Design
In Pictures: Two more of London’s best new home extension projects
The second batch of winners of 2021's Don’t Move, Improve! awards for London's best new home extensions has been announced, recognising "Environmental Leadership" and the best "Urban Oasis".
Danish firm makes a splash with Farrow & Ball acquisition
Copenhagen-based Hempel Group has reportedly bought the Dorset paint brand off Ares for £500m.
In Pictures: Three of London’s best home extension projects
The first batch of winners of this year's Don't Move, Improve! awards have been announced, celebrating Compact Design and Materiality & Craftsmanship in home extensions.
In Pictures: Echlin reinterprets the classic London mews house in Knightsbridge
Mark O’Callaghan & Sam McNally's luxury design firm unveils new nature-themed project just off Lowndes Square.
Infamous Grand Designs project set for sale this year?
Chesil Cliff House featured on a 2019 episode of the flagship Channel 4 show, described as the ‘saddest ever’.
Holland Park neighbours block architect’s new-build home on aesthetic grounds
Well-known architect Sophie Hicks has lost the latest round in her battle to build a modern house in Kensington.
Conran & Partners awards global PR brief
Architecture and interior design practice founded by Sir Terence Conran is looking to raise its profile across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
In Pictures: Inside the penultimate piece of Argent’s King’s Cross development
LUMA, a 61-unit residential scheme designed by Squire & Partners and Conran and Partners, is one of the final pieces of Argent’s King’s Cross Central Development.
Fruition unveils show homes at boutique RBKC project
The developer has created five apartments and a £6.5m townhouse from a site in the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area.
In Pictures: Kensington super-home hits the market at £24.5m
Townhouse and mews combo on Bedford Gardens is ‘one of the most unique houses to come to the market in Kensington’ and would suit a musician or celebrity, suggest agents.
London’s skyscraper pipeline increased in 2020, despite the pandemic
"Although the impact of Covid-19 is undeniable, development in London has shown impressive resilience," says New London Architecture after surveying skyscraper-building activity in the capital.
Façade contract awarded at Caudwell’s high-profile Mayfair scheme
The transformation of the former Audley Square car park is due to complete in late 2025.