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AUGUST 2013

Green Designs

What is the next step for architects in the UK

Stirling Selection

The RIBA Stirling Prize Shortlist has been announced

A liveable Neighbourhood Grant Associates talk ‘green spines’ and making changes for communities

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August 2013 The highly anticipated shortlist has been revealed allowing people inside and out of the profession to cast an eye over the potential winners of the Stirling Prize 2013. This year sees a focus on housing, a much needed commodity in Britain at the moment. It also casts an eye over the beautiful work achieved through preservation and restoration of our historical builds. Astley Castle, Warwickshire and Park Hill, Sheffield are just two examples of the designs deemed worthy of note for the prize. The Stirling Prize shortlist features on pages 21 to 23. In other news on the subject of housing, the news has reported that plans to

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redevelop an area of London’s South Bank, around the Shell Centre have been approved by Boris Johnson. The work, nine buildings, including offices, houses, shops and restaurants will provide affordable housing for the Waterloo Station area and developers Canary Wharf Group have said the work will be completed by 2019. In the hope of providing an economic boost to the area, this is a prime example of how design and necessity can combine to future proof the area and inspire better design for generations. In this issue of Architects’ Choice we talk to David Finch at Grant Associates about his own ideas for future proofing and the recently approved plans for Paddington Green and

Church Street, a project which sees the practice combining elements of new design with clever retrofitting. Take a look on pages 14 and 15 for all the information. Saudi Arabia is improving its transport links with three stunning designs for its new metro station. Zaha Hadid, Snohetta and Gerber Architekten make up the three firms tasked with creating a transportation hub for the future of Saudi Arabia. For more detail go to page 26.

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18 KITCHENS + BATHROOMS

A news update including one eco architect’s sustainable vision

A spotlight feature assessing the latest kitchen and bathroom innovations on the market

QUESTION TIME 8 This issue’s panel looks at lean green building machines and the future of green architecture

21 A STIRLING SELECTION The shortlist has been announced and what a Stirling line up it is

24 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS Ergonomic seating, glass folding doors and branded composite manhole covers feature this issue

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INDUSTRY NEWS 10 The latest news updates from the architecture industry including CE Marking requirements

LEGAL ARTICLE 13 Time is Money as Mark Clinton, Partner at Thomas Eggar LLP tells us Media One Communications Ltd, 1 Accent Park, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6XS. Tel: 01733 385300. www.onecoms.co.uk Copyright 2013©, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any way without written permission from the publisher. All views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher.

DESIGNS FOR LIVING 14 David Finch, Senior Associate at Grant Associates divulges the details on Paddington Green and Church Street

CONTRACTS + PROJECTS 16 Deals to be made and contracts to be signed

26 THE MIGHTY METRO Riyadh Metro Station, Saudi Arabia is undergoing a transformation for transportation

28 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS Continued from page 25, we have more of the latest products from your top suppliers

33 LAST WORD Wilkinson Eyre Architects, along with a host of professionals are working to protect the Mary Rose

34 CLASSIFIEDS A buyers guide to the industry

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News brief... International design talent Scottish architect Douglas Roxburgh is set to invest his considerable expertise in Australia permanently, accepting a senior position with one of Queensland’s youngest and most dynamic practices. Previously with the renowned Reiach and Hall practice in the UK, Douglas joins Shane Thompson Architects in Brisbane as Practice Director. Thames Hub proposal Foster + Partners has formally submitted plans for a new four-runway hub airport on the Isle of Grain in the Thames Estuary to the government’s Airports Commission. The Thames Hub Airport proposal has been advocated by Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and has been developed with the support of a number of leading organisations.

Welcome to Miami

OMA selected as masterplan designer for Miami Beach Convention Center The City of Miami Beach has announced that South Beach ACE, a team including OMA, Tishman Realty and UIA Management, is the winner of the Miami Beach Convention Center redevelopment competition.

MA’s design will transform Miami Beach’s convention center into a 21st century facility, adding an 800-room hotel, new ballroom and meeting facilities and a large public park, while reducing the overall footprint of the site and creating

new connections with the urban fabric of Miami Beach. Shohei Shigematsu, Director of OMA New York commented, "We are thrilled to be chosen to develop one of the most signiﬁcant urban districts in the US. Our design will reintegrate Miami Beach's vital convention center with its neighbours, offering new facilities as well as amplifying the character of this exciting city." The design conceptually rotates the convention center, enabling strong east-west neighborhood connections through the site, running from

the beach to the city. With loading consolidated to the north, and the new concourse and main entry located on the south, the building has a clear face to Lincoln Road, while maintaining access on the east side for visitors walking from the nearby beach hotels. The center will be set back from Washington Avenue, reducing the building’s footprint on the ground, and allowing a porous façade so that events inside the center can move outside. Rather than expanding the mass of the convention center further into the city, a new 800-

ahead of the Venture Cup ‘Prologue’, the precursor to the world famous, offshore powerboat race. rg+p London opened its Shoreditch office as part of a major investment and expansion of the rg+p group, which has its head office in Leicester. The company currently employs four staff in London and 30 in Leicester. Bill Smedley, Managing

Director of rg+p London said: "With a number of existing clients and projects in London and a healthy pipeline of work in the area, it was the perfect opportunity to launch the London office. We have taken on three new staff already and we hope we'll continue to grow over the next few years." Over 60 guests, clients and VIPs gathered at Wood

Strengthening the workplace Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will has appointed Tom Helliwell as Workplace Consultant in its London ofﬁce. Tom joins Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will from the BGM Group. He is a creative workspace design planner with over ﬁve years’ experience working across planning, development, interior design and space strategy. Student wins prize at Summer Exhibition An Architecture student from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) at Canterbury has won a prize at the prestigious Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Nichelle Channer, who graduated from BA (Hons) Architecture in June, received the Sheppard Robson Student Exhibitor Award for her conceptual clay model, which examines rising sea levels in Kent.

Architect launches in London One of the most rapidly expanding architectural practices, rg+p, has officially launched its London office at a reception

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room hotel and two ballrooms will be located on top of the building, fully integrating the center’s functions into one uniﬁed and quickly navigable facility. Walking times between halls, ballrooms, and hotel rooms will be greatly reduced. At the rear of the building, a large new landscaped public park will sit atop a buried garage, eliminating vast wastelands of parking lots. The establishment of a new green belt surrounding the site restores an important buffer zone of open public space that was lost during the center’s last expansion. The site that formerly marked the end of the beach and the beginning of asphalt will be transformed into an oasis within the city. I Image: Copyright OMA

Farrell & Clark building excellence

Sept Oct 2013 26 July – 2 October 21 October – 6 January 2014

Architects Farrell & Clark are back in the limelight with a win in the Best Sustainable Project category at the West Yorkshire LABC Building Excellence Awards for their design of the Sustainable Energy Centre at The University of Bradford. The University is now leading the way in the UK for sustainable, environmentally efﬁcient development and refurbishments, with a commitment to creating the greenest university estate in the country. Farrell and Clark

were appointed by The University of Bradford following their extensive experience of delivering complex campus projects at many of the Northern Universities. Estate Manager for Engineering and Building Russell Smith and his team at the University of Bradford have been working on this ambitious development for seven years. The Sustainable Energy Centre, now known as the re:centre, is believed to be one of the world’s most sustainable buildings.

Purpose built tidal lagoon The formal consultation process has started on the purpose built tidal lagoon for Swansea Bay. The proposed tidal lagoon will have a rated capacity of 240 Megawatts (MW), generating 400GWh net annual output. This is enough electricity for approximately 121,000 homes. In addition to generating electricity, the £650 million development will also provide visitor facilities and other amenities including art, education, mariculture and sporting/recreational facilities. The seawall is expected to be open to the public during daylight Wharf for the official launch event, which was a joint venture with Construction Racing, part of the Honda Powerboat team. rg+p London's office is on Rivington Street, Shoreditch and the company is currently working on residential and commercial projects in Watford, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

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hours for walking, running, cycling etc, though access will be controlled in extreme weather. LDA Design, the project masterplanners and landscape architects for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, has completed the coordination of exhibition material for the public exhibitions. As part of the formal consultation for the proposed Development Consent Order (DCO) application by Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) plc (TLSB), a new, virtual 3D programme has been prepared, which shows the proposed lagoon in the context of Swansea Bay.

