Archetech Issue 41 2019

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Main Features Editors Choice 16 - 49 Bathrooms & Kitchens 50 - 55 Coatings, Sealants & Paints 56 - 58 Computing & Software 59 Doors, Windows & Fittings 63 - 77 Drainage & Plumbing 78-79 Education & Healthcare 80-81 Floors & Flooring 82-84 Glass & Glazing 85 Heating, Ventilation & Insulation 86-91 Interiors & Interior Design 95-103 Decking 104-106 Landscaping & External Works 107 - 110 Lighting & Electrical 111-113 Roofing, Cladding & Facades 117 - 121 Safety, Security & Fire Protection 122 - 123 Timber & Timber Frame 124 Editorial Highlights 126-129

Case Studies/Trade Shows Make Architects - 6

OPENSTUDIO Architects - 92

The building takes advantage of the site’s drop in topography to create a doubleheight Learning Hub and introduce a mezzanine where students can work and socialise.

The former Fire Station will, upon completion in Summer 2019, be home to a destination restaurant in the old engine bays, and six boutique apartments, whilst a new build Station House will house a further 11 apartments.

ikon.5 architects - 24 The much loved 1930s landmark, Hornsey Town Hall, which has played host to a royalty of stars including Queen and the hit TV series The Crown, is being transformed into a new destination, featuring the refurbishment of the Town Hall and a collection of new homes.

KEBONY - 104

Morphosis Architects - 46

The RCI Show - 114

The Kolon One & Only Tower is on track to achieve LEED Gold certification, a rating that is particularly noteworthy due to the size and high level of energy consumption in a laboratory of this size.

The RCI Show is the largest UK event where the entire roofing, cladding and insulation supply chain comes together allowing you to compare and source new products, learn from the experts and hear about the important issues currently impacting the market.

MSMR Architects - 34

Ædifica - 70 The result of a sustainable transformation of a heritage building, the Wilder Building Espace Danse has been awarded LEED-NC Silver certification.

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Burlington Gate comprises 42 luxury apartments arranged in two main blocks either side of a central lightwell with a twostorey high public arcade containing art gallery spaces at ground level.

Situated in the business district of the bustling city of Yokohama, the new Yokohama Kitasaiwai Building provides a peaceful sanctuary for residents, designed by the architects to create a ‘calm environment’. The building exhibits elegant planting and landscaping with Kebony, a natural wood, used for the exterior decking due to its heightened physical properties and natural aesthetic.

STEP CHANGE IN BUILDING DESIGN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Located on the award-winning, nationally recognised University Park campus, the 6,200 m2 Teaching and Learning Building (TLB) was designed to help meet the 2020 vision for the University, to raise its international profile and provide a step change in the way education is delivered by creating a flexible space that deliberately blurs the boundaries between study, socialising and work.

Capable of accommodating up to 2,500 students at any one time, the building includes a broad range of teaching and learning environments from a double height learning hub with a mezzanine for quieter, informal learning and peer mentoring, as well as dropin desks, shared tables and private study rooms, to reconfigurable teaching rooms, a lecture hall with raked seating and small group

discussion rooms. It also has a performing arts space and a number of social learning and breakout areas with views out across the campus.

David Patterson, lead architect, said: “We designed the Teaching and Learning Building in collaboration with a number of stakeholders including academics and students to ensure it would meet the needs of the users. It has a flexible framework with column-free floorplates that can be reconfigured by adding or removing internal partitions; generous breakout areas with multiple functions; and movable furniture that lets students and teachers define their own interactive spaces. We also developed standalone teaching modules that could ‘plug into’ vertical and horizontal services, allowing the building to be built in phases, as well as a strategic masterplan for future phased expansion.”

At the heart of the campus and bounded by mature trees, a 20thcentury villa and an award-winning 1970s library, the TLB provides a much-needed focal point for the campus and a welcoming nexus for students as they move across the University’s Learning Quarter.

Connectivity was a key focus of the design, both internally and campus-wide. Entrances are located to pick up on key pedestrian routes to maximise permeability and provide accessibility from 360 degrees. Internally, the routes converge on a central light-filled atrium space—a space for socialising, learning and meeting.The more informal learning and social spaces are located around the perimeter of the building, and are designed to promote well-being by offering views of the campus landscape and mature trees.

Make developed a clear, simple massing and layout diagram that showed stakeholders and planners that the setting of the adjacent buildings and trees would not be compromised. This involved physical models, refined and developed in collaboration with these parties. This skilled and sensitive approach to scale and massing enabled Make to achieve a successful planning outcome while addressing the needs of end users.

The building takes advantage of the site’s drop in topography to create a double-height Learning Hub and introduce a mezzanine where students can work and socialise. A major cantilever shelters the external space below, which is embedded into the landscape.

The atrium connects the spaces and provides a central focal point, as well as naturally ventilating the building and drawing in high levels of daylight. Other sustainable measures include a highly thermally efficient envelope with deep-set reveals and high thermal mass to balance heat loss and solar gain. A rigorous planning module was established early on, which enabled standardisation and a significant reduction in the number of building components and waste.

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WE DESIGNED THE TEACHING AND LEARNING BUILDING IN COLLABORATION WITH A NUMBER OF STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING ACADEMICS AND STUDENTS TO ENSURE IT WOULD MEET THE NEEDS OF THE USERS

EXTERNALLY THE BUILDING’S UPPER LEVEL HAS BEEN CLAD IN AN ARCHITECTURAL TERRACOTTA WITH A ROBUST BASE/PLINTH OF ARCHITECTURAL MASONRY.

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Materials have been chosen for their longevity and simplicity.

Externally the building’s upper level has been clad in an architectural terracotta with a robust base/plinth of architectural masonry. To blur the distinction between the inside and outside, these materials have been continued within the building and are complemented by a steel frame. Concrete has been left exposed to give a simple distinctive appearance, with exposed crosslaminated timber adding a tactile warmth.

Photos: Martine Hamilton Knight, Make Architects

Professor Sarah O’Hara—Pro Vice Chancellor for Student Experience at the University of Nottingham, said: “Part of my role focuses on the personalisation of students’ learning experiences.

This building plays a large part in facilitating that, providing a range of tech-enriched spaces to enable students to become more active partners in their own education.”

Linda Goodacre, Director of Estates at the University of Nottingham, said: “Make led stakeholder workshops to successfully deliver our vision, and their construction knowledge and experience produced a rational, highly coordinated building, helping to maximise occupancy, sustainability and flexibility to meet our needs both now and in the future.”

Value: £14.5 million Net size: 6,200 m2 Cost per m2: £2,600 Client: University of Nottingham Contract commencement: April 2015 Completion: August 2018 Architect: Make Structural Engineer: AKT II MEP Engineers: Max Fordham Contractor: Kier Project Management: Gleeds BREEAM rating: ‘Excellent’ Contract and procurement: Design and Build, Single stage tender, Make novated to Kier www.makearchitects.com

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Slim solution The enhanced FWS 35 PD façade from Schueco UK gives architects new design solutions. An ultra-slim 35 mm face-width providing narrow sightlines, a stunning all-glass corner option and the ability to accommodate Schueco AWS 114 opening window units, make this system the complete slimline solution for both commercial and residential projects. Available in two versions: .HI (highly insulated) or .SI (super-insulated, delivering Passive House values).

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Envac, the UK’s only automated waste collection system (AWCS), has appointed another contracts manager as it prepares for what its Managing Director claims will be the year of AWCS as multiple developments across the UK include the technology in planning applications.  Alex Sophocli joins Envac UK from EJ, the world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of access solutions, where he was responsible for managing water utility projects to refurbish and upgrade existing water assets throughout Thames Water infrastructure.

Alex is responsible for assisting with the ongoing Envac rollout across Quintain’s Wembley Park site and supporting the current installation at Barking Riverside, which is expected to go live in April as tenants begin to move into the newly built homes.

beginning to shift opinion towards a system that not only improves local environments, but also costs less to run than multiple collection trucks operating all day, every day. Alex’s appointment is essential in growing the business in line with growing demand for AWCS and we welcome him to the team.”

The appointment comes as forthcoming sites in London, and even Hampshire and Buckinghamshire, opt to move away from traditional bins in favour of a waste collection solution that releases space, reduces waste collection vehicle traffic and improves the sustainability credentials of a development.

Work on Barking Riverside’s collection station, which is due to be commissioned towards the end of March, is nearing completion.

The system, which will replace 19,000 traditional bins with only 460 Envac waste inlets connected to an underground network of pipes that transport waste, via airflow, from inlets to the collection station, will be the biggest in Europe when fully operational.

Dave Buckley, Managing Director at Envac UK, comments: “We’ve been communicating the benefits of AWCS over traditional bins for some time and now, ten years since the first system was installed in Wembley, we’re beginning to see the message resonate with local authorities and developers not just across London, but across the country.

Alex adds: “It’s a really exciting time to be joining the business. I now look forward to growing with the company as the technology gains further acceptance and the UK market for AWCS develops.”

“Developers now understand that the space saved by using an underground pipe infrastructure can be used for further commercial development and this, combined with the fact that fleets upon fleets of bins is no longer a feasible solution, is

There are now over 1,000 Envac installations worldwide across a number of regions and countries including Scandinavia, the Middle East, Singapore and South Korea.

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DEVELOPERS NOW UNDERSTAND THAT THE SPACE SAVED BY USING AN UNDERGROUND PIPE INFRASTRUCTURE CAN BE USED FOR FURTHER COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

A TRULY, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT

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Diamik is a manufacturer of innovative, unique and beautifully handcrafted surface materials. Our products are created from a desire to produce a high quality, sustainable surface from waste material that would otherwise go to landfill.

Diamik is the key name in sustainable work surfaces, all manufactured in the UK, by Diamik Glass. The team at Diamik have worked with recycled glass for many years, striving to produce high end decorative surfaces, that offer something entirely new to a vibrant market.

Manufactured from 100% recycled glass, our core product, is the only one of its kind to be manufactured on a commercial scale in the UK. With a wide choice of finishes and options this top of the range material makes a stunning worksurface and with the addition of LED lighting we can offer you a different coloured worksurface every day of the month with just a flick of the finger.

Following the product teaser launch at the Surface Design Show in 2018, our constant investment in new plant and equipment has raised production levels to meet the ever-increasing demand More recently, Diamik have seized on the opportunity to produce a sustainable, recycled, UK manufactured work surface for the main stream. This new surface provides developers and installers with an ethical alternative to the many imported work surfaces that are available today. At its heart is a core of 85% recycled glass and other recycled aggregates that are sourced from postconsumer, construction or manufacturing processes.

The product longevity will deliver years of active use, then when you wish to have a design makeover, worksurfaces can be taken back and recycled into aggregate for new Eco-friendly work surfaces.

Diamik products are manufactured using the latest digital CNC machines giving an industry leading level of finish and quality.

The material is compatible with modern and traditional features, from profiled edges and drainer grooves to undermount sinks and flush mounted appliances.

Recycled glass material is non-porous which makes the surfaces highly resistant to staining, and during its manufacture, an antimicrobial agent can be added to the surfaces. It never washes away hence it fights the growth of bacteria and germs for the lifetime of the worktops.

Diamik worktops are tough, hardwearing, scratch and heat resistant but above all are just beautiful to the touch and very appealing on the eye.

We manufacture surfaces for both domestic and commercial use and our materials have been installed in kitchens, bars, reception areas, serveries, retail counters, bathrooms and also fabricated into tables, vanities, wall panels and tiles.

We are delighted that recently Diamik products were selected

by BREEAM https://www.breeam.com/store/ to provide plaques for developers to showcase buildings that have attained a high level of ecological integrity This underlines our firm belief that UK developers can now use sustainable products in place of imported mined surfaces and achieve very high standards in an ecological manner.

Even so it’s just not all about the product, Diamik have invested in installation technology to ensure that the finished article meets the same exacting standards. We use the latest digital templating technology to make millimeter accurate measured drawings, which are converted directly into CNC machine language to cut the customers worktops perfectly. We even video the manufacturing process as a keep sake for our customers.

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RENDERPLAS PVC COLOUR BEADS COMPLEMENT BEAUTIFUL WEST WALES LANDSCAPE The psychological and physiological effects of colour on the human psyche are well documented. Throughout history colour has been incorporated architecturally to boost public morale and improve the impact of development on the surrounding landscape. For the first residents of a new, affordable housing development, Parc y Cefn, in Fishguard, South Wales where the houses are being rendered in shades of cream, blue, pink and green the future is bright indeed.

Morgan Construction Ltd Site Manager, Mr. Mike Jones, highlighted the “availability and excellent customer service from both supplier and manufacturer” as key aspects to the first 12 homes of the project being delivered ahead of schedule in November 2018. Jewson Fishguard Branch Manager, Adrian Vaughan, agreed saying that regular communication between his branch and Renderplas meant that tight delivery deadlines were consistently achieved.

The main contractor for Wales & West Housing’s £4 million development, Morgan Construction Ltd, sourced the Weberpral M through-colour renders in Cream, Azure Blue, Rose & Sage Green from Jewson in Fishguard, who also supplied Renderplas PVC corner, bellcast and stop beads in Ivory, Sky, Salmon & Willow to match the renders.

“This is a complex development to supply; the different building phases require specific colour beads and render at precise times.

Renderplas offer a next day delivery service direct to site which has been invaluable on this project.”

Airless Plastering Wales Ltd, the rendering sub-contractor on site, are a company with 15 staff specialising in rendering and liquid screeding. Co-owners Luke Jamieson and Richard Medlin, who have over 20 years’ experience managing such projects said “for us, working with the Renderplas PVC beads has been the best part of the project. The beads are strong and less flexible than cheaper alternatives making them easier and quicker to install.

They are quality beads with no defects ensuring a fantastically smooth finish, perfect for use with a one-coat render system.”

Parc y Cefn, is a development of 30 houses and bungalows situated in an idyllic coastal location overlooking Fishguard Bay. The coloured renders have been chosen to reflect the surrounding natural landscape; Azure Blue represents the sea and sky, Sage Green the hillsides, Rose the beautiful West Wales sunsets and Cream the clouds.

When asked to comment on this project, Renderplas Managing Director, Daniel Leedham-Green divulged that “when developing the Renderplas range of 9 natural colours, it was always my intention to ensure that whilst the beads would complement popular ranges of through-colour render, they would also sympathetically blend with the surrounding environment”.

Renderplas have a permanent supply of all nine colours in stock in a wide variety of profiles, ready to be dispatched on a next day delivery service. As well as the colours used on the Parc y Cefn project which reflect the rural and coastal landscapes, we also stock the earthy colours of wheat and terracotta and the more urban tones of white, dove grey and slate grey.

For more information visit www.renderplas.co.uk

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STRIKING CONTEMPORARY HOME COMMANDS ATTENTION IN THE NORFOLK COUNTRYSIDE Archetech - Page 20

This superb private residence utilises products from leading aluminium systems company Reynaers at home (RAH). The RAH products have been installed across the expansive four-storey design of stacked modular structures to enhance the striking façade and offer the homeowner infinite views.

Located in a small village off the North Norfolk coast, the home includes spacious living areas, open-plan kitchen and a stateof-the-art cinema room.

Rebecca Cope, Marketing Manager at Reynaers said: “This spectacular residential property is an awe-inspiring project which truly stands out from the crowd. The minimal sightlines embrace every inch of the Norfolk countryside, and offer fantastic space for fluid family living.”

Reynaers Hi-Finity sliding doors have been used to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior, the glazed panels which are made possible by the system’s ability to carry up to 500kg of glass. It allows for the build to extend seamlessly beyond its ‘four walls’ and into the surrounding landscape.

The Hi-Finity system enhances the contemporary design whilst providing an energy efficient home that is comfortable and cost effective.

To further enhance the functionally of the property, the Reynaers CS 86-HI system has been installed in areas of the home where a hinged opening is required. It offers a highly insulated and robust flush system, which meets the highest requirements of safety, including burglar resistance level 2 as well as providing thermal insulation and stability.

The products were installed by nearby Suffolk-based Livingwood Windows, which has over 50 years combined experience in the building industry. Its expertise in installing the highest of quality windows and doors ensure that each product performs to the best of its ability.

Antony Jackson, Director at Livingwood Windows comments: “As a leading door and window specialist, we are always thrilled to be involved in such fantastic projects that utilise the products we have worked on creating. This one in particular uses Reynaers Hi-Finity sliding doors and the Reynaers CS 86-Hi to enhance the overall structure of the façade which is both clever and captivating, exhibiting glazing systems to the height of architectural design.”

The clean, minimalist interior is furnished with unique items such as neon lighting, taxidermy and artisan style furniture. The lower ground floor is undetectable from the front of the house and creates a private sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the world, however still allowing light to flood in.

Rebecca continues: “The interior design within this residence adds a really playful element to the use of windows. Glass panel floors expose neon signage below and allow the eyes to delve into the lower levels of the home. It is a truly unique project that we are proud to have been a part of.”

To find out more about Reynaers at Home visit: www.reynaersathome.co.uk/ To find out more about Livingwood Windows visit: www.livingwoodwindows.co.uk/

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A LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER AND COMMUNITY LIVING ROOM AT THE HEART OF CAMPUS IKON.5 ARCHITECTS

The Learning Resource Center, an innovative state-of-theart library that provides a vibrant collection of study spaces organized around a dramatic social stair on the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, New York, takes its place at the center of the campus, at the confluence of major pedestrian pathways between the Caumsett Student Center and the Health/Sports/Education Center, and between the major parking lots for this commuter college. A simple mass of nine cubes arranged in a three-by-three grid accommodates the library program on two floors.

Portions of the cubes are either removed or expanded to create an interplay between negative and positive space that allows the Learning Resource Center to act as a prism that casts sunlight deep into the Learning Resource Center throughout the day.

A central lantern rises above the building to create an iconic expression on the campus skyline, a beacon visible from all corners of the campus.

The building enclosure consists of an aluminum and glass curtainwall and white terra cotta, a departure from the red clay brick typically found on campus, to express the primacy of this learning center. A ventilated rain screen façade, green roof, and photo optic lighting controls are a few design features that incorporate a sustainable approach.

“As a lantern for learning, the Learning Resource Center is symbolically and physically a place on campus for productive collisions between students. The great lantern serves as a campus destination for collaboration and social learning within this commuter school,” said Joseph G. Tattoni, design principal of ikon.5 architects.

