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Swiss Simplicity

Located in Seltisberg, Switzerland, this residential home follows the strict Swiss construction guidelines while artistically breaking away from them.

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IQ Glass

A glass link between a traditional cottage and new conservatory merges the new and the old in Wiltshire.

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House Rheder

The house is a building that deliberately withdraws and allows the surrounding landscape to present itself to the full.

Contents

Issue 25 2017

Features 04 - 06

Products & Services 07-17 20-30 31 34-40 42-43 44 45 49-51 53-58 62-66 67 70-74 75 76 77 82

Gallery House

Neil Dusheiko Architects have completed a beautiful and very

personal renovation of a Victorian terraced house in Stoke Newington.

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Open House

An extensive redevelopment of an Edwardian semi-detached house in north London, dramatically re-ordering rooms and extending the house to the rear to meet the evolving needs of a couple and their teenage children.

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Hiscox

Bathrooms are some of the most frequently used, and yet under- appreciated rooms in any house. But despite the challenges that arise from crafting an aesthetic space which fulfils such a practical purpose – with careful consideration and nuanced styling, they can become a truly enjoyable part of your home.

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Swiss Simplicity

If you like homes that are designed for close family lifestyle, then you’ll find that “Swiss Simplicity” brings comfortable family living to near perfection.

Editors Choice Bathrooms & Kitchens Coatings, Sealants & Paints Doors, Windows & Fittings Drainage & Plumbing Floors & Flooring Glass & Glazing Heating, Ventilation & Insulation Interiors & Interior Design Landscaping & External Works Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades Lighting & Electrical Recreation & Leisure Refurbishment & Renovating Timber & Timber Frame Tools, Plant & Equipment

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Tony Pell, Senior Product Manager at JELD-WEN, advises on why upgrading your front door with a spring shade is the perfect way to spruce up your home exterior.

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House Rheder

“In a time of excess we have built a house that makes the essentials tangible,” says the client.

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IQ Glass

A glass link between a traditional cottage and new conservatory merges the new and the old in Wiltshire.

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The Summer House

The Summer House, an addition to a well-loved family home set behind a beautiful wild planted garden in picturesque Devon, in Southwest England.

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TinkerBox

Nestled in the woods of Hudson Valley, this house was conceived as a car-lover’s dream retreat.

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Oxshot

Andrew Searchfield, CEO of luxury developer Searchfield Homes reveals some of the UK’s most profitable locations to build your dream home.

Gallery House Page 04 - 06

Open House Page 18 - 19

Hiscox Pages 26 - 27

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Neil Dusheiko Architects

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eil Dusheiko Architects have completed a beautiful and very personal renovation of a Victorian terraced house in Stoke Newington. The house was designed for the architect’s father-in-law, just around the corner from the architect’s own house where he lives with his wife and family.

Neil Dusheiko said: “My wife wanted her father to be closer to us so we could easily pop in and out of each other’s homes. We found a house in the road parallel to ours but it was a bit dark and damp. I wanted to make it into a light and airy home where my father-in-law could live comfortably and easily in a really beautiful space."

One of the priorities was to make sure that there was plenty of room for to display his collection of art and ceramics.

The kitchen wall is lined with bespoke, oak shelving, where ceramics and glassware are displayed.

The materials in the kitchen have been carefully chosen for their texture and warmth, complementing the numerous objects d’art.

The floor is paved with brick pammets and the worktops are wood, as are the floors in the adjoining sitting room area.

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The kitchen was very important as the client is a keen cook.

It is a light filled space with a skylight over the dining table, a large, glass door leading into the garden and a comfortable window seat, the perfect place for visitors to sit and chat to the cook.

In the sitting room there are simple, bespoke wooden cabinets but the design has been kept simple as the walls are filled with the owner’s collection of paintings and prints. Art works also line the walls on the landing and in the bedrooms throughout the rest of the house.

Gallery House

Renovation

text Gallery House photo Angese Sanvito www.agnesesanvito.com Tim Crocker – www.timcrocker.co.uk

Neil Dusheiko, Director of Neil Dusheiko architects said: “It was important in the design to strike a balance between bringing in light but also creating a private and intimate space that felt very personal.

We wanted to modernise the house and make it a more comfortable place to live but retain a feeling of warmth."

A new loft has been added, which is light and bright with skylights, and large windows through which you can see the spire of the local church in the distance.

It is also cosy and private, with wooden cupboards and floors and dusty red walls which complement the client’s kilims and textiles. Practice Director Neil Dusheiko said: “We wanted the house to feel light and to be comfortable and modern but at the same time to be very personal.

By designing the house around all of my father-in-laws beautiful things I hoped to make the move from the old family home a little easier.

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My wife and I and our daughter are always in and out of the house and every time I visit there’s another picture up or another ceramic dish on the shelves.

I’m really enjoying seeing him settle into the house."

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The materials were carefully selected to create a unified palette that would help exude a warm calm atmosphere, tying the contemporary design into the existing historic fabric of the home. Materials work well together due to the inherent relationships between natural and reclaimed materials.

Reclaimed Brick We used reclaimed brick tiles for the new kitchen and dining spaces which provides warmth and texture to the newly created space. We used the same material outside on the patio to create a sense of connection between inside and outside.

Glass A large pivot door and fully glazed roof over the dining rooms maximise light ingress and create a strong connection between the house and the garden.

