Robert Bevan

Exhibitions

Serpentine Pavilion: architectural noir from Korea's Minsuk Cho

The structure is actually five pavilions – including a library, play tower and teahouse – each with its own character

5 Jun 2024
Events and Things To Do

Pop-up pavilions in London this summer

This summer London will see a bumper crop of quick-build pavilions appearing like mushrooms across the city in every shape imaginable, including bowler hats and mini-rainforests

22 May 2014
World

Two giant rusted supports of the Twin Towers: first look inside New

A crushed fire truck, house keys, a credit card receipt and the two giant rusted original supports of the Twin Towers - Robert Bevan took the first tour around Ground Zero's finally completed museum ahead of Obama's dedication tomorrow

15 May 2014
London Life

East End rescue mission: the London treasures under threat as land

There’s a watchful eye on central London’s heritage — but as land price hikes ripple outwards, it is lesser- known treasures that are under threat, such as The Old Spotted Dog in Forest Gate, once probably Henry VIII’s hunting kennels, says Robert Bevan

1 May 2014
London Life

EXCLUSIVE: a first-look at Heathrow Terminal 2's hi-tech £2.5 billion

Terminal 2 has been rebuilt at a cost of £2.5 billion and Luis Vidal’s creation is a colossus that aims for grand gestures, says Robert Bevan — who was the first through its doors

23 Apr 2014
Exhibitions

Dubai-on-Thames: the rise of London's tall buildings

A new exhibition includes shocking visualisations of a London skyline of the near future, when tall buildings are set to put parts of the river in shade. It’s already happening, says Robert Bevan

1 Apr 2014
Exhibitions

Designs of the Year 2014, Design Museum - exhibition review

Competition and exhibition showcasing the best in architecture, fashion, graphics, digital design, furniture, transport and products from the past 12 months

28 Mar 2014
London Life

Tottenham in £1 billion turnaround

Haringey council’s 20-year vision to make the most of the £1 billion private and public funds earmarked for the borough offers a foundation of hope for one of London’s poorest areas, says Robert Bevan

25 Mar 2014
Exhibitions

Martino Gamper: Design Is a State of Mind, Serpentine’s Sackler

The Serpentine opens complementary shows at its two sites that look at how we display our meaningful objects and how it’s an art in itself

4 Mar 2014
Exhibitions

The Kiosk design challenge: new drinking fountains for London

A proposal to bring drinking fountains back to our public spaces could cut down on the 13 billion plastic water bottles sold in the UK every year and give us some beautiful structures

18 Feb 2014