Archetech Issue 33 2017

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Main Features Editors Choice 17 - 41 Scotland Build Preview 42 - 45 Architectural Model Making 51 Bathrooms & Kitchens 54 - 67 Coatings, Sealants & Paints 68 Doors, Windows & Fittings 69 - 81 Drainage & Plumbing 82 - 85 Education & Healthcare 86 - 89 Floors & Flooring 90 - 95 Heating, Ventilation & Insulation 95 - 101 Home Automation 102 - 103 Interiors & Interior Design 104 - 108 Landscaping & External Works 114 - 115 Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades 116 - 119 Lighting & Electrical 120 - 126 Roofing & Cladding 127 - 129 Safety, Security & Fire Protection 130 - 132 Timber & Timber Frame 133 Signs & Displays 134 - 137 Editorial Showcase 138 - 145

Case Studies Faber Headquarters - 06 New headquarters located at a boundary between an industrial area and farmland, hence belonging to both, the industrial and the natural landscape.

Cannondesign + Neuf Architect(e)s Deliver Chum Super-Hospital - 12 The New Chum, Largest Healthcare Construction Project In North America Opens Its Doors.

Büro Koray Duman Architects - 32 ASMA and Büro Koray Duman is working on a new cultural center prototype that will aim the full integration of American Muslims to the society while promoting and enriching their religious identity.

Charlotte NC’s Newest Office Tower Opens For Business - 36 John Portman & Associates is pleased to announce the grand opening of 615 south college in uptown Charlotte.

Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville / CCM2 Architects + Bilodeau Baril Leeming Architects - 38 The designers intend to show a progressive architecture according to the time of the day, a fully glazed building which reveals the activities and dynamism of the location.

Remy Arquitectos / FSY House- 52 Designed for a couple that privileges the spaces of relaxation and reunion for when their children and grandchildren visit them.

Meet The Hotel Industry - 110 Sleep, Europe’s hotel design and development event, returns to the Business Design Centre in London on 21-22 November 2017.

Amphibianarc / Hanhai Luxury Condominiums - 112 215,000 m2 of built area divided up into twelve highrise residential towers with subterranean parking, two semi-public club houses and a nine classroom kindergarten arranged around a central garden space, carefully sited for solar exposure and views of the adjacent water- way.

Lightemotion / Lighting Up 180 Wellington - 122 Lightemotion is excited to announce the completion of the lighting design for 180 Wellington, one of the first illumination projects to be executed within the Master Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct.

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Cirqua Apartments BKK Architects - 48 Described byB KK Architects as a contemporary reinterpretation of “local, historical housing types,” Cirqua Apartments weave new and obscure formal elements into an established residential neighbourhood in suburban Melbourne.

World Architecture Festival Announces 2017 Awards Shortlist For Its 10th Edition - 76 Floating student accommodation in Copenhagen, a futuristic pharmacy in Japan and an automotive museum in Los Angeles are among the projects that have been shortlisted.

Faber Headquarters GEZA - Gri E ZuccHi ArcHiTETTi ASSOciATi PHOTOS: MassiMo Crivellari

Faber Industrie Spa are world leading manufacturers of steel cylinders.

Their new headquarters are located at a boundary between an industrial area and farmland, and hence belong to both, the industrial and the natural landscape. The aim of the project is to interface both landscapes and acknowledge their different qualities and values.

Two Volumes The volume of the building is designed to “bring the two landscapes inside”, and integrate them in the new spaces. The building consists of two shifted longitudinal volumes linked by an entrance hall.

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Two Open Courtyards As a result, two “internal” open spaces are created, and controlled by views over the building and over the two landscapes. The designers here worked to obtain a reduced scale, i.e. the human scale, as opposed to the large-scale industrial area. While one courtyard is “hard”, lined with trees and conceived as a living area, the other courtyard is “soft”, entirely green and free, with an open visual depth eastwards, facing the manufacturing facilities and the mountains towards the Slovenian border.

The Section and Head Fronts The notion of “double” is mirrored in the section, that is two “S” shapes. The corridor/office plan is inverted on the two levels: one totally blind side and one totally open side are overlapped, giving way to radically shifting open/closed fronts. The eastern head fronts of the office bodies actually highlight the S-section, while the western head fronts, where fire-exit stairs are accommodated inside wall panels, are closed and silent.

Two Materials The notion of “double” permeates the whole design process, including the façade design.

The building is covered in a ventilated “skin” made of two materials, i.e. black concrete and black glass.

The prefabricated concrete walls and the glazed front cells alike are horizontal, 4 meters wide and 70 centimeters high. All elements are connected with the same method, i.e. 20 millimeters wide open joints. This gap element governs all installations of the front parts, groundline and skyline, horizontal and vertical separations, change in materials, and corner solutions.

by one color getting degraded as it relates with the surrounding grass, tarmac, manufacturing plants, the sky and the people.

Black concrete is also the main feature of the most important area inside the building: the entrance hall has a large black-on-black terrazzo floor, a “liquid” element helping mirror and connect the two green courtyards together.

Functional Specifications The new headquarters cover an area of about 2,800 square meters above the ground, and of about 1,400 square meters underground. They consist of two longitudinal volumes, oriented east to west, with an overall width of 7.80 meters, and different heights and lengths.

The two blocks merge through a central volume serving as hall/ reception, waiting area and functional connection of all areas.

Thanks to the subtle nuances created by four different types of glass and five different types of concrete, the building maintains the rigorous shape and layout of an industrial facility. Then, it will not stand out from the context because of its shape, but only because of the lightness generated

All open spaces are lined with hedgerows of black poplars, which serve as standing “landmarks” to match the front wall panels. The hedgerow contour alternatively moves towards the inner or outer boundary of the area to hide the car park or highlight the perspective views.

THE buildinG iS Covered in a ventilated “skin” mAdE Of TwO mATEriAlS, i.E. blAck cOncrETE And blAck GlASS.

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The black skin of Faber building is a product of the designers’ research on abstraction. Although the building is about 100 meters long, it looks “small” as compared to other huge industrial plants.

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DaTa SHeeT Project: GEZA Gri e Zucchi Architetti Associati, Stefano Gri, Piero Zucchi Team: Stefania Anzil, Chiara Marchetti, Tania Teixeira, Francesco Casella, Tina Carletti Structural engineer: Nuttassociati, Udine, Italy Facade engineer: Ing. Angelo Peruzza Mechanical Engineer: Bulfon Associati, Udine Electrical Engineer: Studio Venica, Udine MeP consultant: HT Engineering, Udine Site supervisor: GEZA Gri e Zucchi Architetti Associati – Stefano Gri, Piero Zucchi Contractor: Edildri Costruzioni Mechanical Systems: Elettrica Ducale electrical Systems: Tecnoimpianti/Nonino Millworks: Arredi Ermacora Office furniture: Multitema Client : Faber Industrie spa Location : via dell’Industria, Cividale del Friuli, Udine, Italy Chronology: design period: 2009-2011 construction period: 2011-2013 Data: parcel area: 106.000 sq m project area: 3.170 sq m + 1180 sq m basement volumetric dimensions: 10.500 cubic m

About Gri e Zucchi architetti associati Stefano Gri and Piero Zucchi founded the practice GEZA - Gri e Zucchi Architetti Associati in Udine in 1999.

GEZA is based in Udine (Italy) and it works in partnership with MTD - Marc Thorpe Design (New York) and CFK Architetti (Venezia).

The most important projects completed recently are Faber Headquarters (2013, Cividale del Friuli, Udine), Pratic Headquarters and Production Complex (2011, Fagagna - Udine) and House of music (2010, Cervignano del Friuli - Udine).

In 2015, GEZA was awarded with Architetto Italiano 2015 (Special Jury Award) announced by the Italian Council of Architects.

In 2012, Pratic Headquarters and Production Complex won the private client category, announced by the Triennale of Milan. The same project was presented at the XIII Biennale of Architecture of Venice in the Padiglione Italia “Made in Italy”.

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PHOTOS: AdriEn williAmS, cAnnOndESiGn + nEuf ArcHiTEcT(E)S, And kArinE SAvArd

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aFTer nearLy a DeCaDe OF wOrk, CannonDesign + NEUF architect(e)s are pleased to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM). Begun in 2009, the CHUM teaching institution is the largest healthcare construction project in North America and the largest healthcare public-private partnership project in Canadian history. Already, the building has ignited the revitalization of a neglected sector of Montreal’s urban core.

“It’s remarkably rewarding to see so many years of preparation, planning, design and intense effort come to life,” said Jose Silva, Principal for CannonDesign. “The CHUM has always been an extraordinary project—from the bold vision that set it in motion nearly a decade ago to the beautiful building it has now become.

This is an exciting moment for both those who worked on the project and those who will benefit from this state-of-the-art facility.” accelerating public access Initially structured as a two-phased project, the team reconfigured the indicative design of the campus arrangement and architecture in order to accelerate development significantly. As a result, Phase I, now complete, delivers the hospital’s core healthcare capabilities, including all patient rooms, all operating theatres, diagnostic and therapeutics, as well as the Oncology program, leaving only offices, a conference center, a few ambulatory spaces, and additional parking for Phase 2. This allows the Quebec population to benefit from the much-needed state-of-the-art healthcare infrastructure years sooner than originally anticipated.

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Human inspiration With social infrastructure and urban renewal as integral components to its design, the 22-storey complex, spanning over 3 million square feet and encompassing two full city blocks, will play an important role in regenerating the neglected East-end of Montreal’s downtown core, reconnecting the city’s urban fabric and anchoring the Quartier de la Santé, Montreal’s new healthcare district. In addressing the totality of that task, the design team approached the project from all scales, including the large-scale urban element, the local neighbourhood context, and the fine grain of a human component, central to its vocation as a place of healing.

“Walking through the completed spaces today, we feel a spatial quality that is in line with the ambitions of this great institution,” explains Azad Chichmanian, partner and architect with NEUF architect(e)s. “As the public finally begins to discover the architectural moments that have been created, from the inviting, light-filled public spaces to the state-of-the-art clinical facilities, we believe the building will succeed in completely redefining Montrealers’ image of what a hospital feels like.”

Throughout the design process, the team continually pushed the envelope for quality of design, whether in its use of parametric design on the building envelope, the use of 3D-printed models in coordination, an innovative approach to the integration of heritage components, and an intense use of technology to facilitate communication between team members from across the globe.

From a healthcare delivery perspective, each of the 772 rooms includes ample space for family involvement, and expansive windows offering some of the best views of the city. Importantly, the entire building is designed following universal design principles, and impressively, the vast majority of the 12,000+ rooms in the building were designed following a small number of standardized room templates. “The creation of such an incredible healthcare facility required our design team to look at the project from numerous perspectives, but we leveraged our health expertise to always keep patient experience at the forefront.” added Silva.

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Art at the heart of the architecture Going well beyond the Quebec government’s requirement of dedicating a minimum of 1% of a public development’s budget to the integration of art, the new CHUM campus will have 13 largescale works of art incorporated into the design and ultimately house the highest concentration of public art in Montreal since Expo 67.

“We have integrated the art directly into the architecture of the complex in ways that blur the lines between the two and provides a more human experience to the visitor and staff”, explains Chichmanian. “In fact, many components of the buildings themselves can be considered as works of art, including the amphitheater, the reconstructed steeple, Maison Garth and the Space of Contemplation—forming a series of architectural objects animating Saint-Denis Street. Perhaps the best example is the

passerelle, an aerial bridge now spanning across Sanguinet Street with its translucent arch emerging from the perforations of the copper shroud enveloping it.”

Global recognition Ahead of the opening, the complexities and design of the CHUM project have already garnered significant international accolades. In 2016, the design team was honoured with an Architizer A+Award, as well as an A’ Design Award presented during the European Healthcare Design Forum in London. In June 2017, the team won top prize in the Lighting Installations and People’s Choice categories for the CHUM Passerelle, presented at the AzureAZ Awards before a distinguished gathering of members of international architecture and design communities from around the globe.

In July, both the World Architecture Festival (WAF) and the INSIDE World Festival of Interiors, sister festival of WAF, added the CHUM project to its shortlist in four separate categories. CannonDesign + NEUF architect(e)s will present the project during the three-day festival this November in Berlin. Also in July, CannonDesign + NEUF architect(e)s received a Future Healthy Built Environment award from the Stockholm-based International Academy for Design & Health, and were shortlisted in the category of ‘Facade Design & Engineering’ by the ABB LEAF Awards in London.

about the Design Team CannonDesign CannonDesign is an integrated design firm that unites a dynamic team of architects, engineers, and industry specialists driven by a singular goal—to help solve clients’ and society’s greatest challenges. The firm’s defining strength is its ability to harness creative intelligence, from team members and clients, to identify and connect the best ideas across industries and geographies that advance successful design solutions. CannonDesign is recognized as the #16 design firm in the world by Architect Magazine, a top 10 global design firm in healthcare, education and science by

PHASE i, nOw cOmPlETE, dElivErS THE HOSPiTAl’S Core HealtHCare CaPabilities, includinG All PATiEnT rOOmS, All OPErATinG THEATrES, diAGnOSTic And THErAPEuTicS, AS wEll AS THE OncOlOGy PrOGrAm, lEAvinG Only OfficES, A cOnfErEncE cEnTEr, A fEw AmbulATOry SPAcES, And AddiTiOnAl PArkinG fOr PHASE 2.

numerous industry rankings, and one of the 10 most innovative architecture companies in the world per Fast Company. neUF architect(e)s NEUF architect(e)s is a team of creative professionals that has been contributing to Montreal’s urban landscape since 1971.

With offices in Montreal and Ottawa, NEUF architect(e)s has grown into one of the most diversified architecture and design firms in Canada. Active in all sectors, including strategic planning, urban design, resorts and hotels, residential, commercial, industrial and office buildings, the firm is specialized in fast-track design projects. Over the years, they have designed numerous landmarks including the CBC Headquarters in Ottawa, Bombardier facilities in Dorval and Mirabel, the Mont Tremblant resort, and many of the towers animating Montreal’s skyline, such as the recently completed AIMIA tower. Recipient of multiple design awards, NEUF architect(e)s is currently involved in projects across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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TeCHniCaL SHeeT Official name of the project: Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal —CHUM Location: Montreal, Canada Client: Construction Santé Montréal Architects/designers: CannonDesign + NEUF architect(e)s Principals in charge: Jose Silva, AIA and Azad Chichmanian, OAQ Engineers: Pasquin St-Jean, HH Angus, Groupe SM Landscape architects: NIP Paysage Contractors: Construction Santé Montréal Area of project: Approximately 3 million square feet Budget: 2 billion CAD$

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Number of storeys: Main Building: 22 above grade and 5 subgrade levels ambulatory Center: 19 above grade and 4 subgrade Medical Office Building/Library: 16 above grade and 3 subgrade, Logistics/lab and pharmacy: 10 above grade and 3 subgrade auditorium: 3 above grade (Phase 2) Parking: 4 levels of subgrade parking which sits under the main plaza and is interconnected with the hospital, the ambulatory center; the medical office/library; and the auditorium/learning center. (Phase 2)

Dates: Completion of Phase 1: 2017 Completion of Phase 2: 2021 *Other supplementary documents will follow.

sCHöCk isokorb Meets CoMPlex berlin ProjeCt deMands Affordable living space is a scarce resource in Berlin and helping to resolve the problem is a contemporary inner-city housing complex, Paragon Apartments. The project centres on the historic and now disused Prenzlauer Berg Hospital building in the Pankow District. Two new upper storeys have been added to the original building, three further existing buildings modified and there are two new structures. The ‘cube theme’ design comprises 217 high specification apartments – ranging from compact studios to rooftop duplexes – plus a kindergarten, a café and a supermarket.

All are designed as a three-dimensional façade, with terraces and a shifting stacked balcony pattern. a complex structural design

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The Paragon balcony construction is complex and to minimise potential thermal bridging problems, Schöck has supplied three of its main Isokorb types. First the Isokorb KXT, for concrete-toconcrete applications to Passivhaus standard, confirmed by its award of the low ‘thermal bridge construction‘ certificate by the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt. In the design, the plate and the canopy element for the balcony below act structurally on the same floor. So it is necessary to connect the two free-cantilevered reinforced concrete plates using the appropriate Isokorb types in an alternating pattern. The standard Schöck Isokorb type KXT with

straight shear and tension rods, is alternated with the Isokorb type KXT-HV. This has off-centre shear and tension rods on one side to enable connection to a downstand beam, where the balcony lies lower than the floor slab. Both units transfer negative moments and positive shear forces

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Having specified a highly energy efficient home, when tested for air-tightness, Sandra and Mike were delighted to find that their cottage leaked just 3m³ per hour, much less than the 10m³ per hour that Building Regulations demand. The heat U value achieved was 0.18 W/(m2K) Not surprisingly, the underfloor heating is only needed a few times in winter, which means that the couple not only have the dream cottage they were looking for, but also a very energy efficient and inexpensive home for their retirement.

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PAiNtiNGS By tErry DuFFy bring originality, curiosity, intensity and counterbalance to any architectural environment.

Contemporary or classic Interiors are enhanced by their intense colour and spacial depths. Closer inspection reveals a sheer surface of detailed technique rarely found in contemporary painting.

