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Main Features Editor’s Choice 9-31 Bathrooms & Kitchens 36-39 Coatings, Sealings & Paint 42-43 Doors, Windows & Fittings 46-57 Drainage & Plumbing 62-63 Fire Safety & Security 64-66 Floors & Flooring 69-71 Heating, Ventilation & Insulation 74-81 Interiors & Interior Design 82-85 Landscaping & External Works 86-92 Lighting & Electrical 93 London Build Preview 95-99 Roofing, Cladding & Facades 100 Stonework 101
Case Studies POWERHOUSE - 6-8 An exclusive residential address within the
RIBA - 56 Take inspiration from RIBA award-wining
historic walls of london’s last great industrial icon
homes with 21st Century Houses
GENERIX - 14 The BDA Agrément® is only awarded to products that pass rigorous testing and examination SURFACE DESIGN SHOW - 18-19 Surface Design Show is gearing up for next year’s edition, which is held from 7-9 February 2023, once again showcasing the best in material innovation
FORWARD THINKING DESIGN - 58-61 Esperanza Health Centers is a community health system whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and improve health status through the provision of high-quality care and wellness services. DANDI WEMBLEY - 68-70
WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL - 22-25 WAF 2022 Announces Finalists for the Special Prizes, celebrating Exceptional Architectural Merit A HEALING ENVIRONMENT - 32-35 The Integrated Cancer Treatment Centre of the CHU de Québec-Université Laval ESPACE MAYENNE - 40-41 Espace Mayenne is located in a former military site bordering the French city of Laval, along the D900 urban ring road UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - 44-45 Sparano + Mooney Architecture Designs State-of-the-Art Buildings for Utah State University’s Fine Arts Campus
Redefining city living PELDON ROSE - 78-79 Goodbye workspace, hello Brandpie clubhouse LONDON BUILD - 94-95 The UK’s leading construction and design show will return to Olympia London’s Grand Hall this November 16th & 17th
Adopting the right approach for Sewage Pumping Station provision. At T-T, we trust only ourselves to deliver on what can be a very complex process. From Design to completion, with true in house manufacturing and no sub-contracting to other.
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CK ASSET ANNOUNCES SALES LAUNCH OF POWERHOUSE AN EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS WITHIN THE HISTORIC WALLS OF LONDON’S LAST GREAT INDUSTRIAL ICON CK Asset Holdings Limited (“CK Asset”) has announced the sales launch of Powerhouse at Chelsea Waterfront, SW10 0QD. The iconic Lots Road Power Station which had powered the London Underground for over a century has been transformed into an exceptionally rare collection of 260 apartments – the Powerhouse. When fully completed, this post-modernist masterpiece with a hallowed history will enjoy a resplendent future as London’s most refined and exclusive residential address overlooking the River Thames. Once the driving force behind the rapid expansion of modern London, Lots Road Power Station generated electricity to keep citizens on the move during the Blitz of the Second World War. The repurposing of the Power Station and the delivery of Chelsea
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Waterfront represent the most dramatic transformation in the borough in living memory. A triumph of engineering built on a scale never seen before, Powerhouse was the first of the city’s three great power stations built over a century ago and the last being redeveloped. The other two are Battersea, and Bankside (which is now better known as the Tate Modern, one of London’s premier tourist destinations). Dr Edmond Ho, Director & General Manager of Hutchison Property Group (UK) Limited, said: “This latest project being unveiled at Chelsea Waterfront - Powerhouse - is an iconic London landmark and a cathedral of the industrial age which has been rejuvenated by a world-class team of architects and designers. Taking on a revolutionary new form, Powerhouse will offer a 21st century living experience like no other in one of London’s most coveted boroughs.”
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Taking on a revolutionary new form, Powerhouse will offer a 21st century living experience like no other in one of London’s most coveted boroughs. The largest power station ever constructed, with chimneys soaring 275 feet high above the River Thames, Lots Road Power Station was completed in 1905 as the first steel-framed building in the British Isles, often described as the “design grandfather” of Battersea Power Station. Today, a team of architects led by Sir Terry Farrell has restored the historic red brick walls whilst its interiors have been re-designed as lavish living spaces by the award-winning Fiona Barratt Interiors. Meticulously chosen for their reputation for incorporating historical design features and references to create modern signature residences, Fiona Barratt Interiors honours the Power Station’s rich industrial heritage and preserves its place in architectural lore. Combining modern elements with unique points of historical interest, full-height evergreen trees have been purposefully placed where the building’s turbines once stood, whilst flowing water troughs echo the creation of steam and two industrial chimneys anchor at either end of the space. Powerhouse’s entrance also boasts a spectacular ‘electric current’ lighting installation - framed by the building’s vast elegant arched windows - representing the original purpose of the building: the generation of power. Boasting a multitude of state-of-the-art amenities, Powerhouse will be professionally managed by Rendall and Rittner concierge with 5-star services around the clock, from general house management to individual booking requests. The exclusive health and fitness centre, housing a luxurious spa, a fully equipped gym, and a 20-metre swimming pool, offers a private sanctuary for exercise and relaxation. The elegantly appointed Residents’ Club Lounge
with its delightful views of the river is the ideal multi-purpose space for work or social gatherings. For those seeking superb cuisine served in stylish surroundings, the restaurants at Chelsea Waterfront which boast unforgettable vistas across the river, and the beautifully lit landscaped gardens will be the first port of call.
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CHELSEA WATERFRONT Chelsea Waterfront, designed by internationally renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell, overlooks a part of the River Thames that was previously inaccessible. The luxury development comprises 10 buildings set across 8.85 acres which, in addition to Powerhouse, also includes Tower West, a 37-storey tower, the tallest residential
building in SW10 and Tower East a 25-storey tower, as well as the Rotunda. Powerhouse is situated across the bridge from the gardens at Chelsea Waterfront which have been thoughtfully crafted by leading landscape architect Randle Siddeley to create an oasis of nature with breathtaking views along the river to Battersea and Chelsea Bridge.
STRONG CONNECTIVITY Located in an intimate enclave at the heart of London’s most distinguished and elegant Royal Borough, Chelsea Waterfront is situated less than a 5-minute walk from Imperial Wharf Station for direct access to Central London, while nearby Chelsea Harbour Pier provides riverboat services on The Thames Clipper. Lots Road and the iconic Kings Road area represent one of the finest of dining, shopping and culture destinations that London has to offer. Within the immediate vicinity, residents can enjoy a diverse selection of Michelin-starred restaurants, antique shops, luxury concept stores and exquisite cafés, such as Medlar, Bluebird Chelsea, and John Nicolas Antiques to name but a few. Two to four bedroom apartments at Powerhouse start from £1,700,000 www.ckah.com/eng
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GENERIX ACHEIVES COVETED BDA AGRÉMENT® FOR GENBRIX THE BDA AGRÉMENT® IS ONLY AWARDED TO PRODUCTS THAT PASS RIGOROUS TESTING AND EXAMINATION Generix Facades Limited is proud to announce that it has received
through innovation and diversity of product choice.
BDA Agrément® certification for its unique brick slip façade cladding system, Genbrix, following extensive testing in accordance with KIWA
The BDA Agrément Certification follows many years of hard work in
Technical Requirement KTR-04.
product design and manufacturing and also significant investment in product testing – we are delighted to receive this, and truly excited
The BDA Agrément® is only awarded to products that pass rigorous
about our future as part of Ibstock”
testing and examination and is recognised by architects, specifiers, engineers and Building Control personnel, giving suppliers and
Ibstock Technical and Innovation Director, Andy Batterham,
purchasers the confidence that their products are suitable for their
said “We’re delighted to see Generix Facades Limited receive
intended use and fit for purpose.
BDA Agrément® Certification for the Genbrix system. Product innovation, quality and safety are central to our values at Ibstock,
Genbrix, a mechanically fixed brick-slip cladding system, has been
and this coveted certification demonstrates the clear synergies
comprehensively assessed and fully certified for its performance.
between our two businesses, another great example of why Generix is a fantastic addition to the Ibstock group.
Delivering an unrivalled service life of over 60 years, Genbrix provides construction professionals with a robust and reliable system that
Specifiers can specify the Genbrix system with confidence that
sets the standard for safety and efficiency in external cladding
it meets the highest standards of safety, product quality and
systems.
performance.”
Supplied with an A1 Fire Rating, Genbrix combines the natural appeal,
Available in an extensive range of finishes, Genbrix offers
heritage and reliability of clay brick finishes with a mechanically
construction professionals unlimited versatility as the system can
fixed fast track aluminium rail installation delivering fast and efficient
be mounted to a face, at an angle, or as a soffit to achieve a visually
installation and eliminating the requirement for adhesives.
effective finish at a competitive price.
Co-founder and Managing Director of Generix, John Nolan, said: “It is
The Genbrix system is used extensively across the UK and is an ideal
a really exciting time for everyone at Generix. This BDA Agrément®
solution for both installation on site and also for use in MMC Modular
Certification delivers confidence to our customers and demonstrates
applications, a sector where we are seeing significant growth.
our commitment to reliable, safe, modern systems. In addition, we have recently joined Ibstock Plc as part of its Ibstock Futures division;
For more information, visit
this partnership will deliver even greater benefits to our customers
www.generixfacades.com/genbrix-2/index.html
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THE SPECIALISTS IN ACCREDITED TIMBER FIRE DOORS Sunray Timber Door Division are leading and accredited Specialist Surveyors for Fire Doors and Passive Fire Door Protection. As one of only a few organisations to hold the full
This is setting new standards for passive Fire Door protection as well as providing the assurance of security against physical attack.
FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) they are expertly placed to provide Fire Door Surveys to determine compliance to Fire and Building Regulations and as a consequence corrective remedial
Within the Commercial and Residential sectors, the increased
or replacement advice. The Sunray Fire Door Survey provides a thorough and detailed report on each door within the remit to define compliance or noncompliance to passive fire protection. Each door is meticulously inspected to understand its potential Fire Integrity and rating.
demand on passive Fire protection and Building security has intensified, with a focus on product manufacturers investing into R&D to provide specifiers with accredited, tested and proven products to meet and exceed measured performance criterias. The FIRE-SECURE® range features are unique in their own right, however combined into one product they provide the specifier with paramount assurance to withstand the most vulnerable of applications and Passive Fire or Security Door solutions.
Following the Fire Survey and outside and independently to the Surveyors role, we are able to assess the information from the
Without compromise to cost, the testing of the Fire-Secure® range has been the most challenging in order to achieve and exceed the
report on the corrective action required and provide a quote aligned with what is needed in order to obtain conformance. The main objective and focus will be compliance, safety and expert advice on which to act.
standards outlined using punishing and rigorous testing through renowned UK test facilities.
Sunray Timber Fire Division manufactures a diverse range of Fire Doors, Screens, Partitions and Fire Breaks as part of the Building fabric. With ratings from 30 minutes to 2 Hours of Fire Protection, the Sunray Timber Door Division product range is used in a variety of applications including Hotels, Healthcare, Schools and Government and Commercial buildings. More recently Sunray has introduced a revolutionary new product to its range. FIRE-SECURE® is a pioneering product combining Fire and Security Integrity giving two accreditations in one product, FD30 and LPCB SR2.
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SURFACE DESIGN SHOW ANNOUNCES EXCITING PLANS FOR 2023 JUST OVER 100 DAYS TO GO UNTIL DOORS OPEN Surface Design Show is gearing up for next year’s edition, which is held from 7-9 February 2023, once again showcasing the best in material innovation. A well- established part of the design calendar for nearly twenty years, the show returns to London’s Business Design Centre in just over 100 days. It provides the perfect opportunity for material experts, and the architectural and design community to come together under one roof. Visitors to Surface Design Show 2023 will be inspired by new product launches running the gamut of colour, materiality and sustainability, plus diverse displays of surface-based installations and a comprehensive speaker programme featuring accomplished industry professionals, passionate about the future of surface design. Surface Design Show has already welcomed over 130 exhibitors to participate. These include Red Dog Glass Design which produces beautiful glass splashbacks; Applelec which specialises in signage, display and lighting and celebrates 25 years in business in 2023 and contemporary metalworking company Novocastrian. Returning to the event once again is Armourcoat, renowned for its
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polished plaster, sculptural effects and innovative surface finishes. Innovations include Armourcoat Clime, which produces a stunning matt stone surface finish and Armourcoat Sculptural panel systems which offer a seamless three-dimensional finish. Other long-term supporters of the show include Textura, specialists in contract wall coverings which can transform a space and Surface Matter which connect architectural materials with creatives for interior and exterior design projects. For Tile of Spain’s 2023 stand, expect an eclectic collection of products from 12 manufacturers from small formats and mosaics to 3D surfaces and technical slabs. Supporting emerging material designers has always been important to Surface Design Show. That is why the New Talent section will, for the fourth year in a row, be held in partnership with Trendease International. Its Chief Creative Director, Jennifer Castoldi, will be curating over 30 ‘New Talents’ this year. The section will inspire and excite visitors with the ‘class of 23’ showcasing a fascinating mix of biomaterials, natural materials, digital print, textiles, furniture, wallcovering, weaving and biopolymers. This forthcoming edition will be the most international yet with New Talents coming from as far afield as
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Visitors to Surface Design Show 2023 will be inspired by new product launches running the gamut of colour, materiality and sustainability.
