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Natural light was at the heart of this project. Born out of the need to expand a Victorian property for a growing family.

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The object of a reconstruction is a country/suburban house near Kyiv (Ukraine). It was totally neglected by former owners.

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Clairoux

This project began when a couple decided to sell their primary residence in the city to purchase a cottage.

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Issue 28 2017

Features

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04-08 Clairoux

This project began when a couple decided to sell their primary residence in the city to purchase a cottage on the northern point of Archambault Lake in Saint-Donat.

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House Sher

House is defined along an axis which separates the living areas on the south side and the Gym and guest bedroom on the north.

The linear axis is pronounced by a tower-like lobby and ends with a natural filtered eco-pool as the focal point.

Concrete and facebrick walls flank the space from which a steel staircase hangs from steel dowels defined by the meandering skylight above.

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SB Architects

Ascaya, the exclusive residential development set in the foothills of the McCullough Range outside of Las Vegas, is celebrating the completion of its first inspiration home. The 7,200-square-foot luxury estate, designed by SB Architects, includes four bedrooms, six and a half baths, an office and entertainment room.

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Initially built as a small storage space by the first owner who was a lumberman, the shed was later rearranged into a forest refuge by its next owners. La Colombière (Dovery) thus represents the completion and third phase of this simple one-storey construction into a true retreat expanding on three floors.

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Broad Street

Broad Street House is new build home in Suffolk by Nash Baker Architects. The house utilises a palette of natural and traditional materials to blend with the rural street scene, and the exterior uses oak cladding and handmade bricks (both locally sourced) to blend with the architectural character of the village.

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Editors Choice

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

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Coatings, Sealants & Paints Doors, Windows & Fittings Floors & Flooring Heating, Ventilation & Insulation Interiors & Interior Design Landscaping & External Works Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades Lighting & Electrical Timber & Timber Frame Tools, Plant & Equipment

Clairoux Pages 04 - 08

House Sher Page 26 - 28

SB Architects Page 48 - 50

112-116 TSEH Architectural Group

The object of a reconstruction is a country/suburban house near Kyiv (Ukraine). It was totally neglected by former owners. Original building had a lot of small rooms and an attic. In our redesign we removed the walls including a part of a bearing wall,

which was replaced with a wooden beam. A kitchen and a living room became one space.

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Nordic Architecture and Sleek Interior Design Clairoux A N o r d i c A r c h i te c t u r e a n d S i m p l e I n te r i o r D e s i g n

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his project began when a couple decided to sell their primary residence in the city to purchase a cottage on the northern point of Archambault Lake in Saint-Donat. It was located

on a picturesque, south-facing site with a hundred metres of private beach. They planned to retire in this magnificent place. They decided to call on the interior design firm FX Studio par Clairoux to transform the rustic cottage into a peaceful retreat for the whole family. Their dream renovation project was about to come true.

Understanding the clients’ wishes Transforming the cottage into a primary residence that is both warm and contemporary:

- a welcoming space for hosting a large family - a restful place for contemplating nature

A trusting relationship had already developed between the clients and the interior design firm because they had already worked together on an earlier project. This fact allowed FX Studio par Clairoux to suggest a highly contemporary design from the very beginning.

The first idea was to inundate the interior with natural light and work with soft, airy textures to create a calming, peaceful atmosphere.

Northern white cedar—a local tree species—was the basis for the colouration and choice of materials. With time, this wood develops a silvery hue on the outside while retaining its blond colouring inside.

Using it for both exterior siding and certain structural elements, such as the staircase, the main beam and the living room ceiling, amplifies the project’s overall impression of harmony.

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The heated floor in white porcelain reflects sunlight, creating continuity between the interior and the natural surroundings—the beach in summer and snow in winter.

Since the house is surrounded by conifers, the FX Studio par Clairoux team decided to be daring and use green glass accents. Often used in contemporary spaces, clear glass can define different areas while remaining subtle.

Spatial Organization and the Interior Because the cottage was in a wetland, it was impossible to increase its surface area, so the team had to work with the house’s existing structure.

The porch was integrated into the interior environment while preserving its separateness. The northern white cedar walls and ceiling, which are identical to the exterior walls, make the area into an intermediary space between outdoor activities and household comfort. The existing fireplace in the living room was reoriented toward the porch and replaced with a more functional gas fireplace.

Interior designers work from human experience toward design, not the other way around. Sometimes, it is by designing kitchens and bathrooms that we best reflect our clients’ daily uses and ergonomic comfort. The strength of a good designer is the ability to respect a living space’s authenticity and develop it based on its uses.

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In the bathroom, a linear drain and continuous heated floor made it

High-end kitchens normally have quartz or natural stone counters. In

possible to avoid a shower curb. It’s a small detail that adds a real

this case, the use of a laminated finish allowed the clients to save sever-

touch of originality but nevertheless requires open-mindedness from

al thousand dollars while producing a highly successful outcome.

the general contractor.

The range hood, which is integrated with the counter, allowed for an The bath is next to a window with a view of the marsh behind the

open view of the lake. This choice further heightens the feeling of har-

house. Robe hooks were added nearby, which enhance user comfort

mony with nature.

and the room’s overall design.

The final product is a calm, peaceful environment with a modern spaWhen creating a space, the FX Studio by Clairoux team takes time to

ciousness and authentic design perfectly adapted to the clients’ uses.

talk with clients so that they can visualize it as clearly as possible in the utmost detail. They imagine real-life situations and uses to achieve

This project is a Clairoux creation.

a harmonious daily life within the completed project. This is key for

The project was completed by the Montreal-based FX Studio by Clai-

successful renovation projects.

roux.

The kitchen was an economic masterstroke. The use of laminated coun-

Every year, the interior designers Frédric Clairoux and Julie Lafontaine

tertops gives it a chic look at an affordable price. The financial frame-

sign two or three special projects that bear the Clairoux seal. This seal

work of the project ruled out more luxurious materials. The FX Studio

means exceptional, personalized and attentive service.

par Clairoux team demonstrated creativity in this respect.

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undergoing

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laminated timber performs well thermally, but

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Land Your Project with Build Aviator Build Aviator has launched an array of building support services to ease construction compliance and the building sign-off process, from design and planning through to procurement and completion.

Partnering with industry leaders such as Local Authority Building Control, Build Aviator has created unique tools and solutions that simplify each stage of construction and help you save time, cost and reduce the hassle of building legislation.

Build Aviator services include: •

SAP assessments

•

Material Estimating

•

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•

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On-site Compliance Support Pack

Where canopies are concerned… they’ve got your needs covered!

As suppliers of canopies to the trade and consumers alike, Birchwood Trading know that sizes, colours, glazing options and budgets can be vastly different from customer to customer.

Their range of canopies comes in off the shelf sizes, and for customers who need an exact size, they offer a bespoke made-to-measure canopy.

Easy to install, their canopies come as a complete kit of parts with installation instructions.

Frames are made from powder coated aluminium and can be finished to any RAL colour.

All glazing options are covered from tough, yet lightweight, multiwall and solid polycarbonate to glass.

To find out more about Build Aviator

If you are replacing the glazing on an existing structure or building your own, you can buy polycarbonate sheet and glazing bars to suit.

call 0800 032 8968

www.birchwoodtrading.co.uk

Camp Katur Camp Katur is a Glamping experience with a difference, set within the beautiful 250 acre Camp Hill Estate of North Yorkshire, Camp Katur offers a truly memorable Yorkshire Glamping holiday.

Our Glamping Village has many types of accommodations including Safari Tents, Bell Tents, a Tipi, Unidomes, Hobbit Pods, Geodomes and Betty our 1980’s Retro Caravan. Each accommodation comes with individual furnishings and accessories making them truly unique.

We also have our Nordic BBQ Cabin available for guests to hire which is perfect for indoor Barbequing and provides a special way to dine with family and friends and we have our south facing Eco Spa which has a wood burning hot tub and sauna for guests to relax in after a day of activities, exploring, or lounging in the sunshine.

Tel: 01845 202100 Web: www.campkatur.com

Caught On Camera!

Aico Launches Informative Video Collection As part of its ongoing commitment to providing the very best customer support, Aico Ltd. - the market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms in the UK – has created a 15 part series of short informative videos.

Presented by key Aico personnel, including National Technical Manager, Martyn Walley, the new Meet the new SL25 lightweight flood barrier from collection of videos has been designed to provide IBS customers with a range of educational and practical Worldwide leaders in demountable flood protecadvice. tion systems, IBS, have released their smallest, The full 15 part video collection is available to lightest system to date. watch now on the Aico’s You Tube channel www.

Called the SL25, the new lightweight system is taryoutube.com/user/aicoalarms or on www.aico. geted at the property sector of the flood protection co.uk/about-aico/support/information-videos.

They are also featured in Aico’s new Mobile Train- market and aims to capitalise on the company’s ing & Demonstration vehicles, along with a virtual strong brand and product reputation in the wider flood risk management industry. tour of the company’s manufacturing process in Shannon, Ireland.

To request a brochure for this system or the company’s other products, please get in touch with the For more information please go to sales office on 01302 630015. www.aico.co.uk or contact Aico on 01691 664100 or enquiries@aico.co.uk.

