Blackfriars One: A New Icon for London’s Skyline

Blackfriars is set to receive another skyscraper, one which could compete with London’s iconic Shard. The recently approved Blackfriars One, will be a towering 50 storeys, and will house 274 residential apartments, with an adjacent low rise building housing a hotel. The Southward council approved Blackfriars One without the normal requirements for including affordable housing on site. Although this is a controversial move, it does signify a drive for development and investment in the area. The starting date for construction has not yet been approved, although workers in work boots are anticipating the construction, as Blackfriars One will be one of the most significant projects over the next year.

New US Embassy; an Interesting Addition to the London Skyline

New US embassy in London

The United States have announced that they will be building a new US embassy in London. In 2008 they purchased a site and area that is part of the regeneration project of Nine Elms in Wandsworth and they are scheduled to move into their new facility upon its completion in 2017. Many London construction workers in scruffs work trousers will be working very hard to have the new US embassy completed on time.

Olympic Games Big Screen Broadcast Live To Public

The excitement for the up and coming Olympic Games 2012 in London is building up with many people from across the world infiltrating the city to enjoy the festivities. Apart from the many spectators enjoying live games at the numerous stadiums scattered across London, big screen broadcasts in different locations will be available for the people of London.

BT London Live Olympic Games Fan Parks

BT London Live has created a strategic roll out plan which includes fan parks where spectators are able to enjoy the Olympic Games with hundreds of other people. All of the Olympic Games sporting action will be for free to the public where live games and an up to date schedule will be available. There is no doubt that the atmosphere will be electric and it will be the perfect location to watch the Olympic Games live if not at the stadiums. There will be a host of massive screens utilising equipped video logistics such as corporate video solutions, state-of-the-art technology and concert-quality sound systems. Apart from the hi-tech and logistical aspects making the parks so attractive, there will be big names in the music industry keeping spectators entertained as well as an array of fun activities for the whole family. The locations of the Olympic Games fan parks are Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square and Victoria Park.

Best World Travel Destinations in 2012

World travel never goes out of style, there is always some nook or cranny Mother Earth has kept hidden from public eyes. With the New Year almost here, it’s time to get a leg up on the competition as we uncover some of the most beautiful hidden gems the world has to offer. The question of where to travel around the world is a question usually best answered ‘anywhere but here,’ but an insider look can’t hurt.

The London River Park, Another Architectural Innovation For London

London is known for its many cultural and architectural developments and achievements. Many tourists from around the world enjoy all this diverse city has to offer and there is now a new development that is bound to awe the crowds and add to the already incredible horizon of innovative buildings, the London River Park.

London Luxury Homes 3rd Most Expensive Globally

Recent international studies have concluded that Luxury homes in London will now cost you up to 3,000 pounds per square meter of property. Just a trust fund cheque behind Hong Kong and Tokyo in first and second places respectively, London has had an influx of foreign billionaires purchasing large mansions in the capital, driving up demand and housing prices along the Thames. Central London estate agents have noticed a resurgence of interest due to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and financial stability in the global economy.

Over 3.3 Billion pounds was invested in luxury homes over the last year, withstanding government scandals and the recent riots the upper class property values have gone through the roof. This inflation has occurred at the top of the market with luxury homes internationally rising as high as 10% in the last year, whereas middle class properties only rose 6%. The fluctuation in the exchange rate in the UK made luxury homes a “steal” for international wealth to make purchases at lower rates than ever before. According to estate agents Bayswater, Fulham and Chelsea, property purchases in the luxury end of the market have not seen record sales as they have in the last year.

Warrington Borough Regeneration Plan Given to Muse

The town centre in Warrington borough is to undergo major regeneration and development amounting to £130 million. Plans moved forward earlier this week when the council appointed a development partner – Muse Developments. The company is currently also part of the St Paul’s development in Liverpool. The plans show the Bridge Street area that will be upgraded and will act as a counterweight to the Golden Square shopping centre which has dominated the area since its refurbishment in 2007.

Warrington borough council agreed on the proposed Bridge Street plans back in 2008, but due to the state of the markets progress has been fairly slow. Now that the developer has been decided on they can move onto the next step of the process; sourcing workers and contractors for the jobs and finding workwear clothing for them.