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The Orchard House by award winning Winchester based Architects AR Design Studio 52-53

Latest News 05, 64 Osmo UK Limited 10-11 Events & Awards News 14-15, 44-45, 46

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BAKERHICKS STRENGTHEN MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH NEW HEAD OF LEGAL

BakerHicks, the multi-disciplinary design and engineering company, have appointed Lizzie King to the new role of Head of Legal, further strengthening their senior management team. In her new role, Lizzie will provide ongoing contractual and legal advice for BakerHicks’ project delivery and leadership teams in both the UK and the D-A-CH region. She will report directly to Managing Director, Martin Lubieniecki, and will also sit on the company’s Leadership Team. A qualified solicitor, Lizzie brings over ten years’ experience within the construction sector, in both private practice and in-house roles. She joins from Canary Wharf Group where she specialised in both procurement and disputes related work, providing

advice to development, project, building management and operations teams. With a detailed knowledge of current developments in construction law, Lizzie is highly experienced in litigation matters and acting for all sectors of the industry, from JVs, developers, contractors, subcontractors and insurers to engineers and architects. She is also an active diversity and inclusion ambassador and is passionate about improving diversity in the construction industry, previously co-chairing a women’s steering group as well as working closely with a number of ethnicity steering groups. Lizzie will be based out of the company’s London office.

Catherine Croft, director of the Twentieth Century Society, said: “This is one of the finest post-war classical buildings in London and the only listed post-war police station in the country. We are delighted that its future looks set to be secured with this sympathetic conservation-led refurbishment scheme.”

MAGNIFICENT HOTEL INVESTMENTS AND DMA WIN PLANNING APPROVAL FOR HERITAGELED CONVERSION OF LISTED LONDON POLICE STATION INTO LUXURY HOTEL Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has won planning approval to convert and extend a Grade II* listed 1960s police station in the City of London into a 216-guestroom five-star hotel for Hong Kong based Magnificent Hotel

Investments Ltd. DMA’s heritage-led approach to the design for the Wood Street Police Station, which has been declared surplus to requirements by City of London Police, has won praise from influential heritage bodies.

Mark Wood, Partner, Dexter Moren Associates, said: “DMA has worked closely with consultants and stakeholders, creating a sympathetic design that secured a challenging planning consent and found a new and exciting purpose for this well-loved and highly unique heritage property. Reimagining the building as a destination hotel not only celebrates the rich heritage of the City of London but also creates opportunities to open up this grade II* listed asset and allow the public to enjoy its historic interiors.” It is hoped the scheme will start on site this year with an estimated opening in 2023.

FOSTER + PARTNERS COMPLETES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH HENNICK & COMPANY

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Foster + Partners announced that it has completed a strategic partnership with Hennick & Company, a private family investment firm founded by the Hennick family (“HennickCo”). For Foster + Partners, this new partnership is an important step in the evolution of the practice and will encourage further growth and innovation while maintaining its distinctive culture. The long-term agreement establishes a ‘perpetual partnership model’ that enables the practice to expand beyond

its current 180 partners, ensures that the next generation of professionals can become shareholders in the practice, and allows for an orderly succession of existing partners over the long-term. At a general meeting of the shareholders, 100% of the partners voted and were unanimous in their support of the partnership with HennickCo. Going forward, Lord Norman Foster and his family will remain the practice’s largest shareholders after the Hennick family who acquired a significant interest as part of this

transaction. The practice’s existing partners will all remain as long-term shareholders and retain the balance of the equity. Lord Foster, who founded the practice in 1967 with his late wife Wendy, will continue to serve as Executive Chairman. All present partners will remain in their current roles and the existing leadership team will retain responsibility for day-to-day operations, thereby maintaining the integrity of the practice’s design ethos and providing long-term stability for the professionals who are central to its success, now and in the future.

LATEST NEWS

CAMBRIDGE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SEEKS PLANNING PERMISSION FOR EARLY DESIGNS With an estimated total footprint of almost 50,000 sqm, including 5,000 sqm of research space, the submitted drawings are an early indication of how Cambridge Children’s might look when it opens in 2025. The plans also include details of possible future development for the hospital beyond 2025.

Children’s Network, which is made up of children, young people, parents and carers from across the region, have also been instrumental in helping shape how the facility might look and feel in these early designs.

“We are excited to see this project progress and to bring this new kind of facility to children and young people in Cambridge as well as the wider region.” - Negar Mihanyar Associate Director and Education Sector Lead.

Built on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the hospital will care for children and young people from the entire East of England region, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire - but also nationally and internationally as a ‘hospital without walls’. Embedding genomic and psychological research alongside clinical expertise in physical and mental child health, Cambridge Children’s Hospital will be a brand new state-ofthe-art hospital designed to take care of the whole child, not just their illness. We have been working in an international design team of experts, alongside Turner & Townsend, White Arkitekter, Ramboll, and MJ Medical, with support from Planning Consultants, Bidwells and Fire Consultants, Alfor, have been engaging with staff from across the partner organisations about how the hospital should work. Members of Cambridge

MI-GSO | PCUBED PARTNERS WITH ZENTURA TO CREATE A FUTURISTIC NEW LONDON WORKSPACE London Workspace consultant Zentura has won the contract to refurbish multinational project management consultancy MI-GSO | PCUBED’s London offices. Zentura will work with contract manager Gleeds to deliver the 11,000 sq. ft workspace refurbishment at 3-5 Crutched Friars, Tower. The new offices will deliver a contemporary environment designed around advanced communication, collaboration and innovation that personifies their brand, enriches their company culture, and supports future performance. Through innovative design and integrated technology, the result will be a futuristic workspace for MI-GSO | PCUBED that enables hybrid working and employee collaboration, prioritises wellbeing and stimulates creativity.

10 DESIGN ANNOUNCES FURTHER EXPANSION IN HONG KONG International architecture practice, 10 Design (part of Egis group), reinforces its presence in Asia by announcing further expansion of the Hong Kong office, now occupying over 3 floors at East Town Building. This expansion comes shortly after the recent office openings in Shenzhen and Singapore. With now more than 200+ architects and designers across Asia, the practice will continue to build a regional presence to support the ongoing and new projects, leading design and innovation across the region. Ross Milne, CEO of 10 Design, commented: “I couldn’t be more excited that our Hong Kong head office is further expanding. We operate with the highest quality of service which is reflected in the environments we provide for our staff.

“The diversity and design talent in Hong Kong is incredibly compelling and the expansion provides our current and new staff with a larger and better equipped workplace, enabling them to better serve clients.“ Miriam Auyeung, COO of 10 Design, said that the expansion comes at a time of significant growth in the scale and complexity of the work that 10 Design has designed and delivered through the Asia offices, as well as international offices in Edinburgh, Miami, and Dubai. The practice works at diverse scales, from the design of individual buildings to the planning of cities. The works include large-scale mixed-use development, transport-orienteddevelopment, retail, office, residential, hospitality, education, cultural, civic, and recently retail interiors projects.

Once completed, the space will stretch across eight floors, including specific collaboration and focused working areas, an impressive staff cafe, as well as a state-of-the-art mixed reality SmartStage training academy and presentation suite. It will also include 2,750 sq. ft of sublet space.

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The central London location will also be one of the first workspaces in the UK to include a cuttingedge Zenconnect Spaces suite, an immersive video environment that allows the presenter and audiences, both physical and virtual, to interact intuitively with mixed reality content, creating a world-class academy space.

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COMPANY NEWS “Whilst Gateway One largely utilises the existing planning permission process, there is a now a mandatory need for developers to submit a ‘fire statement’ as part of this. That may sound simple enough, but get it wrong and it could end up with delays at planning.” Under the new regulations, the newlyintroduced Building Safety Regulator (part of the HSE) has the power to issue a ‘stop notice’ on building projects if the gateway processes are not successfully concluded, which may result in site commencement being delayed. In addition, and for developers to meet Gateway One requirements and to move into the next set of gateways, the local planning authority must consult with the HSE to provide specialist fire safety input before they grant planning permission. It is therefore imperative that developers consider all fire safety matters, which may require independent third-party consultation.

BUREAU VERITAS REMINDS DEVELOPERS ON THE CRUCIALITY OF GATEWAY ONE REGULATIONS OR RISK PLANNING DELAYS Following the publication of the Government’s Building Safety Bill and its 53 recommendations to drive culture change and safety improvements in the construction industry, leading building control and regulation expert Bureau Veritas is reminding developers of the cruciality of meeting ‘Gateway One’ regulations, which are now in force across England and Wales.

Introduced on August 1 2021, Gateway One requires developers to submit a fire statement setting out fire safety considerations specific to the proposed development with a relevant application for planning permission, which involves one or more ‘relevant buildings’. This includes buildings that contain two or more homes, educational accommodation, or highrise buildings of 18m or seven storeys. Gateway One is one of three proposed gateways that developers will need to adhere to under the new plans, which are collectively designed to create a ‘golden thread’ of information, which is a digital record of how the building was designed, built, managed, and operated. Whilst Gateway One was introduced this year, the remaining gateways are set to be introduced as the wider Bill passes through parliament. Andy Lowe, Technical & Training Director for Building Control at Bureau Veritas, said: “The Building Safety Bill sets out a clear framework for the design, construction and management of high-rise and multi-tenant buildings in what is the biggest transformation of the building regulation system in our time.

Andy continued: “Any change in regulation requires a full understanding of the changes being implemented and a need to evolve quickly. “Gateway One is mandatory now, but Gateways Two and Three won’t be far behind – so we’d urge developers to prepare for those changes now, or risk delays to projects further down the line.” Bureau Veritas works with developers as an independent third party throughout the building lifecycle to help reduce risk and to achieve compliance. This includes supporting on the ‘golden thread’ approach, and specifically on meeting all requirements as part of the gateway process through assistance with safety case reviews and improving the safety of buildings through the design and operation stages. For more information on the detail of the Building Safety Bill, download Bureau Veritas’ free ‘Understanding the Building Safety Bill’ webinar. To find out more about Bureau Veritas’ services or to discuss individual requirements with a member of the team, call 0345 600 1828 or visit www.bureauveritas.co.uk.

VANDERSANDEN AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS CERTIFICATION FROM THE BRICKMAKERS QUALITY CHARTER

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Brick manufacturer Vandersanden, renowned for its innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship, has been awarded a prestigious 2-star certification under the Brickmakers Quality Charter. The Brickmakers Quality Charter (BQC) is a credentialling programme run by the Brick Development Association (BDA) to provide the UK construction supply chain with reassurance of the high standards of brick manufacturing processes and ethical practices. The BDA awards certification to clay brick manufacturers through the BQC Scheme. Keith Aldis, Chief Executive Officer, BDA comments; “We are delighted that

Vandersanden has achieved this award. The BQC is not an easy thing to achieve since it shows real commitment to manufacturing excellence over the longer term. “Architects, specifiers merchants and buying groups alike are now specifying that clay brick is procured from BQC firms moving forwards and so Vandersanden’s achievement, is both timely and opportune.” Vandersanden has been awarded the 2-star certification under BQC and is now recognised as a responsible clay brick manufacturer for their high-quality and ethically produced bricks. The BQC accreditation provides the certainty and longevity people want in their homes and

the flexibility businesses seek from an established supply chain. Any clay brick manufacturer can apply to join the register of BQC holders. However, to be accepted, companies must demonstrate their compliance with and adherence to, a range of internationally recognised standards and provide specific evidence of their credentials. Darren White, Sales Director from Vandersanden said; “It’s great to see Vandersanden being recognised for the quality and craftsmanship of our bricks, in the first year that this certification has been introduced. We take great pride in the products that we manufacture and the innovative projects which our bricks have helped to create.”

