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Editors Letter Following some very busy months to kick off 2018, we find ourselves coming into an issue of Archetech that is packed full of beautifully designed insightful content for you, our loyal readers.

As I type we are currently exhibiting at the Eco Build event and from what we have seen so far, I would like to send massive congratulations to Futurebuild Events for a superb show. We have been very impressed with the direction the event has taken.

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Inside issue 35 we have some fantastic articles focusing on the world of architecture and on pages 6-9 you will see we have an interesting story on Lemay Architects who have been awarded the 2017 American Architecture prize for their design of Pomerleau Offices. On pages 122-124 we have a fascinating article from Patel Taylor who talks about unlocking a historic area of Wapping, giving a new lease of life to an area of London that has been closed off for more than two centuries.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Archetech.

Antony Main Features Editors Choice 14 - 35 Bathrooms & Kitchens 36 - 43 Coatings, Sealants & Paints 44 - 46 Doors, Windows & Fittings 47 - 59 Education & Healthcare 62 Floors & Flooring 64 - 68 Heating, Ventilation & Insulation 69 - 76 Interiors & Interior Design 86 - 93 Landscaping & External Works 94 - 96 Lighting & Electrical 97 - 103 Roofing & Cladding 108 - 115 Signs & Displays 120 - 121 Stone & Stonework 125 - 126 Timber & Timber Frame 127 - 129 Editorial Highlights 134 - 145

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Safety, Security & Fire Protection 116 - 119

the unique, three-wing building features an exposed steel structure and visible mechanical equipment.

WorDs: Lemay

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Lemay

Wins 2017 AmericAn Architecture Prize for Design of PomerleAu offices ArchitecturAlly brAnDeD WorksPAce Promotes emPloyee collAborAtion AnD Well-being

lemay redefined the language of the office environment, with a wealth of attractive, informal gathering spaces.

Lemay, Quebec’s Leading architecture, design and urban development firm, is celebrating another feather in its cap: its third American Architecture Prize (AAP). The prestigious international award recognizes Lemay’s unique, user-driven design and stunning architectural branding for leading construction firm Pomerleau in Lévis, Quebec.

“From every angle, the new Pomerleau offices near Quebec City speak to the client’s mission, values and culture, thanks to our integrated design approach and process,” said Louis T. Lemay, the firm’s president and excellence facilitator, of the eloquent gesture made by Lemay’s architects, interior designers and landscape architects.

“This architectural branding of the work environment reinforces employees’ engagement and sense of belonging.”

with open-area workstations and floor-to-ceiling windows lining the periphery, for maximum penetration of natural light and stunning forest views: a proven way to enhance employee productivity and well-being.

Common areas are positioned strategically throughout the indoor environment. Attractive places to gather and share ideas, the fully glazed meeting rooms encourage teamwork while coffee stations become informal meeting places to socialize, helping to foster the company’s collaborative core values and a natural synergy. The central hall is the convergence point of the three wings, defining the building’s reception, main staircase and a meeting room. It overlooks the courtyard in the foreground and the forest beyond.

“We made the forest a defining feature of the project,” said Eric Pelletier, Lemay partner, design principal and project lead.

The unique, three-wing building features an exposed steel structure and visible mechanical equipment, recalling construction framework and emphasizing Pomerleau’s role as a builder.

The use of raw materials reinforces this notion: natural pine, polished concrete, steel plating. These and other industrial touches help the building to integrate with a greater Pomerleau campus that hosts warehouses and garages, as well.

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Lemay also redefined the language of the office environment, with a wealth of attractive, informal gathering spaces encouraging teamwork and synergy. The building’s few closed offices are central,

“The extra-large windows frame the lush greenery and bring it inside.”

The edgy new work environment won over the 2017 AAP Jury with its “Design Excellence, Innovation and Function” in the Industrial category.

Two other Lemay projects just earned AAP recognition through honourable mentions, as well.

It’s a fourth nod for the harmoniously integrated downtown Montmagny Library (in the Infrastructure category), which won a Wood Design Award in the Heritage category this year from Cecobois, the centre of expertise in commercial wood construction, and a 2015 Architecture Award from the Quebec Library Association. Notable for its eloquent melding of new construction with an existing former presbytery, the library was also a runner-up in the Quebec order of architects’ Institutional and Public Buildings category in 2015.

It’s a first honourable mention for the sensational Paquet Wharf and Esplanade in Lévis, Quebec, with its monumental fountain. What was a barren, post-industrial ferry wharf has

the eDgy neW Work environment won oveR the 2017 aaP JuRy With its “Design excellence, innovAtion AnD function” in the inDustriAl cAtegory. been transformed into a landmark and a grand entrance to the City of Lévis: an international cruise ship wharf, a tourist attraction, a historic interpretation site and a local gathering space. It was in the running in the Public Architecture category.

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Lemay’s much-awarded Bibliothèque du Boisé won two American Architecture Prizes in 2016, the award’s first year - one for Institutional Architecture and one for Cultural Architecture.

About Lemay: Creative Intelligence. Collective Value.

Founded in 1957 as an architectural practice, Lemay is one of Canada’s leading integrated design services firms, merging architecture, urban design, interiors, landscape, engineering, sustainability and branding into a multidisciplinary and synergistic ensemble. With 10 offices worldwide (including one in New York since 2015), it ranks 79th in the world (World Architecture). Lemay has won over 300 awards and distinctions. Leveraging its unique blend of creativity, capacity and expertise, Lemay champions its clients’ aspirations, enhances users’ quality of life and strives to build a brighter future for our communities. lemay.com/en

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good Light FoR good woRk Work is chAnging. stereotyPicAl offices Are A thing of the PAst AnD home offices Are noW A PArt of everyDAy life in mAny inDustries. We noW Also recognise thAt Positive Working environments enhAnce ProDuctivity – AnD lighting is firmly on the AgenDA. FLexibLe teams, PRoJect woRk, agiLe woRksPaces - just a few buzzwords flying around today’s offices. Our intensive focus on results is matched only by our increasing awareness of the impact of our working environments. Studies have shown that more positive workspaces give employees greater satisfaction, motivation and efficiency. advantages oF PRoPeR Lighting PLanning

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Open space environments and flexible office concepts are the biggest challenge in lighting design. Those who master this task benefit from a number of advantages. Lighting that can be controlled by individuals lays the foundation for fatigue-free working. It increases productivity and satisfaction, which in turn reduces sick days. From an economic viewpoint, state-of-the-art LED light sources provide an efficient, maintenance-free, energy-saving and cost-minimizing solution. what is good woRk Light?

Light has a significant influence on many processes inside the body.

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A new self-build, timber frame cottage in Shropshire, benefited from a highly effective render and wall insulation system that is also suitable for a wide range of building types.

Keen that the property should blend in as much as possible, they chose Lime Green products for the surface render and, whilst consulting on what products to use, the homeowners discovered that the highly effective wall insulation system – Warmshell – would be perfect for their new build. It offered an important additional benefit on a small plot over a traditional masonry build. For the same heat U-value the timber framed construction has a smaller footprint leaving more space for the garden.

Consisting of a unique combination of wood fibre boards and special lime render, Warmshell works by enveloping timber frame structures in a complete layer of rigid insulation with minimal air gaps, or ‘thermal bridges’, across which cold can travel inwards.

However, because Warmshell leaves walls breathable, damaging

moisture won’t get trapped in the structure and a healthier environment will be created inside.

For Taylor Lane who were also responsible for onsite installation of the timber frame, using Warmshell was a good solution.

The 100mm wood fibre insulation boards were fitted to the outside of the stud framework and a 10mm. OSB board on the inside, onto which battens with plasterboard were fitted to form a service cavity and then finished using Lime Green’s Solo decorative one-coat plaster. The joints between the internal OSB racking boards were taped to effectively create an airtight box within the timber frame. A high level of airtightness was required as a heat recovery system was being installed. Warmshell also provides excellent insulation for heat and sound.

Much Wenlock is a beautiful historic town in Shropshire, perhaps best known for being the birthplace of the modern Olympics.

Full of gorgeous period properties and with space at a premium.

When an opportunity arose to build on a plot in the centre of the

town, the homeowners leapt at the chance to create their very own dream cottage from scratch.

The site was relatively tight and with a narrow drive as the only means of access, building on the site was potentially challenging. To avoid the noise and disruption of a constant stream of lorries delivering heavy building materials, the couple opted for a timber framed construction, to be built and customised offsite by Hereford-based manufacturer, Taylor Lane.

Small holes were then drilled into the OSB boards through which loose cellulose insulation was blown under pressure to completely fill the void and every potential air gap in the wall.

The cottage now had, in effect, solid walls of insulation that were both strong and provided excellent U-values.

Having specified a highly energy efficient home, when tested for airtightness, the cottage leaked just 3m³ per hour, much less than the 10m³ per hour that Building Regulations demand.

The heat U-value achieved was 0.18 W/ (m2K). Not surprisingly, the underfloor heating is only needed a few times in winter, which means that the couple not only have the dream cottage they were looking for, but also a very energy efficient and inexpensive home for their retirement.

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On the exterior walls, Lime Green’s Prepbond base render was applied to the Warmshell boards, with a glass fibre reinforcing mesh worked into it. The walls were then completed with a top coat of Lime Green Natural Finish render and their mineral silicate paint. As well as enhancing the very attractive design of the property, the inclusion of oak windows throughout, a green oak porch and the use of local stone create a strong link with period properties nearby.

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bim and vectoRwoRks yurky Cross ChArTered ArChiTeCTs is a London-based firm that specializes in affordable housing and mixed-use projects in the South East. The firm often faces two reoccurring challenges with projects in the city: space and differing opinions. Yurky Cross Chartered Architects’ Practice Director Michael Cross and Senior Architectural Technician Christiaan Briggs used Building Information Modeling (BIM) to solve these issues for a project on Lewisham High Street.

Following the demolition of buildings on Lewisham High Street in the SE13 area of London, Yurky Cross designed 6,460 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and 51 self-contained residential units.

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“Lewisham went through numerous iterations and discussions with planners,” said Cross. Like almost all of their projects in London, maximizing the potential of the site was the first concern; the design called for a scheme that fully filled the

vectorWorks checks a Lot oF boxes, not just in concePtuAl Design, but Also PresentAtion, moDeling, everything. you cAn stAy Within thAt one ProgrAm AnD get the Work Done. site space, and proposed a tall, corner focal point. Cross explained, “As a very prominent site in Lewisham High Street, there were many opinions about how the building should look.”

Using a column with brickwork laid out in a grid system, Senior Architectural Technician Christiaan Briggs and his team created visual plans in Vectorworks for an exterior that worked within the street context, while still standing out. To accomplish this, Yurky Cross created a BIM model for multiple design iterations.

Yurky Cross has used the software for over 20 years, and Briggs has been working with Vectorworks for his entire career. “It’s very flexible, and we’ve always been able to directly model anything we like,” he said. The firm keeps all of its work directly in Vectorworks Architect, freeing up time that could be restricted by switching between different, specialized tools and allowing the team to make the most out of each BIM model they create. “We don’t tend to hop in and out of other programs,” Briggs added. “Vectorworks checks a lot of boxes, not just in conceptual design, but also presentation, modeling, everything.

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infotech office builDing at ceLebRation Pointe cuPkovic Architecture Wins 2017 AAP Architecture Prize for infotech office

the inFotech oFFice Building is a 3 level, single use office building for InfoTech, a software company located in Gainesville, FL., near UF The building terminates Tech-Park, part of the overall Celebration Pointe project, designed by CUPKOVIC architecture for Celebration Pointe Partners.

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The building is pursuing LEED Silver. Its design incorporates daylight harvesting, an efficient HVAC system and lighting controls as well as a strategic use of technology and interior design to create a culture of collaboration for the various departments.

The project is part of Celebration Pointe, a mixed use project consisting of approximately 130 acres consisting of retail, office, residential and entertainment uses.

Celebration Pointe is also pursuing LEED for Neighborhood Development or LEED ND and has incorporated a flyover bridge

over the adjacent I-75 highway to create a connection for East Gainesville to have pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular access to the overall project.

Celebration Pointe is also adjacent to the conservation area which incorporates a multipurpose path and connects to the adjacent “Braid Trail”, which runs directly adjacent to InfoTech office building.

The building also incorporates a roof garden with views to the Tech Park and an internal-external lobby directly adjacent to the Conservation area. data sheet Prize Winner in Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning Firm: LocationCleveland, United States Company: Cupkovic Architecture, Llc Lead Designer: Noel L. Cupkovic AIA, NCARB—Principal Design Team: Jeffrey C. Hoskin, AIA—Design Principal 2017 AAP Prize Winner in Landscape Architecture/Urban

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celebrAtion Pointe is Also adJacent to the conseRvation aRea Which incorPorAtes A multiPurPose PAth AnD connects to the ADjAcent “brAiD trAil”, Which runs Directly ADjAcent to infotech office builDing.

About CuPkoViC architecture CUPKOVIC architecture is an architectural design firm located in Cleveland, Ohio that specializes in planning—commercial mixeduse—retail—residential multi-family—office—interiors and sustainability.

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CUPKOVIC architecture believes in the full implementation of the design process from conceptualization to the execution of the constructed design solution.

The mission of the organization is to “Create an in-house culture, which exceeds the expectations of our Clientele and that allows for our design professionals and Clients to flourish and develop long-lasting relationships through the design process, to benefit each other and the end—user.”

CUPKOVIC architecture was founded in 2004 by industry veteran Noel L. Cupkovic AIA, NCARB. www.cuparc.com

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deaR industRy coLLeagues Welcome to Architex 2018, the 3rD AnnuAl cPD certifieD exhibition, conference AnD netWorking recePtion for the uk Architecture AnD builDing Design inDustry.

We, as the organisers of the event, are absolutely thrilled that so many of the leading names in Architecture and Building Design from around the UK, including the RIBA Stirling Prize Winners 2017, will be joining us once again in Liverpool in April, and will offer something for everyone involved in the industry, whether they be exhibitors, sponsors, speakers or delegates alike.

1. The exhibiTion For exhibitors, ArchitEx 2018 will once again provide significant sales and business development opportunities during the 2 days.

An anticipated 1,500 Architecture & Building Design Industry professionals from all the following sectors will converge on Liverpool, and as such represents a rare opportunity not to be missed.

Architects, Specifiers, Technologists, Building Designers & Building Surveyors Commercial, Industrial & Residential Property Developers Town, City & County Councils, Local Planning Authorities, Town & City Planners Construction Companies, Builders & Contractors Products & Services Industry Suppliers

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2. The ConferenCe The 2 day, uniquely free-to-attend CPD Certified conference programme, with 26 industry leading speakers, has already become one of the leading forums for the UK Architecture and Building Design Industry. It will bring delegates together with policy experts, real-life case studies and industry award winners, and will address the latest sustainable developments and technology in the design, planning and construction of recent, current and future Architecture and Building Design projects.

Availability at this uniquely free-to-attend conference is limited so early delegate registration is highly recommended. To receive further information about how you can take part, or to tell us what you would like to see on the programme, please contact us.

3. The drinks reCePTion / neTworking eVening As the exhibition & conference finish at the end of the first day on Wednesday 11 April, we move straight into the complimentary 2 hour champagne drinks reception & networking evening, from 5.00pm - 7.00pm, where further opportunities arise to discuss business with hundreds of industry colleagues.

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the design rationale for the new ‘exchange’ tower is entirely derived from its surrounding context and environment; in particular the existing old stock exchange building

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Photos : ©haRRy guggeR studio; ©cRedit suisse

the exchange The new tower blends in an establishes a dialogue with this prominent original building in order to create an overall composition that looks at once to Vancouver’s future without obscuring its past.

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suRRounded by wateR and framed by mountains, the unique urban cityscape of Vancouver’s downtown is defined by its spectacular natural setting. ‘The Exchange’ is located in the heart of this downtown area. Selected by the city officials as one of a few new, high density, office developments in the city’s central business district this new tower will bring valuable diversity, revenue and jobs to the neighborhood and to the city as a whole.

The design rationale for the new ‘Exchange’ tower is entirely derived from its surrounding context and environment; in particular the existing Old Stock Exchange building, which is to be preserved and rehabilitated on the site. This refined, handsome and elegant building has facades of carefully composed vertical pilasters that are designed both to best accentuate its height and at the same time ground the building within the streetscape of the city.

By both breaking up the mass of the tower over its entire height and by recessing its bulk from the perimeter of the site above the Old Stock Exchange, the new building allows the existing structure to fully define the streetscape, retaining and confirming its proud position within the heart of Vancouver’s downtown.

As the form of the tower retreats lower down to better define the original form and independence of the Old Stock Exchange, it consequently grows higher above to maximize its potential on the site. Here at the upper, more valuable floor levels, the tower steps out in two directions to provide larger, more efficient floor plates. These steps consequently create terraces on the tower’s

sides that are optimally positioned to exploit the best views of the surrounding city and the dramatic panorama of the mountains beyond.

system responds to the solid pilasters of the Old Stock Exchange Building that is to be retained on the site whilst accentuating the verticality of the tower itself, defining a more uniform and slimmer overall appearance of the building from all orientations.

The stratification and stepping of the tower’s form, coupled with the chamfering of its corners both reduces its overall bulk and impact on its neighbors and leaves the Old Stock Exchange building as the single-largest element on the site, emphasizing its presence within the city center.

The vertical mullions perform a further function, shading the building envelope and significantly reducing its cooling load requirements. Their passive screening effect also greatly improves the visual privacy between the tower and its immediate residential neighbor, Jameson House.

Restricted by viewing corridors from creating a strong intervention on the skyline, ‘The Exchange’ instead looks to create a distinctive icon within the space of the city itself. Viewed from the street, its cantilevered form creates a unique identity further pronouncing its individuality and historical pedigree.

