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There’s always something happening at dMFK. Award wins, planning consents, project launches, ambitions to shape the future of our profession and the occasional celebration all contribute to the evolving life of our practice and the culture we build together.
Celebrating the launch of Downstairs at dMFK
A big thank you to everyone who helped us bring our extended HQ - a living sample library, events venue and workspace - to life.
Grade II Listed office retrofit 170 Piccadilly completes
Our retrofit of two historic buildings reimagined as a Fully Managed Workplace for GPE has now launched.
Westminster gives green light to convert 15 Gresse Street into Flex Workspace
dMFK has secured planning permission to transform the former Fashion Retail Academy into a Fully Managed Flex Workspace on behalf of GPE.
Third iteration of People’s Pavilion is a huge success
London’s first youth-led design, build and cultural festival returned for 2025. The dMFK team had a great time helping Beyond the Box CIC construct the pavilion, as proud sponsors, design mentors and build volunteers.
New end-of-journey facilities open at The Leadenhall Building
The project has been delivered as part of our ongoing role as Design Custodians for the tower affectionately known as The Cheesegrater.
Helen Parton interviews Jonny Wong for the British Home Awards
Journalist Helen Parton sits down with dMFK Director Jonny Wong to discuss the judging process for this year's British Home Awards.
Mayfair HQ is a finalist in the FX Awards 2025
The prestigious FX Awards invite design talent from all over the world to enter the very best of interior projects.
Dagmar Heiman promoted to Associate Director
Dagmar Heiman has been promoted to Associate Director, joining Tom Smith, Jo Ball, Dan Ruddick and Hollie Welch in heading up the senior leadership tier responsible for design leadership, day-to-day client relations and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Shoreditch workplace RASCAL completes
We have completed a new London base for RASCAL, an artist-led creative studio specialising in colour, VFX, sound design and music.
dMFK is Building Design’s Interior Architect of the Year 2025
The judges said, “dMFK’s interiors reveal a confident, pared-back design approach that honours existing architecture."
Proposals to revamp Camden’s former Carreras Cigarette Factory win planning
dMFK has won planning on behalf of Lazari for the retrofit and extension of Greater London House, Camden’s iconic former Carreras Cigarette Factory. The Art Deco office block is often referred to as the 'Black Cat building'.
Works start on major revamp of City of London’s iconic Tower 42
Tower 42 Estate has partnered with dMFK to refurbish the iconic brutalist skyscraper formerly known as the NatWest Tower. Works include reimagining the atrium-style reception, introducing end-of-journey facilities and fitting out vacant floors to provide a ‘ready to go’ CAT A+ office solution.