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Gripple Simplifies Business Information Modelling Gripple, the construction products innovator, has launched a data library to simplify Building Information Modelling (BIM) on building projects.

Frazer Belafonte, Gripple’s technical services manager, said: “We offer considerable technical support daily for our customers delivered through our installation design service, CPD presentations, BIM consultation, embodied CO² assessments, BREEAM accreditations and on-site support.

“The synergy between the benefits of utilising BIM and those of the Gripple system are very clear, so we are excited to see how we can develop our BIM support in the future.”

Customers can access the Gripple data library by visiting www.gripple.com and selecting ‘My Gripple’ from the homepage menu.

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The Graphene Company The first commercially available, graphene-infused 100% natural paints in the UK, are now on sale from The Graphene Company.

Graphene is the strongest material now known to science. Its inclusion in paints, coatings and other building materials exponentially enhances hardness, durability, compression, tensile strength, elasticity and coverage. It reduces the weight of materials and delivers significant savings in materials consumption, maintenance, manpower and costs.

The Graphene Company is the exclusive distributor of the Graphenstone range of paints and materials in the UK The Graphene Company (London) Ltd 86-90 Paul Street London

TenderSpace - Making Construction Child’s Play TenderSpace is an easy to use cloud based platform that offers contractors and specifiers access to 1000’s of new work opportunities. It also allows you to quickly source new products and to find new team members.

The online platform has been built specifically with Architects, Interior Designers and Contractors in mind. It simplifies and streamlines many of the complex and costly processes associated with property and construction related projects, and having everything in one place means that it makes it easy for everyone to manage projects at any stage of the construction process.

What is more, its no cost/low cost subscription is unique.

The Weru Group - Strong Brands, Exceptional Quality The Weru Group is one of the leading manufacturers of windows and doors in Europe.

The Group was founded in 2014 with the merger of Weru and Unilux. Together, we look back on a success story spanning almost 175 years. Weru was founded in 1843 and is now the market leader in U-PVC windows and doors for the residential sector.

Unilux is the market leader in the manufacture of timber and timber-aluminium windows and doors. The Weru Group has an attitude of never being satisfied with current standards allayed to sustainable thinking, modern design and high levels of security, bringing you the best quality products from an innovative group of companies.

“German Engineering for the Home”.

EC2A 4NE

Go to www.thetenderspace.com to find out more and start discovering how it can help you.

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Tel: 03332 07 07 76

Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems

Primus industrial washers help keep hospital uniforms clean and infection free in nhs Grampian.

The Foresterhill laundry is situated on the same site as the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. It handles all the laundry from these three hospitals, as well as another seven hospitals within NHS Grampian, serving a total of 500,000 people in the Grampian region of Scotland.

Much of the laundry including all the bed linen is processed in large multi-chamber tunnel washers but some individual machines are required to handle scrubs, other staff uniforms, bags and personal clothing. Last year the laundry needed to replace two machines in this area, and called on Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems.

They installed two Primus industrial

The Weru UK Network: Email: info@weru.co.uk

Consort Claudgen’s panel heaters with digital heating controls

washer extractors – a 55kg machine and a large 100kg capacity machine. Both machines feature the Graphitronic® microprocessor with easy to use graphic display offering a very large range of programmes including those requiring sterility for hospital and care applications.

The laundry has a professionally trained staff of around 38 who are responsible, among other things, for operating these machines. Linda Paterson, manager of the laundry, told us, “The machines are in constant use for eight hours a day, and we have been very pleased with the quality of the wash and the ease of use of the machines.”

Consort’s PLE panel heaters feature an electronic timer which offers a 7-day programme with 3 heating periods per day. The concealed digital controls located on the side of the heater include an easy-to-read display, four large control buttons with audible and tactile feedback and an electronic lock to prevent tampering with the controls.

For further information contact Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems, Ampere Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2AE Tel: 01635 263410 enquiries@armstronglaundry.com www.armstronglaundry.com

These heaters are easy to operate; have strengthened grilles to

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increase durability and feature a snap-on bracket on their wall mounting system which allows easy installation and dismounting for cleaning and decorating. They are splash proof to IP24 and operate at a very low noise level, making them ideal for use in hotels, homes, offices and many other areas.

For details, visit www.consortepl.com

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ouse is defined along an axis which separates the living areas on the south side and the Gym and guest bedroom on the north.

The linear axis is pronounced by a tower-like lobby and ends with a natural filtered eco-pool as the focal point. Concrete and facebrick walls flank the space from which a steel staircase hangs from steel dowels defined by the meandering skylight above.

The overhanging bedrooms above create covered ,outdoor and shaded spaces below. Large glazed sliding doors and black terrazzo floors throughout expose the interior spaces into a seamless veranda and covered patio which lends itself perfectly to the outdoor lifestyle of South Africa.

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The materials (steel, concrete and facebrick ) remain honest in their form allowing the building to age gracefully in time.

The sculpted structural concrete pillars and beams and elegant steel pilotis (gestural in their form and function) ,delicately "carry “ the bedrooms above.

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SketchUp 2017 is here!

The smartest SketchUp yet.

Transparency

Graphics Pipeline 2.0

We’ve made big improvement to transparency, which should now render faster and at high quality to. SketchUp is also now much better at displaying multiple transparencies to provide a more realistic sense of depth across several see-through faces.

In this release, we’ve made major improvements to our graphics pipeline, allowing for performance improvements.

Now, SketchUp, 3D Warehouse, LayOut, My SketchUp, and Trimble Connect all render models using the same under-the-hood algorithms – all tuned for buttery 3D orbiting.

High DPI Modeling

There’s more!

We’ve tuned snapping and inferencing for high definition monitors (like Apple’s Retina Display).

Edge weights have also been smart-scaled. You can back away from your screen now...

Perpendicular Face Inferencing Have you mastered parallel inferencing? We’ve added a ‘Perpendicular to Face’ inference.

Hover a face; SketchUp will helpfully snap to its perpendicular.

•• Smart Smart Offset Offset

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AED Protective Cabinets from Safety Technology...

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Editor’s Choice

BDG ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN COMPLETE WPP Hamburg’s new workspace strategy

As one of the largest shipping ports in Europe, Hamburg has long been established as a leading transport hub, when WPP took the decision to co-locate its agencies and media companies into a new city central workspace the intention was to establish their presence as a leading creative hub.

BDG architecture + design was appointed to undertake the strategy, concept and developed design for the new WPP Hamburg collocated space accommodating over 850 people, which was then delivered in partnership with a local architect and developer.

BDG worked closely with all WPP companies in Hamburg, evaluating their requirements in order to develop the strategic architectural brief. This included utilisation and accommodation analysis, observational studies and senior level workshops, results of which defined and formed the workplace strategy for a consolidated working environment.

Colin Macgadie, Chief Creative Officer at BDG architecture + design, comments: “The new workplace has been designed to facilitate WPP Hamburg’s role as a fulcrum in global business, as well as emphasising their deeply rooted position in the German and Hamburg markets. Bringing these groups of people together in an inspirational space that allows them to communicate and work in new and exciting ways, forging new relationships between individuals, businesses, clients and the local community. It’s a journey from the present to the future, with one eye on the past.”

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Editor’s Choice

Working with nature Sioo:x are leaders in wood protection using silicate technology.

We provide a highly effective proven system to protect wood of all types.

It gives long life and a beautiful natural surface with even colouration and is friendly to people and the environment.

An example of a Sioo:x project is the larch house Lentran project in Scotland.

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Canadian Vinyl, The Original and Still the Best.

Royal Siding is a high quality

it can withstand extreme winds. It

product. It is made by extruding

won't go brittle, nor does it creak

polyvinyl chloride homopolymer

or groan unlike conventional

resin blended with exclusive

siding. It comes in a range of

DURA technology, the result is an

colours with a wood grain profile.

extremely tough, long lasting sid-

The cladding does not fade and

ing. It is certified to meet ASTM

comes with a 50 year guarantee.

D3679 standards. It is resistant to

Virtually maintenance free and

changes in outside temperature's,

fully recyclable.

ranging from -30C to 50C. Due

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Environmentally friendly

Worktops

A

dd a touch of luxury to your

easier to maintain, with no sealing required.

If you are unable to decide on just one mate-

new kitchen with a luxury

However, engineered stone won't save any

rial: why not mix and match? use a different

worktop at trade prices from

money over granite as the two materials cost

material on an island to the rest of the work-

www.worktops.org!

roughly the same.

tops, this differentiates the space. Another option is to inset another material into a

Here we take a look at the options on offer,

Solid surface worktops such as Corian®,

worktop for specific tasks, for example, wood

remember that luxury worktops don’t have

Apollo Magna® and Apollo Slab Tech® have

is as common for chopping as is granite, with

to cost you the earth, especially when all our

great appeal, they are certified food safe by

its cool surface, is for baking.

worktops come at trade prices.

the NSF and are available in a wide variety colours. With inconspicuous seams and

Enjoy your search for the ideal worktop

Granite, is still the worktop most people

integrated sinks also available, there are none

material. There are advantages and disadvan-

aspire to and a granite worktop is almost

of the dirt traps that associated with other

tages with every material and many things to

a work of art, as no two pieces of granite

materials. Solid surface also resist stains and

take into consideration.

are ever exactly the same. Whilst Granite is

scratches can be buffed out. In addition they

available in a variety of shades, black is still

are warm to the touch, taking on the ambient

Do your research for a kitchen worktop

the most popular, although white is gaining

room temperature.

project that could last a lifetime, but when you have completed your research, go on-

popularity, but don’t forget that, as with all natural stone worktops, granite must be

Solid wood worktops have a timeless quality

line at www.worktops.org where you will

periodically sealed.

and natural beauty, they are easy to clean

find the ideal material and at trade prices

and scratches can be sanded out, although

that you can afford.

