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Case Studies/Trade Shows Make Architects - 08 Make’s new commercial scheme reveals and celebrates original Roman Wall and saxon remains for the first time in decades. RIBA - 22 The Royal institute of British Architects announced the shortlist for the Stephen Lawrence Prize, with this year marking its 21st anniversary. LQ Group - 30 City workers conquer the cummute at new Union Wharf, E14. UK Construction Week - 32 A Studio - 42 Redefining the green belt will help tackle the UK’s housing crisis. 100% Design - 44
Kent Construction Expo - 72 Flooring Show - 86 Sonnemann Toon Architects LLP - 92 Within the busy corporate environment of Pictet’s London headquarters, the marketing and communication team’s office has
London Build - 106 Cushman & Wakefield 108 Get connected - New apartments scheme, Walthamstow Gateway launches. 23 Architecture - 112 Creating a harmonious synergy between art and architecture was the impetus for 23 Architecture’s innovative reconfiguration, extension and renewal of a London home. Landscape Show - 126 Design Junction - 130 Agrob Buchtal - 150 The Oasia Hotel in the central business district Singapore is by all means and standards a unique project, redefining what a high-rise can be in humid tropical climates. London Build - 154
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C.F. Moller Architects - 60 CIS Nordhavn is a new school building for the Copenhagen International School, which will be located on a prominent site in Copenhagen’s new Nordhavn district.
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LONDON WALL PLACE: BUILDING ON HISTORY MAKE ARCHITECTS
Make’s new commercial scheme reveals and celebrates original Roman Wall and saxon remains for the first time in decades Make Architects has completed work on its London Wall Place project, a new commercial scheme offering the largest set of public gardens developed in the City of London since the post-war brutalist Barbican estate on behalf of Brookfield Properties and Oxford Properties.
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The scheme comprises two office buildings surrounded by extensive public realm including a series of public gardens and reimagined elevated pedestrian walkways to link the neighbouring Barbican with the City of London. The project’s concept lies in referencing the deep history of the site, from the Romans through to post-war modernism. The scheme’s geometry is aligned with the historical urban grain created by the section of the original Roman city wall on site and its materials reference those used to build the wall. Both the wall and the medieval St Alphage Church tower on site – hidden from public view since the 1960s – have been beautifully restored and made a central part of the public realm, while the elevated walkways of the 1960s have been reimagined and reinstated. The architecture is designed to be a backdrop to these landmarks, not competing but simply becoming the setting.
Sam Potter, lead architect at Make, said: “The beauty of this project lies in recognising it is simply the latest layer in the history of this site, the next trace to be remembered. We’ve designed stateof-the-art offices, but it’s the combination with the public realm that has attracted the occupiers, not just the commercial spaces themselves. It is about bringing in a social, human, tactile scale to the City, and the architecture is all the more successful for the spaces around it.” Tim Wells, Development Director at Brookfield Properties said on behalf of the joint venture: “The scheme’s ability to connect modern business with historic London and offer new perspectives from the revitalised high level walkways sets it apart from any other development in London and further strengthens Brookfield Properties’ place-making credentials. At London Wall Place, we have developed world class office space in an exceptional and unique environment for the benefit of all the buildings occupiers, neighbours and visitors alike.”
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THE PROJECT’S CONCEPT LIES IN REFERENCING THE DEEP HISTORY OF THE SITE, FROM THE ROMANS THROUGH TO POST-WAR MODERNISM.
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With half of the site dedicated to public realm, London Wall Place has created a new destination for the City. It has also initiated plans to reduce the dominance of the London Wall dual carriageway, which was narrowed to prioritise pedestrian and cycle movement as part of the scheme. The public realm is formed of a series of pocket gardens for people to discover that, together with the adjacent Salters’ Hall Garden and soon-to-be-completed St Alphage Garden, delivers more than 1.5 acres of public space and over 780m2 of green walls across multiple terraced levels. The walkways, which include four bridges that cross London Wall, Wood Street, Fore Street and Fore Street Avenue, cover 350m and house a new raised garden. The varied levels are conceived as a continuous three-dimensional landscape, providing pedestrian connection, sanctuary from the City, or simply somewhere to lunch.
The two buildings enclose the new London Wall Place gardens. 1 London Wall Place delivers 310,000ft2 of new state-of-the-art office and trading facilities, and a series of nine roof terraces over 13 storeys. In 2013, 1 London Wall Place was entirely pre-let to Schroders marking a significant turning point in the commercial real estate market as the largest deal signed in London since the beginning of the global recession. 2 London Wall Place is a multi-tenanted 17-storey tower, with a retail and restaurant unit at Level 1 and a cafÊ at ground level. As of the end of May 2018 it was 73 per cent let with international law firm Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton taking the top four floors, for a total of 48,000ft2.
The concrete sections hide the services and elevators and have defined, sharp edges whereas the ceramic bands are curved and more fluid and clad the office floorplates. The vertical banding serves to minimise heat gain and draw in more sunlight to the occupied areas.
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The two buildings share the same striking appearance, with contrasting sections of vertical rectilinear bands of glass-reinforced concrete (GRC), and dark blue ceramic ribs that form a vertically elongated grid. The materials were inspired by the Kentish ragstone found in the Roman wall, with the GRC echoing the smooth, matt appearance of the stone’s chalky exterior, and the iridescent blue ceramic reminiscent of the stone’s glossy interior. The verticality is a foil to the horizontal form of the neighbouring Barbican.
The grain and scale expressed along the facades continue to form the soffits and the roof plant enclosures and guardrails. In this way, the rhythm of the buildings’ facades is extended like ‘ribbons’ up, along, over and down the extent of the building’s mass. On 2 London Wall Place they flow into the building to form the ribs of the reception ceiling, while on 1 London Wall Place they form the cantilevered soffit – some of the largest cantilevers in London – and their surfaces bounce light and reflections onto the walkways and landscaping below. The ‘Highwalk’ system, a reminder of the previous 1960s site, was a requirement of the planning consent. The walkway network now has a material palette of weathering steel and Iroko timber as a backdrop to the ever-changing gardens and green walls which seamlessly link the various levels. Thousands of plants, including strawberries, lavender and ivy, are distributed to suit various microclimates within the site, from the sun-blessed Salters’ ‘cascade’ to the sheltered water garden and ‘amphitheatre’ around the St Alphage remains. These spaces will provide welcome respite for the 5,000 occupants of the new office buildings, retail customers, Barbican residents and future Crossrail commuters.
THE MATERIALS – GRC AND CERAMIC – ARE DESIGNED TO NEVER NEED REPLACING AND THE WEATHERING STEEL WAS CHOSEN FOR THE BRIDGES SO THAT MINIMAL MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED.
The building is BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and designed flexibly to accommodate numerous tenancies throughout its lifespan, while the intent for the public realm is that it endures – as the Roman wall and St Alphage Church tower have – for as long as possible, as part of the historical urban fabric. There is a passive approach to energy in use, with a 50/50 solid-to-glazed ratio in the building facades, which are all heavily insulated, and with deep soffit areas to reduce solar gain. The air handling is mixed mode to allow both buildings to be naturally ventilated if desired. The materials – GRC and ceramic – are designed to never need replacing and the weathering steel was chosen for the bridges so that minimal maintenance is required. DATA SHEET Value: confidential Site size: 2 acres / 75,000m2 Net size: 46,450m2 Client: Brookfield Properties and Oxford Properties Key consultants: Structural Engineer (also Façade Engineer, Highways Engineer, Security Consultant, Acoustic Engineering): WSP MEP Engineers (also Sustainability Consultants, Fire Engineering): HPF Landscape Architects: SpaceHub Specialist lighting: Studio Fractal Contractor: Multiplex Project Management and cost consultant: Gardiner and Theobold
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ABOUT MAKE Make is a different kind of architecture practice. Founded by Ken Shuttleworth in 2004, we’re an employee-owned firm pursuing a democratic design process. Today we have more than 150 people in London, Hong Kong and Sydney providing architecture, interior and urban design services from concept to completion. Since opening our doors, we’ve worked on more than 1,600 projects worldwide covering a wide range of sectors. We’ve delivered 79 built schemes from studios across 3 continents, including 50 buildings, 19 interiors and refurbishments, and 10 smaller design projects. We’ve also achieved more than 110 planning consents and realised over a dozen masterplans. www.makearchitects.com/projects/london-wall-place/
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RENDERPLAS PVC BEADS ADD PRESTIGE FINISH TO LUXURY CHINESE RESORT
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British manufacturer, Renderplas Ltd, supplied over 38km of PVC external render beads for the magnificent multi-billion dollar Wynn Palace resort in Macau, widely known as the ‘Las Vegas of China’. Stop and corner beads from the Renderplas range were used throughout the construction of the spectacular 29-storey resort, which boasts a beautiful lake with dancing fountains and Golden Dragon statues to welcome guests upon arrival. Inside, Wynn Palace includes a lavish hotel with more than 1,700 rooms and suites, a large casino, and a choice of luxury retail and dining venues.
appeal, durability and ease of installation. Stop beads for Wynn Palace were specified in three sizes to suit different render depths across the building complex, ranging from 10mm to 20mm. The beads provide a clean, crisp finish and an impact-resistant reinforced edge to the render at door frames, windows reveals and at changes to materials used in the facade. Renderplas corner beads, in the same range of sizes, were installed at Wynn Palace to form sharp, reinforced corners in external rendering so the immaculately straight lines would stay strong and look great for the entire life of the render.
Specified in classic Ivory, the Renderplas PVC beads complement the resort’s gleaming rendered facade and create a perfect, long lasting finish that will stand the test of time. Manufactured from recycled exterior grade, impact resistant, UV stable plastic, the Renderplas range offers a robust, cost-effective solution that is guaranteed not to stain or corrode over time like galvanised steel beads – making it the ideal choice for a world-class resort like Wynn Palace. Additionally, because Renderplas beads are manufactured in PVC, rather than metal, they are easy to handle, transport and resilient to damage. This all adds up to less waste, and makes them simple and safe to cut and install on site.
Daniel Leedham-Green, Managing Director of Renderplas Ltd, says the specification of Renderplas PVC beads for such a prestigious international development as Wynn Palace reflects the products’ worldwide reputation for design, quality and performance. He comments: “Our team worked directly with the project’s Chinese surveyors, engineers and building contractors to provide a superior solution for a superior resort. Renderplas beads have played a key role in creating a stunning finish to the facade and the success of this project shows how a UK company can compete with the best in the world.”
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MODERN, CRISP DETAILS THAT LAST THANKS TO RENDERPLAS MOVEMENT JOINT BEADS Renderplas PVC movement joint beads were critical components in the successful rendering of Treliske Retail Park in Truro, Cornwall. Bruce Clarke of Somerset Plastering, who undertook the 1,300m2 render refurbishment, says; “The use of movement joint beads should be considered on all rendering projects. All buildings move over time and the rendered surface of a facade is no different. Whether the sun is shining on an aspect or freezing rain is lashing against it, render will be continually expanding and contracting.” Often overlooked, the specification and installation of movement joint beads is essential if a rendered surface is to survive and maintain its clean, crack-free look. When the temperature of the rendered surface increases or decreases, the movement joint beads allow room for the render to expand and contract without cracking. Renderplas movement joint beads are guaranteed for a minimum of 25 years or for the life of the render, so their use can significantly reduce the need for expensive maintenance. Renderplas, who make the only BBA-certified PVC movement joint beads, recommend that they be used on any rendered surface over 20m2. They should be specified every 4-6m, over structural movement joints and over all changes of background. The presence of the expansion joints can also become a design point by creating definition lines that enhance the aesthetic of the
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Somerset Plastering, whose mantra is “It’s all in the detail”, have been using Renderplas PVC beads for nine years. Bruce says, “We’ve found again and again the beads’ ease of use is unbeatable.” Used at internal corners and where two colours meet, Renderplas movement joint beads will ensure that the rendered facade of the Treliske Retail Park will remain maintenance free and looking good for many years to come. Daniel Leedham-Green, Managing Director of Renderplas, commented on the application “I am delighted by how well this use of movement joint beads has worked. As well as defining the two render colours they also bring such a modern and crisp look to a functional building. To see them working so beautifully is very impressive.” All Renderplas beads are made from impact-resistant PVC, meet the stipulations of the British and European standard for the design requirements for render beads (BS EN 13914-1:2016), come in a range of colours and will never rust.
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Renderplas was the UK’s first manufacturer of PVC beads for the rendering, plastering and dry lining industries, and is recognised as the authority in the field.
building. Bruce Clarke says, “In the case of Treliske Retail Park, it meant we could create a perfect pinstripe between the K Rend Limestone White and Granite render at the bottom of the wall, which looked great.”
NEW FACTORY AT LIME GREEN GETS THUMBS UP FROM THE MARKET Archetech - Page 16
To celebrate the recent opening of its 100 metric tonnes a day capacity manufacturing plant, Lime Green Products held its first Open Day attended by customers, architects and restoration contractors, conservation officers and the Lord Mayor of Much Wenlock, who all enjoyed a tour of the new factory which impressed all. Joe Orsi of Orsi Contini Consultants, a customer and historic buildings specialist said “I like what you have done and I have no doubt that this brave investment will benefit and secure your business well into the future.” Continuing over 500 years of lime production on Wenlock Edge, the UK’s leading manufacturer of lime based mortars, renders and plasters, Lime Green Products completed the construction of its
ÂŁ2 million state of the art mixing plant in just 3 months, after 3 years of planning ! The building frame required over 150 tonnes of steel. Twenty three storage silos holding over 600 tonnes of raw materials provide the capacity for a daily manufacturing output of approx. 100 metric tonnes. A sophisticated software system ensures highly accurate computer controlled batching of ingredients for all products. Co-founder and Operations Director James Ayres said “The plant is designed for very precise weighing and mixing, for some ingredients as accurate as 1 gram per tonne, which allows us to make a product with greater consistency over time whilst also improving efficiency in raw material and energy use. The bulk storage is cleaner and safer, as materials are contained in sealed, constantly monitored silos. This has also significantly reduced the amount of HGV traffic on and off the site, and eliminated a large amount of packaging waste. The plant has a wide range of ingredients available on demand from the silos, everything from very traditional roman cement and limes through to modern low-carbon binders. This allows us to switch between products with ease to meet short lead times, a real concern for many contractors in the industry.â€? For further information please contact dominic@lime-green. co.uk or on M: 07914 394302 www.lime-green.co.uk
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NEW OFFICE REFURBISHMENT AT EAST INDIA DOCK
Refurbishing Anchorage House in London’s East India Dock has created a range of bespoke office space for thriving new businesses. The 11-month programme by P&R Morson, worked to upgrade the multi-let office accommodation, located at the northern gateway to Canary Wharf. As part of the massive £6m transformation programme, air terminal devices from expert manufacturers Waterloo Air Products plc were fitted. Hament Patel, Senior Contracts manager at P&R Morson, said: “Working with Waterloo was very straight-forward.
The popular mill finish gives architects the industrial styling they want, and can be used with exposed or feature ductwork. “The project runs more smoothly if you keep the number of suppliers down to a minimum. That’s the way I like to work. “Once the build is complete, it’s much easier to hand over all the contact information. And once I’ve found a product I like, I stick to it. “I also think that the end product looks so much better when you have continuity. The installation of these products was very good.” As well as air terminal devices from Waterloo Air Products plc, Anchorage House also received new central heating, domestic water services, new lighting and new power distribution. “The project was completed last year and I was pleased with it,” said Hament. “It was what we call a Category A fit out which is the top level of refurbishment.
“It took just over 12 weeks for architects to draw up new designs for the London refurb. The project was completed in one year.”
“We were asked to create large, open plan offices so new businesses could divide the space into smaller working areas.
The refurbishment forms part of a wider transformation programme at London’s East India Dock.
P&R Morson, based in the West Midlands, was founded in 1994 and is now a £18 million business. It continues to grow.
The aim was to upgrade the office accommodation for small and start-up creative and tech business occupiers.
East India Dock in London, is made up of 600,000 sq ft of multilet offices in one of the world’s leading financial districts. It sits adjacent to Westfield Stratford City and High Speed 1 rail link.
Hament said: “We were asked to upgrade six of the ten floors. Waterloo supplied all the grilles and diffusers. Most of the diffusers were fixed blade swirl diffusers in mill finish installed in the exposed ceiling.”
For more information about Waterloo Air Products: www.waterloo.co.uk 01622 711511
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Anchorage House consists of ground and nine upper floors, configured around a central atrium with a bank of high speed passenger lifts at each end.
“The overall look of the refurbishment was really impressive. I also think that the advanced air-distribution system will work perfectly when the large office spaces are partitioned off and used for different things.”
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2018 STEPHEN LAWRENCE PRIZE SHORTLIST REVEALED Archetech - Page 22
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the shortlist for the Stephen Lawrence Prize, with this year marking its’ twenty-first anniversary. Seven projects have been shortlisted, including woodland classrooms for a school, a touching memorial to 173 people who died in Bethnal Green Tube station during the war and a hostel for vulnerable homeless women.
Bethnal Green Memorial by Arboreal Architecture ©Marcela Spadaro
The prize was set up in memory of the teenager who was on the road to becoming an architect when he was tragically murdered in 1993. Supported and founded by the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, it is intended to encourage fresh architecture talent and reward the best examples of projects that have a construction budget of less than £1 million.
The 2018 shortlist is: BELVUE SCHOOL WOODLAND CLASSROOMS, LONDON BY STUDIO WEAVE LTD A timber-framed building that draws upon the natural world to create an informal learning space for children with special educational needs. BETHNAL
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ARCHITECTURE A poignant memorial designed to commemorates the 173 people that died in Bethnal Green underground station as a result of a wartime accident. DARTMOUTH PARK HOUSE, LONDON BY AY ARCHITECTS A reinvented Victorian London house that uses natural light to create a contemporary and bright family home. FIVE ACRE BARN, SUFFOLK BY BLEE HALLIGAN A modest barn transformed into a simple and elegant bed and breakfast hotel that complements the landscape garden and surrounding countryside.
SEVEN PROJECTS HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED, INCLUDING WOODLAND CLASSROOMS FOR A SCHOOL, A TOUCHING MEMORIAL TO 173 PEOPLE WHO DIED IN BETHNAL GREEN TUBE STATION DURING THE WAR AND A HOSTEL FOR VULNERABLE HOMELESS WOMEN.
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Five Acre Barn by Blee Halligan ©Sarah Blee
Dartmouth Park House by AY Architects ©Nick Kane
OLD SHED NEW HOUSE, YORKSHIRE BY TONKIN LIU An agricultural shed surrounded by the North Yorkshire countryside converted into a three-bedroomed house, library and gallery. RED HOUSE, LONDON BY 31/44 ARCHITECTS A development that uses brick and red precast concrete to create a bold reinvention of the Victorian houses that surround it. WHITE HEATHER HOUSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BY SKARCHITECTS LTD A redevelopment of homes for vulnerable homeless women that are colourful, simply built and carefully placed to maximise the sense of space.
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Above left, Red House by 3144 Architects ©Rory Gardiner. Above right, White Heather House by SKArcitects ©Alan Gloyne. Below, Old Shed New House by Tonkin Liu ©Greg Storror
Stephen Lawrence Prize founder Marco Goldschmied said: “This year marks 21 years since the Marco Goldschmied Foundation first began working with the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and the RIBA on the £5,000 Stephen Lawrence Prize and bursary which, this year, has been increased to £25,000 to mark the 25th year since Stephen’s death. We have once again been astounded by the skill, ingenuity and determination shown in each project.
The shortlist ranges from new and converted housing to a moving memorial, from education to hospitality. Each project has produced outstanding architecture fit for such a long-standing award.” The winner of the 2018 Stephen Lawrence Prize will be announced at the RIBA Stirling Prize party on 10 October at the Roundhouse in Camden, London. www.architecture.com
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FLOODGUARD UK – THE UK’S LEADING COMPANY FOR BESPOKE FLOOD PROTECTION PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS restricted. Listed buildings need to have FloodGuard UK Ltd offer a wide choice their aesthetic maintained, so why let their of Bespoke doors fitted with our Award beauty be destroyed by adverse weather? Winning Automatic Door Sealing System. We offer a wide range of colours and designs to suit both Large estate houses and small private residential and cottages can benefit massively from commercial property. the installation of flood protection The products and throughout – this will retain the services that we original structure, but you’ll be Introducing our latest FG design are to suit able to relax knowing that your Specialist Door Range: all requirements, historic building is protected with Archive doors, Laboratory doors, whether it’s some of the most effective water Hospital doors, Hygienic location flood protection, mitigation products available. doors, Fire seal doors and Soundproof doors. prevention, management Your factory, shop, office or other or resilience for workplace is home to you and your residential, commercial employees every day therefore it’s and historical conservation important that you take the time to invest buildings across the UK, we can also in your establishment to ensure it’s safe for help you and offer our first class services everyone there. worldwide. Our extensive range of flood mitigation Residential flood protection from products have been tried and tested Floodguard UK Ltd offers unparalleled numerous times to ensure that they provide protection against the deadly effects of superior protection against the very real flooding in your area. We will ensure that threat of flooding. your home forms a solid barrier against rising water with a range of flood mitigation Flood protection from superior products products. such residential doors made of solid core composite materials also hardwood. garage There are many buildings that are protected doors, flood barriers and gates commercial due to their historic importance and doors of all types,to include steel single heritage – meaning that even reconstructive and double doors, flood protection for construction work on them is heavily
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C.R.LAURENCE NEW BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM UTILIZES HIGH-PERFORMANCE GLAZING SYSTEMS FROM C.R. LAURENCE TO INCREASE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND FUNCTION The new, 22,000-seat Banc of California Stadium has opened to the public. Located in Los Angeles, California, the Genslerdesigned, state-of-the-art stadium will host Major League Soccer (MLS) games and be the home of the Los Angeles Football Club. It’s the former site of the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, and represents the first open-air professional stadium built in Los Angeles since 1962. Amenities include restaurants, retail stores, a museum, and a conference centre. In all, Banc of California Stadium is aimed at helping to revitalize Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. The privately funded, $350 million Banc of California Stadium is the most expensive MLS facility in league history. PCL Construction served as the general contractor on the project, and C.R. Laurence (CRL) manufactured and supplied custom all-glass entrances, glass railings, and bullet resistant transaction systems to enhance the aesthetics and function of the stadium. Helou Construction installed the glazing systems.
