Having just returned from a weekend in London I thought I would share some architectural wonder with you. Possibly my favourite building in the world has to be St Pancras international train station.

If ever you were looking for an architectural explanation of the word grandeur, then that is it, the recent regeneration of the building has transformed it into a modern masterpiece. Next door however is a building that, even though part of the same single transport hub seemed a little forgotten, until now. Kings Cross Station is undergoing a massive regeneration in partnership with English Heritage which will include the relocation of the ticket hall and the demolition of the ugly (and apparently intended to be temporary) 1970′s green front.

The regeneration is part of a massive transformation of the Kings Cross area including the relocation of the gas cylinders to the south of the station which interesting includes their development into a public area and a container for flats.

I don’t think it will ever be a threat to St Pancras’ beauty but will at last be able to stand proud beside it and I reckon that Victorian façade is gonna look smashing.

Original story and some fascinating construction images on The Londonist and World Architecture News.

His insistence on using ‘old fashioned’ film rather than any of that modern digital malarky, makes the taking of the photo all the more important. Waiting for the perfect moment, rather than snapping hundreds which have to be whittled down on a computer later, results in photos with soul rather than digital files edited in Photoshop. His recent interview on the Dazed Digital blog gives a great insight into the thought process behind choosing this moment.

You can find more of his work on his website and alongside others on Kollektivnye.

Nokia E71 – Universal Everything – 6 billion people, 6 billion colours from Sermad on Vimeo.

Nokia E71 – Universal Everything

Here’s a video (another old one I’m afraid) which gives an interesting take on social connections and building communities. Gives human characteristics to abstract shapes and spheres, Matt Pyke’s file shows the shapes interacting with each other – colliding, attracting, forming groups and populating the landscape.

‘The more connections I make, the further I can reach across the world finding inspiration in every person I meet.’ Matt Pyke

Find out more about Matt Pyke over at Computer Arts…

While searching for some typographic inspiration today, I stumbled upon the website of Sebastian Lester.
Trained in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins, Seb now works in London as a type designer and typographic illustrator.

Seb Lester’s typeface designs are used by a huge selection of brands such as Intel, The Sunday Times, Dell, The New York Times, and GQ Magazine to name but a few. He illustrates and animates with letterforms and also produces limited edition prints and highly collectible original canvases.

His work has also been featured in Creative Review, Grafik, Computer Arts, 3D World, and numerous other publications worldwide.

As his website states “He’s passionate about letterforms.” – it shows. Great website, and gorgeous work! Hop on over and check it out!