The houses that architects build for themselves
The FT's architecture critic Edwin Heathcote takes a look at some of the remarkable buildings designed by the world's top architects as their own 'calling card homes'
MIPIM Awards 2018: Best Residential Development finalists in pictures
Plus a bonus category: Best Futura Mega-Project
Eric Parry picked to design British Ambassador’s residence in Beijing
Practice sees off stiff competition to scoop 'once in a generation opportunity to design the showcase for the UK in one of the world’s most important capitals'
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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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Tom Bill: Mortgage market under pressure as central banks hold on Super Thursday
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