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onstruction backs growth plan

three central targets: investment, skills and training, and green and sustainable building.

The industry is currently mired in recession, with orders showing the sharpest decline since 2009 and 45,000 workers expected to lose their jobs over 2012, according to new figures from CITBConstructionSkills.

campaign to kickstart growth in the construction section is being backed by more than 900 industry leaders, as well as gaining the support of Prime Minister David Cameron. Construction4Growth is intended to reinvigorate the ailing construction sector by focusing on

There are currently 160,000 construction workers claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance at

an annual cost to the Treasury of nearly £1bn, and a further 82,000 positions could go over the next five years, the CITB report said. Judy Lowe, deputy chairman of CITBConstructionSkills, said: “The Government’s recent announcements have the potential to deliver a boost to the industry and create tens of thousands of jobs in the long term. © Press Association 2012

Planning permission rules to be eased

People looking to extend their homes and businesses will have planning restrictions eased as the Government looks for ways to help boost the economy. Property owners will be allowed, for a limited time, to build much larger extensions than previously allowed without applying for planning permission, under changes announced by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. It is hoped that the new Permitted Development Rights, which should make it easier for homeowners and businesses to build conservatories and loft extensions without weeks of bureaucracy, will help kick-start economic activity in the UK. Under the new rules, full planning permission will only be required for extensions of beyond six metres from the rear wall of any home for terraced houses and eight metres for detached properties. © Press Association 2012

New ‘green building’ courses launched The first apprentices studying sustainable building will start their studies this month.Nine UK colleges are offering a new Higher Level Apprenticeship in Sustainable Built Environment, which provides work-based learning to university degree level. Eligible candidates are A-level graduates with 80 or more UCAS points, Level 3 Advanced Apprentices, BTEC holders and people already working in the construction industry.

Guildford venue wins design award An entertainment venue in Guildford has scooped an illustrious modern design award in a regional competition.

Jay Gregson, an engineer for air conditioning specialist Carrier, was first to sign up for the course at Leeds College of Building. He will study towards an NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management (Sustainability) and a Higher National Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment. He said: “This new HLA qualification offers the best of both worlds because I’ll still earn a wage, the course is paid for by my employer and it effectively offers three qualifications rolled into one, so it will give me lots of career options.” © Press Association 2012

The G Live venue on High Street was praised by judges from the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba). The £25m landmark building, with its angular design and glass-panelled frontage, replaced the old Guildford Civic Hall when it opened in September 2011. © Press Association 2012

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Guard Industry and Osmose Sign Exclusive Agreement for Woodguard Products Guard Industry and Osmose.Europe, both leading suppliers of wood preservative technologies, announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Osmose Europe has been granted exclusivity to supply Guard Industry’s Woodguard products into the manufacturing sector of the UK. Terms of the agreement are confidential. The WoodGuard range of products is a next generation product designed to protect wood against water, stains and dirt, tackling the main causes of deterioration. It is available in clear finish (woodguard) and in a coloured finish (woodguard color) to protect and enhance beauty of wood whilst providing high level protection from UV rays. For more information please visit www.guardindustry.com

Balcony Systems curved patio door makes impressive statement At nearly 10 metres wide, David and Lynn Walton’s curved patio GRRU ZLWK IRXU À[HG DQG IRXU sliding panels makes a truly impressive statement at their Nottinghamshire home. It is also one of Balcony’s largest curved patio doors installed in the UK and amply demonstrates the spectacular appeal of the product.

SUNDOLITT XPS – THE “STRONG MAN” OF EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE OFFERS EXTREME STRENGTH SOLUTIONS FOR THE UK CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Sundolitt – the UK arm of Sunde Group, Europe’s leading polystyrene products manufacturer – has launched its XPS, extreme strength, extruded polystyrene range to UK architects and construction companies.

“It certainly achieves what we wanted; that is to make the most of views to the garden and we have brought the garden into our home,” said David. “The door is a focal point in the living room where it forms an entire wall at one end. It’s so striking and everyone likes it!” For more details, contact Balcony www.balconette.co.uk on 01342 410411 or email enquiries@balconette.co.uk.

“We are extremely well-known for our EPS (expanded polystyrene) in the UK but we found that architects and specifiers in the construction and civil engineering sector are constantly surprised to learn we are also leaders in XPS for a wide range of applications where extreme strength is need. This includes solid flooring and foundations, inverted roofing and for insulating railway lines, airports and roads wherever heavy loads and high moisture levels are encountered” said Sundolitt’s Construction Sales Manager, Adrian Walker.

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HBA Designs Contemporary, International Hotel with Park Hyatt Hyderabad Global Design Firm - a Worldly Hotel that is Both Quiet, Grand and Sophisticated

Spa

The hotel will offer exquisite spa experiences designed specifically to provide guests with a total sense of purity, tranquility and peace of mind and spirit. The facilities include seven well-equipped treatment rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, beauty and grooming studios for men and women and a state-of-the-art Fitness Center.

