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Company News 4-6 Vicaima 07 Novellini 9 Aqualisa 11 Osmo 18 Project News 20-23 Alfresco Floors 24 Fibrelite 25 Latest News 26, 28 Schöck 27 Edinburgh Napier University - RMP 29 AutoDesk 32 GreenBlue Urban 34 Addex 35 Contract Flooring Association 39

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LEGAL & GENERAL COMMITS TO NET ZERO CARBON ACROSS ITS HOUSING PORTFOLIO Legal & General announces that it is to make all of its new housing stock operational net zero carbon enabled by 2030. This will be implemented in a phased approach across all homes invested in or built by Legal & General Group including: Build to Rent, Build to Sell, later living and affordable housing. Housing is a major contributor to carbon emissions so requires some of the most radical and immediate overhauls of any industry. Legal & General is one of the UK’s largest house-builders by volume, and its housing platform continues to grow. • Guild Living and Inspired Villages, Legal & General’s later living businesses, consists of over 1,000 homes in six villages with a pipeline of 18 further sites in development • Legal & General’s growing Build to Rent portfolio currently has 5,000 homes across 13 schemes in the UK • CALA Group completed over 2,400 new-build homes in 2019 • Legal & General Affordable Homes has a pipeline of over 3,500 homes • Legal & General Modular Homes has ambitions to build its annual housing delivery to 3,000 homes a year in 2024, with work on its eight acre site to in Selby, North Yorkshire, underway The commitment to deliver operational net zero carbon on all new homes is testament to Legal & General’s long-term vision for housing in the UK. Net zero carbon will be achieved on all new Legal & General homes through a combination of improved thermal building fabric and the use of environmental control systems, including low and zero-carbon technologies. As a Group, Legal & General has been piloting energy-saving initiatives through the design and operation of its house-building businesses. Legal & General Modular Homes’ product portfolio – which will form all future developments and consists of two and three bedroom family homes along with one and two bedroom apartments - meets the government’s EPC ‘A’ rating as standard (only around 1% of new and existing dwellings in England & Wales currently meet this rating). Inspired Villages, Legal & General’s later living business, have successfully reduced utility consumption by 30% across its properties, with 10% of parking spaces reserved for electric vehicle charging.

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Nigel Wilson, Chief Executive of Legal & General, commented: “We have to Build Back Better after Covid-19.Construction is rocket fuel for UK economic growth: every pound invested delivers a threefold economic multiplier and the housebuilding sector provides jobs and vital economic resilience. But as we accelerate building, we have to avoid stoking up a climate crisis that would be at least as serious as the COVID emergency. Across our own housing platform, we continue to invest and progress planning for future developments, providing much needed economic stimulus and accelerating the delivery of homes across the UK. We are doing this with climate firmly in mind. By enabling all new Legal & General homes to be operationally net carbon neutral within a decade, the emission of many tonnes of greenhouse gasses will be avoided, whilst saving customers money and meeting the needs of investors who increasingly focus on sustainable solutions.” As part of its commitment to deliver a low-cost, low-carbon economy, Legal & General invests its capital in clean energy assets, businesses and technologies to help accelerate progress including: offshore wind, solar and fusion energy. Recently, Legal & General has increased its stake in Pod Point, one of the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging companies, to c. 22% alongside EDF, and invested in Kensa Group, one of the UK’s largest players in the ground source heat pump technology sector, taking a 36% stake.

GLASS GIANT RAMPS UP ANTIVIRAL COATING RESEARCH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 The NSG Group, parent company to Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, is fast tracking its research into producing glass with an antiviral coating, as it looks to help specifiers find new ways of reducing the transmission of viruses within buildings and transport. The glass giant’s research into anti-microbial glass was already at an advanced stage prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the outbreak has made it a key priority for the business’ UK research and development (R&D) team based in Lathom, Lancashire. Its work has been supported by a grant from Innovate UK, as part of its £40 million of funding to help drive forward technological advances which address new challenges from COVID-19. The team is studying how coatings can effectively reduce viral loads on a glass surface. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses can live on surfaces anywhere from two hours to nine days. The survival time depends on a number of factors, including the type of surface, temperature, relative humidity and specific strain of the virus. A glass with antiviral properties is expected to help control viruses in areas like shopping centres, hospitals, care homes, schools and public transport. It will also help to make touch screen devices safer. As part of the research, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited is looking at how an antiviral layer can be combined with other functionality glass, such as solar control to further extend its applications. Dr Neil McSporran, global portfolio manager at NSG Group said: “Curbing the transmission of viruses will be a priority for those who design and manage buildings and transportation for years to come, not least until a vaccine for COVID-19 is found. Reducing infection via surfaces that the virus lives on will be an important part of any strategy organisations have to control the virus. This is where antiviral glass would play an important role in reducing the spread of a virus – limiting viral load on high-touch surfaces, like the inside of a bus window or a shopping centre door.”

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OSCAR ACOUSTICS DOUBLES IN SIZE Oscar Acoustics, the Kent-based architectural acoustic finishes provider, announces expansion plans in response to increased demand. The company has been busy installing and providing highquality solutions for reverberation control in buildings. Having previously worked

with prestigious clients such as Warner Bros. film studios and Harry Potter Studio Tour, Olympic Park, Jaguar Land Rover’s National Automotive Innovation Centre, Twickenham and Wembley Stadiums, the company is doubling its team to over 40 with a recruitment drive currently at 17 new employees and counting. The new hires range from estimators to installation team leaders, working on diverse projects across Great Britain. The company

EARLS COURT APPOINTS HAWKINS\BROWN AND STUDIO EGRET WEST AS JOINT MASTERPLAN ARCHITECTS FOR CENTRAL LONDON’S FINAL REMAINING MAJOR ZONE 1 DEVELOPMENT The Earls Court Development Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West as the principal masterplan architects for the Earls Court development site. The appointment is a 50/50 collaboration between Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West. The London based firms will support The Earls Court Development Company in seeking to deliver a masterplan that sets a new global standard for a sustainable and vibrant mixed-use development. The ambition is greater than the provision of buildings alone: it is to create an environment that is reintegrated with its surroundings for the first time in 100 years and in doing so embraces the hopes and aspirations for the local community and the area. Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West’s involvement represents an exciting new milestone for the site, the majority interest of which was acquired by Delancey on behalf of its client fund and the Dutch pension fund manager, APG in Dec 2019. Following the handing back of the West Kensington and Gibbs Green estates (the estates) to London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the estates will not be included in the masterplan and there is a clear opportunity for a fresh approach at Earls Court with the site ready for development. The brief provided to architects called for a significantly more mixed-use environment than previous plans, so that more commercial space is simultaneously delivered alongside a revised housing plan, and a design and spatial approach based on collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders and the local community.

In the six months since the acquisition, The Earls Court Development Company has been meeting and listening to the local community, including virtual meetings during the coronavirus lockdown, to harness the energy, ideas and commitment of all, to start forming an informed ‘vision’ for the masterplan. The Earls Court Development Company has also been mobilising a wider project team to support the project across a range of disciplines, and further appointments of industry leading partners will be made imminently. The Earls Court Development Company is based at Earls Court and is responsible for driving the development forward on behalf of the Earls Court Partnership Limited, the joint venture between Delancey’s investors and Transport for London. This critical site is London’s largest Zone 1 development opportunity, located close to three London Underground stations with direct connections to the City, West End and Heathrow Airport, and has the potential to deliver a world-class mixed used development in this vibrant part of Central London. The Earls Court Development Company and project team will now work on developing the masterplan, with initial details emerging in the coming months. Jamie Ritblat, on behalf of The Earls Court Development Company, said: “We are delighted to be working with the London practices of Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West on the emerging plans for Earls Court, an iconic and globally recognised part of London’s landscape. We believe we understand how important it is that

our masterplan recognises the past and celebrates the future of Earls Court and of London. As the current custodians of the project, we and the masterplan architects place engagement with the local community and wider stakeholders at the heart of our approach to design and development and alongside Hawkins\ Brown and Studio Egret West we will be consulting every step of the way as the plans develop.” Graeme Craig, Director of Commercial Development at Transport for London, said: “It is great news that Hawkins\ Brown and Studio Egret West have been appointed as masterplan architects at Earls Court. This is a unique opportunity, and we are all excited at being able to work with local people to create a vibrant, active and sustainable community in London, including the affordable homes and workspace that the capital so desperately needs.” Roger Hawkins and David West on behalf of Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West, said: “We are honoured to be appointed to draw up a vision for the future of Earls Court. Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West have enjoyed a long-term, collaborative relationship that has resulted in impactful projects such as the ongoing regeneration of Park Hill in Sheffield, the unlocking of East Croydon interchange and more recently, the evolution of Smithfield Market and wider public realm. “We believe that our common values, complimentary skills, passion for place making, people-first and landscape led approach will bring forth an inclusive and successful transformation of this globallyrecognised part of West London.” Stephen Cowan, Leader of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, said: “The Earls Court scheme has huge potential as it’s probably the most exciting site in the UK and can become an important attribute to our economic strategy which aims to make Hammersmith & Fulham a global hotspot in the new world economy of STEM industries and digital media. Delancey’s approach has been right at every turn and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship with them and working with Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West.”

