Archetech - Issue 15 2014

ARCHETECH Turning Dreams into Reality

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Masterplans DreamCenter Landmark in Shanghai

Benoy, a world

leader in Architecture, Masterplanning, Interior and Graphic Design, is proud to announce its appointment as the Masterplanner behind the recently unveiled DreamCenter in Shanghai.

DreamCenter has been released as the leading element of the ‘West Bund Media Port’ project; one of the largest cultural investment projects currently undertaken in China.

Located along the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s Xuhui District, the integrated development is the result of a dynamic collaboration between Lan Kwai Fong Group, DreamWorks Animation and CMC Capital Partners.

With a land area of 152,300m2, the masterplan brings together 12 unique art, culture and entertainment venues to ignite inspiration as a cultural hub for the city. Key features include the ‘Dream Avenue’ Cultural Theatre District; Headquarters of Oriental DreamWorks which will become Asia’s top animation production base; Asia’s most iconic 500-seat IMAX Cineplex; and the exciting Lan Kwai Fong Entertainment and Lifestyle District. Eight themed outdoor plazas will work to interconnect these core hubs within the development.

“Benoy is extremely thrilled and proud to be involved with the DreamCenter masterplan that shares the vision of the West Bund Media Port. As designers we feel passionately about extending the creative realm and DreamCenter’s visionary ideal will have a tremendous impact on the cultural and creative landscape of Shanghai”, commented Benoy’s Project Director, Brady Siu.

Benoy’s dynamic and comprehensive masterplan for DreamCenter has laid the foundation for the eight architectural identity for the scheme. Site work on the scheme spanning 463,000m2 in GFA will commence in 2014 “We see DreamCenter as a catalyst for change in Shanghai, a development that will culturally elevate its urban setting which is very exciting”, noted Andy Lai, Design Director at Benoy. “The scheme will propel Shanghai as the new hub for imagination and creativity in the country”.

Benoy is currently working with Lan Kwai Fong Group on the Lan Kwai Fong Wuxi scheme which is set to open in 2015 as a key lifestyle and entertainment destination for the lakeside city. In Shanghai, Benoy’s masterplanning capability also notably includes the future third central business district for the city, Lujiazui Qiantan Pudong. The masterplanned development is set to attract over RMB 10 billion in future Shanghai. www.benoy.com

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Silver Kite Expands a Unique Concept in Architectural Ironmongery Silver Kite found, through research, that architects and interior designers were looking for a new comprehensive range of architectural ironmongery. To answer this, the manufacturer developed its Arbor range of unique products, which the company has now extended.

Director, Nick Rogers explained, “We originally launched this range a few years ago and found that architects and designers welcomed the idea of using the beauty of natural wood with the hard wearing qualities of brass components. However, the range was incomplete.”

He continued, “So we have extended our Arbor range with the inclusion of electrical accessories and introduced cabinet hardware. We also found that our selection of traditional designs, so we have added some exciting “Our unique Arbor range gives architects and designers tremendous freedom when selecting these products for any design scheme.

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from. Also, for minimalist design schemes, we can paint the wooden part of the product in any colour required.

For example, to match the colour of the door to which the

CABINET FITTINGS The selection includes cupboard knobs and cabinet handles of both modern and traditional designs. If it is necessary to replace cabinet pull handles on existing doors, they can even make

each product is made to order which means we can add an individual design feature, such as grooves being machined into the wooden parts.”

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES The Arbor electrical accessory range covers every requirement, from rocker and dolly switch plates to power sockets and dimmers. Specially designed bespoke products can also be made to suit a particular requirement.

He added, “We can even make bespoke products, so the Arbor concept can be used throughout any project, meaning there is continuity of design running all the way through a scheme.”

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DOOR FITTINGS The company has expanded its already extensive selection of door of mortice knobs and lever handles. They have two designs of bathroom lock turnpieces and their lever plates can be supplied to suit any type of lock.

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WINDOW FITTINGS In response to market feed-back, Silver Kite has added a new introduced handles for morticed espagnolette bolts which are being used more extensively on high end projects. Their selection products for added security.

LAPITEC SHOWCASES AMAZING KITCHEN AT EUROCUCINA Lapitec, the unique sintered hard surface material was showcased in stunning fashion at Milan’s EuroCucina trade show earlier this month.

Kitchen design specialists Maistri Cucine approached top designer

Alberto Minotti to develop a kitchen made entirely of Lapitec for their The cutting edge kitchen - entitled Giza – featured a Lapitec worktop and sink; as well as using the hard surface material to construct the

cladding and drawer fronts. Lapitec highlighting the material’s durability also treated to a live cooking show that demonstrated Lapitec’s strength and versatility.