The Learning Resource Center presents opportunities for teambased learning, experiential learning, and problem-based learning by providing a variety of learning environments: group study rooms, seminar rooms, flat-floor computer classrooms, open tutoring classrooms, and a 100-seat lecture hall. At the heart of the building, beneath the lantern, lies the Information Commons, which accommodates computer workstations, technology and reference help desks, and casual reading areas. The Center for Academic Excellence is on axis with the Information Commons and flanked by the College’s Writing Center. The College’s Boardroom, Faculty Athenaeum, offices, and Reading Room occupy the second floor, as do the library stacks, which are lined with carrels for individual study.

“The Learning Resource Center serves as the living room of our campus, where students study alone or together, congregate and relax, build community, or simply reflect. The college library has changed over time, from its traditional role as a repository for collections of books and materials to a key role in supporting student learning, exploration and discovery, and enrichment. This new structure just does that. As dean of the campus, my ultimate responsibility is to provide our students with the best academic environment,

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THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER SERVES AS THE LIVING ROOM OF OUR CAMPUS, WHERE STUDENTS STUDY ALONE OR TOGETHER, CONGREGATE AND RELAX, BUILD COMMUNITY, OR SIMPLY REFLECT.

THE NEW LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER WILL SERVE AS A POWERFUL SYMBOL OF THE VALUE THAT THE COLLEGE AND ITS STUDENTS BRING TO THE VITALITY OF OUR SHARED COMMUNITY. one that fosters and promotes active learning. This new building, though all of its new spaces, allows us to meet that goal,” said Dr. James Keane, Executive Dean and CEO of the Michael J. Grant campus.

“The new Learning Resource Center will serve as a powerful symbol of the value that the college and its students bring to the vitality of our shared community,” said SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson.

The Learning Resource Center has received honors and accolades from a number of professional organizations and awards programs, including the Chicago Athenaeum, the Architizer A+ Awards, the Society of American Registered Architects, and various chapters of the American Institute of Architects.

ikon.5 architects served as Design Architect for the Learning Resource Center. Wiedersum Associates Architects served as Architect-of-Record.

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Project Data Client: Suffolk County Community College Architect: ikon.5 architects in association with Wiedersum Associates Architects ikon.5 architects, Princeton, NJ Wiedersum Associates Architects. Hauppauge, NY Structural Engineer: Severud Associates, New York, NY MEP/FP Engineer@ Lizardos, Mineola, NY Landscape Architect: RDA Landscape Architects, St. James, NY Contractor: Capobianco Construction, Patchogue, NY Photographer: Jeffrey Totaro Drawings by: ikon.5 architects LEED Certification-USGBC: LEED Gold Certified Site Area: 2.52 acres Building Area: 68,000 sf

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The annual TTA Awards will take place on Friday 12 April at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole. This is the occasion when the tiling industry celebrates its achievements from the past year. In all there are Awards in 17 categories to be presented this year.

The Awards have a record 11 Gold sponsors, reflecting the way they have become a key part of the fabric of the industry, with leading companies now viewing TTA Awards sponsorship as an integral part of their annual marketing activities. This year’s Gold sponsors are: Banks & Lloyd, Jackoboard, Mapei, Norcros Adhesives, Shackerley Holdings Group Ltd, Tilemaster Adhesives, Topps Tiles, Trimline Group, UltraTileFix, Walls and Floors and Warmup. Lithofin are a Silver sponsor.

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Tickets to attend the event are available from the Awards website or by calling TTA on 0300 365 8453. Tickets cost £175 + VAT per person or £1,575 + VAT for a table of ten. Second tables of ten are available at £1,400 + VAT. All information on the Awards is available on the Awards website at www.ttaawards.com or by calling TTA on 0300 365 8453 or by emailing awards@tile.org.uk

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PRIME RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS MSMR ARCHITECTS DESIGN INTERIORS AT BURLINGTON GATE MSMR ARCHITECTS

Burlington Gate comprises 42 luxury apartments arranged in two main blocks either side of a central lightwell with a two-storey high public arcade containing art gallery spaces at ground level.

Situated in the heart of Mayfair close to the Royal Academy and Burlington Arcade, this is the first new arcade of its kind in Mayfair since the 1930’s and creates a new connection between Cork Street and Old Burlington Street. Beneath the arcade, residents have access to boutique hotel-style amenities including an indoor spa and gym.

As lead architect, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’ (RSHP) design for the building ‘evolved through an analysis of the immediate and wider context, to create a sensitive scheme that responds to the height, scale and urban grain of its surroundings and provides a positive contribution to the streetscape of Old Burlington Street and Cork Street.’

As interior architects for the residential component of Burlington Gate, MSMR worked closely with RSHP and developer Native Land to create apartments that offer generous, light living spaces whilst ensuring the residential interiors complimented the exterior architecture and responded to the concepts and themes developed by RSHP. An emphasis on overlapping grids and modules, rigorous alignments and precisely crafted bespoke finishes characterise both the development and the residential interiors.

THE APARTMENTS MSMR developed the apartment layouts to appeal to a broad range of potential purchasers, typically entering into large openplan living spaces with bedroom suites accessed from a more private internal hallway. Particular attention was given to align axial views on windows or spaces for artwork, and great care was given to maximise the efficiency of the apartment whilst maintaining clean and well-proportioned spaces, arranged in logical sequences. All apartments have extensive full-height glazing and those on the upper floors benefit from terraces running the full length of the building.

As kitchens are located within the main living area, the intention was to create an ordered and cohesive appearance when viewed from the open-plan space. Appliances were grouped in walls of full-height units, and islands include timber-clad breakfast bars which wrap around both sides to form a clean ‘box’ within the space.

THIS IS THE FIRST NEW ARCADE OF ITS KIND IN MAYFAIR SINCE THE 1930’S AND CREATES A NEW CONNECTION BETWEEN CORK STREET AND OLD BURLINGTON STREET.

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KEY FACTS Name: Burlington Gate Location: Mayfair, London Developer: Native Land Area: 65,000 sq ft Residential / 25,000 sq ft Retail Type: 42 luxury apartments including four, three-bed duplex penthouse apartments, boutique style amenities including gym and spa and improved art gallery spaces on the lower floors.

Architects: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Interior Architects: MSMR Architects Interior services: Essex Services Group Penthouse FF&E: David Collins Studio

AN EMPHASIS ON OVERLAPPING GRIDS AND MODULES, RIGOROUS ALIGNMENTS AND PRECISELY CRAFTED BESPOKE FINISHES CHARACTERISE BOTH THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS.

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MSMR’s design approach for the interiors used contrasting colours and textures to complement RSHP’s concept for the façade which juxtaposes handmade brick with light aluminium frames and etched glass. The kitchens are bespoke adaptations of Bulthaup’s B3 system, with smooth natural aluminium contrasting with dark-stained, cross-cut oak finishes to create a visual and textural richness.

The light-stained oak flooring is arranged in a precise grid pattern, relating to the structural grid of the building. This grid pattern flows through into the marble flooring of the bathrooms and forms the backdrop for travertine feature walls and large vanity benches, which are enclosed within a timber portal referencing the grids and framing devices employed by RSHP in the façade of the building. Elsewhere in the apartment, textured metal finishes echo the textured lining applied to the common areas of the scheme and the spa and fitness suite in the basement.

MSMR have worked closely with the developer Native Land on a number of residential scheme’s across the capital including, Cheyne Terrace, Holland Park Villas and NEO Bankside.

yuno impresses with its lightweight minimalist design and progressive technical concept, capturing the positive features of a folding table while avoiding its weaknesses. Folding the table becomes unnecessary, saving a considerable amount of time for setup and dismantling. The construction of the table enables tight stacking and thus allows for space-saving storage. When setting up tables for banquets or in rows, unlike traditional folding tables, yuno can be longitudinally linked and aligned without additional elements due to the asymmetrical frame.

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ALLERGY STANDARDS CERTIFYING PRODUCTS FOR HEALTHIER INTERIORS AN OVERVIEW OF THE asthma & allergy friendly™ CERTIFICATION FOR SPECIFIERS How do product claims such as the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Programs encourage innovation in the building industry?

It is estimated that we spend up to 90% of our time indoors. The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program is built around the concept of a “whole of building” approach to indoor air quality.

Every product or building material brought into your environment can introduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) or allergens. The Certification Program challenges Industry to innovate and develop products that contribute to a healthier indoor environment. Over 60% of asthma and allergy sufferers find it difficult to choose appropriate products for their homes and work spaces. Our Certification Mark helps specifiers to make informed buying decisions on behalf for their customers, not only for those with sensitive airways, but for anyone concerned about their indoor environment.

How does the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program compare against other product claims in the building products industry such as the GreenGuard Gold and FloorScore?

The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program has a chemical and VOC aspect to the testing similar to other programs, however the program is mainly concerned with air-borne allergens and irritants that may aggravate sensitive individuals. As such we move beyond other industry certifications and assess the “in-use” phase of a products life-cycle.

For example, our flooring standard examines how well allergens can be cleaned from the flooring. If the flooring traps allergens, then you may have a build up and get exposed to allergens even when cleaning the floor regularly. Our insulation standard tests the amount of fibre that is shed during the installation to ensure that a high amount of fibre isn’t collected in the building during this phase. We also carry out longer terms studies to determine the ability of the insulation to support mold growth.

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Can you talk us through the testing process; using flooring for example.

After submitting your product for testing, we will review the details of the product range and send it to one of our approved testing partners situated world-wide. Testing can take 8-10 weeks to complete and usually includes chemical, biological and physical assessment.

Using the flooring standard as an example, it is broken into two main parts, the chemical and the allergen testing. The chemical testing is carried out in a small environmentally controlled chamber that

collects the VOCs emitted from the product. The flooring is installed in a test chamber using any adhesives that are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. There is no conditioning period and samples are collected at 1-day, 2-days and 14-days after installation. The levels of VOCs measured must be within Dr Joey DeCourcey, the certification limits to pass. We Allergy Standards’ Senior assess these time points as often Scientific Officer people move into their houses immediately after installation of flooring, and VOC can emit from a floor for an extended period of time. High-quality flooring should be within the recommended exposure limits for specific VOCs that can trigger symptoms in sensitive individuals.

The second part of the testing assesses the potential for the flooring to trap allergens and dust. The Flooring is installed in a large environmental chamber and test dust is introduced into the chamber and allowed to settle. The flooring is cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the air is sampled during the cleaning. After cleaning, the floor is tested to ensure that allergens are effectively removed from the surface. Flooring that can be cleaned well and does not trap dust and allergens reduces the risk of exposure.

Once a product has met the strict criteria set out in the standard it is then eligible to join the certification program.

How important is Research and Development to a company seeking Certification and how do your scientists help them achieve the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification?

We challenge companies to innovate and create products that contribute to a healthier indoor environment. This often requires significant R&D efforts by the manufacturer. ASL offers services to partner with manufacturers in the R&D phase to ensure that products are suitable for those with sensitive airways. This is becoming increasingly important as it is estimated that by 2025 more than 50% of all Europeans will suffer from allergies. We partner with companies to provide landscape analysis, consultancy on performance testing or formulations, and collaborate to effectively market the health-based attributes of their product and the certification program. We draw on our experience not just in building materials, but also other industries such as consumer electronics and textiles to help consumers to create the best indoor air environment with the goal of avoiding any unnecessary allergy triggers in the home.

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How do companies use the Certification Mark in their marketing efforts and does it help them answering the consumer demand?

The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Mark helps companies breaking through the clutter by differentiating themselves from the competition with the best quality products and supporting their claims with independent third-party Certification. A recent consumer survey shows that: • 96% of “allergy-aware” consumers reported that they are sceptical of manufacturers allergy claims • 88% of these are more likely to buy a product with an independent third-party seal of approval.

A recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies in the US highlighted that homeowners want to take greater action to address healthy-home issues and indoor air quality. However, consumers face obstacles such as lack of trustworthy, clear, and actionable information. Our Certification Mark helps consumers make better buying decisions. Securing a third-party certification demonstrates to consumers that manufacturers are invested in producing high-quality products that are independently validated.

With people becoming a lot more aware of Asthma and Allergies in the home have you seen much of an increase in companies looking to get this Certification?

When Architects and Interior Designers are working on a new development how vital is it that they take this Certification into consideration when sourcing the companies to work with on their projects?

Asthma and allergies are now a worldwide health issue with an estimated 235 million people currently suffering from asthma World Health Organisation (WHO). These numbers are increasing and with it an awareness of the importance of a healthier indoor environment. The consumer-driven health and wellness movement has influenced high-end global manufacturers to develop healthier products for their consumers in order to answer this market opportunity.

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the products they are bringing into their home from electronics to flooring or the paint they put on their walls. With modern home becoming more sealed it is vital that we reduce the pollutants we introduce into our home. Indoor air is over 5 times more polluted than outdoor air.

The number of companies seeking asthma & allergy friendly® Certification is steadily increasing over the past few years and there are now over 200 asthma & allergy friendly® CERTIFIED products from global companies such as LG, 3M, Tarkett, True Value, Crown Paints, Dyson, Delonghi, Ingersoll Rand and Benjamin Moore.

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Architects and interior designers need to consider the indoor environment not only from an aesthetic or sustainable perspective but also from a health-based one. They have a responsibility to provide high-quality, sustainable products that contribute to a healthier indoor environment. The asthma & allergy friendly® certification is a trusted mark that allows specifiers to rest assured that they are sourcing high quality, rigorously tested products from a company that has gone the extra mile to innovate and add value. With increasing number of individuals suffering from allergic disease, there is a moral obligation on specifiers to build the healthiest indoor environment with high-quality products.

This will also have the added benefit of building trust with their consumer base and raising awareness for a growing problem.

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HELIFIX STRUCTURAL REPAIRS REINSTATE ARCHES AT HISTORIC ALLY PALLY As part of a refurbishment and restoration programme at the world famous Alexandra Palace, structural repair experts, HELIFIX, devised a bespoke repair solution to secure an arch window and two adjacent minor arches on the north-west tower.

Historic movement of this Grade II listed building had caused loss of compression in the arches, allowing them to relax and move. The Helifix engineered design permanently and innovatively ties the three arches together, addressing both structural and aesthetic requirements.

Helifix used bonded HeliBars to reinforce the masonry, grouted CemTies to secure the arches and a pair of 7m long SockFix tie bars, virtually hidden from view, being carefully installed through all three arches and positioned in line with the window transoms.

Previous remedial work had involved a brick infill and steel beams that had rusted causing further brickwork damage. The Helifix solution allowed these unsightly remedial measures to be removed and the original window to be reinstated.

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NEW VIDEOS FROM KERAFLO NE FASTENERS LIMITED DETAIL THE ADVANTAGES OF TANKTRONIC SCV Two videos are now available online which highlight the advantages of Keraflo’s innovative Tanktronic Servo Ceramic Valve (SCV).

The first video details sequential installation, with step-by-step captions to guide Building Services Engineers and professional installers when fitting an SCV inside a cold water storage tank as an integral part of a Tanktronic electronic tank management system.

The second video features Cistermiser and Keraflo Technical Sales Manager Tim Harris, who presents the key features and benefits of the SCV to deliver a concise overview of the product.

The new videos can be readily accessed on YouTube by simply searching for Keraflo or Tanktronic SCV. www.ourworldiswater.co.uk

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.

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Connected to a Tanktronic Control Unit and incorporating Keraflo’s proven brass bodied valve with ceramic disc sealing parts, the SCV features a high torque electric motor which efficiently opens and closes the filling valve as required.

NE Fasteners Limited is a family owned company with over 30 years’ experience, primarily specialising in screws fixings & fasteners for the DIY, hardware, building, joinery and furniture manufacturing sectors. NE Fasteners prides itself with offering expertise, competitive prices from local and internationally sourced standard and bespoke products.

EV READY HOMES Growing numbers of new housing developments in the UK are featuring Rolec WallPod EV (Electric Vehicle) charging units.

The Rolec WallPod, a versatile unit which has been designed to be compatible with all current PHEVs and EVs, has become the charger of choice in order to comply with, and cater for, EV charging requirements on home builds.

Rolec recently supplied units for a Keepmoat Development in Doncaster featuring 600+ houses - all fitted with the Rolec EV Ready Mode 2 charging unit, enabling the end-user to have the option to easily upgrade to a Mode 3 EV fast charger at a later date.

Rolec have also supplied EV charging points to Barrett Homes, Kier, Taylor Wimpey, Redrow Homes, Bloor Homes, Fairview Homes, Cala Homes, Elan Homes, Bellway Homes, Orbit Homes and Persimmon Homes for existing properties and new builds, in accordance with the Road to Zero Strategy launched by the Government last summer.

These major construction companies are just a few integrating Rolec EV charging points into their projects to help future proof their new build developments in order to meet greener commitments and modern day end user requirements.

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A-HOY MATEY – IS THAT SECONDARY GLAZING WE SEE? The Historic Dockyard at Chatham in Kent, was one of the Royal Navy’s main facilities for four hundred years until it closed in 1984.

The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust re-purposed the site as a visitor attraction, as well as including places where people can live and learn. Selectaglaze has worked with the Historic Dockyard Chatham for 11 years, having first started work on the Grade II Listed Joiner’s Shop back in 2008.

The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, SEEDA and the Local Council decided to develop the old Joiners Shop into a hub for creative businesses. Kingswood Construction contacted Selectaglaze to augment the thermal insulation of the existing single glazed timber windows in the reception, office spaces and communal facilities; some of which had to be 30 minute fire rated. A total of 85 units were installed.

In 2010 Selectaglaze worked with the Historic Dockyard Chatham when a number of units including the Series 10 3-pane horizontal slider and the Series 30 Lift out units were installed at the Grade II* Listed Armour Plate Shop.

Recently another building belonging to the Historic Dockyard Chatham; the Grade I Listed Fitted Rigging House built in 1793, received a £4.8 million cash injection from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for its refurbishment and conversion. In the first phase of works, 133 units were installed, the majority of which were the Series 20 vertical sliding units.

Selectaglaze installed a total of 25 secondary glazed units to the first floor of the Sail and Colour Loft, again for the purpose of improved thermal retention. The Grade II Listed Engineering workshop, also part of the University of Kent, underwent a refurbishment in 2013.

Established in 1966 and a Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is at the forefront of the product development and design of secondary glazing.

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STO SOLUTION CREATES STUNNING NEW ST JOHN’S WOOD RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT One of the most prestigious residential development projects in the UK has recently been completed using a number of different products from Sto. StoTherm Classic external wall insulation and StoDeco profiles have been used to provide high levels of thermal insulation and an outstanding external appearance for the 11 new properties which make up the development in St John’s Wood, London, close to the world-famous Abbey Road Recording Studios.