Tall sliding glass panels allow for framed views from the house to the outside.

Oak Joinery Bespoke oak joinery provides lighter textured infill areas for storage and display for the client’s ceramic and glassware collection. The joinery also houses the heating storage containers, handrails and plenty of space for the client’s personal effects collected over his lifetime.

Zinc Cladding We chose black anthracite zinc cladding for the loft structure as we wanted to use cladding in large sheets to give a more monolithic feel to the roof extension. This included creating large panels of solid metal with simple clean openings framing up views from the roof to key local attractions. www.neildusheiko.com 6

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With a client base that stretches from Scotland right down through to Devon and Cornwall, the company’s mortars and bespoke plasters are in great demand.

Sarah Rawle heads up the manufacturing side of the business and she explained, “Our non-hydraulic lime (fatty lime mortar) is slaked from premium Buxton quicklime and matured for a minimum of 4 months, and forms the basis for all our pre-mixed lime mortars and plasters.”

The company has a list of famous landmarks that it has supplied mortars to, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. As well as manufacturing, the company stocks all traditional building materials, including cob blocks and a new, innovative clay and straw block called a Strock.

Working alongside Sarah is father David Rawle, senior partner and consultant to the business. Mum Sue Rawle assists with building quotes, consultations as well as the marketing, whilst Sarah’s brother, Frank Rawle heads up the building restoration side.

The manufacture of lime mortar has many advantages over cement, already proven by independent research bodies such as the National House Building Council Foundation.

Instead of producing large amount of CO2 in manufacturing, as is the case with cement, lime mortar carbonates (hardens) by using CO2 from the atmosphere.

Ideal for restoring traditional buildings, lime mortar lets the structure flex and so prevents masonry from cracking. It also acts as a wick, absorbing moisture and allowing it to evaporate and so keeping the masonry dryer and lessening the risk of spalling (crumbling of masonry).

Older houses that have been rendered outside with cement and then inside with pink plaster often have damp problems which can be overcome simply by using the appropriate lime mortar inside and out.

Situated at Coates Road, Bideford Business Park, East-the-Water, Bideford, Heritage Cob and Lime are open Monday to Friday- 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am-12 noon. Please ring 01237 477431 for more information or visit the website: www.heritagecobandlime.com

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Social Housing Provider Upgrades Smoke Alarms To Aico Multi-Sensors Northwards Housing in Manchester is undertaking a major smoke alarm upgrade programme across its entire housing stock of 13,500 properties, using Aico’s Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms.

Northwards Housing is a not-for-profit ALMO (arms length management organisation) that manages City Council homes across north Manchester. It has been a long standing Aico customer of more than 15 years, fitting Aico’s Ei150 series mains powered optical smoke alarms for most of that time.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, Aico are market leaders in residential fire and CO protection in the UK. All alarms are designed and built in Ireland specifically to meet the UK standards and regulations. With more mains powered domestic smoke alarms installed in the UK’s social housing than any other manufacturer, Aico is tried, tested and trusted.

For more information please go to www.aico.co.uk or contact Aico on 01691 664100 or enquiries@aico.co.uk.

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Due to market demands we now have a Facilities and Service Management Solution that can either be standalone, or seamless integration with our ERP Software to complete the ‘Cradle to Grave’ process.

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EOS Facades Release their Case Study Compendium EOS Facades have recently published their new Case Study Compendium – offering readers an insight in to their wide portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.

Part of the Etex Building Performance Group, EOS Facades are leading innovators in light gauge steel construction, specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of bespoke steel solutions for the Steel Framing Systems (SFS) and offsite manufacturing markets.

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Best Selling “Floor Mounted Pump Station” gets a “Major” Update Navigating the species – Timber Cladding Different species of timber will behave slightly differently and there will be one type that is most suited to any given building project. Canadian Western Red Cedar and Siberian Larch are very popular species for timber cladding.

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A leading structural and civil engineering consultancy has recently completed its landmark 20,000th project since being established in 1992.

Rhodes & Partners offers many different services for both small and large projects. “Those 20,000 jobs have included every type of project including These species don't require preservative treatment and provide a sustainable material that lasts the test domestic work, major commercial and residential of time. developments, plus retail, leisure, education and healthcare buildings,” comments Managing Director, Nick Ribbeck.

For a more colour stable option, NORclad offer a Koppers treatment, MicroShades ‘Brunnea’, containing UV inhibitors and pigment within the “That has helped us grow from a small local treatment. practice to the stage where we now operate on a far larger scale in terms of project size and Once you've decided on a timber species, you have geographical location. We put considerable further options on how the timber will appear; emphasis on training our engineers and using the contemporary designs often use PSE boards, or most appropriate modern technology, so we’re T&G cladding, replacing the more traditional perfectly placed to tackle the next 20,000 projects!” featheredge or shiplap profiles people may be familiar with.

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The DrainMajor is Aldermaston based Pump specialists Pump Technology’s best selling waste water and hot water, floor mounted pump system.

It now has a completely new and re-designed tank, Custom manufactured from Polyethylene, the new tank (which, by the way, is recyclable at the end of its working life) features a sealed lid that can be simply removed via four screws for easy service and maintenance access.