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CRL’s DRS Door Rails and Blumcraft® Panic Handles were installed throughout the stadium, including VIP entrances and suites. DRS Door Rails provide clean, uninterrupted glass spans, which give the entrances a contemporary, all-glass aesthetic. They feature patented Wedge-Lock® technology that offers exceptional glass holding power and a faster installation time. The accompanying Blumcraft® Panic Handles are ideal for high-traffic applications such as sports
stadiums and further enhance the all-glass visuals using a slim and elegant tubular design. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® supplied the glass for the entrances. Select areas of the stadium incorporate CRL’s TAPER-LOC® Frameless Glass Balustrade System. With its clean sightlines and minimal hardware, TAPER-LOC® improves views while increasing safety. CRL’s Hand Rails were installed with LED lighting for improved visibility and aesthetic appeal. Available for toughened laminated and monolithic glass between 12 and 25,52 mm and in a wide choice of finishes, TAPER-LOC® is a dry-glazed railing system that offers a hassle-free alternative to the mess and awkwardness of working with cement. With no scaffold required, the system enables installation to be completed from the safe side of the balustrade from start to finish, which is particularly useful in retrofit projects or when a broken glass panel needs to be changed as it eliminated the need for expensive scaffolding, cuts installation times and provides safety and security for installer and end user. The system is easy to specify as it has been tested to meet the strictest building code requirements such as European BS6180:2011 and AbP, and American ICC-ES and 2015 IBC updates, the system uses a horizontal design, which allows it to be adjusted, dismantled and re-set. The aluminium base shoe, available in 3m lengths, can be surface or fascia-mounted, and provided drilled or undrilled. The stadium faced an aggressive construction timeframe yet managed to open weeks ahead of schedule and in time for the new season. CRL’s rapid customization capabilities and robust distribution network offers one of the shortest lead times in the industry, which helped expedite the project. “A stadium project of this size presented challenging schedules that required precise coordination between the architect, contractors, and manufacturers,” said Chris Hanstad, Vice President of Architectural Sales at CRL. “We had the comprehensive product line and manufacturing capacity to provide a large scope of the customized glazing solutions needed to not only meet the project’s schedule, but its code requirements and design intent as well.” www.crlaurence.co.uk
ANCON LAUNCHES IMPROVED IHR HEAD RESTRAINT TO ACCOMMODATE 75MM GAPS ANCON, winner of the 2018 Queen’s Award for Innovation, has re-engineered its IHR internal head restraint to accommodate gaps at the wall head of up to 75mm, extending the previous maximum of 50mm. Head Restraints provide a simple support at the top of masonry panels. They are typically installed in the inner leaf of blockwork on a framed structure, where the masonry is non-loadbearing.
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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.
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.
Ancon IHR’s comprise an L-shaped channel section, fitted in the bed joint and perpendicular joint of the top masonry course, and a second sliding component, fixed to the underside of the structural frame. The sliding top section is available in two lengths; one length to suit 25-50mm gaps and a longer length for 51-75mm gaps, ideal where a fire or acoustic barrier is being installed or greater deflections are expected in the primary structure.
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.
Design resistances are available for this new improved IHR range, based on independent product testing. This information is available in the Ancon Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings technical literature.
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ANY ROOM CAN BE A BEDROOM WITH A WALLBEDKING WALL BED WallBedKing is the leading manufacturer of beautifully constructed WallBeds in Europe. The sleek and high quality Wall beds can be installed easily and fitted to any wall or floor; allowing them to be opened or closed within a matter of seconds. The innovative bed frames constructed by WallBedKing allow any room to instantly become a bedroom and intelligently maximises the space to create multi-use rooms that avoid clutter. WallBedKing is uniquely discerning about the quality, and durability of the components used in the construction of its wall beds. Only the most technologically sound and rigorously tested materials are used.
Additionally, the huge range of 24 different sizes of wall bed stocked by WallBedKing, to fit any space or creative vision, allows for a great deal of versatility in your design project. All sizes are kept in stock and available in their London warehouse and unlike most wall bed manufacturers, they can therefore deliver products, even in bulk, quickly to avoid any inconvenient delays.
Trade customers also benefit from significant trade discounts and offers. Currently you can enjoy a 15% trade discount with the code ‘TRADE15’ and further trade discounts are available directly from WallBedKing on 01928 583 469 or e-mail. WallBedKing pride themselves on answering customer questions and requests fully and in a timely manner and offer a 30-day money back guarantee. Reclaim the Space with WallBedKing! www.wallbedking.co.uk
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After extensive testing, WallBedKing resolved to use modern gas piston technology rather than bulky and out-dated spring mechanisms, for the raising and lowering of wall bed frames, on all of its products. The gas piston technology means a super smooth transition when opening wall beds and with the most minimal finger-light effort. This technology requires no maintenance and comes with an unrivalled lifetime warranty.
It is perhaps a combination of all these factors along with an emphasis on outstanding customer service, that generate the consistently high level of customer satisfaction enjoyed by those who have purchased from WallBedKing.
CITY WORKERS CONQUER THE COMMUTE AT NEW UNION WHARF, E14 According to recent research by Yorkshire Building Society, 60 per cent of potential first-time homeowners place commuting distance to work as one of their top priorities when it comes to buying a home of their own. With an average travelling time of one hour and 21 minutes each day, Londoners have the longest commuting time in the UK. For city workers keen to conquer their daily commute, L&Q’s New Union Wharf development on the Isle of Dogs, E16, is only one mile from Canary Wharf, providing a hassle-free journey to work, whether it be by foot or bike. In a prime riverside location, opposite the O2 Arena, New Union Wharf comprises a contemporary collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments for private sale. Ideally located for travel around London, the development is a short walk to Crossharbour station on the DLR line and also within a 30-minute walk of Canary Wharf. In addition, for those who prefer to travel on two wheels, New Union Wharf offers secure cycle storage for all residents. Commuters travelling to Europe and beyond for work are also well placed, with London City Airport, less than four miles away from the development.
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Gavin Stewart, Director of Sales and Customer Services for L&Q’s East region comments: “Reduced commuting times is clearly a priority for London’s house hunters, allowing them more time to spend doing the things they love. Our New Union Wharf development is only a 20-minute walk from Canary Wharf, making this the ideal location for city workers to call home. In addition, residents will benefit from riverside living, perfect for unwinding after a busy day.” All the apartments at New Union Wharf have been thoughtfully designed with the modern-day purchaser in mind; from storage space to the windows which fill the rooms with natural light. Each home offers a generous private outdoor space in the form of a balcony, winter garden or terrace and residents will also benefit from plenty of communal open green space and gardens. Open plan kitchens and living areas create bright focal points, ideal for entertaining guests and are contemporary in style featuring integrated appliances including electric oven, hob, fridge freezer and microwave. A free-standing washer and dryer is also installed in the hall’s utility cupboard. Bathrooms are sleek, featuring light grey porcelain tiled flooring and a tiled bath and shower wall. New Union Wharf is well placed to enjoy the very best of London living. Nearby Canary Wharf will provide residents with a range of amenities, shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities to enjoy on their doorstep. For the ultimate shopping experience, Stratford Westfield City can be accessed on the DLR and is one
of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe, providing over 250 stores. Just across the river, residents will enjoy historic Greenwich with its plethora of cafes, shops, restaurants and culture. Music fans will also be well placed with the O2 Arena nearby, which is also host to a cinema. Located in Zone 2, New Union Wharf benefits from superb travel connections across London, with Canary Wharf just over a mile away. DLR Crossharbour station is less than half a mile away and South Quay is also only a short walk from the development, connecting to Bank station in only 16 minutes and Liverpool Street in under 25 minutes. For jetsetters and residents who work internationally, London City Airport is also only a short journey on the DLR. The introduction of Crossrail will further improve links in and around the capital. Prices start from £414,750 for a one-bedroom apartment and Help to Buy is available on all properties. For more information, please visit www.newunionwharf.co.uk or call 0333 234 1167 www.lqgroup.org.uk
SHINING LIGHT ON A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE The Foyle Arena in Derry uses large areas of Kalwall® for the pool area and sports hall elevations in order to minimise glare and maximise natural daylight. Designed and specified by architects Samuel Stevenson & Sons, this centre of excellence forms part of the North-West Regional Sports Campus. The Kalwall is a key component of the £12.7m re-development with double indoor swimming pool coupled with new facilities for Judo, Wrestling and Mountaineering. During the day, the Kalwall enhances daylight and distributes it internally without shadows and glare while at night it creates a welcoming glow with scallop-shaped backlighting. The unique ability to transmit large amounts of usable light with relatively low levels of solar heat gain means less radiant energy transmitted and this, coupled with diffusion, does away with the hot spots and glare. With increased natural daylight and resistance to solar gain, energy-consuming artificial lighting and air-conditioning costs are dramatically reduced. Kalwall is highly resistant to impact, making it excellent for use in schools, leisure facilities, gymnasia, offices and other public buildings. It is particularly popular for swimming pools and sports halls. Glare on a swimming pool surface is a common concern with dazzling rippled sunlight bouncing off the surface which can cause discomfort to swimmers. In addition, it can be a serious safety concern as lifeguards can struggle to see swimmers should they be in need of assistance. In sports halls, it is also important that there is an even distribution of light so that players can distinguish markings on the floor as well as easily spotting balls and other obstacles.
Kalwall is a popular choice for projects where performance, long life cycle and low maintenance are required, coupled with an aesthetic finish. The lightweight system reduces the need for supporting structures while offering the highest protection in terms of wind-borne debris and resistance to impact, abrasion and point loads. Case studies and technical information are available from Structura UK Ltd on tel: 01233 501 504 or by visiting www. structura-uk.com/kalwall
READY-MADE BEDS IN A MOMENT From hospitals to universities, it’s important to have sturdy furniture that meets the needs of your business. Our murphy beds maximize daytime space while allowing people to tuck into a comfortable, ready-made bed at a moment’s notice. Offered in 24 different sizes, we’re sure that you can find the right fit for your environment. Not sure if a murphy bed can hold up to rugged daily use? We offer a lifetime warranty on all of our mechanisms. And no matter where you’re located in the world, you can be assured that we deliver within days. Try our beds in your next project using the discount code TRADE15 and receive a 15% discount on your purchase. For more information, call us at 01928 583 469. www.wallbedking.co.uk
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TRANSFORM PROJECTS AT THE SURFACE AND MATERIALS SHOW THE SURFACE AND MATERIALS SHOW
Surfaces and materials can be a game-changer, transforming dull to dazzling, boring to bright and stale to stunning. But with an army of products, suppliers and knowledge to battle with, sourcing the surfaces and materials right for the job can be tricky. This year’s Surface and Materials Show is brimming with the information, products and people to transform any construction project. Forming part of UK Construction Week (UKCW), Birmingham’s NEC between 9 – 11 October is hosting thousands of products and hundreds of exhibitors, alongside an innovation trail, seminars, CPD sessions and endless networking opportunities.
DAZZLING PRODUCTS Those daring to be different will be inspired by this year’s exhibitors including: BLFA, Bruag, Formica and Pfleiderer. The latest products and launches will be unleashed, including International Decorative Surfaces’ new Malmo Rigid vinyl flooring collection. Combining design, easy fitting, high-performance and the choice of 17 tile and woodgrain designs. Those eager to create striking and unique spaces will want to visit printable flooring expert Soyang, with its new short-term and long-lasting flooring options.
The Future of Construction Hub, in partnership with Birmingham City University, provides an immersive opportunity to discover digital construction, 3D printing, robotics, AI and AR and modern methods of construction, as well as the state of the art construction simulator from Coventry University. Nathan Garnett, UKCW event director, said: “We’ve packed this year’s show with product launches and creative ideas that will inspire. From colour forecasts to bionic buildings, there will be topics that anticipate the major technological, cultural and societal trends.
Looking above the ground, Fibo will be on hand to talk about its high-performing wall panels, which are a quick, affordable and stylish alternative to tiles. Bushboard will be showcasing its new bathroom panels, work surfaces and solid core range. ANS Global will be inviting visitors to experience its living walls in person and find out why they are at the forefront of sustainable architecture. Other exhibitors include: Caithness Flagstone Limited, Ecodek, Impress, Landolt, Nerostein and Ribadao. THE ‘FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION’ An Innovation Trail will showcase the latest innovative ideas, products and systems, connecting visitors with companies including William Smith, whose new 3M advanced insulation window film and 200 design options will ignite anyone’s imagination, and Morland who will introduce its new water vapour barrier alongside other timber fit-out products.
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THOSE EAGER TO CREATE STRIKING AND UNIQUE SPACES WILL WANT TO VISIT PRINTABLE FLOORING EXPERT SOYANG, WITH ITS NEW SHORT-TERM AND LONGLASTING FLOORING OPTIONS.
“There will be demonstrations of best practice installations, new applications and techniques, and workshops and seminars covering the big issues of the day.” COLOURFUL INSIGHTS The Surfaces and Materials Hub delves into every facet of the industry from high-end to high-tech, including: The trend and colour forecast, with Nina Bailey from Formica Group Europe; The UK floorcoverings market, with Jane Tarver from AMA Research Ltd; and Transforming our experience of different spaces, with Emily Campbell, owner of Blue Butterfly Flooring. Booking is essential for all CPD sessions. The Flooring Industry Training Association is running its Floorlaying Demo Zone, and RIBA is launching the Quality Risk Tracker, developed in partnership with the CIOB and RICS, at RIBA: Building in Quality. ARCHITECTURE ROLE MODELS The Role Models campaign will recognise talented individuals in architecture. Seven of the 36 people shortlisted come from the architecture discipline, and the winner is announced on the UKCW Stage on 10 October.
THERE WILL BE DEMONSTRATIONS OF BEST PRACTICE INSTALLATIONS, NEW APPLICATIONS AND TECHNIQUES, AND WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS COVERING THE BIG ISSUES OF THE DAY.
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Other benefits include the Beer Festival sponsored by Velux. Free visitor tickets are available from www. surfaceandmaterialsshow.co.uk and allow access to all UKCW shows: Build Show, Energy 2018, Timber Expo, Building Tech Live, HVAC 2018, Civils Expo, Plant and Machinery Live, and Grand Designs Live.
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JOSEPH ASH GALVANIZING DUPLEX COATINGS EXPERTS. VISIT THEIR STANDS AT UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK AND LONDON BUILD 2018 TO FIND OUT MORE! Joseph Ash Galvanizing is a UK leader of steel finishing services including galvanizing, spin galvanizing, shot blasting, powder coating and duplex coatings services. When it comes to corrosion protection, the company provides the highest standards of quality available and serves all types of customers from large construction companies and fabricators, to local authorities and architects. One of the most effective ways to protect steel and enhance its aesthetic appeal, is by treating it with a duplex coating: a synergy of hot dip galvanizing and powder coating suitable for all types of steel architectural projects.
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Used independently, a galvanized coating and a powder coat provides a good level of protection for steel. However, as steel begins to age, the galvanized zinc coating erodes, making the steel more susceptible to weather damage. If, however, the steel has also been painted or powder coated, the synergistic effect acts as an extra barrier, which slows down the zinc erosion rate and provides a far superior level of protection to extend the life of steel.
The additional benefits of a duplex coating are: durability; ease of repainting; economical; sustainable; environmentally friendly; and guaranteed for up to 40 years (dependent on the type of powder used). Duplex coating services are provided as a one-stop-shop service by the company’s Joseph Ash Medway plant, who provide a wide variety of durable finishes from metallic to textured, in a huge range of bright colours with varying matt, satin and gloss levels. If you’d like to know more, contact Joseph Ash Galvanizing on 01795 479489, visit their website at www.josephash.co.uk/ services/duplexcoatings, or visit their stands at UK Construction Week 2018 (booth number M420) and London Build 2018 (booth number E7) to talk to their team members.
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REAL STONE VENEER Stone products have long been appreciated by interior designers and architects, not only as building materials but as decorative materials for both exterior and interior use. In combination with other materials, especially other natural materials like wood and metal, stone provides tactile and visually appealing qualities to both traditional and contemporary interiors. Traditionally, working stone has always been the job of specialists equipped with tools for building, cutting, shaping, or polishing. However, with a brand-new real stone product available from Ellandbased Decorative Panels Lamination, there’s no longer a need to call in subcontractors if that prestigious interior requires the distinctive look of stone. Real Stone Veneer is supplied ready laminated to the board of your choice and can be cut, shaped and edged with woodworking tools.
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Part of the dp-limitless collection, Real Stone Veneer is a unique product that, as the name suggests, is a real quartzite or slate veneer that’s been laminated to a panel – and it’s perfect for feature boards, corporate foyers, hotel reception desks, etc. The real stone veneer is “quarried” in India using an unusual technique that involves coating a sheet-size area of stone with a resin while it’s still in situ in the quarry, leaving it for six hours until it sets, then quite literally peeling the resin back from the rock face so a layer of stone around 2mm thick is removed with a resin backing. This innovative product is then laminated onto a substrate with PUR adhesive, making full use of the new lamination line installed at Decorative Panels Lamination. As with all natural products, every sheet is absolutely unique and displays the beautiful stone structures, colours and textures of the material perfectly.
The surface is pre-sealed, so no further surface protection is necessary – and it can be laminated to any kind of panel required, even dp-lite honeycomb panels, to provide an easy-to-use, easy-tohandle product that replaces the need for solid stone. The dp-limitless Real Stone Veneer collection currently includes seven designs, all available laminated in bulk, or for bespoke work the new lamination line enables Decorative Panels Lamination to offer any design in quantities from as little as one panel. You can even provide your own material for the substrate if you wish. To find out more, contact Decorative Panels Lamination on 01484 658341 or email info@decorativepanels.co.uk.
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More recently, Screwshop has evolved from its established sister company, NE Fasteners and has also proven a huge success with its online shop. Situated in a 7,000sq warehouse in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands, we are able to provide a wide range of finishes, including zinc, electro brass, black chrome, satin chrome, bronze and nickel, and packaging options, ensuring that many buyers consider us to be a key and valued supplier. With friendly and experienced staff, our aim is to offer excellent service with our next day delivery service and give an opportunity for our customers to let us manage all fixings, fasteners and component requirements competitively. Screwshop has a trade counter which is open daily 8am-4.30pm. Have a look at our online shop www.screwshop.co.uk, or give us a call on 0121 559 8866 with your enquiries and we will give you our best attention and prices at all times.
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RCM EXHIBITING AT MAJOR INDUSTRY EVENT FOR SECOND TIME RUNNING After last years’ triumph, RCM are delighted to announce their plans to exhibit at this years’ Timber Expo again. The Timber Expo forms part of the Construction Week UK exhibition, held at the NEC, Birmingham on 9th -11th October 2018.
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Following on from last year’s huge success RCM, a major supplier of complete through-wall solutions, are looking forward to a repeat performance at this years’ Timber Expo in October. Last year RCM underwent a major rebranding exercise and introduced a newly designed exhibition stand as well as launching a brand new website in time for the event. This year, the 24 sqm eye-catching exhibition stand will once again feature RCM’s complete facades and building boards range. There will also be samples for interested visitors to take away. Back by popular choice, the visually exciting display of Supertech Weatherboard will showcase again, featuring a full range of colours thereby giving visitors a good impression of the choices on offer. Further RCM will also be demonstrating 8 revolving modules of through-wall solutions and 2 special fire-rated through-wall solutions, all comprising a selection of portfolio materials. These modules can also be rotated, allowing visitors to look at the construction from several angles.
They will provide a good understanding of how the different elements integrate to make up a truly effective through-wall solution. As the UK’s only timber show, the three days Timber Expo covers a wide range of timber applications from timber frame to cladding, fixings and so much more Highlights will include the latest products, innovations and developments across the timber sector. As well as attracting important visitors such as architects, merchants and housebuilders, all of timber’s governing bodies and associations will be present at the exhibition. It is promised to be a great event of major importance and RCM are excited to welcome you to their stand: T230. For more details call 0800 612 4662 or email info@rcmltd.biz.
Performance Panels Limited at Surface and Materials Show, NEC BLFA Pavilion, STAND: M460 09-11 October 2018
Performance Panels are leading UK distributors of decorative panels from Trespa, Arpa, Rehau and Westag & Getalit. We will be exhibiting during UK Construction Week, at the Surface and Materials show within the BLFA Pavilion on Stand M460. Visit us to see our extensive range of surface materials including Trespa TopLab scientific surfaces, Virtuon for demanding interior applications, GetaCore solid surface sheet materials in a huge range of colours, and exciting new Rehau Crystal polymeric glass décors - high-gloss, lightweight marble and wood effect panels which can be processed on-site; ideal for large-scale wall linings and furniture fronts. Arpa Athlon completes the range with a rainbow of compact and HPL panels Find out more at: www.performance-panels.co.uk contact us on 01422 310 319 or email info@performance-panels.co.uk
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Suggest building on Britain’s ‘green belt’ and most people will recoil in horror at the idea, believing developers are in a rush to concrete over great swathes of the English countryside. When asked to define the green belt most people conjure up romantic images of the Cotswolds, rural Devon, or the Yorkshire Dales – but in reality a significant portion of it is actually brownfield land with little or no environmental value. And by lifting out-of-date planning restrictions and building on such land, we could do much to help alleviate the UK’s severe housing crisis. The issue is currently high on the news agenda, partly due to two heavyweight Tories pitching into the debate, with Jacob Rees-Mogg declaring that we need to consider building houses on the greenbelt
and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss saying the Government must consider building new homes in the countryside. Commercial real estate firm CBRE recently published a report suggesting that even if homes were built on the greenbelt they would not be affordable and would do little to address the housing crisis. We should certainly be in no doubt as to the scale of that crisis. Britain has a dangerous housing shortage. The government’s own statistics show we need to build around 300,000 new homes a year, just to keep up with demand. Homelessness is on the rise, with nearly 80,000 households – and 123,000 children – currently living in temporary accommodation
Astonishingly one in ten adults believe that 75% or more of the country is already effectively built on, when official statistics show only 2% of the available land in the UK has been built on, the remaining 98% of land being classed a natural land. In fact, England has one of the lowest levels of built environment per capita in the whole of the EU, behind only the Netherlands and Cyprus. There have been calls for the green belt to be redefined and opened up to development by lifting some of the planning restrictions currently in force. Analysis by estate agency Hamptons found that building on green belt land around 80 railway stations could provide 509,000 homes across Britain, according to the Adam Smith Institute, one million people could be housed by developing on 3.7% of London’s green belt areas close to existing commuter stations, with potential for a further three million new homes by building on less than 5% of green belt land in the ten least affordable UK cities. Strategically located developments on green belt land could prove crucial in the fight against the housing crisis, evening out land use and affordability so that homes are built in the right places, closer to major cities with the supporting jobs and infrastructure. Such jobs and infrastructure could take the form of new schools, shops, community centres, GP surgeries or hospitals. All of which would help take pressure off green belt communities and the cities around which they exist.
