Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle

20/10/2013

Inspiring, well built, rock solid, empowering, challenging, historic, victorious, protecting, damaging, powerful

Neo Bankside

Neo Bankside

09/10/2013

What a fabulous building and there are 3 of these monsters. Situated in the massively developing Southbank site, such a lovely area but it is slowly turning into a metropolis. Each structure contains luxury apartments worth between 1.5 and 6 million pounds. 

We were invited to the penthouse suite (not sure how much this one was worth!) on the 22nd floor for a blueprint magazine 30th birthday bash. Filling this very minimalist and modern dwelling were architects and designers, all with a passion for the magazine, and of course the free champagne. One of which, a Sir Richard Rogers, who was awarded the very 1st blueprint award for his innovative involvement to the architectural scene. 

Once the speeches were done we were treated to 360 degree views around central London, over looking iconic buildings like the shard, St Paul's and an illuminated London Eye. I wouldn't want to live here but I would very much spend a weekend here!!