Design
100 ideas to solve London’s housing shortage
Built environment think tank New London Architecture has had think, and come up with "100 ideas to solve the London housing crisis and provide a blueprint for 21st century city living".
LBS unveils luxury East London scheme with 70% public space
LBS Properties is prepping to unveil its latest scheme to the general public tomorrow, a 53-storey resi tower near West India Dock designed by Make Architects.
‘Mega building’ designer joins Perkins+Will
Architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has secured the services of one of the world's top "mega building" specialists, Jo Palma.
Top Draw: How to turn an unused roof space into an urban oasis
It's recently been estimated that adding a roof terrace can boost a property's value by up to 12% in London;
Mount Anvil tops out on record-breaking Lexicon scheme
After managing to find some favourable weather conditions, developer Mount Anvil has topped out on its popular Lexicon scheme in Islington.
Furniture master McCarron to join the Notting Hill set
McCarron and Company, the high-end furniture-maker set up by a group of eight Mark Wilkinson, Linley and Smallbone ex-employees, has decided to put down some roots in Notting Hill.
The Future of Luxury: Emerging trends for super-prime property development
“Bringing out the personality of a building is the biggest focus in luxury developments now," said Niccolò Barratieri di san Pietro, CEO of super-prime developer Northacre at the tenth annual Luxury…
Plans go in for 246-unit redevelopment of New Scotland Yard
Plans have gone in to Westminster Council for the £1bn residential redevelopment of New Scotland Yard (or Ten Broadway, as it will be rebranded).
Property lender brings in Candy branders for ‘brand evolution’
Real estate finance house Omni Capital has hired a design studio run by the duo that used to take care of Candy & Candy's brand image to provide "a full range of strategical design services and capabilities."
Turning Schemes Into Reality: On delivering unusual and adventurous developments
London is playing host to some of the most innovative design in the world just now, particularly at the luxury end of the property market.
Rogers blames big house builders for housing shortage
"We need to challenge the monopoly of big house builders," trumpeted superstar architect Richard Rogers at the launch of his flatpack home product.
SBID International Design Excellence Awards 2015: Big ticket finalists
The finalists of this year's SBID International Design Awards have been announced, with public voting now open to source a winner in time for a presentation ceremony at The Dorchester on 27th November.