Meetings and Events

Designed to accommodate large and small groups, the hotel will be the first in India to offer Hyatt's unique residentialstyle multi-function facility – The Meeting Residence. The hotel's flexible and intimate meeting spaces will exude a warm and welcoming home-style ambience for small and large functions. For more information, please visit: archetechmagazine.co.uk/parkhyatt

New York, NY -- HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates, the leading global hospitality design firm of the world’s most anticipated hotels, resorts and spas, has completed the design of the Park Hyatt Hyderabad. Opening in early 2012, and situated only minutes from the city’s banking and financial district, the hotel brings a new level of sophistication in a modern, cosmopolitan city. In order to design the five star deluxe hotel in Hyderabad, HBA worked with the Hyatt brand to create a contemporary environment that offers the discerning traveler an atmosphere of understated elegance and luxury, coupled with gracious service and the welcoming warmth of a personal residence. HBA took inspiration from their surroundings for the overall design. During the initial design stages, HBA designers spent time getting acquainted with the environment visiting local museums, viewing historical architecture and studying local culture and fashion. The result translates into Indian colors, patterns and fabrics that can be seen throughout the hotel. Indian motifs are found in the carpets which feature traditional henna patterns but are massively oversized in scale to look contemporary and not traditional. Silk accents and vibrant colors influenced by Indian saris also permeate throughout the hotel’s design. According to HBA Senior Associate Greg Bates, “The most distinguishable design feature in the seven story hotel is the open atrium. We were able to create a space that is both tiered and staggered allowing an enormous amount of light to break through. The space feels intimate because of the atrium’s cocooning affect.”

Hotel Rooms

Park Hyatt Hyderabad’s 253 rooms, suites and apartments are designed for today’s modern traveler who longs for the comfort and luxury of home, with the efficient and seamless technology of the office. Each spacious guestroom is designed for optimum comfort, luxury and privacy. The guestroom plan is revolutionary where guests may walk in the middle of the room and the bathroom is on both sides. The opulent, spa-inspired bathrooms include unique wet areas with oversized soaking bathtubs and glass enclosed showers.

Dining Offering exquisite, multi-cultural dining experiences, the hotel’s three restaurants, bar and lounge will serve authentic Italian, Indian, Japanese and Western cuisine specialties. Tastefully furnished, with generous touches of local flavors and ambience, the restaurants feature interactive kitchens that are central to the guest experience, fresh and simply prepared dishes and extensive wine lists.

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Marble by design from COMPAC

COMPAC have been able to create ‘technological marble’- an engineered stone composite which has the look and feel of natural marble but with properties that eradicate many of the problems associated with it. Containing up to 96% natural marble mixed with resins, COMPAC’s technological marble has a hardness that is similar to marble but its resistance to impact and breakage is much greater owing to its enhanced flexibility. It has a consistent, uniform appearance and can be fitted to large surfaces without breaks or differences in colour tone being noticeable. Like natural stone, COMPAC’s technological marble can also be polished, thus maintaining its shine and original appearance for much longer. It can be used on kitchen and bathroom floors, walls, vanity tops, building façades, staircases and on high footfall surfaces such as airports, shopping malls and public buildings, etc. Tel: 0208 5649377 Web: www.compac.es

Sweeping curves in glossy black Parapan® Sweeping curves in glossy black Parapan® will create an impact in any kitchen. The reflective quality of the sleek high gloss acrylic adds a contemporary edge when combined with other more traditional surfaces. Here it has been used for the island with its stunning curved door fronts Parapan® is increasingly specified by award-winning designers for doors, drawers, cabinet fronts, splash backs and even wall cladding. It can be cut to bespoke sizes and thermoformed to form any radius of curve and fitted with finger pulls or a wide variety of styles of handle. When Landau Holdings Ltd took over the manufacture and supply of Parapan® in the UK in Sept 2011 they upgraded the quality of moulds and forms enabling them to thermoform Parapan® to an exceptionally high standard. Tel: 01482 440680 Web: www.parapan.co.uk

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Enville 32mm wall & floor mounted models are available in ball joint and straight joint versions. Our bespoke service allows you to specify height, width, projection and number of rails. The above pictures model (F435F) measures 975mm x 750mm overall with a projection of 145mm. We construct from brass materials including 32mm tube. The power supply cable for the low-energy electric model is invisibly hidden in the wall or under floor and can exit centre rear of your preferred fixing point. Choosing bottom right or left for a solid floor will require a conduit.Unless otherwise instructed, our standard procedure is to supply one metre of cable exiting top left as viewed. Longer cable lengths can be requested. Tel: 01384 370901 Web: www.sterlingham.co.uk

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Salamander’s ‘Force’ Range Goes From Strength To Strength

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Consumers are always looking for ways to give their showers a boost of extra power and Salamander Pumps have come up with a new way to beef performance.

with a Shared Bathroom Solution

Launched around a year ago, the company’s highly successful ‘Force’ range of brass-ended pumps has already helped thousands of customers enjoy a better showering experience. ‘Its great to have struck gold in a double Olympic year’, said Salamander Pumps’ Sales Director, Chris Vallance. ‘Force is our response to customer demand. Brass-ended shower pumps account for 25% of the market and the trade encouraged us to provide a product that brings the Salamander attributes of quality, reliability and value for money to a sector of the market that will only increase in importance over the next few years. Force raises the bar for the entire category, setting new standards for ease of installation, value and quietness of operation.’ T: 0191 516 2002 W: www.salamanderpumps.co.uk

The Usual Approach

The Solution

Hoyles Shared Bathroom Solution is an effective way to utilise building space. One bathroom between 2 rooms can save an entire bathroom worth of floor space plus the cost of the sanitary ware. As well as the obvious money saving benefits the Shared Bathroom Solution provides secure door control, preventing the bathroom being used as a passageway and total privacy for its users. An incorporated advanced assistance alarm automatically releases a door if help is called for and prevents users from hogging the bathroom. Two doors not enough? Why not add a third door for access from a corridor!

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NATIONAL LEISURE OFFERS RICH POOL OF TALENT When it comes to the challenging sector of swimming pool design, it pays to bring in the services of a specialist builder from the outset, preferably at the drawing board. UK architects can delve into the UK’s richest pool of talent with the multi award-winning swimming, spa and wellness experts that make up the National Leisure group.