SURFACE DESIGN SHOW development. The debate, which has CDUK as the official partner, will question how architecture and interior design professions are dealing with the Show’s theme of Shaping Communities. Over the 2½ days, the Main Stage will host a range of debates, panels, trend forecasts and insights into the latest surface design innovations. It will also be the venue for the Legends Live series of ‘in conversations’ in partnership with Mix Interiors, where industry
Sweden, the Netherlands, Lebanon, Malaysia, Korea and China and will give them the opportunity to learn from each other and to connect for a better future. Located right in the heart of the exhibition, Surface Design Show welcomes back Surface Spotlight Live (SSL), an area which gives visitors a chance to touch and compare the latest material prototypes. Centred around this year’s theme, ‘Shaping
leaders interview someone they admire. The PechaKucha evening also returns for 2023 having previously been an entertaining talking point of Surface Design Show. This fast and furious speaking format sees eight speakers battling to get their message across, presenting 20 slides for just 20-seconds each. The evening will be hosted by Nicola Osborn, creative director of design studio Basha-Franklin.
Communities’, SSL will highlight the importance of new exchanges between surfaces, people and environments. From material transformation to inclusive design, co-creation to sensory
Another popular element of the show is the Surface Design Awards.
wellbeing, SSL will present designs creating thoughtful solutions
architectural and design achievements across the world. More than 110 projects were entered into the 2023 Surface Design Awards,
for interiors and architecture. This section of the show will again be curated by leading trend and colour expert, Sally Angharad. Stone Gallery showcases the possibilities with one of the most sought-after materials with this section of the show attracting companies from the UK, Europe and further afield. It is officially supported by Stone Federation Great Britain whose Knowledge Hub forms a focal point for its member companies. Stone Tapestry, meanwhile, is an installation curated by leading London-based architectural practice Squire & Partners. It explores innovative textures, light, colour and pattern to create a tapestry of inspiring materials from around the world. The talks programme is always a particular highlight of Surface Design Show. The Main Stage, designed by Emily Skinner of recycling pioneers Smile Plastics, will host 18 different presentations and feature more than 40 speakers, inspiring a professional audience of architects and designers.
Now in their 11th year, they continue to set a benchmark for
coming from an impressive 24 different countries. The BAFTA Headquarters in London by Benedetti Architects, which scooped the Supreme Winner award in 2022 set the standard for excellence in surface design. Following the success of its debut last year, the Architectural Photography category returns once more for 2023. This year the Awards’ judging panel is co-chaired by Jonathan Hagos, Director of architects studio Freehaus and Nasim Koerting Head of Design at The Office Group, and features a diverse mix of industry professionals who have made a name for themselves amongst their peers. Surface Design Show 2023 builds on the success of the event, which has been running for over fifteen years, as a place to encourage a meaningful exchange of ideas between manufacturers and the marketplace to further material innovation. Surface Design Show, Business Design Centre, N1 0QH
Setting the tone for the live events programme will be the Opening Night Debate, hosted this year by Jonathan Smales, executive chairman with Human Nature, a leading proponent of sustainable
7-9 February 2023 www.surfacedesignshow.com
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THERMAL BRIDGING REVISED PART L AND IMPROVED THERMAL PERFORMANCE WITH SCHÖCK With changes to Part L of the Building Regulations having come into force on 15th June, 2022, CO2 emissions are now reduced by 31% for dwellings and 27% for other buildings. So improving the thermal performance of building envelopes is even more critical. Designers need to be aware of how significantly insulation values can be compromised by thermal bridges, which occur in a localised area of the building envelope – typically where a material with high thermal conductivity penetrates the insulation layer. Critical examples are cantilevered balconies, which result in higher heat transfer through the building assembly and colder surface temperatures on the warm side. The main consequences being non-compliance with regulations, condensation leading to mould growth and higher energy consumption for heating. The 2021 edition of Part L (which replaces L1A 2013) sets out the minimum thermal requirements for avoiding such issues. IMPORTANT NEW REQUIREMENTS Thermal bridging must now be included in fabric heat loss calculations and the Standard Assessment Procedure calculation (updated to SAP 10.2) includes the term HTB (heat loss due to thermal bridging). A further change is that for new dwellings, an on-site audit must confirm that the details shown in the original design have been constructed, before they are concealed by subsequent work. Photographic verification must show that the products used are those in the original design. If there are substitutions, the revised specification should be reflected in the SAP calculation and included in the Building Regulations England Part L compliance report (BREL report). The revised Part L also includes general tightening of U-values, requiring greater insulation requirements and better performing thermal break details. Additionally, it encourages HTB assessment to be carried out through thermal calculation for a more realistic evaluation
CONDENSATION AND MOULD GROWTH
of existing thermal junctions. The default y-value has been
With thermal bridging cold surfaces can form condensation, resulting in structural damage – and of even bigger concern – mould growth. To identify areas where there is a risk of condensation and therefore mould growth, a ‘surface temperature factor’ (fRsi) should be used. It allows surveys under any thermal conditions and compares the temperature drop across the building fabric with the total temperature drop between the inside and outside air. The recommended (fRsi) value for offices and retail premises is equal to or greater than 0.5; and to ensure higher standards for occupants in residential buildings, equal to or greater than 0.75.
increased to 0.20 W/(m2.K) to discourage generic estimations. THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY Designers do need to be fully aware of just how significantly thermal bridges compromise insulation and the most effective way to minimise thermal bridging at cantilever balcony detailing is to incorporate a Schöck structural thermal break. This is a highly efficient balcony connector that minimises the flow of thermal energy between the interior and exterior of a building, providing both structural integrity and thermal isolation of the balcony. The Schöck range of thermal break solutions is for applications as diverse as concrete-to-concrete; concrete-tosteel; steel-to-steel; renovation projects – and even Passivhaus.
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WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL
HONG NGOC PHUC TRUONG MINH GENERAL HOSPITAL by MPN + Partners
Photo: ©MF Pictures
WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL WAF 2022 ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE SPECIAL PRIZES, CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL ARCHITECTURAL MERIT World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced the 2022 Special Prize shortlist ahead of this year’s festival, set to take place in Lisbon from 30 November - 2 December. The projects shortlisted for the Special Prizes have been selected from across the greater WAF Awards shortlist in order to shine a light on submissions that exhibit an outstanding use of Engineering, Colour, Natural Light, and Certified Timber, as well as the best Small Project of the Year Prize. This year sees two inaugural new prizes: The Futureglass Prize, supported by Aestech and The Royal Fine Art Commission Trust International Building Beauty Prize, supported by Ballymore. Best Use of Colour Prize The Best Use of Colour Prize celebrates the creative use of colour in architecture, both inside and out. The eight finalists for the Prize employ bright and bold colours innovatively to catch the eye, to provide a wayfinding tool, or to create joyful spaces for its users. The shortlisted projects are: • HONG NGOC PHUC TRUONG MINH GENERAL HOSPITAL by MPN + PARTNERS • Holland Casino Venlo by MVSA BV • Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Entrepreneurship zone by HONGKONG HUAYI DESIGN CONSULTANTS (S.Z) LTD.
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SASIPAWAN WISDOM CENTER by Architects 49 Limited Photo:©Krisda Boonchaleow • The Docks by MEIXNER SCHLÜTER WENDT • Harvard University District Energy Facility by Leers Weinzapfel Associates with RMF Engineering (MEP) and Thornton Tomasetti (Structural) • SASIPAWAN WISDOM CENTER by Architects 49 Limited • John Lewis Elementary School by Perkins Eastman DC • Meadowbank Schools by WOODS BAGOT
WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL Best Use of Natural Light Prize, supported by VELUX The Best Use of Natural Light Prize, supported by VELUX, recognizes the best use of natural light in completed buildings, in particular to enhance human well-being, performance, and joy. The eight projects shortlisted for this Prize are all public and semipublic spaces, designed to maximize natural daylight in order to engage with their surroundings and to create dynamic spaces for their visitors. The shortlisted projects are: • Sara Culture Centre by White Arkitekter AB • University of Warwick Faculty of Arts by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios • Jakoba Mulderhuis by Powerhouse Company • Dobra 55: The Modern Languages and Applied Linguisticsbuilding by Kuryłowicz & Associates • Pingtan Children Library by Condition_Lab • Paddington Elizabeth Line station by Weston Williamson + Partners
DEPOT BOIJMANS VAN BEUNINGEN BY MVRDV Photo: ©Ossip van Duivenbode
• Agrotopia by van Bergen Kolpa architects + META
The Futureglass Prize, supported by Aestech
architectuurbureau • Dining Space at DevaDhare by Play Architecture
Including both completed and future projects, The Futureglass Prize, supported by Aestech, is awarded to the project that best demonstrates new ways in which glass and glass technology can be deployed. The finalists for the inaugural Prize range from chameleonic glass-paneled buildings to innovative glass interventions in existing structures, showcasing the breadth of how glass and glass technology can be used in new and inventive ways. The shortlisted projects are: • Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen by MVRDV • Australia 108 by Fender Katsalidis • The Burrell Collection by John McAslan + Partners • Biodome Science Museum by KANVA • Heper Lighting Factory by Yazgan Design Architecture • A2A Headquarters by ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel • Core Wynwood by Perkins&Will • 14A Konstitucijos Avenue by RSHP
PINGTAN CHILDREN LIBRARY by Condition_Lab Photo: ©Sai Zhao
DINING SPACE AT DEVADHARE BY PLAY ARCHITECTURE
• Agrotopia by van Bergen Kolpa architects + META architectuurbureau
Photo: © Bharath Ramamrutham, GRAF Media
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Finalists for the Special Prizes will go on to compete live at WAF Lisbon, and the overall winner of each will be revealed at the Gala Dinner.