Jeremy Brownlee, MD of Pump Technology Ltd. explains “We designed and started manufacturing this product over 22 years ago to meet an unfulfilled demand for a reliable, efficient and economical product for a specific need”.

“Over the years the DrainMajor has proved to be one of our best sellers and this new version will continue to provide our customers with the perfect solution for this type of application”.

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Schöck and Marble Mosaic team up for 345 precast balconies Horizons is a recent addition to the skyline on the north bank of the Thames adjacent to Poplar Dock. It offers 190 private apartments with one, two and threebedrooms, plus six penthouses. There are a considerable number of balconies involved on the development, so minimising any possible thermal bridging problems was crucial. The Schöck Isokorb structural thermal break comfortably met the necessary specifications and precast balcony specialists Marble Mosaic had a big part to play as well.

Marble Mosaic specialise in precast concrete cladding panels and structural units for new buildings. Joint MD Dennis Vittle comments: “We have been associated with Schock projects for many years and Horizons required the balcony units to be integral with the main structure, insulated and fire-stopped from it.

The Schock Isokorb type K was the natural solution. There are 345 pre-cast balconies on the project which posed a number of challenges. There were standard insulated balcony-to-slab connections and a number

of downstand and upstand connections required. Also the precast columns were supported off the balcony slab at one end only, so there was a heavy eccentric shear load transfer. The agreed design called for a combination of Schock Isokorb types K and Q to ensure structural integrity with the frame, whilst avoiding any clashes with the concrete frame reinforcement”.

The Isokorb type K is a load-bearing thermal insulation element for concreteto-concrete cantilever balconies, which transfers bending moment, stress and shear forces. The Isokorb type Q serves as a shear force transfer element for loggia's or column supported balconies with relatively low load expectations.

The range of Schöck Isokorb solutions guarantees totally verifiable performance standards and meets full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations.

For a free copy of the Schöck Thermal Bridging Guide and / or the Thermal Bridging Solutions brochure – contact the company on 01865 290 890 or visit www.schoeck.co.uk

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Walk In Wonderland 6 Secrets To Creating The Perfect Custom Wardrobes

Wyndham design director and founder Richard Thomas explains what to consider when creating your dream wardrobe space.

1 Styling And Colour Although white may be considered by some as bland and unimaginative it does make the perfect blank canvas for setting off the main feature of the wardrobe, namely the clothes. In fact not only will it set off the garments it will also create the illusion of space in a room where space is often limited.

If you use this in combination with mirrors then you are really opening things up.

If on the other hand you have the luxury of a larger space then dark woods or dark lacquer colours can inject mood and accents to the room, and coupled with clever lighting can also produce beautiful results.

Of course doors can be removed completely in a walk in wardrobe situation, but this can be challenging in terms of keeping things visually clean on the eye.

4 Accessories Shoes, belts and jewellery can be set and displayed in a variety of ways including bespoke shoe racks, drawers, or shelving.

Consider these items as signature display items using particular shoes and jewellery as pieces of ‘art’ in their own right.

Look at ways to enhance presentation using bespoke drawer linings, custom made compartments and lighting panels.

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2 Use Your Space The most common error comes with trying to get too much into a defined space.

Less can be more and in the case of walk in wardrobes it is often best to have a corridor run of wardrobes rather than return sections that may give dead spaces to the corners.

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The key to creating the overall mood of any walk in wardrobe or fitted wardrobe is lighting.

Consider ways to implement mood lighting on the interior as well as the exterior and use the same level of coloured lighting be it warm or cool white to maintain a consistency with the overall ambience.

If you have wardrobes running in parallel right and left of you it’s important to consider the room required to open them fully on both sides. If the corridor has a limited width then a sliding door option is often a more useful application.

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6 Detailing Think of you wardrobe as a blank canvas and like any great painting don’t overwork it.

Small accents such as handles and the application of mirror can be often all you need to create your masterpiece.

Remember too many materials and textures will start to conflict and as a general rule simplicity is king. At Wyndham we try to keep it simple with only 2 to 3 different materials and finishes to produce a stunning design. www.wyndhamdesign.com O208 8996609

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n extensive redevelopment of an Edwardian semi-detached house in north London, dramatically reordering rooms and extending the house to the rear to meet the evolving needs of a couple and their teenage children.

This large period house required significant untangling from its congested internal layout in order to rationalise and re-configure its interior spaces.

It also had a lack of connectedness to it’s generous outdoor spaces and an underexploited loft area.

The original living and service areas of the house were dark, cramped and restrictive to family shared spaces.

Our solution was to reconfigure the layout of each floor and expand the house to create a spacious living area to the rear of the ground floor with a large glazed structure that frames the newly landscaped garden and terrace.

The re-configured floors have given the family generous sized rooms with an interesting play of level changes and volumes that can now be fully shared and enjoyed.

These are connected by a new helical staircase with a ribbon-like handrail that curves as it ascends in parallel with the central double-height void.

The new loft bedroom is the proud possessor of its own private recessed terrace that has cleverly and discretely been carved into the pitch of the roof.

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The bathrooms, bedrooms and living spaces have bespoke built-in joinery, storage spaces and shelving all of which have been fully integrated into the overall concept and design.