Today’s discerning home owners are looking for the complete home health club experience.

With 26 individual members companies, positioned all over the country, the National Leisure Group is the biggest group of specialist water leisure providers in the UK. National Leisure currently boasts not one but three national champions with UK Pool Contractors of the Year, Tanby Leisure, of Surrey, and Cresta Leisure , of Dorset, as well as top British pool and spa showroom for the second year in succession, Oyster Pools and Leisure of Usk, Wales. The National Leisure Group is used to picking up awards with no less than39 pool building and design awards in the past three years.

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National Leisure companies deliver top results for water leisure projects like hydrotherapy pools.

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It pays to consult a pool building specialist like National Leisure from the outset of any water leisure design.

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With a two-year journey the typical timescale for a swimming pool installation, projects invariably include spa and hot tub options as well as wellness facilities such as sauna and steam rooms, usually situated alongside gym equipment to complete the home health club package.

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For more information please contact: JUUL | FROST Architects www.juulfrost.dk Architect MAA, co-owner Flemming Frost ff@juulfrost.dk + 45 32 95 95 78

JUUL | FROST Architects honoured with Malmö City’s Award

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IDEAL STANDARD LAUNCHES ‘IDEAL SOLUTIONS’ FOR HOTELS

deal Standard International, the leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, has launched a new range of products and services designed to provide an all-inclusive solution for selecting, installing and maintaining hotel bathrooms. With this new strategic focus, the company aims to increase its market share by enabling hotels throughout the UK to attract more visitors and additional revenue throughout 2012 in what has become a tough economic climate. Tony Rheinberg, Ideal Standard Marketing Manager commented, “We understand how valuable the right bathroom can be to both a hotelier and its guests. A hotel bathroom should inspire and excite, be easy to maintain, and look good every day. There is no ‘one size fits all’ hotel bathroom solution and so it’s important to be flexible. At Ideal Standard, we can help with bathroom installations ranging from high-end guest rooms to spas to public washrooms.”

IDEAL PLAN

Ideal Plan guides and supports customers throughout the project to ensure they choose the right product for the job, and that all components work together. This solution includes project tracking, sustainable thinking to reduce water wastage, installation support and mock–up training.

IDEAL CARE

Ideal Care begins once the products are fitted, providing ongoing support for a business following installation. The Ideal Care package includes low maintenance products which are efficient in use, a bathroom ‘first aid kit’ for easy maintenance, quick delivery of parts and spares, and dedicated customer contact. For more information contact Lucy Stokes on 0207 253 4777 lstokes@idealstandard.com

Ideal Standard developed the simple three-step approach - Ideal Vision, Ideal Plan, and Ideal Care - to meet a growing demand in the hotel sector for a single company which can help design, plan and then maintain all aspects of a bathroom. These three platforms will support architects and designers with a full project package – from visualisation, through project planning and specifications, to dedicated customer contact support and maintenance post-fit.

IDEAL VISION

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FINSA to launch Superpan Star lightweight board at W12 At W12 Working with Design multi-national board manufacturer FINSA will introduce (at what will effectively be an international launch) their new SuperPan STAR high performance lightweight board. The FINSA stand will focus on two distinct aspects of their contemporary production – lightweight board products and the very latest colours and trends in melamine surfaces that UHÁHFW DOO WKH FXUUHQW LQWHUQDWLRQDO WUHQGV VHHQ DW WKH ODWHVW worldwide exhibitions. Within the context of advances and advantages of lightweight boards FINSA will launch SuperPan STAR. The patented FINSA SuperPan board is already a much vaunted success RIIHULQJ PDQXIDFWXUHV D QXPEHU RI VLJQLÀFDQW DGYDQWDJHV LQ ÀQDO SURGXFW TXDOLW\ 6XSHU3DQ LV DQ LQWHJUDWHG FRPSRQHQW board produced in a continuous process where a core of FKLSERDUG LV VXUIDFHG WRS DQG ERWWRP ZLWK 0') OLNH ÀEHUV JLYLQJ D VPRRWK VXUIDFH WKDW ZLOO DFFHSW YDULRXV ODFTXHUHG RU IRLO ÀQLVKHV WR HQVXUH D EOHPLVK IUHH TXDOLW\ ZLWK GHWULPHQWDO effects like “orange peel”. SuperPan STAR has been developed in conjunction with German chemical giant BASF so that the chipboard core is infused with the new Kaurit LIGHT polymer substance in a foamed process that results in a high performance board WKDW LV XS WR OLJKWHU WKDQ RWKHU 6XSHU3DQ RU FKLSERDUGV but machines in exactly the same way and offers superior performance in terms of bending or sagging characteristics. The advantages to manufacturers are multifold and the Kaurit LIGHT polymer component offers further environmental considerations. FINSA have entered SuperPan STAR in the Design in Manufacturing Awards (DIMA) competition and the company will deliver a seminar on each day of the exhibition in the special Presentation Theatre area. On Sunday 7 SuperPan STAR will be launched in the context of a presentation on OLJKWZHLJKW ERDUGV 2Q :HGQHVGD\ %$6) ZLOO SUHVHQW RQ the Kaurit LIGHT technology in SuperPan STAR including the HQYLURQPHQWDO EHQHÀWV

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Stricter CE marking is almost here - this is what you, the specifier, must know. At the moment, CE marking of construction products is voluntary - but in a few months time this will change. From next July, it will be a criminal offence to place a construction product on the market without a CE mark if it is covered by a harmonised standard. This includes all external doorsets and industrial doors (except for fire resisting doors). The Door & Hardware Federation, as the leading trade body representing manufacturers and suppliers of industrial doors, timber and metal doorsets and garage doors, has made a commitment that its members will be supplying products complete with CE marks from next July. DHF members are best placed in the market place to supply CE marked products. This is because, with DHF backing, they have complied with the necessary procedures in order to apply the CE mark. These procedures include testing their products in accordance with BS EN 13241-1:2003+A1:2011 or BS EN 143511:2006+A1:2010 as appropriate; implementing a factory production control system as required by the standard; and issuing a Declaration of Performance in order to apply the CE mark.