How then do we meet the challenge of building the 300,000 homes we so urgently need when there is so little land on which to build them? While building on the green belt is certainly a politically and socially sensitive subject, the green belt itself is actually a somewhat arbitrary designation. Disused petrol stations, warehouses, railway sidings and scrubland are all designated green belt land despite, firstly, not being green, and secondly, serving little or no purpose. The green spaces many associate with the green belt are typically areas of outstanding natural beauty or ancient woodlands that are already protected by law. Then there are the claims that maintaining the green belt is necessary to prevent urban sprawl and protect the environment. But over a third of green belt land is held for intensive farming, and forcing developments further away from cities puts increased pressure on our already creaking transport infrastructure. Towns in south-east of England, particularly the counties immediately bordering London have seen a population explosion in the last twenty years as a result. Colchester, some 50 miles from London, has the fastest growing population in the UK seeing growth of 25% since 2001.
One factor responsible for this, according to some experts, is that landowners, in the event of compulsory purchase, have a right to be reimbursed not only for the value of their land as it stood but for its potential value if it were used for some other purpose, for example, residential homes. House builders try and recoup the costs of buying the land by building more expensive properties that they drip feed into the market. Clearly the best of the greenbelt needs to be preserved, but we also need to think creatively about how to solve the UK’s housing crisis. Perhaps a green belt ‘classification system’ could offer a partial solution – giving a top rating to those sites in need of protection, such as national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty, and a lower rating to those, such as disused petrol stations, which could potentially be opened up for development. This could help clarify to both developers and the public those areas which will forever be protected, and those which could be used to help ease the housing crisis without damaging the UK’s valuable countryside. The weight of evidence suggests that a sizeable element of England’s green and pleasant land may still hark back to the days when dark satanic mills dotted the landscape and potentially offer a solution to where to build the houses that will address one of the UK’s biggest social issues.
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Increases in population density in city centres takes green space away from those that live there and value it most, and puts pressure on local parks due to harsh urban containment policies. No-one in London can have failed to notice the increase in the number of skyscrapers being built in the capital as a result. There are 510 buildings of over 20 storeys currently planned for London, and a record 115 projects are already under construction.
As obvious as it sounds, to truly combat the housing crisis we need to make sure we are building the right homes, in the right places. This makes it crucial that the houses we build on green belt land are affordable and accessible. The government’s recent Social Housing Green Paper vowed to address housing affordability in the UK through a number of bold reforms, yet a recent study by the CBRE found that, of the 460,000 homes currently planned for development, 78% will not be affordable. This will do little to ease the housing crisis, as people remain unable to buy a permanent home and green belt land is wasted on unoccupied luxury developments.
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PROGRAMMING WITH NEW EXHIBITIONS.
100% Design, the UK’s longest standing annual design event, returns for its 24th edition this year and is delighted to announce a shake-up to traditional programming, demonstrating its renewed vision to be the unmissable show for design in London’s creative calendar. 100% Design will present new features, fresh design talents and emerging names alongside a roster of industry favourites, big name brands and innovators. Taking place at Olympia, London from 19 – 22 September, this year 100% Design will present two new features, 100% Futures and 100% Forward, which will focus on emerging designers across innovation and furniture design respectively. This year will also see the launch of the new West Kensington Design District, a hub that is set to inspire design enthusiasts and become the must-visit district during the London Design Festival, with an engaging programme featuring design brands, globally recognised cultural institutions and unmissable events this September. The district will be brought to life by a stellar array of partners including the Design Museum, the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design. V&A Blythe House will offer a rare opportunity to participate in guided tours whilst Polish brand Zieta presents Plopp 4.0 at Arthill Gallery amongst many other partner events.
100% Futures is a new exhibition celebrating forward-thinking design from a selection of British and international talents who have chosen to set up their practices in London. Spearheaded by Max Fraser, 100% Futures will shine a light on some of the most exciting designs under the theme ‘Designing for London’ across travel, technology, well-being, public spaces and sustainability. Alongside this, 100% Futures will also share designs from other cities, looking at ideas around the future of city-living and the best of designing for urban centres across the world. 100% Forward, curated by journalist Barbara Chandler, will highlight eight emerging design talents across furniture, product, lighting and textile design. Each will be championed by an established designer who carved his or her career during the first decade of 100% Design. Simon Pengelly, who started his career in 1993 when he presented at 100% Design, has selected rising
talent Daniel Schofield. In five short-years, Daniel has honed his reductive approach to materials, form and function to create celebrated lighting, furniture and table top products. 100% Design’s core exhibition covers Interiors, Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms, emerging brands and new for this year, 100% Build London, a dedicated show for the construction and architectural industries. 100% Design will provide a platform for a mix of new interior brands such as One Plus Eleven, a conceptual furniture company that blurs the boundary between art and design, and established names including Italian design heavyweight Arper. Other brands to watch include Casa Botelho, Rubn, B Sweden, Graypants by Pad Home, Antonio Lupi, Odddot, Taamaa, Tuuci, Lyon Beton, Frama, Pintaark, Adventures in Furniture and Madheke.
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100% FUTURES IS A NEW EXHIBITION CELEBRATING FORWARD-THINKING DESIGN FROM A SELECTION OF BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL TALENTS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO SET UP THEIR PRACTICES IN LONDON.
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A number of brands will push the boundaries of contemporary living, debuting models for the future, including Riko with Starck and Tesla.
Tesla, a brand focussed on accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, will showcase Powerwall, a device which integrates with solar to store excess energy generated during the day making it available only when you need it, minimising reliance on other forms of energy.
Alongside this Talks With 100% Design returns as the most anticipated and forward thinking talks programme of the design calendar. Expect a series of inspiring sessions reflecting the very best in global design, emerging talents and the changing landscape of London’s creative communities. www.100percentdesign.co.uk
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Philippe Starck will present a prefabricated house with Riko, a Slovenian engineering and manufacturing brand that specialises in industrial prefabrication and energy production technology. Riko first teamed up with Starck in 2014 to unveil a new home featuring rooftop energy producing technologies, wind turbines, rainwater recovery and heating pumps.
Olympia London, home to 100% Design, is undergoing a major regeneration project, managed by owners Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International. Heatherwick Studio, in collaboration with SPPARC Architects, will lead the architectural enhancement. The project will see the 130-year-old exhibition centre based on a 14-and-a-half-acre site in Kensington, London, transformed into a world-leading arts, entertainment, exhibition and experiential district whilst staying true to its original heritage as an exhibition business.
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A DEPRIVED BUILDING AND LOCAL COMMUNITY RECEIVE SOMETHING TO GO ‘PING-PONG’ OVER 35 Cosway Street, was granted a Grade II* Listing in 1954. It is a distinctive deconsecrated church in the Lisson Grove Conservation Area. Greenhouse Sports was founded in 2002 as a sports coaching charity. Recently, they acquired 35 Cosway Street, located in one of the most deprived wards in London and have refurbished the building into a state of the art sport centre. Latitude Architects was engaged to work on the plans for the renovation, which were undertaken in consultation with Historic England. Surrounded by local shops, residential areas and community buildings including a school; sound insulation was imperative to stop noise escaping and disturbing local residents. The original single pane stain glass windows could not be changed, so did little to prevent the outbreak of noise. Therefore, Latitude Architects specified the use of secondary glazing to provide sound insulation. Cosmur Construction (London) Ltd, experts in sensitive renovations of Listed buildings, were appointed as Main Contractor, who approached Selectaglaze to discuss the treatment and scheduling of secondary glazing works to the windows. 88 units were manufactured and installed, which were a combination of Series 42 fixed lights with curved and standard heads, as well as Series 80 3HS contra sliding units. Some of the Series 80 were 1.9m (h) x 2.3m (w) and weighed over 130kg when all assembled, so fixing points had to be checked for their strength to maintain integrity of the installation. The units came
in 3 separate panes to enable manual handling and accessing the specific areas for installation. Established in 1966 and granted a Royal Warrant in 2004, Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing. Selectaglaze will be exhibiting at 100% Design 2018 in Olympia, London at Stand D325 on the 19th-22nd September. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www. selectaglaze.co.uk
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DOWSING & REYNOLDS We are an online lighting and hardware company who believes that design details matter. A mantra that drives everything we do and is evident in every product we design. From our beautifully created range of statement lighting, unique light switches and sockets and furniture door handles to our carefully curated capsule paint collection. This year we’re returning to 100% Design with a bigger and bolder stand. Not only will it feature our newly expanded collection of light switches and sockets, furniture handles and pendant chandeliers, but also our brand-new range of interior door handles. Our products are always popular with interior designers and architects alike. Not only does everything have a designer feel, it’s great quality and affordable too. And we work hard to make your experience of doing business with us, as good as our products. As well as a customer service team, we have a dedicated trade
account manager to offer advice plus answer your queries and questions. You also get 10-year warranties on our switches and sockets. And of course, there’s a trade discount of 20% when you open an account with us. Drop by and see us at the show, it’s a fantastic opportunity to come and get amongst the products. To feel the quality and get a close look at all the detail. You’ll also get to meet the Dowsing & Reynolds team, who’ll be on hand to answer all your questions. Find us at 100% Design, Stand L140 (Interiors) Olympia, London. 19th – 22nd September. If you’re not coming to 100% Design, visit our website www. dowsingandreynolds.com/trade and if you need a little help or advice with anything email us at trade@dowsingandreynolds.com or call on 0113 8199985.
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JAEGGI ARCHITEKTEN: ENHANCING AND REFINING EXISTING ROOM QUALITIES SUCCESSFUL COMBINATION OF EXISTING AND NEW WELLNESS AREA IN SWISS 4-STAR SUPERIOR HOTEL The Eden Spiez, a hotel rich in tradition which had been established already in 1903, was re-opened in 2006 after complete reconstruction. In 2010, a conference centre with parking garage was added, and by the end of 2017, it was transformed into a “Wellness and Enjoyment Hotel”. The basis for this was a comprehensive interior design concept developed by Jaeggi Architekten for a combination of the existing wellness area (inclusive of the panorama indoor swimming pool) with the new facilities. For this, the plans of the office J. Höhn + Partner from Thun provided a two-storey extension adjoining the existing indoor swimming pool.
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Jaeggi Architekten, an office at the Swiss Sempach, which is
managed by the brothers Beat and Rolf Jaeggi, are responsible for the interior design. Their concepts are clearly comprehensible and characterized by a high coherence with regard to utilization, structure as well as inner and outer appearance. Therefore, Jaeggi also considers the redesign of the 650 square metres large wellness area in the hotel Eden Spiez as a successful example for their understanding of building in existing projects: “Our objective is to enhance existing qualities of the place and to continue and refine the situation with our constructional interventions.“ The barrier-free Eden Spa now accommodates the reception area with the lobby, a “Private Spa” for two persons, a Finnish sauna with Himalayan salt as well as a bio sauna. A steam bath plus “experience shower” as well as two treatment rooms and a relaxation room complete the range. With the glass lift or via the stairs, one can reach the lower area. There, one has direct access to the panorama indoor swimming pool, to another relaxation room, to the salt cave and to the brine outdoor bath.
Smooth transitions The core task in the hotel Eden Spiez consisted in creatively combining the now three areas of the spa with each other, but at the same time also in finding a balance between functionality and user friendliness on the one hand as well as comfort and cosiness on the other hand. The architects had taken various possibilities into consideration but finally decided to pick up the existing neoclassical style and to continue it with modern design elements. Plain materiality, subtle interventions as well as a congruence of the haptics and colours of the respective surfaces permitted the demanded smooth transitions. Design variety with ceramic tiles Jaeggi Architekten decided to lay ceramic tiles in the generous format of 75 x 75 centimetres on all floor surfaces in the newly designed wellness area. On the walls, wood panellings alternate with tiles in the representative large format of 60 x 120 centimetres. All tiles are from the series Valley of Agrob Buchtal, which perfectly harmonizes with the existing tiles and materials thanks to natural raw materials such as coloured clay minerals and earths, fine-grained structures as well as the multifaceted shade “sand-beige“. Uniformly designed floor surfaces are characteristic of the entire wellness area. They ensure the necessary calm and spaciousness, but at the same time convey a clear and reduced impression. In this way, an interesting dialogue with the fascinating scenery of Spiezer Bucht, Thunersee and the mountains of Bernese Oberland is created, which is also to be found on the terrace. There, the architects also used the series Valley, however in a thickness of two centimetres, thus ensuring a homogeneous look and an appropriate robustness. The brine bath with “fountain of youth” water connects the interior and exterior area and surprises with a special colour design: while blue is the colour mostly used in the pool area, a warm shade from the Chroma Pool programme of Agrob Buchtal was chosen there. “I must openly admit that I would have also decided in favour of a blue shade if the decisive impulse from Agrob Buchtal had not come. The decades of experience of this brand as well as the enormous variety of colours and formats provided us with immense creative scope“, Jaeggi explains. And thus, after extensive sampling, one chose the colour sand-grey, light. “We really were surprised by the Caribbean-like, warm and cheerful look of the water created with it and the beach or holiday feeling that can be conveyed in this way“, Jaeggi contentedly reflects upon his decision.
In addition, tiles were laid in the skirting area everywhere, i.e. also below the wood panellings, for easier and better cleaning. “We
previously subjected the tiles to extensive tests with different substances and cleaned them several times with the hotel’s own cleaning agents“, Jaeggi says. The fact that these tests were passed is also due to the “Protecta“ surface upgrading already applied at the factory. The unglazed floor tiles used here are hard-wearing and resistant already by nature. However, their advantages are even further improved thanks to this special upgrading, which is ceramically bonded to the biscuit during the firing process and closes the existing “micropores“ quite natural for unglazed ceramics. The penetration of substances forming stains is effectively prevented in this way. Therefore, a timeconsuming subsequent impregnation is no longer required. www.agrob-buchtal.de
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The aspect of functionality In the modern spa of the hotel Eden Spiez, great importance is attached both to a stylish ambience and also to comfortable functionality. Thus, not only because of design consistency but also for reasons of user friendliness and safety, tiles of the series Valley were laid on all floors. “Protecting the guests against accidents caused by slipping of course has highest priority in our work“, Jaeggi emphasizes. “The more important was it to us that we could obtain the generous floor format of 75 x 75 centimetres in the required slip-resistance category R11/B within the framework of a project-specific special production.“
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CAN NOW TOUR THE COMPANY’S STATE-OF-THE-ART UK HEADQUARTERS FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN CHAIR. Designed by Lewis and Hickey Architects, Schlüter-Systems’ current UK offices opened in 2015. The 3480m2 premises routinely receive an enthusiastic reaction from visitors and are packed full of the company’s innovative solutions in situ. Recognising the power of the facilities and the ideas they inspire, the team at Schlüter-Systems Ltd set about producing a visual introduction to the company, utilising the immersive experience of a Google 360 Virtual Tour.
A new way to get to know Schlüter-Systems, this unique asset aims to give architects and specifiers across the UK an innovative insight into the company. Through use of a VR headset, individuals can engage at will, delving in and out as they wish and co-ordinating their own experience of the premises and products. The tour was developed in conjunction with specialist photographers and leading providers of Google 360 Virtual Tours, Striking Places, who have previously produced tours for the RSPCA, Kwik Fit and Westminster Abbey amongst many others. “Architects are courted by hundreds of manufacturers a year, many of whom take similar approaches to attracting their attention,” says Joachim Backes, Managing Director for Schlüter-Systems UK, “We wanted to explore a more engaging avenue, knowing that these creative professionals like visuals, product interaction and to explore a company at their own convenience. Our VR tour addresses all of these concerns and allows them to gain a more rounded and accessible impression of what Schlüter is about than they would from standard digital resources.” Schlüter-Systems’ portfolio consists of waterproofing and wetroom, underfloor heating, profile and balcony and terrace solutions – the majority of which go unseen within a finished tile or stone project. The company’s on-brand UK premises are designed to bring these often-invisible products to life through images, displays and semiconcealed installations.
A TourDash interactive overlay version of the tour, providing extra information on its different elements, can be accessed via desktop, laptop, tablet and phone.
Schlüter-Systems Ltd would love to share its VR experience with architects and specifiers and is keen to gain their feedback on this new experience. To request a free, specially branded Google Cardboard headset, call 01530 813396, email pr@schluter.co.uk or fill in the form at www.exploreschluter.co.uk.
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Amongst other applications, the VR version of the tour is anticipated to add a new interactive facet to Schlüter’s CPDs. By gaining virtual access to Schlüter’s Application Gallery, which contains ‘pods’ simulating various different rooms, CPD attendees will quickly be able to put Schlüter’s solutions into context. With one of Schlüter’s expert advisors on-hand to answer any questions, this should lead to an enriched learning experience, not to mention a welcome break from the norm.
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CIS Nordhavn is a new school building for the Copenhagen International School, which will be located on a prominent site in Copenhagen’s new Nordhavn district. The 25,000 m2 school building will be Copenhagen’s largest school, and accommodate 1,200 students and 280 employees. The modern educational architecture is designed to link the school premises with the public sphere in the urban environment, and give the school an open ambience. The promenade outside the school will become an urban port-side space providing opportunities for relaxation and various activities. / The main school building is subdivided into four smaller “towers”, ranging from five to seven storeys, each specially adapted to meet the needs of children at different stages of development.
For example, the classrooms for the youngest pupils are particularly large: A full range of functions will take place in and around the classroom, each of which has designated green spaces and areas with drama/performance facilities, PE, etc. The subdivision of the school into four units facilitates community, identity and easy wayfinding. All four school units are built on top of the ground-floor base, which contains common and more extrovert activities, including a foyer, sports facilities, a canteen, a library and performance facilities. The classroom units can thus be closed-off outside normal school hours, while the common areas will remain open for school and local community events. The base includes a common roof terrace which will function as a school playground for the whole school – and the youngest pupils in particular. The elevated school playground provides a secure environment, which prevents students from coming too close to the water or from straying off the school premises. The school building’s unique facade will be covered in 12,000 solar panels, each individually angled to create a sequin-like effect, which will supply more than half of the school’s annual electricity consumption. The solar cells will cover a total area of 6,048 square meters, making it one of the largest building-integrated solar power plants in Denmark, estimated to produce over 200 MWh per year.
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A KEY FOCUS WAS THE NEED TO DISPLAY THE CLIENT’S LARGE CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION. WINDOWS ON ALL ELEVATIONS OF THE BUILDING DID NOT PROVIDE MUCH WALL SPACE FOR HANGING ART (OR FOR THE EASY INCORPORATION OF STORAGE).
In addition to contributing to the school’s green profile, the solar cells also form a permanent part of the school’s curriculum, allowing students to monitor energy production and use data in physics and mathematics classes. As an additional phase, the school plans to establish an urban park on the water, an ocean of activities and recreational spaces at one with the water, the weather and nature – in front on the school on the waterside, named “The Nordhavn Islands”. The activities on the Nordhavn Islands are spread out over three different islands, each with its own characteristics: “The Reef”, a multifunctional platform for aqua learning and events in extension of the quayside; “The Lagoon”, a floating arena for activities such as kayak polo and other water sports, and “The Sun Bath”, an actual harbour bath with a sauna and protected areas for swimming training. As an extension of the school’s interior space, not only can the functions be included directly in the teaching, but they can also be used by external visitors, as can the school’s facilities, which are intended to function as a “community centre” by the Orient Pier. Client: Property Foundation Copenhagen International School (ECIS) Architect: C.F. Møller Architects Landscape architect: C.F. Møller Landscape Engineer: Niras Size: 25,000 m² (1200 students)
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EARTHBORN USED FOR TINY PASSIVE HOUSE One of the smallest two bedroom houses allowed in London featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs. The tiny eco house occupies just 83sq m but makes the most of every inch of that space by using six half-storey floors linked by open stairs. Designer Joe Stuart said: “Passive house criteria were key and we sought environmentally friendly solutions. We settled on Earthborn paints because they are virtually VOC free and have the best covering power.” Most of the house was painted with Ecopro Matt Emulsion, white being chosen to maximise light transmission through the building. The light grey Tuffet shade of Claypaint was chosen to provide a calm ambience in the two bedrooms. Claypaint is a unique, clay based emulsion - a high performance, highly breathable paint that covers exceptionally well and gives a distinctive, ultra matt finish. Ecopro Matt Emulsion is especially useful for new plaster, having excellent covering properties. The lack of oils and acrylics means Earthborn paints do not give off harmful emissions, and are much better for the health of building occupants as well as the environment.
At just 83sqm, Joe Stuart’s tiny new build was designed to exceed passive house standards. (Photo: courtesy Joe Stuart).
Claypaint is available in Earthborn’s signature palette of 72 shades, while Ecopro is available in all 100 colours of BS4800. They are both approved to the stringent EU Ecolabel standard.
For further information visit: www.earthbornpaints.co.uk www.warehome.co.uk
ANNOUNCING LIME PAINTS & PRIMERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY GRAPHENSTONE paints and primers, with pure carbon graphene nano-technology, have enhanced traditional lime with Class 1 strength status for the first time in history, while retaining all health and ecological benefits. Graphenstone is the first global manufacturer of 100% natural products incorporating inert graphene, a remarkable 21st century nano-technological discovery. The mineral range includes paints, primers, coatings, adhesives and sealants. The inclusion of graphene, the strongest material known to science, exponentially enhances the hardness, durability, compression, tensile strength and elasticity compared to common natural lime and mineral coatings.
Graphenstone has created the most technologically advanced, durable and healthy coating solution in existence. Key features include; • Ultimate in Sustainable and Eco-friendly characteristics (Cradle to Cradle Gold certified)
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Free from harmful substances such as biocides or plasticizers, Graphenstone’s breathable range offers the perfect solution for all forms of restoration and decoration. It is made from a hydrated lime base or calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2, obtained via traditional artisanal techniques, resulting in materials of exceptional quality.
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ARCHITECTS SET TO WELCOME NEW MODULAR SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM AIMED AT PREMIUM AND MIDDLE MARKET PROJECTS
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS IN THE SCHUECO RANGE OF SLIDING DOORS HELP TO SECURE THE COMPANY’S DESERVED REPUTATION AS THE UK’S LEADING SYSTEM INNOVATOR. THE LATEST PRODUCT RANGE TO BE LAUNCHED HAS THE
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ADVANTAGE OF BEING MODULAR AND FULLY SCALABLE THUS MAXIMISING ARCHITECTS’ FREEDOM TO CHOOSE, WHATEVER THE TYPE OF PROJECT.
