One of the privileges of working in the true prime residential sector is that no two briefs are ever the same. Our clients often come to us with highly personal aspirations, unique interests and requirements that demand exceptional levels of creativity, technical expertise and coordination. Here are some of the more notable requests we have helped deliver over the years.

As we continue our explainer series to help clarify some of the industry’s technical language, titles and abbreviations, we’ve put together a guide to some common acronyms used in the world of architecture and design. The guide explains what they stand for, what they mean and how they are used.

Earlier this month, LA London Managing Partner Andrew Paulson travelled to Cannes during MIPIM week, the global urban property summit. A full programme of meetings and informal gatherings made for a busy and productive few days in the south of France.

Thanks to our location here in central London, we’re fortunate to have the chance to attend inspiring and informative events throughout the year. 

This year the impact of technology – and AI in particular – looks set to be a key theme at many of the design and architecture shows, festivals and keynotes on our radar. 

From established shows to inaugural summits and lecture series, here are some of the key 2026 events that have caught our eye.

From individual achievements to team events, LA London’s partners Kathryn Archer and Andrew Paulson reflect on another busy and exciting year in 2025.

LA London recently completed a major renovation of the Grade II-listed Menier Building, transforming the historic former chocolate factory into elegant, light-filled office and events spaces.

LA London shares the top five qualities we look for in a potential collaborator, and how we ensure teams work together successfully for the duration of a project.

In the latest in our series of articles on AI in architecture, LA London Associate – and our in-house AI expert – Miruna Stroe answers some questions about AI and IP, exploring the government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan and the industry’s response, as well as our own policies and practices at LA London.

LA London Partner Kathryn Archer reflects on childhood visits to Tynemouth Plaza and the beach at Long Sands, and reveals how the building shaped her career as an architect.

We’re looking forward to a busy schedule of industry events to brighten our working days as we move into the last quarter of the year. Here’s a glimpse of what the next few months have in store.

In the second instalment of our two-part Guide for International Buyers, LA London partners Kathryn Archer and Andrew Paulson reveal the key considerations for overseas clients undertaking a renovation project in the capital.

Partner, Kathryn Archer explores three LA London projects that involved statue restoration: Selfridges on Oxford Street, 1 Cornwall Terrace, and our most recent residential project renovating a Victorian villa in Little Venice.

Senior Architectural Assistant Jake Goodger describes a typical working day at LA London.

Last month, LA London Associate Miruna Stroe was invited to join a panel of experts for the Luxury Property Forum’s webinar on AI and its impact on the luxury property industry. Here are Miruna’s reflections on how we currently use AI and its impact on the industry at large.

LA London Partner Kathryn Archer recalls a highly technical project installing a swimming pool, spa and leisure facilities at a historic former hospital in Richmond.

LA London Associate Pavel Savelev discusses Dunaev Merchant’s House in Kurgan, his hometown in Russia, and reveals how it inspired and shaped his career as an architect.

In 2012, the LA London team was asked to design a new Regency-style home in the prestigious St George’s Hill area in Weybridge, on top of what was once an Iron Age fort. Managing Partner Andrew Paulson looks back on this extraordinary project.

Managing Partner Andrew Paulson shares his experience of visiting the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and reveals how the building has inspired and shaped his career as an architect.

Situated in the vibrant heart of London, we feel incredibly privileged to be close to some of the city's most inspiring exhibitions and trade shows. At LA London, we place great importance on staying informed not only about the architectural industry but also about trends in lifestyle, design, and art. A well-rounded understanding of the design landscape is important to us, and we believe that attending exhibitions and design events is one of the best ways to achieve this.

We’ve handpicked our top six architecture and design events for the coming year. Be sure to mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired by the lively exchange of ideas and the transformative power of design that will be highlighted throughout 2025.

In our latest Journal series, a member of the LA London team discusses a significant building or structure that has shaped their career in architecture. This month, Associate Miruna Stroe talks about T-House by Simon Ungers and Thomas Kinslow in Wilton, New York.