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Main Features Editors Choice 12 - 27 Bathrooms & Kitchens 31 - 37 Computing & Software 41

Doors, Windows & Fittings 42 - 45

Drainage & Plumbing 48 - 49 Floors & Flooring 50 Heating, Ventilation & Insulation 51 - 55 Interiors & Interior Design 59 - 61 Landscaping & External Works 62 - 65 Lighting & Electrical 68 - 69 Safety, Security & Fire Protection 70 - 71 Stone & Stonework 72 - 73 Timber & Timber Frame 74 - 75 Editorial Showcase 78 - 82

Case Studies Fornebuporten / Dark + Zinc - 8 One of the office and residential clusters that, in the last two decades, popped up in the land of what once was Oslo’s airport. Alberni by Kuma - 22 Kengo Kuma Reveals Details for His First North American, Large-Scale Tower in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Virtual Reality Look Inside Ædifica’ Métro Project - 26 The project integrates a hundred MR-63 cars into an evocative structure that celebrates the history of the iconic Métro. School Of Architecture / Tham & Videgård Arkitekter - 28 The site on the KTH campus, with its very tangible cultural and historical context and its physical limitations, could be described as the opposite of a blank slate. Holland Green / OMA + Allies & Morrison - 38 After a short competition, OMA was selected from a shortlist of six international architects, to explore the potential for Holland Green.

Gentle Genius / GG-Loop - 46 Born in such an environment, aiming to generate awareness of the critical current condition. It sets a new key in the urban music score, recovering a deep note lost in time. Hegel Street Apartment / Arqmov Workshop - 56 The refurbishment of the Hegel Street apartment started with the idea that interior design should faithfully reflect the user’s lifestyle.

Deal Agreed To Deliver New Homes In Craigmillar - 76 A variety of modern house types are being proposed for the site, adjacent to Richmond Church, and will include a balanced mix of one, two and three bedroom properties.

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not only to the 3000 people working at Fornebuporten but also to all the commuters that will use daily the future Fornebuporten metro station. The building mass surrounding the atrium connects the two building on the basement level. This is where some of the common functions are located such as car and bike parking, changing rooms, kitchen and technical facilities.

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The ground floor is designed to be a

norwegian political sphere and society in

and the office cluster. Contributing to the

welcoming and transparent space, with

general. Openness to the public is also a

establishment of Fornebu as a city district,

a continuous curtain wall from floor to

fundamental side of the Fornebuporten

with new public spaces and facilities,

ceiling. The office volumes seem to hover

complex.

improves both the quality of life of its

over the public ground floor restaurants,

inhabitants and makes those who daily

coffee shops and cafeterias. The underside

A big part of the project is open to the

work at Fornebuporten more integrated

of the “hovering” volumes is a playful

public realm: the plaza sprinkled with

with the city itself.

checkers cladding - the result of the

sculptures, gardens and urban furniture;

folding of the building’s facades under the

the inviting cafés, bakeries and restaurants

cantilevers.

in the transparent ground floor or the retail spaces and gym around the central atrium.

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Fornebuporten is strategically placed around Fornebu’s future metro station.

This openness breaks up with the

This stimulates a more ecologically aware

traditional definition of office building

way of commuting, a priority to the

by creating a synergy between the city

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Architects: Dark Arkitekter, Zinc interior architects.

www.dark.no •

Area: 83400.0 sqm

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Project Year: 2016

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Photographs: Hufton+Crow www.huftonandcrow.com

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A Virtual Reality Look Inside Ædifica' Métro Project

BOMA QUÉBEC (Quebec association

The project integrates a hundred MR-63

The project has already attracted the

of commercial property owners and

cars into an evocative structure that

attention of partners and investors. The

managers) inauguarated its 6th biennial

celebrates the history of the iconic Métro.

search for appropriate land to build the

architecture exhibition, MONTRÉAL DU

It would also position Montreal as a city

project on is still ongoing.

FUTUR, at Complexe Desjardins last night.

at the forefront of intelligent design, urban planning and architecture.

Minutes after the opening, the curious

winning full service architecture and

flocked to the Ædifica kiosk, where

In March, Montreal’s public transport

design firm with offices in Canada and

they were treated to VR goggles and a

agency STM launched a call for projects

the United States. Ædifica has been in

3-D look at plans for MÉTRO, a ground-

to give a second life to first-generation

business since 1980. Our integrated

breaking new venture in architecture.

subway cars, and it could not have come

team of architects, designers, engineers,

at a better time.

communicators and project managers,

“The idea behind this project was to use

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About Ædifica | Ædifica is an award-

some 170 professionals in all, share a

abandoned metro cars from Montreal’s

“We came up with the idea for the

common goal: the creation of evocative

transit network as a key component for a

Montreal MÉTRO complex about a year

and enduring spaces. Ædifica has a

cutting-edge complex, – an emblematic

ago, in preparation for Montreal 375th

proven track record of success in large-

building with the potential to resonate

birthday. This project supports our firm’s

scale project management, institutional

across the globe,” says Alain Bergeron,

ambition and know-how for innovative

architecture and real estate development.