Acquiring the necessary understanding of the the legal obligations surrounding CE marking can be a time consuming process for the architect or specifier. However, by ensuring every CE marked doorset or industrial door or shutter is supplied by a DHF member, the specifier has peace of mind regarding compliance. There are other benefits, too, in choosing a DHF member company. In particular, the specifier is assured that every DHF member company abides by the DHF’s stringent Quality Assured standards of capability, customer service and quality. These are further backed up by DHF members’ adherence to a Code of Conduct governing members’ standards of workmanship, quality assurance, training, safety and business integrity. CE marked doorsets and industrial doors come complete with straightforward and unambiguous documentation. This enables the specifier to determine the performance requirements for an intended application, so ensuring he chooses the right product for the purpose. It gives the specifier vital assurance on quality control. The doorset supplier has complete control over the quality and compatibility of all

Door and Hardware Federation Tel: + 44 (0) 1827 52337 Web: www.dhfonline.org.uk Email: info@dhfonline.org.uk

individual components and materials comprising the completed doorset. This ensures the product delivers dependable and consistent performance standards. It also gives the guarantee that the doorset supplier alone is responsible and accountable for the performance of the entire doorset. So whether the specifier is choosing industrial doors, shutters, or doorsets, the message is clear: to ensure legal compliance and consistent quality, specify these products only from DHF member companies. To learn more about CE marking, the DHF Quality Assured standard initiative and to find a complete list of DHF members, visit www. dhfonline.org.uk . The DHF Guide to Specifying Doorsets is available for download from the website. Also, the DHF is providing information and support to architects and specifiers via RIBA’s Continuing Professional Development scheme. The DHF has produced a presentation on CE marking under the new Construction Products Regulation and its specific application to doorsets. This will be presented to architects and specifiers around the country.

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association The Assurance of Safety and Quality Automatic doors are now a normal feature of many building types, from supermarkets to airports and from hotels to hospitals. Although they come in a variety of types, including sliding, swing, folding and revolving, what they all have in common is the need to conform to the highest standards of safety. This is where the ADSA – the Automatic Door Suppliers Association – plays a vital role. The Automatic Door Suppliers Association represents the common aims of suppliers and installers of door technology products and systems within the automatic door industry. ADSA members operate in retail and commercial premises, the public sector, banks and financial institutions, hotel and leisure facilities, hospitals, schools and airports. ADSA member companies supply over 90% of the UK market. They can advise on every aspect of automatic doors, from the initial selection and specification through to installation in order to ensure that clients end up with the right type of door for their particular requirements. “The basic questions users should ask are – will the installation comply with British Standard 7036:1996 covering safety of powered doors for pedestrian use and the guidelines laid down by ADSA which cover both the provision and fitting of safety devices? Are these devices being offered as standard equipment? Is the supplier able to offer the required after-sales support, including a long-term maintenance agreement? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then the supplier is probably not an ADSA member.” Paul Watson – Chairman of ADSA

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Established in 1973, John Watson Joinery is located in Hartlepool, manufacturing high quality timber doorsets and windows, supplying throughout the United Kingdom. With almost 40 years of experience in providing a service to the UK social, public and commercial housing market, we have developed a unique range of products to meet stringent requirements for security, weather protection and durability. Our commitment to providing outstanding quality products and service for our customers has been central to our success and will remain an integral part of the company’s philosophy. Our bespoke timber doorset range, for internal and external situations, includes: solid & hollow core, timber composite, OGF/ GRP, fire rated, severe duty, presidential steel and hardwood. JWJ products can be supplied Secure By Design PAS 23/24 certified if required. Up to 48dB acoustic rating is achievable on selected doors. The JWJ timber window range includes; flush casement, Mock/Sliding sash, Stormproof, Ali-Clad, curved/shaped, tilt & turn, and Top Swing Fully Reversible, as well as fire rated internal and external screens. Windows come as Secure By Design, BS 644/7950 and with B.M Trada Q Mark certification. Our windows and doors offer a choice of finishing options, including various hardware and glazing. SBD certification guarantees national Police approval of a product, providing architects, planners, specifiers, builders and end customers with reassurance that it provides a realistic level of resistance to criminal attack. All John Watson Joinery products carry an extensive range of guarantees, covering the timber, the hardware and a variety of finishes. Materials come from sustainable sources with chain of custody certification. Your peace of mind is vital to the products and service we offer.

John Watson Joinery’s manufacturing services are one of the most comprehensive in the UK. Our product knowledge is diverse and our engineering methods and expertise allow us to produce a magnitude of timber doorsets & windows to your requirements. In addition, our Fast Track service means urgent orders can be completed within a minimum time frame whilst providing a cost effective solution.

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JWJ has continuously provided products for installation within structures such as schools, offices, hospitals, care homes and private dwellings. This is where fire rating, security and acoustic rating becomes an essential part of the design and specification of our merchandise. We have worked with high profile customers within the top 100 construction companies to our mutual & continual benefit.

