An extract from Spectrum, a new book published in association with the V&A museum about the global history of wallpaper September 18, 2018 Before the industrial revolution, the vast majority of domestic interiors were necessarily plain and simple, with whitewashed walls, perhaps tinted with an earth pigment such as ochre or umber. Fabrics were used sparingly, and were assiduously reused and recycled. Colour schemes were largely drab; jewel-bright hues and rich patterns were delights only available to an [...]
An extract from Spectrum, a new book published in association with the V&A museum about the global history of wallpaper September 18, 2018 Before the industrial revolution, the vast majority of domestic interiors were necessarily plain and simple, with whitewashed walls, perhaps tinted with an earth pigment such as ochre or umber. Fabrics were used sparingly, and were assiduously reused and recycled. Colour schemes were largely drab; jewel-bright hues and rich patterns were delights only available to an [...]
Housebuilder MJ Gleeson beats housing market blues as profits swell September 17, 2018 Housebuilder MJ Gleeson hailed a rise in profits for its full financial year, crediting it to a growing demand for low-cost homes in the Midlands and the north of England. The figures Profits before tax grew 12 per cent to £37m in the 12 months to the end of June, compared to the same period [...]
Housebuilder MJ Gleeson beats housing market blues as profits swell September 17, 2018 Housebuilder MJ Gleeson hailed a rise in profits for its full financial year, crediting it to a growing demand for low-cost homes in the Midlands and the north of England. The figures Profits before tax grew 12 per cent to £37m in the 12 months to the end of June, compared to the same period [...]
London housing market showing signs of recovery September 17, 2018 The London housing market is showing some signs of recovery with transaction numbers at the upper end of the market up six per cent year-on-year. The number of agreed sales for houses above £750,000, representing a fifth of all transactions in London, increased six per cent in September on the same month a year ago, [...]
London housing market showing signs of recovery September 17, 2018 The London housing market is showing some signs of recovery with transaction numbers at the upper end of the market up six per cent year-on-year. The number of agreed sales for houses above £750,000, representing a fifth of all transactions in London, increased six per cent in September on the same month a year ago, [...]
Improving workers’ mental health through better urban design could add £15bn to the economy, says British Land September 17, 2018 The economy could be given a £15bn boost if cities were designed in a way which improved the mental health of workers, according to a new study by British Land. Creating cities with more communal seating and recreational areas, more greenery and improved walkways and cycle facilities could all massively contribute to the UK economy. British [...]
Improving workers’ mental health through better urban design could add £15bn to the economy, says British Land September 17, 2018 The economy could be given a £15bn boost if cities were designed in a way which improved the mental health of workers, according to a new study by British Land. Creating cities with more communal seating and recreational areas, more greenery and improved walkways and cycle facilities could all massively contribute to the UK economy. British [...]
Korean state-owned bank reportedly in £182m offer for One Poultry September 16, 2018 State-owned Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) has reportedly offered £182m to buy One Poultry, the landmark office building close to the Bank of England. IBK is working with Hana Financial Group, a large Korean asset manager, on the bid, according to the Financial Times. The controversial building, which was voted by Time Out magazine readers [...]
Korean state-owned bank reportedly in £182m offer for One Poultry September 16, 2018 State-owned Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) has reportedly offered £182m to buy One Poultry, the landmark office building close to the Bank of England. IBK is working with Hana Financial Group, a large Korean asset manager, on the bid, according to the Financial Times. The controversial building, which was voted by Time Out magazine readers [...]