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The appointment follows a six-month international competition involving world-leading architectural practices. Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West have a long-standing partnership with a proven track record across a large number of developments, including numerous projects in and around the Queen

Elizabeth Olympic Park. Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West’s partnership and considerate approach complements and reflects The Earls Court Development Company’s collaborative ethos and ambitions.

provides architectural acoustic finishes for buildings across many different sectors and industries, advocating the health and wellbeing of all those who enter them. With their extensive range of recycled, seamless, acoustic, decorative finishes they enable designers to create beautiful, calm and inviting, modern spaces that sound as good as they look. Currently the team is working on projects in multiple sectors, from offices, education, warehousing through to manufacturing and housing.

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The helical staircase we are creating will have a fabricated steel framework with treads cast in concrete at site. The stringers have been designed to have an elegant saw tooth effect on one side and be hidden in the feature wall on the other.

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SPIRAL UK WINS CONTRACT FOR CELEB STAIRS Bespoke staircase manufacturer Spiral UK’s latest contract win is for a feature staircase in the Royal Albert Hall. The company, based in Helston Cornwall, is looking forward to providing the artist’s bar with a glamourous new staircase.

ARPER PRESENTS VIRTUAL SPACES, A DIGITAL JOURNEY TO DISCOVER THE LOUNGE WORLD Arper launches Virtual Spaces, a digital experience which invites to explore five lounge spaces furnished with the new 2020 collections – Aston Club (design by Jean Marie Massaud) and Adell (design by Lievore + Altherr Désile Park) – and a selection of Arper’s chairs, sofas and tables. The two new lounge chairs, presented in May, perfectly complement the brand’s most representative collections, offering inspiration for spaces designed to meet, create or take a break.

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The red thread that unites the different locations represented in Virtual Spaces is the use of shapes, lines and colours that harmoniously combine to create environments that are characterised by the unmistakable Arper’s personality. Much more than products, Arper Virtual Spaces aims at suggesting complete design solutions, which interpret flexibility and attention to customisation, central values for the brand. The five proposed solutions, which can all be explored in 3D, are each individually customisable, allowing visitors to select different combinations of finishes, fabrics and colours. The customisation feature allows users to appreciate different atmospheres and to experiment with various furniture solutions. Office Lounge and Residential Living provide ideas for office and residential spaces. The main player in both scenes is

Aston Club, with its classic and timeless line, presented in both its corporate and residential versions; Adell, with its welcoming and comfortable personality, furnishes the Hospitality Lounge, Hospitality Cafeteria and Hospitality Outdoor situations with an informal yet sophisticated approach. Giovanni Peracin, Group Brand and Marketing Director, says: “We are extremely proud to have been able to digitally represent the 2020 news we were meant to share with you in person. “We believe this virtual experience perfectly showcases the different contexts and situations where the products and brand values are best expressed. The ability to select different moods, fabrics and colours will certainly provide our partners with useful ideas for their new projects. “We know that the opportunity to touch products and to physically immerse yourself in the Arper world will always be considered the most pleasant option, however, the Arper Virtual Spaces tool still manages to give you a great taste of what the brand can offer”. The innovative project was created by Arper, with the technical collaboration of Absolute Beyond, architectural design by Studio MAIO and creative direction by Jeannette Altherr. The styling is by Leandro Favaloro and lighting by Cube.

The Royal Albert Hall is being refurbished and restored ahead of the grade 1 listed building’s 150th birthday celebrations in March 2021. This work has included the Great Excavation. A project involving a two-storey expansion to create a back-of-house area with new multi-purpose space for artists, schools and community groups. The stylish staircase Spiral UK have been contracted to design, manufacture and install is part of the artist bar and dressing room fit out. The feature wall and curved stair combination will lead from a mezzanine area down to an exclusive bar especially for those backstage and performing at the venue. Spiral UK Managing Direct Eric Nicholls said “We’ve had some fantastic contract wins recently and this project is no exception. It’s a privilege to work on a project for such an iconic London venue. The helical staircase we are creating will have a fabricated steel framework with treads cast in concrete at site. The stringers have been designed to have an elegant saw tooth effect on one side and be hidden in the feature wall on the other. This wall will match the stair balustrade a combination of rectangular vertical bars and Perspex. The staircase will be finished with a beautiful French polished timber handrail.” Spiral UK specialises in a wide range of bespoke floating, spiral and helical staircases for clients across the UK in the luxury residential, commercial, office fit out and industrial sectors. They currently have a number of high-profile projects in progress in London including boutique offices in Knightsbridge, a huge five storey fit out in St James Square and luxury residential projects in Hampstead and Kings Cross.

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FIRST RESPONDERS KEY TO ARCHITECTS’ FIRE SAFETY DECISIONS Architects are being urged to consider the role of first responders in the fire resistance aspects of building design, by an industry expert. David Cerquella, Managing Director at Coopers Fire believes that architects should consider the value of vision panels and how they can assist first responders, when specifying the dividing elements in building compartmentation, such as fire curtains.

David said “First responders should be key in architects’ decision making. In an emergency, time is precious and anything that assists ﬁrst responders, such as having a vision panel that enables them to see through the curtain once

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it has been deployed, is extremely valuable.” David continued “Passive fire protection is an important part of building design, for ensuring occupant safety. It is crucial that architects and building specifiers seriously consider how compartmentation impacts the role of first responders. With open-plan layouts becoming exceedingly popular, compartmentation takes di different forms including fire curtains.” Coopers Fire’s ResQ-Window, for example, permits first responders to see through the curtain, once deployed. This has the potential to help save valuable time during a building’s evacuation.

Baldwin Boxall has announced the availability of BIM objects for its VIGIL3 and VIGIL2 voice alarm systems. These new files add to the company’s readily available library of BIM Objects. BIM (Building Information Modelling) increases efficiency, reduces costs and saves time for building and infrastructure projects. There are many benefits to this type of approach for the construction industry and because of this, it is being increasingly adopted by companies worldwide. Baldwin Boxall is a renowned, well respected UK designer and manufacturer of voice alarm and emergency voice communication systems. It has a wide ranging project portfolio and customer survey responses to be proud of. The company strives to always understand the needs of the industry and its customers as well as end-users.

The need for BIM Object files for voice alarm is clear and Baldwin Boxall is keen to ensure that these are available for all that require them. The company’s BIM Object files are downloadable both from their own website and also via the NBS National BIM Library, without charge. Commenting on the release of the latest BIM Objects, Nick Baldwin, Sales & Marketing Director, said “Our BIM Objects for our Omnicare and Care2 EVC systems have been downloaded multiple times – exceeding even our expectations! With the number of requests for voice alarm growing, we are certain that these will prove to be equally as popular. Any effort we can make to help our customers can only be for the good.” Baldwin Boxall is based in Sussex in England and all its products are designed and manufactured in the UK to a very high standard. The company has a very clear mission statement (which can easily be found on the website (www.baldwinboxall.co.uk) and is proud of its position in the industry, worldwide.

