The high life

Many buyers overlook Sixties properties but, as one Liverpool couple discovered, their clean lines and generous proportions offer the perfect opportunity to add character and create a welcoming family home

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble

A penthouse apartment in Manhattan pairs panoramic views with grounded interiors that have a wonderful warmth yet maintain a sense of gravitas

Iconic glasshouse to undergo complete renovation and refit for carbon net-zero status, reports Ian Hodgson

Experience and attention to detail really paid off when a couple of serial renovators bought a neglected period home in London, bringing it back to its best with luxe finishes, harmonious colour schemes – and one or two brilliant bargains

Homes with chromotherapy lighting and Vitamin C showers for the health-conscious, plus designer playrooms and school uniform laundry drops for families? Zoe Dare Hall explores developments doing things differently