COATINGS, SEALANTS & PAINTS

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paint, perfect for walls and ceilings where breathability is key. It’s thick and creamy with a high clay content, offering excellent coverage, no nasty paint smells and a number of eco properties. There are two methods used to objectively measure breathability - the SD value and the MVTR value. Using either method, Claypaint is proven to have extremely high levels of breathability. More information on this topic can be found in the blog on the Earthborn website. Ease of use, high covering power and lack of harmful emissions make Claypaint an ideal option to optimise breathability for any building. Earthborn’s new colour card showing all 72 colours in the classic range is now available and100% recyclable, including the adhesive and the paint chips that use real Claypaint.

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CONCRETE SEALS THE DEAL FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS Concrete is all the rage in interiors at the moment and architects and designers are embracing a material that has been around since ancient times but is now back in fashion. Craig Bell of Osmo, provides some advice on how to maintain this most durable of building products. Trends in interior design constantly change and it can be hard to keep up with what is the latest style, product or material that is currently on-trend. Interior designers and architects like to try new things, and one shift that is particularly noticeable, is the transition of concrete from a ‘hard’ building material used in all types of construction, to its current position as a contemporary and stylish finish for interior design elements such as flooring, furniture and surfaces. Concrete in various forms has been around for centuries. However, it is only in the last few years that it has made this transition to an interiors product. It has an industrial heritage which makes it extremely durable, a quality that translates well to an interior environment. The benefits of concrete furniture go far beyond its strength and durability. The potential designs of concrete furniture can range from the very simple to ornate with each piece custom created to complement the surrounding decor.

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Typical concrete pieces might be dining, coffee and side tables, kitchen worktops and even lighting fixtures. Its simple style and colour also make it a great contrast feature for monochrome interior features and is an

ideal material to create an ‘industrial’ design aesthetic. It pairs extremely well with other materials and the unusual texture can really make an impact in any interior scheme. Like many materials, concrete needs care and attention to maintain the qualities that make it an appealing product in the first place. Each concrete piece is usually uniquely designed to suit the application and to keep it in tip-top condition, it is important to look after it properly. A good way to treat interior concrete products is to use a good clear, satin impregnation oil. This type of oil uniquely combines the advantages of natural oils and waxes in one product. Importantly it will not form a film on the surface – particularly important with concrete - instead it penetrates the surface. Through this impregnation, the microporous surface (as concrete has) becomes water and dirt repellent as well as stain resistant. This action makes the oil especially suited to concrete wall panelling and flooring in kitchens and bathrooms as well as for tabletops, windows sills and kitchen worktops. When undertaking maintenance with oil it is important to apply it very thinly and spread it well across the area. Any excess product (i.e. pooling or streaks) should be removed

with a pad or a lint-free cloth. For larger areas, remove excess oil with a rubberscraper and polish with a buffing machine (whitepad). The oil must be absorbed into the surface. There must not be any oil left on the surface. The oil needs 8-10 hours to dry and the area should be well ventilated for best results. When ready, apply the second coat also very thinly and again, remove any excess. When renovating already oiled surface, normally one coat on a cleaned surface is perfectly sufficient. Concrete is also a sustainable material. This is a major plus for many architects and interior designers working in today’s environmentally conscious marketplace, where sustainable sourcing is key. Should it be necessary, concrete pieces can be recycled at the end of their life. That said, with proper care and attention concrete products can last for centuries. Although it’s unlikely anyone has such grand ambitions for today’s interior pieces, it is reassuring for architects and designers to know there are products available that can maintain, preserve and enhance the concrete features they create today.

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THE SUSTAINABILITY OF GALVANIZED STEEL Galvanized steel is all around us. But how does its prevalence today affect the environment of the future? How sustainable is it for architectural projects? What role does it play in the circular economy? And is the galvanizing process itself environmentally friendly? Everywhere you look, you’ll see galvanized steel: frames for our buildings, safety on our roads, and support for the bridges we cross. Hence, we must never waste it, or waste the resources used to produce it, by throwing it away when its original function is no longer valid. We must repurpose galvanized steel, especially if the world wants to move away from traditional business models of ‘use-throw-

away-remake’ to a more environmentally friendly, sustainable circular economy which aims to eliminate waste and repurpose resources. What is a circular economy and how can galvanizing play a part? A circular economy encourages materials to be made, used, reused, remade and recycled. Hot dip galvanizing fits perfectly into a circular economy because it optimises the durability of steel (enabling it to be used again), facilitates the ease of reuse, and if there’s no immediate need to repurpose, it can be recycled:

• Optimising durability When steel is galvanized it is immersed into a bath of molten zinc where it alloys with the iron in the steel to form zinc/iron alloy layers. These layers form the basis of the coating, which is then overlain with free zinc, as it is withdrawn from the galvanizing bath. The result is a robust, durable and corrosion protective finish that will last between 34 and 170 years before the base steel is exposed. This means that steel can be used for the original purpose for which it was fabricated, and – once the project is dismantled – the steel is still good enough to be used elsewhere. • Facilitating ease of reuse Once a structure reaches its end of life, the steel can easily be repurposed if it has been hot dip galvanized as the coating protects it from impact and abrasion when it is disassembled and reassembled. • Recycling Finally, galvanized steel can be melted and used again and again with no loss of quality if there is no immediate need for repurposing.

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The zinc coating can also be reused. How else does the galvanizing process enhance sustainability? A hot dip galvanized finish not only gives steel a long life and durability, but it also creates a maintenance free finish, which lessens the

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carbon emissions normally associated with the upkeep of non-galvanized steel. Is the galvanizing process environmentally friendly? Galvanizing plants are self-contained, with steel going in at one end and the final product coming out at the other.

Modern galvanizing plants also use zinc very efficiently throughout the galvanizing process. For example, excess metal from the dipping process deposits back into the galvanizing bath. Zinc that oxidises on the surface is removed as ash and recycled, and dross from the bottom of the bath is routinely removed and has a high recycling value. When compared to other coating technologies galvanizing uses low volumes of water, with plants rarely discharging wastewater. Any wastewater generated can be treated and reused, with only small volumes of stable solids requiring external disposal. While not considered a particularly energyintensive sector, the galvanizing industry also has set targets for energy efficiency and improved energy management. To find out more about galvanized steel for your architectural projects please get in touch.

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EVENTS & AWARDS NEWS

THE WATER TOWER WINS STEPHEN LAWRENCE PRIZE 2021 The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named The Water Tower by Tonkin Liu as the winner of the Stephen Lawrence Prize 2021. Originally an industrial steel water tower, the building has been reinvented and restored to create a unique rural family home. The landmark masterfully retains much of the original metal structure; inside a spiral timber staircase and lift lead to the original water tank, which has become a cantilevered, open-plan living space. It has adaptable

interiors, including seating that can be moved around the main tank room. The Water Tower is an ingenious ecobuild that accommodates its natural setting, utilising its roof terrace and room placements to overlook and appreciate the surrounding Norfolk countryside.

and founded by the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, the Prize aims to encourage new architectural talent, celebrating and rewarding projects with a construction budget of less than £1 million. The winner is provided with a £5,000 bursary.

The Prize was established in 1998 in memory of Stephen Lawrence, a teenager who was on his way to becoming an architect when he was tragically murdered in 1993. Supported

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SIEMENS TECHNOLOGY HELPS HALLÉ VENUE WIN TOP ARCHITECTURE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY Hallé St Peter’s, the historic rehearsal venue and community centre for the world-famous orchestra, has scooped a top architecture award for sustainability, thanks to its partnership with Siemens. The Oglesby Centre, a £4.3M three-storey extension to the historic recording and rehearsal venue in Manchester, won three gongs from RIBA (the Royal Institute of British Architects) in its 2021 awards: a RIBA National Award 2021, RIBA North West Award 2021, and RIBA North West Sustainability Award 2021.

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While judges praised the venue as a “highly successful and sophisticated piece of urban architecture”, they hailed the Hallé’s “thorough sustainability strategy” and focus on reducing energy use, which performs well against RIBA’s 2030 Climate Challenge targets,

aimed to help architects design towards net zero. Judges said this was a notable achievement because performance spaces like those provided in the Oglesby Centre, have traditionally been very “energy hungry”. The Hallé credits its partnership with Siemens in making the Grade II listed, 150-year-old church highly energy efficient. Supporters of the Hallé for over 20 years and major sponsors since 2011, Siemens volunteered its technology expertise during the design of the Oglesby Centre and implemented an integrated digital solution. This involves hundreds of sensors monitoring and automatically adjusting temperature, air quality and lighting to achieve optimal room

conditions. Meanwhile, Siemens’ innovative Green Leaf controls notifies the room user of unnecessary energy consumption to encourage them to actively save energy. These systems, as well as Siemens’ industryleading fire monitoring device, Cerberus Pro, and a CCTV security system, are linked into Siemens’ digital building management system, Desigo, an intuitive platform that can be used to keep the building and its users safe and secure. While Siemens’ technology is expected to help Hallé St Peter’s cut its operating costs by 35% through energy reduction, it also became invaluable during the pandemic. The architects of the Oglesby Centre were Stephenson STUDIO, based in Manchester.

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STUDENT ‘TOWN HOUSE’ NAMED UK’S BEST NEW BUILDING – 2021 RIBA STIRLING PRIZE WINNER

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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Kingston University London – Town House designed by Grafton Architects, as the winner of the 25th RIBA Stirling Prize.

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM ESTATE MCGRATH ROAD WINS NEAVE BROWN AWARD FOR HOUSING The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced McGrath Road designed by Peter Barber Architects as the winner of the Neave Brown Award for Housing 2021, which recognises the UK’s best affordable housing. McGrath Road has received the second Neave Brown Award for Housing, named after social housing pioneer, Neave Brown (1929 – 2018). The series of London townhouses comprises 26 three and four-storey dwellings with social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership tenures. The houses are linked together by a communal tree-lined courtyard. The development challenges conventional housing configurations and sets a new standard for high-quality affordable housing. Peter Barber Architects’

considered scheme ensures all houses have balconies and private terraces and a living room on the top floor to embrace the views across the Capital. Chair of the Neave Brown Award for Housing jury David Mikhail said: “In addition to its sheer inventiveness, this project has made a huge contribution to the wider area; projecting its optimism, whilst managing to feel neighbourly. The architects have moulded a place of character, both within the scheme and the community it serves. It demonstrates how imaginative street-based architecture can be socially progressive and architecturally engaging – a combination that endears Peter Barber Architects’ work to so many people.”

A progressive new model for the design of higher education buildings, the dynamic student ‘Town House’ expertly captures the spirit of learning and the value of community cohesion. Grafton Architects have designed a purposefully democratic and open space, as its name suggests: Town – referring to the building’s civic dimension, and House – reflecting a sense of home and belonging. Many of the students at Kingston are the first in their family to attend university and this building sends an important message to them, their educators and the local community, that this is a place where everyone is welcome and valued. Set back from the street, the project extends the public realm, generously blurring its boundary with the pavement and inviting everyone in – students, locals and visitors alike. There are no barriers. A 200m long six-storey, deep colonnade offers shadow and shelter, with terraces and gardens above creating shelves of connected public space. The facades are permeable: open and transparent at the lower levels – revealing views to the passer-by of the engaging activities taking place inside – becoming more shaded at upper levels.

RIBA President Simon Allford said: “Intelligent, dynamic and original – this unique configuration of housing has the McGrath Road community at its heart. It’s an exemplar of highquality social housing within one of London’s most densely populated boroughs and demonstrates what can – and must – be achieved across the country. It would, I am sure, have been championed by the late, great Neave Brown.”