A respect for the architectural and significant socioeconomic heritage of this original building is also paramount to the origins and identity of the tower’s façade design. The strongly vertical nature of the Old Stock Exchange’s façade is echoed in the elegant pinstripe of the tower’s external aluminum mullions. This unified

‘The Exchange’ opened in 2017, will be the first LEED Platinum Heritage Conversion in Canada.

The project was designed in collaboration with Iredale Group Architecture commissioned by Swissreal and Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund International. MKT Arkle Development Management Inc. acted as project managers and PCL Constructors Inc. as general contractor.

the strAtificAtion AnD stePPing of the toWer’s form, couPleD With the chAmfering of its corners both Reduces its oveRaLL buLk AnD imPAct on its neighbors

viewed from the street, its cantilevered form creates a unique identity further pronouncing its individuality and historical pedigree.

data sheet Project name: The Exchange Location: 475 Howe Street, Vancouver BC, Canada Client: Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund International / Swissreal

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Area: 37,370 m2 (Above Ground GFA) Completion: 11.2017 Architects: Harry Gugger Studio Local Architects: Iredale Group Architecture About harry gugger studio (hgs) Harry Gugger established Harry Gugger Studio (HGS) in 2010 in order to create closer ties between his academic work and practice. He aimed at creating an environment that fathoms synergies from his two decades of partnership at Herzog & de Meuron and the research work of his chair ‘Laboratoire Bâle’ at the Swiss Federal Technical Institute in Lausanne (EPFL). In doing so, distinct interrogations of science, engineering, environment, society and art should find vigilant responses.

Already within its first years of practice, the Studio, based in Basel, successfully designed and executed work in Switzerland, Canada the Middle East and Central America. Projects range in scale and functions, from urban schemes and civic buildings, to private houses, exhibitions and furniture. Particular emphasis is placed on the singularity of each project, aiming at exploring its distinct potential, in close collaboration between HGS, clients, users and corresponding consultants.

1. www.hgugger.ch 2. www.theexchangebuilding.ca

schöck soFtwaRe suPPoRt moRe extensive than eveR The exTensiVe rAnge of free online and downloadable software from Schöck is one of the most comprehensive in this market sector. It offers wide-ranging support to the design process in areas such as product selection; thermal analysis; structural analysis; and BIM services. One of the most recent developments is the inclusion of a design program for the Isokorb types KS and QS in steel-to-concrete connectivity situations. This complements the company’s existing calculation software for designing concrete-to-concrete and steel-to-steel connections.

The program is also able to calculate natural frequency, which allows a check on the serviceability of the whole balcony system with regard to vibration. It calculates the natural frequency of thermally broken steel balconies using numerous geometric and material variables – and even proposes options for steel side plates, end plates and on-site stub brackets.

There is an online thermal bridging calculator too, which produces substantiated thermal bridge analysis in just a few simple steps. The calculator computes two-dimensional heat flows, isothermals, temperature factors, surface temperatures and psi values (values). The calculation results provide architects, structural engineers and building physicists with all the information needed to produce a detailed thermal bridge analysis to identify compliance with part L regulations.

bim libraries Special object libraries and plug-ins have been developed for users of the leading BIM systems. At present, these libraries are available for the standard Schöck Isokorb product portfolio (concrete-to-concrete, steel-to-concrete and steel-to-steel) for Allplan and ArchiCAD CAD systems, with Revit and Tekla to follow.

Two levels of detail are available in the plug-in. One for preliminary planning and one for execution planning.

Visit the Schöck site at www.schoeck.co.uk for all the latest software and product development updates

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Black: industrial, stylish, metropolitan.

The impact of a bathroom in which strong shades of black are used is unequalled; this latest interior trend is inspired by the robust industrial look of yesteryear.

EMOTIONS COME THROUGH MUCH STRONGER IN BLACK AND WHITE. COLOUR IS DISTRACTING IN A WAY, IT PLEASES THE EYE BUT IT DOESN’T NECESSARILY REACH THE HEART.

Black is a powerful, elegant and luxurious colour.

It enhances shapes and emphasises contrasts.

Black also radiates energy and vitality.

(Kim Hunter) NOVELLINI | BLACK&WHITE

OPERA: ART AND WATER Clean lines and a robust structure. An eye for detail in the finish and flowing movements when opening and closing.

In the picture: Opera

Beauty and technology meet in Opera, a shower door characterised by a nice finish and a clean design. Opera is ideal for styling a modern space thanks to the smart use of the contrast between glass, the black finish and the surroundings. The industrial style of the matte black Opera results in a chic and elegant look.

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER If the interior is all about contrast, then this is highlighted by Zephyros.

A clearly present frame of the shower door with a distinctive character: a gusty design. The matching matte black handgrips and details give it a tough look that fits in perfect with the latest interior trends.

In the picture: Zephyros

MINIMALISM AND CLEAN LINES Young 2.0 is versatile and adapts to endless situations. The shower walls make maximum use of the space thanks to the slender frame and the large proportion of glass. A tight division of the shower area with nice details for an immaculate and elegant feel. In the black version Young 2.0 can be easily combined with the natural beauty of Novosolid, a shower floor that fits in with the new interior philosophy of natural materials because of the stone texture.

In the picture: Young 2.0

ART IN THE SHOWER AREA An ode to the steel frames of yesteryear that are back in today’s latest interior trend. The Kuadra H walk-in shower with the new black line pattern, which is a wonderful look-a-like of the industrial, steel frame, makes each shower area a true work of art; a striking bathroom that reflects the personality of its resident.

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In the picture: Kuadra

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waterproofing a West country vision In looking for a full tanking solution for the ensuite bathrooms of renowned chef Michael Caines’ dream project, stone specialists Devon Stone elected to use various forms of the multi-functional tile backerboard Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD.

than Schlüter; their product knowledge and expertise is unrivalled in the UK”.

Devon Stone also made use of specialist KERDI-BOARD variant, Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD-V, to waterproof the curved shower walls that were a feature in some of the bathrooms. This product features pre-cut grooves that allow for the quick creation of a smooth curved surface that is ready for tile or stone to be installed upon.

Project overview The project took a Grade II listed Georgian Manor house and converted it into a striking contemporary country house hotel with 21 guestrooms. As well as gourmet cuisine and luxurious yet subtle interiors, Lympstone Manor has pride of place overlooking the Exe estuary, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the wildlife it supports.

Insight AreA: bathrooms (floors and walls) ACTion: Providing a smooth and waterproof substrate for marble The beautifully furnished ensuites accompanying each guestroom not only required complete waterproofing, but also a not-inconsiderable degree of levelling and smoothing due to the age of the building.

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“Given the nature of the project, if water had managed to cause an issue, it would have cost a considerable amount to put right”, says Simon Willmott, Sales Director at Devon Stone, “We needed a reliable solution and in our eyes there was no other option better for the job

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materials that were being installed, which included Crema Marfil, Estromoz and Nero Marquina marble, as well as Peruvian travertine, all in 600 x 600 x 20mm sizings.

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“In converting a Grade II listed house built in 1760 into a luxury hotel, the main challenges were in straightening and strengthening the walls and floor without changing levels”, continues Simon, “Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD was a great help in allowing us to achieve this”.

The walls and floors within the project were constructed of 18mm plywood, with the former being lined with 12.5mm KERDI-BOARD and the latter with a mix of 5mm and 12.5mm KERDIBOARD, depending upon floor heights.

The boards were then sealed with KERDI-KEBA and KERDI-COLL-L to form a fully waterproof base for the high calibre

5mm and 12.5mm are just two of the seven thicknesses that KERDI-BOARD is available in; the range carries boards of 9, 19, 28, 38 and 50mm thickness besides. Whilst the boards at the thinner end of the spectrum are designed for use over existing substrates, latter thicknesses can be used as construction panels to create features such as shelves, partition walls and seats, allowing for unbridled freedom of design. in the case of lympstone manor, kerdiboArd aided the creation of bathrooms that will support and protect an exquisite and highly personal accomplishment. for more information on how schlüter-systems can help with your tile and stone projects, call 01530 813396, email pr@schluter.co.uk or visit www.schluter.co.uk. devon stone are specialists in the supply, specification and installation of natural stone. for more information, visit www.devonstone.com.

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Perfect preparation is demonstrated at the Application Gallery, an in-house showcase at the headquarters of Schlüter-Systems Ltd, in Coalville, Leicestershire

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Product Profile: Schlüter®-kerdi-boArd When specifying for a project, products that save time and face are always appreciated. Offering design flexibility, ease of installation and enabling the creation of CE marked bonded waterproofing assemblies, the versatile Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD is the answer to many a specifier’s prayer.

KERDI-BOARD is a cement-free, multi-functional installation board, suitable for use in both renovation and new-build projects. It provides CE Marked bonded waterproofing with no need for additional finishing processes and can be used over substrates as diverse as masonry, stud frame constructions of wood or metal and mixed/existing substrates.

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KERDI-BOARD also makes for a considerably greener alternative to other options, such as plasterboard and cement-faced products; its construction consists of an extruded hard foam core panel, with a special reinforcement material on both sides and waterproof fleece faces to finish, providing effective anchoring in the tile adhesive. The foam core of KERDI-BOARD is thermally insulating, helping to conserve energy use and improve comfort. The absence of a cementitious layer means that it costs less to transport and produces no dust when cut, making for healthier working conditions and avoiding release of toxins into the wider environment.

To the benefit of trade relationships, the advantages of KERDI-BOARD extend beyond design versatility and through into the process of construction. For contractors, a move to KERDIBOARD represents a quicker and easier installation process, with time savings being made due to its light weight and ease of cutting.

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for more information, visit www.kerdi-board.co.uk.

Why Do i neeD A wateR soFteneR?

AlmosT 70% of our wATer contain minerals which make the water hard. These form lime scale in hot water systems, on taps, baths, shower heads and screens. The scale in hot water systems fur up pipes and reduces water flow, it also coats heating coils and elements dramatically reducing the ability to heat the water.

Scale acts as an insulator causing electric elements to over heat and fail, resulting in expensive repair costs and higher heating bills. Fitting a water softener will prevent this happening but over time it will remove most traces of existing scale from the system. some of The AreAs where sofTened wATer is beTTer! Personal washing Soft water will allow the soap to lather more easily enabling you to wash in silky luxury with no hard scum being formed

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Showering Shampoos also work more effectively in soft water needing only a fraction of the normal amount of shampoo, soap or gell, as there is no sticky hard water scum ,you are left with fresh feeling soft & silky skin. The shower head, screens, tray and tap stay clean and do not get coated in unsightly white lime scale.

Water heating when hard water is heated lime scale is deposited in the hot water tank or heat exchanger (in a combi boiler) which rapidly reduces the heating efficiency causing the boiler to take longer to heat the water up and use more fuel, it could also cause the hot water tank or heat exchanger to fail prematurely costing hundreds of pounds to replace!

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solving the Problem oF the misty miRRoR!

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These pads are easy to fit behind the mirrors, are wired in to the electrical system and no more wiping away steam or trying to peer through a mist, no matter how steamed up the bathroom.

For this reason demista™ is the first choice for builders, developers and home owners both in the UK and abroad. Leading hotel groups and prestige apartment developments now include the pads as the norm in either new build or refurbishment projects. Private home owners when updating their bathrooms are choosing heated mirror pads.

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Hurlingham the bath company prides itself on combining the most innovative of designs with the most traditional of materials. Choose from a selection of Cast Iron, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel or Marble to complete your perfect bathroom. We offer a unique bespoke service which allows you to personalise your bath with individual paint and stencil choices, material surrounds or even with luxurious Gold or Copper leaf.

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Meet the new the exotic Barque from the Hurlingham Bath Company.

This hand-beaten Copper bath boasts a unique free-standing design hitherto unseen in the Hurlingham range. With its distinctive oval shape and inward graduating sides it also features a magnificent Brass band around the top which contrasts beautifully with the ruddy copper.

JosePh ash gaLvanizing: experts in powder coating, duplex coatings and approved applicators for syntha pulvin paints The coatings provide extended durability for steel. They are also: • • • •

Aesthetically pleasing Environmentally friendly Sustainable Economical and cost efficient.

The Joseph Ash Medway plant also offers a 25-year guarantee on duplex coatings (up to 40 years on a specific type of powder / subject to T&Cs), and a wide variety of durable powder coating finishes from metallic to textured, in a huge range of bright colours with varying matt, satin and gloss levels. aPPRoved aPPLicatoRs oF syntha PuLvin Paints JosePh ash gaLvanizing is a uk LeadeR of steel finishing services serving all types of customers from large construction companies and fabricators, to fencing specifiers and architects. Its services include galvanizing, spin galvanizing, shot blasting and powder coating.

When it comes to corrosion protection, the company provides the highest standards of quality available.

Joseph Ash Medway has approved applicator status for Syntha Pulvin architectural coating solutions.

Syntha Pulvin is the premier architectural powder coatings brand in Europe, offering a wide range of Architectural Powder Coatings formulated to decorate and protect architectural aluminium and galvanized steel exposed to ultraviolet conditions and extreme weather.

duPLex coatings and PowdeR coatings at JosePh ash medway Powder coating and Duplex coating services are provided by the company’s Joseph Ash Medway plant.

Duplex coatings are a combination of galvanizing and powder coating, suitable for all types of steel fabrication, including gates, railings, staircases, lighting, flooring and even sculptures.

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Duplex coated railings treated by joseph Ash medway, installed around a park in horsham, in 2016.

joseph Ash medway treated the steel railings outside the british standards institute building with a duplex coating of a galvanized substrate, as well as a powder coated finish.

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most upstairs walls were painted white, except the bathroom where the unusual, built-in bath is set off by pale green gregory’s Den.

Donkey ride was the colour of choice for downstairs walls and kitchen units, while chair backs feature a soft green sunday stroll.

Photos: Lime stuFF

internAl refurb FoR Listed cottage the ReFuRbishment oF a 16th centuRy Listed cottage in Hursley, Hampshire, involved integrating original beams into the interior design and renewing lime plaster in several rooms.

A selection of Earthborn wall paints and timber finishes was used to create an understated style in keeping with the age of the property. Earthborn products were specified because of their breathability, important for lime plaster and timber.

Claypaint was used on all walls and ceilings. The walls inside the built-in wardrobes had a first coat of Earthborn Isolating Primer to prevent smoke stains bleeding through from the chimney breast.

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Claypaint is a unique, clay based emulsion. It contains no oils or acrylics, so is virtually VOC free. It’s a high performance paint that covers exceptionally well and gives a distinctive, ultra matt finish. Painted timberwork was given a silk sheen with Earthborn’s

flexible, hardwearing Eggshell1. Like Claypaint, it is totally oil and acrylic free.

The kitchen’s wooden furniture gained a matt finish from Eco Chic Claypaint, topped with a clear protective coating of breathable Earthborn Furniture Wax. Both Claypaint and Earthborn Eggshell are Ecolabel approved and available in 72 shades. Bespoke colours can be developed through Earthborn stockists such as Lime Stuff which supplied this project. www.earthbornpaints.co.uk www.limestuff.co.uk 1. Since this refurbishment project Earthborn has introduced a new product called Eggshell No.17. The original Eggshell is still available if you have projects you wish to use it for. Please contact your local stockist.

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the top level is the main living room and dining room for the family.

siRi is a Renovation project of commercial building. It is used as a house and a third sister’s jewelry office. In order to serve the big family with 4 members, brothers and sisters, and the future family members, a large utility space is necessary. The site is two identical commercial buildings with narrowing inside. The design must utilize the space to give every family member a compact private area comprising of rest area, pantry, bedrooms as well as a living room with light well.

To achieve this, all units are double-leveled. Each unit is differently and separately accessed by the elevator which is set at the back of the building. The top level is the main living room and dining room for the family. In the middle situate the residential units while the jewelry office is at the ground floor.

Also, a big tree is added in the house to provide a feeling of nature. The exterior was designed reflectively to the area of

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The design was thought as a tile-matching puzzle game, Tetris.

Each puzzle symbolizing each unit constructed up to be living spaces with a center void space. The space plays an important role as an empty space which not only let the light come into every living level but also allow visual interaction between users. The family members can see each other’s movement all day through the central core.

the Design WAs thought As A tiLematching PuzzLe game, tetris. eAch Puzzle symbolizing eAch unit constructeD uP to be living sPAces With A center voiD sPAce.

units inside, as well as the connection of units to each other and to the top level. data sheet Project: Siri House Location: Suriyawong, Bangkok, Thailand

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Area: 800 sq. m Client: Suree Sirivatjanangkun Architect in Charge: Jeravej Hongsakul, Wichan Kongnok, Thawin Harnboonseth Interior Architect: Jureerat Korvanichakul, Sarin Rangsikanbhum Structural Engineer: Pakanut Siriprasopsothorn Photo credits: Spaceshift Studio About idin Architect An acronym for Integrating Design Into Nature, IDIN Architects was founded in 2004. IDIN Architects perceive “nature” in two ways. Firstly, it can be defined as the ecology around us. Secondly, it can also refer to different mannerisms and personalities.

The design philosophy and concentration of IDIN is to merge this sense of surrounding, the “natures”, to the architectural aesthetic. This merge is done through a process of analyzing and prioritizing the different needs and requirements of each project. In addition to being an acronym, the Thai word “idin” is used to describe the natural phenomenon when soil releases a beautiful scent after rainfall. This symbolizes Thailand’s tropical climate, something all IDIN designs aim to respond to. Our emphasis is therefore placed not only on aesthetics, but also on practically, in order to suit this temperate environment.

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IDIN Architects’ founding principal Jeravej Hongsakul received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in 1998. Following graduation, he worked for Plan Associates for three years. Prior to starting his own practice, Hongsakul received a number of awards including the First Prize from 11th ASA Design Competition in 1999, the Second Prize from House with Nature Design Competition in 2001, and the Nippon Paint Young architect award in 2003.

