A clever extension that grabs your attention: Take inspiration from this innovative building project by David Kohn Architects April 25, 2016 Squint hard enough at this extension project in Islington and you can make out a playful fox motif built into the structure, with its sloping muzzle, three visible legs and beady porthole eye. The building replaced an original kitchen that was being used as a scullery, with the owners saying they wanted to use the [...]
Fancy living like royalty? Move into the wing of this Grade-I listed castle on the corner of Greenwich Park April 25, 2016 Everyone has a favourite London park, but when it comes to views, Greenwich is unrivalled. Rolling hills give way to the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, which eyes up the white-domed O2 Arena with its bright cranes like candles on a birthday cake. For 22 years, Dave and Barbara Edgar have invited friends and family to [...]
As the world prepares for the Chelsea Flower Show, we meet up with the young superstars of landscape architecture April 25, 2016 Harry and David Rich, 28 and 25 Although not involved with the London shows this year, Welsh brothers Harry and David Rich already have a clutch of medals from three successive years at Chelsea. Having grown up with a love of gardening, it’s no surprise the siblings both decided to go into landscape design. Their [...]
Get acquainted with the world’s sexiest homes: 100 Contemporary Houses invites you to explore innovative architectural designs April 25, 2016 "The house is intimately related to the idea of shelter,” says Swiss architect Mario Botta. “A cave carved out of the rock is like a mother’s womb. When I am tired of the world, I want to go home. There I can regain my energy to prepare for the next day’s battle.” Our lives are [...]
UK housing crisis: Greenbelt “under siege” as councils earmark land for 275,000 more homes to be built, research claims April 25, 2016 England's Greenbelt will become home to more than a quarter of a million houses, as part of the government's efforts to resolve the UK's housing crisis. Councils have allocated land for 275,000 houses to be built on England's greenbelt – an increase of 50,000 on last year – research published this morning claims. But while some people might [...]
City Moves for 25 March 2016 | Who’s switching jobs April 25, 2016 FARMDROP Former Marks & Spencer head of logistics, Philip Eaves has joined online marketplace, Farmdrop as its first director of supply chain. The appointment coincides with a major product upgrade as the online marketplace launches one-hour slot, seven-day deliveries via its fleet of zero emission electric vans and Farmdroppers. Philip previously headed up logistical development [...]
How to change jobs – and raise your salary April 25, 2016 Do you want to be paid more? It might be time to find a new job, according to new research from the Resolution Foundation. The study reveals that it pays to move jobs more often, with earnings rising almost three times more quickly for 18 to 29 year olds who switch than they do for those [...]
The gin-aissance: Number of distilleries in England jumped by a third in 2015, according to UHY Hacker Young April 25, 2016 The increasing demand for boutique spirits pushed the number of new distilleries in England up by a third last year. Dubbed the "gin-aissance", the spirits boom led to 28 new distilleries opening in England 2015, up from 21 in 2014, according to research from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. Across the UK, 56 artisan distilleries [...]
Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez wins PFA Player of the Year while Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli voted best young player April 24, 2016 Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after playing a pivotal role in the Foxes’ dazzling campaign which sees them on the cusp of a maiden top-flight title. Mahrez, fresh from scoring in Leicester’s 4-0 thrashing of Swansea, fought off competition from team-mates Jamie Vardy and N’Golo Kante, [...]
ICAS chief executive explains how accountancy is becoming a youngster’s game, and why they are enjoying being part of the institution too April 24, 2016 The accountancy profession is perceived as many things – but exciting is probably not one of them. Ask any five-year-old what they dream of being when they grow up and few will tell you that they’re mesmerised by the prospect of days spent poring over spreadsheets. “There is still the sense among the young when [...]