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SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Nic London of N London Construction.Co.uk.Ltd is just finishing a timberframed house he is building using hemp blocks. It’s on the end of a terrace of Victorian cottages in Enfield. It’s the first of its kind in the UK. Developing micro sites like this could help to alleviate the UK housing shortage.

Master Builder’s Nicky Rogers visited this tiny site with Nic when building was still in progress, just before the lime render was applied inside and out.

Nic first saw hemp blocks being shown by Hemp Construct (HC) at a UK exhibition. The company manufactures its Hemp HC eco-block using industrial, UK grown hemp shiv, natural slaked lime and a mixture of other UK natural minerals.

Made in Essex, the blocks have a U-value of 0.18 W/m2K and following BRE assessment; the timber and hemp block (no cement) kit system has been given an A+ rating.

Such was Nic’s interest in the system that he travelled to Carcassonne in southwest France where the construction of a 10,500m2 winery was in full swing (swig!?) to learn exactly how to build using this method.

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Stuart Burns, Director at Dura Composites, looks at a real life case study where composite timber cladding has been used to renovate the look of an older office and factory building.

Completed transformation Deciding on a look for a new build or renovation can be a seriously stressful experience for the end client, whether they be a self builder or a multinational organisation. Many wrestle with the dilemma of using modern materials for a sleek and fresh look or the use traditional materials such as wood. Whilst natural wood cladding represents a sizeable chunk of the wall cladding and façade market place, it is an area that must be fully understood if you are to achieve the look you want for a long period of time.

That is because most timber

fast growing new product made using timber composites. That is where natural timber is used within a composite mix to create a material that is more suited to battling the elements over an extended life cycle in all weather conditions.

Dura Cladding is one such product on the market where selected recycled wood and recycled high density polyethylene is used to create

One of the main points to note for the eco-minded is that a quality timber composite product like Dura Cladding can be just as green as wood, if not more.

natural appearance of wooden cladding but without the hassle or expense of periodic maintenance to preserve the wood.

supplier to become FSC ® 100%

and begin to rot over time unless it is treated with the appropriate paint or stain at regular intervals.

Timber composite cladding still represents a tiny margin of the overall market, and UK suppliers are few and far between, but it seems key decision makers are

An alternative to using natural timber comes in the form of a new builds or refurbishments.

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Whereas traditional wood planks require regular painting or staining to preserve their natural beauty and protect them, UV inhibitors can be added to a quality timber composite at the point of manufacture to protect against the elements.

Another thing to remember when choosing a supplier is that of up to 25 years – at least a decade longer than the lifecycle of the average hardwood alternative.

Quality timber composite cladding is further characterised shrink, warp or rot.

Weatherboard Cladding on side wall

To illustrate how Dura Cladding can be used both traditionally and also in a more contemporary format, the

with the recently launched 150/21 Weatherboard product in Barn Black for the main factory and 200/21 Flush in Pale Grey for the more front of the premises.

The series of photos taken during the installation help illustrate not only how relatively simple the material is to install for professionals, but also how much of a transformation can be accomplished across a large area with a relatively small outlay.

Most visitors to the premises do not believe that natural wood has not be used to create a such a traditional barn look, and are excited about the prospect of having little maintenance to do and are attracted by the fact that according to accelerated UV test results, the material will retain the vast proportion of its colour throughout its 25 year design life.

Aesthetics are always subjective and can be a highly emotive subject for the façade of a building. What is not subjective though is life cycle costs.

Due to the lack of maintenance required, and the long design life, although composite cladding purchase costs may be higher than some natural wood cladding, it cheaper when life cycle costs are considered. Being 87% recycled and available as FSC © 100% the green aspect is thoroughly covered as well.

In Progress: Footbridge Over the Marne

The footbridge links the centre of Meaux, more particularly the station, to Grand Ile, a mediaeval district located within a bend of the Marne.

The decision to locate the bridge on the bend of the river allows it to provide a greater number of views, and increases the ways in which the structure can interact with its environment.

The location features a high degree of urban development as well as landscaping, with new buildings, a pedestrian thoroughfare and views of the Cathedral on one side, and the weir on the other.

We took account of every aspect of these urban and landscaping elements when locating the footbridge, which runs alongside the park and riverbank on the town centre side before rising and crossing the Marne and joining the other bank, arriving perpendicular to the Place de Fleurus. The location makes sense in terms of place, and also encourages pedestrian itineraries.

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The route will certainly provide an alternative link between the two

both landscaping and environmental Despite the complex considerations and wheelchair users.

This involves thoroughfare,

a combination of urban planning,

architecture and technique. The needs in terms of height clearance for the river and a gentle incline resulted in an extremely slim, light structure; at the same time, a minimum thickness is required. This apparent contradiction was resolved by providing the gentle gradient on only half of the structure, with the other, larger half becoming a bench which also conceals the footbridge’s load-bearing structure.

