Design & Style
Revealed: latest plans for the former Pizza Express building
One things for certain, the development’s not going to be finished until 2015. But what exactly is happening to the landmark former assembly hall?
A visionary Kentish Town Square – and daily market under the canopy?
A local architect has been shortlisted in RIBA’s annual Forgotten Spaces competition to create an exciting space which would extend over the railway lines to form a vibrant local hub. In the meantime, let’s support flower seller Natasha’s wish for a thriving daily market
Illegal demolition continues at the historic Castle pub?
Readers continue to flood us with updates on the fate of Kentish Town Road’s Castle pub, the grand 1849 boozer built on the site of an inn dating as far back as the 16th century
Kentish Street? Go on, name a brand new road in King’s Cross
Who has a soft spot for King’s Cross? Like Kentish Town it’s always had a mixed rep, and the two places are joined in conjugal …
The 360 View From The Shard: Worth It?
I’ve followed The Shard’s progress since construction first began in March 2009. But despite being underwhelmed (like most Londoners) by the laser show which marked …
Ooh nice signage! Busby Place
Spotted this atmospheric sign on the upper eastern reaches of NW5?
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