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DOORS, WINDOWS & FITTINGS

THE FUTURE OF CONSERVING THE PAST CPD George Barnsdale has announced its latest CPD webinar “The future of conserving the past – how to sustainably specify timber windows and doors for conservation projects” on 4th November 2021 at 1pm. Aimed at professionals working in the built environment, the event is perfectly timed to coincide with the COP26 conference and considers two sides of the conservation coin – balancing the environmental impact of inefficient historic properties with the need to protect the integrity of the building for future generations. Readers of Architect Projects can sign up to the free event at https://bit.ly/3luS7Um The webinar will also be available on the company’s website after the event at www.georgebarnsdale.co.uk

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ADSA WELCOMES NEW APPRENTICES

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has welcomed a second cohort to its Powered Pedestrian Door Technician Apprenticeship delivered by South Staffordshire College. The group of 16 met for their first classroom session at the Tamworth campus at the end of September…following in the footsteps of cohort one which has begun its final year of study. Said ADSA Managing Director, Ken Price: “We are delighted to welcome students to the second cohort of the PPD Technician Apprenticeship in Staffordshire. We now have a total of 26 apprentices progressing their study at the start of their careers within the industry. “In creating the apprenticeship, we sought to

bridge a skills gap for the industry and develop a future workforce that would put quality standards at the heart of its delivery. We are pleased that the sector has responded so positively. It is clear that there is an appetite to invest in the development of those coming into the business.” Cohort two includes newcomers from Access Solutions Northern Ltd, Bolton Gate, Entec Door Services, MGS, Kone Cranes, JWL Doors Ltd, ADC, Record UK and Crucial Engineering. “The apprenticeship is available to all industryrelated companies, not just ADSA members,” added Ken. “Our mission is to promote the highest standards in the manufacture, specification, installation and service of automatic doors and that applies to everyone involved in it.” Among the new starters in a familiar face from the world of automatic doors. Steve Rutherford, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, has been appointed by the college as apprenticeship practitioner – delivering sector-specific skills and understanding to those on the course.

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Across the Irish Sea there has been further good news. The PPD Technician Apprenticeship has been green-lighted for delivery in Northern Ireland through the South Eastern Regional College (SERC), in Downpatrick. It will offer the two-year, level

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two, apprenticeship with the opportunity to extend it to a level three qualification with a further year’s study in electronics. Funding streams have now been put in place to enable employers to tap into support for employed pathway apprenticeships. Enrolment is now underway for the first Irish cohort to start early in 2022. “We are excited to announce our partnership with SERC and offer apprenticeship opportunities to businesses in Northern Ireland and Eire. It makes sense to extend provision geographically so that apprenticeship courses can be delivered more conveniently and cost-effectively in Ireland,” stated Ken. Website: https://adsa.org.uk/

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and frame), which not only speed up the installation time; but also ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, insuring much of the uncertainty is removed. Vicaima have always been at the forefront of regulatory and performance measures, with complete tested and certified product solutions, offering transparency and peace of mind for all. These include Q-Mark authenticated dual scope FD30S/FD60S fire and SBD security doorsets; combining fire and acoustic rated solutions with durability and testing to PAS 24: 2016/BS 6375-2 + 3; all with a 10-year guarantee. What’s more, given that all Vicaima products are manufactured to ISO 14001 standards and are FSC certified, you can be sure that the need to protect our planet is as important as the need to provide doors that are fit for affordable living today. To find out more, visit www.vicaima.com

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Among the many challenges presented in the social housing market and indeed elsewhere, is a lack of skilled labour and for that matter resources in general, when it comes to the installation of doors on site. This is often compounded by the reluctance of many to move beyond the somewhat antiquated 20th century practice of face finishing doors in situ, with its inherent lack of continuity, added expense and drain on time. Fortunately, Vicaima’s extensive range of cost effective, designer led, fully finished products alleviate this concern. However, it does not stop there. With the supply of complete doorsets (door

PROJECT NEWS improved sightlines and an enhanced spectator experience for cricket fans, as well as upgrading capacity, accessibility, and amenities at the country’s premier cricket venue, known as the Home of Cricket.

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The stands, constructed by contractor ISG, sit on either side of the iconic J.P. Morgan Media Centre at the famous Nursery end of the Ground. They feature a canopy roof, integrated facilities, and an elevated walkway facing the Nursery Ground that connects the two new stands and link into the Mound Stand and Grandstand. At 24m high, they are now the tallest stands at the venue allowing unrivalled views of the field of play, featuring three tiers that elevate the spectator experience.

Former Marylebone Cricket Club’s (MCC) Chairman Gerlad Corbett and the newly appointed Chairman Clare Connor, have unveiled plaques for the new Compton and Edrich stands at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The stands, designed with structural engineers Buro Happold, deliver greatly

The stands provide an additional 2,600 seats, increasing the Ground’s overall capacity to 31,180. Half of the 11,600 seats fitted have been re-used from the previous stands to mitigate waste. The stands also have wheelchair accessible positions, facilities, and lift access at all levels. Additionally, for the first time, they also house two pitchfacing restaurants, two hospitality suites, 12 additional food and drink outlets and integrated washroom facilities. Both stands are designed to be open and spacious, with clear open stairs, access walkways and wayfinding, improving accessibility and crowd circulation. A bridge connects the two main hospitality lounges, linking the stands for the first time, while introducing impressive dual aspect views of the pitch and Nursery Ground. A permeable two-storey arcade opens up the stands’ outward facing elevations. Together the stands improve the east facing frontage of the Ground and present a new identity from the North and East Gate entrances.

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“This has been a wonderful project to which we have been able to bring our skills and experience to bear in designing great new facilities for enjoying cricket in this iconic setting.” Jim Eyre, Director at WilkinsonEyre.

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Retrofit Energy Model (DREeM) project. This project will make 138 homes in Nottingham greener and cheaper to run, removing 513 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air each year.

The first of the super energy efficient wall panels will be craned in and installed on council homes in Sneinton this week, as work continues to make them greener and more energy efficient.

This project is the latest phase of the award winning and pioneering Energiesprong scheme, where Nottingham City Homes and Nottingham City Council are turning hard-to-heat council homes into net zero energy homes.

This work is part of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded Deep

Twelve homes, including five houses and seven bungalows on Keswick Street are benefitting from the improvement works that will increase energy efficiency and reduce heating and energy costs for residents. This is all thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund grant.

The houses and bungalows in Sneinton

are currently receiving improvements that will not only make the homes warmer and reduce energy bills for tenants, and also improve the environmental performance of the homes, helping towards Nottingham’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2028. This week, three bungalows will have the super insulated wall panels craned in and installed onto the outside of the properties. In addition, four of them will have new super insulated roof structures installed. NCH tenant Christian Kazadi is one of those having the work done to his house and says: “I cannot wait for the transformation, my house will be warmer and hopefully it will save me money on my bills.” Another resident, Mr Bostock, said: “I am looking forward to the energy saving transformation”.

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MAYOR OF LONDON OPENS NORTHERN LINE EXTENSION The Mayor of London officially opened London Underground’s Northern Line Extension on 20 September. The Northern Line Extension is a major extension to the London Underground network through the Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea regeneration area, currently being transformed into a prestigious central residential and business district. It will act as a catalyst for growth within the city, and provides a crucial link between new areas of development and existing residential areas

within an inner-city district of south London. It is already home to the new American Embassy, New Covent Garden Market, the redeveloped Battersea Power Station and a new linear park. Grimshaw’s designs for the 3.2 km rail extension provide two new underground stations at Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms, a residential oversite development (OSD) at Nine Elms, two new ventilation shaft head houses in Kennington and new cross passages at Kennington Station.

“After an incredible effort from the huge number of people who worked on this project. The two new stations at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station are the first new stations on the Northern line for 80 years. “They will hugely improve connectivity between these two areas and the rest of London and play a major part in the capital’s recovery from the pandemic by supporting thousands of new jobs, homes and businesses.” Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

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Every wood product comes from well managed and responsible stocks, 100% of the energy used in the manufacturing process is from renewable sources and they are on track for offsetting 100% of transport emissions in 2021 and become net zero as a business by the end of 2022. Paula Rosa Manhattan’s extensive range of kitchens are made to order and made to measure with styles and colours to suit every taste. They have more than 70 years’ experience supplying contract kitchens to the UK’s leading private property developers, as well as customised kitchens into exclusive urban developments. Their proactive design team can take a design concept or architect’s specification and turn it into an exceptional delivered product.

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ENGINEERED FOR LIVING DESIGNED FOR LIFE A Midlands-based family-run company, Renka offer a one stop shop for bespoke glazing solutions for architects and homeowners around the UK. Renka’s class-leading range of products includes aesthetically stunning and superbly engineered sliding, bifold, French, single and entrance doors, casement, shaped, tilt and turn and oriel windows, rooflights and bespoke structural glazing. Rather than being tied to a particular system house, Renka offer a broad range of products to meet the demands of any project, including products from Reynaers, Cortizo, Smarts, Origin and Hormann, as well as their own range of flat rooflights. Their approach is to understand the aims of a project and recommend the best combination of products to deliver those aims. Working with Renka, you and your project will benefit from: • Many years’ experience in project development, general construction, manufacturing and installation. • A responsive, experienced and informative sales team who will help guide you and your clients through your options. • An in house technical drawing team who are there to support you and your clients. • An employed team of installers who are specialists in aluminium glazing. It’s never too early to get in touch and discuss the requirements of your project. Call: 0121 333 4665

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THE BRICK AND CERAMIC EXPERTS… We have been advising Architects, Clients and Contractors on brick selection for 99 years. Our brand new showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell, London showcases a wide range of innovative solutions, from the latest market trends to traditional choices. Designed by AHMM Architects (Alford Hall Monaghan Morris) our Design Centre is the only facility of its type in the country, giving Architects, Specifiers and their Clients the opportunity to sample and scrutinise over a thousand brick types along with myriad other materials. Split on two levels with open workspaces and presentation areas our Design Centre is versatile and can be adapted to your needs. Whether it’s to show prospective clients brick or cladding options or just simply to pop in and have a look around, our door is always open.

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We’re delighted that the EH Smith Design Centre is one of seven schemes shortlisted for the AJ (Architects’ Journal) Architecture

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Go beyond 3D renders to experience interior design like never before First-of-its-kind software that creates personalised & hyperrealistic 3D designs Jump Into Reality, the award-winning technology company specialised in interactive content and Virtual and Augmented reality platforms, brings to the UK their revolutionary all-in-one programme, JUMP into DESIGN®. The idea behind it is simple: make interior design easy and affordable for everyone. Less time-consuming and frustrating for professionals, affordable for clients and a sales multiplier for brands and retailers. The cloud-based platform is very intuitive and it allows design professionals to create and personalise, on the spot, stunning designs in 2D and 3D, in a matter of minutes and with thousands of real objects to choose from. Designers can then capture, in one single click, an unlimited number of hyper-realistic renders and share them with their clients on any device. How is this possible? With JUMP into DESIGN®, users take full control of both sunlight and indoor light to achieve the desired effect on colours and textures, for the best shot every time. All they need to do is select light temperature, intensity and beam. Even the view from the windows can be personalised! And this is not all. Design professionals can also jump with their clients into the design of their real space and experience a real-life walkthrough on a computer screen or have an immersive experience and move around the space with their body via a VR headset.

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The software was developed for interior designers and architects to help them manage the entire design process by providing a tool that saves them time and allows their customers to easily understand their ideas,

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engage and make faster and better decisions. JUMP into DESIGN® brings the future to this space, as it does not require users to purchase expensive hardware nor go through technical training. Instead, they simply sign in and begin to turn their ideas into reality, easily customising their projects to align with their customers’ unique needs and demands, while being productive straight away.

BoConcept, Vitra, Kave Home (soon available in the UK), Meson’s, La Redoute and several others. In order to streamline the process of purchasing furnishings and decorations, the programme also generates a report with all the pieces added to the designed space, along with direct links to the product retailer embedded in each 3D object, a feature that allows faster and easier sales.

Upon sign-in, users can access ready-made inspirational spaces created by Jump Into Reality’s experienced designers. These spaces can be tailored to suit any given project – designers can add or move walls, tailor the outside view to reflect a client’s property and see how the space will look at different points in the day, as the sun travels through it. They can also furnish and decorate using an ample 3D catalogue of genuine products from leading brands, such as MADE, Porcelanosa,

In short, JUMP into DESIGN® is a must-have for interior designers and their clients: it is easy to use, it allows to design in record time with impressive super-fast 3D rendering, provides inspiration with ready-to-use designs, grants access to a combination of generic and branded products and, importantly, it is highly cost-effective. JUMP into DESIGN® is available in four licence options, tailored to designers with different needs and project flows. Prices range from zero for the FOREVER licence to €209 monthly for UNLIMITED, the top licence. If you choose an annual over a monthly subscription, you save up to €418 per year.