In addition to providing a crossing point, the project also opens up new views over the town, particularly the cathedral. Its function as a form of which serve as a bench facing the as not to dazzle strollers.

The footbridge forms an integral part of the urban development of Meaux.

It is destined to become a consistent, integrated part of the existing network of thoroughfares, whilst being natural (and its use as logical) as that of a pavement.

Architecture & Engineering The central section of the footbridge is supported by stairs linking it to the bank, aligned with the cathedral.

The innovative and contemporary steel structure of the deck rests on piles built into the banks, with no support in the river itself. This provides discreet, lightweight support for the timber and resin span and represents an asset in

As already mentioned, the need to have a load-bearing steel beam with a height of 80 cm led us to design a footbridge section is accessible to wheelchair users, while the second, which conceals the load-bearing structure, stands 40 cm higher, creating a form of bench for the whole length of the bridge.

During the design of the footbridge, there was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing between sketch plans and technical feasibility and between concepts and constraints. All this has had an impact principle, its proportions, its span and its height.

The unbroken route from one bank to the other is reinforced by the use of asphalt and timber surfacing on the access at each end as well as on the footbridge itself. Asphalt is hardwearing and non-slip, and also provides continuity with other thoroughfare surfacing. The wood used for the decking is rot-proof, grooved and

Another important aspect of the footbridge environment is its balustrading. Using an extremely lightweight stretched mesh creates an atmosphere more akin to the bridge of a ship than to a traditional footbridge.

Compact vandal-proof units embedded beneath the handrails provide lighting which is clear but not blinding.

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Door Kit and Set Solutions made simple

KAT Design Partner, Trend Installations recently approached KAT to help them

Leading interior door manufacturer Vicaima have just launched a new door kit and set solutions brochure making the process of specifying and selecting the ideal door and frame assembly straightforward and simple.

build on the Isle of Wight. Their client had to conform to local planning rules and needed to replicate traditional barns in the area. This meant that massive frames were needed. Using the

Packed with options for every kind performance and design solutions to satisfy the most exacting requirements.

This new Vicaima guide contains over 40 pages of inspiration and illustrates the

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Contemporary Door Canopies

The ultimate purpose of a door canopy is to protect the door and those gaining access to it from rain and snow. To accomplish this they must be strong enough to withstand rain, wind and snow for decades but must also be stylish so as to add value to the property.

KAT's Pat Watts was able to design 5 single doors and 2 sets of French Doors. sashes of 1.5 metres x 3.0 metres or French Door sets 3 metres x 3 metres.

Dusar of Germany has a range of canopies manufactured with those aspects in mind.

Dusar’s range of canopies - made from materials such as glass, stainless steel, aluminium, polycarbonate and acrylic - has been available in the UK since 1998 from Cambridge-based Interland Trading Ltd, Dusar’s exclusive partner for the UK and Ireland.

Besides the longevity of Dusar’s canopies, as a result of the materials used in their

once the holes are drilled into the wall, the canopies can be bolted in place straight from the box they come packed in.

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A brochure featuring the full 2014 range of Dusar canopies is available on request from Interland Trading Ltd. For further details please call 01223 265598 or email to mail@interland-trading.co.uk

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REYNAERS BRINGS INNOVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO ‘MOST SIGNIFICANT’ LONDON REGENERATION PROJECT

redeveloped. Reynaers CS 38-SL’s narrow structural elements make it a dynamic choice. The slim sightlines of the transoms and mullions were ideally suited for the R4 and R5 buildings’ forward thinking designs, operations, details

aluminium window system designs with thermal breaks mean that large windows no longer equal cold rooms – providing the utmost elegance, elevated strength and sustainable material.”

Improved living standards Thermal insulation properties for each building’s window systems were a crucial consideration. All residences in R4 and R5 connect to the district heating network for high insulation and ventilation – and it was vital that the installed window systems enhanced this.

Reynaers aluminium window systems solutions address these challenges with optimised thermal ratings. Reynaers ES 50 and CS 38-SL meet the latest insulation requirements, the latter being a thermally improved, three chamber

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The thermal breaks – sandwiched between each frame’s exterior and interior – is made from polyamide which prevents heat loss through the frame.

Aluminium window solutions by Reynaers are bringing aestheticallypleasing designs, innovative structures, strength and optimised energy residential housing blocks in King’s Cross Central.

The new buildings are housing scheme in one sites of development and regeneration in Central London.

Each high-density block’s design includes outdoor communal spaces, roof gardens and balconies to

create a sense of community for residents. Rubicon Court by PRP building, with 117 mixed tenure spaces above approximately 600 m² of street level space for commercial premises and shops.

The neighbouring block comprises Saxon Court and Roseberry Mansions by Maccreanor Lavington Architects, a cohesive urban block of 220 homes built around a shared courtyard.

