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business 12 BUSINESS DIGEST
Technological innovation comes to Canary Wharf; a different kind of boardroom table; open trading platforms; and a new business for James Caan
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THE SOCIAL REVOLUTION
Social enterprise and investment have become quite the buzz words recently. tom cropper asks why more and more business professionals are using their skills to make the world a better place
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MAINTAINING LONDON’S TOP SPOT
Richard Brown meets Mark Boleat, Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee at the City of London Corporation, a man charged with the task of making sure London remains the world’s leading financial authority
27 BUSINESS TRAVELLER
Eurostar’s new VIP service; Malaysia Airlines joins the Oneworld Alliance; and the best in business hotels
collection 36 EVENT: SIHH 2013
lifestyle 66 FASHION: FADE TO BLACK
Monochrome is hotly tipped to be this season’s statement look, but it doesn’t have to be two dimensional
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SCENE ON SCREEN
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MAD ABOUT THE BOY
Emma Johnson talks to local boy Eran Creevy about the experience of shooting Welcome to the Punch exclusively in Canary Wharf
Zac Efron has most definitely grown-up recently, but, says Stephen Milton, he hasn’t lost his boyish charm
86 GRIPPING STUFF
Now with added four-wheel–drive, the latest Porsche 911 can walk on water, says MATTHEW CARTER
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GAME ON
This year’s Canary Wharf Squash Classic celebrates its ten year anniversary. TOM SHEEN explores why squash has become a much-loved sport across the UK
92 A TASTE OF SCOTLAND
Horolophile Timothy Barber travels to Geneva for the event which kickstarts the watchmaking industry’s action-packed annual calendar, Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie
The Glenlivet Distillery in Scotland is a must for whisky lovers, says DAVE WADDELL, as he tastes some exceptional malts
41 BROWN IN TOWN
You can go to Barbados and do nothing more than lie on the beach but, as MATTHEW CARTER discovered, there’s ample opportunity for exercise, too
This spring, ignore the saying and break the sartorial rules, says richard brown
44 THE TRENDS EDIT
Beautiful jewellery trends for the new season; be inspired by Django Unchained with multi-tassel earrings and plenty of fringing; as well as embellished cuffs and statement chokers
96 THIS SPORTING LIFE
100 FROZEN PLANET
Writer Jenny Mcbain and photographer Margaret Soray take a zigzagging trip around the jagged Norwegian coastline, from Bergen in the south-west to Kirkenes in the far north to see the extraordinary Northern Lights
Model shown is a Porsche Cayman S at £51,724 including 20-inch SportTechno wheels, Bi-Xenon lighting system with Dynamic Light System (PDLS), 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee.
The Power of Balance. The new Cayman models are the distillation of a Porsche bloodline 60 years in development. Illustrious forebears such as the 550 Coupé and 917 Le Mans winner harnessed the benefits of the mid-engined layout to deliver success both on and off the race track. Of course, these icons of the past also help us to engineer our future. Thanks to powerful Boxer engines and lightweight engineering, a low polar moment of inertia and a low centre of gravity, the new Cayman models deliver a masterclass in poise and precision. A masterclass that is true to Porsche’s guiding principle of intelligent performance. Discover more at www.porsche.co.uk/balance
Official fuel economy figures for the Porsche Cayman Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 23.2-24.8 (12.2-11.4), 40.9-44.8 (6.9-6.3), Combined 32.1-34.4 (8.8-8.2), CO2 emissions: 206-192g/km.
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“They all go ‘Wow!’ when they see the glass court set up in such a beautiful venue, and the added bonus is the view from upstairs in the East Wintergarden gallery restaurant. In my mind, it’s the best view of squash anywhere in the world.” Peter Nicol, one of the organisers of this month’s Squash Classic and a previous World Number 1, isn’t wrong when he talks about the impressive venue that the annual Squash Classic in Canary Wharf has enjoyed for a decade. The beautiful surroundings of East Wintergarden coupled with the fast-paced competitive drama of squash makes for a pretty winning combination. Read our special look at this year’s event and the history of squash, from its humble beginnings in a wellknown boys’ boarding school to its position as one of the most popular sports among city workers, on p. 88. As I write this, it’s London Fashion Week – new looks, styles and trends for Spring/Summer 2013 are on everyone’s minds. And change is on our minds at Canary Wharf too, with a refreshed, new look title for your perusal. Our dedicated Business section covers everything from managing policy and progress in an increasingly regulated financial industry (p. 18), to the growing number of people either leaving well-paid jobs to set up a social enterprise business, or developing a dedicated social investment department where they work. Get inspired to give back more on p. 14. In addition, our dedicated Business Traveller section is filled with the latest news, insiders’ tips, best hotels, impressive event spaces and new openings, to help make your business journeys around the world a little smoother, (p. 27). Our new look Lifestyle section opens with 16 pages dedicated to fashion, beauty, grooming and interiors for Him and for Her, which means looking good has never been this easy. In addition we interview Zac Efron – the boy from High School Musical is all grown up and now in a major new film with Nicole Kidman and Matthew McConaughey, (p. 82); as well as speak to film director Eran Creevy about filming exclusively in Canary Wharf for two nights for his new film out this month, Welcome to the Punch, (p. 79). For the petrolheads amongst you, Matthew Carter reviews the new Porsche 911 (p. 86), we take a look at the new little red Corvette (p. 61) and scope out the sound system in the latest Bugatti (p. 59). We know that whether you come to Canary Wharf for business or pleasure, it is an equally inspiring and beautiful place to work, as well as a wonderful place to socialise and shop. With dedicated late-night shopping events this month and special Mothers’ Day events at numerous local restaurants, as well as sporting events, art on display and the very exciting opening of the wonderfully playful and quirky new Kiehl’s store in Jubilee Place, I can’t think of a better time to be a ‘Canary Wharfer’.
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Financial planning and policy for the future; bringing trust and confidence back to investment banking; technological innovation in Canary Wharf and social enterprise across the capital
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TOWER OF POWER Canary Wharf Group has announced the opening of the largest accelerator space for technology businesses in Europe. The entire 39th floor of One Canada Square is to be reserved solely for technology businesses innovating in the financial services sector. Given that facilities will be of only the highest calibre in this sizeable but limited space, desirability is evidently very high. Accessibility (via a non-stop elevator), exclusivity and networking opportunities are the crux of the appeal. Details such as an open-plan kitchen are intended for streamlined networking. In such an environment, fierce rivalry between neighbouring companies is set to breed healthy competition. The new stage is set to attract the brightest entrepreneurial and tech-literate minds to Canary Wharf, driving growth and jobs.
SIGHTS OF THE FOUND TABLE Take a stroll through Jubilee Place this month and you can’t help but notice a seemingly out of place collection of multicoloured neat debris, assembled into a sizeable conference table and a dozen chairs. Silas Birtwistle’s ‘A Table from the Sea’s Edge’ is an art project that was intricately pieced together to elevate awareness of environmental concerns and promote conservation of the world’s coastal and marine biodiversity. Collected from key hotspots around the globe, the driftwood is a dramatic statement, symbolising the fine line between marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The simple visual of the orderly yet dilapidated tables and chairs may not initially infer such detail, but most passersby do indulge in a fleeting and educative second glance. The sculpture was unveiled during the International Year of Biodiversity at the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) which took place in Nagoya, Japan on October, 2010. It provided a platform for a multitude of high-level UN debates on environmental issues, and ceremonial signings of agreements. atablefromtheseasedge.com
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Banque Havilland s.a. expands its international footprint with London branch Having received the necessary approvals from the Financial Services Authority, independent private bank Banque Havilland S.A. has announced its plans to establish a UK-based branch as part of its strategy to develop an international private banking group. This announcement follows Banque Havilland’s recent appointment of Nicholas Parker as chief executive officer of private banking. Parker, who joined from Citi Private Bank, has more than 30 years’ experience of the banking industry and a wealth of knowledge of private banking. Banque Havilland specialises in servicing ultra-high net worth clients and recognises London as a leading financial centre with a high concentration of very wealthy families and individuals.
YES WE CAAN James Caan’s Mayfair-based investment firm Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate has stepped in as financial and strategic backers to high-end interior design company Accouter Design. Faisal Butt, managing partner and fellow investor states that, “the business has been operational for three months and has turned over in excess of £500,000, an impressive achievement for a business still in its infancy.” Butt projects that with the support of HBRE, the business will raise revenue to £10 million within only five years, by targeting both the multi-unit private rented sector (PRS) market and more bespoke projects for private clients. accouterdesign.com
GREAT DANES Tech giants are evolving out of Scandinavia these days. This time we’re looking admirably at Copenhagen-based firm Tradable, who have launched the world’s first open trading platform. Allowing traders to create a completely bespoke experience, the online platform works to best suit the user. An integrated app store concept allows traders to download from an extensive catalogue of globally crowd-sourced apps developed by financially savvy third-party developers. Apps created for the platform include automated trading tools, algorithmic trading strategies, social trading apps, charting tools and market news among others. The company recently partnered up with Citi, in order to allow brokers on the Tradable platform to trade with Citi on the CitiFX TradeStream, focusing on liquidity and margin solutions. tradable.com
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The Social
Social enterprise and investment have become quite the buzz words recently. tom cropper asks why more and more business professionals are using their skills to make the world a better place
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s Britain prepared to assume the presidency of the G8 nations, David Cameron took the opportunity to push for a greater emphasis on impact investing. Investing for social impact involves putting money into social businesses and enterprises which have a dual role – to make money but also to benefit society. Investors might be looking for varying levels of return. Some may hope to make a profit, but in a way that is socially beneficial – such as investing in renewable energies. Others might see it as an alternative to charity and be happy with a low or flat return, enabling them to recycle their money for another good cause. What’s more, this is one area in which Britain leads the world. Projects such as the government’s Big Society Capital and a host of innovative independent organisations mean London is setting an example that the rest of the world can follow. As this sector grows, it is attracting a growing number of people from the worlds of finance, business and politics, looking to use their skills to help this area develop. We spoke to just a few of the people who are leading this peculiarly white collared revolution.
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Rodney Schwartz, CEO ClearlySo Rodney Schwartz enjoyed a successful career in what he jokingly refers to as the dark side of business at companies such as Lehmans Brothers, Paine Webber and Paribas. However, by the late 90s, he had grown tired of a business world which, while it took plenty of value out of society, put little back in. “With investment banking the house always wins,” he says. “I prefer venture capital in which all three players – entrepreneur, intermediary and investor – can all succeed together. With social venture capital you add a fourth beneficiary: society.” After spells working with organisations such as Just Giving, the Ethical Property Company and Shelter, he founded ClearlySo in 2007. The company has been helping social entrepreneurs access capital ever since and, in 2012, launched ClearlySocial Angels, a network of high net-worth (or Angel) investors, interested in backing social businesses with real potential. Members of the network receive a pre-screened deal flow, training in the finer points of social investment and access to special social investment events. Ironically he believes the financial crisis has helped this sector to grow. “While we’re seeing the prospect of relatively low returns in conventional investing, social impact investment becomes much more attractive,” he says. “Here the investor gets to become involved in something entrepreneurial, work with other like-minded angels, and do something they can really feel proud of.” Find out more: clearlyso.com
Maya Prabhu, Head of UK Family Business Coutts In 2005, Coutts became the first private bank to establish its own philanthropy advisory service. Clients can access information through its online Knowledge Exchange, a variety of special social investment events and expert advice. Maya Prabhu, who had previously helped the Princes Trust secure funding and run an advisory service at New Philanthropy Capital joined Coutts in 2008 and now leads the philanthropy advice service. “There are different ways you can finance good causes,” she explains. “Say, for instance, you wanted to support homelessness – you could offer a grant to a charity such as Shelter,” she explains. “Alternatively, you could invest in a company, such as the Big Issue which gives people employment, or loan money to a charity.” She believes high net worth individuals can be crucial in supporting these growing companies in a way which is more in keeping with their entrepreneurial nature. “Rather than just donating to charity, because they think they should, they can really connect with the entrepreneurial aspect of it and support a growing business,” she adds. “We’re moving into supporting businesses which want to have a charitable or social aspect and charities which want to develop a business aspect.” Find out more: coutts.com/private-banking/coutts-institute/ philanthropy-and-social-investment/
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Chris White MP With more and more public services being run by the private sector, social enterprises have been hailed as a way of ensuring services are run with the public good, rather than profit, as the main priority. However, they have often struggled to gain contracts – something which Leamington Spa MP Chris White witnessed first-hand. “Before being elected as MP,” he explains, “I saw a number of community organisations who were doing great work and they could successfully deliver public services, yet they were overlooked.” His solution became known as the Social Value bill, which requires public service commissioners to consider social impact rather than just cost. The bill sailed through Parliament with cross-party support, and came into effect on 31 January. He believes it will help social enterprise gain a foothold in the public sector. “By combining the ethos of the public sector with the innovation of the private sector, I believe social enterprise has the potential to be the paradigm for the future of public service delivery,” he explains. Find out more: chriswhitemp.com/social-value-act/introduction
Aine Kelly, Head of Marketing, Big Society Capital The Big Society has been on the receiving end of plenty of criticism, but in Big Society Capital it has produced the world’s first fully capitalised social investment bank. Funded with money from dormant bank accounts and from the big four banks, Big Society Capital is supporting the sector by injecting capital through intermediaries who have already been helping to support the social investment marketplace. Aine Kelly, formerly of Barclays Capital, is one of many financial professionals who were attracted by the prospect of being involved with such a ground breaking organisation. She believes there is huge potential for growth in the social investment marketplace. “Research we commissioned from the Boston Consulting Group suggests that the market could grow to around £1 billion by 2016,” she explains. “As the opportunity for retail investment into the social market grows, individuals will be able to choose the causes they would most like to help, as with traditional philanthropy, but with the additional benefit of getting back their investment and then being able to recycle their money.” Find out more: bigsocietycapital.com
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orn in Jersey in 1949, Mark earned a BA in Economics at Lanchester Polytechnic (now Coventry University) before completing an MA in European Studies at the University of Reading. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Mark has been a Common Councilman in the City representing the Ward of Cordwainer since 2002. As chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee, Mark is the City of London Corporation’s leading voice on strategy, resource allocation and engagement with legislators and regulators in the UK, Europe and across the world. What issues do you believe pose the biggest threats to London as the world’s pre-eminent financial capital? We don’t really look at them in terms of threats, but I guess what’s
interesting is the growth of China and the Asian economies in general. We don’t see them as taking business away from London, more about taking an increasing share of the growth. We’re still responding to the banking crisis in terms of regulation. It’s important that the regime we have in Britain takes account of what’s happening in other centres. It needs to both serve to protect the public and the taxpayer while not driving business away. That’s a tricky balancing act for the government, which they are very conscious of. How far behind London are Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai as financial centres? We’re not competing for business with them. Most of the major financial institutions have bases in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai; they need to be in all of them because there is business to
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2012 wasn’t the finance sector’s greatest year. Against a backdrop of the LIBOR raterigging scandal and rogue trader arrests, the number of financial services jobs in London fell below those in New York*. Yet, despite overseas competition, London remains the world’s leading financial authority. Richard Brown meets a man charged with the task of keeping it that way, Mark Boleat, Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee at the City of London Corporation
be done in all of them. They can offer lower taxes. What they can’t offer is the depth of history that we have with financial institutions. If you go back 20 years, London was threatened by major financial centres such as Paris and Frankfurt. Then the big three centres were London, Tokyo and New York. Now, Tokyo’s disappeared and no-one is talking about Paris and Frankfurt. How do you ensure that London remains competitive against its rivals? By doing what we have always done. We need to be open, so anybody can come here, not discriminate against institutions or people from other countries. We need to have a regulatory system that is in tune with the rest of the world and a tax system that recognises that people have choices to where they can locate. If we have all of those things, the markets themselves will continually
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Chinese journalists conducting interviews too. But most of the international work is not with the media but with key international people. Do you see Canary Wharf as a rival or an aid in maintaining London’s financial position? In terms of promoting the UK’s financial services, it’s an aid. In terms of getting business, it’s a rival. Either way we have very friendly relations. Indeed, we’re making George Iacobescu a Freeman of the City next week. We’re giving him a decent lunch and we won’t charge him for it! Having Canary Wharf is vital to London. The City would not have had enough space to provide for everyone’s needs. There have been widespread job cuts in investment banking. Do you expect that to continue?
adapt to provide whatever services are needed. If the demand is for a different type of financial product, London will provide it. How important was it that the u.s avoided the ‘fiscal cliff’? It was always going to avoid it. It always does. And there’s another fiscal cliff coming up in March and they will do something dramatic at the last minute, so that was never going to happen. The financial services don’t exist in isolation – they depend on economic activity around the world. Are we out of the ‘Eurozone crisis’? No. We’re having an off period. The crisis is in remission but I think it’s much quieter than anybody could have reasonably expected. Now, besides Greece, we’ve got significant problems in Cyprus and Slovenia. The crisis hasn’t gone away. There is a need to do much more to strengthen institutions in Europe. At the European level we fully support banking union and everything that goes with it, even though Britain won’t be part of it. It’s been announced that there’s going to be a referendum on Europe after the next election. What will be the effect on Britain if we were to leave? I think the general expectation in the markets is firstly that it’s not certain there’ll be a referendum. It’s being promised by one political party, and to be in power that party will need an overall majority. That may not happen. If we did leave, it would take two years to negotiate, and the notion that Britain could then determine the terms on which it is ‘going to visit the club’ is absurd. To what extent is your job an international role? You’re actually the first Brit I’ve done an interview with for days. I think it’s a sign of the times that we’ve found the French and German media very interested in how Britain views the EU. They find it difficult to understand. There are a lot of
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Yes. Some banks have done it, other banks are on the way to doing it, but as you rightly say it’s investment banking. It’s not across the board in financial services and we’re seeing insurance and fund management pick up. But investment banking across the world is shrinking. Most analysts would say it got too big. It’s naturally coming back to where it should be. Banking has faced quite alot of bad PR in the last 18 months. How do you improve the industry’s image? By dealing with the issues. We have no control over City institutions, but we have a keen interest in it. We provide a forum where people can get together and discuss certain issues. It’s not like you can suddenly say, that happened, we’ve dealt with it so now please stop being nasty to us. It takes a period of time. In the case of LIBOR scandal, the emails that emerged were from 2005 to 2008 and yet we’re still dealing with the bad press. How important is increasING London’s airport capacity and how viable is ‘Boris Island’ [a proposed 24-hour airport on an artificial island in the Thames estuary]? It’s important, but it’s not too bad. We’ve done a study recently that surprised us how well London is still connected. The problems are two-fold. Firstly, if you run an airport at 98 per cent capacity and you get a bit of snow, it’s no good blaming Heathrow. At 98 per cent capacity, you’ve no scope to do anything. The other issue is that we haven’t got the number of flights that we’d like to Latin America and Chinese cities. It’s a bit chicken-andegg. You need the flights to encourage the business but until there’s a bit of business, who wants to fly to the middle of China? What IS the most frustrating aspect of your job? The policy we have problems with at the moment is visas and just managing Heathrow on a day-to-day basis. It’s really important that people can get to Britain. It’s also frustrating the way reputations stick a long time after you’ve dealt with a problem. *According to a report published by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
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Alex Pusco, CEO of ActivTrades
id you ever think your mobile could be for more than making calls, checking emails and updating social network feeds? Over the last couple of years we have noticed that more people are checking their trading positions on the move. Around 100,000 people in the UK currently use their disposable income of around £5,000 to trade – whether that be first thing in the morning before heading to work, on their lunch break, or after they have come home from a long day in the office. Some 30 per cent of customers using our platform, for instance, log in to check their positions on a smartphone or tablet, a growing figure which indicates that the future of financial technology is changing. While the majority of traders prefer a desktop for its ease of multiple functions, and the ability to set up programmes such as expert trade advisors, a trend centred around social networking is emerging. Social Trading is a phenomenon where the less experienced follow an expert trader, copying their every move. They lose, you lose, they win, you win. It is a great way for new traders to understand the industry more, as well as interact with multi-levelled experts. A couple of years ago trading was a private affair, with tips and advice rarely being shared. Now we are seeing an influx of users on social networking sites discussing the best moves to make, and platforms being developed for those who are constantly on the move. After a stagnant year in the sector, people are slowly coming back to trading, and over the next three years we expect to see significant growth in the volumes traded. With new technology being applied to developing platforms to ensure that smartphone and tablet users are able to maximise their opportunity to trade, it will be interesting to see how far the industry will go.
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Bruce Daisley, UK Director of Twitter
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atching Bruce Daisley speak, you immediately get the feeling that, behind the Brummie charm, the UK’s Director of Twitter has to be one of the sharpest minds in modern business. With his trademark casual air and friendly smile, he so effortlessly surfs the social media wave that you wonder precisely why everybody isn’t doing it (rather than just the 1.06 billion who currently are). You also get the impression of something akin to a modern David Ogilvy – matching astounding creativity with a shrewd commercial mind. “Twitter is the second screen,” he boasted proudly at the 2012 Changing Advertising Summit. “It is a bridge which connects different media. It is an interest network...The anchoring of your interests and passions.” Daisley seems nothing less than boyishly enthused by the whole prospect of modern digital connectivity. Coupled with an exceptional wit and gift for public speaking, it is little wonder his lectures hold audiences enraptured, and leave them inspired. Part of his brilliance is his ability to bring himself to the level of the everyman. He talks to his audience so casually, and in such a friendly manner, you’d half-expect the camera
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to swoop around and find them holding pints. Yet don’t be fooled- drive and determination have taken him to the top spot in the online marketing world. Graduating from York University in 1992 with a degree in Economics and Economic History, he has worked his way through some of the internet’s biggest names; Google, YouTube and now Twitter all grace his CV. “The essence of good advertising is saying less to mean more” states Daisley in his lecture. “Twitter is an incredible home for great copywriting.” He is quick to point out the deceptive power of a few carefully-placed words. Especially when they are released to the eyes of the world on a platform such as Twitter, which can see sales of products increase by over 50 per cent from a single tweet and an artfully-placed hash-tag. Part of Daisley’s brilliance, aside from a clear animation for his career, is his drive to constantly push his brand to the next level. When at YouTube, he aimed to have it replace traditional television. Now he aims to bring the world closer together through the Twitter phenomenon and its simple ability to “move people”. Bruce is truly a man who takes success easily in his stride, and does it with a smile.
