Architecture
MAISON&OBJET: 5th-9th September, Paris
The interior design world is packing for Paris, as the MAISON&OBJET trade exhibition looms large.
‘Heroic’ rescue of Brontë’s muse wins top restoration award
Eight-year project to revive the Grade II*-listed Norton Conyers near Ripon saw off strong competition
The Housing Standards Review: What can developers expect?
In a drive to simplify the myriad of standards, guidance and codes that apply to the construction of new homes in the UK, the government announced in March that current housing standards are to be reduced…
Heron Plaza site sells to Singapore’s UOL Group
Singapore-based UOL Group has bought the Heron Plaza site on Bishopsgate from Gerald Ronson's Heron International for £97m, with plans for luxury residential apartments, a hotel and retail units.
Nod for Brimelow McSweeney’s Soho scheme
Brimelow McSweeney has bagged planning permission for its residential designs on 181-185 Wardour Street in the heart of Soho.
The ‘Poor Door’ Debate: Do separate entrances make practical sense?
There are clearly issues surrounding how affordable housing is delivered in the capital, but the tone of this 'poor door' debate risks throwing the baby out with the bathwater, says real estate lawyer Edward…
Consero unveils £145m new Surrey mansion portfolio and global plans
Super-prime developer Consero London has "confidence in the luxury country estate market", having just released details of four new Classical mansions in Surrey - including "the most luxurious newly built…
Galliard unveils its ‘most expensive and luxurious’ house to date
Galliard, the developer behind some fairly (and very) high-end blocks including 35 Old Queen Street in Westminster - has pulled back the curtains on its "most luxurious and expensive house built to date".
Crime & Refurbishment: How to buy & develop a former police site
As the Met Police Service offloads swathes of prime real estate, Russell-Cooke's Paul Reed sizes up the resi development potential
The Language of Luxury: Designing for cultural differences
Understanding and anticipating cultural differences is a huge part of gaining a true insight into a client.
‘Pinterest for homes’ launches in the UK
The interior design phenomenon that everyone's been banging on about lately - Houzz - has set up shop in the UK.
RIBA elects 75th President
Jane Duncan has been elected the next President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).