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Product Description The bespoke timber staircase was designed in close collaboration with designer-maker, Fowler & Co. It was conceived as a single object stretching between the ground, first and second floors. The central form comprises a solid helical balustrade that ‘hangs’ down the middle of the void with the stair wrapping around it. The elegant lacquered balustrade is capped with a continuous moulded handrail, hand carved from oak to match the fluid underside that follows the curves of the staircase.

Throughout the house, the warmth and texture of the wood grain used for the staircase has been emphasised in floor finishes and worktops elsewhere.

It was made in Fowler & Co’s workshop and then assembled on site, with the handrail made from pieces of laminated wood pressed into a curved mould. The underside is clad with timber with each piece acting like a propeller blade, twisting in two directions. The result is a sinuous shape that is given continuity by the use of treated hand carved oak for both the underside and the ribbon-like handrail.

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The wide range provides a suitable cooker hood for every situation in the kitchen.

All Air Uno cooker hoods have powerful motors which ensure they provide effective extraction for the upmarket kitchens in which they are installed.

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The most important shower enclosure manufactured in Italy. A vast range, extremely high quality and probably the most versatile in the market – anything is possible in terms of scale and design. Throughout the world Novellini creates inspiring bathrooms that appeal to individuals at home, via our merchant partners.

Working alongside architects and designers, we create beautiful and functional bathrooms that complement the home, helping to create tranquil spaces promoting Well-being within the living environment.

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Based in the beautiful market town of St Albans, Hertfordshire, we have a small but well stocked Showroom with multiple displays of enclosures, trays, baths and steam cabins. In order, not to be disappointed please book in advance of your visit making sure we have the product you require on display.

With enthusiasm, team work and values, we wish to improve the lives of everyone in the world in search of excellence for their homes and families, and aim to do so by using the best in technology, further enhanced by passion and intellectual involvement, born from a quest for beauty in all that we do.

Supported by vast stocks at our warehouse in Birmingham and serviced by experienced staff ready to support your needs.

Values Our core values are a passion for excellence meaning a love of beauty and fine workmanship - and ethics - meaning long-term worth through sustainability, transparency and valuing people. We want to put mankind and quality of life at the centre of all our choices, ever driven by a passion for what we do.

All our products are maintained by our qualified service engineers and supported by parts readily available from stock.

Our products are: Available nationwide through our merchant partners and retailers. Please use our store locator link on our website to find your nearest dealer or call us directly for more information on: 01727 229 922

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Novellini UK offers a full range of shower products including bespoke shower enclosures, wetrooms, steam rooms and much more, why not visit our website for more details.

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NEW Bespoke Drain Service from CCL Wetrooms 2-3 Day Manufacturing Service Offers Unique Wetroom Drainage Solutions for House Builders On-site

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Very rarely does a functional accessory provide the designer with complete freedom for its use in any project and with any material - while still performing its essential task.

The tough and stylish S-Box™ “pop-up” Power Box changes all that.

Every S-Box™ pop-up Power unit comes with the ability to customise its top to match its surroundings. This patented “chameleon” feature is unique to this British Innovation, and at last makes the act of supplying power to kitchen islands a process that can be done with style!

At last, designers can do what they’re really good at. Design!

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Waterproofing Kit Leading tiling accessories brand, Homelux, have launched a quick and easy to fit Waterproofing Kit which is perfect for permanently waterproofing tiled shower and bath areas. 100% waterproof, the kits comprise wall matting, flexible joint tape and bath and shower seal.

CCL Wetrooms have launched their NEW Bespoke Drain Service, enabling customers to order any length of wetroom drain up to 2000mm, using their new 2-3 day manufacturing service. The service applies to all stainless steel drains in a Solid Installed correctly, the kit will solve the problem or Stone-Infill finish. of tiling always being permeable even if traditional water resistant grouts, waterproof tile adhesives Howard Ball, Director at CCL Wetrooms and sealants have been used. Thanks to its jointed commented:- “One of the biggest frustrations nature, moisture cannot penetrate or be absorbed for house builders when it comes to installing by the substrates behind. This prevents damp wetrooms, is having to compromise on the design patches on ceilings or expensive water damage to of the wetroom in order to meet installation surfaces. deadlines. House builders are often forced to order a standard length wetroom drain rather With tiling joints vulnerable to normal subsidence than wait three weeks for a bespoke drain to be in buildings, a waterproof layer between substrate manufactured. and tiling becomes even more critical. The kits come in a choice of 5m² and 10m² kits and once For full details on CCL Wetrooms’ range of applied can be tiled over immediately with no wetroom drainage systems and waterproofing waiting or drying time. membranes, please call CCL Wetrooms on 0844 327 6002 or visit www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk.

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Maxtop helps family on BBC DIY SOS Big Build Worktop specialist Maxtop, has worked with DIY SOS to help renovate the kitchen of a family in need.

Stephen Moss, managing director of Maxtop, explained: “We were delighted to be able to work with DIY SOS as it is a fantastic show that makes a huge difference to families across the UK.” Ian Howarth, Maxtop’s national specialist trainer added: “Having visited the Payne-Cheney’s house during the renovation, it was incredible to see so many people gathering together to give this muchdeserving family the home they needed.”

NANO 6.7 New Waste & Trap Solution from Macdee Wirquin Leading sanitary equipment specialist, Macdee Wirquin has unveiled NANO 6.7, a brand new and revolutionary basin waste solution packed with technological innovations. An intuitive product that combines space gain, quick assembly and cleaning from the top in order to exceed the expectations of the installer and end user.