Hongsakul has taught Architectural Technology at Bangkok University since 2007.

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We all love glass partitions, they make a great addition to any office creating an illusion of greater space whilst retaining a little privacy. Managers can keep an eye on the activity outside without being distracted by normal office noise.

The disadvantage of glass partitions is that there are times when you do not want people outside being able to see in. It could be that you are having a heated discussion with a member of staff, displaying sensitive information on white boards or projectors or simply taking time out. There are many situations that are best kept private but nobody wants to work in a box with no windows.

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One of the huge benefit of our Switchable Film is that it can be applied to existing glass or office partitions. A great alternative to switchable glass and a great deal less expensive. www.adswindowfilms.co.uk/smartwindowfilm.htm There is more to this product than meets the eye, the switchable film can act as a projection screen for meetings or presentations.

Switchable smart film is the solution, the best of both worlds privacy at the flick of a switch.

Imagine this…. you have an important meeting with one of your top clients. He wants to go over some figures with you and rather than both crouch around a PC Monitor you project the information onto a large screen. You have already impressed to with your set up, now for the Wow Factor. You reach for the remote control sat on your desk and say, “Let me just make this a little more private” As if by magic, all those glass see through partitions change from clear to opaque, offering instant privacy. Your client has even more respect for you and your company by your demonstration of how important his confidentiality is to you.

Switchable smart film, for smart companies that care about privacy.

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traditional, high Quality timber windows and doors

tHe sasH WindoW WorksHop specialise in the replacement and repair of traditional, timber windows and doors. They offer a wide range of services, including: new timber windows and doors, with a supply and fit, or supply only service; new sashes into existing window frames; draught proofing and refurbishment; secondary glazing; and re-glazing existing windows, using their Bi-Glass service.

All the company’s new windows and doors are manufactured from their workshops in Berkshire to the highest standards and come with extensive guarantees. New joinery is manufactured using the latest in computer operated machinery alongside the eye for detail of their traditional craftsmen. The materials used enable them to produce windows to the highest specifications, giving the best possible performance and combining minimum maintenance with maximum lifespan.

The Sash Window Workshop have over 20 years’ experience collaborating with architects, interior designers, developers and contractors on a wide range of period properties and pride themselves on providing tailor made solutions to suit their clients’ requirements.

The company are FSC® Certified, FENSA registered and members of the “Which” Trusted Trader scheme.

To obtain a quotation, contact The Sash Window Workshop on: 01344 868 668 or email info@sashwindow.com. You can also visit their website: www. sashwindow.com

THE FINEST TIMBER WINDOWS AND DOORS PROVIDING TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR PROJECT

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• Suitable for Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings • Supply Only, Supply and Install, Repair and Refurbish

We have worked on various prestigious projects, including: St James’ Palace, The Admiralty Buildings, Clandon Park, The Grove Hotel, and Oxford Wildlife Trust.

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MyDaylight is a powerful new app by VELUX that enables homeowners to design their own room or renovation project by easily selecting parameters such

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as floor dimensions, roof height and ceiling pitch.

They can then customise further by adding windows, floor and wall finishes, the room’s location, and more.

After approximately ten minutes, they receive a digital simulation which can be viewed in 3600 or virtual reality, and gives a life-like recreation of the room and the changing effects of daylight inside.

The MyDaylight app is free of charge for everyone and available in the App Store and Google Play Stores now in Great Britain, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain and Hungary, and more countries are to follow later in the year.

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IN FACT WE SUPPLY EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE DOOR! INCLUDING AMONGST OTHERS; ZERO DOOR SEALS, ANEMOSTAT VISION FRAMES, SLIMPORT PORT HOLES, FBLS FIRE RATED LOUVRES, FINPROTECT FINGER PROTECTION,

arChiteCts set to welCome new enhanCed range oF sliding door systems From sChueCo

ContinUoUs improvements and modiFiCations in the Schueco range of sliding doors help to secure the company’s deserved reputation as the UK’s premium system innovator. The latest product range to be launched has the advantage of being modular and fully scalable thus maximising architects’ freedom to choose, whatever the type or scale of the project.

The new Schueco ASE 60/80 platform launched this month by Schueco UK, is a range of superior sliding door systems that provide a complete and elegant solution for high-specification domestic and commercial properties.

Covering both sliding and lift-and-slide doors, the new Schueco ASE 60/80 platform comprises fifteen opening types including six singletrack options. The result is greater choice, maximum design flexibility and the ability to accommodate widely differing project requirements.

Schueco ASE 60 and 80 doors have a basic frame depth of either 60 mm or 80 mm with a maximum vent size of 3.2 m x 3.5 m, which is the largest currently being offered in the market. The inclusion of SmartStop and SmartClose technology ensures safe, trouble-free operation.

Maximum vent weights are equally impressive, with both systems being able to accommodate loads of up to 350 kg, offering the possibility of enhanced thermal performance through triple glazing.

Rollers positioned in the middle of the vent distribute the weight evenly, minimising friction and ensuring that vents move particularly smoothly.

A Design Line option is available on all the doors. Design Line offers enhanced design benefits such as concealed fittings that leave the visible surfaces of the vent and outer frame completely flush and a slimline interlock with a 40 mm sight-line that delivers today’s preferred ‘more glass, less frame’ look allowing maximum light transmission.

Both systems exhibit exceptional thermal performance. The Schueco ASE 60, in spite of its narrow depth, offers Uw of up to 1.1 W/m2K, while the high-performance Schueco ASE 80.HI meets stringent Passive House standards.

Additional features of the Schueco ASE 60/80 platform include profiles that, being symmetrically identical, enable the vent to be positioned on either the inside or the outside.

For full details of the new Schueco ASE 60/80 range of sliding doors, visit www.schueco.co.uk

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TOUCH IRONMONGERY LTD www.atouchofbrass.co.uk 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea London SW10 9PJ

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stablished stablished 33 33 years years ago ago in in October October 1982, 1982, Touch Touch Ironmongery Ironmongery is is one one of of London’s London’s leading leading ironmongers. ironmongers. Originally Originally called called “A “A Touch Touch of of Brass”, Brass”, the the firm firm changed changed their their name name in in 2003 2003 in in reaction reaction to to slowly slowly advancing advancing market market changes changes in in architectural architectural ironmongery ironmongery which which is is no no longer longer supplied supplied solely solely in in brass, brass, and and to to also also reflect reflect the the broader broader range range of of products products and and finishes finishes that that they they sell. sell.

In In fact fact today, today, Touch Touch can can supply supply aa wide wide range range of of finishes finishes including including Brass, Brass, Satin Satin Brass, Brass, Polished Polished Chrome, Chrome, Satin Satin Chrome, Chrome, Polished Polished Nickel, Nickel, Satin Satin Nickel, Nickel, Copper, Copper, Bronze Bronze -solid -solid and and plated, plated, BMA, BMA, Antique Antique Brass, Brass, Black, Black, Pewter, Pewter, Ceramic, Ceramic, Leather, Leather, Stainless Stainless Steel, Steel, Satin Satin Stainless Stainless Steel, Steel, Gun Gun Metal, Metal, and and the the list list keeps keeps growing. growing.

Whatever Whatever finish finish you you require, require, Touch Touch can can help help you you get get the the right right look. look.

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Touch Touch occupy occupy their their recently recently refurbished refurbished showroom showroom at at 210 210 Fulham Fulham Road, Road,

Chelsea, Chelsea, where where they they display display aa vast vast range range of of their their 5,000 5,000 products. products. With With aa customer customer base base including including Interior Interior Designers, Designers, Builders Builders and and individuals individuals who who are are interested interested in in the the top top end end of of the the Ironmongery Ironmongery market, market, Touch Touch mainly mainly supply supply to to residential residential premises premises but but hotel hotel and and office office properties properties also also contribute contribute to to their their vast vast clientele. clientele.

The The company company also also have have aa healthy healthy export export market market to to all all corners corners of of the the world, world, namely namely the the Middle Middle East, East, Europe Europe and and the the Americas.

Americas. Touch’s Touch’s owner owner and and founder, founder, Bill Bill Benham, Benham, has has 33 33 years’ years’ experience experience in in the the ironmongery ironmongery trade, trade, as as do do his his colleagues colleagues Jim Jim Haselup Haselup and and Alan Alan Blanchard.

Blanchard. Saleem Saleem Qureshi Qureshi is is the the newest newest member member of of our our team team and and has has 10 10 years’ years’ experience, experience, meaning meaning their their knowledge knowledge is is unrivalled unrivalled in in this this industry. industry.

The The range range of of products products supplied supplied by by Touch Touch date date from from circa circa 1640 1640 French French (Louise (Louise XIV) XIV) and and cover cover all all subsequent subsequent periods periods (Georgian, (Georgian, Edwardian Edwardian & & Victorian), Victorian), art art deco deco and and contemporary contemporary pieces pieces also also make make up up the the product product ranges. ranges. In In addition, addition, Touch Touch showcases showcases the the very very best best of of British British manufacturing; manufacturing; the the best best ranges ranges are are still still produced produced in in the the Midlands Midlands by by craftsmen craftsmen in in factories factories dating dating back back 200 200 years years or or more. more. Touch Touch also also sell sell European European manufactured manufactured goods goods which which is is considered considered to to be be of of aa very very good good quality quality and and in in recent recent years years they they have have introduced introduced some some of of the the far far eastern eastern made made products, products, albeit albeit in in aa limited limited range range but but cost cost effective. effective. With With trends trends continuously continuously evolving, evolving, new new innovative innovative products products are are constantly constantly under under development. development. Touch Touch understand understand that that keeping keeping up up with with the the fashion-shifts fashion-shifts is is imperative imperative in in order order to to provide provide every every

customer customer with with the the best best solution solution for for their their requirements. requirements.

Ironmongery Ironmongery can can be be aa difficult difficult and and complicated complicated aspect aspect of of aa building building project, project, as as aa result result Touch Touch aim aim to to take take this this awkward awkward aspect aspect and and make make itit user user friendly friendly and and clear clear to to understand understand by by offering offering an an on-site on-site service service where where they they carry carry out out aa detailed detailed door door by by door, door, window window by by window, window, room room by by room room Ironmongery Ironmongery schedule, schedule, highlighting highlighting all all requirements requirements and and identifying identifying any any items items that that can can be be refurbished. refurbished. Refurbishment Refurbishment is is aa large large part part of of the the business; business; Touch Touch will will undertake undertake complete complete ironmongery ironmongery refurbishment refurbishment projects, projects, and and can can restore restore old old paint paint covered covered door door furniture furniture to to their their former former glory, glory, looking looking as as new, new, at at aa fraction fraction of of the the cost cost to to replace. replace.

For more information about Touch Ironmongery or to arrange a showroom visit please call 0207 351 2255 or alternatively visit www.atouchofbrass.co.uk

the ngS macmillan Unit is already improving the hospital’s usability for both patients and staff.

the new building is linked to the main hospital via a glazed bridge.

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ngs maCmillan unit the manSer PractIce on behalF oF ChesterField royal hospital, Macmillan Cancer support and sponsor NGS (National Garden Scheme), The Manser Practice has completed a 2,140-sqm purpose-built cancer unit to the rear of the existing hospital campus. The new building is linked to the main hospital via a glazed bridge.

Arranged over two floors, the £10m unit combines under one roof the hospital’s various cancer facilities and integrates pastoral care through an onsite Macmillan Information and Support Centre.

Outpatient and support services are located at ground level, while the staff facilities, a conference suite and the main treatment area – an open-plan ward with calming views over the Derbyshire countryside – occupy the first floor. The stand-alone building is clad in Corian.

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The NGS Macmillan Unit is already improving the hospital’s usability for both patients and staff. By consulting throughout the design process with all the stakeholders, the architects have created a cancer center that delivers first-class clinical facilities; bright, comfortable patient focussed spaces; and a spacious efficient workplace for medical and administrative staff. Guy Barlow, Director at The Manser Practice, says the building realizes the brief’s ambition for a space that is “uplifting and meets the complex care needs of cancer patients in the wider Chesterfield area”.

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helps to maintain standards at Keble prep a north lonDon boyS’ School haS InStalleD robUSt wall ProtectIon PanelS From yeoman ShIelD to helP Protect ItS corrIDor wallS From conStant wear anD tear anD maIntaIn an attractIVe SUrroUnDIng For PUPIlS anD StaFF. Keble preparatory sChool, in Winchmore Hill has provided high-quality education for pupils aged between 4-13 since 1929 and now has more than 200 pupils who enjoy a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting activities.

But during the busy school day, the movement of equipment and the normal traffic of pupils and staff was taking its toll on the interior walls of the main building.

As well as looking unappealing, the damage was a drain on the school’s maintenance budget as precious time and money is spent on the constant repair and redecoration of the walls.

John Field, Bursar for Keble Prep commented “We needed to find a permanent solution to protect the interior walls from continually being marked and scuffed.

“We came across Yeoman Shield through a recommendation and thought that their wall protection systems could be the solution to our ongoing problem.”

A Yeoman Shield Area Sales Manager visited the school to undertake a no-obligation site survey and advise which products would best meet its needs.

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Yeoman Shield’s skilled fixing operatives then installed the 2.0mm thick wall protection panels in the company’s FalmouthEx finish during the Christmas break to minimise disruption to pupils and staff.

The panels, supplied in Dusty Grey and Royal Blue colours, were fitted to 1200mm high in the senior school ground and top floor corridors, as well as to stairs and stairwells.

In addition, 75 x 75mm corner protection angles gave a neat finish to the panels, as well as offering added protection to vulnerable corners.

The fitted wall protection will prevent unsightly damage and avoid the need for costly repair and redecoration, helping the school to maintain its pristine appearance and protect its maintenance budgets too.

“We are exceptionally pleased with the quality of both Yeoman Shield’s products and workmanship. Being able to do the installation work at a time that was the least disruptive to the running of the school was a bonus,” concluded Mr Field For more information on maintenance saving wall & door protection products call 0113 279 5854 or go to yeomanshield.com

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From the Deck tIle co. – now oFFerIng a VaSt range oF leVato mono PaVIng FInISheS anD co-orDInatIng Internal tIlIng.

levato mono Porcelain paver system from The Deck Tile Co. ltd is a flexible external flooring solution for the design conscious with over 150 stone, timber and cementitious effects to choose from plus co-ordinating internal tiles – enabling seamless transition between internal and external spaces. The system facilitates a fast, cost effective installation over most surfaces including; single ply membranes, roofing felt and other delicate waterproofing systems. Available in standard 600x600 size and now larger formats 450x900/600x1200/800x800 etc, the porcelain pavers offer high abrasion and stain resistance, are frost proof and achieve R11 slip resistance.

With it’s key beneficial features such as height adjustable and slope correcting supports; high load bearing and weighing only 45kgs per m2; low on-going maintenance; Levato Mono is the ideal system for balconies, roof terraces, patios and piazzas – for both residential and commercial use as specified on numerous hospitality and restaurant venues, apartment blocks and educational establishments throughout the UK.

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46-bed student aCCommodation sCheme

A six-floor student AccommodAtion complex, situated opposite St James’ Park in Newcastle, has provided a Scandinavian escape in the city centre thanks to luxury vinyl flooring specialist, Moduleo.

room is bespoke, so we were able to utilise different laying patterns, something which is so much easier when using wellengineered products, as they’re quicker to install versus other materials that have to be retrofitted on site.

More than 1,800 sqm of Transform was installed across 14 oneto five-bedroom studio apartments and cluster flats to provide a stylish and hard-wearing floorcovering for the Let’s Live Here St James’ View scheme.

“It’s not often you get a floor covering of such quality at a decent price point and the finished product looks fantastic. The rooms look very sophisticated – more like a hotel than student accommodation, so we’re really proud to have worked on the project.”

Dubbed as ‘a place where you get more living from your living space’, the rooms offer high-tech kitchens, en-suite shower rooms and space to study, socialise and entertain.

Neil Wilson concluded: “My brief was to deliver a high-end look and I think the Moduleo flooring was the icing on the cake in this respect.

Neil Wilson, owner of Neil Wilson Design, said: “’Sophisticated Scandi’ was the look I was going for, so I needed a floor covering that would complement the grey and feature colours, without causing a distraction and also offer texture without too many ridges.

“All of the interior elements complement each other nicely and the client is really happy, so you can’t ask for much more than that!”

“The flooring needed to add to the soft, contemporary, warm feel, so aesthetics were important but, it also needed to withstand heavy footfall on a daily basis and fit within budget constraints. Moduleo’s Transform products fit the bill perfectly.

Moduleo is manufactured in Belgium by the world’s leading manufacturer of vinyl flooring, IVC Group.

To find out more about the St James’ View project, visit http://www. stjamesview.co.uk/.

To find out more about Moduleo, visit www.moduleo.co.uk

Trevor Duggan from Monument flooring added: “We’ve used Moduleo a lot for commercial schemes, but this is the first time we’ve worked with the materials on a large-scale student accommodation project.

“The great thing about the St James’ View scheme is that every

Further information on Lets Live Here is available at www.letslivehere.co.uk and via 0191 230 5577.

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NEWFLOOR company has been founded in the 80’s by the owner Mr Umberto Matterazzo following to him ten-year own experience in the raised floor field. Since the beginning of its working activities, NEWFLOOR was the partner of important national brands specializing, during the last 90’s, in the manufacturing of hard stones in particular ceramic tiles.

Thanks to this specific experience, NEWFLOOR since 2003 started to commercialize its products promoting them into the national and international markets with its own Brand capturing the attention of architects

the Company was Founded in 1997 by Kevin Murray and has grown into one of the most prestigious flooring companies in the UK. Driven by a passion of innovative thinking and a pursuit of excellence, the company now employs highly skilled craftsmen and women installing and renovating wooden floors in some of the UK’s most luxurious buildings.

