Skyscrapers everywhere: London’s skyline is changing
Author: Cyril Richert
There has been various interesting discussions recently in the newspaper about the impact of tall building (very very tall buildings I mean!) on London skyline. (more…)
There is no vision for London’s skyline
Author: Cyril Richert
Where is the vision for London’s skyline is wondering Simon Jenkins in his article in the Evening Standard on April 30th?
First, Simon Jenkins is right to remember the broken promise of Boris Johnson at at time when was running for Mayor of London in 2008. In November 2008 it was actually one of our first article on this website: Mr Johnson had warned he will not approve skyscrapers if residents are opposed to them, confirmed he will redraw the planned skyline as a matter of priority and called Ken Livingston’s plans’ “phallocratic towers”.
His U-turn will be his legacy to London. You can vote him out, but a long time after he’s left you will still see the Walkie Talkie, the Helter Skelter, the Razor (the Strata tower, named ugliest building of the year in 2010) or the Cheesegrater in the sky of London! (more…)
Still waiting for news from the architects for CJ station
Author: Cyril Richert
In our latest conversation (March 2013) with the architects contacted by Delancey last autumn about the redevelopment of Clapham Junction station (for producing a high level feasibility study to assist their client in assessing the scheme) we were told that they were still waiting for the client to come back to them. They have agreed to arrange a meeting to talk about their project, as soon as they have more information from their client. (more…)
The Mosque in the Wandsworth Guardian
The following article was published on 10th April 2013 in the Wandsworth Guardian: (more…)
Planning Forum meeting April 2013: some feedback
Authors: Jacqui Bowers & Cyril Richert
On Tuesday, April 16th, was organised the Planning Forum at Wandsworth Borough Town Hall. You will find below some comments and feedback. As usual, they do not intend to replace any minutes. (more…)
The proposal for the Mosque extension is refused
Author: Cyril Richert
Wandsworth Planning Application committee has refused, on Thursday 11th April 2013, the proposal to extend and refurbished the Mosque in Falcon Road. (more…)
A roller coaster for Battersea Power station?
Author: Cyril Richert
Paris-based practice atelier Zundel Cristea (AZC) has won the competition (results announced mid-March 2013) to transform the Battersea power station into a museum. The proposal is based on the Parisian Cité de l’Architecture model, and will present a panorama of architecture and cultural heritage from the Middle Ages to today.
The most notable feature of the project is the integration of a giant roller coaster in the 40,000 sqm of the site, providing a new perspective to the area and the city of London. (more…)
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