Ædifica’s vice-president of architecture.

and unconventional design,” Bergeron adds.

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School Of Architecture At The Royal Institute Of Technology / Tham & VidegĂĽrd Arkitekter

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At the entrance level a series of double height spaces, the atelier and exhibition area, designate a generous main entrance that also doubles as an open lecture hall. It is in the form of a broad passage meandering through the building.

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Matthew, Johnson-Marshall and Partners,

Eric Parry Associates, Caruso St John, and

hall, they aim to integrate the hall into an

completed in 1962, marks the transition

Make Architects. The competition sought

‘ensemble of buildings’.

from British Empire to Commonwealth.

to explore the potential for a new use of

Regarded as an important modern

the main exhibition hall and replacement

Within this ensemble, each building is

building by English Heritage, it was first

of the administration wing (of lesser

scaled proportionally – like Russian Dolls

listed in 1988, and again in 1990 for its

interest*) by residential development to

– to react to the scale of its immediate

special architectural interest. In 2002,

help fund the refurbishment of the main

surroundings: The front building, set back

only just after having undergone major

hall.

from the street to maintain the existing plaza condition, responds to the scale of

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refurbishment by Avery Associates (2000/2001), the building was closed to

Urbanism

the public. In 2006, the government tried

In OMA’s proposal, the demolition of

to delist the Commonwealth Institute,

the administration wing is interpreted

but failed, saving the building from

as an opportunity to liberate the

demolition.

main exhibition hall, enabling it to be

Competition

appreciated as ‘a tent in the park’, in line with its original intention. The proposed

In March 2008, after a short competition,

residential buildings sit as free standing

OMA was selected from a shortlist of six

objects within the park landscape.

international architects, which included

the neighboring buildings on Kensington High Street. The largest of the three new buildings, tucked back within the site, concealed from both Holland Park and the High Street, corresponds to the height of Park Close’s two adjacent sixties’ buildings. The smallest building, fronting the park, mimics the height of the Parabola.

Architecture

CI Refurbishment

The calm, orthogonal geometries of the

The Commonwealth institute’s main

new residential buildings pose a deliberate

exhibition hall will be the new home of

contrast to the dramatic hyperbolic

the Design Museum, offering nearly three

geometries of the exhibition hall’s roof.

times the space of original location at Shad

The facades of the new buildings register

Thames, meanwhile dedicated to house

the amplitude of the roof’s curvature like

Zaha Hadid’s archives.

‘graph paper’. With the exception of the roof and it’s Each residential façade is a hybrid of

supporting structure, the building has

two different façade types: one being an

been almost entirely rebuilt.

array of identical vertical windows, the other essentially an expression of the

A new basement has been installed

buildings’ structural grid. The latter offers

beneath the full footprint, and the floors

the apartments magnificent views and

within have been rebuilt at new levels to

also incorporates their outdoor spaces,

accommodate the needs of the Design

including the large terraces on the upper

Museum. The outmoded 1960s facades

floors.

have been replaced with energy efficient fritted facades, designed to resemble the

The two façade types coexist in a

original.

seemingly accidental relationship. The addition of skyboxes gives a certain

The refurbishment of the Commonwealth

plasticity to the building volumes, allowing

exhibition hall has been funded from

(some of ) the apartments to extend

revenue made from the residential

outside the building perimeter, redirecting

development to the point that the Design

the view back to one’s own façade.

Museum has been offered a for-purposebuilding as though it were new, without the obligation to pay rent.

DETAILS •

Location: Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8, United Kingdom

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Area: 323000.0 ft2

•

Project Year: 2016

Landscape

•

Photographs: Nick Gutteridge,

Intended as a composition of free-

Philip Vile, Sebastian van Damme,

standing buildings in a green setting,

Hufton+Crow

the design of the landscape is of

OMA Partner in Charge: Reinier de

primary importance.

•

Graaf •

OMA Project Director: Carol Patterson

•

OMA Project Managers: Mario Rodriguez, Isabel Silva, Fenna Wagenaar, Mitesh Dixit, Richard Hollington III, Beth Hughes

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Allies and Morrison Partners: Simon Fraser, Robert Maxwell

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Allies and Morrison Director: Neil Shaughnessy

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Allies and Morrison Associate Directors: Joel Davenport, Heidi Shah

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Allies and Morrison Associates: Sean Joyce, Johanna Coste-Buscayret

•

Allies and Morrison Team: Dinka Beglerbegovic, Fabiana Paluszny,

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Stuart Thomson •

Structural Engineer Arup Structures

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Services Engineer Arup Services

•

Acoustics Arup Acoustic

•

Facades Arup Facades / FMDC

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Quantity Surveyor: AECOM

•

Landscape Architect: West 8

•

Interior Design: CZL

•

Lighting Designer: R.A.L.C

•

Developer: Chelsfield Developments (Kensington) Ltd. www.alliesandmorrison.com www.oma.eu

Underneath, there is a continuous basement, connecting the three residential buildings and the Design Museum at a single service level. Car parking and storage space are

Its romantic character is intended to

provided for the residences with

contrast with the angular geometries

private access to each residential

of the buildings, endowing the

block, alongside service access to the

modern architecture with a deliberate

Design Museum.

ambiguity. Vehicles (as much as possible) are banned from the site,

This basement also houses a number

leaving the possibility of a landscape

of collective facilities for the residents,

with almost seamless transitions

such as a spa sky-lit swimming pool,

between hard- and soft-scape.

cinema, and gym.