Touch Ironmongery Ltd Established 30 years ago in October 1982, Touch Ironmongery is one of London’s leading ironmongers. Originally called “A Touch of Brass”, the firm changed their name in 2003 in reaction to slowly advancing market changes in architectural ironmongery which is no longer supplied solely in brass, and to also reflect the broader range of products and finishes that they sell. In fact today, Touch can supply a wide range of finishes including Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze -solid and plated, BMA, Antique Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, Leather, Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless Steel, Gun Metal, and the list keeps growing. Whatever finish you require, Touch can help you get the right look. Touch occupy recently refurbished showroom at 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they display a vast range of their 5,000 products. With a customer base including Interior Designers, Builders and individuals who are interested in the top end of the Ironmongery market, Touch mainly supply to residential premises but hotel and office properties also contribute to their vast clientele. The company also have a healthy export market to all corners of the world, namely the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Touch’s owner and founder, Bill Benham, has 30 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan Blanchard, meaning their knowledge is unrivalled in this industry. The range of products supplied by Touch date from circa 1640 French (Louise XIV) and cover all subsequent periods (Georgian, Edwardian & Victorian), art deco and contemporary pieces also make up the product ranges. In addition, Touch showcases the very best of British manufacturing; the best ranges are still produced in the Midlands by craftsmen in factories dating back 200 years or more. Touch also sell European manufactured goods which is considered to be of a very good quality and in recent years they have introduced some of the far eastern made products, albeit in a limited range but cost effective. With trends continuously evolving, new innovative products are constantly under development. Touch understand that keeping up with the fashion-shifts is imperative in order to provide every customer with the best solution for their requirements. Ironmongery can be a difficult and complicated aspect of a building project, as a result Touch aim to take this awkward aspect and make it user friendly and clear to understand by offering an on site service where they carry out a detailed door by door, window by window, room by room Ironmongery schedule, highlighting all requirements and identifying any items that can be refurbished. Refurbishment is a large part of the business; Touch will undertake complete ironmongery refurbishment projects, and can restore old paint covered door furniture to their former glory, looking as new, at a fraction of the cost to replace.

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This invited competition design for Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, is for a new boathouse incorporating student accommodation to replace the existing boathouse. The overall concept for the new layout is derived from studies of traditional boathouse models and, while the design has been developed in vernacular language, it has been interpreted in a contemporary manner. The proposal is in a conservation area, amidst residential development as well as other boathouses. The aim has been to knit the proposal to the existing fabric of the area and to respect the heights, scale and material of surrounding buildings while still promoting a unique identity for the boathouse, individual to the college. Brick is XVHG RQ WKH JURXQG ÁRRU PDNLQJ the building more solid and secure, while timber wraps round the top two storeys, providing a warm and tactile quality to the building.

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Project facts Location: Client: Project size: Project cost: Completion:

Wellington Airport Wellington International Airport Ltd 2017m2 $19m November 2010

Completed in association with Warren and Mahoney

A challenging brief with a double ambition meant that the 2010 redevelopment of the Wellington International Airport Passenger Terminal required a unique and innovative design. The first task was to meet a set of complex technical specifications that included functionality, planning efficiency, economy in building materials and optimisation of the available pocket building site, heavily constrained by aircraft choreography. In conjunction with external apron works, the project involved the expansion of interior floor area, new retailing, linkages from the recently reconfigured passenger processing area, and an increase to eight aerobridge-capable gates from the original six. The project encompassed 3500m2, of which 2017m2 was additional floor area, including the new terminal building. Crucially, the brief also demanded the creation of a memorable visitor experience through a unique, edgy aesthetic that

embodied a strong sense of place. Connected strategically to the surrounding structures via a glass link that allowed the existing airport buildings to remain fully operational during construction, the new terminal building is a standalone structure. Its oscillating outline was derived from the indentations of aeroplane docks into the triangular site. The organic irregularity of this outline dovetailed with the concept of the building as a crusty, enigmatic rock – a gesture to the land’s geological past, recalling the craggy, sea-battered Wellington coast. A radical departure from airports worldwide, preoccupied with imagery of lightness and flight, the Rock terminal instead evokes the anchoring qualities of the land that rises to meet planes as they touch down and the coast that recedes away as they depart. Its copper finish provides unparalleled durability in a corrosive environment of sea air and aircraft fuel gases.

Studio Pacific Architecture with Warren and Mahoney Construction: Mainzeal Engineering: Beca Project Management: Impact Project Management Architects:

For more information on the project go to: www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/therock

In contrast to the bland interiors that typify most international airports, the interior exudes warmth and resounds with personality. Honey-coloured macrocarpa ply softens theatrical strata of dark-stained panels fissured with light. Spaces unfold on varying levels and exploration is welcomed, with journeys gently modulated by a series of ramps. Travellers are able to enjoy areas that are engaging and restful, impressive and intimate. A range of integrated design initiatives enhances the building’s environmental performance. These include the use of low-velocity air displacement through arrays of slotted panels to minimise mechanical plant, the retention of as many finishes as possible in the existing building, the use of ramps over mechanical options where possible for vertical circulation, a highly insulated building envelope and the selection of sustainable timbers for interior linings.

