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Architect Sir Terry Farrell dies aged 87

Celebrated architect Sir Terry Farrell, creator of London's iconic MI6 headquarters and Charing Cross transformation, passes away at 87 leaving behind an extraordinary legacy.

Kevin McCloud brands UK housing market 'broken'

Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud delivers a damning verdict on the UK's housing crisis, branding the market 'broken' and warning of dire consequences for young people and the country's future.

Kevin McCloud's stark warning over UK housing crisis

Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud delivers a blistering critique of the UK's property market, expressing deep sympathy for young buyers and calling for urgent government action on the housing crisis.

Inside London's £19m Warehouse Conversion With 40ft Living Wall

Step inside a breathtaking £19 million warehouse conversion in the heart of London. This spectacular property, once a gritty industrial space, now boasts a stunning 40ft living wall, a subterranean cinema, and a rooftop oasis, setting a new benchmark for

Grand Designs Plot with Planning Permission for Sale

A rare opportunity to build a spectacular Grand Designs-inspired home has emerged in the West Midlands. This plot in Kinver, South Staffordshire, comes with full planning permission for a cutting-edge, four-bedroom property with breathtaking countryside v

Obama Centre's Soaring Costs and Design Fury

The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park faces massive budget overruns, now estimated at £700 million, and is slammed by critics as a potential 'eyesore' that disrespects its historic surroundings.

Lost Plans For London's Grand Central Terminal Revealed

Exclusive: Historic England unveils long-lost drawings by Percival and Parsons for a monumental London rail terminus that was never built, offering a glimpse into a radically different vision for the capital's transport hub.

Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea

The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.

London's Japanese Garden House Up for Top Architecture Prize

A breathtaking London home, featuring an exquisite Japanese garden and a unique architectural design centred around the restoration of Big Ben, has been shortlisted for the UK's top architecture award, the Riba Stirling Prize.

Grand Designs' 'Saddest House' Finally Sells

The infamous 'Britain's saddest house' from Grand Designs, a project plagued by tragedy and financial ruin, has finally been sold. We reveal the inside story and Kevin McCloud's poignant reaction.

Grand Designs' 'Saddest House' Finally Sells

The long-awaited sale of Chesil Cliff House, dubbed the 'saddest' in Grand Designs history, concludes a turbulent chapter. Discover the story behind this Devon lighthouse conversion.

Grand Designs' £1.3m Loss: Eco-Home Sells for Just £750k

The 'Bishops Castle' eco-home, featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs, has finally sold for just £750,000 after its owners invested over £2 million and 12 years into its troubled construction, marking one of the show's most significant financial losses.

Grand Designs' 'Saddest Ever' Home: The Full Story

The inside story of the Grand Designs 'saddest ever' home build in Kent, a project that ended in financial ruin and personal tragedy for its owners, leaving viewers and Kevin McCloud heartbroken.

Andrew Saint, Architectural Historian, Dies at 83

Renowned architectural historian Andrew Saint, whose work preserved and celebrated London’s urban legacy, has died at 83. His contributions to architectural scholarship and heritage conservation remain unparalleled.

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