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Technical Focus KLH UK gives the ‘lowdown’ on engineered timber solutions

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Sustainability in Development Cundall’s new London office becomes WELL Certified at Gold level

Bricks, Blocks & Pavers Why brick was best for the highly-acclaimed Courtyard House

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shedkm completes first Ruskin Square office in Croydon.

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Magazine January 2017

Welcome

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anuary is naturally the month for new beginnings and setting goals. Ultimately, this time of year evokes a desire to enhance one’s wellbeing.Yet despite best intentions, it’s not always possible for people to achieve their new objectives in their current work environment. For example, if people want to take a healthier approach to travelling into work, is there a place for bicycles to be stored safely? Or are there adequate changing or shower facilities?

With health and fitness becoming an important part of our lives, more and more employers are, however, starting to recognise this and this interest is gradually manifesting itself in the workplace.

With that in mind, this issue looks at exemplary projects that demonstrate exceptional commitment to quality workspaces.

In our Sustainability in Development focus, FC&A profiles the new London office of international multi-disciplinary engineering company, Cundall, which has achieved WELL Certification through the WELL Building Standard.As the first project in the UK and Europe to achieve this certification, One Carter Lane is a practical expression of the company’s long-standing focus on sustainability.To read more about the firm’s outstanding efforts to achieve this recognition, turn to page 16.

Continuing this theme, Michael Page, Joint Managing Director of Saracen Interiors, discusses the prominence of fitness and wellbeing in the workplace. From cycling facilities through to initiatives which encourage a less sedentary approach, employers can do so much to promote or accommodate an active and healthier workforce.Turn to page 20 to find out more.

Elsewhere in this edition, the Brick Development Association unveils why brick was the best material for the Courtyard House, Nic Clark of KLH UK gives readers the ‘lowdown’ on engineered timber solutions and Whitesales discusses the benefits of natural light on wellbeing and productivity.

I hope you enjoy this edition. Don’t forget, you can also access all of the magazine’s features, product news and supplier information at your fingertips via Future Constructor & Architect’s state-of-the-art app.To download your version free of charge, simply search ‘fc&a’ on Google play or the App Store.

Correction: With reference to a Technical Focus published in June 2015, FC&A retracts a statement which incorrectly claims Sika “as the UK’s only manufacturer to provide a complete range of structural waterproofing systems”.

Hannah Frackiewicz Editor in Chief, Future Constructor & Architect

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Contents News

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Portfolios

08 Industry Updates:

32 Doors & Windows:

12 Greenhouse:

20 Voice of the Industry:

34 Floors, Walls & Ceilings: Tim Spencer at ROCKFON outlines

16 Sustainability in

FC&A rounds up this month’s industry news, including awarded contracts, completed projects and much more.

Michael Page, Joint Managing Director of Saracen Interiors, talks to FC&A about promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace.

26 Legal & Business:

Duncan Green, Managing Partner at Pick Everard, considers what the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement means for SMEs.

Features

24 Technical Focus:

Nic Clark, Board Member of the Structural Timber Association and Director of KLH UK, gives the ‘lowdown’ on engineered timber solutions.

The refurbishment of an ornate Victorian town hall in Wakefield has breathed new life into a Grade I Listed building.

what to consider if a specification is to change and where not to compromise.

36 Bricks, Blocks & Pavers:

The Brick Development Association discusses why brick was the best choice for the highly-acclaimed, Courtyard House.

38 Rooflights:

The roof glazing solutions specialist, Whitesales, explains the benefits of natural light on health and productivity.

40 Interiors:

Chosen from 20 of the world’s best global designers to create a game-changing Open House concept, PENSON & AccorHotels present JO&JOE.

Two bespoke eco homes, designed

by O2i Design Consultants, deliver exceptional levels of energy efficiency.

Development:

The London office of engineering consultancy, Cundall, has become the first project in Europe to achieve WELL Certification.

28 Design & Desire:

Aliva UK explains how a close partnership of interior design and finish experts devised a luxury finish on a Grade II Listed townhouse.

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In Brief

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Barratt Developments to address skills shortage House-builder Barratt Homes is launching a new campaign to encourage more people into the sector.With build roles particularly hard to fill, Barratt Developments is launching the Constructing Futures campaign, with an aim to bridge the skills gap and encourage more people to consider working as tradesmen within the house-building sector. Barratt Developments is calling on firms to join the company at its Constructing Futures events, which will see the house-builder addressing common concerns about working in the industry.

CLOCS features in ‘Masterminds of Construction’ film CLOCS – the national standard for Construction Logistics and Community Safety – features in CIOB’s ‘Masterminds of Construction’ with partners Land Securities, Mace and Tarmac. For a second year running, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and ITN Productions have produced a news and current affairs-style programme, introduced by national Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky.The film highlights how leading construction clients, contractors and fleet operators such as Land Securities, Mace and Tarmac are fulfilling their CDM responsibilities through training and the use of innovations.

Eco homes win sustainability award A family-run design and architectural services firm from Somerset has been awarded a prestigious industry award for Environmental Best Practice at a presentation ceremony held at the Houses of Parliament in London. Duncan and Andrea Pyle from O2i Design Consultants were presented with the Gold Award at the Green Apple Environment Awards ceremony on 11th November. See page 12 for more details.

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shedkm completes first Ruskin Square office in Croydon London and Liverpool-based practice, shedkm architects has completed One Ruskin Square in Croydon, a Grade A commercial building designed for Schroder UK Real Estate Fund and its partner Stanhope Plc. The completed development comprises 183,000ft2 of highquality office space over nine

floors, with floor plates ranging from 15,200ft2 to 20,940ft2. The building also includes a 3570ft2 cafe and reception space, alongside three retail units totaling c.8000ft2. shedkm’s deliberately bold exoskeletal design responds to the industrial heritage and urban aesthetic of Croydon and also maximises commercial

floor space. An exposed steel frame supports the ninestorey building, providing a recognisable scheme in what will be a landmark destination and major transport interchange between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

As a critical frontage to the new podium station approach, the south elevation includes a south-facing terrace ‘cut out’ from the main commercial block which animates this edge of the development. The building also features a green roof, contributing to a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Inside the building, the industrial aesthetic continues with the use of exposed concrete, visible soffits and expressed services. Full-height windows allow an abundance of light into the space and as a result of the external steel frame, internal floor plate size is maximised on every floor.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to take the entire 180,000ft2 at One Ruskin Square on a 25-year lease.

The building is the first of five

Personnel EPR appoints Ben Kite as Managing Director

SPSenvirowall expands with double appointment

EPR, an ecological consultancy specialising in delivering planningfocused advice that increases the value of sites under development and reduces time to consent, has appointed Ben Kite as Managing Director. In his new role, Ben will be responsible for securing sustainable growth in the business through a focus on delivering high-value, high-quality ecological consultancy to infrastructure developers in the housing, transport and energy sectors.

SPSenvirowall, a leading supplier of external wall insulation and rendering solutions, is continuing its expansion across the UK with two key appointments. Jon Walton joins the group as Business Development Manager, based at its Leeds branch, and Mark Collings from Bristol joins SPSenvirowall as its new Regional Sales Manager.

Jon and Mark will be responsible for increasing sales across the Midlands and North of England and the South West respectively.

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Krystyna Dawson joins the BSRIA team BSRIA has announced the appointment of Krystyna Dawson as its new Business Manager of Worldwide Market Intelligence (WMI). Krystyna Dawson is known within the industry and with BSRIA members since she is currently Team Leader – Heating & Renewables within the WMI department. She has worked successfully in this role for eight years and is well respected among colleagues across BSRIA.

Industry Updates prime office developments planned at Ruskin Square, which will provide 1.25 million sq ft of new office space in total – creating a high-quality business hub for south London.

HMRC will now commence with internal fit out works at One Ruskin Square, before staff move into the building in early 2017.

Ruskin Square itself covers a nine-acre site and is located immediately adjacent to East Croydon station and moments from Croydon’s central business district, where Hammerson and Westfield will be delivering their £1.4b retail-led regeneration over the coming years. The scheme has its own footbridge directly accessing the station’s platforms providing travel into Central London and Gatwick Airport in 15 minutes.

In Brief SimpsonHaugh completes £28m scheme

Last year, BOXPARK launched its new shipping container hub as an incubator for new dining operators as a ‘meanwhile use’ on the Ruskin Square site.

The scheme’s first residential building also completed in August of this year, delivering the first 161 new homes of a planned 625 at Ruskin Square.

Fact File Architect: shedkm QS: Aecom Contractor: Lendlease Client: Stanhope Plc and Schroders Interiors: shedkm Structural engineer: Arup M&E engineer: Arup Fire engineer: Arup Landscape architect: Muf Architecture

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SimpsonHaugh and Partners has completed a £28m landmark housing development for South Kilburn in north-west London. Queen’s Park Place provides 144 ‘tenure-blind’ homes in a 16,000m2 scheme of three buildings for Bouygues Development and Londonewcastle.

A key project in the South Kilburn regeneration area, the high-quality development deals skillfully with a difficult site bounded by the West Coast Mainline train route to the north and a busy arterial traffic route to the west. Rising from five to eight storeys, the design provides a gateway marker for South Kilburn.

Architects awarded shopping centre redevelopment A fund advised by Clearbell Capital has announced that Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as the main contractor to redevelop The Riverwalk in Durham.The £30m project is set to transform the city’s retail and leisure offering and upon completion, in autumn 2018, will include 253 student accommodation rooms, which will be managed by Fresh Student Living.The main construction programme includes remodelling the existing shopping centre’s layout to create 35,000ft2 of terraced restaurants along the river, 23 refurbished shops and a six-screen Odeon cinema.

Bogle Architects chosen for residential development Bogle Architects has been appointed by developer KKCG to design the Pomezi residential masterplan in Prague 5.This 16,500m2 mixed tenure development will offer apartments, town houses and individual villas.

The landscape strategy includes new green spaces, public footpaths, nature trails and an urban gym.The natural beauty of the surrounding landscape inspired the proposed design concept of ‘pavilions in the park’.The scheme is carefully orientated to ensure all homes benefit from maximum daylight.The environmentally efficient structures will feature green roofs and energysaving systems.

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Industry Updates

Studio in Profile Wayne McKiernan is a Director at PLP Architecture and has worked there since 2009. Prior to his current role, he worked with the PLP partners at KPF London for 10 years where he started as a junior folding up drawings.

How do you approach your projects?

To me ‘projects’ are all the things I’m asked to tackle, not just a particular building project.

Each task is different and I try to look at the challenges and opportunities to learn from each, however small. In my studio teams, I try to foster an environment of collaboration, and try to translate this to the wider project team. On the job learning is absolutely vital.

Recently Wayne has helped complete an office headquarters for Sky in west London for 3500 employees

Had you always wanted to pursue a career in architecture?

It was in my mid-teens that I started to lean towards architecture. I had known for a while that I wanted to pursue a career in which I was able to create things and figure out how they went together.

Wayne McKiernan is a Director at PLP Architecture

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Who has been your greatest influence and source of inspiration?

My greatest influence was my first architectural tutor. In terms of inspiration, we’re working in a time where the worlds of science, technology, art and media are advancing and changing our industry at a rate that has not been seen for 100 years. I’m an optimist and I therefore take inspiration from this.

What has been your most notable project to date?

The Francis Crick Institute. If they deliver half of what they intend to, it will change countless lives.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for designing in sustainability?

Sustainability has to be ingrained within your ethos from the start so that it becomes the standard thing you do, we’ve been taking this approach as a group for many years now.

However the biggest challenge will be faced by future Governments looking at national infrastructure investment and sensible legislation to tackle environmental problems at that level.Technology will catch up and ultimately make power generation totally renewable, it will happen in my lifetime.Then the challenge will become more of a social one.

What is your favourite building and why?

Villa Tugendhat by Mies van der Rohe. It’s nearly 90 years old now and is still basically a blueprint for the design of modern residences today.

Light-filled, free-flowing spaces, a connection to nature and the outdoors and an understanding of how intrusive architecture can, and had, become. Moreover, if you look at the structural approach, the mechanical design, the space planning and use of materials (all tackled by the

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architect) then you see how truly ground-breaking it was.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for architects today?

The house-building challenge combined with designing for longevity – both aesthetically and technically.Timeless design takes a long time to craft and tearing down a building every 20-30 years because it’s out of fashion or can’t be adapted is wasteful in the extreme.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for architecture students at the moment?

Gaining decent practical experience; to be successful you need to start working earlier.

Look at part-time work in a practice whilst you’re studying – however menial it may initially seem. It will put you in better stead once you’re ready for a full-time job. Better than working in a bar to pay your bills!

What advice would you give to newly-qualified architects?

Don’t always take the path expected or immediately presented, take your time, try a bit of everything – architecture is a long game.

What can we expect to see from PLP Architecture over the next year?

PLP Architecture will continue to be involved in tackling the housing shortage in London, intending to build more co-living schemes, such as The Collective, Stratford (London’s first micro apartment building).We will be creating over 6000 homes in a large regeneration in Old Oak Park, while transforming the land into a thriving new district.

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Energy generation and efficiency are integral to both properties

Dual efficiency for two bespoke eco homes O2i Design’s expertise in sustainable construction and renewable energy helped to gain planning permission for, and develop, two bespoke eco homes, including solar thermal panels, PV cells and ground source heat pumps, enabling running costs to be kept to a minimum.

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2i Design Consultants was asked to design two detached eco homes that would enable siblings Gill and Richard, along with their spouses Frank and Angela, to live side by side on a plot of land from the family farm they had grown up on.

While the rest of the farm had been sold back in 1975, the brother and sister had retained half an acre in the hope of getting planning permission to build on it, but had tried several times without success. On approaching retirement, they decided to try for planning permission one last time and were advised that in order to give them the best opportunity, they should get an architect to prepare a detailed set of drawings and engage a planning consultant.

They approached Duncan Pyle from O2i Design, who they knew had experience in sustainable construction and knowledge of renewable energy systems, both of which would be important for this development. Duncan’s previous experience included designing the plans for the first commercial eco development to reach Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5, which was later used as an exemplar case study

by DCLG (Department for Communities and Local Government).

