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Ilona Pacia on transforming a derelict house into an inspiring, art-filled home
Lined with mature trees and pristine period façades, and running parallel to its namesake park, it’s hard to imagine a dilapidated building on Ravenscourt Road. However, when Ilona Pacia took on...
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Homeowner and landlady Maria Tamander on her passion for property
Maria Tamander’s CV makes for interesting reading. A publican, producer and property developer, she started out working at her grandparents’ hotels and restaurants, before running an advertising...
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Escape the nine-to-five: Transforming an office into a Notting Hill triplex
A building can wear numerous guises in its lifetime. But while some pay architectural homage to past lives, others shun them altogether. Take this Notting Hill Gate triplex. There’s little in its...
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Draycott Place homeowners Adam and Lindsay on what gives Chelsea its buzz
Known today for its fashion boutiques, good schools and handsome mansion blocks, Chelsea also has a long history of artistic residents. Among others, Mark Twain and T.S. Eliot have called this area of...
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These six London restaurants have just been awarded Michelin stars
Michelin stars have become the leading global status symbol for fine dining. Establishments can win, lose or retain these coveted tokens every year. This week, the 2023 Michelin Guide to Great Britain...
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The best pubs to visit in west London
No institution is as quintessentially British as the pub. A cornerstone of the community, the pub has served as a meeting point for all types of people for hundreds of years. The capital has around...
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At home with architect Trevor Morriss
Trevor Morriss is an enthusiast. Both a design virtuoso and a business leader, it is nonetheless his boundless enthusiasm that shines through. Having known he wanted to be an architect since he was...
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The best architect-designed holiday homes in London
If you had to compile a list of London’s most in-demand architects, Quincoces-Dragò & Partners, Jonathan Tuckey Design and SPPARC would be up there with the best – and this selection of...
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