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Gentle Genius / GG-Loop “The design process for my family’s house started following an intuition, that developed over time taking the form we can see now. During the evolution of the project a transformation, like the renewal of the king, has occurred in me. One of the major catalysts has been the album “In the Court of the Crimson King” by King Crimson, inhabiting my sub

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consciousness unravelling itself through catharsis in this project. At the beginning I imagined to restore the building giving it a coherent fortress-like look again. Whilst the tower took shape in my imagination, a castle emerged in which the King had trapped himself, overwhelmed by his fears, his dark side, prone to decay and death, the Nigredo. The court where tension, resignation and sacrifice evolved into hope, rebirth, the project itself.”

The city and its various parts can be seen

The Genius Loci of the area, after decades

as a music score, the edifices acting as

of abandon, has finally arisen from its

notes played by different instruments

sleep. The facade starts to vibrate and due

simultaneously. A melody is created by,

to its structure creates an ever moving

what the Romans used to call Genius Loci,

surface. The red represents the strength

the spirit of the place, the conductor of the

of the genius. Red has the longest wave

city. Historic centres usually have a clear,

length of the visible spectrum and can be

harmonious melody, but oftentimes the

associated with the longest sound-waves

soundscapes of the outer layers of a city

that, rather than touching our ears, are felt

are disrupted, lacking a conductor able

in the torso.

to integrate architectonic interventions throughout space and time. Notes follow

Hence it touches the instincts of the

each other without a scheme, unbalanced,

viewer, it is not linear, it is multifaceted

generating feelings of abandon and

perception that reaches out from the walls,

indifference.

transforming a residential building into a sculpture. The dormant feelings in the

Gentle Genius is born in such an

subconscious of the viewer are awakened

environment, aiming to generate

and stirred, augmenting the intensity of

awareness of the critical current condition.

the predominant emotion, acting like

It sets a new key in the urban music

a mirror. The spirit has found a place to

score, recovering a deep note lost in time,

emerge again, he shakes and touches

reinventing local instruments to manifest

those that are outside and protects and

as a sound from the future, allowing the

shelters those that have welcomed him.

Genius Loci to compose new music again.

Copper Rainwater System Changes with the Times Nicola Corrigan of Lynnic Associates

We are very pleased with the result

explained “After researching the internet

and have already used Rainguard XL

we came across Yeoman Rainguard who

Aluminium systems on another building

could supply us with a Copper rainwater

on the same development.

system which would complement the exterior of the barn nicely.

“Our next project, the biggest on the development, will be linking two barns

The Siberian Larch cladding ages from a

together with a glass front and will

pinkish hue to a more weathered silver

benefit from a Zinc rainwater system

colour and with Copper aging similarly

again from Rainguard ” Concluded Nicola.

from a bright to a patina finish, we thought this the perfect choice to keep in

For information on Yeoman Rainguard’s

step with the barns changing looks over

full range of Aluminium, Cast Iron, GRP,

the years to come.”

Copper, inc and Stainless Steel rainwater systems go to www.rainguard.co.uk or

Yeoman Rainguard’s Copper 125 x 70mm half round gutter and 80mm dia. downpipe were installed by Lynnic Associates to the Dutch Barn where joints were soldered rather than using a sealant to ensure a longer lasting seal. Lynnic Associates, a construction

Copper proves to be a long lasting option

company specialising in high quality one

with its life expectancy being that of 100

off house builds, recently embarked on

years offering a maintenance free system.

a development of 7 units in Chesterfield,

A sustainable and ecologically sound

one of which being a new build project.

option, Copper is known as a green metal

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being 100% recyclable and as yet only The Dutch Barn was built on the site of

12% of reserves have been mined.

an original barn which had burned down. With a Siberian Larch cladding to the

“The Copper rainwater system proved

exterior the barn required an efficient

simple enough to fit and the staff at

and durable rainwater system which was

Rainguard were happy to answer any

in keeping with the style of building.

queries we had.

call 0113 279 5854.

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As thermal insulation and air-tightness improve thanks to housing projects which focus on driving up energy efficiency, the need for effective ventilation solutions has never been greater. This is especially the case when you consider how many of Britain’s homes are located in noisy urban areas where windows often remain closed in a bid to cut down noise pollution. With current legislation, controlled ventilation ordinarily means extract fans in bathrooms and kitchens and trickle vents on windows. However this is insufficient given the high standard of air tightness in modern homes. Centralised ventilation systems are technically excellent, but deploying these on a wide scale would prove much more of a challenge. Smart thinking holds the key SIEGENIA’s AEROPAC wall-mounted ventilator offers a convenient, costeffective alternative. The easy-to-fit, stand-alone ventilation units can be

installed in as little as 45 minutes with just an 80mm hole through the wall and an electrical connection. This simple installation process makes the unit suitable both for new build and retrofit markets. The AEROPAC offers multiple benefits for end users: most notably, improving air quality on a 24-hour constant timer thus eliminates the security risk of leaving windows open and maintains a quiet environment. It does this by incorporating a clever sound insulation barrier to offer an ‘acoustic vent’, making this an attractive proposition for properties set in noisy environments, such as near flight paths or train lines. Moreover, its sound absorption and low inherent noise (LPA = 24 dB (A)) mean it is suitable for use in bedrooms and can be kept on overnight without disturbing the user’s sleep. The air throughput of the AEROPAC can be conveniently set at different levels via the LCD display on the front. There is no compromise on energy efficiency