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Trust will continue to be the most pressing issue for financial services brands in 2013; and in particular for banks, the most tarnished group of all, writes Mike Rocha, Interbrand’s global director of brand valuation
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ublic distrust makes banks, and potentially other financial services brands, an easy target for government. With regulation and taxation measures threatening returns, independence and business models, rebuilding trust with consumers and customers should be a key priority for most brands in most markets. At present, many brands have decided to ‘lie low,’ hunkering down as they are buffeted by a seemingly endless stream of bad news stories, LIBOR being the most recent and, potentially, most damaging yet. For those directly involved in LIBOR, it may make sense to wait a little longer for the storms to pass. For the rest, 2013 is the year to draw a line in the sand and say: “We have changed. We are different now”. INTEGRITY: WALKING THE WALK Credible? Perhaps not immediately, but over time, and combined with actions not just words, banking brands can take their first steps on the long road to redemption and a restoration of trust. The “Trust Equation”* suggests that credibility, reliability and intimacy, underpinned by self-orientation, are all key. This equation was developed in the context of professional service advisors, but can be applied more generally to brands. The Trust Equation also reflects Interbrand’s Brand Strength, the ten factors required to build a strong and valuable brand. ESSENTIAL PILLARS OF A TRUSTWORTHY BRAND Authenticity, as our Brand Strength factors
indicate, is one of the hallmarks of a strong brand. For us, authenticity is about having clear and well-grounded values and delivering on expectations. Authentic brands have a firm identity, communicate their core values and prove through their culture, their day-to-day business practices and their relationships with customers, that they actually put their values into practice. Making good on promises and staying true to core values, consistently over time, is the only way to be perceived as authentic, credible, reliable: more trustworthy. Understanding is another important brand strength factor– and it’s a two-way street. Customers want to know they’re being heard and brands have to work to ensure customers have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a brand’s distinctive qualities and characteristics. Customers who understand what a brand stands for – and feel that a company understands their needs and values their input – are more likely to feel a level of intimacy, and therefore trust, in their service provider. To foster understanding, the focus must shift from self-orientation to client-orientation. Self-orientation is not selfishness, but a preoccupation with our own needs and goals that prevents us from hearing others. If we cannot hear what others really want and need, we can’t deliver for them. But if we tune into what our customers need, rather than what we need from them, our customers will feel that we care about them and will be more likely to consider us trustworthy. In brand strength terms, listening is the key to delivering solutions that are relevant (meeting the actual needs of specific
customers) and being genuinely responsive (adapting quickly– and appropriately– to emerging needs and trends). Legitimate client focus, combined with relevance and responsiveness, will minimise the prevailing sense of self-orientation and begin to grow trust. WHERE TO START As always, start from the top. The effort to rebuild trust must start with the CEO and executive leadership team. There must be clarity about what the brand stands for, what purpose it serves, and a commitment to ensuring that this clarity flows from the leadership to employees, customers and the broader public. There must also be alignment between what the company says and what the company does. It’s wonderful to speak of values like integrity, honesty and superior client service, but it’s even more important to live by them. Employees are also critical in helping to build the integrity of an organisation. Their trust is an essential precursor to rebuilding trust with customers. They should be involved in a thorough review of the purpose and values of the organisation and engaged and motivated behind a new promise. Further, their commitment should be tracked over time. Are employees really relating to clients in accordance with the company’s values, or are they cutting corners and promising things they can’t deliver? In large part, reforming an organisation’s culture alone should lead to improved client outcomes, an improved reputation and, eventually, a restored public image. Greater support for small to mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) in particular can
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also be a strong catalyst for rebuilding trust. SMEs are recognised as being the engines of job creation and economic recovery, yet banks have been reluctant to lend to them. Starved of funds, small and medium-sized businesses have been left
leadership sets the tone and the example for the entire organisation, and that broader social and organisational changes can begin with the actions of one person: you. Granted, the higher your position in an organisation, the greater your potential
really hearing them and responding to their needs. Financial services brands that put renewed effort into rebuilding strained relationships and tarnished images will differentiate themselves from brands that are still practising business as usual– and further
I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you - Friedrich Nietzsche.
behind– and that is not helping to turn around the popular notion that banks are “the bad guys” and “only out for themselves.” However, supporting SMEs and creating success stories in this area, despite the risks of doing so, will help show that banks are acting for the good of society, not just their own pockets. With trust at an all-time low, these steps must be taken very carefully: listen to customers, lower self- orientation, be authentic, foster mutual understanding, be relevant and responsive. Realise that
impact. But whether you’re a CEO or a sales representative, start with your own actions and work on improving your own interactions with customers. Live your company’s brand values every day and encourage your colleagues and employees to do the same. You may be surprised to see what a difference small but steady steps in this direction will make. Ultimately, business is about exchanging things of value. In order to get value from your client relationships, you need to give them something of value first, which involves
alienating clients (and disappointing the public) in the process. In 2013 and beyond, it will be the brands that change voluntarily, transforming cultures of greed into cultures of cooperation and mutual benefit that will survive in the long term, withstand the vicissitudes of our uncertain times and build enduring business and brand value. * From “The Trusted Advisor” by David Maister. This article originally appeared in Interbrand IQ What’s in Store for 2013 interbrand.com
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travel scoop Essential information for anyone who travels the world for work
The Fast Track Business travellers arriving at and leaving from St Pancras Eurostar terminal can now be fast-tracked through the entire arrival or departure process due to a unique collaboration with the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Dedicated butlers and concierges from the Eurostar VIP transfer service meet guests from the train, collect their luggage, speed them through security and check them in automatically to their room. On the return journey their luggage is collected from their room and checked onto the train, allowing guests to remain in their suite or relax in The Chambers Club until 30 minutes before their train is due to depart.
The complimentary service is the latest in a host of benefits available to guests staying in The Chambers, the 38 rooms, suites and private club housed in the original Victorian part of the hotel. With its breathtaking staircase, archways and ceiling, the Club is the most exclusive part of the building and offers an uncompromising sense of occasion and grandeur. Other benefits include a complimentary wet shave in Melogy men’s grooming salon, priority table reservations at Marcus Wareing’s The Gilbert Scott restaurant and access to a personalised butler service. marriott.co.uk/st.pancras
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Aloft, Excel London Five minutes from City Airport, next to the Excel Conference Centre and ten minutes from Canary Wharf, it’s harder to find a better located hotel for business in London. This cool new venue channels loft-style living with open spaces and a bold design, but doesn’t compromise on quality. Rooms are business-like and practical in design, while suites afford a more spacious, luxurious feel complete with views over Royal Victoria Dock and an ‘in room office’, boasting ergonomic workspace, fast and free high speed internet and a ‘connectivity station’ that charges all your electronics, and links your laptop with the plasma TV, which means tomorrow’s Powerpoint can be reviewed in all its 42inch, high-definition glory. Savvy Suites from £279 per night, aloftlondonexcel.com
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Palace Hotel, Tokyo Palace Hotel Tokyo is located moat-side in the heart of the city, and is a dazzling example of contemporary luxury and Japanese cool. Importantly it claims prime frontage on Tokyo’s renowned Marunouchi business district as well as proximity to the Nihonbashi financial centre. Eight multi-purpose rooms, luxuriously appointed and boasting impressive views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, comprise the hotel’s meeting facilities in addition to a formal boardroom and a stunning ballroom with a 22-metre wide window overlooking the Wadakura moat. Narita and Haneda International Airports are 60 and 15 kilometres away respectively. From £401 pppn, palacehoteltokyo.com
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Anyone who finds themselves regularly flying in and out of London City Airport won’t be suprised that it’s been listed as one of the world’s most scenic airport landings, according to a poll by the private jet booking service PrivateFly.com. Travel experts and travel fans across the world voted for their most scenic airport landings which included everything from LAX in Los Angeles to a remote airstrip in South Africa, where aircraft land in the middle of a game reserve.
get the scoopT Scoopt is a brilliant app for business travellers, who can access recommendations when abroad of where to shop, eat, drink, stay and visit from a trusted network of friends and colleagues. It integrates with Google Maps, Instagram and Foursquare, and is available on Android and iPhone. scoopt.com
get more with malaysia airlines Malaysia Airlines have joined Oneworld, a premier airline alliance which includes some of world’s leading airlines and was the first to offer inter-ticketing between airlines. It offers a host of benefits for members including a points and rewards scheme and preferential service when travelling. To celebrate the addition of Malaysia Airlines, members of other Oneworld airlines’ loyalty programmes will receive double the normal mileage awards when flying on Malaysia Airlines until 15 April 2013 on tickets bought before that date. oneworld.com
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angers If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in the Loire Valley for business, take an extra day and explore a medieval escape beyond the urban bustle. DANIEL ENGELSMAN testifies that it’s all in the details WHERE TO STAY – Château de Noirieux The Loire Valley is teeming with vineyards, rustic hotels and lush greenery. To do it justice, I can recommend a Relais & Châteaux hotel. Set in 16 acres of gardens and parkland, the 19-bedroom Château de Noirieux hotel is constructed from stone native to the region. Its various 15th to 17th century buildings have been meticulously restored, yet still echo the past, with details such as slate floors, stone fireplaces, antiques and rich tapestries. The locale’s gourmet restaurant was awarded its Michelin star in 2000. Acclaimed chef Gérard Côme and his team offer an imaginative menu with authentic flavours that vary through the seasons. chateaudenoirieux.com
WHERE TO EAT – Une Île You would struggle to find an inadequate restaurant in France and that is especially true in this region. Another Michelin star-earner that supports this theme is Une île. In the modern dining room with highlights of Japanese furnishings and under the elegiac cloud lamps designed by Lucie Lom, is an intricate menu that pays homage to the finest of seasonal produce. Former pupil of chef Jacky Dallais, masterful chef Gérard Bossé is celebrated for his fish dishes. A deliberately restricted number of dishes assures superior quality. une-ile.fr
WHAT TO DO – Cointreau Museum Tour Renowned for having invented orange liqueur, the French are responsible for triple sec, Grand Marnier and of course Cointreau, which is native to the region of Angers. The Cointreau Museum tour lasts around two hours and, sadly, won’t reveal to visitors their secret recipe, but will take them through the history of the manufacture, advertising and labelling of the famed beverage. The reward at the end is an interactive lesson in the art of making a Cointreau cocktail in their cocktail bar, where tasting of the concoctions From top to bottom: Chateâu d’Angers Fortress; Angers Cathedral; Hotel Noirieux; Gardens at Château d’Angers Fortress; Coquille Saint Jacques at Hotel Noirieux
is heartily encouraged. This is an especially favourable option on rainy days, which are frequent in the region. cointreau.com
DON’T MISS – Château d’Angers Fortress With its 17 towers, King Henry II’s fort rests on a rocky ridge overhanging the River Maine and was once among the most powerful citadels in France. Concealed within the colossal, shadowy walls is a 78 ft-wide series of 90 scenes of the Apocalypse. This
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tapestry of the Book of Revelation was commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou, as a piece of 14th-century propaganda. The immaculate green surround of the gardens against the stone walls elegantly juxtaposes the brutality in the art pieces of the interior exhibition. loire-chateaux.co.uk
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We prefer not to be measured by dimensions. Unless it’s a new dimension of accuracy.
No fewer than four exceptional mechanisms enhance the precision of the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”: the tiny fusée-and-chain transmission, the delicate tourbillon, the ultra-thin Lange balance spring, and – not least – the patented stop-seconds device for the tourbillon which makes it possible to
set the watch with one-second accuracy in the first place. Never before has an A. Lange & Söhne watch been endowed with so many complications that simultaneously enhance its rate accuracy, settability, and readability. And so, this remarkable timepiece truly deserves the honorary attribute “Pour le Mérite”.
Arije 165, Sloane Street London • George Pragnell 5 and 6, Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon Hamilton & Inches 87, George Street, Edinburgh • Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London Watches of Switzerland 16, New Bond Street, London • Wempe 43-44, New Bond Street, London Lange Uhren GmbH • Tel. +34 91 454 89 82 • www.lange-soehne.com
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y 1945, Hermès was developing its first wrist watches with leading Swiss watchmakers including JaegerLeCoultre and Audemars Piguet. More recently, other French fashion houses have followed in Hermès’ wake, creating luxury timepieces which have been lauded by the industry. In 2005, Dior celebrated the 13th anniversary of its timepieces and, in April of that year, its Chiffre Rouge collection was similarly recognised at Baselworld. Chanel established its wristwatch division in 1987, but it wasn’t until the release of the J12 that watches became a recognised Chanel marque. Burberry joined the watch brigade in 2012 with the launch of The Britain for women and men, as pictured here, proving that it is never too late to enter the industry.
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Popping in to Canary Wharf
It’s registered more than 300 patents in its history and won more prizes for precision timing than any other watch manufacturer. Now, visitors to Canary Wharf are invited to come and see what makes Zenith tick. On 18 and 19 March in Jubilee Place, and on 20 and 21 March in Canada Place, the brand will be hosting a pop-up store to showcase two of its latest innovations. With an internal mechanism comprising 939 parts, the Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane is a lesson in resolving the gravitational and regulatory issues of mechanical watchmaking. Elsewhere, the 18-karat rose gold Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Boutique Edition displays the day of the week, the date and the month, in a watch that requires only one annual adjustment. For more information about this pop-up event and Zenith as a brand, there will be a special blog on the Charles Fish website from 11 March. Charles Fish, Cabot Place 020 7512 9595; charlesfish.co.uk
Through the Looking Glass Greubel Forsey announced the launch of two new novelties at January’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. As the brand’s first timepiece with a titanium case and rubber strap, the Double Tourbillon Technique Black certainly caught our attention but it was the Art Piece 1 that left us awestruck. Although still a work in progress, by incorporating a micro-sculpture by British artist Willard Wigan within its case, the timepiece typifies the artistic approach to watchmaking for which Greubel Forsey has become famous. This timepiece will be customised according to the wishes of the collector who can choose the micro sculpture inside. To appreciate the extent of Wigan’s talents, look through the microscope on the left-hand side of the watch. You won’t believe your eyes. greubelforsey.com
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Sandy Madhvani, Showroom Manager at David M Robinson in Canary Wharf, selects his watch of the moment
“Made of liquid metal, water resistant to 600 metres and featuring a decompression system, the Planet Ocean Big Size was built to be taken to the extremes. It looks handsome in the boardroom too” Seamaster Planet Ocean Big Size, £5,460, Omega Available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place
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Captured in Complications A grandfather of the watch industry, Girard-Perregaux has been pushing the boundaries of watchmaking since 1791. Testament to the craftsmanship that has seen the brand earn a reputation, alongside the likes of Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, is the brand’s newest addition to its 1966 Collection. Comprising the three complications from which it takes its name, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater, Annual Calendar and Equation of Time Watch (£209,000) can’t fail to impress those with an interest in mechanical watchmaking. Just be sure to take a deep breath before you say its name. girard-perregaux.com
Swiss movement, English heart
Made in Switzerland / Worldwide limited edition of only 100 pieces / Sellita SW 200-1 self-winding ĂŠlabore movement / 38 hour power reserve / 43mm 316L surgical-grade, hand-polished stainless steel case / Anti-reflective sapphire crystal / Galvanic blue one-piece metal dial / Premium-grade Louisiana alligator deployment strap
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Horolophile Timothy Barber travelled to Geneva in January for the event which kick-starts the watchmaking industry’s action-packed annual calendar; Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie
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very January the cavernous halls of the Palexpo, a huge, brutalist exhibition centre hulking above the motorway next to Geneva Airport, are given over to some of the most delicate, microscopically realised feats of human craftsmanship imaginable. The Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie (or SIHH if you don’t relish Gallic tongue-twisters) is a trade show for those dealing in wristwatches with price tags so lofty they induce nosebleeds. It’s Fashion Week for horolophiles and the first place to spot some of the most important new pieces of wrist candy. Most of the 16 brands displaying their wares at SIHH belong to luxury behemoth Richemont Group (including Cartier, Panerai and Jaeger-LeCoultre) while a few independent houses come along too, like Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille. Last year it was all about China, since only the Chinese were buying watches. 2012 being the Year of the Dragon, you
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couldn’t move for bejewelled monsters curling round the dials of collector-edition timepieces. Then, of course, the Chinese economy put the brakes on and suddenly there isn’t a dragon, snake (2013 is the Year of the Snake) or other Chinese zodiacal beasty to be seen, bejewelled or otherwise. Instead the watch industry has got cautious. It’s sticking (mostly) to the tried and tested, playing things down, keeping things sensible. Watches are getting smaller. Those giant wrist carbuncles of a few years ago are becoming rare; even Panerai, the brand that defined the big-watch trend, produced a very fetching 42mm piece, the Radiomir 1940 PAM00512, that sits perfectly snugly on a smaller wrist. Smaller still, at 40mm, was the entry-level new watch in IWC’s Ingenieur range. The Ingenieur (engineer)
Fashion Week for horolophiles, SIHH is the first place to spot some of the most important new pieces
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family is IWC’s tough, industrial-looking tool watch collection that received its look in the 1970s thanks to uber-designer Gérald Genta. The whole range has been rebooted to mark IWC’s partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team – there are racy chronographs, highly-engineered ceramic pieces, a collectors’ item with a socking great tourbillon in the dial, and a very sporty version made of carbon fibre, the stuff used for the bodywork of F1 cars. But it’s that entry-level 40mm job, a harkening back to the style and easily wearable size of Genta’s original, which really nails the form/function equation. Baume & Mercier, Richemont’s junior brand (in price point terms) produced the only entirely new family of watches this year, under the name Clifton. These are rather suave, traditional pieces that will make great allround options for those needing an everyday watch for the office. Collectors can shell out for the gorgeous pink gold model with an exclusive handwound movement. There’s much to be said for handwound watches, actually, despite the enjoyable frisson of an automatic watch’s rotor swinging around. Handwound pieces bring that little bit of interaction and effort, while their rotor-free, asymmetric movements have their own aesthetic charms. That’s particularly the case when your handwound watch is made by A. Lange & Söhne, Germany’s little haute horology specialist that’s fast pulling away from the traditional watchmaking crowd. Its watches are sensationally handsome, and its new 1815 Up/Down, which gives you the time on the main dial and adds two subdials in the bottom half of the watch for the seconds and a power reserve, was for me easily the most handsome watch of the fair. Then, of course, there’s that whole other strata of watches where haute horology brands don’t so much throw caution to the wind as fire it out of a cannon and run away laughing hysterically. Take, for example, the new watch from Richard Mille designed for Yohan Blake, the second fastest sprinter in the world. On first sight it’s a green, plastic trinket in an odd shape containing peculiar luminous green bridges that fan out like a claw. But it’s not plastic and it’s no trinket: made from high-tech translucent composite injected with carbon nanotubes, if you please, it’s strong and ultralight, with an intricate tourbillon movement inside. Those bridges are meant to resemble a claw (Blake’s trademark gesture). It’ll cost you £438,000. Perhaps the craziest watch of the show came from the reliably eccentric Roger Dubuis stable: the humongous
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Quatuor comes with four separate, tilted escapement wheels, which somehow balance each other out to improve accuracy. We say: why stop at four? Perhaps this can become the Gilette razor of insane horology – I want SIX escapements, Roger Dubuis, do you hear me? By the way, there’s a version with a case made of silicon that’ll set you back well over a million pounds. Lastly, a trend from last year continues into 2013: traveller watches which display either a second time zone or else all 24 time zones at once, are all the rage. Ralph Lauren’s all-blue Sporting World Time is perhaps the brand’s coolest watch yet, while Montblanc produced different worldtimers for different hemispheres. Jaeger-LeCoultre wins the travel watch prize, however, for its Duomètre Unique Travel Time, that elevates the extra time zone function into something rare, collectible and beautiful. And that, in many ways, is what SIHH is all about.
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Overleaf: A. Lange & Söhne, 1815 Up/Down Left: Roger Dubuis, Excalibur Quautuor Silicium This page, clockwise from top left: Panerai, Radiomir 1940 PAM00512; IWC, Ingenieur Automatic 40mm; Jaeger-LeCoultre, Duomètre Unique Travel Time; Montblanc, TimeWalker WorldTime Hemispheres; Richard Mille, RM 59-01 Yohan Blake; A. Lange & Söhne - 1815 Up/Down
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1 Radiomir 1940 3 Days Oro Rosso 42mm, approximately £14,240 Panerai, David M Robinson, Jubilee Place 2 Burgundy classic Napa gloves, £195, Alfred Dunhill, Cabot Place 3 Nodding bulldog cufflinks, £69.95, Paul Smith, paulsmith.co.uk 4 Anthony messenger bag, £550, Mulberry, mulberry.com 5 Twill spot tie and handkerchief set, £149 Harrods Of London harrods.com 6 Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon Chronograph £339,830, Audemars Piguet, audemarspiguet.com 7 Black bee cufflinks, £259, Deakin and Francis deakinandfrancis.co.uk 8 Croc print belt, £99.95, Harrods Of London, as before 9 Travel bag, £1,859, Tyler Alexandra, tyleralexandra.com 10 Paisley iPad case, £179, Etro, etro.com 11 Gold knot enamel cufflinks, £4,265, Deakin and Francis, as before
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Black Swan An aquamarine and pearl suite belonging to the “black pearl” of the ballet world, Tamara Toumanova, will be one of the star performers at the BADA Fine Art & Antiques Fair, taking place between 13 and 19 March. Her dark eyes and raven black hair provided the perfect backdrop for this exquisite Ruser Suite, designed by jeweller to many of Hollywood’s leading ladies William Ruser, around 1950. The design can be instantly attributable to Ruser, who was well-known for his use of freshwater pearls in the 1950s and 60s. Each piece is entirely mounted with off-set aquamarines and pearls in the form of stylised mimosa flowers. As well as Toumanova, Ruser also supplied exquisite pieces to Hollywood star and jewellery aficionado Elizabeth Taylor, a pair of whose own Ruser earrings recently fetched an impressive $698,500 at auction ($648,500 over the high estimate). The Suite will be on sale at the Fair through Sandra Cronan.