Demonstrate sustainability

The work on site was carried out on both houses at the same time

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The family appointed O2i Design, which worked closely with them, the builder and the chosen planning consultant, Clive Miller & Associates, throughout the process.

Although the plot already had houses on either side, it was considered to be outside the development zone so they needed to demonstrate that the site was sustainable and that the impact on the neighbours would be minimal, as well as ensuring that the homes

Greenhouse

The houses have generated a great deal of local interest by their interesting and attractive appearance

are virtually identical on the outside, each has Energy generation and efficiency are a slightly different layout inside to fit their integral to both properties, and O2i Design’s individual requirements and knowledge of sustainable preferences.

Very high levels construction has been a “Duncan drew up a feature throughout of insulation and high defining set of plans and although the project, from the specification glazing planning application the basic design stayed the same, we had the were early decisions process to the final design opportunity to work with and materials used. Solar in order to retain him to tweak the layouts in thermal panels and PV cells the small amount of were integrated into the a variety of ways to make sure they fully suited our energy required to roofs, whilst ground source needs,” explains Frank. heat pumps on 60m deep heat the houses “With his help, and that of bore holes, backed up with our builder, it was nice to wood burners, allow the be able to pick out what we wanted and houses to run entirely on renewable energy. make the two homes a little bit different.”

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met the clients’ requirements.Thanks to his knowledge of planning and environmental aspects, Duncan was able to advise on and develop plans that would give the properties the best possible chance of being approved.

After a long process, the family succeeded in gaining planning permission and the detailed design of the houses began.The aim was to have two bespoke-designed, energyefficient homes with extremely low running costs, enabling the owners to reduce their outgoings during retirement.The orientation of the houses was crucial and 3D models were produced to explore solar gain and shading from potential overheating.

The families were very much involved in the design process and, while both houses

The families were very much involved in the design process

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Solar thermal panels and PV cells were integrated into the roofs

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“People are often stopping to have a look at the properties and we’ve even had people wandering in, asking if they can have a look around. Duncan’s architecture work has really paid off – they’re not only nice houses inside but they’re also pleasant to look at from the outside.We love them!”

Asked if they would recommend O2i Design, Richard asserts:“Yes, very much so.We got on with Duncan and Andrea very well, we could always pop in to see them, and I leaned heavily on people like Duncan and our builder throughout the process.”

O2i Design’s knowledge of sustainable construction has been a defining feature throughout the project

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Frank adds:“We are very pleased with the house, and very pleased with O2i Design.

Duncan and Andrea were always helpful and ready to try to accommodate anything we put to them that was possible, they were very obliging in that way.”

The work on site was carried out on both houses at the same time, with trades moving from one property to the other.

Work started in 2014 and the project was completed in July 2015.

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generated electricity that they are not using back to the grid.

Frank says:“The houses are a little bit different and were built with all the ecofriendly aspects in mind. For example, most of the other houses in this area are facing the road, but Duncan’s design was to have them south-facing to get the maximum benefit from the sun, providing natural light and heat.”

Richard adds:“Duncan was knowledgeable on eco matters and very much up with all the latest developments, so we accepted plenty of good advice from him on all sorts of areas.”

Very high levels of insulation and high specification glazing were early decisions in order to retain the small amount of energy required to heat the houses. The U-values of the walls are 0.16 W/m2K and the roofs are 0.11 W/m2K. Richard comments: “The insulation is excellent. In October, in an open-plan space without any heating on, it’s 27ºC – it’s beautifully warm.”

Frank agrees, saying: “There is so much insulation within the walls and roof that the heat just doesn’t escape.Then we have ground source heating and photovoltaics for the electricity, which we also get payback on through the RHI and feed-in tariff, so that all helps to keep the running costs down.”

After taking into account the feed-in tariffs from the on-site micro generation, the total energy cost per house according to the SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculations is estimated to be around £262 per year.

Richard says that the houses have generated a great deal of local interest by their interesting and attractive appearance.

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Sustainability in Development

Cundall has added a beautiful planted trellis in the cafe area

A WELL earned recognition International multi-disciplinary engineering company, Cundall’s new London office at One Carter Lane is the first project in the UK and Europe to achieve WELL Certification through the WELL Building Standard (WELL).

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undall seized the opportunity to pursue WELL for the fit-out of its new 15,400ft2 Cat A London office, which became WELL Certified at the Gold level, creating a practical expression of the company’s long-standing focus on sustainability and wellbeing. This achievement was made possible by the close collaboration between Cundall and its architects, Studio Ben Allen, working through the details of this relatively new standard and applying its features in a short design period.

Key suppliers for products that could contribute towards satisfying the features of WELL, such as recycled Bolon flooring and Baux acoustic panels, were identified and very supportive in providing the levels of information required for the standard.

The new office has proved itself a unique, real-world platform on which to demonstrate how applying a selection of carefully thought-out features can create a healthy, efficient and future-proof space

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that puts the wellbeing of the occupants at the heart of the design.

WELL is a performance-based certification system that marries good practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research. Cundall’s London office earned the distinction based on seven categories of building performance – air, water, light, nourishment, fitness, comfort and mind.

Having split the office environment into these seven areas, WELL looks at how they can affect systems in the human body such as cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune, muscular, nervous, respiratory and skeletal.

Some links are obvious. Improving air quality will improve respiratory health.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have an exceptionally negative impact on the human body. So the designers specified low or zero VOC paint, adhesives, chipboard and Bolon floorcovering, as well as taking low VOC criteria through

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into day-to-day cleaning and maintenance supplies. Air quality was also affected by toxic chemicals given off by furnishings and furniture. Cundall used solid oak cupboard doors and desk edging, solid Douglas fir and antimicrobial metal fittings, such as a stunning brass cafe counter.

Cundall fitted a dynamic, demandcontrolled ventilation system, but also used less standard methods of improving the air quality by installing an active green wall.

Fans in the plenum behind the planting pull air from the office space through the plants’ roots to filter and clean the air. The plants’ roots, not the leaves, clean the air, with microbes breaking down particulates.

Whilst not a new idea, Cundall is taking the opportunity to test how its bespoke walls perform in a real-world application.

Poor lighting design will disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythms including hormone levels and the sleep-wake cycle.

One Carter Lane combines both the careful layout of the office to maximise the use of natural daylight with light level sensors to provide proper levels of light for staff to see clearly, as well as promoting comfort and alertness. The lighting is on dimmer switches which start to reduce artificial lighting at 300 lux (the level considered sufficient for most tasks) and switches off the fittings at 600 lux. This daylight dimming system has been applied to the first rows of fittings, but ultimately up to 30-40% of the lights on the floorplate could be dimmable. In addition, the recycled plastic carpeting by Bolon is extremely easy to clean, allowing

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The new office has proved itself a unique, real-world platform for a healthy, efficient and future-proof space

One Carter Lane combines both the careful layout of the office to maximise the use of natural daylight with light level sensors to provide proper levels of light

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Cundall to use a much lighter colour, one that reflects 20-30% more daylight into the office space.

Other links between a workspace and a person’s health are less obvious.

Biophilia – the idea that humans have an affinity towards the natural world – is an area where Cundall has applied its own innovative research. In addition to its bespoke green wall, Cundall has added a beautiful planted trellis in the cafe area, a moss wall in a sunny south-facing meeting room and space throughout the office for individual potted plants. These connections with living systems address a deep psychological need, and have been shown to positively impact mood, sleep, stress levels and psychosocial status.

Says Alan Fogarty, Sustainability Partner at Cundall: “Many businesses are seeing WELL as providing a means of demonstrating the quality of office space to attract and retain good staff. At Cundall, we have taken the refurbishment of our own London office and used it as an exemplar project, not only for ourselves, but also for our clients and collaborators.

We’ve created a living, working example of how the WELL Building Standard can be applied, without breaking the bank. Our figures show a total uplift in the project costs of £200 per head, which we are sure we can reduce. We have put in place measures to see exactly how the WELL building elements will improve staff welfare against our old office. However, anecdotal feedback from our staff has confirmed the new office as a great hit.”

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Sustainability in Development

Cundall has introduced biophilia to its office – the idea that humans have an affinity towards the natural world

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Cundall’s London office earned the distinction based on seven categories of building performance

Cundall has used solid oak cupboard doors and desk edging and solid Douglas fir

use our knowledge and expertise in the discussions on how best to combine the wellbeing of the person and the wellbeing of the planet in a single design. There is no point having a healthy internal environment, if the external is neglected.”

Tomas Neeson, Cundall’s Managing Partner, comments: “We see achieving WELL Certification as the latest step in our commitment to sustainable best

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practice, spearheaded by becoming the first consultants in the world to gain One Planet Company status.We are aiming to have WELL Accredited Professionals (WELL AP) in all our offices so we can use our own ‘hands on’ experience to support other organisations wanting to achieve WELL Certification.”

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Measurement is a key element in WELL, so Cundall designed a bespoke monitoring system to ease the process. Small desktop measuring devices, IEQubes, link via a mesh sensor network to provide real-time information on local air quality, including VOCs, CO2 and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), as well as temperature, humidity and lux levels.

Some required preconditions or recommended optimisations of WELL were incorporated into the planning of the building, for example, changing facilities, showers and cycle racks to facilitate activities like cycling to work. Others are more concerned with day-to-day office life and activities, like weekly yoga classes and access to free fresh fruit and vegetables.The codirection of the wider aspects of health and wellbeing has spurred Cundall to achieve the International Living Future Institute’s JUST label for the business, to demonstrate the transparency of equality in the practice. Having been achieved in its Australian operation, this is now being rolled out in all parts of Cundall.

WELL is designed to work harmoniously with other green building certifications, and achieving WELL Certification does not preclude a building from gaining additional sustainability credentials. One Carter Lane has achieved BREEAM and SKA ratings, ‘Excellent’ and Gold respectively.

Alan continues: “The acceptance of sustainability, the ‘wellbeing’ of the planet and the environment, as an integral part of most developments has been a long fight. WELL Building Standard takes a slightly different view – putting people’s wellbeing at the heart of the building. One thing our design at One Carter Lane has shown quite clearly is that, although the two ideas need to be addressed together, the two are not always completely compatible. It is exciting to be able to

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Voice of the Industry

Fit for work

As the national obesity crisis worsens and a regular flow of statistics informs us that we’re a nation in trouble, we seem to have become obsessed with how fit or unfit we are. No surprise then that this interest has started to manifest itself in the workplace. Michael Page, Joint Managing Director of workplace consultant, Saracen Interiors, explains more.

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by The Workforce Institute at Kronos revealed that almost 75% of workers believe that wearable technology, designed to capture vast amounts of biometric data and manage health risks, could lead to increased efficiency and productivity in the workplace.

Measuring levels of physical activity is but a small part of the obsession with health and wellbeing which has infiltrated the workplace overall. There is also physical evidence, from the desks that we sit at to issues of bicycle storage and showering facilities, that we are mindful of our health.

In fact, in the last 12 months, bicycle storage has shot up the wish list for those moving offices or having a fit out. Once a green issue, lumped in with car sharing and taking public transport, cycling to work is now part of the changing office environment, which has standing stations as part of the norm, along with shower rooms to accommodate those who cycle to work or exercise on their breaks.

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Storage for bikes reflects a single craze in itself as more than two million people across the UK now cycle at least once a week. The BBC News referred to cycling as the new golf, earlier this year, as it is a sport that is now overtaking a round on an 18-hole course as the activity of choice.

Of course, it still ticks the green box – cycling to work provides a perfect antidote to our over-polluted, congested roads – but it also encompasses so much more. With workers now opting to take part in charity bike rides, along with half marathons and tough mudders, cycling is very much on-trend when it comes to teaming together to support good causes at work.

In fact, physical charitable activities are generally on the increase in the working environment, with a growing number of workers opting to take part. Not only can these activities contribute to team building, they also impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of the employees, which is a boon for all concerned.

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Michael Page is Joint Managing Director of Saracen Interiors.

Michael has been with the company for over 20 years. As a senior member of the team, he has helped launch the company’s three divisions; Saracen Small Works, Saracen Facilities Management and Saracen Move Management.

There’s been a lot written, in general, about the health benefits of standing rather than sitting in the last couple of years

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Fitness has certainly travelled up the collective agenda, so no surprises to find that some employers are looking for office accommodation close to gyms and fitness centres – or even in the same building.This, again, demonstrates how much the stakes have risen when it comes to employee wellbeing.

This recent focus on wellbeing is down, in part, to the always ‘on’, constant connectivity approach that many of us take to our working lives, that has amplified the challenges and responsibilities faced by our managers. Mental and physical, the resilience of each worker is now a management concern that, in some cases, requires a budget attachment to ensure that the team’s needs are adequately met.

And, to be done properly, it requires a holistic approach.Taking care of the wellbeing of the workforce means to keep an eye on the physical, as well as the mental and what makes the workers happy.

Most employees are already onside with this.As the wearable technology fad has proven, there is an appetite for healthier living right now and a lot of workers are prepared to invest in this themselves.And so, as companies continue to invest, it would seem that we are reaching a coming together of sorts: a general collusion between workers and employers to promote a healthier working environment.

As for nutrition (another part of that bigger picture), no boss is going to overstep the mark and dole out advice regarding diet in the workplace – although there are now many ‘healthy’ vending machines to provide

Lack of exercise is, in itself, a killer. It’s responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity, with just 20 minutes of walking a day believed to be able to reduce the risk of early death by almost a third.

The fact is, achievable changes in physical activity are far easier to maintain than changes to eating habits and yet can have the greatest of benefits.When it comes to illness and disease, not to mention depression and lethargy, exercise is known to be a direct repellant.

As with anything that makes for happy and healthy staff – exercise initiatives and sitting/ standing desks; bike storage to encourage riding to work – there is always going to be a positive impact on productivity which should please any business leader and manager.

