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The Building That Inspired Me: Ema Benzar

In this month’s edition of The Building That Inspired Me, LA London architect Ema Benzar chooses the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California, designed by Louis Kahn. Created as a research facility for scientist Jonas Salk, it is widely regarded as one of the most important architectural works of the twentieth century.

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True Prime: Defining Excellence in Architectural Design and Delivery

Recently, LA London’s partners have revisited our mission and vision, and in doing so have clarified the values we hold true, the standards we expect of ourselves, and the commitments we make to our clients. We refer to these qualities as True Prime, a standard that formalises and captures in a single term the principles that have always been deeply embedded in the practice and its values. Here, we explain what True Prime means and why it matters.

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Extraordinary Requests. Meticulously Delivered.

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.

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LA London’s Guide to Architectural Acronyms

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.

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The View from Cannes: 6 Observations from MIPIM 2026

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.

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Our Top Event Highlights for 2026

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.

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LA London’s Year in Review: 2025

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

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AI and Architecture: The Question of Ownership

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.

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LA London’s Autumn Event Highlights

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.

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The Secrets of Statue Restoration

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.

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The Impact of AI on the Luxury Property Market

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.

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Project Spotlight: The Star and Garter

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.

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