Expert tips to get the industrial bedroom look for less

Industrial interior design comes from the city. Old factories, converted warehouse lofts – think rustic wood and iron in an exposed space with open brickwork, beams and piping. Common in kitchen and living room design for some time, it’s looking... View Article

HOK receives planning approval for two UK arenas

The Sage, a new arena and conference centre in Gateshead, and Cardiff Arena approved by respective councils. The Sage, the £260m waterfront leisure development in Gateshead, northern England. The mixed-use entertainment district, developed by Ask Real Estate and Patrizia AG,... View Article

Land expert joins regional housebuilder team

A leading housebuilder has appointed a new land and planning manager, confirming the company’s commitment to delivering new homes across Lancashire and Cumbria. Stuart Binks joins Persimmon Homes based in Lancaster, bringing more than 28 years of experience in sourcing... View Article

Playing our part in levelling up

Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses why SME housebuilders should be utilised in achieving the Government’s agenda to ‘level up.’  The industry closed out last year on a relative high with workloads doing well, despite... View Article

BIG Designs New Centre for Neuroscience & Psychiatric

The first of its kind in the world, a new Neuroscience Centre designed by BIG will bring together psychiatry and neuroscience under one roof to combine groundbreaking science and treatment of physical and mental brain diseases, spinal cord and nervous... View Article

New facilities complete at Pencoedtre High School

Work has completed on the new school building for Pencoedtre High School in Barry, Wales. Designed by HLM and built by Bouygues UK, the project forms part of a £34.7 million investment into the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, a... View Article

UNStudio completes new K-Pop HQ

The South Korean music scene, otherwise known as K-Pop, is currently making huge strides in the global music industry. Popular with fans from Asia to the Americas, South Korean bands are currently topping the charts and selling-out stadiums. With its... View Article

Expert reveals how to turn your house into an eco-home

Converting your home into an ‘eco-home’ might seem like a daunting prospect. Many of us assume that the process of becoming eco-friendly is both lengthy and costly or involves relocating to a rural property built with sustainability in mind. The... View Article

Avant Homes begin work on 65-home development, creating 200 jobs

North East housebuilder Avant Homes has started construction on a 10-acre site in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees to deliver a £24m, 65-home development. The first phase of the new development located on Round Hill Avenue, three miles from Thornaby town centre, received planning... View Article

New appointments support growth for architects

Architects and interior designers Studio Anyo have announced two new appointments as it continues to develop and expand its regional and national operations. Michelle Tang joins as a Part 1 architectural assistant while Alannah Lyons comes in as an interior... View Article

Stockport committed to a greener future

The opening of two environmentally friendly properties for social rent in Cheadle last week signalled Stockport Council and Stockport Homes’ continued commitment to social development alongside its green energy targets. In a first for the council, the two developments were... View Article