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) This Prize is supported by the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). A special jury, which includes a PEFC representative, has identified entries which have used certified timber in an innovative, educational, or artistic manner. The eight finalists for the Timber Prize represent a mix of the world’s largest timber buildings and smaller structures that reflect local culture through the use of traditional materials, both embracing how wood can be used to push the envelope of modern construction. The shortlisted projects are: • Sara Culture Centre by White Arkitekter AB • The Alice Hawthorn by De Matos Ryan • Paseo Mallorca 15 by OHLAB • HAUT Amsterdam by Team V Architecture • EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten • Eric Tweedale Stadium by dwp | design worldwide partnership • Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront by LUO studio • Växjö train station and town hall by Sweco Architects
PASEO MALLORCA 15 BY OHLAB Photo: ©José Hevia
TIMBER BRIDGE IN GULOU WATERFRONT BY LUO STUDIO
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Photo: ©Jin Weiqi
WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL • SoFi Stadium by HKS Architects • Parkade of the Future by 5468796 Architecture + Kasian Architecture, Interior Design and Planning • Paddington Elizabeth Line station by Weston Williamson + Partners This year celebrates the inaugural Royal Fine Art Commission Trust International Building Beauty Prize, supported by Ballymore. This Prize will be awarded to a completed building which ‘raises the spirits’ through architecture. Finalists will be announced within the coming weeks. Finalists for the Special Prizes will go on to compete live at WAF Lisbon, and the overall winner of each will be revealed at the Gala Dinner. Other prizes to be announced at WAF include The Lisbon Prize, supported by kreon to recognize and celebrate the best building in the city WAF is being held, The Visualisation Prize, supported by Lumion to celebrate this year’s best architectural render, WAFX, celebrating the best of this year’s future projects, and The Architecture Drawing Prize, curated by Make Architects, Sir John Soane’s Museum and WAF, and supported by Iris Ceramica Group. www.jlp.ca/en/
THE MOVING KITCHEN BY JC ARCHITECTURE Photo: ©LEE Kuo-Min Small Project of the Year Prize The Small Project of the Year Prize is awarded to the bestcompleted project that is small for its type. These finalist projects represent the ingenuity and craftsmanship of architects designing within restricted parameters. The Prize celebrates projects small in scale but big on innovation. The shortlisted projects are: • • • • • • •
Denis Goldberg House of Hope by noero architects Ravenscar House by Patterson Associates The Moving Kitchen by JC Architecture Palanga Goat Shelter by Erginoglu & Calislar Architects The Chamber Church by Büro Ziyu Zhuang Yao-Fang-Men Park Church by SUYI and W2 Architects Kings Langley Cricket Club and Amenities by Eoghan Lewis Architects • Dining Space at DevaDhare by Play Architecture Engineering Prize The esteemed Engineering Prize is awarded by a specialist jury to a project that marries great architecture and engineering to push the envelope in building design. The nine finalist projects showcase the most striking, unique, and sophisticated structures, whose complex engineering enhance the user experience and provide sustainable solutions in an ambitious way. The shortlisted projects are: • • • • • •
Expo 2020 Thematic Districts by Hopkins Architects The St. Regis Chicago by Studio Gang Orange Village – Headquarters by Koffi & Diabaté Architectes Quay Quarter Tower by 3XN Secure Sanand by Studio SAAR Westfield Mall of the Netherlands by MVSA BV
THE ST REGIS CHICAGO BY STUDIO GANG
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EDUCATIONAL NORDIC COPPER THE ARCHITECTURAL CLARITY OF A NEW TEACHING FACILITY AT GRESHAM’S SCHOOL IN NORFOLK – INCORPORATING PANELS OF NORDIC BROWN LIGHT PRE-OXIDISED COPPER ALONGSIDE FULL-HEIGHT GLAZING – TYPIFIES AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO EDUCATION Enabled by Sir James Dyson, a former pupil at the school, the centre for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education is a state-of-the-art structure at the heart of the School campus. WilkinsonEyre’s design develops and refines the evolving STEAM building typology, and follows a modern aesthetic integrating industrial components with landscaping and low energy systems.
OPAQUE & PERFORATED PANELS The two-storey exposed steel frame envelopes a mixture of large panels: some glass and others Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper – either opaque or with square perforations adding transparency whilst screening glazing behind. Some of the panels are set back within the structure, introducing landscaped open areas which can be used for outside teaching. Integrated planting blurs the boundaries between outside and in. The thoroughly modern building remains sympathetic to its historic context and its scale reflects that of the 1916 school chapel across the lawn. Meanwhile, the patterns in the Nordic Brown Light copper panels mirror decorative flint details on the chapel elevation.
BUILDING AS A TEACHING TOOL Yasmin Al-Ani Spence, Director at WilkinsonEyre, said: “This building will provide contemporary teaching spaces for the investigation of the sciences and the arts simultaneously, enhancing critical thinking and promoting innovation. The building itself – through the clarity and honesty of design and construction - becomes a teaching tool in its own right.” With an area totalling 4000m², teaching spaces are generous and filled with light. They include classrooms, laboratories, workshops,
an auditorium and open-plan common spaces able to host a variety of teaching and learning uses. An inviting and interactive internal courtyard, doubling up as circulation, features an arts hub, seating area, and IT point and facilities, further reinforcing the integration of art, design, and science. The building is equipped with the latest technology to ensure the highest levels of teaching, from robotics and Artificial Intelligence to programming and machine learning. The building will also provide greatly improved opportunities for the outreach programme which Gresham’s runs with local schools.
PERFORMANCE & APPEARANCE NATURALLY Nordic Brown copper provides the same oxidised brown surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment. The thickness of the oxide layer determines the colour of the surface finish with dark or the lighter ‘Nordic Brown Light’ shades of brown.
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The thoroughly modern building remains sympathetic to its historic context … patterns in the Nordic Brown Light copper panels mirror decorative flint details on the chapel elevation.
EDITOR’S CHOICE weathered. The innovative Nordic Royal is an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, giving it a rich golden through-colour and making it very stable. A wide choice of Nordic Decor mechanically applied surface treatments is also available for various surfaces and alloys, particularly suited to interior applications. A growing series of on-line ‘copper stories’ exemplify the best in contemporary architecture and showcase the diversity of surfaces, forms and applications available with Nordic Copper today.
Nordic Brown is part of an extensive range of architectural copper surfaces and alloys with an unrivalled lifespan, no maintenance
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and full recyclability. With a melting point of 1083˚C and ‘A1 (non-combustible material)’ fire classification to EN 13501-1, copper is suitable for cladding tall buildings, using appropriate constructions.
LIVING COPPER SURFACES Apart from Nordic Brown, and also Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ copper, Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise prepatinated surfaces have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. As well as the solid patina colours, ‘Living’ surfaces are available for each colour with other intensities of patina flecks revealing some of the dark oxidised background material. Copper alloys are growing in popularity as well, including Nordic Bronze and Nordic Brass – which can also be supplied pre-
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This combination also means that Troldtekt’s panels have a negative carbon footprint right up until it is time for them to be disposed of or recycled – a phenomenal result. Troldtekt’s natural and inherently sustainable panels offer high sound absorption and tactile surface, coupled with high durability and low-cost lifecycle performance. Available in various sizes and in four grades, from extreme fine to coarse, the panels can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour.
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FROM ALUMINIUM TO APIARIES BY WOJCIECH BROŻYNA - MD OF ALUPROF UK Aluminium, since its commercial debut in the
have been achieved thanks to the use of
1880s, has shaped our world in so many ways, in fact, if the metal did not exist, much of what we
the company’s cutting-edge plant for the manufacturing process and the high content
take for granted today, would never have been
of secondary raw materials in the form of
possible. Aluminium is the third most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, and makes up
recycled aluminium scrap at an average level of 65%. Whilst to some this may seem to still
8% of it by parts per million. Once dubbed
be a high carbon price to pay, consider the
‘the wonder metal’ for its light weight and high strength, its discovery continues to elevate
carbon savings using a product containing aluminium during its long life span, compared
human progress today.
to alternative materials which can create more carbon in their lifetime.
Aluminium is infinitely recyclable with no loss of characteristics, using just 5% of the original
Architects are understandably wanting to
energy to produce aluminium, recycling is well established. With ‘clean’ scrap value almost that
specify low-carbon aluminium for future projects but with global aluminium recycling
of new prime aluminium, it is fair to say that we cannot get hold of enough scrap aluminium to
running at about 33% of all aluminium output, to source 65% scrap for specific
meet the current recycling demand. With an estimated total discovered and undiscovered bauxite resources across the globe to be in the region of 55 billion to 75 billion tons we will not run out of new, prime aluminium anytime soon.
projects will often mean extended lead times should be catered for. The Aluprof UK field team are always on hand to advise specifiers on what can be achieved for any given project and how further carbon savings can be achieved through the supply chain.
So where is the downside? Like all metals, aluminium carries high embodied energy, described today as embodied carbon. This has been historically quoted as high as 20 tonnes of carbon for every tonne of aluminium produced when energy
OK, so where do Bees enter the cycle of aluminium production? Many companies in the aluminium supply chain strive to save energy and at the same time protect our fragile environment
from fossil fuels is used to produce new prime aluminium from bauxite. So aluminium smelters have traditionally been located next to renewable energy resources, such as hydro power for
from climate change. Aluprof, together with their parent company Grupa Kęty, are probably the most forward thinking aluminium company operating out of Poland today. The
decades in order to use cheap renewable energy sources. Now the industry is looking at hydrogen power to further reduce embodied carbon.
company has acquired and run their own apiaries and produce honey that goes to the charges of the Grupa Kęty Foundation for the Children of the Podbeskidzie Region. Honey is also handed to employees for dining rooms and used in kitchens of various group companies. Some of the smallest jars are used as corporate gifts for customers. The delicate balance of bees and their environment, reminds our employees of the fragile environment we live in today and ensures that employees continue to strive to improve manufacturing efficiency whilst protecting our own ecosystem.
Aluprof are proud to be leading this low-carbon revolution, using a greater recycled content to prime in aluminium can reduce embodied carbon to a very low parameter of 2.79 tCO2e (Tonnes of CO2 equivalent) for low-carbon billets manufactured at the group’s low-carbon Kęty line at the factory in the southern Polish town of Kęty. These low levels of emissions
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Aluminium is infinitely recyclable with no loss of characteristics, using just 5% of the original energy to produce aluminium, recycling is well established.
a small portion of the Group companies’ activities, but together with other initiatives from Grupa Kęty and Aluprof,
In 2019 Aluprof released their EPD’s (Environmental Product Declarations) produced by the Polish institute ITB, in accordance with the PN EN 15804 (Construction Product Environmental
these are a huge step forward in the direction of sustainability. More information on how the group strive to be at the forefront of our future sustainability can be viewed on the Aluprof website and in particular the company’s sustainability document ‘Sustainable future with Aluprof’.
Declaration) standard and verified in accordance with ISO 14025. These are available to specifiers and customers of Aluprof and are constantly being updated and added to as Aluprof continue to update and improve their systems. Various Aluprof systems are also now Cradle to Cradle Certified™ this is a globally recognised measure of safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy. For more than a decade, Cradle to Cradle Certified™ has been helping companies to innovate and optimise materials and products. Measured against the world’s most advanced science-based measures that assess the safety, circularity and responsibility of materials and products
Since setting up the Aluprof Office at the Business Design Centre in London, the company has rapidly grown their specification influence in the UK with their highperformance architectural aluminium systems. Further expansion of the company’s headquarters in Altrincham now provides specifiers with meeting facilities and an extensive showroom of commercial systems to view. Further information is available on the company’s website at aluprof.co.uk or direct from their UK head office in Altrincham on 0161 941 4005.
across five categories of sustainability performance. Grupa Kęty will be celebrating its seventieth anniversary in 2023. As you would expect the Group’s anniversary is being marked in an exceptional environmental way, with the group planting seventy thousand trees in Poland. The initiative will carbon offset
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A HEALING ENVIRONMENT THE INTEGRATED CANCER TREATMENT CENTRE OF THE CHU DE QUÉBEC-UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL The integrated cancer treatment centre (centre intégré de cancérologie – CIC) is a major step forward in the construction of the new hospital complex of the Quebec City-Laval University hospital centre (CHU de Québec-Université Laval) on the Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus campus in Quebec City. It includes all specialties and the latest technologies for the treatment of cancer. The starting point for the architectural development of the CIC was the design of a green inner courtyard, surrounded by the oncology program. The aim was to provide pleasant reception areas, waiting rooms, traffic zones, care facilities and work areas that promote health and healing. An abundance of natural light, outdoor views, green spaces, warm materials and colours, and art characterize this calming new healthcare space, which offers the best practices and the latest technology.