Engineered stone worktops, such as Sile-

water damages wood quite easily, so wood

stone® and Apollo® Quartz, come in a much

worktops must be oiled frequently to seal the

wider variety of colours than are available in

surface.

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A Fitting Bathroom Solution from Hudson Reed

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oday’s bathrooms, ensuites and

In addition, the range of products and

and the three contrasting colours available

cloakrooms have evolved to

furniture is such that even the smallest of

together extends the creative possibilities

become design-led, luxurious

spaces can be literally transformed into

even further. Mixing between tall, under-

and beautifully finished – a very

designer bathrooms, with innovative storage

basin and floating units according to

different picture to a few decades ago. It is

solutions able to magic space from almost

bathroom style, size and shape can also

now fairly easy to create the the spa-like

nowhere.

create a look as well as provide much valued

style of a boutique hotel bathroom – and with great functionality included too - all

Whatever the bathroom size though,

storage space.

co-ordinated furniture is key and Hudson

Finishes like high gloss graphite and black

Reed has a range of modular, combination

wood, such as those in Hudson Reed’s

and fitted furniture all designed to create

Quartet range offers a contemporary look

Much of this transformation can be credited

stunning looks as well as being highly

whilst the natural wood-style finishes such as

to the sheer number and quality of bathroom

practical and durable. With door fascias

driftwood make a bold statement combining

products available and more recently the

available in natural wood effect or high gloss

traditional looks with a modern twist.

growth in the many complementary items

finishes, the ability to create a bathroom of

of bathroom furniture, which when pulled

true individual character to satisfy personal

together create that ‘wow-factor’ look. In

tastes or to continue the look and feel of the

fact, furniture is transforming the way the

complete interior is easy.

within a modest budget and in any sized bathroom space.

bathroom is viewed especially where good designs seamlessly integrate with the overall look and feel of the home and yet preserve the storage and purposeful functionality that is paramount.

Of course, all bathrooms start with research and time spent looking at options, what is available and matching this to personal taste is time well spent and will result in a

Hudson Reed’s units with co-ordinated

luxurious bathroom that not only lasts for

cabinets, such as its Sarenna modular range

years but has a style that endures too.

with sweeping curves and soft edges, bring a sophisticated elegance to the bathroom

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Style. Quality.

Luxury. Innovation.

With Hudson Reed, you can have it all.

For For more more information information or or to to request request aa brochure brochure please please visit visit us us online, online, or or call call 01422 01422 417099.

417099. www.hudsonreed.co.uk www.hudsonreed.co.uk

Available in three contrasting colours, our Sarenna Furniture combines sophisticated style with elegant curves.

Available Available in in 700mm 700mm and and 1000mm 1000mm sizes, sizes, the the vanity vanity units units offer offer ample ample storage, storage, whilst whilst the the subtle subtle woodgrain woodgrain texture texture of of the the furniture furniture contrasts contrasts beautifully beautifully with with the the polymarble polymarble basin. basin.

Bathrooms & Kitchens

The ‘’Works’’

Introducing the WetBase™ tile-able linear wet room tray Wetrooms Online are pleased to introduce the fully tile-able WetBase™ linear wet room tray. The linear drain of the tray can be fully tiled to match the surrounding tray and floor, resulting in a sleek, uniform looking floor that is not broken by drain grates.

The 30mm thick tray currently comes in two sizes 1200 x 900mm with an ‘end’ drain location and 1500 x 900mm with a ‘side’ drain location, perfect for ‘walk through’ showers. Furthermore, the drain outlet can be sited left, centre or right allowing for the easy avoidance of joists etc.

Visit www.wetrooms-online.com to view the range, call Freephone 0800 280 8008, or email info@wetrooms-online.com for further details.

Adaptations are pleased to announce the opening of their recently refurbished kitchen studio in Cobham, Surrey to showcase the very best in contemporary German and bespoke kitchen furniture. Established in 1999 Adaptations specialise in the design of mid to high end contemporary kitchens in London and the South East. They provide a full design and installation Wooden Baths Ltd service and have an extensive range of products Wooden Baths Ltd is from the Black Isle in the Highlands of Scotland and is a family run business on display including the unique ‘’Works’’ range by the renowned German brand Eggersmann. est 2002. Based on the Black Isle we Incorporating stunning full height mirrored panels manufacture hand crafted wooden baths, each which rotate through 180 degrees to expose an uniquely tailored to suit the client's requirements. array of beautifully made storage solutions, these Each bath is finished with a very robust are positioned behind split islands available in a coating that is both hygenic and durable. Currently variety of extreme matt and stone finishes to create we have three different bath deigns in a variety of a truly unique solution to serious cooks or those lengths. Please see our website looking for something different. Their kitchens are for more info: www.woodenbathsltd.com and Face- made to order in wide range of finishes including solid surfaces and natural stone. book page www.facebook.com/woodenbathsltd/' Adaptations Ltd Could you put somewhere in the add , 'Fortrose Slipper inThe Torridon in Achnasheen, Wester Ross"

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GMQ Marble At GMQ Marble we are dedicated and committed to

The Pure H20 Company

bringing you the best service and product, from the

Announcing the launch of the Quatreau SmartTap™,

The new Design Solutions range from AQATA

simple to the lavish we have experienced it all. We

the new compact drinks point delivering a modular

Models from AQATA’s latest luxury collection, Design Solutions, are perfect for achieving maximum minimalism in the bathroom, with spans of uninterrupted 10mm glass reflecting light and providing the perfect water barrier. The new shower screens and enclosures can be made to measure to fit exact specifications and customised to suit individual preferences, with a choice of wall fixings, glass type, etched design and handle option to create a truly personalised design.

are a company based in West London that manufac-

choice of boiling, sparkling, chilled and / or ambient

ture, supply and install great quality stones at a very

water. Several finishes, a modular approach to water

affordable price.

options and upgrades including countertop drainer are

Whether it’s getting a new kitchen worktop, fireplace or vanity top we've got all your needs covered with a

offered, for full customisation in all settings domestic and commercial.

satisfaction guarantee. All of our staff are friendly and

The SmartTap™ is the latest in The Pureh2o Co’s range

knowledgeable and your needs will always come first.

of multifunction taps, following the success of Quatreau,

We offer a wide selection of stones that you can chose

their 4 function kitchen tap with touchscreen control

The DS440 double entry walk-in shower screen (shown) is understated, yet striking. For an added design highlight choose from one of the tinted glass options or modern etched glass designs.

from whether it’s a standard favourite or the most exotic

panel. Like Quatreau, the Quatreau SmartTap™ can

material we have it all covered.

deliver either filtered mains water or up to 99.99% pure

www.aqata.co.uk Tel: 01455 896 500

Tel: 02034897769

Template, supply and installation!

Web: www.gmqmarble.co.uk

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water with the optional RODI tap water purifier.

www.pureh2o.co.uk

01483 617000

Design diversity with system safety Nowadays there is an increased demand for modular, diverse systems within the fields of new buildings and renovations.

The wide range of wedi design elements and modular systems along with customised building and bespoke services offer an unrivalled design diversity and system safety for the whole wall to floor system in both bathroom and wellness areas.

100% waterproof

Thermally insulating

Ready to be tiled

Wheelchair accessible

Easy to cut on site

Very low weight

Installation advantages save time and money

Our BUILDING BOARDS are available as standard, shapeable or vapour proof and besides cladding, can also be used to construct tileable washstands for example.

A vast array of FUNDO shower tray elements are available with point or linear design and also with integrated drainage.

We have recently introduced the wedi FUNDO TOP range, a seamless alternative to traditional tiling available in four colours, to complement our shower elements.

Practical design elements, such as NICHES, MENSOLO tileable shelving/pipe cladding or SANOASA shower seats in 5 different formats can also be found amongst our standard products.

The standard wedi product range also spans into wellness products, which can be used in shower/bathroom areas as well.

Our MOLTOROMO modular system gives the freedom to create free-standing curvature walls to add that design led effect to any area.

SANBATH bathroom furniture range with its elegant shapes continue complementing our SANOASA BELLINA & COMODA modular benches and our versatile wedi LOUNGERS which are available with or without integrated heating.

Furthermore, if you have not found what you are looking for in the standard product range, do not hesitate to get in touch as we offer customised building solutions for your wellness projects as well as a bespoke service to create items based on individual specifications such as footbaths, tables, fountains, steam cabins and whirpools to mention only a few.