And, finally, there are never going to be any losers when it comes to promoting a fitter workforce. Our brains work much better, and we are far less likely to take time off, if we’re fit so, for the companies who take care of their staff, it has to be a win-win.

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better options for food ‘on the go’. Food is still very much the domain of the individual.

The focus is on fitness not fatness and, going back to the frequent media reports, there are very simple reasons why.

There has long been evidence of a direct correlation between being active and enjoying a longer, as well as a fitter, life.The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has previously published guidance for company bosses to encourage a less sedentary approach in the workplace and to get employees to stand during meetings, with a view to boosting regular activity levels.

There’s been a lot written, in general, about the health benefits of standing rather than sitting in the last couple of years.

Buried in among the stats and warnings about the negative impact on wellbeing, there have been some fear-inducing staples: for instance, men who sit for six hours or more a day apparently have an overall death rate that’s 20% higher than that of those men who sit for three hours or less (and in women, it’s 40%).

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Curtain Walling

Compared to other materials used in fenestration, aluminium profiles are cheaper and quicker to produce

Aluprof keeps it safe Aluprof has recently supplied an enhanced version of its MB-SR50N curtain wall system on a new medium secure mental health unit at St Bernard’s Hospital, London. Known as the Three Bridges Medium Secure Unit, the project was specified using Aluprof systems.

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he main challenge of this design was security of the north and west elevations. It is normal practice to construct a high, secure perimeter fence around medium secure units, but in this case it was not possible.The location of the nearby hospital building meant that the north and west elevations were adjacent to a car park and other spaces which were publicly accessible, therefore a secure fence was not practicable.To create a secure perimeter for the new development, the security needed to be built within the building envelope – specifically the curtain walling system itself.

Initial draft specifications called for the curtain wall to be made from steel and the glazing supplied to a ballistic level.Working closely with experienced customer, Britplas, Aluprof already had experience of such requirements on previous projects in Europe and specified the additional use of stainless steel plates within the construction, complete with a revised layout of fixing arrangements for the pressure plates of the curtain wall.

The resulting enhanced construction was completed with powder coated aluminium cappings, thereby offering a neat external curtain wall appearance.

Known as the Three Bridges Medium Secure Unit, this project was specified using Aluprof systems

The installation called for glazing to P4 and P5 levels as described in BS EN 356:2000, ‘Glass in building. Security glazing.

Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack’. As the MB-SR50N curtain wall system offered a variable glazing depth within its design, these thicker, more secure DGUs were easily accommodated.

The resulting design was tested prior to installation to ensure that the designed levels of security were achievable and met the client’s expectations. The final design offered both a saving in costs over steel whilst still meeting the client’s specification required for a medium secure unit using an aluminium system.

A ‘green’ choice So why specify aluminium? Some of the reasons that immediately come to mind are strength, durability and recyclability, it is the latter that makes the specification of aluminium a green choice for architects as aluminium is virtually 100% recyclable many times over. Today, over 50% of all aluminium extruded comes from recycled content which uses just 5% of the original energy used to create the aluminium in the first place. So why don’t we just use more recycled aluminium? Well, we just can’t get enough to meet demand! Since 1880, when aluminium first became a commercial reality, 75% of all the aluminium ever produced is still in active service.

Compared to other materials used in fenestration, aluminium profiles are cheaper and quicker to produce, they are also capable of providing intricate shapes for various requirements and, as realised in this project, can be used with other materials to offer cost-effective solutions.

These composite designs can help the profiles not only achieve incredible strengths, they can also offer high levels of security performance.

When half-scales (the inside and outside aluminium profiles) are coupled with modern multi-chamber polyamides and strategically-located aerogel insulation profiles, as used in window designs, insulation levels of the frame can easily meet the Passivhaus standard. Thermal insulation performance for openable windows can achieve a UW from 0.53 W/m2K and for a door, a UD from 0.62 W/m2K. So aluminium systems are definitely not behind other materials when it comes to high insulation.

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Technical Focus

KLH cross laminated timber project at Hastings Pier

As one of the world’s oldest building materials, timber has been undergoing an evolution which looks set to have far reaching implications for construction. Nic Clark, Board Member of the Structural Timber Association and Director of KLH UK, gives the ‘lowdown’ on engineered timber solutions.

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s the Government-commissioned Farmer Report, entitled ‘Modernise or Die’, creates ripples across the construction industry, with Author and Cast CEO Mark Farmer making a strong case for change, I believe the start of this transformation is already underway with innovations in engineered timber leading the way.

We define engineered timber – or solid wood, as it is also known – as heavy, structural timber elements made up by bonding timber lamellas together to form units with known structural characteristics.

There are two main structural solutions – cross laminated timber (CLT), formed by gluing lamellas into a wide and long panel and glued laminated timber (GLT), formed by gluing lamellas on top of each other to form a beam.

Cross laminated timber Cross laminated timber is a structural, twoway spanning timber panel that can be used to form walls, roof and floor panels as well as shear walls. Cross laminated timber panels are available in spruce, Douglas fir and larch and can be supplied as FSC- and PEFC-certified.

It is produced by laminating and finger-

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jointing soft wood timber lamellas at 90° to the layer below – this can encompass between three and seven layers.The structural benefits of cross laminated include its large bi-axial and flexural load-bearing capacity when used as a wall or slab, together with its superior acoustic and performance properties. Cross laminated timber is five times lighter than concrete and also distributes concentrated loads as line loads at foundation level, which reduces the requirement for localised pad foundations.

Cross laminated timber structures of 10 storeys have already been constructed in the UK. Current knowledge supports up to 15-storey designs, but the feasibility of building a timber structure up to 30 storeys tall has been investigated. Structures are typically built using a ‘platform frame’ approach, meaning that walls are temporarily braced with raking props before floor panels are lowered onto them and fixed.

In addition to excellent sustainability credentials, good thermal insulation performance and sound insulation properties, it is speed of construction where cross laminated timber is in a class of its own. Cross laminated timber, as a rapid, robust and reliable off-site manufactured solution, delivers many benefits during the construction process and

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beyond. From reducing loading on foundations through to impressive thermal, acoustic and airtightness performance – cross laminated timber construction enhances projects across all sectors. Manufactured to exceptional levels of accuracy in factory controlled conditions ensures minimal defects and improves construction and project delivery time, reducing costs and maximising efficiency on all levels – providing cost and programme certainty.

However, the benefits do not end after the construction phase. Due to the enhanced performance values and robust nature of cross laminated timber, the ongoing lifecycle costs of the building is vastly reduced through less maintenance requirements and lower energy consumption.

Glued laminated timber Whilst maximising sustainability credentials as a carbon neutral and renewable resource, engineered timber products are often selected to be exposed for aesthetic reasons. One of the most versatile engineered wood product materials is glued laminated timber or ‘glulam’.

Glulam is an engineered wood product, manufactured from layers of parallel timber laminations – normally spruce or pine but

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Engineered timber – driving building innovation

Technical Focus occasionally more durable timber species such as larch, Douglas fir or even hardwoods such as oak or sweet chestnut are used.

Individual laminates can be finger-jointed to produce long lengths in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 385:20013. One of the greatest advantages of glulam is that it can be manufactured in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and configurations. Beams wider than normally available can be manufactured by laying boards of different widths side by side and reversing each layer so that there is an overlap and no straight-through vertical joint.

In addition to straight prismatic sections, beams can also be single tapered, double tapered and bevelled. Curved profiles range from a simple curved beam to a pitched and tapered curved beam, to a complex arch configuration. Curved glulam is manufactured by bending laminates on formers before being bonded together with adhesive, clamped and cured.

With its high load-bearing capabilities and high dimensional stability, glulam can be manufactured up to 50m in length and 4.5m in width. A variety of different structural components can be formed including parallel beams, pre-cambered beams, sloped beams with a straight or arched bottom chord, curved beams, flitch beams and trusses.

Large open areas can be created using glulam portal frames – arches and spans are only limited by the length and weight of the

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glulam components due to fabrication and transport restrictions, with site conditions occasionally being a further constraint. In some instances, roof areas exceeding 100,000m2 have been constructed using glulam framing.

From my professional standpoint, engineered timber is gaining traction across the industry and glulam offers almost unlimited possibilities in the creation of structures that combine functional and loadbearing characteristics, to meet architectural aspirations. Developed to meet the high requirements of modern timber construction, glulam optimises the structural values of timber by taking advantage of its exceptional aesthetic characteristics whilst enhancing its structural performance thus creating elegant and refined structures.

The time is right for the construction industry to embrace innovative timber technology and off-site techniques, supported by design for manufacture and assembly protocols, to develop better buildings at a rapid rate to enhance lives, minimise the environmental impact and reduce energy costs for building owners and occupiers for many years to come.

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Legal & Business

Pick Everard welcomes the Chancellor’s commitment to upgrade the local transport network and improve infrastructure underpinning new housing developments

Autumn Statement gets ‘green’ light

Duncan Green is the firm’s Managing Partner, leading on strategy and performance of the firm and supporting major, strategic clients. As Chartered Civil Engineer, Duncan has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, working on a broad range of schemes for public sector and private clients.

Last year’s Autumn Statement included welcome plans to invest in innovation and infrastructure. However, while this will have a significant effect on the construction industry, Duncan Green, Managing Partner at Pick Everard, considers what the investment means for SMEs.

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he Autumn Statement certainly treated the need to invest in the UK’s infrastructure very seriously, with the announcement of a new national productivity investment fund to inject £23b into innovation and the country’s infrastructure network.

Philip Hammond highlighted the issues the UK is facing in terms of productivity and the need for more investment to secure the long-term success of the country’s infrastructure network. We very much welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to upgrade the local transport network and improve infrastructure underpinning new housing developments.

It was raised that Britain doesn’t invest enough in research, development and innovation and that we must build on our strengths – making and developing what is produced in this country. We wholly support this statement and hope that the investment announced today will mean that more can be done in terms of construction and development in the UK.

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What was missing, however, was the need to invest in smaller noninfrastructure projects and SMEs in order to address the skills gap we’re facing in the industry. These projects and enterprises have the capacity to recruit and train new staff and, if we are to see larger schemes, such as HS2 or the Thames Tideway, remain on course then this is a crucial measure which needs to be addressed and the skills gap continues to be an issue.

The announcement of £542m to be delegated to local enterprise partnerships in the Midlands and the East of England as part of the Government’s devolution plans is encouraging but specifics in terms of the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse were also not raised. However, there has been the promise of funding for the Midlands rail hub to increase productivity and industry growth through connectivity.

The post-Brexit phrase ‘Britain is open for business’ was used numerous times during the statement and Mr Hammond has claimed that the infrastructure investments underpin

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this rhetoric.We look forward to what the Chancellor has referred to as a ‘world-class infrastructure’ continuing to flourish and for the ‘firm foundation’ of the Government’s industry strategy to support the economy moving forward.

With a cash injection into housing infrastructure we are keen to see if the Government is now pushing further forward with greenfield developments, as most brownfield sites have existing infrastructure connections.

Many of our surveyors, architects, engineers and construction experts have welcomed news that the Government is spending on infrastructure projects.

However, still we ask the question: “Why not allocate the infrastructure funds to regeneration plans/areas to enable private sector investment in the areas of the country which are most in need?” We wait with baited breath to see what the next quarter holds for the industry.

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Design & Desire

The walls were finished in a pearlescent Senso effect in orchid tint

Italian flair for inspired interior Tom Kitchener of Aliva UK explains how a close partnership of interior design and finish experts devised an unusual, luxury finish on a Grade II Listed townhouse.

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ou might expect to see a traditional interior in a townhouse that sits on one of the largest Grade II Listed garden squares in London – but this Notting Hill project could not be more contemporary.

Milan-based designer EligoStudio, interior finishes expert Aliva UK and build specialist Create Bespoke Beauty joined forces to bring some inspired flair to the luxury private dwelling on Ladbroke Square. EligoStudio designed the dramatic interior across four storeys, giving a bespoke and luxury finish throughout.

EligoStudio, Aliva UK and Create Bespoke Beauty joined forces to bring some inspired flair to the luxury private dwelling on Ladbroke Square

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A key feature of the space was a statement central staircase finished in Aliva’s Metroresin in highly polished azure blue. This important element was the connection sign between all the spaces of the house. To maximise the drama of its singular design, the interior immediately surrounding it had a subtle, pared back look.

The walls were finished in a pearlescent Senso effect in orchid tint, with Metrostone cement-effect floors in the same shade.

The ceiling was in Metropolis aqua divina.

Doors and windows were finished in Metropolis enamel matt paint. Expertise from the Create Bespoke Beauty team of master craftsmen brought the space to life with exemplary, high-spec work that ensured a seamless finish.

Meticulous, high-quality result Aliva UK supplied all the specialist plasters, decorative paints and resins for the project, working closely to help EligoStudio achieve the finish they required. It was a challenge to provide the uniform finish across areas with different uses, but specifying the right products and meticulous colour matching throughout ensured a top quality result right down to the basement of the house.

Normally our Senso paint is dragged horizontally to achieve a textured effect.

For this project, it was applied vertically from the fourth floor right down to the basement of the house, with no visible breaks in the finish.

Design & Desire UK-based Create Bespoke Beauty craftsmen completed the dramatic, bespoke interior

platforms have opened people’s minds to different ideas, and they will no longer settle for the finishes that everyone else has.

We can match our Metropolis paints and polished plasters to any colour or effect – stone, concrete, textured wallpaper or something unique. We offer customising as a standard service, working to specific budgets. Ladbroke Square is a classic example of this.

Italian artisans Interior Architect Alberto Nespoli of EligoStudio led the interior design team that conceived the entire project from the sketching to the 3D visualisation and the choice of style, materials, design solutions and technical details. They also worked with the best Italian artisans taking care over the design and production of each piece of furniture.

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Another challenge was achieving a flawless finish while working with a number of different substrates. The support for the staircase also had to work with the metal stringers running underneath it and down to the basement. In the basement, we had to exactly match the orchid tint running from the floor up the wall and into the ceiling.

