Labour, under Tony Blair, promised that newly built buildings would be in-keeping with the surrounding area; however it now seems that this has not occurred.
In 1997 Sir Richard Rogers campaigned for a ‘better and beautified’ urban environment, and it seemed that Tony Blair was listening.
However within recent years London has seen a stream of constructions that are all about profit rather than a wholesome design. (more…)
One of the stars of the Channel 4 television show Secret Millionaire is reported to be backing a multi-million pound regeneration scheme in Queens Yard, Hackney. David Pearl’s Structadene company bought 88,000 square feet of land and commercial buildings in the area and are now planning to create media village opposite the 2012 Olympic Park.
The scheme is looking to create office buildings and other business facilities specifically aimed at the creative and broadcasting industry. White Post Lane, a management company have been hired to promote and attract media and creative businesses to the development. (more…)