Frankfurt’s new Eden Tower is creating a 2,000 square metre vertical garden, using 185,000 plants
More than a fifth of the 98-metre residential tower's facade will be a "vertical vegetal ecosystem", requiring no special attention from residents.
In Pictures: Google owner reveals ground-breaking Toronto waterfront masterplan
Alphabet-owned Sidewalk Labs has developed a smart city regeneration plan for 12 acres of Toronto's industrial waterfront, calling it 'the most innovative district in the entire world'
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Plans submitted for a $2bn botanical-themed resi-led development in the heart of Beverly Hills
A masterplan by Foster+Partners promises to create two landmark residential towers in super-prime Los Angeles, surrounded by ten acres of botanical gardens.
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In Pictures: Toronto’s new ‘pixellated’ biophilic urban neighbourhood
Canada's remarkable Toronto KING scheme connects green walls, public realm landscaping and 370 private terraces to create a "living skin" for the whole development - and it has its own programmable weather…
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UK Sotheby’s International Realty confirms departure of Managing Partner Reynolds
Claire Reynolds spent 19 years with Savills before joining George Azar's brokerage to lead a dramatic expansion in prime London.
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Agency seals record-breaking deal in ‘London’s first luxury apartment block’
'Spectacular' £10.75mn duplex at Albert Hall Mansions was sold to an overseas buyer.
PCL property & wealth management consultancy bolsters team
Mayfair-based Lanesborough Advisory installs Henry Browne as Partner and Co-Owner.
Trio of developers completes hidden scheme in the heart of Mayfair
Three agencies are jointly handling sales at Three Kings Mayfair, where one apartment has already sold for more than £5,000 psf.
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Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
It would be impossible for prime markets not to feel the impact of recent tax changes, but the reality of the 'wealth exit' on the ground is different from the media perception, say top property advisors…
Buyer sought for Lutyens’ last country house masterpiece
Grade I Cotswolds mansion debuts on the open market, seeking offers over £18mn.
Historic Chelsea gem with artistic pedigree hits the market at £9mn
Buyer sought for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' between the King's Road and Fulham Road.
Property agents face ‘major changes’ as Material Information rules replaced
'The risks for non-compliance are potentially much higher' now, warns Propertymark, as Trading Standards removes Material Information guidance in favour of regulation under the new Digital Markets, Competition…
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Knight Frank downgrades PCL house price growth forecast
'Needs-based' housing markets are likely to see prices rise faster than previously thought, but Knight Frank has cut its near-term forecast for Prime Central London 'due to the fact the political backdrop…
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In Pictures: French Riviera ‘Bond Villa’ returns to market
Villa Roc Fleuri was formerly home to Bond actor Sean Connery.
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