A product like Metrostone – a thick, cement-based coating for both floors and walls – was the only choice. Containing a water-based polyurethane resin, it is ideal for designer-led environments where individuality can shine. This type of finish is ideal for a natural, ‘earth tones’ look. Being a concrete-based finish, it can also be tinted in pale colours for a truly seamless look from the floor and right up the wall and into the ceiling. That is what we achieved in this stunning townhouse, tinting the floor coating in orchid pink to match the walls and matching their texture too.

The water-based resin provides a tough seal that we have tested with everything that we can throw at it – including bleach and hot oil. Floors finished in this type of coating can be resealed and refreshed every five to 10 years. As long as it is well maintained, the product underneath the sealer cannot be damaged.

15 years ago, standard wall and floor finishes were the norm. Interior designers had to work with a standard palette of colours and effects. However, there has been a dramatic change recently, and social media is partly responsible. Pinterest and other

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Design & Desire A key feature of the space was a statement central staircase finished in Aliva’s Metroresin in highly polished azure blue

worked with colours and resin surfaces to create a new metrical and contemporary approach to the architecture of the house.

The resin covered all the old marble tiles and plaster surfaces. All furniture including chairs, armchairs and other pieces were designed by EligoStudio.

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UK-based Create Bespoke Beauty craftsmen completed the dramatic, bespoke interior by working with electrical specialists to install the lighting into both Lutron HomeWorks 4 and Crestron home automation systems.The company then used its own in-house teams to fulfil all the required interior finishes and custom joinery.

As with any project, there were challenges along the way. Probably the biggest was to update the existing lighting and electrical control system to function with the modern and innovative lighting features. Create Bespoke’s expertise in craftsmanship, engineering and project management enabled them to fulfil the most specific and specialist design requirements with ease and on schedule.

The combination of expert design and specialist craftsmanship ensured that every element of the project was considered.

This translated to a dramatic interior with a sumptuous finish that retains a personal touch.

Our team was able to tap into a huge combined breadth of knowledge and expertise, meaning that no challenge was too big to overcome on this unique project.

www.alivauk.com For EligoStudio, the challenge was to give the interior a strong concept and a new contemporary personality. It had an important scenographic element – the serpentine, blue resin staircase – that connected all the spaces of the house. The rest of the house was treated in a different way. Each room differed from the others in terms of wallpapers, colours, furniture and finishing. The main challenge was to design an uncommon space through the use of lighting sculpture, art masterpieces, including a sphere by Anish Kapoor, and other architectural strong elements – hence the staircase.

Important elements Other important components were the design of the wallpaper and lighting.

EligoStudio worked closely with Barovier & Toso, the historical Venetian brand, developing new colours and creating glass colour chandeliers and lighting sculptures.

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Doors & Windows

The creation of a glazed inner lobby provides access to a waiting area

Town hall is a people’s palace The refurbishment of an ornate Victorian town hall has breathed new life into a Grade I Listed building and allowed it to open its doors as a place of celebration as well as administration.

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EZE UK has helped restore a sense of civic pride to Wakefield Town Hall which has undergone a major refurbishment and added a touch of modernity to its grand interiors.

The installation of automatic doors – powered by GEZE operators – within the redesigned interior has given the building, which originally opened in 1880, additional safety, security and convenience

while maintaining the authenticity of the elaborate Victorian decor.

The old and the new are subtly blended – each contemporary element gives a nod to its surrounding heritage.

The creation of a glazed inner lobby, within an original open archway which frames the town hall’s traditional heavy, wooden-leaf doors, provides access to a waiting area and beyond into offices and function rooms.

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A Slimdrive SL NT operator powers these bi-parting doors which incorporate etched glass panels. These allow visitors to see the ornate detail of the building’s interior while providing a practical draught lobby. The pattern of squares on the glass mirrors the ornate plasterwork in the ceiling above. They are one of the attentions to details that blend together the old and new so seamlessly.

Another key aspect in the design has been to make the mechanisms of modernday convenience as unobtrusive as possible.

Due to their slim design and a drive unit height of just 7cm, the Slimdrive range can be discreetly installed so they are barely noticeable, and, as with all GEZE’s automatic operators, they assist with the demands of the Equality Act and are BS 8300 compliant – helping make the town hall accessible to all.

Another operator, a single Slimdrive SL NT, is fitted to a side entrance to the reception area to allow visitors to report straight to reception. This door is also glazed to match the etching on the lobby doors.

The work on the automatic doors was undertaken through Laidlaw and Door System Installations which GEZE UK has worked with on many occasions.

Doors & Windows Also fitted to the building are six pairs of Slimdrive EMD-f electromechanical swing door operators, two pairs to each floor. Like the Slimdrive SL NT, at just 7cm high, the Slimdrive EMD-f operator is extremely discreet and sits neatly on the frame. It provides assisted manual or automatic opening using the operating button with guaranteed constant opening and closing speed.

Despite their period appearance, the sets of double doors were a bespoke addition manufactured from hardwood by Longden Doors to blend with the original Victorian design aesthetic. They are fire rated and were independently tested with the ironmongery and have intumescent seals which expand in the event of a fire and seal off the gap between the door and the frame – preventing the spread of fire and smoke.

This combined fire and smoke seal prevents the spread of smoke prior to the fire seal activating. The Slimdrive EMD-fs have also been fire tested and hold the Certifire Certificate of Approval CF 860 and have fire resistance of up to 120 minutes.

The ornate leaded fanlights which sit over each set of doors are also new additions and reflect the geometric patterns within the original glazing around the front doors.

The operators for the swing doors were completed with brass covers to complement the finish of the original ironmongery.

Access control was fitted to each of the Slimdrive EMD-fs which incorporate rebated electrical shear locks, hidden within the frame. This was for aesthetic reasons – the architect did not want to see anything more than was absolutely necessary on the ornate doors. Proximity readers allow staff to flash a fob at a reader

A single Slimdrive SL NT is fitted to a side entrance to the reception area

Wakefield Town Hall has undergone a major refurbishment and added a touch of modernity to its grand interiors

on the wall to open the door – providing a vital security element to safeguard the council chambers and offices.

Wakefield Town Hall underwent a twoyear refurbishment, during which many of its decorative features were uncovered, such as tiled walls. External stonework was cleaned and repaired, ceilings revamped and a new heating system installed.

Its freely-interpreted north European Gothic style, including bay windows, balcony and imposing clock tower, projects its historic importance. It was designed by Architect Thomas Edward Collcutt, who also designed the Savoy and the Palace Theatre in London.

Council staff had to vacate the building while the project was ongoing but when they returned, so did the public.The register office has been relocated there and boasts two ceremony rooms which are available for celebrations and functions.

Cllr David Dagger,Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, said:“Wakefield Town Hall is a central part of the city’s civic quarter. It is a beautiful venue and we are pleased that its modern fixtures and fittings are still in-keeping with its original historic features.”

Kaz Spiewakowski, Managing Director of GEZE UK, said: “It is always a challenge when asked to provide a modern solution for a heritage building but Wakefield Town Hall is the ideal example of where the new can complement the old. The installation of a lobby has provided a contemporary and aesthetically-pleasing addition which enhances how the ground floor can be used, while there’s a nod to the past in the finishing of the operators which now power the ornate swing doors.”

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Be aware when changing specifications The specification is written, signed off by the client – and the contractor has been asked to suggest equal and approved alternatives to the current ceiling specification. Sometimes, the original specification is not followed precisely and the chosen alternative products deliver results that can vary greatly. Tim Spencer, Technical Manager at ROCKFON, outlines the practical aspects of what to consider if a specification is to change.

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hen designing a building, performance is paramount. If the space cannot ultimately be used for the purpose it was built, then the design is not successful no matter how good it may look. Acoustics is an area, that ceilings, wall and floor finishes can play a large part in influencing and, that must be specified correctly.

Acoustic control is essential for any building where learning, recovery, work or music are central to its purpose. For example, the amount of sound absorption necessary will depend on the use of the space and choosing inappropriate materials can end up costing substantially more in retrofit costs and cause build delays or, if ignored, leave the occupants with a building that is not fit for purpose.

Specialist interior contractors are often tasked with finding alternative products that fulfil a given specification or, worse still, simply match a product’s properties some of which may be relevant but some not. Cost savings are very often a big driver when it comes to suggesting the so-called

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equal and approved, or, more appropriately described, alternative products/solutions.

According to Alan Nettleship, Director at Paramount Ceilings: “Up to 40% of specifications are changed or ‘value engineered’ to save money. Scrimping on performance is not the best way to save money, as the replacement may not offer the result the client wants or the building demands.”

Building Regulations are reviewed and updated accordingly and specifiers are responsible for ensuring all performance products comply with new legislation.

Despite this, Alan Nettleship says: “Ceilings in schools should have high sound absorption for example αw min. 0.8, Class B, but we still come across specifications with Class C and lower sound absorption ceiling tiles. When ceiling specifications for school buildings are incorrect because the architect is not aware of changes to Building Regulations, it’s our duty to put forward changes to the specification otherwise the building will not be compliant.”

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The ceiling’s acoustic performance was an important part of the specification for ROCKFON at Skibereen Community School in West Cork

Switching products just to save money can lead to problems for the building’s occupiers if the use of the building is not considered.

Healthcare environments have exacting requirements and stringent regulations and guidelines, which must be met. Building materials for these areas must have suitably robust surfaces combined with good hygienic properties and be easy to clean and disinfect, whilst maintaining both their functional and long-term aesthetic characteristics.

If a space is designed to withstand demanding daily use, either in a school or sports hall, the durability of the construction materials is critical to ensure it is fit for purpose.To avoid high maintenance costs, installed surfaces must fulfil requirements on impact resistance from low impact and low level wear and tear (Class 3A) to high impact areas where ball sports are played (Class 1A).

Will Hart, Director at Taylor Hart, explains: “After price, the next most popular reason for switching specification is because the specifier has not considered the ceiling’s compatibility and interface with integrated mechanical and electrical services incorporated in the ceiling void.”

To reduce the risk of this, it is advisable to seek guidance from the manufacturer and ceiling installer early on in the specification process. Having to re-specify the ceiling during installation is likely to cause delays and incur costs. Alan Nettleship cites an example:“I was recently trying to install a ceiling with tegular E edges, but the spec wasn’t accurate because the incorrect edge detail had been specified.

If I’d been made aware of where the ceilings were going in advance, I could have changed the spec, avoiding the subsequent delays.”

Deadline pressures are often cited as a reason for changing products. Paul Stanley at ISEC Interior Systems comments:“If the tile specified is on an extended delivery period and will affect the site programme, we will look for alternatives with shorter lead times.”

Choosing ceiling products that are available from stock or liaising with the manufacturer early on regarding delivery dates will help the build stay on schedule. Consideration should also be given to the environmental implications of the manufacturing process of building materials and what will happen to them at the end of their lifecycle.Talk to the manufacturer to check what recycling facilities are available.

Some have recycling schemes in conjunction with local distribution outlets.

There are circumstances when product specifications have to change but to avoid the pitfalls outlined, always check the ceiling’s performance characteristics with the manufacturer to confirm they will meet the specification and comply with any regulations.

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Bricks, Blocks & Pavers

The dark bricks create a sleek, modern feel, whilst continuing the relaxed, understated atmosphere of the building

This project is an excellent demonstration of how brick can work on a mixed-materials project

Why brick was best for Courtyard House Brick has become a highly sought-after building material for individual bespoke homes and housing schemes. Offering lasting value, brick does not rot, dent, or need to be painted, and it will never tear. Its modular units and variety of shapes have resulted in beautiful structures in just about every architectural style, ranging from colonial to Victorian to post-modernist.

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rick is one of the few materials that can actually look better with age. It also absorbs noise, giving it an acoustic advantage over other materials – especially helpful for house-builders.

One highly-acclaimed private housing project with an exemplar use of brick is Courtyard House by Dallas Pierce Quintero Architects, which was recognised by the Brick Awards jury as the best individual housing development from a shortlist of the most exceptional architectural projects of the past year.

The building has been noted for successfully adhering to the brief of avoiding impact on the neighbouring properties, several two-storey houses and a three-storey slab block. Site plans demonstrate exactly how confined and limiting the available space was, but the

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designs still managed to incorporate four separate courtyards, allowing natural daylight to be prevalent in the building.

Built in an L-shaped infill space, every privacy concern has been taken into account. Whilst planning, the architects agreed a massing for the building with the neighbouring occupants, and the main entrance of the house has been lowered to allow for seclusion. Each courtyard has been allotted a different purpose, including outdoor dining and growth space for plants.

This project is also an excellent demonstration of how brick can work on a mixed-materials project. The Ibstock brick chosen is juxtaposed with sheets of black corrugated fibre-cement. The sheets are arranged vertically and lead downwards to meet the brickwork, creating a sense of separation. These materials pay homage

Bricks, Blocks & Pavers to the remnants of the exact building materials which were found on the plot before the project commenced.

The brickwork itself is formed of Staffordshire Blue bricks, which were supplied by a Brick Development Association (BDA) member.The dark bricks create a sleek, modern feel, whilst continuing the relaxed, understated atmosphere of the building.The use of brick, both internally and externally, is one of the house’s many assets, and its juxtaposition with glass increases the daylight within the home.The sawtooth detailing which is introduced below waist height also catches the daylight to resonate through the interior of the open-plan living area.

David Pierce, Director of architect practice Dallas Pierce Quintero, comments: “The site had existing brick walls that inspired us to use brick to achieve a contemporary feel, whilst maintaining a reference to the past. We wanted a material that we could use inside and outside of the property, and in this way, the brick travels from the living room out to the patio area. Brick is an incredibly human material, whilst still being robust and regular. Its tactility helps to soften the internal space to create a truly comforting atmosphere.”

This project was presented with a Brick Award for its incredible attention to detail and creative use of brick. The judges of the category for Best Individual Housing Development commented that the property was ‘well organised, beautifully detailed and an exemplary use of brownfield land to make a new home’. The judges were impressed by the innovation on such a demanding site where the blurring distinction between the inside and outside of the property provide the owner with an extended sense of space, making the overall project a wonderful environment in which to live.