Optimised aluminium technologies The new buildings are equipped with two particular aluminium window systems by Reynaers: CS 38-SL and ES 50. Each system was chosen for its strength, insulation qualities and narrow structural elements, and was fabricated and

“Reynaers dedication to aesthetically pleasing design, combined with

installed by Red Architectural. The windows allow in maximum levels of natural light, which can especially perfectly matches Camden complement the homes with dual Council’s goal to enhance aspect views and stunning vistas of and improve standards of “The exciting King’s Cross Central project aims to set a new quality in Central London. Reynaers challenge was therefore to match the treatment of each building’s rigorously ordered façades, doing so with high quality aluminium materials and careful detailing,” Reynaers Aluminium.

Both the slimline CS 38-SL and ES 50 window systems are already on commercial and residential buildings, both new and

Cross residents. window technologies continue to evolve – and we are proud to play such a key role in the King’s Cross Central development master plan,” said Paul For full details contact: Reynaers Limited, Tel: 0121 421 1999, Fax: 0121 421 9797 reynaersltd@reynaers.com www.reynaers.com

Canaletto reveals its Beaumont ColleCtion

Ben van Berkel’s Beautiful residential project opens its doors to sky-high, luxury living in ec1

With over half of the 190 apartments having been sold in just four months after launch, Canaletto is delighted to reveal the Beaumont Collection, available from May 17th 2014.

The luxury three-bedroom apartments located on the 24th to glazed facades. The collection’s designer Martin Goddard, Renaissance and The Berkeley, comments:

idea was to keep the style very contemporary “ The and strong, in keeping with the architecture of the

building. The apartments have very simple clean lines but use luxury materials such as highly polished timbers and marbles to create a mid-century feel with classic features

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The creative driving force behind Canaletto, renowned Dutch for residential high-rises in London inspired by his international with a unique curving facade of aluminium and glass that breaks the building a work of art in its own right.

The development’s state-of-the-art amenities, including a restaurant, Canaletto a social hub at the creative crossroads of London’s most exciting and well-established districts: Islington, Shoreditch,

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Milan Expo 2015: Eight Teams Shortlisted to Design UK Pavilion

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Eight multidisciplinary teams have been selected to move forward in the second stage of competition to design the UK Pavilion for the 2015 Milan Expo. Drawing inspiration from the theme “Grown in Britain: Shared Globally,” the teams will now envision proposals that showcase Britain’s contribution in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to the global challenges addressed by the overarching exposition theme, “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.”

Presentations will commence midApril and a winner will be announced in May. View the selected teams, after the break.

Shortlisted Design Teams: AL_A with The Nature Conservancy, The Future Laboratory, Exposure, Gross.max, Fordham with Eckersley O’Callaghan, Atelier 10, Gillespies, Richard Greenwood and Scan Lab

with Ralph Appelbaum Atelier Ten, AECOM, iart, iLUKA, Dr. Rachel Armstrong, Andrew Pimbly and The Skinny Bib with Universal the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum, MAP, Gensler, Max Fordham, Arup, Lend Lease, Speirs and Major and with Bompas & Parr, London Research Exploration Architecture, Max Fordham, Jane Wernick, Jonathan Cook Associated, Tristram Stuart/ Feeding the 5000, Change performing arts, Nicola Twilley/ Edible Geography and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council with Wilkinson Eyre, Seawater Greenhouse, Cornwall Food Foundation, Atelier One, Atelier Ten, Thomas Matthews, Sennep, Five Hate and Buro Four

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Feeding the planet is a global challenge for both the developed and emerging world and the UK has a powerful story to tell about how we are generating world-leading breakthroughs in agri-tech, plant science and animal health as well as food and drink,

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PUPILS and staff at a Warwickshire primary school have buried a time capsule at the site of their new £3.9 million school as construction of the building nears completion.

Items including photographs, newspapers, letters from some of the children, and a DVD were put into the capsule to commemorate the year the school in Arley, Warwickshire was built.

The ceremony at Arley Primary School was attended by teachers, pupils, Marcus Jones MP for Nuneaton, and representatives from construction firm Willmott Dixon and construction procurement, design and consultation specialists Scape.

Work started on the construction of the new school in July last year. It is due to open at the end of March.

The new school will amalgamate Gun Hill Infant School and Herbert Fowler Junior School, and will accommodate up to 315 children.

Brigitte Letts, head teacher at Arley Primary School, said: “This is a really exciting time for all of us at Arley Primary. The new school will provide a wonderful learning environment for the children of this community.”

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“Sunesis gives councils that need to improve their learning spaces and provide more places for growing numbers of pupils, real value for money without any compromise on standards.”

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Nomad Ideas Started 10 years ago with my eldest daughter Emma, Nomad Ideas is a family business which sources unique and beautiful kilim rugs from Turkey. Using these rugs we create bespoke furniture, home accessories, shoes, bags and many other lovely things for you and your home.

