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NE W S I N BR I E F: MODERN LUXURY EPITOMISED Located in one of the East Midlands’ most sought-after villages – Colston Bassett in the Vale of Belvoir, Nottinghamshire – is award-winning developer Guy Phoenix’s latest creation, The Knoll. The five-bedroom The Knoll, which is being marketed by award-winning agent FHP Living, under its ‘Distinctive Homes’ brand through its Nottingham and West Bridgford offices, is a unique and distinctive design, featuring clean, sharp lines with a Californian influence. Set within 1.4 acres in a secluded clearing, hidden behind mature trees, the property’s woodland setting runs throughout the home, with its interior styling featuring subtle accents of nature. A major feature of The Knoll is its impressive lower ground floor entertaining space, boasting a floor-to-ceiling home cinema. The home boasts a 94% thermal efficiency performance, achieved through state-of-the-art products and installations.
FLEXIBLE WORK BEYOND A CRISIS Building and civil engineering company Sir Robert McAlpine is backing flexible working for all and has funded the research into the ‘Forever Flex: Making flexible working work beyond a crisis’ report, commissioned by flexible working campaigner Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, and conducted by Claremont. The Forever Flex report is based on a survey of 1420 employers and indepth interviews with leaders and decision-makers at 32 companies, spanning a wide range of sectors and sizes. The research, conducted during lockdown, aims to provide employers with something more than just stats on flexible working. It is a study of real-life success stories and evidencebased advice that will resonate on a human level. This report provides the first examples of how flexible working can be managed successfully across all sectors of industry, resulting in a happier and more efficient workforce.
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BREATHTAKING VIEWPOINT IN NORWAY OFFERS VISITORS STUNNING VIEWS OF ARCTIC LANDSCAPE Located in the northeast corner of Norway overlooking the Barents Sea, the new Domen Viewpoint has just opened to tourists visiting the unique destination. KEBONY
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ffering unparalleled views of the vast untouched area, the sustainably-designed building, comprising hard-wearing Kebony wood, provides much-needed shelter from the harsh Arctic climate, and has already become a landmark for adventurers on their journey to
discover the natural beauty of the Norwegian countryside. At the peak of a mountain, the rest and viewpoint building is drawing crowds of adventurers largely due to the magnificent views it offers of Arctic land, fjords and the sea – perfect for nature enthusiasts to enjoy
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the amazingly rich wildlife and stunning landscape. Designed by Biotope Architects, the dome consists of three small buildings designed with a steel frame, clad with whitewashed pine panel and Norwegian-made Kebony wood on the inside, with a light pink tinge in the glass.