There has been increasing concern over the last few years about the role of books in the digital age. Many have expressed worry that the written word is under threat due to the fact that we are a world run on digital appliances. The first libraries consisted of archives of clay tablets, and during the Classical period the Library of Alexandria was the most significant library of the ancient world and served as a major centre of scholarship until the Roman conquest. Continue reading →

Each year, the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) celebrates great achievements in the industry and is a well-known event across the world. This year, in 2015, the festival will focus on buildings that are ‘Works in Progress’ and will highlight the important roles architecture plays in every aspect of urban, social and cultural development. Running from the 1st to the 30th of June and consisting of a number of events in the capital, the LFA will be delivered by RIBA’s London branch, New London architecture and the British Council. In 2014 – the festival’s 10th anniversary – we witnessed over 200 different events from cycle rides and walking tours to debates, talks, exhibitions, and films based around the theme ‘Capital’. Continue reading →

Your home is your haven and creating the right living space is the key to a harmonious home life. However, if your house is not meeting your requirements or you are in need of some extra living space and storage then you could try adding an extension to the property. Extensions allow you to enhance your property and create a flowing space that’s easy to access, optimising living space without having to move house. Continue reading →