Stephen concluded: “It was fantastic to watch the episode last week and to see what a difference the renovation has made to this family.

“We are very proud to have been involved in this project and hope the Payne-Cheney family are enjoying their new home!”

The ultra compact Nano is three times smaller than a classic waste, only 67mm in height, freeing up valuable space under the basin. It incorporates the very latest waterless silicone membrane technology for traps, a proven Wirquin innovation that’s been built into their waste products since 2007 and is the key component for reducing the overall size of the unit.

For more information about Maxtop please visit www.maxtopquartz.co.uk or the company’s new Facebook and Twitter pages. Alternatively, call 0161 224 0333 or visit the Maxtop YouTube page to watch a short installation video.

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Give your kitchen the professional touch with a stunning, stainless steel bin from Binopolis.com Designed to provide flexible waste and recycling solutions, the stunning, freestanding bins in sleek stainless steel from specialist retailer Binopolis. com will add a professional touch to any kitchen and beautifully complement high-performance appliances. Available in a variety of sizes and configurations, the stainless steel bins from leading brands such as Simplehuman, Joseph Joseph and Brabantia are the perfect combination of form and function and ideal for those that want to make a real style statement in their kitchen.

For further information, contact Binopolis on 023 8097 0230, email jane@binopolis.com or visit www.binopolis.com

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How to create the perfect bathroom Bathrooms are some of the most frequently used, and yet underappreciated rooms in any house.

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ut despite the challenges that arise from crafting an aesthetic space which fulfils such a practical purpose – with careful consideration and nuanced styling, they can become a truly enjoyable part of your home.

Interior designer, Nancy Straughan, works with a team of experts at Hugo Oliver – stateof-the-art bathroom suppliers – to create bathrooms with the wow-factor.

In an article for Hiscox UK, she’s shared some essential pearls of wisdom for anyone looking to design their perfect bathroom.

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Pinterest, moodboards and 3D drawings will really help you visualise what your finished room will look like – so getting them right is an important first step.

2. Make your decisions wisely The heart wants what the heart wants – but given a year or two, you might start to regret splashing out on a statement

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piece that doesn’t stand the test of time.

Make sure you consider how your bathroom’s design fits in with the rest of your home, and how it’s likely to make you feel a few years down the line. Remember, you want your bathroom to feel welcoming, so make sure you’re working towards a space where you will feel comfortable and able to relax.

3. Think to the future If you’re keen to incorporate some on-trend design, be sure to think about how current trends will evolve – that way, you’ll stay ahead of the curve. While warm metals are still going strong in 2017, the industry is moving away from glossy finishes, favouring instead matte and beaten textures.

And if you’re worried about committing to something

that won’t age well, use accessories to give a classic bathroom an update.

Bathroom plants, for example, are trendier than ever, and easy to buy and replace.

4. Consider space and lighting is crucial Ultimately, every design decision should be guided by the size and layout of your room. If you’re working with a darker room, how will you create the impression of space and light?

And if you’re short on space, how will you achieve your design without sacrificing storage?

Clever storage decisions and innovative lighting can make all the difference to the look and feel of your bathroom, so consider whether you want your features up-front

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5. Invest your time and energy If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly.

And the same goes for an overhaul of your bathroom design.

There’s no sense in creating a sleek minimalist bathroom, and then ruining the effect with clunky, traditional features.

The time and effort that goes into planning is vital.

It is the little details that will ultimately tie your design together, so don’t be afraid to do your research, be fussy about getting every element right and really commit to making a room you can be proud of.

Your bathroom can make a real statement; both about your personal style, and your home – so don’t leave it to chance.

To read the full article, visit here: www.hiscox.co.uk/homeinsurance/cover-stories/ expert-advice-for-creatingthe-perfect-bathroom

Create A Spa-Like Luxury Bathroom In The Home Suitable For Everyday Residential Living With It used to be just high rise city centre apartments where recreating the look and feel of a five star hotel were typical requirements for architects, designers and specifiers to address.

When it comes to making the new home purchase decision, having a bathroom space that offers this lifestyle choice is an incredibly important and persuasive factor.

However, with busy modern day lifestyles, new demands and the growing importance of the role of the bathroom within the home, house buyers are now increasingly looking for a bathroom that offers the luxury look and feel of a fivestar hotel or spa, but combined with the appropriate functionalities to deal with the practicalities of everyday life.

The new collection by Sottini, the timeless bathroom brand built on a heritage of quality and innovation in design, is geared towards both the house developer and hotel sectors, which ensures residential property developers can create the perfect look that appeals to consumers looking to replicate the very best in high-end hotel luxury style in a domestic bathroom. The hotel bathroom has a lot in common with its domestic counterpart, not just in terms of creating a spa-like, relaxing sanctuary, but also in creating an individual finish with a sense of character that sets them apart from the competition.

Bathrooms are being designed to balance the practical needs of hopping in the power shower before work, with offering users the ability to ‘treat’ themselves every day in a serene space to have a leisurely soak in a statement bath.

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Luxury, style and elegance is what bathrooms of first-class hotels are defined by – and Sottini has collaborated with internationally-renowned and awardwinning product designers from around the world to create a collection of elegantly-crafted individual items that can be curated in a multitude of combinations for a domestic setting.