Ice Lab: New Architecture and Science in Antarctica www.britishcouncil.org GLASGOW AND MANCHESTER Commissioned by the British Council and curated by the Arts Catalyst, exhibition venues and dates include: 26 July – 2 October, Architecture and Design Scotland, Level 2, The Lighthouse, Glasgow and 21 October - 6 January 2014, Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester

18 – 22 September Design Junction thedesignjunction.co.uk THE SORTING OFFICE, LONDON designjunction presents the third edition of its flagship London show this September. Designjunction will showcase the very best in furniture, lighting and product design from around the world, presenting an edited selection of leading global brands and emerging enterprises. designjunction showcases design against a stunning industrial backdrop, striking a balance between creative and commercial, while offering a much-needed alternative to the traditional trade show.

19 – 22 September 100% Design www.100percentdesign. co.uk EARLS COURT, LONDON This year 100% design invites you to delight in light for the 2013 show.

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News brief... Wimbledon win Grant Associates, has developed a holistic landscape framework and public realm strategy for Wimbledon, working alongside lead masterplanners, Grimshaw. Reinforcing the spirit of ‘playing tennis in an English garden’ the landscape strategy designed by Grant Associates seeks to deﬁne, connect and choreograph spaces throughout the Grounds. The aim is to reinforce the sense of an English garden, creating a unique narrative journey for visitors, players and Club members.

A sustainable vision

Eco-architect inspires international event International architect Mick Pearce recently spoke at a unique cultural event at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) at Farnham.

he Prince Claus Award winner’s sustainable vision has inspired the thesis of fellow Zimbabwean, Martha Thodhlana, who is studying MA Interior Design at UCA Farnham. In honour of his visit, a day of inspiring talks about development and culture in southern Africa was organised for students and staff by Peter Waters, course leader for

Interior Architecture & Design. Peter said: “It was a privilege for our students to hear such detail from Mick about his sustainable designs. His ability to use processes from nature and transform them into making eco-friendly buildings was inspirational for everyone. Today’s event really shows that UCA goes beyond the usual boundaries of Interior Architecture.” Renowned architect Mick Pearce is famous for designing the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe (1996) and CH2 in Melbourne (2006). Both were informed by the study of termite mounds and plants to

Heading up interiors group Foster + Partners has further strengthened its inhouse capabilities by hiring Lee Hallman, previously Head of Design at Candy & Candy, and two of his former Design Directors, to lead the practice’s Interiors Group.

New ID for Centre Parcs Architectural and interior design specialist, maber iD, is again working closely with Center Parcs to design a range of leisure facilities for the new £250 million forest village at Woburn Forest, one of the largest leisure projects in the UK today.

Will Alsop back to school Will Alsop OBE RA has been appointed Professor of Architecture at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). Alsop will join the teaching staff at UCA Canterbury School of Architecture from September 2013 and will work with undergraduate and postgraduate

Shhh...construction taking place Construction has begun on the Bibliothèque Multimédia à Vocation Régionale (BMVR), a four-story, 13,000 square meter public library in the city of Caen. Completion is scheduled for early 2016. The building’s X-shaped layout, helps users to navigate the library’s 150,000 volumes. The ground floor lobby acts as a public plaza, visually and physically connecting the waterfront with the park. The first floor houses a fully transparent reading room with unobstructed views to the water and the city.

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create energy-saving buildings inspired by behaviours seen in nature and wildlife. The event was based around the contacts that Martha Thodhlana had made for her ﬁnal project, which proposes a meeting space for the community in the Eastgate Centre and to build a delegation that will share her innovative development ideas, on behalf of Zimbabwe, at the International Expo 2015 in Milan. As well as Mick Pearce, the event featured talks from fellow Zimbabwean social innovators Professor Ronnie Lessem, Gary Waterworth-Owen and Miche Fabre Lewin. I

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Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture The British Council and Qatar Museums Authority, on behalf of Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture, are inviting UK architects to be part of Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture by entering the Old Doha Prize, a week long design residency and competition in Doha from 17-24 November 2013. The Old Doha Prize is organised in association with RIBA and The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL in the UK, as well as the Doha Architecture Centre and Msheireb Properties in Qatar. The Prize offers UK architects the unique opportunity to collaborate with their Qatari counterparts; ﬁve teams will

research and explore new ways to address the changing urban landscape of Old Doha. The winning team will be awarded the Old Doha Prize and a grant of £15,000. The ‘Old Doha Prize’ is open to architects with more than two years’ experience. Applicants must have the full support and endorsement of their architecture practice. The submission must include the following: Up to ﬁve examples of key projects (realised or speculative) that you feel represent your approach; CV of the architects attending and a short statement (in English or Arabic) that will brieﬂy outline why you are applying to take part in the Old Doha Prize and your perspective on the issue of balancing cultural heritage with contemporary design and development (max 500 words).

Shad Thames sold The Design Museum announced the sale of its current home at Shad Thames to Zaha Hadid Architects. The sale is the next step in the Design Museum’s journey to relocate to the former Commonwealth Institute building in Kensington High Street, west London, which is planned to open in late 2015. Under the terms of the sale agreement the Design Museum will continue to operate at Shad Thames until 2015. The move will give the Design Museum three times more space to show a wide range of exhibitions and showcase its collection. Zaha Hadid said ‘This important acquisition of the Shad Thames site will preserve its signiﬁcance and we look forward to the future use and occupation of the building.’

Roca is retail winner The multi-award winning Roca London Gallery has picked up another prestigious title, winning the best Retail Interiors category at the New London Awards 2013. Recognising the very best in

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architecture, planning and development in the capital, the New London Awards were open to open to new and proposed projects across all sectors of the built environment, with nominations judges by an eminent international jury. The Roca London Gallery won the Retail Interiors category of this year’s awards, beating off stiff competition from the likes of

Fred Perry in the Westﬁeld shopping centre in Stratford and The Market Hall in SE1. Now in its second year of trading, the Roca London Gallery, situated in the heart of Chelsea Design Quarter, is a space designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, where visitors can enjoy a unique visual and interactive experience. Zaha Hadid has developed a ﬂexible space for Roca, where displays, a

BDP TO MASTERPLAN OXFORD’S NEW CENTRE BDP has been appointed by the Westgate Oxford Alliance to prepare and lead the masterplan for the retail led mixed use development of the Westgate Centre and adjacent land. BDP will be lead architect in the selected group of ﬁve architects through competition, and will submit an Outline Planning application in the summer of 2013. The scheme will form a new quarter on 5.6 hectares to the south west of Oxford city centre. The masterplan is based on a group of individually designed blocks, which will deﬁne the public streets and spaces. Covered streets will open onto the surrounding streets of Oxford, providing a protected route leading from the existing high street to a new John Lewis department store. The east-west lanes will pass through the development, forming connections between the Castle Quarter and adjacent colleges and between adjacent residential areas on either side of the site. The shopping and leisure facilities will be arranged with two public levels and a third level roof terrace overlooking the city roofscape of towers and spires. Construction of the £400m scheme is planned to start at the end of 2014 with the new quarter opening in 2017.

meeting room, café bar, library, multi-media wall, reception and video screens are dispersed so visitors feel they are in an active design centre; a research hub that is much more than just a bathroom showroom. The innovative space allows visitors to experiment and discover the bathroom world, including everything from product design to the importance of water to society.

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QUESTION TIME

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This month’s question: What do you see as the next step for green architecture?

A recent news release discussed the environmental changes that are causing the architecture industry to shift in its foundations. Environmentally responsible practices are top of the pick for many clients looking to boost their eco credentials and promote more sustainable buildings for the future. Roof gardens, green walls and natural methods of ventilisation are set to revolutionise architecture. In 1992 Ken Yeang, a self-titled "ecoarchitect", set the first standard in Green Architecture with his Menara Mesiniaga tower in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. The unique ‘green’ façade that guaranteed natural ventilation is very much regarded as a pioneer of the technology. What do you see as the next step for green architecture? Have you ever designed using a green wall and what ‘green’ build or piece of architecture do you look to as inspiration for your own work?

