London
Brent Cross West
Stannah supplies seven passenger lifts to London’s newest mainline station in more than a decade. submitted by Stannahimages courtesy of Thameslink London’s newest mainline station in more than 10 years,...
Skyline and Sketching
A winning combination Thursday 23 May started overcast and grey, but fortunately the clouds broke up during the day, and by the time a group of us were 109-m up...
Jensten To Acquire Lift and Escalator Specialist Broker
Huntington-headquartered Jensten, a fast-growing U.K. insurance broker, on April 24 announced its intention to acquire lift and escalator specialist broker Robert Gerrard & Co Ltd, based in London. Subject to...
New Plans Submitted for One Fairchild Street in London
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) has submitted plans for a 27-story office tower in Shoreditch on the fringe of the City of London, Building Design reports. The One Fairchild Street...
Elizabeth Line, London Underground and Railway
Escalators, New Construction London, U.K. submitted by Otis Elevator Co. The Elizabeth line is a high-frequency hybrid urban-suburban rail service in London and its suburbs that opened in May 2022....
Two-Tower Mixed-Use Development Planned in South London
The council in Croydon, South London, recently received plans from developer Greystar to build 47- and 35-story towers that include nearly 800 flats, office space, retail and greenspace designed by...
Apex Lifts Named Finalist in Two Awards Programs
Apex Lifts has announced that it has been nominated as a finalist in two U.K.-based award programs. The first is the National Building & Construction Awards 2023. The National Building...
“Healthy Return” of Users Fuels Elevator Use Across Europe
London, Paris and Brussels lead the way in a resurgence of elevator use across Europe, CoStarTM reports. On average, European cities are at nearly 80% of pre-pandemic levels, with tourists...
Entries Open for Building Design’s Architect of the Year Awards
Entries have opened for this year’s Architect of the Year Awards (AYA) with a deadline of May 12. The AYAs are Building Design’s annual celebration of the very best work...
In Memoriam: Rafael Viñoly
Rafael Viñoly, an internationally celebrated architect described by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) as “an ardent contributor for shaping the urban realm,” passed away on March...