Terry has spent his life investigating and experimenting with the painted surface and the spiritual aspects of mark making, bringing something vibrant, thought provoking and exceptional to contemporary art. His work is an important contribution to the history of art and his international reputation is assured.

Terry Duffy has created a new set of paintings and prints which can be viewed online or by appointment. Works comes in a variety of sizes, suitable for the home, office or dynamic reception area.

Prices start from £500 for limited edition prints and from £3,000 - £50,000 for original paintings.

Philips Art Gallery opened in 1996 with an exhibition of paintings by a handful of talented graduates from the art schools of England and Scotland. Two decades on, 20th century British and European art features prominently in gallery exhibitions alongside the best of contemporary painting. Occasionally we have taken part in some of the more reputable art fairs in London, New York and Frankfurt. We offer clients a personal approach as well as in depth knowledge of the best in contemporary art and the pursuit of artistic excellence in a complex and often confusing art market.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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WitH artCoustiC arTCOUSTiC iS SUCH a COOL BranD to come across, finally a loudspeaker brand so appealing that interior designers and design conscious people in general can indulge in some of the best sound and yet have the freedom to design the look of the speaker. A Truly unique brand with endless design options.

The colour choices are endless; specify any Farrow & Ball or any other paint colour and Artcoustic will have your speaker painted in the exact colour with a matching screen to complement any interior. Artcoustic can create any print of your choice; any digital image can be produced for your speaker. The speaker covers are interchangeable. Therefore, when you feel like changing your interior you can also change the look of your Artcoustic speaker by just ordering a new front.

The look and quality of Artcoustic has made it a favoured brand amongst some of the most prominent names in the design world.

Artcoustic can be used in any kind of projects, from residential, contract to hospitality.

Artcoustic was founded in 1998 by Danish Kim Donvig and Patricia Ljungberg. Their goal was to create a luxury speaker brand, which combines design aesthetics and sound quality, without sacrificing one to the other. A speaker brand, which would appeal to the women and the interior world as much as to men.

A speaker brand that brings cinema quality sound into your home. They moved to London in 2000 to establish Artcoustic Loudspeakers.

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This is now almost 20 years ago, and Artcoustic has become one of the most respected brands in the industry, winning several awards and in 2015 received the Best High End Speaker System award at the AV Tech Media Awards in the UK and The Best Loudspeaker award from Smart Building Awards. Artcoustic has always worked towards combining high sound quality and design aesthetics, and they have achieved this mission.

Photo: Artcoustic Architect SL in-ceiling speakers installed in a penthouse apartment in Copenhagen. Below, Artcoustic Living Room Cinema Setup.

“Our aim has always been to create a high-quality, honest and true sound and still achieve the aesthetic look of our products.

We want to compliment, not conflict with, your home’s aesthetics.

We want our listeners to feel the music, to experience how a true live sound can be reproduced from Artcoustic loudspeakers.”

Artcoustic has transformed the way sound and speakers can enhance the atmosphere and interior. Our loudspeakers have effectively erased the distinction between loudspeakers and furnishing yet remains true to the intended purpose: Superb reproduction of sound.

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Danzer invests in building trusting and lasting relationships with customers: relationships that are mutually beneficial.

Danzer, with headquarters located in Dornbirn, Austria, is led by the third-generation family member Hans-Joachim Danzer.

Approximately 1,600 employees work for Danzer. Customers are served from 18 sales offices worldwide. Danzer owns and manages forests for future generations and produces sliced veneer, lumber and innovative value-added wood products for decorative applications in high-quality furniture, automobiles, and interior architecture.

VaLUe CreaTiOn, QUaLiTy anD innOVaTiOn Danzer customers are wood distributors and manufacturers who turn the material into practical and beautiful goods for end users.

Danzer is utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to unlock the unique properties of wood. They deliver their products in a consistent and customer oriented way to bring the precious resource to its best use. For Danzer it is important to continuously develop its people, improve processes and invest in technical innovations to create value for their customers and their customers.

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1. Maximize the Use of Hardwood and Minimize Waste: Danzer strives to improve the value creation from hardwood trees in a way that more and better products are created from the same tree while being as customer specific as possible. Resource efficiency and material upgrading are key drivers behind this thinking.

2. Make Hardwood More Enviable and Desirable: At the same time, Danzer promotes the benefits of using hardwood and develop solutions that allow substituting products with lesser environmental credentials with superior wood-based products.

Inventing new processes and new products as well as effective communication are major drivers to this end.

DEDiCAtED LOCAL SErviCE AND LArGE PrODuCt POrtFOLiO Danzer serves customers through local warehouses and sales offices all over the world, as well as directly from their stateof-the-art production facilities in Europe and North America.

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neW islaMiC Cultural Center PrototyPe bürO kOrAy dumAn ArcHiTEcTS aSMa (aMeriCan SOCieTy FOr MUSLiM aDVanCeMenT) and Büro Koray Duman is working on a new cultural center prototype that will aim the full integration of American Muslims to the society while promoting and enriching their religious identity. The new center will be in New York City and is currently in fundraising process to acquire the land.

THe neeD There are approximately 800,000 Muslims living in NYC. A majority of the gathering places for Muslims are Mosques that focuses on Religion as Practice which does not leave enough room for developing Religion as Culture. In 2015, ASMA and Büro Koray Duman embarked a research and design project to develop the first Muslim-sponsored multi-faith community center, promoting progressive change, inter-religious coexistence and cultural exchange. The new center will provide recreation, culinary, art, education, retail and office spaces with a total of 100,000 square feet.

VerTiCaL LanDSCaPe In section, each use is placed in relation to access: large gathering spaces near the base, public programs in the center and

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DESiGN Inspired by historic Islamic Cultural Centers - Kulliyes, the design implements the horizontal experience of inner alleys connecting various civic functions of a Kulliye into a vertical typology in NYC. The design studies the idea of a vertical public landscape. The public landscape wraps around the solid, stacked volumes inside, carving out necessary public volumes: auditorium, library and galleries creating a new kind of cultural center.

destination spaces at the top. Programs are also analyzed for their potential use to be ‘open’ and ‘closed’. Open programs, accessible by public without need for an enclosure, are pushed towards the exterior and incorporated into the vertical landscape.

inner VOLUMe The prayer room and multipurpose hall are located at the base of the building. Since the prayer room must orient towards Kaaba, the base is rotated to align with Mecca. The inner envelope twists as it moves upward to align with Manhattan grid. Symbolically, the form of the building bridges Mecca to New York City.

The project won the Best of the Year Design Award in December 2015 from Architects Newspaper.

Official Name: Cordoba House Location: New York, NY Client: American Society for Muslim Advancement Architect: Büro Koray Duman Architects Structural Engineer: Silman Associates Budget: $165 million Construction Start Date: 2020

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aBOUT THe FirM Led by Koray Duman, Büro, established in 2012, is an ideadriven architectural practice. The studio has a diverse portfolio in scale and typology. Since 2013, Büro has been working on a series of research-driven design projects in NYC including an Islamic Cultural Center, Under the BQE—a project that considers underutilized space underneath elevated transportation infrastructure, and Urban Canopy—a project that poses new scaffolding typologies that engage with public space.

tHe neW Center Will Provide rEcrEATiOn, culinAry, ArT, EducATiOn, rETAil And OfficE SPAcES wiTH A TOTAl Of 100,000 SquArE fEET. Further to its research initiatives, the studio has completed several art galleries in NYC’s Lower East Side, an art and archival facility for artist Richard Prince in upstate New York in addition to a studio building and sculpture garden for Prince, and several store locations for Design Within Reach in addition to its flagship location on 57th street in Manhattan. The studio is currently working on a museum addition in New York City.

Büro Koray Duman has been named the Emerging Firm of the Year in Architizer’s fifth annual A+Awards. aBOUT kOray DUrnan Koray Duman, AIA, LEED AP is originally from Turkey where he earned his Bachelor’s of Architecture from Middle Eastern Technical University. Duman furthered his studies at UCLA’s Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design with a Master’s Degree in Architecture. Prior to establishing his own firm, he was lead architect for several museum and institutional projects around the USA. He is a professor at Parson’s New School and is a registered architect in New York State and Turkey. burokorayduman.com

HAnOvEr buildinG unvEilEd by rEmmErS The Grade II Listed building located in Manchester City Centre is being refurbished by Quadriga Contracts Ltd as part of the NOMA regeneration scheme to provide Grade A office space, retail and leisure facilities.

Constructed in 1905; the interior walls have accumulated a thick build-up of dust, dirt, polish and even nicotine residue, all of which needed to be removed.

soutHCon (kingstone) ltd Here at Southcon (Kingstone) Ltd, we have over 20 years’ experience in the design and construction of structural steel buildings for a variety of industries and applications.

Following trials of various products, Remmers Arte Mundit Eco was selected as it is a self-vulcanising cleaning paste designed for thorough, water-free removal of residues and soiling on a wide range of substrates.

We utilize the latest in design technology and construction techniques to allow our experienced and talented team to construct a building in line with your business’s specific requirements – and exceeding your expectations.

The Arte Mundit Eco was applied using a 4” brush and left to ‘set’ overnight. The set rubber-like material was then removed by hand the following day revealing the original white marble finish.

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britannia Cast iron rainWater systeM CoMPleMents neW Housing develoPMent WEALDEN hOMES ArE A PrEStiGiOuS housing developer specialising in quality new build homes in Kent and the South East. Keen to provide the best design and build, locations are carefully selected and the quality and aesthetic appearance are key factors in the choice of building materials. The latest development in Hollingbourne, for 14 detached family homes, consisting of 3 detached bungalows and 11 4/5 houses. Wealden Homes required a rainwater system that was in keeping with the surrounding area for the 3 detached bungalows.

ARP’s Area Sales Manager for the area, David Capel, called on site, gained the installer information and a bill of quantities to build a quotation. The installer also requested a sample, so that they could be sure of the quality of the Cast Iron being provided.

The products specified were Britannia Cast Iron Plain Half Round Gutter and Britannia Cast Iron Cast Collared Circular Rainwater Pipe painted in black, within our in-house wet paint line. Cast Iron was chosen as it was in keeping with the aesthetics of the surrounding area and suited the new build properties.

ARP’s Britannia Cast Iron range is die cast and is in keeping with the style of traditional cast iron, so an ideal replacement for existing cast iron systems. With an expected life span, in excess of 100 years, Cast Iron is a long-lasting material ideal for rainwater systems, only needing occasional repainting and once it reaches the end of its useful life, can be recycled.

ARP are happy to work with clients who purchase through merchants, and can offer site surveys and site measures to help expedite the order. If you would like to arrange a site visit, please contact us on 0116 473 5678.

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ARP provide free samples as part of their service offering, along with site visits and site measures. ARP won the contract due to their speed in providing the requested sample, quality of product and the competitive quotation they presented.

CHarlotte nC’s neWest oFFiCe toWer oPens For business JOHn POrTmAn & ASSOciATES JOhN POrtMAN & ASSOCiAtES (JPA) is pleased to announce the grand opening of 615 South College in Uptown Charlotte.

A celebration was held on Thursday, May 18 where Charlotte business leaders and commercial real estate professionals joined representatives of John Portman & Associates to commemorate the occasion.

615 South College is a 19-story, 371,000 square-foot Class-AA office building that was constructed atop an existing parking garage. Visible from Interstate-277, the building features two-story balconies with views of downtown and South End Charlotte as well as an outdoor green space that connects the building to Stonewall Station, downtown Charlotte’s first light rail stop. Surrounded by respected corporate neighbors including Duke Energy and several other large financial institutions, it is steps away from the city’s professional sports arenas, parks, the Charlotte Convention Center and the Portman-designed Westin Charlotte.

“Robust, bold, simple and green: 615 South College explores a new paradigm for officing. Cut terraces extend the open space of the city into the third dimension. This powerful new building incorporates the technology, amenities and aesthetics in demand by next generation companies.” states John Portman & Associates design Principal Gordon Beckman, AIA.

Portman Holdings is the developer of the project, and their representative Travis Garland is managing leasing in conjunction with Charlotte-based commercial real estate firm, Trinity Partners.

The building is designed to feature modern, efficient floorplates that can be utilized to create collaborative spaces.

Tenants in the building include: Regions Bank, accounting firm BDO, and co-working firm wework.

For more information, please visit www.portmanusa.com.

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About John Portman & Associates (JPA) John Portman & Associates, Inc. (JPA) is an internationally renowned architectural design firm with offices in Atlanta and Shanghai.

Established in 1953, JPA has over 60 years of expertise in designing hotels, offices, residences, and mixed-use urban complexes. JPA projects can be seen in more than 60 cities worldwide. The firm’s architecture transcends national borders by striving for universal human appeal, delivering a memorable experience for users and a sound investment for owners and operators. For more information on John Portman & Associates, visit www.portmanusa.com and follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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thE CONSOrtiuM BCM2 architects, formed by CCM2 architects and Bilodeau, Baril, Leeming architectsis proud to announce that Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville is the Grands Prix du Design 10th edition Winning Project for the Public Establishment Category.

The Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville expresses the avant-gardist side of Drummondville by showcasing an actual and contemporary image. The designers intend to show a progressive architecture according to the time of the day, a fully glazed building which reveals the activities and dynamism of the location.

Natural and artificial light is used to materialize and dematerialize walls and floors. Different opacities in the fenestration allows to filter natural light at daytime and shadows are thrown on the floor as the day goes by. At night, artificial light fills the hall, reflects and holds on to the translucent glass to make it look like a glowing lantern, telling the population that an event is held.

The Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville has a 60 000pi2 exhibition room, divisible in three rooms, a technical sector to insure optimal functioning and a public sector to welcome visitors. Located on a site historically used for agricultural fairs, the Centrexpo keeps up the spirit of the site: private and public event holding.

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About CCM2 architects Established in 1963, CCM2 architects is among Québec City’s largest architecture firms. Experienced professionals and technologists have always formed a solid team that has never shied away from reinventing itself.

lOcATEd On A SiTE HiSTOricAlly uSEd fOr AGriculTurAl fAirS, THE cEnTrExPO keePs uP tHe sPirit oF tHe site: PrivATE And Public EvEnT HOldinG.

C CM2 is known for the quality of its work and its ability to provide distinctive and original concepts and its excellent professional services, focused on customer and user satisfaction and on quality architecture. Over the past fifteen years, the team’s energy, creativity and constant search for new ideas has garnered the firm with over thirty awards for the quality of its work. Many of these were won at national level.

about Bilodeau, Baril, Leeming architects Founded in 1983, Bilodeau Baril Leeming Architects is named on behalf of his three office founders: Jean-François Bilodeau (office of Trois-Rivières, 1998), Denis Baril (office of Drummondville, 1983) and James R. Leeming (office of Lévis, 2007 ), the grouping of 25 professionals and 5 partners.

Bilodeau Baril Leeming is an architectural firm carrying out various major projects in the following fields: Institutional, Multilevel housing, Commercial, Industrial and Residential. The firm has won quality awards in architecture from various organizations, at municipal and national level. The design of their projects is oriented towards the satisfaction of their customers, a high quality of design, a high technical quality and a concern for the quality of the human environment.

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Official name of the project Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville Location Drummondville, Quebec, Canada Client Société de développement économique de Drummondville area 138 600pi2 Collaborators Architecture: CCM2 architectes et Bilodeau, Baril, Leeming architectes engineers Structural/civil: SMI-EXP Mechanical/electrical: EXP Contractor Decarel Photograph Stéphane Groleau photographe www.ccm2.ca www.architectes.ca

Armour Systems is part of Larson-Juhl, an international company dedicated to the protection, preservation and presentation of our cultural heritage.

Design and systems engineering, employing innovative materials and lighting technology, is at the heart of what we do. Armour Systems has collaborated with leading designers and architects for over 25 years, on the production and installation of advanced showcase and display solutions for museums, galleries, private collections and luxury brands.

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Scotland Build is back on November 22nd & 23rd with more content, more networking and more entertainment than ever before, and you can sign up for a free ticket today.

More than just your standard exhibition, Scotland Build features over 50 hours of CPD accredited content, to allow you to develop your own skills, and learn of exclusive contract and tender announcements from the largest projects in Scotland from the residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. Gain access to endless networking opportunities, hundreds of facilitated one-on-one meetings to create new business, and live entertainment to ensure that you're having a great day outside the office.

Across the two days, Scotland Build will see thousands of construction professionals, contractors, architects, developers, government representatives come to the SEC Glasgow to meet with over 150 exhibitors showcasing the very latest products, solutions, and technology across the sector.

Over 75 top level speakers will be delivering exclusive content in what is the most diverse and progressive programme in the industry, covering topics such as BIM & Digital Construction, Sustainability, Skills, Infrastructure, Architecture, the Future of Construction and much more.

A free ticket to the show will give you the opportunity to meet with all key players from the biggest construction companies, including Kier, Balfour Beatty, Skanska, Atkins, BDP, AECOM, Glasgow City Council, BRE, University of Glasgow and thousands more!

Don't just take our word for it, some of the biggest names in the industry are already gearing up for Scotland Build so make sure you secure your free ticket today.