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Residence 51

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PHILOSOPHY Residence 51 is situated in a prime location at the heart of the city’s business and leisure amenities, whilst still being close enough to the coast to be within walking distance to the beach. The buildings have been especially orientated in order to fully utilise the whole site, creating the perfect balance of sun-bathed, airy apartments and stunning views. Residence 51 was designed from the outset with the demanding, contemporary city dweller in mind. Once in the building one gets the sense of entering a private realm of calmness and tranquility, without ever leaving the electrifying energy that is a trademark of Limassol. The project consists of elegant contemporary styled one, two and three bedroom apartments and a limited number of impressive penthouses, with private terraces and skylights

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HAMWORTHY HEATING OFFERS GREATER CHOICE WITH NEW SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS Having looked at how solar thermal energy is commonly used in commercial buildings, Hamworthy Heating has introduced two new systems offering customers greater choice in the use of solar energy. Hamworthy acknowledges that there are many options available for deploying solar energy, based on the existing heating and hot water system, storage UHTXLUHPHQWV DQG SURÀOLQJ RI KRW ZDWHU GHPDQG To use solar for the generation of domestic hot water (DHW), the most FRPPRQ DSSURDFK LV WR XVH F\OLQGHUV FDORULÀHUV ZLWK WZLQ FRLOV RQH FRLO LV used to transfer the solar energy into the stored water, and the other to provide auxiliary heat input from another source, such as a condensing boiler. Another way of using solar energy is for a pre-heat system into existing hot ZDWHU JHQHUDWLRQ SODQW $ FDORULÀHU RU PXOWLSOH FDORULÀHUV GHSHQGLQJ RQ WKH '+: V\VWHP GHPDQG DQG VL]H RI VRODU FROOHFWRU ÀHOG FDQ H[WUDFW WKH KHDW IURP the solar collectors and transfer it into the stored water. The cold feed supply to the DHW system is fed via this pre-heat storage process. For advice on making the right choice for your hot water systems, talk to Hamworthy. Tel: 0845 450 2865, email sales@hamworthy-heating.com , or visit www.hamworthy-heating.com

Greenwood Airvac is proud to announce the launch of Omnique, their most innovative fan to date. Omnique was created to meet the increasing energy, cost and health demands being placed on housing providers. The first truly multi-functional fan on the UK market, providing best practice, regulatory compliant ventilation for the 6 key control methods; Basic, Timer, Humidistat, SELV, Continuous and Pull cord, one unit is suitable for almost any application. Omnique has been designed to operate at ultraefficient levels using minimum energy and benefitting from a unique patented shutter. This finely tuned mechanism prevents unnecessary heat loss, excess ventilation and unpleasant draughts. The shutter opens to allow the precise extraction rate required for the room when the fan is in use, then shuts tight when it is not. The airflow is 100% adjustable and combined with the low watt motor ensures Omnique runs efficiently contributing to fuel conservation and minimising household fuel wastage. The low energy credentials of Omnique are highlighted by the running costs which, even in continuous mode, costs less than £0.005p per day, or in other words, a year’s running costs are equivalent to 2 cans of branded baked beans! For more information contact Greenwood Customer Services on 0870 900 1880 or visit www.greenwood.co.uk

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Bespoke Fireplace Designs presents a new balance flue fire: the Hybrid, from exclusive manufacturer Kal-Fire. The result is an amazingly realistic fire that is perfect in any season. What makes the Fairo Hybrid unique? The flames are higher, flicker more attractively and even when the flames are extinguished, the fireplace is a stylish decorative element thanks to the LED lighting. Gas ducts within the ceramic logs produce a gorgeous flame pattern, and LEDs on the fire bed create a glowing effect of burning embers. It is this attention to detail that has refined and perfected the image of a wood burning fire. Tel: 0845 615 6518 Web: www.bespokefireplacedesigns.co.uk

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UCD Student Centre: Architect’s project narrative Commencement on site: November 2009 Sustantial Completion: March 2012 Project value: €50 million

n late 2007, the Sunday independant ran an article in which incoming students detailed their reasons for choosing their respective universities, focusing particularly on the character and facilities of the campuses. Interviewed students summarised the UCD campus as ‘cold, too homogeneous and lacking in colour’. This terse but insightful article became emblematic of the

architects’ journey towards the development of the new UCD Student Centre. FKP Architects - Fitzgerald Kavanagh and Partners, commenced design in early 2008, conducting research of our own into UCD students’ perceptions of and aspirations for their campus. Students were invited to add an empirical rigour

to the inherently speculative design brief; their interviews recorded and published online to open the discussion yet more widely. The UCD student body has been for the very inception of this project, the decisive design generator.

This body of research became known as ‘A day in the Life’ because it revealed the fascinating diurnal cycle of use, reinterpretation and reuse unique to UCD’s shared spaces: how the same room hosts a very diverse range of uses during the course of a single day. As our design work progressively synthesised this new understanding of life on campus, a functional, sensual and conscientious architecture with individuality and personality emerged as our ultimate goal. UCD originally conceived this project as a modest 7,000 square metre extension to the existing student centre, which was built in 2001, and called an EU- wide architecture competition to appoint a design team. FKP Architects winning entry revisited the original master plan for USB, penned in 1964 by Andrzej Wejchert. His concept would place the new Student Centre project at the centre of a complete sports precinct, surrounded on three sides by WSH`PUN ÄLSKZ HUK VU [OL L_HJ[ ZP[L VM H ÄM[` TL[YL Z^PTTPUN WVVS After this discovery, the design team pursued a programme which was much more than the leisure facility described in the competition brief, additionally adopting the vision of sporting excellence in the original master plan. For the design scheme which FKP presented in August 2008, all our research had coalesced into a building which is the new epicentre of social, creative and sporting activity in UCD. Standing on a granite-paved plaza at the intersection of existing sporting, academic and leisure facilities at the westernmost boundary of UCD Sport and Student Centres to create a combined 22,000 square metre destination for everyone in UCD. Construction began in earnest in November 2009, after a conclusive cycle of design development led by students, teaching staff, administrative staff and local residents.