LV Lockit Legend has it that love padlocks first originated in Hungary more than 80 years ago but it was not until recently that their appearance has spread around the world. In the undoubted capital of romance, Paris, thousands of couples have been sealing their love for years by attaching “love locks” to the railings of the Pont des Arts bridge. French fashion house Louis Vuitton has drawn inspiration from these padlocks with its latest Lockit collection. Consisting of 15 pieces in 18-karat yellow, rose and grey gold, including pendants, rings and bracelets, each item features the rendered padlock inscribed with the famous LV logo. This is not the first time the house has been inspired by the love padlocks, which were attached to the original Louis Vuitton steamer trunks. louisvuitton.co.uk
BADA Fine Art & Antiques Fair, 13-19 March Duke of York Square, by Sloane Square, SW3 bada-antiques-fair.co.uk
jewellery Jewels, gems, pearls and diamonds; the essential components of any lady’s jewellery collection
Cutting Edge Glittering and gorgeous, Leviev has achieved the near impossible for a luxury jeweller; the company produces jewellery that is not only high-end but also possesses innate fashion sensibility. The pieces, while always glamorous and classic, have that added flamboyant edge which make them truly unique
For an engagement ring with personality, look to Leviev for its collection of flower rings, comprising blue and petal-shaped white diamonds or the cluster rings with a stunning central stone
New Ownership Swatch Group recently became the proud owner of luxury jewellery company Harry Winston. 100 per cent of the shares of the American jeweller have been acquired, including 535 employees worldwide and the production company in Geneva. Although the takeover took the industry slightly by surprise, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Harry Winston Robert A. Gannicott commented that the brand’s new home would “provide the skills and support that it deserves to realise its true potential.” We look forward to seeing what this will mean for the future of Harry Winston watches, an area which has seen increasing growth within the company over the course of the past ten years. harrywinston.com
Diamond engagement ring, from a selection at Leviev, leviev.com
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je T’aime large gunmetal-plated Swarovski crystal collar necklace, £5,250, Erickson Beamon, net-a-porter.com
Be inspired by Django Unchained with multi-tassel earrings and plenty of fringing
Vintage hoop tassel drop earrings, £65, Jamie Jewellery jamiejewellery.co.uk
Tess Necklace, £593 Dannijo, kabiri.co.uk
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Sequin chain cuff, £277.65 B*+S, farfetch.com
Alexander McQueen caused a sensation this season with its bee-studded chokers Fringe bracelet, £515 Versace, versace.com
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faceted glass cluster necklace £58, Butler & Wilson butlerandwilson.co.uk
Alexander McQueen S/S13
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Gold metal Lock Me cuff £605, Louis Vuitton louisvuitton.co.uk
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Silver cuff, POA, Etro etro.com
Beaded hoop earrings £90, Isabel Marant net-a-porter.com
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Accessories were supersized at Dolce & Gabbana and Etro, both featuring shoulder-length, multicoloured earrings
Silver-dipped lace cuff £600, Aurélie Bidermann net-a-porter.com
Tribal patchwork palladium-plated Swarovski crystal earrings, £355 Erickson Beamon, net-a-porter.com
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Flash crystal and horn clip earrings £255, Marni, marni.com
Pair a simple outfit with a stone-studded, metallic cuff for that statement look
Gold-plated quartz and crystal cuff, £660 Emilio Pucci emiliopucci.com
Long crystal double pear shape drop earrings, £58 Butler & Wilson butlerandwilson.co.uk
Versace S/S13
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SHOPPING Reamma Skinny Jeam, £79, Ted Baker Canada Place
Alex Monroe Pearl Ring, £126 Charles Fish Cabot Place
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Bryony Cropped Leather Jacket, £325 Reiss Womenswear Cabot Place / Reiss Jubilee Place
Organza Floral Top £35, Dorothy Perkins Canada Place
Rika Enamel Bobble Matinee, £75 Ted Baker, Canada Place
Granted Strap Sandal £69, Dune, Cabot Place
step into spring This season, take inspiration from the catwalks at the Canary Wharf Spring / Summer Fashion Weekend. With many stores offering discounts of up to 20% between 22 and 24 March, it’s the perfect excuse to refresh your wardrobe RE3138 Shooter £178, Ray Ban David Clulow Cabot Place and Jubilee Place
Frith Leather Weave Bracelet in Tan, £25 Reiss Womenswear Cabot Place / Reiss Jubilee Place
Cheetah Frill Top, £47 French Connection Jubilee Place
Kensington Mini Shopper £95 Aquascutum Cabot Place
Suki Metallic Leather Flat in Gold, £95 L.K.Bennet, Jubilee Place
Mini Check Shorts, £35 Oasis, Jubilee Place
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marvellous Mother’s Day
On 10 March, show how much you love your mother by spoiling her to the finer things in life, courtesy of Canary Wharf
Brunch or Lunch
Plateau Canary Wharf
Join Plateau on Mothering Sunday and treat your mother to an exquisite lunch in the main restaurant. Plateau Restaurant will be opening especially on Sunday 10 March and head chef Allan Pickett has created a delicious menu to ensure your mother has a lunch she will always remember. For starters, pick between dishes that include Beetroot cured Scottish salmon and red wine poached pear salad, and for mains, offerings include Josper baked rump of aged Hereford beef and poached and roast corn fed chicken supreme. Enjoy three delicious courses for £45 with a complimentary glass of champagne. Your mum will thank you! Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill, Canada Place 020 7715 7100, www.plateau-restaurant.co.uk
Roka
Roka Canary Wharf serves contemporary Japanese robatayaki cuisine in relaxed and elegant surroundings. The Robata Grill itself is located amid the diners and really is the beating heart of Roka, the area from which all energy flows. An energy that offers warmth and enjoyment while guests admire the respect given to the food as each dish is prepared. Roka, The Park Pavilion 020 7636 5228, www.rokarestaurant.com
The Parlour
Iberica Canary Wharf
This Mothering Sunday, take your mum and her mum to The Parlour and you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of prosecco. If you’ve got children, the restaurant will also have cookie decorating classes. These are free of charge so you can keep the kids entertained. The offer is valid at lunch or dinner. Guests must order a minimum of two-courses each. The Parlour, The Park Pavilion 0845 468 0100, www.theparlourbar.co.uk
Enjoy Iberica’s famous, traditionally prepared Paellas or a selection of tapas between 12 and 4pm on Mother’s Day. Ole Kids, the restaurant’s qualified childrens Spanish teachers, will entertain the little ones making Mother’s Day cards to give Mum an extra relaxing lunch. On leaving, each Mother will be given an Iberica gift from the Delicatessen. Iberica Canary Wharf, Cabot Square 020 7636 8650, www.ibericalondon.co.uk
SHOPPING Potions and lotions Canary Wharf provides plenty of opportunities to pamper your mum. Experience the world of Jo Malone London through a collection of couture skin care and inspired, unexpected scents for the bath, body and home. For a range of luxury gift sets, make for Molton Brown where you get a free gift box and tag to personalise. Shop the latest cult beauty products in skincare, hair and fragrance from over 80 of the world’s finest brands courtesy of Space.NK, while if it’s award-winning beauty and toiletry products you’re looking for, head to Crabtree & Evelyn, Kiehl’s and L’Occitane. For an all-out experience, relax and unwind at Re:Spa. Situated within Reebok Sports Club in the heart of Canary Wharf, the Spa offers a full range of beauty treatments and therapies to treat your mother to. Alternatively, pay a visit to The Rejuvenation Clinic & MediSpa, which employs only Espa Therapists trained in South-East Asian techniques, whose mantra is to re-balance body, mind and soul. Perfect!
Pamper
Giner Biscuit and Redcurrent & Cream Cologne, £38 each Jo Malone London Jubilee Place
Wish List It’s the special day of the year you get to dedicate to your
Effervescence White Pearl Bracelet, £550, Effervescence White Mini Pearl Ring, £350 Links of London, Jubilee Place
mum. Do it in style with gifts from Canary Wharf
Chavin Filigree Heart Necklace, £150, Charles Fish Cabot Place
Rose Aurore Radiant Hand Cream, £8 L’Occitane Jubilee Place
Yuan Zhi Medio Candle, £36 Molton Brown Jubilee Place
Pink Champagne Truffles Keepsake Heart, £5.50 Hotel Chocolat Canada Place
Or De Rose Baume Precieux by Terry, £46, Space.NK Cabot Place
Vintage Collection Heart £25, Charbonnel et Walker Cabot Place
Cannes Transparent Tote Bag, £195, L.K.Bennett Jubilee Place
Evelyn Rose Body lotion £18, Crabtree & Evelyn Cabot Place
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SHOPPING
Iberica La Terraza
This April, Iberica brings Spain’s famous terrace culture to Canary Wharf
T
he backbone to a Spaniard’s way of life is food and drink. The country’s most precious times are spent eating with friends, chatting and laughing. Theirs is an identity diverse and rich, built upon ibericos, Spanish omelette, tapas and gazpacho. And when the sun is shining, there’s one place the Spanish can be sure to be found: outside, on the terraza. The terraza in Spain is a place with a magnetic field, a place where time does not exist; meet there for an aperitif before lunch and before you know it, it’s time for dinner. Dinner passes and it’s time for dessert and coffee; you’re still on the terraza, sitting, chatting, feeling alive. Now, just in time for summer, Iberica brings Spain’s terrace culture to Canary Wharf. Located in a leafy corner of Cabot Square, Iberica’s ‘La Terraza’, will lend an air of Madrid to Canary Wharf. Iberica, along with designer Lazaro Rosa Violan have worked together to recreate this celebrated Spanish atmosphere. ‘La Terraza’ will offer al fresco dining, from breakfast through to evening tapas, accompanied by some of Spain’s celebrated wines, sherries and cavas. Breakfast will be traditionally Spanish with ‘Huevos fritos’ with chorizos, hams and a selection of Tostas. Hot and cold tapas of seafood and grilled meats have been created by Executive Chef, Nacho Manzano, using his traditional yet contemporary take on Spain’s greatest dishes. Now let’s just hope for a summer full of sun. Iberica La Terraza Opening April 2013 020 7636 8650, www.ibericalondon.co.uk
NEWS Final Piece of Steel is Erected at 25/30 Churchill Place in Canary Wharf The construction of 25/30 Churchill Place reached a major milestone recently with the installation of the final section of the steel frame, joining over 5,300 pieces or 8,130 tonnes of steel which make up the building’s outer structure. 25/30 Churchill Place is symbolic as it marks the completion of the original Canary Wharf masterplan, which was drawn up by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and began construction in 1988. Canary Wharf Group has now built over 16m sq ft of office and retail space, and has planning permission for another 9.3m sq ft of mixed use space in the pipeline at Canary Wharf and adjacent Wood Wharf.
Scarlett Mew Jensen Makes Splash at Canary Wharf Sports Awards
Left to right: Senior Partners Christine Binswanger, Ascan Mergenthaler and Stefan Marbach, with Founding Partners Pierre de Meuron and Jacques Herzog Herzog & de Meuron © Tobias Madörin 940 / Portrait / 940_PI_TM © Herzog & de Meuron
All-Star Team of Architects Appointed for Wood Wharf
Canary Wharf Group plc has appointed architects Herzog & de Meuron, Allies and Morrison and Stanton Williams to design the first phase of new buildings at the Wood Wharf development, one of Central London’s most prestigious waterfront sites, adjacent to Canary Wharf. Working alongside developer Canary Wharf Group and masterplanners Sir Terry Farrell and Partners, Herzog & de Meuron will design a prominent new residential tower on the most south westerly corner of the site. Allies and Morrison will design two new office buildings within the 20 acre, mixed-use site. As well as new flexible and world-class office space, the design brief calls for retail spaces on the ground and first floors of each of the two buildings. Sterling Prize winners Stanton Williams will design three new residential buildings around a communal courtyard, waterways and green space at the western end of Wood Wharf. These will include views onto the water, which is intended to be animated with events, retail and leisure.
11-year old Scarlett Mew Jensen was recently named Canary Wharf Sports Personality of the Year at a glittering ceremony at the East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf. Mew Jensen, who lives in Tower Hamlets and attends Bonner Primary School in Bethnal Green, won two gold medals for her age group on 1 metre and 3 metre boards at the Great Britain National Diving Championships last year. She also won two silver medals at her first international event in Lund, Sweden and has been tipped by coaches to have the potential for the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016. The achievement is more remarkable considering Mew Jensen took up diving just three years ago, at which point she was unable to dive off the pool edge, let alone a 10m high platform. She juggles her studies with over 14 hours of training per week at the Crystal Palace Diving Club. Scarlett Mew Jensen with the Canary Wharf Sports Personality of the Year trophy
events
magnificent march enjoy sporting excellence as the squash classic returns to east wintergarden; soak up jazz culture at boisdale of canary wharf; and get your wardrobe ready for spring with a special fashion weekend
Boisdale of Canary Wharf
Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, E14 LIVE JAZZ, BLUES AND SOUL EVERY NIGHT! ULTIMATE BOWIE Saturday 23 March 9.30pm
Last summer Ed Blaney’s stunning performance full of Bowie classics captivated us and so now, on the opening day of the V&A’s “Bowie Is” retrospective, we’ve brought back this superb show.
Tribute to BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 30 March 9.30pm
Miguan Ascanio Green and his band, The Viva Allstars, perform the music of this great Cuban institution. Tonight we pay tribute to the multimillion selling album that changed the world. Boisdale of Canary Wharf Cabot Place Canary Wharf For more information and to buy tickets, please visit: www.boisdale.co.uk or call 020 7715 5818
Canary Wharf Squash Classic This PSA International 50 event is selling out fast – so hurry and book your tickets! Watch the world’s greatest players compete for the tournament title in the gladiatorial glass court inside the magnificent East Wintergarden. This major competition is one of three main squash events in London, and presents a week full of unbelievable action, sporting prowess and spirited rivalry with the thrilling grand final on Friday. Enjoy elite hospitality and spoil your friends, clients or colleagues with fine dining and excellent wines on the gallery or, for a more casual approach, the VIP bar allows further exclusive views of enthralling world class action. For further details of hospitality packages or the VIP bar, email tgarner@eventis-sports.com Canary Wharf Squash Classic Monday18 – Friday 22 March Match times vary East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 From £15 Booking: ticketmaster.co.uk or call 0844 847 2419 (booking fee applies) In person: On the door, subject to availability canarywharfsquash.com
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art Window Galleries The Art & Design galleries in Canada Place are open daily and showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople. This month the galleries display:
sculpture at work Nick Hornby & Sinta Tantra: Collaborative Works Until 15 March Lobby, One Canada Square Canary Wharf FREE
Nick Hornby and Sinta Tantra met at the Slade School of Fine Art. Since graduating in 2003, Tantra has worked mainly on murals and installations using colour, while Hornby has created sculpture, predominantly in monochrome. The difference in their sources and imagery gave them the impetus to experiment with making collaborative pieces. The exhibition is the first time they have worked on a number of jointly conceived works, including a vast trompe l’oeuil on one of the marble walls.
Leonardo Ulian Until 29 March
Leonardo Ulian is interested in how systems can be applied in the process of making art, how something can survive within a scheme of convention. His modus operandi embraces his passion for electronics, music, science and graphic design. He defines himself as a multimedia artist, and his art as playthings similar to childhood toys in that objects can be seen as a series of distorted mirrors of the everyday, a caricature of the real.
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Community Window Gallery Jumping for Joy: World’s Longest Photo Composite Until 8 May
Alkesh Parmar Until 26 April
Alkesh Parmar is a multi-disciplinary designer, artist and inventor who is passionate about sustainable products and systems. He predominantly focuses on the re-use of everyday objects, which are not appreciated and often discarded after use. Alkesh is also the founder and driving force of APeel Materials, a company that up-cycles citrus rind (a byproduct from industrial juice processing plants) into a bio-composite material for use in new products. alkeshparmar.com
When artist and inventor Clare Newton conceived the idea of creating the world’s longest photograph to coincide with the 2012 London Olympics, she knew it was going to be a mega challenge. Her aim was to show images of the multi-cultural demographics of Londoners – all ages, shapes and occupations – literally jumping for joy. The project took 21 months – 81,000 photographs of 1,200 jumpers, each of the individual images woven together to create one gigantic panoramic photograph measuring just under 1km. Clare has captured a dynamic mix of nationalities, abilities, colours and moods, as well as a highly divergent range of backdrops and environments. The finished photo was submitted to Guinness World Records. jump4london.co.uk
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TUESDAY 18TH JUNE TO SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2013
lifestyle fashion : interiors : beauty : gadgets : motoring : sport : Food : travel
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This season’s hymn to monochrome; beauty in Canary Wharf with Kiehl’s, Jo Malone and Crabtree & Evelyn; roadtesting the new Porsche 911 and Zac Efron’s boyish enthusiasm
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the knowledge An essential round up of need-to-know news and the latest in luxury lifestyle
gadgets:
Predator DRONE If you are fortunate enough to be one of those people who can afford the very top tier of supercars, that is, with a price tag in excess of £1 million and your ears are almost as acute as your motoring taste, then the Puccini Sound System in the new topless Bugatti Veyron Vitesse Rafale might pique your curiosity. Firstly, the statistics: a 7.9-litre 16-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 1,200bhp and 1,106lb/ft of torque, a sprint of 0 – 60 mph in 2.6 seconds and an impressive top speed of 255mph. All of this begs the question; who in their right mind would want to listen to anything other than the engine? To which the response is that whatever it is, it has to be the very best. Puccini fully comprehended
this and went on to develop an advanced new sound system which surpasses that of the Coupé by some margin, no matter if the roof is open or closed. Dynaudio’s use and selection of advanced materials that you have probably never heard of, combined with powerful magnets and amplification with digital signal processing, is what ordains this 300 watt system as unsurpassable. Combining high amplitude with the nonpareil sound clarity should be enough to at least put up a good fight when sonically backed into a corner by the audacious roar of speeds in excess of that arcane 200mph. dynaudio.com
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fashion:
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NO SCHOOL LIKE THE OLD SCHOOL Neatly sequestered in the Piccadilly Arcade is Budd Shirtmakers, who for over 100 years have maintained a fine tradition of traditional finery. Everything in the shop is sourced and made within the borders of the UK. Primarily renowned for their handmade shirts, there is also an extensive range of dresswear, nightwear, ties and even bespoke socks. Tricky items that are usually cumbersome to source such as waistcoat slips, stiff bibbed shirts and soft chamois gloves are something of a specialty. Then again, it would be fatuous to label anything in the store as ordinary. buddshirts.co.uk
sport:
off to the races Don your hats and shine your best shoes; Royal Ascot fast approaches. The stunning British racecourse, synonymous with glamour, has this year launched new hospitality initiatives. As part of their 11 fine-dining restaurant offering, two Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge will re-work traditional English dishes, while a panel of special racing guests at The Bessborough will endow racegoers with the inside track to all things Royal Ascot. royalascothospitality.co.uk
fashion:
YOU CAN’T BREAK THE MOULD Famously worn by children and senior citizens gardening in the summer, Crocs shoes are appropriate and comfortable for trekking across aqueous terrain but they are hardly a sight for sore eyes. Mocks, however, are capable of such dexterity and versatility without the aesthetic compromise. Based on the traditional Native American moccasin style with a 21st century twist, they are crafted from water resistant rubber, making them ideal for outdoor activities. Regardless of maltreatment (within reason), they can be washed back to ‘new’, looking and smelling great. This masculine cut is available in 16 different colours, allowing you to stay stylish and flexible in any location or weather. Mocksonline.com
gadgets:
NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE Oregon Scientific’s new watches are even smarter than they appear. They can track, store and manage multiple sports profiles while masquerading as an everyday fashion accessory. show off your personal bests to your colleagues and friends via social media. Oregonscientific.com
lifestyle / for him
motoring:
RENOWNED FOR THEIR OMINOUS-LOOKING ‘ZEPPELIN’ IPOD SPEAKER SYSTEM, BOWERS & WILKINS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST EVER HEADPHONE. ALMOST FIVE DECADES OF RESEARCH HAve GONE INTO THEIR NEWEST RELEASE. DETAILS SUCH AS SHEEP LEATHER FROM NEW ZEALAND FOR MAXIMUM AURAL COMFORT AND AN IPOD-APPROVED CABLE FOR INTERACTIVE CONTROL SET THESE ‘PHONES ABOVE THE REST. Bowers-wilkins.co.uk
THE HIGH HUNDREDS For the very first time in the history of the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel, a car has appeared on its helipad. Airlifting an Aston Martin Vanquish is no easy feat, but audacity is key if you want to wow eminent dignitaries and celebrate your hundredth birthday with more than just a letter from Her Majesty the Queen. Not unlike Lamborghini, Aston Martin will also be holding an entire year of events to celebrate its centenary. It promises to be quite outstanding, as evidently they don’t intend on doing things by halves.