The Scottish Construction market creates some 10% of our countries GDP and is a vital component of our future economic growth. Its importance cannot be underestimated.

Scotland has a wealth of construction talent and the key to leveraging that skill, experience and enthusiasm in order to ensure our industry is fit for the future, is communication, collaboration and innovation. The annual Scotland Build event has proven to be a tremendous enabling platform, bringing the very best of Scottish Construction together in one place. At Scotland Build 2017, I look forward to once again meeting with our best contractors, consultants and their supply chain expertise to help ensure that our industry is well placed to ensure our hard work translates to a series of sustainably successful outcomes – William McBride – Chair of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre and MD of Westcrowns Kier is delighted to be presenting and exhibiting at Scotland Build 2017. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with clients, consultants and other stakeholders in the construction industry and to demonstrate how we can support the public sector in the delivery of their Community Benefits requirements – Gordon Reid, Regional Business Development Manager at Kier I am looking forward to Scotland Build 2017 not only for the knowledge sharing opportunity but as a vehicle to catch up and network with the Scottish construction community – and beyond. - David Philp, Global BIM/MIC Consultancy Director at AECOM For more details on visiting, exhibiting, or sponsoring Scotland Build, visit www.scotlandbuildexpo.com or email marketing@scotlandbuildexpo.com

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Probably The Most Beautiful Hi-Fi Shop In The World Looking at retailing as a whole has told us that consumers in all market areas want an experience whilst shopping. Before setting up Loud & Clear in Edinburgh 18 years ago I was fortunate enough to work in high street retailing with the likes of Ravel shoes and NEXT as a retail trainer. I also ran and outdoor driving experience and activity company. In both these roles the customer experience was my main mantra.

Fast forward 18 years and we have decided that the audio and video experiences we offer whilst amazing are just not enough.

With that in mind the new showroom for Loud & Clear at Commercial Quay in Edinburgh has been designed and built by ourselves to challenge your senses. Using the finest materials, beautiful wood and metal work our coffee bar is at the heart of our new events space. Yes, events space and not Hi-Fi shop because we aim to make music an event. We have cleverly interwound tactile materials, artwork and great industrial design to challenge the finest of minds during their purchase. Venture deeper into our space and you will discover our media room. Lined with huge Douglas Fir timbers we have built in invisible loudspeakers from Amina Technologies to create a full Dolby Atmos home cinema.

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We encourage anyone with a passion for music and design to join us for a great coffee or herbal tea and discuss how Loud & Clear can help awake their senses within their own home.

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HOMES 2017 In partnership with the National Housing and National Leasehold Group, is the only housing event in the UK dedicated to residential development, strategic asset management and procurement solutions.

Attended by over 3000 housing sector professionals from housing associations, local authorities and the commercial sector, HOMES is an opportunity to explores the latest thinking on housing supply, discover the latest housing innovations, speak to leading housing suppliers and be inspired by the experts minds in housing.

IT’S ALL ABOUT LEARNING HOMES boasts the housing sectors largest free* learning programme offering of talks, seminars and panel debates.

Five theatres will cover topics ranging from strategic asset management, residential development, efficiency, fire safety, home ownership, planning, regeneration, technology, people, finance and build-to-rent.

Senior representatives from the government, local authorities, housing associations and the commercial sector ensure every base is covered in addressing the sectors key challenges at Homes.

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Sir Edward Lister, Chairman, Homes and Communities Agency Jayne Dunn (labour), Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and community safety, Sheffield City Council Professor Paul Cheshire, department for geography and environment, London School of Economics Ann Santry CBE, chief executive, Soverign Claire Kober (labour), leader, Haingey Council Trudi Elliott CBE, Chief executive, Royal Town Planning Institute

Build-to-rent Build-to-Rent is now seen as a realistic solution to the housing crisis.

The increase in build to rent developments is a true sign of this, especially in the capital, where large scale sites are providing quality and affordable homes. Homes 2017 is please to present a stream which is dedicated to this tenure.

Finance, efficiency & technology Since the 1% rent reduction there has been an increasing onus on the sector to provide value for money and to deliver cost savings. This stream of sessions will showcase how organisations are realising savings and efficiencies through innovative financial management which is underpinned by current and emerging technologies.

Residential developement Residential Development of new homes, across all tenures, is at the forefront of the sector’s mind. Across the two we will be bringing you leading content which will help you get to grips with the latest innovations and thinking which can help you meet the housing supply challenge.

HOMES 2017 takes place at Olympia, London 22-23 November 2017.

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Described by BKK Architects as a contemporary reinterpretation of “local, historical housing types,” Cirqua Apartments weave new and obscure formal elements into an established residential neighbourhood in suburban Melbourne, playing on the familiarity of the single-home dwellings ingrained in the the collective memory.

Situated on a steeply sloping block in the leafy suburb of Ivanhoe, the apartments echo local character through their materiality and volumetric composition. Weathered brick, standing seam metal and wooden partitions reflect the material language of the surrounding art deco and federation era homes.

Large brick boxes project at various depths, replicating the rhythm of a suburban streetscape and leaving a substantial ‘front yard’. Six large oculi puncture the facade, introducing formal inventiveness and reducing the overall building mass to let it sit more comfortably within its single and double storey context. This is also assisted by the steeply sloping site, allowing the bulk of the building to sit below the line of sight when viewed from the road.

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The porthole windows create vitrines to the apartments inside, flooding them with light. The windows set up a formal language which is continued internally throughout the building in details such as light fittings, door handles and tiles.

BKK Architects say that the apartments have been designed with a strong focus on accessibility and passive environmental control, which will allow residents the comfort associated with a family home. This speaks to the shift in the way apartments in Melbourne are being conceived - from an investor market to owner-occupier market, necessitating higher quality design outcomes.

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THe FSY HoUSe is located within a gated community on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, on a plot overlooking a small lagoon and a golf course. Designed for a couple that privileges the spaces of relaxation and reunion for when their children and grandchildren visit them.

At pedestrian level, the front facade seduces with a set of concrete planes that fuses with the large panels of the gate and main door clad in Neolith, and a passive parasol system of micro perforated sheets that filters and gives privacy to the openings.

We get to the entrance door after walking on travertine steps that contrast with the intense foliage of the plants that surround the path. The exterior wall covered in travertine accompanies us to the interior. In front of this, a wall covered from floor to ceiling in lapacho wood hides the doors to the guest bathroom and spa.

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The axis of circulation of the house is the large central space in double height. An exposed concrete wall, with a handmade cast, emerges from the reflection pool and disappears into the sky through the glazed roof. This meeting point of the house visually links all the rooms of the house. The reflection pool, coated in dark porfido, marks the bottom of the travertine ladder that floats on the water. Separated by a system of solid wooden jambs, the reflecting pool becomes the pool of the spa.

The spa, realized in dark tones and exposed concrete walls, creates an atmosphere of relaxation that invites to enjoy the indoor pool. The spa communicates to the outside through a large glazed pivot door, which allows access to the gallery that extends from the side to the back of the house. Overlooking the garden, a double living, and formal dining room takes shape. All set with minimal furniture of the highest quality. The travertine marble

floor extends to the outside, blurring the boundary between the inside and the outside.

The kitchen and casual dining develops longitudinally to the ground and expands in the semi-covered barbecue separated from the main volume of the house. The quincho, like the rest of the house, was designed as a premier space. It stands out for its wooden ceiling that contrasts strongly with the volume of grill and kitchen in black slate. This space and infinity pool towards the lagoon form the space of relaxation for the guests of the house.

On the upper floor, to the front, we have three bedrooms en suite for guests. Each one with different dimensions to accommodate both a couple or a couple with children. To the back of the building, taking advantage of the best visuals, the main suite and office spread.

The office has a direct access from the main circulation. It develops in an L-shape, with a glazed roof sector that fills the place with light, to ensure good natural lighting throughout the day. In this room, the wooden floor is the negative of the exposed concrete ceiling, which copies the drawing of the wooden planks. The master suite consists of the sleeping space, dressing room, and bathroom. Each space was designed to be used independently, without disturbing other sectors.

In the last level, accessible only through the elevator, there is an atelier with access to the terrace. The 360ยบ views are the inspiration for the use of the studio. A home designed to entertain the family and enjoy with company. Working with a finely dosed pallet of materials linking lapacho wood, travertine marble, exposed concrete, and details of black granite and black slate.

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Timber frame buildings are ‘greener’ than other building types and produce far lower CO2 emissions than a traditional brick build, for example. If the wood is ethically sourced, with all trees replanted, the environmental credentials are even more impressive.

So, it’s no wonder that today, the vast majority of new-build homes in the UK are built with a timber frame, as we catch up with the 70% of the world’s population who already live in timber frame homes. The growth of the ‘glamping’ industry is also largely thanks to flexible and affordable timber frame accommodation.

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However, some industry professionals are yet to fully appreciate that timber frame buildings require special considerations, especially when it comes to the bathrooms, and in particular the showers.

Timber changes naturally over time and it can shift and warp causing movement to the building. The bathrooms will be affected. Traditional shower enclosures with their tiles, grout and silicone gel could be more prone to leaking in timber frame buildings, as if and when the buildings warps, the grouting in the shower enclosure would be more likely to crack, meaning the enclosure is no longer watertight and prone to leaking.

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A growing number of independent house builders and ‘glamping’ accommodation providers across the UK are realising the benefits of shower cubicles and installing them from the outset, as they don’t require any tiles, grouting, or silicone, which means no unhealthy build up of mould, and no broken or loose tiles to repair, and swift, cost-effective and hassle-free installation and maintenance.

For timber frame buildings, shower cubicles might actually be essential. As no tiles or grouting are necessary, there’s no danger of cracks forming when the house warps over time. This means no leaks, so no risk of rotting, so, no danger to a timber frame building’s structural integrity.

For existing timber frame buildings with traditional shower enclosures, aside from repairing the shower enclosure periodically, the other option is to replace the shower enclosure – or even the bath – with a shower cubicle, sometimes in less than day. There’s no mess, and no need to worry about your bathroom being offlimits for weeks. You could have a clean, stylish, future-proof bathroom in no time at all.

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The Novosolid also introduces Novellini’s “Gelcoat” surface to give you that comfortable warm feeling underfoot, ideal for making those cold morning a little more manageable. The gelcoat also acts as a highly protective impermeable surface, and is easily maintained and cleaned. The natural stone surface finish also becomes naturally anti slip, adding an extra layer of reassurance.

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Beneath the innovative gelcoat, the Novosolid is manufactured using 75% natural Dolomite marble, and is moulded with ribs on

Supplied with the new “invisible” waste cover that matches the tray colour and texture, and designed to take a 90mm fast flow waste (available from Novellini – 27ltr p/m) Novosolid is available in both matt black and matt white, and is in a range of sizes up to a large 1800 x 900mm.

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One manufacturer equals a co-ordinated solution In the same year as KERDI-BOARD made its debut, Schlüter announced another game changer—the pre-formed trays of the Schlüter®-KERDI-SHOWER range, with Schlüter®-KERDI-DRAIN, for point drains; and Schlüter®-KERDI-LINE, for linear drains. For the first time, a complete wetroom solution could be created exclusively using Schlüter products, with the drains featuring pre-adhered collars of KERDI membrane to allow for secure connection of critical joints with the waterproofing system. The benefits provided with the use of only one manufacturer should not be underestimated—products are purposefully developed to complement and co-ordinate with an existing range, admin and troubleshooting are simplified, and warranties can be achieved from a single source.

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For over 30 years, wedi products have been tried and tested by industry professionals across Europe. The key to the success of the brand is that their products are well thought out and very well made: The system safety that wedi guarantees as well as the straightforward and time-saving installation takes centre stage, while the feedback received from their customers provides the basis for further development of wedi’s products, systems and services.

High-density extruded polystyrene foam forms the basis of all of their tileable elements and thanks to the integrated fibre mesh fabric their cement coated surface forms an incredibly strong and stable base for adhesive, making them perfect for immediate tiling or plastering.

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The ‘wedi system’ comprises the highest quality components designed to work together to deliver an unrivalled level of performance.

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Whatever the project, renovation or new build, timber or concrete, wetroom, bathroom or wellness, a wide variety of suitable elements can be found in wedi’s extensive product range.

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Replacement aluminium windows for period and new homes

The Conservation Range • Single or dual RAL colours • A-rated energy efficiency • Fit into timber or direct to stone • UK manufactured

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INCREASINGLY POPULAR GLASS BALUSTRADE POSTS & SPIGOTS Barrier Components selection of stainless steel posts and spigots are proving to be increasingly popular, triggered by the current growth in sales of glass balustrade systems.

Available to buy on their website directly or by phone via their technical sales team, they have a range of pre-assembled posts, tilt-loc spigots and stand-off adapters suitable for a wide range of applications.

The pre-assembled post system consists of Posts with glass clamps pre-attached allowing for rapid installation. All posts come with pan head fixings on the top and are designed for an easy installation with maximum flexibility to meet many design requirements.

For further information or assistance please contact the Barrier Components Technical Team on 01708 891515, sales@barrier-components.co.uk or visit www.barrier-components.co.uk

BRIO RUNS FORWARD WITH SOFT FINISH New additions to Brio’s Zero Clearance and Single Run systems bring useful 100kg weight bearing capabilities to the ranges as well as a soft close option and a clip stop. Both these features are also available on Single Run 80 and Zero Clearance 80.

Zero Clearance and Single Run work with various panel types and provide numerous guide options and cope with panel weights from 80kg to 350kg.

The new Zero Clearance 100 and Single Run 100 hangers work with Brio’s existing hardware including the 80CS clip stop and 100SCT soft close for 100kg applications. Brio’s clip stop holds panels in their parked position while the soft close device fits discreetly inside the track and controls the panel’s momentum when closing against the jamb, protecting little fingers from slamming doors.

Brio’s new weight capacity is ideal for commercial or residential living spaces and the fittings are easy to install and operate with the use of precision bearings and the option of stainless steel hardware for exterior applications.

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“We will have other new features to add to our straight sliding range during 2017 and 2018 - so watch this space,” concludes Brio UK’s David Newton, adding that Brio offers an unbeatable 10-year warranty on its hardware.

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

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stablished 33 years ago in October 1982, Touch Ironmongery is one of London’s leading ironmongers.

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

Touch occupy their recently refurbished showroom at 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they display a vast range of their 5,000 products. With a customer base including Interior Designers, Builders and individuals who are interested in the top end of the Ironmongery market, Touch mainly supply to residential premises but hotel and office properties also contribute to their vast clientele.

In fact today, Touch can supply a wide range of finishes including Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze -solid and plated, BMA, Antique Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, Leather, Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless Steel, Gun Metal, and the list keeps growing. Whatever finish you require, Touch can help you get the right look.

The company also have a healthy export market to all corners of the world, namely the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Touch’s owner and founder, Bill Benham, has 33 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan Blanchard. Saleem Qureshi is the newest member of our team and has 10 years’ experience, meaning their knowledge is unrivalled in this industry.

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The range of products supplied by Touch date from circa 1640 French (Louise XIV) and cover all subsequent periods (Georgian, Edwardian & Victorian), art deco and contemporary pieces also make up the product ranges.

In addition, Touch showcases the very best of British manufacturing; the best ranges are still produced in the Midlands by craftsmen in factories dating back 200 years or more. Touch also sell European manufactured goods which is considered to be of a very good quality and in recent years they have introduced some of the far eastern made products, albeit in a limited range but cost effective. With trends continuously evolving, new innovative products are constantly under development. Touch understand that keeping up with the fashion-shifts is imperative in order to provide every customer with the best solution for their requirements.

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

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

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ScRIgNO POcKET DOORS The CurrenT uK housing crisis is at its peak, less space for development means a lower occupied space per apartment or house. Scrigno pocket doors are a pre-assembled solution, creating more space throughout the home or development.

This creates extra space and capacity for additional bedrooms or bathrooms – maximising all usable space without compromising on design or functionality.

The pre-assembled pocket provides an easy installation method, saving time during construction and minimising any installation errors that can occur with other complicated self-build systems. In addition, the solid pocket provides excellent rigidity and improves acoustic deadening. The system also includes all wooden pieces, seals brushes and jambs to complete installation at no extra cost. A wide range of accessories are also available to tailor the system opening and closing to your specific needs.

Throughout the UK architects and specifiers are choosing pocket doors to create adaptable open space with a nonobtrusive door system to provide privacy, warmth and security.

As well as traditional pocket door solutions we are also able to offer a certified FD30 Fire Door option available in Imperial and Metric sizes, with the ability to be manufactured to your desired requirements with a 14-day lead time. In addition, Scrigno also offer a glass door conversion kit creating an ultraslick design whilst maintaining uniformity of the cassettes installed throughout the project.

Excel Architectural are the exclusive distributor in the UK for Scrigno Italian pocket doors, the International brand is synonymous with quality and service providing a comprehensive range and bespoke solutions to meet your requirements. With an impressive 24 sizes available for next day delivery and a turnaround of 14 days for most special orders, Scrigno is an ideal choice for your pocket door requirements.

For more information about pocket doors, email sales@excel-ah.com or call 01283 484011

TRADITIONAL WINDOW

REfuRbIShMENT AND REPlAcEMENT eye for detail of their traditional craftsmen.