RICARDO MOREIRA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, XCO2 ENERGY The sustainability discourse in the UK building design industry has changed signiﬁcantly in the last decade. With greater knowledge by professionals and the general public, who are wary of “greenwash”, the goal now is to seek designs that deliver sustainability with concrete results. Most architects and designers are moving from the perception of green measures as “bolt-on” additions to a more thorough integration of environmental strategies. What better way to ensure a building’s successful performance while also futureprooﬁng its sustainability strategy against value engineering and changes of design direction, ownership and occupancy? Green walls can have clear environmental benefits: they can provide shading, help mitigate local temperature peaks, be part of a natural ventilation strategy, improve biodiversity and, when used in conjunction with a very large number of other vegetated features, reduce heat island effect. The problem with all the above benefits is the word “can”. On its own and isolated from a holistic environmental design strategy, a green wall is just a green wall. And the risk then is that green walls become generally perceived as greenwash, no different from the skyscrapers shaped around wind turbines of yesteryear. So how can a green wall be beneficial? To provide shading, they need to be designed alongside a solar

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strategy, which takes into account angles of the sun and risks of overheating from the various areas and windows. To be part of a natural ventilation strategy, building masses, landscaping and openings need to be situated so that air paths are created with vegetation placed accordingly. This strategy also needs to extend into the interiors of the building, air simply will not go in if it cannot go out – and for that, environmental modelling is crucial. The creation of biodiversity corridors with vegetated areas that relate to their surroundings will improve the ecological range, as species are unlikely to

ALEX DUTTON ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT, BARTON WILMORE The time for scepticism is over and the planning and design industry is ﬁnally waking up to the reality that eco-design will play a central role in everything we do for many years to come. ‘Green’ designers have delivered some of the most exciting ﬂagship buildings in recent years. Ken Yeang’s bioclimatic skyscrapers, which naturally mitigate heat, or the world cup showcase stadium in Qatar, which uses the heat of the sun for cooling are just two ground-breaking examples. The sky is the limit for the next big

“Building in energy efficient technologies into the bricks and mortar of our homes to achieve these targets is the next step.” Alex Dutton

thrive in isolation. And finally, there’s the fallacy of heat island effect mitigation. In order to have a significant impact, a very large number of adjacent buildings with green walls would be required, which can only be achieved through policy or large-scale master planning. The considerations above should not rule out the use of green walls, rather these are reasons why they can be part of an integrated environmental strategy that maximises the potential beneﬁts of vegetation while delivering clear beneﬁts. With that approach, green walls may just be the catalyst for truly sustainable buildings.

leap in eco-architecture, and ﬂagship buildings are vital to show us what can be done if we dare to challenge conventional thinking. But the real shift is happening in our own homes. In 2006 the Government set the target that all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016. The industry has been busying itself to adjust to the new requirements, and new properties have been, and will be, adapting to use less and less energy. Building in energy efficient technologies into the bricks and mortar of our homes to achieve these targets is the next step. Heat loss minimising building fabrics are being introduced with

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every new Building Regulation change, and can help deliver a energy efficient home. As an industry we now need to integrate energy efﬁcient design and technologies into new homes so they make business sense and are attractive for consumers. The role of the end-user will also become more important. Homeowners need to know how to best use the new

Our industry experts provide a compelling insight into the topical issues of the day

efﬁcient boiler, for example to really take advantage of the smartest technology. Yet, on top of this, to really see a shift in foundations, we need to look even further beyond the home. Barton Willmore is leading the charge, when it comes to eco-designs on a master planning level. Our new ‘Market towns’ initiative focuses on delivering a

new de-centralised model for eco-sensitive liveable new settlements. It focuses on selfreliance for energy, water, waste and food systems. Our model seeks to address the underlying issues of the way we have now come to live, to deliver a change in the mechanics of urban life in order meet our housing need in a sustainable way. It is time to take eco-design to

the next level – back to the design of our homes and cities. Our panel of architects are experts in their ﬁeld and have experience in a vast area of architectural design including; landscape, public sector and private residencies. If you would like to contribute as a panelist email: jade.tilley@onecoms.co.uk

THE EXPERTS... RICARDO MOREIRA

MANAGING DIRECTOR, XCO2 ENERGY XCO2 Energy specialises in lowcarbon strategies for the built environment and beyond. They are a multidisciplinary group with backgrounds in engineering, architecture and environmental science, working as consultants for buildings, large developments and masterplans, as well as carbon management for companies and businesses. In-depth technical knowledge positions XCO2 to provide exceptional added value to design teams, developers and corporate clients, working as lead consultants, engineers or sustainability champions overseeing the client’s project goals.

ALEX DUTTON

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT, BARTON WILMORE Alex is an Associate Architect at leading planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore. Established in 1936, Barton Willmore is a leading independent planning and design practices. Barton Willmore offers comprehensive planning, masterplanning, landscape design, project management, design and regeneration expertise. The practice acts for both private and public sector clients across all types of development.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

The spirit of the location Against the spectacular background of Tower Bridge and the Shard, Professor Eun Young Yi shared his controversial architectural perspective on the London skyline at GEZE UK’s exclusive evening reception. More than 150 architects gathered on the deck of HMS Admiral Landside, enjoying drinks, canapés and an inspirational view, before listening to Professor Yi’s theory about a simple, more spiritual approach to new architecture. The evening began with introductions by GEZE UK’s Managing Director Kaz Spiewakowski and GEZE’s worldwide Managing Director for sales, Michael Leuchte, before Professor Yi took to the stage for a 45 minute presentation of his work, including the famous Stuttgart City Library. Outlining the cultural and historical signiﬁcance of the Stuttgart station area, Yi explained his inspiration for the monolithic design. Unpeeling the building’s layers through a series of pictures, he was able to show its links to classical architecture, ranging from Pantheon to Forum. A large section model of the Library, shipped from Germany speciﬁcally for GEZE UK’s event was a big draw for architects and architectural students alike. For more information telephone 01543 443000, email info.uk@geze.com or visit www.geze.co.uk

Requirements met Ancon has completed the CE Marking requirements for its full range of brick support systems, windposts, cavity wall ties, bed joint reinforcement, lintels and tension bar systems, conﬁrming legal compliance with the new EU Construction Products Regulation. Ancon has published a new 12-page guide explaining this new regulation and identifying which products it affects. It includes a useful Q&A section to help stockists, engineers and contractors understand their obligations and how Ancon can help. The guide, together with

European Technical Approval According to Schueco Jansen, its VISS SG structural glazing façade system, has just been given European Technical Approval (ETA-13/0015). The rigorous ETA testing process means that architects and contractors can now be even more confident about the fitness for purpose of this structurally robust, highly insulated steel façade system. The contemporary soughtafter ‘all-glass’ appearance of a VISS SG Façade is achieved through a special toggle and channel system which holds the glazed unit in place mechanically, without the need for the traditional mullion/transom pressure plate and cover cap profiles. The result is

the company’s Declaration of Performance portfolio and factory production control certiﬁcation, is available online at www.ancon.co.uk/CE. A CE mark is now standard on Ancon masonry support systems, windposts and other fabricated structural steel components manufactured to BS EN 1090-1 and designed to EN 1993 Eurocode 3. The mark also appears on standard wall ties, lintels and bed joint reinforcement manufactured to BS EN 845. For more information telephone 0114 275 5224, email info@ancon.co.uk or visit www.ancon.co.uk

that, from the outside, only the narrow silicone joints between adjoining units are visible. Its all-steel construction makes VISS SG the ideal system for façades that feature long spans and large glazed areas. For more information email mkinfobox@schueco.com

INTEGRATED EFFICIENCY WINS CROWN AN AWARD Crown has won prestigious IFOY Award in the Forklift Truck Solutions category. The competition’s jury was impressed by the way Crown’s InfoLink® fleet management system streamlined operations at Spicers, the UK wholesalers of stationery and office supplies. The IFOY jury was convinced by the efficiency and innovative approach evident in Crown’s integrated system solution. By

opting for an all-new fleet of Crown lift trucks, complete with the full integration of Crown’s InfoLink® system, Spicers has succeeded in reducing fleet maintenance and repair costs by 90 per cent. The fleet management system has also enhanced the company’s intralogistical efficiency. For more information visit www.crown.com

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Meeting standards The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) July 2013 has come into force making it now mandatory for manufacturers of all Construction Products to be covered by harmonised European Standards (hENs) or conforming to a European Technical Assessment (ETA). Everbuild’s products have been updated to comply with the new CE Marking format on packaging and labelling as deﬁned by the Construction Products Regulation. Declaration of Performance certiﬁcates for all products affected is available to view on the relevant products page of the Everbuild website. Products manufactured before 1st July 2013 that do not have CE Marking or comply with the new requirements may still be delivered to customers after the 1st July. These will still be eligible for resale or use. For more information email techservices@everbuild.co.uk.