The launch of the new Schueco ASE 60 and 80.HI range of sliding doors is an important development not just for the company but also, more importantly, for clients and end-users. Architects working on medium to high-end projects can specify from a single range and be confident that they will find in it a product of exceptional quality that can be tailored to suit their needs exactly. This will impact favourably on decision-making and should lead to a streamlining of the whole specification process. Covering both sliding and lift-and-slide doors, the new Schueco ASE 60 and 80 range comprises fifteen opening types including six single-track options. The result is greater choice, maximum design flexibility and the ability to accommodate widely differing project requirements. As the name suggests, Schueco ASE 60 and 80 doors have a basic frame depth of either 60 mm or 80 mm with a maximum vent size of 3.2 m x 3.5 m (or 3.5 m x 3.2m), which is the largest currently being offered in the market. Maximum vent weights are equally impressive, with both systems being able to accommodate loads of up to 350 kg, offering the possibility of enhanced thermal performance through triple glazing. Rollers positioned in the middle of the vent distribute the weight evenly, minimising friction and ensuring that vents move particularly smoothly.
THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW SCHUECO ASE 60 AND 80.HI RANGE OF SLIDING DOORS IS AN IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT NOT JUST FOR THE COMPANY BUT ALSO, MORE IMPORTANTLY, FOR CLIENTS AND END-USERS.
The inclusion of SmartStop or SmartClose technology further ensures safe, trouble-free operation. The thickness of the glass that can be used also varies: a Schueco ASE 60 door can accommodate glass with a thickness from 24 mm to 40 mm, while the thicknesses for a Schueco ASE 80.HI door are from 36 mm to 60 mm. Schueco ASE 60 and 80.HI doors all share certain characteristics: for example, profile sightlines have been kept narrow (from 82 mm) throughout, enabling the doors to deliver all the benefits of Schueco’s traditional sliding systems with enhanced transparency similar to a panoramic system. Both systems exhibit exceptional thermal performance.The Schueco ASE 60, in spite of its narrow depth, offers Uw of up to 1.1 W/m2K, while the high-performance Schueco ASE 80.HI meets stringent Passive House standards. Architects are therefore given the freedom to specify the Schueco ASE door system of their choice, knowing that the thermal performance will meet the precise energy requirements stipulated in the client’s brief. Security levels across the range are up to RC 2 and every system features slimline meeting-stiles and a flush threshold that overcomes the possibility of accidents.
Additional features of the Schueco ASE 60 and 80 range include profiles that, being symmetrically identical, enable the vent to be positioned on either the inside or the outside. For further information on the Schueco ASE 60 and 80.HI range of sliding doors, please email mkinfobox@schueco.com or visit www.schueco.co.uk
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A Design Line option is available on all the doors. Design Line offers enhanced design benefits such as concealed fittings that leave the visible surfaces of the vent and outer frame completely flush and a slimline interlock with a 40 mm sight-line that delivers today’s preferred ‘more glass, less frame’ look allowing maximum light transmission.
Sunfold Systems Ltd are proud to present the MINIM® Door. With slender profile sight-lines and fantastic thermal values, MINIM® stands alone in terms of design, technology and aesthetic appeal. Constructed to endure high volume use, varying season demands and impressive panel sizes. MINIM® offers expansive views with clarity and precision, light is so important in today’s modern home and is paramount to the Sunfold Systems method. Effortless operation and high security offer continued enjoyment of the system, relax in the comfort of a warm home through architectural design and cutting- edge technology.
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Composite Solutions INVI速 & FUSION速 blend a unique construction of internal timber and low maintenance external aluminium cladding. With a variety of finishes the timber can be tailor matched to compliment your internal design scheme. High security locking as standard, with extreme weather performance. The FUSION速 window transcends building regulations whilst retaining elegant and aesthetic appeal.
FOLDING DOOR THE SFTS80速 uses sophisticated design to incorporate thermally broken and insulated aluminium profiles. Specially engineered to enable large glass panels to be moved effortlessly across the widest of elevations, maximising your views and bringing the outside in. The innovative system incorporates a unique internal pressure seal that is activated at the turn of the handle, creating a sliding folding door suitable for use in the most exposed and extreme environments, providing a market leading thermal performance.
Roof Glazing Plays an integral role in creating light and space within the home. Roof-lights, lanterns and panoramic glass flood a room with natural daylight. Sunfold Systems offer a variety of solutions to enhance your vertical glazing. Winter Gardens The SF Winter Garden is unique to the market and offers endless versatile design possibilities. Using Sophisticated engineering the system is compatible with most of our vertical glazing solutions. From simplistic lean-to roofs to full glass and aluminium structures, each project is rigorously tested and qualified for each onsite scenario.
THE RESURGENCE OF ARCHITECTURAL ANODISING Back in the 1970’s architectural aluminium, shopfronts, windows and curtain wall, was available in anodised finishes. These finishes were limited to silver, bronze and black. In the day, replacement window companies often offered a silver framed aluminium casement window set in a hardwood frame. The finish was exceptionally robust and if you look round today, some of these home improvement windows are still performing well. So why did we all but stop using anodised finishes?
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Staying with residential home improvement, in the 1980’s the new material on the market was PVC. Expensive at the time, the product offered good insulation and promised a long life with virtually no maintenance. Over the following decade the PVC revolution decimated the aluminium systems, despite white finishes becoming available for aluminium in both electrophoretic and polyester powder coating finishes. In the commercial aluminium facade market, polyester powder coating gave architects the ability to use a wide range of bright colours in their designs. The ability of powder coating to ‘cover all’, including blemishes in the extrusion seems the perfect finish and, whilst few people would admit in the industry, aluminium dies were produced cheaper as the surface finish of the profile was often to be covered over with a sixty micron coating of ‘paint’. These same profiles, when used for anodising, often showed ‘die lines’ which whilst not unattractive, specifiers were not comfortable with. Powder coating quickly became more economic to apply than anodising and became the finish of choice. In an interesting turn more recently, the powder coat industry has introduced ‘anodic’ finishes to mimic anodised finishes.
Powder coating has advanced a great deal over the years and offers exceptional quality for architectural aluminium profiles but, architects and specifiers are looking back to the base material itself and want to use it in its natural state. SO WHAT IS ANODISING? In simple terms, it is a controlled ‘corrosion’ of the surface of the aluminium, turning aluminium into ‘aluminium oxide’ similar to iron oxide (rust) on steel. The difference with aluminium oxide is that once it has been created on the surface of the aluminium it completely seals the base aluminium from further corrosion, unlike steel. So anodising is not an applied finish but a conversion of the surface of the aluminium, so it will not peel or flake. Done to the right quality, the material life expectancy can last many decades and will not fade. So what about the ‘die lines’? Simply put, extrusion dies that have visible faces require more attention prior to use. These dies need to be polished and cleaned more regularly as the extrusion process can be quite abrasive on the surface of the die. Aluprof, one of the largest producers of aluminium fenestration systems in Europe, produce dies that are dedicated to each finish. The more expensive, often hand finished dies, are kept for anodising specifications. Another key to creating a good anodised finish is the ability to extrude and anodise within a short space of time, thereby reducing the opportunity for natural oxidisation beginning to occur. Aluprof extrude profile through these higher quality dies which offer higher quality surfaces free from ‘die lines’ and once etched and anodised offer a high quality surface which is both very hard wearing and long lasting.
Anodising is also now becoming a choice for pretreatment of aluminium prior to powder coating. A very thin anodising of just five microns seals the aluminium prior to powder coating. This sealing or ‘conversion coating’ has traditionally been completed in chrome or chrome free coatings. The claim for the use of ‘preanodising’ or ‘flash anodising’ prior to powder coating is that it avoids the appearance of a type of corrosion known as filiform corrosion.
As specifiers tend to specify shades of grey for the majority of
Crucial for specifiers is the knowledge that higher quality dies should be used for producing profiles for anodising and this is something that should find its way into specification for the finish. Aluprof UK’s head office and extensive distribution centre is located in Altrincham, Cheshire. Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK including Passivhaus projects. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained local companies, to ensure each fabricated product meets Aluprof’s exacting standards. Further information is available on the company’s website at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof’s UK offices on 0161 941 4005.
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Anodising plants are also very costly to design and install, utilising high voltage and specialist transformers to rapidly and evenly create an anodised finish. Because of its combined use of a finish in its own right and as a ‘conversion coating’ prior to powder coating, in the UK alone there has been two new anodising plants come online in the last couple of years with further plants planned.
fenestration projects, anodising can be specified in both bronze finish and shades of grey. This is created by the introduction of trace metals such as cobalt or tin during the anodising process. Interestingly, as the anodising is ‘clear’, the introduction of these metals forms an optical colour, which cannot fade over time.
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South East Construction Expo 2018 will be held in Sussex on September 13 at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly. The trade show, featuring between 80-100 exhibitors, will showcase the region’s largest range of construction products and services and is a ‘must visit’ for anyone whose business deals in development, property and construction.
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Carole Black from South East Construction Expo said, “Sussex really is leading the way with its exciting construction projects in Brighton & Hove and across East and West Sussex, so it is great to be able to hold the South East Construction Expo 2018 here.” Fantastic networking opportunities on the day include ……
PLUS CPD workshops on… Cyber essentials, protecting your brand, construction procurement in the South East, the skills gap, health and safety in industry 4.0, where are those constructions projects?
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Wayne Hemingway MBE - Design is about improving things that matter in life. Developers need to change or they will go the way of dinosaurs. Jonathan Ferry, Head of Tunnel Procurement, Lower Thames Crossing - The proposed procurement strategy, timeline, the opportunities for the supply chain at all tiers and access points. Julian Raison, Head of Construction, Gatwick Airport -The Scale of Gatwick’s Capital Investment Programme and the priorities for capital spend. Andy Radley, Group BIM Director, Kier Construction - An insight into Kier’s BIM/Digital offering. The challenges in implementation and driving change in a tier 1 multinational.
Alan Wilen, Economics Director, Glenigan, Eddie Tuttle, Director, Policy, Research and Public Affairs, CIOB, Guy Hannell, Director, Beard Construction.
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SEVENDIALS STUNS IN THE CHESHIRE COUNTRYSIDE Situated in the rural countryside village of Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, Sevendials is a private contemporary residence project. It utilises an array of innovative products from leading aluminium suppliers Reynaers and Cheshire-based Altitude Aluminium, which installed the stunning aluminium windows and doors on this beautiful build. The contemporary living space is set across more than 600m2 including a full leisure suite with guest accommodation. Situated at the head of a gently sloping valley and immersed in mature greenery including Oak and Birch trees, the modern house boasts views across Cheshire towards Snowdonia and North Wales. TheCAVE architecture + design studio was selected to design the project due to its vast luxury private residual property portfolio. TheCAVE was invited to stay in the bungalow that was previously on the site for three months before the project commenced to gain a profound knowledge of the path of sunlight, views and landscape before plans were finalised.
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The Sevendials dwelling beautifully projects the impact of Reynaers’ Hi-Finity sliding door system. Each panel of glazing spans the full height of the building across two floors, creating an impactful facade. Despite their minimal visual sightlines, the Hi-Finity sliding doors durability and strength allows for up to 750kg of weight per sliding door leaf. Fixed panes can weigh up to 1200kg. To further advance the functionality of the property, Reynaers’ CS 77 Tilt and Turn systems were installed alongside the Hi-Finity range. Depending on the position of the handle, the CS 77 Tilt and Turn windows open either from the bottom hinge allowing an opening for ventilation or from the side hinge, opening in full. Whilst the façade at the front of the building uses minimal glass to enhance privacy and security, the rear of the building is where Reynaers’ products come to life. The ‘L’ shape plan embraces the
views to the West, allowing the large panes of glass to engulf the sunset as it descends. The orientation of the project also ensures natural light bathes all interior scopes throughout the full 12 months of the year. Rebecca Cope, Marketing Manager at Reynaers, comments: ‘‘Sevendials is a stunning example of our beautiful windows and doors, we are extremely proud to add this to our portfolio of world class residential properties.’’ Wayne Little, Operations Director at Altitude Aluminium, said: “We know how important it is to have excellent products designed to stand up to the worst of the British weather. We often install Reynaers’ products because they not only look fantastic, but tick all the boxes for the latest trends of huge areas of glass, without compromising on comfort, security and warmth.” Further details are available from: Reynaers Limited, Tel: 0121 421 1999, or email: reynaersltd@reynaers.com, website: www.reynaers.co.uk. Project address: Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire Architect: TheCAVE architecture + design studio Installer: Altitude Aluminium Reynaers systems: Reynaers Hi-Finity sliding door, CS 77 Tilt and Turn
THE BEST QUALITY SLIDING BARN DOOR HARDWARE IN THE UK DoorMate were established in 2009 and are based in Cardiff, South Wales. We are Manufacturers, Suppliers, & Installers Quality Door Products for
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In 2015 we started manufacturing our own sliding barn door hardware systems and they have fast become our No 1 selling products. We‘ve made them super easy to fit and DIY friendly We hope our customers feel reassured by the fact they are dealing direct with the manufacturer And with peace of mind that we also fit our own products so already know of any problems that may present themselves. Backed with fitting instructions and phone support if needed! You can be assured that you will receive expert advice from our experienced staff at every stage of your dealings with us, from sales through to manufacture and installation
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MARKETING DIRECTOR, LOOKS AT HUMAN BEHAVIOR WHEN A FIRE ALARM SOUNDS.
We’re sometimes asked why our advanced glazing systems are designed to give protection against fire and toxic gases for up to 120 minutes. The answer, of course, is that large or complex buildings such as hospitals or tall office blocks can take a long time to evacuate and, then, protected access is needed for fire crews to extinguish the fire. But it’s not quite as simple as that, because human beings aren’t predictable. For example, a major UK retailer took part recently in a series of unannounced fire test evacuations. Interestingly, and contrary to their training, staff didn’t always immediately start to move customers towards the exits. The majority first sought confirmation that it was a real fire alarm, which therefore delayed the evacuation.
In other words, human behaviour can sometimes work against the fast evacuation of a building, whose evacuation models are often based on engineering and computational tools. However, research at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), among others, demonstrates that those computer models don’t always take human reaction into consideration. After all, we’ve all been in a building when a fire alarm has sounded. Did you immediately move towards the nearest exit? Probably not. Our first instinct is not to take the alarm too seriously. We can’t see any smoke or flames. We can’t smell smoke. It must therefore be a fire test or a false alarm. Until we know for certain, we do nothing. That period is called “pre-movement time” – the period when nothing much happens. Psychologically, our brains are telling us to think logically. There is no discernible threat, the chances of it being a real fire are remote and, frankly, I’m composing a rather important email to my boss in Bradford. In most cases, therefore, a fire alarm isn’t in itself a call to action. More often, it’s a source of confusion because, even when we believe the alarm might be real, we don’t know where the threat is coming from. This also adds to a delayed evacuation because none of us wants to evacuate until we know that our escape route is safe. The fire alarm therefore precipitates a variety of responses. Some people will take it seriously; others will wait until they have more information. Some will seek guidance from co-workers or their superiors; some will ignore it completely. It’s estimated that as much as two-thirds of the time it takes people to exit a building after an alarm is start-up time – time wasted in looking for more information.
And then there’s “exit choice behavior” which computational models can also struggle with because, again, human nature comes into play. We don’t always exit a building by designated routes. We’ll exit a building by the route we’re familiar with, even it’s a longer journey – for example, the route by which we arrive at our desk in the morning.
All of those factors, and many others, can influence the level of protection that should be applied within a particular building. It’s not just about using a computer model to estimate how long a well-drilled evacuation will take. It’s also about adding in human behavior. And that’s why our advanced steel glazing systems provide up to 120 minutes of fire resistance, containing fire away from escape routes, and giving everyone, even the most complacent or stupid, more than enough time to escape. www.wrightstyle.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1380 722 239
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The most tragic example was 9/11, when fewer than 9% of the occupants of the World Trade Center towers immediately evacuated after the alarms sounded. The average “start up” time before people began to move to the exits was between five and eight minutes. Others didn’t start to evacuate for up to 40 minutes.
But behavior isn’t just about us as individuals. Groups of people can influence one another. People want to evacuate alongside colleagues, slowing evacuation down to the speed of the slowest person. In a shopping centre, we might be evacuating with elderly relatives or small children.
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PORTFOLIO DOORS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE SEE DOORS… For the consumer, interior design and the latest trends are becoming an increasingly popular consideration when determining the essentials of an environment. Doors for instance, are present in almost every room of any interior, yet more often than not, are overlooked and left out of the design process. Portfolio is changing that. Made from beauteous hand crafted, Italian engineered veneers, Portfolio boasts a variation of 20 differing designs. Manufactured in the UK, both aesthetics and quality are the driving force behind these premium doors. Featuring four collections; Contemporary, Classic, Exotic and Natural, we want you to be inspired when choosing the door that’s right for you.
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How do I know which collection is right for me? From the eye catching contrast of the Black and Light Grey Two Stile to the relaxing, coffee and cream shades of Mocha, our Contemporary internal doors hold modernity as the key driver. Emanating warm, homely undertones, the nine differing veneer designs marque Contemporary the ‘go to’ collection for modern doors to place within your home, professional board room or chic apartment building. With the right door, implementing correlating trends into your environment can be easy. The Portfolio Classic Collection is the perfect way to introduce a timeless yet impactful piece into your interior. Ranging from the rich tones and dramatic grain of the walnut vertical to the highly versatile yet simplistic Oak, our Classic internal doors offer both a traditional and ever relevant option to exhibit the ultimate refined finish within your environment. Exude sophistication and be bold with your interior design ambitions through Portfolio’s Exotic collection. Whether it is the striking accents and fiery colour palette of Ebony or the dark, intricate detailing of Wenge’s consistent grain, our Exotic internal
doors ooze seduction and individuality. With biophilic design and dramatic prints having a dominating effect across the trend scene, the modestly sized Exotic collection is anything but where aesthetics are concerned. Creating tranquil, Scandi inspired environments is at the heart of Portfolio’s Natural collection. The sun-bleached colouring of the ever relevant Nordic trend is reflected through each Natural, Portfolio door; Sand vertical boasts a warm, refreshing palette whilst the driftwood style grain of the Scandinavian Horizontal and Two Stile induce an organic yet composed vibe, making Natural internal doors the perfect addition to any minimalist inspired kitchen or relaxing lounge area. With a range of sizes, core options and glazing designs to choose from, be sure to define your space and let more originality in with Portfolio.
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OPENING THE DOORS TO A SHOPPERS’ PARADISE GEZE UK is opening doors to more shoppers at Glasgow Fort which has recently launched a third phase of shops and leisure facilities at its out-of-town shopping and leisure complex. With more than 100 outlets and parking for 2,500, Glasgow Fort is noted for being one of the few purpose-built uncovered shopping villages with a two-sided mall design intended to recreate a traditional high street. That’s why installing the right doors were crucial in the design and specification of the new phase – not only to protect the new stores from the elements – but to maintain the fluidity of the stainless steel and glass aesthetic within its horseshoe layout. The latest 175,000 sq ft extension – designed by Glasgow architects Cooper Cromar for owner British Land - includes an 80,000 sq ft Marks & Spencer department store housed within an iconic threestorey stainless steel-clad pavilion. The store entrance has four sets of automatic sliding doors, powered by GEZE’s Slimdrive SL NT operators, to form a draught lobby and display area. The Slimdrive SL NT blends seamlessly into the uncluttered glazed frontage. With an operator height of just 7cm – it is almost invisible, virtually silent in operation and can move leaf weights of up to 125kg - ideal for buildings with high levels of footfall and a continuous flow of people moving in various directions.
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GEZE UK worked with Gray & Dick Ltd and Greenfield Contracting to create the entrances for M&S and seven other shops and restaurants on the north of the site where the new development is located. They include: • Fat Face • Footasylum • JD Sports • Mamas & Papas • River Island • Wagamama • Waterstones In total 12 GEZE products were supplied. In most cases the Slimdrive SL NTs were used to create the entrances for the units. Fat Face, Footasylum, Mamas & Papas, River Island, Wagamama and Waterstones chose seamless entrances, each with a pair of automatic sliding doors which provided flow and continuity with their glazed façades. For JD Sports, a much larger unit, two Slimdrive SLT telescopic automatic sliding door operators were used to create two entrances across the span of its frontage – each fixed to glass. Like the Slimdrive SL NT, they operate quietly and boast an elegant drive design with a 7cm operator height.
Said Martin Revie, general manager for GEZE UK in Scotland: “This was a fascinating project on which to work. Glasgow Fort has become a ‘go-to’ destination for shopping and leisure in the region as it combines great facilities and shops, with an open, airy environment and contemporary design. “The third phase of the development needed to combine the requirements of the businesses going into the new premises and incorporate functionality, safety and security while retaining the aesthetic values of the development as a whole.” For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk.
P C HENDERSON RELEASE NEW TWINBOLT LOCKING SYSTEM Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer – P C Henderson – has launched its new Twinbolt locking system for use with its leading exterior door hardware system, Securefold.
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Twinbolt is a sophisticated locking system for exterior folding doors whereby one simple turn of a handle engages a 22mm throw to securely lock the doors at the top and bottom of the system. Designed as a stylish and more concealed alternative to flush bolts, which require manual locking in two separate areas, the product is set to be a popular addition to the range. New features include the system being able to work with any euro cylinder lock meaning installers have the freedom and flexibility to use their preferred choice of lock – as well as an increased throw of 22mm, providing added security. A range of accessories are available to add to the refinement of the product including a stylish Malta Handle Kit and routing rubber cover strips available in a variety of colours. Finer details such as the inclusion of a factory set handle height (1050mm) and easy adjustment of the top lock rod - to suit standard and non-standard doors heights - demonstrates the high standard of design and manufacturing from P C Henderson.
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ARCHITECTURAL DEMAND FOR MINIMALISTIC DESIGN RESULTS IN MAJOR GROWTH FOR ASPEX Aspex, one of the UK’s leading architectural ironmongery and doorset companies, is celebrating a rewarding return on its investment, after securing a number of major contracts to supply its Novista Riser system.
Ashley Burberry, Managing Director of Aspex UK, said: “We are really pleased with how successful the Novista Riser system has taken off. It has become a huge game changer for Aspex and has allowed us to strengthen our presence in the market.
Over the last six months, Aspex has had a large increase in its orders and has tripled its sales of the Novista Riser doorsets since last year.