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and interior designers looking for prestigious and customized products with different sizes and capable to satisfy the technical and aesthetical customer’s demand.

NEWFLOOR’s production capacity changed from 50.000 sqm to more than 300.000 sqm per year.

NEWFLOOR continued its carrier studing new products especially patenting the new dry loose-lay ceramic system called FREEFLOOR reaching the retail sector too. www.newfloor.net

VectaIre’S whhrS – VertIcal anD horIzontal – can now be commISSIoneD VIa an lcD Screen The upright units – the Midis and the Maxis - offer the option of an integral LCD or a remote LCD commissioning unit, whilst the in-line EVO250 and Mini can be commissioned using a remote unit. The commissioning engineer is easily able to adjust unit functions including trickle, purge and boost speeds for each motor, the length of boost speed over-run time, the time delay before the boost speed kicks in, holiday mode, night-time boost inhibitor times etc. The user can see the speed at which the fan is operating, the relative humidity, and when the filters need replacing. The user can also set the unit to holiday mode for energy saving when the dwelling is empty. These units are among the most innovative, efficient and effective on the market today – and all are manufactured in the UK. Web: www.vectaire.co.uk tel: 01494 522333

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A major construction and development company operating across the North of England, appointed IntelliHeat Advanced Electric Heating for the specification and supply of the Electric heating systems for their recent development Applethwaite Hall, in Windermere providing quality homes in North West England. After researching the market and comparing products, Steven Speight from the Eric Group contacted Intelliheat.

Steven understood the critical importance of identifying a product that not only would it be energy efficient, but a product of high quality that would suit the style and high-spec of the development.

Equally important was the after sales care to ensure the products were set-up in the optimal fashion to deliver on all the efficiency tools that feature on modern IntelliHeat electric heating systems, and a professional technical support team who could be contacted by both the developers and in future by the property owners, ensuring that the long guarantee provided with the products meant that the client would never be more than a phone call away from resolution!

In addition to the excellent service that Applethwaite received by IntelliHeat, the other key consideration for the purchase was the cost of supply and installation.

The cost of supply and installation for the entire 12 IntelliHeat systems with remote programming and energy monitoring technology included was reasonably and surprisingly well within their budget whereas just supply and installation of the gas boiler and wet systems for the 12 properties would have been much higher. Furthermore, the developer would have needed to pay to have the gas routed and supplied to the properties which would have added additional, considerable cost.

The client has been delighted with the smart heating and the service they have received.

The addition of the IntelliHeat product range to Applethwaite Developments client proposal has added value and choice to the developers offering - making customers feel valued, improving the quality of the property offering and delivering a truly bespoke Smart electric heating experience for each and every customer!

If you would like to extend your product range and add a quality solution to your off-grid developments just contact IntelliHeat and they will provide you with all required branded marketing collateral to suit your corporate identity.

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Having taken into consideration all the factors involved with the specification of the heating systems for these properties it was decided that the only sensible solution was to proceed with the IntelliHeat product. Following an initial product specification process, Applethwaite settled on the Cali Eco-Sense range with Sophia Towel Rails in bathrooms and en-suites. All facilitated through an app based remote control and energy monitoring system, the IntelliHeat Smart-phone based WHAPP

system. In total, over 50 Cali Eco Sense radiators, 21 towel rails and 12 remote programming and energy monitoring WHAPP systems were specified and installed across the 12 flats and all communal areas.

vivid with new dryline teChnology by vogue (uK) worDS: SteVe bIrch, SaleS DIrector, VogUe (Uk)

tHe Uk’s largest British designer and manufacturer of designer radiators and towel warmers, Vogue (UK), proudly launch the new VIVID Towel Warmer: a contemporary heating design now available with Electric Dryline Technology.

This pioneering and new Dryline Technology exclusive to Vogue (UK) means that VIVID does not contain any fluids.

Instead, this contemporary towel rail design is heated by a silicone heater cable via a 3-core cable which can be attached to a fuse spur, if required.

oUr new Dl technology not only anSwerS DemanD From oUr cUStomerS, bUt It alSo goeS a long way to ImProVIng homeowner choIce oF SItIng anD abIlIty to aDD a towel warmer wIthoUt the coSt oF breakIng Into the eXIStIng heatIng or hot water SyStem

So what’s the advantage of Electric Dryline Technology? Put simply, this type of heating solution does not operate off the central heating or hot water system, allowing for greater freedom of installation and efficiency.

VIVID runs independently of the heating or hot water system, thanks to a precision engineered Dryline element which remains invisible to the eye.

Minimalist in style not function, the VIVID Towel Warmer is crafted from high quality brass and is defined by its mitred joints, contemporary plain tubing and lustrous chrome finish. Other finishes are also available.

VIVID with new Electric Dryline Technology is available in 4 different heights and three widths:

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• H750mm x W450mm x D93mm – 4 Bars • H800mm x W650mm x D93mm – 4 Bars • H1250mm x W500mm x D93mm – 6 Bars • H1250mm x W650mm x D93mm – 6 Bars • H1550mm x W500mm x D93mm – 8 Bars • H1550mm x W650mm x D93mm – 8 Bars Steve Birch, Sales Director at Vogue (UK) says “VIVID is a practical wall-mounted towel warmer with a high capacity for hanging and drying thanks to offering a small 450mm footprint or much larger 1550mm height. Our new DL technology not only answers demand from our customers, but it also goes a long way to improving homeowner choice of siting and ability to add a towel warmer without the cost of breaking into the existing heating or hot water system.”

The VIVID Towel Warmer with NEW Dryline Technology is part of the Contemporary Collection by Vogue (UK) and is supplied with a 30 year manufacturer’s guarantee.

VIVID (H800mm) with NEW Dryline Technology, Contemporary Collection by Vogue (UK)

For further information on Vogue (UK) or any of its latest product collections, please call 01902 387000, email info@vogueuk. co.uk or visit www.vogueuk.co.uk

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installers, speCiFiers and end Users’ installers have the most practical and economically viable solution for all domestic and commercial hot water heating and delivery needs in Rinnai’s comprehensive range of energy efficient A rated, electronically controlled continuous flow gas fired units and systems.

The natural gas or LPG water heaters guarantee a limitless supply of accurately temperature controlled safe and useable hot water, time after time after time to any type or size of site or application.

The Rinnai range delivers energy saving performance and low greenhouse emissions through new low NOx burner technology.

All units and systems can be installed as stand-alone or manifolded to provide unlimited hot water for the largest of all commercial sites such as big hotels, busy gyms, high rise offices etc.

Water temperature is and can be pre-set through easy-to-use built

in digital controls, eliminating the risk of scalding and potentially eradicating the need for thermostatic mixing valves. Water can be used simultaneously at several points of delivery with no fluctuation of temperature. The newly updated Rinnai Infinity range is designed for use directly off the mains, with no need for large, ungainly and energy inefficient storage vessels.

For example, Rinnai’s Infinity 16i continuous flow water heater is designed to meet the hot water needs of domestic and light commercial applications. The Infinity 16i, weighing just 18kg and measuring less than 675mm (H) x 139mm (W), has a delivery capacity of 15.2 litres per minute, at a temperature rise of 25°.

Rinnai Heavy Duty water heaters are high efficiency gas continuous flow water heaters with outputs up to 69kW. The Rinnai Heavy Duty HD50i Internal water heater is a wall hung, gas fired, continuous flow water heater capable of producing hot water at 770 litres per hour at

a 50°C rise. The HD50i has a 125mm concentric flue which can be extended up to 15m, less 1m per 45° bend.

Compact and reliable, the HD50i operates between 1-10 bar pressure, which is suitable for mains and systems with boost pumps.

Incoming water temperatures in excess of 60°C are accepted, making the HD50i suitable for secondary return systems. Water can be delivered at high volume with minimum gas consumption. All models have full electronic ignition with no pilot light and operate on demand only, consuming no gas when not in use.

All Rinnai internal HDC condensing continuous flow water heaters, are room-sealed, power flue appliances while the external weatherproof models have forced exhaust which enables them to be compact, saving both floor and wall space.

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Rinnai’s unique condensing technology incorporates two heat exchangers to achieve optimum water heating generated from every cubic metre of Natural Gas or LPG. The condensing process delivers up to 95% thermal efficiency, which translates to significant energy savings when compared to standard on-demand water heaters or conventional stored systems.

For applications where the use of stored hot water cannot be avoided, i.e. in refurbishments where there may be a constraint on the amount of gas available, usually through the gas main size, Rinnai’s ‘pack’ system covers this shortfall by fitting a small amount of storage capacity.

Rinnai Gas Hot Water Storage Pack represents the best value-formoney solution on the market today with everything delivered direct to site in one complete package The pack consists of up to five heavy duty water heaters with an equal number of flue kits (for internal heaters) or an equal number of pipe cover boxes (for external models) and sufficient valve packs.

Also included is one hot water storage vessel (stainless steel 300L, 500L or 800L glass lined steel) along with necessary valves and one primary pump with valves and one unvented kit. Add to this an expansion vessel of either 50L or 80L capacity, and all relevant valves. Common header flue systems are also available to further stream line the installation.

Typical applications for the commercial ranges include cafés, nurseries, factories and offices, laundries, hotels and restaurants, sports clubs, shower blocks in caravan parks – and many more.

Rinnai has also embraced renewables in the form of the Rinnai Booster, which, it claims, is the most energy efficient boosting solution on the market today. The water heater maximises solar gain, as it only functions and consumes energy when more hot water is needed to boost the solar gain, meaning that the true impact of solar is being achieved. The rest of the time the unit is inactive.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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Rinnai continuous flow hot water systems deliver on all levels in a cost effective and practical manner. Easy to install and operate the units provide a flexible and energy efficient solution for domestic applications and for all sectors of business and industry.

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This extended lineup achieves higher power combinations from fewer units, requiring fewer connections and delivering improved installation flexibility - meeting the needs of specifiers, installers and end users.

150% Combinability All units are compatible with Hitachi’s System Free indoor range, with comfort (cold draught) protection available as standard across the range. The High Efficiency FSXNPE model combinability ratio has been extended to 150% with up to 64 connectable 0.4HP or 0.6HP indoor units. low environmental Footprint Using R410A refrigerant, the full Hitachi Sigma VRF range benefits from a new high efficiency DC inverter compressor for precise

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“Perfect for the UK market, the new Hitachi Sigma VRF models deliver increased installation flexibility and, when combined with our changeover boxes and valves, enables both 2-pipe heat pump and 3-pipe heat recovery from a single unit for buildings where heating and cooling are required simultaneously,” commented Gboyega Obafemi, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe SAS. Hitachi’s new Set Free Sigma VRF range is available from Hitachi Direct Sales in the UK and Ireland and its approved distribution network.

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aFter winning the 2013 architectural competition, construction started in 2015, and the office tower was completed in 2017. The project developers were Wiener Stadtwerke Holding AG, and STC Swiss Town Consult AG.

The tower is a simple large form, yet dynamically curved in the horizontal section with smooth, rounded surfaces. The building’s

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The ORBI Tower is located in Vienna’s “TownTown” urban development zone on the fringes of the Prater, a local recreation area and the green axis of the Danube Canal. It takes seven minutes to travel from the 115 m high tower to St. Stephen’s Square (Stephansplatz) by urban transport. The airport is just a 12 minute carried away. The tower boasts 21 600 m² of office space for rent on 26 floors.

The project provides a tower rising from a trilobate, an orbiform, which together with the existing neighbouring tower forms a gatelike close to the TownTown-Piazza while at the same time also acts as a salient head in the southeast direction. One broadside of the trilobate points towards the Piazza in the direction of the entrance to the underground station thus marking the main access to the building and defining an attractive forecourt. One narrow side is oriented towards the east and acts as a curve to the motorway junction.

aerodynamic base form with its curves drawn into space through its horizontal structuring is engaged in a dialogue with the curves of the adjacent motorway section. In contrast to the crystalline structure of the neighbouring buildings the project acts as a mediating design element to this transport infrastructure object.

The facade is a band double facade offering mobile, wind-protected external solar protection. The colour of the glazed parapets gradually changes from bottom to top so that the building shows a soft colour progression from dark to light grey over its entire height. This optical effect “dematerialises” the building as it rises further up.

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The building’s internal configuration is largely determined by the need of compact traffic areas and office space allowing for maximum flexibility in organisation. This requires an optimised structural and installation core at the centre with a circumferential, freely usable space.

Essential design criteria are related to the claim for a sustainable building, taking ecological factors into account. The building will been certified according to ÖGNI. The focus is on an efficient use of energy, water, and other resources, protection of user health, and a reduction of waste and undesired emissions. For the benefit of energy efficiency the use of passive systems is at the centre to reduce the necessary share in technical systems to a necessary extent and thus keep lifetime costs low.

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release system for heating and air conditioning.

The three lower floors house the storage and engineering facilities as well as the parking area for passenger cars.

On the ground floor public facilities and catering establishments are located next to the lobby also stretching through to the first floor.

Upper floors 2 to 25 are designed as individually divisible office spaces. The selected building depth and configuration of the inner cores allow for a wide range of different forms of office organisation providing maximum flexibility.

Thanks to its high flexibility the reversible office strategy has proved to be an optimised concept for investors which is easily adaptable to the wishes of individual users and as such generates high sustainability.

In the emergency exit staircase bright colours and posted slogans encourage stair climbing, athletic success can be verified on each floor with heart beat sensors.

About Zechner / Zechner In 1988 Christoph Zechner established the architecture firm Zechner / Zechner in Vienna together with his brother Martin Zechner. As architects or general planners the firm has implemented numerous projects of different sizes and functions at home and abroad, from residential complexes to office towers, from hotels to railway stations.

Projects include the airport tower in Vienna, the main railway station in Graz, the new ÖBB group headquarters, hotel and residential buildings in Viertel Zwei, and the ORBI Tower.

Zechner & Zechner have repeatedly won awards including the European Steel Design Award, the Brunel Award for outstanding visual design in railway transportation, an award for model architecture in Lower Austria, the „AR-Award for emerging architecture“, the „Mobility Award Austria“, and the „World Infrastructure Award“. de-de.facebook.com/zechner.zechner/

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Today the portion of communication zones and flexibly used spaces must be substantially higher than in classical offices as employees are less and less tied to their workplace. Rather than standard desks and office cabinets the furniture recalls flats, restaurants, or recreational premises. Chill-out zones and creative areas alternate with computer work stations.

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WHetHer yoU are starting oUt on your first renovation, building a new home, redecorating a room, installing a new kitchen or simply looking for inspiration, Grand Designs Live is the must-visit event for anyone looking to learn about the world of interiors, design and selfbuild.

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Insightful talks and demonstrations will take place across the 9 days including a wide range of informative seminars at the Grand Theatre sponsored by Airflow, which will see Kevin McCloud and other industry heavyweights take to the stage. The ever popular Ask an

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New this year, the Salvage Yard will offer high-end, one off, unique pieces of architectural salvage while the Kitchen Design Stage will explore ways to enhance the most important room in the home; hear from kitchen design experts on the latest trends, gadgets and technologies. Discover brilliant bathroom decoration for the tiniest spaces as The Lavatory Project will see a selection of downstairs toilets designed to make a statement. This new feature will include mock-ups from six interior designers who will let their imaginations run wild to create unique and striking rooms, perfect for adding a touch of fun to every home!

design guru and Tv broadcasTer, Kevin mccloud will lead The charge aT The may ediTion of The show.

The five different sections of the show will cover Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gardens, Interiors, plus a Technology Trail; while a range of interactive workshops, instructive talks and demonstrations, will inspire visitors. This May’s Grand Designs Live is set to be one of the most exciting, engaging and informative to date.

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Plus, with a 50-year guarantee when used externally, Accoya’s low maintenance requirements add to its ‘whole life’ cost effectiveness and environmental credentials and this versatility makes it ideal for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications.

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Not a new idea by any mean, ovens that burn wood and store heat go back thousands of years. Every continent has their own version of a woodfired oven, with the Italians and Ancient Greeks being responsible for the main development of standard design.

Nick Riley, MD of Pizza Oven Supplies Limited, story begins around six years ago he was asked if he could build a pizza oven like what Jamie Oliver was cooking on in his television programme.

“I trawled youtube and Google for ideas, then, eBay and Amazon for pizza oven materials. Mmm, so confusing, the information contradicted itself and the prices varied so much.”

Then he contacted the local pottery business’s in his home Stoke on Trent. And that was the Eureka moment. “Stoke had been building pottery kilns for centuries” All the knowledge and materials were right on his doorstep.”

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The design he developed obviously works as after four years in business, he has over 600 customers, with three of them being premiership footballers.

He uses what is called kiln furniture in the manufacture of his pizza ovens, this is what the famous pottery manufactures sit their ware on while it is fired. It is used once, then discarded. “We crush this down and mix it with our secret mixture of other ingredients which include perlite for insulation” Re using what are top quality materials enables Pizza Oven Supplies to keep their costs low.

All the worry of wood oven design that Architects, garden designers, landscapers, builders and the general public would usually come across have been removed. Pre-designed kits with all the bricks pre-cut save valuable time on not only designing but relaying those designs to tradesmen.

“Cutting over 500 bricks in someone’s garden can raise lots of safety issues, not to mention the neighbours” “Full and detailed instructions are available and I’m there for any questions you may have.” Nick states.

Brian Mellor @ Harthill Cookery School comments We have a beautiful oven thanks to Nick & Sam. Not only does it look great...it cooks beautifully too which is pretty important. Our tutors and guests love it as it comes up to temperature easily and holds the retained heat, great to be outside with friends working with the oven.”

Design your pizza oven to fit in with your surroundings Based in Stoke on Trent, Pizza Oven Supplies re-use discarded products from the pottery industry and recycle them into pizza ovens. This allows us to build our modular ovens with 100mm thick walls and floor.

