The new Nine Elms might be a rich man’s playground, but I hope it works
Despite the swimming pool bridge, general architectural extravagance and Donatella Versace fixtures, this part of London could be dynamic and interesting
Posts Tagged 'Society'
Climate philanthropist George Soros invests millions in coal
Billionaire has previously funded renewable energy and low-carbon initiatives and has called coal a ‘lethal bullet’ for climate change
Why does fashion hate old people?
Designers appear to favour ever skinnier, sexier and youthful women to model their clothes despite only a tiny percentage of women under 40 being able to afford them. But isn’t this a reflection of society’s worst fears?
Love to hate luxury property in London? This is why you’re wrong
Luxury high-rises like the Aykon Tower, ‘poor doors’ and off-plan sales to the overseas super-rich can all play a role in tackling the city’s housing crisis
Paris can teach London how to swap skyscrapers for homes
Ignore the Triangle Tower – the French capital is tackling a housing shortage by building affordable homes, converting office space and introducing rent controls
Festivals, flights and fulfilment: welcome to the post-digital world
However well-connected it makes us, cyberspace is lonely. That’s why, more and more, we are looking for live experiences