Office Space: In the first of our new series exploring London’s most stunning HQs, we explore designer Tom Dixon’s new offices in King’s Cross September 20, 2018 For some companies, an office is simply a place for their employees to sit, or a meeting space for clients. For Tom Dixon, it’s a showroom, a business hub, a hip hangout, a restaurant, an arts and crafts school and a community outreach facility. There are also employees, of course, sitting behind desks and computers, [...]
The Grosvenor Estate weighs up move to become a serviced office space provider September 13, 2018 It might be one of London’s oldest landlords, but the Grosvenor Estate is mulling a move into one of the property market’s newest trends. In a bid to cash in on the growing popularity of serviced office spaces, the Duke of Westminster’s Mayfair business confirmed it is weighing up the idea of challenging market giants such [...]
The Grosvenor Estate weighs up move to become a serviced office space provider September 13, 2018 It might be one of London’s oldest landlords, but the Grosvenor Estate is mulling a move into one of the property market’s newest trends. In a bid to cash in on the growing popularity of serviced office spaces, the Duke of Westminster’s Mayfair business confirmed it is weighing up the idea of challenging market giants such [...]
That’s a wrap! Tortilla’s boss, Richard Morris, talks about the business of burritos September 10, 2018 London's food scene attracts all sorts. Whatever you desire, it’s not hard to find someone who’s cooking it, fusing it with other cuisines, or serving it alongside an artisanal craft beer. From pop-ups and market stalls, to Michelin-star restaurants, the capital is a hotbed of culinary creation. One such company is Mexican-food-maker Tortilla. 2018 marks [...]
The tables have turned: How Ministry of Sound is shaking up the workspace September 7, 2018 It was 1991 when Ministry of Sound first opened its doors. Its founders had taken over a disused bus shelter in Elephant and Castle, and installed a massive sound system, fostering a subculture of clubbers who thrived on the underground music scene. At the time, there was nothing like it, and electronic dance music wasn’t [...]
New homes: Our pick of the new homes going on sale in the London this weekend September 7, 2018 New developments on the market this week Clarendon, Hornsey From £355,000 The first homes at a major regeneration site in north London are on sale. The 12 acre brownfield site will boast 1,700 new homes and over 100,000sqft of retail and offices as well as a new public park. Hornsey Park Place is the first [...]
12 Hay Hill in Mayfair shows shared workspaces are going upmarket to capture the professional crowd September 3, 2018 Coworking spaces seem to be taking over the city. Right now, the largest private-sector occupier of office space in central London isn’t a tech firm or major bank. It’s WeWork, a leading provider of shared workspaces. And coworking is big business: WeWork was valued at £27bn in June, making it the world’s second most valuable [...]
Pullman Liverpool: A warm welcome to Merseyside September 3, 2018 Pullman knows a hotel is far more than somewhere to eat and sleep. It’s an opportunity to feel welcome in a new location, a place guests can be at their very best, for work and play. Pullman Hotels & Resorts offer a chance to recharge and explore. Focus and socialise. Because we know life [...]
City Moves for 28 August 2018 – who’s switching jobs at Johnson Service Group, Glenny and Buro Four? August 27, 2018 Today's City Moves cover textile rental, property and project management. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Johnson Service Group Johnson Service Group has appointed Christopher (Chris) Francis Girling to the board as an independent non-executive director with effect from 29 August. Chris will also assume the role of audit committee chairman with effect [...]
Cyber crime poses a massive threat to businesses, thanks to remote workers using unsecured public wifi June 28, 2018 As I write, thousands of employees are opening up Macs in cafes and trendy workspaces across the country, sipping on cortados, and getting ready to start their days. These workers are part of what’s being called the “remote working revolution”, and they represent a movement away from the presenteeism that previously defined office working. A [...]