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New heat pump product line-up from Hitachi Completely redesigned to meet the needs of specifiers, installers and homeowners, Hitachi’s expanded Yutaki air source heat pump product range is one of the widest on the market. Utilising common components, common outdoor units and simplified design to benefit both end users and installers, the extended line-up includes a total of 70 new models which are more compact for small installation spaces and are lighter weight for easier handling. The introduction of common components and controllers, streamlines product training requirements, reduces the need for carrying multiple spares, and lowers installation and maintenance time. Performances have also been improved, with higher COPs, better seasonal efficiencies and higher capacities.

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Yutaki-S has three new 4.3kW, 6.0kW and 7.5kW indoor units with dimensions of 600 x 792 x 300mm to fit a standard kitchen cupboard space. Efficiency has also been improved with COPs up to 5.25 and with an Energy Class Rating up to A+++. Yutaki-S is suitable for the heating and domestic hot water requirements of small to large properties, and is ideal for both new build and renovation projects. The new all-in-one Yutaki-SCombi integrated solution has been designed specifically for the UK market. The indoor unit has a built-in 200 or 260L stainless steel hot water cylinder, as well as the main hydraulic components such as the pump, filter and back up heater, plus a newly-designed controller. The indoor unit is pre-plumbed and prewired, making the installation simpler with less internal space needed. High temperature Yutaki-S80, which generates domestic hot water at up to 80oC, has been completely redesigned with easier connections at the top of the indoor unit for simpler installation. Utilising Hitachi’s unique ‘smart cascade’

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Hegel Apartment The refurbishment of the Hegel Street

The removal of old carpets, wall finishes

Efficient re-distribution of the space

apartment in Polanco, Mexico City,

and drop ceilings uncovered perfectly

through carefully planned design turned

started with the idea that interior design

polished concrete floors, which were

a traditional apartment into a functional

should faithfully reflect the user's lifestyle.

sealed and left exposed in the common

studio/living space. Old service areas

In this way, an elderly lady's apartment

areas. Similarly, the exposure of the

were converted into new bathrooms,

was adapted to suit the requirements of

existing waffle slab added 30 cm to the

a breakfast nook and storage space. A

its heir, a young, single graphic designer,

height of the rooms, plus the depth of

polycarbonate-roofed conservatory was

the client of this project.

the coffers themselves. This slab was

built in what it had been an unused,

prepared so as to remain exposed, and

dusty room prior to the refurbishment.

the new electrical wiring was left visible

An extra bedroom and an open kitchen

on the underside of the concrete grid.

complete the program.

For the wooden floors of the main

Visual contrasts were intrinsic to its

was of paramount importance for this

bedroom three batches of planks of

concept and helped combine modern,

project, and several different strategies

different widths were purchased at

colorful elements. For instance, synthetic

were developed to effect this. Discarded

auction, which was cut to make a tongue

materials such as aubergine-purple

materials from demolition sites were

and groove floor of our own design. It

polyester for the kitchen cabinetry sit

collected; for instance, wooden

is a premium quality wood that creates

alongside the raw materials used in the

floorboards were selected from an old

a contrast with the raw finishes of the

breakfast bench (a recycled timber beam)

building in the Colonia Condesa, painted

slab and the block walls and matches a

and the metallic tube in the style of a bus

with different colors and used to dress

separate piece of wooden furniture.

stop which forms the seating.

columns whose condition required a new finish.

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The recycling of construction materials

The proposal for the breakfast nook was an enclosure of grey blockwork - a stark contrast with the colorful mural. The table design uses a steel base with a tabletop made from planks recycled from construction props. The kitchen and bathrooms have been fitted with proprietary products: Veracruz marble, Thasos stone, Byzantine glass and granite and polyester finishes. The lighting designs utilized Quasar luminaries (from Prisma).

Custom-made metal wall lamps were designed for the breakfast area and fitted them with Bulbrite bulbs. These particular details plus the possibility of diming the light in each room create a

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variety of space types. The project succeeds in finding a solution to the client's brief: I want a place where I can live and enjoy my lifestyle, a space that can revert to a conventional apartment should I ever want to sell it. www.arqmov.com Photo credit: Rafael Gamo

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Featuring low iron float glass, AirGlaz

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incorporates an advanced magnetron

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sputter coating, which is then

experience thanks to high performance

Installation work was completed over

strengthened and toughened using

anti-reflective glass supplied by specialist

a five month period by Northampton-

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manufacturer Romag.

based industrial glazing specialists Cox

This creates a tough, surface with unique

Design and Manufacturing, which also

optical properties that allow light

More than 60 sq. m of Romag’s new

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transmission of up to 97% and reflection

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safety walling for the viewing sections of

This compares to normal architectural

the 2,500 sq. m enclosure, which will be

ZSL London Zoo, which opened to the

float glass that typically has a light

home to a pride of Asiatic lions when the

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transmission of 90% and a reflection of

feature opens in spring 2016.