motoring:
REVIVED MUSCLE Nearly a decade has eluded us since the last overhaul, but alas, the seventh generation of one of the true American greats, the Corvette, was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show. It is an entirely new machine, although familiar cues surface. A feat of design and engineering, Chevrolet has avowed it worthy of its exalted Stingray emblem. Chevrolet.com
fashion:
INSTANT VINTAGE The immensely popular not-quite vintage look that has dominated fashion for the past several years has been delivered particularly well by Reiss in their ‘1971’ range, whose new collection debuted last month. The reputable brand have probed into the past and developed an inspired and nostalgic collection that appeals to younger and more fashion-conscious clientele. The new season’s looks incorporate botanical prints, intrepid colouration and rich textures, with every item fashioned by the in-house atelier. The 71 styles, which predominantly adopt sharp silhouettes and strong shapes, are reminiscent of the 50s and are now available in selected stores and online. 34-35 Jubilee Place
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fashion:
ONE MAN’S JUNK… If what they say is true and Ted Baker really is getting his inspiration from quirky keepsakes in his attic, then indeed it must be quite an exceptional domain. This new season’s offerings separate the grown men from the boys. A playful cocktail of colours and prints, that will look particularly great if the weather holds up, have been applied to chinos, denims and shorts that are to be complemented by the bold colours, floral patterns and stripes of their lively shirts. Blanketing the brisk evening breeze is the knitwear range, which includes Merino wool sweaters and patterned summer Fair Isle. The entire eclectic range deserves to be worn in the balmy conditions for which it has been crafted. Ted Baker, 5 Canada Place
lifestyle:
on display
Chivas 18 by Pininfarina will be available at The Whisky Shop Spring 2013
An atypical collaboration between the Scots and the Italians; fine Scottish whisky label Chivas Regal has paired with design champions Pininfarina. Crafted in three stages, the flawless trio of creations includes two limited edition display cases, themed on ‘the drop’ and a third and final crowning glory, the Chivas 18 Mascherone by Pininfarina display unit. These rare units are actually made from the original wooden frame used to refine the shape of cars during the design process; ergo only five of these collectors’ pieces will be on display worldwide. We recommend that alcohol and motoring remain divorced but we’re prepared to pardon this combination just this once. chivasregal18.com
lifestyle / for him
rags to riches Having grown up in the countryside with a family of horse breeders, founder of fashion brand Vicomte A, Arthur de Soultrait drew much inspiration from energetic hues and racing silks. As a student his very first contract was designing and supplying silk ties for the Paris bid to host the 2012 Olympics Games. Today, his brand is a key player on the global fashion stage with an eclectic range for men, women and children. Loyal customers include the French prime minister François Fillon and our very own Pippa Middleton. The brand’s cool style and Euro chic means it is frequently assigned sponsorship deals with prestigious sporting events including polo matches and regattas. vicomte-a.com
health:
massage marvel “It helps to clear toxins from the body, aids relaxation and encourages the release of endorphins which are the body’s own natural pain killers,” explains Pete Mavromatis of the benefits of deep tissue massage. “It can help with a variety of sports-related injuries, aiding rehabilitation, either as a stand-alone treatment or by complementing chiropractic treatment.” Whether you’re a runner, dancer, footballer, rugby player or gym enthusiast, the massage therapist tells us that such massages help break down old scar tissue to promote the repair of damaged areas. But should you wait to suffer an injury before visiting a massage specialist? “Definitely not. Prevention is the best way to avoid injury. Massage helps keep the muscles pliable and in good working order.” Trained at the London College of Massage and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, Pete practises out of West India Quay’s samedaydoctor+sameday chiropractic clinic, treating a roster
of clientele that includes circus performers, martial artists, and professional dancers, as well as office workers. And when it comes to the benefits of Pete’s services? Well, it seems the proof is in the pudding: “Pete’s technique is thorough and relaxing while enabling the client to identify particular problems,” says management consultant Tom Keighley. “Having discovered Pete’s deep tissue massage services, my body’s ticking along and injury-free, and I’m ticking off the challenges and enjoying life to the fullest”, says Yellowbox consultancy director Ed Chase. “His magic hands have made such a difference. Any masseur can offer a deep tissue massage, but Pete’s hands know where to find and release tensions,” says Riverside Resident Lina Dimitri. But don’t take her word for it; discover the magic for yourself! samedaydoctor+sameday chiropractic, Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf samedaydoc.co.uk / 0845 3729 990
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news / lifestyle
Gentlemen, it simply isn’t always enough to dress well. Your guests are guaranteed to silently scrutinise your home interiors as much as they would any outfit. The new Ralph Lauren Home range is here to offer a leg up. ticking stripes in black and cream lend an element of vintage noir and blackened furniture seamlessly merges to add an unforeseen rusticity to this simple yet intrepid collection. RALPHLAUREN.COM
sport: technology:
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL? Audiophiles in search of precise sound that doesn’t obstruct their interior design decisions would do well to choose Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 15, which steps up to such a task. Sitting inconspicuously in the walls or ceiling, once fixed or mounted it can be tilted at any moment to focus sound on the listener. Engineered from expertise gained in their precise and specialised car audio systems, the speakers are easily concealed without the aural compromise. A temperature controlled fan ensures that the internal electronics are kept at a comfortable coolness even in the hottest of environments. The seemingly simple appearance of the exterior modestly betrays its interior complexity. In all this artful subtlety, the product promises a balanced sound and perfect listening experience. Bang & Olufsen, 2-4 South Colonnade
GOLFING WITH THE STARS As charity events go, The Affinity Real Estate Shooting Stars Benefit has to be one of the coolest. Headed up by keen golfer and major Hollywood hero Samuel L Jackson, this star-studded Celeb-Am Golf Tournament presents a unique chance for golf lovers to tee-off alongside Samuel L Jackson and other a-list celebrities at one of the country’s most prestigious golf courses. This year, the event’s fifth, it aims to raise funds for Dementia and Alzheimer’s research, following the tragic passing of Jackson’s mother in 2012 after a long battle with the disease: “The money raised from this year’s Shooting Stars Benefit will go towards important research so that we can help others who are suffering in the future,” he explained at the launch event at Champagne sponsors’ Moet and Chandon’s headquarters in Victoria. Fresh off the BAFTA’s red carpet, the Django Unchained star spoke about his excitement ahead of the event: “I’m really looking forward to getting on the course in June. We don’t just invite the best golfers, we invite good people (who are a little bit famous!) that people want to hang out and have fun with.” The tournament has boasted Heather Locklear, Luke Wilson, Damien Lewis and Ioan Gruffudd amongst its team captains in previous years. Robert Whitton , chairman of main sponsors Affinity Real Estate Private Equity, who are based in Canary Wharf, said: “Affinity is not just our name but an attitude we aspire to. Samuel and I are both fathers and seeking to leave a legacy for the next generation – we believe in a sustainable lifestyle and making the planet better for our children rather than just taking from it.” For more information visit shootingstarsbenefit.com
health:
SamedayDoctor Canary Wharf’s Samedaydoctor does what is says on the tin. Turn up without an appointment and they promise they will see you on the same day; in many cases, they can even perform tests such as chest and spinal x-rays and have the results back to you within hours. The private walk-in-centre, open six days a week, offers sexual health screening, travel vaccines, general medical consultations, executive and pre-employment medicals. Dr Gurpreet Gill, a tremendously calm and friendly GP explains that a sexual health consultation “usually lasts 15 minutes in which all screening and blood tests can be taken. with most of the blood tests we can get results within five hours, although some tests take two to three working days. We are a confidential, affordable, efficient and friendly service. You do not need to register and you can use it alongside your own G.P.” samedaydoc.co.uk / 0845 3729 990
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Blazer, from a selection, Club Monaco clubmonaco.com. T-shirt, ÂŁ95 Zadig & Voltaire, zadig-et-voltaire.com Leggings, Helmut Lang, ÂŁ780, Harrods 020 7730 1234. Heels, from a selection Gucci, gucci.com
Leather blazer, ÂŁ770, Zadig and Voltaire zadig-et-voltaire.com. Knit top ÂŁ295, and Shorts, ÂŁ595, both Pringle of Scotland, pringlescotland.com
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the knowledge An essential round up of need-to-know news and the latest in luxury lifestyle
fashion:
An Online Opinion Say what you will about the Twitter generation; they know how to voice an opinion. It used to take a fledgling brand years to establish themselves in the fashion industry but now, just with a tweet or click, the right dress on the right name at the right time can be online and in minds in hours. With endless blogs and constant awards tipping the future of fashion, the next big thing has become the now thing and now the now thing is nobody’s thing, tailoring the internet into an endless rail for us to flick through at our ardent leisure. With even the most exclusive fashion at our fingertips we’ve never been so aware of trends and yet never have they been so susceptible to change. It’s becoming even harder to predict the fashions of the future now that unknown designers are rocketing up the ranks, or celebrities are
instigating trends on Instagram. Capturing the common consciousness is not easy, but new line MSGM managed to join the big league before even becoming a household name after winning a slew of online awards. From debuting their Spring/Summer collection in 2010 they’re now sold in 280 stores. Designer Massimo Giorgetti’s Woman’s 2013 Cruise Collection photographed in front of graphic lines, rolling tennis balls and graphic lettering feels like stripped-down Americano reworked with Italian joie de vivre. Blocks of white break up bold colours keeping them light and fresh while traditional florals are re-ordered with stripes and checks. Considering the young designer’s collection is inspired by Indie bands and DJing, perhaps the kids are all right? msgm.it
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beauty:
sugar & spice
For a guilt-free sugar fix this month we crave a spritz of Jo Malone’s new limited edition Sugar & Spice collection. Each scent is inspired by the ingredients and tastes of great British desserts. Jo Malone’s team worked with master perfumer Christine Nagel to perfect the balance between capturing these indulgences without making the scents too sweet. Consequently, the result of a year’s worth of experimentation, and plenty of enviable tasting sessions, is a sophisticated range FASHION: that can be layered over other scents or worn alone. Whether you are tempted by Lemon Tart, Redcurrant and Cream, Elderflower and Gooseberry, Ginger Biscuit or Bitter Orange and Chocolate, just like with a menu, the difficulty is trying to pick just one. 30ml Cologne, £38, Jo Malone, Jubilee Place
interiors:
The Hoopla Bring burlesque to your home with a console table inspired by the magic of French cabaret. The long, looping legs in polished brass resemble an acrobat’s aerial hoops while the black lambskin top is embossed to look like rich cobra skin. The piece is made in Portugal by Koket whose brand name derived from creative director Jane Morais’ nickname, ‘Janette la coquette’. Affectionately given to her to reflect her flirtatious attention to style, she now materialises the same playfulness to her designs. The look, the statement and the romantic undertones are sure to be a conversation starter. Koket Burlesque Console Table, £4,365, luxdeco.com
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beauty: Now it’s Spring, the gloves are off so take time to treat your hands. Stop by Crabtree & Evelyn’s store in cabot Place to pick up some new Hand Therapy cream infuseD with Tarocco orange to revitalise and nourish tired skin and cuticles. Tarocco Orange Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy, £14 crabtree-evelyn.co.uk
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DESIGNER CHAIR GIVEAWAY Exclusively through Canary Wharf magazine, VIVO are giving away a designer chair from VIVO’s Stepney Green Design Collection. VIVO is a new 462-home development designed by award-winning architects Levitt Bernstein situated moments from Stepney Green tube. To celebrate East London’s buzzing design and art scene, VIVO have commissioned the three East London lifestyle and design bloggers Dezeen, the Londoner and London Plinth, to curate a design collection showcasing the creative talent on our doorstep. The three Londoners drew from art, fashion, jewellery, photography and sculpture to bring together a collection of design pieces from in and around Stepney Green, the heart of East London’s arts scene. For more information about VIVO, please visit vivolondon.com or call Savills on 020 3069 2073. To win a chair, worth £600, by Danish designer Nina Tolstup at Studiomama, email your name and telephone number to competitions@runwildgroup.co.uk with VIVO in the subject line. The closing date for entries is 20 March 2013.
FASHION: Luxury eyewear specialists Finest SEVEN have teamed up with fashion duo Felder Felder for a range of sunglasses inspired by the shape of a butterfly’s broken wings. Diversely Coloured in a palette of muted pastels And cracked wings’ print lifted from scorched old Polaroids, it is set to become one of the coolest collaborations of the year. Finest SEVEN For Felder Felder, £850, finestseven.com
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Diane Von Furstenberg Coral Clutch, £130, yoox.com
must have:
screen queen After 125 years of moulding luxurious leather, Smythson have finally gone technical. Their range of Calf skin iPhone and iPad mini covers protect and prettify. Mara Collection IPad Mini Case, £235, smythson.com
ITA Collection Farah Clutch £840.39, ahalife.com
Stark Panther Swarovski Clutch £2,621, luisaviaroma.com
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interiors:
designer: Boca do Lobo In London homes, where the issue of space is a prevalent factor, one statement piece can be enough to pin together the concept of a whole room without cluttering it. For an extensive range of spectacular hand-made pieces, Boca do Lobo is a temple of innovative furniture you simply won’t find on the high-street. Their acclaimed Soho Sideboard was fundamental in launching the brand’s international reputation for excellence after it was first presented in London. Since then it has become one of Boca do Lobo’s trademark pieces. The drawers are made with varied techniques of working with glass, wood, mirror, gold leaf and lacquer colour to create a stunningly memorable piece. Soho Sideboard, £7,555, bocadolobo.com
Beauty:
the power of red The only way to wear a bold red lip this season is matte. This means perfectly conditioned lips, exact application and no gloss. Easy to recreate, keep the rest of your makeup minimal to not look over done. Use lipliner the exact shade or a shade lighter than your lipstick to shape and plump your lips’ outline and to prevent the colour bleeding. A quick trick to make lips appear fuller and youthful is to leave a centimetre gap in the liner at the centre of the bottom lip. Next, apply a layer of lipstick, blot with a tissue, then reply to ensure a thoroughly matte finish. Be bold and experiment with scarlets from the range at Burberry or vibrant corals which can be found at Missoni. Burberry Beauty Lip Definer In Brick Red, £15.50, John Lewis, Canada Square
Clarins Jolie Rouge Lipstick In Hibiscus, £17, Boots, Canada Place
Bobbi brown creamy matte lip colour, £18, bobbibrown.co.uk Shiseido’s Perfect Rouge Lipstick In RD415, £21.50, houseoffraser.co.uk
Laura Mercier Crème Lip In Tamara Red, £20, John Lewis, Canada Square
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beauty: fashion:
oliver peoples
If you haven’t noticed glasses are in style you need a stronger prescription. Oliver Peoples XXV-RX Anniversary Frame, £216, davidclulow.com, Cabot Place
If we didn’t already cherish Ciaté for their unique professional grade 250 bristle flat brush that ensures a smooth finish, their impossibly sweet Fairground collection has made it love. Paint pots, £9, ciate.co.uk
beauty:
kiehl’s Kiehl’s has opened up shop in Jubilee Place. started over 150 years ago as an old-world apothecary in New York’s East Village, their scientific but simple classic products rocketed Kiehl’s to cult status and gave them the rare boast of being equally popular among men as with women. The staff, experts in skincare and handy with the free samples, can tailor you a perfect new skincare routine. kiehls.co.uk, Jubilee Place
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Silver Screen to Silver Shoes To celebrate the anticipated release of Oz The Great And The Powerful, designer Jerome C. Rousseau has designed a shoe inspired by the dazzling colours, lavish costumes and geometric sets of the Hollywood film. Wrapped in glittery mesh fabric and offset with a gold leather spiral, the peep toe heel will be available exclusively through shoescribe.com from 7 March to celebrate the first anniversary of every shoe devotee’s favourite website. shoescribe.com
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Scene on screen
As Welcome to the Punch opens in cinemas this month, director and local resident Eran Creevy talks to Emma Johnson about the excitement of bringing a very different London to the silver screen
If you’re going to make a film you either make a film in a genre that you like, or write about what you know. My first film was a more personal story, based on my hometown of Harlow in Essex, it was stories I’d heard, people I knew. It was a small, ambiguous, a sort of arthouse movie, produced on a small budget. But the films I’d grown up on were Hong Kong action movies – from people like John Woo and Ringo Lam who made City on Fire, which inspired Reservoir Dogs. My influences were actually quite commercial, and I knew I wanted to do something to reflect that genre and style. I knew I wanted to do a cops and robbers movie next but I wanted to aspire to the style of movies they shoot in Hong Kong, the Far East, even France. We have one of the most amazing cities in the world. One of the sexiest cities in world. I live in Canary Wharf, and I jog around the island, along the Westferry Road and up over the bridge, through Canary Wharf to the City, all through the financial district, and back again. As I run I’m always seeing angles. For instance down by The Narrow pub, there’s a little alley behind it, and at night the view from there is unbelievable, it looks like Manhattan. I thought, we’ve got to shoot this city properly. And so
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when it came to locations for the film, I decided to set it here. In the same way I knew Harlow when we filmed Shifty, I knew this space, I knew the area. I wanted to get rid of that Dickensian London that you see in most films. We wanted to stay away from it, so we stayed away from red buses, black cabs, even parochiallooking police cars. We made our own big armoured trucks instead. We gave ourselves a colour and texture palette – glass, chrome, brushed concrete – to work from, and these were the elements we wanted to use. We even went through the film and removed colours and patterns. We were really strict about every level of production. And gave it its own unique feel. We referred to it as a sort of ‘Neon Noir’; if you look at films like 2046 and In the Mood for Love, Kar Wai Wong the director will add a touch of neon or a neon light in the background and just adding that little detail means the audience’s mind makes up textures. I didn’t want to be too literal to London, and show shots of the London Eye, Westminster etc. Too many contemporary filmmakers are too literal in how they portray London and I don’t think you need that – you can use the beautiful textures that we’ve got in this city as a layer to the film. I think we’ve managed to achieve that. People have even asked is the film set slightly in the future. It’s meant to be ambiguous; it’s even got a Gotham-esque feel. When it came to choosing locations I had so much already in mind, but new locations came to us all the time. For the final shootout in the film we were going to shoot it up in Tilbury Docks and then we found a container yard just down by Canary Wharf and we set the film at the end
At night the view [of Canary Wharf] is unbelievable, it looks like Manhattan.