The basket weave effect of the brickwork is something to behold. The blue bricks blend fantastically with the pre-existing wall on the plot. All in all it is a ‘well presented’ and ‘beautiful’ house.

Keith Aldis, Chief Executive Officer of the Brick Development Association (BDA), says: “A sound choice by the architects and planners involved in this project, as brick, on balance, lasts longer and costs less than comparable building materials.

A RICS study found that brick scored highly on ‘cost in use’, as brick requires minimal maintenance, provides a high level of insulation and weathers gracefully, mellowing with age.”

The Ibstock brick chosen is juxtaposed with sheets of black corrugated fibre-cement

This project was presented with a Brick Award for its incredible attention to detail and creative use of brick

The brickwork itself is formed of Staffordshire Blue bricks

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Rooflights

Up to 50% of every person’s average electricity usage goes on electric lighting, a significant amount of which can be spared with the installation of daylighting

Why implement daylighting?

Will Goodenough, Marketing Manager at Whitesales, talks to Future Constructor & Architect about the benefits of natural light on health and productivity.

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he use of daylight in interiors is a hot topic: it’s being hailed by experts across the fields of both science and architecture as a building feature that offers many health benefits. Because of its potential in financial and energy savings, as well as the boosts it offers to both productivity and general health, ‘daylighting’ is being positioned as a central figure in the future of architecture. So much so that there are many professionals whose jobs entirely focus on the most beneficial ways to implement daylighting.

The US Environmental Protection Agency estimate that we spend as much as 90% of

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our lives indoors.This can be an inescapable fact of modern life, with the majority of occupations taking place indoors, as well as most study, rest and housework. And once we’re done with our daily responsibilities, we like to relax a bit, and this can often involve shuttling from one indoor environment to another.Work to cinema, lecture hall to pub – as much as scientists opine that it is our human nature to be more of an indoor species, the many benefits to our health that the outdoors has to offer are indisputable.

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A generous amount of natural daylight for indoor settings offers several potential environmental benefits

symptoms.That relatable feeling of wanting to curl up in a burrow rather than get up in the winter when dark mornings are setting in is a case in point. Scientists have made direct links between our exposure to daylight and our hormonal levels, explaining the high suicide rates of suicide and depression in particularly cold and dark regions, such as the Arctic circle.

Finland is reported to have a 9.5% national rate of Seasonal Affective Disorder, with a similar rate of 9.9% across the state of Alaska.

On the other hand, Florida has only a 1.4% prevalence of SAD.The correlation between our daylight intake and moods have initiated a reworking of popular architectural styles.

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Not only have these discoveries prompted scientists to re-examine the causes of some mental illnesses, but also the effects noticeable in individuals’ performance.

Researchers have carried out many studies on the behaviours resultant from varying degrees of daylight exposure. Exposure to natural light ranked as the third most important factor to employee satisfaction in a retail setting across two studies by Herschog Mahone Group (HMG) in 1999 and 2002. Research later found that indoor environments with poor daylight or particular glare were responsible for decreases of at least 10% in employee productivity.

Conducting separate studies in educational settings, HMG also noticed a relationship between increased daylight exposure in classrooms and test scores improving, again, at a rate of around 10%.With the natural benefits of daylight having been discussed for some time, the Education Funding Agency elected in 2014 to issue specifications for daylighting in classrooms, in hope that students’ performances would improve.

Amazingly, it’s not just our physical performance or mental wellbeing that benefits from regular exposure to daylight.

Hospitals and other healthcare settings have identified significantly faster recovery rates in patients with tree-facing windows, when compared to patients with no view of the outdoor surroundings. Patients benefiting from the daylight exposure recovered at an average of 8.5% faster than those without.

So how does all this transfer over to architecture? The focus of architecture on

daylight goes back further than one might expect. In fact, research papers show that the ancient civilisations, including the Greeks and Egyptians, designed their buildings around the natural patterns of the sun, to make the best use of their daylight hours.This, presumably, would have been long before any natural health benefits of daylight exposure had been formally discovered, but with few options for lighting after sunset, daylight was filtered and directed with architecture. Daylight has become a significant focus of architecture in recent times.Walking hand-in-hand with the ever-increasing attempts to reduce fuel and energy consumption, finding the perfect quantities and directions of daylight for an indoor setting presents not only health benefits, but ecological and economical ones too.

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Experts estimate that well-designed, energy-efficient daylighting can deliver a 75% saving on energy used for lighting

In a society that’s ever focusing more on environmentally-friendly solutions, daylighting provides a multitude of benefits. From a purely aesthetic angle, it’s not unusual to find that the most luxurious and expensive getaways that Grand Designs has to offer are pretty much windows held together with bricks.

Large windows and plenty of natural light and landscape is a widely-held ideal for a goodlooking building. However, a generous amount of natural daylight for indoor settings offers several potential environmental benefits.

Up to 50% of every person’s average electricity usage goes on electric lighting, a significant amount of which can be spared with the installation of daylighting. Experts estimate that well-designed, energy-efficient daylighting can deliver a 75% saving on energy used for lighting, with natural daylight taking over most of electricity’s job.The heat generated by electric lighting in the evenings often warms buildings efficiently, potentially saving a further 20% on heating.This means a medium business, with an annual energy expenditure of approximately £4280 could save over £2000 with the installation of wellfunctioning daylighting.

Well-designed daylighting needn’t be installed and forgotten about. Light shelves and blinds offer you freedom of choice across all weathers. So when deciding to install, clearly lay out your expectations and what savings and results you hope to achieve, and find an installation expert whose work can be backed up by previous clients.

The modern developments in daylighting installations have given architects, landlords and homeowners a whole generation of new options for saving energy and money, with solutions suitable for any environments.The benefits of daylighting can be fully realised when designed and installed with projected uses and requirements in mind.

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Interiors

Unique interiors to live life to the full From the designers that brought you the interiors of the world’s fifth tallest tower for global brand Lotte in Seoul, and the renowned visionary interiors of Google HQ, Jaguar Land Rover, PlayStation and YouTube, PENSON has now created the world’s first worldwide self-styled Open House.

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uests shape the interiors to disrupt what we currently expect from standard hotels, hostels and rentals, and blends them together to create an atmosphere that’s electric. JO&JOE is the operational and holistic concept set to revolutionise the leisure and hotel sector for everyone.With 50 locations planned by 2020 in Paris,Warsaw, Budapest, Rio & São Paulo, the JO&JOE brand is set to move as fast as the millennial minded lifestyle it’s aimed for.

JO&JOE is the world’s first Open House where your life and experiences create the vibe. It doesn’t follow the rule book: it’s sleeping and socialising on another level, with loads of unconventionality thrown in. JO&JOE is a mind-setter, life-enhancer and journeymaker. Being there feels tantalisingly good.The concept was born from a close collaboration between PENSON and the Marketing Innovation Lab at AccorHotels to grasp the true millennial mindset. PENSON delivered to the next level with its pragmatic outlook for creating character, authentic experiences and functional space that maximises every inch of volume.

Relive stories over a giant shared barbeque with soon-to-be lifelong friends and connect on giant comfy foam pizza beds.At the bar grab a homemade brew or a cocktail of new emotions that will fizz long into the night.

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Your eclectic personality is reflected through the Open House’s own unique personality, spirit and locality. It’s all about getting people together as one, making friends, sharing experiences and creating memorable stories.

Delivering new emotions, genuine experiences and off-the-scale benchmarks for the ultimate Open House immersion is JO&JOE’s motto and PENSON’s agenda.

You just need a social notice wall added to complete the set – one that’s a big community but small enough to carry in your pocket.The JO&JOE app creates life’s stories through its

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super social ‘Who’s up For’ and ‘Hall of Fame’.

It’s synchronised literal buzzing tech at the top of its game.The beds are super comfy, but no one looks back on their life and remembers their nights of sleep. Go out and get social with your personalised virtual tour guide.

Players in the striking and bold, PENSON’s design mindset is key to JO&JOE’s unique-ism.

There’s loads of space to share because of one of a kind ‘Kit-of-Parts’, a modular set that is perfect to cosy up into and doesn’t sacrifice privacy.They can be placed anywhere, onto any canvas and adapted to surroundings – answering real estate issues. By putting wheels on practically everything, there’s loads of room to spread out your stuff, kick back and relax.The beds might not really be beds – you use them for whatever you want. Distinctive rooms quench the thirst for something more than just accommodation with love birds, tribes or riding solo, no matter who you are, there’s a room for your unique spirit.

JO&JOE loves life and is always sent with love. Experiment, try something new, cross paths, jump straight out of a plane and skydive your way into an adventure you’ll never forget. PENSON’s philosophy is all about using the ‘normal’ and turning it on its head to create ‘what it’s not’ – a pleasantly unexpected idea that has function at the heart. Lee Penson, CEO, says: “It’s fun – anywhere, anytime. Hit refresh on what you know. And who knows, PENSON might be crazy enough to be planning their next design on the moon!”

PENSON creates beautiful, intelligent architecture and interiors that help the world’s most visionary brands and individuals realise their commercial, cultural and personal ambitions.The company believes that life is too short to waste time in dull or inefficient spaces – and that great spaces are the secret to people living and breathing their life to the full.

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CPD Focus

Wetroom Design and Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms The Wetroom Design & Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms guides architects through the process of designing and specifying a watertight wetroom.The free, 45-minute technical presentation can be organised at a time and venue to suit attendees and covers the key considerations of designing and specifying a wetroom.This includes wetroom design and layout, waterproofing, drainage, floor build-up and installation.

To complement these sessions, CCL has recently unveiled a new contemporary website, designed to provide architects, specifiers and house-builders with comprehensive technical information to aid the wetroom specification process for their clients. * cpd@ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Kährs’ Chevron wins ‘Best Flooring’ in FX International Interior Design Awards Kährs’ new Chevron collection has received the ‘Best Flooring’ award in the prestigious FX International Interior Design Awards 2016.

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he awards recognise the very best interior products and projects from around the world. Kährs beat off stiff competition from eight other shortlisted manufacturers to win the award with Chevron; a new patterned parquet wood floor design, with contemporary colour and surface finishes, and an innovative plank construction.

Crafted from sustainable oak, Kährs’ Chevron collection includes a warm white, weathered grey, classic brown and dark brown design.A bevelled edge emphasises the retrostyle zig-zag pattern and a tactile brushed surface, with a nature oil pre-finish, reinforces the natural look.

Whilst traditional chevron floors comprise individual parquet strips, Kährs’ Chevron has a modern engineered plank construction.

The floor’s design features 19 angled strips along the board’s 1848mm length, with angled ends.Alternate right and left-handed boards join to create the continuous zig-zag pattern, which can be finished with matching frameboards.The ‘ready-made’ parquet design cuts installation time and costs by up to 50%, compared to traditional parquet.

Other recent Kährs awards include ‘Hardwood Flooring Product of the Year’ in the CFJ/CFA Flooring Industry Awards 2016, Interiors Monthly’s ‘Best Solid/Engineered Wood Manufacturer’ 2016 and Gold Award for ‘Best Flooring’ in the House Beautiful Awards 2014.

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FILA protects Stone & Ceramic installation at glamorous Devonshire Club Surface care and protection treatments from FILA’s Green Line have been specified by Stone & Ceramic at the Devonshire Club. The exclusive new venue occupies six floors of a listed regency warehouse, which has undergone a £25m renovation. Stone & Ceramic’s installation includes bespoke bar counters, feature walls and floors using Stone Collections’ polished granite and tile designs from Porcelanosa.

All surfaces were cleaned and protected with ‘food safe’-certified treatments from FILA’s award-winning range, including pH-neutral FILA Cleaner and solvent-free sealer, FILAMP90 ECO PLUS. Located close to Liverpool Street, the Devonshire Club has already become one of London’s hottest destinations, with celebrated industry figure and CEO, Brian Clivaz, at the helm. Renovation of the 58,000ft2 space was

devised and managed by creative development property consultancy, SUSD, with interiors designed by March & White.A commitment to authentic materials and fine craftsmanship is reflected throughout the interior, including the club’s glamorous bars and chic restrooms where Stone & Ceramic installed surfaces and FILA’s regime was specified.

Within the main bar and ‘Barman’s Bar’, Stone Collections’ Nero Absolute and Belgium

Black granite was cut to size to form seamless counters and to create a stunning feature wall.

Grestec Vero Beige was installed onto floors, whilst honed Carrara was laid throughout the waiters’ station. Porcelanosa’s Silverwood and Stone Collection’s Kenya Black were chosen for walls and floors within restrooms.

Following installation, pH-neutral FILA Cleaner was used to provide a safe, highperformance initial clean and was specified for ongoing maintenance. Stain-proofing FILAMP90 ECO Plus, applied to all granite, will provide ongoing protection without altering the aesthetic of the stunning surfaces.

8 www.filasolutions.com * filauk@filasolutions.com ( 01584 877286

Interface helps architecture and design practice celebrate 25 years in style Carpet tiles from Interface have been used by leading architecture and design practice, KSS, to inject a splash of colour to its central London offices in honour of its 25 years. KSS decided to revitalise its office by updating the central spine of the studio.The firm wanted to create a bold walkway with colourful flooring that would draw visitors into the space.

The practice turned to Interface to find the perfect products for its needs.

Skinny Plank shaped tiles from Interface’s On Line and Off Line collections were selected for KSS’ project, both of which offered products in a wide range of shades that complemented those used for the KSS brand. * interface.uk@interface.com

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Polyflor adds colour to Hopwood Hall College refectory High-performance commercial flooring from two of Polyflor’s sheet vinyl flooring collections were recently used to create a vibrant environment for students at Hopwood Hall College to dine and enjoy their break times in. Polyflor XL PU and Polysafe Wood fx PUR flooring was fitted throughout the further education college’s refurbished refectory. The flooring design chosen for this canteen area features Polyflor’s XL PU product cut into circles and semi-circles, laid into a background of Polysafe Wood fx PUR safety flooring in the Rustic Oak design. XL PU flooring, in the Tanzanite Blue, Citrine and Connemara Green shades, was chosen to add splashes of bold colour around the servery and seating areas. * info@polyflor.com

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UZIN products used in Leighton Hospital Leighton Hospital had faced problems and delays when renovating multiple floors in key areas within the hospital.When MCHFT was funded £25.2m for a new critical care and theatre rebuild, it was important that the project was completed on time, within budget and without problems.After utilising UZIN’s support to help rectify a longstanding issue with a failing floor, MCHFT worked with UZIN and flooring contractor, iFloor, to specify suitable systems for the new building, as well as other refurbishment projects. By working in partnership with UZIN, the trust was able to install over 15,000m2 of flooring without any of the previous problems it had experienced.