Advanced Ensures Passenger Safety at London Bridge Station

London Bridge Station, the fourth busiest station in the UK, has undergone a high-profile £1billion redevelopment that has seen passenger capacity almost double. The five-year redevelopment, the biggest rail infrastructure “Advanced is renowned for providing some of transformation in over a century, was directed the most intuitive fire panels on the market. by operators Network Rail and has seen the We have extensive experience working within construction of a 15-platform street-level the rail sector and a project such as London concourse longer than the Shard - another London Bridge Station is an excellent opportunity to landmark protected by Advanced fire panels. showcase what we can offer, delivering a future proof solution that provides Network Rail with MxPro 5 is the company’s highest performance the option to expand and enhance the system in analogue addressable panel, approved to EN54 the future.” parts 2, 4 and 13 offering four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that Advanced are members of the Rail Industry Fire enjoys free training and support. MxPro panels Association (RIFA) and have panels installed in can be used in single loop, single panel format a number of other rail-related buildings, or easily configured into multi-loop, high speed, including the Tottenham Court Road Crossrail 200 panel networks covering huge areas and station, almost 100 London Underground thousands of field devices. stations, the Hitachi Rail Europe factory in Newton Aycliffe and the Tyne & Wear Metro. Amanda Hope, UK Business Development Manager for Advanced, commented: “London Lewis Atherton, Programme Manager, from Bridge Station is one of the capital’s most Network Rail, said: “As a vital transport hub for important transport hubs and a high-quality and commuters and visitors travelling into London, reliable fire system capable of meeting the safety has been a key consideration throughout complexities of the site and protecting occupants the development process of London Bridge is essential. We are proud to have our British Station in order for passengers to make their made products installed in such an established connections as smoothly, efficiently and London landmark. enjoyably as possible.

“As well as the major track upgrade, a new rail underpass and platform widenings and extensions, the station now also includes almost 100 new shops, cafes and restaurants. With their proven track record of managing fire safety within the railway industry we felt entirely confident in the solutions Advanced off offered.” Advanced is a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. Advanced’s reputation for performance, quality and ease-of-use of its products see Advanced specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large multi-site networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and false alarm management systems. Architect Projects

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48 million UK commuters and 80 new businesses who travel and operate within London Bridge Station each year are now protected by MxPro 5 ﬁre panels from ﬁre systems leader Advanced.

More details can be found on the website at www.advancedco.com

TOP 5 TRENDS IN BATHROOM LIGHTING FOR 2020 In the last few years we have seen an influx in creativity in residential interiors. Gone are the days of white boxes and chrome fittings, customers are being more creative with bold colours, patterns and materials. Especially in small spaces. The bathroom hasn’t missed this growing trend and is proving to be the space in the house where people are being more creative than ever. Bold patterned wallpapers and colourful tiles now adorn the walls of the downstairs cloakroom and - dare I say it - the avocado suite is making a comeback. The item which has been slightly neglected in the bathroom is lighting. A sea of chrome and clear light fittings have meant that customers have to settle for the ordinary in an extraordinary interior design scheme. Until now. Helen White, co founder of houseof describes the latest trends in bathroom lighting: Flush lighting Spotlights have often been the preferred option for space saving bathrooms but flush lighting is also a great option. A flush dome ceiling light is a perfect option for tight spaces and low ceilings and offers a similar solution to spotlights because of its low form. Mirror lighting In a small bathroom setting you may not have the space for a central light fitting and so maximising wall space is key. Mirror lighting is also incredibly practical and gives a luxurious feel to your space. Use a corner wall light around your mirror to create a striking look. Over-sink lighting In small spaces people often forget about statement lighting and opt for lighting which blends into the existing architecture - like spotlights.

Use statement lighting decentralised over the sink - in the same way you would use a light over a dining table to optimise this space. Angled lighting Having a smaller space doesn’t mean that you should compromise on the light output in your bathroom. One fitting in the bathroom can do the job of three if you choose well. To maximise output of light use a fitting which has a large horizontal spread but shallow form. Over bath lighting A bath can be treated in the same way you treat a dining table and should be used as the focal point in the room. Lighting can also be hung low in this position and so statement lighting can also be used. Final Word At houseof we are proud to champion bathroom lighting and have some handy tips on how to transform this space. All of our bathroom lighting is IP44 rated and so suitable for bathroom zones. They are resistant to splashes and moisture created in the bathroom.

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AQUALISA SMART SHOWERS With the introduction of the first truly smart shower, Aqualisa has developed the genuinely contactless shower and bath fill that will completely change the bathroom experience.

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Two smart ranges, the Quartz and Q Collections, both offer a full menu of shower settings which can be individually selected and managed from a smart device. A variety of modern and compact product design options are all wifi connected and voice activated via Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Either shower or bath fill can be controlled from anywhere via a mobile app. As well as the sheer convenience and personalisation, there are some clear advantages of smart showering from the ease of installation to ongoing water saving. Perhaps even more compelling in terms of sustainability is the ability to monitor water usage and household costs.

For further specification detail on Aqualisa’s smart shower collections visit www.aqualisa.co.uk, email projects@aqualisa.co.uk or call the customer helpline 01959 560 010

CCL Wetrooms have launched Tilesure, a new Butyl Waterproofing and Decoupling Membrane, suitable for waterproofing wetroom floors on timber and solid floors. Tilesure is an evolution of the market leading RIW Tilesafe bitumen-based membrane. Tilesure is a 1.4mm self-adhesive membrane containing a copolymer layer and polypropylene top fleece. The new membrane has superior decoupling properties of up to 12mm, ensuring that any movement in the floor substrate

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is accommodated, preventing the grout and ﬂoor tiles from cracking. Thanks to butyl’s durability and greater temperature tolerances, Tilesure can be installed simply and easily on-site at all temperatures. Tilesure is quick and easy to apply and once installed, is ready to be tiled upon immediately. Tilesure is compatible with silicone sealants and creates a secure waterproof barrier that is guaranteed to remain waterproof for the life of the wetroom tiles.

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Vatra House

Vatra (Ukr. ватра) — is a guardian fire. It is a source of warmth and a symbol of home. It is a sign that calls for safety and wisdom. It is light to go toward.

Vatra is a family house. Here the childhood will settle and memories will be born. Here is the place to come back to again and again to feel the power of home. Living room Living rooms are demanding — they always want space and we give it. The color scheme is spread all over the walls with deep black, white, and rich wooden hues. The marble floor accentuates the shades of the room, complementing the soft sofa and armchairs by Italian manufacturers. A six-meter fireplace reaches the ceiling with metal lace. It is the core of the house and a source of the family fire (vatra). Kitchen

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The kitchen is made in warm shades of brown. The canvas of the light floor allows to play with colors and combine seemingly hostile shades, from cinnamon to chestnut one. The naturalness of the space and its elements encourages the experiments: black weaving in a white wall, ceramics in a metal reduction technique, Serhii Radko’s canvas, and the golden sun instead of ordinary lighting.

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Terrace The terrace has chased after two hares: one is in the forest stretching over the horizon, and the other one is in the yard guarding apple and pear trees. All ceramic rabbits are born at the Sergey Makhno Architects workshop to become home talismans and family guardians. Instead of ordinary pots, there are wall cache-pots. They are to host some dill and parsley, blossoming petunia, and aubrieta. And in the evenings, the stars will be scattered above listening to the hares jumping in delight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Vatra House is an organic pile of boxes with two exits to the yards. On both sides, there are balconies and terraces with forest views. Continued >>

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“The house must face things natural: forests, lakes, rivers, or trees at least. When the windows of the house face the green, it seems like the house is alive. It breathes with nature”, — says Serhii Makhno. Office The office is devoid of any abundance. The table is without drawers, but with a granite block that holds it. There are no shelves because all you need to hold and take here is dignity and responsibility. The business advisor is the ceramic art toy DIDO ISHO, who is always ready to give advice and share experience. Master bedroom The master bedroom is a love ode to the black color. Black walls with black wooden panels. Black glass wall lamps above the darkness of the bed. Black on white. Black on black. There seems to be no light in all this ubiquitous blackness. But in fact, the light is even greater here, because only in the dark it becomes volumetric. Son’s bedroom In the son’s bedroom, his hobbies live: sports, music, and reading. Little dreams are born here and one day they will get big. Behind the door, there is a playground room where brother’s and sister’s elements meet to immerse into fun and childlike joy. Daughter’s bedroom The little one’s hobby is still undecided, so the space is waiting to be filled.

The coral headboard became the main focus of the room. Little doors lead to where the older brother and the joy of being together are. Home SPA The home spa is made in the best relaxation traditions: swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and lounge zone. The light here is adjustable depending on the type of swimming: children’s bomb jumping, a pool party, or a solitary morning swim. The windows face the garden. The garden faces the windows. Everyone is at home. Continued >>

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Kyiv, Ukraine

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Serhii Makhno, Oleksandr Makhno, Artem Meshchankin, Julia Siriak, Anton Siriak

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FLOOR RENOVATION ON A BUDGET Wooden floors are an integral part of the home, an area we use every day, but often neglect. As time passes, wear and tear is inevitable, and floors will begin to look tired and in need of renovation. Yet with the summer season fast approaching, the desire to brighten up our tired homes is mounting, but the cost of removing an old floor and installing a new one can be extremely high. For customers who are looking for a change, why not suggest refreshing the current surface instead. The smallest flooring touch-up can transform a dull, dark interior into a bright and spacious expanse, eliminating the need to install a new flooring altogether. Here, Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of Osmo UK provides a solution by explaining how applying a high-quality finish allows customers to cut costs, transform the existing flooring, and keep it looking its best for many years to come.