Each piece in the Sottini collection has been developed individually with high design specifications and precision engineering, ensuring each basin, bath and WC is a unique piece: a work of art and a design statement – enabling the integration of the luxury experience of a hotel stay into the bathroom of a new home. www.sottini.co.uk

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The Wetrooms Online WetBase tray is an easy to install level access walk in shower tray. It is a lightweight flush floor panel with pre-made falls to drain, and is coated with a cementitious layer ready to receive a tiled surface. The wet room kit comes complete with a fast flow drain and a full liquid based tanking kit for waterproofing the wet room.

The Wetrooms Online WetBase wet room kits represent true value for money, and unlike many of the alternative kits available are a true quality, German engineered and EU manufactured kit. The tray has been designed to last, and as such they come with a 20 year guarantee if fitted in accordance with instructions. Additionally, Wetrooms Online offer a full money back guarantee if you are not 100% happy.

Available with standard (square) drains, linear drains and a tile-able linear drain, each tray is available in a range of popular sizes. Each kit comes with a 5kg liquid tanking kit, which is painted onto the floor/walls with ease, no mixing is required. The supplied fast flow drain is manufactured by Dallmer and has a 40mm solvent weld joint.

The WetBase tray is suitable for use on both wooden and concrete floors, with a tiled floor finish, and is compatible for use with electrical underfloor heating mats and wired systems, the insulating properties of the WetBase make it ideal for underfloor heating. Purchase before 3pm and the kit will be dispatched same day for next working day delivery on the UK mainland.

Discounts available for bulk purchase, please call 0800 280 8008 for details.

For full details and to purchase securely online please visit: www.wetrooms-online.com In addition to wet room kits, Wetrooms Online supply a wide range of wet room related products including linear shower drain channels, underfloor heating, shower screens, Impey Aqua Decs, laminate wall panelling, tile backer board and many more items, all from leading brands.

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Armstrong Ceilings showcases European projects in its A Book for 2017

Bespoke ceiling adds unique touch to University refurbishment

A coffee-table visual delight is published by Armstrong Ceilings.

Proof that ceilings are no longer an afterthought in the design and build process is contained within the glossy new A Book for 2017 from Armstrong.

UK projects include metal tiles and baffles at the National Biologics Manufacturing Centre in Darlington, Axiom Knife edge canopies with integrated lighting at CFC Underwriting’s offices in London, wood tiles on a black bandraster grid at Global Mining and Resource Company’s offices in London, and a bespoke orange metal ceiling and wall at The Contact Company’s call centre in The Wirral.

Hunter Douglas, the international leader in architectural building products, has helped to transform a lecture theatre at the University of Birmingham.

A two-minute video presentation of the A Book is available to view via www.armstrong.com/commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/ video-library.html?channelId=5227721150001&media Id=5275657551001.

The overhaul of the Avon Room included Hunter Douglas wall and ceiling panels in real Cherry wood veneer, plus motorised blinds.

The A Book for 2017 is available to download from www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk and also features on the Armstrong Ceiling Systems app available from both the Apple store as well as the Google Play store, or by clicking on one of the links below with your mobile device www.armstrong. com/CeilingDownloads-Apple or www.armstrong.com/ CeilingDownloads-Android.

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produced as six “wings” with 9mm “dummy” circular perforations, which allowed them to be invisibly fixed to the suspension system.

Hunter Douglas also provided 158m2 of wall panels for the front and rear of the theatre, as well as 15 240v motorised blinds with 3% openness factor.

Tel: +44 (0)1604 766251 Email: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk Website: www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

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Wohlgemuth & Pafumi Architekten If you like homes that are designed for close family lifestyle, then you'll find that "Swiss Simplicity" brings comfortable family living to near perfection. By using simple shapes and forms and bringing them together in a unique architectural layout, this modern-meets-traditional home gives you the best in all areas of design. Elements such as wood, concrete, stone, & steel come together harmoniously to balance the interior pallet as well as the overall architecture.

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Located in Seltisberg, Switzerland, this residential home follows the strict Swiss construction guidelines while artistically breaking away from them. In this film, we speak with the homeowner, Tina, and the architects at Wohlgemuth & Pafumi Architekten, about the design of this home. With the use of 3D renderings, sketches, & walkthroughs, we learn about the interior layout of this home as well as the incredibly cute lifestyle lived within.

WP Architekten is one of the most thorough firms we have come across in all of our travels. They take a deep holistic approach to design and explore pretty much every avenue of technology the market offers to create and convey their ideas. www.wparch.ch

Architects - Wohlgemuth & Pafumi Architekten Location - 4411 Seltisberg, Switzerland Architect in Charge - Carmelo Pafumi Collaborator - Marc Straumann Area - 150.0 m2 Photographs - Chibi Moku Manufacturers - Eternit PerĂş

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W ider panes of glass and slimmer frames make the most of captivating views. aïr lift & slide doors offer an impressive 2.5m maximum sash width and aïr bi-fold doors can create a 3-metre-high floor to ceiling opening.