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there, with the City behind it. Everyone asked if we’d CGI-ed it, and I was like, “No it was just where we were shooting”. Ridley Scott was an executive producer on the film, but one name that became synonymous with our film was his brother Tony Scott. If you watch Tony Scott’s films, True Romance for instance, he takes a scene set in someone’s front room and moves it to the roof of their apartment with a huge neon sign blinking behind. He always pushed it visually – in American cinema they don’t care, they push things so far. We tried to strike a balance between the two – we set a scene on the roof of a hospital, with the City and skyscrapers behind the actors, because it seemed realistic to do that in the context of the characters and the situation. But we were always conscious of not pushing it so far that the audience became detached from it and it felt stylised. We closed down the entire South Colonnade in Canary Wharf for two nights. That was amazing. We had to work efficiently because we had so many different elements and it was quite dangerous and there wasn’t a lot of time, so we were really well-prepared and organised – it was like a military operation. But it was an amazing experience. I’ve got some photos of us all walking down the road in Canary Wharf – there’s me and the producer with the camera behind us – and we had our huge toy set around us. It was pretty cool. My producer said to me: “How’s that? We’ve just locked off Canary Wharf.” And I was like: “This is unbelievable.” It was pretty special. Welcome to the Punch is released in cinemas on 15 March
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Mad about
the boy Zac Efron may have been a silver screen feature for a fair few years now, but his youthful enthusiasm is in no doubt, says Stephen Milton
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ac Efron seems to be experiencing an onset of latent puberty. Either that or he enjoyed a very heavy night out. It’s almost comical to listen to the handsome 25-year-old struggle to convey the gothic ideology of new movie The Paperboy, as his delightfully intermittent falsetto bounces round the airy confines of a suite in the Soho Hotel. “God dammit,” he sighs, knocking back another gulp of water. “It’s the London effect. Every time I come to this city, I have too good a time and evidently, begin to lose my voice.” Booted and suited in a black D&G double lapel suit, his sandy mane surgically styled to a faded Jimmy Dean homage, Efron appears every inch the leading man. But there’s a puppyish innocence to those greying blue eyes, those arresting dimples, the very traits that made the former jazz-handed Disneyite a teen dream. Maturation hasn’t quite done its job yet, though give it time perhaps. Eschewing the blockbusters since departing High School Musical, where he played genetically engineered jock Troy Bolton, the impossibly cute Californian has made some unusual left of centre choices. Richard Linklater’s Me and Orson Welles was a preposterous, over-intellectualised flop, and Charlie St Cloud, an exercise in paralysing grief, left the audience a little too numb. And now The Paperboy, an intoxicatingly dark thriller featuring searing performances from a heavyweight cast including Matthew McConaughey, John Cusack and Nicole Kidman, comes fully loaded
with scenes of violence and sexual gratification, some which make for uncomfortable, strangely compelling viewing. Is it an intentional shirking of his twee past? Efron lethargically rolls his eyes. “It’s not like I’m thinking, ’Oh great, I know what will alienate fans of High School Musical – a sex scene, and another sex scene, and a messed up violent scene. “I’ve made conscious decisions to focus on scripts that no one thought I’d go for. And it’s nice to get the kudos for it now because before, my agent and my manager thought I was insane. I got a lot of flak after refusing some really big offers.” So the rumours of the Spiderman reboot, ultimately taken by Andrew Garfield, are true? “There are so many stories out there, I got offered a lot of stuff after ‘Musical’. I did get offered franchises but that was the last thing I wanted. “I could even have played a male prostitute but I don’t think that would have proven anything. The script didn’t feel right and I’m glad I didn’t go down that route. I didn’t want to be edgy for the sake of it. “I know I’ve made a lot of people angry with my decisions, but they’re my decisions ultimately.” Helmed by Precious director Lee Daniels, The Paperboy sees Efron play investigator Jack Jansen, who together with his journalist brother, McConaughey, are hired by Kidman’s enigmatic temptress to prove her death row lover was wrongly incarcerated for murder. The oft shirtless actor smoulders in some particularly provocative scenes, including a baffling sequence where Kidman’s character urinates on Efron, to alleviate a jellyfish sting. “You can gauge how your career’s going in certain points and I can call being peed on by an Oscar winner as the pinnacle so far,” Efron chuckles, throwing his arms behind his head, his suit feeling the strain of
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I’ve made conscious decisions to focus on scripts that no one thought I’d go for
The Paperboy
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The Paperboy
his bulky physique. “Those scenes with Nicole, I was so intimidated by her. I was visibly nervous, like shaking, but she was incredibly disarming and relaxing. She helps you slide into that moment, effortlessly. The lady has incredible power. “That whole film was an exercise, a full-time education, and I think the result is something very special. I think Lee has crafted a story like no other.” The former teen idol has a dozen projects in pre and post development over the next 18 months, including secular comedy This is Where I Leave You with Goldie Hawn and frat boy frolics in Townies. Right now, he’s in the middle of shooting romantic drama Are We Officially Dating, regularly photographed kissing rising Hammersmith starlet Imogen Poots. Naturally, the rumour mill has gone into a fast spin
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but according to the photogenic star, once romantically entangled with High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens, there’s simply no time for love. “I’m just incredibly busy and focused on my work right now. I feel I’m in a place where change is happening and if I don’t capitalise on the opportunities, they’ll slip away from me.” Making my way into the Soho Hotel for today’s interview, a steady army of devoted fans cower in the rain, waiting for a glimpse of the heartthrob. According to Zac however, the Beatledom hysteria from the High School Musical days has died down somewhat. “My fans are wonderful and I think they like my choice of movies and stay with me. But as for waiting out in the rain outside, I don’t want that. Plus I feel like they should have moved on to Robert Pattinson or One Direction.” Efron actually witnessed, first-hand, the apocalyptic commotion surrounding Cowell’s little man-band goldmine, while on promo for The Lucky One in Australia last year. “I don’t think I ever experienced the kind of crazy fandom surrounding them. It’s like they’re the centre of the universe right now. I was in the same studio as them in Sydney for some TV interviews and no one was calling for me outside, it was all for them.” Despite the adoring few, it seems he can easily slide under the radar sojourning in London, away from the chaos in Los Angeles, so naturally takes advantage of the dimmed spotlight while hitting his favourite spots in Camden and Primrose Hill. “That’s the area we stayed around when I was shooting Me and Orson Welles a few years back and I really fell in love with it. “You don’t get that kind of neighbourhood diversity anywhere else. Like a few steps, you’re in Primrose Hill, next you’re hitting some rock bar in Camden. There’s too much to see and enjoy, hence my crackling voice... which has got better now, don’t you think.” He yawns as a publicist calls time on our chat. Exchanging warm goodbyes, another journalist is quickly ushered into his suite. Making my departure, I hear her keenly observe, “My, you have a lot of adoring fans waiting outside.” Such is the life of Zac Efron. The Paperboy is in cinemas on 15 March
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My fans are wonderful...but as for waiting outside in the rain, I don’t want that. Plus I feel like they should have moved on to Robert Pattinson or One Direction.
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GRIPPING STUFF Now with added four-wheel-drive, the latest Porsche 911 can walk on water, says Matthew Carter
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ales on a wet Wednesday. After a night of howling gales and torrential rain, the roads are covered with a layer of mud, dead leaves and standing water. Although the sun is shining weakly, it’s bitterly cold. Demanding – and treacherously slippery – roads over the Brecon Beacons beckon, and at times like these the last thing you need is a 400hp out-and-out sports car. Well, apart from this one. The key is the discreet ‘4’ badge on its rump, signifying that this Porsche 911 Carrera has four-wheel-drive. And today that’s going to be needed. The idea of an all-wheel-drive 911 is not new, of course. The first arrived in 1989 (and the 911 itself celebrates its 50th birthday this year) but although the latest 911’s silhouette remains reassuringly familiar, the current generation – known as Type 991 to the cognoscenti – is the most advanced yet. The C4 is based on the Carrera 2 (two-wheel-drive, damn clever these Germans) introduced last year. Longer, lighter and more aerodynamically proficient, the C2 is pretty hard to criticise: a genuinely usable everyday car that just happens to have supercar performance. Mind you, in today’s conditions, over enthusiastic use of that power might cause a few problems for the unwary, hence the arrival of the Carrera 4. There are four versions available – the 350hp 3.4-litre C4 in coupé and convertible forms and the 400hp 3.8-litre C4S, also available open or closed. There are a few visual differences between two and four-wheel-
drive versions. The C4 has new running lights and a slightly different front bumper while the rear end is wider to accommodate the four-wheel-drive system (take extra care through width restrictions). There’s also a thin illuminated red strip linking the two rear lights, a small change which gives a totally new look to the car at night. All have the latest generation of Porsche’s advanced all-wheel-drive system. Porsche loves TLAs (that’s three letter acronyms) so this has been given the fancy title of Porsche Traction Management or PTM. It’s an active system, which means that a series of sensors constantly monitor grip at either end and feed engine torque forwards or backwards as the conditions demand. In normal use, most of the torque is directed to the back wheels and the car, to all intents and purposes, behaves like a conventional C2. But once more performance is unleashed or the road conditions deteriorate – or both – drive is instantly fed to the front axle to redistribute grip to where it’s needed. At least that’s what Porsche says happens. Trouble is, the transition from two to four-wheel-drive is so subtle that you’re barely aware of what’s going on. In fact, were it not for a new electronic dial on the dash which displays the front to rear torque split, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you’d spent an extra £10k on nothing more than the badge. Except that you’re still on the black stuff and not in the ditch. It proves itself beyond doubt over the Beacons. The roads up here are windy, narrow and thankfully largely empty of other traffic. Given the prevailing conditions, however, they are treacherous while all that marks the boundary between the edge of the road and oblivion are rows of small rocks.
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“There’s no doubt the extra confidence of the four-wheel drive meant progress was a little more rapid than it would have been in the C2”
Car: Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Price: £87, 959 Engine: 3,800cc, ‘flat’ 6-cylinder petrol, rear-mounted Power: 400 hp Performance: 184 mph max, 0-62mph in 4.3 secs Drive: Four-wheel-drive, seven-speed manual
Now I won’t pretend I treated those roads as if they were a stage of the Welsh Rally (not enough talent), but there’s no doubt the extra confidence of the four-wheel-drive meant progress was a little more rapid than it would have been in the C2. The thing just feels so surefooted, so calmly in control, that memories of previous generations of twitchy 911s are quickly forgotten. The steering, too, is beautifully precise while the brakes are about the best you’ll find on a production car, pulling the 911 up quickly and squarely time after time. And the comfort is exceptional. This is an 180mph sports car and yet it rides as well as a family saloon. Over the switchback roads of Wales, then, the extra £5k or so Porsche wants for the C4 over the C2 is probably worth it; but the extra £10k it wants for the S Model needs some further thought. The C4S has 50 more horse power but the bulk of the cash has gone on bigger wheels and extra electronic bits of trickery including Porsche Active Suspension Management and Porsche Torque Vectoring which helps balance the chassis still further. There’s no doubt there’s an extra urgency about its get-up-and-go. It accelerates quicker, has a higher top speed and is a shade more economical, but anything that takes less than five seconds to get to 60 mph from rest and has a top speed of 177mph, as the C2 does, is probably fast enough for the real world. Not that most buyers agree. According to Porsche, the S will take around 70 per cent of C4 sales, with the four-wheel-drive versions accounting for around 40 per cent of total 911 Carrera sales. And an increasing number of customers are also opting for the PDK automated manual gearbox. This latest generation seven-speed PDK twin clutch transmission is a remarkable piece of engineering that really does provide the best of both worlds. In town it can be left in automatic mode where the gears shift imperceptibly and the car is as docile as a Nissan Micra. Out of town, knock the lever into manual and use the steering wheel paddles to play tunes with the flat six-engine slung out at the back. Mind you, there’s not much wrong with the manual transmission. It, too, is a seven-speeder and as a result the gate is a little narrow, meaning that you need to be precise with downshifts in particular – sixth to third is all too easy unless you’re careful. But master the shift – and the heavy clutch – and you will feel more at one with the car. So we’ve established that for the UK’s terrible weather a C4 is a sensible choice and for a car that’s going to be used every day, the PDK option (£2,387) needs to be ticked. And that’s just the start. The only downside with any 911 is that the list price is really just a starting point on a long journey: you’ll need to budget at least £12,000 for a few extras, some of which really ought to be standard, such as telephone Bluetooth connectivity or rear wipers for example. So while you might think you’re looking at £88k for a C4S, by the time you’ve left the showroom the price will be well over £100k. But maybe it’s a small price to pay for arguably the greatest allrounder on the roads today. Come on weather, do your worst.
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Game
Season Despite the fact it’s still not an Olympic sport, Britain remains among the world’s best at squash. Tom Sheen delves into its surprising history
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s English may have suffered years of hurt as football fans, been embarrassed by the antics of the players at the last Rugby World Cup and suffered an extreme humbling when South Africa beat us on home soil in last summer’s Test series. But luckily there is a sport where we remain among the world’s best: squash. Many among us play squash, as its high speed and intensity are perfect for an evening or lunchtime workout. England can claim to be among the very best in the sport
with players from these shores filling up the rankings in both the male and female game. On the men’s side there are three players Nick Matthew (World No. 2), James Willstrop (3) and Peter Barker (8) in the top ten, another three in the top 20 and a total of ten in the top 50. Laura Massaro (3), Alison Walters (5) and Jenny Duncalf (8) are among the women’s elite, and another seven English women are in the top 50. There is also a considerable campaign to include squash in the 2020 Olympics (held in either Istanbul, Madrid or Tokyo) and the game is truly a world sport, with all five continents producing at least one world champion and people
playing it in at least 185 countries. Squash originated as an evolution of the games of tennis, rackets and fives – the latter are both games in which players take it in turns to hit an un-squeezable cloth ball against a wall–rackets used tennis rackets and fives was so called because one used one’s hand (ie. number of fingers on each). In around 1830 the boys of Harrow School created squash by simply combining rackets and fives; ‘The Corner’, a part of the school grounds, was the first wall used. The boys used a rubber ball, rather than the cloth one used previously, and this ball squashed against the wall on impact, hence the name. Of course the rules developed
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newcomers,” says Nicol.“They all go ‘Wow!’ when they see the glass court set up in such a beautiful venue, and the added bonus is the view from upstairs in the East Wintergarden gallery restaurant. In my mind it’s the best view of squash anywhere in the world. Having such excellent facilities available to provide a VIP bar and superb corporate hospitality gives Canary Wharf the edge over most other squash venues. It is a top-quality venue and we are fortunate that the players always provide top-quality squash to entertain the spectators.” This year’s tournament features the aforementioned Matthew, Willstrop and Barker as well as Egyptian Mohamed El Shorbagy, the world No. 6, as the top seeds. Egypt are another of the sport’s powerhouses with Ramy Ashour the current world No. 1, four others in the top ten and one more ranked world No. 11. The nation has a total of 13 players in the top 50 and squash is arguably behind only football in popularity. Matthew and Willstrop have each previously been at the top of the pile, and enjoy a very healthy rivalry. The pair are both from Yorkshire, and Matthew beat
Willstrop in the World Open final in 2011 and won Commonwealth gold in 2010. They met in the Canary Wharf final last year, and Matthew was again the victor. Matthew was the incumbent world number one for a long time, but lost his spot last December to Ashour, who won the World Open in Qatar in December. Willstrop is England’s nearly-man and though he has a number of tour titles, he has never won the World Open, though he has been to the semi-final four times and the final once, and has two Commonwealth silver medals. The third of the trio, Peter Barker, is a Londoner now living in Chelmsford. He always makes the latter stages of the Canary Wharf tournament, while his best ever world ranking was No. 5. He has also tasted Commonwealth Games success, with a bronze in 2011. The trio will garner huge support in the East Wintergarden, and it’s doubtless that Matthew and Willstrop will renew their rivalry somewhere along the line. The Canary Wharf Squash Classic takes place from March 18-22. Tickets cost £15, for more information and to book visit canarywharfsquash.com
All images from 2012 Canary Wharf Squash Classic
and changed and it wasn’t until 1923 that Britain’s Royal Automobile Club sat down and codified the sport, as different countries around the world previously played under their own quirks. British dominance has only recently erupted, and can be traced back to one man, Peter Nicol. The Scot was Britain’s first world No. 1 in February 1998, and from then until his retirement in 2006 he held the No. 1 spot for a total of 60 months, including an incredible continuous 24-month period at the top between 2002 and 2003. He also won one World Open title, and two Commonwealth Games gold medals. He transferred allegiance to England in 2001, and with the emergence of Nick Matthew, James Willstrop and Peter Barker in the mid-2000’s, England have been extremely well represented at the top of squash ever since. Nicol is also one of the organisers of this month’s Canary Wharf Squash Classic, an ever-popular squash tournament now in its tenth year at the East Wintergarden. “Even though many of the spectators have become regulars down the years, it’s always a special pleasure to welcome
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Teddy Boy’s Picnic In London at 4.30pm on 31 March we welcome the Oxford - Cambridge Boat Race, officially now known as the BNY Mellon Boat Race. Make the most of the capital’s buzzing atmosphere on the day by staking out a place on the river and then heading to London’s parks for a picnic with Pimms. To avoid limp sandwiches and warm wine, invest in a Gourmet Trotter mobile picnic hamper that will continue to delight all summer. The stylish and durable three compartments can hold food, drink and cutlery for four people. An additional bonus to save you lugging the weight around is its mounted detachable trolley and simple-to-separate pieces. The Gourmet Trotter, £399, gourmet-trotter.co.uk
Shake It Up The Parlour’s beautiful interior, fresh fun food and overall indulgence of quirky pleasure makes the draw of getting £10 off their Mixology Sessions seem even sweeter. Try your hand at mixing mojitos with friends for a night out with a twist, or perhaps treat the team in the office. Learn the secrets to creating the perfect cocktail and then enjoy a drink or two yourself. £15 per person including discount until 31 March. The Parlour, Park Pavilion, Canada Square
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The Orient By Express By retailing more than 8,000 authentic products from across Asia in the UK, the company SeeWoo have become a lifeline for homesick travellers or foodies with a passion for Asian cuisine. Try Baijiu, China’s most popular traditional drink. The name’s literal translation as ‘white alcohol’ warns with good reason; considering its 52 per cent alcohol content, it’s not for the faint of heart. seewoo.com, £96.19, 020 7439 8325
Reebok Sports Club members and Canary Wharf readers receive a ten per cent discount on corporate and wedding cakes from Ultimate Cake Art until the end of March. A definite showstopper for any celebration, the Ultimate Cake Art’s bespoke creations have ranged from blooming intricate Cherry Blossoms to staged scenes from Angry Birds. ultimatecakeart.co.uk
tapas & wine
Tompkins are hosting a tapas and wine pairing event on Wednesday 20 March in the modern glamour of their Pan Peninsula restaurant. Guests will be greeted with a glass of Castillo Perelada Cava Brut Reserva, before enjoying a series of tapas dishes paired with fine sherry, white and red wine, to the accompaniment of a Spanish guitarist. The night concludes with a glass of Sanchez Romate Pedro Ximenez Cardenal Cisneros sherry and dessert. Tickets £15pp, tompkins.uk.com
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On the road Rebel Rocket Emma Johnson travels the food highway of Spain at Camino Canary Wharf
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amino is actually called Camino because it means ‘path’ in Spanish. Though they’re less dirt tracks now than motorways!” explains Camino owner Richard Bigg. We’re enjoying lunch at the Canary Wharf branch of his wonderful Spanish eatery, situated on the water at Westferry Circus. In the summer, the outdoor terrace gets packed with people enjoying the lights across the water and the balmy, fiesta atmosphere. In the winter, when we meet, the interior is cosy and warm, the exposed brick softened by antique wood and candlelight. “For much of the year I just travel the caminos looking for local recipes, wines from new growers,” says Richard. “I even get most of the décor we use in the restaurants from Spain, I just drive around for days in a huge truck, collecting everything from wooden doors to antique vases and buckets.” His efforts to ensure his restaurants are not only authentic but also beautiful pays off – eating and drinking at Camino is less about ‘going out for some Spanish food’ than escaping to a little slice of Spain for an evening. Linger in the bar enjoying cured hams, croquettes and cheese, sipping sherry or jugs of Sangria and you will totally forget where you are; sit down and eat in the restaurant and the divine flavours will transport you to a different world. Richard is understandably enthusiastic about his menu, and insists we try almost everything. Iberica ham (from pigs that roam semi-wild in the oak forests of western Spain) is sliced thin but bursts with rich flavours; while Serrano ham from Teruel in the north-east of Spain, is sweeter and moreish. We pick plenty of hot tapas, from croquettes, padron peppers and tortilla to baby squid, black rice, monkfish and tiger prawns, mopping up the chilli oil with sourdough. We follow this with an absolute must-have – the chuletón con hueso – a 28oz rib-eye steak, beef from a breed of ox called Frisona from a farm in northern Spain, dry-aged for 35 days. It is cooked on the bone and comes in thick slices, rare and impossibly juicy. The flavour is out of this world, like beef I have never tasted before, rich and mouth-watering. We wash all of this down with a wonderful bottle of Torresilo Crianza 2008 Ribera del Duero – smooth and velvety it works with the spicy fish, the sweet hams and the meaty steak. Chosen from the kind of wine list I could happily work my way through all afternoon, it is the perfect accompaniment to our feast. And this is most definitely a feast.
28 Westferry Circus, camino.uk.com/canarywharf
AIMEE LATIMER admires the confetti of colour that Rocket brings to Canary Wharf
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ocket must have let loose a wild interior designer with an active imagination and access to a kaleidoscope of colours. The ceilings are curved with prints of portraits, the walls are hung with wine bottles, brightly printed booths are wedged to the walls and above glints a mass of lighting from low-slung lamps to glitzy chandeliers shining down on the bottles stored in antique-style dressers, propped up on the bar. It is a wonderful mêlée of madness that looks fantastic, and is certainly quite the conversation starter as you shuffle through the busy bar to the restaurant upstairs. The lamb cakes, served on red pepper hummus and spiked with salted shards of crispy tortilla, was a wonderful way to start our meal. Playfully flavoured and presented, the quality of the ingredients and preparation was evident, as it was throughout all our courses. It became rapidly apparent we were not going to leave hungry, as the substantial mains arrived. My rare beef and chip salad followed the same principle as the décor: many ingredients wilfully spliced and stacked together, but yet again, it worked. The beef was finely cooked, each slice blushing pink, while the chips had the ideal, cracked golden skins when found under a stack of rocket, scattered deep-fried green beans, red onions and a gingered black bean dressing. Hidden within were sharp explosions of chilli that were not for the faint of heart. The chicken Milanese arrived under an abundance of rocket and was complemented perfectly with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and cherry tomatoes, and another kick of chilli. For the next surprise, the desserts were actually charmingly traditional. The rich sponge of the sticky toffee pudding was given the Rocket aesthetic with a disk of hard caramel and a divine scoop of salted caramel ice-cream. My guest had a tart filled with pear crumble, both creative and moreish. The fully stocked bar caters for an abundance of spirits and their celebrated cocktails. Many wines from the ample selection are available by the glass but a bottle ranges from £17.25 for the house white to £49 for a Rioja Gran Reserva. There is no doubt that Rocket has a bold personality, typified by its distinctive décor and unique menu; but crucially it has the service and quality to match.