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Natural beauty For many, the reason for installing wooden floors is for the wood’s beautiful, natural aesthetics. It is a good idea to apply a light protective finish to highlight the wood’s raw beauty and bring warmth back into the room. The wood’s attractive knots and grain will be accentuated, recreating the classic look many crave whilst also protecting the wood’s surface. This appearance can be achieved by using Osmo Polyx®-Oil Original. Add a splash of colour Creativity in interior design is getting bigger and bolder. The trend of incorporating colour into the home has been a key feature to the design market in the past few years. New colours and finishes help keep traditional flooring looking contemporary. Osmo Wood Wax Finish range instantly revives any tired looking room by adding a splash of colour to old outdated flooring. Ideal in any living space, this finish would be great specifically for renovation projects in spaces such as a children’s playroom or bedroom, creating an energetic and playful atmosphere.

Silver lining As well as bright colours, grey and silver continue to be at the top of design trends. Once considered drab and depressing, grey has been resurrected to lofty heights in design. Highly versatile, grey flooring adapts well in both contemporary and classic interiors. Osmo Polyx-Oil Tints Graphite 3074 brings sophistication and glamour to any room, the contrast of grey flooring with different colours on the wall or furniture accentuates the room’s vibrancy bringing the room to life. Protect The distinctive markings and natural characteristics of wood are what make the material so popular. Even when the most natural appearance is desired, it is important to protect the wood to ensure its longevity. As a natural product, wood continues to need nourishment to ensure it stays in the best possible condition, both aesthetically and structurally. For best results, a wax-/oil-based finish, full of natural properties, will not only enhance the wood’s performance, but will also replenish the material’s natural oils to retain the wood’s integrity. Osmo Wood Protector 4006 retains all the natural properties of the wood, keeping it breathable, elastic and attractive, giving added water, dirt and stain resistance allowing you to enjoy your new summer flooring all year round.

Preparation of the three-day project began with 60 grit sanding, before abrading with a mesh disc on 120 grit. The floor was then thoroughly vacuumed to remove the residual of dust before applying the finish. Due to Osmo UK finishes being very viscid, and containing both oil and wax, the wood absorbs the finish to provide a smooth surface, resulting in the extra level of sanding not being required. Conrad Park applied the natural finish with an Osmo UK microfibre roller. For the hard to reach areas, including the edges, corners and under the kitchen island, Conrad Park opted for an Osmo UK flat brush. The finish was applied thinly, using just under two 2.2L to achieve the desired look.

Products in Practice Floor maintenance specialist, Conrad Park turned to Osmo UK when renovating and refreshing an existing oak ﬂoor in a family kitchen. Thanks to its hardwearing properties and aesthetically pleasing ﬁnish, Polyx®-Oil was the ideal choice to rejuvenate the room in the heart of the home.

“Osmo UK is by far my favourite wood ﬁnish to use both internally and externally” explains Conrad. “It’s incredibly easy to apply, gives the ﬂoor a natural look, protects the surface against spillages, and most important, is easy to maintain.”

When the client requested a timeless appearance that would refresh and protect the wooden ﬂoor in the kitchen, Conrad Park recognised that two coats of Osmo UK Polyx®-Oil Eﬀect Raw 3044 would create the desired result.

For more information on Osmo and its range of environmentally friendly wooden products and ﬁnishes, call Osmo UK direct on 01296 481220 or alternatively visit www.osmouk.com.

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THERME MANCHESTER REMAINS ON TRACK FOR 2023 OPENING Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has confirmed that plans are still in place to begin construction of the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, next year. Set to open in 2023, the c. £250 million project will combine hundreds of waterbased activities with wellbeing treatments, art, nature and technology to create a unique experience never before seen in the UK. The large scale of the resort will play a significant role in the social and economic development of the region, will create hundreds of jobs and build social cohesion with an experience that is inclusive, accessible and, most important, affordable to all.

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Therme Manchester will meet the growing social need for ‘staycations’ with a perfect tropical environment. This includes a large family area with waterslides, a wave pool, indoor and outdoor pools, steam rooms, exotic palm tree, relaxation areas and dozens of other fun, relaxing and healthy activities. A dedicated adults’ area will have warmwater lagoons among spectacular botanical gardens, swim-up bars, therapeutic mineral pools and beautifully designed steam rooms and saunas. Daily programming will include water-based fitness classes, and beautiful gardens will surround the area, creating spaces for yoga, Pilates and other activities. All Therme Group resorts use state-ofthe-art plant-based filtration to purify

the environment, so guests are always breathing the freshest air and swimming in the cleanest ozone-treated water. The technology-driven group meets the highest hygiene and safety standards for both guests and staff alike. It is also constantly developing new approaches and working with public authorities to meet future health & wellbeing needs. This ensures long-term commercial viability and secures Therme Manchester’s role as an essential piece of public and social infrastructure. Richard Land, Chief Development Officer of Therme Group UK commented: “Therme Group is based on a belief that wellbeing should be accessible for all. The events of

2020 have shone a light on the necessity of this mission, especially for those in cities. “Therme Manchester will redefine city wellbeing, enhancing mental and physical health through an experience based in water and nature. Therme Manchester will offer a unique holiday at home, that acts as a catalyst for healthy lifestyles.” Therme Manchester is the latest development in Therme Group’s global development programme, to create the most advanced wellbeing resorts in cities around the world. It is the first of a number of new generation projects in development by Therme Group, including other UK locations, mainland Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific.

NEW £13 MILLION NINE-STOREY YMCA CAMPUS COMPLETES A FLAGSHIP YMCA campus has now completed in Milton Keynes, creating 199 new apartments, alongside accompanying offices, community facilities and commercial units. The new facility, built by main contractor Bowmer + Kirkland, will transform the lives of young people, creating necessary housing, muchneeded employment opportunities and delivering real social value for those who need it most.

Property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard provided architectural services for the scheme. John Sharp, regional director at Pick Everard said: “This 199-apartment scheme will transform the lives of at-risk youth in Milton Keynes and represents a significant upgrade to YMCA MK’s existing facilities. “The scheme not only provides affordable homes but has also created conference room facilities, meeting rooms, a nursery, cafe and space for

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CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DEMENTIA CARE CONTINUES Construction is continuing on a new £15 million dementia care facility in Harrogate to develop a third centre of excellence for dementia care. The multi-million pound facility is the latest development of care group Vida Healthcare and is expected to open in summer 2021. The state-of-the art care home will house 100 residents in eight self-sufficient houses with en-suite bedrooms and include a collection of communal areas such as a newsagent, coffee shop, private cinema and sensory gardens. Caddick Construction is leading on the build and has so far marked a number of milestones including the installation of the foundations, completion of the internal block work and external brickwork along with the retaining wall between the lower ground and ground floor, and the progression of the steelwork for the central core. The reinforced concrete beams are also in place to allow the ground floor brickwork and blockwork to commence.

James Rycroft, Managing Director at Vida Healthcare, commented: “Over the last decade we’ve designed buildings around the needs of our residents and we’ve seen first-hand the positive impact that good design can have on people’s lives. The health and wellbeing of our residents and staff has always been our first priority and through the COVID crisis we’ve invested in a range of measures to ensure our community is safeguarded from this and any other health crises we might experience.

Although the build has experienced challenges due to COVID-19 with a current delay of three weeks, Vida Healthcare and the Caddick team have worked together to ensure progress can continue safely. Full PPE has been provided across the site, temperature testing stations have been installed and full signage, and social distancing, is in place and being adhered to.

“Vida Court is a culmination of everything we’ve learned over the years and our trademark features will be included, such as the self sufficient houses, to enable us to offer care for residents who are at different stages with their dementia. I’ve enjoyed collaborating with Caddick and our other providers to ensure everything runs smoothly and we can open Vida Court on time.”

local businesses. Social enterprises on the ground floor level will also offer employment and training opportunities for the local community.” The campus had a tight delivery timescale to adhere to. A highly coordinated Building Information Model (BIM) of the entire scheme supported this effort at the design stage and a hybrid modern method of construction (MMC) ensured an efficient construction programme.