The use of perlite in the manufacture keeps the weight of the ovens down, allowing for easy lifting and access.

For more information, visit www.pizzaovensupplies.co.uk or call 01782 768937

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The majority of our products are available from stock & if ordered before 4pm can be delivered the next working day!

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Lumiscopic unveils exclusive Dichroic Lighting Collection

Inspired by light, Lisa Alcock, designer and owner of Lumiscopic has been using Dichroic Film from 3M since 2014, to create dramatic and eye-catching light responsive surfaces that change colour dependent on the viewing angle, projecting a vibrant spectrum of warm or cool coloured light.

Lisa Alcock says, “I have been working with Dichroic Film from 3M for a few years now and it has inspired me to create amazing effects with my artwork that might not have otherwise been possible. The aim of my exclusive collection is to produce a wow effect - stopping passers-by in their tracks, and generating an energising and uplifting ambience. ”

cool tones of blue, magenta and yellow to the reflective colours gold and blue. The Dichroic Films from 3M can be applied to glass, plastic or acrylic surfaces as a visual opaque or decorative graphic and the colours seen by the viewer – from either side of the glass surface – are influenced by the environment, lighting, viewing angle and mounting surface colour.

Available in two versions, the Dichroic Glass Finishes DF-PA Blaze shift from the warm tones of cyan, blue and magenta to red and gold, and the Dichroic Glass Finishes DF-PA Chill change colours from the transmissive

For more information about Lumiscopic, please visit: http://www.lumiscopic.com/ For more information about Dichroic Films please visit www.3M.co.uk/innovativefinishes.

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An exclusive new Lighting Collection featuring Dichroic Film from 3M has been created

by Lumiscopic, a surface design company specialising in creating bespoke illuminated surfaces with light responsive materials.

PUlSar illuminates stone Campus buildings in bahrain Having designed and manUFaCtUred products in the UK since 1970, Pulsar have a great deal of experience when it comes to architectural lighting. The Cambridge-based lighting company have a long history of illuminating buildings both large and small all around the world.

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The company recently added to their ever-growing list of projects in the Middle East with the Royal University for Women in Bahrain.

The university stands proud in the wealthy Awali district, which is also home to the royal palace and many of Bahrain’s elite. A very select student population consists of members of the royal family, and daughters of diplomats and government officials from Bahrain, and across the GCC. The initial degree programmes of the university were designed in collaboration with McGill University in Canada and Middlesex University in the United Kingdom.

A key problem was that the unique façades on the buildings were not visible from the main road - an important artery through the area. This was deemed as a pressing priority by the governors of the institution. A 2-metre boundary wall surrounds the campus, with many of the campus buildings only being 2-3 storeys high and set more than 50m back from the boundary. Careful consideration had to be taken when choosing the correct fixtures for maximum impact.

PUlSar IS proud to have been Chosen by SUch a PreStIgIoUS eStablIShment, recognISIng oUr goal to ProVIDe the rIght SolUtIon For clIentS In the regIon. FeatUred prodUCts Pulsar ecofloor 60 Available in floor mount or as heads that can be mounted on walls or poles, Pulsar’s EcoFloor range are designed to produce high quality white light for any architectural lighting project.

With a 10-year warranty and exceptionally rugged build, these fixtures are durable enough for any conditions. Pulsar EcoFloor products are designed and manufactured in Cambridge, UK. These surprisingly versatile luminaires, which are available in a range of colour temperatures and beam angles, have been installed around the world for residential properties, large scale architecture, sports facilities, gardens and more. pulsar luxeos 18 vC Also designed and manufactured in Cambridge, the brand new Luxeos Range products from Pulsar represent a distillation of over 45 years of lighting and control expertise, combined with state of the art components and manufacturing techniques.

Pulsar’s Luxeos Vivid Colour (VC) fixtures use their new custom RGBW light engines for unmatched colour mixing and consistency. aboUt pUlsar Pulsar’s factory and offices are in Cambridge in England, where they have been manufacturing lighting since 1970. For more information about this project or Pulsar, please contact: After testing on-site with various products, colours and beam angles, Pulsar’s EcoFloor 60 was selected by the University. This was due to the high quality of the fixtures, and their proven ability to survive in the searing heat, high humidity & marine-like conditions. Over two phases, over 50 EcoFloods were installed at various locations around the buildings, highlighting the campus exterior discreetly yet effectively. Pulsar, in collaboration with the customer, chose a warm white colour to bring out the colour in the natural stone. With a wide 60-degree beam, the projected light is evenly spread, and provides uniform coverage across the external façade.

Today, drivers on the Al Muaskar Highway see the elegant campus illuminated at night. Pulsar is proud to have been chosen by such a prestigious establishment, recognising our goal to provide the right solution for clients in the region.

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The customer also wanted to make sure that the luminaires were hidden in the daytime. Therefore Pulsar supplied the luminaires with a custom oyster white RAL finish that helps the luminaires to blend into the natural stone materials of the walls and buildings.

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dÄr lighting founded oVer 40 yeArs Ago, the där lighting group is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, with a network of manufacturing partners spanning across the globe. From hightech LED producers in the far east, to artisanal workshops on the Portuguese coast; the group’s catalogue of over 1,200 products reflects a diverse range of technical skill. In addition to offering a longstanding design and distribution service to the home retail sector, the group founded the där CONCEPT studio to service architects, specifiers and interior designers. Most orders can be delivered within 48 hours and bespoke options are available from the group’s two UK workshops.

The Made in Portugal collection of ceramic table lamps is entering its second year, having enjoyed a successful debut in the market. Originally specialising in ornate vases, the skilled artisans behind the collection have adapted their craft to produce lamp bases with a spectacular array of finishes. Each piece has a uniquely soulful patina, which subtly reacts to light like no other surface. Products range from the crisp white facets of the Tuille lamp to the earthy unglazed surface of Jette and the delicate colour gradations of the Ignatio, Lautaro and Abilo lamp bases.

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The group also offers a wide selection of energy efficient LED lighting, with many pieces including integrated LEDs and all products compatible with LED bulbs. These energy-saving lights can be up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting such as fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. This is because

very little of the electricity is converted to heat, making for a cooler light fitting and far less energy required. Furthermore, LEDs have a better quality of light distribution and focus light in one direction, give more options of colour temperature (how the light emitted compares to daylight on a spectrum of blue to yellow tones), and last up to six times longer than other types of lights. The group’s Enoch and Oundle ranges reflect this technology beautifully, while the Alonsa and Wonder pendants offer unique forms only possible thanks to integrated LED technology. to browse all products in the där range, visit darlighting.co.uk

decorative lighting solutions for every project, from handmade ceramics to ultra-efficient LED +44 (0)1295 672200 | sales@darlighting.co.uk | darlighting.co.uk

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glazing varies in response to the orientation of the tower. the mixed-use development is the culmination of an eight-year research project.

ahmm drew inspiraTion for The new build Tower from The worK of french designer Jean prouvĂŠ, whose design eThos was led by logic, balance and puriTy.

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white Collar FaCtory is a complex of six buildings at Old Street Yard, which includes offices, studios, incubator space, restaurants and apartments, set around a new area of public realm, with a sixteen-storey tower topped by a 150m rooftop running track.

Together, these 27,200 sqm buildings provide a bold new marker for Old Street as well as creating a new, more permeable section of the city that references the alleys and passageways of the historic urban grain.

The mixed-use development is the culmination of an eight-year research project led by AHMM director Simon Allford and Simon Silver and Paul Williams, directors of developer Derwent London, working in collaboration with engineering firms AKT II and Arup.

This research analysed why 19th century warehouses and factory buildings have enjoyed such longevity, and how these structures could inform and inspire a sustainable development. It identified five key elements: high ceilings, deep plans, simple passive façades, concrete structure, and smart servicing, which were to become the driving principles behind White Collar Factory.

the building is intended to be ‘loose-fit’, allowing for maximum flexibility, adaptability and longevity

Designed to achieve more with less, the pragmatic, hard-working design of the tower is guided by the principles that nothing needs to be added, nothing can be taken away, and every element performs one or more function.

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AHMM drew inspiration for the new build tower from the work of French designer Jean Prouvé, whose design ethos was led by logic, balance and purity.

The architecture of the new tower utilises concrete in several ways.

As well as forming the structure, the concrete provides the thermal mass, carries embedded cold water pipes and creates a highly expressive finish both inside and out. Board-shuttered concrete wraps the building at pavement level. Above, glazing is interspersed with metal panels punched with ‘portholes’, and banded with anodised aluminium panels. The building envelope extends above the roof height to protect the 150m rooftop running track. An inner screen of cedar shields the roof plant and 16th floor bar. In contrast, the lower rise buildings have a range of brick elevation treatments but are unified by a common modular plant enclosure at roof level.

The building is intended to be ‘loose-fit’, allowing for maximum flexibility, adaptability and longevity. For the tower interior fit-out, AHMM designed the space on the principle of one person per 8sqm in servicing, and one to 6sqm in fire. Each floor can accommodate either one or two tenant companies as required. Having previously created an reconfigurable, mobile furniture system called Jack, AHMM has adapted it for The Office Group, which occupies the first three floors.

Conceived to withstand the likely impacts of climate change, White Collar Factory maximises passive systems with the radiant concrete slab providing heating and cooling via a bespoke ‘Concrete Core Cooling’ system. Glazing varies in response to the orientation of the tower with most to the north, less to the east and west, and least to the south. Openable windows enable 70% natural ventilation of the floor plate, allowing the user to be in full control of their own environment. A two-level cycle hub encourages sustainable travel with space for nearly 300 bikes in the basement. The development

is rated EPC A, BREEAM Outstanding and LEED Platinum.

The project has floors of 53m x 41m with a 3.45m floor-to-ceiling height – and was between 15-20% cheaper to build than the equivalent standard building. Through the intelligent use of passive servicing, the development is also expected to provide a 10-33% reduction in operational energy costs per annum (dependent on tenant fit-out approach) and 25% reduction in operational carbon emissions over a typical office building.

Prior to construction, in a unique move which involved considerable financial investment, the team created a £1million prototype. A 325sqm slice of White Collar Factory jacked up on stilts was set up on site in 2013 and tested over a period of 12 months. The results of this research informed the final building design, proved the theories beyond any reasonable doubt, and enabled buy-in from the market which has resulted in a full roster of tenants from the outset.

In addition to the 22,900 sqm new tower, the development comprises two retained and refurbished properties plus three new infill buildings to the south of the site. These smaller, 4-5 storey buildings knit together the previously fragmented city block and provide a diverse campus of incubator workplace, restaurant, retail and nine residential apartments. Designed in collaboration with landscape architect BBUK, the campus is arranged around a new public square, Old Street Yard, with wider pavements at the perimeter, creating a vibrant new piece of city for London. www.ahmm.co.uk

the project has floors of 53m x 41m with a 3.45m floor-to-ceiling height.

alumasC Case study: wwii bunKer added green roof protection for former WWII bunker with Blackdown Green Roof and Derbigum Waterproofing Originally built as a special decoy target for German WWII bombers, The Decoy Bunker in Monmouthshire has been fully restored as a unique holiday home.

A highly durable green roof waterproofing system not only gives the restored bunker the desired ‘camouflage’ effect, but also provides full protection against water flowing down the hillside.

Alumasc’s registered contractor Span Roofing installed Blackdown Greenroof D rainage Layers, Intensive Substrate and Washed Pebble Ballast. A Derbigum Black Anti-Root Built-Up System sits below the green roof and provides a highly reliable waterproofing solution and maximum peace of mind - the Derbigum system holds 40-year durability certification with the BBA (British Board of Agrément).

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tImber DeckIng anD claDDIng aSSocIatIon soUrCing aCCredited materials, coupled with correct standards of installation, is essential in the pursuit of durability. The result will then be a long-lasting and sustainable area of decking or cladding, that adds natural warmth and beauty to the project.

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) runs DeckMark® and CladMark® quality accreditation schemes to offer formal recognition to manufacturers, suppliers and installers who are carrying out an excellent job. A database of these approved suppliers can be found on our website, helping to promote these companies to those specifying a project.

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this and other subjects are designed to help specifiers, designers and installers alike to design for durability.

In addition, the TDCA offers a material sourcing service to pin point suppliers able to meet your specific requirements.

Visit www.tdca.org.uk to learn more about the TDCA or call 01977 558147.

for further details about Alumasc waterproofing systems, visit www.alumascroofing.co.uk or call the Alumasc technical team on 03335 771 500.

rmig City emotion spirit the cIty IS not JUSt aboUt bUIlDIngS...

rmig city emotion concept The city or any urban area is not just about buildings but a place for emotion and the aesthetic appeal requires our full attention. City Emotion by RMIG is for everyone who decides to prioritise the “beautiful” and innovative.

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RMIG’s City Emotion captures the passion for creative urban design by offering innovative technologies and materials. RMIG can help you realise the most ambitious architectural projects, the projects that will give the conurbation all its emotional value. our city emotion Approach • takes you from conception (how can I use perforated materials?)

• through visualisation (what material, pattern, appearance do I want?)

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• to final product manufacture RMIG City Emotion will be your solution in the design of your facades, sun screens, balustrades, ceilings or any project where you want to utilise perforation RMIG City Emotion is all about peace of mind

For further information please visit www.city-emotion.com email:info.uk@rmig.com Tel: 01925 839610

high perFormanCe Curtain walling From reynaers Creates eye-CatChing Façade

reynAers’ cutting-edge aluminium curtain wall system for facades and roofs has created new angles for a modern office building.

The design variants include curtain walls for both the exterior and the interior of buildings. Glazing variants range from standard pressure plates, structurally glazed and structurally clamped facades.

French company Groupama opted for maximum transparency and benefit from superb thermal efficiency for its premises in Charters, southwest of Paris.

Unitised curtain wall options are also available within the range.

They allow entire panels to be manufactured in the workshop reducing the time on site. Both unitised and traditional stick systems can also be developed into bespoke solutions for specific project requirements.

Its building was designed by architects Agence Franc Gérard and covers 4,400m2, with an envelope in pre-oxidised copper panels.

The impressive staggered façade curtain walling, created from Reynaers’ CW 50 multi-level product, incorporates vivid coloured glass inserts.

The CW 50 stick curtain wall system is available in several design and glazing variants and is on show at Reynaers’ Knowledge Centre showroom in Birmingham. It includes different technical options to give maximum flexibility in design and allows frames to be placed at varying angles both horizontally and vertically, moving away from the traditional uniform grid pattern.

To take a closer look at Reynaers’ curtain walling systems, book a tour of the showroom at its Birmingham HQ by contacting 0121 421 1999, email: reynaersltd@reynaers.com, or see the website: www.reynaers.co.uk.

Rebecca Cope, Marketing Manager at Reynaers, said: “Our extensive range of CW 50 curtain walls meets all the requirements of contemporary architecture. With regard to energy performance, the system offers different solutions, allowing the use of triple glazing – making the facade applicable for passive house or energy efficient buildings.

Extensions to the CW 50 system also offer new innovative solutions for much heavier glass weights, as well as easy assembly and quick installation, plus improved energy efficiency. The curtain wall system can achieve a thermal insulation Uf value down to 0.56W/m2K, depending on the profile combination and variant.

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“What’s more, dedicated opening types can also be seamlessly integrated; such as a parallel opening window, a top hung window, a hidden vent turn and tilt window, plus a flush roof vent for integration in roof applications of CW 50.”

ScottISh wInterS DIctate UPgraDe to legacy caSt alUmInIUm gUtterIng on reFUrbIShment eskgrove Homes Were employed to extensively refurbish a sizeable property in the Glenshee Area of Perthshire. This area of Scotland is well known for winter sports and has its own Ski & Snowboarding Centre, with 36 runs suiting all abilities.

The property, once completed, will comprise of 10 bedrooms, kitchen, reception, playroom, dining room, hall and living room and some parts of the property date back to 1583.

The existing cast iron guttering system needed replacing, but due to the increased capacity required to disperse melted snow from the property rather than just rainwater, simply replacing the system wasn’t an option. A higher capacity rainwater system was required.

Eskgrove Homes liaised with their local builder’s merchant Jewsons to see what the best options on the market were. As both are existing customers of ARP they soon contacted their local Area Sales Manager for Scotland – Archie Pringle for support.

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Archie worked closely with Eskgrove and Jewsons to understand the needs of the client and ensure that the right product was specified.

Archie was also able to provide free samples of the material and the special colour of RAL 7001 Matt Silver that the client required, before the order for the material was placed.

Archie specified Legacy Cast Aluminium Deep Flow Guttering, as it is made from Cast Aluminium and is specifically designed to replicate cast iron. However, in this instance, allowance was made for a higher flow capacity for the rain and melted snow. The gutters were teamed with Colonnade Cast Collared Rainwater Downpipes, which again mimics the look of cast iron to provide the heritage style required to suit the property.

ARP’s Legacy Cast Aluminium Gutters and Colonnade downpipes are an ideal replacement for cast iron due to being lightweight, easy to install and can be coated in over 200 standard Polyester Powder Coated RAL/BS colours. Aluminium is a naturally occurring and highly recyclable material. It is non-toxic and non-corrosive, and requires very little maintenance over its long lifespan.

Colin Cumberland, Director or Eskgrove Homes said “The advice and service provided by ARP gave us confidence that our choice of rainwater system would be able to handle the challenging weather conditions and also suit the heritage style of the property”.

ARP are happy to work with clients who purchase through merchants, and can offer site surveys and site measures to help expedite the order. If you would like to arrange a site visit, please contact us on 0116 289 4400.

Timelessly beautiful facades

With the visual appeal of natural timber, simplicity of installation and resistance to rot, the Cedral range offers an attractive, low maintenance alternative to traditional weatherboard cladding materials.

