Architecture
William Cash goes scouting for stately homes
Shropshire is home to a wealth of top-notch country estates, says William Cash, but some could do with a touch of demolition
RIBA “disappointed” with listed building consultation
The Government's consultation process has once again been heavily criticised for being too short and poorly thought-through
Fears over listed building planning reform
Architects and heritage campaigners have voiced concerns over the Government's consultation on simplifying planning consents for listed buildings (which we reported on last week here).
Build-your-own luxury holiday home
Sotheby's International has been appointed to manage the sales of six lakeside plots in the Cotswolds, which it's calling "England's answer to The Hamptons," that give buyers the opportunity to design…
Battersea Power Station development “to start next year”
David Cameron has announced that Battersea Power Station's long-awaited £8bn redevelopment will will begin next year, describing the 16ha site and Rafael Vinoly plans as “quite simply one of the most …
Former In & Out Club to become super-prime resi?
Reuben Brothers have reportedly appointed architects Paul Davis & Partners to start drawing up plans for the redevelopment of the former Naval & Military Club at 94 Piccadilly
British Land acquires prestigious Clarges Estate for £129.6m
The Clarges Estate, Mayfair
British Land has entered into a corporate agreement to purchase a vast swathe of Mayfair, including Clarges House, 6/12 Clarges Street and 82/84 Piccadilly for £129.6 million.
PLP take over Brockton’s Curzon Street luxury development brief
Lee Polisano’s PLP has pipped top US architect Robert Stern at the last minute to win the re-design of Brockton Capital’s proposed 56 Curzon Street development.
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Architects Anonymous
A major YouGov survey has revealed a startling lack of knowledge about the work undertaken by architects, with 15% of respondents unaware that they even designed buildings.
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Sharp decline in applications for property-related university courses
There has been significant declines in the number of applications for university architecture, building and planning courses, according to figures published by the Universities and Colleges Admissions…
£250m Grosvenor Place race won by Turner & Townsend
The consultant Turner & Townsend has reportedly beaten off stiff competition to be named project manager of the proposed £250m Grosvenor Place scheme in Belgravia.
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RIBA raises membership fees
RIBA has raised its membership fees for the first time in four years.
Annual subscription will rise from £370 to £383 in September, a 3.5 per cent increase in line with the CPI.