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Ken Hanley , Glenlivet Distillery
the tasty
Dave Waddell journeys to bonnie Scotland to discover a wealth of flavour and history at the Glenlivet Distillery
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on’t mind if I do!” We are seated briefly in the hallowed Guardian’s Library – The Glenlivet Distillery’s inner sanctum. I have no idea whether our guide, Ken Hanley, is an actual ‘Guardian’, a proper, signed up member of The Glenlivet’s committee of diehard single malt fans. Nor do I know how deeply, in the past, and aided by our host, Ian Logan, globetrotting ambassador to the Glenlivet, he has had the opportunity to get stuck into the distillery’s collection of the rare and the special. However, I can tell, by the alacrity of his be-kilted legs, the beatific look on his face as he prepares to drink, that this highly knowledgeable man of all things Scottish has yet to put his seasoned lips to a dram of The Glenlivet 50 year old, limited edition. As Hanley raises the glass to examine the whisky’s almost pale colouring – eyes narrow, the light on his upturned face, a glimpse of Speyside green through the library’s window – I am struck by how this, the image of a Scotsman, dressed to the (traditional) nines, whisky in hand, might look: like the work of a stock piece of 1970s tourist office branding. Nothing, though, could be further from the truth. Sure, we’ve been to Loch Ness, taken the Jacobite Temptation Cruise, visited castles, stayed in a typical highlands hotel, stood on the old windswept site of the country’s earliest legal single malt distillery. Hell, this afternoon we’re off to stand in the middle of the fields of Culloden, scene of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s defeat, Scotland’s biggest tragedy. So what? It’s the year of Natural Scotland, Glenlivet’s just launched its Local Legacies campaign, and it’s been bloody good
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fun. No one’s saying this is the whole of Scotland – just that it’s a piece of the country, one that is beautiful and historic and wild. All the same, while the 50 year old is limited, a rarity, and ticks another sought after item on what I like to imagine is a rather spectacular Hanley whiskies-to-drink-before-I-die wishlist, it is not, in my humble opinion, the taste of the day. That honour, experienced not in the library, but rather in the distillery’s main tasting room, goes to one of its core expressions, The Glenlivet XXV. Given that the competition includes the award-winning 18 – “One of the world’s best whiskies,” says Logan – the Archive (21 year old), an absolute whopper, and the very fine 16 year old Nadurra, this is some accolade, and one that perhaps places me at odds with many a more experienced Glenlivet fan. Thing is, for me, the XXV’s a special, a one off. Aged in ex-bourbon oak, and finished in first-fill sherry casks, young and old, straight and deep, it’s Patti Smith to a T: an old and beautiful punk, still saying the same beautiful things, only less the bite, the shin kick. A drink fit for poets. Anyway, enough. Here’s the gen: if, poor thing, you can’t get there yourself, may I suggest a nip of the 18 (to kill the blues), a bottle of the XXV to keep you going, and one of the vintage Cellar Collections (1964, 1969 or a 1973) for something that is almost a hen’s tooth? However, if you’d like all of this, plus a Hanley-style whip about God’s country, then Scotland awaits, kilt and all. The Visit Scotland year of Natural Scotland visitscotland.com/natural The Glenlivet Local Legacies theglenlivet.com/guardians/legacies
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Villa Pearl, St Tropez
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Hotels are all well and good if you’re away with just your better half, but if there are lots of you, be it family or friends, you can’t beat the flexibility of a private villa, and Firefly Collection boasts some of the most luxurious options available. We can’t choose between Villa Pearl in St Tropez, a charming blue-shuttered Provençal villa, boasting an expansive terrace for al fresco dining and dedicated playroom for little holiday makers; and the more modern C View in St Jean Cap Ferrat. A striking retreat, with sea views flooding in through the glass walls, there are outdoor and indoor pools and a sumptuous spa with Hammam. Private chefs, housekeeping, childcare, butlers, concierges and chauffeurs are available for both villas for the duration of your stay, making sure your time away really is a holiday. firefly-collection.com
TRAVEL
From long-haul retreats & weekend escapes, chic city stopovers & tropical hideaways, these are some of the world’s top haunts
Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent has recently launched the A&K Lifestyle Club, an individually tailored service for travellers which offers members a personal private travel consultant who can not only create custom-made holidays but ensure you are treated as VIPs at every stage of your travels. While you’re away, a personal lifestyle manager will act as your local font of knowledge, advising and helping everything from organising restaurant reservations to guest lists for exclusive clubs. Members will also have instant access worldwide to logistical, medical and security advice around the clock, and are always just a phone call away from a team of professionals, including a doctor or nurse available 24 hours a day. aklifestyleclub.com
Carry-On Style
This divine travel bag comes in hand-dyed alligator leather and makes the ultimate travel style statement. The stitching on the bags is inspired by vintage luggage pieces from the Burberry archives, while the shoulder strap, equestrian belt detail and vintage padlock closure nods to the Burberry equestrian heritage. Travel bag, £28,000, Harrods, harrods.com
Watery Wonder One of the most beautiful hotels in Venice will relaunch this March. Set on Venice’s Giudecca Island and designed by Andrea Palladio, it features a three acre garden – unique in the city – and an all-natural organic spa. Part of The Bauers Hotel Group, all properties offer a unique insight into living as a Venetian, with concierge teams offering an unrivalled ‘inside track’ to the gems of Venice, encouraging guests to live as a Venetian rather than as a tourist. For artistic types, March is a perfect time to visit as an exhibition of French impressionist Édouard Manet will be taking place at the nearby Museo Correr. bauerhotels.com
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This SPORTING LIFE You can go to Barbados and do nothing more than lie on the beach but, as MATTHEW CARTER discovered, there’s ample opportunity for exercise, too
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hen I was growing up, there were 14 sugar plantations on the island. I’m 55 now, and there are just two left,” says Tyron Sandiford matter-of-factly. It’s true. The island in question is Barbados and while sugar was indeed once the mainstay of the local economy, it is now virtually consigned to history: why, even Mount Gay – the oldest rum in the world which has been distilled on the island since 1703 – now imports the sugar it needs. Not that taxi driver Tyron seems unduly bothered. Today the biggest industry on Barbados is tourism, which is how he makes his money. To prove the point, he’s taking us on a guided tour having just picked us up from one of the island’s former sugar plantations. Today it’s better known as Royal Westmoreland, a 750 acre gated luxury estate, offering the ultimate sybaritic lifestyle. Fabulous homes sit in lush grounds surrounding a par 72-championship golf course designed by noted golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. Missed a putt? Never mind, just drink in the fabulous views of the Caribbean, less than a mile away. Either that or take some lessons from the club pro, Roger Beale. He
Royal Westmoreland Course
knows what he’s doing: he was 2011 Canadian PGA champion. Homes? That’s the point. As a holiday haven, Barbados has many top quality hotels – especially on the south and west coasts that are framed by mile after mile of golden sand – but sometimes you don’t want the regimented life that a hotel delivers. And that’s where the Royal Westmoreland alternative comes into the play. Dotted around the huge estate are apartments, townhouses and exclusive villas with private pools each offering privacy, freedom and great luxury at prices to suit different pockets. Many of the villas have famous owners – often sportsmen from the worlds of football, cricket and golf – who have bought them not just for holidays but also as an investment and rent them out to mere mortals like you and me. So if you want to sleep in Wayne Rooney’s bed without incurring the wrath of the lovely Coleen, now you can. The Rooney residence (inevitably known locally as Wayne’s World) is a huge six-bedroom villa with a separate cottage for the nanny: you’d be looking at around £2,150 a night in the high season, which runs from the beginning of January to the end of April. But that price does include tee fees, access to the Sanctuary with its pools and gym, and use of an exclusive beach club with free
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The Cliff Restaurant
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Top & Bottom: Ocean Drive Villa
shuttle to and from the sea. Those on a smaller budget could opt for a one-bedroom Royal Apartment, which is just £245 a night in the summer season (May to December). I stayed in the rather more affordable (£1,275 a night, high season) four-bedroom villa owned by former player and now football manager Stuart Pearce, though you’d be hard pressed to identify the owner’s background from its stylish boutique hotel décor. In fact, only one celebrity owner seems happy to leave something of himself at his property: you’ll at least find a signed bat and other sporting memorabilia at the home of cricketer Michael Vaughan. This lack of identity probably confused one premiership footballer on a villa holiday. According to the (possibly apocryphal) story he so enjoyed his stay on the estate that he enquired about buying his own villa. His request confused the staff who asked whether he was after another villa – he actually owned the villa he was staying at, but clearly ‘his people’ had omitted to advise him of the fact... One of the reasons for staying in a hotel, of course, if that you’ll never need to lift a finger at mealtimes. But the same can be said of a Royal Westmoreland villa. As well as a daily maid service provided with all villa rentals, it’s possible to hire a top quality chef to prepare meals in the spacious and well-equipped kitchen. But you won’t want to spend every evening eating in. Barbados is tiny – it’s just 21 miles long and 14 miles wide, and has a local population of less than 300,000 – but it has some of the best cuisine in the world. Restaurants like The Cliff – so-named, as it’s perched on a rock above the Caribbean – serve the finest international cuisine with a Bajan twist. And, while it has been the top island dining spot for decades, it can never afford to rest on its laurels; contemporary newcomer, the chic Cin Cin By The Sea (dress code: elegantly casual), offers divine food and is threatening to take over as number one. But Barbados offers much more than eating and drinking. It also has a rich history, being claimed for Britain in 1624 with the first English settlers arriving in 1627. Although independence was
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declared as recently as 1966, the island still has a strong British feel. They drive on the left and place names include Hastings, Worthing and Dover. The capital Bridgetown even has a Nelson’s Column. The local currency has an American flavour, though, as the Barbados dollar is directly linked to the US dollar – US$1 is equivalent to Bds$2, regardless of what other world currencies are doing. And it’s an island of contrasts. The south and west of the island are the most populated and life revolves around the golden sands and the deep turquoise Caribbean. The east coast borders the Atlantic and is rugged and wild: great if you’re a surfer, but it’s not made for tranquil sun worshipping. When to go? Well, that’s the best bit of all. The tropical climate averages 75-85°F (24-29°C) all year round so pick your date. June to November is known as the rainy season, but that tends to mean a short sharp shower at 3pm each day, after which the sun shines again. Barbados is also off the hurricane path, with the last major hit being Hurricane Janet in 1955, though 2010’s Hurricane Tomas did cause some minor damage. That said, it’s best to avoid the Christmas season, unless you really want to share a beach towel with Simon Cowell. Even the locals agree that Barbados starts to lose its relaxed atmosphere as the island fills up with celebrity after celebrity keen to spend the festive season under the sun. Turn up to a restaurant booking 30 minutes late during most of the year and you’ll be greeted by a shrug of the shoulders and told not to worry, the booking was made in Bajan time. Try the same trick at Christmas and you’ll be eating elsewhere. How about going right now? It’s cold and miserable in the UK, and the sun’s shining in Barbados. To tempt you further, Royal Westmoreland has a special ‘luxury for less’ offer. Book now and you’ll save 40 per cent on a booking in a three-bedroom Royal Villa for up to six people. Seven nights inclusive of ten rounds of golf, as well as 25 per cent off the Indulgence Spa at the Beach Club and 20 per cent off food and drink, can be yours for £1,925. With both British Airways and Virgin operating daily flights to the island, paradise is only a click away.
more information DO … go to the Oistins Fish Fry, every Friday night on the south coast, for a slice of local life … go snorkelling with wild turtles on the west coast … get married there: is there a more romantic place to exchange vows than on the beach?
DON’T … go over Christmas … drink too many rum punches Matthew Carter was a guest of Royal Westmoreland. For more details on exclusive holidays or villa sales visit royalwestmoreland.com. And for more on the island itself, visit the Barbados Tourism Authority at visitbarbados.org
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Shops in Bergen
Frozen
Planet
Writer Jenny Mcbain and photographer Margaret Soray take a zigzagging trip around the jagged Norwegian coastline, from Bergen in the south-west to Kirkenes in the far north Sledging with the Wilderness Adventure Camp at Tamok
The Northern lights as seen from on board the Midnatsol
The North Cape
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Sitting in a hot tub wearing a swimsuit and woolly hat is a slightly surreal experience. However, it is a great vantage point from which to watch the lights of snowy Bergen fade to black as we head towards the Western Cape
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f course, any journey comes with its attendant uncertainties, but heading towards the Arctic Circle on a boat in the depths of winter feels like a shot in the dark. This is billed as one of the world’s most beautiful journeys and is often fully booked throughout the summer. Right now, though, we are among only 100 or so passengers on a boat which can sleep 700. We can’t help wondering if this is a good idea. Our ship, the Midnatsol, is not just for tourists; it’s a working vessel belonging to the Hurtigruten line. Their fleet crosses the fjords between far flung communities, providing a vital means of transport for passengers and cargo, following a route first pioneered 120 years ago. It will stop in some ports where there is no café, so locals can come aboard for a coffee and a chat. We are heading for the land of the midnight sun where, in summertime, the sun does not set for two whole months. But right now, at the highest latitudes of Europe, it is polar night: which is to say the sun does not rise above the horizon for two months. Like many of our fellow passengers, we are really hoping to see the Northern Lights. Despite its utilitarian function, we soon discover that comfort and cuisine are onboard priorities. We sit down to eat, surrounded by well-dressed locals who have come aboard just for the evening to enjoy a celebratory dinner with friends and family. There is, of course, lots of fish: everything from cod with piquant sauce to pickled herring, mussels and lobster. But there is also a range of roast meats and hot and cold vegetables. When the locals leave we make for deck nine. Sitting in a hot tub wearing a swimsuit and woolly hat is a slightly surreal experience. However, it is a great vantage point from which to watch the lights of snowy Bergen fade to black as we head out towards the Western Cape. Gazing into the night sky with its retreating moon and fragments of starlight, our thoughts inevitably turn to the aurora borealis. The Vikings’ impressions of this phenomenon were first recorded over a thousand years ago in King Alfred’s Chronicles. They looked upon them as the reflections of dead maidens, while the Inuit considered them to be spirits at play. For other cultures, they signalled the wrath of the gods. We meet Paul from Rotterdam who is on his third Norwegian cruise. He is, in fact, a devoted hunter of the Lights. He says: “Some people like to watch overpaid individuals try to score a goal on a football pitch. Others stare at a river all day waiting for a fish to bite. I like to gaze at the night sky and look out for the Northern Lights.” True to his word, he is out on deck at all hours, camera at the ready. Daytime brings other diversions. Exploring the city of Trondheim, at first light, we find our way to Nidaros Cathedral which dates back to the 11th century, passing along busy streets lined with stylish boutiques and cosy coffee shops.
When we leave, just a couple of hours later, the city’s shoreline is fringed by the misty exhalations of a cold sea and the sun is already setting, turning the sky into a collage of blue, pink and golden light. Temperatures are low but the air is sharp and clear and the ship does not have to plough through ice at any point on our journey due to the warming effects of the North Atlantic Drift. On a wilderness adventure tour we take a rather hectic ride on a husky sledge and a more sedate trip with reindeer. We meet a reindeer herder whose life has been somewhat defined by secrets. Ruar did not tell his partner he was Sami (indigenous people inhabiting the Arctic area of Sápmi, which encompasses parts of far northern Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia) until they had known each other for four months. He says cryptically, that he was “afraid of losing her.” He need not have worried. It transpired that Karin, who is now his wife and mother to his three children, is also Sami. Ruar worked in a factory for many years before deciding to devote himself to his reindeer, travelling between winter and summer pastures. He says he is much happier now that work is about more than money. Income from tourism is obviously important but the family eats a lot of reindeer meat and wears traditional clothing made from the skins. (Synthetic materials just don’t cut it at seriously sub zero temperatures.) Excess produce is sold on. Sami people now have their own parliament and control over their land. However, modern life is fast encroaching and Ruar fears that his children will migrate south away from their heritage and his chosen way of life. The couple still harbour some secrets from each other. They each profess not to know how many reindeer the other owns. By the time we reach the North Cape at a latitude of 71 degrees north, the Northern Lights have acquired all the enhanced appeal of an elusive lover and we wonder if we will ever see them. And then it happens. Our Dutch acquaintance tells us the sky is clear and the lights are beginning to make a tentative appearance. We rush on deck and look upwards and see illuminated cloud shapes, like celestial mountains. Margaret sets her camera on a long 25 second exposure and it picks up the vivid blues and greens we cannot see with the naked eye. Not so much a vengeful god – as a teasing one, but reward enough for a winter adventure.
more information Hurtigruten Northern Lights Voyage from £825 per person for seven nights full board from Bergen to Kirkenes London flights from £515 return Wilderness Adventure Camp – £253pp – reindeer and husky ride. For more information call Hurtigruten , 0844 448 7601, hurtigruten.co.uk
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THE Directory Whether you want to dine or to drink, to purchase gorgeous gifts and stylish outfits, to keep fit or to be pampered, Canary Wharf is home to a wealth of services and amenities
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mother’s day
It’s the one day of the year you get to dedicate to your mum. Show your love by spoiling her to the finer things in life courtesy of Canary Wharf, whether it’s a meal at Roka or with gifts from one of the shopping malls.
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Choice Jubilee Place 0845 271 9909
Frontispiece the Gallery One Canada Square 020 7363 6336
Church’s English Shoes Cabot Place 020 7538 9730
HMV Canada Place 020 7512 9222 Hotel Chocolat Canada Place 08444 93 13 13 Jessops Cabot Place 020 7719 1999
Toni & Guy One Canada Square 0844 445 7722
Reebok Sports Shop Canada Place 02079700900
Urban Beach Tanning & Beauty Jubilee Place 020 3200 2000
Runners Need Churchill Place 020 7512 9107
Vision Express Optical Lab Canada Place 020 7513 2408
Waterstones Cabot Place 020 7513 0060 Jubilee Place 020 7719 0688
Dorothy Perkins Canada Place 020 7512 9707 Dune Cabot Place 020 7715 4755 English Tailoring 14 South Colannade 020 7512 9991 Fat Face Canada Place 020 7719 1836 French Connection Jubilee Place 020 7512 9110 Gant Canada Place 020 7715 7470 Gap Canada Place 020 7512 1335
Reebok Sports Club, Canada Place
Wahaca, The Park Pavilion
Obikà Mozzarella Bar, West Wintergarden
Roka, The Park Pavilion
Hackett 10 Cabot Place 020 7513 0400
food & drink ALL BAR ONE Reuters Plaza 020 7516 0191
Gourmet Burger Kitchen Jubilee Place 020 7719 6408 gbk.co.uk
Roka The Park Pavilion 020 7636 5228 rokarestaurant.com
AMERIGO VESPUCCI Cabot Square 020 7513 0288
HENRY ADDINGTON Mackenzie walk 020 7719 1114
BATTERY CLUB Westferry Circus 020 8305 3089
IBERICA CANARY WHARF Cabot Square 020 7636 8650 ibericalondon.co.uk
Boisdale of Canary Wharf Cabot Place 020 7715 5818 boisdale.co.uk
Jamie’s Italian Churchill Place 020 3002 5252 jamieoliver.com/italian
BYRON Cabot Place 020 7715 9360 byronhamburgers.com
Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte 18-20 Mackenzie Walk 020 3475 3331 relaisdevenise.com
Hobbs Canada Place 020 7513 2763 Hugo Boss Cabot Place 020 7715 5302 Jaeger Menswear, Cabot Place 020 3589 2948 Womenswear, Cabot Place 020 3328 9440 Karen Millen Jubilee Place 020 7519 6153 Kurt Geiger Cabot Place 020 7673 9869 L.K. Bennett Jubilee Place 020 7719 0090 Massimo Dutti Cabot Place 020 7718 5030 Monsoon Canada Place 020 7512 9543
Café Brera Cabot Place 020 7512 9191 Jubilee Place 020 7516 9090 CARLUCCIO’S Reuters Plaza 020 7719 1749 carluccios.com
Ted Baker Canada Place 020 7519 6588
Canteen The Park Pavillion 020 7513 0406 canteen.co.uk
Thomas Pink Cabot Place 020 7513 0303
CORNEY AND BARROW Cabot Square 020 7512 0397
TM Lewin Canada Place 020 7519 6292 Jubliee Place 020 7519 6292
DAVY’S WINE BAR Fisherman’s Walk 020 7363 6633
Topshop Canada Place 020 7512 1996 whistles Jubilee Place 020 7519 6132
Royal China Westferry Circus 020 7719 0888 royalchinagroup.biz SLUG AND LETTUCE Reuters Plaza 020 7519 1612 Smollensky’s Reuters Plaza 020 7719 0101 smollensky’s.co.uk Sri nam 1 North Colannade 020 7715 9515 Sweet Couture Canada Place sweetcouture.co.uk
NICOLAS WINE MERCHANT One Canada Square 020 7512 9092
The Cat and Canary 25-28 Fisherman’s Walk 0207 512 9187
Obikà Mozzarella Bar West Wintergarden 020 7719 1532 Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill Canada Place 020 7715 7100 plateaurestaurant.co.uk
The Parlour The Park Pavilion 0845 468 0100 theparlourbar.co.uk Wahaca The Park Pavilion 020 7516 9145 wahaca.com
Quadrato Restaurant Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Westferry Circus 020 7510 1857 fourseasons.com/canarywharf
First Edition Cabot Square 020 7513 0300 firsteditionrestaurant.co.uk
REEBOK BAR & RESTAURANT Canada Place 020 7970 0920
Gaucho Canary Canary Riverside 020 7987 9494 gauchorestaurants.co.uk
ROCKET RESTAURANT & BAR Churchill Place 020 3200 2022
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Millers Wharf, Wapping E1W Newly refurbished
An immaculate newly refurbished apartment to rent in this lovely riverside development. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second bedroom, bathroom, reception room with semi open plan kitchen, wooden floors, porterage and a balcony with views to Tower Bridge. EPC rating C. Approximately 115 sq m (1,232 sq ft). Available Furnished Guide Price: £795 per week
Pan Peninsula, Isle of Dogs E14 KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
wappinglettings@knightfrank.com A 12th floor studio suite located in the West Tower in one of 020 8166Wharf's 5369 finest residential developments. Canary
Boardwalk Place, Canary Wharf E14
Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen, balcony. EPC rating B. Approximately 28.5 sq m (307 sq ft) Guide price: £279,995
A well proportioned two bedroom apartment located on the fifth floor of this very popular development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, concierge, private parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 81.3 sq m (876 sq ft) Guide price: £500,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
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020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
Bridewell Place, Wapping E1W
Attractive development A lovely apartment to rent in this attractive gated development in the heart of Wapping. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, reception room, open plan kitchen, wooden floors throughout and a car parking space. Public transport available at Wapping Overground Station and there are also many local amenities. EPC rating D. Available Furnished Guide Price: £365 per week
Ability Place, Isle of Dogs E14
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings A spacious two bedroom apartment on the 15th floor with a wappinglettings@knightfrank.com large balcony offering far reaching views. 2 bedrooms, 2 020 8166 5369 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC
Old Sun Wharf, Limehouse E14
rating D. Approximately 86 sq m (920 sq ft) Guide price: £600,000
A well presented two bedrom duplex apartment offering far reaching views of the River Thames and City. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony, concierge. EPC rating C. Approximately 93 sq m (1,001 sq ft) Guide price: £620,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
(ASP109819)
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
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Millers Wharf, Wapping E1W Newly refurbished
An immaculate newly refurbished apartment to rent in this lovely riverside development. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second bedroom, bathroom, reception room with semi open plan kitchen, wooden floors, porterage and a balcony with views to Tower Bridge. EPC rating C. Approximately 115 sq m (1,232 sq ft). Available Furnished Guide Price: £795 per week
Landmark East, Isle of Dogs E14 KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
wappinglettings@knightfrank.com A two bedroom apartment located on the 21st floor of this 020 8166 5369 iconic development in Canary Wharf. 2 bedrooms, 2
Belgrave Court, Canary Wharf E14
bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony. EPC rating (ASP173041) B. Approximately 75 sq m (807 sq ft) Guide price: £625,000
A well presented two bedroom apartment located on the fifth floor with side river views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, concierge, private parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 114 sq m (1,227 sq ft) Guide price: £835,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
Bridewell Place, Wapping E1W
Attractive development A lovely apartment to rent in this attractive gated development in the heart of Wapping. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, reception room, open plan kitchen, wooden floors throughout and a car parking space. Public transport available at Wapping Overground Station and there are also many local amenities. EPC rating D. Available Furnished Guide Price: £365 per week
West India Quay, Canary Wharf E14
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings Spacious two bedroom duplex apartment on the 17th and wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 18th floors of a sought after portered development. 2 020 8166 5369 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, parking.