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tailored anti-reflective coating utilised in

The new installation has been designed

The Land of the Lions enclosure has

AirGlaz has been specially designed so

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walkway, a crumbling temple, a recreated

lions' natural habitat overlaps with the

rather than the pink area of the spectrum,

railway station and an Indian high street.

local urban environment.

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The public will be able to see the animals

Paul Cruddace, a director at Romag, said:

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AirGlaz is manufactured at Romag’s

laminated glass that will maintain its

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reflective viewing solution that would

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The Sussex based manufacturing facilities are spread between two factories, situated near the historic seaside town of Hastings. Having most of the processes in-house, including metal finishing, means that Focus SB can offer a tailored service to match customers’ requirements.

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Established in 1981, Stonecraft

highest quality of finish that they

Edinburgh specialise in the supply

produce from their recently fitted

and installation of natural stone

out state of the art factories in East

surfaces, bathrooms, flooring,

Lothian.

cladding and fireplaces into high end commercial and residential

This investment in technology

properties.

ensures every piece of stone is manufactured to precision.

Previous clients of Stonecraft comprises of an extensive

Fabrication such as bespoke floors,

commercial portfolio including

bar surfaces and work tops are all

Edinburgh Waldorf Astoria hotel,

electronically programmed through

Stobo Castle hotel and spa and Le

sophisticated CAD CAM technology,

Monde Hotel. The company has also

meaning all customers get a perfect

completed bar surfaces in Hard Rock

engineered hand finished product.

Café, Weatherspoons restaurants

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and many other recognised chains.

Iain McBirnie from Stonecraft Edinburgh said: “The quality of

Stonecraft’s residential sales

our products owes a great deal

team have won orders for many

to the excellent raw material we

prestigious refurbishments and new

import from Europe and further

build projects all over the country

afield along with our experienced

including castles, shooting lodges

professional staff. We are particularly

and private homes. Stonecraft has

proud of reaching the high

established long term relationships

demands expected from our clients

with leading interior designers and

consistently over the long haul.”

architects, who specify them for the

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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’

They believe it enables them to deliver

manufacturers and selective builder’s

company we decided to investigate their

highly effective, quality buildings for

merchants, enables them to secure and

approach a little more.

projects large & small. This includes

supply such requirements in the most

providing solutions for difficult to develop

timely and competitive manner as part

First, we wanted to know what was meant

sites, like soft ground, steeply sloping land

of their value engineered, design & build

by ‘Value Engineering’ (VE). Professor Dr.

and potential flood plain areas.

methodology.

“By focusing on the various ‘functions’ of

Self-evidently, to value engineer design &

“We believe that our approach to helping

a client’s building and its components, we

build solutions, the selection of the most

you create the ‘Low Energy Homes

aim to identify and remove unnecessary

appropriate products needs the services

you’ve always dreamed of …’ is distinctly

costs while at the same time maintaining -

and methods used to be an integral part

different” says Benfield. “We welcome

even enhancing - its performance.”

of the process. Working closely with

collaboration with other construction

Michael Benfield, their CEO, explained:

architects, building designers, engineers

professionals in our drive to achieve this.”

This approach blends their extensive and

and quantity surveyors, Benfield ATT helps

In doing so, his company aims to help

rather unique knowledge of all forms

select and specify those which are most

enhance the professional construction

of timber structure, building science,

functionally appropriate and cost effective.

team of architects, other designers,

regulations, and state of the art products

engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors,

with individual client’s design concepts.

In turn this encourages the delivery of

house-builders, developers, et al,

“For us, value engineering starts with

high quality products to be protected,

facilitating the delivery what they and their

environmental planning and regulatory

and results in saving time for on-site build

clients both need and want. And, if end

impositions as part of our analytical and

operations. All of this, they claim, reduces

user clients like self-builders and home

technical design processes.” he explained.

costs, enhances client’s projects and helps

improvers lack any of these skills, to be the

to make them one of the most competitive “These feed our drive for, and

catalyst drawing in those that are most

full service timber engineering design and

commitment to, sustainable development

appropriate for each individual project. To

build firms in the UK.

compliment this they offer a selective part

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through into waste reduction, recycling

or full project management service.

and lean manufacture. It embraces a ‘Pride

Potentially, the procurement of design

in the Job’ and a ‘Right First Time’ mentality

specific components can create

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that is applied to all our Design & Build

unforeseen difficulties, for example

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(D&B) operations.”

