Design
New-build French château becomes ‘the world’s most expensive home’
It's been reported that a monumental château outside Paris has just sold for $301m (about £200m), which would effectively smash the current world record.
Sellar Group puts in Paddington mega-plans
After floating the idea in October, Sellar Property Group has submitted the actual plans for its 31 London Street scheme (now rebranded as Paddington Place).
Topland backs £30m project in Mayfair
Sol Zakay's Topland Group has stumped up £12m in acquisition and development finance to an overseas-based HNWI planning a super-prime resi development in Mayfair.
Councils rally against Bishopsgate Goodsyard proposals
Tower Hamlets and Hackney have dealt Hammerson and Ballymore's controversial Bishopsgate Goodsyard scheme a hefty one-two by simultaneously rejecting the latest proposals.
Material Science: The Finchatton guide to picking the perfect marble
From the drawing board to the quarry and back again, picking the perfect marble is a process that requires serious planning, attention to detail and - above all - patience.
In Pictures: London’s best new extensions
The 33 best residential extensions in London - ranging from a "floating" writer’s hut in Enfield to a lantern-like extension in Richmond - have been named by New London Architecture (NLA) as the shortlist…
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.
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.
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.
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.