecture film screenings promise a cinematic summerReach for the popcorn! The RIBA in London has a series of architecture film screenings in the works, ensuring the summer unfolds with plenty of cinematic drama and fun By Harriet Thorpe Published 
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 Boksto 6 development brings ‘transformative restoration’ to Vilnius Old Town, LithuaniaBoksto 6 in Vilnius Old Town is a mixed-used development by Studio Seilern Architects, in the heart of the 500-year-old Unesco World Heritage site By Harriet Thorpe Published 
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 Don’t Move, Improve! 2023 longlist and what it reveals for London homesThe Don’t Move, Improve! 2023 longlist has been announced, unveiling some 50 homes and swathes of creativity in London’s residential architecture By Harriet Thorpe Published 
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 Considerate Mexico City housing emerges from heritage transformation by Pedro y JuanaMexico city housing T42 is born out of the transformation of a historical home by architecture studio Pedro y Juana By Harriet Thorpe Published 
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 Take a Sarasota tour of modernist architecture with usJoin our ultimate Sarasota tour of modernist architecture, to explore some of the finest built-environment heritage in the region By Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Ivystudio’s clean design for White’s laundry in MontrealBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 From an urban cabin in Los Angeles to co-living in Shanghai, MINI Living investigates the future of dwellingBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 SODA studio and Everpress launch charity t-shirt campaign with London designersBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Force of nature: the Oculus channels the Sri Lankan landscape through its formBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 With New York’s Waterline Square, three architects are better than oneBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Jasmina Cibic on feminism, nation building and modernist architectureBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 MoMA shines light on structural design in experimental Japanese architectureBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 New York-based Richardson Sadeki designs a neutral interior for a duplex apartment in Hong KongBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Studiofour conjures Hygge at a house renovation in MelbourneBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Studio Nauta’s low-lying house in the Dutch countryside pivots around the kitchenBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 How the 21st century reset the rules for emerging architects todayThe Atlas for Emerging Architects finds that social media, flattened hierarchies and increased interdisciplinary collaboration are just some of the factors redefining the experience of emerging architects today. Designed as a tool for architects, graduates and students, this captivating research project collates findings from 95 architects working in Europe into a beautifully designed publication By Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Boot manufacturer transforms into Edinburgh print-making studioBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Sam Jacob Studio to design the new Cartoon Museum in LondonBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Silver lining: Guard Tillman Pollock trace 25 residential projects over 25 yearsBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
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 Corner lot: Young Projects breathe new life into a Brooklyn townhouseBy Harriet Thorpe Last updated 