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ISO CHEMIE’S WINFRAMER SPECIFIED FOR MODULAR HOUSE BUILDER ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified for a ground breaking modular house design that could impact on the new homes market and environment. The development sees WINFRAMER units along with WIN2WALL multi-level sealing tape, being supplied to North East-based CoreHaus for installation in its modular properties. The company has a five-year plan to produce around 1,000 precision engineered units a year built using modern methods of construction (MMC) to deliver long term energy cost savings. Passivhaus certified and fire rated to up to 30 minutes, WINFRAMER is a prefabricated installation frame, manufactured to accommodate cavities up to 250mm that allows windows to be supported independently from the face of the wall regardless of any external cladding being in place. Quick and easy-to-install, the product’s application on CoreHaus properties comes as the modular housing sector has been given a boost

by national housing agency Homes England, which is accelerating the delivery of local authority housing schemes, encouraging greater use of MMC. ISO-BLOCO WIN2WALL enables window and door gaps between 2 mm to 8 mm to be easily sealed from inside the property. Available in two widths to give the extra thermal insulation equivalent to A Rated (40mm tape) or A+ and A++ windows (65 mm tape), the tape is able to accommodate the vast majority of UK window installations. The composite WINFRAMER brackets can bear heavy windows loads, including bi-fold doors, to provide a reliable, strong and high-performance support frame. Installation is quick with windows attached directly and secured mechanically using either standard fixing screws or fixing lugs in the usual manner. A hinged insulation core combines with the composite wood structural bracket to become an integral part of the overall wall structure, providing compliance with window energy

ISO Chemie’s products are being used by modular house designer CoreHaus

saving regulations (EnEV) and the RAL quality assurance association. Among the key advantages of WIN2WALL are not only its thermal performance, but it is also weather tight to 600 Pa (Violent Storm Force 11) and has excellent acoustic insulation properties. Installing a window or door using WIN2WALL will give the window an equivalent or better thermal property than the window unit itself. Even the smaller 40mm size tape will give the joint between the window and wall a U-Value of 1.2, equivalent to an Energy A-rated window.

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ZIP LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION SYSTEM WITH INFECTION CONTROL IN MIND Never one to remain static in this ever-changing world, global drinking water specialist Zip Water is proud to announce the launch of its fifth generation drinking water system. As workplaces begin to welcome people back, facilities and office managers will no doubt be looking for ways to keep staff safe and healthy. The latest Zip G5 command centre has been designed to provide additional hygiene control to businesses, as well as offer an improved user interface, making it the most advanced system Zip has ever created. As with its previous iterations, the G5 provides filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water in an instant, but now includes features such as SteriTouch® antimicrobial treatment which is applied to both key components in the water path and touchpad in the new Classic Plus tap, killing 99.9% of bacteria.

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This new under-the-counter system is partnered with one of Zip’s sleek HydroTaps, which can be positioned either over-sink or on the countertop with the addition of a font. Customers can choose from a variety of models, which include the HydroTap Classic Plus, with antimicrobial SteriTouch® touch pad, the HydroTap Classic Plus All-in-One which provides unfiltered hot

and cold in addition to filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water, and the HydroTap Touch Free Wave which is operated by infrared sensor, providing 100% touch free operation thus reducing touchpoints in the workplace. The innovative HydroTap systems are also conducive to an environmentally positive refillculture, negating the use for single-use plastics. In addition, any concerns about maintenance can be instantly eased with Zip’s HydroCare service offering. With a choice of package options, customers can ensure that their machines are working at peak condition all year round. For a free consultation or to find out more about the new fifth generation HydroTap range click here or call (0) 345 646 1015.

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Other key features include: • Energy efficient technology such as PowerPulse™ that eliminates water waste and a sleep function that saves energy when not in use • Improved user interface tailored to your preferred settings, enabling easier customisation and the ability to check remaining filter life and CO₂ levels (on sparkling models) • Environmentally-friendly R290 gas is used to meet recommended environmental bestpractice guidance • Industry-leading MicroPurity 0.2 micron filtration system removes microplastics, dirt, lead, 99.9% of microbiological cysts and 97% of chlorine for pure-tasting drinking water

• Air-cooled system eliminates the use of water in the cooling process, making it the perfect choice for the environmentally conscious.

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A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO WORKING FROM HOME the steps, patio, and built-in flower bed all being constructed out of in-situ cast concrete, causing a reduction in surface area that had offered natural water infiltration. This meant that alongside high-quality damp proofing, a sleek but efficient drainage system was required to ensure that the building didn’t suffer from any water-related issues. In addition to practical considerations, the clients wanted a colourful, minimalist aesthetic for their home and garden, which needed to be reflected in the final design. To handle the rainwater, Zminkowska De Boise Architects selected ACO’s RainDrain®, specifically designed for domestic applications. Richard De Boise continues: “We often use ACO drainage products for quality assurance, and specify RainDrain® for its wide choice of grating materials and styles. In this case, the galvanised steel finish complemented the in-situ concrete base and dark green profiled steel sheet cladding of the outside office.”

Images: © Tom Cronin Tasked with modernising a London Victorianstyle terrace home, Zminkowska De Boise Architects set out to deliver a sleek and functional property with the addition of a new garden studio. However, the architectural team made the decision to sink the new studio several steps into the ground, using in-situ cast concrete. This meant a minimal, yet effective water management system was needed to prevent damage and flooding to the latest addition of the property. Based in North London, Zminkowska De Boise Architects have worked on a wide range of stylish projects, primarily focusing on private residences. Owned by Hanna Zminkowska and Richard De Boise, the firm aims to create spaces filled with natural light and materials that come together to result in a dignified and contemporary design. Working from home As part of a recent project, Zminkowska De Boise Architects worked with a couple who required a new home office at their property

in Walthamstow, London. The Victorian-style terrace home was running out of space for their growing family – something that they were desperate to change. The homeowners wanted to improve the connection between the house and the garden, as well as create a usable office space. Having met through a New London Architecture (NLA) Don’t Move, Improve! design surgery, the Zminkowska De Boise team were drawn in by the homeowners’ plans. Richard De Boise, explains: “The clients wanted to create a space to work from home, settling on the addition of a garden studio because it offered the chance for a better work-life balance, something that has become invaluable during lockdown for many.” Finding a solution To ensure that the homeowners’ rear views weren’t hindered by the new studio and that it blended seamlessly with the garden’s design, Richard and Hanna decided to sink the structure several steps into the ground. With

Made from Vienite® - ACO’s polymer concrete material with recycled content – ACO RainDrain® is the ideal system to complete a sleek and modern garden. Each individual channel fits with a simple interlocking system, which allows for a quick and easy installation. Its enhanced V-shaped profile also ensures a faster flow of water to minimise silt build-up. The Outcome The result has been a practical and modern garden structure that blended with the Victorian suburban aesthetics of the surrounding area. Crucially, the incorporation of a simple water management solution allowed the outside office to be sunk without risk, ultimately supporting the overall design. Richard concludes: “The completed project works well, and we are actually seeing a lot more people wanting to make the most of their homes and gardens. We’re are very busy with a variety of upcoming projects over the next few months, including more sustainably-driven private house refurbishments and extensions, as well garden studios for a musician and for a cook.”

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NEW RESEARCH SHOWS EMPLOYEE WELFARE IS FALLING SHORT WHEN ADAPTING WORKSPACES Health of returning office workers ‘not prioritised’ in office redesigns • Almost half of (42%) architects say clients aren’t interested in ‘end-user health’, despite offering guidance • ‘Inadequate budgets’ and ‘inflexible existing finishes’ stated as design challenges faced by architects (40%) • Just 9% of architects say acoustic design is given the attention it deserves, despite health risks caused by excessive noise • 67% of architects cite ‘small design budgets’ as their biggest design challenge to noise reduction in the workplace • Nearly a third of architects (29%) state that limited space is main preventative to social distancing

Today, UK acoustics specialists, Oscar Acoustics, releases the finding from its 2021 research into office-space reconfiguration which surveyed over 200 architects on the challenges faced when transforming workspaces. With a focus on employee welfare, the survey delivered a damning snapshot of the level of consideration being given to COVID-19 safety measures and acoustic health, which also has the potential to damage the physical and physiological wellbeing of returning workers. The study found that nearly half of architects’ clients (42%) aren’t interested in ‘end-user health’ when refurbishing offices. This is despite being offered guidance and expertise.

Architects are facing further trials – two in five respondents (40%) highlighted that ‘inadequate budget for the necessary works’ and ‘inflexible existing finishes’ were main challenges when working on office fitouts. This also extended to excessive noise within offices, an area that can cause adverse health effects, with over two-thirds of architects (67%) citing small design budgets as their biggest design challenge to noise reduction. Just 9% of architects also felt that acoustic design is given the attention it deserves by their clients. Smaller workplaces are also proving problematic, as nearly a third of architects (29%) placed limited space as a main preventative to ensuring adequate levels of social distancing. Ben Hancock, Managing Director at Oscar Acoustics, said: “In the wake of the pandemic and with the surge of returning office workers, it’s disappointing to see that some companies are unaware of their responsibility to the health and safety of staff.

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“The effects of excessive noise can be a silent killer and its clear that its impact is still being underestimated.

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“Studies have proven that excessive noise can increase the risk of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes and the rise in office re-fits and refurbishments has given companies a chance to overcome these issues head-on. If businesses are to come back stronger than ever, then it starts with creating the right environment for staff to thrive and feel at ease.”

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ASWS’S STEEL WINDOWS SHINE THE LIGHT ON AWARD-WINNING LONDON ARCADE REDEVELOPMENT AS SHOPPING STARTS AGAIN The UK’s leading specialist in the refurbishment of steel windows and doors, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), is proud to have been involved in the detailed restoration and conservation of both timber and steel fenestration throughout three floors of Quadrant Arcade, a Grade II listed building in London’s Regent Street. And, as the world starts shopping in London again, the building is one of those which illustrate the beauty of the West End buildings. (* The building topped the retail category in the New London Awards in 2019.) The property is part of the Crown Estates portfolio and provides space for many well-known shops in this central and prominent location, with the project being led by Barr Gazetas, while ASWS carried out the extensive work to the street frontage, as well as windows within a large light-well and the reproduction of period ironmongery. ASWS also restored five small pane steel windows facing into the central light well, as well as replacing four heritage timber windows and a pair of heritage steel windows. Along the shop fronts inside the 12,000 square foot arcade, ASWS’s highly experienced craftsmen replaced rotten sections of timber frames, including mullions.