The materials used enable them to produce windows to the highest specifications, giving the best possible performance and combining minimum maintenance with maximum lifespan.

When looking to refurbish or replace traditional windows, it is important to understand that unlike modern windows, windows in period properties were not made to a standard specification.

The Sash Window Workshop work hard to replicate the proportions and designs of historic windows, whilst incorporating the latest manufacturing techniques.

Unusually for window manufacturers, The Sash Window Workshop also manufactures double glazed units and cuts their own glass.

Since being founded in 1994, the company has collaborated with many different homeowners, builders, architects, contractors, interior designers and developers.

The Sash Window Workshop offer a wide range of services including: new timber windows and doors, with a supply and fit, or supply only service; new sashes into existing frames; draught proofing and refurbish; Bi-Glass - a re-glazing and double-glazing service; and secondary glazing.

All new joinery is manufactured from their workshops in Berkshire using the latest in computer operated machinery alongside the

They have worked on a wide range of period properties; from small individual properties to large projects. Some previous prestigious clients include: Buckingham Palace; The Admiralty Buildings; The Grove Hotel; and Oxford Wildlife Trust.

The company are Which? Trusted Traders, FENSA registered and Safe Contractor accredited.

To obtain a quotation, contact: 01344 868 668 or info@sashwindow.com. You can also visit their website: www.sashwindow.com/commercial

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

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

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VIcAIMA lAuNch NEw PRODucTS

AT WORLD LEADING DESIGN SHOW One OF eurOpe’s leading manufacturers of interior doors and decorative panel products recently made a big splash at London’s 100% Design Event, held at Olympia in September. Vicaima presented no less than two large stands showcasing genuine inspiration with an array of new design trends and performance solutions.

With a reputation for design excellence that spans almost 60 years, Vicaima has always prided itself on forward thinking and a passion for innovation. This was very much in evidence at this year’s design show where Vicaima were able to launch a whole host of new products, including their exciting and thought provoking MATCH decorative panels. MATCH was very noticeable throughout

both stands, where it could be seen as wall panels, doors, furniture, ornamental pillars and even works of art.

MATCH is a revolutionary decorative panel that uses innovative technology and advanced production processes to create tailormade graphic solutions directly onto veneered and other base layers. With the ability to re-create natural materials such as stone, textile, metal or unique surfaces. In this way designers can untether their creative flair and remove the boundaries to realising unique concepts.

Of course no Vicaima exhibition would be complete without world class interior doors and door sets and again here Vicaima did not disappoint. With high gloss veneers, unique stained designs and special lacquered faces, all presented, many for the first time ever, with both an aesthetic and performance characteristics in mind, Vicaima had something for residential and commercial applications alike. Examples included their invisible sliding door mechanism, the new Exclusive EX70 door with its chevron pattern and displayed as a flush-to-surround inverse set, or the hotel inspired acoustic and fire performance entrance system incorporating RFID door locks.

Photo: Both Vicaima exhibition stands at 100% Design Show.

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For another opportunity to see Vicaima’s trend-setting designs and inspirational approach to interior joinery products, visit the Vicaima websites today at www.vicaima.com or www.vicaimamatch.com , alternatively contact 01793 532333 where help and assistance is always on hand.

wORlD ARchITEcTuRE fESTIVAl (wAf) WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIvAL ANNOUNCES 2017 AWARDS SHORTLIST FOR ITS 10TH EDITION FLOATING STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN COPENHAGEN, A FUTURISTIC PHARMACY IN JAPAN AND AN AUTOMOTIvE MUSEUM IN LOS ANGELES ARE AMONG THE PROJECTS THAT HAvE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR THE WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIvAL (WAF) AWARDS 2017 – THE WORLD’S BIGGEST ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS PROGRAMME. The WOrld ArChiTeCTure FesTivAl celebrates its tenth edition in Berlin in November this year, with the 2017 awards programme receiving more entries than ever before – 924, increasing by 18% from the 2016 awards. The awards shortlist revealed today is a truly international collection, extending to include architectural practices from 51 different nations and projects based across 68 countries.

All types and sizes of architectural projects are represented on the 434-strong shortlist, ranging from small family homes, to schools, stations, museums, large infrastructure and landscape projects.

Architects from the UK are most widely represented on the shortlist, closely followed by colleagues in the USA, Australia and Turkey, with entries from Asia up by a third year-on-year. With a significant rise in residential submissions this year, organisers have introduced a new Villa category which includes entries from Brazil, New Zealand and India.

The architectural practices behind each project will battle it out in live judging sessions to be held at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin, 15-17 November. Each will be hoping to win their category and go on to compete for the ultimate accolades of World Building of the Year, Future Project of the Year and Landscape of the Year.

Major world architects shortlisted include Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, Neri & Hu, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, AL_A, Nikken Sekkei, Rafael Vinoly Architects, Grimshaw, and Heatherwick Studio. Many smaller practices will also take part to pitch against the big names.

Paul Finch, WAF Programme Director, said: ‘This year’s shortlist has a hugely diverse geographic range. The use of water has been striking and there is evidence of real interest in climate modifications using novel techniques. Colourful architecture makes a strong showing and many of the smaller projects we have shortlisted will punch above their weight. We look forward

The awards shorTlisT revealed Today is a Truly inTernaTional collecTion

to welcoming shortlisted architects to our tenth edition in Berlin this November.’

Presentations of shortlisted designs will be made to more than 100 international judges. The 2017 completed buildings ‘Super Jury’ which will decide the best of 18 category winners, will be headed by Robert Ivy, chief executive officer of the American Institute of Architects and former editor of Architectural Record; Nathalie de Vries, Director & Co-founder of Dutch practice MVRDV; Ian Ritchie, founder of London-based Ian Ritchie Architects; Christoph Ingenhoven, founder of German practice Ingenhoven Architects; and Wong Mun Summ, founder director of Singapore practice WOHA.

In addition to the awards, WAF includes a conference programme based around the theme of ‘Performance’. And to mark its tenth edition, special awards will be given to projects which address the WAFX Manifesto by identifying solutions to key architectural challenges over the next decade, including climate change, an ageing population and new technologies.

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WAF and its co-located event, INSIDE World Festival of Interiors, will welcome more than 2,000 of the world’s leading architects and designers to Berlin for three days of conference programmes, awards, exhibitions and fringe events from 15-17 November. This year’s edition will again be housed in Franz Ahrens’ 1920s former bus depot, Arena Berlin.

The full shortlist for this year’s awards can be viewed here.

For more details on how to enter the WAF Awards please visit www.worldarchitecturefestival.com @worldarchfest #WAF2017

‘THIS YEAR’S SHORTLIST HAS A HUGELY DIvERSE GEOGRAPHIC RANGE. ThE uSE Of wATER hAS bEEN STRIKINg AND THERE IS EvIDENCE OF REAL INTEREST IN CLIMATE MODIFICATIONS USING NOvEL TECHNIqUES.

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Aluminium systems from reynAers

Frame iconic views at one tower Bridge reynAers’ Aluminium glAzing systems hAve been Applied Across five of the nine ApArtment blocks, selected for their Ability to meet the look, Feel and quality required by the Architects At squire And pArtners.

More than 300 sliding doors from leading aluminium systems company Reynaers have been installed at Berkeley Homes’ development at the foot of London’s landmark Tower Bridge.

developed especially for this project.

One Tower Bridge sits on the Thames riverfront, overlooking the Tower of London, the Cheesegrater, the Gherkin and City Hall.

The development spans 80,000 feet of retail, leisure and cultural space as well as housing over 400 luxury one, two and three bedroom apartments.

Most apartments boast balconies or terraces, which are completed with a total of more than 300 large CP 130 and CP 155 lift-andslide doors. Three-chamber CS 68 and CS 77 windows and doors were also installed throughout the development.

Nine apartment blocks form the structure of One Tower Bridge, offering residents a vast swimming pool and luxury spa, as well as a state-of-the-art gymnasium, business lounge and virtual golf facility. With wide pedestrian boulevards that take visitors through landscaped communal gardens, retail outlets and restaurants, the development is at once a self-contained community and a wellconnected location in the very heart of London.

Curtain walling systems were supplied by Reynaers for One Tower Bridge, which comprise of extensive runs of CW 60 and CW 50 uncapped curtain walling. Bespoke solutions for a non-90 degree open-corner patio and a 2-track running into a 3-track patio were

“The build also required a design that looked spectacular, complementing the high-specification décor of the apartments and offering unparalleled views of its enviable location. The systems chosen allow residents to have panoramic views over London, without compromising on insulation or ease of operation.”

Already recognised by Sunday Times British Homes Awards 2015 as Best Interior Design and Large Development of the Year, the development has now been completed alongside planning consultant Barton Willmore, structural engineer Meinhardt and fabricators M Price Limited, Prater Ltd and Scheldebouw.

Visit: www.reynaers.co.uk

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Reynaers’ aluminium glazing systems have been applied across five of the nine apartment blocks, selected for their ability to meet the look, feel and quality required by the architects at Squire and Partners.

Rebecca Cope, Marketing Manager at Reynaers, said: “One Tower Bridge demanded a superior suite of products that would provide excellent acoustic performance given its bustling location, as well as market-leading security and weather performance given the height of the apartment blocks.

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PolyPiPe

terrAin instAlled throughout lArgest single bed hospitAl in the country

Polypipe Terrain, the UK’s leading plastic piping systems manufacturer, has been specified throughout a new £335 million pound hospital development in Liverpool.

PVC Vent and Waste Pipes, Terrain FUZE HDPE and Terrain Dilution Traps have been installed in the most sensitive areas of The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, including, above theatres, scanners and in the Accident & Emergency Department.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest single bed hospital in the country, with 646 beds, including a 40 bed critical care unit, 18 operating theatres and one of the largest emergency departments in the North West. With an abundance of expensive equipment and machinery, it was of paramount importance to main contractor, Carillion, that the drainage throughout the hospital could be trusted.

Initially, an order of Polypipe Terrain PVC was placed to provide secondary stack ventilation throughout the hospital. After this successful installation, Polypipe Terrain FUZE HDPE was selected as a modern alternative to the cast iron system already specified, providing expert drainage throughout.

With patients in theatre and A&E highly vulnerable, it was paramount that the drainage system could be installed and trusted not to leak. Using electrofusion jointing, Polypipe Terrain FUZE HDPE ensures system integrity as the weld area is as strong as the host area. This was an important consideration for The Royal Liverpool University Hospital as any leaks could result in the damage of life saving, and incredibly expensive machinery.

Polypipe Terrain also worked with Carillion in providing an alternative to the system and dilution traps which had already been specified in the Science and Research Building. Terrain FUZE HDPE and Terrain PVC Dilution Traps were used throughout the development, allowing for a quicker and easier installation.

Dilution Traps were a requirement throughout the project as any chemical waste water needed to be properly diluted before being reintroduced into the waste water drainage.

Ian Crickmore, Technical Director at Polypipe Terrain, said: “The installation at Royal Liverpool University Hospital was an incredibly sensitive job, with the drainage surrounding life-saving machines.

We were able to provide the hospital with a technical support service and ultimately supply the hospital with a cost effective and environmentally friendly drainage system they could trust.”

Simon Webb, Managing Director of the project at Carillion, said “Polypipe Terrain was initially only supplied for a few sections of the hospital drainage system. After a quick installation using electrofusion jointing, Terrain FUZE HDPE was specified as a modern replacement to the cast iron originally specified. We enjoy working with Polypipe Terrain on projects like this, and hope to continue working with them in the future.” www.polypipe.com

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Providing longevity and leak free solutions was the key consideration for both Carillion and the hospital, the sustainability of the project was also of great importance. Polypipe Terrain is BES 6001 accredited, meaning that both suppliers and the company are committed to producing materials that are environmentally considerate. Polypipe Terrain was able to demonstrate that its cutting edge research into PVC and plastics not only improves its manufacturing, but also its impact on the environment.

Polypipe Terrain products and systems are backed by a comprehensive technical support service offering a single source from which specifiers can obtain all commercial drainage and water management requirements. Polypipe Terrain’s complete range of solutions, combined with the expertise of its team, meant that The Royal Liverpool University Hospital was supplied with the most trusted, cost effective and environmentally friendly drainage solution available.

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Bridlington’s new rnli station Bridlington’s new lifeBoat station is set to open, replacing the 114 year old original station which has become outdated, cramped and impractical.

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Echoing Art Deco lines, building materials for the new station were chosen for both design impact and durability, as the construction will have to withstand the Northeast coastal elements for many years to come.

With this in mind a stainless steel rainwater system from Yeoman Rainguard was chosen. Functional yet stylish, 145 x 165mm box gutters and 80mm dia. downpipes were fitted complementing the sleek linear appearance of the lifeboat house.

For information and news about the RNLI, please visit www.RNLI. org.uk For information on Yeoman Rainguard’s full range of rainwater systems go to www.rainguard.co.uk

Home Protection enHanced as PolyPiPe delivers Flood alleviation solution to kidderminster estate Polypipe, the UK’s leading manufacturer of sustainable drainage and water management systems, has supplied a complete attenuation solution for the £1.3 million Kidderminster Linnet Rise Flood Alleviation Scheme.

NMCNomenca and Severn Trent Water, Polypipe supplied a complete prefabricated solution using Polystorm geocellular tanks, together with pipework, manholes and catchpits all manufactured off site. The solution would also allow the installers to negotiate the very tight parameters of the Linnet Rise site, where space to maneuver plant equipment would be a challenge.

The lack of capacity in the area’s existing highway drainage network placed many properties on the residential area of Linnet Rise at risk of flooding, with the consequences most recently seen in 2007, when thousands of pounds’ worth of damage was caused by a flood, following torrential rain.

The solution delivered by Polypipe and NMCNomenca retrospectively addressed the site’s drainage issues for the long term, while keeping installation time and disruption to a minimum, showcasing the capabilities that Polypipe can offer when improving the standards of flood protection in heavily populated areas. Polypipe’s system was also fully adopted by Severn Trent Water.

The scheme was designed to ensure a collaborative approach to solving the area’s flooding issues by providing a SuDS system that would provide long term defence with minimal intrusion to the existing space. Polypipe was approached due to its extensive track record of successfully delivering attenuation systems for developers and contractors. Working closely with contractor

The final design saw the installation of two Polystorm geocellular tanks at a depth of 3.2 metres, under two resident owned car parks

on the Linnet Rise site, providing 366m3 and 479m3 of storage respectively. The tanks were formed using Polystorm cells, which boast a 95% void fill ratio. This solution maximised the tanks’ storage volume within the limited space available for an attenuation system on this compact housing estate. These tanks will safely store flood water in the event of surface water sewers reaching capacity following heavy downpours, before releasing water back into Severn Trent’s watercourse once the downpour has subsided.

polypipe’s grAvity return design meAns thAt the two tAnks fill And empty without using Any pumps or vAlves And therefore, following instAllAtion, the system will cost nothing to run And require minimAl future mAintenAnce by severn trent wAter.

The two tanks were laid at a 1 in 150 gradient across both length and width, to facilitate draindown to the primary inlet and outlet located in the bottom corner of the crates. This will ensure that any sediment entering the tank from the surface water sewer is flushed out through the same flow path. Three channels were also installed in each tank, to promote water flow dispersal throughout the geocellular crates and provide inspection points along the length of the tanks, which are accessible via six specialist access turrets located outside of the site’s car parking bays.

that the system could be installed in a single day, reducing both contractor costs and disruption for local residents.

Polypipe’s gravity return design means that the two tanks fill and empty without using any pumps or valves and therefore, following installation, the system will cost nothing to run and require minimal future maintenance by Severn Trent Water.

Polypipe’s ability to design and manufacture pipework, manholes and catch pits off site provided the perfect solution to the project’s limited working space and the need for quick installation. The supply of high quality parts, designed to the project’s exact specification and delivered directly to site, meant

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Rosie Cheetham, Marketing Consultant at Polypipe, said, “This project highlights the capabilities that our SuDS water management systems can deliver in improving the quality of life for residents in urbanised areas. Forming a vital part of this retrofitted alleviation scheme for Linnet Rise, our tailored solution countered the limitations of the original drainage system to offer long lasting flood protection. It also ensured that the installation process caused as little disruption to residents as possible, thanks to our ability to prefabricate components ready for quick and easy installation on site. The success of the Linnet Rise project is an excellent example of how our innovative water management systems can make retrospective flood protection possible even in densely populated urbanised areas.”

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the new Yeoman shield ruB rail may be small on size at just 65mm deep and with a 32mm projection, but it certainly is big on protection!

Gaining its strength from a continuous PVCu backing track and hard wearing rubber stop ends and corners, the rail is supplied in 3.5m lengths which can be easily cut to size on site.

Available in the full range of Yeoman Shield 48 strong colour palette, the Rub Rail proves to be an extremely versatile solution to preventing unsightly and expensive to repair damage to wall & doors.

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1. With a lot of competition and a lot of companies offering similar services in the same sector as The Deck Tile Company what is it that really separates yourselves from the competition?

3. Over the past few years is there a particular sector that you have seen grow more than any other? We have seen a range of industries grow over the past 5 years, so have you as a company received more enquiries in one particular sector?