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the glass facade geometry, like a musical “staff�, is in horizontal strips 90cm wide.

The inTerior characTer of This building will be shaped by coloured lighT washing The floors and walls, changing by The Time of day and season.

maggie’s Centre barts SteVen holl archItectS

the site in the Centre of L ondon is adjacent to the large courtyard of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Founded in Smithfield in the 12th century, the hospital is the oldest in London and was founded at the same time as the St. Bartholomew the Great Church in 1123. Rahere founded the church and hospital “for the restoration of poor men.”

Layers of history characterize this unique site, connecting deeply to the Medieval culture of London. While most all of the realized Maggie’s Centres have been horizontal buildings, the centre at St. Barts will be more vertical, sitting on the historically charged site.

It will replace a pragmatic 1960s brick structure adjacent to a 17th century stone structure by James Gibbs, holding the “Great Hall” and the famous Hogarth staircase.

The building is envisioned as a “vessel within a vessel within a vessel.” The structure is a branching concrete frame, the inner layer is bamboo and the outer layer is matte white glass with coloured glass fragments recalling “neume notation” of the Medieval music of the 13th century. The word neume originates from the Greek pnevma, which means ‘vital force.’ It suggests a ‘breath of life’ that fills oneself with inspiration like a stream of air, the blowing of the wind. The outer glass layer is organized in horizontal bands like a musical staff while the concrete structure branches like the hand.

The three-story centre has an open curved staircase integral to the concrete frame with open spaces vertically lined in bamboo.

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The glass facade geometry, like a musical “staff”, is in horizontal strips 90cm wide, which follow the geometry of the main stair along the north facade, while lifting up with clear glass facing the main square, marking the main front entrance. There is a second entry on the west opening to the extended garden of the adjacent church.

The building tops out in a public roof garden open to a large room for yoga, Tai Chi, meetings etc. The interior character of this building will be shaped by coloured light washing the floors and walls, changing by the time of day and season. Interior lighting will be organized to allow the coloured lenses together with the translucent white glass of the facade to present a new, joyful, glowing presence on this corner of the great square of St. Barts Hospital.

Architectural Solutions

Fully BBA certified with 3 different core options including non-combustible A2.

The Alupanel XT collection provides near unlimited design and colour options for architectural applications. Alupanel XT is easily fabricated and available with a PE or fire-resistant core.

Offering an unrivalled combination of quality and value, Alupanel XT panels offer an immense range of fixing options, together with a variety of processing and folding possibilities and are available in a large range of colours and finishes.

Also available, Alupanel XTFR is made to the same exacting standards as Alupanel XT but it has a fire-resistant core to satisfy the requirements of improved fire classification.

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EQUITONE facade materials evoke the unique nature of fibre cement – a mineral composite material with outstanding physical and aesthetic properties. The materials are available in a range of through colours and offer an extensive palette of subtle and inspiring colours in a variety of textures and finishes. Offering an installed life expectancy of at least 50 years, EQUITONE also meets the fire performance classification A2-s1 d0.

Flagship Leisure Centre An example of these benefits being applied to great effect is at Rushcliffe Arena, based in Nottinghamshire. The arena was rebuilt and modernised using EQUITONE [tectiva] in Pebble to create a subtle design palette.

Luxury Country Hotel EQUITONE [tectiva] and [natura] were used to create a standout £4.5 million extension at Meldrum House Country Hotel, in Aberdeen.

Ajay Chauhan, architect at CPMG, the project lead designers, said: “EQUITONE [tectiva] provided the specific aesthetic requirements the client was looking for with its fine sanded surface and naturally occurring hues making each panel unique.”

Specified by Lippe Architects, the materials were fitted to the 600m2 building ensuring the exterior harmonised with and complemented the existing structure. The finished aesthetic is a mixture of textured grey tones, which works alongside the stonework on the hotel.

The new building brought Rushcliffe Leisure Centre – including a newly-installed 25m swimming pool – together with Rushcliffe Borough Council’s headquarters.

All materials had to be durable, require minimal maintenance, have an excellent lifecycle and improve efficiency of the development.

Mr Chauhan added: “The client wanted to use a material for the facade that was durable and low maintenance. We suggested EQUITONE [tectiva] as it’s hardwearing and has a life expectancy of over 50 years. “We’re really pleased with the overall finish of the project. EQUITONE [tectiva] was the ideal choice for this project – it gave the aesthetic appearance we hoped for, was within budget and is of fantastic quality.”

Kristen Will, associate and chartered architect for Lippe Architects, said: “It was essential we specified a material that would work well with the original building and complemented the existing stone structure.That is why we chose EQUITONE as the material helped to create an effective exterior finish. The building’s appearance has a spectrum of surfaces that we wanted to respect, and EQUITONE had the exact texture and durability we were after.”

Meldrum House Country Hotel sits within a 240-acre estate and now boasts 51 bedrooms. The new property was built adjacent to the B listed mansion house, which has a textured facade with a wide range of stonework colours.

Ms Will said: “We felt EQUITONE not only had simplicity and elegance, but strength in its appearance, and the diversity of the range was ideal for the project.”

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Protecta launChes new serviCe transit the idea behind the new proteCta serviCe transit is that after installation, cables and pipes can easily be inserted through a fire barrier without having to install a new fire seal. It is designed to maintain the fire resistance of walls and floors when there is a breach of continuous cables. This is Ideal for situations where it will be difficult to install or replace a normal fire seal at a later stage in the building construction.

The Service Transit consists of a circular high temperature plastic tube containing a graphite based intumescent lining material that expands upon heating to seal spaces or voids around cables and pipes, thus preventing the passage of flames, smoke and gases. It is available in three different lengths, 150mm, 250mm and 400mm and the selection of which to use depends on the thickness of the supporting construction and the required fire classification.

Products like this Service Transit are quite popular and are usually added to normal fire seals to make the building safe. It also provides some peace of mind for property owners as it reduces concerns about later services being properly fire sealed and the associated costs. In the long run this saves time and money.

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What is unique about the Protecta Service Transit is its patented fast expanding graphite with a fire classification of up to 240 minutes for both integrity and insulation. It holds a full European Technical Assessment ETA/17/0695 and is certified for PVC-U, PVC-C, PE, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, ABS, SAN+PVC and PP pipes plus many different kinds of cables up to a certain diameter.

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The British Sign Awards, acknowledging the outstanding work of sign businesses in the UK, recognised Signbox’s work on the Dakota building in Weybridge, Surrey in the Architectural Sign of Year category. As part of a major renovation, Signbox provided elegant and eco-friendly signage to reflect the building’s modern, contemporary feel and the local area’s aviation heritage. This included the creation and installation of an LED illuminated skyline sign, a glazed entrance foyer sign, an external ground level sign and wayfinding monoliths.

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An area of London that has been closed off for more than two centuries is getting a new lease of life. Patel Taylor, on behalf of St George, is transforming London Dock in Wapping into a mixed-use development that combines its rich site history with contemporary dockside living, creating new links and views through the site.

The architect developed the masterplan for the 6.5 hectare site and is designing each phase of the project, the first of which is now taking shape. Most recently home to publishing behemoth News International, the 450 metre long site dates back to 1805 when the London Docks were opened. The first route of access was via maritime transportations from the Thames in Shadwell.

Since goods are no longer transported into the city via waterways, St Katharine’s Dock and Tobacco Dock have evolved into residential neighbourhoods, commercial offices and an entertainment venue over the past two hundred years. London Dock’s transformation will unite the key docks, waterways and basins within Wapping.

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Prior to this, the area was used as market gardens. This historical aspect, combined with the form of the docks, has informed Patel Taylor’s design. The major part of the site consists of C-shaped courtyard buildings with water gardens set within, facing toward the water. The landscaped strips between the buildings are modelled on the market gardens era.

Both above and below these buildings are two new pedestrian walkways connecting to key streets within Wapping. In addition, the practice negotiated with Historic England to create three new public access routes through the retained buildings on the northern edge of the site. ‘In this way we have greatly increased the permeability of the site, allowing public and residents to see through it, and providing important connectivity,’ said Andrew Taylor, founding director of Patel Taylor.

In addition, the development has a major new public square, Gauging Square, to the west, designed to draw the public into the

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space. The square will be a new destination for public assembly and will be the focal point of the development. At the eastern end of the development is the Market Square, similar in size and orientation but with a very different character, with its central space adorned by ranks of mature trees. When complete, London Dock will include 1800 homes, 180,000 square feet of commercial space, and a secondary school. The tallest building, fronting onto Gauging Square, is 26 storeys, with the remainder of the buildings standing at between eight and 19 storeys high.

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solid warehouse tradition of the site. The tallest structure has the largest proportion of glazing, contrasting with the solid forms of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, both of which can be seen from the site. A new corner building, Emery Wharf, at the entrance to the site, uses glazed bricks, again a reference to the past, when many corner buildings employed these bricks to emphasise their significance. The landscaped Market Gardens, set between the buildings, descend by 1.5m from top to bottom, reflecting the changing levels on the site. They will contain plants from around the world, in particular those that were brought back during the active period of the docks. This was largely accidental – soil was used as ballast and some of the plants established themselves in the UK.

names of the imports once stored in the warehouses, and invites the community to engage with the heritage of this historic gateway to London.

Deepening the focus of the design on the public realm, artist Gordon Young has designed a unique public installation in the form of a text trail set into a Mondrian-like pattern, which picks up on the

For further information on London Dock and other designs by Patel Taylor, visit www.pateltaylor.co.uk/

Clipper Wharf, Admiral Wharf and Alexander Wharf have welcomed the first residents, setting the tone for the development with intelligent use of materials and exceptionally high quality of design and delivery. The entire area around Gauging Square is now taking shape, creating a benchmark for the entire project. As London Dock opens up for the first time in more than two centuries, it will become a new home and public hub for residents and the surrounding neighbourhood in east London.

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First house in Scotland fitted with groundbreaking “Heating with Ice” Technology Stommel Haus, premium manufacturer of offsite manufactured homes in Germany, equips a private dwelling in Aberdeenshire with ground breaking “Heating with Ice” technology by Viessmann.

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The innovative ice store system is installed in a very energy efficient eco timber house from Stommel Haus becoming the first of its kind in Scotland.

This ground breaking technology recovers energy from only renewable sources, such as the sun, the ambient heat and the soil, to heat and cool a building and provides hot water for the house.

Drawing energy from ice to heat or cool a house sounds a little bit like science fiction, but over the past 4 years Stommel Haus already installed many such systems in their eco houses in Germany. The ice storage system which consists of an underground water tank, solar thermal panels and a state of the art heat pump supplies energy to the heat pump which generates the hot water and the heat for the under-floor heating on all storeys of the house. It also cools the house in summer!

The heat pump extracts energy from the water stored in the ice storage tank which is installed under ground. The energy

used to provide the heat slowly turns the water in the underground tank to ice.

Additional energy is obtained from the freezing process of the water - therefore the term “ice store”.

Freezing is an exothermic process, i.e. as liquid water changes to solid ice, crystallisation energy (latent heat) is released. This latent heat is retained in the ice store system.

A heat source management system integrated in the heat pump draws

energy from either the ice store or solar thermal panels on the roof. The ice store also draws energy from the surrounding ground to regenerate heat.

In summer the ice store can be used to provide natural cooling: At the end of the heating season, the water in the store is turned to ice. The ambient summer heat around the store, the solar thermal energy and heat which is drawn from the system via an extraction heat exchanger melt the ice in the ice store and cools the heating circuit of the house.

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as one Consistent entity, the Sports Centre pulls together a large number of elements from different briefs, i.e. an alreadyexisting gymnasium, swimming pool and indoor tennis courts with the creation of a multi-purpose arena, a boxing hall, a bodybuilding hall, two dojos, a football pitch with stands, outdoor tennis courts and a clubhouse.

The new building fits in as a unique wing to the west of the existing L-shaped buildings, unifying the whole in a U configuration. This creates an inner courtyard, a genuine place to breathe between buildings and a generator of light that unifies all access points.

invasive creepers grow up the trellises to the first floor without causing harm to the building in front of which they stand.

A hanging timber centre The wooden centre stands on the green base, two constituent floors of the building (reception, offices and sports rooms) totally clad in timber. The facades are livened up by large timber spines that give rhythm to the cladding’s shadows and extra thickness. They are generously glassed on the two best orientations favourable for practicing sport, i.e. the north and northeast, allowing athletes to enjoy a bright, open atmosphere that gives onto the park.

The project is comprised of the three following strong elements: • An entrance hall serving as the connecting point between the sports facilities; this entrance hall is highlighted by a broad horizontal line in continuity with the new building so as the have all the buildings revolve around each other and unify the two halls leading to the sports facilities • A green base like a vegetal hedge that breaks up and lightens the building as a continuation of Bettencourt Park • A two-floor hanging timber building that contains the sports halls and stands on the green base like lanterns.

An open, bright reception area With its generously glassed-in facade and roof, the central entrance hall lets in natural light to the core of the Sports Centre. Being walk-through, it offers an uninterrupted view of the football pitch,

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A green base extension of the park The new building is located in the extension to the park that occupies the north portion of the plot. Like an extension of this park, the ground floor is composed of an anti-graffiti glazed concrete facade doubled by a hedge of climbing plants, 50 cm thick at a height that corresponds to that of the entrance hall. This green base divides the building in two and lightens it. Composed of plants requiring little maintenance, it isn’t a plant wall but a hedge growing from the ground. The non-

and its double height (nearly 8 m) creates an immediate rapport with the bar on the first floor. The caretaker’s lodge, located very near the entrance, and a wide reception desk in the hall make it possible to monitor the access points and guide visitors.

On the ground floor the hall gives access to the bodybuilding room, toilets, offices and premises for sports associations. With the lift and central staircase, it links all the sports rooms located on the upper floors.

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The reception, cafeteria and bar areas at the core of this atrium are organised directly with 3 briefs for the sale of drinks and snacks via a counter and three-directional glass partitions: • towards the hall on the mezzanine • towards the stands of the football pitch • towards the terrace, an extension of the swimming pool’s sun deck.

The stands are arranged so as to allow a wide, same-level platform with the bar, making it possible to watch matches with a panoramic view from inside.

A unique orientation instilling warmth in the sports halls Located on the first and second floors, the sports halls all enjoy north and north-east exposure for a homogenous, soft light. The dojos are lined with cushioned walls. The other halls are lined with head-high acoustic panels.

The halls are built with pre-poured concrete slabs providing the

sports areas with handsome volumes without intervening pillars.

The ceilings are offset, enabling the insertion of light fixtures and acoustic panels between the slabs. Each hall has two exits and areas for changing rooms and storage space.

generous, pleasant space in the annexes The changing rooms located on all floors of the Sports Centre are walk-through and adhere to the street-shoe/sport-shoe concept, i.e. people enter the changing rooms with dirty shoes and emerge in the sports halls with clean shoes. The changing rooms are often grouped by two to limit the need for service ducts and to pool the wet areas (showers, toilets, etc.).

The hallway leading to the sports halls is also located on the facade side, giving rise to well-lit, friendly foot traffic and a panoramic view of the outdoor sports fixtures.

The bodybuilding gym has direct access to the entrance hall and is wide open to the outside. It has a glass wall onto a small patio created along the swimming pool facade by a hedge that reproduces the base principle of the Sports Centre. It forms a kind of landscape in front of the bodybuilding room. a plethora of outdoor activities The football pitch has been laid over a previous one, making it possible to conserve part of its original shape whilst enlarging it. It also made it possible to place the stands up against the building.

Three new tennis courts have been placed at the end of the plot with the best possible sun exposure for play. The clubhouse is located near these new courts so as to create a tennis hub.

A path enabling access for people with special needs makes it possible to reach the already existing indoor tennis courts via a landscaped passageway.

The sun deck has direct access from the swimming pool and on a level with the door to the pool. It faces directly south to take full advantage of the sun. A space for snacks is located closely nearby on the terrace outside the bar-cafeteria.

The roof over the stands is composed of a light frame supporting a metal cover with timber cladding on the under side. Although the stands’ 300-seat capacity abuts against the Sports Centre’s building, it is entirely independent in its use.

There are 4 access points, three of which are free-standing: • a central access point from the pitch • two access points on either end of the stands for independent use • and access directly into the entrance hall that can be opened or closed depending on needs

The running track has been located between the football pitch and the tennis courts, enabling the separation of the two areas and preferential access.

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Complementarity between the materials and the technical choices The Sports Centre marries the following: • textured and anti-graffiti-treated concrete with indoor insulation on the ground floor • trellised concrete with occasional plantlife • stained and saturated Scots pine cladding with exterior insulation on the upper floors

construction systems: • Foundations of piles and structural slabs • Base and superstructure in concrete • A system of floor slab shuttering (prestressed slabs) • An insulated envelope, woodwork with thermal bridge breaks • Northeastern exposure and natural lighting favoured, with a goal of the level P equivalent of the HQE standard • Cogeneration gas boiler • Radiant panel heaters in the sport halls • Floor heating in the entrance hall, passageways and changing rooms • Overall double-flow ventilation • Quality artificial light: a uniformity coefficient of 0.7 • green roof

technical sheet The Sports Centre combines a wide variety of elements from different briefs, i.e. already existent gyms, swimming pool and indoor tennis courts with new all-purpose halls, a boxing gym, a bodybuilding gym, two dojos, a football pitch with stands, outdoor tennis courts and a clubhouse. The new building is located to the west of existing buildings, uniting the whole with an entrance hall that acts as a bridge to all the facilities.

A ground-floor green base supports a “wooden house” that contains the sports halls. Bathed in natural light the entire building offers warm and functional spaces.

