Jackdaw Studio are an interior design studio who specialise in designing environments for creative people. They've worked for the likes of MTV and international Ad agency Wieden and Kennedy but this was their first venture into the world of Youth Hostels. Thanks to Jackdaw and Via things have changed since I was last in a hostel. For one thing there are far less bongos and dreadlocked young men from Surrey.

Just look at this latest project in Lewisham. So bold and imaginative. Check out this wonderful dining room constructed without touching any of the lovely cornicing...

They've managed to keep all the beautiful original features in tact by building structures within the rooms that function brilliantly as well as looking great. Clever!