CLINICAL PROGRAM AND DESIGN With 32,230 m² of floorspace, the CIC is Quebec’s largest cancer treatment centre and one of the largest in Canada. It is home to a technologically advanced program that delivers a wide range of specialized and overspecialized services and treatments to cancer patients. The facility includes a radio-oncology department (teletherapy and brachytherapy); consultation rooms organized into clinics based on the tumour site; a chemotherapy ward capable of treating up to 70 patients simultaneously; an oncological pharmacy; a rapid-response oncology treatment department (SIRO); a treatment planning and simulation department; a medical physics lab; and several support offices for patients and staff. In order to integrate oncology research activities and bring them closer to medical realities, the CIC has spaces dedicated to research, innovation and teaching and will be connected to the future basic research centre. Two clinical research areas are located on the second and fourth floors, where they will intersect with the future research centre, and other offices are integrated with the consultation clinics to facilitate patients’ participation in research protocols. The facility’s specialized elements include radiosurgery and adaptive radiotherapy, radiotherapy by orthovoltage and the careful integration of numerous cutting-edge medical devices: linear accelerators, magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), a linear accelerator system with onboard MRI scanner (MRI-LINAC), CT scanners and positron emission tomography scanners (PET/CT). The north side of the building consists of a podium for teletherapy, with bunkers on the ground floor and electromechanical services on the second. In the centre, a transversal, 6-level volume, which will be connected to the future basic research centre, contains brachytherapy rooms and research labs on the garden (basement) level, further teletherapy spaces on the ground floor and consultation clinics on the next three levels, with the top floor reserved for electromechanical services. On the south side, four levels surround the inner courtyard. This is where part of the
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medical physics laboratory is located, along with a cyclotron, a future research imaging space and a teaching area at garden level. The rest of the medical physics centre and the treatment planning and simulation department are situated on the ground floor, under two floors dedicated to chemotherapy, with the oncological pharmacy on the second floor and the rapid-response treatment department on the third. This part of the complex was designed to accommodate two additional floors if a future expansion is needed. The consultation clinics were designed to ensure patients’ privacy, offer greater flexibility in their use and maximize staff efficiency. To enable a separation of public and private traffic flows, the examination rooms have double doors and are arranged around an interdisciplinary workspace reserved for medical staff. Thus, patients access the examination rooms through a public hallway, while staff members reach them via the central workspace. To give patients more privacy, the chemotherapy ward is divided into six clusters of a dozen rooms arranged around a guard post. In each cluster, chairs are placed along the outside walls to allow patients to take advantage of natural light and views of the outside and rooftop gardens, while a closed room with gurneys is located next to the guard post. The oncological pharmacy is adjacent to the chemotherapy ward in order to facilitate medication supply, while the SIRO – where patients needing urgent oncological intervention are treated – is located on the third floor near a set of six gurneys reserved for apheresis treatments.
CONTEXT AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION A major component of the new hospital complex was the requirement that the CIC had to be integrated into the existing hospital complex and its urban context with a comprehensive architectural vision. The centre was built near the edge of the site to offer patients as much privacy as possible. Its volumes were
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An abundance of natural light, outdoor views, green spaces, warm materials and colours, and art characterize this calming new healthcare space.
ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS research that focuses on the infinitesimal while seeking infinitely large advances.” The pattern, silkscreened on glass, is first visible on the large façade of the basic research centre and continues in the CIC’s inner courtyard, illustrating the essential synergy between the basic and clinical research that is conducted daily in the centre.
A COMFORTING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES WELLNESS AND HEALING The CIC embodies changes in the way cancer patients are treated.
designed to strike a balance with the residential character of Vitré Street to the east and the more institutional character of the
Using a holistic, interdisciplinary, human-centred approach, it was designed both for technologically advanced equipment and
esplanade and basic research centre to the west, which stands prominently on Henri-Bourassa Blvd.
cutting-edge treatments and to provide psychological support to
A north-south traffic route connects the CIC to the future research centre and to the critical care wing of the existing hospital. The
environment” by designing facilities that are ultra-modern, spacious, well-lit, green and highly functional. The well-being of
CIC’s foyer marks the end of a long corridor which, like a timeline, starts in HEJ’s oldest buildings. This passageway is punctuated by hallways where different public traffic hubs are found, originating the themes that inspired the interior design of each wing: earth,
patients at every step of their care. In keeping with the theme of air and light, the team of professionals strove to develop a “healing
both patients and care staff was at the heart of each decision: the implementation of best practices combining facilities that facilitate way-finding through the use of colours; the placement of landmarks and views of the outside; the maximization of natural
water, fire, air and light.
light; access to therapeutic gardens; the careful selection of finishing materials and furniture to create comfortable spaces that
The CIC project’s architecture, which uses the themes of air and
feel more like a place for care and wellness rather than a sterile hospital environment; and the ingenious integration of specialized
light, is restrained and recalls the key characteristics of the existing buildings, such as the use of brick and continuity in the cornice lines. “The contemporaneity of the groupings is characterized by the desire to fill the project with light. The shades of ochre bricks, the pale mortar joints and the white steel and aluminum components and cladding reflect light, which dances across the surfaces over the course of the day,” said Rémi Morency, partner,
equipment for an elegant and streamlined result free of visual distractions. While the CIC’s volumes were determined during the early phases of planning for the entire new hospital complex, the design of the
architect and urban planner at Groupe A / Annexe U and project leader for volumetrics, the building envelope, urban design and landscaping at the new hospital complex.
centre was also refined from the inside out during the subsequent steps. Thus, the courtyard was reworked in tiers with the creation of the rooftop gardens. “The centre was designed to make the gardens visible from all levels. A system of rooftop patios and
A pattern inspired by the Art Deco turret of wing A, which was situated above the hospital’s main entrance when it was built, was developed to provide shade and privacy to the large glassed-in areas. “It is composed of a multitude of small lozenges arranged in a large-scale three-dimensional interlocking pattern, inspired by
Pratte architectes, in charge of design for the integrated cancer treatment centre. Ms. Bégin is an expert in architectural design for the healthcare sector and in landscape architecture, and this is not
gardens was developed and refined in the inner courtyard to give it a human scale, so that each treatment space benefits from a garden,” said Lucie Bégin, architect and director at Jodoin Lamarre
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ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS her first oncology-related project: she has worked on more than 20 projects over the course of her career, including seven major integrated cancer treatment centres. She adds that “the concept of the healing garden is not new, and we have been working toward perfecting it for 20 years, adapting it to the context and scale of each project.” As well as contributing to the creation of a healing environment by providing soothing views to patients at different stages of care – in particular to chemotherapy patients, whose treatments take several hours – the courtyard gardens and green rooftops provide several environmental benefits.
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Vegetation planted on rooftops provides excellent ecological services: it helps protect biodiversity, mitigates noise and heat islands, retains rainwater, improves air quality and captures greenhouse gases.
In its relation to the research centre and critical care wing, currently under construction, the CIC also includes a glassed-in hallway on its façade to ensure a supply of natural light to the courtyard. Based on the guiding idea of “gardens for all,” people benefit on one side from a view of the courtyard and on the other of a future garden that will be built in front of the CIC, on the Henri-Bourassa Blvd. side.
ART INTEGRATED WITH ARCHITECTURE Within the framework of the Politique d’intégration des arts à l’architecture et à l’environnement des bâtiments et des sites gouvernementaux et publics (policy for the integration of the arts into the architecture and environment of government and publicsector sites and buildings), strategic locations were identified to ensure that as many people as possible would benefit from exposure to art and so that the art would function as privacy screens for patients undergoing treatment. “Everyone, whether they have expertise in art or not, can appreciate the benefits of art in their life. These pieces also serve as landmarks, helping people get their bearings and find their way around more easily,” said Raynald St-Hilaire, associate architect at Lemay and lead designer of the new hospital complex. Three artists from Quebec were invited to beautify the CIC’s care areas. Based on the wishes of the members of the selection committee, the artwork to be created for the inner courtyard had to be approximately 12 metres tall so that as many patients as possible can see it from every treatment floor. Accordingly, artist Patrick Beaulieu proposed an immense bronze sculpture of conifer trees, Éclaircie, in which a myriad of gold-tinted aluminum clusters recall bright sunbeams in a forest clearing. “The work evokes the regeneration of vegetation through light – photosynthesis – and thus of all life on Earth. From the courtyard, the patio and the green rooftop, we discover the temporal thread inherent to the work, which takes us from seed to tree and from root to crown, to the life force, the regenerative energy that converges to nurture life.” Inside, a series of works by Ivan Binet called Échos – Passages, Vases-montagnes et Écho du ciel was carefully positioned on three levels at the intersection of the CIC and the future research centre, so that the work can be seen by as many people as possible. Exploring the concept of landscape, these large inkjet prints on backlit tempered glass are panoramic images of the natural landscapes of eastern Quebec – the regions served by the CIC. Two screen works, La valse des fleurs by Émilie Rondeau, are placed outside, facing the glassed-in ground-floor treatment rooms. They provide necessary privacy, while still letting light through for the benefit of patients and care staff. “The composition evokes resilience and hope. The pieces are arranged in successive waves and undulations that form a path lined with reassurance, generosity and renewal.”
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ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY The core issue when designing a centre of this type is to have a thorough understanding of the medical technologies used and the requirements of specialized devices, so that all spaces are highly functional, safe and pleasant for patients and staff. Each sector has its own complexities. In radiotherapy, for example, shielded walls must be built to contain the radiation. In every sector where radioactive or hazardous materials are used, the spaces must be judiciously designed to avoid any and all contamination. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners are sensitive and can easily be disrupted by automobile traffic or magnetic fields from other devices, so their placement must be carefully considered. All of these constraints add complexity to the architectural design process, which can sometimes become a real puzzle. They require large numbers of specialized contributors, each with a different piece of the puzzle.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The project meets all technical requirements established by the SQI for hospital projects of this scale: optimization of energy consumption, use of materials low in VOCs and/or with recycled content, and improvements in the implementation of electromechanical systems and the building envelope. The CIC is notable for the inclusion of numerous green spaces, which have benefits for both people and the environment. For example, the rooftop gardens act as thermal insulators and extend the lifespan of roofs by protecting membranes from thermal shock and ultraviolet light. While their initial cost is higher than conventional
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roofing, they help reduce operating costs over the long term.
It should also be noted that the great complexity of the program for
Moreover, vegetation planted on rooftops provides excellent ecological services: it helps protect biodiversity, mitigates noise and heat islands, retains rainwater, improves air quality and captures greenhouse gases.
a centre of this size and its connections to other parts of the new hospital complex required both expertise in specialized disciplines and the agility needed to design extremely high-quality architecture
Several other architectural decisions contributed to the creation of a high-quality healing environment and the building’s energy efficiency, such as the creation of the inner courtyard, which maximizes the number of spaces with access to natural light; the
with very numerous parameters. Thanks to the support of the institution and its medical staff, a series of decisions led to the design of an environment that helps reduce anxiety and promotes well-being, supporting patients in their battle with cancer. www.jlp.ca/en/
application of a silkscreen to windows, which exploits changing light over the course of the day to recreate conditions similar to those found in nature; and the presence of a large central stairway that encourages active movement and reduces elevator traffic.
A COMPLEX PROJECT “One of the biggest challenges in designing the largest cancer treatment centre in Quebec was certainly the construction context. A very large team that included some 50 architectural professionals had to work together effectively to reach a common goal,” said Anne-Marie Blais, an architect and partner with Groupe A/Annexe U and assistant project manager for the new hospital complex. Working with the institution, project manager, engineering team and numerous specialized consultants, the project was run in accelerated mode in order to meet the delivery deadline, determined by clinical requirements. “Accelerated mode requires a great deal of agility among the teams, given the overlap between the design and construction phases.” The project team not only met the challenge of designing the new specialized centre, it also laid the foundations for the subsequent design of all the other clinical buildings in the new hospital complex. The implementation of the BIM (Building Information Modelling) process and its tools from the first sketches onward contributed significantly to the optimization of the consultation workshops with clinicians and the efficient development of plans and specifications for the construction phase.
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ESPACE MAYENNE HÉRAULT ARNOD ARCHITECTURES Espace Mayenne is a multifunctional facility including a large sports and entertainment venue with a capacity of 4,500, a gymnasium with a climbing wall for international competitions, and a conference hall. In addition to these three main venues can be found other spaces, such as partner lounges designed as modular rooms to receive guests during games or shows, as well as offices and cloakrooms for artists and sportsmen. Outside the building, the project is completed by a 670-space parking lot, a landscaped area, and a 250-meter-long cycling ring for national competitions integrating a training track in its center.
THE SITE Espace Mayenne is located in a former military site bordering the French city of Laval, along the D900 urban ring road. The project began with an urban and landscape study aiming to define guidelines for the future development of this site in accordance with the framework of the Ferrié new neighborhood. This is an area undergoing change, crucial to the dynamic revitalization of the city. The building’s organization respects the landscape structure and the memory of the site, combining ecology, compactness, economy of means, and the creation of a mass plan saving parcels for future programs. The landscape heritage of the site is remarkable. It is
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composed of a natural area - marshes, woodlands, and wet meadow - and an old bocage grid with sculptural trees and sunken lanes, which are all entirely preserved. An east-west pedestrian-bicycle path is created to structure the site, crossing the public parking lot and the wetland, before widening itself in front of the building into an entrance piazza.