“Over the next six months, we are working on some exciting projects which prove testament to the success of our range and our ambition to continue to develop products in line with architectural demand.”
Aspex has also recently won contracts to supply the system in Paradise Street, a student accommodation in Coventry, Nile St, an apartment scheme in London, and a prestigious office development at Station Road Station in Cambridge.
The Novista Riser system is available with either a timber or steel door leaf and is suitable for a wide variety of projects with single, double, triple, and quadruple combinations available. It can be factory painted to any RAL colour or primed to allow on-site painting for precise colour matching with the adjacent wall. The doorsets are suitable for locations which require either a very high fire or acoustic rating, and are fire rated to up to FD120 and acoustic rated up to 40dB. For more information, visit www.aspex-uk.co.uk
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Originally developed in 2015 to meet the demands of architects looking for a minimalist aesthetic, the Novista Riser system has taken off massively in the market and has been installed in London’s Facebook offices and Chelsea Barracks, a major residential scheme in London.
FIRE DOORS PROTECTED BY YEOMAN SHIELD After carrying out a fire door survey, Warwick Hospital undertook measures to protect and refurbish the fire doors throughout their sterilisation unit with Yeoman Shield door protection products. Catering for the sterilisation requirements for all wards and departments within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust as well as GP surgeries and clinics, the department is a hub of activity. The movement of heavily laden trolleys and equipment around the unit had caused impact damage to the department’s doors around door edges, glazing beads and the door fronts. Damage to these particular parts of a fire door can render it unfit for purpose. In this instance Yeoman Shield fired rated door protection products were used to refurbish and then protect from further impact damage. Door edge protectors were fitted to the leading and meeting edges of the doors with door protection panels installed to a height that would shield the most vulnerable areas.
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For additional protection, particularly to ward off blows to the glazing bead section of the doors, Yeoman Shield’s rub rail was fitted to the face of the door just below the vision panels. Colours of Blue and Red were chosen to distinguish between the contaminated and sterile areas within the unit. Yeoman Shield door protection products come with current and relevant fire certificates and do not affect the integrity of a fire door when installed but will continue to protect from detrimental impact damage for many years to come. Malcolm Bloxham Reactive Supervisor commented “We have used Yeoman Shield for many years and find their door protection products perfect for maintaining our fire doors in good working condition, helping to reduce our door maintenance costs by minimising repair and replacement requirements.”
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Texture, colour, ambience, finish, performance? With over 260 brands and more than 50 new suppliers exhibiting this year visitors will find all these and more at this year’s Flooring Show which takes place from 16-18 September in Harrogate. This is where flooring in all its forms takes the starring role. The show is widely recognised as the UK’s National Flooring Event, and this year marks its 56th edition. The perfect show for flooring retailers and contractors, The Flooring Show also attracts plenty of interest across the industry from fitters keen to spot new tools, techniques and offers, and specifiers and designers for whom the show delivers a great overview of what’s new and who’s new as well as great learning and networking opportunities.
NEW THIS YEAR! SPOT THE TRENDS…. Visitors will be able to book a free, 30-minute, guided ‘Trend Briefing’ at the show. Led by Laura Greenwood of specialist interior design trend forecasters Scarlet Opus, each session will give a quick overview of which key global consumer and design trends will affect the flooring market in the coming months and in 2019. For more information visit the ‘What’s On’ section of the show website. ON A MORE PRACTICAL NOTE… The Flooring Show also features two product Demo Zones organised by the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA), supported by the Carpet Fitters Association (CFA) and National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF). The FITA team has put together two great programmes of live demonstrations. Demo Zone 1 in Hall B will focus on Subfloor and Tools whilst in Hall M, Zone 2 will cover Floor Finishes. Timings for both Zones can be found on the show website’s ‘What’s On’ section.
Meanwhile don’t forget that six finalists will be battling it out to become Carpet Fitter of the Year over in the Kings Suite. They will be put to the test under the watchful eyes of NICF judges Ian James, Richard Renouf and Jeff Hardy, with the winner being declared at 4.30pm on Monday. VISIT THE SHOW AND BE THE FIRST TO SEE… New product launches from key brands including Cormar Carpets and Karndean International, plus much more from Furlong Flooring, Cavalier Carpets, Westex, Abindgon Flooring, Interfloor and Distinctive Flooring to name but a few. From Europe you can catch up with Dutch company Condor Carpets, Moduleo from Belgium and newcomer Barth1873 from Germany. All the big names are here plus over 50 new exhibitors including William Armes and its well-known Dandy brand, Oneflor-Europe, a global LVT brand from Belgium, the Portuguese family-owned and operated Ribadao Designs and Bautech Flooring UK which delivers industrial and decorative flooring, including paving and driveways like polished concrete floors, micro-cement, terrazzo and resin floors.
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THIS IS WHERE FLOORING IN ALL ITS FORMS TAKES THE STARRING ROLE. THE SHOW IS WIDELY RECOGNISED AS THE UK’S NATIONAL FLOORING EVENT, AND THIS YEAR MARKS ITS 56TH EDITION.
Finally – pick up some FREE expert advice through the show’s Live Talks programme this year. Choose from: • What makes a company successful online from expert digital marketeers Inside Online – who are also offering a free 30-minute Digital Marketing Review • Find out from ComputersForFlooring.com how to manage your business better using their tried and tested technology • Pick up great retail tips on how to stand out from the crowd from Ian Retallick, founder of Specialist Retailers Training Company • Listen in as High Street commentator and researcher Michael Weedon, of exp2 and the FSB, explains what is really happening to shops in town centres all over the UK • Learn from the US flooring market on how independent retailers are fighting for market share from JJ Haines ex-President and CEO, Bruce Zwicker • Even better – join in and take part in a ‘Flooring Forum’ panel to share your views on the industry’s future! Contact vanessa@ theflooringshow.com if you’re interested. A full exhibitor list and details of the product Demo Zones and Live Talks programme can be found on the show website www.theflooringshow.com.
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Within the busy corporate environment of Pictet’s London headquarters, the marketing and communication team’s office has been transformed into a ‘creative zone’ with a very difference ambience to the adjoining accommodation. The Head of Group Corporate Communications wanted his team to feel motivated and inspired by the new design and was keen to move away from the traditional banking workplace set-up with rows of individual desks separated by privacy dividers. Instead, a large communal table was adopted to encourage team integration. This beautifully created centre piece and the plan chest meeting table were bespoke pieces constructed in solid oak with a rough sawn finish to compliment the solid timber floor. As part of a highly serviced office, this area needed to maintain access to the floor void and to allow this a flooring system with magnetic backed, easy to lift planks was specified. The extensive use of timber together with the selection of eclectic domestic style furniture and light fittings helped create a ‘home from home’ working environment.
MIDFORD PLACE A comprehensive reconfiguration enabled these previously tired 1990s offices to maximise their central London letting potential. Sonnemann Toon completely overhauled four floors of offices to provide Category A spaces suitable for a contemporary, noncorporate market. Additional lettable space was created by the introduction of a new fire strategy that enabled the removal of a secondary stair.
The project takes inspiration from its Tottenham Court Road locality of furniture stores and workshops as well as its more recent reputation as a centre for radio and electronics equipment. This context informed a material palette of glass, metals, timber and leather combined with highly crafted detailing reminiscent of mid-20th century radio sets. The flexible new office spaces benefit from new lighting throughout combined with exposed soffits that increase the feeling of space. The project also included a new reception area and relocated entrance, a refurbished core and a new lift.
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THE FLEXIBLE NEW OFFICE SPACES BENEFIT FROM NEW LIGHTING THROUGHOUT COMBINED WITH EXPOSED SOFFITS THAT INCREASE THE FEELING OF SPACE.
WESTSIDE Westside in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead was remodelled, refurbished and extended to provide contemporary Grade A office accommodation. Located alongside the Grand Union Canal, it was built as a landmark headquarters for British Telecoms in 1990. A once tired and dated office building is now bright, modern and energy efficient. Highlights include a new café, a bespoke entrance canopy and full height ash timber cladding in the atriums. Elegant design brings together private office space and communal business lounge areas. Purpose-built showers and changing facilities complement the new secure cycle parking and landscaped garden areas, which access a canal-side footpath well used by cyclists and runners. Sonnemann Toon and copyright for images is Dave Parker Photography Sonnemann Toon Architects LLP Double Finalist – AJ Retrofit Awards 2018 Finalist – BCO Awards 2018 Shortlist – International Property Awards 2018
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JETMASTER STOVES EFFICIENCY FOR EVERY HOME With a rich legacy of excellence in tow, Jetmaster has built a reputation for producing wood and multifuel stoves that can deliver the ambience and allure of a real fire to every home. Since their story began in 1951, the name ‘Jetmaster’ has itself become synonymous with quality and efficiency. Whether you live in a chic new build or a cosy country cottage, a Jetmaster stove can bring warmth and life into your home. From seamlessly integrated inset stoves with clean, contemporary designs, to more traditional open fires where you can curl up to the crackle of burning logs and watch the dance of a bigger flame, there’s a Jetmaster model for every setting. The sleek lines of the inset range provide the perfect complement to a modern new-build, whilst the traditional elegance of a Jetmaster open fire looks right at home in a period property.
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With the solid steel construction proudly framing the dancing flames, a Jetmaster inset stove or open fire makes an exquisite focal point in any room. Fitting effortlessly into your life and your home, a Jetmaster soon becomes part of the family. Celebrated for their award-winning levels of efficiency, Jetmaster stoves have economical and environmental heating embedded in their heritage, with many of the models certified as DEFRA approved for use in Smoke Control Areas. Unique PureBurn technology keeps the inset models burning at the most efficient rate possible. A secondary combustion ignites excess carbon particles and gases that normally escape up the flue, which results in fewer harmful emissions in the atmosphere. This also provides a better performance from less fuel.
And it’s not just Jetmaster’s inset stoves that are known for their enviable efficiencies … their open fires have secured themselves the position of market leaders in efficiency, performing as much as five times better than traditional open fires. A proven two-way heating system and advanced damper mechanism gives this range a truly remarkable fuel efficiency. With this combination of powerful technology for eco-friendly, efficient burning and a world-recognised commitment to quality, it’s no surprise that Jetmaster stoves have been warming homes worldwide for over 60 years, becoming loyal companions for those demanding excellence. To see the full Jetmaster range, and to find you nearest retailer, please visit www.hunterstoves.co.uk.
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HVAC SOLUTIONS FOR ALL REQUIREMENTS With increasingly stringent regulations and a continuing drive for efficiency, Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation offers a onestop solution when specifying effective heating and ventilation systems. Good heating and cooling system design remains critical in residential projects in particular and the launch of the new SAP 10 methodology in July gave a first glimpse into the changes set to be included in the next update of SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure), the Government’s recommended system for measuring the energy rating of new residential dwellings. Heat pumps are amongst the products set to benefit from the update, alongside an increased benefit in specifying electric heating solutions like Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation’s portfolio of direct acting electric panel heaters and energy efficient off-peak heaters. Architects can also expect to see a reduction in the impact of Solar PV and Gas Combined Heat & Power systems, whilst changes in the “distribution loss factor” will require designers to rethink internal heat networks. Amongst its vast portfolio of products and systems, Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation offers a solution to the challenge of designing low temperature building heat networks, thanks to the Zeroth Energy System. This new approach uses a system of individual heat pumps situated within each dwelling to provide heating, cooling and hot water more effectively in city apartments, instead of delivering continuous high temperature water to individual Heat Interface Units (HIUs).
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Mark Deeney, contracting director for Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation, said: “Architects are faced with an increasing number of challenges when designing heating and cooling systems for buildings, having to balance the evolving planning and regulatory requirements with a constant need for efficiency, control and comfort. “We offer a dedicated Specification team, working with clients throughout the entire specification process to deliver an end-to-end solution that incorporates optimal system design, technical support and post-sale support – backed up of course by the innovative, future-proof products and systems that our clients demand.
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WHY GO GAS? The woodburning lifestyle, for all its eco-benefits and charm, isn’t for everyone. Gas stoves and fires are a great alternative, with versatile aesthetics and the ultimate in convenient heating.
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INSTANT FLAMES The very latest gas stoves and fires boast fuel beds that are almost indistinguishable from real wood burning fires, along with designs to suit both traditional and contemporary home styling. Offering high heating performance uncompromised by design, gas stoves and fires bring real flames at the touch of a button. If the woodburning aesthetic is not your preference, many models offer alternative fuel effects, such as driftwood or pebbles. Often available in LPG versions, gas stoves and fires can also be suitable for homes out in the country that have no access to a mainline gas supply. NO CHIMNEY, NO PROBLEM A conventional flue gas fire or stove requires a chimney or flue system in order to function. If you do not have a chimney, you may be able to have a pre-fabricated system installed which works in the same way a normal chimney would. On the other hand, many gas fires and stoves are also available as balanced flue versions, negating the need for a chimney entirely. A balanced flue model, such as the Reflex 75T multi-sided fire from Gazco, requires a twin-wall pipe to vent directly to an outside wall. Air for combustion is drawn in through the outer pipe whilst the inner pipe removes the combustion gases to the exterior of the property. This removes the necessity for a chimney – an attractive alternative.
KEEP IT TECH Many modern gas fires and stoves can be controlled via remote controls that allow homeowners full control of their fire from the comfort of their sofa. Gazco’s Reflex 75T multi-sided fire uses a control system that allows you to ignite, extinguish, or adjust the height and heat of the flames. It also allows you to program the fire to a daily or weekly schedule to suit your lifestyle. With an EcoFlex gas saving mode, the height of the flames are modulated, lowering gas usage while maintaining ultra-realistic woodburning flame visuals. This fire can also be controlled via WiFi connectivity, allowing you to control the fire through an innovative app. Whichever model you opt for, there is a gas stove or fire to suit any home – whether freestanding, tucked into an inglenook, or an inset fire for a clean and integrated finish. To find a gas model to suit your property, speak to your local expert retailer. gazco.com
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Another project, a little more closer to home, was undertaken by Billing Chimneys, which saw an Isokern Pumice Liner installed, with the construction of a register plate to support the liners, going through a thatched roof. Billings chose Isokern in this particular situation because of its longevity, durability and excellent insulation. The insulation was very important because it kept the inside of the flue hot, but also prevented damage from any external heat transfer into the adjacent structure.
Schiedel and Firepower Heating launch the ScanFire Opus Schiedel Chimney Systems, in collaboration with Firepower Ltd., have also designed a new minimalist inset system featuring the Opus Tempo 70i stove within a highly insulating pumice-based frame and chimney. This one-stop solution for architects and designers allows a real fire to be specified for any new build, with the chimney and installation design work already done. This design also won the Best Flueing and Ventilation category at Hearth and Home in Harrogate 2018. Bring the indoors out with the Garden Fireplace from Schiedel Chimney Systems Outdoor living enthusiasts can enjoy entertaining to their hearts’ content with the new Garden Fireplace from leading chimney manufacturer, Schiedel Chimney Systems. Versatile and stylish, the Garden Fireplace creates a stunning central focus for any outdoor living space while keeping smoke at bay, making it the ideal solution to alfresco living, dining and heating; a trend which is set to thrive this summer despite the unpredictable British weather! Part of Schiedel’s Isokern range, the Garden Fireplace is constructed of naturally lightweight yet highly insulating pumice, making it easy to assemble and providing all the insulation needed to take the chill out of those cool summer evenings. For more information on our Isokern range, please feel free to email us on info@schiedel.co.uk or give us a call on 01202 861650 – you can also visit our website, www.schiedel.co.uk which has a wealth of information, including a number of video instruction guides.
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As the UK’s leading supplier of designer radiators, heated towel rails and accessories, it’s the aim of everyone at BestHeating.com to provide the very latest in home heating design, at some of the lowest prices to be found anywhere on the web. From space-saving vertical designer radiators and period-style home heating, to lightweight aluminium designs, central connection installations and more; BestHeating. com supply high-quality, affordable heating solutions for every room of your home. With industry leading guarantees and free delivery as standard, you’ll find a selection of sizes, styles and colours to suit both modern and traditional properties, allowing you to add comfort, warmth and value to your home’s heating like never before. BESTHEATING Unit 1 & 2, Dawson Court, Billington Road, Burnley Lancashire, BB11 5UB Telephone: 0344 417 2563 Email : info@bestheating.com Website: www.bestheating.com
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A major construction and development company operating across the North of England, appointed IntelliHeat Advanced Electric Heating for the specification and supply of the Electric heating systems for their recent development Applethwaite Hall, in Windermere providing quality homes in North West England. After researching the market and comparing products, Steven Speight from the Eric Group contacted Intelliheat. Steven understood the critical importance of identifying a product that not only would it be energy efficient, but a product of high quality that would suit the style and high-spec of the development. Equally important was the after sales care to ensure the products were set-up in the optimal fashion to deliver on all the efficiency tools that feature on modern IntelliHeat electric heating systems, and a professional technical support team who could be contacted by both the developers and in future by the property owners, ensuring that the long guarantee provided with the products meant that the client would never be more than a phone call away from resolution!
In addition to the excellent service that Applethwaite received by IntelliHeat, the other key consideration for the purchase was the cost of supply and installation. The cost of supply and installation for the entire 12 IntelliHeat systems with remote programming and energy monitoring technology included was reasonably and surprisingly well within their budget whereas just supply and installation of the gas boiler and wet systems for the 12 properties would have been much higher. Furthermore, the developer would have needed to pay to have the gas routed and supplied to the properties which would have added additional, considerable cost. The client has been delighted with the smart heating and the service they have received. The addition of the IntelliHeat product range to Applethwaite Developments client proposal has added value and choice to the developers offering - making customers feel valued, improving the quality of the property offering and delivering a truly bespoke Smart electric heating experience for each and every customer! If you would like to extend your product range and add a quality solution to your off-grid developments just contact IntelliHeat and they will provide you with all required branded marketing collateral to suit your corporate identity. INTELLI HEAT© Advanced Heating Solutions | T: 0845 163 0055 | www.intelligentheat.co.uk
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Having taken into consideration all the factors involved with the specification of the heating systems for these properties it was decided that the only sensible solution was to proceed with the IntelliHeat product. Following an initial product specification process, Applethwaite settled on the Cali Eco-Sense range with Sophia Towel Rails in bathrooms and en-suites. All facilitated through an app based remote control and energy monitoring system, the IntelliHeat Smart-phone based WHAPP system. In total, over 50 Cali Eco Sense radiators, 21
towel rails and 12 remote programming and energy monitoring WHAPP systems were specified and installed across the 12 flats and all communal areas.
LONDON BUILD EXPO 2018 OLYMPIA LONDON London’s leading construction and design show, London Build, will return to the Olympia London on October 23rd & 24th. Since its launch four years ago, London Build has established itself as the largest construction show for London, covering all sectors within the built environment. After reaching full capacity in the Central and West halls, London Build will be moving to the Olympia’s National Hall for this year’s show. The extensive exhibition will feature over 300 exhibitors, including Bentley Systems International Limited, Daikin UK, Kingspan, G-SMATT Europe, Powerday, Topcon, British Steel, Blok N Mesh, Aedas, RedSkyIT, Johnson Controls, Ideal Standard, Procore, Trimble and Catnic. Hundreds of leading suppliers will be showcasing their latest innovation, products and services across 9 specialised zones: Buildings, Infrastructure, BIM & Digital Construction, Fire Safety, Interior and Fit-out, London Design, Product Innovation, Site Machinery & Equipment and Sustainability. Each zone acts as the focal point for eight ‘Summits’ – with over 200 hours of free CPD conference and workshop sessions discussing the latest developments, challenges and opportunities across the UK’s built environment. This is your one-stop-shop to gain all over your CPD points over two days. Speakers include senior representatives from Greater London Authority, Crossrail, Homes Eng-land, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Tideway, Mace, Laing O’Rourke, Costain, HS2, Skanska, Land Securi-ties, Balfour Beatty, Transport for London, Clancy Docwra, TateHindle, L&Q, Space group, Sir Robert McAlpine, David Miller Architects, Sweco UK, HKR Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, Royal Docks Team, Paradigm Housing Group, Mott MacDonald, Arup, AECOM, Kier Group, Mace Group, Scott Brownrigg, Bouygues, Canary Wharf Group, Vinci, Interserve, Wates, Skanska, BPD and many more.
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London Build is extremely active in the promotion of inclusivity, diversity and equality in the industry. The annual Women in Construction Morning Networking session, now in its third year will take place on October 24th, attracting thousands of empowering women working in con-struction. This is the largest gathering of women in construction in the UK. This is not your average construction show, there will be loads of entertainment, competitions, networking parties, including the construction industry’s very own Oktoberfest and Festival of Construction Hour. The involvement of 100+ high profile partners such as Constructing Excellence Club, Construction Meet the Buyer, BIM Open Mic and Passivhaus, enables London Build to continue delivering on the exciting content and high-level networking for all in attendance. The Built Environment Networking Hub will host free-to-attend exclusive networking events across two whole days. Build your connections, gain inspiration from industry thought-leaders and win business at the show which offers it all.
A few words from the shows exhibitors and attendees: “It’s the first time we’ve exhibited at London Build and it was great to talk to so many people across the industry. We found the show very effective to raise awareness of the British Steel brand and let the construction sector know that we don’t just manufacture steel – we also sell a range of construction products through our distribution channels” - Lisa Coulson, Marketing Manager, British Steel “Besides the exhibition and speaking opportunity we had at London Build, we really appreciated the business appointments program proposed by the London Build organization team. The team swiftly understood our targets and needs, which led to very high quality meetings and real business opportunities” - Aurelien Blaha, Marketing Director, FINALCAD Join 20,000+ industry professionals at London’s leading construction show and register today for your free ticket: www. londonbuildexpo.com/mh-mag-register
8 23 - 24 OCTOBER OLYMPIA LONDON
SELECTAGLAZE AT LONDON BUILD 2018 Selectaglaze will be exhibiting at London Build on the 23rd – 24th October in Olympia at stand G36. Technical advisors will be at hand to answer any secondary glazing related questions. London Build’s two day event brings together experts from the built environment to share and learn information about their industry. It is the leading construction exhibition in the UK with its focus on construction opportunities in London and the South East. Selectaglaze has been established for fifty years and granted a Royal Warrant in 2004 as testament to the quality of its products. In that time, it has gained extensive experience with working on all building types from Listed properties to new build hotels. Firmdale Hotels approached Selectaglaze to help deliver a solution with their bespoke secondary glazing systems for the stunning Ham Yard Hotel, located in one of the most vibrant parts of London. The introduction of secondary glazing, which is fitted to the room side of a building, is one of the most effective solutions for combating outside noise, and a reduction of 45dB is achievable when there is a gap of at least 100mm
London Build will give construction and built environment professionals access to the most up to date methods, products and services including 300 exhibitors, 150+ CPDs and accredited workshops and 7 conference areas. Selectaglaze works closely with clients to ensure their buildings are warmer, quieter and safer. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www. selectaglaze.co.uk
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Three different unit styles were used, one of which was the Series 80 horizontal slider, typically used for larger windows as it can hold up to 12mm thick glass. Acoustic laminated glass was used, which absorbs the outside noise levels, to assist in creating a more peaceful and relaxing environment – as well as a good night sleep. A total of 37 openings were treated with the secondary glazing being finished in a dark grey colour to match the existing primary windows, making them as inconspicuous as possible. As testament to the detailed planning throughout the design and build phases,
their efforts were rewarded with the hotel gaining a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.