Chris Allott, Senior Contract Manager at Caddick Construction, added: ““We’re very happy with the progress being made on site and the Caddick team has adapted very well to the challenging circumstances. It’s been fantastic to work with Vida on this project and it means a lot that we are contributing to the provision of exceptional dementia care.” Alongside Caddick Construction, Vida Healthcare has partnered with a range of suppliers including Leeds-based Den Architecture and Projex Building Solutions to ensure the project is completed successfully. For more information about the construction of Vida Court, please visit: www.vidahealthcare.co.uk/vidacourt/

adults in a high-quality environment right in the heart of Milton Keynes. Our innovative project could only be delivered through the backing of many supporters including Homes England, the South-East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership, The National Lottery Community Fund, MyMK BID, Milton Keynes Council, The Garfield West Foundation, and many other small supporters. “The homes provided – as well as the nursery, coffee shop, conference facilities, retail units and social enterprise hub - create a fabulous community facility for Milton Keynes and especially its young people.”

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Simon Green, chief executive at YMCA Milton Keynes, said: “The new YMCA Milton Keynes Campus provides much needed homes to more than 200 young

The next stages of the construction are already on track with the external brickwork and concrete floor slabs currently being installed.

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DESIGNS FOR NEW MUSEUM OF LONDON UNDER SPOTLIGHT AT ‘CULTURAL CONVERSATION’ William Russell, Lord Mayor of the City of London, will host an online discussion, which explores the ways in which Museum directors and architects work together to create visionary projects. Focusing on the new Museum of London, which is scheduled to open in West Smithfield by 2024, the conversation will examine the broader role that museums have in place-making and shaping the future of cities.

The free event is open to all and organised by the City of London Corporation and The Genesis Foundation, and comes following yesterday’s decision by the City Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee to approve designs for the new Museum. The event, which takes place from 5pm to 6.30pm on Zoom and includes a public Q&A, is chaired by Tim Marlow OBE, Chief Executive and Director of the Design

Museum; OBE; with designer, Asif Khan MBE; and Sharon Ament, Director of the Museum of London. Pre-registration is required – book via londonculture2020. eventbrite.co.uk. The discussion is the second of three ‘cultural conversations’ that form part of the Lord Mayor’s mayoral theme - ‘Global UK – Trade, Innovation & Culture’, which aims to grow global trade and investment opportunities, champion innovation, and promote a rich and vibrant cultural and creative economy. Lord Mayor William Russell said: “Like many others, I am hugely excited by plans for the new Museum of London at West Smithfield. It will be a real asset for Londoners, showcasing the capital’s vibrant and diverse history. “It is fitting therefore that this incredible project forms the basis for our second cultural conservation, which I’m sure will be a stimulating discussion. “I urge all those with an interest in history, art and design to tune in.”

PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR MOLO HOTELS (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED, DUKE STREET, LIVERPOOL Architecture practice Falconer Chester Hall has secured planning permission for two hotels on Duke Street, Liverpool. The development will create, a thriving social hub in Liverpool city centre and comprises of two combined hotels with a total of 255 rooms over 8 storeys. The development has been designed for Molo Hotels (Liverpool) Limited and were approved at a planning hearing on Tuesday 30th June. “It is fantastic news that we have been granted planning permission on this site” said Martin Haymes, Associate Director.

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“The site is currently occupied by a surface car park, the provision of two hotels on Duke Street will hopefully act as a catalyst for further regeneration of the Ropewalks area. “The design provides high quality hotel accommodation, with an ancillary restaurant and bar that will add to the vitality and viability of future developments. The appearance of

the overall scheme will be contextual, refreshing and modern. “We have seen the potential in Duke Street, it’s a wonderful, vibrant location in the middle of the city centre and this site provides a prime location. “Duke Street has undergone a transformation over the last 18 months and offers a great day to night location, we are excited to be a part of the journey for Duke Street.” The hotel will create an inclusive environment to cater for a diverse range of users. We are delighted there was a positive outcome from the planning meeting today” Other consultants on the scheme - Planning consultants – Zerum, Landscape Consultant – Layer Landscape Architecture, Heritage Consultant – Historic Building Consultancy, Transport Statement & Framework Travel Plan – Mosodi, Ecological Assessment = ERAP, Noise Assessment – Hann Tucker Associates

Sharon Ament, Director, Museum of London, said: “At the Museum of London, we’re thinking hard and creatively about the role of a new museum in West Smithfield and how we not only tell the story of London and Londoners through the ages, but how we can also be a force for good for Londoners and visitors alike. From the physicality of the buildings themselves to the public realm and the stories we will tell, the designs reflect our ambitions to be a civic space for people to share ideas, learn and have fun and I’m looking forward to exploring these themes with Asif and Tim in more detail.” The City of London Corporation, which is headed by Lord Mayor William Russell, is the fourth largest funder of heritage and cultural activities in the UK and invests over £100m every year. The City Corporation is also developing Culture Mile - a new home for contemporary culture in the ancient heart of London’s working capital. Led by the City of London Corporation, with the Barbican, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London Symphony Orchestra and Museum of London, together they are creating a vibrant cultural and creative area in the northwest corner of the Square Mile between Farringdon and Moorgate. This investment in a new cultural and creative destination for London includes £197m funding to support the Museum of London’s move to West Smithfield and £6.8m to support the detailed business case for the proposed Centre for Music.

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CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON £150M SANTANDER CAMPUS IN MILTON KEYNES John Sisk has been awarded the biggest building contract agreed in the UK since the Coronavirus outbreak and will start construction immediately on the £150m Milton Keynes bank campus. Opening is set for late 2022. “The trend for campus type office buildings is booming, and this development demonstrates a new American-style thinking for offices for large businesses – Milton Keynes is the winner, and 6,000 staff, it’s great news that it’s going ahead now”, explains Jonathan Ratcliffe from Milton Keynes office agency Offices.co.uk The office site will be environmentally sustainable, designed to reach BREAM

Excellent and WELL ‘Gold’ Certification – meaning both the environment and staff will benefit from its green credentials.

the distractions and health issues of the big city buildings”, adds Ratcliffe from Offices.co.uk

The campus is designed around the individuals working there, only something a large site can achieve, with fitness centre, bike storage and rooftop with running track.

The campus site to be known as “Unity Place” is located centrally meaning transport connections will be second to none.

“Post-Covid workspaces are changing, and Santander really has its timing right for this scheme, the future is all about the employee and their welfare, health and mental health. “We will be seeing more large campus developments where the business can develop a home for its staff away from

Ajaz Shafi, Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son said: “This is a landmark project comprising of circa 500,000 square foot of ultra-modern office space constructed over an expansive double basement.” The campus development is set for opening in Autumn 2022 and will accommodate 6,000 staff, car parking for 900 cars and 560 bike parking spaces.

LEEDS’ PRIME OFFICE BUILDING TRANSFORMATION TO OFFER FLEXIBLE BOUTIQUE SPACE FOR TMTSECTOR A prime office building in Leeds City Centre is nearing completion of a major refurbishment to provide boutique style Grade A office space targeted at the TMT sector. 2 The Embankment, which was formerly occupied by Yorkshire Water and is situated in one of Leeds’s most aspirational districts along Sovereign Street. The building offers exceptionally modern business spaces ranging from just 825 sq ft up to 27,373 sq ft. With the refurbishment due to complete in early September this is welcome timing when there is currently little other vacancy of this calibre on Sovereign Street.

to appeal to both creative and corporate industries in collaborative enterprise. “The property enjoys a riverside presence yet is only a few minutes’ walk from Leeds City Train Station and Trinity Leeds. We are unique in our ability to provide high quality suites from 825 sq ft where an occupier can have their own entrance and dedicated suite.” “It is a location where most growing businesses aspire to be but are often hurdled by high rents and inflexible terms.

“At 2 The Embankment our offer is much more accommodating and CBRE Global Investors are in a unique position to be much more flexible on lease terms and offering bespoke solutions. “We have already received a good level of enquiries despite the impacts of Covid-19.” The makeover of 2 The Embankment in far from expectation for a corporate district and has been inspired by the edgy creative scene that epitomises the adjacent ‘Calls’ district and Leeds South Bank.

