Design
How re-engineering elevators could transform 21st-century cities
An exciting new system being tested in Germany has the potential to revolutionise the construction and use of tall buildings...
Revised plans go in for the redevelopment of a Kensington eyesore
Brockton offers more affordable housing in the latest proposal for Notting Hill Gate's Newcombe House
Glorious Jacobean ceiling ‘mutilated’ before listing assessment
Heritage groups call for end to 'prosecution-free window' allowing destruction of important historic buildings
Green Streets: Capco creates ‘vertical park’ in Covent Garden
Living walls have been growing in popularity amongst developers and planners for a while now, but mega-landlord Capco has taken the concept up a few levels with the creation of a 1,500 square foot "vertical…
ITV submits plans for 31-storey resi tower on the South Bank
ITV has handed in plans for the major redevelopment of its HQ site on the South Bank, which include 213 residential units in a new 31-storey tower.
Major London schemes shortlisted for 2017 Carbuncle Cup
Two of central London's biggest development projects have been shortlisted for the trophy that nobody wants - the Carbuncle Cup 2017.
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Up For Sale: Knightsbridge penthouse with epic outside space
A Knightsbridge penthouse has hit the market with a frankly ridiculous amount of outside space for this part of town.
In Pictures: Henley’s boutique luxury renovation scheme in South Kensington
Henley Space, the residential arm of Henley Investments, has launched a 12-unit luxury boutique development in South Kensington to the open market, after offering the whole project as a done deal for £43m…
HBA builds design team with senior hires
Super-prime design firm HBA Residential has hired two Design Directors as part of its big European push.
Brits are ‘generally hostile’ to new-build homes
Government policy should focus more on restoring and renovating "traditional" properties, rather than on building more new homes - according to some research by a bridging lender, which concludes that…
Fine & Country puts faith in flagship frontage
High-end agency brand Fine & Country may have teamed up with budget online agency easyProperty a few weeks ago, but it still has plenty of faith in its prime frontage.