locating the source of supplies, avoiding delays in delivery lead times, quality

Paying attention to end user demands is

assurance, and securing ‘best value’

central to Benfield ATT’s approach (the ATT

products and terms. Here Benfield ATT’s

stands for Advanced Timber Technology,

long established connections, access

by the way).

and volume buying capabilities as

Deal Agreed To Deliver New Homes In Craigmillar A deal has been agreed between The

A variety of modern house types are

The deal gives a significant boost to

EDI Group Ltd and Scottish housebuilder

being proposed for the site, adjacent

the next phase of redevelopment in

Cruden Homes to build a further 148 new

to Richmond Church, and will include

Craigmillar Town Centre. Due to be

homes in Craigmillar, Edinburgh.

a balanced mix of one, two and three

completed over the next six years, the

bedroom properties, subject to planning

town centre will be transformed by

permission.

a high quality new retail centre with

The vacant site on Niddrie Main Road is

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the final phase in the Wauchope Square

major stores by Lidl and Homes Bargains

Masterplan area which is part of EDIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

EDI, through its subsidiary Parc

planned, as well as a public square and

wider regeneration of Craigmillar. The

Craigmillar Ltd, is responsible for the

community play park complimented

agreed sale will enable Edinburgh-

ongoing regeneration of Craigmillar

by a new secondary school and further

based Cruden Homes to submit plans

and the sale of the Wauchope site marks

housing.

for a mixture of high quality private and

a significant milestone in this award

affordable housing to meet the needs of

winning development.

the local area.

Up to 2,000 new homes will be delivered as part of the wider Craigmillar development with nearly 600 homes completed.

Mark Harris, Head of Regeneration at EDI Group, said: “This announcement signals the final sale of land in EDI’s Wauchope Square development. We’re pleased to be working again with Cruden Homes and the delivery of new homes at Wauchope will be instrumental in creating a thriving community to support our Craigmillar Town Centre improvements, including a new retail centre due to start in Spring.” The deal to deliver new homes at Wauchope is the third time The EDI Group and Cruden Homes has joined forces. The award-winning Scottish housebuilder is currently onsite building new apartments and terraced villas at The View which is due for completion in the summer. The View forms part of the vibrant neighbourhood phases at Craigmillar and will provide 98 homes. Fraser Lynes, Land and Development Director at Cruden Homes, said: “We’re delighted to be continuing our association with the ongoing regeneration of Craigmillar and look forward to delivering this phase of quality homes and aprtments.” Councillor Frank Ross, Economy Convener and EDI Chair, said: “This next phase is an important milestone for the regeneration of Craigmillar. I am sure that Cruden Homes’ vision for a vibrant mix of apartments and houses will help trigger further investment in the area, creating welcome job opportunities in construction and other related areas in support of EDI’s plans for a revived town centre for Craigmillar.” To find out more details about the EDI Group, visit www.edigroup.co.uk.

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BOXING CLEVER WITH SECURIKEY’S SAFETY KNIFE & RETRACTOR

AluK systems help future proof Welsh school

RIBA approved CPD ‘STEP ON IT!’ stairway safety

The Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools Programme aims to deliver effective learning environments and to develop best practice in school design. The scheme’s main target is to create a sustainable construction system of education buildings in Wales that meets national building standards and reduces the recurrent costs and carbon footprint.

This CPD looks at the guidelines for the specification of a safe stairway. The presentation and discussion deals with the subject of how to make commercial stairways safe and meet with all current building regulation guidelines.

Knife safety is thrown into sharp relief with the retractable safety knife, cord and karabiner from leading physical security product supplier, Securikey. Ideal for warehouse and distribution centre use, the 90cm cord and karabiner fixing allows for hands-free work whilst still keeping the knife within easy reach, making it one of the most reliable and convenient safety tools on the market.

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With an ergonomic comfort handle, blunt safety tip to prevent puncture wounds and a tool-free blade change, Securikey’s safety knife is a cut above the rest for practicality, reliability and peace of mind. A range of accessories and spares, including blades, are also available on Securikey’s website. W: www.hse.gov.uk

AluK systems were specified for Block 21 of the development which incorporates the school’s new Design and Technology building, designed by Lawray Architects. The team of architects were looking for a slender selection of profiles that would complement the expanse of brickwork in the new building.

The CPD presentation includes: • What stair nosings are designed to achieve and how to select the right one • Key Legislation and Industry Standards • How recent BRE and Equality Act (Formally DDA) guidelines affect specifications • Environmental and Health and Safety considerations • Examples of best practice

W: www.aluk.co.uk T: 01633 81 04 40 E: info@aluk.co.uk

W: www.quantumflooring.co.uk T: 0161 627 4222 E: info@quantumprofilesystems.com

4 Thre3Deco Decorative Panels are a source of inspiration not only for architects and interior decorators. Original design and style gives contemporary character and creates a unique atmosphere to any interior. Panels are made of rigid polyurethane and do not require further treatment. All types of panels are covered with white primer and are prepared for gluing and painting. The panels are packed individually, well protected for transportation. Picture above: We present SASH panels painted with mid-sheen paint. Eleven other styles are also available. Specification (per panel) • surface: 0,25 m2 (50cm x 50cm) • weight: 0,7 kg • material: rigid polyurethane • finish: covered with white primer W: www.thre3deco.com T: 07955 056398 E: thre3deco@mail.com

Fermacell helps Scotts break the boundaries Timber frame manufacturer Scotts of Thrapston has used fermacell on a pioneering school build.