HOPPE advancements HOPPE, the innovative hardware manufacturer continues to make great strides in their company and product developments. Here HOPPE National Sales and Marketing Manager for the Architectural Division, Andy Matthews discusses how HOPPE is offering a Helping Hand to make CE Marking easier to handle and highlights the success of their Nylon range. With CE Marking of external doorsets, including emergency escape doorsets, now compulsory, HOPPE is on hand to offer advice. Andy Matthews, HOPPE’s National Sales & Marketing Manager for the Architectural Division commented: “Everyone in the supply chain must now heed the legal requirements placed on them with the introduction of compulsory CE Marking. Traditionally, a speciﬁer has had a choice between a complete doorset. Following the new legislation, while this will not change, it WILL become an offence to put a construction

product into the market without a CE Mark if it’s covered by a hEn (Harmonised European Standard). When it comes to compliance for external emergency exit door use, just select the ARRONE AR915 escape lock with one of our compatible HOPPE or ARRONE lever handles and AR228 spindle supplied as standard for your complete CE Marked Lockset.” HOPPE has also reported an increase in demand for its range of nylon levers and pull handles as schools and colleges requiring refurbishment start to close their doors for summer. Manufactured to exacting standards from polyamide nylon, giving great tensile properties, impact strength and wear resistance, as well as good antistatic behaviour and corrosion and chemical resistance, the Nylon range is available in 11 colours. The choice is further complemented by accessories including coat hooks, signage and ﬁnger and kick plates. Andy Matthews, HOPPE’s National Sales & Marketing Manager for the Architectural Division commented: “Although we've been manufacturing and designing with nylon for many

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Improved online offering Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd has redeveloped its website to provide a fresh, exciting and easy to use experience. Saint-Gobain Glass selected the UK as the pilot project that will be rolled out internationally. The fundamental challenge was to improve the experience of all groups using the website whether homeowners or professional speciﬁers. Improved navigation ensures that any references required by the user can be found quickly and easily. The site is segmented by sector and there is also the separation of general product information and technical data. With a great deal of attention paid to ensure the site is pleasing to the eye, function remains paramount. Key features such as scrolling banners allow the display of key announcements such as product launches, company announcements and developments. Acknowledging the need for a more intuitive and interactive experience the SGGUK web site also provides a number of downloads and even smartphone apps. For more information visit www.saint-gobain-glass.com/uk

years, it's traditionally this run up to summer time when demand increases as schools close for long breaks and refurbishment work kicks in. That's why in the absence of any other 'from stock'

suppliers in the UK, HOPPE has increased its nylon stock to keep lead times down to a minimum. For more information telephone 01902 484 400 or visit www.hoppe.co.uk

LEGAL ARTICLE

Time is money

Taking action can be a race against the clock The law lays down time limits for starting claims (known as limitation periods). Once the period has expired a defendant can defeat a claim by relying on the expiry of that period.

Mark Clinton, Partner at Thomas Eggar LLP

ow, suppose an adjudication is started against you close to the end of the limitation period alleging that in breach of the contract, the work you have undertaken is defective. Imagine too that you lose and have to pay up. You want to litigate to get your money back. By the time you decide to take action the limitation period has expired and you are out of time. Can you overcome the limitation problem by arguing that there is an implied term that you are entitled to have the dispute ﬁnally resolved by litigation and to a repayment of monies paid if your court proceedings are successful? Akenhead J held in Aspect Contracts (Asbestos) Ltd v Higgins Construction Plc [2013] EWHC 1322 (TCC) that there is no such term. The case is interesting as it raises an important issue about the limitation of action in circumstances where a party is dissatisﬁed with an adjudicator’s decision and it needs to issue proceedings. Here Aspect prepared a survey,

which failed to report on the full extent of asbestos in a building and some four years following this discovery Higgins took action to recover for the loss caused, it is unclear why it took so long. However, it was the additional two and a half years that Aspect took to issue proceedings that proved fatal. Aspect sought a final and binding resolution of the dispute and a declaration that it was not liable to pay damages to Higgins. Aspect argued that the monies paid should be returned to them. They argued that there was an implied term that pursuant to the Scheme for Construction Contracts they were entitled to have the dispute finally determined by legal proceedings and that they had a right to seek repayment. They said their right arose on the payment of the sum awarded in the adjudication, and therefore they had six years from that payment to bring an action. Higgins on the other hand argued that whilst following an adjudication a party is entitled party to go to court and have a dispute finally determined, that does not alter the limitation period. The case turned on whether the cause of action arose when the survey was concluded or when Aspect

paid Higgins pursuant to the adjudication decision. In his decision Akenhead J rejected Aspect’s arguments. He stated that Aspect was free to bring a claim for a declaration at any time and did not have to wait until the adjudicator issued his decision, adjudication is of temporary nature and it does not add or take away any rights. The limitation period was six years from the breach of contract. The Judge could see no overriding policy reason why the implied term contended for should be implied; it would be undesirable for parties to pursue claims for declarations in order to avoid the possibility of limitation defence. Aspect lost. Adjudication was introduced to aid cash-flow and a party that intends to bring adjudication does not very often wait until the end of the limitation period in order to start adjudication and therefore the question of limitation in these circumstances hardly ever arises. Nevertheless there is a lesson to be learnt: you should not wait until near the end of the limitation period to take action as you may find yourself in a similar position to Aspect. If you are dissatisfied with the decision you must be alert to the limitation periods and must act quickly. You must also be aware that time limit may be expressly reduced in some contracts.

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GRANT ASSOCIATES INTERVIEW

Designs for living

Grant Associates has redefined Church Street and Paddington Green for its residents Church Street and Paddington Green are set to mark new standards in the UK as a retroﬁtted climate change adapted neighbourhood. Key climate issues such as clean air, drainage, ﬂood and drought have all been addressed in the plan.

he ﬁnal design will feature a rich mix of open spaces for play and nature, comfort and health, arts and culture, economy and infrastructure to create one of London’s most ‘liveable neighbourhood’. Here, Architects’ Choice speaks to David Finch, Senior Associate at Grant Associates about what this means for the community and surrounding areas.

David Finch is a Senior Associate at Grant Associates

What does the term ‘retro-fitted climate change adapted neighbourhood’ mean in design and living terms? I think in simple terms it just refers back to the projects other strap line, a liveable neighbourhood. We aimed to improve living conditions, future proofing for climate impact and I think we have successfully achieved that. The retrofit portion of the phrase refers to the idea that the whole project is not from scratch. Church Street is quite unique in this respect. Usually we

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work with newbuilds from scratch. Here it is very much the other way around. Only a couple of new plots are being developed. Everything we are working with is already in existence, from the materials to the surroundings. The retrofit aspect allows us to really run with the idea of future proofing by taking an existing plot and developing and protecting it for future generations. With newbuilds you have to put something into the world before you can create its benefits, with Church Street we have the fantastic resource of a community already in existence. What is Grant Associates’ responsibility within the project? Westminster City Council commissioned Grant Associates and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, urban designers and architects, as part of a multidisciplinary team to devise a twenty-year infrastructure and public realm plan for Church Street, London, to support the council’s housing renewal strategy. The process involved Westminster going out to tender, shortlisting, conducting interviews and a small exhibition. Residents have just voted in favour of proceeding with the first phase of regeneration plans for Church Street in a ward-wide referendum.

DESIGNS FOR LIVING

Images: All images by Grant Associates Left page: Grant Associates vision of Lisson Street, North This page: The four diagrams show how enriching the area using existing public realm spaces has much potential to offer the community

What is Westminster City Council’s involvement with the project? The project is one of collaboration and this will continue throughout. Westminster appointed the team for implementation of Phase One of the Infrastructure and Public Realm Plan, which is estimated to take five years to complete with a budget of £1618m. On the wider context, Westminster City Council is responsible for creating the futures plan, looking at the areas, the social economics of it and the environmental issues and judging and assessing it as such. From this the Council was able to identify a number of plots. The infrastructure and public realm elements of the project, is really the glue holding it all together and Westminster City Council has been instrumental in the development. Westminster City Council has been extremely supportive in trying to create something really quite visionary. They are at an advantage in that they can really take a step back from the project and look at the bigger picture. This development is vital to the regeneration of the area and so public consultation and futures group presentations were also imperative to the success of the project. Was there the fear that residents wouldn’t vote in favour of the proceedings and why do you think many residents might oppose developments? Church Street has a very strong sense of community and identity. People have been there for a long time. There was some concern

about the place being gentrified and sanitised – the next Portobello Road. The residents wanted to maintain the market as a local market for local needs. In the end, 80 per cent voted ‘yes’ on the futures plan, which is a really strong result. Overall they could see the benefits were justified and needed whilst still being able to maintain identity.

