UK
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in UK - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to UK.
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Community housing in south London brings Arts and Crafts into the 21st century
Farmstead Road, a community housing scheme in leafy Lewisham, provides an exemplar of blending Passivhaus efficiency with quaint, craft-rich English architecture
By Teshome Douglas-Campbell Published
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Melt into the interiors of London’s latest Italian haunt
At Burro, 1950s trattoria meets Irish hospitality – discover the latest restaurant by Conor Gadd, designed by Day Studio
By Tianna Williams Published
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Orchard House exemplifies a studious approach to contemporary rural design
Studio Bark has successfully navigated the challenges of a rural site, creating an energy-efficient family house in Cheshire that’s integrated into the landscape
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Colour has flavour at this new London cocktail bar
Located in Covent Garden, Cato is a double act with New York soul and plenty of British spirit
By Ben McCormack Published
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Brutalism – what does the architecture movement mean now?
As brutalism increasingly influences and dominates contemporary aesthetics, Modernist Estates author Stefi Orazi discusses why we shouldn’t take the movement lightly
By Stefi Orazi Published
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Take a photographic journey through Black Country urbanity with artist Tom Hicks
‘Black Country Type II’ is a forthcoming monograph from Tom Hicks and the Modernist Society, featuring a bittersweet but celebratory journey through the West Midlands
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new London restaurants to book now
This month brings smoky flavours from the grill, classic Italian hospitality, and a bijou British Bistro
By Ben McCormack Last updated
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The new design-led hotels that should be on your radar
Explore the best new openings in the world, from elevated luxury in Tokyo and modern glamour in Hanoi to the return of an icon in San Francisco
By Lindsay Cohn Last updated
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Osteria Vibrato, founded by a former opera singer, hits a high note in London's Soho
The latest project from tenor Charlie Mellor, this laid-back Italian joint offers elegance, ease and fresh-baked amaretti biscuits
By Ben McCormack Published
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At the Royal Academy of Arts, Rose Wylie is bold, raw and joyful
‘Rose Wylie: The Picture Comes First’ is the artist's largest retrospective yet
By Hannah Silver Published
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This new restaurant is London’s answer to Hong Kong’s vibrant cafés and street markets
Tucked beneath a railway arch, Cafe Kowloon is all about discovery and fiery energy
By Tianna Williams Published
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Peel away a north London cottage façade to discover a private sanctuary rooted in culture
A cottage in Muswell Hill gets a fresh extension by Collective Works, which worked closely with the clients to create a dream private sanctuary
By Tianna Williams Published
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Come for dinner, stay for the disco at this refreshed London Fields restaurant
A slicker, larger Bambi returns with 70 covers, outdoor seating and a daily music programme that extends the night well beyond the table
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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This thoughtfully remodelled garden villa in the British countryside exudes quiet luxury
Dedraft’s renovation of an Edwardian garden villa in Berkshire combines sensitivity to heritage, understated luxury and a clear contemporary language
By Léa Teuscher Published
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This new London hotel is a love letter to its neighbourhood
Kinsfolk & Co unveils the anticipated Newman hotel. Designed by Lind + Almond, it’s a paean to Fitzrovia’s bohemian soul
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Inside Britain’s most elite film school, shaping the next generation of directors
A visit to the Rolex-supported National Film & Television School reveals why competition is fierce, collaboration is vital – and world-class filmmakers keep coming back to teach
By Hannah Silver Published
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Take a Wuthering Heights-inspired journey through Yorkshire
In the mood for the Moors? Discover the best of a region that has been defined by the arts as well as its lyrical landscape for centuries – where to stay, eat and explore
By Milly Burroughs Published
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London’s favourite jazz club is now even better
Rebuilt after a year-long closure, the first-floor room at Ronnie Scott’s reopens as Upstairs at Ronnie’s, a listening venue designed for late-night performances
By Reeme Idris Published
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London Festival of Architecture 2026 wants you to take part
The LFA’s call for entries is open; director Rosa Rogina lets us in on the hopes and processes behind programming a month of architecture activities across the city, and how you can shape them
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A new book on bricks and their patterns is a beautiful graphic object
‘Brick Bonds’ by Melissa Price is an artist’s book that renders architectural history with elegance and style
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Indoor-outdoor living becomes a reality at this leafy Hampstead home
A home that becomes a nature-viewing experience, Panoramic House by architecture studio Mata, is a finely crafted addition to a London family's daily life
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Airbnb launches a ‘Wuthering Heights’ overnight experience in Yorkshire
Emerald Fennell’s vision of Cathy’s bedroom becomes a limited overnight stay in Brontë Country. The best part? It’s completely free
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Finally, a London members’ club restaurant worth joining for
At The Roof Gardens, the Roman and Williams-designed Komorebi is a restaurant where Japanese precision meets cinematic light above the city
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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A home true to its name, Serene brings minimalist calm to London’s Queens Park
This textured, new-build home by Coeus London was created to foster a sense of ‘slowing down’ and a connection with nature in the heart of the city
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The London bars to fall in love with (and in)
A guide to the most romantic bars the UK capital has to offer, made for connection, conversation, and second rounds
By Tianna Williams Published
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This Canada Water penthouse’s natural warmth belies its industrial setting
The penthouse of The Founding development in London, by Conran and Partners, brings rich tactility to a raw setting
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Inspired by a Japanese phrase, this Dulwich house unfolds like a paper puzzle of light and layers
For this Dulwich house, architects ConForm were inspired by ‘komorebi’, a Japanese expression describing the uplifting feeling of dappled sunlight through leaves
By Tianna Williams Published


