by James Balston | Apr 24, 2012 | Homes
“A room without books is like a body without a soul”. So said the great Roman author and orator, Cicero. I would have to agree that a home devoid of books feels somehow incomplete, like a show home awaiting its occupants. Books not only tell you something... 
by James Balston | Apr 11, 2012 | Architecture, Crystal Palace, Heritage, The Triangle SE19
They’re about to start work on refurbishing the grand old station at Crystal Palace, which has been unused for decades, so I was delighted to be allowed in to photograph it before works begun. Read more… 
by James Balston | Apr 4, 2012 | Designers & Architects, Offices
A new design company is born. Brazilian Designer, Luigi Esposito, formerly of Casa Forma (Mayfair Lady), has broken away to form Oro Bianco. Specialising in ‘super-prime’ property, the company will no doubt be raising the bar at the top end of the market,...