London is undergoing somewhat of a city-wide regeneration, what will this development mean for the area? Essentially it means there will be cleaner, safer, greener spaces for future environments. In a nutshell, we aim to create better spaces for people to live in and reap the beneﬁts of as a community.

What was the potential of the site in its original form like? When we walked onto the site we noted that it was unique. Westminster was landlord for a high percentage of the buildings, which were used for social housing. There were very traditional streets, as freeholders, they owned the highway and the estates. One of the key identiﬁers was that there was a lot of space not being used efﬁciently. One of the big changes to was to examine the boundaries of the site and bring in new uses such as core parks and gardens. The brief very much focused on Church Street. Something that developed over time was the North – South link. We have been able to reinforce the route, connecting play areas and increasing greenery. It is now more pedestrian friendly and productive in the respect of the garden and edible park area. Air quality was another consideration in the potential of the site. Types of trees were placed to improve the air quality and the ‘Green Spine’ really helped to address issues involving natural open space. The potential of the site was really multi-faceted.

What challenges to you anticipate encountering during the design process? I think one of the biggest challenges was to create something aspirational. Creating something that Westminster were happy to take on the maintenance and management for was also a challenge and came with a lot of responsibility. Regular meetings and interaction with all parties will hopefully ensure that all challenges can be met and resolved at an early stage and this involves all people from highways agencies to waste management. Explain a little about the ‘green corridor’ and what it will incorporate. The ‘Green Corridor’ or ‘Green Spine’ as it has become known was not originally in the brief. It evolved quite organically and will really make a difference to the future of the site. One of the things we wanted to achieve with the project was to bring new people to visit so the question was always, how do we do this whilst maintaining a sense of identity? The Green Spine was the answer. Lush ground cover, pedestrian areas, largescale trees, edible gardens and climate change considerations have made this core focus of the development a success.

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CONTRACTS AND PROJECTS

Senior’s on the case To aid and inspire specifiers during the design process, Senior’s have launched a portfolio of sixteen diverse case studies of projects recently completed in the UK. Projects range from the Grand Pier at Westonsuper-Mare to the stunning Marks & Spencer flagship Eco Store at Ellesmere Port. Many of the projects have achieved a BREAAM rating and use a significant amount of glazing, proving that when correctly designed, in conjunction with high thermal efficiency doors, windows and curtain wall framing, glazing actually contributes to sustainability. Designers can specify either high performance aluminium or the ground-breaking aluminium timber composite system, ‘Hybrid’. Both profiles are available in a wide range of systems from Senior’s to accommodate any design requirements. To ensure optimised use of high performance glazing coupled with aluminium or ‘Hybrid’ profiles, it is important to seek advice at the early concept design stages to ensure both insulation and solar gain characteristics of the design are positive for the buildings useful life and contribute towards a sustainable high BREAAM result. For more information visit www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk

Custom solution for riverbank build Students at Stafford College are settling into a ‘cool’ new £14 million Riverbank Building which has been expertly designed to provide a comfortable environment whatever the weather. Among the features incorporated to improve comfort and promote energy efficiency throughout the new building is an external Solar Shading solution from Levolux. Designed by CPMG Architects to achieve a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating, the ‘J’ shaped structure incorporates a Grade II listed building. Levolux developed a custom solution to be applied to the South West facing elevation of the curtain walled element. This was needed to create an interesting external aesthetic and combat the risk of excessive solar heat gain. To help control solar heat gain, thereby reducing the need for energy-sapping air conditioning, Levolux devised a solution comprising 64 Glass Fins. Arranged vertically in front of glazing, the Glass Fins are divided equally between first and second floor levels. Each Fin comprises two panes of 8mm thick laminated glass, sandwiching a 1.5mm thick, white tinted interlayer. The Fins measure 450mm wide, with a height of up to 3.45 metres, fixed at one metre centres. For more information visit www.levolux.com.

Ski, don’t slip Having previously provided flooring solutions for the Snowdome, Remmers were again contacted to provide a flooring system to the newly refurbished ski hire centre. The client required a seamless, hard-wearing non-slip surface that was easy to maintain. 600m2 of Remmers Floormix DQ was installed to the wash bays and toilets, locker and changing areas as well as the open staircase leading in from the main foyer area. The DQ System was also applied to the insitu coving and full wall height rendering in the wash bay area. As a tight installation schedule was in place, fast curing resins were used where possible. For more information telephone 0845 373 0103 or visit www.remmers.co.uk

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CONTRACTS AND PROJECTS

Pick of the pods Vicaima’s Dekordor Heavy Duty Oak doors have been chosen by Elements Europe to feature in a £3.3 million student accommodation scheme at the University of Chester, designed by Broadway Malyan. Elements Europe manufactured 224 room pods at their production unit in Shropshire and delivered and installed them on site earlier this year. Three room pod blocks have been created with interconnecting floors. The company’s innovative modular solutions have enabled them to build the blocks standing off the ground. The Vicaima Dekordor Heavy Duty Oak doors used on the scheme were from their popular Essential range of doors and were supplied as FD30 fire doors. The Heavy Duty range comprises doors with a continuous pressure laminate finish, which are ideal for demanding location and where a perfectly matching face is required. Elements Europe chose these doors for two reasons, quality and availability. All the room pods used in the new student accommodation are studio rooms, each with en-suite and kitchenette facilities. For more information telephone 01793 532333 or visit www.vicaima.co.uk

Winter air curtain cure The versatility and aesthetics of the Rund air curtain from JS Air Curtains has cured BUPA’s winter draught problems at the reception of its Health and Wellbeing UK offices in Staines. The attractive air curtain has been custom designed so it can be easily removed during the summer months when it isn’t required. JS Air Curtains’ solution was to vertically mount a 2.5m high, low temperature, hot waterheated Rund air curtain to the side of the entrance. The air curtain creates a warm air barrier across the inner opening of the doorway. This stops the revolving door acting like a slow moving fan, bringing in cold air with every turn. A key requirement of the air curtain design was that it could be easily removed during the summer when it was not required. These features include a 500mm dummy section at the top to accommodate an electrical isolator and a base plate that can be concealed by a flooring tile when the air curtain wasn’t in place. The Rund air curtain can be supplied in stainless steel or finished in any RAL colour, such as the light grey gloss chosen by BUPA. For more information telephone 01903 858656 or email sales@jsaircurtains.com

City planning Boppard, Germany recently completed the construction of a parking garage in which RFID-based sensors were embedded in the building's cement, in order to detect moisture and corrosion. The passive tags with sensor, which were placed below the cement's surface and above reinforcement steel at select spots throughout the parking garage, can be read via a handheld device to detect the onset of corrosion or excessive moisture. This enables the city to repair the problem before it can harm the actual reinforcement steel. The so-called "CorroDec" corrosion-monitoring system was developed in cooperation with BS2 Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, in Boppard, which manufactures security and construction-monitoring solutions. Hear new RFID case studies from industry leaders at RFID Journal LIVE! Europe 2013, to be held on Oct. 15, in London, England. For more information telephone +1 (631) 249 4960 or visit www.rfidjournal.com

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KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

Waste water solutions Sanivite from Saniﬂo removes waste water from a sink, dishwasher or washing machine, making the addition of a domestic kitchen or utility room easy, even when below or distant from a drain. Sanivite is a powerful pump with four inlets for connection to sinks or appliances. Waste water is pumped through 32mm small-bore pipework, vertically up to ﬁve metres or horizontally up to 50 metres or a lesser combination of both. The compact Sanivite is usually concealed in a kitchen unit but can also be concealed behind a demountable panel to give access if required. For more information telephone 020 8842 0033 or visit www.saniflo.co.uk

Graphite Gloss The Graphite Gloss door from Mereway Bathrooms adds a touch of designer chic to any bathroom and is proving to be a stylish and popular alternative to those looking for a classic black bathroom. As part of the space-saving fitted furniture range from Mereway, this furniture is practical and flexible as well as beautiful. Graphite Gloss is available with the Adriatic Slab style of door, which has a sharp radius edge that is then carefully foil wrapped or lacquered for an irresistibly smooth, sleek look. Other gloss finishes available in the Adriatic door style include White, Oyster, Walnut, and Cappuccino. For more information telephone 0121 706 5750 or visit www.merewaybathrooms.co.uk.

