Mediterranean tranquillity

Behind the traditional stained-glass front door of an Edwardian terraced house in Southfields lies a remarkable renovation inspired by bright and airy Mediterranean living. TEXT JAYNE DOWLE IMAGES HATCH + MASON / CHRIS SNOOK Belonging to 32-year-old yoga teacher Molly... View Article

The evolution of bathroom furniture

With smaller bathrooms becoming more common, the importance of furniture for potential homeowners has increased, as they look to keep these spaces clutter free. This increased demand for furniture has coincided with a desire for greater personalisation, with colour and... View Article

The role of lime plaster in flood-hit renovations

As flooding risk increases across the UK, the need for an innovative solution to provide sufficient resilience to older buildings becomes even more prescient. Daniel Fitch, Technical Sales Manager Packed Products at Tarmac, explores why innovative lime plasters need to... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain: Successes and Challenges

Mark Topping, Director of Design, Lanpro Biodiversity net gain (BNG) became mandatory for major developments from 12 February 2024 and for small sites from 2 April. A year on from its initiation, we look at the triumphs and tribulations.  As a property... View Article

National Retrofit Conference and Expo

The National Retrofit Conference returns for its second year in 2025 with an exciting new expansion, the launch of a dedicated Expo, making it bigger and more engaging than ever before.  Taking place alongside Futurebuild 2025, this enhanced and immersive... View Article

Bellway to start work on 484 new homes

Construction work on two developments bringing 484 new homes to Mansfield will begin this summer. Bellway East Midlands will build 314 properties for private sale and 170 affordable homes in its second phase of development at the wider Lindhurst neighbourhood... View Article

Groundbreaking solution to UK’s housing shortage

Modular homes company Boutique Modern has revealed an innovative product called ModernHome which will build homes quickly for people on the social housing waiting list and help local authorities save significant money at a crucial time. As well as providing comfortable, safe and stylish... View Article

Housebuilder moves into Lincolnshire

Award-winning constructor Horgan Homes has moved into Lincolnshire with a new development which aims to address a shortage of high quality bungalows in the county. Work is under way in Mareham-Le-Fen to build 30 two, three and four-bedroom contemporary styled bungalows and... View Article

KCAP Present Design of Istropolis

New Istropolis is a 4.3 heactre project located in Trnavské Mýto set to be Bratislava’s new cultural heart. Designed in collaboration with CITYFÖRSTER, the project transforms a once-fading district into a dynamic urban destination—with a 3.000 person cultural venue, nine... View Article

PGA TOUR’s state-of-the-art production studios complete

PGA TOUR Studios is the latest addition to the PGA TOUR’s campus in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, expanding and consolidating its operations. The state-of-the-art production studio will redefine how the TOUR creates and delivers content to golf fans across the... View Article

Ground-breaking ceremony marks the start of construction

Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), the equal partnership between Cambridge City Council and award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, celebrated the official start on site at Fanshawe Road in Cambridge’s Coleridge ward, with a ground-breaking ceremony. Ward Councillors joined CIP board members... View Article

Bright future for historic Grade II Listed London Bridge

Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is delighted to announce that work has completed on the refurbishment of an historically significant railway arch on Crucifix Lane, in the Borough of Southwark, London. Sited amongst key landmarks such as The Shard, London... View Article

Rangeford Villages welcomes grant of outline planning

Rangeford Villages, the award-winning later living provider and operator, has announced that a hybrid planning application (ref: DM/23/2699) for an IRC and wider mixed-use residential community submitted by Welbeck has been approved unanimously by Mid-Sussex District Council. Rangeford expects to... View Article

£116M build to rent deal in east London

A 50/50 joint venture between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody, has agreed a partnership with Goodstone Living to deliver 360 high-quality Build to Rent (BTR) homes at Dagenham Green. The BTR apartments will form part of the first phase of... View Article

RIBA Bristol & Bath to sponsor new programme

Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) is pleased to announce a new programme of events, which have been developed with the support of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Bristol and Bath. The talks will be held at the Museum of... View Article

New plans reveal a contemporary banqueting hall

Leading Community architects Architecture Unknown has submitted plans to reimagine the former Middleton Conservative Club as a banqueting hall and community space. The elaborate plans, submitted on behalf of local business Kohinoor Banqueting Ltd, show the site transformed into a... View Article

Pinnacle Group expands portfolio with five new sites

Pinnacle Group has significantly expanded its portfolio with Bellway Homes after securing five new sites under its Residential Management Services (RMS) division. This development makes Bellway the division’s largest client, with a total of nearly 5000 homes managed for the client, across... View Article

Beyond boilers

As energy efficiency standards tighten, Barry Fentem of Altecnic explores the alternatives to gas boilers which are available to help housing upgrades meet regulations while futureproofing homes with sustainable heating solutions. As energy efficiency standards become more stringent, the housing... View Article

The modern day architect a visionary for urban development

By Graham McDarby, managing director of GRADONARCHITECTURE Architects are not just designers; they are visionaries who can influence the way in which we perceive and interact with our surroundings. They are catalysts for social change, bringing spaces, buildings and entire... View Article

A modern approach

With the controversy over wood burning stoves, BFCMA’s Dennis Milligan explains why it is worth looking at the benefits of modern stoves.  Combined with quality wood, modern stoves offer significant benefits that align with reducing carbon emissions and improving air... View Article