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CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
Walthamstow Gateway, a new collection of one and two bedroom stylish apartments by Solum is now available. Providing excellent transport connections in one of East London’s most up and coming neighbourhoods, the new scheme is for sale through Cushman & Wakefield. Walthamstow is a real East London success story; a neighbourhood where first and second time buyers are snapping up homes in an area with an exciting creative vibe, great restaurants and bars, plenty of green spaces and super-quick connections into central London. In February, it was announced that Waltham Forest and Brent will be the first ‘London Borough of Culture’, receiving £1.35 million of funding from Mayor Sadiq Khan in 2019, marking an exciting time for the residents.
Walthamstow has enjoyed the biggest ‘Olympic bounce’ since the 2012 Games. A Land Registry/Halifax survey last year, found that prices in the area have risen faster than any of the others near the Stratford site. Mike Bickerton, Partner & Head of UK New Homes at Cushman & Wakefield, commented: ‘Walthamstow has seen considerable growth in recent years, as many purchasers seek to achieve more square foot for their money and also appreciate the fantastic village style location and excellent transport connections. Walthamstow Gateway offers prospective buyers a unique chance to purchase a stylish and spacious apartment, right in the heart of one of London’s most up and coming areas. It is ideal for first time buyers, professionals and couples who will benefit from Walthamstow’s famed transport connections, literally on their doorstep.”
to their desks and, with the station sitting at the end of the Victoria line, there is never going to be an issue getting that rush-hour seat. Walthamstow Gateway, strikes a perfect balance between connected urban living and a sense of space and calm. The 12-storey building offers 79 one and two bedroom apartments with a range of dimensions ranging from 556 sq. ft. to 888 sq. ft. which would suit a variety of buyers’ needs. All apartments offer generous open plan spaces and have been designed for modern living, providing high quality German engineered kitchens, custom designed Italian bathrooms and award-winning Hyperoptic broadband ensuring that residents are always connected.
James Boyce, Sales and Marketing Manager at Solum commented: “We are delighted to have successfully launched Walthamstow Gateway to the market. The scheme has already proven popular with locals and other Londoners who appreciate the fantastic connections and close proximity to the desirable Walthamstow village. The exceptional views and high specification finish leave nothing to be desired at this exciting new development.”
Walthamstow Gateway is available for sale with Cushman & Wakefield. Interested purchasers are invited to visit the new marketing suite, at Unit One Station Approach, E17 9QF. Sales consultants will assist buyers in selecting the most appropriate apartments for their particular needs and guide them through every step of the purchase procedure. Prior to buyers’ move-in day, a dedicated customer care manager will be in touch to arrange a home demonstration and set up their digital home manual, enabling them to get the most out of their home.
Walthamstow Gateway offers buyers modern, generously sized new apartments with an array of excellent amenities on the doorstep, all just one minute away from Walthamstow Central station. Buyers could be finishing their latte before they even get
Prices start at £385,000 for a one-bedroom apartment to £505,000 for two-bedroom apartment. For further information please contact Cushman & Wakefield on Tel: 020 3296 2222 or visit: www.cushmanwakefieldresidential.com
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THE SCHEME HAS ALREADY PROVEN POPULAR WITH LOCALS AND OTHER LONDONERS WHO APPRECIATE THE FANTASTIC CONNECTIONS AND CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE DESIRABLE WALTHAMSTOW VILLAGE.
NICE EXPANSION NICE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE AS IT CELEBRATES ITS 25TH YEAR.
Home Automation specialist Nice continues along its path of international expansion by acquiring Polish company FIBARO, one of the major players worldwide in the Smart Home sector, which offers a true wireless, modular ecosystem for a connected, controlled and customized building suited to the user’s specific needs.
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In addition to existing lines of automatic gates, garage doors, shutters, blinds and access barriers, Nice will now be able to offer a complete range of integrated Smart Home products which are the heart of the home and building management system, including award winning advanced multifunction sensors, which monitor the indoor environment for factors such as flooding, fumes and presence of CO, sensors that detect whether doors and windows are open, acoustic alarms and cameras. It also offers innovative heat controllers that optimize the temperature of the house and allow significant energy savings.
The applications for smartphones and tablets are extraordinarily easy and intuitive, and are available from the App Store, Google Play and the web. Moreover, it is possible to control FIBARO devices by voice control, choosing among several virtual assistants, such as Google Assistant®, Amazon Alexa® and Apple’s Siri® which respond to voice commands and the user’s questions, enabling the management of lights, automation, cameras, heat controllers, sensors and scenarios in the home. “Nice and Fibaro are united by a drive for innovation and digitalization, as well as by a shared mission: to simplify the daily lives of people by offering an extraordinary, simple, friendly and secure user” commented Lauro Buoro, founder and Chairman of Nice S.p.A.. “This important new deal allows us to accelerate our growth by offering a portfolio of the most complete products in the Home Automation and Home Security sector, thus strengthening our position of leadership in world markets, characterized by the growing demand for connected solutions to allow consumers to have their own most innovative Smart Home.” The Nice Group, which has production and distribution facilities and research and development centers in more than 20 different countries has also recently acquired Abode Systems, Inc., an American company specialized in offering smart solutions for home security and integrated Home Automation. www.niceforyou.com
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LONDON PROJECT - 23 ARCHITECTURE
Creating a harmonious synergy between art and architecture was the impetus for 23 Architecture’s innovative reconfiguration, extension and renewal of a London home. Undertaken to include a voluminous subterranean addition containing a pool with diving platform and leisure areas it houses the family’s fascinating art collection. Secreted at the end of a city street and set within a large private urban garden the property contained remnants of an old Victorian hospital. Due to this original function and unusual for domestic residencies, the building comprised largely non-subdivided spaces and this was a key precursor to the new design intervention to retain these generous interior volumes. A key focus was the need to display the client’s large contemporary art collection. Windows on all elevations of the building did not provide much wall space for hanging art (or for the easy incorporation of storage).
Preservation of the large rooms without introducing internal walls was the key to preserving the essence of the original building. Various functions were required to accompany the main open plan reception, living and family spaces along with the inclusion of a new kitchen and larder, music, craft, tv and garden rooms. The solution lay in plugging onto the sides of the old building a series of discreet new blocks. These are built from handmade Petersen bricks, each connected and yet dislocated from the original architecture. They form liminal spaces, transitional between the house and its urban garden setting and only attached to the existing architecture and to each other by frameless glass links. They look upon one another via glazed side elevations. Each has a green roof to help them blend with the landscaping. The simplicity of these pure forms not competing but deferring to the vast more adorned Victorian architecture and details permits two discreet spatial realms to function in harmony. An important feature of Stuart Robertson’s design is the central staircase. When constructing basements under buildings the staircase allows not only a connection between underground and overground, but by using a large helical open staircase, light can flow from the large rooflight above down into every nook and cranny below, permeating the basement somewhat like an atrium and allowing the interplay of light and shadow.
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A KEY FOCUS WAS THE NEED TO DISPLAY THE CLIENT’S LARGE CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION. WINDOWS ON ALL ELEVATIONS OF THE BUILDING DID NOT PROVIDE MUCH WALL SPACE FOR HANGING ART (OR FOR THE EASY INCORPORATION OF STORAGE).
As Robertson says “the curved geometry allows for flexing of the architecture, it is sinuous and provides a softness and comfort of movement”. Aesthetically Robertson’s staircase makes a dramatic sculptural statement which both complements and echoes the contemporary art on show. Working in collaboration with art curator Lucy Meakin the family’s art collection is innovatively incorporated with the architectural design throughout the entire house and garden. Moreover, the art on display has obviously been lovingly selected with famous contemporary pieces hanging alongside works by lesser known emerging artists and cherished family sketches. Within the vertiginous lightwells adjoining the massive basement the commissioned graffiti figures resemble giants looking into the building. At the entrance, a contemporary work re-imagining a poster from Orson Wells’s unmade film The Heart of Darkness proclaims “The Horror The Horror” which not only references the underground, but also adds a darkly humorous note.
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MATERIALS PALETTE In this building where art is definitely the star the materials palette was kept as simple as possible, plenty of glass around the outside allowing light to flow down into the basement was complemented by large light floorboards, concrete screeds and Cor-Ten steel with oxides to reveal rusty colouring with age was used on outside and interior elements. The project is a stunning example of an intelligent and harmonious meshing of art and architecture as Robertson states:“There are many layers within this building both metaphysical and structural. I was fortunate in having an imaginative and visually literate client who was open to my ideas. I feel that the art here is a living art, something which the client will continue to collect and change over time and the success of the project lies in the architecture’s ability to allow the space for this coexistence and embrace this evolution” 23+GS/318 www.318.studio
BESPOKE WALL PANELLING FROM ARMSTRONG CEILINGS HELPS HACKNEY TO AWARD-WINNING HEIGHTS Customised wall panels by Armstrong Ceiling Solutions have proved a key feature in the award-winning refurbishment of the Grade II listed Hackney Town Hall. The folded bronze anodised aluminium panels were selected by regular Armstrong specifiers Hawkins\Brown architects for the end walls of two underused interior service courtyards that have been transformed into full-height multi-functional atria as part of the redevelopment. The bespoke wall panels were custom perforated by laser into a pattern that mimics the original walls behind, including aged brickwork, Crittall windows, drain pipes and services. They serve to conceal new ducts linked to the smoke ventilation system and feature an acoustic fleece behind the panels to absorb sound. Some 110m2 of the 1.5mm WH-1000 2m x 1m panels, which also feature a butterfly effect, where random perforations have been fabricated into “wings” to dapple the light, were installed by specialist Omega sub-contractor Roskel Contracts for main contractor Osborne onto a lightweight steel framing system on the walls at the eastern ends of the north and south atria. These were complemented by anodised trough boxes containing continuous strips of LED lights at the top of each three-storey wall. Hawkins/Brown associate director Chloe Marshall said: “We wanted to choose a standard proprietary acoustic wall cladding system for which we could customise the perforation pattern and selected the W-H 1000 Armstrong product after advice from the representative that this would meet our performance requirements and design intent.” Hawkins Brown then created two abstract images of each original windowed brick wall using the computer programme Grasshopper through which they programmed in the technical and aesthetic parameters and “plugged in” photographs. “It was important to us that the perforation pattern could be customised to create a new feature within the rooms rather than a dominating plain rear wall. A bronzed finish was selected to link to the historic building materials of the 1930s interior and to interface well with the London Stock brickwork and painted steel structure of the new ETFE roof.”
Built in 1937 to an Art Deco-style design by architects Lanchester and Lodge, Hackney Town Hall has been the subject of an exhaustive 12-year and 12,500m2 restoration and refurbishment programme throughout which it has remained fully open.
In the new atria, the brickwork is topped by a continuous steel ring beam that supports the new ETFE roof spanned by secondary beams. The former service yard’s basement floor has been raised to ground-floor level to allow level access from the refurbished marriage suites which now open onto the new atria’s resin terrazzo floor. Hackney Town Hall won a 2018 RIBA Award (London Part 2). The judges said: “This long-term, multi-phased conservation project is more than a refurbishment, as certain architectural moves have made significant improvements. These have generally been well-judged but the really impressive work has gone into the detailing. Nowhere has any cost or effort been spared so that the refurbishment has been carried out to the very highest standards. The overall detailing is impeccable and is the most rewarding aspect of the project.” More information is accessible via the Armstrong Ceilings website www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial. Further information about the project is available via the Hawkins\Brown website www.hawkinsbrown.com/projects/ hackney-town-hall
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Roskel director Alan Brown added: “The panels were perforated to individual patterns and when combined formed the overall image. The perforation pattern and anodised finish were new to Armstrong and proved challenging but the desired finish and visual effect were achieved.”
Previously shabby and in need of investment to create more office space, many of the building’s original Art Deco fittings and fixtures had been left intact, and this combined with a forward-thinking local authority, meant the planners were very open to new ideas and interventions, the Armstrong walls being just one of many elements.
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d3 design & display
d3 design & display are proud of our Yorkshire roots and of maintaining the great British tradition of manufacturing. Manufacturing out of a purpose built 80,000 sq. ft. factory in the beautiful Calder Valley, we have been supplying furniture and product displays for over 25 years and we are incredibly proud of our client list which includes Radley, O2 and Fortnum & Mason. A contracts division was added to the business in 2016 and whilst retail remains at the heart of the business, the company has forged strong links with property developers and construction companies. As a result, d3 has supplied and fitted bedroom & bathroom furniture to a number of apartment hotels and luxury residential developments in London and the South East. Our purpose built, production facility operates on a 24 hour cycle ensuring we deliver on time, every time. State of the art CNC machines, precision beam saw, edgebanders, thermoforming and laminating machinery mean we have everything on site to manufacture your project into a premium product.
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With an award winning, in-house design team we work with clients offering innovative design solutions which focus on their needs as well as taking the opportunity to provide quality and value. Investment in the latest 3D CAD software enables the design team to provide technical drawings for machining. The design team work closely with production to create the most efficient, and therefore cost effective, methods for design and manufacture. Offering principal and main contractor services our experienced in-house contracts team guarantee outstanding service and incredible interiors. We can undertake a full fit-out installation from conception to completion incorporating joinery, building alterations, all aspects of flooring, partitions, ceiling, mechanical, electrical and decoration works up to a value of £2m. We have considerable experience of both Retail and Commercial fit-outs covering petrol stations, hospitals and universities.
We are ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certified, SafeContractor accredited and FSC Certified. Using our award winning design team, streamlined manufacturing, own warehousing and distribution, your project can be managed from concept to full install. www.d3uk.com debbie.smyth@d3uk.com Tel: 01422 887 362
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LAGUNA RUGS Q&A TAKING AN OLD AGE CRAFT THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR GENERATIONS AND ADAPTING IT TO MAKE IT COMMERCIALLY VIABLE IN THE MODERN WORLD CAN BE A TRICKY TASK BUT LUXURY CUSTOM RUG BRAND LAGUNA RUGS HAVE ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN THIS SECTOR. PRODUCING STUNNING HANDMADE, BESPOKE RUGS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF COMMERCIAL CLIENTS. RECENTLY ARCHETECH’S EDITOR IN CHIEF ANTONY SPOKE TO LAGUNA’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR SASKIA ANGILERI WHERE THEY DISCUSSED THE BRANDS RECENT INVOLVEMENT IN SOME AMAZING PROJECTS, THEIR CHARITY SUPPORT AND FUTURE TRENDS. AS PEOPLE MAY BE AWARE THE LAGUNA RUG BRAND SOURCES IT’S MATERIALS FROM NEPAL. WHAT KIND OF INFLUENCE’S DOES NEPAL BRING TO THE PRODUCT? The influences are in the craftsmanship and skill of the Nepali weavers. The age old tradition of Nepali rug-weaving is the main element to the timelessness of each hand-made rug. Each stage of the rug production goes through a time consuming process from the early point of shearing the sheep and washing the wool, dying it then drying naturally. Carding the wool and then spinning into the yarn ready for weaving. A standard spec rug can take one of our weavers to hand-knot between 10 and 11cm a day, their technique is also done at a fast pace, even I as a trained weaver find hard to replicate.
LAGUNA DOES SOME FANTASTIC WORK, PARTNERING WITH THE GLOBAL CHARITY GOODWEAVE. HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO YOU THAT THE COMPANY CONTINUES WORKING WITH THIS GREAT CAUSE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE CHARITY AND TO HELP CONTINUE THE CHARITIES GREAT WORK? It is really important and ethical for me as an individual but also as a business! It not only creates an awareness but also feeds and supports the mechanism of the areas that the charity is working so hard to stop child labour in the rug and textile industries of the East. Thanks to Goodweave’s work, children have been able to go to school and get an education as opposed to once having been subjected to poor working conditions in the rug and textiles factories from an early age because many came from poor backgrounds. Goodweave has a rehabilitation centre (Hamro Ghar) in Nepal which is the nerve centre for Nepal’s rescued children. Some of the rescued children are aged between 10 and 14 and are often illiterate, overworked and physically abused. We are proud to support Goodweave and in also knowing every rug we sell benefits them financially which then also helps continue their great work!
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RECENTLY LAGUNA HAS PARTNERED WITH SQUIRE & PARTNERS ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE FORMER VICTORIAN PRINTWORKS IN SOUTHWARK, LONDON. COULD YOU TELL ME HOW THIS PARTNERSHIP CAME ABOUT AND HOW LAGUNA PLAYED A PART IN THIS FANTASTIC PROJECT? We had previously collaborated with Squire and Partners on previous projects and were very excited when we were asked to be involved with this one. The designs for this rug collection were produced by Squire and Partners, Eley Kishimoto and ourselves. The brief was to create a collection of designs which grounded the internal social communal areas through a series of different rug designs. The rug collection had a series of bold block patterns and another collection of flat woventextured rugs made to balance some of the busier patterns of the other rugs they were grouped with.
WHILST ON THE TOPIC OF RECENT PROJECTS, I BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECENT BEEN INVOLVED IN A PROJECT WITH SOHO HOUSE. COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT? We have just put together a re-launch for a special Soho House location (secret at this stage I’m afraid!). But the inspiration for these rug designs were Industrial meets Art-Deco for one of their Spa locations. The use of soft colour tones and natural wool and linen rugs were key for creating the desired look whist still retaining the natural spa elements within the industrial style space they sat in. We are currently also working on further designs for other Soho House locations. OBVIOUSLY THE BRAND IS VERY ESTABLISHED AND PRODUCES SOME AMAZING BESPOKE PRODUCTS, COULD YOU TELL US WHAT THE HAS BEEN THE MAIN INSPIRATION FOR YOU? My inspiration is that I really enjoy working closely with my clientsand help them develop a unique piece which is personal to them and their project briefs. The craftsmanship of producing these rugs is deeply appreciated by myself and I thoroughly enjoy developing the designs directly with our Nepal workshop and my clients. I would like to think that an understanding of the product comes across when I am discussing designs, colours and textures of the rugs with my clients. Apart from the bespoke pieces we have done I have also produced a range of rugs of our own and currently working on more new designs to grow our own stock range.
Generally a lot of clients have their own ideas of what they want to achieve and I can guide them through the process but sometimes they simply want something timeless which will carry a lasting look in the space they are creating. WHAT TRENDS CAN YOU SEE DEVELOPING AS WE COME INTO THE WINTER MONTHS? Textured carved rugs and shag piled geometrics are popular trends in rug designs. One off abstract paintings and watercolour rug designs are statement pieces in the space they sit in. Printed rugs are also having a breakthrough while the more traditional rugs like Persian and Killim’s are still very popular and will continue to hold a long-lasting place within interiors. Colours seem to be moving towards a traditional rich and warm pallet with navy blues and rich deep greens sitting along side classical natural colours of Tofu, Almond, soft grey and deep terracotta.
WITHIN THE INTERIOR DESIGN WORLD COMPANIES CAN THRIVE OR FALL WHEN IT COMES TO TRENDS WITH A LOT OF COMPANIES BEING TOO LATE TO ADAPT TO CHANGING TRENDS. WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOURSELVES AS TREND SETTERS? I would not really describe Laguna as trend setters. We focus on whats really important to the clients brief, however having a trend awareness does come into play when creating the designs of the rugs with a feel of current and future colours and textures.
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THE GREAT FRENCH INTERIOR DECORATOR AND DESIGNER HAS CREATED ‘SIGNATURE’, A NEW COLLECTION OF FURNITURE AND LIGHTING FOR FRENCH LUXURY CRYSTAL HOUSE, LALIQUE. Mr Pierre-Yves Rochon is known the world over for his work as an interior designer in luxury hotels from the Shangri-La in Paris, Four Seasons in London to the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Lalique, founded by Rene Lalique, one of the great creative forces of French decorative art in the 19th and 20th centuries, celebrates 130 years of its history this year. Pierre-Yves Rochon says of the collaboration: “I have always admired René Lalique’s creativity and talent. With subtlety and excellence, he managed to perfectly marry the purity of glass with the precision of metal.
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Crystal is a noble material that lends itself to many art forms – it is a material I find extraordinary for its purity and wonderful response to light.” Signature is made up of five unique designs, each numbered and signed ‘Pierre-Yves Rochon for Lalique’: The Coutard, Vibration, Causeuses, Roses and Soudan. A beautiful result of the encounter of many rare savoir-faire, each piece is a jewel of interior design, combining aesthetics and functionality. Metal or precious wood sublimate the purity and brilliance of the satin-finished crystal.
Coutard is based on a classic Lalique motif – very much in the spirit of the thirties and comprises a collection of chairs, the backs and feet of which are adorned with crystal, tables set with crystal and bright nickel and a collection of elegant lanterns. Vibration is a remarkable dresser in gold luster and black crystal, bronze and marble. The colour is golden and the crystal has been enhanced with highlights of gold leaf. Causeuses is for the bathroom - a bold vanity chest in a clear crystal, nickel and marble. It is coupled with the 2 Perruches wall light in crystal and nickel which revives a design that has never been previously seen. Adds Pierre-Yves: “Marked by the precision and the elegance of metal, the designs give crystal the freedom to blend in interior architecture and furniture design in a new manner. I’m honoured to further René Lalique’s iconic work, celebrating crystal and metal in a timeless way.” Lalique, 47 Conduit Street, London WS 2YP tel ; 0207 292 04 44 – shop.london.cs@lalique.fr To find out more and view the full collection visit www.lalique.com
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Designer Walls ‘Inspired by Texture and Nature’ we’ve got your next designer 3D wall panel projects covered. With a focus on the fabulous and practical, we have inspiring innovative wall panel designs to suit both domestic and commercial projects. Italian Frescos, Faux Brick, Stone and Slate, 3D Engineered Gypsum, and natural timber ( all recycled or sustainable forests ) wall panel systems such as Indian Teak from Jaipur, Canadian Engineered Walnuts & other Hardwood wall panels. Deconstructed Timbers from Eastern Europe. Vintage & Shabby Chic Panels. So come on in and prepare to be inspired! www.designer-walls.co.uk Please smile responsibly. Contact Gary 07540924838 New to the portfolio panels like this steel plate with rivets, made from Almond shells, and inherently fire resistant, and the stunning 1mm Italian flexible wall finishes from Affreschi.