8 www.uzin.co.uk * info@uzin.co.uk ( 01788 530080

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Crown Trade’s historic shades support luxury finish at Bovey Castle Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt has blended historic grandeur with outstanding durability as part of a luxurious refurbishment project at landmark hotel, Bovey Castle.

The coating has been applied in shades from the Crown Trade Historic Colours Collection – combining authentic shades from the past within a high-quality, super scrubbable formulation to support the hotel’s stunning decor.

As part of its continuing investment, the hotel embarked on the first phase of an extensive bedroom refurbishment programme. 26 bedrooms located in the east wing have been redeveloped to create 22 en-suite rooms of uncompromised quality, with a colour scheme designed to offer a subtle, restful style.

The shades that were chosen are taken from the Palladian scheme – one of eight

distinctive architectural and design styles from the Crown Trade Historic Colours Collection.

A total of 120 shades are featured in the collection’s eight styles which – as well as the Palladian shades used at Bovey Castle – includes Neo-Classical, Regency, Arts & Crafts, Gothic Revival,Victorian Eclectic, Art Deco and post-war 50s Sketchbook palettes.

Products used from the Crown Trade range include Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt which was applied to the ceilings in the bedrooms as part of the east wing refurbishment programme. The coating has also been used on the walls and ceilings

in the en-suite bathrooms, which have all been finished to the highest standard with features including marble tiling and granite detailing. For wooden surfaces within the bedrooms and en-suite areas, Crown Trade Acrylic Eggshell has been used.

8 www.crowntrade.co.uk * info@crownpaintspec.co.uk ( 0330 024 0310

Global investment firm benefits from stylish glazed wall system Finished to a high specification throughout, the newlyrefurbished London head office of Winton Capital Management benefits from two fully automatic, glass moveable walls installed by partitioning expert, Style.

Positioned to segment a busy, open-plan area, the walls allow private meeting rooms to be quickly created by just pressing a button. Style recommended the DORMA Moveo double-glazed solution as a high-end operable wall with exceptional 50dB acoustics, ensuring a good defence against external noise.

Winton Capital Management is a British investment management firm managing over $30b of assets for many of the world’s largest pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, banks and fund platforms.

The company employs more than 450 people in offices around the globe and was the third organisation in the UK to sign the Low Carbon Workplace Charter with Low Carbon Workplace. This entails an ongoing commitment to minimise

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Working with contractor, Control Group UK, Style was tasked with installing a combination of moveable walls that would allow a large, open-plan area to be divided into two functional meeting spaces.

Although only spanning relatively narrow areas, fully automatic partitioning walls were recommended, ensuring the meeting rooms can be created within a matter of moments, whenever required.

Supporting Winton’s commitment to low carbon emissions, the DORMA Moveo moveable wall holds an environmental product declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, making it a highly sustainable system, as well as being stylish and practical too.

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Mapei to exhibit at ARCHITECT @ WORK 2017 Mapei is delighted to announce that it will be attending Architect @ Work, taking place in Olympia, London, from 25th to 26th January.

Mapei specification managers and product specialists will be on hand to offer advice, showcasing Mapei’s innovative Mapefloor Comfort Flooring Systems at Stand 21.

Mo Aljan, National Specification Manager at Mapei, commented:“We anticipate another excellent event and look forward to exhibiting at Architect @ Work again this year.We will be showcasing Mapei’s new comfortable seamless flooring solution, the Mapefloor Comfort AR/X system, discussing project requirements,

and providing technical advice.”

Mapefloor Comfort System AR/X is an attractive and self-smoothing resin-based flooring system, which provides a seamless, comfortable level of flooring in commercial environments.

Due to its elastic properties, Mapei’s comfort flooring system proves advantageous when a good level of comfort is required underfoot.This is provided from the matting at the base of the system which also has excellent soundproofing capabilities, reducing the impact of noise transmission into areas below.

Recently installed at BDP Architects’ practice in Bristol, the flooring system has a high resistance to wear and abrasion from constant foot traffic and moveable office furniture such as castor chairs.

Mapei’s full product range can be found online, alternatively you can call for more information on how Mapei products can be used in your project.

8 www.mapei.co.uk * ukmarketing@mapei.co.uk ( 0121 508 6970

Not just Harfa floor with Osmo UK

Osmo UK offers architects and interior designers a unique looking and aesthetically-pleasing wooden floor. Pre-finished with Osmo Polyx-Oil, the Harfa flooring range from ESCO Flooring is the ideal choice for anyone who is looking for a statement floor. ESCO flooring is available via Osmo UK, following a partnership between the wood finishes expert and ESCO group in 2014. The ESCO collection includes nine flooring options, including Bohemia, Chateau, Moravia and Kolonial. A favourite amongst architects and interior designers is Harfa flooring. This flooring surface has been designed with a rough-sawn treatment and has been enhanced with cross-wise cuts that are grooved in the surface with great care.

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Flowcrete UK wins FeRFA award for high-end cattery project Flowcrete UK took home a coveted prize at the FeRFA Best Practice Awards 2016, winning the ‘Highly Commended Small Industrial Project’ category.The award was in recognition of a flooring project at Larton Livery, located in Frankby, which was building a high-end cattery. Larton Livery’s owners knew that they needed a high-performance flooring solution in order to maintain a clean and attractive appearance despite the multiple hygiene difficulties inherent to a cattery.To achieve this, Flowcrete UK supplied 180m2 of Flowfresh SL and 210m2 of Flowshield FX.The cream-coloured Flowfresh SL coating was applied across the cattery area while Flowshield FX was used to create a black walkway around the room. * uk@flowcrete.com

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Grill ceiling completes college look A West Sussex college has been enhanced with a stunning grill ceiling, manufactured

by Hunter Douglas.The third phase of development at Northbrook College comprised an extension and refurbishment of the construction trades and engineering workshops and classrooms at a cost of £2.2m. Hunter Douglas Architectural, which manufactured 300m2 ceilings for the college’s first two developments, supplied a further 300m2 of solid timber grill in a 4-90-15-45 module in African Ayous for the common areas and reception in the newest scheme.

The solid wood grill panels are constructed using black aluminium dowels, which are clipped onto a black grid system, making an unobtrusive suspension system, but allowing easy access into the void.

8 www.hunterdouglas.co.uk * info@hunterdouglas.co.uk ( 01604 766251

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FILA focus turns to support division for SDS 2017 FILA is set to focus on its growing support division – FILASERVICE – at the Surface Design Show 2017. Set up to provide continual assistance to manufacturers, planners, contractors and builders, the division offers services spanning from advice on daily cleaning regimes to extraordinary maintenance.

Recent global case studies will be visually presented on the stand, giving examples of recent projects where FILA solutions have been specified, along with expert advice and support.

FILASERVICE delivers a turnkey service for site management. Working alongside clients, FILA treatment specialists assist in identifying the best solutions for cleaning, protection and maintenance of

any surface. Support spans from feasibility study to analysis of materials through laboratory tests, and from on-site technical assistance, to management of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. Recent UK projects include the Devonshire Club – London’s most glamorous private members destination – and Cumbrian Homes’ exclusive Carleton Manor Park development.

Products from FILA’s Green Line will also feature at the show, including awardwinning, water-based sealer, FILAMP90 ECO PLUS; regularly specified for commercial projects and LEED-compliant.

Visitors will also get a sneak preview of a new anti-etching treatment that will be launched by FILA later in the year – and can find out more about surface treatment at FILA’s presentations within The CPD Hub and as part of the Stone Gallery seminars.

Meet FILA at the Surface Design Show at the Business Design Centre, London, from 7 to 9th February on Stand 368.

8 www.filasolutions.com * filauk@filasolutions.com ( 01584 877286

F. Ball products put in 5-star performance at London hotel

Norcros Adhesives strengthens environmental work In its latest initiative to enhance the environmental aspect of its work, tile adhesive, grout and preparation products manufacturer, Norcros Adhesives, has joined the Supply Chain Sustainability School.The Sustainability School is an initiative designed to promote sustainability in construction supply chains.With a raft of environmental credentials to its name, Norcros Adhesives has a lot to contribute. In 2016, the company won The Tile Association Gold Award for ‘Best Environmental Initiative’.This was in recognition of the many measures the company has put in place over the last two years to improve the environmental management of its operations.

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A range of high-performance products from F. Ball and Co. have been used in the refurbishment of Grosvenor House, a five-star luxury hotel on Park Lane, London. Styccobond F3 and Styccobond F40 flooring adhesives were used in different locations throughout the ballroom and adjoining corridors to adhere new Axminster carpet floorcoverings. By using high-performance, market-leading products, contractors were able to achieve the perfect finish required for such an illustrious hotel. Once the subfloors had been prepared, contractors from Welwyn Design applied Styccobond F40 to the subfloor to create a release bond for the new installation. Once the adhesive had dried to a tacky coating, the contractors installed a new underlay to protect the carpet and provide added comfort. * mail@f-ball.co.uk

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Designer Contracts boosts West Midlands team Designer Contracts has announced two new appointments in the West Midlands region to support its continued success. Matt Timmins has joined the region as Sales Manager and has worked for a number of blue chip organisations, including the Ford Motor Company and Tesco. Previously, Matt was employed by the Furniture Resource Centre (FRC) Group as Operations Manager and was quickly promoted to Commercial Manager. Also joining the company is Stephen Holder, as Senior Contracts Manager.

Stephen has extensive experience in the service sectors having previously worked for BskyB and British Gas, managing large teams of technicians and engineers. * enquiries@designercontracts.com

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Stunning 33 Glasshouse Street features underfloor air conditioning AET Flexible Space, a leading provider of underfloor air conditioning, has recently completed commissioning 33 Glasshouse Street in London after supplying to Emico early this year. The building features a Grade II Listed facade and is located in a prominent position looking over Regent Street and the Soho area of the West End. The unusually shaped building has a total area of around 52,000ft2 and is currently undergoing full structural reconfiguration and refurbishment to form larger, open-plan floor plates and Cat A office accommodation with a floor to ceiling height of 3.3m to be created on floors three to seven. Spacesaving underfloor air conditioning has been specified by consultant WPP and architect Buckley Grey Yeoman.

With underfloor systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by

zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantiles). The Fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust the fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort.

Systems can be configured with underfloor or high-level return and can easily integrate with passive or other ventilation systems.

The system specified for floors three, four and five at 33 Glasshouse Street is a CAM-C Direct Expansion system with

supply and return air distributed via the floor plenum. The Fantiles supplied are standard TU4 fan terminals with EC motors for enhanced energy efficiency. Instead of a rooftop chiller providing chilled water, the building uses Daikin Heat Pump units to maximise use of space and energy efficiency.

The final result is a fabulous commercial work space suited to corporate headquarters in a prime London location and main contractor McLaren is on track for a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ status.

8 www.flexiblespace.com * lucy@flexiblespace.com ( 01342 310400

Waterloo invests in its Paint Shop to deliver design boost Gaia wet underfloor heating allows homeowners to retire in style

Specialist retirement home developer, Beechcroft, has installed Gaia wet underfloor heating throughout a new scheme in the village of Theale, Berkshire.The new development comprises an exclusive collection of 27 one-, two- and threebedroom apartments plus five new two- and three-bed townhouses. Gaia’s wet underfloor heating is used in the ground floors of the five new houses to ensure warm, comfortable and energy-efficient living spaces, free of the clutter of wall-mounted radiators. Gaia installed the system over a total floorspace of approximately 330m2 and supplied WT-D digital display manual thermostats for installation in each room, ensuring maximum flexibility for temperature control.

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As architects and specifiers demand bolder colours to match the overall look of their projects, Waterloo Air Products has invested in its Paint Shop to give customers a faster turnaround on standard colours of air terminal devices, as well as greater flexibility for more unusual aesthetics.The Paint Shop investment includes a new energy-efficient drying oven, auto-spraying equipment, a waste recover system and a manual booth for short-run orders. It is part of a wider investment by Waterloo to support customers, with additional warehousing and more space on the factory floor for increased capacity. * sales@waterloo.co.uk

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Vent-Axia Pure Air sets benchmark for indoor air quality With a growing body of research pointing to the health implications of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in our homes, Vent-Axia has set the benchmark for high-level filtration with the launch of the Vent-Axia Pure Air. Designed to answer the needs of the new-build residential market, this IAQ system has been developed to work in conjunction with mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units.

Offering house-builders a choice of filtration to suit the application, the Vent-Axia Pure Air is available with G4 or F7 particle filters. G4 filters can remove up to 90% of the PM10 particles in the air. Meanwhile, the finer F7 filters are ideal for inner city areas with heavy traffic. * info@vent-axia.com

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Georgian townhouse remodelled to meet highest energy performance standards An historic, listed Georgian townhouse in London’s Bloomsbury has been transformed into a comfortable, peaceful and energy-efficient home that approaches Passivhaus EnerPHit standards.

This was achieved by using modern insulation techniques including an advanced secondary glazing system from Selectaglaze that markedly improves the performance of the traditional, single-glazed sash windows.

The client wished for a home that used as little energy as possible and offered the most comfortable environment. Robert Prewett of Prewett Bizley Architects took on the challenge of convincing conservation officers that a Grade II Listed building could be fitted with energy-saving measures whilst respecting all the historic features.

The large, single-glazed sash windows were a particular challenge as they represented a significant proportion of the wall area and could not be replaced.

With the high levels of insulation that were required, along with the need to keep the

shutters working in some of the rooms, a bespoke solution was needed.