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across a single space. Visual interconnectedness means that the most conspicuous volumes, (namely the yellow radio pod, red Ä[ULZZ Z[\KPV HUK NYLLU JOHUNPUN rooms) can be used to easily orient oneself from anywhere in the Student Centre. Subtle KPZ[PUJ[PVUZ PU ÄUPZO HUK [L_[\YL are a recurring theme in marking the transition from one place to the next. This intuitive architectural legibility subconsciously fosters understanding and a welcome sense of ownership. After nightfall, and the general closure of the Student Centre, the architecture re-emerges anew as a festival of colour across the public squares. Floodlighting dematerialises the glass and steel mesh façade to bring the large coloured volumes to prominence as a fun, charged backdrop to the nightlife of the campus: evening training sessions, students leaving the Clubhouse Bar, media teams working late and other activities yet to occur. As UCD itself grows ever more KP]LYZL HUK KP]LYZPÄLK ZV [VV T\Z[ its facilities. Conceived as UCD YLÅLJ[Z VU `LHYZ H[ )LSÄLSK HUK plans for its future there, the Student Centre embodies this paradigm shift in the institution’s history: Fitzgerld Kavanagh Partners’ building is the legacy of a period of very high achievement, and the means by which UCD can continue to lead the pack far into the future.

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Gravel drives created using the AdPave cellular paving system can last a lifetime, because the ‘cells’ in the structure hold the gravel in place and prevent rutting and gravel migration. Produced from heavy-duty, recycled polyethylene, the pavers are easy to install – they simply clip together – and can be cut to fit any drive. Once installed, the pavers disappear from view.

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With over 30 years experience, we at James Steel specialise in staircases. We design, manufacture and install traditional and contemporary VWDLUFDVHV LQ DQ\ FRQÀJXUDWLRQ We can incorporate a range of materials in the design including timber, glass and steel. James Steel are dedicated in delivering a quality service in every aspect, from design to completion. We endeavour to meet challenges set by ever changing trends in design, function and taste. If you are starting a new project which requires custom made cabinetry or a stunning bespoke staircase, ZH DW -DPHV 6WHHO DUH FRQÀGHQW that we have the knowledge, expertise and determination to deliver. e. rsteel@james-steel.co.uk w. www.james-steel.co.uk

For Helical and Elliptical Staircases, Balustrading, Balconies & Architectural Metalwork 3 Easy Steps to Your Helical or Eliptical Staircase Solution 1) Visit our web site cambridgestructures.com to confirm our capabilities. 2) Call us direct on 01480 477700 3) Email your concept or drawings to jonathan@cambridgestructures.com Cambridge Structures (LS) PLC has some 30 years experience in curved stair technology. We can provide a full design package from site survey through structural calculations to design drawing and have many prestige projects in our substantial portfolio , across the full commercial spectrum. In simplistic terms , we are generally confident enough to say that – if the building can handle the imposed loads , we can design the staircase. As to aesthetics , we can fabricate to exacting requirements and can accommodate a variety of different materials , including glass , timber stone , bronze , brass and much more. We also fabricate our own rolled box section stringers to accommodate long unsupported spans. This facilitates elegant sweeps in the staircase line for the additional ‘ wow ‘ factor.

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Focus SB maintains its presence at Decorex 2012 (Stand G217) Electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB is again taking a stand at this years Decorex and will be exhibiting its best selling range of plates with bespoke finishes. On the stand will be one of the most popular ranges, the Victorian; with its soft corners and simple lines, the range offers an extensive collection of plates to meet the needs of almost any kind of installation. Elegantly styled, the design of the plates blends equally well with contemporary interiors or those with a traditional theme.

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it still happens and depending on whom you believe 28% of the UK adult population smoke but more importantly 43% of those who enjoy and regularly go out for food and drink are also smokers. The chances are these smokers have none smokers in the party with the result that the entire group will sit outside and people attract people so the full facility which welcomes the smokers gets even fuller whilst the empty place next door remains empty. With these facts in mind the design of the outdoor area for a food or drink led facility are probably more important WKDW WKH LQWHUQDO ¿W RXW \HW VDGO\ LWV often looked on as an afterthought when the reality of the situation is that it’s this very area that will often make or break the business occupying that space. Crown Outdoor T: 01304 212121 W: www.crown-outdoor.co.uk

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An architect based in Penzance, in the far west of Cornwall, Lesley Price has been working on the Chapel Development for 2 years, effectively creating a small hamlet of 5 different houses at the entrance to Marazion. Marazion is famous for the castle which rises from the sea in Mounts Bay - St Michael’s Mount, and is a tourist ‘hot spot’. The site is just over the road from the beach, and the pub! It faces south so lots of sunshine. Ebenezer Chapel and its outbuildings had been used variously as a boat builder’s yard, as offices and garages, and latterly as a Builder’s Yard and Workshops, having been decom- missioned around 1956 we believe. There are still local people who remember worship- ping and playing the organ in the Chapel, has a plaque referring to it as a Wesleyan Free Church of 1862. An ex Conservation Officer usually working on historic structures, Lesley was offered the site as a development project for herself, and this makes a happy change for her from working for other people to a deadline and to their requirements. The whole development has been shortlisted for the Cornwall Sustainable Buildings Award as it incorporates as many eco features as possible, including high levels of insulation, air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, and whole house heat recovery ventilation systems. All the houses are extremely economical to run. All the houses have outside space or gardens, and a parking space each in the communal driveway, which is accessed via an electric gate. Everyone has a sea view, or at least a sea glimpse! The traditional iron railings all along the front have been hand forged and set in granite kerbs, as per the original ones, which were removed to assist the war effort.