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SCHÖCK ISOKORB MEETS THE CHALLENGES AT LOTS ROAD Once a neglected industrial site, London’s Chelsea Waterfront is now a highly desirable residential development. As with any project of this scale though, minimising the risk of thermal bridging is key. These are localised areas of the building envelope where increased heat flow, compared with adjacent areas, results in more energy being required to maintain the building’s internal temperature. Also, low internal surface temperatures local to any thermal bridge can cause condensation, resulting in structural integrity problems and even mould growth. The Chelsea development is in two-phases and the loadbearing structural thermal break throughout that minimises any risk of thermal bridging and most effectively helps the project meet compliance with the Building Regulations – and the impending Future Homes Standard criteria – is the Schöck Isokorb. The first phase realised four buildings and a 37-storey

West Tower, the second centres on the iconic Lots Road Power Station (now called the Metropolitan), which will house 193 apartments, along with shops and restaurants. Alongside is a 25 storey East Tower and two nine-storey refurbished residential buildings, one of which is a rotunda. A number of special demands Primarily the requirement throughout was for conventional balcony detailing incorporating the Isokorb T type K for concrete-to-concrete and the T type SK for concrete-to-steel. The latter being a complete system thermal break and unique in being the only formally UK approved product that satisfies the loadbearing and thermal insulation requirements for this type of application. There were though a number of special demands as well. The corner plot is L-shaped with an interior

continuous walkway and lateral forces had to be accommodated at the 90 degree intersection. The configuration involved the Isokorb type HP (which transfers forces either parallel or perpendicular to the insulation layer) and type Q (for transferring shear forces on supported and recessed balconies). With the Rotunda, the contractor opted to precast the ‘pie-shaped’ balconies where possible. However, for structural reasons, or because some were too large, it was necessary to cast insitu. This presented the Schöck team with both load capacity considerations and delivery scheduling challenges involving different sites. On the 13-storey Metropolitan Building, specified Isokorb units were to be incorporated at all levels to bolt the external steel walkways back to the concrete frame. However, there was a late design change and the steel walkways were converted to concrete on all but the first floor. The thermal break requirements were completely revised and a tie force also had to be accommodated to tie the balcony walkways back to the main structural frame. All products are fully compliant

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BDP MAKES A RETURN TO EDINBURGH WITH PATTERN ACQUISITION BDP has set up a new practice studio at Thirlestane Road in Edinburgh city centre. The new studio, which will act as a hub in the heart of the Scottish Capital, comes as part of BDP’s acquisition of Pattern Design in July 2021 and follows a strong year of growth as the business achieved revenues of £131.3m and expanded its presence in Northern Europe and South East Asia. Co-founded in 2009 by Lindsay Johnston and Dipesh Patel, Pattern has developed an enviable portfolio of high-profile sports and entertainment projects. The firm successfully won a series of international competitions and

major commissions in the Middle East, North and South America, Europe, China and the United Kingdom; most recently working with Everton FC on its new 52,000-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool. BDP’s acquisition of Pattern bolsters BDP’s extensive experience in designing famous sporting venues across the UK, including Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club, Aintree Racecourse and Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground. BDP also continues to operate from its studio in Exchange Place, Glasgow.

WILA CONFIRMED AS CARBON NEUTRAL ORGANISATION Innovative lighting specialist WILA Lighting is celebrating its green credentials with the confirmation of its status as a Carbon Neutral company. The standard is awarded by Carbon Footprint Ltd; an organisation working with blue-chip and mid-market companies to support them in reducing their carbon emissions and engaging in carbon offsetting. As part of its work, Carbon Footprint Ltd awards an industry-recognised standard to those companies that can demonstrate their carbon footprint status. To achieve this, organisations must complete a carbon footprint appraisal.

Since 2008 when WILA committed to a carbon offsetting programme, the organisation has reduced its carbon emissions by an impressive 84%. This demonstrates the company’s true

As part of their carbon neutral activity, WILA has chosen to support a UK tree planting project. In addition to VCS offset – a project that aims to reduce deforestation in Brazil – trees will be planted that will sequester carbon over their lifetime, as well as providing habitats for wildlife. Matt Vogel, Managing Director from WILA said: “We’re very proud of our work over the past decade to offset our carbon emissions, as well as significantly reducing our initial output. Our team has worked hard to achieve the Carbon Neutral+ Standard, and we continue to be committed to being more sustainable in our activities and processes.” WILA Lighting Ltd is part of Experience Brands and is based in Oxfordshire, UK. WILA specialises in the development of innovation and highly engineered, technical lighting solutions. The company prides itself on its ability to respond to project specific requirements through its personalised approach, delivering exceptional customer service and manufacturing flexibility.

The Housing Growth Partnership Fund aims to support SME and regional housebuilders with the development of 10,000 new homes by 2025. Established by Lloyds Banking Group and Homes England in 2016, the partnership enters its second phase helping to bridge the homebuilder funding gap, allowing housebuilders to build more houses across the UK and grow their own businesses so that they can support further projects in the future. The partnership has already invested alongside 46 housebuilders to support the delivery of over 4,568 new homes, with nearly half now completed and sold to families across the UK. The latest funding will be broader in scope to enable investment into larger housebuilding projects with a development value of up to £75 million. It will offer support for the delivery of a wider range of housing projects including Build to Rent, Regeneration and Retirement Living. The partnership will also look to prioritise projects with a greater sustainability focus, as well as those using modern methods of construction and other evolutionary construction methods. Robert Candy, Chief Executive of the Scaffolding Association, commented “A significant amount of construction is needed in the coming decade to fulfil the government’s plan for building 300,000 homes per annum and this funding will help with this ambitious target. However, there is still a great deal of uncertainty within the sector with product availability, rising material costs and skills shortages already resulting in developers pausing or rethinking their plans. Whilst this funding is of course welcome, it will not resolve these broader challenges”. He added, “The Scaffolding Association is a strong advocate for improved skills provision and access to work within the construction sector and works tirelessly to highlight where improvements are needed to support growth with government, stakeholders, training boards and policy decision makers”.

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For 2021, WILA has gone one step further and has been recognised at the highest level of Carbon Neutral+ standard. This makes them an exemplary organisation within the lighting industry, demonstrating their commitment to supporting a range of additional environmental projects.

dedication to not only offsetting to neutralise, but also actively reducing their initial output, which they have achieved significantly over the past 13 years.

THE SCAFFOLDING ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW FUNDING THAT WILL PROVIDE £300M TO UK HOUSEBUILDERS AND SECURE WORK ACROSS THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

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FIRST QUADRANT OF OMA’S KADEWE BERLIN MASTERPLAN REVEALED The historic Berlin department store Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) opened the doors to the first quadrant of the masterplan designed by OMA. A concentric void spanning six floors holds a series of wood-clad escalators. At the base, in extension of the Tauentzienstraße main entrance, the void serves both as a retail and event space. Outside, a two-story-high shop window for analogue and digital presentations has been introduced on the corner of the Tauentzienstraße and Passauer Straße.

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The renovation of the KaDeWe aims to redefine the dynamics between retail space, its patrons, and the urban environment, in a time when e-commerce is reshaping our relation with inperson shopping. The project reinterprets the fundamental elements of a typology that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 100 years.

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Rather than treating the existing building as a singular mass, the project introduces four quadrants which fragment the original mass into smaller, easily accessible and navigable sectors. With this project, OMA and

KaDeWe address the accelerating shifts in consumer behavior and the challenges brought by online retail that are affecting the traditional department store. OMA Partner Ellen van Loon: “The renovation of the KaDeWe aims to redefine the dynamics between retail space, its patrons, and the urban environment, in a time when e-commerce is reshaping our relation with in-person shopping. The project reinterprets the fundamental elements of a typology that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 100 years.” The masterplan and renovation of the Berlin department store, ongoing since 2016, marks OMA’s first project for KaDeWe Group. The project is led by Ellen van Loon and Rem Koolhaas, with Project Architect Natalie Konopelski. Van Loon is also undertaking the design of the new store by KaDeWe Group in Vienna. OMA’s built projects in Berlin include the Axel Springer Campus (2020) and the Netherlands Embassy (2003).

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STEP INSIDE THE HOMES OF BRIGHTON’S NEWEST NEIGHBOURHOOD A selection of never-seen-before CGIs have revealed the first look inside the 60 new homes for outright purchase on offer at Edward Street Quarter, Brighton’s newest neighbourhood, which also offers ‘Grade A’ office space, cafes, retail and leisure facilities. The images show off a sleek and spacious design, contemporary features and spectacular sea views, with an exclusive roof terrace taking centre stage. Based at Edward Street in the heart of Brighton, the development offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, many with balconies, and an impressive communal roof terrace. Steve Eccles, Project Director at First Base, commented: “We worked with awardwinning architects Buckley Gray Yeoman to design features to boost mental and physical wellbeing. The showstopper is without doubt our exclusive roof terrace which will enable residents to get to know one another, adding to the feelgood factor of living by the sea in an exciting and vibrant new community. “The largely pedestrianised new quarter with green spaces and public art installations will offer our residents more spaces to relax, get active and socialise. For anyone looking for a contemporary home just minutes away from the seaside, the new neighbourhood at Edward Street Quarter is ideal.” Within walking distance of Brighton’s central train station, Edward Street

Quarter offers residents access to the city’s cultural quarter, fabulous food scene, stunning seaside and buzzing Kemptown area. James Epps, Director of Land & New Homes and Residential Agency for Oakley Property, said: “Edward Street Quarter presents a fresh vision of contemporary urban living not seen before in the city.

“The development will help meet the demands of modern life, including spaces designed for home working, premium cycle facilities and a spectacular roof terrace with views across the Brighton skyline and towards the sea.” Tom Bryant, Director, Residential Development Sales at Savills, commented: “We have already seen strong demand from a range of different buyers, all seeking a sense of community and access to the vibrancy that Brighton has to offer”. Edward Street Quarter will also comprise 125,000 sq ft of office space, as well as 20,000 sq ft of leisure, retail and hospitality facilities. The development is being jointly developed by First Base and Patron Capital Partners. All enquiries for these stunning new homes in Brighton’s newest address should be directed to Oakley Property or Savills via edwardstreetquarter.com.

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XAVERIAN COLLEGE COMMISSIONS POZZONI FOR FIRWOOD REDEVELOPMENT 15 years on from its first assignment with the College, Pozzoni Architecture has prepared designs that will see a full refurbishment of the main Firwood Building at Xaverian College in Manchester. Xaverian dates back to 1862 and is an Outstanding-rated Catholic Sixth Form College located in Victoria Park, Rusholme. The campus caters for approximately 2,500 members including students and staff across eight buildings located within the leafy Manchester city centre suburb. Since 2006, Pozzoni has worked with Xaverian’s leadership team to sensitively update and adapt the estate’s original buildings, helping to ensure the College can continue delivering an exemplar further education experience while staying true to the spirit of its founders. The latest commission sees Pozzoni deliver designs for the full refurbishment of the main Firwood Building, which previously comprised of the College’s main reception and student common room, a chapel and RE rooms, a café, catering facilities, and a learning support suite. The redevelopment plans include relocating the kitchen and dining area in order to provide much larger and more appropriate social spaces for the pupils, with better integration into the external areas. True to the spirit of Pozzoni’s design work, part of the refurbishment will also include restoring the Firwood Building’s façade to its original form. First designed by Manchester Town Hall Architect Alfred Waterhouse, Firwood is an ornate villa that is thought to be the only surviving building of its kind in the city. Its restoration will involve working in partnership with local planners to ensure that the proposals respect, retain and enhance the existing heritage of the building.

MATHEMATICAL MASTERPIECE’ HONOURING LEGENDARY SCULPTOR UNVEILED FOR 103 COLMORE ROW AS LANDMARK OFFICE SCHEME NEARS COMPLETION

The installation is being manufactured by specialist fabricators Structural Stairways in Brierley Hill, Dudley, using solid steel tubes and laser-cut metal sheets. When complete, Equinox will weigh more than 1.5 tonnes and measure 23 feet in length. John Pickering, to whom the art installation is dedicated, was born in Wolverhampton in 1934 and trained in classical sculpture and life drawing at Bilston and Birmingham Schools of Art. After art school, he worked as a stone carver on projects including St Philip’s Cathedral in Birmingham.

A striking piece of public art dedicated to famous West Midlands artist John Pickering is to be installed at 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham, the tallest new office building under construction outside of London.

Pickering belongs to a generation of post-war Modernist sculptors who valued form and the craft of making above all else. During the 1970s, he started using geometry and mathematical science, specifically the Inversion Principle, as the inspiration for his work.

Ahead of the landmark scheme’s practical completion in November 2021, the sculpture – entitled ‘Equinox’ – will be suspended around 30 feet above the ground in 103 Colmore Row’s four-storey colonnade, enabling members of the public to admire the striking sculpture.

Joint venture partners Sterling Property Ventures and Tristan Capital Partners commissioned George L. Legendre, in collaboration with architects Doone Silver Kerr – the designers of 103 Colmore Row – to create the sculpture as a tribute to the celebrated West Midlands artist.