Our vast system and product knowledge means we can be relied upon to offer the best advice for every individual project we are involved with. Our attention to detail for the pre - installation and installation works themselves ensures a cost- effective and efficient solution for our Clients.

The self-build and Outdoor Leisure industry is certainly a busy market for us, we all want materials that both look good and have outstanding technical properties for commercial and residential use alike.

2. When taking on projects how important to you is an Architects input when working alongside you?

4. Why do you think the Levato Mono system has become popular with Architects?

The planning stage is key and being able to communicate with Architects and specifiers early on gives us the opportunity to make any necessary tweaks and assist with producing a working solution - therefore preventing any potential delays once on site.

The Levato Mono range is of particular interest due to the flexibility the system offers and the vast choice of finishes available.

5. When working on a project such as a new patio for a residential property what is the most challenging thing that you as a company come across?

Ensuring the end user understands the material and what they can expect from its performance and the relative costs involved, which overtime will save in terms of ongoing maintenance costs.

6. Have you seen a particular request or question from your clients that is becoming a must for people now?

Clients are always interested in a low maintenance material that will last a lifetime and has good slip resistance – 20mm porcelain is a perfect fit for this criteria.

7. What are the main challenges you face when working with an Architect or developer on a new project?

If we haven’t been involved in the project from the beginning, it can be a challenge to find the solution but due to the flexibility of the system and some minor design changes, most issues can be resolved.

In essence, the Levato Mono porcelain paver system is an easy sell for The Deck Tile co. with so many benefits such as high slip resistance, scratch & frost proof, lightweight and a large choice of paver finishes and formats. Vast experience and product knowledge gained from many years working in both commercial and residential environments – from 10m2 to 1000m2 has resulted in our team able to carry out works to an exceptional standard. www.thedecktileco.co.uk

The LevaTo Mono range is of parTicuLar inTeresT due To The fLexibiLiTy The sysTeM offers and The vasT choice of finishes avaiLabLe.

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micHael young collection BluePrint are proud to be showcasing Michael Young’s innovative new tile designs.

Solihull, West Midlands, October 1, 2017– BluePrint Ceramics have collaborated with the Michael Young Studio and have launched a brand-new Michael Young Collection. ‘’Having met Michael, it was clear his modern way of thinking and innovative design ideas is very like the BluePrint Vision, therefore we were keen to bring this collection to our clients’’ Simon Peel Sales Director The collection consists of a large selection of innovative designs. One range that was unveiled at this year’s 100% design Show was the range Silk. The collection consists of hexagonal handmade tiles with an ultra-contemporary design pattern in 3 bold colour ways. When the tiles are assembled together it leaves us with a devastatingly breathtaking result and an ultra-modern surface covering. ‘’I noticed this collection at the 100% design show and immediately ordered a sample, it looks sensational’’ Kirsty McBride Interior Designer

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Another eye-catching segment to the Michael Young Collection is the range Ayse. This is also a hexagonal format with industrial looking design patterns that when arranged together have a very thought-provoking surface finish that is almost like a work of art. There are a vast selection of colours including metallic and pastels that can be arranged in a variety of ways.

About BluePrint Ceramics BluePrint Ceramics is a UK tile supplier and distributor of high quality tiles to commercial clients in the UK and internationally.

We are a distributor and supplier of high quality ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, mosaic tiles and natural stone.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Rebecca Norman at 0121 2683240 or email at info@ blueprintceramics.com.

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di lusso wood Burning stoves The Italian phrase ‘di lusso’, meaning sleek, exclusive and luxurious, is a fitting name for Hunter Stove Group’s finest range of wood burning stoves. This stunning collection is the jewel in Hunter’s crown, effortlessly combining contemporary styling with next-generation technology.

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First developed in 2010, and with no less than two million pounds of research and development investment, the Di Lusso range gifts all the romance of a real fire without compromising on cutting-edge design flair. Offering sleek lines, stylish details and beautifully clear viewing glass, Di Lusso stoves boast a truly exquisite finish, bringing your home alive with their mesmerising allure.

The Di Lusso family includes inset, euro and cube designs, with nine stunning models available to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a seamlessly integrated inset stove that utilises space efficiently, or a freestanding model to form an eye-catching centrepiece, there’s a Di Lusso to fulfil your desires. What’s more, the customisable finishes that are available with the inset and euro models mean your Di Lusso stove will fit effortlessly into your home.

Inside a Di Lusso firebox lies forward-thinking technology that’s just as striking as the stove’s stunning aesthetics, for this range is a beautiful marriage of efficiency and design flair. Unique Cleanburn technology provides optimum air flow to the firebox for maximum efficiency, whilst the hot airwash system provides crystal clear viewing of the dancing flames. The R5 and R6 models also boast patented Flame Blade technology, which ensures more complete combustion of the fuel, with lower emissions even at lower burn temperatures.

Aside from this innovative, eco-conscious combustion technology, the Di Lusso range features a state-of-the-art dynamic control system that gives you complete power over the heat output.

Cleverly hidden behind an integrated door handle, this patented system allows you to increase or decrease the stove’s burn with just the turn of a dial. With this complete control at your fingertips, it’s easy to see why the Di Lusso range has received such acclaim.

It’s thanks to this pioneering technology and unique controllability that all Di Lusso models meet the notoriously tough Norwegian standard when it comes to particulate emissions, setting the Di Lusso range apart from all others on the market.

To see the full Di Lusso range, please visit www.hunterstoves.co.uk.

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INTRODUCING A BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE OF EFFICIENCY AND DESIGN FLAIR. The Di Lusso range of modern stoves brings you all the romance of a real fire without compromising on leading-edge contemporary styling.

With an impressive range of bespoke finishes, eco-conscious efficiency and innovative finger-tip heat control, the Di Lusso is the perfect stove to curl up in front of.

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tHe vision trimline collection

The Vision Trimline range is designed with the specific purpose of recreating the desire to use a fireplace as the central focal point of our living space. Launched in 2014 the luxury range of balanced and conventional flue gas fires give customers the choice of truly trimless options. However, if your home style dictates, there can sometimes be a requirement for a little more flare and even extravagance!

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To address this, we have created a range of frames and fireplaces that have a certain synergy with our fires. Sharing the same design ethos and manufactured to the same high standards, we have crafted a range that includes a variety of materials with a wonderful, natural beauty.

The innovative fires are skilfully engineered to allow a true trimless aspect. This means no distracting frames or visible mechanical workings, just fire. Furthermore, meticulous attention has been paid to the realism of the fuel bed and flame patterns to ensure a perfect recreation of a natural, living fire.

This year has seen the introduction of the TL60Cf, the first conventional flued fire to the range. The large glass fronted fire

allows an unrestricted view of the unrivalled realistic fuel bed and beautiful flames, offering up to 5.1kW output and boasts efficiencies of 72%.

The 60CF will fit perfectly with virtually all interiors and can be fitted trimless or for those who would prefer to trim there is a range of carefully selected mantel options designed to complement whilst not detracting from the visual element of the fire itself. This fire can be fitted into a corner or front facing making it one of the most versatile fires in the range.

For that extra WOW factor, there is also an option to upgrade to a black mirrored glass lining for the fire chamber which offers a remarkable effect of added depth and detail.

Vision Trimline is distributed across the UK and Ireland with the help of our carefully selected retailers, to find your nearest distributor please visit www.visionfires.co.uk and select the retailers section. For more details on our Trimline range or to request a brochure please contact our sales office on 01204 868 550 email us at sales@percydoughty.com or visit www.visionfires.co.uk

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demand escalates for rinnai training Rinnai is a registered provider of CPD courses, which it has developed over the past few years, earning praise from the CPD Certification Scheme for the design of the courses. The manufacturer has seen an upswing in demand for its training as specifiers and engineers alike have switched on to the energy saving benefits of the A-rated Rinnai Infinity range.

Rinnai’s qualifications as a provider of CPD courses are impressive: as the UK and European market leader in the supply of gas fired continuous flow water heaters for commercial, domestic and renewable integration, Rinnai is at the forefront of innovative and efficient systems and technology.

For installers, specific hands-on training can be tailored to cover all aspects of commissioning and servicing processes.

The Runcorn training facility has recently been redesigned and enlarged to cope with demand and is fitted with all the latest Rinnai technology so attendees can be assured they are gaining experience on the latest energy saving appliances and systems.

These training events are aimed primarily at engineers and facilities managers. The courses don’t just look at the individual units but also explore system design and how to deal successfully with legionella. The most popular course modules are ‘Understanding

ACOP L8 and hot water system design’ and ‘System design incorporating continuous flow and renewables’.

Engineer courses are held on the first and last Thursday of each month at Runcorn.

More courses are in the process of being added, including one on the new Rinnai Infinity Solo, which is now awaiting CPD accreditation.

The comprehensive engineer training course line-up for 2017 includes nine modules: Rinnai product overview; Continuous flow and the future of water heating; Intermediate water heater; Continuous flow - Excellence in design; Service and fault diagnostics (Water heaters); Service and fault diagnostics (Energy saver warm air units); Understanding ACOP L8 and hot water system design; Maximising renewable gain in hot water design; and, Continuous flow as an innovative method of satisfying energy and regulatory demands.

CPD Roadshow courses are also available for M&E consultants and specifiers, design and build engineers, facilities managers and gas contractors.

For more information contact Ian Jenkins on +44 (0)1928 531 870 or email ianjenkins@rinnaiuk.com For more details on RINNAI products visit www.rinnaiuk.com

small yet PowerFul - Panasonic introduces its most comPact and eFFicient mini ecoi vrF system Panasonic has redesigned its Mini VRF heating and cooling units to produce the most compact, yet efficient Mini ECOi series ever – available from November 2017. The new Mini ECOi VRF models, designed for residential and light commercial applications, deliver a powerful performance for properties with limited outdoor space and boasts significant energy savings, easy installation and high efficiency.

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The new Mini ECOi Series, which includes 4HP, 5HP and 6HP models, is the ideal solution for delivering highly efficient VRF technology to buildings with restricted external space, such as apartment blocks with very small balconies. The compact size of the outdoor unit, which is under a metre high, allows it to be placed on a small balcony or rooftop without impacting the visual aesthetic of the building from the street.

In addition to its small size, the Mini ECOi series offers the most energy efficient mini VRF solution on the market. Thanks to innovative new technology the range has the best EER and COP rating in the industry, with single fan 4HP units achieving a maximum EER of 4.50 and a maximum COP of 5.19*. The technology that delivers this performance includes the new Panasonic Twin Rotary Compressor with wider inverter control for higher efficiency and improved partial load control.

Panasonic is dedicated to making sustainable lifestyle solutions that improve the lives of people and save energy. The innovative new Mini ECOi series from Panasonic is the most energy efficient and high-performance mini VRF range within the industry.

For more information, please visit www.aircon.panasonic.eu * EER / COP comparison with leading competitor single fan outdoor units.

a Passion For quality At Robeys we have a unique approach when it comes to helping create a fabulous home. Continuously pushing the boundaries in order to supply high quality products, our portfolio includes premium quality brands to compliment any type of interior and exterior lifestyle. With nearly forty years experience helping our clients build homes of distinction, we know that our customers demand much more from us which is why we are keen to expand our unique product range with the help of the finest craftsmen from around the world.

Our purpose built riverside showroom, situated in the heart of the UK in Belper, Derbyshire, boast over 250 exquisite products many exhibited in lives displays. Beyond our showroom, we have established a solid reputation for quality products and are acknowledged as ones of the UK’s leading suppliers of exclusive fireplaces, wood burning stoves, cookers and refrigerators.

With a network of valued retailers supplying most parts of the UK and Ireland, the level of care, technical knowledge and attention to detail provided by our highly-trained staff is what makes dealing with Robeys such a pleasure and is the reason why so many of our customers come back time after time.

Rediscover fire with Ortal.

Creating large room sealed gas fires in the most spectacular formats since 1986, Ortal offer a varied product line of over 80 models including island and tunnel fireplaces. Adding an unexpected architectural feature that bring wonder to any surround, Ortal’s state-of-the-art gas fires provide heating solutions that are both creative and effective.

With extensive industry knowledge and the close attention paid to worldwide trends, many of Ortal’s exclusive innovations have been patented allowing them to provide partner clients, designers, architects and private customers the most effective and cuttingedge design solutions.

Ortal welcomes the vision of its clients combining innovative technology with unique designs and solid engineering to develop

custom-made fireplaces suiting specific requirements and sizes, finished with a rich selection of special features including reflective interiors, dual line burners and protective mesh.

Safe, beautiful and efficient, Ortal fireplaces can be installed where others cannot in a wide range of spectacular formats for use with natural gas or LPG. Brunner Traditionally innovative, Brunner’s history stretches back over 70 years with a continuous aim of new and sophisticated designs that fit perfectly into any living space. With top quality craftsmanship behind the production of all Brunner fireplaces and wood burning fireboxes, these long-lasting and simply excellent products give their customers joy and satisfaction for decades. These beautifully finished fireboxes are available in a variety of formats including front facing, corner, panorama and tunnel.

However, it is the Urfeuer open fireplace that is the real showstopper of this brand. Manufactured by Brunner for over 20 years, Urfeuer translates into ‘primal fire’ and with its modern, straight line design and minimalistic cast iron protective lining, the Urfeuer has no glass and no technical fuss, allowing you to be as close as possible to your fire.

In addition to the above, we are also UK importer and distributor of classical and contemporary fireplaces and stoves from the renowned Italian manufacturer Piazzetta and award-winning, Ecodesign ready wood burning and gas stoves from Danish brand RAIS.

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Details of our full range of fires and associated products with much more information can be found on our website www.robeys.co.uk, alternatively you can call us on 01773 820940.

nice era inn your first choice for the AutomAtion of internAl blinds

Automation systems specialists Nice exhibited at the 100% Design show in September. The focus of their stand was their Era Inn system for the motorisation of internal blinds, which is ideal for commercial and domestic projects.

Era Inn was developed with a focus on ease of use, the quietness of the motors and perfect alignment. A sensitive obstacle detection feature ensures safety is at the heart of the system.

Visitors to the 100% Design stand were especially impressed with the product’s “perfect alignment” capability, which staff demonstrated using two working examples of the Era Inn system.

Its variable torque and variable speed motors ensure perfect alignment regardless of the blind’s fabric thickness or tube size. Like all Nice products, Era Inn was designed and tested in the company’s dedicated research and development labs. It can withstand long-term intensive use, with minimal maintenance required.

Era Inn has the ability to interface with Building Management Systems and contributes to the overall lighting and temperature efficiency of the building. Automated solar shading solutions have

been proven to be an effective way of meeting energy efficiency targets.

Alongside the working Era Inn stations on the stand, Nice showcased their range of control systems. The touchless Air system, which can be controlled with a simple “up and down” hand movement, was on show alongside many handheld alternatives.

Agio, a smart 4-channel radio transmitter, can be charged using a wall-mounted or table-top charger base (which uses a USB input, allowing the base to charge mobile devices as well). Practical and elegant, Agio is available in three colours – deep black, crimson red and traffic white.

100% Design was the flagship event of the annual London Design Festival and took place on 20th to 23rd September at the London Olympia. The exhibition attracted over 27,000 industry professionals from the UK and around the world.

The Era Inn equipment can work with any style of blind including roller, Venetian, Roman and pleated. Versatile and reliable, Era Inn looks great and provides value in a huge number of different types of spaces.

NICE ERA INN SMART AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS TO OPTIMISE NATURAL LIGHT Era Inn is a complete, advanced and versatile system for window blind control. Optimise energy efficiency by managing natural light smartly and easily.

With quiet functioning, perfect alignment capability and a wide range of user-friendly controls, Nice fits any lifestyle.

Precise, quiet and safe, Nice automations can be integrated with Building Management Systems.

Just one partner for all your building automation needs: that’s Nice.

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We may be parting from the EU, but we are not parting from our love affair with European furniture. The January Furniture Show (21st -24th January, NEC, Birmingham) will see over 30 major European brands showing alongside the 470+ UK brands, enticing buyers with swish new collections and new finishes.

For living and dining furniture with Scandi cool and plenty of choice, Skovby is the stand to visit. With uniquely engineered extending dining tables and clean cabinets to match, they offer the ultimate in uber-cool living designs. Catering for large and small spaces, their stand will be a dining treasure trove.

Italian giants Camel Group, Nicoletti, Stone Italia and Italia Living will bring their sumptuous leather upholstery and sleek living and dining furniture. Joining them will be major brands from Germany, Denmark, France and the Republic of Ireland, including Weimann, Skvoby, Akante and Alfrank, among many others.

The Germans are well known for their engineering expertise and furniture is no exception in receiving such attention. Weimann are among the list of big-league German furniture producers exhibiting this January, who continually develop integral bedroom storage collections with high flexibility and a vast choice of finishes. Joining them are Nolte and Rauch, who also bring their own individual designs and wardrobe systems giving visitors plenty to see in the world of bedroom furniture.

For over 30 years from their North-East Italian base, multi furniture supplier Camel Group have sent their chic and goahead fabric and leather suites, bedroom, living and dining furniture all over the world. With select options for the contract market, theirs will be a hot stand in January.