The natural choice is Nature ‘Bio’ The Nature ‘Bio’ Collection from Compac is one of the best kitchen and bathroom quartz worksurface ranges on the market. This exciting range, the first to use BIO resins from renewable organic material, offers exceptional hardness, resistance to abrasion, impact and acids and is extremely easy to clean. Thought to be the most technically advanced quartz worksurface available, the Nature ‘Bio’ Collection and has been created with a perfect finish, depth of grain and uniformity of textures and colours. Available in seven stunning colours including Perlino with its unique veined finish, standard 3m lengths and a range of thicknesses, COMPAC’s Nature ‘Bio’ Collection can be easily fabricated, formatted and profiled to meet the most challenging of kitchen or bathroom design layouts. The Nature Collection is so resistant, stable and long-lasting that COMPAC are able to offer consumers a Lifetime Warranty. For more information telephone 0208 564 93 77, email London@compac.es or visit www.compac.es

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SPOTLIGHT: JAMES LATHAM

One stop washroom shop Washroom solutions from James Latham As part of its new range of washroom solutions, James Latham is now offering moisture resistant, high performance melamine faced chipboard (MFC) as well as a range of matching compact grade laminate (CGL).

he moisture resistant MFC incorporates two decorative melamine surfaces, which are bonded to both sides of the high density chipboard under high pressure and temperature. They will be offered in 10 different decors. Also available, is a selection of matching compact grade laminate (CGL) in 14 different decors. Compact grade

laminate offers the ultimate performance in the most demanding environments. The panels are extremely resistant to impact and have surfaces and cores that are totally impervious to water. Both of these new range additions will be colour coordinated with Latham’s existing range of high pressure laminates (HPL) and 2mm thick ABS edgings. James Latham’s Group Product Champion for Melamine, Paul Morson, commented, “These latest additions, of both moisture resistant MFC and matching compact grade laminate mean that we can now offer a true ‘one-stop-shop’ washroom solutions package to our customers.”

“These latest additions mean that we can now offer a true ‘one-stop-shop’ washroom solutions package to our customers.” Paul Morson James Latham’s washroom solutions package includes: Moisture resistant MFC in panel sizes; 2800 x 2070 x 18mm, Compact Grade Laminate in sizes; 3660 x 1830 x 12mm and High Pressure Laminate in sizes; 3050 x 1310 x 0.8mm. In addition, 3660 x 1530 x 0.8 mm is now available directly from stock at all nine of James Latham’s nationwide panel depots. James Latham also offer a large range of MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard) and MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) to order. I

For more information telephone 0116 257 3415, email marketing@lathams.co.uk or visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

Cubicles on the menu Five Guys, the fast growing burger restaurant chain in the US has just opened its first UK restaurant in Long Acre, Covent Garden which features Kemmlit’s stainless steel Classic Cell cubicle system in their washrooms. For the restaurants washroom facilities, Kemmlit’s Classic Cell cubicle system in a brushed stainless steel finish was specified. This cubicle system with its straight profiled lines is a timeless design classic and features 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors and sound reducing floor to ceiling dividing partitions. The Classic Cell’s concealed edges and recessed leg supports produce an elegant yet functional design that creates the unique impression that the cubicles are ‘floating’ above the floor without support. Its robust construction and easy to clean and maintain surfaces makes it the ideal choice for all types of washroom applications. For more information email info@skirmett-washrooms.co.uk or visit www.skirmett-washrooms.co.uk

Chancery Court charm Schlüter-Systems have become part of a historic refurbishment which will see the grand Chancery Court Hotel, London, a 1914 Edwardian heritage property, revamped with elegant and contemporary bathroom suites. Fitted with Italian marble and hand beaten alpaca silver, each en-suite will offer guests’ a luxurious space, with a high quality ﬁnish. Speciﬁed thanks

to its durable qualities and waterproofing protection, the Schlüter®-KERDI-LINE range has been able to provide this 5* hotel with a 5* service thanks to its range of discreet, adaptable and easy to install Schlüter®WETROOM products. In fact, the complete Schlüter®WETROOM range from Schluter was the only option for fit out specialists, Beck Interiors, with a hassle free and efficient way to fit high quality systems. Installing 233 en-suites to complete phase one of the hotel project, Beck Interiors are

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Reface not replace Kitchen cabinet refacing, where the original units are upgraded with brand new worktop overlays, replacement doors and drawer fronts, is booming in the United States and this money-saving interior design trend has caught on strongly here too. So much so that kitchen makeover experts Granite Transformations, who pioneered the ‘reface not replace’ trend in this country, are broadening out their refurbishment options to include bathroom remodelling, utility rooms, garden buildings, outside living areas and patio barbecues. This expanded makeover portfolio, as well as exciting new products, such as mosaic splashbacks and hard flooring, are covered in the new range brochure. For more information telephone 0800 044 5393 or visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk

now underway on phase two of the refit, with 29 standard rooms, 13 deluxe rooms and the prestigious Lord Chancellor’s Suite to complete by spring 2014, with all rooms possessing Schlüter-Systems quality range of substrate preparation and waterproofing and drainage solutions. The new and improved Chancery Court bathrooms can also boast the protection of Schlüter®-DITRA matting, the original uncoupling ad waterproofing matting for tile coverings, which serves as an

uncoupling layer, bonded waterproofing assembly and vapour pressure equalisation layer. Perfect for an installation such as a hotel shower room, the matting neutralises tensions between substrate and surface, whilst also providing a high load resistance. It’s also waterproof, with the added benefit of interconnected air channels to help moisture evaporate from the substrate. For more information telephone 01530 813396 or visit www.schluter.co.uk

RIBA STIRLING PRIZE SHORTLIST

Park Hill, Phase1 Shefﬁeld. Image by Daniel Hopkinson

A Stirling selection

The RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist has been announced ready to go head-to-head for the main award The shortlist for 2013 is a veritable feast of ingenuity and consideration for community and future living. There is a 1960s Shefﬁeld housing block Park Hill; a suburban Essex housing development Newhall Be; a contemporary new holiday home within the burnt-out shell of the 12th century Astley Castle; the highly original and beautifully crafted Bishop Edward King Chapel; the majestic and monumental Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre and the sculptural yet economic University of Limerick Medical School and student housing.

This year we note the inclusion of housing and its importance to Britain during this time of crisis in housing opportunities, and the appreciation of real historic buildings and how they can be resurrected using outof-the-box restoration and conservation ideas. All six entries demonstrate an

appreciation and integral understanding of craftsmanship and usability and so judging will be tough this year. Angela Brady, RIBA President, said: “The RIBA Stirling Prize is awarded to the building that has made the biggest contribution to the evolution of Giants Causeway. Image by Hufton+Crow

he six shortlisted buildings are varied and different in both size and purpose. The design criteria, however remains the same as they will be judged on their design excellence and significance to the evolution of architecture and the built environment.

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RIBA STIRLING PRIZE SHORTLIST architecture, and nowhere is the need for fresh-thinking needed more than in housing. The UK is blighted with unimaginative, poor quality houses that people don’t want to live in but have little other choice, so I am delighted to see two amazing and highly original housing projects on this year’s shortlist. These projects show how when talented architects and clients work together and focus on quality, affordable and desirable new homes can be created. They shine a light on what the future of UK housing can be. All six shortlisted projects are groundbreaking in their own way, buildings that deliver more than could ever have been expected. Some of them, such as Park Hill and the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre, are genuinely courageous in laying out a new visionary approach. This RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist is sending out the clear message that creative vision improves our lives.” The 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize judges who will visit the six shortlisted buildings and meet for a final time on the day of the presentation on 26th September to pick the winner are: Stephen Hodder, architect

Newhall Housing, Harlow, Essex. Image by Paul Riddle

and RIBA President Elect (President: 01/09/13); Sheila O’Donnell, architect, O’Donnell + Tuomey; Paul Williams, architect, Stanton Williams; Dame Vivien Duffield, philanthropist and Chair of the Clore Duffield Foundation; and Tom Dyckhoff, journalist and broadcaster. The winner of the RIBA

Astley Castle. Image by Helene Binet

Stirling Prize will be announced on the evening of Thursday 26 September at Central Saint Martins, King’s Cross, designed by last year’s RIBA Stirling Prize winner Stanton Williams. The six architecture practices competing for this year’s title in more detail includes:

Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre, Northern Ireland Architect: heneghan peng architects Client: The National Trust Landscape Design: heneghan peng architects (concept design), Mitchell + Associates (implementation) Contractor: Gilbert-Ash Structural Engineer: Arup Services Engineer: Bennett Robertson Contract Value: Conﬁdential Date of completion: May 2012 Gross internal area: 1,800 sq m Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre breaks the mould of the traditional visitor centre that tends to hide from the limelight or make a statement, this highly imaginative and sculptural piece of ‘land art’ offers visitors an experience that is physical and interactive, like the causeway itself. Having ‘tuned in’ so perfectly to the environment, the visitor centre acts as the perfect prologue for the main event. Park Hill Phase 1, Sheffield Architect: Hawkins/Brown with Studio Egret West Landscape Consultant: Grant Associates Client: Urban Splash Contractor: Urban Splash Build Structural Engineer: Stockley Services Engineer: Ashmount Contract Value: Conﬁdential

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RIBA STIRLING PRIZE SHORTLIST Contractor: Beard Construction Structural Engineer: Price and Myers Services Engineer: Synergy Consulting Engineers Contract Value: £2,034,000 Date of completion: January 2013 Gross internal area: 280 sq m

Bishop Edward King Chapel

An uplifting spiritual space of great potency that the client has described as ‘what we dreamed of but didn’t think we would get’. An incredible showcase for modern British craftsmanship.

