Architecture
In Pictures: Finkernagel Ross rebuilds a mews house in Holland Park, doubling the floor space for a Swedish hotelier
‘The original brief was to refurbish the building, but it quickly became apparent that with the addition of a new basement and top-floor with a mansard roof, the project would be more cost-effective…
Webinar: Making a house a home & understanding your client
"For those providing services at the top end of the market, it is imperative that they have their clients’ utmost trust, go over and above what is expected and work to build and maintain long term relationships,"…
Thumbs-up for innovative modern mansion blocks in Pimlico
Proposed mixed-use mansion blocks are "exactly the sort of thing Prince Charles has been calling for over the last few years," say MATT Architects, as Westminster's planning inspector praises an "exemplary…
London wins bid to host 2023 Ecocity World Summit
First held in 1990, the biennial Ecocity World Summit brings the world's urban stakeholders together to discuss what can be done "to rebuild our human habitat in balance with living systems".
Urban renewal design practice Leslie Jones adds senior talent
Lydia Firminger has joined Leslie Jones Architecture to work on major city centre regeneration masterplans.
Most architects expect workloads to continue climbing in the coming months
"There are looming challenges," warns RIBA's research chief, "but overall architects are optimistic about the months ahead."
Camden’s ‘fairytale’ Cloud House offered for sale off-plan
"There’s nothing else remotely like it in anywhere in London," says Unique Property Company’s listing for the property in NW5.
In Pictures: Auriens & PDP complete scheme for Chelsea’s super-prime seniors
"There has been a shift in how we think about later life living, with a new focus on enhancing the experience of retirees," say the designers of Auriens Chelsea.
Star architect Richard Rogers dies
The celebrated designer of landmark buildings and super-prime residential schemes including One Hyde Park has passed away, aged 88.
Construction supply issues are worsening, warn architects, ‘making sustainable design more difficult’
"Shortages of [construction] materials remain significant and inflation is gathering pace", according to the latest update from the RIBA.
Building Regs updated to cut carbon emissions
Revised Building Regulations mandate that new homes must cut emissions by nearly a third from June 2022.
Planners green-light Hollaway’s latest country house project
Hollaway Studio has chalked up another planning win in the Kent countryside, this time on behalf of T&G designer homes