Architecture
Life on Top (part one)
Penthouse at Imperial Wharf (Chesterton Humberts)
In the first of a two-part special feature, Dan Crofton looks at the stratospheric rise of the penthouse and what it means to buyers today.
New “Gateway to Southwark” planned
Global asset management firm The Carlyle Group is planning to go big in Southwark: the firm is due to submit detailed plans for a 1.
Changing Rooms: the shape-shifting house
You know those clients who always seem to change their mind about what they want from a new home? We may have found the answer...
Crown Estate offers a peach of a resi development opportunity in the City
St Dunstan's House on Fetter Lane - a stonking development site in central London with planning for conversion from offices into 76 luxury residential apartments - has been put on the market by the Crown…
Elle Deco British Design Awards: The Winners
It was high-style at Elle Decoration's British Design Awards last night, with architects, artisans, interior designers and politicians out in force to celebrate the very best homegrown design talent.
English Heritage adds Grade II to At Risk register
Master builders and architects can expect a surge of Grade II projects next year, as English Heritage catalogue and add Grade II listed properties outside London to the "At Risk" register for the first…
New build or not new build? Camilla Dell asks what makes the best property investment
New build or not new build? Camilla Dell pits the thrill of the new against period charms to find the best returns for property investors.
Final Trinity Square plans released
10 Trinity SquareDetailed plans for 10 Trinity Square's finishing touches have been unveiled, including a recreation of Sir Edwin Cooper's striking 1920's rotunda.
High rise plans may be scuppered by Westminster
High rise buildings could be off the menu in Westminster and on the Southbank after Robert Ayton, head of design and conservation at Westminster City Council, told architects that he supports Unesco's…
Centre Point scheme goes back to the drawing board
Almacantar's plans for Centre Point, which include converting the entire main tower into 82 residential apartments, have been rejected by Camden Council.
Elle Decoration British Design Awards 2012
Following the announcement of this year's 30 nominees, Anna Bastiaenen brings you a selection of some of the outstanding designs that are in the running to snap up one of these prestigious awards.
Native Land and Grosvenor award Alpha Place contract
Native Land and Grosvenor have awarded a £50m construction contract to Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver their Alpha Place scheme on Chelsea Manor Street, London.