Created by the Dwyer Property development group, the Hamilton Drive scheme includes a terrace of 10 homes – each with three storeys above ground and two below - plus a separate larger property. The houses were required to achieve a very high standard of architectural finish and detailing, plus a BREEAM Excellent rating for construction sustainability.

Sto solutions were selected for this project as they offered a unique combination of speedy construction and outstanding quality of finish. “Building the properties with traditional methods and using stone detailing for the façades would have taken considerably longer, and the client was looking for a fast-track solution,” explains Sto’s Regional Sales Manager, Pete Bishop. “Our StoTherm Classic system was specified as it provides outstanding thermal performance and can be installed quickly and easily. StoDeco Profiles were chosen for the intricate ‘stone’ architectural detailing, providing the same look as stone, but in a material that is both lightweight and easy to cut and shape.”

The StoTherm Classic external wall insulation used on the 70,000sq ft project was installed onto an NHBC-compliant pvc rail system, using a drained cavity designed to ensure that water and moisture is excluded from the main wall structure. The cement-free StoTherm Classic EWI System offers market-leading impact resistance, being able to withstand impacts of up to 60 joules - up to 10 times more than a cementitious system - and as it needs no additional expansion joints the system allows greater freedom of façade design. For this project the system was finished with a 1.5mm coat of StoSilco silicone resin render to provide a high degree of water repellence and resistance to the effects of weathering. www.sto.co.uk

NETHER COWIESWELLS BY HYVE ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCED AS THE WINNER OF THE 2018 VELUX ROOF WINDOW AWARD Nether Cowieswells in Crawton, Aberdeenshire – designed by HYVE Architects – has been named the winner of the 2018 VELUX Roof Window Award. Judged by a panel of some of the UK’s leading architects, this exciting competition sought to reward inventive, modern designs that use VELUX roof window products. HYVE Architects will receive £2,000 in prize money and a VELUX curved glass rooflight to use in their next project.

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HYVE Architects’ beautiful bothy conversion in Crawton was the unanimous favourite of this year’s judging panel. Using VELUX roof windows in the original structure’s gable, HYVE Architects were able to achieve maximum light deep into the converted space.

Jane Duncan, former president of the RIBA, said Nether Cowieswells is “the most simple and elegant of remodelling projects which subtly introduces the wonderful local light through VELUX roof windows to enhance the clarity of the spaces.”

The 2018 VELUX Roof Window Award attracted entries from across the length and breadth of UK and Ireland. It has demonstrated a

real drive by architecture and design firms to create better living environments by bringing daylight and fresh air into people’s homes.

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NEW FLOW ACOUSTIC PANELS Artnovion’s Flow acoustic panels deliver improved acoustics and give a striking appearance to any room. Indeed, they would not look out of place in a science fiction movie set. The Flow panels are hybrids that combine an acoustic core with a carefully calibrated diffuser. This duel functionality breaks away from the traditional parameters of acoustic design and creates new paths to solve excessive reverberation and uneven sound fields.

The panels’ acoustic cores are formed by strategically interweaving acoustic foam with Helmholtz resonators over a sealed air cavity to deliver maximum performance. The parallel slats are designed to break-up incoming waves with a uniform reflection pattern to create homogenous sound fields.

The most striking aspect of the Flow panels is the design possibilities they offer. Their parametric form (a trending architectural style, and unique to the acoustic scene), creates a pattern that flows along a room’s walls, morphing and unfolding according to your point of view.

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MORPHOSIS ARCHITECTS

Morphosis marked the recent opening of the new 820,000-squarefoot research and development (R&D) facility for The Kolon Group, the leading textile manufacturing company in South Korea.

The design features flexible laboratory facilities, administrative offices, and active social spaces that encourage greater interaction and exchange across the company departments, with a visually striking façade that demonstrates Kolon’s commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainability.

Led by CEO and Chairman Lee Woong-Yeul, Kolon (which takes its name from its original product, KOrean nyLON) is a diverse corporation that covers R&D, primary material manufacturing, and product construction.

The company produces textiles, chemicals, and sustainable technologies as well as original athletic and ready-to-wear clothing lines across its 38 divisions. Kolon’s all-encompassing scope allowed the company to draw from its own resources to construct the new facility, christened the Kolon One & Only Tower, and assume a unique position as both client and contractor.

Fifteen percent, or approximately 123,000 square feet, is devoted to active social spaces, supporting Chairman Lee’s vision of creating collaborative and interdisciplinary spaces that prioritize employees’ well-being. Fifty-five percent of the building is laboratory space, with the remainder designed for offices.

“Working with a company like Kolon, that also has innovation at its core, allowed us to really push the limits of materials,

technology, and design to create a building that is visually striking and sustainable,” said Morphosis Founding Principal Thom Mayne. “From the outset, our team worked in collaboration with Kolon to realize their vision for this new space that will serve the research needs of the company well into the future.”

Kolon is one of the first firms to move its R&D operations to Magok, a new hub for technology and light industry, setting the standard for performance and design in the district. Seoul Metropolitan Government is leading an initiative to transform the district into an “industrial ecosystem” where a range of technology and information companies can relocate their operations centers.

The five-acre project site sits adjacent to Magok’s central park—a prominent location for what will be the district’s first major completed building.

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THE FIVE-ACRE PROJECT SITE SITS ADJACENT TO MAGOK’S CENTRAL PARK—A PROMINENT LOCATION FOR WHAT WILL BE THE DISTRICT’S FIRST MAJOR COMPLETED BUILDING.

The building folds towards the park, providing passive shading to the lower floors. Bridging the three extending laboratory wings, this folding volume contains conference rooms and social spaces while the street-level floor will be occupied by flagship retail and exhibition galleries to familiarize the public with the Kolon brand.

A transparent ground plane provides a connection between the landscape and the interior space, capturing light and movement in an expansive pedestrian atrium. At 40 meters tall and 100 meters long, the atrium serves as the building’s social center, and its translucent liner system—comprised of over 400 massive eightmeter panels that showcase Kolon’s own fabrics—showcases the heart of the atrium space: The Grand Stair. Inspired by the Spanish Steps in Rome, the Grand Stair serves practical functions but also acts a vertical courtyard for informal, casual gatherings as well as end-of-year marquee ceremonies.

THE KOLON ONE & ONLY TOWER IS ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION. “The new research and development facility for Kolon sets the standard for sustainable design and construction in the emerging Magok district,” said Project Principal Eui-Sung Yi. “Inspired by Kolon’s severe-weather layered performance wear, our team worked with engineers and fabricators to apply a performance driven series of vertical layers to our design that challenges the conventional approach to sunshade design and enhances the building’s sustainability.”

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The distinctive brise-soleil system on the main, west-facing façade of the building was created through a complex process early in the design development phase of the project, resulting in a unique sunshade that is both performative and symbolic. The design of the façade features an interconnected array of sunshades that form the monolithic, outer skin, analogous to a woven fabric—a reference to Kolon’s research in textiles, as well as a symbol of collaboration between the company’s many departments. The units of the sunshade are parametrically shaped to balance shading and views and are made from fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) using one of Kolon’s own high-tech fabrics, Aramid, to dramatically increase the material’s tensile strength. One of the most notable features of the design is the lack of a visible support structures, allowing the sunshade to seemingly float outside the glazed wall and providing clear views from the interior spaces.

The Kolon One & Only Tower is on track to achieve LEED Gold certification, a rating that is particularly noteworthy due to the size and high level of energy consumption in a laboratory of this size. The building is also pursuing the most rigorous sustainability certification in Korea. The performance of the building focuses on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship, working in concert with education and employee health and well-being. Roof terraces and courtyards provide increased access to natural light and fresh air to invigorate the work environment. Other sustainable measures include green roofs, photovoltaics (PV) and geothermal design, recycled materials, and utilizing a bubble deck slab that reduces the amount of concrete used by 30 percent. www.morphosis.com/

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SCHÖCK MEETS BOTH THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION CHALLENGES Roomers Hotels in Germany are individualistic in their architecture and high-design interior styling. And Roomers, in the spa town of Baden-Baden, is no exception. It offers 130 spacious rooms and suites and an award winning contemporary design interior. The hotel is part of an L- shaped reinforced concrete frame building, which also contains a block of fourteen apartments and a medical centre. It is brick faced, finished with a white plaster and has an extremely high building envelope insulation performance.

MINIMISING THE RISK OF THERMAL BRIDGING Thermal bridging could pose a problem where the cantilever steel roof girders connect to the reinforced concrete slab; and where the projecting reinforced concrete balconies connect to the concrete frame. Two different Schöck Isokorb load-bearing elements were incorporated to resolve any issues. The Isokorb for concreteto-steel was used for the roof connections and the Isokorb for

EFFICIENT IMPACT SOUND INSULATION A medical centre and an apartment block are part of the same complex as the hotel, with adjacent stairs in that part of the hotel.

So it was crucial to negate any possible impact sound travelling into the guest rooms. Although best known for its Isokorb thermal break range, Schöck has also developed an innovative solution for the impact sound insulation of stairs. Known as Tronsole, this fully integrated system fits both straight and winding staircases, ensuring efficient acoustic sound insulation across all structural subsections. The Tronsole system separates the stairs completely from the landing, achieving a performance level far in advance of the requirements currently demanded here in the UK by the relevant sections of the Building Regulations Part E. In the UK all Schöck Isokorb thermal break products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations, have NHBC approval and offer LABC Registration. There is also the security of independent BBA Certification.

For a free copy of the Schöck Thermal Bridging Guide, the Thermal Bridging Solutions brochure, or the Tronsole brochure, contact the company on 01865 290 890 or visit www.schoeck.co.uk The website also features an extensive range of downloadable software.

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PREVENTING THERMAL BRIDGING AND IMPACT SOUND Important insulation considerations were the prevention of both thermal bridging and impact sound. Thermal bridging can occur at various connectivity points and in addition to increased seasonal energy usage, low internal surface temperatures below the dewpoint in the area of the thermal bridge can cause condensation and associated problems. The second insulation requirement involved acoustic comfort for guests, where the prevention of impact sound on the stairways was critical. Although these are unrelated insulation challenges, Schöck was able to bring its expertise to both.

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PERFECT EDGE FINISHING FOR A PRESTIGIOUS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Schlüter-Systems provided a variety of trims and movement joints to ensure a damage-free finish for the tiled walls and floors of high-end residential project, Landmark Place.

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The 280,193sq ft Barratt Homes development has an enviable position on the north bank of the River Thames, near the iconic Tower Bridge, and boasts 165 one-bed suites, one, two and three bed apartments and penthouses across 10 storeys. It replaces Sugar Quay, a 1970s office building built for Tate and Lyle, which was purchased by CPC Group back in 2012.

The project was a Foster + Partners scheme delivered by Broadway Malyan. A six-year process has resulted in stunning surroundings for those who are lucky enough to have secured a residence, and Schlüter-Systems’ products provide subtle and stylish support throughout various formats of matte and polished porcelain (297 x 297mm, 597 x 597mm, 1197 x 1197mm) and 600 x 600mm marble.

INSIGHT AREA: Kitchen and Living Space ACTION: Preventing the build-up of tension and resultant cracks within tiled coverings Schlüter provided 7550m2 of its uncoupling membrane Schlüter®DITRA 25, in addition to over 400 metres’ combined length of the 10mm-wide PVC movement joint Schlüter®-DILEX-BWB and the 5mm-wide equivalent Schlüter®-DILEX-BWS, both in brilliant white. The combination of these two products forms a complete system to guard an installation against damage from movement.

Installed between the tile and the substrate to accommodate the differentials of movement in the tile and substrate, DITRA 25 has become a tile installation staple, having amassed decades of proven use across the world. DILEX-BWS and -BWB divide a tile covering into appropriately sized fields for the relief of tension and are available in a variety of popular tones, making them as inconspicuous as possible within an installation.

AREA: Flooring Thresholds ACTION: Handling transitions between material/tile changes Transition profiles Schlüter®-SCHIENE and Schlüter®-RENO-T in brushed stainless steel were used to neatly handle changes in the covering material. SCHIENE was used for finishing in areas where tile abutted carpet and the T-shaped RENO-T provided a neat bridge between adjacent tiled areas.

AREA: Bathroom Niches and External Corners

Wall profile Schlüter®-JOLLY-MC was used on the niches and external wall corners within all the porcelain bathrooms of the project. Consisting of brass with a plating of chrome, this standout finishing trim combines premium durability with a particularly high-shine finish.

ACTION: Finishing stair edges Schlüter®-TREP-G, a brushed stainless steel stair nosing with an adhered non-slip insert, was used to finish and enhance the safety of the marble-effect porcelain tiled stair core. The white insert selected not only provides slip resistance, but also creates a good contrast with the dark porcelain tile for enhanced user friendliness.

“We find that Schlüter offers a great range of profile depths, so you can always find the right sized trim for job”, says Joshua Gallagher, Project Manager at Marmi Limited, “This was of huge benefit at Landmark Place, as there were so many different expanses of tile and material transitions to handle”.

“Whenever we order Schlüter products, we always find them to be of the highest quality”, continues Joshua, “Our teams enjoy installing them and never have any problems doing so”.

Established in 1992, Marmi Limited specialises in the design, supply and installation of high-quality internal stonework, complemented by associated works such as screeding, waterproofing, underfloor heating, terrazzo and ceramic tiling.

For more information, visit http://www.marmiltd.co.uk.

For Landmark Place, Schlüter-Systems’ extensive range of profile solutions provided the icing on the cake. For more information on how Schlüter can help with your tile and stone projects call 01530 813396, email pr@schluter.co.uk or visit www.schluter.co.uk.

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ACTION: Protecting edges of wall tiling/providing feature finishing

AREA: Stair Core (‘Back of House’ Stairs)

WESTIN HOODS: FROM THE COOKER HOOD SPECIALISTS Westin is the only British manufacturer of cooker hoods, based in Huddersfield and established in 1921.Cooker hoods are the only appliance Westin make so they are recognised as the cooker hood specialists, providing optimum extraction solutions for stylish kitchens, loved by designers and installers for its ‘white glove’ service and ‘can do’ attitude.

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The Westin service is flexible and it works closely with designers, architects, developers and specifiers to achieve the most suitable cooker hood for every project. The requirements vary from project to project and the Westin process is consultative to ensure those requirements are met. Many cooker hood suppliers only offer a wide choice of standard products that have defined dimensions and specifications but as a manufacturer Westin can provide variations to dimensions and specifications and a complete bespoke design service.

In addition to working with individual kitchen designs, Westin has been involved in many contracts providing cost effective solutions, innovative hoods where ducting out is not possible, colour matched hoods, high performance hoods for long duct runs or powerful cookers and has yet to face an extraction issue that it cannot solve.

Westin is experienced in dealing with and delivering on higher end contracts and projects and has the flexibility to deliver in the quantities required direct to site.

Westin understand that these dates may change and can alter delivery dates and quantities at short notice providing the service these contracts require.

Westin is the cooker hood specialist and although extraction is important, as if it is ineffective it can ruin even the most amazing of kitchen design, many customers don’t consider it until it’s too late and their dream kitchen is full of smoke and odours. In addition, the power of motor, size of duct, length of duct run and the number of bends it has, in conjunction with the hood design are all factors which will affect performance.

As the specialist, Westin can be a safe pair of hands to guide you through the process and ensure the optimum solution is achieved for your customer in their kitchen with their cooker and cooking style.

To colour match the hood in the heart of your home or for your dream design or to request a standard product or contract quote, just ask us, Westin are here to help, just call the Westin Customer Service Team on the number below or e mail sales@westin.co.uk www.westin.co.uk 01484 421585 @westindesign

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JOSEPH ASH GALVANIZING: PROUD TO POWDER COAT, DUPLEX COAT AND GALVANIZE THE UK Joseph Ash Galvanizing provides services include galvanizing, spin galvanizing, shot blasting, powder coating and duplex coatings. As a UK leader of steel finishing services, with a long heritage dating back to 1857, the company is proud to powder coat and galvanize the UK. When it comes to corrosion protection, Joseph Ash Galvanizing provides the highest standards of quality available and serves all types of customers from large construction companies and fabricators, to sculptors and architects.

The position as a steel finishing UK leader stems not only from Joseph Ash Galvanizing’s industry-leading levels of customer service – which meet the most exacting requirements of customers and end users – but also from an ethos of outstanding technical knowledge and additional services which include: • Collection and delivery • On-site storage facilities • A range of different bath sizes and lifting capabilities • The ability to powder coat aluminium as well as steel.

With a number of different bath sizes at the various plants (including one of the widest galvanizing baths in Europe at the Telford plant), everything from structural sections to staircases, gates to railings, and flooring to access support steelwork can be treated.

(Medway Crematorium, winner of RIBA South East Regional Awards in 2014, galvanized and powder coated

by Joseph Ash Galvanizing in 2013)

DUPLEX COATINGS AND POWDER COATINGS AT JOSEPH ASH MEDWAY Powder coating and duplex coating services are provided by the company’s Joseph Ash Medway plant.

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Duplex coatings are a synergy of hot dip galvanizing and powder coating, suitable for all for all types of steel architectural projects.

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).

(Joseph Ash Medway treated the steel railings outside the British Standards Institute building with a duplex coating of a galvanized substrate, as well as a powder coated finish.)

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.

(To see a range of some of the powder coating colours on offer

by Joseph Ash Galvanizing, view the powder coating swatch page on their website www.josephash.co.uk/swatch/?Powder-CoatingColour-Swatch). Other colours are also available.)

APPROVED APPLICATORS OF SYNTHA PULVIN PAINTS To support the company’s powder coating and duplex coatings services, Joseph Ash Medway was granted approved applicator status for Syntha Pulvin architectural coating solutions in 2017.

Syntha Pulvin is the premier architectural powder coatings brand in Europe, offering a wide range of Architectural Powder Coatings formulated to decorate and protect architectural aluminium and galvanized steel exposed to ultraviolet conditions and extreme weather.

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by Joseph Ash Medway, installed around a park in Horsham, in 2016)

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 email them at medwayinfo@ josephash.co.uk

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EARTHBORN INTRODUCES BRAND NEW COLOUR CARD Earthborn has launched its new classic colour card. Overstated colour is trending and with Earthborn’s 7 new hues, each imbued with fresh, fluid energy, you can carry your space to a new, contemporary realm.

The new colours are: Hobgoblin Bobble Hat – With its roots firmly in nature, Bobble Hat is a majestic blue.

Hippo Hooray – An honest, well balanced grey.

Hobgoblin – An easy-going green with a subtle hint of blue.

Delilah – This delightfully flattering coral hue sits between orange and pink.