Date of completion: February 2013 Gross internal area: 27,928 sq m Reinvention of the loved and loathed Grade II* listed 1960s housing estate. The structure of the building remained in place whilst key features were changed, interior layout, windows, security and much more. It stands as a beacon for imaginative regeneration, quality mass housing and the bold reuse of a listed building. Newhall Be, Harlow Architect: Alison Brooks Architects Client/Contractor: Galliford Try Partnerships/Linden Homes Eastern Structural Engineer: Thomasons Masterplanning: Studio REAL/Alison Brooks Architects Contract Value: £12,000,000 Date of completion: July 2012 Gross internal area: Total site: 1.63 hectares The radical re-thinking of the shape and interior of the UK house is tackled masterfully with these 84 new homes in suburban Essex that clearly illustrate that good design quality and committed developers can transform peoples’ lives. A new model for British housing perhaps…

Astley Castle, Warwickshire Architect: Witherford Watson Mann Architects Client: The Landmark Trust Contractor: William Anelay Structural Engineer: Price and Myers Services Engineer: Building Design Partnership Contract Value: £1,350,000 Date of completion: July 2012 Gross internal area: 285 sq m

beautiful and dramatic buildings that punch far above their rock-bottom budget. Bishop Edward King Chapel, Oxfordshire Architect: Niall McLaughlin Architects Client: Ripon College and Community of St John the Baptist

Previous Stiurling Prize winners: Sainsbury Laboratory by Stanton Williams (2012) Evelyn Grace Academy (2011) and MAXXI Museum, Rome (2010) both by Zaha Hadid Architects Maggie’s Centre at Charing Cross Hospital, London by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (2009) Accordia housing development by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios/Alison Brooks Architects/Maccreanor Lavington (2008) The Museum of Modern Literature, Marbach am Neckar, Germany by David Chipperfield Architects (2007).

Beautiful contemporary Landmark Trust holiday home installed in the ruined walls of a 12th century manor. Unique example of the recovery of an ancient building – it is a prototype for a bold new attitude to restoration and reuse. University of Limerick Medical School Architect: Grafton Architects Client: Plassey Campus Developments Contractor: PJ Hegarty & Sons Structural Engineer: PUNCH Consulting Engineers Services Engineer: Don O’Malley & Partners Completion date: September 2012 Cost: Conﬁdential Gross internal area: 9900 sq m This is an exceptional example of how to create a vibrant new public space through the careful design and placement of buildings. High-quality,

University of Limerick, Medical School and student housing

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PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

A self binding solution The ever-increasing popularity of Smiths’ Self Binding Path gravel as an ideal product for paths, tracks and driveways has produced many satisfied customers. When a smooth surface is required for your path or driveway, especially if wheelchair or similar are being used, then it has to be Smiths’ Self Binding Path Gravel. Smiths’ Gabion stone is primarily used to fill gabion baskets for ground stabilisation. The mixture of sizes in both stone and basket has opened up a whole new creative use for this product. Designers are using these ‘architectural’ features in their new designs, complementing it with tracks and paths finished in SBPG. For more information telephone 01869 331281, email sales@smithsbletchington.co.uk or visit www.smithsbletchington.co.uk

Reflecting good posture Steelcase has launched Gesture, a new seating experience, designed in response to the company’s latest research about changing postures in the workplace. The chair is the result of a global study, conducted in 11 countries and observing over 2000 people in a wide range of environments and postures. It identiﬁed nine new postures that are a direct result of using small, mobile technology such as smartphones, tablets and laptops and new workplace behaviors. Gesture chair’s three key interfaces include the core interface, upper limb interface and seat interface, which support these new postures. The Gesture chair is a system of interconnected parts, inspired by the human body, designed to support every movement. Gesture encourages motion rather than forcing the body to hold a single posture. The upper limb interface allows people to draw closer to a work surface to avoid hunching over a screen and easily move close to the body to support texting postures. For more information email info_uk@steelcase.com or visit www.steelcase.co.uk

Opening new doors Solarlux has introduced the SL 97, a revolutionary glass folding door with one of the lowest U values in the UK market today. Technically advanced, triple glazed and constructed from timber and aluminium, the SL 97 provides a premium solution for energy efficiency. The SL 97 provides optimal thermal insulation and is the ideal solution for future building regulations and carbon reduction, with laminated wood profiles 96 mm in depth, an additional insulation layer and triple glazing. Surpassing the current building standards at 1.5, SL 97 bi-folding doors achieve passive house standard, with a U value of just 0.80 W/m2 K. The SL 97 is not only energy efficient, but also ecofriendly, using water-based glazes and sustainable materials. Elegant and sleek the SL 97 is aesthetically gratifying. A wooden interior finish creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere, and a wide range of wood colours provides exclusive design variants. SL 97 creates open spaces, as well as facilitating a natural indoor/outdoor flow, giving the feeling of living in the middle of the countryside. For more information telephone 0170 73 39 970 or visit www.solarlux.co.uk

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THE MIGHTY METRO

Zaha Hadid from the United Kingdom has been appointed to design the main station at King Abdullah Financial District.

The mighty metro destination Riyadh metro station designs are revealed for new Saudi Arabia rail hub The Arriyadh Development Authority [ADA] has selected the winning designs for Riyadh Metro’s three main stations.

hese iconic stations will transform the Riyadh streets as they become the most visible elements of the city’s new world-class public transport system. By providing tranquil oases for travel, shopping and dining, these stations will place Riyadh Metro at the heart of city life. Riyadh Metro is the vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is being developed by the Arriyadh Development Authority [ADA], the government body responsible for the planning and development of Riyadh. The ADA was selected for its experience of delivering a number of award-winning projects around the city, including the Diplomatic Quarter, which houses most of

the Riyadh-based embassies, the world acclaimed Wadi Hanifah regeneration project, as well as a historic village of Atturaif, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The winning designs and architecture consultancies include; Gerber Architekten from Germany for Olaya Metro Station, Snohetta from Norway for Downtown Metro Station (Qasr Al Hokm) and Zaha Hadid from the United Kingdom for King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station. The winning designs were selected for their outstanding conceptual thinking and powerful design. Each of the stations creates a modern landmark for the city, as well as supporting the technical requirements of Riyadh Metro. The Riyadh Public Transportation network includes six underground, elevated and at-grade metro lines, three Bus Rapid Transit lines, a circular citycentre bus route and community bus services. Park and ride facilities will serve

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many of the stations around the city. In total, Riyadh Metro will have 85 stations, plus over 500 stops on the bus network. Khalid Hazzani, Director at the Arriyadh Development Authority, said: “The selection of station designs is an exciting milestone for Riyadh Metro. These iconic landmarks will transform the city streetscape. They will not only provide elegant interchanges for one of the most advanced public transport systems in the world, but also provide new public spaces for shopping, eating and working. Riyadh Metro is benefitting from world-leading design expertise, ensuring Riyadh remains at the forefront of sustainable urban design.” Olaya Metro Station The ADA appointed Gerber Architekten from Germany to design Riyadh Metro’s main station at the intersection of Metro Lines 1 and 2. The station will be located

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA between Olaya Street and King Fahad Road, close to the Kingdom Tower and King Abdullah Road. The station design creates a new public plaza integrated within an iconic citycentre development. Inside the station, a large, open entrance hall allows visitors to see across all four storeys of the building, including the two metro lines, a mezzanine level with shops and food halls, and an open concourse housing the ticket barriers. Downtown Main Station (Qasr Al Hokm) Snohetta from Norway has been appointed to design the main Downtown station at the intersection of Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Street and King Faisal Street, in the Al Doho quarter. The station will serve as a transfer point between Metro Lines 1 and 3, as well as integrating with the bus network, like all the main stations.