Three cottages have now been completed and sold on (all to people overlooking the site - no advertising necessary!) and the final two houses are now being complete. One has been sold to a couple who discovered it while on holiday. The final house at the back of the chapel has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms downstairs, with a vast open living space on the first floor, to make the most of the arched windows. There is a large open loft space from which views can be made into the living area below. This is an ideal studio area. There is also an additional 2 room annexe, which was the vestry (or robing room) and Sunday School of the old Chapel. This house has the largest outside space too, and an open fireplace. Lesley has been using it as her Architect’s office. She has decided to offer this house - Bright Chapel - for sale, as she has her eyes on a Grade II* listed stately home to work on next. This would mean 22 new dwellings, so a change of pace will be required! Lesley A Price Marazion 9.7.12 The finish of the Chapel houses is very crisp and well crafted. As Lesley says, “It makes such a difference if you’re not having to work to a deadline. We can go over and over items, working on them until we are satisfied, however long it takes and however much it costs. We really want to get it right.” Of course this can only be achieved with the help of dedicated and skilled craftsmen. It was a small team now, headed by her son, and everyone knows what’s expected and that their efforts are appreciated. Lesley admits she can’t praise them enough. Lesley’s knowledge of traditional and ‘correct’ materials has been useful throughout, and the use of timber sash windows and lime renders sees it all blend well in to the neighbourhood. Never before has she had to deal with such a comprehensively thorough set of requirements - new drains, new power sources, contaminated land, road closures, even the removal of a lamp post. She admits that it has been a steep learning curve, but one which will leave her well prepared for any future projects!

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Outdoor gyms bring a new form of sculpture to natural landscapes If you wanted to enhance a public space with a piece of art, then a seated chest press wouldn’t normally be top of your list. That is, unless it was part of the Norwell range of outdoor fitness equipment from Monster Play, which combines architectural form with clear function. Although designed to blend in with the natural environment, each piece also has a stand out purpose - to offer core features that help people to train and maintain their fitness. Put simply, this equipment is sculptural art with the ability to sculpt bodies and minds. Bringing the indoor gym to the great outdoors has added benefits for health and wellbeing too. It allows anyone to exercise freely in the fresh air, regardless of their age or ability. So, with the London Olympics inspiring a nation to live a more active lifestyle, people can choose to work out during a walk in the park, or after a game at their local sports club. It makes exercise accessible to more people – particularly those who don’t want to take part in a competitive sport or commit to a costly gym subscription to improve their fitness. Created with the help of physiotherapists and sporting world champions, Norwell fitness equipment is easy to use, effective and can be made available for use in any public or recreational space. Based on a traditional Scandinavian design, the equipment is instinctively usable. The curve is a common structural element that adds to the understated elegance of each piece, while the choice of material, the form and the overall simplicity makes every piece visually appealing. Each product allows individuals to use their body weight as resistance and although flexible, the equipment is non-adjustable, which helps to minimise the risk of injury and over-exertion. All are certified to TUV55012 standards for testing outdoor fitness equipment, so users can simply focus on sculpting their fitness, stamina, balance, strength and coordination in the beauty of their natural environment. Monster Play is the exclusive supplier of Norwell outdoor fitness equipment in the UK. For a free consultation or to find out more, please contact Monster Play:

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“I built the house out of waste pallet blocks which don’t need mortar joints. This was a huge challenge as no-one had built a house like this before. The house has been a complete success. We have rain water, well water, mains water, solar thermal hot water and a heat recovery system. There are no air vents; it’s a sealed house with assisted mechanical ventilation. There is LED lighting throughout; I’ve got a central vacuum system. There’s no gas or oil installed in the house at all. Solar panels and wind turbines produce all the electricity we use. Electric Ribbon Underfloor Heating is installed throughout – the house actually generates an income for us through the Feed in Tariff.” Allbrite also have what is believed to be a unique EcoShowroom. Again this does not have any running costs. “Biomass and Air Source Heat Pumps are certainly coming of age; we have both in the showroom. In conjunction with the Renewable Heat Incentive and grants that are currently available these are the sort of technologies that are becoming more and more attractive to the penny-wise consumer.” Allbrite are so committed to these renewable energy technologies that they are building a brand new purpose built head office that will their feature renewable energy throughout.

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Spanwall wins two more Audi Showrooms. Belfast based architectural façade specialist Spanwall, which has been making headlines having completed the manufacturing of the stunning rainscreen cladding and interior custom-rusted panels for Belfast’s £97m Titanic Signature Building, has just won two new Audi showroom façade orders worth £250K. The company had completed the impressive Audi showroom at Belfast’s Titanic Quarter where it produced 1600 square metres of perforated aluminium cladding panels and has now won two more at Swindon and Maidstone.

Spanwall go Dutch Belfast Architectural façade specialist, Spanwall, manufacturer of the stunning multi-panel rainscreen cladding for Belfast’s iconic £100m Titanic Signature Building, has won yet another exciting contract for a visually arresting building. This time around, a Full Service Data Center of Terremark on the Amsterdam Schiphol premises is about to get a tremendous make-over. Terremark, a Verizon Company, is a leader in transforming and securing enterprise-class IT on a global scale. With a global network of data centers and a comprehensive portfolio of secure solutions, Terremark is helping enterprise and government executives realize the power and promise of the cloud today.

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