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There’s always something happening at dMFK — award wins, planning consents, project launches, moments of reflection and the occasional celebration. It’s all unfolding all at once, evolving our practice and shaping what will happen next.

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.

Designing Chancery House: “Like a warm hug when you go in”
Julian de Metz sits down with Dan Moscrop on That Workplace Experience Podcast

Fifth annual SwiMIPIM raises over £18,000 for Streets of London
Thank you to the swimmers who joined dMFK and Elliott Wood, and everyone who donated to this critical cause.

dMFK gets creative
The dMFK team has been flexing their creative muscles with a portrait painting class led by San Stae.

Lightmakers announced as a finalist in Housing Design Awards
Lightmakers joins a strong shortlist of projects for this year's Housing Design Awards, which recognises the scheme for its legibility, balancing new housing with generous public realm.

The Baytree Centre visits dMFK for a Career Insight Day
Last month, dMFK welcomed 15 girls from The Baytree Centre to Downstairs at dMFK for a Career Insight Day.

Julian de Metz features on 2026 Workspace Design Show Panel
Hosted by Mix Interiors, dMFK was joined by industry experts from Gensler, Casper Schwartz, and M Moser Architects for a panel exploring the future of the office

170 Piccadilly announced as finalist in BCO London Awards
The BCO London Awards recognise the schemes setting new standards in design and development, with 170 Piccadilly joining an esteemed ranking of projects.

170 Piccadilly wins a BCO London Award
The judges said, '170 Piccadilly is a model example of how heritage buildings can be adapted to support contemporary working.'

Discussions Downstairs at dMFK: After the Fawcett Report, What Needs to Change?
The latest Discussions Downstairs at dMFK explored gender equity in architectural practice.

dMFK secures planning permission for resident-led scheme on Leathermarket Street
dMFK has won planning permission for a mixed-use development offering 26 new social rent homes in the Bermondsey Street Conservation Area.

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.