by James Balston | Apr 17, 2019 | Architecture, Classical, Decoration, Heritage
I’ve always been a big fan of the architect, Sir John Soane. His former home in Lincoln’s Inn, is undoubtedly my favourite museum in London. Soane also had a ‘country’ home, in the now decidedly ‘un-country’ location of Ealing. Both... 
by James Balston | Mar 29, 2019 | Architecture, Cityscape
It’s the 29th March 2019, and the 2 year countdown since Article 50 was triggered, has now expired, but thankfully we are still in the EU, although who knows for how much longer.Before the referendum on 23rd June 2016, the only marches I had been on, were the... 
by James Balston | Apr 26, 2018 | Architecture, Crystal Palace, Heritage, Leisure, The Triangle SE19
Exciting local news as Crystal Palace is to regain a cinema it lost back in the 60s. I had the immense privelege to gain access in order to record the interior before building work commences. You can read and see more on my local blog... 
by James Balston | Nov 19, 2017 | Architecture, Bathrooms, Contemporary, Designers & Architects, Homes, Kitchens, Landscapes, Stairs
One of my most memorable shoots of 2017, was the trip to Devon to shoot a brand new house, designed and lived in by Architects, Mark Camillin & Liam Denny. They had previously run a successful practice in Brighton, before giving it up for the good life, which they... 
by James Balston | Sep 14, 2017 | Architecture, Contemporary, Design, Homes, Stairs
It’s only just over a year ago that I wrote a post about staircases, but thought it worth returning to the subject as I’ve shot a few interesting ones since. Straight or curvy, grand or understated, they’re always one of the most appealing parts of a... 
by James Balston | May 30, 2017 | Architecture, Bathrooms, Colour, Design, Homes, Kitchens, Lighting
Design trends come and go, and from behind the lens, I’ve noticed quite a few. Lately I’ve detected big changes in the world of metal finishes. There was a time, not that long ago, when all metal had to be of the stainless steel variety, preferably...