Location: Bezons (95) Client: Sadev 94—Bezons City Team: agence Engasser & associés Urbaine de Travaux (company) Incet (engineer) Meta (acoustics) Programme: multi-purpose arena, boxing hall, bodybuilding hall, two dojos, a football pitch with stands, outdoor tennis courts and a clubhouse, hall, bar, changing rooms.

Area: 3,080 m² SP - 2,320 m² SU Budget: 7.3 M€ HT With 1.2 M€ for outdoors

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glass, Wire and Five bends - A mirror striPPed doWn to its essentials

Working on a new Dance or Fitness Studio?

WALL MIRROR is a versatile mirror - use it in any room such as the bathroom, hallway or living room.

With its simplicity and focus on the glass, you can use the wall mirror wherever you see fit.

Our popular INTEGRA SYSTEM is specified by Architects for dance and fitness studios as it provides a seamless wall of mirror with the appearance of a “floating barre”, giving users the maximum, uninterrupted mirror reflection possible.

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Installed in countless schools, leisure centres, dance & fitness studios and private homes throughout the UK, INTEGRA is simply for those who want the best for their facility.

See INTEGRA at www. theballetbarrecompany.com/ integra.htm Email Us: sales@ theballetbarrecompany.com

WALL MIRROR is a frameless mirror only held by a lightweight brass or steel wireform. With just five bends the wire holds the glass in place.

This is what makes the design feel light and transparent. The wall mirror is designed by stripping it down to its essential elements. This way leaving the core function - the glass - to speak for itself.

MOEBE Address: Bredgade 65A, 1260 Copenhagen, Denmark Web: www.moebe.dk Mail: info@moebe.dk Phone: +45 71747496

3 bespoke HigH seCUrity doors and saFe rooms Henleys have a modern approach to the manufacturing and installation of residential safe rooms. We take the most appropriate room in the home and reinforce the walls ceilings and floor to achieve the desired security rating which relates to Police response times, once the manual attack and ballistic rating has been achieved we finish the walls in such a way that they appear to be the same as the homeowners other walls. We also manufacture and install high security bespoke steel core doors that are finished in a timber design to match the other doors within the home.

Henleys Security Doors Morford Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8TF T: 0121 308 5000 W: www.henleyssecuritydoors.co.uk

4 FisHer & Company Our trialled and tested SolarisV2 and SolarisPTM Solar LED Belisha Beacons are the product of choice for main contractors, specifiers and buyers nationwide.

Choice of purpose built column or our post top mount version with either root or flange base column or post gives you complete flexibility.

Careful design, build quality and full after sales service with 3 year Warranty (with 5 Year extended Warranty available) mean you can buy SolarisV2 or SolarisPTM and our Solar Refuge range PolarisV2 and PolarisPTM with complete confidence.

For more information visit www. fisherandcompany.co.uk or call us on 0333 666 2122 or email our Sales Team at info@ fisherandcompany.co.uk.

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5 stUnning Crystal aWards As the UK’s leading 3D crystal engravers, Laser Crystal combine creative ideas with superior 3D technology to create stunning crystal awards.

Creating unique designs for our clients, anything from a building or boat, to a logo, landscape or even a piece of machinery – any object can be brought to life.

tHe Ultimate sHoWCase

We can also personalise or add full colour print to your design. Every crystal is packaged in a beautiful satin lined presentation boxes to make a truly special gift.

With over 18 years of experience we take 3D engraved designs to a whole new level. www.lasercrystal.co.uk

CatCH tHe next Wave in reCyCling New from Leafield Environmental is the Finbin® Wave series, a stylish recycling/waste bin collection that is proving ideal in many locations such as shopping malls, airport terminals, galleries, museums, hotels, entertainment complexes, etc.

The wave series comprises three styles of bin… Single, Double and Triple. Each is available with open top or with an optional arched cover for outdoor use.

Manufactured in brushed, 430 stainless steel, wave bins are also available with a powder coat finish on galvanised steel. Top aperture plates come in stainless or metallic black and are hinged to allow easy access for servicing.

For more information contact 01225 816541 E-mail: comms@leafieldenvironmental.com Web: www.leafieldrecycle.com

7 moser library Completed by morris Joinery A £750,000 refurbishment of the Moser Library at Shrewsbury School has been completed by Shrewsbury-based Morris Joinery.

Works included crafting and fitting new bookcases for over 30,000 books, desks, doors and windows, as well as building and installing a raised mezzanine classroom with a sliding archive store below.

The project was the first to utilise a new spray booth at Morris Joinery’s Bicton workshop, transforming the library back to its former glory using Prime Grade European Oak with a clear lacquered finish, ensuring the library will benefit from its high quality and longlasting finish. www.morris-joinery.co.uk 01743 851339 Morris Joinery Unit 10, Bicton Business Park Isle Lane, Bicton, Shrewsbury Shropshire, SY3 8DY

8 solecco solAr•tiles Cutting edge roof tiles that generate energy to power homes efficiently.

Simply fitted in place of standard tiles and fully integrated into the roof surface, they create a clean contemporary finish.

Crafted using the finest materials, our low-carbon technology is an ecoasset that improves environmental performance, saves money on electricity bills and protects against rising energy costs.

The ideal renewable energy solution for both residential and commercial development projects.

Providing the opportunity to drive energy efficiency and help achieve truly sustainable design, without compromising the aesthetic appeal of the property or the surrounding area.

Enquiries: connect@soleccosolar.com Web: www.soleccosolar.com Tel: 0113 467 8725 Social media: @soleccosolar

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Our inspired crystal creations are a memorable way to showcase company achievements or any special event for business and brand.

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9 bespoke strUCtUral glass systems by lloyd Worrall groUp

From reClining CHair to WasHroom tHrone – an odeon Cinema revamp

LWG structural glass systems provide endless design possibilities with a vast range of glass options to create a truly bespoke solution for every condition.

ODEON Luxe Glasgow Quay is one of four cinemas in Europe to get the new ‘luxe’ upgrade which includes fully reclining seats. Cinemagoers will also be able to enjoy increased personal space and with the help of Formica Group, this includes the toilets.

Our systems include toughened or laminated glass in a range of colours and thicknesses.

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They’re ideally suited to high-end architectural applications where the simplicity of the structure and where a “clear view” is required.

Structural glass is also proving to be very popular in the domestic market – internally and externally.

Our systems are cost effective solutions and meet current UK Building Regulations.

Lloyd Worrall Group : Handrail & Balustrade Division t: 0330 123 0191 e: handb@lloydworrall.co.uk www.lloydworrall.co.uk/products/ view/handrail_balustrade

To keep in line with the new luxury aesthetic of the cinema, Formica® laminate in Prestige Walnut was fabricated by The Solid Surfacing Company for the toilet doors and behind the sink panelling.

A recent survey indicates that 70% of people are worried about the hygienic state of the toilets outside of their home.

Website: www.formica.com Email: samples.uk@formica.com Tel: +44 191 259 3512

11 synk WitH zinC top High quality birch plywood legs and frame make this table strong as well as beautiful. Made by Rigg in Birmingham, UK. Available in a variety of sizes including long runs of bench desking and high versions. Cable management and laminate options also available.

At its Kings Norton factory, Rigg manufactures a wide range of other products including coffee tables, desks and other items.

Website: https://rigg.uk Phone: 0800 651 0001

12 tHe Heritage Wardrobe Company Luxury bespoke wardrobe, walk-in wardrobes and dressing room designs with an option to blend traditional crafted door designs with beautiful mirror fret doors.

Interiors where quality is never compromised, from Lebanon Cedar, to walnut and oak wood and melamine veneers. Quality crafted drawers in solid walnut or oak, dovetailed corners on soft close fully extendable runners.

Hand-painted wardrobes in a colour of choice, with the fourth coat applied onsite for a flawless finish.

Developments from 1 - 30 units, designed and installed. Our approved in-house fitters and painters are frequently named and thanked by our client’s in our online reviews.

For Friendly expert advice on your next project call 0203 3558575 View installation video at www. theheritagewardrobecompany.com

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13 zUmtobel’s ligHting is Fit For pUrpose at énergie Fitness gym Zumtobel has supplied its Tecton and Citus luminaires for the refurbishment of the state-of-the-art énergie Fitness gym in Ormskirk, Liverpool. The club features a cardio & free weights area, resistance equipment, an open plan zone for spin classes and a training zone.

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‘alUproF & pyrogUard Collaborate’

The cosmopolitan inspiration and bespoke creativity of Tetyana Kovalenko give rise to the ultraluxurious masterworks of Elite Stone, now exposed in just opened showroom on Margaret street 74, London.

Bringing together more than eight decades of technical industry experience, fire door & window partition systems specialists Aluprof and fire glass experts Pyroguard, have completed an ambitious testing programme for a new, cost-efficient, non-insulated, slimline fire-resistant glazing system for the UK and European market.

Tel: 01388 420042 Email: info.uk@zumtobelgroup.com www.zumtobel.co.uk

www.elitestonegallery.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)20 3302 5570 Mail: info@elitestonegallery.co.uk

Following two years of collaboration, the new MB-45EW framing system has been developed and rigorously tested for applications where noninsulated screens and doors are required. A first for the UK market, the slim system exceeds the current ratings of E30 and EW requirements with additional radiation reduction.

Suitable for internal applications, the framing system also offers a smokeproof screen arrangement with doors, compliant with EN13502-2.

Further information is available on the company website at aluprof.co.uk.

Ultimate landsCapes ltd Ultimate Landscapes Ltd are a professional, friendly and reliable team of highly skilled landscapers, block paving, driveway and fence experts. We have built a fantastic reputation throughout our 15 years in the industry and are excited to help you create the outdoor area of your dreams.

We believe in putting our valued customers in the driving seat, meaning that once you give us a deadline for project completion we will strive to meet it. Whatever you have in mind, we will consistently work to extremely high standards; taking pride in our efforts.

Tel: 0116 4318489 Email: admin@ ultimatelandscapesltd.co.uk Website: www.ultimatelandscapes. co.uk

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All old fluorescent batten fittings were replaced with Tecton LED luminaires which incorporate an 11-pole current conducting section built into its multifunctional trunking allowing the system to be equipped to meet all future needs. Zumtobel’s lighting met the stringent sustainability requirements of the project including environmental impacts and ongoing running costs, while providing excellent quality in terms of aesthetics and illumination.

What elevates Elite Stone above the rest in the marble sector is a profound knowledge of all aspects of marble and the use of innovative technologies, as E-Light System, the outcome of research that required over ten years to complete and that is realized in the form of panels made from thin sheets of marble and onyx layered on LED lights embedded in transparent glass. Kitchens, cabinet doors, room dividers and front doors are exalted by the harmony of backlit-lightened marble, creating an atmosphere rich in inspiration.

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Woka lamps vienna

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WOKA LAMPS VIENNA is a Viennabased Manufacturer of Iconic 20th Century Lighting Design. Lovers of iconic lamps from the early 20th century were for decades deprived of the possibility of owning some of the most striking pieces by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus, which had long fallen out of production.

The designers whose work WOKA is licensed to produce read like a who’s who of the Vienna design pantheon. In addition to Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, the manufacturer has reissued striking table, ceiling, wall and floor lamps, as well as chandelier pieces, by the likes of Adolf Loos, Otto Wagner and Carl Witzmann.

The image shows: Adolf Loos Turnovsky lamp, designed in 1900,

EGGER’s flagship flooring product, EGGER Protect, is helping UK housebuilders tackle on-site issues that can cause serious delays.

The current demand on building sites, due to the drive by UK Government to build 200,000 homes by 2020, has created opportunities but also issues for housebuilders.

Sébastien Carré and Stéphane Gérard are the creators of Billots de Sologne. Coming from a joinery company established in 1921 in the heart of the Sologne region, they are passionate about and have a firm grip on the wood trades and implement a particular kind of «end grain» know-how.

EGGER Protect is the only structural flooring product on the market that can be exposed to the elements for up to 60 days. This takes the pressure of builders dealing with poor weather, material shortages and a lack of skilled tradespeople.

In addition to the 60-day protection and a lifetime guarantee, EGGER Protect boards have a hard-wearing, anti-slip surface to aid site safety, they’re quick to install, and can be used with underfloor heating systems and tiles.

This type of assembling, traditionally used in making butcher’s blocks, is given a new lease of life in their hands in order to make tables, work surfaces, counters and other original pieces for indoor use.

Nicholas Anthony is a family-run business founded in the UK in 1963, Nicholas Anthony specialises in the design and installation of high-end, ultra-contemporary as well as classic and traditional kitchens, bathrooms and interiors. With five showrooms across the UK, Nicholas Anthony is one of the largest independent luxury kitchen retailers in the country.

To find out more about EGGER Protect contact the EGGER building products hotline on 0845 602 4444, email building uk@egger.com or visit www.egger.com/60-days

Tél. : 33 2 38 35 77 57 sgerard@billot-sologne.com www.billot-sologne.com

T +43-1-5132912 F +43-1-5138505 mail@woka.com www.woka.com

In their hands, end grain becomes a subtle material for layout, revealing the tree’s growth rings. Each piece is unique and shaped from a wood species with subtle shades from white to cream: the hornbeam.

Nicholas Anthony has a longestablished reputation for its excellent, all-round design and installation service. Every kitchen and bathroom design is adapted to suit its clients’ exact needs and individual tastes while also blending beautifully with the style of the property. This is thanks to the wealth of high quality, on-trend materials Nicholas Anthony’s skilled and award-winning designers have access to.

W: www.nicholas-anthony.co.uk T: 0800 068 3603 E: info@nicholas-anthony.co.uk

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21 neW namgrass prodUCt serenity is set to be a popUlar CHoiCe tHis season Namgrass, UK’s leading supplier of artificial grass launches new product Serenity. It is luxurious, realistic and standing at 37mm pile height, the tallest in the range. Not only does it look stunning, but it is densely packed to withstand the traffic of high footfall areas.

Serenity is one of the most vibrant looking products in the range so if you are after a plush and bright look for your project then this product is the perfect choice. www.namgrass.co.uk

bird briCk HoUses – mUlti aWard Winning permanent nesting sites For birds and bats, as FeatUred on bbC’s CoUntryFile We design and manufacture brickmatched bird and bat boxes that are integrated in, and blend with the host wall. Modified boxes work with render, stone and weatherboarding.

Our unique brick matching service gives the nesting box a perfect match to the building, achieved through use of the host wall’s bricks.

Bird Brick Houses attract a wide variety of UK birds: House Sparrows, Swifts, Starlings, Redstarts and Tits.

Our oak-lined bat box was designed in conjunction with specialist ecologists.

30 years’ expertise in construction is available on the team to assist you in meeting planning requirements; see also our devoted Architects website page.

Contact Jenny 01323 483227 enquiries@birdbrickhouses.co.uk www.birdbrickhouses.co.uk

23 making Complex stairs simple Precision Timber Handrails have been making timber handrails for over 35 years. They specialise in woodwork for individual and complex staircases.

Their new website www.pthandrails. co.uk explains why they are the first choice for Architects, Interior Designers and Main Contractors. The most experienced to install perfect handrails, treads and timber features; they are a team of craftsmen and professionals who can help you achieve new standards in staircase design and finish.

There is a range of services provided, including, design consultation, digital surveying, CNC manufacturing, installation and hand finishing.

Carried out by specialists.

Visit us on: www.pthandrails.co.uk Email: pth@clivedurose.co.uk Telephone: 01782 646222.

24 rCs’ domestiC range This spring, clean up the dress and security of your home with a new garage door from RCS Doors. RCS are industry-leading designers and manufacturers of British, bespokemade roller shutters. Our garage doors provide innovative, fullyconforming, eco-efficient solutions with expert fit-for-purpose security and aesthetic appeal.

Available using insulated lath with heat capturing and energy saving features; it can be operated by switch, remote control, or even from your smartphone.

These garage doors come with innovations that prevent the door from closing on a person or object should it be activated accidentally; and as it rolls up into a neat box above the opening, it vastly increases the amount of room in your garage compared to a standard up and over or sectional door. www.rcsdoors.co.uk 0800 955 8013

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Our customer research carried out in August 2017, found that the most sought-after factors to purchasing artificial grass were that it was realistic just like a natural lawn and looked great. Our products meet that brief as standard, but we wanted to create a product that is ultra-soft and durable. In its first month of release, Serenity accounted for over 40% of samples requested from Namgrass.

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Lexis Lighting International Ltd, based in the heart of Leicester.

We specialise in residential and commercial, indoor and outdoor LED lighting. Our unique showroom displays, exhibit a wide range of chandeliers/ lighting fixtures. From a beautiful selection of crystal lighting that encompasses the highest quality materials, to your most contemporary and modern lighting pieces.

Lexis Lighting commercial products are UK based and manufactured in China. We pride ourselves in representing consistent quality products, competitive wholesale pricing and prompt courteous service. We facilitate in providing the correct lighting solutions for various industrial and commercial projects nationwide.

Telephone: 0116 4788 788 Email: info@lexislighting.com Website: www.lexislighting.com

26 virtUally, anytHing is possible: Hello, We are realm Realm is a strategic visual and brand consultancy specialising in showcasing visions of future built environments. Established in 1999 we have a reputation for classleading accuracy in architectural verified view production, helping to secure outline and detailed planning permission for a broad range of clients.

Additionally we have extensive experience in helping to produce a full suite of promotional materials including marketing CGIs, animations and VR walkthroughs to help take your development to the widest possible audience.

To find out more about how we can help you please call Martin or Tabitha on +44 (0)1483 813888 email martin@wearerealm.co.uk or visit us online at www. wearerealm. co.uk

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Touch Design Group are an Exeter based design and manufacturing company working on high end residential and commercial projects both in London and the South West.

