Welcome to the all-new digital format of Tall Buildings Magazine. This evolution reflects not only the changing habits of our readers but also our commitment to delivering a more interactive experience with the content that matters most to you. Think of it as the same quality editorial you've come to expect, but with an added dimension – offering the functionality of videos, embedded polls, podcast excerpts, soundbites and much more. We hope you enjoy the platform and join us on this digital journey.
So let's dive straight in. As the Renters' Rights Act 2025 comes into force at the beginning of May, we've placed the Build-to-Rent market firmly in the spotlight this issue. In Chapter 6, I sit down with Brendan Geraghty, CEO of the Association for Rental Living, for an exclusive interview exploring operational efficiency, design innovation and the rental sector's evolving priorities for tall buildings. We then turn our attention to GRID Architects' latest BtR development at 50-60 Charter Street in Chapter 8 – a sustainable two-tower scheme delivering 760 homes within Canary Wharf's Wood Wharf masterplan. For those navigating the legal implications of the new Act, Mustafa Sidki from Thackray Williams provides essential analysis in Chapter 12, examining how the legislation affects scheme viability, operational models and long-term investment strategies.
Looking north, our focus shifts to next month's Tall Buildings Northern Conference, taking place in Manchester on 24th March. Chapter 5 reveals the full programme and what delegates can expect from this unmissable event for developers, architects and planners shaping the region's skyline.
Elsewhere in this issue, our cover story takes an in-depth look at the award-winning facade engineering at London College of Communication, while Councillor Nick Small discusses Liverpool's ambitious strategy for sustainable vertical growth in Chapter 7. We also explore how Woods Bagot and Hertshten Properties transformed the discovery of Roman archaeology at 85 Gracechurch Street into a remarkable development opportunity in Chapter 11.
Thank you for joining us in this new digital chapter. I hope you find this issue both informative and inspiring.