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Salice UK are delighted to have been appointed by Hammonds, the UK’s leading fitted furniture company, to supply their hinges for installation within their Bedroom and Office furniture ranges. For over 90 years, Hammonds have been providing their customers with high quality, beautifully designed fitted furniture solutions which are built with premium performance in mind. One such example that sets Hammonds’ furniture apart is that they fit more hinges than others on its doors. By teaming up with Salice, who are respected as the pioneers for soft-close and concealed hinges, they are certain of the very highest levels of innovation and product performance.
Also being supplied by Salice is their Silentia 155° zero protrusion hinge, featuring a soft-close mechanism which, like the 105o hinge, is fully integrated. Zero protrusion hinges allow full access to the internal width of the cabinet, essential when using pull-out shelves or accessories. Salice’s zero protrusion hinge has a cup depth of 13.5mm and is available in all major drilling patterns and fixing systems.
Hammonds Purchasing / R&D commented “We were of course aware that Salice develop industry leading hinges, but in addition, they were able to assure us of reliability in terms of delivery and customer service, vital factors that helped us to appoint them as our preferred hinge supplier for our bedroom and office ranges”. For further information on the Salice product range please telephone 01480 413831, email info.salice@saliceuk.co.uk or visit www.saliceuk.co.uk
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Salice Silentia 105o soft close hinge features a shallow cup depth of only 12mm, permitting the use of this hinge in doors with even deep edge profiles. Specifically designed to combine functionality and style, Silentia provides silent and smooth closing action for all types of furniture doors and is available for the full range of applications - angled, wide opening and blind corner specification.
LANDSCAPE SHOW IS RETURNING THIS SEPTEMBER FOR ANOTHER EXTRAORDINARY LINE- UP! THE LANDSCAPE SHOW
The LANDSCAPE Show is returning this September 18th and 19th for another year of providing industry expert advice and showcasing a vast range of suppliers and manufacturers from across the industry. Exhibitors will be displaying everything from their bestselling to their latest products, innovations and technologies. LANDSCAPE brings together Garden Designers, Landscape Architects and Contractors alike all under one roof for two days. With over 200 new and returning exhibitors, LANDSCAPE 2018 promises to deliver a variety of products from Stone, Paving and Aggregates, Indoor & Outdoor Furniture,
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Living Plants, Trees and Turf to name just a few. So if you’re looking for a place to source the newest product ranges to use within our project, LANDSCAPE is the event to be at! Alongside their broad exhibitor base, LANDSCAPE is bringing back their CPD Accredited Seminar Programme to allow visitors to earn up to 11 CPD points whilst attending the show. Featuring some of the biggest names in the business, LANDSCAPE has carefully designer their Seminar Programme to touch on crucial topics from various sectors from landscaping. One of their most notable sessions is Society of Garden Designers’ Sarah Morgan discussing ‘A Career in Garden Design’. The Institute of Lighting Professional’s Graham Festenstein will also be discussing ‘Lighting in the Urban Realm’, whilst award- winning Garden Designer, Kate Gould from Kate Gould Gardens will discuss ‘Planting Design. All Seminars are completely free to attend and don’t require advanced registration, simply turn up on the day! To keep updated with the seminar programme please check online at www.landscapeshow.co.uk. The LANDSCAPE Show aims to inspire and enlighten their visitors and are doing so with the help of many educational and entertaining events. This year will see the return of the PechaKucha session featuring established Landscape Architects each presenting 20 slides for 20 seconds each to encapsulate and entertain the audience whilst giving valuable insight. Not to mention, this year will also be the launch of the ‘Meet the
Designers’ event where legendary Garden Designers such as Luciano Giubbilei from Luciano Giubbilei Garden Design, Patricia Fox from Aralia and Julie Toll from Julie Toll Landscape & Garden Design who’ll be sharing their vast experience in Garden Design. The show is open from 10am-6pm on Tuesday 18th September and from 10am-5pm on Wednesday 19th September. Both the exhibition and all seminar sessions are free to attend. Simply register in advance at: http://www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register. Website: landscapeshow.co.uk Email: info@landscapeshow.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)20 7821 8221 @LandscapeEvent @Landscape.show
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The structure of the staircase can be made from either mild steel, left as a painted finish or clad in marble, limestone or wood; or it can be made from stainless steel in either a ‘satin’ grained finish or near mirror polish finish. The balustrades can be made from ‘Wrought iron’, stainless steel or glass, with handrails ranging from mild steel, stainless steel, brass or timber.
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designjunction designjunction, now in its eighth year, is set to transport to the cultural hub of London’s South Bank this September (20 - 23) with hundreds of product launches, boutique pop-up shops, bespoke installations, exhibitions, a specially curated talks programme and dedicated spaces to relax, meet, work and enjoy delicious food. The Doon Street site, the largest super-structure ever built by designjunction, will house 200 international design brands and temporary pop up shops. The Riverside Walkway will showcase a series of outdoor installations, whilst Oxo Tower Wharf and Bargehouse will host major brand activations, talks and exhibitions.
A few exhibitor highlights include, furniture makers from Czech Republic, TON, who will demonstrate their wood-bending expertise with the new Chips lounge chair. Designed by Lucie Koldová, the piece is defined by inviting soft curves and a striking backrest shaped like a potato chip. The first bathroom brand to ever exhibit at the show, VitrA has chosen designjunction to launch its latest designer collaboration in the UK. Conceived by Milan-based American designer Terri Pecora, the Plural collection is inspired by the heritage of communal bathing spaces and rituals, introducing the bathroom as a social hub where people meet and reconnect with themselves, their close friends and family. International design brand, Ochre, will show new lighting and furniture pieces. Created by the trio of women designers, the collections place equal importance on harmonious proportions, luxurious materials and matchless craftsmanship. Launching at designjunction is Celestial Pebble 9, a new series of ponderous hand-blown pendants, which can be hung as a single drop or in clusters to create site-specific installations.
Berlin-based, Bauhaus-inspired design studio New Tendency will present its ‘Truth to Materials’ campaign with a selection of new products including the December side table, Apex shelf and a fresh update to its signature Masa table system. New lifestyle brand, Northern will be unveiled at designjunction with several new launches including the Shelter desk, Oasis planter and Case cushion. Born out of Northern Lighting, Northern has now extended its trademark style to furniture pieces and interior accessories bringing fresh vision and Nordic spirit to its new collections. Also new to the show this year, Broste Copenhagen will bring its Danish design heritage and craftsmanship expertise to London with the new modular Lake sofa, its core collection of upholstered furniture and extensive range of home accessories including a new series of ceramics.
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THE DOON STREET SITE, THE LARGEST SUPERSTRUCTURE EVER BUILT BY DESIGNJUNCTION, WILL HOUSE 200 INTERNATIONAL DESIGN BRANDS AND TEMPORARY POP UP SHOPS.
The award-winning designer Bethan Gray will present her latest lighting collection, Victoria. Inspired by her original Victoria tea set, the pieces feature a relief pattern hand-carved from Arabescato marble by Italian master craftsmen. The Victoria lighting collection will complement Bethan Gray’s bespoke bar designed in collaboration with whisky experts The Glenlivet. The Doon Street site will also welcome STILL, a unique restaurant installation curated by design consultancy Form and featuring a menu by 26 Grains.
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The Oxo Tower Wharf will host major brand activations, exhibitions and experiential events including the Rado Star Prize UK exhibition, featuring the next generation of young British designers, and ‘The Original. About the power of good design’, an exhibition focused classic and contemporary designs by Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra. The Riverside Walkway will showcase a series of outdoor installations projects such as Mud Shell, an innovative housing project marrying ancient earth architecture techniques with the latest drone spraying technology. Another outdoor feature will be the ‘Gateway to Inclusion’, an installation conceived by Lisa White, Head of Lifestyle and Interiors at WGSN, in collaboration with the city of Saint-Etienne to promote inclusion in design. www.thedesignjunction.co.uk
At Rollins we are an extremely friendly company and very passionate about any works we carryout, we work to our own high standards and carry out a lot of repeat business with all our clients. Our expertise falls in commercial to large industrial to which we offer a full range of services: • Installation of new Switch gear from 100A to 2500A • Cabling and containment systems. • Design and build of bespoke controls systems for production lines, plant rooms, safety controls systems and BMS. • Stand By Generators and UPS installations. • Bespoke Ventilation Systems
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Cosmopolitan Tower is Warsaw’s premiere residential skyscraper. The 44-storey building has 236 apartments, each with floor to ceiling windows which provide panoramic views of Warsaw. The building also has a commercial level at the ground floor, three floors of offices, and a recreation area on the fourth storey for residents. The tower was designed by architect Helmut Jahn and developed by Tacit Investment. “To me, urban space is essential to architecture. All my buildings respond to the existing urban space, while creating it with their arrangement and rhythm” says Helmut Jahn. As part of his design, the tower has a red ceiling above the fourth storey, providing a key visual element from street level and for residents enjoying the recreation area. The CEO of Cosmopolitan Tower asked Pulsar to assist with lighting the structure. Existing lights for the red ceiling had been installed by a building company.
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Revolutionary Revolutionary to to the the street street lighting lighting industry industry is is the the ability ability to to add add graphics graphics to to the the lighting lighting column. column. The The graphic graphic pattern pattern is is “locked “locked in” in” between between the the gelcoat gelcoat and and the the composite composite material, material, thus thus being being protected protected from from damage. damage. The The customer customer has has the the possibility possibility to to design design their their own own graphics graphics or or logo logo to to add add to to the the Composite Composite Lighting Lighting Column Column –– Kingsmill Kingsmill can can advise advise on on the the suitability suitability of of the the graphic graphic for for incorporation incorporation into into the the column. column. Examples Examples of of graphics graphics are are shown shown below below .. .. ..
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The The Composite Composite Lighting Lighting Column Column is is 100% 100% recyclable. recyclable. Production Production methods methods have have low low CO CO22 emission. emission.
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The The addition addition of of coated coated glass glass microbeads microbeads on on the the surfaces surfaces of of lighting lighting columns columns outside outside schools, schools, hospitals, hospitals, park park entrances entrances and and retirement retirement homes homes or or leading leading up up to to pedestrian pedestrian crossings, crossings, will will reflect reflect the the lights lights of of oncoming oncoming vehicles, vehicles, thus thus warning warning drivers drivers of of their their approach approach to to areas areas where where children children or or the the elderly elderly may may be be crossing. crossing.
The The composite composite columns columns do do not not cause cause interference interference for for radio radio waves, waves, microwaves, microwaves, radars radars and and other other airport airport infrastructure. infrastructure.
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SEOUL SEMICONDUCTOR Seoul Semiconductor develops and commercializes light emitting diodes (LEDs) for automotive, general illumination, specialty lighting, and backlighting markets. As the fourth-largest LED manufacturer globally, Seoul Semiconductor holds more than 12,000 patents, offers a wide range of technologies, and mass produces innovative LED products such as SunLike – delivering the world’s best light quality in a next-generation LED enabling humancentric lighting optimized for circadian rhythms; WICOP – a simpler structured package-free LED which provides market leading color uniformity and cost savings at the fixture level, providing high lumen density and design flexibility; NanoDriver Series – the world’s smallest 24W DC LED drivers; Acrich, the world’s first highvoltage AC-driven LED technology developed in 2005, including all AC LED-related technologies from chip to module and circuit fabrication, as well as multi-junction technology (MJT); and nPola, a new LED product based on GaN-substrate technology that achieves more than ten times the output of conventional LEDs. UCD constitutes a high color gamut display which delivers more than 90% NTSC. To learn more, visit www.seoulsemicon.com.
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SunLike is an advanced light source that combines the latest optical and compound semiconductor technology of Seoul Semiconductor and *TRI-R technology, a sunlight spectrum
reproduction technology, that is a registered trademark by the Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd. It lowers blue light peak similar to sunlight spectrum and contributes to maintaining a stable human circadian rhythms and enhancing the color clarity of objects. It has been supplied to global lighting customers in Korea, US, China and Japan as well as Europe that manufacture home lightings, smart desk stands and lamps, high-end lightings for museums, hotels, offices and the cosmetic sector. *TRI-R, supported by Toshiba Materials, finds in the definition “The light closest to the sun for human well-being” as its original concept. The sun light spectrum is developed by the same company and can be reproduced by a white LED light source technology.
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UPWARD EXTENSIONS WITH EUROBRICK Adding floors to buildings can be a complicated process, particularly as far as the foundations are concerned, but lightweight cladding systems can help to simplify the process. Eurobrick has been leading the brick slip cladding sector for nearly 30 years and has seen an increase in upward extension projects, which are a great solution where space is limited. Director Richard Haines outlines the challenges faced on some recent projects that chose to build upwards,
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“Recently, our systems have been used in two challenging upward extension projects that have given older properties a new lease of life as residential apartments.
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One of those projects was on Norwood Road in South East London and involved the redevelopment of an existing commercial building. The original building included a large ground floor retail unit with snooker club and offices above. The proposal was to demolish the upper floors and build nine new residential apartments over the retail unit.
Pechiney House was the second ambitious project, involving the conversion and redevelopment of a 2-storey office building into residential apartments by adding a 4-storey upward extension to the existing building. This time Eurobrick’s X-Clad system was the lightweight solution that helped to simplify the process. It was attached to a ply panel on the lightweight steel frame construction, reducing the overall weight of the upward extension considerably.
This project was particularly challenging because the retailer had to continue trading throughout the build. And although they wanted to add two floors above the retail unit, the existing foundations and structure of the building could not be altered. A lightweight solution was required so Eurobrick’s P-Clad system was specified.
The resulting redevelopment of 42 new residential units, including studios and 1 & 2 bed apartments, was completed at the end of last year. The mixed palette of finishes, using both bricks and timber, created a contemporary look that was sympathetic to the original building.”
The new parts of the building were constructed with an insulated timber frame with an exterior sheathing. This is a faster construction technique than traditional building methods and was important for minimising disruption to the retailer and its customers. The project was finished externally with brick and render. Our P-Clad system was used with a special order brick slip alongside render panels to create a distinctive mixed finish to the building.
Eurobrick provide flexible brick slip cladding solutions for all types of projects offering a quick, easy and robust solution. Brick slip cladding is durable and will weather and age in the same way as conventional brickwork, requiring little to no maintenance. Eurobrick’s systems are BBA certified and they also offer a 25 year product guarantee. For more information please visit www.eurobrick.co.uk.
OUTSTANDING DURABILITY FROM LATHAMS The UK’s largest independent timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, now offers the next generation of timber and panel products through all nine of its nationwide panel depots with both Accoya® and Medite®Tricoya® Extreme. ACCOYA® Sourced from fast growing sustainable forests, Accoya® wood, which spans eight decades of research, is a certified softwood which uses Accsys’ proprietary wood acetylation technology to deliver exceptionally high levels of performance, stability and durability. Boasting a 50-year guarantee for exterior use and 25-years when used in the ground, Accoya® wood offers all kinds of new possibilities and solutions for outdoor projects which may involve challenging and demanding applications. It can be used for virtually any joinery project and is a perfect solution for exterior cladding, siding and façades where aesthetics, less frequent maintenance, dimensional stability, durability and insulation value are key factors.
With a 50-year guarantee Accoya® wood is perfect for exterior windows.
Plus, for window frames, Accoya® wood is the material of choice. Not only does it have extremely low thermal conductivity but it matches or exceeds the durability and dimensionally stability of the best tropical hardwoods. It can be opaque coated or, for those wishing to enjoy the natural look of wood, translucent coated. Accoya® wood’s low maintenance requirements add to its cost effectiveness and environmental credentials. MEDITE®TRICOYA® EXTREME This panel exhibits outstanding durability and dimensional stability, allowing it to be used in applications once limited to products such as concrete, plastics or metals. With the added benefits of light weight, sustainable raw materials and a guarantee of up to 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground, Medite®Tricoya® Extreme provides architects, specifiers and designers with an entirely new construction material, allowing greater design flexibility and endless opportunities for creativity. The combination of acetylated wood fibre with the manufacturing technology of Medite MDF means it can be used in situations and applications where normal MDF panels cannot.
Using sustainably sourced FSC® timber, Medite®Tricoya® Extreme is made using a high-performance resin which has zero added formaldehyde in its formulation, ensuring the product is also suitable for environmentally sensitive areas.
James Latham’s Technical Timber Sales Development Manager, Justin Hayward explained, “These products offer ground breaking levels of performance in both stability and durability as well as outstanding environmental standards and they are fast becoming recognised by architects, joiners, specifiers and the construction industry as the materials of choice for exterior applications. “ www.lathamtimber.co.uk marketing@lathams.co.uk 0116 257 3415
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However, it maintains all the design, fixing and machining flexibility of medium density fibreboards.
Medite® Tricoya® Extreme was used to create this fantastic ‘Buzzbench’ which was used as a biotape for bees.
Pyroplex® Passive Fire Protection Products
FIRE-SAFE BUILDING - INCORPORATING CERTIFIED PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION… Architects are pushing the boundaries to great effect, as building design becomes more ambitious and creative. Fire safety however, must remain at the core of every construction project and using certified and tested products is the diligent choice. Why? Andy Walsh, Technical Manager at leading passive fire protection manufacturer, Pyroplex explains.
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All parties involved in the creation of a new building have a joint responsibility to make it fire-safe. Fire protection is not the task of one person or department. The wider the understanding, the safer the building will be. Specifiers face a challenge when it comes to the optimum choice of products. The market is full of bold claims; it’s easy to be misled. The only way to be certain that a fire protection product will deliver the desired and stated performance is to specify thirdparty certified products that are accompanied by independent test results. Architects, specifiers, regulators and customers will gain confidence from the use of certified products. Due diligence creates a safer building. For example, should you specify a certified Pyroplex intumescent fire door seal with performance claims of FD120,
we can provide testing data to demonstrate fire containment for 120 minutes. The same can be said for Pyroplex Fire Stopping CE Marked Pipe Wraps & Collars and construction sealants. Third-party certification exists to independently approve products that deliver against the stated performance. Within fire protection, it exists to drive standards upwards, enabling manufacturers, suppliers, architects and contractors to design and build with the best possible fire safety standards at the heart of the project. Pyroplex is a leading UK manufacturer of passive fire protection products with global reach. A long-established specialist with unrivalled technical knowledge and expertise, the Pyroplex team can offer support from inception to installation. Pyroplex retains a well-deserved reputation for developing highly effective fire safety products that are firmly endorsed with industry accreditations and comprehensive testing.
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Tried and tested with full traceability Ensure optimum levels of safety with a specialist range of fire stopping products, manufactured by the leader in passive fire protection. The Pyroplex® range includes: ● CE Marked Pipe Collars ● CE Marked Pipe Wraps ● Fire Rated Sealants ● Fire Door & Glazing Seals tested for up to 120 minutes fire protection
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As a direct result of further enhancements, we have completed an order for four 493A-205 D/B Double Airlock Bi-Directional Turnstiles required by a major construction site services provider. These products have been developed and enhanced over many years as our business relationship with the construction industry has evolved and are fundamental to the control of access on many sites.
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These state of the art turnstiles are available in single or double formats and can be supplied with integral tread plates, allowing easy relocation using
Hi-ab or crane. They are also available on metal pallets, allowing easy relocation using fork lift trucks.
If you need standard or client specific products let us help you provide the solution.
The product is exceedingly robust and is well suited to the construction industry environment. In consultation with the customer the access control has been developed to include facial recognition and numerical key pads working with activity logging software to provide accurate records of site attendance. The airlock feature makes it impossible for unauthorised people to enter the site. With separate tool box hatches, this turnstile is ideal for the construction industry. The roller shutter option allows the turnstile to be locked off securely when access to the site is not required. In case of fire the turnstile can be put into free wheel to allow rapid evacuation.
For more information on our products and services send us an Email at sales@clarke-inst.com or ring 01722 323451 to discuss your requirements further.
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We all await the inevitable changes to legislation and good practice, following Dame Judith Hackittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independent review of risk critical building products such as fire doors and fire door assemblies and how this will shape future product specification. Understandably anticipation has resulted in concern amongst specifiers and stake holders as they try to evaluate their current practices and identify potential weaknesses. After all the specification of fire doors is a very serious matter and as we all know can have far reaching consequences if wrong decisions are made. It is little wonder therefore, that for specifiers using Vicaima products, any feeling of anxiety and apprehension regarding past, current and future use of fire doors is not an issue; providing of course that they have been correctly installed. In addition to doors, Vicaima also manufacture a range of door kit solutions via our Easi-Fit and Portaro brands. These products include a full scope of performance characteristics for current and future industry specifications, namely: Fire Tested to BS 476 Part 22 and BS EN 1634-1:2014 Secure by Design approved products Acoustic performance, both inherent and additional as required FD30 to FD90 rated, with fire and smoke solutions Durability with DD171 and EN 1192 severe duty rating
As specialist fire door manufacturers Vicaima go beyond simple compliance to provide ultimate peace of mind. Vicaima uses fully solid cores and a traditional stile and rail perimeter to enable reliable fixing of ironmongery. After all sometimes it is what you cannot see that makes the difference. One of the recommendations outlined within the Independent Review, is the need for third party accreditation. Here Vicaima adhere to not one but two nationally recognised bodies to verify the performance of products, namely BWF-Certifire and BM TRADA Q-Mark. In each case traceability is assured with the use of tamper evident labels and plastic plugs to provide clear understanding of fire rating and of course origin of manufacture. You or indeed future custodians of fitted fire doors will be left in no doubt simply by looking at the top edge of any Vicaima fire door, where clear identification including a detailed inkjet stamp enables Vicaima to establish complete control of our products throughout their lifecycle. For more information regarding Vicaima performance solutions visit www.vicaima.com
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added value by designing in the pipe work and equipment during early stage developments. Providing a digital twin and ensuring that this 100 year old technology can be incorporated efficiently and effectively into modern buildings and structures.