Work started on the next phase of Xaverian College’s redevelopment in mid-August with completion expected by late Autumn.

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Pozzoni was named last year by Property Week as one of the Best Places to Work in Property, following independent surveys of employers and employees by the Best Companies Group. The surveys of real estate companies across the country covered topics ranging from management culture, working conditions and benefits to diversity, social activities and health and well-being initiatives.

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PRISMA FOR THE CIRCLE, THE PRESTIGIOUS STRUCTURE AT THE ZURICH AIRPORT Opened in November 2020, The Circle is the largest commercial development project in Switzerland. Located just a stone’s throw from Kloten airport, the impressive real estate complex designed by Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto, covers an area of 180.000 square metres and includes several office areas, two hotels, a park, a convention centre, shops, showrooms, spaces dedicated to hosting events and festivals, a health centre and a university hospital. The appealing semi-circular structure - a sort of ‘micro-city’ - is a perfect example of sustainable and energy-efficient construction: The Circle has achieved LEED® PLATINUM certification, the highest standard awarded by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Owned by Flughafen Zürich (FZAG) the company that manages the airport - and the Swiss Life insurance group, The Circle was designed and built to adapt to the needs and new lifestyles of contemporary travellers. Inside the The Circle Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Hotel - the first of the two exclusive hotels inaugurated in March 2021 - stands the Iris Bar. It is an elegant location with a sophisticated mood whose star is the scenographic bar counter, a custom-made creation by Prisma, featuring highly functional elements, a unique design and a strong visual impact. Stainless steel and Blue Agate are the materials which alternate to give shape to a ‘luminous’ configuration, fascinating and with a strong personality. It is capable not only

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Stainless steel and Blue Agate are the materials which alternate to give shape to a ‘luminous’ configuration, fascinating and with a strong personality. It is capable not only of defining the atmosphere of the environment, but also of making the guests’ experience aesthetically special.

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of defining the atmosphere of the environment, but also of making the guests’ experience aesthetically special. The top and covering of the bar counter are, indeed, made of slabs - assembled by hand - of Natural Agate geods, a semi-precious stone which combines a variety of colors and intense shades that are reflected in the environment, made even more extraordinary by the LED backlighting of the counter. Prisma bar counter has been built to ensure optimal organisation of the different activities and the best final result. The back of the counter is made of elements on wheels equipped with superstructures and glass shelves for storing bottles and glasses: a practical and flexible solution that can be easily moved according to the needs. The Iris Bar counter - in the The Circle Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Hotel - highlights the know how and sensitivity of Prisma in creating highly professional concepts capable of surprising and satisfying an increasingly demanding public, attentive to the style of the environment and to the constant demands of fashion and design. With Prisma, the bar counter is the protagonist of the space that welcomes it, becoming a complement which - in harmony with the general mood the place - personalises and identifies it, so as to give customers a pleasant sensation of well-being. Images: © Luca Girardini www.prismaitalia.com

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BARTS SQUARE WINS HOUSING DESIGN AWARD Barts Square has won the Good Neighbour Award at this year’s Housing Design Awards. The development for Client Helical, establishes an urban mixed-use quarter in the heart of the City of London, set around new public realm, and featuring as series of landscaped open spaces, a pedestrianised high street, two Grade A office buildings, eleven residential buildings, retail and restaurants. The nine-year collaborative project, which was led by Sheppard Robson and designed in partnership with Gross Max, Maccreanor Lavington, and Piercy & Company, has transformed the urban landscape between Smithfield and the Museum of London with a sensitive and contemporary reinterpretation of the existing fabric. The award is testament to the major development successfully integrating within its historic setting, something that was achieved by bringing together a collective of design minds.

17 INSPIRING BUILDING PROJECTS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD REVEALED FOR COP26 BUILT ENVIRONMENT VIRTUAL PAVILION • 17 exemplary sustainable projects and a centrepiece installation selected to feature in Build Better Now, a virtual exhibition during COP26. • Exhibition and events programme will showcase the urgent role that buildings and cities can play as a solution to the climate and ecological emergency. • Built environment takes centre stage at COP26 with a dedicated day for advancing climate action on buildings and cities.

in November, the world is ready to tackle climate change and the built environment has a crucial part to play. We know why we must accelerate climate action and Build Better Now shows how we can get there. Everyone on the planet has a stake in our buildings and cities. I invite everyone to take inspiration from Build Better Now as a global showcase of pioneering solutions to climate change and hope that it supports the industry to create more sustainable buildings, places and cities of the future.”

Following an international Open Call, 17 exemplary sustainable projects and a centrepiece installation have been selected to feature in Build Better Now, a virtual reality (VR) online exhibition demonstrating the opportunities for tackling the Climate Emergency and limiting the environmental impact of the buildings and cities we inhabit. Build Better Now will act as a global call for climate action and is supported by a coalition of over 100 partner organisations from the built environment industry.

Alongside the exhibition, Build Better Now will host an events series comprising a programme of tours and talks, keynotes, panel discussions and other downloadable content, to educate and inspire the built environment industry and public to act now to identify and deliver climate solutions at scale.

Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive at the UK Green Building Council said: “With COP26

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HAWLEY WHARF OVERALL WINNER AT HOUSING DESIGN AWARDS Hawley Wharf has been announced as the Winner of Winners at this year’s Housing Design Awards. The recently completed masterplan for a key part of the canalside in Camden includes 195 new homes, as part of a mixed-used scheme that includes a new primary school, market, workspace and cinema. While praising the homes themselves, CEO of Design for Homes and Housing Design Awards judge David Birkbeck also noted that ‘[Hawley Wharf’s] value to those that don’t live there is huge.

Councillors love how it’s mended a corner of Camden that canals and railways sterilised for centuries, stitching in outdoor spaces you discover serendipitously. And the judges were struck by how many constraints it addressed so well.’ Founded in the 1940s by Aneurin Bevan to raise the standard of post-war housing, the Housing Design Awards draw on expertise across built environment professions to highlight exemplary housing design from the public and private sectors.

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RIBA INSTALLATION IN REGENT’S PARK BY POOR COLLECTIVE OPENS TODAY - BRINGING HOME TO THE UNKNOWN The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is marking the centenary of the ground-breaking Becontree Estate in East London with an ambitious series of art and architecture commissions, accompanied by events and a learning programme. Two of the commissions open today: an installation in Regent’s Park ‘Bringing Home to the Unknown’, a collaboration between students from Mayesbrook Park School, an alternative provision school in Becontree, and social enterprise POoR (Power Out of Restriction) Collective and a photography display by Kalpesh Lathigra: The Tree of Man Named Beohha – Becontree Now.

Once described as the largest council estate in the world, the Becontree Estate in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham remains the largest council estate in the UK, home to over 75,000 residents. Built 100 years ago and conceived as part of the Garden

City movement, it was a feat of government planning and radical housing policy. Becontree set the agenda for housing that put wellbeing for its residents and typological innovation at the heart of its design. It was the originator of the cul-de-sac and most houses had both front and back gardens - unprecedented for public housing at the time.

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The exhibition ‘Lived In Architecture’ with artist Verity-Jane Keefe will open in the RIBA Architecture Gallery on 21 October.

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SIKA CEMENTS CONCRETE SOCIETY AWARDS SPONSORSHIP FOR FOURTH YEAR Sika has signed up as principal sponsor of the Concrete Society Awards 2021; its fourth consecutive year supporting the event. Established in 1968, The Concrete Society Awards celebrate and reward excellence in concrete and this year’s ceremony, taking place on 17 November 2021 at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, is set to attract around 400 guests.

In total, 11 projects are shortlisted, including higher education and medical facilities, a managed workspace and a rail resilience scheme.

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Each year, The Concrete Society awards one outright winner, as well as recognising a number of highly commended projects. Previous winners include Hackney Wick Station Redevelopment, Mersey Gateway

Sika is supporting the awards as principal sponsor; the specialty chemicals company backs the event in order to help demonstrate the industry’s innovation and excellence in construction involving concrete.

SWA/BALSLEY’S NELSON MANDELA PARK MASTER PLAN RECOGNIZED WITH ASLA-NY 2021 DESIGN AWARD SWA/Balsley’s Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan in Rotterdam, Netherlands, was named a winner of 2021 Design Awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, New York City Chapter. The annual program recognizes excellence in the practice of landscape architecture and the winning entries are selected based on quality of design and

execution, innovation, and impact on community and the profession. The Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan, identified by the City of Rotterdam as one of the Big Five park projects, provides much-needed central neighborhood and civic open space in the city’s South Maashaven district, a home to a growing

and increasingly diverse population. The City challenged the designers to transcend its well-known park paradigm of landscape art into environmental performance and an embrace of the multi-cultural milieu. An active community engagement process ensured that the new park design will be responsive to its diverse stakeholders and provide a catalyst for future development in this fast-growing urban district. Inspired by the natural hydrology and tidal vegetation systems of the river, Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan celebrates the maritime heritage of Rotterdam while harnessing the coast for the benefit of future generations. The holistic, socially-, culturally- and ecologically-driven approach includes a vision for the Culture Campus that will give the park a unique identity within Rotterdam’s park system and waterfront comprising a naturalized shoreline, marsh habitats, multi-purpose lawns, tree groves, and sculpted knolls and overlooks. The important park connection to public transit invites diverse groups from far and wide to gather and engage. Strategically, the park integrates with the City’s flood defense levee that runs adjacent to the east side for a seamless connection to surrounding neighborhoods. Further, this park edge will align with the new levee promenade along the prominent Pretorialaan commercial boulevard creating a welcoming gateway for the regular stream of everyday users.

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The design team advocated to create a space large enough size to accommodate more community programming. The Master Plan features multiple flexible lawn areas for community events, all-age play grounds in a shaded tree grove, a cultural plaza, overlooks, and marsh walk. The water’s edge was conceived as a dynamic experience, integrating innovative tidal pools, wetland habitats, and a local water taxi station and pavilion.

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PROJECT DETAILS Type: Visual architectural concept Area: 1300 sq. m Location: Kyiv region Year: 2020

Viter House BY Makhno Studio Winds are homeless. They blow and breeze, having neither a starting point nor a destination. However, their winnows do not go unnoticed. This time they left behind a home — we named it Viter (‘wind’ in Ukrainian) House. We created this house for a big family: father, mother, and five children. The space was organized in a way for the couple to be comfortable alone, for the children to have a place to return with their own families, and for the guests to have a place to sleep, eat and rest. Architect Projects

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The Orchard House BY AR Design Studio The Orchard House is a private extension and renovation project, completed in summer 2021 by award winning Winchester based Architects AR Design Studio. Situated within the Wickham Conservation Area, the new addition replaces previous piecemeal developments, opening up and reorienting the house back towards its garden.

Built in the 18th Century, this Grade II listed home required a sensitive design approach. The previous conservatory and extensions looked out across a corner onto both the driveway and garden. They were littered with entrances and gave this main elevation a cluttered appearance that masked the original listed property. The clients approached AR Design Studio after previous discussions with the local council had proved unsuccessful. Throughout the design process, AR Design Studio engaged with the council and their conservation officers to develop a design that would rejuvenate portions of the historic fabric, while creating a new contemporary open plan space that would be more suitable to modern living. The new extension resolves the existing awkward relationship between the driveway, house and garden, establishing a clear distinction between the three. This is achieved through the use of a new brick wall that encloses the garden and shields it from the driveway. Between this and the original house the new kitchen and dining space is created with full height glazing that opens out onto the garden. An elegant, steel profiled roof floats above, providing shading to the south and a covered porch to the relocated front door.