Armstrong launches an even sounder offer to acoustics

The Pure® collection

Pencil Bin gets top of the class for recycling

A premium ceiling tile which takes acoustic performance to new heights has been launched by Armstrong. The new Perla OP dB 40mm mineral tile combines the high sound absorption of Armstrong’s OP range with the high sound attenuation of its dB range for ultimate acoustic flexibility.

They specified 153 of fermacell’s 1200mm x 2400mm x 12.5mm boards for their first such project, Weldon Church of England Primary School, in their home county, and have not looked back since, also using fermacell for another school and an office building.

Its launch is designed to help specifiers particularly in the education sector to reduce the amount of sound transferred from traffic routes to learning areas and also to reduce the noise of rain on lightweight roof constructions, an issue also encountered in the office sector.

W: www.fermacell.co.uk

W: www.armstrongceilings.co.uk

With Raw Bronze and Raw Metal from the Pure® collection, Dauby picks up on the emerging industrial design trend. Bring Raw Metal into your home and give your interior a robust industrial look (like picture)! This finish sits perfectly with raw timber and natural stone, as an example. W: www.dauby.be T: 003233541686 E: info@dauby.be

The new pencil bins from Leafield Environmental have been attracting a lot of attention in schools nationwide, encouraging children to recycle and volunteer to be ‘litter pickers’ according to Abbey Catholic Primary School. The brightly coloured pencil range have been specifically for children aged 3-8 years. Ideal for both indoors and outside, and manufactured in durable polyethylene for a long and useful life, each pencil bin has a 70 litre plastic liner inside to assist easy and clean emptying and disposal. Optional extras include: WRAP compliant recycling label, a lock, steel liner and ground fixing kit. The range is priced from £153.00. W: www.leafieldrecycle.com T: 01225 816541 E: comms@leafield-environmental.com

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Gypsum fibre dry lining boards from Fermacell have helped a specialist timber frame manufacturer make a promising start in a new sector. Scotts of Thrapston in Northamptonshire have 95 years’ expertise in the equestrian and garden buildings sector but recently decided to try and break into the education sector by supplying modular classroom buildings.

Armstrong Ceilings has launched Perla OP dB - a tile combining two criteria of acoustic performance.

Industrial Design has stopped concealing raw construction materials, instead integrating them in the interior. This style fits perfectly with old properties such as lofts, factories and studios, as well as with new builds. The Pure® collection uses raw materials, taking its inspiration from the Bauhaus. The combination of sleek design and pure materials has a unique effect and timeless character.

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Glass and glazing systems transform Olympic media centre

Roof-Pro Delivers Roof Access Systems for Royal Derby Hospital

DRU gas fires have pride of place in prestigious Belgravia development

Armstrong Ceilings performs a health check CPD

A major project to transform the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics media centre into a creative hub is nearing completion, with fire-resistant glazed atriums supplied by Devizes-based Wrightstyle, utilising specialist glass from Pyroguard.

DRU Fires, based in the Netherlands, is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of contemporary gas fires, wood stoves and functional gas heating appliances.

A health, wellbeing and productivity CPD from Armstrong Ceilings is now RIBA-approved.

Here East is a new campus for the creative and digital industries, transforming the former press and broadcast centres on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into 1.2 million sq ft of commercial space. Wrightstyle supplied three full-height steel curtain wall internal atriums, to a total project size of over 800 m2, combining fire resistance to 60 minutes of integrity and insulation with a high level of acoustic performance.

Completed on time and within budget, Roof-Pro successfully delivered a bespoke roof access system for an extension at the Royal Derby Hospital housing an MRI scanner. As well as providing easy and safe access to the MRI scanner’s rooftopmounted chiller unit, Roof-Pro designed and built: • Chiller Support Platform: a bespoke structure, speciallydesigned. • Roof Penetration Box: waterproof method to bring cables and pipes into the building from the roof. • Step-Overs: tailored Roof-Pro components give maintenance personnel easy access to the chiller support platform so they can inspect and service the units.

W: www.pyroguard.eu T: 01942 710 720

W: www.roof-pro.co.uk T: 01536 383865

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The company was awarded a contract to produce and install purpose-designed gas fires into Ebury Square, a prestigious development of luxury apartments by Berkeley Homes in Belgravia, London’s most exclusive residential enclave. The Ebury Square apartments are at the premium end of the London property market. Designed by leading architects Squire & Partners and renowned interior designer Martin Goddard. They consist of one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and five bedroom penthouses.

Information on the market drivers and impact of building design and construction on occupant health, wellbeing and productivity are contained in a new RIBA-approved CPD from Armstrong Ceilings. The “Health, Wellbeing and Productivity” CPD meets the RIBA CPD core curriculum subjects of designing and building it (design, construction, technology and engineering) on a general awareness knowledge level. W: www.armstrong.co.uk T: 0800 371 849 E: sales-support@armstrong.com

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Charcon Introduces Stonemaster Range Extensions

ALUMINIUM BI-FOLD AND SLIDING DOORS DIRECT TO SELFBUILDERS

New products… New potential!

Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has introduced mixed sized packs plus two additional long aspect pavers to its popular Stonemaster concrete flag and block paving range.

Time is money for self-builders. The longer a project takes, the higher the cost. AluFoldDirect, a specialist in aluminium bi-folding and sliding doors, is minimising delays by delivering fully glazed products to site within two weeks.

Vufold introduces matching windows to its Ultra and Supreme range of Bi-fold doors

The mix of sizes in the packs also meet the demand for contemporary linear designs, and to further reflect this, two additional sizes have been added to the core Stonemaster range. W: www.aggregate.com

Aluminium bi-folds and sliders are perfect for creating that dream home but installation is complicated by the fact that, until there’s a hole, accurate measurements cannot be taken. This gives self-builders two options: build the hole, measure it and wait for delivery; or guess the measurements and cross their fingers for the best. W: www.leafield-environmental.com T: 01706 260700 E: info@alufolddirect.co.uk

W: www.sightgrip.com T: 01629 636210

Vufold, the leading British manufacturing retailer of bifold doors is radically transforming its offer to customers and the building trade with the addition of matching windows to its hugely popular Ultra and Supreme range of external bi-folding doors. Manufactured in the UK to the same high standard as Vufold’s doors, our beautifully crafted windows are constructed from either full aluminium or aluminium cladding on the outside with real oak on the inside. They are available in various sizes, opening options and window shapes that will be suitable for most window needs. As with all Vufold products, the windows come complete with everything needed for installation, including fixing kit and easy to follow instructions. W: www.vufold.co.uk

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The new packs are available in contemporary long aspect pavers in six shades. Normally a made-to-order product, the mixed sized packs will be stocked to allow customers greater flexibility to purchase the quantity they require when working on smaller schemes.

There is an increasing popularity for the use of colour coated aggregates to create unique and individual floor coatings and designs for both internal and external. Long Rake Spar’s recently acquired SightGRIP collection provides a choice of pigmented aggregates in a selection of industry favourite colours, which can be applied to most surface substrates. Whilst initially developed for the use within Anti-Skid sectors, in particular for demarcation purposes, the scope and potential for these products to be utilised within architectural design is huge. They are able to coat most aggregates to fit with individual requirements and all products are produced specifically to order from their head offices in Derbyshire.

Clarke Instruments Ltd

Aluminium grilles become a decking favourite

Clarke Instruments Ltd for control of access: manufacturers of turnstiles, vehicle barriers, gate automation, electric strikes, solenoid bolts and gate locks: repair and refurbishment services: installers of access control systems. Our aim is to provide our customers with innovative, practical solutions to the control of access without compromising on quality, reliability or durability.

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Our premium quality products are all based on the original design concepts of the company founder, Dr Walter Clarke, and are proven to last. They are built by craftsmen at our factory in Salisbury to the highest quality standards (ISO9001) Protecting your assets! W: www.clarke-inst.com T: 01722 323451 E: sales@clarke-inst.com

neaco’s patented aluminium open grilles have attracted widespread demand as a more practical alternative to traditional timber decking for gardens, balconies, sun terraces and external walkways. Architects have been quick to appreciate Techdek’s advantages: the product is non-toxic, non-combustible, corrosive-free, extremely durable and easy to install without requiring hot works such as welding. A patented swage-locked construction between bars enables high structural efficiency and load-bearing capacity. neaco’s National Sales Manager, Peter Melia, comments: “We have been attracting a lot of specifications from projects which require low-maintenance decking and terraces – Techdek is virtually maintenance-free, which gives it a clear advantage over wood” W: www.neaco.co.uk E: sales@neaco.co.uk

19 Fermacell boards help with a dynamic hotel development Carbon Dynamic has used fermacell to dry-line a hotel’s new garden rooms. When modular timber construction specialists Carbon Dynamic were asked to supply garden units for a four-star spa hotel there was only one wall and ceiling finish they were prepared to use - fermacell. The square-edged gypsum fibreboard panels have been used to line 13 modular 26m2 garden lodges, including one accessible unit, and each comprising a king-size bed, en-suite and indoor and outdoor seating areas, as well as a plant room module at the luxury Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. A video of the project is available via https://vimeo.com/128417828. W: www.fermacell.co.uk T: 0121 311 3480

20 Corian® makes reception nautical but nice. Edward Williams Furniture and Sam Kopsch Studio with Peldon Rose Workplace Consultants have used Glacier White Corian® from CD UK to make a bespoke boat shaped reception desk for a Thames-side serviced office building in London. With stunning views of HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge, the 1,810 sq ft reception area features suspended propellers and two acrylic wall-mounted, back-lit boat hulls. The 68 000 sq/ft building offers 700 workstations in six floors of serviced offices, all with breathtaking views of the city. 15 meeting rooms with capacity for between four and 100 people have been designed to complement the maritime theme. W: www.cdukltd.co.uk

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