MARMOX SLICEDSTONE VENEER SHEETS CLAD NEW LIGHTHOUSE

IN PORT SAID, EGYPT

Ex plaining the concepts to ‘The Dancing Lighthouse’, Karim stated: “The twisted grey shell was designed as an octagonal construction that lessens as we go up, simulating the old lighthouse. Then, I deconstructed the form inspired by the motions of the sea’s waves and the folklore dance, Elsemsemya, which Port Said is famous for. The material of this shell is a natural grey stone that expresses the idea of the original concrete lighthouse.”

S licedstone was specified by Karim Gabr’s practice to enhance the lighthouse and its environs, being that it is a natural material produced from large stone slabs, with each veneer being unique in appearance. The lightweight sheets are backed with a

The old lighthouse – now a historical monument – is unusual and considered architecturally important as it was the first in the world to be constructed from reinforced concrete, which architect Karim Gabr took into consideration when designing its replacement. www.marmox.co.uk/slicedstoneveneer

100% waterproof decoupling membrane, allowing them to be secured using a cement-based tile adhesive.

I ncorporating the latest technology, the re-engineered veneers of Indian sandstone are treated with a clear polycarbonate solution to offer a flexible surface that is durable, waterproof, stain resistant and allows for the easy removal of grout and adhesive residue.

S licedstone’s large format means, of course, when compared to traditional tiles, savings were made on the costs of fixings, grout and glue – as well as on the labour costs through quicker installation. Available in three sizes, 1220 x 610mm, 2100 x 105mm and 2400 x 1050mm – weighing between 2.5 to 3.0kg per square metre – they are just 4 ± 1.5mm thick.

BRIGHTON-BASED SPECIALIST TANKING OLD SCHOOL BASEMENT USING TRITON TRITON SYSTEMS

F. BALL TAKES FLOORS UP A STEP AT SOMERSET HOUSE

F. BALL AND CO.

F. Ball and Co.’s rapid-setting, ultra-smooth floor finishing compound has delivered a fast-track solution for refurbishing the iconic Nelson Staircase at Somerset House, London. Contractors began by removing old floorcoverings and adhesive residues from the steps and the 40m 2 landing and applied two coats of F. Ball’s Stopgap Micro Rapid floor finishing compound to create a perfectly-smooth surface for the receipt of floorcoverings. Stone-effect LVTs were then installed on the landing and risers and treads of the stairs, and F. Ball’s Stycco Flex rapidcuring, flexible tube adhesive was used to affix Gradus stair nosings.

01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk mail@f-ball.co.uk

A damp-proofing and timber treatment specialist is currently employing two of Triton Systems' well-proven products for the tanking of a large basement beneath an old school in Ovingdean, Sussex. Lee Browne from Bensleys is supervising the site and has experience working with Triton. He comments: “Since we started, Triton has always been our go-to supplier for damp-proofing systems. In the case of this school, where three walls of the basement are below ground due to the sloping site, the capillary damp was quite bad, but I was confident it could be treated using the TT55 tanking slurry and Triton’s Tri-Cream DPC treatment which we inject.” www.tritonsystems.co.uk

01322 318830 info@tritonsystems.co.uk

OSB ZERO PRIMEDPLUS WOOD PANELS –FOR CREATIVE RETAIL, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE APPLICATIONS

WEST FRASER uk.westfraser.com

Factory primed in either a neutral white or grey, SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus is a new development from timber panel specialist West Fraser; offering the market a versatile OSB3 board ideally suited to fitting out shops, hotels and leisure facilities while also being suitable for external use. SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, being exceptionally smooth due to the added putty finish, is supplied ready for use in a very wide range of applications, saving time and cost of ordering multiple board products for a fit-out contract. For example, the versatile board can be used for everything from shelving to countertops, display areas to cloakroom dividers, lockers, seating and information boards and more.

Style Gets Lucky With 13th Fis Gold Award

STYLE

Style has won the coveted Contractor’s Gold award yet again at this year’s FIS awards. It is the 13th time that Style has won the top prize and, with five silver accolades under its belt, Style has won an incredible 18 times during its 24-year history. The award was presented at a gala dinner at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Julian Sargent, Style’s Group Managing Director, picked up the award for creating flexible office space at Reckitt Benckiser in Slough. To deliver room flexibility at Reckitt, Style installed a combination of Skyfold, verticallyrising, fully-automatic, acoustic, moveable walls and a Dorma Hüppe Variflex semi-automatic moveable wall, all with impressive 59 dB acoustic ratings. “This is a tribute to everyone who works at Style and their incredible professionalism and dedication,” said Julian. “What makes this award even more special is the Skyfold we installed at Reckitt Benckiser was our 300th in the UK market, which shows how demand is soaring for this world-class operable wall.” www.style-partitions.co.uk

01202 874044 sales@style-partitions.co.uk

Style Launches New Balcony And Terrace Glass Sliding Walls

STYLE

Style has launched a new glass sliding wall solution for balconies and terraces (BSW). Transforming a balcony into a functional space, glass panels are used to enclose the area, creating a barrier against weather and noise without impeding the view. On fine days, the upper section of the glass panels can be neatly folded and stacked to one side, allowing people to sit out and enjoy the sunshine. For terrace rooms that open straight out into a garden or external seating area, Style’s new glass sliding wall allows the boundary between the two spaces to be easily removed on sunny days whilst successfully combining weather protection with uninterrupted outside views during inclement weather. With a discrete guidance track that can be fitted flush to the floor, the BSW system creates a truly streamlined aesthetic. Making for a welcoming environment, even when a terrace room or balcony is entirely enclosed by glass panels, air still circulates internally thanks to tiny, 3mm gaps between that provide continuous ventilation.

01202 874044 www.style-partitions.co.uk sales@style-partitions.co.uk