Case Studies
How successful retrofitting can remove the dilemma between ‘old & beautiful’ Vs ‘efficient & practical’
Dorcas George-Jones of top-end construction and design firm Castellum chats to colleagues Victoria Evans and Lee Boileau about the challenges and opportunities of the 'retrofit boom', including a particularly…
Behind the Schemes: Inside the UK’s first Grade I listed net zero project
The remarkable tale of how an ancient manor house in Dorset became an operationally carbon neutral building, eliminating around 100 tonnes of CO2 per year and saving the client £150k in annual energy…
‘True London oasis’ named RIBA House of the Year 2023
Green House by Hayhurst and Co impressed RIBA's judges with its biophilic design and innovative approach to materials.
In Pictures: Millbank delivers trio of farm-inspired homes in the Chilterns that ‘push the boundaries of residential building performance’
Net-zero agricultural-to-resi development is 'inspired by nature, rooted in sustainability', says house-builder.
Cadogan’s landmark Gaumont development completes on the King’s Road
The PDP Studio-designed £235mn reinvention of the Chelsea cinema site has created 47 new apartments alongside a cinema, rooftop bar and 'creative cluster'.
Behind the Schemes: Transforming a traditional Chelsea townhouse into a tranquil ‘sanctuary home’
Completely rebuilt behind its façade, this classic period property has finally fulfilled its full potential.
Behind the Schemes: Studio QD & Holloway Li reimagine a traditional Mayfair coach house
Formerly a labyrinth of rooms, this unassuming mews property has been transformed into a 'sun-soaked haven', complete with a Niemeyer-inspired limestone staircase.
First Look: Elicyon & HBA Residential complete new super-prime show apartments at The OWO
Two more marquee residences have been unveiled at the soon-to-open Raffles-branded scheme in Whitehall, with price tags of £14.75mn & £18mn.
In Pictures: How successful staging secured a swift sale in Regent’s Park
Design studio A.LONDON rolls out luxury furniture rental service for prime and super-prime properties, chalking up an immediate hit with a Garden Villa at Regent's Crescent.
In Pictures: Banda reveals ‘showstopping’ New York penthouse in the landmark Steinway Tower
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi takes us on a tour of his latest project: a sky-high apartment overlooking Central Park that's expected to hit the market with a US$54.6mn guide price.
Fashion brand’s ‘pragmatic utopia’ private island concept heads to auction
BIG designs for Vollebak on a Canadian private island promise to create 'both a magical home and a work of art', says Simon Shaw of Sotheby’s.
Peak Chic: British design firm reimagines the traditional ski chalet
IN PICTURES: OB Architecture unveils concepts for a striking new take on the classic alpine building.