THE BUILDING To participate in the economy of soils and shape optimization, the building is a unitary volume that envelops the three venues in one movement. The organic aspect of the building stems from its conception. It is less of a design gesture than the consequence of a process that articulates the three halls on a singular landscape. The façade is like a skin wrapping itself around the rooms, resulting in a shifting shape that constantly changes depending on the viewpoint. It is composed of three horizontally stacked stripes that deform themselves in order to envelop the volumes as tightly as possible. These three ribbons overlap and rotate around the building, generating fluidity, unity, and movement. Together, they create a flexible plane covering the entire height of the building and sometimes elevating itself in certain points in order to uncover glazed façades. Its complex form is subdivided into simple, identical
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The design of the convertible grand hall is induced by its need for versatility as it must be functional for shows, concerts as well as for sports games.
ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS as for sports games. While sports events require an arena system where the spectators are sitting all around the field, concerts and shows require a frontal system with a stage. The room is asymmetrical with a large balcony on one side, which allows the installation of a stage on the long north side, therefore reducing the distance between the performers and the public. Diagonal curtains can be drawn to transform the arena configuration into a trapezium that flares out starting from the stage frame. In the sports events’ configuration, the field is closely surrounded by an arena of bleachers. The technical treatment of this hall has been thought out so that it can be quickly converted from one configuration to another: the space is completely transformed according to the program. The design of the walls, alternating between raw white concrete and wool felt, was elaborated in collaboration with acousticians. Areas of sound absorption, reverberation, or a mix of both were defined: corrugated raw concrete to distribute the sound in the space, strips of concrete alternating with strips of wool felt for the mixed areas, wool felt stretched with an acoustic mat for the absorbing zones, behind the bleachers. Suspended panels of wool felt were designed for the ceiling, creating an aerial geometric pattern. A vast technical grid
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Location: Laval, France
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Client: Conseil Départemental de la Mayenne
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Surface: 15,100 sqm
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Project Team: Hérault Arnod Architectures, design and project
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SPARANO + MOONEY ARCHITECTURE DESIGNS STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDINGS FOR UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY’S FINE ARTS CAMPUS The award-winning practice, known for creating sustainable and thoughtful architecture within the American West, has completed three notable buildings on the Utah State University Campus, with another signature building set to open in 2025.
Hatje Cantz and available in August 2022, highlights the dialogue between concept and location found in their work, as well as their commitment to sustainable and innovative buildings that are embedded harmoniously into spectacular mountain landscapes.
As one of Utah’s leading architecture firms, Sparano + Mooney Architecture is sought after for its limitless exploration and deep commitment to the design process, which has resulted in thoughtfully innovative and award-winning contemporary design solutions within the American West.
The firm’s long-standing work at Utah State University in Logan, UT has resulted in significant expansions, renovations, and new construction of three state-of-the-art buildings for the school’s Fine Arts Campus: Sid Perkes Theatrical Design Complex, Daines Concert Hall, and the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA). The newest building, the Art Research & Education Center at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, is anticipated to open in 2025 and will be located adjacent to NEHMA. Though completed over many years, the work collectively shares a commitment to restrained forms and innovative material detailing that responds both to the campus’ natural surroundings and the unique relationships between each building.
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Our team has been honored to collaborate with the University on the renovations and additions to their Fine Arts complex for nearly a decade “Our team has been honored to collaborate with the University on the renovations and additions to their Fine Arts complex for nearly a decade,” says Anne Mooney. “We now look forward to developing a new, state-of-the-art educational facility that will allow an extraordinary collection of artworks to be accessible to researchers, faculty, students, and to the wider community.”
NORA ECCLES HARRISON MUSEUM OF ART (NEHMA) The original Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA) building was designed by American architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and completed in 1982 as an expansion of the larger Fine Arts Center on the campus of Utah State University (USU). Sparano + Mooney Architecture’s design of the museum’s new addition is a quietly restrained form that does not compete with nor mimic the existing museum nor the adjacent signature building, a 2006 Sasaki-designed Performing Arts Center. Rather the addition creates a new public plaza that connects the two buildings in a neutral response to a visually complex context.
DAINES CONCERT HALL The Newel and Jean Daines Concert Hall project includes the complete renovation of the former Kent Concert Hall to create a new state-of-the-art space for orchestra, band, and choral
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SID PERKES THEATRICAL DESIGN COMPLEX Part of the Utah State University Department of Theatre Arts and the Caine College of the Arts, this project includes the expansion and renovation of the existing Scene and Costume Shops, which support the Morgan Theatre and other local theatrical venues. The new 8,000-square-foot addition by Sparano + Mooney Architecture provides the necessary tooling, layout, equipment, and storage space for the design and construction of theatrical scenery, including a new paint booth and dust evacuation system. The upper level of the facility provides new work and teaching space for theatrical costume production, including new sewing stations, layout and work tables, fabric storage, fitting rooms, a dye vat, laundry facilities, and faculty offices.
ART RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER AT NEHMA Anticipated to open summer or fall 2025, the newest campus work will be adjacent to the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and accommodate 40% more collection storage for the museum. According to Executive Director & Chief Curator, Katie Lee Koven, one of the important goals for the building is to accommodate the museum’s growing collection and support its 21st-century learning needs by creating learning spaces that are more engaged. Rather than act as additional gallery space, the new building will have a visible storage area that showcases a more accessible experience of stored museum items. Visitors will also be able to see how the museum cares for and stores objects, will allow them to search the database, and open drawers in an effort to engage with and learn about art in a more personal, explorative way.
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Being bespoke with high levels of customisation, our pivot windows are ideal for projects with irregular shapes like Minto & Turner of the external glass and frame to be cleaned from inside, making the window particularly suited to buildings like this one. With multipoint locking distributed around the frame, security is excellent. They are extremely robust, Barnsdale’s pivot windows can support a range of shapes and sizes where it is possible to have a single sash measuring up to 23 X2.2m and weighing up to 200kg. Steve Dixon, Director at George Barnsdale said “Being bespoke with high levels of customisation, our pivot windows are ideal for projects with irregular shapes like Minto & Turner.” Contemporary style timber doors in matching grey/black (RAL 7021) were also supplied providing residents with great views and access to the street scene and canalside bars below. Having worked with George Barnsdale on its Nottingham Axis project, a conversion of the old Co-operative building, Henry Boot Development was no stranger to the Lincolnshire joinery manufacturer high performance timber fenestration in the UK. A mix of timber flush casement windows, pivot windows and timber doorsets were designed to incorporate high acoustic and thermal performance to ensure the perfect living conditions inside the building. Part of the aesthetic on the canal side elevation includes the use of louvres for privacy and to maintain the industrial feel. These were designed and manufactured at George Barnsdale’s Lincolnshire site where all their products are manufactured.
There is also some nice arched work at the courtyard end of the building with a large door opening out onto the bars and cafes adjacent. In addition to the manufacture of the bespoke timber windows, doors and louvres, George Barnsdale also provided ongoing site surveying and project management as well as full installation using interface drawings to ensure the perfect fit, taking into account the wonky openings typical of a project like this. www.georgebarnsdale.co.uk 01775 823000
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SPECIFYING ESSENTIAL IRONMONGERY FOR FIRE DOORS MIKE SUTCLIFFE, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OF VANQUISH HARDWARE PROTECTION, DISCUSSES WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THE SPECIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL IRONMONGERY FOR FIRE DOORS Architectural hardware is specified based on three main principles – the type of building, the building design, and the type of finish that is required to complement the design and period of the property. This applies to all doors within a building, including fire doors. A fire door should be designed to fit in with the building design and the fixtures should match with the rest of the doors. There is one critical difference, though – all essential hardware fitted to a fire door must be CE/UKCA marked and been tested to a relevant British or European standard such as BS 476:22 or EN 1634-1. Fire door testing must be carried out at a UKAS accredited laboratory in which the entire doorset, including essential hardware, is subject to specific burning conditions on a full-scale furnace. This essential hardware plays a vital role in the performance of the fire door to prevent the spread of flames and heat to adjacent rooms.
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It is imperative that installers check any test evidence or certification to understand what type and quantity of intumescent is necessary to be compliant.
When essential hardware is morticed into timber fire resistant doorsets, the integrity is compromised as the insulating timber is replaced with metallic components which are excellent heat conductors. Intumescent protection provides additional insulation around metallic components and helps to resist the transfer of heat from one side of the door to the other by expanding upon exposure to heat, creating an insulating foam and sealing any voids created from the rebating process. However, few people understand the differences between intumescent materials and currently there is no internationally recognised standard for intumescent hardware protection products.
It is also possible for intumescent materials to be swapped out to other brands if they are the same thickness and material type, but it must not be assumed that each brand of graphite-based intumescent is interchangeable. This is because graphite-based intumescent can contain varying quantities and grades of intercalated graphite and expansion ratios and activation temperatures vary between compounds. It is also unlikely that manufacturers will disclose how much graphite is in their products which makes comparing materials difficult without a side-by-side test. It is imperative that installers check any test evidence or certification to understand what type and quantity of intumescent is necessary to be compliant. It is also recommended to only use intumescent that has been independently assessed by a third party which ensures the products have been tested to the relevant standards and the manufacturer has quality management systems in place to ensure a consistent product. For more information, visit www.vanquish-hp.co.uk/ or call 01725 578020.
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ROCKET LAUNCH ULTRA – THE “4-WAY” FLUSH DOOR SYSTEM Rocket Door Frames have launched a brand new innovative flush door system in the UK that has distinct advantages over it’s predecessor, advantages for the architect, developer and contractor. The evolution of the Flush Door design has been prolific throughout Europe over recent years. The design concept of a door without architraves that blends into any interior design has been appreciated by Interior designers everywhere. Initially the design emanated from Italy but has since become the biggest growth sector in the door market. Rocket Door Frames have been at the forefront of this, supplying Flush Door Frames for some years now. Similar to other suppliers in the market Rockets’ design meant having to specify either Push or Pull and either Left or Right opening meaning 4 products, each one specific without any flexibility to change. During this time Rocket have developed the new UTRA Flush Door system that combines
virtually eliminated with the ‘hooked’ aluminium profile that holds the plaster firm. 2. To protect against oxidisation the frame is supplied fully protected and primed ready for painting. 3. Sturdy OSB spacers are supplied with each frame meaning the perfect alignment is assured when installing.
all these 4 possibilities into one simple product that can be installed Push or Pull, Left or Right opening. This translates into easy specifying, ease of supply (you always get the right product), ease of
4. You can use the Rocket system with standard metal stud, timber stud and masonry walls.
installation and last but certainly not least, the ability to change your mind about Push/Pull, Left/Right!
5. nThe 3 way adjustable invisible hinges ensure perfect alignment of the door to the frame and so have a perfect flush finish.
You also have the option of ordering Rockets own pre-routed doors or you can specify and supply your own third party doors.
6. A top quality AGB MAGNETIC lock and latch
With this winning concept Rocket have produced a top quality
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product made from quality aluminium using the very best component suppliers.
system –
So innovation and quality that make the Rocket ULTRA Flush Doors, a winner when specifying Flush Doors
1. The risk of plaster cracking on the edges over time has been
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Here are just some of the advantages of the Rocket Flush Door
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OPERATOR IN HIDING An automatic swing door operator that is completely hidden from view has been introduced by GEZE UK. The UFO NT is the new underfloor automatic swing door drive. It boasts a much wider range of capabilities and features than its predecessor including manual use via the Smart swing function. Providing maximum transparency and meeting aesthetic and access demands the UFO NT is hidden in the floor and so overcomes the problem of a limited area at the top of the door frame, perfect for use with glass facades or listed or historical buildings with structural limitations, or where automatic doors are required but with an operator that is not visible. The UFO NT can be used on any type of door – glass, wood
predecessor size EN1 - EN4. In addition, it can operate leaf widths up to 1250mm on external doors and 1600mm on internal doors, and leaf weights up to 125kg, surpassing the older unit in all areas of performance. The Smart swing function enables large doors to be operated manually with ease, though if the door is manually opened at high speed the operator will apply motor resistance to slow
or metal and is especially suitable for use where vandalism
it down. Using a redundant spring system, the Smart swing function allows the operator to be fully motor-controlled until
could be a problem as the operator is fully concealed. It is also
power failure or fire alarm activation.
suitable for retrofitting. The versatile UFO NT underfloor operator is suitable for use It provides compliance with the demands of the Equality Act
with GEZE Cockpit and building management systems.
and the building standard BS EN 8300. To find out more about the UFO NT email Developed from the robust and efficient GEZE Powerturn operator the UFO NT has a higher IP rating (IP 67) making it suitable for external doors, and a higher closing force than its
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SUSTAINABLE TIMBER WINDOWS AND DOORS With growing awareness on the importance of being environmentally friendly, clients are increasingly looking for sustainable options. The Sash Window Workshop are an award-winning company who specialise in timber windows and doors. They are FSC certified and use Accoya as standard, which is sustainably sourced with a 50-year anti-rot guarantee. The company carry out independent yearly reviews of their carbon footprint. The most recent review showed that they successfully reduced emissions by 39%, despite opening an additional workshop. The company have achieved Carbon Neutral Plus status, having offset 125% of their carbon emissions. They believe they are the first timber window company to achieve this. The Sash Window Workshop were recently contacted regarding the renovation of a property in the Cotswolds. Some of the window frames were still in a good condition so a quote was provided for 1 new window, 2 French doors and 24 sets of new sashes into existing frames.