Flutterby – Nearly white but not quite, Flutterby is inherently versatile.

Lady Bug – A richly toned burgundy, both classy and considered.

Tick-Tock – A timeless shade offering warmth, freshness, light and shade.

Earthborn has also renamed Claypaint and Eggshell No.17 ‘White’ to ‘White Clay’ to reflect its uniquely soft, creamy look.

The 7 new colours are added to the classic range of 72 colours, available in Claypaint, Lifestyle, Eco Chic & classic Eggshell finishes. www.earthbornpaints.co.uk

DRESSER ADDS PRECISION Dresser Mouldings, one of the UK’s largest bespoke timber manufacturers specialising in quality, bespoke timber mouldings, is now offering Sansin Precision Coat factory finishes.

Sansin’s Precision Coat products have been developed to meet the demand for coatings that balance wood protection and performance along with stunning colour and aesthetics.

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Backed by over 30 years of proven experience protecting large commercial, residential and mass timber wood buildings and structures, Sansin’s factory finishes deliver high performance and durability in low-VOC, water-borne formulas for modified, engineered and specialty woods.

Bill Gunn, Managing Director of Dresser Mouldings commented, “This is a great fit for us and one which will add real value to our customers. Here at Dresser Mouldings we pride ourselves in having the largest selection of bespoke manufacturing for exterior timber substrates, backed by state-of-the-art technology, machinery and expertise. The addition of Sansin’s Precision Coat factory finishes combines both the beauty and protection of a class-leading product with the commitment to quality manufacturing and attention to detail for which Dresser Mouldings is known.”

base coat that offers up to six months protection against weathering and UV during construction; Precision Coat ENS, a self-priming and tough, durable satin two-coat finish that can be applied to virtually any surface – from millwork to cladding and decks and Precision Coat Woodforce: A durable, water repellent wood treatment for exterior wood surfaces, Woodforce is designed to bring dimensional stability to wood by reducing moisture absorption up to 74% during wetting periods.

Offered in a variety of stunning colours, Sansin’s Precision Coat factory finishes include; Precision Coat SDF for wood siding, cladding and decking; Precision Coat Foundation, a penetrating

For samples and more information: 01706 658900 www.dressermouldings.com

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SCOTLAND BUILD Scotland’s leading and largest building & construction show, Scotland Build, returns to the SEC Glasgow on the 20th & 21st March.

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This is not your average construction show. Scotland Build believes doing business should be fun and includes within the event the Festival of Construction. The Festival of Construction includes: entertainment, competitions, prize giveaways, live music and much more!

The free-to-attend show attracts thousands of decision makers from across the Scotland’s construction industry including all Tier 1 contractors, house builders & associations, developers, sub-contractors, architects, specifiers, civil engineers, local councils, government, distributors, suppliers, manufacturers and many more.

The extensive exhibition will feature over 150 exhibitors showcasing their latest innovation, products and services, including A13 Steel, Aarsleff Ground Engineering, ACO Technologies, EPSM, Catnic, DuoTools Direct, Gripple Ltd, Home

Renewables, Fosroc Limited, Natural Cement, Rockwool Limited, Emtec Energy, Core Conservation, Openreach, Revizto, Plastic Surgeon, Screwfix, Siemens Limited, Tascomi, Wheatley Group, Scotia-Supplies and many more.

The exhibition plays host to 5 dedicated conference theatres with over 150 hours of free CPD conference and workshop sessions discussing the latest developments, challenges and opportunities across Scotland’s built environment. With sessions on the Future of Construction, Sustainability, BIM & Digital Construction, Architecture, Skills & Development and more, this is your one-stop-shop to gain all over your CPD points over two days.

With over 150 speakers from BAM Construct UK, Mitie, Wheatley Group, Galliford Try, Mott MacDonald, BDP, Holmes Miller, 3D Reid, Arup, Balfour Beatty, Amey, Clyde Gateway, Wates Group, Aecom, Morrison Construction, Kier Construction, Mace Group, Morgan Sindall, The Scottish Government and Multiplex Construction and many more.

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Scotland Build is extremely active in the promotion of inclusivity, diversity and equality in the industry. The annual Women in Construction Networking Event in Glasgow, now in its third year will take place on March 21st, attracting thousands of empowering women working in construction for an open panel discussion session and plenty of networking.

The involvement of 50+ high profile partners, enables Scotland Build to continue delivering on the exciting content and highlevel networking for all in attendance. The Built Environment Networking Hub will host free-to-attend exclusive networking events across two whole days, including the Builder’s Breakfast, Architects Hub, Festival of Construction and more. Build your connections, gain inspiration from industry thought-leaders and win business at the show which offers it all.

A few words from the show’s exhibitors and attendees:

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“Scotland Build is a fantastic opportunity to engage and network with the regions construction experts” - Stewart Gilles, Marketing Manager, Bachy Soletanche

“As in previous years, the Scotland Build expo has been extremely well-attended and supported by the construction industry. Our stand had a high interest and our talk on community benefits has already sparked significant interest. Well worth attending” Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, Kier Construction “Productive show, staff very helpful, great mix of exhibitors and visitors” - Bob Atkinson, EPMS Supplies “Fantastic lead generation, great team organising the show and excellent value for money” - John Robertson, Director, Optosafe “Great event with good speakers, well worth attending” - George Harold, Co-Founder, Integrated Facilities Solutions Join the Scotland’s building and construction industry and register today for your free tickets: www.scotlandbuildexpo.com or email selena.moseley@oliverkinrossevents.com for further details.

THE INVOLVEMENT OF 50+ HIGH PROFILE PARTNERS, ENABLES SCOTLAND BUILD TO CONTINUE DELIVERING ON THE EXCITING CONTENT AND HIGH-LEVEL NETWORKING FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE.

BESPOKE TIMBER WINDOWS AND DOORS The Sash Window Workshop replaces and repairs traditional timber windows and doors across London and the South, offering a supply only service nationwide.

The company, who are this year celebrating 25 years of business, pride themselves on providing bespoke solutions to meet their clients’ individual requirements.

Initially established in 1994, when the company operated from a small converted pig shed, the company now operates from two large workshops in Bracknell. The materials used enable them to produce windows and doors to the highest specifications, giving the best possible performance and combining minimum maintenance with maximum lifespan.

Managing Director and founder, Richard Dollar, comments on how the company’s growth has not always been easy: “25 years have flown by, it’s been an interesting journey! Starting from nothing with a hand to mouth existence, through many ups and downs, to a very successful 2018 when we fitted and repaired £6.5 million of bespoke windows and doors.”

“We are very proud of our success which is based on giving our clients an exceptional product backed up with excellent customer service, all delivered by an outstanding team that has grown from 2 to 82 people.”

The Sash Window Workshop are FSC® Certified, FENSA registered and Which? Trusted Traders, with most of their orders coming from previous customers and recommendations.

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VEKA GROUP’S CORE COLOUR OFFERING – LAID OUT IN BLACK AND WHITE Straight-talking PVC-U systems supplier VEKA Group has simplified its Variations colour offering, to make it even more useable, helpful, and easy to understand for customers.

95% of VEKA Group foil sales will now be from stock; 27 colour combinations across 14 colours.

Working out ex-stock colour availability can be a confusing and time consuming task, requiring the cross-checking of brochures, swatch books and availability charts. In reviewing their colour policy, VEKA wanted to simplify the whole process as it constantly refines its offering for the benefit of fabricators and installers.

Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains: “The demand for coloured products presents a huge sales opportunity for our customers, which is why we’ve made it even easier to order coloured profile.

“We stock what our customers sell, so there’s no ‘chasing rainbows’ when it comes to availability. We’re committed to providing the colours our customers want, when they want them, in the most straightforward way.

“There are 27 colour combinations from a palette of 14 bestselling shades, and no need to wade through a big book of swatches and availability charts. All of the colours in our new brochure are ex-stock, sharing the same lead time as standard profile and available across our full product range.

“You can’t get simpler than that.

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“The Variations colour offer also means a number of the industry’s less popular colours can be requested made to order, and these specialist shades typically have a four-week lead time.

“We’ve designed our new brochure with clarity in mind, and all the information is in one place. Rather than having to flick backwards and forwards, the colour swatches, colour combination table and lamination charts are on the pages right alongside the relevant system.

“Laminated profile now makes up 40% of VEKA Group sales and we predict that the demand for colour is going to keep growing.

40% of VEKA Vertical Sliders are now coloured and around a third of those are laminated both sides.

“We’re seeing this trend across residential, commercial and public sectors and we are investing millions in the manufacture of laminated profile, to continue providing the best product and service in the industry.

“A large proportion of the £5M invested in the VEKA Group plant in 2018 was focussed on the lamination department, including the purchase of a building adjacent to the existing VEKA HQ. This will allow the current 380,000 sq ft site site to expand by a further 40,000 sq ft and potentially increase lamination capacity by a staggering 50%. An impressive feat, considering we extruded a record 10.2 million metres of laminated profile in 2018!

“As VEKA Group continues to expand its capacity to support customers with laminated product, the team recognised the need for a simple and straightforward ordering system.

“Our new colour offering has been put together to support customers with ease and swift turnarounds, 95% of our foiled sales are from stock. This means customers don’t have to wait, and they can build their reputation for quality, reliability and efficiency, on ours. And while our 99.3% ‘on time in full’ delivery results are something to be very proud of, we’re working to make them even better!”

For more information about the Variations collection, and to request a brochure call 01282 716611 or email salesenquiry@ veka.com

THE SCIENCE, THE STYLE, AND THE SUBSTANCE - BEHIND VEKA GROUP’S NEXT GENERATION VERTICAL SLIDER Renowned PVC-U systems supplier VEKA Group has unveiled the industry’s ‘next generation’ Vertical Slider.

Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains: “We’re thrilled to bring the Imagine Vertical Slider to market because we absolutely believe it is the most technically advanced Vertical Slider product out there, giving VEKA Group customers a real sales edge in an area of genuine industry growth.

“This product has been years in the planning, to ensure its intelligent design combines form and function. Along with stunning good looks, it includes a myriad of innovative features for simple fabrication, easy installation and flawless operation.

“I think one of the most exciting features for fabricators is the fact that the outer balance chamber is co-extruded in black, which means there’s no need to mask and paint. Time is saved, quality defects are reduced and the finish is more durable and professional. It offers a perfectly co-ordinated colour and texture for homeowners who specify combinations such as Anthracite smooth on the exterior and White woodgrain on the interior.

“In a relatively flat market, Vertical Sliders are positively bucking the trend. Market research shows that sales of Vertical Sliders to the home improvement market have increased by 32% to now take 10% market share of frames at 443,000, with this figure predicted to keep rising. Fabricators of the Imagine Vertical Slider will be in a dominant position to take advantage of this exciting high value, high growth market.

“VEKA Group is well known for making it simple and straightforward to fabricate and install any new product, with all the technical support you could possibly require, including four dedicated Technical Service Engineers available to customers across the country, and I’m looking forward to seeing more and more customers benefit from adopting this exciting and versatile new Vertical Slider.

“I can’t wait to hear the feedback as it makes its way into ever more varied projects.”

Contact VEKA Group to request more information about the Imagine Vertical Slider. Email salesenquiry@veka.com or call 01282 716611.

“The Imagine Vertical Slider also offers two choices of cill, (stub or 200mm), a new ‘invisible’ approach to coupling windows, a stunning sculptured finish on both sash and outerframe, as well the option of timber-like mechanical joints. In fact, there are more clever features than I could possibly list here, which illustrates the amount of work and valuable customer feedback that has gone into its development.

“It goes without saying that the Imagine Vertical Slider meets all the expected industry quality accreditations for strength, security and weather performance, but – perhaps even more reassuringly – it has also passed the rigorous testing demanded

by VEKA Group’s own in-house quality team.

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“It’s available in 14 colours from stock, meaning you can offer your customers enviable lead times, and has been created to work with a choice of ERA and Caldwell hardware.

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MANCHESTERS’ LATEST HOTEL Aluminium systems supplied by UK leading facade company Aluprof, have been specified for the recently completed Hotel Indigo Manchester. Located next to Victoria station, at the junction of Todd Street and Corporation Street, the new Hotel Indigo project comprises of a new fourteen story, modern rotunda tower, adjacent to an existing, now sympathetically restored Grade II listed victorian development, known as ‘City Buildings’.

Aluprof systems provided their class leading MB-SR50N Curtain Wall ‘effekt’ (cap-less) system in grey powder coat finish from Ground to 2nd floor with their project designed unitised curtain wall system to the 10 stories above. The floor to ceiling glazing offering spectacular views across Manchester. The sub-contract for the design, testing, fabrication and installation of the facade was completed by Aluprof and CSI of Hull.

The main contractor on the development were Bowmer & Kirkland.

The hotel was opened to customers early 2019.

Let by developer BH Group, the hotel offers 187 bedrooms which are located in both the new fourteen storey rotunda and the existing ‘City Buildings’. The development also boasts a Marco Pierre White, New York Italian themed restaurant and bar which will offer a vibrant new venue for residents as well as city goers.

Nab Speakes, Director of Architects 3DReid, said: “Creating a building that perfectly balances modern architecture with old is always challenging and the plans that we designed for the Hotel Indigo project were especially ambitious. Upon seeing the final result, we couldn’t be prouder of its design and how well it works in reality. Our talented team has created a remarkable new building that is a welcome addition to this part of the city. It stands at the gateway to the NOMA development and links this area seamlessly with the city centre.”

James Houlston of BH Group, project owner said, “We are thrilled with the result of the work that has taken place so far. The building looks spectacular and is eye catching for all of the right reasons. We tried very hard to maintain the original fabric of the City Buildings and I am so pleased that we have been able to intertwine this with a modern new tower that reflects Manchester’s newer trends in architecture.”

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. 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.co.uk and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof’s UK head offices on 0161 941 4005.

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Maarten Kleinhout, director of CSI said, “ In view of the tight site, building movement and rigorous performance criteria, the use of Unitised stick curtain walling to the majority of the façade was obvious. Our early collaboration with 3Dreid, Bowmer and Kirkland and Aluprof technical teams allowed the design intent to be proficiently translated into a viable and performing façade scheme which we are proud to be associated with. The project is considered a success and we continue to enjoy the same colourations on other schemes with Aluprof. It is evident that the construction industry is increasingly turning to unitised façade principles to deliver facades effectively.”

L’ÉDIFICE WILDER – ESPACE DANSE CERTIFIED LEED NC, SILVER ÆDIFICA

The result of a sustainable transformation of a heritage building, the Wilder Building Espace Danse has been awarded LEED-NC Silver certification.

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A significant project for the Quebec dance community, this building demonstrates that it is possible to create large-scale living environments that combine a distinct architectural signature with best practices in sustainable design.

The design of this cultural complex required special consideration by integrating this industrial building into the urban fabric of Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles. With the support of various partners, Ædifica’s team of experts in construction and sustainable design put in place innovative strategies to propel the Wilder Building to the next level of building performance and resource conservation in the pursuit of a LEED Certification issued by the Canada Green Building Council.

the Wilder’s training studios among the most beautiful dance spaces in the world.

“The Wilder Building as we know it today is the result of a sustainable and integrated design strategy, involving a building’s energy performance, but also the revitalization of a building in its urban space,” says Guy Favreau, Vice President, Sustainable Design, at Ædifica.

Holding workshops on integrated design processes from the beginning of the project allowed building owners and partners to focus on the key components of the design strategy.

“The installation of a translucent and insulating glass on the walls of the new construction allowed us to optimize the diffusion of natural light while offering an energy efficient envelope,” adds Patrick Bernier, architect and project director, at Ædifica.

Performance, luminosity and comfort By adding a double-wall skin to the existing facade, the team improved the building’s energy performance and also provided additional display support for the retransmission of images captured during special events.

Careful consideration was given to the integration of natural light and the optimization of views to the outside, thus placing

The team also developed a raised floor system ensuring optimal performance of a low-speed ventilation system, an efficient air-conditioning and the administrative spaces, in addition to concealing the electrical distribution system of lighting and fire protection, with specific regard for the comfort of occupants.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION Other eco-friendly measures worthy of mention include the reuse of the existing building structure and envelope to maintain its heritage value and reduce the quantity of new materials required; the development of a white roof to counteract the heat island effect, the appropriate disposing of more than 4,150 tonnes of contaminated soils and, finally, the diverting of more than 78 per cent of construction waste from landfills through recycling.

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THE DESIGN OF THIS CULTURAL COMPLEX REQUIRED SPECIAL CONSIDERATION BY INTEGRATING THIS INDUSTRIAL BUILDING INTO THE URBAN FABRIC OF MONTREAL’S QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES.

Photos: Michel Brunelle, David Boyer, Joint Venture: Lapointe Magne + Ædifica

THE INSTALLATION OF A TRANSLUCENT AND INSULATING GLASS ON THE WALLS OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION ALLOWED US TO OPTIMIZE THE DIFFUSION OF NATURAL LIGHT WHILE OFFERING AN ENERGY EFFICIENT ENVELOPE. Ultimately, the implementation of different strategies resulted in a 28 per cent reduction in the building’s energy consumption.

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ABOUT THE WILDER The Wilder Building is home to production and presentation venues for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal (LGBCM), the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM), Tangente, and Agora de la danse; in addition to housing the Montreal offices of the Ministry of Culture and Communications and the Council of Arts and Letters. With a gross floor space in excess of 235,000 square feet, the project includes the renovation and expansion of the Wilder Building, a 10-storey heritage industrial building, built in 1918. The main players involved in this project are: the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI), Lapointe Magne + Ædifica, Pomerleau, SNC-Lavalin, Bouthillette Parizeau, Martin Roy et Associés, SDK/NCK, Octave acoustique, and Trizart Alliance.

ABOUT ÆDIFICA Founded in 1985, Ædifica is a collective of creators and experts with a shared desire to create inspiring, meaningful and sustainable living environments. Delivering projects of all scales

and types across America, Ædifica relies on the synergistic knowhow of its expertise to create mobilizing spaces for organizations, users and communities. From its headquarters in Montreal, as well as its offices in New York and the Caribbean, Ædifica brings together the creative efforts of nearly 200 talents for the benefit of its clients worldwide. www.aedifica.com

SCHUECO CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS RANGE OF PANORAMIC SYSTEMS IN RECENT YEARS, ARCHITECTS AND THEIR CLIENTS HAVE EXPRESSED A PREFERENCE FOR EVER-LARGER AREAS OF ALL-BUT-FRAMELESS GLAZING. TO SATISFY THIS DEMAND, SCHUECO PRODUCED ITS VERY SUCCESSFUL RANGE OF PANORAMIC SLIDING DOOR AND FAÇADE SYSTEMS, WHICH IS AUGMENTED THIS YEAR BY ITS FIRST-EVER PANORAMIC WINDOW. As framing technology evolves, so does Schueco’s ability to produce new solutions more closely tailored to the needs of their customers.