Italia Living has continually developed new standards of style in their long history of making sofas and chairs. The sunshine of their southern Italian location is reflected in both their elegant and funky styles and the quality of their materials and manufacturing skills.

The pull of European furniture is easy to understand, the contemporary styling, modular forms and high-gloss finishes offer a notable alternative to the more traditional styles prevalent in the UK. The January Furniture Show is the only show in the UK attended by so many European brand - so it offers UK buyers the only opportunity of the year to see such a diverse selection of European companies in one place.

The full list of UK and European and UK exhibitors is on the show website, where you can also register for your free attendance to the show: www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

Find everything you need to furnish your next project, as 500+ suppliers reveal new collections of furniture and interiors.

Register now at januaryfurnitureshow.com

clements ltd CLEMENTs LIMITED have over 20 years of high-end shop fitting experience and are able to provide luxury brands with the retail interiors they deserve. An excellent service is provided by our dedicated contract managers who have a proven track record of delivering empowering results that have received award winning recognition across the industry. We work closely with all our Clients, Architects and Retail Designers to create dynamic and inviting spaces which are based on designs reflecting their brand vision. Every fit-out we develop is based on a unique concept together with a beautifully integrated degree of innovation. Each and every retail fit out bears the Clements trademark, which is an indication of a bespoke and unique retail environment.

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THE CLEMENTs APPROACH We believe every retail environment should beautifully convey a brand story and guide the customers through an exciting shopping journey. The manufacture process is a fundamental part of any retail fit-out. Our ‘craftsmanship’ approach is built around a combination of time-served tradesmen and state-of-the-art technology, linked to an experienced design development and value engineering team with the ability to turn inspired design concepts into a glorious workable reality.

The global experience with which our project managers are equipped helps develop the scheme from agreed concept through to completion which has a profound impact on the success of the retail environment where ever in the world that may be.

OuR FACILITy Production is undertaken in our state of the art 30,000 sq ft manufacturing facility which hosts proficiency in joinery, metal and acrylic fabrication. Our fully automated CNC, laser, UV bonding and Vacuum forming machinery perfectly balance our traditional time served craftsmen.

Modern finishing resources enable us to achieve consistently perfect results, fostering client relationships and enhancing reputations.

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It’s in situations like this when Foam for Comfort can step in and create beautiful cushions with fitted covers designed specifically for you.

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sLEEP, EuROPE’s HOTEL DEsIgN AND DEvELOPMENT EvENT, returns to the Business Design Centre in London on 21-22 November, with an exhibition, a Conference featuring some of the foremost influencers shaping global hospitality and the Sleep Set concept rooms installation.

The event taps into emerging industry issues, and this year the theme is “Loyalty: Lessons in Love”. In a unique collaboration with Ipsos Loyalty, the global leader in customer experience, satisfaction and loyalty research, Sleep will consider how design can create amazing experiences that connect with customers emotionally, create enduring memories - and convert guests into long term advocates.

THE CONFERENCE Renowned Parisian interior architect Tristan Auer will open the Conference with a presentation entitled “Revival of a Myth”, which will outline his approach for returning storied, prestigious buildings to their former glory. In the afternoon NYC-based architect Jeffrey Beers will explore how to evoke emotional responses through spatial design in a presentation entitled “Emotional Modernism”.

This will be followed by a “Development and Investment” session, where opinion leaders including Locke Hotels’ Eric Jafari will join Jamie Chappell from Horwath HTL to discuss the prospects for global hotel development. Day one will end with “Development Roundtables” hosted by Daniel Englender from Benjamin West, where top professionals from the development, owner, investor and operator sectors share their professional insight with delegates.

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Other highlights across both days include “Fast Food”, where Bob Puccini, of Puccini Group, Ido Garini, from Studio Appétit and Simon Rawlings, from David Collins Studio will discuss new dining concepts, sourcing locally and the rise of the slow food movement, and “New Concepts of Luxury”, presented by Maria Warner Wong and Chiu Man Wong from Singapore-based WOW Architects. the exhiBition With over 150 national and international suppliers, newcomers this year include Alpi, GP&J Baker, Artemide and Bang & Olufsen, alongside returning brands including Loloey, Perrin & Rowe and GROHE, Sleep’s Foundation Sponsor. Product launches at the event will include Fabbian’s Laminis collection, and new collections from Kaldewei and Kobe.

THE sLEEP sET Structured as a competition, the Sleep Set translates the year’s theme into physical form with leading architecture and design companies creating sets that range from the deeply allusive to immaculately detailed, hotel-ready rooms. This year the global reach and cross-disciplinary portfolios of the four participants

is assured to bring a wide spectrum of cultural, geographic and industry perspectives to the mix. They are New York’s Stonehill & Taylor, London-based MKV Design, Italian company, Il Prisma, and 1508 London. The teams will present their case during the conference and the winner will be announced at lunchtime on Day Two. Sleep’s cross-cultural approach is also reflected in this year’s Sleeper Bar, which is being created by Moscow-based Design & Architecture Studio, Sundukovy Sisters.

Sleep will be held at the Business Design Centre from 10am8.30pm on Tuesday 21st November, including evening drinks, and from 10am-6pm on Wednesday 22nd November.

For more information and to register for a complimentary pass: www.thesleepevent.com

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Building on its success in 2016, Spaces will encompass 19 indoor and outdoor showcases created by leading suppliers, allowing visitors to experience products in specially created hotel settings.

the event tAps into emerging industry issues, And this yeAr the theme is “loyalty: lessons in love”

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HanHai luxury condominiums consists of 215,000 m2 of built area divided up into twelve high-rise residential towers with subterranean parking, two semi-public club houses and a nine classroom kindergarten arranged around a central garden space, carefully sited for solar exposure and views of the adjacent waterway. The residences are organized by unit size, with towers containing 90 m2, 180 m2, 220 m2, 330 m2, and 650 m2 units each respectively. The club houses include amenities such as a café, tea house, gymnasiums, locker rooms and a pool, and retail establishments. The main club house will also function as the project’s sales center on an interim basis. Coupled with the kindergarten facility, these elements provide many amenities on-site and all within walking distance to the residents.

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The project is located next to the city’s CBD area, and it is positioned to compete in the region’s high-end residential demographic, with the goal of becoming a leader in this project type. As such, our design looks to an amenity and feature rich project which provides a unique and luxurious environment to attract an exclusive clientele.

The design draws inspiration from concept of the “cloud”. It represents the design concept of combining nature with human lift. Meanwhile, the design team also extends the concept of all-intelligent “cloud” community to the architectural design visually. The building facade design uses large areas of dark glass that stand in sharp contrast with the sleek white terraces and balconies, highlighting a spirit of dynamic lightness for the overhangs visually. The tower building’s design features are extended to the design of the three facility buildings, which also emphasize organic shapes and sleek lines. Each building looks like a group of peaceful cloud in sky.

The primary consideration for the building design was to create a residential development which set itself apart from the typical high rise residential complex found in the City. This goal is accomplished on two fronts, by architectural design and by programming. The programming is accomplished through the inclusion of high-end luxury amenities within the units and the

site, and by providing residential units with large areas. Through the architecture we break down the massing and repetitiveness usually found in this type of construction by producing visual ambiguity in the size and type of residential units from an exterior view. This ambiguity is created by giving the residential towers the illusion of large expansive glass walls through the use of a hybrid curtain wall system of glass and aluminum panels. This hybrid system is used to mask the punched stacked openings of typical residential construction and blur the distinction between solid wall and opening. The ambiguity is reinforced by the exterior balconies and patios, which swoop from floor to floor, turn around corners at different points, and extend in various lengths along the building faces.

The residential units have been designed for privacy and comfort with ample opportunity for cross ventilation and multiple spaces with good solar exposure. The large private terraces and small balconies bring the landscape to each unit, and the terraces allow

each unit to expand the living spaces into the outdoors through the use of large sections of operable glass walls. This strong connection to the outdoors and landscape help meet the goal of providing each residence the feeling of a garden villa, only in the sky. Special features for the larger unit types include double height living spaces, double master suites, western and Chinese kitchens, bathrooms, and terrace swimming pools.

Beyond amenities and features, a design leading presence is called for. The balconies and terraces are carefully placed on the buildings and articulated to maximize the benefits to the interior while also breaking up the mass and repetitiveness of the 100m towers. The club houses and kindergarten buildings continue to define the design aesthetic by creating a visually dynamic statement, aimed towards the adjacent main roadway, canal, and University District.

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the design drAws inspirAtion from concePt oF tHe “cloud”. it represents the design concept of combining nAture with humAn lift.

The glass and aluminum panels are designated to be finished with dark colors, the synthetic stone and plaster are designated to be in white. Material colors are selected to provide a strong contrast between the dark mass of the basic residential building forms and the light playfulness of the expressive balconies and curving building forms of the lobbies, clubhouses and kindergarten. At the residences, the glass exterior finish extends beyond the top and bottom of any window openings to give the illusion of floor to floor glazing, broken up only by a thin band of synthetic stone at the floor line. The strong contrast between forms and the blurring of the distinction between what is solid and what is open further set the project apart from the typical.

treX decking Trex Company, the world’s No 1 decking brand, offers a simple and easy way to build with green materials whilst not compromising on look and feel.

Comprised of more than 95 percent recycled materials, Trex composite decking provides the look and feel of real wood, without the environmental impact. Offering an elegant finish requiring minimal maintenance, Trex resists fading, scratching and mould growth so, unlike wooden decking, it won’t rot, warp, crack, split or splinter.

Featuring a protective shell for superior defense against severe weather and heavy foot traffic, Trex deck boards will retain their good looks even after years of wet British winters, and are guaranteed to look as good as new by the time summer comes around – year after year. Just an occasional sweep, and a clean with soap and water is all that is needed to ensure the beauty of a Trex deck for decades.

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Replacement Balustrade

As specialists in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of Living Wall systems, Scotscape are delighted to be able to offer CPDs on this topical subject.

A great many character or period properties have stone balustrade incorporated into their design.

These balustrades make a large visual impact, but they also have a practical purpose as barriers and screens.

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A common cause for the demise of a balustrade is the presence of water.

Many original balustrades were made from artificial stonework such as Roman Cement, Concrete and Stucco. These were often reinforced with iron or mild steel bars which rust and expand when exposed to water over a long period.

Other balustrades were made of natural stone such as Portland Stone or Bath Stone. While these types of balustrade do not suffer from ‘blown’ reinforcing, they do have a finite life span and the surface of stonework will often delaminate or form powdery patches.

Integration of living walls into urban areas is essential to create greener cities, improve biodiversity, mitigate the urban heat island effect and improve poor air quality. The unique Scotscape Living Wall system offers the option for integrated insulation to further enhance the energy efficiency provided by living walls. Many other benefits are explained in the CPD which offers architects and designers a useful insight into the application of Living Walls.

Offered traditionally in your office, during a training day at Scotscape HQ in Surrey or even via Webinar – our CPD is assessible and informative.

Contact niallm@scotscape.net to book us in for your 2018 CPD schedule.

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pp50 porous pAvel grAvel cAr pArk details Location: Survitec, Kiln Lane Industrial Estate, Grimsby Contractor: Prime Projects Application: Everyday use Car Park Product: PP50 Gravel Paver issue Survitec is an expanding company located in a busy industrial estate in Grimsby. Parking on the estate has always proved to be a problem due to lack of spaces available. As the business was growing and more staff members needed the problem was becoming more and more acute. Survitec had some scrubland to the rear of the property that was looked at to solve the problem.

Survitec needed a solution that would allow everyday car parking in all weather conditions, be cost effective and would meet planning conditions regarding no extra drainage being required. solution PP50 Porous Paver with a gravel fill was chosen to meet the requirements on site. PP50 is a commercial hard wearing paver that is built to handle everyday car movements. A porous hard-

Benefits Survitec now have a car park that can be used throughout the year, the new overflow gravel car park is completely self-draining conforming to the latest Sustainable Urban Drainage requirements (SUDS). Overall costs were reduced because of no extra outlays for additional overflow drainage was needed. Also the car park was designed to keep maintenance costs to a minimum and was in keeping with the surrounds.

core base was laid to support the PP50 and a mixed size angular limestone gravel used for the bedding and fill of the PP50. The designed construction profile was based on the guidelines freely available on the Suregreen website.

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We have technical datasheets, installation guides, design guides, case studies & more online - www.sure-ground.com

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total liFt care TOTAL LIFT CARE do just what their name suggests. Working with the industry’s leading suppliers, the Ormskirk based company can assist you with all of your lifting requirements, from surveys, planning and project management through to installation, service and maintenance.

Accessibility is a key consideration for many businesses, including retail, hospitality and offices, as well as schools and other public buildings. Whether you’re embarking on a new building project, or upgrading existing premises to meet accessibility regulations, Total Lift Care offer the products and expertise that you need. Total Lift Care supplies inclined platform lifts and home elevators in a wide range of applications including goods and passenger lifts and also food lifts and hoists DDA Accessibility & Public Access – TLC provide lifts for new build and upgrading of existing lifts for compliance and in meeting level access requirements. Their accessibility lifts often provide cheaper solutions to a full passenger lift whilst offering a faster installation with minimal building works.

The Supra range of inclined platform lifts can be installed on curved and multi- landing staircases indoors or outdoors.

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The platform is fitted with easy to use, ergonomically-designed controls, and its advanced security and safety features make it ideal for providing full wheelchair access in public buildings.

If you need a vertical lift solution in a small space, Total Lift Care offers many solutions of vertical platform lifts. Lifts are supplied with their own metal shafts, or can be installed in a masonry shaft, making them a versatile solution for many different types of building. The products on offer range from platforms with hold-to-run controls to home lifts with fully enclosed cabins. Their modular design means that installation by TLC’s experienced engineers is a quick and straightforward process.

Total Lift Care serve a wide range of clients working for both large corporate clients and small outlets throughout the UK in sectors such as; nursing, care and rest homes, hotels, residential apartments, restaurants, factories & distribution centres, retail & high street, local authority and private homes

For new buildings, Total Lift Care can work with architects and builders to provide drawings and structural calculations so that your lifts and accessibility solutions are planned for right from the start of your project.

TLC’s platform lifts are particularly suitable for installing in existing buildings, as they require minimal construction work and do not need a machine room.

Total Lift Care offer a free no-obligation inspection of your premises and any currently installed lifts for compliance with existing regulations, and will provide a report detailing any steps required to bring you up to date with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. Contact Total Lift Care today for advice about which solution is most suitable for your accessibility requirements.

In addition to accessibility lifts, Total Lift Care also supply passenger lifts, service lifts, hoists, stairlifts, disability bathroom adaptations and dumb waiters.

TLC work in partnership with architects, builders, designers, building owners and managers to provided advice and guidance on how best you can make provision for your requirements whilst recognised by their suppliers, manufacturers and health authorities for consistently delivering high standards. www.facebook.com/totalliftcare www.totalliftcare.com sales@totalliftcare.com +44(0)1695 571 490 Total solutions from Total Lift Care Provision of full turnkey solutions with professional advice and 24/7 aftersales cover. TLC Services are tailored and backed with friendly support to meet your bespoke requirements inclusive of supply, installation, testing and service.

Whatever your lifting requirements, TLC will take care of your needs

Are your buildings fully accessible to everyone?

Let us take care of all your access needs, from initial consultation through to installation and maintenance for all types of passenger and wheelchair lifts.

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Passenger lifts, service lifts, hoists, stairlifts & disability bathroom adaptations 113 New Court Way, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 2YT Tel: 01695 571 490 www.totalliftcare.com

Supplying the most stunning lighting available.

Lighting Sensations supply products from a huge range of top international designers and manufacturers, travelling Europe to find the very best. They have a detailed knowledge of their products, making factory visits and checking the production process from the design right through to the finished piece.

Lighting Sensations lead the field when it comes to designing mood lighting schemes, supplying beautiful hand blown glass from Italy and up-to-date innovations such as the Coelux natural skylight effect.

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Design schemes large or small, simple or complex for any type of project.

Lighting Sensations have a passion and enthusiasm for what they do. With nearly

four decades of experience within the lighting design and installation business, they can guarantee the best results for your project. With specialist knowledge on how to create lighting for every type of mood and occasion, from subtle lighting effects creating a sense of intimacy for those moments of relaxation to energising even the most challenging of rooms, they deliver the best and most controllable lighting in the most intuitive manner.

Installing and implementing ‘turnkey’ solutions Throughout an installation, Lighting Sensations pride themselves on an unparalleled level of support and guidance for the installers and clients alike.

They also offer a full installation service, if required, from an expert dedicated team with an in depth knowledge of lighting

systems and how best to install them ensuring the smoothest and least stressful journey through to the completion of your project.

To avoid the stress and pitfalls that can arise from a lack of lighting expertise, whether an end user or professional, call into the Lighting Sensations showroom (address and contact details below) where they can run through the design process with you, demonstrating how lighting works and the difference it can make. Alternatively contact them by phone or email to discuss your requirements.