They provide the ultimate in luxury bespoke kitchens, furniture and joinery, offering a comprehensive design and manufacturing service all under one roof. They work in collaboration with Architects and Interior Designers from conception of an idea to a finished installation and their state of the art workshops blend traditional artisan skills with the latest technologies. The latest addition to their 30,000sq. ft premises is a showroom where design professionals and private clients have the opportunity to view the latest materials on offer and see the quality and diversity of their designs and craftsmanship. If you have a project you would like to discuss please call David Crosby or Ed Tremlett on 01392 364269

MyGDaaS™, powered by Cloudalize, is trusted worldwide by the architecture, engineering and construction industry as the leading virtual desktop experience for highend graphic intensive workloads.

With MyGDaaS™ (GPU Desktop-asa-Service) you can collaborate in real-time with colleagues, partners and customers, from anywhere and on any device. Run architectural software such as AutoDesk or SolidWorks instantly from every browser capable device. There are no upfront costs and you have access to unlimited graphical power options. MyGDaaS™ outperforms underpowered PC hardware on every aspect in your software experience and gives you freedom and flexibility with an always-updated and upgraded virtual workstation.

MyGDaaS™, makes cloud computing really accessible for you.

www.touchdesigngroup.com Email info@touchdesigngroup.com

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29 morley laUnCHes smart solUtion For Home aUtomation integration Uni-blinds® integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing has developed SmartMotion, a unique interface that helps installers quickly and easily incorporate its motorised integral blinds into home automation systems.

For more information, visit www. morleyglass.co.uk.

Tel: +44(0)1132778722 Fax: +44(0)1132778723

stone veneer – ligHtWeigHt, easy to install natUral stone sHeets

31 magply video laUnCH iCe Cool

Black Mountain has launched a new video presentation, which opens with Slate and Stone Veneer from Lite Stone the terrifying image - and sound - of crackling flames, thereby vividly is a lightweight and ultra thin, easy to alluding to the purpose and the install natural stone finish available performance of its Magply, Euroclass in large sheet sizes starting at 122 x A1 and non-combustible Fire 61cm.

Protection Boards.

Available in over 20 different finishes and with a thickness of 1 – 3mm Lite Stone offer the largest range of colours, the highest quality product and the best delivery times in the UK market.

Their materials can be used for a huge range of applications – interior and exterior wall features, internal residential flooring, fireplaces, wet rooms and furniture cladding.

You can make any room look stunning and unique with Lite Stone’s range, which offers the most cost effective way to introduce a natural stone finish to your project.

For more information visit www.lite-stone.co.uk or contact them today – 0800 2465329 / sales@lite-stone.co.uk

The manufacturer has made the film to emphasize Magply’s superiority over other manufacturers’ boards, in terms of its strength, breathability and low carbon footprint and crucially its low chloride content which negate the moisture related problems suffered by competitors’ products. Importantly to ensure low chloride content in the manufacturing process, Magply is air dried.

Across the construction industry, contractors and consultants will benefit from viewing the 10 minute video which can be found on the Magply website at www.magply. co.uk/video.

TEL: 01621 776252 EMAIL: gmp@intpetro.com WEB: www.magply.co.uk

32 rooF reFUrbisHment made easier WitH ybs breatHerQUilt A roofing company active across East Anglia has switched to using BreatherQuilt from the range of YBS, finding it more cost-effective to install while offering superior performance compared to rival products on the market. R. G. Leverett Ltd is a family run business with a well established reputation serving the owners of commercial as well as private property while also being ready to embrace new technologies which can help both its business and its clients.

YBS BreatherQuilt is a BDA, LABC and NHBC certified for pitched roof insulation material for use in new-build and refurbishment applications. Lightweight and thin, it is the equivalent of 65mm of mineral wool insulation, while also providing a breathable underlayment.

YBS INSULATION TEL: 01909 721662 EMAIL: sales@ybsinsulation.com WEB: www.ybsinsulation.com

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Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing said: “The global home automation market was valued at $4.41 billion in 2014 and is set to grow by 26.3% by 2020.

Home automation systems integrate various domestic applications such as lighting, heating, safety and security, energy management, entertainment systems – and motorised integral blinds - and are growing in popularity in the UK, as the concept of “smart” homes takes off.

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Eclectic ® proven manufacturing technique delivers furnishings with beauty, style, function and durability that are second to none.

Eclectic ® products have been installed around hospitality field hand in hand with talented architects, designers, property owners and operators in hospitality projects across the intercontinental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Caribbean.

Eclectic ® has provided furnishing for thousands of accommodations, in addition to numerous dining, corporate and entertaining establishments, from small and tiny to large properties.

Phone: +1 212 967 5504 Email: alex@eclecticcontract.com Website: www.eclecticcontract.com

34 revolUtionary stUdent FUrnitUre The space-saving StudyBed is helping solve an accommodation crisis in many Universities and Boarding Schools throughout the UK. Where space is very limited or there is a requirement to add extra beds to a room, StudyBeds are the perfect solution.

Comprising of both a desk and a bed in the same compact footprint and taking just 3 seconds to convert their clever design really transforms a small room.

From their first major University installation in Portsmouth 9 years ago to their largest installation of 650 beds at Falmouth University in 2016, StudyBeds have performed faultlessly on a daily basis ever since.

The StudyBed Company Ltd www.studybed.co.uk enquiries@studybed.co.uk 01844 214484

35 sitsmart – QUality ergonomiC seating WitH a design edge SitSmart, the ergonomic seating specialist, offers quality, design-led seating solutions for a healthier working/living environment.

We offer a variety of office and lifestyle chairs and stools for home and business use from all the leading suppliers of quality posture seating including: Flokk UK, KAB Seating, Mesh Seating, Pledge, Rhubarb, Viasit, Status and Varier. All products are available in a range of styles, colours and fabrics to co-ordinate with most environments. We also supply a comprehensive range of supplementary office accessories.

SitSmart offers a full assessment and personal installation service, as well as a useful ‘try before you buy’ service.

T: 01892 510202 F: 01892 519834 E: sales@sitsmart.co.uk W: www.sitsmart.co.uk

36 eAsy-sill: instAllAtion WitHoUt CompliCations Easy-Sill is a new, decorative window sill technology that provides an attractive alternative to stone or cast stone sills.

Although stone sills enhance the exterior of a home, when it comes to fitting them, they can prove, costly, time consuming and labour intensive.

They also have long lead times.

Easy-Sill is light-weight and can be installed by a single person. Made from pultruded Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) it offers superior durability, thermal stability and is chip resistant. Its unique design allows it to fit any wall depth and it can be cut to all lengths.

There are three products that make up the Easy-Sill range which include a sill, header and string course.

To view the entire range of EasySill products, visit, www.easy-sill.co.uk

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For more than 70 years, Quinette Gallay has developed a unique expertise in accompanying architects, theatre consultants and technical directors in the design and manufacture of seating for historical theatres to new-built venues, auditoria, cinemas and conference centres worldwide.

Checkmate Fire are the UK and Ireland’s suppliers and installers of Alufire which offers a wide range of fire-resistant glass options with varying levels of protection to suit your needs. Protection levels are measured in defined time periods (15, 30, 60, 120 minutes) and in terms of both integrity and insulation, as designated by the European Standards.

GEC Anderson specialise in custom made stainless steel worktops, in any shape or size, including irregular forms, L-shapes and extra long surfaces. Choose from a wide range of sink sizes that are seamlessly integrated within worktops, in any position and combination. Cutouts for appliances and taps are provided, as required. A choice of edge profiles is available, including lipped and plain edges as well as integral upstands.

Website: www.quinette.fr Email : info@quinette.fr @QuinetteGalla

To ensure the expected fire performance is achieved, should it be called upon, fire or heat-resistant glass must always be specified as part of a tested and approved glazing system and installed by specialists.

Transparent fire protection W: www.checkmatefire.com/firerated-glazing-solutions W: www.alufire.co.uk T: 01279 850021

Top quality brushed satin stainless steel provides a beautiful, long lasting, hygienic and safe worksurface, suitable for commercial, residential and public applications.

GEC Anderson also supply a coordinated range of stainless steel cabinets, shelving, doors, panels and splashbacks. A full templating and installation service is also available. www.gecanderson.co.uk +44 (0)1442 826999 info@gecanderson.co.uk

stage systems – transForming spaCes “We provide high quality performance staging, raised flooring, seating, furniture, hard-floor pool coverings and dance floors, offering a consultative approach by an excellent team” With a portfolio of customers from commercial, educational and community establishments, we pride ourselves in our technical expertise.

Our modular and portable staging range have excellent guarantees of between 5-15 years, requires no tools to build, stacks on wheeled trolleys and features reversible decks, allowing a choice of finish for any performance.

For Friendly, expert advice call +44 (0) 1509 611021 Email info@stagsystems.co.uk www.stagesystems.co.uk

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Integrate and meet all the specifications on both acoustic, design, comfort, aesthetic and mechanical aspects, require a precise know-how that our teams have built up with more than 5000 references.

Our sales team and our engineering office are supporting you from the conception of your venues, on finding innovative, simple and useful solutions corresponding to your needs.

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A mix of metal and mineral ceiling and wall systems from Armstrong were specified for a new development at Royal Holloway, University of London, one of the top 30 universities in the UK. The new BREEAM “Excellent” rated library and student services centre, named the Emily Wilding Davison Building after one of the university’s most famous alumni, is set in a new landscaped events square at the heart of the university’s campus in Egham, Surrey.

The 10,500m2 state-of-the-art building delivers inspirational library and study spaces, together with student facing services under one roof, putting enhanced student experience at the forefront.

More information is accessible via the Armstrong Ceilings website https://www.armstrongceilings.com/ commercial/en-gb/

42 beaUtiFUl plasterWork reprodUCed Established in 1880, F.H.Crocker & Co manufacture and fit fibrous plaster mouldings ranging from period plasterwork to modern, bespokedesigned, pre-cast plaster and GRC profiles.

Our products include: • Cornices and covings • Centre flowers /centre roses • Corbels and panel mouldings We also specialise in the restoration and reproduction of ornate plasterwork, including lime plastering both internally and externally.

Our expertise has a relevance in both historic and new building projects.

For more information please call or visit our website: www.fhcrocker.com E-mail: info@fhcrocker.com Tel: +44 (0)1752 661851

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Creating a lasting impression WitH osmo Uk’s esCo ColleCtion

plasWood laUnCHes gates to Complement extensive FenCing range

For the past three years, Osmo UK and bespoke European oak flooring specialists, ESCO, have enjoyed a successful partnership, creating a collection of nine solid oak flooring styles pre-finished with the renowned wood finish product, Polyx-Oil from Osmo. Ready to install from purchase, the Osmo ESCO collection is favoured by architects and interior designers.

Made from 100% recycled plastic, Plaswood gates offer a smart, stylish and green alternative to traditional timber gates. Unlike timber, Plaswood is impervious to the influence of water or damp and therefore will not rot, splinter, crack or degrade with age.

Osmo UK specialise in producing wood protection and finishes using natural ingredients to complement the wood’s internal properties. The products contain no biocides or preservatives, abolishing the need for traditional chemically enhanced products.

For more information contact Osmo UK on 01296 481220, email info@ osmouk.com, or alternatively visit www.osmouk.com.

Available in jet black and earth brown the single and double gates come with a galvanized frame and steel posts allowing the gates to be set directly into the ground.

The gates can be finished with flat, round, chamfered or pointed tops and supplied with a locking system and access from both sides or inside only for increased security.

Tel: 0333 202 6800 Email: Plaswoodsales@rpc-bpi.com Website: www.plaswoodgroup.com

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45 osmo is named one oF tHe most ethicAl BrAnds of 2017 Osmo UK has been named one of the Most Ethical Brands of 2017

by The Good Shopping Guide. The eco-friendly wood and finishes expert celebrates 11 years of Ethical Accreditation, demonstrating commitment to its green policies and social responsibilities.

For more information visit www. ethical-company-organisation.org and www.osmouk.com.

46 oriental rUgs oF batH For many years Oriental Rugs of Bath had a shop in Argyle Street, Bath, but in July 2013 they decided to move out of town, to Bookbarn International’s capacious premises at Hallatrow, ten miles west of Bath and an equal distance south of Bristol.

They now have lots of space to display their beautiful Oriental rugs. There are rugs in every colour and size imaginable with different weaves and price points, from affordable Afghan mats right up to gorgeous handmade Persian rugs costing several thousand pounds. You’ll also find homewares, accessories and clothing too.

There is plenty of free parking so you can easily take in your rugs for cleaning and drive away with your purchases.

Hallatrow Business Park Bristol BS39 6EX Tel: 01761 451764 Orientalrugsofbath.com

47 CyCloC’s CyCle storage prodUCts are designed WitH interiors in mind.

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Our other products: Solo, Hero and Super Hero enable bicycles to be stored in a range of alternative orientations.

Discover the rich and diverse possibilities of scenting. Smell is considered our most powerful sense when it comes to creating long lasting and emotionally charged memories of experiences, places or products. With more than 18 years’ experience and an unrivalled global network, Air Aroma is the leading scent marketing agency helping world-class companies implement scent as part of their overall branding strategy. Our expertise includes custom signature scent design, natural essential oils and advanced fragrance diffusion systems. Let us reinforce your brand, space or product and create a lasting impressing with your customers. It’s what we do best.

Based in London’s creative East End, we design all our products in house and manufacture exclusively in the UK.

Company contact details: europe@air-aroma.com Tel: +31 30 285 1009 https://www.air-aroma.com

Our product Endo, is targeted at high density applications such as offices and residential developments.

Winner of FX Product of the Year, it provides space efficient vertical cycle storage and even folds flat when not in use. Available in a range of 6 attractive colours to complement any interior design scheme.

‘Innovative and very clever … I have one and I love it!’ – FX Awards judge

+44 (0)20 7249 8868 www.cycloc.com

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The Most Ethical Brands are awarded to companies following research carried out by the Ethical Company Organisation. The Good Shopping Guide aims to help people make informed decisions about which brands are best for the planet, best for animals, and best for people worldwide. It promotes equality, justice and sustainable development by helping to empower people to transform trading structures and practices in favour of an ethical economy based on justice and fairness.

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IntrIgUeD by the claImS oF thIS ‘FUll SerVIce’ comPany we DecIDeD to InVeStIgate theIr aPProach a lIttle more. value engineering: First, we wanted to know what was meant by ‘Value Engineering’ (VE). Professor Dr. Michael Benfield, their CEO, explained: “By focusing on the various ‘functions’ of a client’s building and its components, we aim to identify and remove unnecessary costs while at the same time maintaining - even enhancing - its performance.”

Comprehensive Knowledge: This approach blends their extensive and rather unique knowledge of all forms of timber structure, building science, regulations, and state of the art products with individual client’s design concepts. “For us, value engineering starts with environmental planning and regulatory impositions as part of our analytical and technical design processes.” he explained. “These feed our drive for, and commitment to, sustainable development through into waste reduction, recycling and lean manufacture. It embraces a ‘Pride in the Job’ and a ‘Right First Time’ mentality that is applied to all our Design & Build (D&B) operations.”

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FoCus on end user: Paying attention to end user demands is central to Benfield ATT’s approach (the ATT stands for Advanced Timber Technologies, by the way). They believe it enables them to deliver highly effective, quality buildings for projects large & small. This includes providing solutions for difficult to develop sites, like soft ground, steeply sloping land and potential flood plain areas. produCt seleCtion: Self-evidently, to value engineer design & build solutions, the selection of the most appropriate products needs the services and methods used to be an integral part of the process. Working closely with architects, building designers, engineers and quantity surveyors, Benfield ATT helps select and specify those which are most functionally appropriate and cost effective. In turn this encourages the delivery of high quality products to be protected, and results in saving time for on-site build operations. All of this, they claim, reduces costs, enhances client’s projects and helps to make them one of the most competitive full service timber engineering design and build firms in the UK. FabriC First: In the current business climate it is perhaps not surprising to find Efficiency, Performance & Cost Effectiveness

to be included in their key current considerations. This is most clearly evidenced in their ‘Fabric First” approach to designing really effective building envelopes. “There is a crucial need to deliver highly energy efficient structures with optimum levels of insulation, minimal thermal transmission and appropriate airtightness for floors, walls, roofs, windows and doors.” explains Prof Benfield. Unsurprising, therefore, that in their drive toward Zero Carbon and minimal heating requirements, they offer factory Insulated Panels, SIP’s, Green Oak, Post & Beam, Glulam and Hybrid structures all orientated to achieve what was Code for Sustainable Homes levels 4, 5, 6 and Passivhaus Standards. speCialist builders’ merChants: Potentially, the procurement of design specific components can create unforeseen difficulties, for example locating the source of supplies, avoiding delays in delivery lead times, quality assurance, and securing ‘best value’ products and terms. Here Benfield ATT’s long established connections, access and volume buying capabilities as manufacturers and selective builder’s merchants, enables them to secure and supply such requirements in the most timely and competitive manner as part of their value engineered, design & build methodology.

Catalysts For Quality: “We believe that our approach to helping you create the ‘Low Energy Buildings you’ve always dreamed of …’ is distinctly different” says Benfield. “We welcome collaboration with other construction professionals in our drive to achieve this.” In doing so, his company aims to help enhance the professional construction team of architects, other designers, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, house-builders, developers, et al, facilitating the delivery of the high quality buildings they and their clients both need and want. And, if end user clients like self-builders and home improvers lack any of these skills, to be the catalyst drawing in those that are most appropriate for each individual project. To compliment this they offer a selective part or full project management service. proFessional partnerships: While they are happy to engage in ‘one off’ projects, Benfield ATT see the greatest benefits to industry and end user occupiers as coming from the establishment of long term ‘partnering’ style arrangements with other construction professionals. This can include Joint Venture arrangements for specific developments, which may be of interest to land owners and those who wish to fund, say, housing schemes, but lack the technical knowledge and industry experience necessary to make them successful. In such cases they believe that their comprehensive team approach can be highly valuable.

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