Architecture
London ‘at risk of being irrevocably damaged’ by raft of new towers
Historic England has decided to update its advice on the planning and design of tall buildings after of a surge of new applications in the capital.
London Festival of Architecture brings in RIBA chief as Director
The annual London Festival of Architecture, which returns to the capital throughout June 2016, has created a new role - Director - and appointed RIBA London Director Tamsie Thomson to fill it.
Planning nod for 90 Long Acre
A major new scheme has just been given the thumbs up in Covent Garden, involving the complete demolition of a giant 80s office building.
Historic Geyfere house snapped up in one of Greenwich’s biggest ever sales
One of Greenwich’s biggest private houses has just been sold after hitting the market for a record £3.75m.
In Pictures: The Manhattan apartment block targeting British buyers
A New York apartment block is proving to be quite the hit with UK buyers, with classical-look interiors and a setting overlooking Central Park that is, to the developer's eye, reminiscent of London's…
Architects ‘not so smart’ says home tech expert
It's been claimed that poor collaboration between architects and smart home specialists is costing homeowners thousands of pounds in retro-fit cabling and needless renovations.
Gaming Changer: Battersea Power Station invites buyers to journey into the future
Prospective buyers at Battersea Power Station are being invited to take an "immersive" interactive journey into the future and see how the finished project will actually look.
Green light for landmark Hyde Park Corner scheme
Westminster has given the go-ahead for a major new development on London's Hyde Park Corner.
Architecture collective wins Turner Prize
The Turner Prize has pulled off another controversial year, handing 2015's coveted contemporary art cheque/award to architecture/design collective Assemble.
Buyers invited to ‘test drive’ £14.5m Knightsbridge townhouse
Former home of the Earl of Suffolk relaunched as a "try before you buy" opportunity
Balfour Beatty bags No. 1 Palace Street pre-construction gig
Balfour Beatty has won a key contract at Northacre's highly-anticipated new scheme in St James’s Park.
Mayfair Play: £2 billion Audley Square scheme recommended for approval
Plans to turn a grotty Mayfair car park into a 296,000 square foot neo-classical scheme worth an estimated £2bn have received the initial thumbs up from Westminster planners.