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Revealing the Don't Move, Improve! 2025 Shortlist! 📣 Fourteen exceptional home improvement projects have been shortlisted for this year’s edition of Don’t Move, Improve!, celebrating the very best of London’s renovations and the talent behind them. From innovative layouts to impressive extensions, this year’s shortlist highlights the creativity, ingenuity, and vision of architects and homeowners across the capital. Each project is a testament to the transformative impact of great design, showcasing how thoughtful renovations can elevate the way we live. Explore the full shortlist! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2gXcnzn #DMI2025 #Shortlist | VitrA Bathrooms Dezeen Wallpaper* The London Standard Grand Designs Portfolio

The world of virtual reality technology is fast-evolving, with VR digital tools a mainstay of a number of design practices. Watch this webinar to explore it's impact on design. Watch now! 📹 https://lnkd.in/e9vmrZNU #NLABuiltEnvironmentTech

Secure your London Club pass for #MIPIM2025 before Thursday 20 February to get €120 off! 📣 Join hundreds of London businesses who have already joined and get access to exclusive on-site networking events, a pre-MIPIM event with Deputy Mayor Top Copley, free drinks for you and your guests, bookable meeting spaces plus more. Don't miss out! 👇 www.Londonatmipim.com The London Stand at MIPIM | #MIPIM

This morning at Opportunity London’s 'Cities Fit for the Future' event, we explored how London’s urban centres are evolving into dynamic, mixed-use hubs—embracing #learning, #leisure, and #placemaking to secure long-term resilience and investment. A huge thank you to Canary Wharf Group for hosting and to John Mulqueen for an insightful keynote on the transformation of #CanaryWharf into a thriving, multi-dimensional district. Chaired by Emily Wright, CREtech, the panel brought together leading voices shaping this future. Anthony Mellalieu, urbanest UK highlighted the role of student accommodation in city centre regeneration, while Tim Ruthven, UCL explored the intersection of academia and urban growth. Michelle McGrath, Shaftesbury Capital PLC shared insights on rethinking high streets and mixed-use placemaking, and Jonathan Langdon, Whitbread discussed the evolving hospitality sector. Sunny Jouhal, Merlin Entertainments rounded out the conversation with a look at how cultural and entertainment-led spaces enhance urban vibrancy. Closing the event, Jace Tyrrell, CEO of #OpportunityLondon, reinforced the importance of investing in learning, leisure, and cultural assets to ensure London’s centres remain vibrant, inclusive, and future-proof. Exciting discussions, brilliant insights, and a compelling look at what’s next for London’s urban evolution. #OpportunityLondon | London & Partners NLA City of London Corporation London Councils Mayor of London HM Government

Join us for The London Model Talk on Friday 31 January for a free lunchtime BSL interpreted talk to learn about London’s historical and physical development! 📣 Explore London from new perspectives with our giant model of central London, The City of London model and accompanying exhibitions. Book now! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/ez7BR5tS

Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest housing association, have launched their sixth William Sutton Prize, seeking bold and innovative solutions to tackle society’s most urgent challenges. In celebration of Clarion's 125th anniversary, there is also a prize fund of £125,000. Among the eminent judges chosen from the architectural, construction, design and academic sectors is our Co-Founder Peter Murray OBE. Discover more! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiWWK-rC #WilliamSuttonPrize

Check out our upcoming events and register to secure your spot as we bring the built environment together to discuss the latest industry topics. Members get access to special events and post-event recordings, so you don’t miss a thing. Book now! 📅 https://nla.london/events

"Impressive double-height spaces, cosy reading rooms, and a more muted, natural and materials-led colour palette are among the top home renovation trends emerging from the shortlist of one of London’s top architecture awards." Read more on The London Standard! 📖 https://lnkd.in/eved8XiF #DMI2025

David Taylor caught up with Hoare Lea’s Director & Head of Sustainability Ashley Bateson to get his reflections on two terms of chairing NLA’s expert panel on net zero. Read more! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gKwVSPs2

"The shortlist for Don’t Move, Improve! 2025 has been announced, revealing 14 residential projects across London that add value and pizazz to their inhabitants’ daily lives." Read more on Wallpaper*! 📖 https://lnkd.in/eCgrdZ4Q #DMI2025