Istanbul and our contact there soon became a the business after she gained a distinction in a three year course from The Association of Master Upholsterers. She works using the traditional methods so the beautiful old kilims have a chance to live another lifetime on a piece of furniture.

We also sell the rugs themselves. Nothing looks more beautiful or brightens up a room better than a kilim, each one tells its own unique story through pattern and colour, whilst bringing a warm and homely feel to any space.

With the added bonus of being very hard wearing!

When needed we use local craftsmen to make the bases, be it the metal frame work for the brushed steel fender seats or the wooden frames for our furniture, they are all designed to be strong and made to last. This allows us to make each piece truly bespoke, whether it’s twisted or straight uprights for your fender or an unusually shaped stool, it’s all possible. are usually antique, depending on the requirements. All are stripped back to the

Nomad Ideas.

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frame which then is treated and strengthened before being traditionally re-upholstered.

There is no point putting a precious rug on a piece of furniture that will not stand the test of time.

Our business is a family concern so we are very happy to discuss any design ideas you may have. Every detail is carefully thought through and we hope nothing is left to chance.

We’ve made furniture and products to send to Greece, France, Germany, America and many other places. Every item is lovingly wrapped and packed in a crate so it arrives in perfect condition. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create pieces that will be passed down, with happy family memories, to your grandchildren, as we feel this is no less than these beautiful old kilims deserve.

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Inspired by traditional Mediterranean terracotta tiles, Solus Ceramics new Cotto Clay range is a modern reimagining of this iconic and recognizable material.

An uneven surface texture makes every single tile completely unique and projects a natural and organic mood. However the crisp, clean lines of the Cotto Clay range bring an urban and industrial essence.

Rustic and earthy, browns and oranges sit alongside more contemporary cream and grey colour options, which allow this

Cotto Clay is one of the most versatile ranges that Solus Ceramics have discovered, and in total comprises of seven versatile sizes, including 300x600mm, 600x1200mm and many unusual plank shaped sizes

design schemes and projects. All colours feature a beautiful and random palette of darker and lighter tones, adding a feeling of warmth and history.

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Glass writing boards are sometimes overlooked in interiors, yet they really can be a stunning addition to many types of business and homes, installations in the healthcare and education sectors.

The Glass Wipe Board Company is the exclusive manufacturer of BowlPhish glass wipe boards. These superior products are British made, have a lifetime surface guarantee and can be made to any size and colour, with options for magnetic, bespoke branded, planners and accessories to suit.

FreeStyle Ultra is the new range for freestanding presentation anywhere For more information on BowlPhish products from The Glass Wipe Board Company call 0800 028 9560 or 01303 266200, email sales@theglasswipeboardcompany.com or visit www.theglasswipeboardcompany.com

VISPRING LUXURY BEDS Vispring has been making luxury, bespoke beds since it pioneered mattress in 1901. To this day, Vispring’s master craftsmen hand-make each and every bed

From its Devon factory, the award-winning British brand exports its high-end beds to sophisticated and discerning customers across the globe; from Europe to Asia, North America and the Middle East.

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In the factory, Vispring’s master craftsmen use artisan skills to the ultimate support and comfort for a peaceful and serene night’s sleep. Individually pocketed springs are layered in a honeycomb shaped nesting unit that delivers the optimum level of support, cradling the body throughout the night. The bespoke pocket springs are then covered with specially formulated silk, mohair, cashmere, bamboo,

that every Vispring is naturally hypoallergenic, breathable and provides a clean, fresh and hygienic sleeping environment.

Each Vispring mattress is side-stitched by hand to give it strength. Genuine hand sidestitching is a highly specialised skill that can take years to perfect, but this attention to detail means that the entire surface of the mattress provides support while also delivering unparalleled comfort across.

Choosing the perfect bed is an important decision; a good night’s sleep is proven to foster a happy and healthy life. Sleep well, live better – a day that follows a night in a Vispring bed is full of potential and positive energy. www.vispring.co.uk

Artwork solutions for all your Interior Design Projects Portobello Art is an artwork consultant with more than 25 years of experience in the interior design, hotel and leisure industries.

Specialising in producing bespoke artwork, Portobello Art design, source and manufacture images to meet a detailed brief, taking schemes from the concept stage through to manufacture and installation. Working with interior designers and hotel groups on a regular basis, Portobello Art understand not only the pressures of rollout programmes and opening deadlines but also the importance of ensuring budgets are met.

Clients include Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Ramada, GLH Thistle Hotels and CenterParcs, amongst others as well as many designers and architects.

Recent projects include: the brand new ‘humidor’ in the luxury 4* No Ten Manchester Street Hotel, where Portobello sourced all the images which were printed onto canvas and then over painted to make them look like original oil paintings. +44 (0) 1732 454 000 www.portobelloart.co.uk sales@portobelloart.co.uk

CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY Photographic artist Christopher Kennedy will present three large-scale pieces, printed onto aluminium panels. This will

the Hollywood studios are home from but also at Raleigh on a couple of smaller

rainbow coloured light sources. The result

work in Los Angeles.