Fund managers CBRE Global Investor have made a substantial investment in the building and new features include full raised access floors, suspended ceilings, modern integrated lighting, new lifts, air conditioning complimented with high-end WC’s and common area finishes. A cycle hub and shower facilities are also provided along with private parking with electric charging points. An impressive new boutique style entrance and reception area complete the transformation, which is designed to appeal to the TMT sectors as much as corporate occupiers. There are options for a private entrance away from the main reception if desired. Architect Projects

Eamon Fox, Partner at the Leeds office of Knight Frank which is sole agent appointed to market the building, said, “2 The Embankment is recognised as a prime site in the good company of major firms such as KPMG, Addleshaw Goddard, Eversheds, BT and ASDA and this repositioning seeks

ALFRESCO FLOORS INTRODUCES THE A1 FIRE-RATED DECKING PEDESTAL SYSTEM, THE A-PED™ In response to the government’s ban on combustible materials on the external faces of buildings above 18 metres, the new A1 rated pedestal system, the A-PED™, offers a strong, sustainable and fully adjustable platform to be used for paving and decking. With the industry now acutely aware of the need to provide a solution driven by safety, the A-PED has been developed to meet the high volume of requests from architects and main contractors to deliver their visions for external terraces, balconies, roof and winter gardens. Built to exceed a 2000Kg loading per pedestal, your external project will be well-equipped to meet the rigorous demands of a public space, whilst offering the very best in non-combustible fire safety. As well as the A-PED™ decking pedestal, Alfresco Floors provides accompanying surface materials made from porcelain, natural stone, concrete and aluminium decking, allowing the architect and main contractor to deliver a fully fire-rated paving and decking solution. For more information, contact one of the experts at Alfresco Floors today using the contact details below.

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CREATING CONTRAST The New Contrasti Collection Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles by CTD Architectural Tiles

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From cafes and restaurants to hotel bathrooms or front of house, the new Contrasti collection by CTD Architectural Tiles will add interest and character to a wide range of spaces. Guaranteed to make an impressive statement, the variety of colour and pattern within the collection provides designers, specifiers and architects with the flexibility of choice as well as the best standards of technical performance. Recalling the ‘hand-made’ look of traditional encaustic products, the Contrasti range combines natural shades with bright, innovative colours and geometric patterns to create a collection of six slightly mottled plain tiles, which contrast with the bright two-tone décors. Finished in a smooth matt finish, the glazed porcelain tiles are all available in a single versatile 200x200mm size.

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LA LIGA STADIUM CENTRAL SPAIN SPECIFIES BESPOKE FIBRELITE GRP TRENCH ACCESS COVERS This case study tells the story of a project completed before the lockdown went into place, where bespoke Fibrelite trench access covers were specified to provide protection and easy access to utilities (electrical, water and similar) in and around a new La Liga stadium. In keeping with many Premier League stadiums, this high-profile venue embraced GRP composite technology in its infrastructure. In this instance, GRP trench covers provided a light, practical and proven alternative to traditional solutions in areas of high footfall. Problem Conventional load-bearing access and manhole covers are heavy, susceptible to corrosion in harsh weather conditions and difficult to install and remove. The problem facing the stadium’s architects and developers was how to retain the accessibility and strength, but improve the practicality, durability and performance, while providing a safe walking surface in heavily trafficked areas. BELOW IMAGES: Fibrelite access covers provide a safe walking surface due to their unique tread pattern

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BELOW IMAGES: Fibrelite provided a custom system of lightweight modular GRP composite trench covers

Solution Having worked with leading clubs across the world, Fibrelite’s flexible engineering and manufacturing departments were able to create custom designs to match the exact specifications required by the stadium. Like all Fibrelite’s GRP composite access covers, these are lightweight, corrosion-free and safe to remove manually. They also have a skid-resistant surface equivalent to a modern high-grade road, making them ideal for pedestrian areas. Results Thanks to Fibrelite’s rapid design to delivery process and responsive local distribution network, the project was completed within two months of the customer securing the official purchase order.

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FMB URGES CHANCELLOR TO BACK LOCAL BUILDERS An economic package that increases demand for building work, protects jobs, and invests in training is needed to boost economic growth and save jobs, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ahead of the Chancellor’s announcement on Wednesday. The FMB is publishing an open letter to Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, setting out four key steps that will support the industry to build back better and greener. This is all the more important as today’s UK Construction PMI data for June 2020 shows that employment has fallen at the end of the second quarter, and builders are registering only ‘cautious optimism’ with the rate of new order growth far weaker than seen for business activity.

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Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The Chancellor must deliver on last week’s commitments to build back better and greener with a recovery package that places local builders at the heart. The FMB welcomed the Government’s unprecedented support measures for firms during the lockdown, and hopes for similar scale and creativity to protect local construction jobs and training opportunities.” Berry concluded: “The four key interventions needed to support recovery in the SME construction sector include cutting VAT on repair and renovation works to 5% to boost activity. The Government must bring forward its pledged £9.2 billion investment in energy efficiency, underpinned by a national retrofit strategy to mobilise the market. As the Prime Minister recognised last week, building new homes is a great economic stimulus, and supporting local SME house builders will speed up delivery and drive up quality. Finally, opportunities need to be created for apprentices, and given that local builders train the majority in construction, the Government needs to target information and financial support to them. Builders stand ready to build back better, but they need support to do so.”

CANARY WHARF COULD BECOME THE WORLD’S BIGGEST TECH HUB As banks and corporations downsize their office requirements, large buildings in central London are being left empty and a new breed of entrepreneurs are waiting to move in. “Huge landmark office buildings in London are slowly being emptied and it’s presenting an amazing opportunity for the next generation of entrepreneurs in London. Canary Wharf may well be repurposed as the largest community of tech entrepreneurs living and working together the World has ever seen”, according to Jonathan Ratcliffe from Offices.co.uk Businesses have vacated 1 million sq ft of prime office space in London since lockdown started, and the impacts are far reaching. Landmark skyscrapers in the City of London and Canary Wharf have been hit very badly by trends started and turbo charged by Covid and Brexit. Morgan Stanley are reviewing their London requirement; Credit Suisse Group AG are giving up 9 floors of prime office space and Barclays Plc is threatening to ditch its headquarters all together. The pandemic is simply finishing off the job for bank bosses as head counts were declining and layoffs common place - a total of 6 million sq ft of office space has been lost in the last 9 years. So, who fills the void? The new generation of tech founders and entrepreneurs love to work from coworking spaces – look at the popularity of WeWork. They thrive in communities, love the

energy of a working collective and are happy paying monthly fees for an all-inclusive workspace. The trend though is not limited to offices – it also extends into cars, flats, food etc. The popularity of serviced living has grown massively in London, where for a fixed monthly direct debit you get a room with shared facilities – young people are already moving into prime London areas (workspace included), and it’s often cheaper, and massively easier than living outside Zone 2 or 3 and commuting in. The choice of serviced offices in Canary Wharf is good, with providers such as WeWork, The Office Group, Orega, Landmark, Regus, Spaces already providing room for coworking, but the growth has only just started. It is thought as landlords are forced to re-think their short and medium-term strategies, the voids will be filled by flexible office providers on medium term leases providing space for businesses switching from leasehold. Whereas whole vacant buildings will be redeveloped into flexible living accommodation. “Canary Wharf is presenting itself as a prime opportunity for thousands of the World’s best entrepreneurs to co-work and co-live together - can you imagine the results that would produce for the UK. Working, living, and socialising all within a huge incubator type community, all 97 acres of it – it would be amazing”, concludes Jonathan Ratcliffe from Offices.co.uk

GMB WELCOMES WORLD’S LARGEST CLEAN HYDROGEN PLANT AND CALLS ON GOVT TO TAKE BOLD STEPS TOWARDS GREENER ECONOMY In the march towards reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero, this is an important development says GMB Union GMB, the energy union, has hailed the announcement of the world’s largest clean hydrogen plant – and called on the government to make bold steps towards a greener economy. The Hydrogen to Humber Saltend (H2H Saltend) project, near Hull, will comprise a 600 megawatt auto thermal reformer (ATR) with carbon capture, the largest plant of its kind in the world, to convert natural gas to hydrogen. Meanwhile it has been reported that the Government intends to announce a hydrogen strategy before Parliament closes for the summer, as part of its economic recovery package.

GMB and other unions have long maintained a UK-wide hydrogen strategy will ensure Britain hits its net zero carbon emissions targets, while generating jobs and supporting economic growth. Gary Carter, GMB National Officer, said: “GMB welcomes the announcement by Equinor they will be building this huge hydrogen plant with carbon capture. In the march towards reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero, this is an important development. “There are quick and easy wins that can be made with hydrogen, like blending it into the gas grid with no effects for consumers and instantly slashing emissions from gas central heating. GMB now calls on the Government to make the bold first steps to a hydrogen strategy that will generate jobs and support a greener economy.”

