February 2020

Aberdeen Standard Investments has appointed Knight Frank to sell the Broadwalk Centre in Edgware. It has been reported that the agents are seeking offers over £60 million for the 190,000 sq ft shopping centre, which is being marketed with scope for regeneration. The existing owners have considered various redevelopment options,...

Height adjustable (or sit-stand) desks are becoming increasingly popular around the globe as a direct result of research which has shown that sitting down all day while working is detrimental to health. It burns very few calories and has been linked to weight gain and obesity, which can in turn...

Trophaeum Asset Management has purchased Halcyon Gallery on New Bond Street from Brazilian billionaire Joseph J Safra for around £130 million. The sought-after site at 144-146 New Bond Street is currently let to Halcyon Gallery with 10 years left on the lease and is a prestigious addition to Trophaeum’s portfolio...

The physical environment of an office has a huge impact on the wellbeing of those working in it. The design of an office space is also a company’s primary way of communicating its brand values and culture. An organisation that wants to position itself as forward-thinking and inclusive should start...

The City of London Corporation has appointed its current assistant director of design, Gwyn Richards, to take over as interim chief planning officer when Annie Hampson retires next month. Richards has been involved in every major planning decision in the square mile for the past 10 years, and as part...

Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can be hazardous, yet it is one of the most overlooked aspects of office design, often taking a backseat to layout, furniture and even décor, which have a more obvious effect on the environment simply because you can see them. Moreover, air conditioning and air...

TfL and Barratt London have revealed plans to construct approximately 450 new homes in London’s Wembley Park. The proposal covers a 1.6-acre site and comprises five buildings containing a range of residential units — from studio apartments to three-bedroom homes — 50% of which will be affordable housing made up of...