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The material palette chosen is in deliberate contrast to that of the original listed house, ensuring that there is a clear distinction between the new and historic. Timber is used alongside the grey brick and steel roof to soften its appearance and reflect the mature garden into which the extension leads. This carefully considered addition has breathed new life into this historic home. It reconnects the house to its mature garden and provides a new space for modern living while respecting and enhancing its heritage surroundings. AR Design Studio - www.ardesignstudio.co.uk

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PROJECT DETAILS Architect Tom Ford, Architectural Designer Andy Ramus, Director Photographer Martin Gardner www.martingardner.com Size Existing‐ 304sqm Demolished‐ 27sqm Extension‐ 43sqm Total‐ 320sqm Consultants and Suppliers Engineer: AWA Contractor: Dell Developments Brick: Vandermoortel Cladding: Russwood Glass: Smartsystems

We wanted something more than a generic kitchen extension, and despite the relatively small scale of the project, AR’s vision has elevated our property in a disproportionate and hugely positive way. It’s enhanced the way will live in the house as a family and we’re thrilled. Notwithstanding a global pandemic, the fantastic AR team were with us all the way through our journey and come highly recommended.

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

COPPER SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES THREE NEW MEMBERS The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP), an association launched to champion the environmental benefits of using copper in the construction and plumbing industries, has welcomed three new members. The new members will join forces with CuSP in committing to take a stand against the use of plastics in the built environment and promoting copper as the driving force for a better future. The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), EMR Metal Recycling, and Water Kinetics have joined CuSP with a joint vision to promote sustainable construction practices, environmental thinking, and material longevity. ASBP is a non-profit organisation of over 100 forward-thinking members from the built environment sector, with a mission to ‘lead the transformation to a healthy lowcarbon built environment’.

EMR Metal Recycling is a global leader in sustainable materials, which recycles metals and plastics from a range of public, commercial, and industrial waste streams. Water Kinetics specialises in bringing innovative change to the plumbing industry and its patented copper piping solution, Eco Duo, is the world’s first single pipe recirculation system that can deliver water in a safe way, whilst delivering up to a 50% cost reduction in energy charges. Speaking of the new partnerships, Oliver Lawton, Co-founder of CuSP, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming three likeminded organisations to CuSP and are looking forward to collaborating with them to make a forceful stand against plastic use in our industry. While each organisation brings a different expertise, our values align with the shared vision to improve the environmental footprint and sustainability of the construction and plumbing industry.”

CALA’S NET ZERO AMBITIONS CONTINUE WITH NEW HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY AND HEAD OF MMC ROLES CALA Group has made two key senior appointments as its Sustainability Strategy, launched earlier this year, continues to build momentum. Kathryn Dapré has taken up the role of Head of Sustainability, with Robin Dodyk joining as Head of Modern Methods of Construction. They will help drive CALA’s commitment to be operational net zero carbon by 2030, as well as reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Scottish Government’s 2045 target and ahead of UK Government’s 2050 target.

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These goals reflect owner Legal & General’s pledge to make all its new housing stock operational net zero carbon enabled from 2030, as part of its wider commitment to set Science Based Targets and align with the UN Paris Agreement and global efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Kathryn will direct CALA’s roadmap of research, innovations and targets across key areas contributing to reducing its environmental impact, working closely with teams across the UK-wide business to empower colleagues to play their own part in the business’ carbon reduction. With 28 years of experience across a wide spectrum of sustainability and climate change focussed roles, Kathryn joins CALA from NHS Scotland, where

as Head of Energy and Sustainability, she was instrumental in developing and implementing national sustainability policies and strategies - including the development of the NHS Scotland Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy. Speaking on her appointment, Kathryn Dapré said: “With new government legislation coming to the fore and an increased awareness that the construction industry must do more to fight climate change, it is an exciting time to be joining CALA as the team steps up its sustainability mission. With a solid strategy already in place, I am looking forward to working with colleagues throughout the business to help make meaningful progress towards reducing our carbon footprint – not just in the way we build homes, but in the way we operate our business. Our teams are exploring innovative and pioneering means to meet our green objectives, and everyone has a role to play, so I’m looking forward to driving that.”

AQUALISA APPOINTS JESSICA CLARKE AS SENIOR CHANNEL MARKETING MANAGER Bathroom product manufacturer Aqualisa has announced the appointment of Jessica Clarke as its new senior channel marketing manager. Jessica joins Aqualisa from travel network Busabout, where she led sales and marketing activities throughout Europe and South Africa. With more than ten years’ experience, Jessica has successfully developed marketing programmes across a diverse range of brands, and aims to bring a fresh new perspective to the shower manufacturing industry. In her role as senior channel marketing manager, Jessica will be focusing on Aqualisa’s go-to-market strategy, including product launches and promotional campaigns, and will be responsible for defining the purchase journey for installers, trade partners and consumers. Jessica will work within Aqualisa’s central marketing team in Westerham, Kent, reporting to head of marketing Kate Lovell, and will manage the company’s marketing administrator, Katelin Field. Jessica Clarke commented, “Aqualisa is creating first-of-a-kind, smart digital shower technology with sustainability at its core, and I’m excited to be part of this powerful innovation in the bathroom sector. I look forward to working with Aqualisa’s dynamic team, and to leveraging my experience to bring creative new ideas to help grow the brand. I’m particularly focused on developing and implementing channel marketing strategies that will benefit our trade partners and customers – with the goal of becoming the UK’s favourite shower brand.”

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to specify the correct type of system, and that you understand the installation process. We offer a variety of underfloor heating CPD material on Electric and Wet underfloor heating systems and Frost Protection, designed to improve your professional knowledge and enable you to make decisions on the heat source for any building. We will share with you our expertise and wealth of knowledge built up over 30 years in the industry on each heating system. All across the UK and Ireland we are installing Underfloor Heating in new developments and properties undergoing renovation. Our CPD session covers the following: • Structure – Floors, floor finishes and insulation • Space heating • Design of systems, construction and technology We aim to provide all attendees with a detailed history of underfloor heating and frost protection systems and an overview of the innovation and advances in the market. Following the course, this will enable attendees to understand the benefits of underfloor heating, the benefits of underfloor heating over traditional radiator systems, energy efficiencies and environment benefits. Our seminars are all held virtually and last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. We can set up Zoom, Teams or Skype; whichever is your preference we’ll work with you and your team.

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INNOVATING TO SUPPORT THE NET ZERO CARBON TRANSITION Hoval continues to support the UK’s transition to net zero carbon through innovative product design and advanced control technologies, as evidenced by the launch of the UltraGas® 2 range. Recent events have clearly demonstrated that, despite significant growth in renewable energy supply, the UK is still highly dependent on natural gas for both heating and power generation. Alongside gas cost and supply issues in the UK, wider ranging global events have provided very strong evidence of climate change and the need to accelerate the phase out of fossil fuels. Given that a large proportion of the UK’s carbon emissions comes from buildings, this is an area that needs our full attention. To that end, Hoval’s R&D teams are continually looking at how we can help our customers both reduce the amount of gas they use and, when they need to use gas, to do so with maximum efficiency. Moreover, with accreditation to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management standard, we minimise the environmental impact of our own activities.

UltraGas 2 efficiency The Hoval philosophy is clearly exemplified by the recently launched UltraGas® 2 range of gas-fired condensing boilers, a new generation

of boilers that builds on the popular features of the first UltraGas® generation. Crucially, UltraGas® boilers incorporate a number of features to maximise efficiency. These energy-saving features include the patented TurboFer® heat exchanger, which enables more heat to be extracted from the gas that is being burnt. For the more technically minded reader, this is achieved by using special injection technology to generate turbulence on the heating gas side. This turbulence increases heat transfer and boosts efficiency by as much as 20% compared to conventional gas boilers.

UltraGas® 2 versatility As heating systems get older, they inevitably experience a fall-off in performance and also become less reliable and more costly to maintain. Older systems also lack the efficiencies of newer heating technologies, adding to the running costs. In these situations, there comes a time when the most cost-effective option is to replace or upgrade the existing system. Very often, however, the cost and complexity of retrofitting a new boiler to such a system makes an upgrade project non-viable. To address this issue, UltraGas® 2 boilers are designed for easy integration with existing systems. The versatility of the UltraGas® 2 design also enables these boilers to be used

with many different types of system, including district heating/heat network applications, through the ability to work with any flow/return temperature difference. They can also be used with low carbon alternatives to natural gas, such as biomethane and hydrogen.

UltraGas® 2 control Increasingly, gas-fired boilers are used in conjunction with other heat sources – including combined heat & power (CHP), biomass, heat pumps and solar thermal energy sources. UltraGas® 2 is designed to work with Hoval’s standardised TopTronic® E controller, so they can be easily combined with any type of heat generator or solar energy system. This enables the creation of an integrated heating system where all the components work together to make the most efficient use of each energy source included in the mix.

UltraGas® 2 ease of installation Ease of installation has been a key element in the design, so there is no need for system components such as a circulating pump or hydraulic separator. The amount of pipework in the TurboFer® heat exchangers has also been reduced to minimise weight, resulting in a lightweight, compact design. For example, models up to 450kW are less than 800mm wide and will fit though a standard door, while the small footprint means that larger models take up half the space of other gas condensing boilers.

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Hoval has been providing heating solutions in the UK for over 130 years and is proud to hold the Royal Warrant as Boiler Manufacturers and Engineers to HM The Queen. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including gas, oil and biomass boilers, CHP, warm air heaters, solar heating systems and heat pumps. These are supported by a selection of controls packages to optimise performance and integration, along with highly experienced service engineers to maintain the plant’s operation at maximum efficiency.

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PUTNEY’S FIRST OFFICE DEVELOPMENT FOR OVER TEN YEARS COMPLETED BY Jo Cowen Architects Putney’s first commercial development to be completed in a decade has launched. Designed by award-winning Jo Cowen Architects, the Grade A office scheme aims to appeal to eco- and wellbeing-conscious occupiers thanks to its sustainable and wellness-focused design. Developed by Thackeray Group, an investment, development and asset management business, The Assembly Rooms, offers 24,515 sq. ft of high quality workspace over four floors, and occupiers will benefit from access to a cutting-edge gym and panoramic roof terrace. BNP Paribas has been appointed as agents to market the scheme.

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Situated on the junction of Werter Road and Putney High Street, the site has a rich history. First opening its doors in the 1870s, it was converted into a cinema in 1911 at the height of the silent film era, earning its Assembly Rooms moniker after changing operators two years later. JCA conceived the Assembly Rooms with a focus on living well at work.

Overlooking London’s skyline, the private gym and spacious roof terrace provide scenic views of the city while encouraging residents to strike a balance between work and play. This philosophy is underlined by the building’s ample nearby green spaces, including the tranquil river embankment and a number of picturesque parks located only a stone’s throw away. Occupiers can wind-down and enjoy post-work drinks in a purpose-built entertainment area that includes an outdoor big screen, or visit one of the many nearby amenities spanning bars and artisan cafés. Sustainability is embedded within the Assembly Rooms’ design, with its green features including high performance thermal and ventilation systems, air and water purification, and e-charging points for electric vehicles. Motion sensors mean that lights can be automatically switched off when not in use, allowing tenants to save on energy. Fitted with some of the best-inclass interior and exterior design, the Assembly Rooms incorporate natural materials throughout, including stone finishes and living green walls.

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JCA has also specially designed a sleek new logo for the Assembly Rooms, featured throughout the building in the form of eyecatching neon signs. The site is well-connected to public transport, with excellent links to central London via the District Line and the river bus service, the Thames Clipper. The nearest station, Putney, is a two minutes’ walk away, equivalent to only 240 steps. Cycling to work is also encouraged by the presence of 30 bike spaces available on-site. The Assembly Rooms are available to let either as the whole building for a headquarters or on a floor-by-floor basis, with floor space beginning at 3000 sq. ft. Previous commercial developments by Thackeray Group include Fenchurch and Eastcheap in the City of London and Dimes Place in Hammersmith.

The Assembly Rooms delivers a working environment centred around wellness and sustainability, with meticulous detail given to the interior materials, integration of technology and energy efficiency.