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Robin Mackenzie Partnership 50 years of providing Excellence in Acoustics Having celebrated our 50th year in 2019, RMP is one of the UK's largest acoustic consultants undertaking projects throughout the UK and overseas for a wide range of clients, working on many ﬂagship projects with leading architects and designers. To mark this milestone and as part of our celebrations we are opening a new Southeast England Oﬃce in Duxford, just 10 minutes south of the historical city of Cambridge.

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PLANS SUBMITTED FOR Kite House BY AR Design Studio Plans for a private bespoke new build house have been submitted for planning by RIBA award winning architects AR Design Studio.

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The scheme replaces an existing house and annex on the site, providing a contemporary 4-bed dwelling that responds to both the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements and the challenging site constraints.

Set amongst a verdant backdrop and overlooking the River Avon, the site offered great potential with inspiration being taken from the natural topography of the site, the river and the long distance views. To the North-West across the floodplain, Salisbury Cathedralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spire can be spotted and the South-West aspect affords a far reaching outlook across the water meadows and down the river.

These constraints orchestrated a multifaceted three winged approach to the design, with the house carefully positioned to avoid close proximity to the banks of the river. The cranked form of the house responds to each of the views which then informs the three resulting gardens; the arrival courtyard, vegetable garden and waterside gardens.

PROJECT The dwelling is spread over two clearly defined storeys. The approach to the house via the entrance courtyard is at upper ground, with the building initially appearing as single storey from this side in order to remain visibly low on the site and in keeping with the surrounding dwellings. The eastern and northern wings are single storey in their entirety, while the southern wing steps down the slope to reveal the lower ground floor beneath. The entrance to the house is at the junction of the three wings and immediately delivers views out over the river, floodplain and cathedral while a staircase winds down through a double height atrium to the floor below. To the north are the main living and entertaining spaces, which offers both intimate views of the woodland over the private gardens to the east and expansive views over the surrounding countryside and river to the west. The more private spaces, such as bedrooms, dressing rooms and bathrooms are in the southern wing in order to create privacy.

The natural slope of the site has been retained with planting introduced at higher ground to soften the building within its surroundings and provide opportunity for ecological enhancements and habitat creation.

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The bedrooms are located across both storeys, with the master suite at upper ground floor offering expansive views down the river. The eastern wing contains the services, garage and back of house spaces, sheltering the private gardens from the entrance courtyard. The plan is organised to be one room deep, allowing for natural cross ventilation and natural light throughout the course of the day, reducing the need for artificial lighting and mechanical systems. The principal rooms are set back from the elevation, not only allowing for external balconies but to allow the roof to provide a form of solar control and prevent overheating during the summer months. This partnered with an air tight building envelope insulated well above that of the building regulations will ensure that the house will require minimal energy input throughout the year. The faceted roofs slopes gently down towards the centre of the house and meet at a point over the entrance hall. This provides a focal point for the house and draws those arriving at the property towards the front door.

Susceptible lower slopes facing the river would remain as naturally planted meadow land. As such, the proposal sits seamlessly within the surrounding landscape and appears visually lost against the topography and wooded backdrop. This has resulted in a oneoff contemporary design which enhances the architectural distinctiveness of the area whilst blending into the verdant context, creating conditions for the building and its site to thrive in the future. Architect AR Design Studio, Winchester, UK Andy Ramus (Director & Architect) Tom Ford (Project Lead & Architectural Designer) www.ardesignstudio.co.uk Client

Undisclosed

Budget

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Area (GEA)

397sqm

Visuals

Nu.ma - www.numa.pt

Completion

TBC

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To blend the building into its surroundings a material palette of timber and grey brick was chosen.

Planning Consultants – PlanIt Consulting

Ecology Consultants – ECOSA

Landscape Design & Visual Assessment– Ibbotson Studios Arboricultural Consultants – Barrell Tree Care Flood Risk Consultants – Ark Environmental Consultancy

PLANGRID SUPPORTS EFFICIENT, COLLABORATIVE INSPECTIONS AT O’MAHONY PIKE O’Mahony Pike Architects is an architecture and urban design practice, with offices in Dublin and Cork. The work of the practice is concerned with creating places of quality for living and working, which make a positive and enduring contribution to our communities and built environment.

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O’Mahony Pike Architects has been designing and delivering residential and commercial projects in Ireland for over 25 years. With over 140 employees, a key part of their service is providing inspection services to assess the quality of the work and to allow Ancillary and Assigned Certification on completion of projects. The Problem Since its foundation in 1992, O’Mahony Pike Architects has been dedicated to creating the highest quality builds across both the residential and commercial sectors. With the introduction of the Building Control Amendment Regulations (BCAR) in 2014 across Ireland, the company was required to provide tracked inspection records to confirm compliance with the building regulations to the Building Control Authority, Assigned Certifiers, clients, purchasers and end users. The practice would take responsibility for coordinating the design, inspection and certification of building projects from commencement to completion, to ensure full compliance with building regulations.

Under the BCAR legislation, O’Mahony Pike was required to not only conduct inspections but track multiple processes throughout the build, creating a detailed digital record that could be easily referenced for the following twelve years. The business had previously relied on taking photos and manually creating reports with Excel but looked to find a digital tool to more easily meet their requirements. O’Mahony Pike tried a stand-alone inspection software which offered a digital tool for the iPad. Inspection reports were created and then exported to be shared with the client through DropBox. Inspections would have to be conducted in teams or by one individual, to ensure that team members weren’t creating multiple versions of the same file or overwriting documents. This was not ideal for collaboration and, as the software was kept on the device itself, was creating inflexible methods of working, given the growing numbers of projects on site and inspections required.

COLLABORATION STATS 122 projects run on PlanGrid 6,312 drawings uploaded 116k photos recorded

Richard Burke, Architectural Technologist, recalls, “If an inspector visited the site the following day resulting in further revisions being required to any documents, the team would need to create and export a whole new file, and then upload the new one to DropBox. The whole process was really timeconsuming.” Critically, this system could create challenges in collaborating efficiently with clients. As Richard notes, “We faced a serious risk of communication errors, such as if the client used an outdated version of a file or couldn’t find what they were looking for. We did have occasions where contractors couldn’t get hold of the right report to close out issues, delaying the final completion.” With the business continuing to grow, O’Mahony Pike decided to look for a solution that would not only support greater productivity within the inspection team and staff visiting sites, but also enable improved communication and collaboration with clients, design teams and contractors. The Solution In 2016, O’Mahony Pike decided to implement PlanGrid to support their Ancillary, Design and Assigned Certifier services. Drawings can be uploaded to the platform and then accessed and annotated on any mobile device by users, with all changes synchronised back to the cloud, creating one source of truth.

On the occasions when I’ve had to use other digital tools, it’s been a reminder of why PlanGrid is our preferred choice of inspection tool – and that’s a testament to just how accurate and easy it is to use - Richard Burke Architectural Technologist

PlanGrid stood out to the business because of its ease of use and stable platform. Richard notes, “PlanGrid has an incredibly intuitive user interface. Unlike lots of platforms, you don’t get bogged down following rigid protocols and that means it’s very easy to introduce it to a new user. I’ve been able to introduce colleagues to the basics of PlanGrid within 10 to 15 minutes, and they then head straight to the site to conduct inspections. But beyond the top-level functions, there are lots of nuanced tools in PlanGrid that have been very valuable for us.” The inspection team uses the platform to log issues directly onto drawings, including notes and images tagged to locations on the drawing. It’s easy to create custom reports with low effort, including PDF checklists that can be shared with clients, general site reports or full inspections. As needed, the team can import tags from previous drawings and access past revisions, which are clearly labelled, for comparison. O’Mahony Pike has found the data analytics tools on PlanGrid to be particularly valuable for clients: “We can pool data on a multitude of factors, such as commonly recurring issues, the areas creating the most challenges and the number of inspections conducted. We can export and manipulate the data to present it in the most useful way for the client, and it allows them to get a deeper level of understanding about the project as a whole.”

