Design
William Cash goes scouting for stately homes
Shropshire is home to a wealth of top-notch country estates, says William Cash, but some could do with a touch of demolition.
Decorex reveal the 100 most influential interiors tweeters
Decorex, the UK's best show for interior design pros, have scoured the Twittersphere to find the 100 most influential interior design tweeters.
Tracy Kellett finds Austin Powers going Arabian in South Kensington
Comedy can add value, especially when there's shag-pile and a revolving bed involved, says Tracy Kellett.
RIBA “disappointed” with listed building consultation
The Government's consultation process has once again been heavily criticised for being too short and poorly thought-through.
Fears over listed building planning reform
Architects and heritage campaigners have voiced concerns over the Government's consultation on simplifying planning consents for listed buildings (which we reported on last week here).
Build-your-own luxury holiday home
Sotheby's International has been appointed to manage the sales of six lakeside plots in the Cotswolds, which it's calling "England's answer to The Hamptons," that give buyers the opportunity to design…
Morpheus appoints Steven Blaess to head up in-house resi design team
Super hi-spec resi developer Morpheus has just announced the appointment of Steven Blaess as Creative Director to spearhead the expansion of its design team.
Battersea Power Station development “to start next year”
David Cameron has announced that Battersea Power Station's long-awaited £8bn redevelopment will will begin next year, describing the 16ha site and Rafael Vinoly plans as “quite simply one of the…
Former In & Out Club to become super-prime resi?
Reuben Brothers have reportedly appointed architects Paul Davis & Partners to start drawing up plans for the redevelopment of the former Naval & Military Club at 94 Piccadilly.
Stately setting for antiques showcase
Here's a novel approach to interiors showcasing: Stamford-based antiques dealer Matthew Cox is decking out Oerley Hall in Shropshire with a gamut of 18th and 19th century pieces, as well as a range of…
British Land acquires prestigious Clarges Estate for £129.6m
The Clarges Estate, Mayfair
British Land has entered into a corporate agreement to purchase a vast swathe of Mayfair, including Clarges House, 6/12 Clarges Street and 82/84 Piccadilly for £129.6 million.
Oakmayne Bespoke launches Verge Mayfair
Oakmayne Bespoke has just released the second phase of its Verge Mayfair development, with 5 Hertford Street designers, Lambert & Browne, in charge of the interiors.