Number of homeless deaths at highest level

A record number of homeless people died last year on the streets or in emergency shelters and hostels according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics. An estimated 726 homeless people died in England and Wales in 2018,... View Article

RTB sales fall to their lowest level in six years

The number of council homes sold to tenants under the statutory Right to Buy scheme has fallen to its lowest level for six years according to Government statistics. Councils sold 2,313 homes under the scheme in the three months from... View Article

Senior appointments strengthen HKS’s London hospitality offer

Leading hospitality interior designers Su Doggett and Carl Simmonds have joined the London studio of global architectural practice HKS as Principal and Director – Hospitality Interiors and Design Director Hospitality Interiors respectively. This marks a significant step for HKS, introducing... View Article

The key to housing workers

A 264-home project for key workers at the University of Cambridge has been completed by architects Stanton Williams. Jack Wooler spoke to the practice’s Gavin Henderson on how the space between buildings has been utilised to embed the community into... View Article

Salice pocket doors power ahead

In keeping with its policy of continuous product improvement, Salice has introduced an updated version of its industry–standard pocket door system. Designated Exedra, the new version incorporates a linear magnetic damper that gently controls the movement of the door as... View Article

Reeded Glass Shower Screens from Aqata

Curves, colour, style and intricate detail can be found in the bathroom, from industrial to new-deco creating the bathroom has become on an interior designers dream. Now reeded glass is set to be the next big thing in bathroom design.... View Article