Lighting Sensations UK Ltd. The Light Unit, 1a & 2a Button End Harston | Cambridge | CB22 7GX +44 (0)1223 874434 info@lightingsensations.co.uk www.lightingsensations.co.uk

Visit our Cambridge Showroom - see our website for details

Lightemotion

Lighting Up 180 WeLLington Lightemotion’s exterior Lighting Design highLights ArchitecturAL BeAuty of heritAge JeweL Lightemotion is excited to announce the completion of the lighting design for 180 Wellington, one of the first illumination projects to be executed within the Master Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct. 180 Wellington represents a unique expression of Beaux-Arts design, enhanced with a lighting design plan which not only brings the subtlety of its grand architecture to light, but also sets a tone for the luminous environment in the capital region at night.

Francois Roupinian, Founder of Lightemotion, states that “180 Wellington is an important lighting design project as it reflects the prescription that we have created in the master plan and demonstrates the possibility of what the capital aspires to portray, while respecting the historical character of this classic building.”

“We employed a theatrical approach to lighting with very detailed control systems to avoid flooding the building with light. Delicate beautiful accents on key architectural features preserve the historic integrity of its architecture while maintaining a cohesive luminous environment with the neighbouring buildings.”

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At the heart of the design, is an elaborate Dali lighting control system which allows each fixture to be individually controlled.

Lighting levels can be specifically tailored to each area of the building depending on the nature of the architectural features and reflectivity of the surfaces. “This allows us to create stunning illumination that can be programmed to include different nuances and contrasts across the various façades of the building.”

Lightemotion employed state of the Art LED technology and 3000k color temperature for all fixtures giving a beautiful natural glow on the façade without altering the tonality of the natural stone. The lighting features become a paintbrush, bringing this

historic landmark to prominence without denaturing the building to create a timeless, lasting design.

The approach is design-driven – far and beyond simple photometrics, mock-ups allow lighting fixtures to be positioned to achieve the best lighting direction ensuring that the different elements of the building are properly featured and are also critical in identifying colour temperatures to achieve desired effects. In addition, the designers elected to work with grazers and carefully positioned the lighting fixtures in relation to the stone façade.

180 weLLington is An important Lighting design project As it refLects the prescription thAt we hAve creAteD in the mAster pLAn AnD DemonstrAtes the possiBiLity of whAt the cApitAL Aspires to portrAy, whiLe respecting the historicAL chArActer of this cLAssic BuiLDing.

The finishing Touch Lightemotion established seamless integration of the lighting fixtures on the façade by creating light caches - fixtures are not visible and no glare effects are present to the public from any angle of the building.

AbouT LighTemoTion Lightemotion is a lighting design consultant with offices in Montreal and Toronto and award-winning local and international projects. The firm sets itself apart with a multidisciplinary team and an innovative design driven approach. The primary focus: to support clients in achieving the design intent of their projects.

Lightemotion’s project portfolio spans across many diverse project types from cultural, hospitality, retail, corporate, government, transportation and academic to landscape and master planning.

As part of the Master Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct, Lightemotion is also currently designing East Block, West Block, Postal B and the Government Conference Centre. The company has a very strong presence in Ottawa and is working on the National Arts Centre, Bank of Canada Museum Exhibit and the new History Hall in the Canadian History Museum, Gatineau.

Amongst its most recent projects, are the lighting design for four Singapore Museums and the biggest train museum in Europe; Brussels’ Train World.

Closer to home, the award-winning lighting of the Lac Leamy Casino and the SAKS’ Pusateri’s locations across the GTA were recently completed. The company was just awarded with the Metrolinx Davenport Diamond Project ($40MM) and is also close to completing the great Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Revitalization project in Montreal and Union Station in Toronto. www.lightemotion.ca

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cLient: Public Works and Government Services Canada Project Team: Architects: NORR Contractor: Pomerleau Lighting Manufacturer: Lumenpulse

ensUring continUity of design and finish

Focus SB switches and sockets are designed to complement elegant period properties through to the most contemporary interiors, offering a wide choice of plate styles, materials and finishes ideally suited to meet aesthetic demands of architects.

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It’s the attention to detail that makes an interior really work for your clients and planning electrical accessories into your design from the outset can ensure that mismatched electrical plates are a thing of the past.

Focus SB’s bespoke service ensures that all the controls required for modern living can be planned into your accessories at the correct locations. Plus, to ensure continuity of design and finish throughout your projects, matching plates for a number of popular product options can also be manufactured. These include: n Sounders n Entry alarms / panic buttons

Lighting control plates for Lutron, Rako, Crestron and many others n Floor sockets n Card switches n HDMI sockets n Custom control plates n

Focus SB also have a dedicated team of product consultants ready to help and advise you on your projects. So, if you wish to add a level of luxury and convenience not found in off-the-shelf products, call Focus SB today on 01424 858060 or view their full range of styles and finishes at www.focus-sb.co.uk.

www.focus-sb.co.uk sales@focus-sb.co.uk Telephone: 01424 858060

Crisp, stylish and modern, Ambassador Square switches and sockets from Focus SB will give your projects that extra edge. Available in a range of exquisite finishes and bespoke solutions are available to ensure continuity throughout your project.

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FREE DELIVERY TO MAINLAND UK | NO MINIMUM ORDER | 01424 858060 | sales@focus-sb.co.uk | www.focus-sb.co.uk

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NEW Controls for Simply Saving Energy DANLERS Limited have recently launched an extensive range of reliable, easy to install, controls for Lighting and HVAC including: NEW HIGH BAY CONTROLS An extensive range of controls suitable across a wide spectrum of high bay applications.

NEW EASYZAPP SWITCHING CONTROLS Remotely programmable PIR Occupancy switches by mobile phone / tablet from up to 100m away. Standard ceiling flush or surface mount and high bay mounting options.

NEW EASYZAPP DIMMING CONTROLS Remotely programmable controls suitable for either DALI, DSI or 1-10VDC dimmable ballasts. Easy to install, easy to configure.

Standard ceiling flush or surface mount and high bay mounting options.

NEW DAYLIGHT LINKED DIMMING PIR SWITCHES With adjustable run-on for lower light level when areas are not occupied.

Versions for DALI or 1-10VDC ballasts.

Standard ceiling flush or surface mount and high bay mounting options.

CONTACT US FOR THE LATEST DETAILS.

DANLERS Limited, Vincients Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6NQ U.K. Tel: 01249 443377. E: sales@danlers.co.uk

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with tp24’s new ABstrAct Brochure you ‘won’t get Left in the DArK’ Experts in LED lighting, tp24 always aim to provide inspirational and informative product literature. Their new Linear LED Light book, which solely features their unique Abstract range has been specifically created as a valuable resource for architects and interior designers who are seeking a new dimension to their lighting schemes.

Within the 136 pages, Abstract is shown as one the most versatile and adaptable LED lighting ranges available today - a truly exceptional experience in lighting designed by tp24 to be stylish and sustainable whilst delivering excellent light levels and high efficiency.

With the design flexibility uniquely incorporated within Abstract, designers and architects are able to create their own light fitting, where each space can be illuminated with its own tailored LED lighting solution. A simple change in the orientation of the arm, linking arms together, removing the arm or swapping for an alternative arm design can provide a totally different lighting effect. to request your free copy please telephone tp24 on 01354 691919, email sales@tp24.com or visit www.tp24.com

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eQUitone DesigneD By Architects for Architects eQuitone fAcADe mAteriALs evoKe the uniQue nAture of fiBre cement - A minerAL composite mAteriAL with outstAnDing physicAL AnD Aesthetic properties. eQuitone mAteriALs proviDe Architects with the ABiLity to Bring inspirAtionAL Designs to Life, for Both new BuiLDings AnD refurBishment proJects. in practice A luxury country hotel and golf course in Aberdeen has undergone a £4.5 million extension, and has used EQUITONE fibre cement facade material to create a standout development.

Specified by Lippe Architects and supplied by Scotframe, EQUITONE has been fitted to the new extension at Meldrum House Country Hotel. The building provides a new ballroom with the capacity for 200 guests, a boardroom and 28 luxury bedrooms.

The new property was built adjacent to the baronial B listed mansion house, which has an intricate and textured facade with a wide range of stonework colours.

EQUITONE [tectiva] and [natura] were fitted to the 600m2 building ensuring the exterior harmonised with and complemented the existing structure. The finished aesthetic is a mixture of textured grey tones, which works alongside the stonework on the hotel.

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

“Our aim was to ensure that the extension was refined and distinctive but was subservient to the main hotel building. We felt EQUITONE not only had simplicity and elegance, but strength in its appearance, and the diversity of the range was ideal for the project.”

Meldrum House Country Hotel sits within a 240-acre estate and now boasts 51 bedrooms. As part of the new development, it has extended and refurbished its 800 year-old Cave Bar and created a new Dining Room to accomodate the increased number of guests.

Bob Edwards, Managing Director of Scotframe, added: “We were delighted with the finished result as the aim was to create a building that could stand alone within the property. EQUITONE created the perfect effect and we would highly recommend using the product as we found it was very easy to work with.”

EQUITONE [tectiva] is a through coloured fibre cement material that offers elegant shades of natural colour providing a unique aesthetic effect. Characterised by the fine-sanded lines and naturally occurring hues within the material, these enhance the natural matt appearance, which comes to life with the effects of light and shade.

EQUITONE [natura] fibre cement material is available in a range of through colours. Offering a tactile, smooth surface that allows the textures of the fibre cement to show through.

All EQUITONE materials are available in a range of colours, finishes and fixing options giving full creative scope. for more information visit www.equitone.co.uk

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We Were delighted With the finished result as the aim Was to create a building that could stand alone Within the property

in 2017 firewATch souTh wesT LTd celebrates 20 years of providing fire safety services and products, initially just in the South West Peninsular now covering South Wales and the Midlands with personnel based throughout the operating area.

Firewatch has built its reputation on quality of services and client satisfaction with in excess of 2,000 clients serviced by over 50 employees. A diversified client base of large blue-chip corporations, NHS hospitals, prestigious schools to small local businesses and church halls, Firewatch believes in every client receiving the same high standard of service.

complies with Bafe accreditation SP205 and gives control to the clients; in-keeping with the requirement of a fire risk assessment being a working document.

With partners, Firewatch have over the last 10 years managed the installation of sprinkler systems both commercial and domestic of all sizes both new and retro fits as well as air sampling, gas suppression systems. Responding to client requests a passive fire protection division was created, with our own trained operatives we carry out fire door upgrades, installations and maintenance.

Recent work at housing associations and hospitals ensure the team are fully occupied keeping up with the demand for this specialist service.

Firewatch’s extinguisher technicians and fire alarm engineers are located throughout the company’s operating area to give comprehensive cover and a quick response. All are regularly audited, both internally and externally, to ensure the highest standards of technical ability and customer service are maintained.

The service team are also DBS checked – given that some of the south west region’s top educational establishments are clients, Firewatch guarantee your peace of mind.

We believe in the highest standards which are backed up by our accreditations to BAFE – the benchmark for the fire safety industry. The company became the first in the UK to gain BAFE accreditation in both fire alarm maintenance and fire extinguisher maintenance. Our team of in-house fire risk assessors can now offer an innovative web based fire risk assessment solution which

To complete the ethos of one stop service we have a very successful sign making division in A Signs based at the Newton Abbot Head office making bespoke signage and vehicle livery, hoardings, fascia’s and banners etc.

For further information please contact:Mr Roy Blunt r.blunt@firewatchsouthwest.co.uk 0800 783 4171

For further information on Firewatch please visit www.firewatchsouthwest.co.uk

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The products you want.

The knowledge you trust.

Simple solutions from MSA At MSA, we know how important it is that your products allow you to work safely and in the knowledge that they have your back when you need them most.

That’s why, when our new V-Series PPE is used in conjunction with our Latchways® Engineered Lifelines range, you have a high specification safety solution at your fingertips.

From our Latchways Constant Force® post which continues to surpass industry standards used with our Transfastener™ attachment device which allows unhindered user operation, to our V-FIT™ harness which offers high-level comfort for the user, we deliver fall protection that allows you to remain focussed on the job at hand.

Find out more at MSAsafety.com/fallprotection

MSA Britain Hopton Park, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2JP 0800 066 2222 | info.GB@MSAsafety.com | MSAsafety.com

red GRANDIS™ Lands at Lathams The UK’s biggest independent timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, is now offering Red Grandis™ directly from stock through all eight of its nationwide timber depots.

Ethically sourced and plantation grown in Uruguay by forestry and logging giant Urufor, Red Grandis is one hundred percent FSC® certified and fully complaint with EUTR legislation.

Offering exceptional durability and stability, this high-performing, versatile hardwood timber - which comes from the Eucalyptus family - is also easy to machine and stain, plus, because it is plantation grown, it offers continuity of supply.

we Are reaLLy excited to Be ABLe to offer this proDuct AnD i Am confiDent thAt it wiLL QuicKLy Become A popuLAr choice with our customers.

James Latham’s Technical Timber Sales Development Manager, Justin Hayward explained, “We are really excited to be able to offer this product and I am confident that it will quickly become a popular choice with our customers. Red Grandis is ethically sourced; environmentally friendly and readily available and this, coupled with outstanding levels of performance in stability and durability, ensures that it ticks all of the boxes not only for us, but for our customers.”

Typical uses for Red Grandis include all types of joinery such as windows, doors, conservatories, mouldings and cladding. It is particularly well suited to large projects such as door frames as it is supplied in long engineered lengths so it is less likely to bow and warp, this in turn reduces the need to overlap and finger joint frames.

Mr Hayward added, “James Latham has a long history and expertise in bringing new and innovative products to market and Red Grandis fits perfectly within our extensive timber portfolio which boasts one of the largest and most varied ranges of joinery quality hardwoods and softwoods available in the UK.”

To learn more about red grandis and Latham’s complete product range please visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk.

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Red Grandis is available in the following thicknesses as sawn timber; 25mm, 32mm, 38mm and 50mm and in widths of 150mm and wider as well as long lengths (mainly 3.7m to 4.9m). It is also offered as WoodEx®, Latham’s own premium quality, engineered hardwood and softwood timber product in all core sizes for joinery applications as clear faced and finger jointed for long lengths.

Make your site fencing work for you Site fencing?

Like it or hate it, you can’t work without it.

That’s the law.

But now you have a big wooden wall all round your site, why not make it work to your advantage? With printed panels applied, your site fence becomes an advertising space, or a chance to tell the public what’s going on.

What’s Happening In There?

You have to keep the public out - but you don’t need to keep them in the dark. United Utilities use their site fencing to carry a description of what is going on - which improves public relations because when people realise that the70,000 disruption is for the long-term good they don’t complain (well, not so much).

The chamber at Andrew Road is big enough to hold the equivalent of 70,000 baths!

We’re digging deep to help support a cleaner, greener environment.

Manchester…. it’s well known for rainy days, but when it pours dow can quickly fill up with rainwater. pipes are full, this water contain has to go somewhere and at the m sometimes spill into the River Irk It’s messy, it’s unpleasant to see for the environment.

WE’RE CONSTRUCTING HUGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS...

Building something to sell? - then sell it!

Houses - offices - flats - when they’re built they need buyers. And your site fence is ready to be a big on-site advertisement. Get buyers on board while you are still mixing concrete!

Sounds good - but how?

Spiral Print can print at superb quality onto aluminium-faced panels at up to 3 x 1.5 metres.

Starting with a site survey to ensure that everything will fit, they can create a design for you, or provide your creative people with a template to work on.

After printing, their experienced installation team will deliver and fit the panels for a brilliant and eye-catching result.

01625 435 130 hoardingprinting.com spiralcolour.com

Esprit Digital creates unique, affordable, ultra-reliable digital screen solutions for any application. No project is too big or complex.

The company has designed, manufactured and installed many of the world’s most iconic largescale digital media networks for clients like: London Underground Westfield Shopping Centres JCDecaux Heathrow Airport Virgin Clear Channel BP Vienna/Prague/Oslo Metros Majid Al-Futtaim The London Eye In the process, we have built a reputation for product expertise, risk reduction, global reach and delivery on time, within budget.

Please also use our contact details which are www.espritdigital.com sales@espritdigital.com Tel: +44 (0) 20 8731 3121

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Muztag Outdoor Fires Ltd. are a new, innovative company introducing stylish outside heat sources. Based in the South West of England, we specialise in the manufacture and distribution of outdoor gas fires.

All of our products are CE approved and have been designed, developed and manufactured in accordance with our target market.

After several successful tradeshows in 2017 a new network of dealers, stockists, landscapers and architects will be promoting the range nationwide. The Q9 (pictured) is having new features to include a top surface of black glass and the key ignition system, to provide additional safety. www.muztagoutdoorfires.co.uk PO Box 318, Torquay, TQ1 9HR +(0)1803 428260 sales@muztagoutdoorfires.co.uk

2 SpaciouS deSign meetS convenient operation The KNX F 40 push-button sensors from Jung put great emphasis on a spacious flat design. Together with the convenient operating concept via large push-buttons, it makes operation easy even for the inexperienced KNX user. individual labelling With the graphic tool from Jung, it is possible to individually label the push-buttons of the F 40 sensors for improved functional assignment.

Whether laser engraving or colour printing is used depends on the selected material and individual preferences.