Designs can be personalised with aïrcoat, a dirt c resistant, textured paint availabl e in a range of colours, which adds a stunning finish to aïr doors, and a range of premium h ardware options. aïr aï ’s superior performance includes: U-values as low as 1.0, aïrtight interlocking weather seals to keep bad weather at ba y, a Secured by Design standard locking s ystem and anti-finger trap technology. aïr continues to evolve, with even more innovation in engineering, design options and ch ances to see the doors in action at dedicated aïrzones across the UK. aïr aï ’s focus will alwa ys be on how it helps the consumers of the future to choose aluminium doors th at offer a captivating combination of timel ess design and modern performance. www.discoverair.co.uk aïr is exclusivel y manufactured in London by

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stablished 33 years ago in October 1982, Touch Ironmongery is one of London’s leading ironmongers. Originally called “A Touch of Brass”, the firm changed their name in 2003 in reaction to slowly advancing market changes in architectural ironmongery which is no longer supplied solely in brass, and to also reflect the broader range of products and finishes that they sell.

In fact today, Touch can supply a wide range of finishes including Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze -solid and plated, BMA, Antique Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, Leather, Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless Steel, Gun Metal, and the list keeps growing. Whatever finish you require, Touch can help you get the right look.

Touch occupy their recently refurbished showroom at 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they display a vast range of their 5,000 products. With a customer base including Interior Designers, Builders and individuals who are interested in the top end of the

Ironmongery market, Touch mainly supply to residential premises but hotel and office properties also contribute to their vast clientele.

The company also have a healthy export market to all corners of the world, namely the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Touch’s owner and founder, Bill Benham, has 33 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan Blanchard. Saleem Qureshi is the newest member of our team and has 10 years’ experience, meaning their knowledge is unrivalled in this industry.

The range of products supplied

by Touch date from circa 1640 French (Louise XIV) and cover all subsequent periods (Georgian, Edwardian & Victorian), art deco and contemporary pieces also make up the product ranges.

In addition, Touch showcases the very best of British manufacturing; the best ranges are still produced in the Midlands by craftsmen in factories dating back 200 years or more. Touch also sell European manufactured goods

which is considered to be of a very good quality and in recent years they have introduced some of the far eastern made products, albeit in a limited range but cost effective. With trends continuously evolving, new innovative products are constantly under development.

Touch understand that keeping up with the fashion-shifts is imperative in order to provide every customer with the best solution for their requirements.

Ironmongery can be a difficult and complicated aspect of a building project, as a result Touch aim to take this awkward aspect and make it user friendly and clear to understand by offering an onsite service where they carry out a detailed door by door, window by window, room by room Ironmongery schedule, highlighting all requirements and identifying any items that can be refurbished.

Refurbishment is a large part of the business; Touch will undertake complete ironmongery refurbishment projects, and can restore old paint covered door furniture to their former glory, looking as new, at a fraction of the cost to replace.

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ALPRO launch their new range of concealed and rim mounted exit devices Innovation and quality at competitive prices Keith Parry, Alpro’s Sales Director says “The comprehensive performance specification of the units, coupled with the overall quality and innovation, enable us to offer a versatile product at a competitive price. Illustrating once again Alpro’s stated aim of offering quality and service to the industry in general. We have been asked numerous times by our customers for products of this kind.

Alpro prides itself on listening to customers and their requirements, so this was a natural fit with the other products within the Alpro product portfolio.”

Alpro products are available in the UK from IEC Limited and through all major security product distributors. www.alpro.co.uk

Passivhaus Approvals for Aluprof The Passivhaus standard originated from a conversation in May 1988 between a Swede Bo Adamson and Wolfgang Feist of Germany. The idea was to develop a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in buildings, significantly reducing their ecological footprint. Today, the numbers of Passivhaus properties are in the tens of thousands across Europe in both residential and commercial properties, in both new and refurbishment projects.

The Aluprof MB-104 system is increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK. All systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained companies to ensure each fabricated product meets the Aluprof exacting standards.

Further information is available on the company website at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof UK offices on 0161 941 4005.

Innovation Delivered The Comar 10 window range includes: Inward opening, tilt & turn and fixed lights and are internally beaded and glazed.

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U-values as low as 0.66 W/m2K Cut manufacturing costs by 70% Certified by Passivhaus Institute for cool temperature areas Future-proof & energy saving High thermal insulation with ground breaking technology 90mm deep outer frames Minimal care & maintenance

For further information about Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, please visit www.comar-alu.co.uk call 020 8685 9685 or email projects@parksidegroup.co.uk Comar: Designed for Performance, Backed by Delivery

APEER MODO DOOR GETS A THUMBS UP, DOWN UNDER Apeer’s Modern Door (MODO) collection is a design led portfolio of doors that feature all the security, durability and energy efficiency associated with its Traditional and Contemporary ranges.

URFIC high quality door furniture FrameXpress Ltd So, as well as offering a variety of stylish designs, a available now from Centurion Europe broad palette of premium and bespoke colours and URFIC have been one of Europe’s leading designers a 10 year structural guarantee, MODO doors also frameXpress Ltd is a leading trade fabricator with an established reputation for excellence, supplying and manufacturers of high quality door furniture feature a double rebated system for additional draft premium windows, doors and conservatories to the for over 50 years. protection, toughened, 60mm thick triple glazing building industry and self-building sector. and ‘A’ rated energy efficiency as standard.

