by James Balston | Apr 26, 2010 | Architecture, Cityscape, Travel
Visitors to London might be under the impression that the only bridge of any interest is Tower Bridge, but how many of them ever venture far enough upstream to see the delightful Albert Bridge, in its pastel gothic prettiness, or the green and gold livery of the... 
by James Balston | Apr 20, 2010 | Contemporary, Homes
As an Interior Design student, at the end of the eighties, I would often jump on a train to London, armed with camera and sketch book, and spend the day roaming the city in search of inspiration, which was not hard to come by. From architecture such as the Lloyds... 
by James Balston | Apr 14, 2010 | Offices
There are only so many ways to photograph a room, but when viewed through a mirror, spaces can take on different or unexpected characters. Designers employ them to add light or dimension, and as a photographer I use them to frame, as above or to highlight, or even to... 
by James Balston | Apr 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
People tend to shy away from the use of grey in interiors, assuming it to be cold and uninviting, opting instead for the soft palettes of Messrs Farrow & Ball. In his south London Georgian terraced house, Michael Nicholas has embraced grey in all its shades from... 
by James Balston | Apr 6, 2010 | Apartments, Contemporary
After the long hard winter, the vibrant colours of spring are welcome relief. Here’s a small apartment designed by Adrienne Chinn. Created on a small budget, from a developer’s standard shell, and only a stone’s throw from Tate Modern, this simple...