Robert approached Selectaglaze which was both developing a new sash window design and trialling Pilkington’s Spacia thin vacuum units, which have a centre pane U-value of 1.0. The resulting Series 25 window proved perfect for the project as it offered high sealing efficiency, a very low U-value and a discreet frame with a specially developed slide catch that allowed shutters to fully close. The house now has airtightness close to one air change per hour at test pressure which demonstrates that the secondary glazing is performing very well.

8 www.selectaglaze.co.uk * enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk ( 01727 837271

No compromise with Axim’s new Electric Strike

Urban Front launches new handle website

Urban Front’s new website, Push Pull, specialises in stunning, contemporary pull and lever handles in bronze and stainless steel – as well as offering a few unique accessories for home entrances. Push Pull products are of the highest quality and are sourced from all over the world, available to order and buy online and bespoke items are available by request. If you are looking for an alternative, contemporary, stylish and quality door handle, please visit Urban Front’s Push Pull website.There is a stunning range of door handles in solid stainless steel and bronze as well as unique accessories for home entrances.

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To meet the ever-changing demands of the hardware market and specifiers’ installation requirements, the new Axim ES-2100 Electric Strike series is a remote access control device, suitable for doors fitted with the Axim LK-2100 deadlatch series.A reduction in installation time and maintenance ensures a reduction in costs for installers. Suitable for the most demanding commercial environments, the new Axim ES-2100 Electric Strike replaces the standard fixed strike plate of the deadlatch.The Axim ES-2100 Electric Strike is supplied with a flat faceplate for installation into a frame of a single leaf door or the inactive leaf of a pair of doors. * orders@axim.co.uk

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GEZE UK maintains its support for architectural awards GEZE UK is holding the door open for talented architects to take their place in the spotlight by sponsoring an award at the BD Architect of the Year Awards for the second year running. The ‘Office Architect of the Year’ category is open to all architects working on the design of an office. Entries must include one project built in the last three years and another either built or unbuilt. Judges will be looking for evidence of all-round design excellence and fitness for purpose over a body of work. The winner will be announced at a gala ceremony, to take place at London ExCeL’s Platinum Suite on 8th March, during the Ecobuild conference. * info.uk@geze.com

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Creating a healthy ambience

This specialist school in the south of England educates children and young people with special needs including autism and learning difficulties. Set in stunning grounds, the school has recently completed a major construction project, designed by Lee Evans Partnership, to ensure that all its buildings are suited to pupils with their wide range of neurological and developmental disorders.

One of the most important facilities is the new aqua centre. Designed to be used by all the students, one of the features of the state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool is its extraordinary calming internal ambience created by the installation of Kalwall translucent cladding.

Insulating Kalwall was specifically chosen by the architects because of its unique ability to convert and diffuse daylight, as well as providing privacy. It also eliminates brightness, glare and shadows which are common with normal glass.

This is particularly important as it helps students with visual problems such as hypersensitivity to light, or those affected by glare, colour contrast or brightness.

Research suggests that traditional glazing in this kind of environment can be counterproductive due to shifting patterns of daylight which can complicate the visual environment causing distress.

Unlike glass, the translucent system resists solar gain so air conditioning costs can be reduced without the need for external shading devices or internal blinds. With increased natural daylight, energy-consuming artificial lighting can be dramatically reduced. Technically, the system is highly insulating, with panel U-values as low as 0.56W/m2K. Kalwall structural panels can be used for walls, roofs and skylights and are increasingly specified for the refurbishment

of cladding or rooflights in older buildings.

At night when viewed externally, the panels exude a gentle and attractive glow.

8 www.structura-uk.com/kalwall * kalwall@structura.co.uk ( 01233 501504

Mumford & Wood specified for exemplary new-build

Conservation timber windows and doors by Mumford & Wood have been specified for the visionary design of this private residence in Kingston upon Thames. Designed in a traditional style and constructed with purple brick, grand stone pillars and elegant architectural detail, made-to-order windows and doors from the awardwinning Conservation range were selected for this project.“With such a large window and door inventory required for this property, it is important that our double glazed Conservation products are BRE A+ rated,” comments Tom Barfield, Regional Sales Director at Mumford & Wood.“They will ensure the highest thermal and acoustic specification to enhance the many high-tech and sustainable materials and systems incorporated in this unique build.” * sales@mumfordwood.com

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New Eurocell cills adapt to fit Eurocell has expanded its PVC-U window cill range with two new models measuring 125 and 225mm deep.The wider model is specially designed for the new-build sector because of the increase in larger wall cavities intended to achieve lower U-values.

Furthermore, the 225mm item has the flexibility to accommodate surveying discrepancies by fitting a cill extender to create a cill up to 275mm in depth.The cills have foot details so they can be cleat fixed and, with a 10mm frame extension, can provide the flat bottom often encountered in new build. Both cills are made from recycled PVC-U, giving developers a sustainable option without compromising performance or appearance. * chris.coxon@eurocell.co.uk

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Eurocell delivers astronomical event with massive Equinox

Strong technical support and advanced design has enabled Ludlow builder Terry Angell to build what is thought to be the largest ever Equinox tiled roof to be erected in the UK despite never before having worked with the innovative roof system devised by Eurocell.The roof itself is the largest that the company has ever supplied, measuring 12.5 x 6.5m at its widest, and forms a distinctive P-shape using five hips and a valley for which the company’s own design engineers undertook the structural calculations to ensure that the roof was strong enough to meet Building Regulations.

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Accoya wood is a perfect solution for windows where aesthetics, less frequent maintenance and insulation value are key factors

Modified and engineered timber provides the answer Increasingly, architects, as well as the joinery and construction sectors, are looking to specify products which are not only dimensionally-stable and durable, but also legal and sustainable and both Accoya® and WoodEx® – which are supplied by James Latham – offer an attractive solution, especially for the manufacture of doors and windows.

Accoya Backed by decades of research and development, Accoya offers complete confidence and is guaranteed for 50 years.

One of the most advanced wood products on the market, Accoya is a modified, highly durable and dimensionally-stable certified softwood, incorporating Accsys’ proprietary wood acetylation technology which delivers outstanding levels of performance, stability and durability.

Produced using fast-growing species, it can be safely recycled and is as impressively durable as the highest quality tropical hardwoods. Plus, as well as doors and windows, this quality, long-lasting product is suitable for a wide range of external joinery applications.

WoodEx James Latham’s premium quality, engineered hardwood and softwood timber product is now recognised as a registered trademark with the UK Patent Office.

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Introduced into the market four years ago, WoodEx is made from European ash, European redwood, European oak, sapele and grandis and the UK’s biggest independent timber, and the panel products distributor is now seeing this versatile timber being specified in more and more joinery projects.

WoodEx offers numerous features and benefits. It has two high-quality, clear faces for use in joinery applications and is ideally suitable for use in timber doors and windows as the product offers greater dimensional stability. In addition, Latham can supply the product either as finger-jointed or as one piece.

James Latham’s Group Product Sales & Development Manager, Paul Leach, commented: “As demand for sustainably modified wood continues to grow, whether for windows, doors, decking, cladding or other joinery applications, Accoya is a fantastic material for external specification.”

He added: “Achieving registered trademark status for WoodEx is great

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news for us, apart from the obvious protection and exclusivity it affords, it not only enhances the WoodEx brand, but also demonstrates the support and long-term plans we have for this great product.

“Demand is increasing all the time and our stock now covers a wide range of sizes and species, providing a versatile addition to our already extensive timber range.”

WoodEx is available ex-stock in lengths of 0.8 to 3m (6.0m in finger-jointed faced redwood) and in sizes ranging from 48 x 95mm to 72 x 120mm. Special sizes and lengths are also available to order.

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Sika Sarnafil launches BREcertified thermal details In a move to help specifiers make buildings more sustainable, Sika Sarnafil has announced the launch of its BRE-certified thermal details, available to download via its online Sustainability Hub (www. sarnafil.co.uk/hub) and from the Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme website (www.bre.co.uk/ certifiedthermalproducts).

The Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme, run by BRE, gives thermal junction details an independent third-party assessment, assuring users of the ‘as-designed’ thermal performance. Sika Sarnafil has been working with BRE for the past year to become one of the first flat roofing manufacturers to have its thermal details certified.

Since the introduction of the revised Part L Building Regulations, which deal with energy efficiency requirements, architects and specifiers are now encouraged to use details with thermal values attached, otherwise they may have to pay a penalty elsewhere.

Easily accessible and straightforward to use, all Sika Sarnafil’s thermal details have been redrawn and modernised with values that tie in with the requirements for Part L. The specifier can be confident that all Sika Sarnafil thermal details assessed under the new scheme will perform as described.

Becoming part of the Certified Thermal Details scheme is part of Sika Sarnafil’s ongoing commitment to promoting positive, sustainable change in the industry, as Sika Sarnafil’s Martin Bidewell,Technical Services Manager for Single Ply Roofing, explains: “Insulation used in roofs and walls to maintain

heat works well, but this can fall down at junctions and thermal bridges where heat can escape. Recent research has shown that thermal bridging can be responsible for up to 30% of a dwelling’s heat loss.

“Independent certification helps to address the problem of this performance gap – enabling us to build better buildings with superior thermal performance.”

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Cembrit PB provides ‘seamless’ base of render Redland courts success with Cambrian Slate

When the team at Forster Roofing realised that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service’s building in Glasgow was the ideal showcase for its integrated roofing and solar service, the company also realised that Redland’s lightweight Cambrian Slates were perfect for the project. The commission to install solar panels on a fully operational building was a tall order in itself, but an inspection of the existing roof showed that it had less than 10 years of life left and the project was expanded to incorporate the renewal of the 1800m² roof covering. And, because the roof structure was not designed to withstand the weight of natural slate, the roof was stripped and 25,000 Redland Cambrian Slates were fitted.

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Bicester Village has recently undergone a major extension.

The work has added additional shopping space and car parking, and Cembrit PB has been used as a render-backer on the exterior facades of the extension. Bicester Village receives visitors from across the world and the major works to extend the development began in August 2016. Set for completion this month, the building work will add an extra 28 shops and over 500 parking spaces. Stockford Construction installed 800m² of Cembrit PB to the steel frame structure and encapsulated it with the stunning MonoTherm TXF system, manufactured and supplied by Monocouche Render Systems, to achieve the decorative weather-proof finish you see today at the premises. * sales@cembrit.co.uk

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VMZINC roof on awardwinning Greenwich social housing project Having identified an acute need for affordable, singlestorey dwellings for people over 60, Greenwich Council was granted funding to construct 35 on eight small sites across the borough. Designed by Bell Phillips Architects, they feature prominent use of zinc with standing seam, monopitch VMZINC PLUS roofs in PIGMENTO RED. The elevation rises 1.5m above the brickwork to create a sawtooth profile and an extensive glazing span which enhances natural light and space. The project has won RIBA National and London Awards and been commended in the 2016 Blueprint and Sunday Times’ British Homes Awards. * vmzinc.uk@vmzinc.com

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Thomas Dudley scoops major innovation award Waterfit, a division of Thomas Dudley, has won the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s coveted Innovation & Technology Award.

The accolade was given to Waterfit’s new Multifit product which was launched last year. Multifit is a self-tapping ferrule strap that delivers significant business benefits to water and utility companies, asset owners and contractors. Incorporating a patented universal design and fitting pipe sizes from 63 to 180mm in diameter with just three options, Multifit eliminates the need for customers to purchase, stock and transport six traditional straps.

In doing so, it provides the ability to reduce inventory lines by 50% and van weight by up to 75%. On site, Multifit’s user-friendly design also simplifies installation and significantly reduces the time and costs associated with installation.

Rob Ewels, General Manager at Waterfit, commented:“This is a proud moment for the business and we are delighted to receive this prestigious award.We’ve worked extremely hard in developing this product and want to

thank all those involved in the project. I look forward to seeing Multifit help us to work with customers nationwide and overseas to help them address their key challenges, from leak prevention to speed and simplicity of installation.This product was developed through close collaboration with end-users to overcome the problems they experience with traditional products.”

Simon Boyes, Innovation Director, added: “The award is so important to Waterfit as it recognises Multifit as an innovative, highperformance product that helps customers to realise time and cost savings.As such, it has already exceeded initial sales targets, enabled Waterfit to increase its shopfloor workforce by 20% and allowed us to explore new market opportunities as far afield as the Caribbean.”

Waterfit provides the water industry with high-quality, British-made products for service

pipe connection and water meter installation.

With a strong reputation offering value and reliability,Waterfit works in partnership with major water companies and OEMs to develop ground-breaking product innovations, tailored around individual customer requirements.

8 www.waterfit.co.uk * enquiries@waterfit.co.uk ( 0121 520 7987

Eurocell patio door handles stringent security right on Part Q

Presentation brings products to life If you haven’t visited the impressive REHAU Hub in the Building Centre, London, for a while or haven’t made it there yet, now is definitely the time because REHAU has just produced a brand-new touchscreen presentation for visitors which brings its complete product range to life. Running on a large screen in the REHAU Hub, it allows visitors to simply tap their area of interest from a giant city scape and zoom in to see the range of REHAU products available.

Whether that is renewable energy, district heating, fenestration, railway infrastructure, furniture, cable management or any type of heating or cooling, REHAU has a product in that sector.

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Developed by Eurocell to meet the security standards laid out by Approved Document Q of the Building Regulations, the Euroslide patio door suite enables house-builders and developers to provide home buyers and owners with the benefits of high-aesthetic, highperformance patio doors while reducing the risks from housebreaking or burglars.The first patio door to meet the recently-introduced and stringent security standard, Euroslide is an easily fitted in-line PVC-U patio door that, when fabricated to PAS24 standards, automatically conforms to Part Q, and so is suitable for any development subject to building control such as new-build and large extensions. * chris.coxon@eurocell.co.uk

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IDS launches 72-page Solutions Guide for decorative surfaces

IDS’ 72-page, full colour directory showcases the depth and breadth of IDS’ portfolio in flooring, worktops, sinks and taps, wall panelling, solid surface, laminate, compact and decorative panel products. The guide is rich with images with technical and product information on the 40+ leading surface material brands that IDS represents and distributes across the UK. Each category highlights the features and benefits of each brand along with their application possibilities within domestic and commercial settings.

