Clarendon Works in Notting Hill: Inside W11’s quirkiest brick factory June 11, 2015 Discover the definition of industrial chic in a smart neighbourhood in Notting Hill. For tips on how to modernise industrial architecture in London, look no further than Clarendon Works. This Victorian brick-making factory is an iconic building in Notting Hill, with its cavernous proportions and red brick exterior. It’s also an impressively wide house, [...]
Work hard? Live harder in the City’s Brutalist Barbican Estate masterpiece June 11, 2015 When the Barbican was first conceived in the 1960s, it was a utopian ideal for inner city-living. Well ahead of its time, its cutting-edge, controversial architecture interweaved with public gardens, restaurants, shops, cultural destinations and a school. Brutalist architects Chamberlain, Powell and Bon then built four large residential towers that would become the Barbican [...]
Focus on Balham: Once the butt of jokes, now the SW place to be June 11, 2015 When Peter Sellers said Balham was the “Gateway to the South” he was poking fun at the fact that nothing of note ever happened there. A semi-suburban no man’s land at the bottom of the Northern Line, it was the pinnacle of meh – the kind of place north Londoners probably think about when they [...]
Independent shops are bringing some much-needed cool to London’s housing schemes June 11, 2015 There was a time when retailers were an afterthought to housing developers. But increasingly sophisticated homeowners, used to an urban village life among coffee shops and boutiques, are demanding more. “Ideally, you want to bring the commercial side in as soon as you can,” says John Anderson, chairman of developer Berkeley Homes, East Thames. [...]
It’s a great time to be a landlord in Milan as tourists flock to Expo 2015 June 11, 2015 This summer, Italy’s making a comeback. After years struggling under a prolonged economic crisis of its own, it finally seems as though its on the path to recovery. And there’s no greater proof of this than its most fashionable city, Milan, hosting Expo 2015. The world trade fair is underway, uniting innovators from the tech, [...]
Three habits to secure a promotion June 11, 2015 Competence alone won’t cut it – you need to be comfortable discussing your success WHEN it comes to getting a promotion, it can be tough to distinguish yourself from the competition. Chances are you’re already working flat out and have taken on new responsibilities. But by making some changes to your daily routine and being [...]
Summer slump? How to maintain your productivity June 10, 2015 The holiday months are a chance to think more strategically. It's not easy to stay focused in the summer months. Your colleagues are on holiday, the weather may make your office uncomfortable, and you’ll no doubt be distracted by your own summer plans. But there are ways to ensure your productivity doesn’t slump in [...]
Where to find the best value cash accounts: They won’t trump equities, but zero inflation makes them more attractive June 9, 2015 The UK is a nation of cash savers, with half of Britain’s collective wealth sitting in instant access accounts. Inflation may stand below zero at present (it was -0.1 per cent in April), making cash a reasonably attractive option, but it will not stay there forever. Indeed, research released earlier this week by Henderson [...]
How to find success after a setback June 9, 2015 Make the most of your network and remember to take time out. Every high performer experiences painful setbacks during their career. While unwelcome and distressing, the big question is how you deal with them. Will you recover or fold? Recovery is not just about trying again, but bolstering your skills to become more resilient [...]
PwC: Young women put off finance jobs for fear of poor career chances June 8, 2015 Young women in financial services are just half as likely as men to feel they have a chance of rising to become senior managers, according to a study out today from PwC. Just 35 per cent believe they stand a good chance of substantial career progression with their current employer, compared with more than 70 [...]