Architecture
Paddington’s controversial ‘skinny Shard’ to be downsized
It looks like Irvine Sellar and Westminster Council have caved to widespread opposition to Renzo Piano's design for a "skinny Shard" in W2, nicknamed the "Paddington Pole", making a call to "revise the…
Resi revival for Dobson’s Longhirst Hall
An important John Dobson country house in Northumberland is being returned to residential use, eighty years after being requisitioned by the Army
Baltimore Tower penthouses launched after first phase sell-out
Galliard has released a fresh batch of units at its major new Canary Wharf scheme, including the pair of "opulent" duplex penthouses.
Prime Hampstead ‘design & build’ plots ask £7m
An unusual proposition has come up on one of Hampstead's best turnings.
Two adjacent plots are being offered on Redington Road, each with full planning permission for a chunky family residence. Acc
Buying Guide: The Victorian Property
Combining period features with timeless layouts and high build quality, Victorian houses are as sought-after as ever, says Strutt & Parker's Barclay Macfarlane. Go
Historic Highgate mansion ‘sells for £20m’
One of north London's most important period properties has reportedly changed hands for £20m.
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London’s best home extensions: The Winners
A Lewisham project by Tsuruta Architects has been named overall winner of the New London Architecture (NLA) Don’t Move Improve! 2016 awards for the best new home extensions.
RIBA Chief Exec steps down
RIBA's Chief Executive, Harry Rich, has decided to leave the organisation.
Seven senior promotions at MoreySmith
Architectural interior design studio MoreySmith has just promoted seven members of its 30-strong team to senior roles, with Lesley Kelly taking on the newly-created title of Director of Architecture.
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McCloud’s HAB debuts ‘custom built’ Oxford scheme
Kevin McCloud's development firm HAB Housing has launched an interesting high-end project on a hillside site near Oxford.
Online agent lists £24m Westminster townhouse
A 12,642 square foot French Renaissance belter on Grosvenor Gardens has become the biggest instruction ever listed with a UK online estate agency.
Grade I Henry VIII mansion up for £12m
An important Grade I listed mansion has hit the market near St Albans.