Now Kennedy is excited to be returning

Photo Independent also makes it’s debut this April in Los Angeles, situated directly across the road from Paramount Studios where Paris Photo LA will be in full swing.

pieces would go down really well in L.A.” he said.

The challenge he set himself was to show how startlingly beautiful light can be; to

talented photographers were being underthe producers, Fabrik Media, for that” said Christopher Kennedy.

of awe and wonder, stimulating thought “Art should make a bold, fresh statement – it should be outspoken” he said. His images are printed in large scale onto lightly brushed aluminum, a medium

photography fair allows him to reach out to a wider audience. almost 3-dimensional luminosity. “The Kennedy has been included in both solo and group shows in New Jersey and donations to the New York fundraising galas run by DIFFA, Gift for Life and Dining

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to connect professional and emerging photographic artists with a large global audience and international collectors.

It will also feature specialized panel discussions, lectures, roundtables, and

He has enjoyed early success with commissions from international hotels in Dubai and Chicago, and is building an

His current work is an exploration of “Photo

BRETT LANDSCAPING ASSISTS REBIRTH OF YORKSHIRE SCHOOL AFTER FIRE The ability of Brett Landscaping to provide highengineered solution has helped a Yorkshire school to

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in Pontefract burnt to the ground on 19th October

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Inzell Speed Skating Stadium

For more than 10 years the Local Authority at Inzell in Germany had been pushing for a roof over the existing speed skating track to secure safe training conditions and to guarantee international competition conditions.

Following an architectural competition in 2008, a planning group consisting of Behnisch Architects from Munich and Pohl Architects from Jena was awarded the design contract for the speed skating stadium.

In March 2010, following a public tendering process Grossmann-Bau GmbH from Rosenheim was awarded the contract for the construction of the new stadium on condition that it would be ready for use by the end of December 2010 and available to host the World Speed Skating Championships in March 2011.

WHB-Wehmeyer, the parent company of Wehmeyer UK Ltd, was awarded the sub-contract for the on-site erection.

Wehmeyer and Grossmann work together on many projects in Germany and in the UK. Both companies are around 100 years old and are highly respected throughout Europe for their reliability and technical expertise. They are renowned for the construction of many of Europe’s iconic award winning glulam buildings. For example: The Pavilion of Hope in Hannover, the Regional Railway Station.

The structure The main supporting structure consists of 10 trusses in the straight sections and 10 supporting beams each in the south and north curved sections.

The trusses span a width of 82.50 m with a spacing of 12.65 m.

Radial trusses in the north and south section were designed as I-girders. The total hall length is 210.0 m.

40 reinforced concrete pillars and allows horizontal displacement of the trusses in either direction. Spherical bearings allow horizontal displacement of the trusses of up to 12 cm and perpendicular displacement of up to 6 cm.

Horizontal loads are then eventually transferred to the reinforced concrete pillars.

The entire ice rink is built on a total of 58 drilled piles reaching depths of up to 37 metres into the ground which is partially composed of sea clay.

The roof trusses are surmounted by 17 feature of the roof. They protrude from the roof area itself by up to 6.0 metres and look like crescent- shaped portholes.

The maximum width of a shed is 12.65 m and the maximum length is 30m.

The loadings on the roof are quite remarkable: Dead weight, without structure, with lower roof layer 105.0 kg/m2 snow loading 495.0 kg/m2 wind according to DIN, zone 1 temperature +15 to -25 K resistance time of 30 minutes. The roof covering was a type of EDPM.

The main trusses The top chords and the pillars of the main trusses are made of glulam timber GL 28c/28 H. Lower chords and diagonals are made of steel S 355.

The construction principle used was: ‘best use of materials.’ All tension elements are made of steel and all pressure elements are made of glulam timber.

Dimensions of a top chord: max width = 104 cm, max height = 118 cm, max length = 49m Transportation The proximity of Grossmann’s factory to Inzell and the resulting low transportation costs, was one reason that Grossmann was awarded the contract. A total of 40 oversize transports with lengths of up to 49.0 m from Rosenheim to Inzell (approx. 65 km) and approximately 200 additional material and component transports are a cost factor that should not be underestimated.

Assembly of the trusses The trusses were assembled on site; loading the existing ice skating surfaces with the structure or with heavy-duty machinery was not permitted.

Easy-to-install connections with few bolts and dowel pins made it possible to keep the work time and machinery usage time on site to a minimum. n each case trusses were assembled in two halves. Three caterpillar cranes were used ranging from 200 tonnes to 600 tonnes each.