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British Ceramic Tile Specification launch new product and get collaborative at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017

F

or Clerkenwell Design Week

comes from working together. Dave will also

Hub during the festival don’t worry – you can

2017 British Ceramic Tile has put

showed at the CDW venue Platform, in the

visit the Seward Street space and see both

together a full schedule of events

House of Detention.

artworks anytime Monday to Friday, as both are staying put, having proved so popular!

and commissioned bespoke art-

works to celebrate their second year as part

In addition, mosaic artist Robert Lally

of London’s fastest growing design festival.

created a bespoke piece, dedicated to the immediate area of Clerkenwell. Robert works

Amongst the various pieces of special art

with ceramic and glass to create incredible

created for the fair are new additions to Brit-

portraits and murals using shards of tile. He

ish Ceramic Tile Specification ranges, namely

has created works for many celebrity athletes

Geode Structured Quartz, The Feature Tile

and his works have been commissioned by

Anthology and in a new direction for the tile

the David Lloyd leisure group.

manufacturer Reclaimed Wood.

On Thursday morning BCT Spec hosted a The Feature Tile Anthology

glass tile design workshop, talking a group of enthusiasts through the process of creating

British Ceramic Tile pride themselves not

textured glass tiles. The group, who had

only on being the No.1 manufacturer of

booked their places on the very popular

ceramic and glass tiles in the UK, but also on

workshop, got their hands dirty, carving their

their obsessive focus on supporting clients

own designs into tile ‘biscuits’ to be fired

on projects. This is all about collaboration.

into coloured glass by British Ceramic Tile

Dave Hughes pieced together, brick by brick,

Specifications expert technicians.

a large sculpture using 12,000 LEGO bricks that communicated the positivity and joy that

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

Marmox Multiboards Facilitate Fit Out Of Queenshurst Apartments Work to complete the final phase of a luxury residential development at Kingston-UponThames has included the use of versatile high performance Multiboards from the range of Marmox Limited.

Its operatives are making use of 6mm thick 1250 x 600mm Multiboards as a robust and moisture-proof tile backer as they complete the bathroom interiors.

The Site Manager for South Eastern Carpentry, Kevin Cave, commented: “As a specialist joinery company we carry out most of our work inside the M25, tackling commercial and new build projects, as well as a few schools and hospitals.

Our company has come to appreciate the benefits of using Marmox Multiboard over a number of past contracts.

Double delight for new Maxtop designs

Here on the Queenshurst building, which is high specification residential, we are fitting the vanity units as well as bath panels and the Multiboard has been brilliant.

Kitchen and bathroom worktop specialist, Maxtop Quartz Ltd, has unveiled two brand new surface designs to complement its existing range of pre-finished worktops.

They are being fitted over 18mm hardwood ply, secured to two-by-two (50 x 50mm) timber framework, ready for tiling by another subcontractor. The boards are being supplied through CCS, along with the special Marmox washers which make for a very secure fixing.”

Available now, Pure White and Pewter Grey will ensure the Maxtop Quartz range offers a modern selection of both sparkling and plain finishes, keeping the product portfolio fresh and on-trend.

Inspired by customer needs and preferences, the launch is in response to market demand, providing quality alternatives to solid stone surfaces.

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The company has also developed a limited-time offer for displaying retailers through its network of distributors throughout the UK and Ireland.

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

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THE PERFECT TOUCH

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

dividuals who are interested in eastern made products, albethe top end of the Ironmongery it in a limited range but cost market, Touch mainly supply to effective. With trends continuresidential premises but hotel ously evolving, new innovative and office properties also conproducts are constantly under tribute to their vast clientele. development. Touch understand The company also have a that keeping up with the fashhealthy export market to all ion-shifts is imperative in order corners of the world, namely to provide every customer with the Middle East, Europe and the best solution for their rethe Americas. Touch’s owner quirements. and founder, Bill Benham, has 35 years’ experience in the Ironmongery can be a difficult Touch Ironmongery supply a vast range of products and through a range of ironmongery trade, as do his and complicated aspect of a to provide customer withbuilding solutions for their In fact today, Touch canservices supply aim colleagues Jimevery Haselup and Salproject, as requirements a result a wide range of finishes includeem Qureshi.

Touch aim to take this awkward Established 34 years ago in Ironmongery market, aspect Touch mainly quality in recent years they ing Brass, Satin Brass, Poland make it and user friendly October 1982, Touch Ironmongery supply to residential premises but have introduced some ished Chrome, Satin Chrome, The range of products supplied and clear to understand by of- of the far is one of London’s leading hotel and office properties also eastern made products, albeit in Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel,

by Touch date from circa 1640 fering an on-site service where ironmongers. Originally called “A contribute to their vast clientele. a limited range. With trends Copper, Bronze -solid and French and coveralso have they carry outcontinuously a detailedevolving, door new Touch of Brass”, the firm(Louise changed XIV) The company a healthy plated, BMA, Antique Brass, all subsequent by door, window by window, their name in 2003 in reaction to periods export(Geormarket to all corners of the innovative products are constantly Black, Pewter, Ceramic, slowly Leather, gian, Edwardian roomEast, by roomunder Ironmongery advancing market changes & Victorian), world, namely the Middle development. Touch in architecturalart ironmongery, which Europe and the Americas.

Touch’shighlighting understandall thatrekeeping up Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless deco and contemporary schedule, is nolist longer supplied solely in make up Owner Founder, quirements Bill Benham, and with the fashion-shifts Steel, Gun Metal, and the pieces also the and prodidentifying anyis brass, and to also reflect the has 34 years’ experience in the imperative in order to provide keeps growing. Whatever finish uct ranges. In addition, Touch items that can be refurbished. broader range of products and ironmongery trade, as do his every customer with the best you require, Touch can help you showcases the very best of Refurbishment is a large part of finishes that they sell. colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan solution for their requirements. get the right look.

British manufacturing; the best the business; Touch will can un-be a difficult and Blanchard. Saleem Qureshi is the Ironmongery ranges are still in the of our dertake complete ironmongery In fact today, Touch can supply a produced newest member team and complicated aspect of a building Touch occupy their recently Midlands by craftsmen inyears’ fac- experience, refurbishment project, projects, and Touch can aim to wide range of finishes, including has 12 as a result Brass, Polished meaning theiror knowledge is old paint takecovered this awkward aspect and refurbished showroom at 210Satin Brass, tories dating back 200 years restore door unrivalled in this industry. make it user friendly Fulham Road, Chelsea, Chrome, where Satin Chrome, more. Polished Touch also sell European furniture to their former glory,and clear to Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze The range of products supplied by understand by offering they display a vast range of manufactured goods which is looking as new, at a fraction of an on-site -solid and plated, BMA, Antique Touch date from circa 1640 French service where they carry out a their 5,000 products. With a considered to be of a very good the cost to replace.

Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, (Louise XIV) and cover all detailed door by door, window customer base includingLeather, Inte- Stainless quality and in recent years they Steel, Satin subsequent periods (Georgian, by window, room by room rior Designers, Builders Stainless and in-Steelhave introduced some of the far and Gun Metal.

Edwardian & Victorian), Art Deco ironmongery schedule, highlighting

The Perfect Touch

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Whatever finish you require, Touch and contemporary pieces also make all requirements and identifying can help you get the right look.. up the product ranges. In addition, any items that can be refurbished. information about Touch Ironmongery a showroom Touch occupy their recently Touch showcasesor the to very arrange best of Refurbishment is a large part of refurbished showroom at 210 British2255 manufacturing; the best the business; Touch will undertake visit please call us on 0207 351 or alternatively Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they ranges are still produced in the complete ironmongery visit www.atouchofbrass.co.uk display a vast range of their 5,000 Midlands by craftsmen in factories refurbishment projects, and can products. With a customer base dating back 200 years or more. restore old paint covered door including interior designers, Touch also sell European furniture to their former glory, 56 builders and individuals who are manufactured goods which is looking as new, at a fraction of interested in the top end of the considered to be of a very good the cost to replace.

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Reynaers The key performance features of the CP 130 sliding door from leading aluminium systems company Reynaers extend far beyond its stunning exterior

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t first glance, one brand of sliding

Reynaers CP 130 sliding door is available as

“On this project in particular, you can see

door may appear similar to the

a single-, double-, or triple-track system with

how the vast panes of glass provide a stark

next, but looks can be deceiving.

multiple configurations. It offers the highest

contrast to the sliding-sash windows with

Up close, the superior quality of Reynaers’

levels of insulation, weather resistance

Georgian bars. Whilst these look stunning,

systems is evident, with an industry-leading

and security, as well as hundreds of finish

the sliding doors bring something new to the

maximum glass size of 2.7m in height. The

options and accessories to suit any design

property and allow them to enjoy looking out

slimline aluminium frames can also support

requirements.

at their expansive green spaces in a new way.

The choice of the slim, dark frames against

glass up to 43mm in thickness and 300kg in weight.

With double glazing a U-value of 1.5 W/

the red brickwork and existing white frames

m2K can be achieved, and 1.1 W/m2K with

makes this home really special.”