In pursuit of this aim, the company has been working for many years to slim down frame-widths without compromising the insulation properties which are essential for maximising energy performance.

The system has been specially designed for the construction of ribbon windows and for use as an insert in a Schueco mullion/ transom façade system such as the Schueco FWS 35 PD. Here, its ultra-slim face-width enables an overall size reduction of 25%.

The result of this work can be seen most clearly in Schueco’s Panorama (PD) range of sliding door and façade systems, which has now expanded to include the company’s first-ever PD window system.

Smooth internal surfaces give the window an attractive flush appearance and there is a stylish new ergonomic handle without rosettes that can be fitted with a lock if required. A wide range of profiles includes corner mullions, structural mullions, symmetrical and asymmetrical mullions and Schueco TipTronic toplights.

Produced especially for the residential market, the Schueco AWS 75 PD.SI window features reduced internal and external face-widths as low as 55 mm. These enable it to deliver a whole new level of transparency, yet the window is still able to achieve an excellent ‘Uw’ value of 0.87 W/m2K.

The Schueco AWS 75 PD.SI system can accommodate vent sizes up to 2.5 m and glass weights up to 160 kg, with watertightness up to 600 Pa and burglar resistance up to RC2.

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Designated the Schueco AWS 75 PD.SI this new system is now nationally available in the UK.

ASPEX SUPPLIES TRIO OF DOORSETS TO SHOREDITCH DEVELOPMENT Aspex, one of the UK’s leading architectural ironmongery and doorset companies, has secured a contract to supply its trio of doorsets to a residential development in Shoreditch, London.

Aspex has supplied its Novista system to The Makers apartment development on Nile Street, which comprises of 175 apartments over 28 storeys, with private roof gardens, lounges for ad-hoc meetings, and a co-located college.

Working alongside architects Avanti, and designers Woods Bagot, the project required a minimalistic and sleek design to match the interior surroundings which includes smoked oak apartment entrance doors and bespoke brass ironmongery. Within the apartments, Aspex has supplied its Novista hinged and sliding doorsets, all of which meet the architectural demand required for the project.

The company has also supplied its Novista Pocket Sliding Doors to the en-suite bathrooms in the apartments. They open into the wall cavity to save space, whilst the soft closing mechanism and nylon rollers ensure that the doors close safely and silently.

FINE ITALIAN DESIGN Rosso Maniglie is our exclusive range of Italian inspired designer levers.

Produced using a zinc base material and manufactured to the highest standards, this range takes designer levers to the next level.

For further information on this range visit our website or call one of our friendly sales team.

Created with a sleek and incomparable aesthetic appeal, our contemporary style Rosso Maniglie range has quickly become the first choice for home owners, architects and house builders throughout the UK. T : +44 (0) 1228 672 900 E : sales@zoo-hardware.co.uk W : www.zoohardware.co.uk Rosso Maniglie is part of Zoo Hardware Ltd.

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For more information, visit www.aspex-uk.co.uk

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES WITH VICAIMA DOORS The eagerly anticipated 2019 edition of the Vicaima Interior Door Selector (IDS) has now arrived, with an array of products designed to inspire creative interiors for modern living. Whether for homes, commercial environments, health or educational establishments, Vicaima offers original style coupled with outstanding performance.

The 2019 IDS provides specifiers and distributors with an easy to navigate, priced guide through a myriad of styles and finishes that demonstrate the sheer breadth of possibilities available with Vicaima interior doors and doorsets. All doors are available in a variety of constructional cores, extensive choice of dimensions and of course a colour palette that allows real creative flair for new build and refurbishment projects. Whether the vision calls for wood veneers displaying their natural specie or stained in a contemporary tone, originally designed laminates and innovative foils or even a spectrum of paint lacquers; Vicaima has one of the most comprehensive selections available.

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As if 80 pages of door models were not enough, the Vicaima 2019 Interior Door Selector goes one step further, offering a wide assortment of additional modifications. Vicaima customisation provides the opportunity to select a door of choice from any of their Essential ex-stock solid core designs and to transform them with grooves, inlays and glazing plus many other factory servicing options.

Effectively this creates thousands of additional doors patterns, all available with shorter lead times than conventional bespoke doors.

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REFURBISHMENT OF NEW CHARITY PROJECT TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH AUTISM INCLUDES BESPOKE NEW CONSERVATORY A project to provide specialist housing for autistic adults in Scotland has opened.

New windows, doors and a bespoke conservatory has transformed the Scottish Autism Centre, a residential complex run by Scottish Autism.

Scotland’s strongest fenestration partner, Sidey, carried out a scheme of refurbishment work for Marshall Construction – and the results were amazing.

The eight-month project at the Scottish Autism Centre has created six self-contained flats, all with en-suite shower rooms.

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Sidey removed and replaced existing windows with Solartherm® Reversible and Casement Windows which transformed the old building. As part of the transformation, new specialist composite doors, French doors, patio doors and aluminium doors were fitted.

At the back of the residential development, Sidey also supplied and installed a spacious conservatory.

As part of the refurbishment, all PVCu profiles were extruded to BS 12608 and all Solartherm® windows quoted met 1.2Wm2K u-values.

To achieve maximum safety, locking systems were fitted to all windows – endorsed by Secured by Design, a Police crime prevention initiative. Window restrictors were also fitted to keep residents safe and secure.

Scottish Autism set up in 1968 by a group of parents to help youngsters diagnosed with autism to lead full and enriched lives.

At the beginning of 2018, it announced plans to open the Scottish Autism Centre to celebrate its 50th anniversary year. The project took eight months to complete.

Paul Watson, project contractor for Marshall Construction, says: “The building was empty before Scottish Autism announced plans to create a new residential complex.

“It had been used as a home for older people before the charity acquired the building and started talking about developing it.”

Paul says Sidey was picked to fit new windows and doors and create a new conservatory for the residents at the Scottish Autism Centre, because the company was “expert”.

He says: “From start to finish, the refurbishment work was very smooth. It was a lengthy project and everyone was very busy, and the workmanship was brilliant.”

“Sidey is expert when it comes to windows and doors. We asked Sidey to get involved because we knew the company would be able to handle a job like this. In this area, Sidey certainly stands out as being professional and efficient.” www.sidey.co.uk

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“I think it was built in about 2000. When I went to look at the job, there was a lot of work involved. All internal walls had to be taken down and repositioned and amongst other things, it needed a whole new drainage system.

RAINGUARD ALUMINIUM – THE PERFECT MATCH FOR GRADE II LISTED CHURCH Needing to replace an old cast iron rainwater system, Hatherlow Church’s list of “must haves” was not a small one.

Elder of the Church, Mat Simpson explained “Hatherlow Church is a grade II listed building, and as such we were looking for a system that would be in keeping with the mid - 19th century building, as well as matching existing gutters and downpipes already installed. The product would also have to cope with the vast amount of water that flows from the pitched roof when it rains.

“Being budget conscious, we also required the lowest cost possible, for an aesthetically pleasing, long lasting and highly functional system. Yeoman Rainguard managed to tick all the boxes.”

After meeting Mat on site, Yeoman Rainguard’s Area Sales Manager was able to put forward a range of options suitable for the project.

A free product sample was issued for the Church members to assess and Yeoman Rainguard’s XL Aluminium system was chosen.

To accommodate the large water flow levels from the pitched roof, 130 x 100 mm Deep Flow XL Aluminium Gutters were installed to the front side of the Church.

These were complemented with the addition of 100mm dia. XL Aluminium Downpipes, sufficiently wide enough to cope with the amount of water captured in the deep flow gutters.

The installation, carried out by Yeoman Rainguard’s team, was completed with attractive Bellvue cast aluminium rainwater hoppers to either side of the Church’s porched entrance.

All of Yeoman Rainguard’s XL Aluminium products have a durable powder coated finish which not only looks stylish but offers 30 years plus maintenance free service.

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“We are very pleased with the quality of the product and installation by Rainguard and have already noticed that the front elevation of the church is drying out. This allows us to commence with other work now the building is watertight.” Concluded Mat. Hatherlow Church has already appeared in the TV programme “who do you think you are” featuring the actor Sir Ian McKellen and they are looking forward to the actor bringing his 80th birthday stage performance to the Church’s village in the summer.

For more information on Yeoman Rainguard’s range of gutters and downpipes suitable for ecclesiastical and listed building projects go to www.rainguard.co.uk or call 0113 279 5854.

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Gratnells Learning Rooms – embracing the full spectrum of the school environment The interdependence of school architecture with teaching methods, the role of digital media and the smart use of available space, not merely to facilitate the learning process but to stimulate it, are now part of the education landscape.

In the classroom, outdoors, in communal areas and in spaces where flexibility of use is paramount, there is a balance to be achieved between inspiration and good order. With its ‘Learning Rooms’ philosophy, Gratnells offers architects and planners both an innovative approach to the best use of space and a practical set of solutions to store, display, archive, present and protect teaching and learning materials.

In Science subjects, for example, teachers cannot work without a good prep room.

Separate zones may be needed to cope with the range of activities involved, including handling of dangerous chemicals and volatile materials. At the very simplest level, with some 30 basic colours of storage trays and the ability to produce to any recognised Pantone reference, Gratnells offers high visibility colour coding options to identify and locate hazardous materials.

As more sophisticated requirements become apparent, the company can offer software-based planning tools to facilitate design and layout of prep rooms and laboratories including the application of integral frames, trolleys, trays and inserts

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to create good order for learners and a lesson-ready infrastructure for teachers.

As a report from the Association for Science Education made clear “Communication between architects, designers and manufacturers on the one hand and science teachers on the other is essential for developing science provision for the highest standards of teaching and learning.”

With the ubiquitous availability of digital technology in schools, accelerated by the launch of the iPad in 2010, new challenges have arisen for the safe storage and ready availability of devices. There now exists a permanent requirement to manage, control, safeguard and identify the learning media.

which merge seamlessly into the storage system, whilst offering an efficient charging regimen ensuring that devices are always work-ready.

In its report ‘Innovative Schools: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age’, the Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the European Parliament wrote “The digital revolution is… transforming the way children play, access information, communicate and learn. We need to take care of our future by designing innovative and engaging learning environments”.

Smart design from Gratnells has produced a series of charging trays and trolleys

Gratnells Learning Rooms offers a mix of ideas, advice and content for the education sector which seeks to be both practical and visionary, working in common cause with designers and architects to create a better environment – and better outcomes for learners and teachers alike.

Not just decorating classroom spaces, but designing them to improve learning

Gratnells is proud to be working with these opinion formers

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Gratnells is privileged to be part of a global movement that is shaping the learning environment.

Working with academics, educationalists, teachers and architects our vision is to create better spaces for children to learn and teachers to teach.

Our work has gone far beyond the concept stage.

Supported now by empirical evidence, the views of renowned experts and professional bodies, Gratnells Learning Rooms is an idea whose time has come.

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POLYFLOR LAUNCHES NEW ADHESIVE FREE SAFETY FLOORING COLLECTION Polyflor, the leading UK Manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring, is delighted to announce the launch of the new Polysafe QuickLay PUR Collection. Polysafe QuickLay is a loose lay safety flooring designed for adhesive-free installation and is the perfect solution for busy commercial environments in need of a quick turnaround and where sustainable slip resistance is a priority.

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Designed to be a practical choice for contractors and specifiers alike, Polysafe QuickLay is a temporary or permanent floor covering which achieves the same performance and durability as other Polysafe flooring collections but with the added benefits of adhesivefree installation. The specially formulated studded emboss on the underside of Polysafe QuickLay works as a barrier – allowing moisture to escape from the subfloor – facilitating installation over new concrete floors of up to 97% RH. The unique double sided Polysafe Quicklay tape is fitted around the perimeter of the room, underneath all seams and doorways securing the flooring in place.

Polysafe Quicklay features a contemporary design in a tonal colour bank of 12 shades with a matt surface finish, providing a decoration suitable for dementia friendly environments, supported with the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre accreditation for the full collection. The DSDC is an international centre of knowledge and expertise dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia which offers a product accreditation scheme. The Polysafe QuickLay collection performs exceptionally well with 10 colours achieving the highest 1a rating and 2 colours achieving 1b.

Polyflor’s UK and International Marketing Director, Tom Rollo comments, ‘From the outset the goal was to create a loose lay flooring product that would save installation time, eliminate the need for adhesives and make future replacement easier whilst still providing the sustainable slip resistance required from a safety floor.

The new Polysafe QuickLay collection fulfils these requirements whilst also responding to the market demands for plain and tonal decoration products, suitable for specification within dementia friendly environments.’

Designed for low maintenance costs, Polysafe QuickLay features the renowned Polysafe polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) cleaning enhancement. Cross-linked and UV cured, Polysafe PUR is a super strength reinforcement designed to facilitate even easier cleaning, whilst providing optimum appearance and colour retention as well as improved soil release.

100% recyclable, Polysafe QuickLay is a sustainable flooring choice, built to last but offering end of life flexibility - uplift and re-use or recycle via the Recofloor scheme. Adhesive-free installation also promotes excellent indoor air quality and low VOC emissions which leaves a healthy environment that can be used straight away.

Further details of Polyflor’s extensive range of resilient vinyl flooring are available from Polyflor Ltd, Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7NR. Tel: 0161 767 1111. Fax: 0161 767 1128.

Website: www.polyflor.com Email: info@polyflor.com

PERFECT WOODEN FLOORS Perfect Wooden Floors was established by the inspiration to help your home and world be more beautiful, more comfortable and more welcoming. For over 20 years now we have believed that happiness may be found in small things, so we approach each customer with the due responsibility in terms of the products and services we offer!

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Perfect Wooden Floors offers high quality installation of all types of wood floors, restoration, repair, sanding, gap filling, staining and varnishing. We work only with the best European and world manufacturers that ensure the quality of their materials, so that we could recommend you safely and with a smile some valuable solutions to implement.

Our best service policy is your recommendation that we take with immense pride when you recommend us to your friend or family.

We listen to what you want and offer our expertise to come out with the best solution for your needs. The main part of our installation is based on the proper preparation of the underlayment and the use of good materials.

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NEVER RUN OUT OF HOT WATER WITH RINNAI’S 11I MULTIPOINT CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATERS Rinnai’s multipoint continuous flow ErP A-rated gas fired 11i water heater units are the perfect antidote - to more traditional storage systems. Proven to deliver high volumes of hot water at any time of the day, the high performance 11i ensures user comfort and safety with 100% accurate water temperature control.

These energy efficient, low NOx units, ideal for domestic and light commercial sites, are neat and compact, with not a tank in sight.

Internally wall mounted, the multipoint Rinnai 11i model measures 675 x 370 x 134mm and weighs just 16kg with a gas consumption range between 6.10kW – 21.60kW, and an 11-metre maximum flow.

Users of the multipoint 11i water heaters can rest assured that there is no fluctuation in water temperatures, even if, for example, the tap is turned on in the kitchen at the same time as the shower is running in the bathroom, the temperature remains constant.

Whilst small, the multipoint Rinnai 11i is tough with a robust heat exchanger, in-built frost protection and user-friendly digital controls.

The units are simple to install and maintain in any small or limited space.

Ideally placed to replace cumbersome and outdated stored water heaters or multipoint water heaters, these low NOx continuous flow units are proven to be more energy efficient and are the installer and users’ water heating system of choice.

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DRU ANNOUNCES NEW ® GLOBAL TRUFLAME GAS FIRES FOR 2019 DRU, based in the Netherlands, is a leading European manufacturer of contemporary gas fires, wood stoves and bioethanol fires.

The Global by DRU range is a selection of modern, high efficiency gas fires that offer many of the features of DRU designer fires but at prices that are affordable for most households.

An essential component of these new models is the innovative new DRU TruFlame® burner. Rather than a simple line burner, as found in ordinary gas fires, the TruFlame® burner follows the contours of the logs, creating a flame pattern that is much more authentic, with higher, denser flames underpinned by realistic glowing embers.

Just like the Global 55XT, this fire comes with a choice of interior finishes: Ceraglass for an infinity flame effect and classic brick for a more timeless look.

A traditional or modern fire surround completes the picture and this stunning model, which is operated with electronic remote control, will run economically with both natural gas or LPG.

The TruFlame® range has three models with the following variations:

DRU GLOBAL 55XT BF This is a compact and versatile balanced gas fire solution with great flexibility of installation.

Its slimline design frames an impressive log effect fire bed with realistic flames, a choice of mirrored Ceraglass or classic brick interior finishes and the option of Clear View anti-reflective glass that replicates the appearance of an open fire.

It fits a standard Class 1 UK chimney or can be installed with a false chimneybreast in many locations around the home. It can even be installed in a kitchen as this picture shows. And when combined with a classic or contemporary fire surround, it is transformed into a complete fireplace that is at the heart of any home.

DRU GLOBAL 55XT BF CAVITY WALL GAS FIRE Recently shortlisted by the Build It Awards as Best Stove or Fire, this unique gas fire is designed to fit neatly into a brick wall cavity, as found in most homes that have been built since the 1960s.

The compact nature of the design allows it to be combined with a slimline contemporary or classic fire surround, which creates an impressive fireplace that takes up very little floor space.

The clever ‘snorkel-shaped’ balanced flue assembly ends in an unobtrusive terminal on the outside wall.

All the new Global TruFlame® gas fires have high efficiency ratings and are Eco Design ready in line with the latest European energy saving regulations.

Whether or not your home has a chimney, this glass-fronted masterpiece is easy to install and will give many years of warmth and comfort. With its exclusive DRU Global Truflame® burner it generates beautiful high flames with an impressive glow.

DRU is currently inviting applications for new Global by DRU dealers in selected areas of the UK. For further information visit: www.drufire.com

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DRU GLOBAL 70XT BF This is an elegant and expansive gas fire, also available in balanced flue, that is designed to be the centrepiece of any living room.

RINNAI WITH LPG IS LOW NOX, SUSTAINABLE AND PERFECT FOR OFF-GRID Rinnai condensing hot water heater units using LPG deliver lower carbon emission figures, greater energy efficiencies and are more economic to run than other sources such as oil or electric - making them the first choice for off-grid installations and sites.

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For specifiers and installers, helping an off-grid user select a low NOx energy efficient water heater is critical — and a condensing continuous flow water heater using LPG is one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly options available. By choosing a continuous flow water heater instead of a standard electric water heater, an end user can reduce energy costs by up to 50% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 61%. When compared with oil-fired systems this saving is even greater.