The KNX F 40 push-buttons in the standard and universal versions are available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-gang variants. They blend seamlessly into the electrical installation in the versatile design of the AS, A, CD and LS ranges. www.jung-group.com

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Bendywood® - the first and unique SoLid wood bendabLe by Hand

Using traditional methods Chesterfields of England manufacture fine furniture alongside an innovative design studio to ensure your bespoke vision is created. Hand finished to the highest standard, only the finest top grain leathers are used. Quality British Velvets have also been added as an upholstery option.

Bendywood® is solid wood that has become flexible thanks to a special 100% natural production process.

Designed and manufactured in the UK for over 25 years, with a dedicated made to measure service, no other company can offer our superior excellence at the factory cost prices. Visit our showroom to view our workmanship and stunning range.

For more information visit our website: www.chesterfields.co.uk Call 0845 643 6913 or email sales@chesterfields.co.uk

It can be worked like normal wood and subsequently bent by hand in a cold (no heating) and dry (no steaming or wetting) condition. This enables the reduction of working costs, as well as an improvement in quality, as the wood is only worked along the grain.

Bendywood® is available in beech, oak, maple, ash, elm, cherry and walnut.

The maximum rough size is about 120x120x2200 mm. By using special joints (that resist the bending pressure) also lengths up to 6,6 m can be produced.

Tel: +39 0472 834530 bendywood@bendywood.com www.bendywood.com

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

EGGER Protect is the only structural flooring product on the market that can be exposed to the elements for up to 60 days.

Cutting edge roof tiles that generate energy to power homes efficiently.

This takes the pressure off builders dealing with poor weather, material shortages and a lack of skilled tradespeople.

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

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

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

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

Get in touch, or visit www.soleccosolar.com to see how our discreet Solar•Tiles will benefit your project

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Atex® from Valmiera Glass UK Ltd. is the culmination of continuous development - the result is a high-strength, durable, flexible and translucent hi-tech architectural membrane ideal for creating lightweight tensile structures that embrace a new contemporary freedom of form, lightness and ecological appeal.

Atex® architecture applications include tensile membrane structures, shading canopies, façade cladding, pneumatic structures, interior solar protection, ceiling panels and acoustic solutions.

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved Evolve range for internal automated straight sliding doors for residential and light commercial applications.

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Evolve now takes advantage of P C Henderson’s renowned Soltaire product which is known in the market for its exceptionally smooth and reliable operation.

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Includes push and go, configurable closing speeds and an auto closing delay timer Hardware works as regular sliding doors in the event of no power Supplied with two wall mounted control panels

To find out more about what P C Henderson has to offer, visit www.pchenderson.com or email hello@pchenderson.co.uk

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

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

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Founded in 1920, BARLOW TYRIE is the worldís oldest manufacturer of teak leisure furniture. It has since extended its collections to include outdoor furniture in stainless steel, powder-coated aluminium, and hand-woven synthetic fibre. You will find something ideal for every type of outside space, with the range of styles and materials now on offer.

Barlow Tyrie unite form and function with manufacturing expertise and experience. Our aim is to create pleasing designs, while respecting good ergonomic performance, and so make outdoor living as stylish as it is comfortable.

Barlow Tyrie Ltd. Springwood Drive, Braintree CM7 2RN, England Web: www.teak.com Email: UKsales@teak.com Tel: +44 (0)1376 557 600

10 arcHitecturaL aLuminium sheet from BlacKBurns Blackburns Metals is the UK stockist of 55HX aluminium sheet, a material developed to fulfil specifier’s demands for a high-performance cladding for interior and exterior applications.

Its composition makes 55HX especially suitable for decorative anodisation and material can be processed easily to give architects and designers almost limitless creative freedom.

Complying with EN5005 H14 (AlMg1), 55HX Aluminium sheet has optimised chemical composition and excellent mechanical properties. 55HX Aluminium Sheet is the ideal choice for facades, cladding, ceilings and walls and is available from Blackburns in a range of standard sheet sizes or cut-to-size. www.blackburnsmetals.com

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Designed by Milan-based architect Victor Vasilev, this contemporary styling redefines the panel radiator with a 3mm thick aluminium plate intersected by distinctive louvres – catching the eye, while creating a practical place to rest towels.

‘Flaps’ is available in two configurations, with the louvres situated at the upper or lower portions of the radiator. Each configuration can be specified in two heights of 1710mm or 2010mm, with all models measuring 350mm wide. Outputs range from 575 up to 701 watts.

To complement any interior or colour scheme, ‘Flaps’ can be ordered in a stunning array of finishes, including 23 matt RAL shades, 18 exclusive gloss colours and 32 vibrant pastels, plus 15 special paints. As standard, the ‘Flaps’ is supplied in powder coated white.

Here at Designer wooden doors we offer a personal BESPOKE service provided by our own British Joinery team, we can turn your ideas into reality by carefully crafting doors in almost any design and size.

For more information on the ‘Flaps’ or the new Antrax from MHS collection, please contact MHS Radiators on 01268 546700.

Whether you are looking for security, exterior and interior doors we can bring your ideas to life, we are fire regulated installers and not only do we make our doors to your specification we can provide a full fitting service with a range of different finishes to match your induvial persona.

We are a friendly reliable company offering free advice and help whenever we can.

01992 535930. www.designerwoodendoors .co.uk office@designerwoodendoors.co.uk

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G&S Specialist Timber TOOLS AND MACHINERY

The No.1 Choice for Mouldings

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13 g&S SpeciaLiSt timber G & S Specialist Timber produce the highest quality hardwood mouldings with a variety of hardwoods to choose from. We also offer a customised machining service to produce bespoke oneoff mouldings or match existing traditional mouldings. Mouldings are produced in our fully equipped workshop to meet customer expectations.

Producing our own unique moulds also assists us in producing numerous joinery made items including doors and windows. We can match any existing timber door or window pattern or equally we can replace a full house.

Tel: 01768 891445 www.toolsandtimber.co.uk

14 grapHenStone Lime paintS witH grapHene Graphenstone; the first global manufacturer of 100% natural coatings containing pure carbon graphene nano-technology. The inclusion of graphene, the strongest known material, enhances durability, strength and elasticity across our wide product range.

Features; 0% VOC’s, biocides, or plasticisers Cradle to Cradle Gold certified Savings in costs and manpower Pure Lime Base ensures quality Graphene fibres act as a supporting mesh at the molecular level High Co2 capture, anti-bacterial, reduces cracking “The porous nature of Graphenstone coatings ensures that walls still breathe, preventing mould and moisture build up, creating safe and healthy environments” Email: info@graphenstone.co.uk www.graphenstone.co.uk

15 mr reSiStor Mr Resistor is a lighting specialist based in London, established in 1968, we will soon be celebrating our 50th anniversary in the industry.

We offer a wide range of lighting products, controls and electrical components.

We keep up to date with all the latest lighting developments from around the world, so we can offer the best range of contemporary lighting solutions possible.

Tel : 020 8874 2234 Email : info@mr-resistor.co.uk www.mr-resistor.co.uk

16 new product innovation from BostiK Bostik has added to its professional flooring and HVAC ranges with the launch of two new products. New to the company’s flooring range is the Bostik Roll - a solvent-free adhesive strip that has been specially designed for the fast installation of skirting, capping strips, cove formers and other floor or wall mounted accessories with no risk of plasticiser migration. Strengthening the company’s HVAC range is Bostik W110 - a self-adhesive thermal acoustic wrap designed to control noise break-out on plastic rainwater and soil pipes, as well as HVAC ducting, which is up to 20% quicker to install than traditional acoustic insulation products.

If you’d like to find out more about Bostik’s full portfolio of products designed for use on construction projects, as well as its on-site technical consultations and support, visit www.bostik.com/uk or email mike.travis@bostik.com.

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Recently supplying a number of listed building projects we have recreated new timber moulds to match work over 100 years old assisting in restoring these projects to their original state.

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avery dennison maKes capitaL inveStment in Liquid cryStaL SpeciaLty FiLmS deveLoper gauzy Avery Dennison, a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials, has made an investment in Gauzy, an Israeli-based developer and manufacturer of liquid-crystalbased materials, films, applications and solutions for a variety of end markets. Gauzy has successfully commercialized several initial “smart glass” products, including an embedded switchable window film that can alternate from clear and frosted with the touch of a button. Gauzy is the only provider that offers a fully warranted, integrated solution that includes window films, hardware controllers for film operation and preservation, and complete certification and training with verification tools for worldwide partners. www.averydennison.com

18 tHe appearance oF gLaSS with fleXiBle on-site Fabrication Rehau Crystal combines minimalistic design with a highquality ‘smart’ glass effect for the ultimate surface material.

Crystal Polymeric Glass allows onsite processing with conventional woodworking tools, is 10 times more break resistant and 50% lighter than real glass, ensuring 100% flexibility for your requirements.

Available at Performance Panels Ltd in 4mm slim and 19mm composite boards in 8 colours with a gloss finish. Matt finish is also available.

New! Visit our website to view further details about Rehau Crystal or contact us today to request a sample. www.performance-panels.co.uk Telephone: 01422 310 319 info@performance-panels.co.uk

19 diamond SpaS Diamond Spas, Inc. manufacturer’s stainless steel or copper spas / hot tubs, swimming pools, glass walled pools and spas, swim spas, cold plunge pools, water features and luxury custom bath fixtures, built to client specifications at our facility in Colorado, USA. Diamond Spas has one of the best engineering teams in the industry. We have the ability to fabricate multiple pool and spa seating arrangements, waterfalls, varied depth seating areas, cool down areas, vanishing edges, acrylic / glass walls and panels, the options are endless.

Our bath line consists of Japanese baths, soaking baths, whirlpools, micro and air bubble systems, shower pans and sinks. www.diamondspas.com 1.800.951.7727

20 BelGrave - the easy-fit, no maintenance aLuminium JuLiet baLcony The new Belgrave Juliet Balcony from Multi Metals is the stylish and simple-to-fit balcony suitable for any residential property. Made from high-quality aluminium extrusions, it is available in a range of finishes and sizes (including custom sizes for non-standard doors and windows).

Supplied in kit form with comprehensive fitting instructions, the low weight of aluminium makes for easy manual handling, while the Belgrave’s design means it is straightforward and quick to install and level the rail. It also benefits from excellent corrosion resistance, making it a maintenance-free product.

For more information, contact Multi Metals on 01698 841199 or visit www.multimetals.com/residential/ juliet-balconies.

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www.maxtopquartz.co.uk

air aroma Discover the rich and diverse possibilities of scenting. Smell is considered our most powerful sense when it comes to creating long lasting and emotionally charged memories of experiences, places or products.

With more than 18 years’ experience and an unrivalled global network, Air Aroma is the leading scent marketing agency helping world-class companies implement scent as part of their overall branding strategy. Our expertise includes custom signature scent design, natural essential oils and advanced fragrance diffusion systems. Let us reinforce your brand, space or product and create a lasting impressing with your customers. It’s what we do best. europe@air-aroma.com Tel: +31 30 285 1009 www.air-aroma.com

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new dru gaS FireS brocHure For winter 2017/2018

cycLoc’S cycLe Storage productS are deSigned witH interiorS in mind

DRU Fires has produced a new gas fires brochure for the 2017/2018 winter season.

Our product Endo, is targeted at high density applications such as offices and residential developments. Winner of FX Product of the Year, it provides space efficient vertical cycle storage and even folds flat when not in use. Available in a range of 6 attractive colours to complement any interior design scheme.

It is not simply a product brochure, but a comprehensive guide to choosing a gas fire and getting the very best performance from a new fire.

The brochure contains full details of the complete DRU and DRU Global gas fire ranges, which amount to over 55 models with a huge number of variations in terms of interior finishes, fire beds, frames and fire surrounds. www.drufire.com

‘Innovative and very clever … I have one and I love it!’ – FX Awards judge Our other products: Solo, Hero and Super Hero enable bicycles to be stored in a range of alternative orientations. Cycloc is globally recognised as having created the market for design-led cycle storage and display solutions. +44 (0)20 7249 8868 www.cycloc.com

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Managing director of Maxtop Quartz Ltd, Stephen Moss, discusses how this reflects installers’ pride in their work: “While sometimes there can be a public image of tradesmen wanting to come in, get the job done and leave as soon as possible, the results of our research have completely contradicted this. The highest-ranking criteria does not impact how easy and timely the job is for them, but rather customer satisfaction and lasting quality of the surface.”

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SIMES, a UK partner of Zumtobel Group, has expanded its portfolio following collaboration with international designers using various materials including concrete, wood and aluminium to create the most amazing luminaires that bring exterior spaces to life. In the new collection, SIMES expresses its creativity by playing with primary geometries - the circle, square, triangle - and works on the fundamental principles of forms to offer new lighting ideas.

SIMES’ individual exterior lighting expertise and strict environmental ethos provides architects and lighting designers with a combination of the most technologically advanced products combined with the very latest, eyecatching aesthetics.

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

26 a J proctor buiLderS Ltd Founded in 1970 under the name of Proctor Builders becoming a limited company in 2003 under the new name of A.J. Proctor Builders Limited.

At A.J. Proctor Builders Limited we understand the importance of listening to the particular requirements of individual Clients, Architects and their appointed Consultants and place great emphasis on a partnership approach to achieve the end result required by all concerned. The majority or our work emanates from recommendations by Clients and Architects.

Coles Farm, Coles Lane Sector, Axminster EX13 5SB Tel: 01297 32380 Email: procbuild2002@hotmail.com

27 trespa pura nfc® - smart cLadding SyStem witH no need to paint or Lacquer.

Performance Panels Limited is delighted to present Trespa Pura NFC®, the attractive, highly weather resistant cladding system.

Low Maintenance Sun and rain have no significant effect on the planks’ closed surface, ensuring that minimal maintenance is required.

The Ideal Choice Whether building, rebuilding or refurbishing, Trespa’s ingenious cladding system is the perfect choice for both residential and commercial sectors.

Visit our website to view further details about Rehau Crystal or contact us today to request a sample. www.performance-panels.co.uk Telephone: 01422 310 319 info@performance-panels.co.uk

28 Stone SenSeS 3D-Marmopanels are made by fusing thin slabs of stone on to a strong backing of fibreglass, using stone from first quality slabs.

Marmopanel can be made in an unlimited choice of limestone, sandstone, onyx and even granite.

Marmopanel is the ideal product for renovation that can withstand any price comparison with traditional materials.

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www.stoneconsulting.eu Contact numbers: 07817972648 and 0845 5218 700.

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Fire testing of insulated panel and façade systems for compliance and insurerapproval.

Clarity on Building Regulation requirements and property insurance requirements across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

The behaviours of insulated panel systems in real fire scenarios.

A full list of webinars for 2017 can be found at: www.kingspan.co.uk/fire-education Tel: +44 (0) 1352 717251 Email: fireinfo@kingspan.com

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Lumena LigHtS

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Lumena supply high quality outdoor professional lighting. Lights are manufactured from top quality materials such as 316 Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper and anodised aluminium. All lights are made to exacting specifications and many are exclusive or designed in house.

Specialties are Bollard lights designed for use with high output LED bulbs. Built in Photo-cells are a popular option on all commercial Bollard lights.

The new ‘Airlite’ (pictured) provides a cutting-edge alternative to high grade stainless steel bollards.

They appear to be stainless steel but are in-fact crafted from 3mm thick ‘Anodised Aluminium’. This weatherproof, non-corrosive material can withstand harsh environments, but ultimately costs less than Stainless steel.

The ‘bubble-effect’ solid resin head looks stylish in daylight, and fantastic when lit.

The successful inception of our contracts department at the end of 2008, solidified our reputation and standing within our industry.

In just its first year, our contracts department saw the completion of many projects in both the commercial and residential sector and is developing rapidly, forging new and lasting relationships with architects, designers, contractors, builders, tilers etc…

www.lumenalights.com Email: sales@lumenalights.com Tel: 01327 871 161

In conjunction with our contracts department, we also offer a bespoke sourcing service, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for on our website do not fear, as we can produce almost anything you need, to your exact specification in the majority of our materials.

Rockford – 01606 841 000 Web: www.rockfordcompany.co.uk Instagram: @rockford_Company Facebook: Rockford Company

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Diamond Spas, Inc. manufacturer’s stainless steel or copper spas / hot tubs, swimming pools, glass walled pools and spas, swim spas, cold plunge pools, water features and luxury custom bath fixtures, built to client specifications at our facility in Colorado, USA. Diamond Spas has one of the best engineering teams in the industry. We have the ability to fabricate multiple pool and spa seating arrangements, waterfalls, varied depth seating areas, cool down areas, vanishing edges, acrylic / glass walls and panels, the options are endless.

Our bath line consists of Japanese baths, soaking baths, whirlpools, micro and air bubble systems, shower pans and sinks. Please visit our website to view the unlimited possibilities available when working with Diamond Spas.

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SketchUp 2017 is here!

The smartest SketchUp yet.

Transparency

Graphics Pipeline 2.0

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

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

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

High DPI Modeling

There’s more!

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

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

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

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

• Smart Offset

• High Fidelity .DWG – for easier exporting

• LayOut Tables; manage spreadsheets in LayOut

• Extension Manager

Contact Elmtec, Sketchup’s distribution Partner in the UK

E: sales@elmtec.co.uk

T: 01844 263750

W: www.elmtec.co.uk