Pan Peninsula, Isle of Dogs E14
EPC rating C. Approximately 201.8 sq m (2,172 sq ft) (ASP109819) Guide price: £1,425,000
Immaculate penthouse apartment occupying the 39th and 40th floors with two large terraces. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, concierge. EPC rating C. Approximately 371.4 sq m (3,998 sq ft) Guide price: £4,500,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
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Millers Wharf, Wapping E1W Newly refurbished
An immaculate newly refurbished apartment to rent in this lovely riverside development. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second bedroom, bathroom, reception room with semi open plan kitchen, wooden floors, porterage and a balcony with views to Tower Bridge. EPC rating C. Approximately 115 sq m (1,232 sq ft). Available Furnished Guide Price: £795 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 (ASP173041)
Bridewell Place, Wapping E1W
Attractive development A lovely apartment to rent in this attractive gated development in the heart of Wapping. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, reception room, open plan kitchen, wooden floors throughout and a car parking space. Public transport available at Wapping Overground Station and there are also many local amenities. EPC rating D. Available Furnished Guide Price: £365 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 (ASP109819)
Thomas More Street E1W
Three bedroom house A beautifully presented house to rent in this lovely basin setting in west Wapping. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room with views across the basin, kitchen, guest cloakroom, lovely wooden floors, private garden, garage and communal parking area. EPC rating C. Approximately 129 sq m (1,289 sq ft) Available Furnished Guide Price: £750 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 (ASP158267)
Swan Court, City Quay E1W Lovely Dock views
Penthouse apartment in this sought after development over looking St Katharine Docks. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, separate kitchen, 2 large terraces with incredible views of the Dock and beyond, an underground car parking space and 24 hour porterage. EPC rating B. Approximately 182 sq m (1,961 sq ft) Available Furnished Guide Price: £1,695 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 (ASP100370)
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for sale
HOLLAND PARK, W11
CADOGAN PLACE, SW1
4 bedrooms u cinema room u roof terrace
6 bedrooms u library u swimming pool u EPC = G
Asking £10 million Kensington - 020 7535 3300
Guide £28 million Knightsbridge - 020 7581 5234
for sale
24 offices in London, 80 offices in the UK and 500 offices globally.
DALEHAM GARDENS, NW3 6 bedrooms u wellness centre u garden u EPC = B Guide £15 million Hampstead - 020 7472 5000
for sale
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PARKGATE ROAD, SW11
RECTORY GROVE, SW4
6 bedrooms u 3 reception rooms u garden u EPC = E
5 bedrooms u entertaining space u garden u EPC = E
Guide £2.95 million Battersea - 020 3402 1900
Guide £3.35 million Clapham - 020 8673 4111
to let
to let
ROEDEAN CRESCENT, SW15
BOLTON GARDENS, SW5
6 bedrooms u swimming pool u gym u EPC = E
2 bedrooms u terrace u shared gardens u EPC = C
£4,154 per week Putney - 020 8780 9900
£1,850 per week Chelsea - 020 7578 9001
Wherever you are, whatever your dream home, talk to Savills.
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COOMBE PARK, KT2 6 bedrooms u garden u gated parking u EPC = D £2,308 per week Wimbledon - 020 8971 8100
to let
to let
GARWAY ROAD, W2
GREEN STREET, W1
2 bedrooms u 2 bathrooms u balcony u EPC = C
3 bedrooms u entertaining space u EPC = C
£1,296 per week Notting Hill - 020 7727 5751
£2,850 per week Mayfair - 020 7578 5100
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BERKELEY TOWER, e14
DENISON HOUSE, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 parking spaces ø balcony ø concierge ø 156 sq m (1,680 sq ft) ø EPC = C
Reception room ø kitchen ø bedroom ø bathroom ø parking space ø 37 sq m (400 sq ft) ø EPC = B
Guide £1,299,950 Leasehold
Guide £335,000 Leasehold
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Savills Canary Wharf juprowse@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500
ST JOHN'S COURT, e1w
PIERHEAD WHARF, e1w
Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 private terraces ø 2 parking spaces ø private gated courtyard ø EPC = D
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø balcony ø protected parking ø daytime porter ø 66 sq m (712 sq ft) ø EPC = C
Guide £725,000 Leasehold
Guide £499,950 Leasehold
Savills Docklands nefthymiou@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands zjames@savills.com 020 7456 6800
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BASIN APPROACH, e14
DISCOVERY DOCK, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 parking spaces ø roof terrace ø 204 sq m (2,198 sq ft) ø EPC = C
2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø parking space ø concierge ø 224 sq m (2,415 sq ft) ø EPC = D
Guide £2.25 million Leasehold
Guide £1.495 million Leasehold
3 4
Savills Canary Wharf juprowse@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf juprowse@savills.com 020 7531 2500
QUEEN'S COURT, e14
FAIRMONT AVENUE, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø guest cloakroom ø parking ø 152 sq m (1,641 sq ft) ø EPC = D
Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø balcony ø terrace ø parking space ø concierge ø 151 sq m (1,623 sq ft) ø EPC = E
Guide £1.05 million Share of Freehold
Guide £975,000 Leasehold
Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500
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TRAFALGAR COURT, e1w
HARLEQUIN COURT, e1w
3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø balcony with river views ø porterage ø allocated parking ø EPC = C
1 bedroom ø 1 bathroom ø balcony overlooking the marina ø allocated parking ø 24hr security ø EPC = B
£675 per week Furnished
£585 per week Furnished
3 4
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
HARLEQUIN COURT, e1w
CINNABAR WHARF, e1w
1 bedroom ø 1 bathroom ø terrace with marina views ø allocated parking ø 24 hr security ø EPC = C
1 bedroom ø 1 bathroom ø a separate WC ø private parking ø balcony with river views ø 24hr porterage ø EPC = D
£585 per week Furnished
£485 per week Furnished
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
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CANARY RIVERSIDE, e14
LANDMARK EAST, e14
3 bedrooms ø 1 reception room ø 3 en suite bathrooms plus WC ø private parking ø 24hr security ø EPC = B
3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø balcony and private terrace ø river views ø 24hr porterage ø residence gym ø EPC = B
£1,500 per week Furnished
£1,250 per week Furnished
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Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Docklands ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
CANARY RIVERSIDE, e14
SEACON WHARF, e14
Reception room ø 1 bedroom ø 1 bathroom ø allocated parking ø porterage ø communal gardens ø EPC = B
1 bedroom ø 1 bathroom ø open plan kitchen ø balcony with rivier views ø 24hr porterage ø leisure facilities ø EPC = C
£425 per week Furnished
£395 per week Furnished
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
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beautiful duplex penthouse has become available within the vibrant South Bank area of London. The 1,567 sqft, two bedroom property offers panoramic views of the city skyline and River Thames, which can also be enjoyed from two sweeping terraces. Accessed by a secure penthouse elevator, leading direct to the sixth floor, the duplex has been professionally interior designed and boasts a contemporary style with double height ceilings to the living area and touches such as automated lighting control, under floor heating and TV entertainment systems to bathrooms. A stunning living area and attractive, fully-fitted kitchen make this the ideal space to gather before enjoying the bars and restaurants of London Bridge and the surrounding area. The property benefits from 24/7 security and CCTV coverage. n
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Company Profile RICHARD PINE-COFFIN, director of residential AT JONES LANG LASALLE, SHARES HIS BUSINESS INSIGHT
Can you please tell us a bit about what Jones Lang LaSalle does, in your own words? Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm specialising in real estate and investment management. The network covers in excess of 1,000 locations in 70 countries with more than 40,000 employees providing disciplines from all aspects of the property market. Each team provides a deep understanding of their market sector be that from real estate management, investment, planning acquisition or disposal through the commercial, residential or professional departments. How did the company start? The company was started in 1783 as a London auction house becoming Jones Lang Wootton in 1939 and Jones Lang LaSalle in 1999, and is now one of the leading global commercial real estate services and investment management firms. In 2011 the acquisition of the national and international residential agents King Sturge completed the offering to clients by securing a holistic understanding of the property market. What do you think it is that makes you stand out from your competitors? Jones Lang LaSalle has a significant share of the international markets through the office networks in South East Asia, the Middle East and India generating a truly global reach. We advise on some of the Capital’s greatest development projects and provide an unquestionable market knowledge with a global network of advisers and agents – the exposure for our clients is unparalleled. The City residential team has close ties with the Jones Lang LaSalle commercial City office providing direct access to off market opportunities and the influential decision makers in many of the City firms. Located within the Royal Exchange, an iconic landmark building in Central London, our exposure to the market is significant and our
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experience in this market is vast with the majority of the team having in excess of five to ten years of experience in residential real estate. Are there any particularly interesting projects the company has worked on? We have acted for many landmark schemes within London, both within the City and wider London market. These include The Heron EC2, Goodmans Fields E1 and Canaletto EC1 through to 21 Wapping Lane E1, Merchant Square W2, The Hat Factory W1, Marconi House WC2, St. Dunstan’s House, Fetter Lane and Battersea Power Station. What’s the biggest tip you would give those looking to buy a new home? The old adage of location, location, location is still as relevant as ever. Seek good transport hubs both current and future, understand your market and be sure of your funding position. Places to watch include anything within the Square Mile, Bermondsey and areas along the new Cross Rail link especially those close to the TechCity zone of Old Street through into Whitechapel. Crossrail will have also have a huge impact on some areas of London that until now have lacked good transport links into the city centre.
The prestigious City residential scheme The Heron, EC2 For more information please contact the marketing suite on 0845 533 8000 www.theheron.co.uk
What do you think the future holds for the property industry? Residential property continues to provide a strong mid to long term investment opportunity for both investors and home owners. A significant proportion of the tenants within the market are seeking to acquire homes but are unable to do so with the current lending restrictions. Jones Lang LaSalle research suggests there are 300,000 more tenants in the market today than ten years ago (25.4 per cent vs. 15.3 per cent) and many are expected to enter into the market upon easing of mortgage lending. We are falling short of the London Plan to create a minimum of 32,000 new homes per annum by 12,000 homes this year and are currently circa 170,000 short of where we need to be to supply enough homes in the market, so the deficit of new stock requirement is significant. The government is seeking ways to ease the pressure, however this issue of stock shortage will continue to be a very real problem. n
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Ability Place, E14 • One bedroom • 15th floor city views • Concierge & Gym • South Quay DLR
£349,950 Leasehold
Naxos Building, E14 • Two bedrooms • Two balconies • Allocated parking • River views
£424,950 Leasehold
11 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HE
020 7715 9700 joneslanglasalle.co.uk
Aqua Vista, E3 - £270pw
Indescon Court, E14 - £310pw
Ability Place, E14 - £350pw
• One bedroom • Luxury development • Canalside apartment • Bow location
• One bedroom • Brand new apartment • 10th floor views • South Quay DLR
• One bedroom • 8th floor • Spa & concierge • South Quay DLR
Aqua Vista, E3 - £350pw
New Atlas Wharf, E14 - £360pw
St Davids Square, E14 - £395pw
• Two bed/two bath • Canalside apartment • Luxury development • Bow location
• One bedroom • River Views • Leisure facilities • Allocated parking
• Two bed/ two bath • Allocated parking • Full leisure facilities • Island Gardens DLR
Landmark East E14 - £430pw
Landmark West, E14 - £530pw
Belgrave Court, E14 - £1,200pw
• One bedroom • Luxury apartment • 35th floor views • Gym & Concierge
• Two bed/ two bath • Luxury apartment • 23rd floor • Gym & concierge
• Three bed/three bath • Luxury development • 24hr concierge • Allocated parking
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Franklyn James
E14 Victory House, Limehouse
£395 PW
E14 Boardwalk Place, Limehouse
£425 PW
Flooded with glorious natural light is this gorgeous two bedroom, two bathroom apartment. The property has a bright reception room, a lovely fitted kitchen as well as wood flooring and ample storage throughout. 24hr concierge and parking is offered on-site.
Beautiful two bedroom apartment set within a desirable development. This property has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large reception room and a modern integrated kitchen. There is a dual access balcony with beautiful marina views and allocated parking is included.
E14 Dundee Wharf, Limehouse
E14 Saunders Ness Road
£475 PW
Truly beautiful two double bedroom top floor apartment set within this prestigious development. Well-maintained throughout this apartment has a bright and airy reception room, newly fitted kitchen, two stylish bathroom suites and a private balcony offering partial river views.
£435 PW
Bright and well-proportioned three double bedroom apartment set on the first floor of this small private development. The property has a large reception room with a curved balcony, two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite and comes with allocated off street parking.
www.franklynjames.co.uk enquiries@franklynjames.co.uk
E14 Phoenix Wharf, Limehouse
ÂŁ795,000
Offering stunning views across the River Thames is this exceptionally spacious two double bedroom apartment. The property comprises of a smart fully integrated kitchen/diner, floor to ceiling windows in lounge, two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite and a private balcony.
E14 Brightlingsea Place, Limehouse
ÂŁ1,175,000
Presented in pristine condition is this idyllic four bedroom townhouse set over four floors. With access to wonderful communal gardens this property comprises of a stylish fitted kitchen/diner, three luxury bathroom suites and a stunning master bedroom with balcony.
Canary Wharf 020 7005 6080
Bow 020 8983 2930
Limehouse 020 7791 1777
Bow 020 8983 2930
Limehouse 020 7791 1777
Canary Wharf 020 7005 6080
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State of the market a positive year ahead
the sales market improves
JASON TAYLOR, SENIOR SALES MANAGER AT FRANKLYN
ALASDAIR CARPENTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF
JAMES ESTATE AGENTS, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF
LOURDES ESTATE AGENTS, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF
THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
Property prices in Docklands are moving forward strongly in the first quarter of the year and we have seen an increase so far of 5.8 per cent. This surge has been led specifically by the market for houses where prices have increased by more than ten per cent. River-fronted Docklands property continues to attract significant foreign investment, the supply of which remains low. So what do we think for the rest of the year? Traditionally, there is more growth in prices in the first six months of the calendar year and we suspect that this will prove to be the case in 2013. However, with insecurity in many parts of the world being a main driver of investment in Prime London, there is every possibility that demand at the top end will be sustained. With inherent shortages in the areas of choice, that can only mean one thing – more increases – and we would predict that prices will rise another four per cent. From the investor’s point of view, the shortage of property to rent presents a good investment opportunity, especially because the London economy, relative to the UK, is comparatively buoyant. Docklands looks a particularly good bet for those looking for an income return with yields rising, although one must always watch out for those high service charges chomping away at your yields! If you are thinking of bringing your property to market, or would even just like a chat about the year ahead and your options, please do always feel free to pop in and meet us or give us a call anytime. n
As we welcome the spring market with open arms, the lettings market remains slightly subdued, whereas, in contrast, the sales market is flourishing. The lettings market has been flying high on the back of several years of increased demand from tenants. Prices have increased materially over the last few years to record levels and in the last few months the Docklands lettings market has just shown signs of a slight plateau. For the first time in recent years tenants have a wealth of available properties to choose from and landlords have to negotiate slightly in order to escape any potential void periods between tenants. Many landlords have become accustomed to yearly rent increases and a wealth of tenants to choose from, making the current market even more of a bitter pill to swallow. The reality is, however, this is more of a normal, sustainable, private rental market. Providing landlords make minor adjustments to their expectations then securing good quality tenants is still more than achievable. The sales market in contrast is still growing in strength. The mortgage market seems more competitive and the upward trend in private rental prices over the last few years has driven some current tenants towards home ownership. Affordability has always been a factor in the decision to rent or buy and currently it would seem that the historically low interest rates in the mortgage market are making home ownership the more affordable option. That is, providing you are fortunate enough to have access to the still substantial deposits required by most lenders, in order to obtain the more favourable rates. I am sure the warmer weather will encourage more sales and lettings applicants to commence their search and the Docklands residential property market will continue to prosper. n
Franklyn James Estate Agents Docklands, Limehouse & Bow 020 7005 6080 www.franklynjames.co.uk
Lourdes Estate Agents 020 7538 9250 www.lourdes-estates.com
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Wharfside Point, Canary Wharf, E14
Cascades Tower, Westferry Road, E14
• Two double bedrooms • Nineteenth floor
• Two double bedrooms • Popular development
• Secure parking • Concierge
£385,000
• Secure parking • Leisure facilities
£429,999
Lime Kiln Wharf, Limehouse, E14
Brightlingsea Place, Narrow Street, E14
• Three double bedrooms • Penthouse
• Freehold House • 3/4 double bedrooms
• Private roof terrace • Share of Freehold
£895,000 96 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, London, E14 8AP
• Underground parking • Desirable location
£1,100,000
lourdes-estates.com 020 7538 9250
Rich Street, Limehouse, E14
Caspian Wharf, Bow, E3
• Two bedrooms • Fully furnished
• Two bedroom • Two bathroom
• Westferry DLR • Allocated parking
£330 per week
Boardwalk Place, Canary Wharf, E14 • Two bedroom • Two bathroom
• Fully furnished • Direct marina views
£450 per week
• Private balcony • 24 hour concierge
£350 per week
Indescon Square, South Quay, E14 • Three double bedrooms • Two bathrooms
• Fully furnished • Private terrace
£520 per week enquiries@lourdes-estates.com
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New Homes The Heron, EC2 The Panoramic Collection has been created to be the finest residences in the City of London. This extraordinary collection of 12 lateral and one duplex apartment occupies four floors above the 30th floor of The Heron, a 36 storey tower in the heart of London’s financial district. Offering an enviable sense of open space, coupled with breath-taking views, the Heron must be seen to be believed. Show apartment coming soon!
From £3,600,000
Redchurch Lofts, E2 Redchurch Lofts is an exclusive development in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch. Comprising of just 9 loft apartments; this development offers luxury living within London’s most fashionable and fascinating locale. Modern Shoreditch has evolved into a sophisticated creative centre, synonymous with loft-style living. Positioned midway between Westminster, and London’s Docklands – Shoreditch is the ideal location for anyone wanting to stay in touch with everything London has to offer.
£799,995 - £1,475,000
Streamlight Tower, E14 Maxmising space and light with views over London from each apartment that are simply stunning, giving a sense of space that adds to the overall ambience of the interior. Whether you are an investment buyer or looking for your next home; Streamlight Tower offers modern urban living in the heart of E14. Only last remaining 3 bedroom apartments available.
£525,000 - £560,000 020 7519 5900 info@alanselby.co.uk www.alanselby.co.uk
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Shearwater Court, Star Place, Wapping E1W
Bridgeport Place, Wapping E1W
Price: £4,950,000
£510,000 Leasehold
City Quay, Sanderling Lodge,Wapping E1W
Tradewinds Court, Wapping E1W
Price: £1,495,000
Price: £375,000 Leasehold
This spectacular duplex penthouse, located in the prestigious City Quay development boasts superb views over St. Katherine’s Dock. Refurbished to a high standard, with a cinema room, concierge, multiple balconies and 2 parking spaces. Moments from Tower bridge, bars and restaurants and within walking distance to the city
Wapping’s most prestigious St Katharine’s Dock location. 2 double bedroom apartment offers fantastic water views from this 4th floor luxurious modern development. Boasting a south facing balcony (3 balconies in total) and a bright reception. Fitted kitchen and 2 bathrooms. 24 Hour security/ concierge and secure underground parking.
This good sized 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom split level apartment is ideally situated only moments away from St. Katherine’s dock. This property boasts a private garden, porter, garage and additional parking space. Close to all amenities and within walking distance to the city and an easy commute to canary wharf. Please call now to view.
Modern 1 double bedroom apartment with reception room, kitchen & Bathroom. Situated in West Wapping within very popular secure development with parking. Short stroll to vibrant St Katherine’s Dock and City amenities and within easy access to Canary Wharf. Good condition throughout. Porterage on site. Must be viewed.
ea2 Estate Agency Heritage Court | 8-10 Sampson Street | Wapping | London E1W 1NA t: 020 7702 3456 | f: 020 7702 9168 www.ea2.co.uk | property@ea2group.com
Queen of the Isle, Docklands E14
Lime Close, Wapping E1W
Rental Price: £360 PW
Rental Price: £385 PW
Swan Court Star Place,Wapping E1W
Teal Court Star Place, Wapping E1W 1AB
Rental Price: £1,650 PW
Rental Price: £800 PW
This modern, bright and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath third floor flat benefits from a fabulous open-plan reception room with fitted kitchen and balcony. Bathroom. East Ferry Road offers a variety of local amenities as well as Marsh Wall and for a wider range of shops, bar and restaurants Canary Wharf is nearby.
