A new exhibition posits that the 19th-century architect was a maverick forerunner of 20th-century aesthetics. His house in ...

This is the first Art Diary of 2025. Viewing art, as with its making, involves paying attention. As Simone Weil once pointed out, paying attention equates to prayer.

In 1985, British Telecom decommissioned Gilbert Scott’s famous kiosks. Then the Thirties Society stepped in ...

John Soane first visited the city in 1778 during ... Apart from natural light filling the space, it is also filled with oil ...

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the life and work of John Soane, architect of the old Bank of England and collector of the antiquities displayed in his home which became a museum. Show more Melvyn ...

Inspired by British neo-classical architect Sir John Soane’s eccentric approach to collecting, London based architect Mat Barnes and contemporary artist Harry Lawson have collaborated on a quirky ...

The museum was the former home of the famous architect Sir John Soane. He was a great collector of books, casts and models to benefit his students. That's how the museum took life: Soane invited ...

Almost two centuries after his death, the architect’s work continues to inspire both classic and contemporary designers. At a Country Life event in March, four leading design experts will explore his ...

Built in 1 804 as a country retreat for his family, Pitzhanger Manor was essentially John Soane's portfolio and architectural laboratory, detailing his talents to potential clients while housing his ...

The Soane Medal 2022 winner has been announced – and it's respected London-based architect Peter Barber. The founder of Peter Barber Architects is to receive the coveted accolade of Sir John Soane’s ...