The maximum weight of one truss half was 65 tons. The trusses were 9.8m deep in the centre.

Additional supports were placed underneath the trusses during truss mounting. These heavy-duty towers were required to prevent vertical deformation of the lattice trusses.

In 2011 Inzell Speed Skating Stadium was awarded the accolade World Sports Building of the Year by the World Architectural Festival

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Statement Piece Installations: Design Shanghai 2014

by Dominic and Frances Bromley At the beginning of this month, Design Shanghai 2014 was home to four of our bespoke Shoal sculptural luminaires (as well as Frances and Dominic!).

Making its public debut was a Shoal made from over 300 kiln- radiating a spectrum of colour ranging from the bright amber of the bulb, through to rich claret tones. Also being exhibited, for the in 24ct gold.

As with all our Shoals, each piece carries a unique reference and name-tag to endorse their patronage. As dear as white bone china is to us, it was lovely having a splash of colour in the studio and we hope to further develop our work with glass in the future.

We are inspired by interaction with our clients. Please don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to those who you think will appreciate the work we do. You never know, you might be the catalyst for the creation of a new design that you see featured here in later months. Whether you’re interested in a special sculpture which will become part of your life or have a design requirement which needs an initial discussion, do please get in touch.

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We also created two unique 226-piece Shoals for the exhibition;

The Towers, Didsbury Through clever use of Picture-Perf, the architect was able to use a leaf design perforated into sheet metal to cover bin stores, bicycle shelters and by the fabricator and the colour chosen ties in perfectly with the setting of the business park.

The bin store, with the leaf design, is positioned under a horse chestnut tree and the sun shadows result, the bin store blends in with its surroundings and does not interfere with its picturesque environment.

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Before the project started we got an idea of the budget that was available and we worked within that. The original design was very expensive to produce but we were able to work around the client’s budget to come up with something that The Towers in Didsbury is a very prestigious business park set in a conservation area in South Manchester. The buildings are surrounded by mature trees and there is a large lawn area with picnic benches for the employees to relax and enjoy lunch in favourable weather conditions. The aesthetic appeal of the site is important and needs to be sympathetic to the environment and we were conscious of this during the design phase with the architect.

Picture-Perf What is Picture-Perf? – It is an image made from numerous small holes primarily in metal. Holes are punched into metal in approximate proportion to the pixels in a photo to give a 3D Image detail is controlled by changing the size and spacing of the perforation in relation to the panel size.

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We invite you to email a Picture or Graphic so that we can give you a preview of how it might look.

Please visit our website and search Picture-Perf for more details.

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“Flat Roofing Problems Solved”

At last… a proven, lower cost way that adds decades to the life of flat and low pitched roofs…

GacoPro, is an easy-to-apply, 100% Silicone roof coating guaranteed to waterproof flat roofs… No time consuming fleece required.

Apply from 1oC. Grey or reflecting White. Even works under permanently ponding water. 20 Year Guarantee.

GacoPro waterproofs and prolongs the life of aged / weathered flat and low pitched roofing such as… Felt, Asphalt, Single Ply, EPDM, TPO, Fibreglass, Concrete, Steel, (inc cut edge corrosion) Asbestos, Lead and more.

Background: Gaco Western, a privately owned, financially solid company, established in (rainy) Seattle in 1955, developed and produces GacoPro, a very high quality, liquid applied silicone roof waterproofer that is trusted & respected by thousands of professional roofers world-wide.

Here are some typical comments from the trade…

“GacoPro is a first class product. We are very particular about what we use, and GacoPro is high on our list for all flat roofing work.” Peter Dewhurst, Preston. Lancs.

“We like it a lot, one of the best flat roofing solutions I’ve ever come across” C Howard, Pro-Tec Roofing & Property Maintenance – Northern Ireland.

We are well pleased with the GacoPro. It’s totally reliable, fast and easy to use. We’ve won several decent jobs this year and lots more in the pipeline. John Munton – Munton Roofing, Leics.

“It is certainly very easy & quick to use, we’ll be using a lot of this going forward” S Dickenson, London Flat Roofing, Harrow.

“It took me a while to accept that it was as versatile as the claims suggested, but I have to say, GacoPro is the first solution that comes to mind now for all my flat roofing work” Dave McCarthy. Meath R.O.I.

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Steel roof channel restored on well known chain store. Courtesy HX2 Maintenance Services, Yorks.

Asphalt rejuvenated with GacoPro at Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy: Dewhurst Ind Solutions, Lancs

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EQUITONE CLAD CINEMA GETS NORTHERN EXPOSURE

ARCHITECTS CREATE BREEAM 'EXCELLENT’ RESEARCH FACILITY USING EQUITONE

EQUITONE [natura] and [textura] from Marley Eternit have helped create the award-winning BREEAM 'Excellent,' research facility at Swansea University.