The guide underpins IDS’ philosophy of a one-stop-shop approach, with the entire range of decorative solutions available nationwide within 24-48 hours from IDS’ 13 regional branches. * info@idsurfaces.co.uk

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Reynaers SL 38 proves versatile choice for renovations The former Van der Elst cigar factory in Leuven has undergone a metamorphosis into an urban oasis.

Where the roar of machinery and the aroma of tobacco used to dominate, Jaspers-Eyers Architects has now created a mix of residential units, offices and shops around a series of green outdoor areas.

The ‘7Even Gardens’ build makes use of slim line, steel-look aluminium windows from Reynaers, turning an old factory into a pleasant living environment.

The factory complex dates from 1875 and has been expanded many times over the years. A number of buildings have been demolished in order to create space for the gardens.These gardens are constructed around the three renovated buildings and a new-build block. Architect, John Eyers, made sure that both the business premises and apartments, ranging in size from 50 to 200m2, have strikingly high ceilings and an abundance of daylight entering the properties.

From an urban development perspective, Eyers was looking for a new dynamism while still trying to preserve the original character of the building. “We have left the existing column structure and the technical features as visible as possible with the intention of reinforcing the industrial look rather than eliminating it. After all, this is what distinguishes the building from newbuild projects, and the reason why people specifically choose this spot.”

The slim line, steel-look window product from Reynaers imitates the look of the original window frames. Slim Line 38 is one of the latest additions to Reynaers’

product range and an advancement of Reynaers’ original CS 38 window system, which is featured on 7Even Gardens. SL 38 has exactly the same aesthetic, but benefits from even better performance. It boasts the look and feel of steel, supported by the superior qualities of aluminium.

8 www.reynaers.com * reynaersltd@reynaers.com ( 0121 421 1999

Leading science park development features Hunter Douglas ceiling

Hunter Douglas Architectural, an international leader in architectural building products, has played its part in a new campus building adjoining the Met Office’s new supercomputer hall. For the Global Environmental Futures (GEF) campus, it manufactured a 900m2 solid wood, linear open system, comprising 116mm wide solid western red cedar panels with a 19mm gap to create a 135mm module.The gaps between the panels were closed off using a black non-woven acoustic fleece to maximise acoustic absorption.The panels were finished on three sides with UV-resistant varnish and were also fire treated to achieve the highest classification available for wood products. * info@hunterdouglas.co.uk

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Bespoke for prefabricated construction The 42-acre masterplan for Battersea Power Station has generated investment totalling around £8b, making it one of the most significant urban developments in the world.

German firm, Deba, has delivered 1241 bespoke Laufen bathroom pods on time for integration into these residences in the dRMM and SimpsonHaugh-designed Circus West buildings. Especially for this project, Laufen produced 1241 Kartell by Laufen wall-hung WCs, 1241 bespoke Sentec washbasins and 750 Marbond shower trays in a total of 200 different bespoke variations. Laufen’s involvement in the development of innovative, prefabricated bathroom solutions is helping to demonstrate how mass customisation could revolutionise the construction industry. * info@uk.laufen.com

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Crittall proves popular at Poplar

Crittall steel windows provided the original fenestration in the Poplar public baths when they were built in 1934. Naturally, weathertight, energy-efficient Crittall products were the ideal replacement when the Grade II Listed building was refurbished and transformed into a leisure centre.

The design was undertaken with English Heritage and local conservation officers and replacing the steel windows was an important consideration. Crittall Corporate W20 fixed lights, with screwed in vents, Corporate C2000 fixed lights and cold form doors were installed; more than 170 units in total.The slim profiles of the steel windows make a major contribution to appearance of the sports hall with its arrangement of hyperbolic concrete arches.

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Platform drainage at historic York Railway Station Opening in 1877, the new York Station took three years to rebuild. Designed by the North Eastern Railway’s Architect Thomas Prosser, the 800ft-long train-shed roof, supported by iron columns, arched 42ft above the platforms. The station was immediately hailed as one of the great buildings in the Victorian era. At the time, it was the largest railway station in the world with four massive arches and 13 platforms.

Today, the structure still impresses. Serving the busy East Coast mainline route, primarily between Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and London, it is also a vital cross-route link between Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool. The station currently copes with around 800 trains and thousands of passengers each week.

With so many passengers using the station, the extended platforms, which project out from the original arched structure, are as busy as ever. The platform

surfaces have been designed to gently slope inward away from the track so any surface water naturally drains towards their centre.

Effective drainage of these roofed and un-roofed ‘outer’ areas was a major safety consideration.

Hauraton RECYFIX STANDARD 100 channels were chosen for the slightly curving platforms. The 271m of channelling installed were made from the company’s tough, recycled Polyethylene-Polypropylene (PE-PP), all fitted with Class C 250 ductile

iron ‘heel-safe’ gratings finished in a black anti-oxidisation coating. As each 1m unit only weighs just over 6kg, including the grating, contractor C. Spencer was impressed with the ease and speed of installing the channels as all the units used easily complied with manual lifting regulations.

8 www.hauraton.co.uk * tim.connolly@hauraton.co.uk ( 01582 501380

Portakabin Group hands over £2m scheme at University Hospital Southampton Senior provides recipe for success

Combining superior thermal performance with minimal sight lines, Senior Architectural System’s SF52 aluminium curtain walling is helping to attract customers to a new flagship showroom for kitchen manufacturer Magnet.The SF52 curtain wall was specified as a toggle structural glazing system which, thanks to its slim 52mm profile, provided the perfect solution to achieving a facade that features uninterrupted large expanses of glazing and an attractive flush finish.The thermal performance of the SF52 system has also been enhanced through the use of double-glazed low emissivity glass, helping to contribute to the overall energy efficiency of the building and the creation of a comfortable internal environment.

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After less than five months on site, the Portakabin Group has handed over a £2m, four-storey scheme for office support staff at the University Hospital Southampton, and to create space for further development to the benefit of the local community. Portakabin was appointed as design and build contractor for the project and manufactured the 1300m2 facility using a Yorkon off-site solution. Portakabin had to undertake complex logistics and meticulous planning throughout to manage traffic flows and maintain access at all times.

Because of the severely restricted working area, the Yorkon building modules were craned into position around 70% fitted out, with partitions, plumbing and electrics pre-installed in the factory to further reduce work on site. * info@yorkon.co.uk

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Kawneer launches nextgeneration curtain wall system

Kawneer has introduced a phase of enhancements to its AA100 curtain wall system, future-proofing its ability to meet the highest standards of thermal performance and weight capacity. The AA100 curtain wall system, with 50mm sightlines, provides a unique dryjointed facade solution that has been designed and developed to provide the specifier with opportunities to create original and exciting facades in residential, commercial, healthcare, education and retail and leisure applications. Available in a variety of styles, it is suitable for vertical and sloped applications, including facetted walls, and to provide complete design flexibility is also available as horizontally-capped, SSG (structurally silicone glazed) and fire-resistant systems. * kuk.kawneer@alcoa.com

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Building Elements Updated Gardens & Drives brochure gives landscapers new secret weapon

EPIC moves to mobile Respected industry body, EPIC, is making it easier for specifiers and contractors to access a wealth of information about insulated panel systems with the launch of a new, fully mobile-optimised website.The new website is aimed at improving user experience and follows a wave of initiatives, including the introduction last year of a sustainability charter for members.Visitors to the website will be able to read about the benefits and uses of insulated panels and can download the latest versions of the EPIC guides, such as the regulatory requirements for the conservation of energy, fire performance and end of life, as well as the sustainability charter and report.

8 www.epic.uk.com * info@epic.uk.com (0330 221 0499

Brett Landscaping has launched its Garden & Drives 2017, aimed at supporting merchants and contractors selling into the homeowner audience.The brochure provides a comprehensive guide to the stylish and innovative products and services available from Brett this year. Gardens & Drives 2017 has been designed to be of maximum benefit to consumers facing difficult decisions over their landscaping requirements.The brochure provides clear and concise information as well as high-quality imagery to show the Brett product range with new clarity.To help landscapers to decide on their preference of style for their projects, each product group has been split into three colourcoded categories – contemporary paving, traditional paving and value paving. * landscapinginfo@brett.co.uk

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Gatic launches new ‘all-in-one’ website Gatic has launched a website with everything architects, specifiers and civil engineers need to know about its surface water drainage products and engineered access covers.A product selector helps visitors choose the right solution for their project by range, application or loading. Information on Gatic’s Slotdrain, Filcoten and ProSlot ranges includes features and benefits, technical details, graphics, diagrams and case studies. By registering to ‘MyGatic’, visitors can access a library of literature, specifications and images.

The website focuses on support, with a number of resources including downloadable technical brochures, free drainage design software, links to Gatic products on the NBS Plus Product Register, information on BIM compliance and a form to book free CPDs. * info@gatic.com

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London borough fits new Aico Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm

The London Borough of Harrow is fitting Aico’s latest alarm the mainspowered Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei2110e, into its domestic properties.

Harrow is using the Ei2110e to upgrade its properties to at least a category LD2, Grade D standard. In line with category LD2, Grade D systems, the properties will be fitted with the new Ei2110e in the main living rooms, landing and hallways, with a heat alarm in the kitchens. Further alarms will be installed on recommendation from the installers where additional risks have been highlighted.The Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm contains two sensor types, optical and heat, to constantly monitor smoke and heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software. * enquiries@aico.co.uk

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Nittan offers complete BS EN 54-13:2005 fire detection systems solution Nittan Europe is proud to announce its evo+ range of fire alarm control panels have been fully approved and certified to BS EN 54-13:2005, the latest European standard that ensures optimal fire system performance.

This demanding standard specifies requirements for the integrity of a fire detection and fire alarm systems when connected to other systems, ensuring components are compatible and fully connectable. BS EN 54-13:2005 systems provide customers with optimum performance and reliability.They have to be able to automatically check for faults such as partial open and short circuits which can lead to systems failing in alarm mode, and monitor on-site cable resistance. * sales@nittan.co.uk

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Washroom delivers super creative office washrooms

Washroom Washroom has installed new ‘superloos’ at the iconic Heal’s Building in London.As each level had a limited floorplan area, new unisex ‘superloos’, which are selfcontained cubicles each with its own vanity unit and hand-drying facilities, were installed.

To meet the design brief, the washrooms were fitted out with natural stone vanities, featuring inset wastebins.The wall panelling and Washroom’s Concerto integrated duct panel system were both manufactured from toughened glass to provide a surface which is easy to clean and maintain. Full-height toilet cubicle doors from Washroom’s Alto range were installed to provide complete privacy.

The cubicle doors also feature bespoke door handles, specially designed for this project.

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To manage the steel corrosion within the structure, products from Sika’s TCM portfolio were utilised

Sika supplies concrete solution for Victorian tourist attraction’s failing roof Sika is providing a long-term concrete repair and total corrosion management (TCM) solution to strengthen the roof of the world’s oldest operating aquarium to help return it to its full, Victorian glory for generations to come.

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ikacem-133 Gunite was selected as the high-performance, cement-based repair mortar to replenish the ageing, deteriorating concrete soffits which form part of the roof at Brighton’s historic SeaLife Centre.

With repair work being undertaken in the vicinity of marine tanks, the project required intense management and coordination between the main contractor, Barwin, and structural engineer, Gyoury Self Partnership, to ensure repairs were carried out successfully without harm to the marine life.

Structural surveys showed a 1200m2 area of the 174-year-old, Grade II Listed SeaLife Centre’s soffits had been subjected to prolonged chloride contamination, increasing the risk of concrete delaminating from the roof. With the problem intensifying due to cracks forming to the limestone banding of the roof’s connecting columns, main contractor, Barwin, required a quality, large volume concrete repair solution to bolster the failing soffits and prevent further damage. Sikacem-133 Gunite was more than up to the challenge.

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As part of the repair work which has been carried out in multiple phases since 2011, Barwin removed the contaminated soffits which were reinstated with Sikacem-133 Gunite – a fibre-reinforced, polymer-modified, one-component micro repair concrete.The Sikacem-Gunite 133 was dry spray-applied and hand-finished with a trowel to provide a smooth finish, ready for a decorative, protective coating.

To manage the steel corrosion within the structure, products from Sika’s TCM portfolio were utilised.

Sika FerroGard-903+, a surface-applied, multi-functional liquid corrosion inhibitor, was used. Once applied to a concrete surface, the liquid migrates to the reinforcement through the concrete and forms a protective layer which suppresses any existing corrosion activity or prevents any further activity.

In addition, where chlorides were high, Sika Galvashield galvanic, sacrificial anodes were installed to prevent the formation of new corrosion sites (incipient anodes) adjacent to the refurbished concrete.This simple, innovative anode system involves a small, circular-shaped, cementitious shell encasing a

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zinc core which is quickly and easily fastened to exposed steel reinforcement. Once installed, the anode’s zinc core corrodes sacrificially to the surrounding rebar therefore protecting the rebar.

Finally, Sikagard-675W ElastoColor, an environmentally-friendly, coloured, anticarbonation coating with excellent chalking, ageing and vapour-resistance, was applied.

A combination of Sika’s concrete repair, TCM and coating systems can provide optimised solutions for all types of reinforced concrete structures backed up by 10-, 15- or 20-year guarantees.

Wayne Sampson, Director at Barwin, said: “It was an honour to be selected for the refurbishment of such an esteemed Brighton landmark.The Sika concrete repair and protection system will guarantee the reinstated soffits will stand the test of time.

It’s an extremely simple system to apply, as well as being incredibly effective. For such a prestigious project, a quality product was required. Sika provided it.”

Sika’s proven concrete repair,TCM and coating system will ensure this glorious building is safeguarded against long-term chemical contamination and corrosion to leave the oldest jewel in Brighton’s tourist trail to sparkle long into the 21st century.

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