Westminster Council backs down from Oxford Street pedestrianisation legal challenge

A  spokesperson said legal advice suggested a judicial review "would be unlikely to succeed", but the council is "considering all other legal and procedural options" to oppose the London mayor's pedestrianisation plan. The post Westminster Council backs down from Oxford Street pedestrianisation legal challenge appeared first on Property Week.

McLaren confirmed for British Land’s Oxford Street shopping centre redevelopment

Scheme will almost double office space in block above Bond Street station

Outdated office space could undermine Oxford Street revival plans, WPA warns

The Westminster Property Association report calls for the urgent updating of 3.8m sq ft of offices in the area that fall below minimum energy ratings expected to come into force in 2030. The post Outdated office space could undermine Oxford Street revival plans, WPA warns appeared first on Property Week.

Tories pledge to fight Oxford Street pedestrianisation as they take control of Westminster

The Conservatives have retaken control of Westminster City Council after a number of councils and mayoral positions changed parties in the local elections on 7 May. The post Tories pledge to fight Oxford Street pedestrianisation as they take control of Westminster appeared first on Property Week.

Restoring the crown: ASWS revives historic lantern Domes at 214 Oxford Street

Leading window repair specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), employed impressive skills to bear during a two-year refurbishment contract addressing one of London’s best known retail landmarks. Within the project, the trio of shallow domed steel lanterns on an upper mezzanine level presented one of the most difficult challenges, both in terms of technical difficulty […] The post Restoring the crown: ASWS revives historic lantern Domes at 214 Oxford Street appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Design & Architecture: Tottenham Court Road Elizabeth line station

The new Tottenham Court Road station takes its design cues from the ground above - the architecture of nearby buildings and the Soho street pattern, coupled with the nightlife and theatres of London’s vibrant West End. The station features a new entrance on Dean Street with a cinematic and theatrical design featuring granite, black glass and stainless steel.

Design & Architecture: Overview, Elizabeth Line

The Elizabeth line is the most significant addition to London’s transport network in a generation. The new railway spans 41 stations, including 10 major new stations from Paddington to Abbey Wood. With capacity for millions of passengers per year, the Elizabeth line will need to cater for a variety of passengers from regular commuters, day trippers, Oxford Street shoppers and those jetting off from the airport on holiday.

The Times - Selfridges sale to Thailand's Central Group

The Weston family has agreed to sell the Selfridges department store chain to Thailand's Central