These huge panes of glass command

triple glazing. Security meets RC2, PAS24

panoramic, uninterrupted views that welcome

and Secured by Design standards, as well as

Not only is the CP 130 designed to perform

natural light into the home. By choosing

the system having class 4 air-tightness, C3

to the highest standards, the component

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wind-resistance and up to Class 9a water-

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element for a complete removal of barriers Rebecca Cope, Marketing Manager

cycles, so you can be confident that you are

at Reynaers, said: “The aesthetics and

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performance of the CP 130 are ideal for a

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La Colombière YH2

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nitially built as a small storage space by the first owner who was a lumberman, the shed was later rearranged into a forest refuge by its next owners. La Colombière (Dovery) thus represents the completion and third phase of this simple one-storey construction

into a true retreat expanding on three floors.

In an attempt to preserve the surrounding nature, the footprint of the building remained untouched. This new phase inspired itself from the natural growth of trees. The link of the tree/house to the soil remains the same while growing vertically and developing an aerial volume reminiscent of tree canopies.

By following such principles, the extension was done without any trees being cut or heavy machinery, which could have spoiled the natural environment offered by the forest. Recalling the bark of the tall surrounding conifer, the exterior volume is covered in dark cedar.

La Colombière’s vertiginous interior is a space painted all in white. Materials and structure of the previous phase are kept and uninterrupted so that the addition acts as an extension rather than an insertion.

On the ground floor, a simple space with exposed structure offers a direct link between rooms and towards the forest’s soil. On the upper floors, each room opens into a vast vertical shaft punctured by an ultra light stairwell, an aerial structure. On the last floor, an exterior covered terrace acts as white perch from where one can admire the surroundings.

La Colombière is a refuge perched in the forest reminding us of bird huts.

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The new door meets demands from architects

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Ceramique Internationale Dusts off contemporary new tile range

Stylish flooring for fashion college

Encapsulating the recent trend for industrial-look tiles,

London College of Fashion recently refurbished its High

Ceramique Internationale has launched a range of

Holborn building, and opted for the Scarlet Oak from

innovative square tiles, designed to provide a modern

design flooring specialist, Moduleo.

crossover effect between plaster, cement and concrete.

It was crucial the flooring specified was durable, stylish

Manufactured by Marazzi and available in four soft tones

and safe, as well as flexible for the students and staff

- Cream, Pearl, Smoke and White - Dust is a collection

who utilise the campus daily. With this in mind, the

of 60x60cm Italian glazed porcelain tiles, which offers

designers on the project opted for luxury vinyl flooring

a simple design with visual characteristics that gives a

from Moduleo for the Student’s Union café and bar, as

tranquil look to the home.

a result of its advanced strength, slip-resistant rating of

used for floorcoverings has to meet strict criteria. FG1 was

The tiles’ porcelain compound provides a hard-wearing

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all criteria to give you peace of mind when choosing a

it perfect for hallways, kitchens or conservatories. The

completed the refurbishment, comments: “Moduleo is a

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were imperative for this project.

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MASTER BEDROOM

B

road Street House is new build home in Suffolk by Nash Baker Architects. The house utilises a palette of natural and traditional materials to blend with the rural street

scene, and the exterior uses oak cladding and handmade bricks (both locally sourced) to blend with the architectural character of the village.

To create a more distinctive look, the bricks were laid in a variation of ‘Monks bond’ using white iron-free sand for the lime mortar which was sourced from the local Wivenhoe pit. “We wanted to ensure that the architectural expression would be contemporary and of its time whilst in its materiality being nevertheless reflective of local vernacular traditions.”

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Architects: Architects: Nash Nash Baker Baker Architects Architects www.nashbaker.co.uk www.nashbaker.co.uk Location: Location: Orford, Orford, Woodbridge, Woodbridge, Suffolk Suffolk IP12, IP12, UK UK Area: Area: 201.5 201.5 sqm sqm Project Project Year: Year: 2016 2016 Photographs: Photographs: Nick Nick Guttridge Guttridge Design Design Team: Team: Katharine Katharine Maclean, Maclean, Simon Simon Baker, Baker, Howard Howard Nash Nash Structural Structural Engineer: Engineer: Ellis Ellis & & Moore Moore

The The client’s client’s brief brief was was to to replace replace the the incongruous incongruous pre-existing pre-existing

Internally, Internally, the the house house has has aa muted muted decorative decorative scheme scheme with with

1980’s 1980’s building building with with an an exceptional exceptional contemporary contemporary home home that that

exposed exposed concrete concrete ceilings ceilings complemented complemented by by aa floor floor of of

was was both both sympathetic sympathetic to to the the neighbouring neighbouring properties, properties, whilst whilst

whitewashed whitewashed Douglas Douglas fir fir planks planks and and fitted fitted joinery joinery made made with with

still still being being of of its its time. time. They They required required an an open open plan plan living living

lacquered lacquered birch birch faced faced plywood. plywood. Studio Studio and and office office rooms rooms

arrangement arrangement that that on on the the ground ground floor floor would would provide provide them them

occupy occupy the the left left side side of of the the ground ground floor floor layout, layout, mirrored mirrored on on the the

with with dedicated dedicated work work rooms rooms for for their their respective respective professional professional

right right of of the the rear rear reception reception room room by by an an open open plan plan kitchen kitchen area area

activities activities as as silversmith silversmith and and baker, baker, and and aa first first floor, floor, that that could could

defined defined by by aa parallel parallel wooden wooden dining dining surface surface in in walnut walnut with with

take take advantage advantage of of the the natural natural daylight daylight and and the the expansive expansive views views

expressed expressed dovetail dovetail joints. joints.

across across the the marshes marshes to Orford Ness, to Orford Ness, and and the the coast coast beyond. beyond.

The The reception reception room room opens opens out out onto onto aa red red brick brick terrace terrace and and In In contrast contrast to to the the brickwork brickwork at at the the ground ground floor, floor, the the upper upper

garden garden through through aa series series of of glazed glazed sliding sliding doors, doors, mirrored mirrored on on

level level appears appears lightweight, lightweight, utilising utilising ribbons ribbons of of untreated untreated oak oak

the the upper upper storey storey where where corresponding corresponding doors doors on on the the master master

cladding cladding to to wrap wrap up up and and across across aa pitched pitched roof. roof. The The oak oak

bedroom bedroom and and en-suite en-suite bathroom bathroom open open out out onto onto aa covered covered

cladding cladding was was sized sized to to match match the the brick brick course course dimensions, dimensions, so so

terrace terrace sheltered sheltered by by the the oak oak clad clad roof roof that that gives gives spectacular spectacular

that that the the two two elements elements of of construction construction have have aa complimentary complimentary

views views of of the Orford Ness the Orford Ness marshes marshes and and the the Suffolk Suffolk coast. coast.

design design intent. intent.

Underfloor Air Conditioning fits the bill at 8 Waterloo Place

N

o. 8 Waterloo Place, a

The underfloor system was specified by

Conditioned air is fed into the space using

fabulous Edwardian build-

consultant Watkins Payne Partnership for four

modular, plug and play TU4 Fantile units with

ing with a Grade II listed

floors within the seven floor building. Both

the upgraded EC fan option for additional

Portland stone façade, has

the client, Cornerstone Real Estate and Ar-

energy efficiency.

recently undergone a full refurbishment

chitect, Morrow and Lorraine, had requested

including structural reconfiguration to the

a clean finish with no services at high level to

Completed in April 2017, the refurbishment

central core and installation of new HVAC

allow the decorative feature plasterwork in

was successful in creating fully refurbished,

services creating 33,000 sq. ft. of prime

the ceiling to be left exposed. The AET Flex-

additional net area grade-A office space, an

speculative office space just off Piccadilly in

ible Space CAM-C direct expansion system

enlarged reception and alterations to the top

the St James’ area of London.

fits this brief perfectly.

storey to create a roof terrace. The building

The stunning building constructed in the

The CAM-C downflow unit supplies condi-

awards, refurbishment category and Chinese

early 1900’s was once the UK headquarters

tioned air into the plenum beneath the raised

restaurant giant Imperial Treasure has se-

for the Bank of Montreal, and since 1991 has

access floor, which serves as the ventilation

cured 8500 sq. ft. of mezzanine, ground and

accommodated a branch of Lloyds bank.

zone. This zone is divided into supply and

basement floors on a 25 year lease deal.

AET Flexible Space are delighted to have

return air paths using airtight relocatable

supplied a CAM-C direct expansion under-

baffle and then the CAM receives spent air

floor air conditioning system for this presti-

back at floor level for re-conditioning, allow-

gious refurbishment; comprising 8 CAM-C

ing the total elimination of services located in

35 downflow units, Daikin heat pumps and

the ceiling.

was also shortlisted for the 2017 BREEAM

approximately 108 TU4-EC Fantiles.

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Gazco Skope Electric The ultimate in contemporary, Gazco Skope fires present you

can be selected in four colours. If you’re looking for more colour

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and vibrancy, the Chromalight system also uplights the fuel bed.

electric fire technology to whole new levels. Comprising four

Choose from 12 vibrant colours that combine with the flame-ef-

inset and two multi-sided models, this electric fire range comes

fect for a truly mesmerising display, offering you a huge spectrum

complete with a variety of different fuel effects that can be easily

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Aecom Report On Life Cycle Costing: Continuous Flow Up To 7% More Cost Effective AECOM, a major global player in the building engineering services consultancy arena, has concluded a report showing that continuous flow water heating systems have a clear advantage in terms of initial capital costs as well as life cycle costs over 20 years, when compared with stored hot water systems*.

