The stunning versatility of bricks is celebrated at a London awards ceremony with more than 200 entries, and the best are in the capital.

Although painter James Ensor is now a Belgian national treasure, he’s still little known here - which the RA’s show of 70 works hopes to address.

Owning a listed property is a privilege that comes with responsibilities, one of which is making sure it’s properly maintained. Here’s how to ensure your renovations and repairs make the grade

This young couple couldn’t afford a whole house, so they bought a dog-leg extension and turned it into a spacious home - adding £625k to the value...

Architect Christina Seilern found a Victorian sorting office-turned-theatre and created a stunning loft home for her family...

Jemima and John grew up next door to each other. She became a designer, he became an architect … now read on. 

A 14-month renovation by award-winning gilders, carvers, painters and floor layers, plus a specially commissioned work of modern art in 23.5-carat gold leaf, has left the Queen’s House in Greenwich gleaming, glorious and open to the public once more...

Four neighbours became self-builders to develop an Islington brick-walled yard with homes and offices for themselves and to let...

Good spatial planning provided all the room and light this couple needed without the added expense of a dark basement.

The V&A's new show of 100 works of medieval embroidery is full of masterpieces of Gothic figurative art

Planning took three years followed by a two-year build, but the wait was worth it and this family now has a light-filled, spacious home.