The Sash Window Workshop have extensive experience working on period properties and can comply to Conservation Area or listed building requirements when necessary. They offer a supply and installation service in London and Southern England, with a supply only service across Great Britain.
Berkshire, before being installed by their fitters. Upon completion,
For a quotation, contact The Sash Window Workshop on 01344 868 668 or email: info@sashwindow.com.
the customer commented that the work was ‘first class’.
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21ST CENTURY HOUSES TAKE INSPIRATION FROM RIBA AWARD-WINING HOMES WITH 21ST CENTURY HOUSES Many people dream of commissioning an architect
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ESPERANZA HEALTH CENTER FORWARD THINKING DESIGN Esperanza Health Centers is a community health system whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and improve health status through the provision of high-quality care and wellness services. Emphasizing prevention and education, services are provided by a bilingual and culturally diverse staff dedicated to overcoming the barriers faced by underserved communities. Esperanza—meaning hope in Spanish—is living up to its name. Esperanza envisions a world where community residents will be served regardless of immigration status, race/ethnicity, income, or insurance coverage, and will be able to realize their full potential through optimum health. Therefore, this new facility materializes the client’s mission and vision.
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Community interaction is first and foremost in the new building, and the ground floor has been designed to liberate the typical definitions of interior and exterior.
Understanding that health is a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual balance, the new Esperanza Health Center focuses on creating spaces for healing and wholeness. It is the building that this community needs to heal, flourish, and feel supported. JGMA designed a fully accessible building that is a contemporary community health center, providing critical services that are currently lacking in this southwest area of Chicago. By teaming up with local specialty care and community-based organizations, the new facility will house comprehensive healthcare services, and utilizes forward-thinking design to attract and unite the surrounding community. The brownfield site was transformed from an unyielding concrete slab into a new clinic with outdoor walking and community garden spaces, and a paved vehicular lot. Community interaction is first and foremost in the new building, and the ground floor has been designed to liberate the typical definitions of interior and exterior.
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Blurring the lines between public plaza and lobby and site, the colorful plaza serves to both attract the community and orient visitors to and through their ultimate destinations. This flowing, open lobby plan, at the most predominant corner of the site, will become the central and vibrant hub of the facility.
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Esperanza envisions a world where community residents will be served regardless of immigration status, race/ethnicity, income, or insurance coverage.
ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS Technical Sheet Official Project Name: Esperanza Health Center Location: 4700 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 Client: Esperanza Health Center Architects/designers: JGMA Project Design Principal: Juan Gabriel Moreno Project Manager: Dan Spore Collaborators: Civil Engineering – TERRA Engineering Landscape Architecture – Site Design Group MEP – Syska Hennessy Group Structural Engineering – Forefront Structural Engineers General Contractor – Skender Project sector: Healthcare Project completion date: 2019 Project Square Footage: 26,000 sf Photography credits: Maria Monteagudo, JGMA | Focal Point www.jgma.com/jgma-projects/esperanza
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DRAINAGE & PLUMBING
NEW TO THE MARKET FROM YEOMAN RAINGUARD – ALUMINIUM COPING & CILLS YEOMAN RAINGUARD, ALREADY RENOWNED FOR ITS QUALITY RANGE OF RAINWATER SYSTEMS, HAS LAUNCHED NEW ALUMINIUM COPING AND CILL PRODUCTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MARKET The Squareline Flat Aluminium Coping System protects wall tops and parapets, from exposure to the elements and water ingress. The sleek, clean line design of the coping gives a pleasing aesthetic finish. Fixed using a clip-over method, conceals mechanical fixings, which importantly provides a tight waterproof finish. Formed from aluminium the maintenance-free coping is a durable and long-lasting option assisting in extending the lifecycles of buildings and offering cost savings in repair and maintenance. Aluminium is a naturally fire-resistant material with a high melting point, heat transfer and reflective properties which results in the reduction of heat impact on a building structure. Yeoman Rainguard will manufacture the Squareline Coping to clients’ required sizes for the perfect fit and installation. It can also be supplied in any desired colour, be that a match to a RAL, BS, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, or any other colour reference, giving the unique ability to match or contrast with fenestration and masonry finishes. The new aluminium Cills again afford protection from the elements to wood and stone external Cills. Designed with the same clean, sleek lines, they too have the option of colour matching to fenestration and rainwater systems. As with all of Yeoman Rainguard ranges, full technical support, including installation instructions and guides, are accessible by calling the office or going to the Rainguard website. An installation service is available from Yeoman Rainguard, using approved installers, providing an accurate and quick fixing process. For further information on Yeoman Rainguard’s new products call 0113 279 5854 or go to www.rainguard.co.uk
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DANDI WEMBLEY REDEFINING CITY LIVING Dandi Webley is redefining city living by delivering an elevated new standard of rental design reminiscent of a luxury hotel, in the heart of one of London’s most creative neighbourhoods. The design-led scheme offers adaptable studio and 1-bedroom apartments with innovative space management solutions, that cleverly allow each home to be configured into five different modalities throughout the day: sleep, exercise, work, eat and play. Whilst simultaneously placing a huge amount of importance on quality finishes and beautiful living spaces, Dandi is leading the charge in showcasing that renters can now demand quality of living in central London. A completely unique offering, founded by industry thought leader Ali Ravanshad, Dandi Wembley shows that access to the highest quality, design-led, living in London is possible.
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Dandi Wembley shows that access to the highest quality, design-led, living in London is possible. The residences not only come fully furnished with the mod-cons you would expect to find in a luxury apartment, such as 50-inch flat screen TVs and air purifying systems, but also incorporate a series of bespoke furnishings, designed in-house by Dandi, that make this development so unique. From floating beds that lift to the ceiling and modular sofas that can be transformed to dining chairs, to pull-out breakfast bars and concealed kitchen cabinets, the apartments are ingeniously designed to evolve around the resident, making cutting edge design more widely accessible. Seamlessly designed in both form and function, the bespoke furniture is created by Dandi’s in-house design team and manufactured at the vertically integrated Dandi facilities in West London. The pieces allow the apartments’ function to adapt to optimise space without compromising style. The creativity at Dandi doesn’t end at the apartments, with beautifully designed amenity spaces across the development where residents can socialise and explore new experiences - championing the ‘theatre of living’. From the moment you enter Dandi’s front door, you are welcomed by this concept, with a remarkable 750,000 piece hand-laid mosaic, inspired by the delicate design of Persian carpets. This painstaking detail simply in the lobby of the development, perfectly reflects the attention to detail of the new concept of ‘design-led’ living, being introduced by Dandi. Beyond the apartments, the interior architecture and design at Dandi Wembley strive to elevate residents’ mood, by stimulating each of their senses, something which Ali has dedicated years to researching and innovating. The scheme is crowned by two floors of unmatched amenity spaces (many of which are open
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The Dariana Café boasts evergreen trees, indoor fountains, and a Persian inspired menu, where dinner can be enjoyed under a retractable glass roof, allowing unrivalled, panoramic views of London (and live music from Wembley stadium). This is a rare provision for a modern rental development, which is complemented by co-working spaces, a theatre, wellness rooms and a cinema, each engendering a real sense of community. Ali Reza Ravanshad, Founder of Dandi, comments: Here at Dandi Wembley we have developed homes in which people can enjoy their own beautiful private spaces while being part of something bigger, a community that interacts in a range of elegant, shared spaces – what we call the theatre of life. Testament to this project, is the news that the 355-home scheme is now fully let within 91 days of coming to market - demonstrating the huge appetite for quality and design-led living being demanded by renters. With a clear vision to reinvent city living, focusing on vibrant, up and coming neighbourhoods in major cosmopolitan markets, Dandi has huge plans to expand this offering across London, with 15,000 units planned over the next seven years and schemes on the horizon in Brondesbury and Battersea. www.dandi.com
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FLOORS & FLOORING
STUNNING MASTIC ASPHALT FLOORING PROJECT COMPLETED AT ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART’S Mastic asphalt is most commonly associated with roofing applications but due to its waterproofing properties, durability and versatility, it is being specified for more and more flooring projects. Although mastic asphalt is one of the world’s oldest construction materials, it can sometimes be perceived as a onedimensional waterproofing product only available in a standard black finish. But mastic asphalt is being re-imagined as a highly relevant building material for today. Mastic Asphalt Council contractor member Bell Asphalt has recently completed a stunning mastic asphalt flooring project at the Royal College of Art’s new £135m campus in Battersea, London, within the Battersea Creative Quarter. The 500m2
incorporating terrazzo. Decorative stone chippings were incorporated with mastic asphalt and the surface was polished
project was so impressive that it was shortlisted for the ‘Best
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Development and Hybrid’ Project at the MAC Awards 2022. The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) is the trade association for The new building was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and the mastic asphalt flooring system was chosen to reflect the college’s creativity, whilst ensuring a highly durable, low
the mastic asphalt industry in the UK. The association has a new CPD presentation entitled ‘Mastic Asphalt: Flooring Solutions’ which can be delivered online or in person.
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Join Carpet Recycling UK to help make the UK carpet sector more sustainable! With the help of Carpet Recycling UK, our members and wider network diverted 330,000 tonnes of waste carpet and textile flooring from landfill in 2020, approximately 70% of the total textile flooring waste arising in the UK. How can you help to increase this?
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Carpet Recycling UK is a not-for-profit membership association set up in 2008. We are an association of 120 member companies from across the carpet supply chain. We respond and advise on best practice for reuse and recycling of commercial textile flooring waste. We provide support and advice throughout the supply chain to include flooring manufacturers, contractors, retailers etc. Members are encouraged to demonstrate their progress by entering our awards. Textile flooring includes broadloom carpet, carpet tiles and planks, rugs and underlay. We engage with the supply chain to identify and introduce and promote Circular Economy initiatives We assess companies’ waste to find the most feasible and best recycling options. We demonstrate and promote sustainability in design for recycling. Surplus, offcut and used textile flooring can be reused or recycled, contact us! Talk to us at our events – join our network! MOVING CARPETS FROM WASTE TO RESOURCE
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Rinnai’s Innovation Manifesto clearly outlines the path to carbon neutrality and maintains a pledge to fully decarbonize company operations by 2050. Rinnai will further support the global clean energy transition by introducing a wide variety of domestic heating options across multiple energy vectors.
selection of commercial heat pumps as well as hydrogen blendsready and hybrid hot water heating systems. Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year. The company operates on each of the five continents and the brand has gained an established reputation for high performance, robust cost efficiency and extended working lives.
Rinnai is committed to decarbonisation. Rinnai’s water heating products are all hydrogen-blends ready NOW including the world’s first 100% hydrogen powered water heater. Rinnai products also accept BioLPG capable of delivering NetZero carbon emissions. Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry. More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage.
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GOODBYE WORKSPACE HELLO BRANDPIE CLUBHOUSE Brandpie is a company which does things differently. The global
concept of the office through this design, we were excited,” said Zoe
consultancy rips up the rule book when it comes to helping clients discover and activate their purpose and it wanted a workspace as disruptive as it is. Rejecting the idea of a traditional workplace,
Martinez, Project Designer at Peldon Rose. “We asked ourselves how do we, as designers of workplaces, create something that isn’t viewed as a typical office space?
Brandpie selected design and build company Peldon Rose to create a space that was unique, and fosters connections, collaboration, and creativity – not an office, but a clubhouse. The space needed to be desirable, somewhere that Brandpie’s creative team and clients would flock to. It needed to be a ‘home from home’ or give a ‘home to coffee shop’ feel. A destination where people wanted to be and felt comfortable to come and go as they please. The 2,500 sq ft site on Great Marlborough Street in central London was the perfect location for a clubhouse that would allow people to work flexibly, yet efficiently. Previously, Brandpie worked from a serviced office, and it was ready to embrace the advantages that come from its own space.