Unique opportunity to rent this 6th & 7th floor penthouse apartment within the most prestigious location of the historic St Katherine’s Dock, West Wapping. 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception, fitted kitchen. All rooms have a terrace or balcony. Superb views over the Yacht marina. 24 hour concierge. Secure parking.
2 bedroom house which has been completely re furbished throughout to include a new kitchen and bathroom. The property offers a fitted kitchen, reception, bathroom & own garden. Allocated parking space. Situated within easy access to the City & Canary Wharf.
Situated within St Katherine’s Docks, this 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom, apartment which has been recently refurbished to a high standard. A double aspect reception room, marina views and an open plan kitchen 24 Hour Concierge. Situated within easy access to the City and Canary Wharf.
ea2 Estate Agency Heritage Court | 8-10 Sampson Street | Wapping | London E1W 1NA t: 020 7702 3456 | f: 020 7702 9168 www.ea2.co.uk | property@ea2group.com
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Hong Kong Level 17, AON China Building 29 Queen’s Road Central Central, Hong Kong
T: (852) 3978 2670 E: carolina.molines@henrywiltshire.com.hk
Glengore House, Clarges Street, London, W1J
£3,250,000
Set in the heart of Mayfair this second floor, three bedroom 1775 sq ft apartment offers spacious accommodation including reception room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, en-suite shower room and main bathroom. The development offers a porter & secure underground parking. Green Park (Jubilee and Victoria line) Station is within 200 metres of the property.
The Grainstore, Royal Docks, E16
£600 per week
Recently refurbished, modern and spacious three bedroom, two bathroom apartment in this Grade II listed converted Victorian warehouse in Western Gateway. The apartment is only minutes away from the Olympic Games and the Olympic Village via Docklands Light Railway it is also close to Stratford and Westfield shopping centre. Available February.
Henry Wiltshire Estate Agents 1 – 2 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH
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VA N E T P R O P E R T Y A S S E T M A N A G E M E N T 3 7 b M i l l h ar b o u r , A b i l i ty P l a c e Canary W h ar f, Lon d on , E 1 4 9 T X “The first thing we build is trust”
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1 Bed, 1 Bath Buy-to-let Investment Opportunity New Build Development Tenant Secured Sizeable Balcony 24-Hour Concierge Gymnasium Royal Docklands, E16
Ability Place – £280,000
Limehouse Court – £365,000
Ontario Tower – £285,000
Suite • 10th Floor Apartment • Fully Furnished • 24-Hour Concierge • On-site Leisure Facilities • Excellent Transport Links • Canary Wharf, E14
2 Bed, 2 Bath • Fully Furnished • Balcony & Canal Aspect • Parking Space • Integrated Appliances • 1007 Sq. Ft. • Limehouse, E14
Suite • Riverside Development • Double Glazed • On-site Leisure Facilities • 24Hour Concierge Service • Integrated Appliances • Close to Canary Wharf, E14
Orion Point – £435,000
Water Gardens – £815,000
Woodland Heights – £397,000
2 Bed, 2 Bath • 24-Hour Concierge • Onsite Gym • Parking Space • Balcony • Direct River Views • 7th Floor • Canary Wharf, E14
3 Bed, 3 Bath • Penthouse Apartment • Pavilion House • Private Balconies • Fully Furnished • 24-Hour Concierge • Canada Water, SE16
2 Bed, 2 Bath • Very Spacious • 1st Floor • Fully Furnished • Integrated Kitchen Appliances • Close to University of Greenwich • Greenwich, SE3
Tel: +44 (0) 207 042 0032 fa x : + 4 4 ( 0 ) 2 0 7 6 8 1 3 3 6 8 info@vanet.uk.com w w w. v a n e t . u k . c o m
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Moore House – £420pw
Aspect House – £315pw
Prospect House – £330pw
2 Bed, 2 Bath • Leisure Facilities • Fully Furnished • Wrap Around balcony • Parking Space • 24-Hour Concierge • Canary Wharf, E14
1 Bed, 1 Bath • Fully Furnished • Spacious Balcony • Wooden Flooring • Great Transport Links • Excellent Location • Canary Wharf, E14
1 Bed, 1 Bath • Bermondsey Spa • 2nd Floor • Fully Furnished • Brand New Complex • Excellent Location • Bermondsey, SE16
Millharbour – £440pw
New Providence wharf – £500pw
Ontario Tower – £320 pw
2 Bed, 2 Bath • Balcony – Partial Dock Views • 4th Floor • 24-Hour Concierge • Fully Furnished • Integrated Appliances • Canary Wharf, E14
2 Bed, 2 Bath • Fully Furnished • Leisure Facilities • 24-Hour Concierge • Private Balcony • Floor to Ceiling Windows • Canary Wharf, E14
Studio • Riverside Development • Fully Furnished • 24-Hour Concierge • Leisure Facilities • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Canary Wharf, E14
O a d trin Lo d g e – £ 4 1 0 p w · · · · · · · ·
2 Bed, 2 Bath Newly Built Development Fully Furnished Private Balcony Under Floor Heating Integrated Appliances Great Transport Links Wimbledon, SW19
FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804
Lumina Building, E14 Two bedroom flat for sale in Canary Wharf, E14 £330,000 Leasehold
Commercial Road, E1 One bedroom flat for sale in Limehouse, E14 £189,950 Leasehold
Ontario Tower, E14 One bedroom flat to rent in Canary Wharf, E14 £400 per week
Queen Street, EC4R Luxury one bedroom flat to rent in the City, EC4R £440 per week
Bartlett Close, E14 Two bedroom house to rent in Poplar, E14 £360 per week
The Sphere, E16 Two bedroom flat to rent in Canning Town, E16 £300 per week
City & East Office 020 7790 9832
Canary Wharf Office 020 7790 1111
www.fieldandsons.co.uk
River Habitat RiverHabitat.co.uk
Property Brokers
D CE DU RE
D CE DU RE
New Providence Wharf, London, E14
£259 pw
Commercial Wharf, Island Row, E14
£275 pw
Drift Court, Basin Approach, E16
• Studio apartment • Floor to ceiling windows • Direct river views • Available Now
• One bedroom apartment • Located on 4th floor • Secure parking • Available 1st March
• Two bedroom apartment • Riverside development • Secure underground parking • Available Now
Contact Carter Graham on 020 7791 9645
Contact Aziza Shah on 020 7791 9646
Contact Kim Jong on 020 7791 9833
£345 pw
D CE DU RE
Zenith, Commercial Road, E14
£355 pw
Discovery Dock East, London, E14
£625 pw
Belgrave Court, Canary Riverside, E14
• One bedroom apartment • Open plan living space • Excellent transport links • Available 13th March
• Two bed apartment • Located on 3rd floor • Balcony with river views • Available Now
• Two bed, two bath apartment • 1,292 sq ft with river views • Furnished & Secure Parking • Available 6th March
Contact Carter Graham on 020 7791 9645
Contact Taru Dave on 020 7791 9649
Contact Julian Jarvis on 020 7791 9641
Perley House, London, E3
£160,000
INVESTMENT ONLY
Ricardo Street, Poplar, E14
£237,000
INVESTMENT ONLY
Zenith, Commercial Road, E14
• One bedroom apartment • Ex-local authority • Excellent transport links • Tenanted until 25th June
• Three bedroom apartment • Ex-local authority • Split over two levels • Tenanted until 28th April
• Two bedroom apartment • 6th floor with balcony • Secure parking • Close to Limehouse DLR
Contact Kim Jong on 020 7791 9831
Contact Taru Dave on 020 7791 9649
Contact Julian Jarvis on 020 7791 9641
www.RIVERHABITAT.co.uk The Suite LG, 655 Commercial Road, Limehouse, London, E14 7LW Tel: 020 7791 9830 Email: info@riverhabitat.co.uk
£649 pw
£450,000
UNIQUE HOMES, UNIQUE SERVICE, UNIQUE PEOPLE A tailored service from Langford Russell for distinctive and exclusive homes
DENBRIDGE HOUSE, WELLS ROAD, BICKLEY BR1 Located in the prestigious Bickley Park area, close to Chislehurst Station, Denbridge House is a fascinating fusion of architectural designs. Built in 1908 by renowned architect Charles Quennell, the external façade remains as do many of the beautiful features. In perfect contrast, the house has been reinvented with an avant-garde vibrancy, colour and specification. Over 7500 sq. ft, featuring six bedrooms and five bathrooms, with a grand hall, cinema room, gym and sauna creating an oasis for leisure and entertaining at home. Energy Efficiency Rating D.
£3,250,000 F/H Please contact our Chislehurst office for more information: Tel: 020 8295 4900 Email: chislehurst@langfordrussell.co.uk
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PIERmONt HOUSE, OvERBURY AvENUE, BECKENHAm BR3 Exclusive three bedroom luxury penthouse apartment conveniently situated for both rail and tram links to central London and the lively town centre is just a short walk away. Accommodation comprises kitchen/dining room, reception room, three bedrooms, the master with dressing area and en-suite facilities, family bathroom, large hallway with spiral staircase to conservatory and private roof terrace. Energy Efficiency Rating B.
£729,950 L/H Please contact our Beckenham office for more information: Tel: 020 8663 4433 Email: beckenham@langfordrussell.co.uk
Offices Across South East London & Kent www.uniquepropertiesuk.com
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Company Profile DANIEL BLOOM, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF new york PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY CITYWISE REAL ESTATE, SHARES HIS BUSINESS INSIGHT
specialises in managing New York property for ‘distant’ owners. That means helping explain the differences in New York taxation, landlord responsibilities and being available in a European time zone for real-time discussion as well as taking on individual apartments. Is the time right for investing in New York property and becoming a landlord? The US housing market increasingly shows real signs of stabilising. Indeed, the National Association of Realtors has just reported that for the sixth consecutive month, property prices are consistent or have increased. Mortgage markets are also recovering, but increasingly stringent lending criteria mean that many households remain in New York City’s substantial private rented sector. This means upward pressure on rental values for good stock in the most desirable locations. Just like for the UK market, investors in New York need to think strategically. For example, a new subway station is going to open up areas of the city that have previously been unfashionable but which will become valuable to owners and landlords. What inspired you to set up Citywise Real Estate? I have been buying property in New York since 1996 and am very familiar with property issues as an owner and landlord. As I had trained as a chartered surveyor in the UK I thought that I could bring a fresh approach to the agency so I took the exams to become a New York State Licensed broker. And then I bought Citywise Real Estate in 2005. What was the fresh approach? As an investor in apartments I found that agents were reluctant to manage anything other than whole blocks. I saw this as a great opportunity. Also, as an owner thousands of miles away, I had to be able to trust my property manager to act swiftly for my tenants but I was often frustrated by time zones. Citywise Real Estate therefore
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What’s the advantage to Citywise Real Estate having a London hub? UK based owners clearly find it a huge benefit to be able to pick up the phone at 8am and talk to someone who understands and can resolve any concerns in real time. Apart from the convenience aspect, we provide comparable advice about the London and New York areas. We offer frank assessments of different areas – what is the NY equivalent of Canary Wharf or Clapham – whether the area’s schools make it good for families or if transport links make it attractive for city workers (like the impact of Crossrail). Our genuine knowledge of the two cities is greatly appreciated by those investing or relocating. And our extensive experience of property management helps to make being a landlord a profitable pleasure. n
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LONDON NW1 An exclusive gated development of five contemporary houses bordering Regent’s Park, each featuring an abundance of living space and private patio gardens. The houses provide an entire floor dedicated to a luxurious dual aspect reception room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining and further benefit from luxurious principal bedroom suites and indulgent home cinemas. Residents can move from car to house securely and comfortably with direct access from the underground car park to each house. The development is secured with CCTV throughout and benefits from an onsite 24 hour uniformed concierge.
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FROM £3.4M
Hays Galleria Apartments Battlebridge Lane London SE1 A rare opportunity to live in one of London’s most historic addresses. Located adjacent to London Bridge Station and on the banks of the River Thames, Hays Galleria is one of London’s most impressive and vibrant mixed use developments. The apartments benefit from a host of retail outlets, restaurants and café’s on their doorstep. The development, along with 24 hour security and a Day Concierge service, has easy access to The City, Canary Wharf, The West End as well as the restaurants, bars, café’s and shops of London Bridge, Bermondsey Street, Borough High Street and Shad Thames. Available now on a furnished basis.
1 bedroom apartments from £450 per week 2 bedroom apartments & 2 bedroom duplexes from £715 per week
112 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3TX Tel 020 7378 0644 info@madleyproperty.com www.madleyproperty.com
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– High specification including integrated Bosch appliances, composite stone worktops and underfloor heating
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– 4 minute walk from the, Central, Distict and Hammersmith & City underground lines
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PROPERTY news A Home For All Seasons London developer L&Q aims to combat the confusion of shared-ownership schemes, SAYS SAM JONES
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ach month in these pages, our agents and property experts largely applaud the capital’s thriving housing market and signal great investment potential in the regenerated areas of the east. However, a recent report by the GLA* shows that a quarter of London households remain privately rented, with residents either unwilling or unable to take the first steps towards home ownership. For those people, ‘shared ownership’ buying schemes represent an alternative to paying high rents without gaining equity. However, there remains a lack of awareness about how the system works, which is why one London-based developer has resolved to simplify the process. L&Q specialises in providing affordable homes and has committed to promoting the ‘shared ownership’ system with its new PricedIn campaign. Olivia Scrimshaw, senior marketing manager at L&Q, tells us: “L&Q have been responding to housing needs for 50 years. We are using our expertise to provide a solution to a growing problem; the misunderstanding surrounding shared ownership and the lack of awareness of it. So many Londoners are paying monthly rents which are higher than the cost of owning a home under a shared ownership scheme. All that is left to do is encourage shared ownership as a viable solution to getting onto the property ladder.” Part-rent, part-buy opportunities are not just limited to first-time buyers. While one and two bedroom apartments in great locations are available, there is also a selection of three and four bedroom family homes on offer which means many potential buyers are finding themselves eligible on closer examination. Interested buyers should visit the PricedIn website and register their details. n www.lqgroup.org.uk/pricedin *Greater
London Authority Report, December 2012
DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT RECULVER ROAD, SE16 Fast approaching the last stage of regeneration, South Bermondsey is one of London’s most exciting zones. The area has benefitted from vast investment over a 12 year period and the final phase of shared ownership homes is now available. Highlights of the two and three bedroom homes at Bermondsey South include fully-fitted kitchens and outdoor space with either a private balcony or patio and all have access to a communal garden and multi-use games area. A cycle store is available to all residents and unrestricted parking is available on the surrounding streets, but the vibrancy of popular London attractions such as Borough Market and the Tate Modern are all within walking distance. Apartments start from £56,250 for a 25% share of a full price value of £225,000 with monthly starting prices from £878pcm*. *Applicants require a minimum income of £31,800 and minimum savings of £4,300 to buy a home at Bermondsey South and will be open to those living or working in the boroughs of Southwark Lewisham, Greenwich, Bromley or Bexley.
L&Q www.lqgroup.org.uk/bermondsey
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tired of renting? own your own home in 2013 Millennium Horizon apartments are a collection of contemporary one and two bedroom apartments in the heart of Canning Town. The apartments offer modern specifications, a host of ‘eco’ features, with some apartments benefiting from views
of the City including the Millennium Dome. Owning your own home in 2013 at this stunning development is now possible with the help of the Government’s part-buy, part-rent Shared Ownership scheme. Prices start from as little as £47,500 for a 25% share.*
Viewing now! T: 020 8357 4444 E: sales@nhhg.org.uk www.nhhg.org.uk/millennium
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PROPERTY FOCUS Shared Ownership Shared ownership schemes are allowing buyers to make sensible investments and acquire modern homes, here are some of London’s finest, SAYS SAM JONES Two bedroom apartments start at £72,000 based on a 30 per cent share of the full market value of £240,000.
A LIFESTYLE CHOICE Barking Road, E16 Notting Hill Home Ownership’s Millennium Horizon, a new development of affordable homes at the regenerated Rathbone Market, includes one and two bedroom properties. It is just minutes away from Canning Town underground station and features striking architecture, modern specifications, and a host of eco-friendly features, as well as superb transport links. Many homes benefit from a balcony or terrace. Residents have exclusive access to a landscaped garden podium which includes a water feature, and the development even offers rooftop allotments. Furthermore, some apartments showcase stunning views of the city, including the Millennium Dome. The development is part of a long-awaited regeneration of the historic Rathbone Market. The major redevelopment scheme includes around 650 new homes and One approximately 35,000 sqft of new shops and bedroom cafés wrapped around the ground floors of apartments start the site, bordering a new, central market at £49,375 based square. A new library, local service centre on a 25 per cent and other community facilities will also be share of the full market value of available. Millennium Horizon has introduced £197,500. a £1000 incentive for buyers who exchange within four weeks. n
Notting Hill Home Ownership www.nhhg.org.uk/millennium
020 8357 4444 LOOK AHEAD isobel place, n15
Newlon Housing Trust www.isobelplace.co.uk
0800 058 2544
Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Tottenham High Road lies Isobel Place, a new development by Newlon Housing Trust. These modern one and two bedroom apartments come with either a terrace or balcony and are within easy walking distance of Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale underground stations, each giving excellent access to the surrounding areas. Built within the grounds of the beautiful Grade II Listed Tottenham Town Hall, on the edge of Tottenham Green, these attractive homes provide light and spacious living space, ideal for the today’s modern, energy conscious lifestyle. Isobel Place is well placed to take advantage of the wide One variety of shops and restaurants that the area has to offer. bedroom and two The wealth of local facilities close by include the Bernie Grant bedroom apartments Arts Centre, a purpose built multi-arts centre which includes will be available from a 274 seat auditorium, studio/rehearsal space, café/ bar and £64,000 based on a 40 multimedia studios. per cent share of a full market value of Haringey Council is currently planning a regeneration of £160,000. Tottenham Green that will see it becoming a cultural hub for the local community. n
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Visit us at the First Time Buyer Home Show - Saturday 2nd March 2013 at Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London. Register at www.ftbhomeshow.com
Find a place to call your own 68 stylish one and two bedroom apartments coming soon for Shared Ownership (Part Buy, Part Rent) Hidden away from all of the hustle and bustle of Tottenham High Road lies Isobel Place, a new development by Newlon Home Ownership. Imagine a home from home where you can escape from city life, for Shared Ownership sale (Part Buy, Part Rent). Computer generated image of Isobel Place.
For further information please contact us on
0800 058 2544 or visit our website
www.isobelplace.com Newlon welcomes interest from all first time buyers earning up to ÂŁ64,300 for all of our properties.
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HOMEs OF THE MONTH KINGSLAND ROAD, n1 FROM £495,000 leasehold
Kingsland Wharves www.kingslandwharves.co.uk
0844 406 9299
A fashionable neighbourhood feel and excellent transport links facilitated by new rail connections have made East London a current investment hotspot: buyers at Kingsland Wharves are well-placed to benefit. Its three bedroom apartments and last remaining penthouse are particularly sought after, owing to their spacious layouts, option of personal balconies/patios and very high specification finishes including individual fitted kitchens with Neff appliances and spacious white bathrooms with chrome accessories. The development curves around the historic Kingsland basin, a setting complemented by landscaped grounds, offering waterside living for many residents. The peaceful haven of the nearby Regents Canal is home to vibrant cafés, bars and warehouse conversions while Hoxton, Shoreditch and Angel are accessible within 15 minutes, contributing even more culture and entertainment to the area. Haggerston Overground is also two minutes’ walk away providing links to Canary Wharf and the West End.
ST JOHN STREET, EC1V £1,999,999 LEASEHOLD
Currell Residential www.currell.com
020 7253 2533
With direct lift access and stunning views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Shard, Currell Residential is proud to present this beautifully designed duplex penthouse located in the heart of Clerkenwell. On entrance level, the accommodation comprises a spacious dining room area with balcony access and a modern open-plan kitchen with a separate utility area and guest W.C. There are also three attractive bedrooms, one of which houses a beautifully designed en-suite bathroom and there is an additional family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. Both the main bedroom and the second bedroom also enjoy balcony access. The top floor boasts an amazing living room which occupies the whole of the level and has access to two terraces. An additional shower-room on this floor is ideal if residents have extra guests, or for those who might desire a shower after relaxing in the summer sun. This property would suit a professional couple who want ease of access to the City and the West End. The nearest train station is Farringdon.
PAYNES & BORTHWICK WHARVES, SE8 FROM £275,000 LEASEHOLD
Jones Lang LaSalle www.paynesandborthwick.com
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United House Developments, in conjunction with La Salle Investment Management and Lane Castle, is transforming a forgotten stretch of London’s riverside with the launch of Paynes & Borthwick in West Greenwich this month. The exciting £120m development involves the sensitive restoration of the listed warehouse buildings and their original facades, a new landmark residential tower, private landscaped gardens, underground car parking and 38,000 sqft of art gallery, restaurant, commercial and retail space. Paynes & Borthwick will comprise 247 high specification one, two and three bedroom apartments and ten live/ work units in a landscaped setting, with outstanding views across the river towards Canary Wharf and the City. It will include a new parade of waterfront bars and restaurants and a pedestrian boulevard which will link the Deptford riverside with vibrant Greenwich town centre for the first time. The newly upgraded Deptford train station is ten minutes’ walk away providing an overground rail link to London Bridge in just seven minutes.
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