The study** shows that continuous flow water heating systems can be up to 7% more economical than equivalent ‘traditional’ stored hot water systems.

AECOM was commissioned to carry out a life cycle study on continuous flow water heating systems, and to provide a comparison with conventional storage systems. Two case studies were provided that are based on projects using continuous flow water heating systems.

AECOM then determined an equivalent storage based system for each case study and compared operational and capital costs.

For the life cycle comparison, the analysis period was 20 years, based on the expected service life. The net present value (NPV) calculation is based on a discount rate of 3.5% (The GREEN BOOK - HM Treasury), an inflation rate of 2% for servicing costs and projected retail fuel costs from DECC1.

In both case studies the continuous flow system showed a clear advantage in terms of initial capital costs, as well as life cycle costs over 20 years, with the continuous flow system consistently lower in energy use than the two storage systems.

Case study 1 This was a system for a typical, small, pre-fabricated fast food restaurant.

It is assumed the system only serves the hot water demand.

The life cycle analysis includes the initial capital costs, projected annual fuel costs, and estimated annual servicing costs which are assumed to increase by 2% each year. The annual fuel cost assumes the same daily fuel consumption over the whole year.

The servicing cost is based on £130/ year per boiler, and £160/year for a boiler and cylinder. The resulting net present values of the three showed that the continuous flow system is 6 - 7% lower than the two storage systems based on that 20-year analysis period.

Case study 2 This was a system for a shower block in a holiday camp, with six showers and four basin taps.

For the continuous flow option, the analysis is based on a configuration of 4 continuous flow water heaters that each have a nominal output of 48 kW, which, for this particular application, because there is a very short run of pipe work between the water heaters and the fixtures, it is possible for the water heaters to generate water at 40°C. The risk of legionella is overcome by regular flushing of the system.

For the energy required to deal with the instantaneous hot water demand the analysis assumes that the bulk of the hot water demand would be due to the showers. Each shower would typically have a flow rate of around 9 litres per minute, which if mixed to 40ºC would equate to an instantaneous load of around 19 kW each, so even if there was only one shower running, the load on a single continuous flow water heater would equate to an efficiency of 95% based on the performance curve. As the hot water demand increases, the modular nature of this particular configuration would allow the 95% efficiency to be maintained for the bulk of the demand.

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The difference in daily fuel costs between the three systems is around 7%. The usage profile for this case study is particularly suited to continuous flow systems (i.e. high but infrequent demand over the day), which is why there is an advantage in fuel consumption over the storage systems.

SYSTEMS EMPLOYED IN THE STUDY * Indirect fired storage systems This consists of separate heat source and storage cylinders, where for this study the heat source will be gas fired boilers running on 80ºC flow and 60ºC return with gross efficiency of 89%. As the hot water is stored at 60ºC in insulated cylinders there will be standing heat losses. The standby electricity is assumed to be 15W per boiler, and 60W when operating to cover fan and controls.

Direct fired storage systems This is where the hot water storage cylinder has an integral gas burner to directly heat the water, and the key difference with indirect fired storage systems is that they are designed to operate in condensing mode and generally achieve gross efficiency up to 96%. A disadvantage of direct fired storage systems is that the standing losses are around 3 times higher than indirect storage cylinders.

Continuous flow systems This is essentially a gas boiler that is designed to instantaneously heat mains water for supply directly to water fixtures without any storage.

The key advantages with this type of hot water heating, is firstly saving in space needed for hot water cylinders and the associated standing heat losses. The challenge is that instantaneous hot water demand can vary hugely for most systems and therefore the continuous flow heating system needs to have a wide modulation range as well as maintaining efficiency over that range.

For more information on the RINNAI product range of high efficiency condensing continuous flow hot water heating units and systems visit www.rinnaiuk.com

Warmshell Insulation Proves A Winner For New Timber Frame Cottage

M

uch 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 for Sandra and Mike to build on a plot in the centre of the town, they 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.

Keen that the property should blend in as much as possible, they chose Lime Green products for the surface render and, whilst consulting us on what products to use, the couple discovered that our 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’s breathable insulation means that damaging moisture won’t get trapped in the structure and a healthier environment will be created inside.

For Taylor Lane who were also responsible

Small holes were then drilled into the OSB

Having specified a highly energy efficient

for on site installation of the timber frame,

boards through which loose cellulose

home, when tested for air-tightness,

using WarmShell was a good solution.

insulation was blown under pressure to

Sandra and Mike were delighted to find

completely fill the void and every potential

that their cottage leaked just 3m³ per hour,

The 100mm. woodfibre insulation boards

air gap in the wall. The cottage now had,

much less than the 10m³ per hour that

were fitted to the outside of the stud

in effect, solid walls of insulation that were

Building Regulations demand. The heat U

framework and a 10mm.

both strong and provided excellent ‘U’

value achieved was 0.18 W/(m2K)

OSB board on the inside, onto which

values.

Not surprisingly, the underfloor heating

battens with plasterboard were fitted to

On the exterior walls, Lime Green’s

is only needed a few times in winter,

form a service cavity and then finished

Prepbond base render was applied to

which means that the couple not only

using Lime Green’s Solo decorative one-

the WarmShell boards, with a glass fibre

have the dream cottage they were looking

coat plaster.

reinforcing mesh worked into it. The walls

for, but also a very energy efficient and

were then completed with a top coat of

inexpensive home for their retirement.

The joints between the internal OSB racking boards were taped to effectively

Lime Green mineral silicate paint.

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future proof. 2017 has already been a breakthrough year for RAIS, with the launch of its first ever stove to use gas as a fuel source. The VIVA L Gas aims to give customers an authentic fireplace experience with just the push of a button. RAIS’s new gas stove joins the awardwinning VIVA L series which recently won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its customisable and multiple design options.

Now available in three heights, thanks to the introduction of an extra tall 160 cm model, the VIVA L Series comes in six different colours and a variety of different finishes. RAIS welcomes their customers to tap into their own creative potential becoming co-designers of their stoves. The award winning RAIS customiser allows you to choose the shape, material and colour that will help spark a wealth of inspiration on how to decorate your home as well as creating a unique and individual style with a stove from RAIS. Knowing that the difference is in the detail, the RAIS collection not only includes wood- burning & gas stoves but also a wide selection of accessories that create coherence, unity and synergy providing A stove from RAIS, Denmark’s premier quality stove manufacturer, is a superior fusion of aesthetics and technology which combines form with function and design with craftmanship. The result? Exclusive eye-catching stoves that are in a league of their own.

With nearly 90 percent of RAIS products being exported to Western Europe and the United States, RAIS’s driving force is constant development and quality without compromise. With extensive industry knowledge and close attention paid with regards to worldwide trends, RAIS are forever expanding their product range and brand.

Earlier this year saw the launch of the Ecodesign Ready scheme, a new initiative aimed at lowering emissions and improving air quality, becoming mandatory for all stoves by 2022. Due to the strictness of the new performance criteria many stoves on the market will need to be completely redesigned, however the majority of RAIS stoves already meet the mark due to the incorporation of the most advanced combustion technology, meaning RAIS stoves are already

the perfect finishing touches.

This year, exclusively available in the UK, RAIS presented the Q-Tee 2C, a new curvaceous version of the extremely popular, minimalist Q-Tee 2. With the same robustness of construction but with a softer and more round profile, the new Q-Tee 2C features a large window pane providing a magnificent view of the flames. Available in two classic colours, black or platinum, the Q-Tee 2C can be customised to your liking and fits perfectly into any style of home.

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residential and commercial sectors across Britain and overseas.

Finishes, you won`t find a wider range of coatings and effects, under one roof, a unique one stop shop for all your coating projects. Here’s an image of a reception desk we produced in a Bespoke Mixed Metal using 3 different metals in a special formulation made here on site. On top of that we added a unique surface texture and smoky dark patina to create the final luxurious finish. It looks just fantastic set against the background of large concrete blocks

Design without limitation is the philosophy that embodies

in this stunning design. Imagine it as a Kitchen Island, or a

our Design House in the heart of the West End.

Feature wall, anything is possible!

Our team’s professionalism, commitment and desire to

Take a look at some of our other projects and finishes at.

meet clients’ exacting requirements establishes a clear and disciplined structure that produces a unique and timeless design befitting their elegant surroundings.

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www.metalmonkeydesigns.co.uk Or give us a call on 01623 626884 – we’d love to hear from you.

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he object of a reconstruction is a country/suburban house near Kyiv (Ukraine). It was totally neglected by

former owners. Original building had a lot of small rooms and an attic. In our redesign we removed the walls including a part of a bearing wall, which was replaced with a wooden beam.

A kitchen and a living room became one space.

The living room was designed as a double height area, but there was not enough daylight. So we made windows in a roof to enhance the lighting. We offered to set a fireplace in a corner and a plasma TV opposite the couch. Almost all our ideas, including general layout, self-leveling floor, kitchen worktop by the window, combination of colors and others were welcomed by the client.