Tests show that a Rinnai Infinity condensing water heater emits 35.18mg/kwh NOx compared with a typical oil boiler that emits approximately 364 mg/kwh NOx. That means a Rinnai condensing water heater emits approximately 10% of the NOx that an oil boiler emits, a 90% reduction. Therefore, combining a gas boiler and a Rinnai water heater will radically reduce NOx. On the 26th September 2018, the EU introduced new stricter parameters for NOx emissions in the gas water heater category. The new NOx level was set at 56mg/kwh. Rinnai water heaters are well in advance of the criteria demonstrating product quality and superior performance.

The new criteria for oil fired boilers or liquid fuels has been set at 120mg/kwh, highlighting that current appliances and the oil-fired market has some way to go before it can achieve a similar level to that of gas.

If we compare the production of CO₂ between gas and electricity we find that for every GJ (277.78kW) of energy used gas will produce 44.44kg compared to 103kg with electric. We can see that for the same energy used electricity will produce twice the amount of one of the major greenhouse gases.

The efficiency of this type of electrical generation is as low as 40%. So, if we now compare the use of electricity to LPG to heat hot water we find that electricity is 40% efficient in comparison to a Rinnai water heater which returns 107% nett efficiency.

Electricity is not the ‘green’ fuel that its marketing portrays it to be. It produces more CO₂ than LPG but is also less efficient, by far.

An LPG continuous flow water heater is an ‘on-demand’ system.

When a hot-water tap is opened, the unit reads the demand and starts the heating process. The water flows through a heat exchanger, where it heats to the desired temperature using only as much gas as is needed. When the tap is turned off, the heater automatically shuts off.

For more details on RINNAI products visit www.rinnaiuk.com

GAIA UNDERFLOOR HEATING

• Wet Underfloor Heating • Electric Underfloor Heating • Frost Protection • Thermostats & Controls Working on commercial and residential projects with Architects, Contractors, M&E Consultants, Builders, Developers and Home Owners on any scale. Here at Gaia we have a dedicated team of Account managers, Technical Designersw and Installers to provide you with a professional service from initial project stage through to project completion. Ranging from new build residential or commercial construction, office or residentialWe’ll renovations and self builds. recommend the right solution for you to meet all your projects requirements. We offer Floor Build-up, heat loss calculation, technical drawings, manifold & control placement, project valuation, experienced install team, handover & commissioning and everything in between. We’re here to advise, guide and deliver your project.

Contact us: info@gaia.co.uk 01359 242 400 www.gaia.co.uk

SAFE HEATING TRANSFORMS NURSERY SCHOOL The North Bristol NHS Trust are delighted with the LST radiator covers and vented pipe boxing that Contour Heating have supplied and installed to ensure safe heating in Somerset House nursery school.

New to the educational scene, Somerset House offers nursery care for the children of NHS staff onsite at Southmead hospital. T he North Bristol NHS Trust were keen to implement a retrofit solution to protect radiators without preventing thorough cleaning and maintenance.

Contour Heating Products Ltd The Mansions, 43 Broadway, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8BB 01952 290498 www.contourheating.co.uk

From space-saving vertical designer radiators and periodstyle 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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Contour, specialist safe heating providers, transformed a healthy space for the new nursery school with DeepClean, low surface temperature radiator covers. Designed with drop-down front access doors, these casings allow fast and easy access to heat emitters. The radiator covers are also protected with BioCote® anti-microbial technology, which inhibits the growth of 99.9% of bacteria within just two hours to reduce bacteria cross-contamination.

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.

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OPENSTUDIO ARCHITECTS

The former Westminster Fire Station is in the midst of a transformation. Development manager Alchemi Group - in partnership with Far East Orchard Limited, a Singapore-based property developer - is working to sensitively restore the Grade II listed Edwardian building into a neighbourhood address. Led by architecture practice Openstudio, the former Fire Station will, upon completion in Summer 2019, be home to a destination restaurant in the old engine bays, and six boutique apartments, whilst a new build Station House will house a further 11 apartments. Together, the buildings will frame a peaceful courtyard mastered by James Lee Design - a space where station engines and horses once resided – to create a tranquil landscaped enclave exclusive to residents.

Much like a number of its notable London neighbours, such as Buckingham Palace and St Pauls, Westminster Fire Station is a quintessentially English Edwardian interpretation of eighteenth and nineteenth century Baroque architecture. The 1906 red brick and Portland stone façade is a well-preserved example of an early 20th century London Fire Station building and remains largely unaltered from its original appearance, whilst the team have carefully selected the colours of the original paintwork to return the historical colour palette to the building. Internally, Openstudio has retained original elements of the Fire Station including the fireman’s pole, watch room – which will be used as a private dining room in the restaurant - and the original carriage doors that will form the main entrance to the building and restaurant.

Laura Marino, Founder and Creative Director at Studio L, London comments: “Our vision for the restoration of Westminster Fire Station was to deliver a modern yet considered approach towards the building’s heritage, creating something that is thoughtful, sustainable and timeless. Having recently worked with Jennifer and her team at Openstudio Architects on another boutique project, she was on our radar from the beginning.

“Authenticity has been central to the design of the project - it’s what makes the residential space so special – and it was important to both Jennifer and I that the architecture subtly integrated a mix of raw and refined materials throughout the former fire station and additional new build element. Together we had a passionate vision to create something unique and beautiful, collating intricate details and ideas – that applied interesting motifs, nuances, patterns and use of ceramic brick - to ensure the buildings look good together, yet are each distinct in their own individual way.”

A modern and tactile interpretation of the London institution, the features, colours and materials used in the existing listed building have significantly influenced the design of the new build Station House brickwork façade. Handmade buff-coloured Danish Petersen brick echoes the colour of the Portland stone of the base of the Edwardian Fire Station, whilst a custom-made pearlescent glazed brick hand-produced by a specialist ceramic supplier in the Netherlands, was inspired by the interiors of the original engine bays and staircase of the Fire Station. Together the two materials are being used in the Station House to create a bespoke patterned brickwork effect, heavily influenced by the geometry of the rear of the original building, to reflect light into the courtyard garden.

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HANDMADE BUFF-COLOURED DANISH PETERSEN BRICK ECHOES THE COLOUR OF THE PORTLAND STONE OF THE BASE OF THE EDWARDIAN FIRE STATION.

Set within the brickwork openings of the Station House are custom-designed layered brass screens, inspired by the original building’s cast iron handrails, which provide privacy and screening for properties overlooking the courtyard.

Jennifer Beningfield, founder of Openstudio comments: “We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure we honour the building’s heritage, both in the redevelopment of the former Fire Station and in the construction of the Station House. The handmade brickwork and brass screens give the new building a rare quality - a sense of a contemporary interpretation of history, which enables the new building to offer the detail, depth and richness of the Fire Station it complements.”

WE’VE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ENSURE WE HONOUR THE BUILDING’S HERITAGE, BOTH IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER FIRE STATION AND IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATION HOUSE. “Westminster Fire Station is rich in history, not only as one of a notable series of Fire Stations built in the Edwardian period across London, but also in the milestones which have taken place in the building, one of which was the admission of women into the fire service in 1982. However, up until now it has never been open to the public. We are excited to be part of its transformation into a contemporary destination for the community to visit and enjoy, as well as a private city retreat for residents.

THE FIRE STATION EFFECT Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year (February 2019), the hugely popular Chiltern Firehouse is now a refined, high-end hotel with an award-winning restaurant, in a celebrated area of Marylebone. The restored former Manchester Square Fire Station that was built in the 1880s, has pioneered the way for historic landmarks to be turned into vibrant destinations in their own right. Westminster Fire Station, along with its new culinary offering will create a similar sense of community, and a buzz among the neighbours and locals.

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Fire Stations are proving increasingly popular sites to redevelop for the community, particularly since the decommissioning of ten former fire stations across London in 2014, not least because of the architectural intrigue of each site. The NHS has taken residence in the old Brompton Fire Station, whilst the former Millwall Fire Station building has been aptly- named Old Fire Station bistro and bar on Westferry Road.

Situated on Greycoat Place, in the Broadchurch and Christchurch Gardens Conservation Area, Westminster Fire Station will be home to a collection of 17 one to three-bedroom boutique apartments, many with private terraces. This bespoke collection of homes have been individually considered, with no two homes alike, each presenting a unique offering throughout the development. In the lower levels of the original Fire Station, a destination restaurant will be open to both residents and the public, creating a community hub for all to enjoy.

For more information please visit www.westminsterfirestation.com.

LATHAM BOLSTERS SOLID SURFACE OFFERING James Latham has expanded its solid surface offering to include both the Avonite® and STUDIO Collection® brands.

Designed and developed in the US by Aristech Surfaces LLC, these latest additions compliment perfectly Latham’s existing added-value product portfolio which has been developed with the specification market in mind.

With 65 striking colours in the range, Avonite® is the only product in the solid surface market made with a double-belt technology and a thermal cure, ensuring a series of benefits including: versatile product width, impeccable colour consistency and a better manufacturing precision with narrower thickness tolerance and eco-friendly manufacturing. It is used in architectural and design applications across numerous sectors including hospitality, retail, education, government, transportation, public and living spaces, healthcare and commercial workspace.

The STUDIO Collection® is a translucent, customisable ‘patented composite blend’, with 29 attractive designs in nine decorative colour groups: Venato, Recycled, Movement, Crystelles, Sea Glass, Element, Glass, Metallics and Petals. Most of these groups can be backlit with dramatic effect and are therefore perfectly suited for prestigious and high-impact applications for example reception desks and sales counters within retail or hospitality environments.

“One of the things which makes these products especially appealing to the specification market is Aristech’s flexibility for supplying

James Latham will be offering Avonite® sheets in 3, 6, and 12mm thicknesses as well as in customised sizes with widths up to 1524mm and lengths up to 5182mm allowing for more efficient production. The STUDIO Collection® is available in the following dimensions, 12mm thickness x 914mm length x 3048mm width.

For more details and samples, contact your local James Latham depot or showroom:-www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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Rob Goodman, Solid Surface and Specification Manager, James Latham said, “Available in a wide range of striking designs and colours, both of these collections are highly customisable and can be tailored to almost any shape and any environment and they have really bolstered our solid surface offering.

non-standard sheets for minimum order quantities in a variety of dimensions and thicknesses and I believe this will enable designers and specifiers to consider its use for more and more diverse applications.”

HIDEAWAY BEDS WITH TWENTY-FIVE YEARS of experience in the wall bed industry we pride ourselves on supplying innovative space saving solutions and delivering excellent customer service, this is why we have built the reputation of being a specialist in our field.

Hideaway beds are manufactured using high quality materials and modern processes. All our products are available in a wide range of sizes and are constructed to withstand the rigours of everyday use. We have a warehouse bursting with stock and many of them are available for next day delivery.

We offer exceptional cost effective solutions for every-night use, in every possible room. Our beds are not only designed to work within residential settings, we often supply to universities and student accommodation, hotels, luxury apartments, holiday parks, fire stations and hospitals to name but a few.

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Our most recent project was working with a construction group where we designed a bespoke solution for their luxury London apartments. They required a King size bed that could fold away discreetly in to a cabinet, which could then be used as a dining table. By listening to their requirements and collaborating with them we were able to design a product bespoke to them.

Why you should buy from Hideaway Beds: • Comprehensive sales and product support should you require any assistance.

• We provide full after-sales assistance, including support with technical enquiries.

• 25 years’ experience, including contract supply to universities, hospitals and holiday villages.

• With a wide range of complete space saving solutions & wall bed mechanisms available, we can provide options to suit spaces of all shapes and sizes.

• All our systems undergo rigorous testing to ensure maximum

safety for the end users. Features such as enclosed spring mechanisms & spring covers will prevent users trapping their fingers.

• Most mattresses are compatible with Hideaway’s beds – the only restrictions being sufficient mattress depths and weight as the spring mechanism is designed to counter balance standard mattresses, i.e. foam, sprung, etc.

• We are committed to innovation in our product range, we are always continually improving the design and bringing new products to the market. www.wallbeds.co.uk

We offer multiple models and sizes with most being available for next day delivery

Hideaway Beds collaborates with furniture manufacturers, joiners, architects, interior designers and end-users all over the UK to supply space saving solutions and wall bed mechanisms for both domestic and commercial use.

Hideaway Beds Ltd, Unit 1A, Bluewater Estate, Plympton, Devon, PL7 4JH Phone: 01752 511111 | Fax: 01752 511117 Website: www.wallbeds.co.uk | Email: info@hideaway.co.uk

A LIMITLESS OFFER FROM DECORATIVE PANELS LAMINATION In 2017 Decorative Panels Lamination installed a brand new state of the art laminator and launched dp-limitless. After a successful two years on the market the company continues to grow and develop this fantastic collection.

The laminator uses different technology to the other Thermorolling lines within Decorative Panels Laminations 140,000ft manufacturing facility, which enables them to laminate a much wider range of products in much smaller quantities – significantly increasing their offer into the market place.

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The laminator utilises a high bond strength PUR glue line which will ensure a superb overall finish on sheet sizes up to 3660 x 1430mm, (although 2440mm x 1220mm and 3050mm x 1220mm makes up the majority of the offer).

When viewed in conjunction with the dp-décor and dp-specialist ranges from Decorative Panels Lamination, the addition of dplimitless gives both current and new customers the opportunity to develop new ranges and one off projects in a range of materials, which have never before been so readily available from a UK manufacturer. dp-limitless offers a truly diverse range of enhanced surfaces, in quantities that make them available to a much wider market including architects, specifiers, shop fitters, exhibition constructors, the leisure industry and of course the furniture industry.

dp- limitless stock range comprises the following: an extension to the dp-specialist Senoplast Acrylic offer – bringing the number of designs available to 62, including the incredible 2mm thick Acryl Glass Senoplast Acrylic. Other products available are High Pressure Laminates from both ABET and Egger, Faux Leather products, Real Stone veneers, Technical surfaces, Real Wood Veneers and of course anything else that can be sourced to fulfil specific needs.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT- PREFINISHED WOOD WITH A DIFFERENCE Part of the dp-limitless Wood Veneer Collection, Alpi Veneers are a range of new generation, ready to use, pre-finished woods. Designs created to enhance and bring out the natural character of wood by offering natural textures and aesthetic impact to a previously unprecedented degree.

Two different finishes enhance tactile and visual sensations; the full-bodied Groove and the delicate Wax, both possibilities stylishly characterise the end result of your product. Available as standard in sheet size 3050 x 1220 x 15 and 18mm laminated on Chipboard or MDF in quantities from as little as just one board. Once laminated these finishes reduce the time devoted to installation, varnishing and finishing.

Look out for new additions to the dp-limitless collections later in the year and to view more ranges within dp-limitless today go to www.decorativepanels.com

pre-finished woods with a difference bonded to the substrate of choice

Part of the dp-limitless Natural Wood Veneer Collection, Alpi Veneer is a range of new generation, ready to use, pre-finished woods, created to enhance and bring out the natural character of wood by offering natural textures and aesthetic impact to a previously unprecedented degree.

Available in quantities as little as just one board.

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Foam cushions for commercial seating Many times “off-the-shelf” seating simply doesn’t cut it.

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

We have an extensive range of fabrics in some truly stunning styles many of which are water resistant making them perfect for use outdoors giving your establishment a unique look and feel.

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Has Christmas decorating whetted your appetite for a new home look? How about a new staircase? With Pear Stairs, it is quick and easy to design your own and have it delivered to your door.

Pear Stairs design, manufacture and deliver premium bespoke staircases to meet the individual needs of each client. Whether you be a home owner, or a property professional; Pear Stairs will provide a precision crafted, easily installed, high quality staircase at a phenomenal price.

Pear Stairs provide free instant quotes through their online staircase design tool, Stair Creator, which renders your dream staircase in full 3D. They are also FSC certified, sourcing timber from responsibly managed forests.

Pear Stairs also sell a large range of stair parts. To find the ideal design or parts for you, visit Pear Stairs online, or to discuss your staircase requirements, call their team of friendly designers.

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The The Perfect Perfect synthesis synthesis of of technological technological excellence excellence and and original original design, design, the the Panoramic Panoramic is is aa luxury. luxury. State State of of the the art art wood wood burner burner that that takes takes the the fireplace fireplace from from its its usual usual position position in in the the wall wall and and brings brings itit out out into into the the room. room. Thanks Thanks to to aa frameless frameless glass glass screen, screen, Panoramic Panoramic fireplaces fireplaces offer offer an an unobstructed unobstructed 360° 360° view view of of the the fire fire with with its its beautiful beautiful hand hand finished finished majolica majolica cladding cladding available available in in aa range range of of colours. colours. Creating Creating aa spectacular spectacular focal focal point point for for any any large large modern modern space, space, each each Panoramic Panoramic fire fire is is solid solid and and durable durable with with flawless flawless combustion combustion which which allows allows the the air air flow flow to to be be calibrated calibrated to to ensure ensure low low emissions emissions and and clean clean glass. glass. Other Other special special features features include include electronically electronically operated operated glass glass panes panes to to facilitate facilitate refuelling refuelling with with special special sensors sensors to to ensure ensure safety safety during during opening opening and and closing. closing. With With aa range range of of unique unique styles, styles, the the Panoramic Panoramic collection collection is is exclusively exclusively available available from from Robeys Robeys and and selected selected retail retail stores stores throughout throughout the the UK UK and and Ireland, Ireland, where where they they are are impressively impressively displayed. displayed.

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BSF Solid Surfaces are an approved Specialist Fabricator of all major brands of Solid Surface, which is a versatile, man-made material, these include Dupont Corian, LG Hi Macs, Staron, Hanex and Avonite. BSF Solid Surfaces Ltd is a family run business, which prides itself on its quality and customer service.

We have worked on a number of prestigious projects, including Forbury Place (shown in the picture) where we were commissioned to produce wall cladding, with thermoformed, curved “propeller blades” shown as a curtain, fixed floor to ceiling, produced in LG Hi Macs, in front of the wall already clad with Hi Macs. This is just one example of the type of specialist project we have been involved with. We also produce counter tops, reception desks and vanity units; our portfolio of projects is extensive.

For more information about us as a business and what we can offer to enhance your project please visit our website www.bsfsolidsurfaces.com email us to info@bsfsolidsurfaces.com or phone us on 01277 263603.

