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Trinity project got the go-ahead from the City of London. You might not have heard of Trinity. It’s a cosy threesome of office buildings set for construction in that obscure corner of the City known as Minories. Just shy of 100 m tall, its loftiest section will stand taller than the Westminster Clock Tower. Not so exciting in its own right. But when you look at some of the other upcoming projects around town, a trend emerges. Architects seem to have a newfound penchant for the bulky and bulbous, in three shades of grey. Take Foster’s ‘ cyborg cathedral ’ (left, above), a development in Walbrook just a few feet shorter than St Paul’s. Its unusual profile has led some to dub it the Darth Vader helmet. The ponderous, melting mass will replace the little-lamented Bucklersbury House. Then there’s this Allies and Morrison brute (right) at 120Moorgate , which recently received planning permission. The Pythagorean plaything was last seen 400 miles off Newfoundland, wh...

Most of us can only dream of buying one of the London’s most expensive properties. Here’s our guide to some of the most expensive properties in London that are for sale at the moment, including the most expensive property in the UK: This modernist home in London's Highgate, complete with swimming pool and cinema, is on the market for a cool £18.95m. This Italianate Grade II listed villa in Holland Park is on the market for £26.5m. . This Eaton Square apartment, complete with magificient dining room and a maid's room, is on sale for £28m. A five-bedroomed apartment in Kensington. This property, which boasts a pool and gym, has a £30m price tag A Hampstead mansion in immaculate condition could be yours for £40m. The is also one last property, but sadly, it is not for sale... =)

Anyone who’s browsed through our cool on Pinterest will know that we’re suckers for stuff a little out of the ordinary . This passion for alternative designs and interesting architectural form prompted us to produce a list of the weirdest buildings in London. Check them out and tell us which is your favorite! Container city If you've ever been to Wahaca's new place on Southbank, you'll know that shipping containers also make pretty good living and recreational spaces. Lloyd’s Building Slap-bang in the middle of city finance territory, Lloyd’s building is an enormous hub of bustling insurance activity, swarming with suited and booted Londoners who occupy its many trading floors. The structure looks so strange mainly because it was designed with services like lifts, stairs and water pipes on the outside, leaving an uncluttered space within the building itself. The Thin House This building on Thurloe Square in Knightsbridge must be one of, ...

CityRooms.com  is an established and trusted provider of accommodation. The accommodations consist in a great variety of studios, flatshares and flats in the fashionable area or East London, Docklands and Shoreditch . Our team is multi-lingual, friendly, and experienced to let our clients get well informed about everything and to let them have a great service. TheCityRooms  is one of the most experienced estate agencies in London. We have years of experience in the accommodation sector and moreover our customer service is helpful and friendly. The main reasons of our success are: Specialists in London flatshare accommodation. We specialize in  flatshare/houseshare ,  studios , as well as  whole flats . We think that flat sharing can be one of the best parts of London living and our team is dedicated to understanding your individual needs and to get into the real Londonist lifestyle. Expert advice in your langu...

Good morning and be welcome to this interesting week in London! The fist bank holiday of the year is on the horizon. Easter 2013 takes place between  March 29 and April 1. >  Lind's Big Egg Hunt: It is a big exposition of huge Easter Eggs  designed by a host of leading artists including illustrator Chris Martin, filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson, sculptor Owen , ceramicist Anna Barlow, and painter Billy Childish. Bullett. Covent Garden Piazza London ,  WC2E 9DD > Horninam Easter Fair: You have the chance to browse and buy at an art and craft stalls, and a Bandstand Bunny Hop dance in the Horninam Museum and gardens. There is also the opportunity to let the children learn new things about rabbits. Horninam Museum   100 London Road ,  SE23 3PQ >The Boat Race: This Suday 31 of March is taking place the famous University Boat Race in his 159th edition.  The race competition will be between Oxf...