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ONE OF THE MAIN DESIGN ELEMENTS IN THE L I V I N G R OO M I S T H E E XC L U S I V E M E TA L S TA I R S T H AT L E A D TO A B A L CO N Y T H R O U G H T H E H I D D E N DOO R S . T H E DOO RWAY S A R E E Q U I P P E D W I T H 4 M M M E TA L S H E E T , W H I C H P R E V E N T S M E C H A N I CA L DA M AG E S O F T H E CO R N E R S .

T H E C L I E N T H AS S E V E R A L DOG S , S O T H E G U E S T B AT H R OO M WAS P R OV I D E D W I T H A G R I L L F L OO R TO WAS H T H E P E T S ’ PAW S CO M F O R TA B L Y. AS A R E S U L T O F T H E R E CO N S T R U C T I O N T H E H O U S E H AS B E CO M E S PAC I O U S A N D L I G H T.

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Landscaping & External Works

Chinese Bridge at Dumfries House Recreates Original 1899 Design A bridge what was originally designed in 1899

118 years later, it has been realised thanks to

but never built has finally been brought to

funding from the Dunard Fund.

fruition by CTS Bridges in time for a visit by Prince Charles who is the patron of Dumfries

The main central span was lifted onto the two

House, Cumnock.

stone piers using a 350t crane. The two side spans were then placed and site welded into

Land Engineering came to CTS Bridges after

position.

securing the contract to provide an ornamental Chinese Footbridge over the Lugar Water

The decorative canopy was manufactured by

at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Scotland. They

Jonny Briggs Joinery under a separate contact

had a very short programme as the bridge

and once in place, the Chinese Bridge was

had to be installed in time for a visit by Prince

complete.

Charles who is the patron of Dumfries House.

CTS Bridges employ both skilled joiners CTS Director Sally Preston used her expertise

and fabricators and can therefore provide

to recreate a structure to modern standards

an extensive range of bridges in a variety of

whilst keeping the style of the original design.

materials including steel and FRP or using a

CTS Bridges undertook the fabrication mod-

combination of steel, timber or FRP materials.

elling, manufacture, delivery and installation of the bespoke three span bridge.

Please contact us for more details on our design, build and installation service for

The design for the bridge was taken from an

bridges and structures on 01484 606416 or

original drawing submitted by Scottish archi-

visit our website at www.ctsbridges.co.uk

tect Robert Weir Schultz in 1899.

or by email enquiries@ctsbridges.co.uk

This original bridge was never built but now

CTS really is your one stop shop for the complete bridge package...

• Complete bridge design, manufacture & installation packages • Advice given on suitable styles of bridge • Cost effective solutions.

• In house design service, CAD & 3D • Installation all over the UK, assembled or kit form

Quality with economy from conception to completion

• Over 25 years experience

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n August last year, Long Rake Spar

In 2012, Sascha came home with a throat

afford the extension required, the family were

were approached by their customer

infection that changed everything. Doctors

desperate and contacted DIY SOS to ask for

Jamescape Ltd to be involved in the

believe it caused her immune system to over-

help.

BAFTA nominated DIY SOS: The Big

respond and left her with kidney disease. She

Build.

was assured that it would be decades before

The build turned everything around for this

Director of Jamescape James Gladding stated

she needed treatment, but Sascha’s symptoms

family and marked a vital step in Sascha

the reason he asked Long Rake to donate the

grew rapidly.

regaining her life. The shorter daily sessions

aggregates was “having previously received

at home, meant Sascha’s health would improve

many deliveries, as promised and on time, we

Within 6 months Sascha had final stage kidney

dramatically as it’s the equivalent of having

knew we could rely on your reliability for the

disease, she faces the constant threat of life-

a working kidney. It would also relieve the

tight timeframes we were working to on this

risking blot clots due to her dialysis regime

pressure on Charlie and allow him to get back

unique project.”

and went into cardiac arrest last Christmas

to his training - and most importantly the

Jamescape were part of the main build,

when her heartbeat reached 200 beats a

family can spend much needed quality time

providing resin bound surfacing for large

minute.

with their mum.

Rake Spar if they would donate their natural,

Her brother gave her one of his kidneys but

The program aired on the 15th June 2017,

hard wearing aggregates that are suitable for

sadly this failed, leaving her too ill to go back

at the prime time slot of 9pm on BBC 1 and

use within this surfacing method.

on the transfer list and facing a life-limiting

provoked an emotional response from the

prognosis and three young children.

public. Long Rake Spar were delighted to be

areas of the back garden and asked Long

The popular Rhine Gold 2-5mm chipping

involved in such a worthwhile cause and wish

was chosen by Jamescape as it beautifully

In the midst of all this fear and uncertainty,

complemented the timber walls, steps and

the family pulled together as best they could

seating area that also feature in the garden

with Sascha’s eldest son Charlie caring

area. The Rhine Gold was sprinkled with light

for his younger siblings whilst juggling an

dusting of crushed glass to provide additional

apprenticeship, so that Dad Andrew can work

grip to the surface, which was an important

to pay the bills.

design feature for the safety of the young children.

The family were hopeful Sasha would be able to have a home dialysis machine to vastly

The build took place in Welwyn Garden City,

improve her standard of life and make things

Hertfordshire to help a local family rebuild

better for them all, however this hope was

their lives.

dashed when she was told there wasn’t the

The mother Sascha is suffering from final stage

space at home for this to be possible.

kidney disease requiring hospital dialysis at least 4 days a week and which leaves her too

A single-storey extension would create the

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the family all the best for the future.

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Landscaping & External Works

Castle Gates and Automation Since 2009 Castle Gates & Automation have been

Monocouche

supplying and installing metal and wooden gates with

Completed 2015, Monocouche XF was used extensively

automation for private clients, schools, businesses and

throughout the design of a classical contemporary new

industry. Builders and architects are using us for their

In its latest partnership with the RHS, Hartley Botanic has

private development on the river Thames in Oxfordshire,

projects because they know they can be assured of an

unveiled a new, iconic glasshouse commission to form the

England. Monocouche XF is a “through colour” cement

excellent standard of craftsmanship and installation,

centrepiece of the Royal Horticultural Society’s new edible

render with anti fungi self cleaning agents only requiring

co-ordinating with their requirements from the outset.

gardens at RHS Hyde Hall. Hartley Botanic’s engineer-

low maintenance cleaning with mild detergent.

We also manufacture bespoke railings to complement

Hartley Botanic

ing expertise, honed over 79 years, has achieved a light yet strong structure of a size and scale which generally requires steel supports to hold construction in place.

As in every Hartley glasshouse, each pane of glass has individual, bespoke frames and there is no glass to glass contact. Every part within the glasshouse, down to the smallest bracket and extrusion, is on record and drawn on file for easy remanufacture. In this way, Hartley Botanic can easily support the glasshouse’s ongoing maintenance and repair

01457 873244 info@hartleybotanic.co.uk

Monocouche TXF silicone thin coat render was used to compliment the soffit and ceiling details where cement render cannot be applied. Notice the archway detail and ceiling limes on the lower ground floor area.

Working closely with the architect and designers, Monocouche Render Systems provided the knowledge and experience to deliver the entire project from start to finish.

For more product information visit our website or email directly. info@monocouche.co.uk www.monocouche.co.uk Tel: 08442721467 / 01844215837

our gates. Our service is rounded off with the supply and installation of a range of audio, audio-visual and GSM access control systems, as well as CCTV to give comprehensive security to those clients who desire it.

Castle Gates and Automation Dellside High Street Green Hemel Hempstead HP2 7AF

01442 253341 enquiries@castlegatesandautomation.co.uk www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

Organowood® 02: A Natural Wood Protection Against Dirt, Water And Damp

OrganoWood®, the natural wood preservation specialist, offers OrganoWood® Repellent 02, the ultimate environmentally friendly and organic solution to protect wood from water, dirt and damp.

OrganoWood ® 02 has been designed for use on a variety of wood types, in-

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cluding traditional pressure impregnated wood, larch or core pine. When used in conjunction with OrganoWood® Protection 01, the product creates a complete system for non-treated pine or fir. . www.organowood.co.uk

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LANDSCAPE: THE INDUSTRY SHOW F R O M T H E 1 9 - 2 0 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 , T H E AWA R D W I N N I N G , M U L T I M E D I A S U P P O R T E D I N D U S T RY T R A D E S H OW , L A N D S CA P E , R E T U R N S TO B AT T E R S E A PA R K

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he LANDSCAPE Show promotes the latest

For the first year the show hosts a PechaKucha evening

products,

to

on the opening night, this will be hosted by New London

the very best Garden Designers, Landscape

Architecture’s Peter Murray and he will be joined by: Deborah

Architects, Contractors, Groundsmen, Facilities Managers and

Staunt from DSDHA, Peter Heath from Atkins Global, Sue

Local Authority Landscaping Professionals from across the

Morgan from Around the Block Ltd, Andrea Dates from

UK and beyond. With over 90 brand new companies joining

Townshend Landscape Architects, James Lord from HTA

the exhibitor line-up this year, the show is set to be bigger

Design LLP and Holly Lewis from We Made That. PechaKucha

than before.

is a simple presentation format where architects and landscape

technologies

and

innovations

architects will show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. Drawing LANDSCAPE is proudly supported by over 40 different media

its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, it

titles and trade associations, including Archetech, Design Buy

provides a lively and informal format to enlighten and inspire.