The Downtown station design is a model of sustainable development, with a large canopy creating a shaded plaza and allowing natural light to filter to the underground concourse. The station also respectfully houses Eid Mosque at the south-west corner. King Abdullah Financial District Main Station Zaha Hadid from the United Kingdom has been appointed to design the main station at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), at the intersection of Metro Lines 4 and 6. The station is situated at the eastern edge of the district, close to the Northern Ring Road and just west of King Fahad Road. Inside and out, the design replicates soft, ﬂuid wave forms, creating an impressive aesthetic whilst also minimising solar gain [heat transfer]. Geometric latticework covers the building facade, creating a modern twist on the Mashrabiya found in traditional Arabic architecture.

Riyadh Metro is a world class public transport system, providing the people of Riyadh with a comfortable, reliable and fast way to travel around the city. It is designed to provide the highest quality passenger experience, through iconic station design, airconditioned waiting environments, and real-time travel information. The Arriyadh Development Authority [ADA] is creating a world class public transport infrastructure that can support Riyadh’s rapid growth, as the city’s population is projected to rise 40 per cent by 2030, and daily travel demand set to increase by 60 per cent.

The ADA appointed Gerber Architekten from Germany to design Riyadh Metro’s main station at the intersection of Metro Lines 1 and 2

Snohetta from Norway has been appointed to design the main Downtown station at the intersection of Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Street and King Faisal Street

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Seamless finishes Matching floor-to-ceiling interior finishes are currently exciting designers, architects and developers. One hard surface material that is exceptional for this coordinated styling of decorative finishes is Trend agglomerate, a versatile composite that is uniquely produced only quarter of an inch thick (6.7mm) and is ideal for most vertical and horizontal surfaces. Despite its lightweight, slimline profile, this teak-hard agglomerate is as tough and hardwearing as granite slab, resistant to water, chemicals, impact, abrasion and thermal shock, and can be fitted to most substrates, from timber and tiling, to plaster and concrete. Made using natural granite and quartz chips or recycled glass granules, bonded together with super-tough polyester resin, Trend agglomerate can be easily water-jet cut and gently curved to allow the most creative decorative solutions. Available in a variety of square and rectangular slabs measuring up to 3m x 1.2m (120” x 51”), agglomerate can create a seamless finish. For more information telephone 0800 044 5395, email infogb@trend-group.com or visit www.trend-group.com

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SPOTLIGHT: EARTHBORN PAINTS

Painting a healthy picture

John Dison discusses whether VOC legislation gives a false sense of security

Whilst the level of VOCs in paint is now controlled by legislation, many paints can still pose a hazard to the environment and health.

f there is one product that makes a huge difference not only to the look and feel of a property but also to the health of its occupants and the environment, it is paint. The colours and ﬁnish you select superﬁcially may be the most important factors, but beyond that there are the hidden aspects of paint use, its effects on the environment, the health of building occupants and even the building itself. There is now little argument that many ingredients in conventional paints are potentially hazardous to both health and the environment. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and acrylic softeners found in many paints are given off both during painting and for many years following application. Nearly all paints contain VOCs to some extent, even some of those described by their manufacturers as natural or eco paints. Generally, it is oil based paints that are associated with high VOC levels, acrylic softeners and preservatives, but these substances can also be found in many water based paints. DAMAGING THE ENVIRONMENT Recognised as greenhouse gases, VOCs and other harmful

emissions are released into the atmosphere during paint application. They also find their way into the environment via drains when cleaning brushes and from paint tins disposed of in landfill. AFFECTING HEALTH As well as being harmful to the environment, VOCs are known to affect people’s health, causing chest complaints, aggravating allergies and contributing to sick building syndrome. They have also been found to be carcinogenic; painters are known to suffer a far higher than normal incidence of cancers. Acrylic softeners have been found to disrupt the body’s endocrine system and impact upon fertility.

VOC REGULATIONS In 2007 the EU imposed maximum levels for VOCs in paint as part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions, but these are relatively high compared to the level recommended by environmentalists. Whilst many paint companies promote their paints’ compliance with the updated, 2010 VOC regulations, doesn’t it make sense to go straight for zero VOC paints? However, keep an eye out for paints, which, while declaring low or zero VOC content, contain harmful acrylic softeners, ammonia or formaldehydes. EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE To ensure that paint will not emit harmful chemicals once it has been applied, seek those, which are certified emission free. PRACTICALITY While some eco paints may be good for the environment,

their practicality may not compare favourably with conventional paints. Look out for modern formulations of eco paint that are designed to be extremely practical, offering ease of use, excellent covering power and a long lasting, hardwearing, wipeable finish. DEFINITIVE STANDARD The most reliable method of ensuring a truly eco friendly paint is to specify the EU Ecolabel or a paint manufactured by a member of ENAP (the European Association of Natural Paint Producers). Europe’s deﬁnitive environmental standard, the Ecolabel ensures that products make minimal impact on the environment throughout their life cycle, during manufacture, use and disposal, and do not harm the health of people using or living with them. I For more information visit www.earthbornpaints.co.uk

LIFE OF THE BUILDING Contrary to the 20th century wisdom of conventional paint manufacturers who advised sealing a wall, it is now thought that the breathability of paint is vitally important for the fabric of a building. If you seal walls and ceilings, you risk damaging the building as damp with nowhere to go will eventually blow the paint and plaster off, in extreme cases it can cause damage to the structure of the building. POINTS TO CONSIDER Eco is the adjective most generally used for paints with low or zero VOC content, but there is confusion in the market place about eco paints, even in the trade itself. So, what should speciﬁers look out for?

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LAST WORD

The last

WORD Resurrecting design

How the architects have lent a supporting role to the restoration of the Mary Rose The design of the Mary Rose Museum was a story of collaboration, with the project team working alongside curators to combine delicate conservation, contemporary architecture and specialist technical expertise.

Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Architects

hen you’re dealing with a treasure like the Mary Rose, architecture takes a supporting role. Designed from the inside out, the Museum building takes many of its cues from the historic ship, allowing its hull, artifacts and exhibitions to take centre stage and create a visitor experience beﬁtting this remarkable piece of history. Like crafting a jewellery box to house a precious gem, the design team has together created a building and interior that protects and showcases the Mary Rose. At the heart of the project, within a carefully controlled ‘hot box’ environment is the starboard section of the hull of the Mary Rose. Alongside it, a virtual portside hull has been created over three levels to view the ship and house the context gallery. Our overall vision was to enhance the historic setting of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with a piece of contextual contemporary architecture. The simple, elliptical form of the new building is derived from toroidal

geometry that echoes the shape of the Mary Rose and the listed 18th Century dry dock that she lies within. Because of the fragile nature of the ship and her artifacts the internal atmosphere of the museum has to be environmentally controlled to precise standards. We raked the angle of the exterior walls to follow the contour of the hull, tightly wrapping the enclosure of the building around the ship to reduce the internal volume of the building, which in turn reduces cost and the complexity of maintaining the atmosphere within acceptable parameters. The ancillary functions of the museum; the entrance reception, café and shop and the Learning Centre and plant room are housed within two rectangular pavilions attached to each side of the main building. We chose to clad the building in timber, selecting a planking pattern that showcases the innovative 16th Century Carvel construction of the ship’s historic hull. Further embedding the building in its maritime heritage, the timber has been stained black to reﬂect England’s vernacular boat shed architecture. Architecture plays a key role in the preservation of British history. The Mary Rose Museum is a modern building with an intrinsic connection to history expressed through its form and materials. I

Wilkinson Eyre Architects is a leading design practice, and is responsible for a large portfolio of international projects. They have designed highly successful projects in sectors including transport, the arts, commercial, infrastructure, masterplanning, bridge design, industrial, retail, leisure, educational, cultural and residential buildings, as well as component and systems design. Wilkinson Eyre Architects were the architects and design team leaders on the Mary Rose project with Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will as architects for the interior. Main image by Hufton+Crow wilkinsoneyre.com

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