A TROPICAL SKYSCRAPER BY WOHA AND PATRICIA URQUIOLA: SUSTAINABILITY AND DELIGHT
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The Oasia Hotel in the central business district Singapore is by all means and standards a unique project, redefining what a high-rise can be in humid tropical climates. In contrast with the conventional, completely sealed-off, air-conditioned tower, this hotel, designed by local office WOHA, merges architecture and nature, and combines indoor and outdoor spaces in a striking fashion. According to the architects, the aim was ‘to create an alternative imagery for commercial high-rise developments. It combines innovative ways to intensify land use with a tropical approach that showcases a perforated, permeable, furry, verdant tower.’ The tower, which has a height of 190 metres, contains four large outdoor spaces: three enormous verandas on the 6th, 12th, and 21st floor, as well as a roof terrace on 27th floor. This roof terrace is surrounded and protected by a 10-storey-high screen, covered in the same red aluminium mesh cladding as the rest of the tower. This facade will gradually be overgrown by 21 species of creepers and vines, creating a lively contrast between vibrant reds and lush greens. The Oasia is, like the majority of WOHA’s work, located in Singapore. WOHA was founded in 1994 by Singaporean Wong Mun Summ in partnership with Richard Hassell, who hails from Australia and moved to Singapore in 1989.
While the pursuit of sustainability is often accompanied by humourless earnestness, WOHA shows that it prefers to stand apart. This Oasia Hotel, which is part of an eponymous chain, combines sustainability with delight, two terms that are prominently present in the office’s design philosophy. Aside from the red façade – soon to be completely green – the sky gardens also offer greenery, fresh air, and opportunities for natural cross-ventilation, as well as representing the most visibly sustainable and delightful, aspects of the building. The sky gardens came about in response to the client’s brief, which asked for distinct parts in the hotel. Given the small footprint, WOHA adopted what they call ‘a club sandwich approach by creating a series of different strata, each with its own sky garden.’ Introducing these sky gardens, which WOHA
describes as ‘elevated ground levels’, allowed ‘the precious but limited ground floor space to be multiplied, creating generous public areas for recreation and social interaction throughout the high-rise.’ While WOHA can be credited for the architecture of the tower itself and the concept of stacking layers, the actual design of the sky gardens is the work of Spanish designer and architect Patricia Urquiola, who was responsible for all interiors as well as the outdoor spaces of the hotel. Urquiola adds a breezy elegance to WOHA’s delightfully quirky architecture. For the pools on the 21st and 27th floor, she has used AGROB BUCHTAL tiles from the Chroma series. Each pool has a different character. The pool on the sixth floor is part of a gym; on the 21th floor, the pool acts as a stylish extension of the lounge club.
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THE TOWER, WHICH HAS A HEIGHT OF 190 METRES, CONTAINS FOUR LARGE OUTDOOR SPACES: THREE ENORMOUS VERANDAS ON THE 6TH, 12TH, AND 21ST FLOOR, AS WELL AS A ROOF TERRACE ON 27TH FLOOR.
Left and right of the pool itself, which is tiled in a light and dark blue chevron pattern, is a wading pool, just deep enough to get your feet wet while sipping a cocktail.
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The rooftop pool consists of two parts, on either side of the rooftop restaurant. Unlike most rooftop amenities in hotels, which are all about the panorama, here the city’s skyline is almost completely concealed by the vegetated screen. This underlines the unconventionality of WOHA’s architecture. Instead of a view, this rooftop offers a place of unexpected intimacy and tranquillity, a surprisingly oasitic escape from the bustle of the city. ABOUT AGROB BUCHTAL As a specialist in architectural ceramics, AGROB BUCHTAL offers an extensive portfolio of products and services for contemporary and forward-looking building and design using ceramics. The company’s history dates back into the 18th century. Today, AGROB BUCHTAL is a global player firmly rooted in Germany. The richlyvaried tile collections and special tailored solutions are used all over the world – on the facade of a prize-winning residential complex in London or on the roof of the Museum of Cultures in Basle, in a swimming pool in Shenzhen, on a promenade in Abu Dhabi or in Munich’s underground railway network. www.agrob-buchtal.de/en Photography: Infinitude
BRITISH CEDAR SHINGLES & RIDGES CHARRED LARCH CLADDING CAPRICORN ECO TIMBER specialise in machining and supplying cladding, shingles, ridges, beams & decking in British grown sustainable, certified, naturally durable species including Western Red Cedar, Larch, Douglas Fir, English Oak & Tiga Wood Burnt Larch Cladding. We are one of the very few companies producing British Western Red Cedar Shingles & Ridges from native grown Cedar in the UK. Capricorn Eco Timber also keep large stocks of very rare Ancient English Bog Oak logs carbon dated and certified to 4300 years old.
Pear Stairs designs and manufactures premium bespoke staircases at fantastic prices, with nationwide delivery. Property professionals and home-owners alike know they can rely on the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skilled craftsmen to turn out a high quality product with superb attention to detail. Lead times are short dues to a 24-hour shift system, and all stairs are dry fitted before leaving the factory for easy installation.
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION THE CRITICAL SOLUTION TO A SKILLS SHORTAGE The drive to encourage and retain women in construction roles is a critical solution to the skills shortage and a topic of enormous importance to the industry at large. One only has to consider the 300,000 new homes that are to be built each year, and the need for more than a million extra workers by 2020, to realise the enormity of the challenges ahead. Figures suggest that women are expected to make up more than a quarter of that workforce by 2020, but more can and should be done, with some experts believing the figure will be more like half of the workforce. Looking back to 1988, less than 7% of the full-time construction industry workforce in Britain were women. By 1995, the Equal Opportunities Commission stated in its annual publication that women continue to be significantly under-represented particularly in the construction sector.
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The situation is improving with wages rising, albeit slowly, and the proportion of women in senior roles has almost trebled since 2005, providing some hope that the misconceptions around construction being a gender-specific industry are at last being removed. But, a survey by Randstad in 2018 discovered that out of 1,200 people that have experienced gender discrimination (33%), 60% were women, and more than eight in ten women feel left out and excluded from male-oriented conversations and social events. Not only are these figures disturbing, but the survey revealed 43% of organisations do not actively monitor pay equality. Encouragingly, there are parts of the industry that have recognised the urgent need to address these inequalities, and we at London Build 2018 are a part of that drive. We’ve been hosting our Women in Construction Networking Event for two years now, and are thrilled that through the growing support from industry, we are able to offer inspiring leaders the platform to encourage and inspire the younger generation and more women to challenge the barriers to entry and aspire to a more diverse workforce. At last year’s event, we worked with NAWIC, Built by Both, Women in Property, the Federation of Master Builders and many
more key industry figures, registering 1,150 female visitors to the session. We aim to make this year’s event to be even bigger and remain the UK’s largest gathering of women working in construction! This year, we’ve partnered again with NAWIC, and are delighted that Women in BIM (WiB) and many other industry leading bodies have come on board to bring this free-to-attend event for all, offering the chance for professional individuals operating in this market to network and feel inspired. Not only will we have a great supply of refreshments, but you’ll hear from a panel of established female experts discussing the untapped opportunities for women, get any of your questions answered, and to network. However, we are taking our commitment to shine a light on our women in construction one step further this year by creating our Women in Construction Ambassador community. By joining us, you’ll attend the morning tea networking event and meet with our selected group of Ambassadors, allowing you to not only strengthen and build your existing network of contacts but to become part of a more significant community of like-minded business leaders. Also, we would encourage you to share your experiences and best practice with aspiring minds and demonstrate the exceptional opportunities a career in construction can offer.
It’s essential for us to tell the many fantastic career stories within the industry and hear from inspiring women on what they have achieved and how they can motivate others to follow a similar path to success. So, what more of a reason do you need to come along and be a part of our community? The Women in Construction Morning Tea is taking place on 24th October at 10:00am12:00pm in the Built Environment Networking Hub. Register for your free tickets now: www.londonbuildexpo.com/ wic And if you’re interested in getting behind us to drive equality and diversity in the built environment as a Women in Construction Ambassador, simply get in touch with the team at wic@londonbuildexpo.com. Written by Costello Palmer Communications, Lead PR Partner for London Build.
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2 STYLISH, EASY TO INSTALL ALUMINIUM JULIET BALCONIES The Belgrave and Berkeley ranges of aluminium Juliet balconies are designed to meet the needs of both developers and homeowners. Manufactured in the UK from recycled materials, the BS6399 compliant balconies are half the weight of steel equivalents for easy manual handling and are supplied fully assembled. This allows them to be installed quickly - often in just 30 minutes. They also benefit from a stylish contemporary look and an ergonomic design with an easy to grip oval top rail. With exceptional corrosion resistance and a paint life expectancy of 30 years, the Juliet balconies will continue to look great without any requirement for maintenance work. www.multimetals.com/juliet Tel: 01698 841199
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MERKKO LED LIGHTING
STAINLESS STEEL WORKTOPS
Alongside our standard offering of various Downlights, Panels, Lamps, Battens, Bulkheads, & new range of stylish outdoor lighting we also offer a Made to Measure service utilising different LED Strip Tapes and Aluminium Extrusions so that you can use lighting in innovative ways to create a unique environment. This sets us apart from all other lighting suppliers! It can be used to illuminate stairs, kitchen worktops, inset into furniture, plinths, ceilings, under hand rails and in a variety of different shades of White, or Colours - for both domestic & commercial settings! You can even remotely control colour changing lighting to suit your mood!
GEC Anderson specialise in custom made stainless steel worktops, in any shape or size, including irregular forms, L-shapes and extra long surfaces. Choose from a wide range of sink sizes that are seamlessly integrated within worktops, in any position and combination. Cutouts for appliances and taps are provided, as required. A choice of edge profiles is available, including lipped and plain edges as well as integral upstands.
We can help turn your imagination into reality. Great Products | Better Service | Cheaper Prices www.merkkoledlighting.co.uk
Top quality brushed satin stainless steel provides a beautiful, long lasting, hygienic and safe worksurface, suitable for commercial, residential and public applications. GEC Anderson also supply a coordinated range of stainless steel cabinets, shelving, doors, panels and splashbacks. A full templating and installation service is also available. www.gecanderson.co.uk +44 (0)1442 826999 info@gecanderson.co.uk
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5 THE TILED ROOFING CONSULTANCY As a company we aim to provide a 1 to 1 service with our clients and take the onerous from them to us to provide bespoke specification and drawings with onsite management of the roofing works. We have found an increase in failures of roofs due to poor workmanship or incorrect detailing with lack of understanding of materials and British Standards.
Covering Newbuild, Heritage, Listed Buildings and Churches Combined 64 years of experience and practical knowledge thetiledroofingconsultancy.com
GASPS AND THRILLS FROM STUDENTS AT CONCORD COLLEGE’S NEW SCIENCE BLOCK – THEY LOVE THE LIGHTING! Students at Concord College Science Block in Shrewsbury who have walked into the brand new science block for the first time have expressed their ‘amazement’ at the ‘stunning’ state-of-the-art facility, partly thanks to the lighting provided by Zumtobel Lighting and its sister companies ACDC and Simes. Zumtobel’s Panos Infinity and Slotlight Infinity luminaires were chosen to enhance the overall appearance of the main entrance and certainly accomplished this, adding to the wow factor of the building. Zumtobel T: 01388 420042 E: info.uk@zumtobelgroup.com W: www.zumtobel.co.uk
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STRETCH CEILINGS
COPLAN
Stretch Ceilings were delighted to have been selected to install approximately 134 square metres of White Satin stretch fabric in 6 panels within this luxury new build home in idyllic Port Wrinkle, Cornwall. Using a lightweight fabric membrane, our stunning Stretch Ceilings offer the perfect solution for a flawless, maintenance free finish in any domestic or commecial environment.
Coplan, a leading company in local authority mixed-use schemes, has been appointed by Woking Borough Council as its development partner for the next significant step in the transformation of Woking Town Centre. Coplan will undertake the main developer role for the Woking Gateway project. The development will deliver modern, energy efficient landmark residential buildings sited on an elevated green public open space that will complement the high quality public realm already established in Woking. The indicative submission from Coplan is for a development comprising 476 residential units accommodated in three towers. This will sit above circa 4,412 m2 (47,500, sq. ft.) of new commercial space (including the re-provision of community uses) predominantly facing Commercial Way with ancillary servicing and parking accessed from the High Street.
Using our innovative track system, Stretch Ceilings can be installed to accommodate numerous different design and lighting specifications. Supplied and fitted with a 12 year guarantee, this distinctive system is available in an array of colours/ textures and can transform ceilings to become eye catching decorative features. Stretch Ceilings require no painting or decoration, and are hygienic and non-toxic. Web: www.stretchceilings.co.uk Tel: 01276 681000
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We witness the high expense of access, legal costs, surveys and remedial works spiral when things go wrong. We are often involved with finding the problems, then issuing recommendations to put right, followed by on site supervision to make sure repairs are correct.
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9 STEEL WINDOWS IN FASHION FOR CLAPHAM BREWERY BUILDING RENOVATION
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A leading member of the Steel Window Association has manufactured and installed bespoke double glazed W20 frames for the refurbishment of a former brewery building in South London, with the replacement fenestration fulfilling various technical as well as planning requirements. West Leigh Ltd carried out the £130K contract on the Plough Brewery, Wandsworth Road, for Marston Properties working closely with specialist restoration architect, McDaniel Woolf in order to satisfy the concerns of local conservation officers. For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association. co.uk or call 0844 249 1355
10 CARING FOR ALL WITH TRITON’S OMNICARE As Britain’s population continues to grow, homes are increasingly being designed with inclusivity at the forefront. Triton Showers’ new Omnicare range is the ideal solution for those in need of a shower which can be used comfortably and easily by all. With safety at its core, the BEAB care approved Omnicare gives total peace of mind to every user, parent or carer, while remaining stylish and attractive thanks to a variety of finishes. When it comes to installation, the multiple pipe and cable entry points make this easy, and the generous footprint means replacements are quick. To find out more about Omnicare and the wider range of care showers, visit tritonshowers.co.uk or follow ‘Triton Showers’ on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
11 OFFICE PRINCIPLES CELEBRATES 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Award-winning design and workplace consultancy, Office Principles is celebrating 30 years of enabling great organisations by transforming their workspaces as it continues to work across a variety of office fit out and refurbishment projects. The office interiors expert has recorded an average of 10 per cent year on year growth in the last five years and is currently looking forward to completing the next six months with a bulging forward order book. With a specialist knowledge of London and the South East, the company has focused on these specific areas to grow its business however, as an increasing number of clients are requesting its services for roll out projects, Office Principles’ geographical reach might be set to change. www.officeprinciples.com
12 ESL What we offer We provide our high-quality seating manufacture and upholstery service to hotel chains, restaurants and casinos. • Full design 8c layout service • Manufacture of bespoke pieces • Vast fabric library • Short lead times Design & Manufacture Operating from our fully equipped factory in Glasgow, ESL have become one of the UK and Ireland’s biggest providers of furniture and seating for the Hotel and Leisure Industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to you the customer. We work to our expected lead times and operate a year-round customer care service. All of our products fully comply with all relevant EU and UK safety legislation. www.esluk.co
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GIVING BRANDS THE RETAIL SPACE THEY DESERVE
CHANGING ROOMS CAN BE STYLISH AND SECURE
Clements Ltd is a well-established retail design, manufacture and installation company. Through our two in-house facilities in Leicester we create award winning, engaging and effective retail environments, in-store furniture, point-ofpurchase and permanent retail solutions.
For 25 years, specialist manufacturers and installers Crown Sports Lockers have worked closely with architects and specifiers to deliver elegant yet functional provision.
To find out more visit www.clementsretail.com or contact Alister Comrie on +44 (0) 116 235 5000 / +44 (0)7800 912 406, or email us: alister@clementsretail.com
Check out examples of Crown fitouts and the ranges of wooden lockers, ancillary furniture and locking systems at www.crownsportslockers.co.uk T: 01803 555885 E:sales@crownsportslockers.co.uk
BIM COMPATIBILITY, THE LATEST CHAPTER IN BOTT’S EXTENSIVE ‘CUSTOM DESIGN & BUILD’ OFFER. As market leaders in workplace storage solutions, Bott have over 40 years of experience in helping customers to create efficient, durable and stylish working environments. BIM ready files of our cupboards, cabinets and workbenches from our high-quality cubio range are now available to download, enabling architects and project managers to accurately visualise storage options in their design proposals. Download Workplace storage equipment BIM Revit files from our website. Contact our sales team: i-sales@bottltd.co.uk 01288 357788 Explore our website: www.bottltd.co.uk
16 OFF-SITE WOOD CONSTRUCTION IS THE FUTURE OF BUILDING Currently, construction produces 30% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions; we need a more sustainable solution. Wood is a carbon-storing, renewable and strong construction material. The installation of prefabricated elements saves time and reduces the amount of waste on the building site. Up to 1,500 m2 of Kerto® LVL roof elements can be assembled in a single day. Prefabricated modules and knowledge sharing can also make the design process faster. This is why Metsä Wood launched its Open Source Wood project. Learn more and join at Opensourcewood.com Watch the video to find out more: www.metsawood.com/global/ news-media/videos
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We have a history of working with some of the world’s top brands including purveyors of design-led merchandise such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin and Alexander McQueen, grown from the high degree of client satisfaction driven by our commitment, passion and excellence of service.
Working across the commercial, office, leisure, hospitality and sports sectors, Crown fashions bespoke solutions that utilise space cost-effectively and aesthetically to heighten the user experience, match demand and reduce maintenance. Crown ensures its locks blend with locker designs and décor to create a unified solution.
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17 CISTERMISER KERAFLO PROUD TO BE ‘MADE IN BRITAIN’
RINNAI APPOINTS NEW SALES CONSULTANT IN LONDON
Washroom and water efficiency specialist Cistermiser Keraflo has joined industry body Made in Britain, underlining the company’s credentials as the leading UK manufacturer in its sector.
Rinnai hot water – instant, continuous, limitless and sensibly economic for every type of commercial site. Rinnai, the UK’s leading supplier of hot water heating units and systems for all commercial and residential sites, has appointed Lewis McLeggan as Sales Consultant for the London area.Lewis, who lives in West London, holds a BA (Hons) in Business & Marketing and joins Rinnai with a wealth of industrial experience and knowledge. “London and the South East are major areas of growth for the whole range of Rinnai hot water heating products, systems and ancillaries. This appointment is in line with our commitment to continuously invest in our human resources in order to deliver customer service excellence,” says Rinnai Managing Director Tony Gittings.
As a member of the national network, the company is able to carry the number one marque of British manufacturing on its products and marketing literature.
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David Meacock, Technical Director for Cistermiser Keraflo, said: “In our industry relatively few products are made in the UK. But UK production is something we are committed to. “We have a proud heritage of over 35 years’ service to the construction industry, bringing a host of innovative products to the market.” www.cistermiser.co.uk
For more details on RINNAI products visit www.rinnaiuk.com
19 CISTERMISER LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM LINKTHRU Intelligent washroom controls and water efficiency specialist Cistermiser has launched LinkThru, the groundbreaking temperaturemonitoring platform that is set to change the way hospitals and healthcare facilities manage infection control. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L8 (fourth edition), published by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in 2013 with technical guidance published separately in HSG274, states that all duty-holders, including employers, those in charge of premises and those with health and safety responsibilities for others, have a responsibility to manage and prevent the onset of Legionnnaires’ disease from potential legionella contamination of a building’s water systems. www.cistermiser.co.uk
20 MORRIS MIRRORS Morris Mirrors is the UK’s leading manufacturer of framed mirrors and exclusive furniture to the trade. We are based in the heart of North London. We supply the majority of the UK’s leading department stores, ecommerce companies, retailers and independent interior designers, working hand in hand to understand their customer’s needs. This allows us to continuously develop exclusive ranges of products in order to suit their customer profiles. All manufacturing operations are performed on site, allowing a strict level of quality control throughout the manufacturing process. This ultimately allows us an excellent control on stock levels and short delivery times. Here at Morris Mirrors we are always investing in systems and our people. All of our products are exclusively manufactured in the UK. Tel: 020 8880 9191 Email: info@morrismirrors.com www.morrismirrors.com
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21 LEDSYNERGY Electronic Message Display Systems are now a part of everyday life, from Information and Advertising Boards, Production Monitoring and Safety Displays to Transport Signs, Retail and Video Scoreboards. Modern technology and latest manufacturing capabilities have produced displays that are extremely cost conscious as well as being high quality.
For more information on optimizing your communications potential call LEDsynergy on 01264 303030 or visit the LEDsynergy website at www.LEDsynergy.co.uk.
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A DISTINCTIVE RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR FOR EUROPE’S LARGEST TECHNOPARK
ENERGY EFFICIENT AND DURABLE POOL SPOTLIGHT MADE IN GERMANY
ARMSTRONG LAUNCHES ITS ULTIMATE CEILINGS AND WALLS GUIDE
Tetris and Miro residential blocks slots façade in place. The Skolkovo Innovation Centre in Moscow is a national project financed by the Russian government. It contains the largest Technopark in Europe, spanning 96,000sqm and comprising of laboratories and offices, centres for collaborative use, a congress centre, sports areas and facilities for catering and trade.
Manufactured near Munich betec´s Disque swimming pool spotlight fits with 16mm construction height to each swimming pool wall. Efficient power LEDs uses only 1/10 of the usual energy consumption and can be easily retrofitted in existing pools and installation costs are low.
The ultimate guide to ceiling and wall solutions is now available from leading UK manufacturer Armstrong. The company’s new Main Line Brochure makes it even easier for architects and designers to specify ceiling and wall solutions thanks to a simplified but inspiring layout.
Surrounding the Technopark is an environment designed for modern living and recreation, including 350,000sqm of apartment blocks, each with its own distinctive exterior. Helping to give the Miro and Tetris residential blocks in the D2 district of the Technopark their individual identities are VIVIX® by Formica Group panels. www.formica.com
The bulb emits up to 50,000 hours, compared to previous spotlights with low-voltage bulbs of 150 to 250 watts or 24 volts due to high heat and high-energy consumption only a maximum life of 100 hours. The cooling takes place by convection of the surface. In addition, a built-in thermal switch protects the spotlight from overheating during operation without water. Betec designs and manufactures lighting solutions for trade and home since 1979. info@betec.de, www.betec.de, 0049 (0) 8131 292651
The new catalogue illustrates with stunning architectural photography and technical drawings the interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces for office, education, health, retail and transport applications. www.armstrongceilings.co.uk
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The LEDsynergy have been installing displays for more than 35 years and their LED Display Systems are probably the most advanced available and can convey vast amounts of information with high brightness LED characters in Full-colour, housed in standard or bespoke casings the displays can be simply controlled by many communications methods.
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