Build, Landscape & Urban Design and The Art Of Design

Come down for a complimentary drink or two at the Central

(delete as appropriate for each magazine)

Bar on Tuesday 19th September from 17.15 - 18.00 and listen to this inspiring discussion. This session, like all other seminars

LANDSCAPE also hosts a free to attend, seminar programme

will be free to attend, just register for your ticket in advance

which addresses a diverse range of topics integral to the

here: http://www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register

industry. Topics being discussed this year include: ‘How Admission is free to the show and all seminar sessions, apply

Green Infrastructure Can Change the Horticulture Industry’,

for your ticket online: http://www.landscapeshow.co.uk/

Choosing or Commissioning Relevant Artwork for Exterior

register

Spaces, ‘Successful Small Spaces’ and ‘What Happened Next?

Successful Aftercare for Great Garden Designs’. Speakers

For further information contact the LANDSCAPE team: +44

leading some of these sessions include successful garden

(0)207 821 8221 or email info@landscapeshow.co.uk

designers: Kate Gould, Andrew Fisher Tomlin and Ann-Marie Powell as well as landscape architects such as, Ian Phillips, Andrea Dates and Carolyn Willitts.

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THE INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW

Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 September 2017 Battersea Park,London The The LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE Show Show returns returns to to Battersea Battersea Park Park in in London London on on Tuesday Tuesday & & Wednesday Wednesday the the 19th 19th & & 20th 20th of of September September 2017.

2017.

Over Over 200 200 manufacturers manufacturers and and suppliers, suppliers, over over 2,000 2,000 visitors visitors and and over over 40 40 CPD CPD accredited accredited seminars. seminars. www.landscapeshow.co.uk www.landscapeshow.co.uk +44 (0)20 7821 8221 @LandscapeEvent #Landscape2017 @landscape.show

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Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades

Home lift by Newmatic Elevators Until now, installing a lift into your property would have been a hugely difficult and expensive process. It would have required a lift shaft being built, a pit that needed excavating and a machine room being installed. However, with the revolutionary ‘Newmatic Elevator’, these costly procedures are a thing of the past. Taking up relatively little space, this lift works using simple physics with the air pressure difference above and beneath the cabin transport-

Richard Burbidge Sets Sail at Mariners’ Park Since 1882 Mariners’ Park has been providing support for retired mariners and their dependants. Situated on an idyllic 16-acre site on the banks of the River Mersey,

Why compliance and safety should always come first

and boasting views of the Liverpool waterfront, the Park

When it comes to the design and installation of glass

provides retirement accommodation and a care home op-

balustrades and structural glass, it is paramount that

erated by the Nautilus Welfare Fund, a registered Charity.

health, safety and compliance are never compromised to save money or time.

ing you to where you want to go. Safety, of course, is para-

The latest addition to the Park, an Extra Care Housing

mount and with the elevators multi-locking mechanisms,

scheme, opened in 2014 by The Princess Royal, provides

There have been reports in Australia of externally fitted

it is widely regarded as the safest on the market, with low

an extra 18 apartments and communal facilities to the

glass balustrades on apartment blocks exploding spon-

maintenance costs too. A service visit is required only

95 existing properties. The new one and two bedroomed

taneously. Tests have shown they have contained nickel

once a year. These lifts are extremely energy efficient, with

apartments, many with balconies overlooking the Mersey,

sulphide impurities, which can lead to integrity failure

virtually zero energy consumption used on descent.

are specially designed to meet the needs of older people

when there are extremes in temperature.

and are available to rent by retired mariners and their

Inferior imports, false certification and a lack of safety

DBB714020 Stainless Handrail Systems HP:RRN Half Page Template dependants.

For more information please visit www.newmaticelevators.com or call www.richardburbidge.co.uk +44 (0)1494 478840

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Lighting & Electrical

Consistent flush mounting The LS ZERO range by Jung enables the flush mounting of LS ZERO in furniture as well as brickwork and drywall installations and opens up new design possibilities. The result is persuasive: furnishing concepts are given a compelling design statement; there is a fluid transition between the furniture and the operating element. With its narrow frame, LS ZERO blends into any environment not only elegantly but also seamlessly.

LS ZERO fundamentally follows the design constants of the classic LS 990. Over 200 different functions can be implemented with LS ZERO. Available in the colours white, stainless steel, aluminium, classic brass and dark as

New Dimmable LED Fire Rated Downlights – The Vela Range

The Lamp Factory

GreenBrook Electrical is pleased to announce the addition

The Lamp Factory - makers of fine quality lighting and

of the Vela range of LED Fire Rated Downlights to its extensive lighting range.

specialists in lamp conversions and restoration. In our workshops in south London we create our designs with an

Available in Fixed, Tilt and the hugely popular Anti-glare

eye for detail, using fine materials and exquisite decorative

options, these attractive and compact low profile fittings

metal finishing

are offered in matt white with a choice of replaceable bezel

You can choose from our range, adapt from our range or

colours from the contemporary matt black to the ever popular polished chrome, satin chrome and gold.

send a drawing for us to work too through our workshops where we cover woodwork, brass machining, metal finish-

well as in the matt shades of Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier –

Rated IP65 and including a dimmable LED driver, these

ing and a wiring shop that wires to worldwide standards

perfectly matched colours which enable modern trends to

9W fittings offer a 55 degree beam angle and a lumen

we can create bespoke designs to suit our clients specific

be implemented with stylistic confidence.

output of 72lm/W.

needs.

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www.greenbrook.co.uk

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Flush-mounted

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How Benfield ATT help you create

The Low Energy Buildings you’ve always wanted…

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.”

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.

www.BenfieldATT.uk

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Whatever you ask of it, a JJI-Joist has the answer every time. No ifs. No buts. No matter how complex or awkward the job, we have built the ultimate can-do joist. By manufacturing to the highest specification our I-Joists are light, strong, thermally efficient, BIM compatible, FSC and PEFC certified and PAS 2050 accredited (to cut a long list short). But it’s also the back-up we offer that no one can equal. Our expert team of designers, engineers and regional technical support is always there to say ‘yes we can’.

WEB: www.jamesjones.co.uk/ewp

EMAIL: jji-joists @ jamesjones.co.uk

Tools, Plant & Equipment

Engel Workwear Stretches Into Your Comfort Zone Recognised the World over for its comprehensive range of comfortably fitting, stylish and practical workwear, F Engel build further on their reputation by introducing a collection of slim-fit, stretchable work trousers which allow wearers to be especially comfortable in any work situation – and look and feel smart at the same time.

Called ‘X-treme’, the trousers are made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton incorporating a specially developed mechanical stretch factor; they are available in various choices both with and without useful hanging pockets.

Designed to offer as much comfort and functional, day-to day uses as possible, each garment has a smooth, innercrotch seam panel and patches of highly stretchable and ventilated material at the backs of the knees and seat areas to help keep cool and provide maximum flexibility whilst bending or kneeling.

For more information visit: www.fe.dk/en email: Mark McBrayne at mmc@f-engel.com or telephone: +44 (0) 7933 150197

Bott Smartvan Fast-fit Van Racking Bott Smartvan is a fast fit, no-drill van racking system.

Infrared Troubleshooting For £181*

Designed to utilise wasted space in your van and enable

Thermal imaging has become essential technology for

you to have your kit organised whilst maintaining a usable

diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and also for

size load bay. The quality system which is manufactured

spotting energy loss and other building problems. Not

in the U.K, is crash tested and refined for easy user

every application, however, needs to be pursued with

installation.

a fully featured infrared camera and this is why FLIR

The Smartvan racking system covers most small and

Systems has introduced its new TG130.

medium vans and customers can design their own

The FLIR TG130 is ideal for spotting thermal anomalies

solution on their desktop or mobile and order online for

which can then be flagged for more detailed thermal

fast delivery.

inspection. The same unit can be used for looking at heat

Kit your van out and enjoy a tidy and efficient workspace,

loss, bad electrical connections, HVAC performance and

which can save you time and impress your customers.

source water leaks. It’s a good toolbox instrument for

Visit www.bottsmartvan.co.uk/van-racking to design your system today.

Quik Drive kicks up a gear

Simpson Strong-Tie is boosting

In addition to Phil conducting

support for its collated screw

Quik Drive demonstrations

system: “Quik Drive” with the

throughout the UK, an all new

appointment of a new Sales

Quik Drive catalogue is being

Manager.

released this summer. The latest edition features additional Quik

Fixings Industry veteran and

Drive equipment and collated

now Quik Drive afficianado: Phil

screws introduced during 2017.

Chambers explains: “The Quik Drive system has been on my

The catalogue has also received a

radar for some time, its not just

design revamp to make it as easy

fast, its really (really) simple to

to use as the Quik Drive system

use. It’s great to see the lights

itself, with better visuals and

go on in peoples mind when they

more’how to’ guidance.

give it a try, so for me it’s a thrill to join the team behind it and to

For more information to to book

spend time with people from the

a test drive, visit the Simpson

many different industries that can

Strong-Tie website at

make great use of the Quik Drive

www.strongtie.co.uk.

system.”

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