COLLABORATION THROUGH DESIGN Creativity, community, and sustainability were at the centre of the design. This meant no meeting rooms, flexible adaptive spaces, and no fixed areas to foster an environment of creativity and transparency. It needed to be both informal and collaborative. From the beginning, Peldon Rose worked in close partnership with Brandpie, holding workshops to understand how far the company wanted to push the boundaries of the modern office, whilst striking the correct balance between innovation and practicality. “When Brandpie explained how much it wanted to challenge the
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“This style of workspace is something that we have been seeing our clients gravitate more towards, and the trend has definitely been accelerated by the pandemic. However, what’s really exciting is that Brandpie is one of the first companies to have taken this bold step towards a complete redesign in this way.”
A SPACE FIT FOR PURPOSE The finished product is a multidimensional, warming environment, which can be easily adapted for different needs. It features an airport-style lounge, which immediately welcomes anyone and everyone into the space, with an informal yet attractive atmosphere. There is a dedicated area where employees and visitors can grab a drink, featuring adjustable mood lighting to create a day to night transition - coffee shop by day, and bar by night. Ensuring that spaces could be adapted was a key feature of the brief and was brought to life across the project. A large central collaboration space features a high table for employees to get together, as well as the ‘Workshop’, an area to host sessions with clients that inspire creativity. All furniture used was flexible and agile, allowing it to move and adjust in line with whatever function the space is needed for. “The idea of the clubhouse was to challenge what an office is,” added Martinez, “Brandpie had fully embraced a new hybrid way of
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The idea of the clubhouse was to challenge what an office is.
working, and the office we had in mind wasn’t intended as a place to go and get your head down. “This was a space where employees could enjoy the social side of their working lives, something which has been lost over the last few years. Brandpie really wanted to build a greater sense of community amongst its employees, and the new office was a great way to nurture and cultivate this.” The latest technological innovations play a huge part in bringing the space to life, with extra attention paid to the accessibility of power across the clubhouse so that devices can be plugged in and
with the project achieving an SKA Gold rating. All finishes specified were completed using suppliers which have processes
used from any location. Peldon Rose also designed and created a
and manufacturing methods that offer minimal impact on the
bespoke ring light, which was like nothing they had done before, featuring a ‘daylight wash’ filter to create a natural environment, for
environment, as well as materials which were recyclable. Zero waste was sent to landfill, making the clubhouse a carbon neutral project.
which a number of suppliers had to be sourced to help make it a reality. “The entire project brings our company culture to life,” said Wayne Roberts, COO at Brandpie. “We wanted to create something truly different for our employees, somewhere which not only reflects our changing ways of working but also demonstrates that we are a company which encourages people to come together and connect. These connections between our employees are crucial, and we feel this new space will be a place that both they and our clients love.”
BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES AND THE PLANET Whilst Brandpie is focused on discovering and defining purpose for its clients, it too is a purpose-led business. This meant that a major consideration for the new space was its sustainability credentials,
Employee wellbeing is a top priority for Brandpie and the company believes that freedom of choice helps breed a level of comfort and sparks excellence. This new office demonstrates their commitment, offering a place not just for work, but to socialise, collaborate and importantly enjoy the working day. “We couldn’t be prouder of the clubhouse,” said Wayne. “We set out to do things differently with the new space, we wanted somewhere which truly embodied our culture. After the difficulties of the past few years, our employees now have a space where they can get together, collaborate, and socialise – something which will without a doubt only help support our creativity and what we can deliver to clients.” For more information, visit www.peldonrose.com.
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INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
VICAIMA MAKES IT REAL! IMAGINATIVE AND INTEGRATED INTERIOR DESIGN Vicaima, as one of the leading European exponents of contemporary joinery solutions, including interiors doors, doorsets, wall panels and associated furniture products, have just introduced a new brand for professionals called Infinity. Combining their extensive experience within this sector with the latest technological advancements in image realisation, they present a major step forward for the world of interior design, enabling creative vision to be made real, with imaginative design composition that encompasses multiple elements. No longer constrained by conventional limitations, Infinity provides scope for interior design professionals to think beyond what they thought was possible, towards what they would ideally like to achieve. Whether creating a theme that brings rhythm and repetition, or a more dramatic and contrasting vision with pronounced statement pieces, Infinity can make it real. Infinity permits almost endless possibilities when it comes to visual aspect, with choice of colour, tone, pattern and even the perception of texture. This enables interior designers and specifiers complete flexibility when aiming to deliver bespoke project solutions. However, for those professionals looking for insight from the Vicaima experts in trends and fashions, Infinity’s top three collections offer a myriad of fresh inspiration. Select from either wood, stone or metal for an immersive experience which includes among many others, Spalted Maple, Terrazo Amber and Antique Patina. Once the design and hues have been chosen, it is then a matter of selecting which joinery elements can be combined to reflect the desired theme. Here Infinity broadens horizons and uniquely permits creators to match and play with individual pieces in a way that has traditionally been limited. Blending integral building elements such as interior door assemblies and decorative wall panels, with more ephemeral components like wardrobes and furniture to achieve the perfect balance. While flexible aesthetic design is the hallmark of Infinity, it should not be forgotten that as a Vicaima brand, superior quality and performance are integral to all elements. Exceeding industry recognised standards and in the case of doors and doorkits, third
party fire accredited to both TRADA and the British Woodworking Federation, all products are environmentally produced and FSC certificated. Infinity marks a new era in design for interiors, whether in public, commercial or residential applications. Expanding, evolving and elevating both the creative process and eventual project realisation by combining visionary image technology with industry leading joinery manufacture, to achieve outstanding results. For more information or to request a brochure visit www.vicaimainfinity.com
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visit, achieving satisfaction across the board, resulting in many returning to leisure parks year on year. Fordingbridge buildings, canopies, and walkways are installed across the country for the ever-growing leisure and tourism industry, and were carefully selected by Zoological Society of London to design and install 5 large-scale canopies situated across the Zoo throughout the years of 2020 to 2022, to construct their latest instalments, to better their offering of customer service and experience. We designed each building to improve aesthetic impact and to perfectly recreate the environments these animals and critters come from in the wild. From well-lit curved features, to timber clad square-style builds, the results have been outstanding.
The new permanent home of the Galapagos Tortoises at London Zoo made for purpose with inverted curved introductory walkways, enticing visitors into the domed home of the tortoises. The curved feature of the building took inspiration from the tortoise shell shape, making for an unusual and intriguing building from external viewpoints, encouraging people to take a peek inside at these critically endangered animals. The height of the structure allows for the installation of specialist equipment, enabling the Zoo to recreate their environments back home at Galapagos Island; of high humidity and increased warmth, not only for the animals, but for the tropical flora planted too.
EXHIBITION OF BUTTERFLIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD A feature project for us was ZSL’s Butterfly Exhibit, with specific requirements needing fulfilment to ensure the safety of these insects due to environmental sensitivity of their wings and so require a
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Taking step into Zoological Society of London means first passing through our Fordingbridge-designed welcome centre, developed with great impact from the natural world; timber cladding and ceiling skylights for daylight to flood inside, encouraging a positive atmosphere and engaging excitement in visitors as they step into exhibits of the natural world. As people queue for entry, glulaminated arches sweep the sky as protection whilst waiting to gain access into the Park, contrasting with the inverted arcs of the main entrance building.
maintaining visitor interest and fascination. Our design allowed natural
A HOUSE IN MONKEY VALLEY The Monkey House was designed as a timber clad superstructure with enclosed thermowood walls and a Kingspan roof to incorporate the visual influence of the external surroundings already in-situ along with the guided walkway formations. Customers and visitors become further involved in monkey-play as the animals make use of the new structure, ensuring an immersive experience, with choice to explore both internally and externally thanks to the allowance of the overhead monkey accessways.
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ADD A VISIT TO ZSL’S REPTILE HOUSE TO YOUR AGENDA Designed to host the perfect conditions for the abundance of Reptilia, this exhibit encases environments of extremities the lizards, geckos, snakes, and such can thrive in as visitors flood the attraction to learn about the Animal Kingdom. Currently in build, this structure has been calculated by our technical design team along with the watchful eye of ZSL’s specialist zoological keepers, to ensure the best of each requirement and animal welfare is included within design. For more information on our offering to visitor attractions and leisure parks, with canopy, walkway, and statement structure solutions, call our Technical Sales Team today on 01243 554455. www.fordingbridge.co.uk
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SUSTAINABLE SOLAR INNOVATION FROM LUMENA THE RADIATA TIMBER PATH LIGHT RANGE WELCOMES A SOLAR ADDITION Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said; ‘Wood is universally beautiful to a man. It is the most humanly intimate of all materials’ Landscape lighting specialists Lumena started supplying professional aluminium 240v Bollard lights around 10 years ago. The choices of head, height and mounting option have proved very successful in terms of longevity and reliability. 5 years on, their passion for incorporating natural long-lasting materials into their ranges saw the launch of the ‘Radiata’ timber path lights. The ‘Radiata’ range is so called, because of the solid Radiata Pine which is sustainably sourced. The wood goes through outstanding treatment and is fully sanded to give a smooth top quality finish. During pressure treatment, the entire timber is penetrated by the latest generation wood preservative. Tanalith E preservative treatment is used in accordance with BS8417 to meet Use Class 4. Radiata pine is well-known for its low splitting properties with no feathering. Sourced and CNC machined by a top FSC certified timber supplier, it is suitable for most climates, whether the environment is hot or wet. Solid brass landscape lights are incorporated into machined orifices in the sleepers or posts to create robust, decorative path lights. Most designs are 240v mains-powered, although there are 12v options and all are LED compatible. Ideal for both domestic and commercial use, they’ve been supplied to high end developments nationwide, where durability and a rustic feel has been specified. Alongside the aluminium and timber lights, in 2019 Lumena expanded again to launch the UK’s largest range of professional solar bollards. Designed to work in UK weather, this innovative range uses highly efficient panels and lithium batteries to retain maximum charge. They also have a gradual dimming sequence throughout the night for 365-day illumination and a 5 year guarantee. The solar bollards are also aluminium, and have been supplied to housing developments, commercial walkways, glamping sites and the Eden Project, Cornwall.
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Supplying these ranges has naturally led to where ‘Timber meets Technology’. Using the same high-quality pine used for the Radiata range and the same technology and functions as the solar bollards, the new ‘EDISOL’ (above) was conceived. This amazing bollard incorporates a modern solar path light head into a 200mm diameter heavy duty timber post. The ultimate in environmentally conscious lighting, no wiring is required, simply sink the wooden post in ground, turn on, and wait for night! With a replaceable inbuilt LED filament lamp in daylight or warm white and 360 deg. low level light diffusion, they are well-suited to rural areas such as parks, walkways, caravan parks and larger driveways. View the full range at: www.lumenalights.com sales@lumenalights.com | Tel: 01327 871161
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BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME UNIQUE AND HANDCRAFTED POTS AND PLANTERS Torc make everything by hand from their studio in the British Isles. Working alongside a talented team of artisans this family run business really specializes in textures, scale, and especially bespoke design. The design side of the business proving to be very popular with landscape architects and garden designers alike realizing just how much expertise this company has to offer with a wealth of experience in design and problem solving to bring to the table. Torc welcome the opportunity to be involved at the design stage and are happy to contribute ideas when requested. Frequently being commissioned to provide planter designs, outdoor furniture and paving as a one-off template for both commercial and residential spaces. Launching their new contemporary shaped water bowl this month was a good example of how far they can go – the diameter of this little beauty can be offered up to 3m wide. Their green credentials are impressive too. www.torcpots.com
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EMOTIONS PAINTED BY LIGHT TRILUX lighting supported architect Jan Kabac of ARKON design house’s vision for the Sybir Memorial Museum in Bialystok. The concept is clear as soon as you approach the building, especially after dusk. The path to the museum is outlined by TRILUX PAREDA SLIM luminaires, installed low to the ground. They only illuminate the underlying pavement, symbolic of a different path - the one the prisoners sent to Siberia had to take. “Those walking the path gain the space to reflect on the fate of those who took the road only one way”, Jan Kabac explains. The Siberian Memorial Museum is located in one of the prewar military warehouses, next to the railroad siding of the Polesie Railway Station. The architect incorporated the original architectural elements into the overall design and used them as symbolic points. Here, TRILUX FACIELLA projectors enhance the drama of the illuminated objects. In addition to the symbolic layer, TRILUX Smart DALI luminaires and the Crestron video conferencing system enable several lighting scenarios. For further information on the featured products, please visit www.trilux.com.
