Archive for August 22, 2018
Westfield sold to Unibail-Rodamco in a massive $24.7bn deal
French property giant Unibail-Rodamco has agreed to buy shopping centre owner Westfield Corp for $24.7bn (£18.5bn), in a deal which will lead to new malls spreading across Europe. With Westfield group owning and operating 35 shopping centre...
WeWork in London will double in size within 12 months
WeWork the US co-working giant, that is valued at around $20bn (£15bn) is making a move in Britain. The first regional office of WeWork opened in Manchester in early December and the leadership has plans to also swipe over London. The compa...
New route for pedestrians and cyclists at Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station kicks off the new year with the opening of a new pedestrian and cycle route, linking visitors with the Circus West Village. Battersea Power Station strollers, who previously reached Circus West Village on foot via Gro...
World’s tallest modular tower to be built in Croydon
Croydon planners have approved a twin-tower scheme of build-to-rent flats near the East Croydon station. Tide Construction will build a 44 & 38-storey scheme that will comprise of 546- flat towers, designed by HT Design. Situated on the form...
The Battersea Power Station Design Store has arrived
From Battersea scent hand soap to unique tableware, acrylic jewels, and an athleisure collection inspired by the Power Station, the Design Store offers a wide selection of products from independent artists and craftsmen. The opening of the D...
The first ever electric “black cab” is launched today in Circus West, Battersea Power Station
Launched by the LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company), the new electric taxis will be moving around London thanks to a new range-extended electric technology. During the launch ceremony in Battersea today, Chris Gubbey, the CEO of the LEVC, sa...
New US embassy opens in Nine Elms
“Our Nine Elms US embassy is the most advanced we’ve ever built”, US ambassador Johnson recently discussed in his article in the Evening Standard amidst the controversy of the US President canceling his trip for the official embassy inaug...
London attracts world’s most anticipated HQs
As 2017 is coming to an end, we couldn’t be more excited of what the future holds in store, soon seven of the world’s tech and finance giants will have their new headquarters in London in the next five years. Apple, Google, Bloomberg, Merck...