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KEBONY SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF ICONIC COMPLEX IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN KEBONY

Toshin Development Co., Ltd. of Takashimaya group, one of Japan’s most renowned department stores, and Tokyu Land Corporation have developed an outstanding luxury residential and commercial complex. Situated in the business district of the bustling city of Yokohama, the new Yokohama Kitasaiwai Building provides a peaceful sanctuary for residents, designed by the architects to create a ‘calm environment’. The building exhibits elegant planting and landscaping with Kebony, a natural wood, used for the exterior decking due to its heightened physical properties and natural aesthetic.

The innovative development of the 17-storey building was led by Toshin Dvelopment Co., Ltd. and design of the common area by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP. The Takashimaya Rose Hall, a spacious 500 capacity multi-purpose event space spans from the first to the third floors of the development and is widely used as a cultural centre, exhibition hall and corporate offices. The remaining upper floors are home to luxury apartments, in which a calm living environment has been promoted through the use of natural materials like Kebony. Chosen to ensure the exterior decking in the common area would seamlessly merge with the surrounding foliage and greenery, the beautiful and naturally enhanced wood was a key part of the innovative development.

The architects were attracted to Kebony due to its durability, dimensional stability and rich brown tone which fades to a natural silver-grey patina over time, as well as the fact that Kebony is a natural product. A resistance to wear was also a vital requirement of the development, which rendered Kebony and its hardwearing qualities the perfect material. The sustainable timber’s role in the development of the Yokohama Kitasaiwai Building is another example of the company’s international growth and ambition, which have been supported by the opening of their new production facility in Belgium in October 2018.

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THE ARCHITECTS WERE ATTRACTED TO KEBONY DUE TO ITS DURABILITY, DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND RICH BROWN TONE WHICH FADES TO A NATURAL SILVER-GREY PATINA OVER TIME.

THE KEBONY DECK AT THE KITASAIWAI BUILDING IS IMPRESSIVE; IT’S GREAT TO SEE HOW THE MATERIAL HAS BEEN USED IN SUBTLE AND INVENTIVE WAYS AROUND THE WORLD, Developed in Norway, Kebony’s revolutionary technology is an environmentally friendly process which modifies sustainably sourced softwoods by heating the wood with furfuryl alcohol an agricultural by-product. By polymerising the wood’s cell wall, the softwoods permanently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood including enhanced physical properties and extended warranty. Although a natural material, the wood requires no maintenance beyond normal cleaning and can stand up to testing conditions far better than untreated softwood.

Mr. Yoshida of Toshin Development Co.,Ltd, part of the Takashimaya group, commented: “We are delighted to see how the area where our warehouse once stood has evolved into a modern luxury development which enhances Yokohama through Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP’s vision, and the use of innovative materials like Kebony. We are very proud to see the new Yokohama Kitasaiwai Building being transformed into a peaceful space in Yokohama.”

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Adrian Pye, International Sales Director at Kebony added, “The Kebony deck at the Kitasaiwai Building is impressive; it’s great to see how the material has been used in subtle and inventive ways around the world. We are certainly looking forward to working with Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP to create more special projects in the future.”

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

Integration of living walls into urban areas is essential to create greener cities, improve biodiversity, mitigate the urban heat island effect and poor air quality.

We offer two unique CPD’s Living Walls ‘Breathing Life into Cities’ - Design, Installation, Maintenance and Benefits The Scotscape Living Wall is a light-weight semi-hydroponic modular panel system constructed from a patented advanced Fytotextile fabric. Each square metre holds up to 49 plants in individual pockets.

Each panel incorporates a dripline to irrigate the plants through the fabric. Panels can be fitted to flat or curved surfaces and are planted on site. The system is designed for rapid installation by a small specialist team, minimizing on-site disruption and downtime.

Our system benefits from a Class Zero fire retardancy rating making it one of the safest living wall systems for specification in the built environment.

FLEX MSE civil engineering living wall product - Design, Installation, Applications Flex MSE® (Mechanically Stabilised Earth) is a patented soil-based system used to build naturally resilient and flexible Geo-modular

retaining structures of up to almost any height and length. The walls can be planted over 100% of the surface face with a huge variety of plants…. including hydro-seeding.

A unique soft building material which exhibits hard material qualities, Flex MSE adapts to settlement and heave situations that challenge conventional rigid retaining systems, such as concrete, brick and timber, by its flexible nature…. and only gets stronger and greener as time goes on!

With a 120 year ASTM System Life rating (which is nearly twice that of Concrete) and a 75 year warranty, Flex MSE proffers a serious alternative and less expensive retaining wall solution for architects, landscape architects, civil engineers and garden designers.

Our CPD service is available for delivery in-house and via webinar email CPD.Training@scotscape.co.uk to book your appointment today.

The Complete Green Solution

Scotscape is an innovative landscape construction company.

We offer the complete green solution to property developers seeking to improve their landscape, gardens, roofs and walls to meet green targets and create healthy buildings for residents, staff or customers of commercial property.

Our services include the design, installation and maintenance of exterior and interior living walls, green roofs, hard and soft landscaping and landscape maintenance. In addition our knowledgeable team designs bespoke smart green solutions to fit any brief.

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We work with architects, designers and property developers to create the complete green solution. To find out more book our Living Walls CPD with Niall.Mcevoy@scotscape.co.uk or contact our friendly team of experts for advice via enquiries@scotscape.co.uk.

AIRCLOS Airclos UK designs, manufactures and installs stunning outdoor spaces that convert wasted space into new business opportunities The AIRCLOS Retractable Roofs are the best option in the market for roofing terraces and other outdoor spaces. Among the features that make these products unique; Excellent security measures developed by specialised engineers.

Inhouse manufacturing of the systems and components, guaranteeing an unbeatable after-sales service throughout the life-cycle of the product.

Designed specifically to guarantee its hermetic and waterproof properties, offering great insulation performance against atmospheric issues, and guaranteeing high optimization of energy consumption We customize every detail to offer the optimal solution for each project. Material and transparency of the panels, type of structure, extras, finishes, etc.

MOTORS AND CONTROLS Somfy Motors The AIRCLOS Retractable Roofs are powered by tubular motors from the Somfy brand, a leading brand with more than 40 years of experience worldwide. Major product features: • Conversion of voltages to adapt to differing international standards.

• Auto instant attachment of the drive wheel.

• Instantaneous end-of-run adjustment system.

Traction by steel chains and galvanized cable.

Our technical department selects the right motor for each project according to the power calculations and necessary characteristics.

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Multi-channel control Multi-channel control is integrated into all Airclos UK installations as standard. Its multi-channel function allows independent operation of motors, lighting, heaters and other accessories.

Retractable roofs allow you to get the most out of your outdoor areas by transforming your terrace or garden into a relaxing space that can be used all year round.

The Airclos UK product range includes

THERMAL COMFORT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Thermal comfort Achieving greater thermal comfort in a room depends on many factors such as the weather outside or the activities that take place inside. To achieve adequate thermal comfort we work mainly on the following factors: 1. Thermal insulation: thermally protecting the room helps to preserve the desired temperature (in cold seasons it prevents the heat from escaping and the cold from coming in, and in hot seasons it will act in an inverse manner).

2. Waterproofing: the capacity of an enclosure to prevent the entry of water and wind. Sealing is an imperative in our designs.

3. Ventilation:the ability of the enclosures to control the exchange of air with the exterior. Ventilation renews and improves air quality.

4. Solar gain:Â the amount of heat obtained by a body when exposed to solar radiation. This factor can be improved by controlling the proportion between the glazed surface, the type of glazing, etc.

Energy efficiency A good design, using the right materials and enclosures, drastically reduces the energy consumption of a building and its carbon footprint. Our enclosures guarantee energy efficiency by working on: 1. Lighting: Increasing the amount of natural light greatly reduces electricity consumption.

2. Air conditioning: The correct choice of materials helps us achieve a high degree of thermal comfort without the help of other mechanical systems

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

When a new project arrives at our offices, it is assigned to a Project Manager who will supervise each part of the process to ensure that we are offering the optimal solution for each job.

If necessary, our technical department will adapt the design of the system, tailoring it to the features of the project (redesign of profiles, thicknesses, etc.).

If you would like any further information please contact us directly; 0044 1304 212121 or email info@crown-outdoor.co.uk (Airclos Uk is a trading name of Crown Outdoor Ltd)

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At Airclos UK we have a highly qualified technical team composed of professionals with decades of experience. This allows our products to constantly improve and evolve, putting Airclos UK always at the forefront of this industry.

ENSURE THE LIFE OF YOUR MILLBOARD DECK WITH TREX® PROTECT™

Hand-moulded from natural timbers, Millboard decking is indistinguishable from real wood but outperforms it on every level.

Unlike conventional composite boards, Millboard decking resists the elements and requires minimal maintenance. M illboard is slip resistant and w ill not rot or warp like timber.

Today’s high-performance composite deck boards are warranted to last for 25 years or longer. But what about the substructure material underneath? If the posts and beams that support the deck are made of wood, they are likely to deteriorate long before the decking warranty elapses.

Now, there is a simple and cost-effective solution. Trex® Protect™ Joist and Beam Tape is a self-adhesive butyl tape designed to protect wooden joists and beams from moisture that can lead to rot, wood decay and the loosening of deck screws and fasteners.

Additionally, Trex Protect seals deck fasteners and helps deck screws hold longer and stronger by preventing moisture penetration and defending against splitting that can result from seasonal freezing and thawing. Available in two widths 4.13cm for joists and 7.94cm for beams – Trex Protect works on horizontal and vertical surfaces and is applied as a ‘cap’ (vs. wrapping), which allows the wood to breathe.

For more information about Trex Protect visit www.trexprotect.com

The mould masters for the entire line have been carefully sourced.

The Weathered Oak range, for example, has been moulded from 100-year-old French railway carriage planks. This selection imbues the finished product with a satisfying provenance and an immediate aged appearance for a perfect, lived-in finish. Each length is carefully hand-coloured each in the incredibly true-to-life tonal shades that are Millboard’s signature feature.

When you install Millboard decking, it’s not just a beautiful outdoor space you are investing in; you are also investing in a low-carbon material. Millboard is focused on continued sustainability and is the first premium outdoor flooring company in the world to have its carbon footprint independently verified and UKAS accredited to the international Carbon Footprint Assurance Mark. www.millboard.co.uk 024 7643 9943 enquiries@millboard.co.uk

A sound investment – minimises life cost Sioo are leaders in wood protection using silicate technology. We provide a

highly effective proven system to protect wood of all types. It gives long life and a beautiful natural surface with even colouration and is friendly to people and the environment. An example of a Sioo project is Ålleberg High School, a

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NEW additions to our range of energy efficient, fire-rated LED downlights providing the solution for any installation Fixed fittings I Adjustable fittings I Tri-LED I Single point source I Plaster-in downlight Colour switchable I Dim to warm I Low glare (UGR 14) I High efficacy I Insulation coverable For more information contact us at collingwoodlighting.com or on 01604 495 151

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

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

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

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

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

Versions for DALI or 1-10VDC ballasts.

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

TRUE BRIT! All singing all dancing LED downlights available as GU10 or Engineered Light Engine versions! In high CRI and various optical angles all created in the UK. WWW.BBLIGHT.Co Tel 0203 327 0385 A Passion for light and making things!

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UK based Lighting Company with 25 years experience in supplying standard and purpose made lighting solutions for the Commercial market.

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DISCOVER SOLUTIONS TO ALL YOUR ROOFING, CLADDING AND INSULATION CHALLENGES IN 2019 THE RCI SHOW IS THE LARGEST UK EVENT WHERE THE ENTIRE ROOFING, CLADDING AND INSULATION SUPPLY CHAIN COMES TOGETHER ALLOWING YOU TO COMPARE AND SOURCE NEW PRODUCTS, LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS AND HEAR ABOUT THE IMPORTANT ISSUES CURRENTLY IMPACTING THE MARKET.

Working in the construction industry you already know how important it is to stay ahead of the latest trends, technologies, legislation and issues influencing your market. Stay ahead of your competitors and take a day out this March to visit the RCI Show. If you are looking for construction products and services including rainwater systems, plant & tools, the latest materials, safety equipment and green roofs plus much more, the show will give you the opportunity to speak to the experts, try out some products and discover they can benefit your business.

The event is free to attend, and visitors are encouraged to preregister via the website.

The RCI Show will comprise three key elements to make it easy to find the information that is most relevant to you: keynote conference programme from industry leaders, practical CPD seminars and an exhibition of leading suppliers.

Are you keen to find out the benefits and opportunities for offsite construction? Or perhaps you want to discover the latest developments in Green Roofing? The new RCI conference is the place to find these answers. Vivalda Group Chairman, Peter Johnson, will highlight the opportunities and benefits that off-site fabrication offers the construction industry. He will discuss the challenges of successfully delivering off-site fabrication, supply chain readiness and lessons learned from other market sectors. Day two of the show kicks off with Dusty Gedge, from the Green Infrastructure Consultancy discussing the evolution of the green roofing market.

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Other conference highlights include, an interactive panel debate discussing, diversity, inclusion and respect in construction.

Eversheds Sutherland will look at the legal fallout from the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, whilst

IRT Surveys will look at how drones and infrared technology are changing the way we evaluate cladding The popular RIBA approved CPD seminars are designed to encourage professional development within the industry.

Sessions can be pre-booked by all visitors and the programme includes content delivered by the BBA, Monier Redland, Marley Alutec, Danosa and many more.

Nothing beats face-to-face discussions, so visit the RCI Show to source new supply chain partners and build new relationships.

The 2019 show brings together an impressive number of suppliers, manufacturers and industry supporting organisations. Many exhibitors run live demonstrations of tools and systems on their stands.

Online visitor registration is open now, allowing you to tailor your agenda to meet your own specific business requirements.

Visit the website to secure your place, www.rcishow.co.uk

NOTHING BEATS FACE-TO-FACE DISCUSSIONS, SO VISIT THE RCI SHOW TO SOURCE NEW SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERS AND BUILD NEW RELATIONSHIPS.

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KEMPEROL HELPS RESTORE MONUMENT TO FORMER GLORY

Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR has resolved water infiltration issues at New York’s Irish Hunger Memorial as part of a multimillion-pound restoration.

Designed by artist Brian Tolle, the Irish Hunger Memorial commemorates the Irish famine and migration of 1845-1852 and encourages visitors to contemplate present-day hunger worldwide.

Representing a rural Irish landscape, its centerpiece comprises an abandoned 1820’s stone cottage imported from Ireland,

surrounded by stone walls, fallow potato fields and the flora seen on the north Connacht wetlands.

Stones from each of Ireland’s 32 counties feature on the monument which is elevated on a limestone plinth. Along the base are bands of texts separated by layers of imported Kilkenny limestone. The text, which combines the history of the Great Famine with contemporary reports on world hunger, is cast as a shadow onto illuminated frosted glass panels.

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DETERIORATION ISSUES The memorial, which is located on a half-acre site overlooking the Hudson River, first opened in 2002 but shortly afterwards, cracks and leaks were noticed in the structure.

Water was escaping into the electrical space underneath the memorial where glass display cases and lights were installed.

These leaks led to efflorescence staining on the glass display panels and discoloration of a partially cantilevered slab as well as the skirt of the slab. Some of the cladding panels on the limestone base had also been stained.

After unsuccessful attempts to correct the issues, a major restoration project was launched in 2016 involving Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), CTA Architects, construction manager The LiRo Group, and roofing contractor Nicholson & Galloway.

The restoration began with a photographic survey of every inch of the Memorial’s elements, including each stone. These were numbered and stored on site so they could be put back in the correct place and position. Soil was also stripped from the site and saved for reuse.

Liquid waterproofing solution To resolve the waterproofing issues, the original roofing and ineffective waterproofing system was removed, and the concealed core walls and substrates had to be reconfigured and reinforced.

Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid waterproofing system was specified by CTA Architects as the new solution. A total of 2,000 sq ft of the Kemperol resin was applied over all the exposed core walls and substrates providing a seamless and highly-durable waterproofing membrane.

To provide additional protection. the Kemperol was also wrapped around the edge of the slab. Although this encapsulation ensured a highly robust solution, the memorial’s artist raised some concerns as it made the waterproofing membrane visible on the edge of the slab. To address this, a mineral surfacing system which matched the finish of the concrete, was approved

by Kemper System and incorporated into the membrane. This completely hides the waterproofing ensuring that it is visually consistent with the original slab.

Stuart Hicks from Kemper System said: “The original construction only featured Kemperol on the flashings. When problems began to occur, it was clear that the waterproofing had failed everywhere except where the Kemperol had been applied.

“The 2K-PUR provides a much more robust and reliable solution, which will ensure the memorial remains watertight for decades.

Cold-applied, it is installed using a reinforcement fleece, which is laid directly into the wet resin. More resin is then immediately applied on top to completely saturate the fleece. This provides a visible guarantee that the right depth of coverage has been achieved avoiding the risk of weak spots or application error.”

Speaking about the renovation, CTA’s project manager for the Memorial, Frank Scanlon, AIA, who grew up in Ireland, said: “We were thrilled to be able to provide a solution to keep the Memorial open year-round for years to come.” www.kempersystem.co.uk

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The renovation took two years to complete enabling the memorial to open its doors in 2018.

WINTECH TESTING & CERTIFICATION Wintech Testing & Certification, is one of the UK’s leading independent UKAS Accredited Testing Laboratories and Certification Bodies, specialising in the Building Façade Industry. We have been providing expert testing services across the UK and internationally for over 25 years, during which we have built a reputation for quality and customer service.

In 2015, Wintech became a UKAS Accredited Certification Body. This had been a long time coming and had been requested many times by our current client base. So it was no surprise that our WinMark Scheme for the Performance of Curtain Walling & Rainscreen Cladding became an instant success. The scheme is designed so that a Curtain Wall or Rainscreen manufacturer can demonstrate that it conforms to the requirements laid down by the NHBC Chapter 6.9 & more recently Premier Guarantee Technical Manual 7.7.5, which are becoming increasingly common throughout the industry.

Our state of the art testing facility, based in Telford, Shropshire, boasts one of the widest ranges of testing services across the façade industry. Our façade testing facilities can accommodate 13 large-scale test mock-ups where we can facilitate curtain wall test specimens of up to 12m x 12m. We can also accommodate rainscreen test specimens of up to 12m x 12m including or excluding backing walls. All testing is subject to the relevant British and International Standards.

At Wintech, we strive to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction, always delivering a prompt project turnaround with the shortest possible lead times, flexible scheduling and the timely issue of reports and certificates. Our commitment to continuous

CWCT FacadeTesting & Certification without the stress!