PlanGrid has helped to engage the inspection team, removing some key frustrations from their working lives. The platform balances ease of use with powerful functions and appeals to everyone, from less digitally experienced colleagues right through to the Building Information Management manager. O’Mahony Pike’s clients are also enjoying the benefits of more efficient inspections and, in many cases, are starting to adopt PlanGrid themselves, which significantly speeds up the inspection process. As soon as the team gets started on-site, clients have visibility of the issues they are tagging and can assign fixes to teams on the ground, without waiting for a full PDF report or needing to compare their own photos. According to Richard, “The impact on closing out times has been impressive. By the time I’ve made the 30-minute journey back to the office from a site visit, clients have been able to start actioning and feeding back on the items. In fact, on one occasion the three items I listed had been actioned before I even left the site.” Having benefited from PlanGrid internally,

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O’Mahony Pike has been recommending the platform to its clients for a number of months and has provided access to contractors to the software to make the close out of issues on site more efficient for all. The company hopes that as contractors see the advantages for themselves, they will adopt the technology too – making inspections even more collaborative and straightforward. The team at O’Mahony Pike is extremely pleased with how PlanGrid has performed and is now looking to build on the success to date by standardising the way the platform is used by the overall office and integrating it with their ISO processes. Following PlanGrid’s acquisition by AutoDesk, O’Mahony Pike is also looking at how the platform can be used alongside AutoDesk’s BIM tools to deliver even more benefits for the practice as a whole, and to encourage further integration in the design and BIM processes. Website: https://construction.autodesk.com/

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Results After two and a half years of using PlanGrid, O’Mahony Pike has seen the productivity of its inspection teams increase significantly. Richard notes, “Where previously we had to send inspection teams around together, or have one inspector completing every check, now two or three inspectors can visit a site at once and add notes to plans at the same time, with everything synched back to the cloud. It’s really helped to speed things up and improve collaboration in the business.”

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The CCC’s report into what still needs to be done for the UK to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 – a pledge signed into law last year – highlights how gas boilers remain a key obstacle for reducing emissions. With this in mind, Steve Richmond, Head of Marketing and Technical for REHAU Building Solutions, is advising key construction stakeholders to further accelerate the decarbonisation process. “The passage of the UK’s net zero commitment into law transformed the landscape in many industries, including construction,” says Steve. “Lower carbon emissions are now vital concerns for any project, and governs key specification decisions. Additional legislation such as the Future Home Standard 2025 are a step towards this goal, but as the CCC’s report shows, there is more work to be done – especially with the current uncertainty about the future renewable heat policy landscape.” With the report urgently advocating the uptake of more eco-friendly heating technology, Steve is advising specifiers and

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QUEEN’S YARD REDEVELOPMENT BY Jestico + Whiles RECEIVES PLANNING Plans for Queen’s Yard - a residential-led mixed-use development for Hatton Garden Properties in the heart of Hackney Wick, adjacent to Hackney Wick Station - have been approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC). The project is a collaboration between Jestico + Whiles and Stockwool. Shaw Corporation acted as strategic advisors for Hatton Garden Properties Limited (part of David Pearl’s Structadene group of companies) throughout the process. Combining new-build and retained heritage assets, the Queen’s Yard redevelopment comprises new buildings of varying heights, delivering 143 high-quality Build-to-Rent homes, 2,932 sq. m modern flexible workspace and retail / café / restaurant / bar space, and secures a permanent site for the long term future of the Yard Theatre and its Hub67 community centre. The new homes include dwellings at significant discounts to market rent and family homes. Active frontage is optimised across the ground floor of all new buildings, framing and animating the working yard and canal-side setting. Adjacent to the River Lea, and within the 2012 London Olympic fringe area of Hackney Wick, the scheme will form part of the emerging new East London residential neighbourhood, set around popular food and beverage destinations including CRATE and Howling Hops breweries; creating an enhanced destination on the route between Hackney Wick Station and Queen’s Yard. Architect Projects

The Jestico + Whiles designed White Post Lane Building – a key new-build part of the development - will provide dual aspect to 80 of its 85 homes (93%), optimising natural light, cross ventilation and views. The building responds carefully to the design challenges presented by outlook, proximity, overlooking and privacy to deliver high-quality homes within a tight urban grain that characterises the local area. Homes are arranged

PROJECT Shaw Corporation coordinated the application strategy and application team. The project was resubmitted for planning in February 2020, following an earlier planning submission in 2016. David Pearl of Hatton Garden Properties commented: “We are delighted that we have helped create a lasting genuinely mixed-use legacy at the heart Hackney Wick. As a major supporter of the arts I am pleased that we have helped secure a permanent site for the Yard Theatre.” Chris Shaw, CEO of Shaw Corporation added: “Through a robust engagement process, we have created a scheme that retains the best parts of Queen’s Yard and genuinely enhances this with a mix of uses and improved public realm, for local residents, businesses and visitors.” Alex Gordon, Associate Director, Jestico + Whiles added: “We are extremely pleased that Queen’s Yard has received planning consent – the decision represents a major step forward for the on-going regeneration of this unique area. The whole team has worked closely and collaboratively on this vibrant mixed-use scheme which will deliver sustainable new homes and flexible employment space on this key development site within the Hackney Wick Central Masterplan. We look forward to the on-set of the project delivery phase.”

around a communal woodland garden at first floor podium level, incorporating children’s play areas. The material palette and design aesthetic draws heavily from the site’s post-industrial character. A pigmented pre-cast concrete base will frame the ground floor, with red industrial brickwork used to the street-facing elevations above. White brickwork will face the courtyard elevations optimising light and reflection within the courtyard. The redevelopment will create a pedestrian-focused, cycle-friendly living and working environment, maximising cycle parking and minimising vehicle movements throughout. The scheme is predominantly car free, except for five blue-badge parking spaces concealed beneath the White Post Lane Building podium; and vehicular movements are otherwise restricted to service and delivery vehicles within the working yard.

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ARRIVAL OF MUCH NEEDED WAREHOUSE AND INDUSTRIAL SPACE An historic industrial site in Bevendean has been given a new lease of life after developer Charter Land transformed it into Brighton Works – the largest warehouse and industrial development to be brought to the city for 25 years. The building at The Hyde, Auckland Drive, previously housed Brighton Sheet Metal, which closed in 2018, but has now been extensively refurbished to a high standard, providing seven warehouse and industrial units. It brings much needed commercial space to the city, generating important local jobs, both for Bevendean and the wider Brighton area. Charles Sandy, Director of Charter Land, said: ”We are delighted to bring Brighton Works to life and to create an important central Brighton location for warehousing and light industrial businesses to answer the lack of good quality warehouse space in the city. We are just finishing the development and we are delighted to announce our first letting to local produce distributor Sun Harvest.” Brighton Works provides seven units, six of which are now available to occupy immediately on competitive terms. Located approximately three miles north east of the city centre near the A27, Lewes Road and Falmer Road, as well as Moulsecoomb Train Station, the site is well served by public transport. There is good parking and the units boast views of the South Downs. Units range in size from 1,750 sq ft to a combined total of 50,500 sq ft.

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STUNNING MODERN NEW-BUILD IN HAMPSHIRE COMPLETED WITH KEBONY WOOD Blessed with the surrounding natural beauty of two National Parks, a sensitively and sustainably designed new family home, located in the heart of Hampshire, has now been completed. The collaboration between the homeowner - famous illustrator/artist, Jennie Maizels, and the award-winning Snug Architects, combines bold interior design with an elegant facade built with Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable modified wood. Characterised by a contextual modern design, Kebony was chosen to clad the property, carefully blending with the home’s verdant countryside surrounding to create a beautiful family home befitting of its unique location. Snug Architects chose to design two pitched roof structures connected by a single-storey glass pavilion, making clear reference to the vernacular rural forms seen in the wider context. Wrapping around

all the walls and over the pitched roof, Kebony wood, which develops a unique silver-grey patina over time, echoes the silver tones of the surrounding birch trees and contributes to the stylish, clean exterior design of the property. For illustrator and artist Jennie Maizels, it was vital that the interiors reflected her passion for bold design and creative flair. The interior is bright and full of colour, injecting life and energy into the new build. To realise her vision for her family home, Jennie worked with pioneering companies who have dared to be different, introducing splashes of colour to their products, ranging from fabulous bright sinks from Villeroy & Boch, to coral pink bathroom cabinets from Duravite. For the exterior, the wood cladding was chosen to not only add a unique aesthetic to the home, but for its sustainability credentials and for having the durability class of a hardwood, with a natural textured, tactile quality. Developed in Norway, Kebony’s revolutionary technology is an environmentally friendly process which modifies sustainably sourced softwoods by heating the wood with furfuryl alcohol - an agricultural by-product. By polymerising the wood’s cell wall, the softwoods permanently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood including high durability, hardness and dimensional stability. Kebony’s environmental credentials and its natural weathered aesthetic made it the ideal material for the exterior cladding of family home.