The Institute of Life Science building (Phase 2), won the BREEAM Wales cement facade material.

The BREEAM awards recognise only those construction projects that

sheet - (Element Ref: 80623042, 806230422, 806230447, 806230450). aesthetics, which addressed the challenging brief: to deliver a sustainable building whilst working within the constraints of an environment which is suitable for clinical research and trials facilities.

For further information on EQUITONE from Marley Eternit just ask ME at: www.equitone.co.uk or call ME on 01283 722588. You can also follow ME on Twitter @MarleyEternit. If it matters to you it matters to us, that’s why with ME it’s all about you.

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New Forest House from PAD studio The ‘New Forest House’ is set within a stunning 18.5 acre plot, located adjacent to ancient woodland and heath, in the New Forest National Park. The new building has been carefully conceived in order that the proposals minimise the impact on the site and its sensitive surroundings.

The main house and guest annexe...

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...are orientated to maximise solar gain and utilise renewable technologies for heating and hot water requirements. The materials used throughout are sustainable, durable and locally sourced where possible – in harmony with the site and its surroundings.

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The architectural objective has been to create a simple building whose form, scale materials and detail reinforce the character, distinctiveness and history of the site locally and within the wider context of the New Forest.

The architectural concept was straightforward: Two simple volumetric forms located along a spine wall. Upon arrival the wall screens distant views to the South focusing attention upon the ancient beech trees to the North. Stepping through a gap in the wall the experience changes as the site gradually unfolds and the landscape beyond is revealed.

On a practical level the wall acts as a retainer for the earth that was excavated to form the natural swimming pond and basement, and as thermal mass to regulate The wall bears the imprint of local Douglas Fir taken from the wood adjacent to the site, and is a palimpsest rewriting of the history of the site. The external landscape infuses this house as the boundary between the two is blurred.

Style and safety, something we are passionate about A lot of time, thought and skill goes in to designing a room to create the right kind of atmosphere a client has requested. We know that design matters to you and that you pay particular attention to small details to achieve this. At Henry Wolfe we are passionate about style and safety. That is why all our products are chosen with style in mind.

Our attention to detail mirrors that of your own; we have included a range of signs that are made from the UK these signs are of the highest quality.

from solid brass, ensure that you have the quality you deserve.

Four Post-War UK Buildings Given Heritage Status Four post-war buildings, including the Spectrum Building by Norman Foster and Capel Manor House by Michael Manser, have been elevated to the Heritage List by the UK’s Architecture and Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey.

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T J Ross can meet the demand for new innovative and very old traditional window designs because, unlike many of our competitors, we have resisted the lure of fully computerised production lines and remain a very traditional joinery manufacturer, able to make bespoke windows or door screens etc. based on templates the latest in terms of glazing technology, locks , hinges and protective micro porous stains.

If it’s made out of wood, we can build it…

T J Ross have specialised in wooden double glazing for 36 years. Using responsibly sourced hardwood, like Meranti, Majau or Iroko we can faithfully replicate period windows, recreating their original sharpness and splendour.

We also design and make large modern or bespoke windows including curved, angled and round openings.

T J Ross has its own workshop based in Strathmiglo, Fife where all products are made and paint or lacquer so that all of our windows and doors are virtually maintenance free.

T J Ross is particularly proud of their range of stunning sash and case windows currently unrivalled in terms of quality, choice and durability, and regularly build windows for the owners of period properties who want to replace old and rotting Edwardian, Georgian or Victorian windows with double glazed replicas with expertly crafted surrounds,

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By sensitively combining traditional craftsmanship with modern materials T J Ross are worlds.

Steeped in tradition both in terms of the craftsmen we employ and the family history of the business.

Martin Richardson has been at the helm of this successful family business for 36 years. His passion for timber and the creation of quality, beautiful products has driven the business from strength to strength and enabled T J Ross to work in some of the most beautiful homes and businesses in Scotland.

BSW Timber sets benchmark for practical learning at Grantown Grammar School BSW Timber has donated timber from its nearby mill in Boat of Garten to construct a number of benches at Grantown Grammar School, as part of a practical learning project and joint initiative to improve outdoor social Pupils in the school’s S3 year group were involved in constructing the benches, with the support of peers studied the measurements required to assemble the benches as well as the associated costs of hypothetically buying in the required materials and selling on the As well as providing improved social areas for students in the summer time, used for subjects including maths,

practical way increases the impact of learning for our students, and we’re grateful to BSW for providing the timber for the David Mills, mill manager for BSW Timber at Boat of Garten, students at Grantown Grammar, and to have encouraged them to use local materials to improve their school environment

Kenny McGougan, head of technical learning at Grantown forward to hearing about how the children are using the Grammar School, said: “The project has provided a real benches for outdoor education and recreation as we approach hands-on project for our students to get involved in

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From sourcing the wood at the saw mill to producing

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