JCA has channelled considerable energy into building for sustainability and quality of life, both inside and out. JCA is also currently working on the masterplan for precision engineered homes that merge into liveable streets and spaces for Present Made, the UK’s first single-family rental platform. Jo Cowen, CEO of Jo Cowen Architects, said: “In line with our wider commitment to sustainability here at Jo Cowen Architects, we’ve conceived the Assembly Rooms with an emphasis on reconciling the built environment with nature, which has the added benefit of promoting wellbeing at work. A highlight is definitely the spacious rooftop terrace, which we’ve fitted out with a colourful array of greenery, allowing tenants to unwind during the workday. “Office space is much needed in Putney and the Assembly Rooms provide a welcome

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addition to what is a buzzing, rapidly up-andcoming area.” Antony Alberti, chief executive and co-founder of Thackeray Group, said: “The Assembly Rooms delivers a working environment centred around wellness and sustainability, with meticulous detail given to the interior materials, integration of technology and energy efficiency. It provides truly unique Grade A office space to the South West London market, appealing to businesses and workforces seeking a local, neighbourhood workplace with health and well-being at its core. Post-pandemic we are seeing a flight to quality in offices as the workplace becomes somewhere people have to want to be rather than to need to be and schemes like The Assembly Rooms hope to tap into changing occupier tests by creating a sustainable, wellbeing-enhancing office environment.”

With the number of people with dementia predicted to reach a staggering two million by 2051, designing dementia-friendly retirement homes or other buildings that are suitable for dementia sufferers is an essential consideration that shouldn’t be ignored.

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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY DESIGN FOR LIFTS Dementia remains one of the biggest problems facing our ageing population, causing more disability in later life than cancer, heart disease or strokes. It costs the UK an estimated £34.7 billion a year, which is set to rise sharply to £94.1billion by 2040.

suffering from dementia, can be aggravated by certain building designs; which with careful planning can easily be avoided at little extra cost.

The Alzheimer’s Society reports there are currently around 850,000 people with dementia in the UK. This is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040, so, it’s hardly surprising that this now needs to be a key consideration for both existing and new buildings.

The challenge of designing buildings that are suitable for use by everyone, including senior living. Increasingly, NHS trusts, private nursing care providers, local authorities and housing associations are looking for spaces designed for dementia care.

Studies have shown that the cognitive impairment, which affects people who are

The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), works to improve the lives of people

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living with dementia, with an ethos to make communities more dementia-friendly through design. Over 25 years of research by the DSDC shows that buildings following dementia-friendly design guidelines can significantly help to minimise psychological effects of the disorder, as well as physical symptoms such as falls and incontinence.

Hospital lift design Modern hospitals are busy, noisy places. People with dementia can find this environment extremely difficult to navigate and the raft of different specialisms and terms can be confusing. As a result, it may not always be obvious to dementia sufferers where the hospital lift is, and there are not always staff on hand to assist with this. The Health Technical Memorandum 08-02 (HTM) gives comprehensive guidance and advice on hospital lifts and escalators within new builds as well as guidance on upgrading and modernising existing buildings. There are no specific references to creating dementiafriendly lifts within the HTM, instead guidance can be found from DSDC.

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Lifts play an integral role in helping to maintain the safety of residents at all times. For those who require a lower threshold of care (within residential care homes for example), userfriendly and accessible lifts can help to increase their level of mobility and therefore allow them to maintain their independence for longer.

For those who require a higher level of care and handling such as 1:1 or in some cases 2:1 assistance from carers, the use of a care home lift enables carers to safely move residents between floors and around all areas of the care home, ensuring personcentred care can be delivered at all times. Lifts also help to ensure the safety of carers and limit the risk of accidents or injury for both residents and carers when it comes to manual handling. Getting this requirement right can help to ensure the well-being of employees/carers within a facility as it will help to ensure the safe movement of everyone, around the building. To accommodate dementia design, every interior design aspect must be considered. From the signage used throughout to the style of taps and plumbing in bathroom facilities, even patterns on the floor or a mixture of colours can cause momentary confusion, leading to trips or falls. As many dementia sufferers often struggle to negotiate stairs and there is an increased risk of falls due to confusion, having adequate and suitable lift facilities within care homes is essential.

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Lighting should be bright and uniform and most standard lifts have a diffusing ceiling to minimise shadows which can be misinterpreted as holes or objects. The use of mirrors or reflecting surfaces should be avoided as reflections can be interpreted as a stranger. If a mirror is required for wheelchair users then it should be angled at height. As this conflicts with guidance in Part M building regulations and elsewhere, it will require dispensation from Building Regulations. Lift controls must be easy and intuitive to use. If you are specifying a platform lift you may want to consider the automatic (one-touch) button of a cabin platform lift. These will be more suitable than the constant pressure buttons used in traditional platform lifts. The lift has an announcement system, which clearly advises passengers of their location, door movements and arrival at their destination. Consider an additional emergency communication device close to the lift floor in case of falls (optional)

The Design Audit Tool for Care Homes, Day Centres and Medical Centres

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The University of Stirling Dementia Design Audit Tool seeks to provide a framework for making decisions about design and spaces for people with dementia in existing buildings, new buildings and refurbishment projects in care homes, day centres and medical centres.

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The tool can be applied to a range of existing and new buildings within a range of settings such as care homes and awards care homes a gold, silver or bronze standard depending on how the lift (along with other building elements) conform to essential and recommended points. The guidance notes for the audit tool do not make recommendations for the most suitable type of lift specification but they do recommend seeking further advice from BS8300, relevant building regulations and the Equality Act.

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Flooring should match the landings avoiding variations that can lead to hesitancy, slips, trips or falls. A sparkly or swirly finish and the colours black and blue should be avoided (as they can be mistakenly interpreted as a hole or body of water). Lift skirting should contrast with both the floor and walls.

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The glass doors on platform lifts should be clearly marked, as people with dementia may not see the glass. Additionally, the door handrail should contrast with the colour of the door. On automatic doors, ensure the door dwell time can be adjusted to avoid the abrupt closure of doors which could frighten users. These can also be adjusted to give more time to enter the lift.

Landing button controls must be large, clear and in contrast with the surrounding area. Finally, lift shafts/enclosures should be positioned away from bedroom walls as unexpected noise from the lift whilst in use can create distress or confusion.

Running through this checklist should help to create a lift that gets full points in the Design audit tool and a lift that is designed to be as dementia-friendly as possible.

How Stannah can help With the number of people with dementia predicted to reach a staggering two million by 2051, designing dementia-friendly retirement homes or other buildings that are suitable for dementia sufferers is an essential consideration that shouldn’t be ignored.

For more information, contact sales@stannah.co.uk.

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The lift interior should be pastel coloured, not reflective or shiny. The use of strong or swirly patterns should be avoided as they can appear to move.

Landing doors must be easy to distinguish. This can easily be achieved by the use of a different colour or tone to set these apart or by painting around the architrave.

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Dementia Design Checklist Here are some of our top tips for lift specification when it comes to dementiafriendly lift design:

Use clear and attractive signage towards the lift in a bold face with good contrast between the text and the background.

FIRE SAFETY FEATURE

Door closers are essential in protecting people and property, but are left useless without the appropriate adjustments. Kirk Smith of Allegion UK explains the key elements of door closer adjustments and how to correctly approach each type. Whether surface mounted or concealed within the frame of a fire door, door closers play an integral role in a building’s operational safety. Described as mechanically or electronically controlled closing devices, closers are designed to open a door safely and close slowly but firmly enough to latch into place. When working as intended, this enables a user to operate a door in a way that doesn’t harm themselves or damage the building. More importantly, a working door closer will keep fire doors closed in the event of a fire, thus aiding in the compartmentalisation of fire and smoke. In fact, the UK Government, as part of their building safety advice published in 2020, recognised the significance of ‘compulsary closers’ and urged decision makers and residents to recognise the importance of a working self-closing device. But despite their significance, a lack of sufficient maintenance and installation know-how means not all door closers function as required. Essential Safeguarding The Door Hardware Federation (DHF) state in their best practice guide that a minimum power size 3 door closer must be used on fire doors. In addition, to comply with UK Construction Products Regulations, controlled closing devices must be CE marked, and tested under BS EN 1154 standard and fire rated to BS EN 1634. Kirk Smith - Allegion UK

Aside from using non-compliant hardware, problems appear when a door closer isn’t adjusted correctly. Whether a door is opened manually, mechanically or electronically an incorrectly adjusted door closer can leave doors slamming open and shut and in some cases, failing to close completely. This compromises fire safety and building security - but it can be fixed. Door closers operate by using spring tension, controlled by hydraulic fluid which passes from one section to the next as a door is opened. As the spring pushes the door closed again, the fluid passes back to the previous section through a series of valves that control the speed of the mechanism. The valves can be adjusted at the installation stage or at regular maintenance periods, and assist in controlling the speed of the door operation. Adjustments Explained When it comes to adjusting a door closer, it’s important to understand what type of correction the closer needs to operate in its desired way. Most adjustements can be implemented by opening and closing the various hydraulic valves found on the body of the door closer – turning them with an allen key or screwdriver to increase or decrease until the door closes in a safe and controlled manner. Kirk Smith of Allegion UK explains more: Adjustable Closer Speed “In the first instance, if a door is closing with too little or too much speed, users are in danger of leaving the door ajar, or when slamming shut, damaging the surrounding walls or the door and hardware itself. This can lead to fire safety concerns and increased maintenance periods. With this in mind, it’s commonly recommended to locate and adjust the valves so that the fire door closes within a 5-7 second period from a 90 degree angle.” Adjustable Closer Power “A PowerAdjust mechanism provides a visual guide on the EN power level at which the closer has been adjusted. This visual guide is useful in showing what strength a door is currently closing at and can detail how many valve turns are required to increase or decrease the power. This helps to avoid overtightening which endangers breaking the regulator oil seal. It’s also key to remember that a minimum power size 3 is required on any fire door.” Adjustable Latch Action

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“At it’s most crucial stage of the closing cycle, a door must often overcome seals and latches to close effectively. An unlatched door can facilitate the spread of smoke and fire and renders a fire door useless. Adjustable latch action allows you to control the speed of the door in the final 15 degrees of the closing cycle,

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Described as mechanically or electronically controlled closing devices, closers are designed to open a door safely and close slowly but firmly enough to latch into place. When working as intended, this enables a user to operate a door in a way that doesn’t harm themselves or damage the building. More importantly, a working door closer will keep fire doors closed in the event of a fire, thus aiding in the compartmentalisation of fire and smoke.

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ensuring the door completes closing and isn’t left unlatched. In the event a door is closing too hard at the final stage, a closer can also be adjusted to soften the final 15 degrees, which helps avoid damage to the lock strike and frame.” Adjustable Backcheck “In some cases, a fire door may be opening too quickly and violently and when poorly adjusted, this can leave the door to jam on the closing cycle. To prevent damage to the door or injury to persons standing behind it, we recommend adjusting the backcheck. Doing so will provide a cushioning effect, slowing the door down which is optimal for active building environments such as schools. Even after adjusting the closer, it’s always worth using doorstops.” Adjustable Delayed Action “A prolonged closing action is useful for busy environments such as schools, hospitals and care homes – helping users pass through in adequate time. By adjusting the delayed action, the speed of which the door closes can be set slower, giving people extra time to pass through the doorway. Adjustable timing is set between 70 degrees and 120 degrees. However, maximum delay permissible on a a fire door should take no longer than 25 seconds to complete its closing cycle.” Adjustable Hold-open “Although mechanical hold open door closers are for use on non-fire doors only, electromagnetic doors can safely implement hold-open door closers under fire safety standards.” A fully functional fire door closer is a prerequisite for comprehensive fire safety. And so, when it comes to the installation and maintenance of fire door closers, it’s never right to risk building safety or noncompliance. To take the first step is to understand where fire safety may be compromised and what door closer adjustments are required to remedy those issues. Because only when a closer is operating at optimal speed and strength is a fire door able to offer essential protection against the elements.

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