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WEST FRASER LAUNCHES A NEW ARCHITECTS’ PAGE For the past six years, West Fraser (formerly Norbord), has partnered with RIBA Journal to hold an annual competition that challenges architects to use the industry’s most popular OSB brand, SterlingOSB Zero. With a different brief each year, the competition has been hotly contested by some of the industry’s most creative architectural practices, all vying to win the top prize of £2,500. The interest from architects in West Fraser products, and the company’s environmental credentials, has led to the development of a specific architect hub on the website https://uk.westfraser.com/resources/architect-support/. The new page details the competition as well as providing tailored information such as CPDs, downloadable product datasheets and BIM objects. The architect can also order product samples.
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LONDON BUILD THE UK’S LEADING CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN SHOW WILL RETURN TO OLYMPIA LONDON’S GRAND HALL THIS NOVEMBER 16TH & 17TH WITH MORE CONTENT, NETWORKING AND ENTERTAINMENT THAN EVER BEFORE This year London Build will welcome over 35,000 visitors, 350 exhibitors and 500 speakers from contractors, developers, architects, specifiers, house builders, housing associations, civil engineers, government, suppliers and construction professionals. Learn the latest insights and updates on major upcoming construction projects and opportunities from across the UK, with 8 conference stages exploring the Future of Construction, Architecture, Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Fire Safety, BIM & Digital Construction and Skills. Visitors have the opportunity to build their training and education with over 200 hours of CPDaccredited sessions. This year also sees the launch of two new stages.
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The Architecture stage will host speakers from the UK’s biggest architectural firms, including Foster and Partners, BDP, Zaha Hadid Architects and more. Held in partnership with Architecture Social, panellists will discuss everything from Inclusive Design to the Role of Architecture in Overcoming the Housing Crisis. London Build will also be launching its Skills Hub, where visitors can learn about the latest insights and tools the industry has to offer. There will be numerous workshops held over the two days, including Creating the Ultimate Marketing Plan, Developing Inclusive Employment Strategies, BRE and BIM, The World of TikTok Marketing and more. London Build 2022 will also see the return of the Architect’s Hub, where visitors will have the chance to see projects from the UK’s
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London Build works with an incredible team of Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction Ambassadors, who are furthering equality in the built environment.
LONDON BUILD SHOW PREVIEW Build, London Constructing Excellence Club, Forum for the Built Environment, The CIOB, Building People, Let’s Build, Building Equality and many more. The Built Environment Networking Hub is also home to the UK’s largest annual networking events for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction, where visitors can learn from an inspiring panel of industry leaders as they celebrate the successes and discuss the challenges facing AEC professionals. Network with
top architects, including Scott Brownrigg, SOM, PLP Architecture. Come face to face with a wide range of 3D models and designs
fellow professionals and feel inspired by the diverse stories that make up one of the most exciting industries.
of the most exciting projects based in London and the UK. The Architect’s Hub will also host the inaugural ‘Architecture Social’ awards, hosted by founder Stephen Drew.
London Build works with an incredible team of Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction Ambassadors, who are furthering equality in the built environment. This year’s
The ever-popular Meet the Buyer area will showcase the latest opportunities and tenders from Procurement Teams at Skanska,
Ambassador Programme also includes the launch of the London Build Mental Health Ambassadors.
Costain, Balfour Beatty, SMP Alliance, BAM UK and more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to increase your brand profile to potential new clients.
Working in partnership with Construction Sport and Mates in Mind, the London Build Mental Health Ambassadors are working to get the sector talking, to help challenge the perceptions around mental
London Build is home to the UK’s biggest Festival of Construction
health. Join the Mental Health in Construction Networking event
and this year it is bigger than ever! There are DJs, musicians, live performances, prize giveaways, and even celebrity guests, including England football legend Kevin Keegan. There’s also the London Build Food and Drink trail, where visitors can taste and try artisan food & drink products from around the UK.
on the 17th of November, where you can network with the London Build Ambassadors and learn how you can help challenge the stigma surrounding mental health in the UK’s built environment. Needless to say, this is a MUST attend event for every construction professional in the UK.
Make sure to check out the Built Environment Networking Hub where you can take to the stage at the BIM Open Mic, learn how the LCEC is driving change over complimentary breakfast and connect with sustainability professionals from across the UK, all under one roof. Your ticket gives you access to all of the networking parties taking place over the two days, co-hosted with Urbano
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Clear Quality: Showcasing Our Glass Cabinet Range There’s nowhere to hide with glass showcases. And that’s entirely the point. Whatever it is you want to put on display, you want the clearest possible view. You also want everything - the cabinet included - to look great. That, again, is the point. Whether it’s a retail display or an art or museum exhibit or a trophy cabinet in your home, the very fact that you are putting things on show behind glass means you want to draw the eye. You want to create a certain visual appeal. That means the cabinet itself has to pull its weight. A great-looking display starts with a great-looking case. Easy enough, you might think. After all, glass is glass. But it’s with the different components used to put the glass panels together - hinges, brackets, locks - that things can become tricky for designers. With locks and hinges in particular, most manufacturers have traditionally focused on making one or the other. That makes it hard to match styles. We know that’s a major bugbear interior designers have with architectural and furnishing components full stop. But if you’re installing a glass cabinet and you can’t find hinges and locks that match, it can be infuriating. There’s no hiding the differences behind glass. Everything is on display.
Building on innovation Our own market research highlighted just how much demand there is amongst designers for end-to-end, stylistically consistent glass component ranges. That inspired us to bring a solution to market. The fact that our world-class engineering team includes expert locksmiths as well as specialists in hinge mechanism design put us in a unique position to do so. Our XL series was a market first - a complete range of glass showcase fittings, locks and hinges included, boasting total design coordination. This was a major innovation in the glass hardware industry, empowering cabinet makers to achieve premium quality, consistent finishes with ease. But the XL range was just the start of the journey.
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While the XL series was designed with small to medium sized display cabinets in mind, our follow up GS-G series was developed to offer a complete solution for all glass installations. With a simple yet sophisticated aesthetic, the GS-G range includes hinges, mounting brackets, locks and, for added safety and convenience, doorstops. All are characterised by a slimline, flush-to-the-surface profile, elegantly compact rectangular designs, and premium finishes in a choice of chrome, gold or black.
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The key distinguishing feature of the GS-G series is the fact that it offers components for such a large range of different cabinet types. In terms of size, hinges range from the GS-GH5, suitable for doors up to 900mm x 600mm with glass thickness of 5-6mm, all the way up to the GS-GH50, which can hold full length doors up to 2.5m in height with glass thickness of up to 12.7mm. That provides solutions for walk-in display cabinets of the kind found in shop windows and museums. For each size of hinge, we recommend matching brackets and locks. So because GS-GH50 hinges are larger than the GSGH5 and other models, you can pair them with locks and brackets of the same size for a premium finish. But at the same time, even if you have, say, walk-in display cases alongside smaller cabinets, the matching aesthetic of all GS-G components guarantees pleasing consistency in style across all. Our glass cabinet locks are available in cylinder and cam lock types. All require just a single drilled round hole for mounting, making installation quick and simple. We offer locks for single and double swing doors, and several of our glass cabinet locks are part of our Million Lock series, which allows you to use a single key to lock and unlock multiple cabinets for ultimate convenience.
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Adapt and thrive As well as dedicated ranges for glass hardware, we also manufacture specially designed adapters that allow some of our best-selling door components to be fitted to glass. This includes our ground-breaking HES3D concealed hinge, which reimagines that standard pivot-arm concealed hinge design with a much more compact, sleek design. While many glass door adapters for cabinet hinges require large mounting plates that can look pretty obtrusive on glass, our HES3D adapters maintain the benefits of the slimline original design with a long, narrow plate installed in portrait orientation. Our HES3D adapters are joined by similar products for our damper-fitted soft close Olympia and J95 concealed hinges. While the GS-G range is perfect in commercial settings where all-glass display cabinets are common, glass tends to be used more sparingly in homes, and often with glass doors fitted to wooden cabinets. Our concealed hinge adapters are ideal for this kind of hybrid mounting, and when the same hinges can be used for all cabinet types across the home, you again get that magical benefit all designers appreciate consistency.
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SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE SOLUTIONS PROTECTING PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND PROCESSES By Ellie Buckby, Regional Sales Manager – South East
CASE STUDY: QUINTAIN LIVING, WEMBLEY PARK Using our Property Protection range, we worked with Dexion Anglia to deliver a safe and secure storage solution for awardwinning developer Quintain. Just twelve minutes from Central London, Quintain Living at Wembley Park is an impressive project which offers a rental experience like no other. Storage in developments such as Wembley Park is inevitably limited - and that is why developers are more frequently beginning to utilise basement and plant room areas to create additional storage spaces for residents – whilst simultaneously maximising revenue.
CASE STUDY: BATTERSEA POWER STATION The iconic Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station opened its doors to the public on October 14th, showcasing the exciting and innovative
Troax GB can offer bespoke storage cages for residents in
redevelopment of the 42-acre site. The landmark which once supplied
apartments or managed properties. These mesh security
a fifth of London’s power now boasts contemporary apartments and
cages are modified to suit the required space, where there
hundreds of shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, bars, parks and
may be service pipes and other obstructions present. Cages
historical spaces, creating a brand-new community for locals, visitors and
offer a solution to the customer but also an additional
residents to explore.
revenue stream for the developer or client, in what may otherwise be wasted space.
Troax are proud to have worked with Battersea Power Station Development Company on what was one of Europe’s largest urban
That’s exactly what we did at Wembley Park working
construction projects, using our Sigma single skin panelling system to
alongside our distribution partners Dexion Anglia. We
provide an entirely bespoke residential storage solution. The project
supplied a combination of bespoke cage configurations to
posed some unique challenges, including needing to install a raised floor
suit the requirement.
to mitigate the risk of damage from leaking sprinklers. This was a first for Troax, but we were able to navigate this smoothly as part of our service
Paul Grierson, Project Manager Mobilisation at Quintain Living said, “Having worked with Troax whilst planning and
offer to achieve what the customer required.
installing their cage product into our flagship development
It is no coincidence that our product is the chosen solution for prestigious
The Robinson, we are thrilled with the final product and the
projects all over the UK – and the world.
quality of what’s been delivered. We had first rate service from the team. Nothing was too much trouble, and they were
If you are interested in finding out more about our storage solutions, then
all prompt with actions and communication.”
come and see us at London Build 2022, where we will be exhibiting our Property Protection products and happy to discuss more in depth. Register for tickets for London Build 2022 here: https://rfg.circdata.com/publish/LONDONBUILD22/simplereg.aspx Find out more about Property Protection here: https://www.troax.com/gb/en-gb/property-protection Download the brochure here: https://www.troax.com/sites/default/files/downloads/ Brochure%20-%20Property%20Protection_GB_0.pdf www.troax.com Tel: +44 1793 542 000 info.uk@troax.com
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ROOFING, CLADDING & FACADES
PERFORATED PANELS COMBINE SAFETY, FUNCTIONALITY AND AESTHETICS Overlooking the Manchester City Canal, a total of 500 apartments are being built in Manchester Waters. The location, quality and facilities are unique, and the selection ranges from studios to 3-bedroom apartments. The first blocks are finished and stand as a symbol of the new Manchester. The task was solved thanks to a close and trusting collaboration Premium waterfront living on this level must offer all amenities,
with the architect. Aesthetically, the choice fell on a botanical
including the ability to park near the residence. Therefore, car park facilities have been established on the lower level. In this
pattern with a closed surface at the top that hides the concrete
connection, RMIG Solutions has supplied facade panels for covering the car park.
deck. An open area of 50% is difficult to achieve in this thickness (3mm), particularly in an aesthetic finish, but with precision
The facade panels presented several challenges. Aesthetically, the panels should be decorative and match the architecture.
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Functionally, they should have an extraordinarily large open area, as the rest of the basement is surrounded by solid walls. Finally, the panels should appear in a raw finish, directly from
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