The Daily Express Building on Fleet Street is one of London's most striking Art Deco buildings 🗞️ Designed in 1932 as the newspaper’s headquarters, this Grade II* listed building sits in the City of London. Its bold black façade, curved glass corners, and sleek lines were the work of engineer-turned-architect Sir Owen Williams - also known for designing the original Wembley Stadium. Inside, you’ll find a dramatically restored lobby, originally designed by Robert Atkinson, with mirrored walls, etched glass panels, and shimmering surfaces that captured the glamour of early 20th-century publishing. However, more than just decorative, the building’s pioneering use of a stacked, reinforced concrete frame made it an early experiment in modern structural engineering - a key reason for its Grade II* status. A major refurbishment in 2000 by John Robertson Architects revived the façade ensuring the building’s legacy lives on in both architecture and culture. (fb)

Emojis - small icons, big impact ❤️✅✨🔥 Love them, hate them, or overuse them, explore how these humble icons have forever changed the way we communicate. (fb)