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Our WinMark™ Certification Scheme for the Performance of Curtain Walling & Rainscreen Cladding Products is NHBC & Premier Guarantee Compliant

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improvement is achieved by investing in new technologies, and through the active training and professional development of our staff.

If you’re interested in our Façade Testing & Certification services, please get in touch on the detail below: 01952 586580 sales@wintechtesting.com www.wintechtesting.com

With a network of local branches SPSenvirowall is always right up your street.

At SPSenvirowall we understand contractors. So we know that when you’re on the job you need solutions that are close to hand.

That’s why we’re the only supplier of external and solid wall insulation systems with a network of local branches to provide you with a huge range of stock and specialist advice.

We also offer specialist training at our local branch based academies across the country – so you can be confident that you’re installing our systems in a way that gets the best out of them.

For a quote or to find your local branch Call our team on 01535 661 633 Email us at marketing@spsenvirowall.co.uk or visit us at spsenvirowall.co.uk

RMIG City Emotion

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From uniform facade to expressive decoration: RMIG ImagePerf gives you the possibility to use perforated metal cladding as a canvas for art, photos and graphics with the possibility of integrating impressive lighting.

Use RMIG ImagePerf to emphasise the aesthetics in architecture. Use it as a decorative element in the townscape or let the facade depict on the outside what is going on inside. For more inspiration, view our case studies at city-emotion.com.

RMIG Ltd | Units 1 – 7 Adlington Court | Risley Road | Birchwood Warrington WA3 6PL | 01925 839610 | cityemotion@rmig.uk | www.city-emotion.com

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1825 764737 NEW FLAME-RETARDANT MEMBRANE ppeng.co.uk FOR764737 THE CONSTRUCTION MARKET 1825 peng.co.uk 5 764737 4737 appeng.co.uk 764737 Engineering Ltd, 16 Horsted Square, ng.co.uk co.uk peng.co.uk g.co.uk ustrial Estate, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QG g.co.uk uk o.uk Engineering Ltd, 16 Horsted Square, Walki is launching a new flame-retardant membrane. Walki®Wall Tight FR G A2 is a unique vapour barrier that ensures fire safety for construction assets and people in case of rescue or evacuation operations.

The Walki®Wall Tight FR G A2 can be used in walls and ceiling as a construction membrane, preventing heat radiation and moisture transfer.

As the Walki®Wall Tight FR G A2 is noncombustible, it is ideal as an internal vapour barrier in public buildings such as schools, hospitals, shopping centres and restaurants.

“We identified the need for a more flame-retardant material a few years ago. Then the terrible fire accident at the Grenfell tower happened in the UK, and fire regulations were intensified”, says Pierrick Girard, Business Line Manager, Construction Membranes at Walki.

“In warmer places, such as Dubai, the vapour barrier can be used externally as protective sheathing in high rise buildings”, says Girard.

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“The Walki®Wall Tight FR G A2 underwent extensive testing in December last year, and received Euroclass A2-s1-d0 standard. In other words, the membrane has been proven non-combustible”, says Girard.

Walki has worked on developing the product for over two years. The membrane is based on lacquered aluminum layers laminated with strong glass fabric, attached together with a special flame-retardant glue.

“Both aluminum and glass fibre are non-combustible, ensuring that the vapour barrier has a good fire resistance. This solution is also costefficient compared to other options on the market”, says Girard.

The membrane is ready for sales, and will primarily be launched for the UK markets, but will of course be available for other countries as well. www.walki.com

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We all want to feel safe and secure in our homes and don’t want the inconvenience of waiting for slow and unreliable gate systems to open and close.

Here at HTC Parking & Security Ltd we understand that specifying and installing a safe, secure and reliable automatic access system is a big decision.

Benefits of Xentry Gate systems: Fast – Our gates can open or close at approx. 1m/Second Reliable – Our heavy-duty internal drive systems provide long term reliability Secure – With speedy operation and robust design your entrance can be secure in seconds – With heightened security options also available.

Most Importantly SAFE – Our gates systems comply with EN13241-1 to ensure you and your family are safe and secure.

Our company has spent 25 years developing and manufacturing Bi-folding Speedgates that meet all the latest European standards relating to Automatic gates. Whether your design is to be incorporated into a future build, or to amalgamate with an older building, our fast acting, smooth, silent and stylish gate systems help you to create the perfect first impression to your residents and visitors.

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BESPOKE GARDEN STRUCTURES FROM OECO GARDEN ROOMS Oeco Garden Rooms have been manufacturing and installing timber framed structures for over 10 years. They specialise in building bespoke garden rooms, offices and studios for those who want to extend their living space for a multitude of uses.

Made from a traditional timber frame construction, concrete pile and steel foundations, these garden rooms are built to last and can be year round. Western red cedar external timber cladding finishes off the look, providing rich and varied browns, reds and pinks making each garden room unique.

Our bespoke garden room service allows you to decide on site where you want the windows and doors, switches, lights and sockets and allows our installers to run any additional wiring such as internet, telephone or alarm cables inside the walls.

Visit www.oecogardenrooms.co.uk or contact one of our sales team on 0800 170 1270 for more information or to request a brochure.

THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED COLLATED SCREW SYSTEM JUST GOT EVEN BETTER! Simpson Strong-Tie’s Quik Drive significantly cuts installation time, with screws for a huge range of applications: decking to drywall, modular homes to mezzanine floors.

The ergonomic design eliminates bending, stretching or crouching; the system can operate for hours, and so will you. The patented solid screw strips avoid jamming, and unlike many floppy collated screw strips, partially used strips can be reused later – so it’s cost effective too.

Sales Manager Phil Chambers explains: “The Quik Drive system is really excelling and becoming the collated screw tool of choice within industry. Thanks to its range of performance tested CE screws we’ve received approvals from TDCA, Fermacell, SmartBoard and Trex.

When demonstrating on site it’s always pleasing to see that moment when Quik Drive’s efficiency is realized – it definitely takes the work load out of the job.”

The catalogue, available at www.strongtie.co.uk, features the full range of interchangeable collated screws, including a NEW positive placement tool for Simpson connectors.

For a test drive, email pchambers@strongtie.eu.

OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS OR SO, CAPRICORN ECO TIMBER HAVE BEEN SUPPLYING AND DEVELOPING TIGA WOOD BURNT LARCH, AN INNOVATIVE BLACK CLADDING WHICH IS MAINTENANCE FREE, HAS A VERY LOW CARBON IMPRINT, IS VERY DURABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY. It is produced from locally grown FSC certified British Larch and has a direct benefit to the economy and helps to minimise the UK trade deficit by utilising our own countries timber resources instead of importing from other countries.

Tiga Wood cladding is a bespoke product made to order here at our Stafford factory and sawmill to suit the customers specification, with either a charred and oiled or charred, brushed and oiled finish.

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It is coated and sealed with one coat of natural oil which acts as a base and topcoat, the number of coats are dependent on the customers aspirations regarding the longevity of the black colour or whether the cladding is preferred to gradually weather and age-gracefully over the years, if it is the latter no further coats are needed on site after delivery.

The durability of the Larch itself is impressive and it will last 80 years or more in cladding form assuming the usual guidelines for fitting are followed by the installer.

CAPRICORN ECO TIMBER Unit D | Ladfordfields Industrial Estate | Seighford | Stafford ST18 9QE T: 01785 282307 | F: 01785 282110 | M: 07774 692936 E: roger@capricornecotimber.co.uk www.capricornecotimber.co.uk

jjI-JOISTS. SMARTER THAN YOUR AVERAGE I -JOIST. JJI-Joists have an answer for everything built-in. No matter how demanding your job, JJI-Joists are in a class of their own. Solid timber flanges and OSB web make them light but very strong and easy to work with (creating service holes couldn’t be simpler).

Our environmental credentials are also second to none. Add to that our technical brains - on hand to answer questions - and our design software that gives smart cost-effective answers, and your choice has to be intelligent JJI-Joists. Well, you’d be daft not to.

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VECTAIRE Vectaire has three new models in their vertical whole house heat recovery range. To ensure the user experience is as comfortable as it possibly can be, the Midi, Maxi and Maxi Plus are now available with advanced acoustic attenuation.

They are lined with superior sound deadening materials for really low sound levels (the sound pressure levels are down to 14.4, 13.2 and 14.4 dBA respectively). The efficiency and performance remain the same. All these “BY-AT” models are complete with summer bypass and frost-stat, and commissioned via an integral LCD. Functions, including trickle, purge and boost speeds for each motor, boost speed over-run time, the time delay before the boost speed kicks in, holiday mode and night-time boost - all easily adjusted.

Products are SAP PCDB Listed, manufactured in our own factory in the UK, and the information is now available in Vectaire’s new catalogue.

Tel: 01494 522333 Web: www.vectaire.co.uk

2 RENDERPLAS PVC SHADOW GAP BEADS Sleek minimalist shadow gaps create statement internal design elements, producing clean lines unimpeded by the traditional use of skirting boards, architraves and cornices. The features can be installed between walls, floors, skirting boards, windows, door frames and staircases throughout a building, or in specific areas such as hallways & kitchens to create maximum impact.

Specified by architects and used by house builders, Renderplas PVC shadow gaps are less wasteful, safer and quicker to install than metal equivalents. The PVC is UV stable ensuring that large amounts of light from modern glass facades will not lead to discolouration. The profiles are durable and impact resistant; important when featured at skirting level where floor cleaning equipment might be in contact with the profiles. www.renderplas.co.uk

3 FIRST MATS Environmentally-conscious homeowners looking to help prevent plastic swamping the world’s oceans will love the RenewMat. With its surface made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, this polyester entrance mat has impeccable eco-credentials.

Even its rubber non-slip backing is made from recycled tyres. But with its attractive raised waffle-like design, there is no indication of its unusual origins.

In addition to being kind to the environment and looking good, the mat is both crush and soil resistant. It is also highly absorbent, soaking up water from wet shoes, and won’t fade with exposure to UV light.

RenewMat is available from retailers First Mats in four colours, with prices starting from £28.95 (+VAT) with free UK delivery – www.firstmats.co.uk

4 OSMO UK’S FASTEST DRYING WOOD FINISH Polyx®-Oil Express from Osmo UK is a premium fast drying wood finish guaranteed to keep wooden surfaces in top condition. Taking just 1.5 hours to dry in between coats, Polyx®-Oil Express offers flooring contractors, specifiers, DIY enthusiasts and consumers with a solution that eliminates long downtime, whilst still providing all the professional features of a traditional oil-based finish.

Ideal for solid wood and plank wood flooring, blackstrip, OSB and cork floors, as well as furniture, Polyx®-Oil Express is a high quality, waterrepellent and dirt-resistant wood finish based on natural ingredients. It is the fastest drying product that Osmo UK has ever created. It dries within 1.5 hours in between coats when used with the Osmo UK 6632 Hardener.

For stockists and more information, call Osmo UK on 01296 481220 or visit www.osmouk.com.

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5 ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING’S TUNABLEWHITE – THE CLOSEST THING TO DAYLIGHT Natural daylight temperatures vary throughout the day and the human body is conditioned to react to those changes and exposure to constant colour temperatures upsets the way our bodies react. This natural order can now be restored with Zumtobel Lighting’s tunableWhite LED lighting, where colour output can be tuned to virtually any perceivable colour. With the right light, people can immerse themselves fully in their respective tasks and improve sleep patterns.

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CAI Vision has built an enviable reputation for completing complex systems design and installation projects to high levels of customer satisfaction. Since 1973 we’ve been the chosen partner for industry professionals, commercial organisations, public sector bodies and luxury home owners to work on quality new-build, refurbishment and maintenance contracts. As specialists in automation, security and communications systems, we also install the cable infrastructure, TV/satellite distribution and security disciplines. This makes us the complete solution for commercial, industrial and high-end residential premises across London and the South East. We train CPD (Continuing Professional Development) architects in RIBA/BIID accredited CPD seminars for system designs. These are developed in conjunction with and certified by CEDIA to ensure they meet the highest quality standards.

Timbersource Ltd, based in Somerset for over 18 years, manufactures high quality timbers on a ‘bespoke’ basis.

Although many of the profiles and sizes are regular orders, the variety of species in our range, means it makes sense to produce promptly ‘to order’.

This philosophy includes solid timber ‘worktops’, which are always with full length staves.

When creating a room designed to enthuse, invoke and impress – every detail matters. Project Specification Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland understands the importance of quality and attention to detail and has therefore launched new ranges of design-led ironmongery to complement any project.

Our website www.timbersource.co.uk enables quick pricing of regular items, and our experienced staff welcome emails or phone calls, to discuss larger or more detailed timber requirements.

We are pleased to have supplied our timbers to numerous prestigious projects world-wide, including the Larch cladding-profile, in London.

Use the offer code ‘ARCHETECH5’ for 5% off your order, valid until 31/05/2019.

Architects, specifiers and designers across the UK can now opt for unique and inspiring ironmongery from a range of premium brands including Elmes, Fusital and Valli&Valli, as well as benefit from industry expertise from Project Specification Group’s nationwide team of consultants.

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Zumtobel’s tunableWhite technology has been designed to imitate the patterns of natural daylight and help maximise the influence of lighting in daily life. Calibration of the driver and LED module ensures that high colour consistency is achieved in the range from 2,700K to 6,500K. Excellent colour rendering and homogeneity provides the perfect ambience for the working environment.

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CHORLEY HOSPITAL GIVES CHILDREN A YOUNIQUE® EXPERIENCE

ENERGY CONSULTANT SELECTS THERMOBLOCK FOR FOREVER FAMILY HOME

The refurbishment of a 1930s building by multi-disciplinary practice, Frank Whittle Partnership Limited, into a state of the art children’s educational centre is the first of its kind in the UK. The architects specified Younique® by Formica Group for the washrooms at this ground breaking NHS experience centre at Chorley & South Ribble Hospital.

When the founder of the Complete Energy Consultancy set about designing a brand new home for himself and his family, he identified Marmox Thermoblock as the ideal means of tackling thermal bridging around the floor/wall junction of the near-to-zero carbon construction solution.

The new LIFE (Learning Inspiration Future Employment) centre offers the people of Lancashire from the age of 5 upwards the unique opportunity to learn about various hospital operations while gaining a greater understanding of the NHS and its functionality. www.formica.com

The location of Richard Britten’s superinsulated four-bedroom property is only a few miles from the family’s current Gloucestershire property, but centuries away in age and technology.

Not only will the Cotswold Stone clad walls offer a U-value of 0.1 W/m2K, but the dwelling’s hot water and negligible space heating needs will be met using a ground source heat pump. for further information please contact: tel: 01634 835290 email: sales@marmox.co.uk web: www.marmox.co.uk

11 MMCITÉ’S VISION FOR THE PUBLIC SPACE DEFINES THE CURVED LANDSCAPE COMPACT BENCH Design studio mmcité1 have another unique new product. Landscape Compact is more than just a regular bench — it is a modular system which makes use of straight and curved sections to enable you to create varied, long seating arrangements, both with or without backrests. You could even make circles, diverse islands, or relaxing bays of seating. It is a piece of street furniture the market has been missing for a long time.

Its variability and unconventionally large dimensions give architects an interesting means of breaking up a large outdoor area. In addition, Landscape Compact scores highly for its elegant style and the array of artisanal details incorporated in its design. The bench was first revealed to the public at the ASLA 2018 expo in the USA, and it was also in the US that it won an A|N Best of Products Award in the Outdoor category. www.mmcite.com

12 ISOPRO® AND ISOMAXX® J & P Building Systems Ltd is pleased to offer ISOPRO® and ISOMAXX® thermally insulated concrete balcony connection systems. Supporting high loads and efficiently thermally insulating the balcony to floor slab interface, they offer: • Excellent thermal insulation • High load capacity • Cost-effective performance • Faster installation with no need to seal joints • Easy to cut to lengths needed • No moisture absorption by the insulation layer to reduce thermal performance • Very low deflection at the connection to the structure For engineering support or pricing information contact J & P Building Systems at 01844 215200, or visit our website at www.jp-uk.com

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13 CONSORT CLAUDGEN LAUNCHES BIM LIBRARY Consort Claudgen has launched their first BIM (Building Information Modelling) objects which include panel heaters, fan heaters, recessed ceiling heaters and air curtains.

Architects and specifiers can now access the BIM models for their BIM projects from Consort Claudgen’s website or the NBS National BIM Library. The objects are authored and developed to the trusted NBS BIM Objects Standard and are free to download in both Revit and IFC format.

For details, visit www.consortepl.com/bim-modelling/

DALLMER UNVEILS ITS NEW INDIVIDUAL SHOWER CHANNELS In response to the growing demand for level-access showers, Dallmer has added two more new flush-in-floor shower channels to its DallFlex system, bringing the number of Dallmer shower channels that can be combined with a single drain body to an impressive nine!

CeraFloor Individual is the elegant shower channel that boasts outstanding design. The shower channel comes in a length of 1500 mm and can be shortened to suit the specific shower area.

CeraFrame Individual is a compact, short shower channel. The only thing you can see is a discreet 300 x 50 mm rectangle. The short shower channel is the perfect frame for a minimalist cover plate.

Dallmer Ltd 01787 248244 www.dallmer.com

15 SLEEK WITH NO LEAKS FOR THE PERFECT WETROOM “A few manufacturers have attempted to create something similar but, in our opinion, Abacus Elements has really nailed it with this clever design making it one of the best wetroom trays we have seen.” Roger Bisby, Skill Builder.

Designed to create sleek, stylish wetrooms, the Infinity single-fall wetroom tray by Abacus Elements is the only product of its kind on the market today where the slopes of the tray former and drain are fully integrated and sealed. This ensures straightforward design installation of a leak-free, secure wetroom which oozes class.

For further information contact 0345 850 50 40, or visit www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk or the Abacus Manufacturing Group YouTube channel to view the installation videos.

16 STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORSETS COMPLETE FOURSTOREY TANNERY CONVERSION Steel Window Association (SWA) member, West Leigh, has won the gratitude and admiration of a client local to its south London premises, for the quality of the firm’s W20 window and door package which completed the renovation and re-configuration of an old Victorian tannery building. Dating from 1850, Number 3 Tanner Street in Bermondsey was purchased by Sanjay Sharma ten years ago with the intention of turning it into a permanent home for himself and his family. Despite the property having undergone a 1980s refurbishment which concealed many of the property’s original features, Sanjay and his architect could see the potential for opening up and extending the building while restoring its character.

For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association. co.uk or call 020 8543 2841.

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The BIM objects featured in the NBS National BIM Library also includes technical details such as dimensions, ratings, insulation standard classes and electrical specifications to aid architects and specifiers in their design process.

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