Peter Stone, Sales and Marketing Director, said, “We are very excited to be able to offer the new The range includes a diverse range of ‘A++’ rated Linda added: “The lead time was a little longer URFIC branded range. With over 50 year’s high performance pvc-u window, door and than usual due to customs clearance and shipping, expertise in manufacturing top of the range conservatory products with aluminium options as and we needed to provide special packaging for door furniture, builders’ merchants, retailers and well bifold doors and Guardian Roofing available. the courier, but we shipped directly to the address consumers alike can be confident in the longevity in Australia. Now it’s been installed, the customer BSI industry standards, 16 colour foils, Composite and quality of our URFIC collection of door has told us that he’s delighted with his door and it handles. ” doors, Secured by Design accreditations as well compliments his property perfectly – he’s even had as tailored solutions make the portfolio a popular lots of positive comments from neighbours and For more information on the new choice for builders and self-builders. passers by, so while this might have been the first URFIC range from Centurion, door that we’ve supplied to Australia, we’re hoping visit www.centurioneurope.co.uk or T: 01952 581100 that it might not be the last!” call 01302 788700. www.frameXpress.co.uk 38

Doors, Windows & Fittings

Affordable Wooden Looks With Garador’s Deco Paint Finish Garador’s hugely popular GaraRoll roller door comes in an assortment of colours, with a breadth of choice for specifiers and homeowners alike.

There are 9 colours and 2 timber effect finishes for the GaraRoll; the latter of which is applied using a foil coat. But the timber effect is also available in Deco Paint, a style offering real timber effect but with a serious cost advantage over the foil coated options.

Using the latest paint technology, the Deco Paint finish has been designed specifically to cover GaraRoll’s aluminium laths enhancing their durability and appearance. The Deco Paint helps the corrosion resistant doors keeps their good looks even in coastal homes battered by high winds and salt spray in the air.

colour match the door curtain, ensuring an immaculate and very pleasing overall look for homeowners.

Garador’s GaraRoll roller door also offers many other advantages, with long-lasting brush seals and a spring assisted motor for a smooth door motion.

It is also an excellent choice for those looking to save space inside the garage, and also in situations where ceiling space needs to be retained or when access to the roof is required.

GaraRoll comes with a choice of a 2 button or 4 button hand transmitter, each in an understated matt black finish. The Deco Paint finish comes at a significant cost advantage and with its hardwearing timber effect, GaraRoll doors supplied in this colour are an excellent new choice for new builds and existing garages across the UK. Find out more about all Garador’s garage doors at www.garador.co.uk or call 01935 443799.

Rosewood and Golden Oak are the two timber effects on offer in the GaraRoll range; shades designed to complement both modern and traditional homes.

They will be particularly useful for the increasing number of homes that include wooden features in the main build. Even the GaraRoll’s guide rails are finished to

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FINE ITALIAN DESIGN Rosso Maniglie is our exclusive range of Italian inspired designer levers. Produced using a zinc base material and manufactured to the highest standards, this range takes designer levers to the next level.

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BESPOKE DESIGNS | WELDED CORNERS | HANDMADE | RAL CLASSIC COLOUR

’New CPD from Aluprof’ ‘Thermal Design Choices for Aluminium Fenestration Systems’ is a new RIBA approved CPD from leading commercial systems supplier, Aluprof. The CPD aims to give specifiers the knowledge they need to specify the correct systems and their thermal characteristics on a ‘per project’ basis.

Aluminium systems have evolved from the solid profiles of the 60’s and 70’s through the resin ‘fill and de-bridge’ methods of the 80’s and 90’s to the sophisticated polyamide thermal breaks of today. Whilst thermal calculation can determine a particular U value, does the structure it is being fixed into retain the high performance of the product or will it cold bridge and potentially cause issues? How do you best interpret a thermal simulation graphic to choose the best product? Is solar gain, ‘friend’ or ‘foe’? These are questions the CPD will seek to answer.

The CPD will be delivered by one of Aluprofs' experienced Specification Support Team who will be on hand to answer any questions on systems and project applications that specifiers may have. With aluminium systems now achieving Passivhaus levels of insulation it is important to understand how these

systems achieve such levels of insulation and how the glazing and structure need to be designed to offer clients the most appropriate solution.

Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained companies to ensure each fabricated product meets the Aluprof exacting standards.

Further information is available on the company website at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof UK offices on 0161 941 4005.

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Reinvent Your House Front With a Fresh and Zesty Exterior Door Tony Pell, Senior Product Manager at JELDWEN, advises on why upgrading your front door with a spring shade is the perfect way to spruce up your home exterior.

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Desirable Rainwater System for Desirable Residence Yeoman Rainguard’s XL Aluminium Rainwater System was chosen to add the finishing touch to an £11 million property in the desirable area of Virginia Water.

Built by development company Watersmead Homes who pride themselves in building properties of quality and style that exceed expectations, the Georgian style home covers approximately 12,000 square feet over 4 floors.

Constructed out of Cotswold Stone, Watersmead ensured that the property combines practicality with style meeting the high standards and demands of the discerning purchaser.

square downpipe with the stylish look being completed with Cast Aluminium Plain Hoppers. Finished in a durable black textured powder coating which eliminates colour bleaching and ensures a life expectancy of the rainwater system to that of 25 years and more.

“The rainwater systems look perfect on the finished property and we are very pleased with the quality of products and service that Yeoman Rainguard gave us.”

Concluded Mrs Burns. www.rainguard.co.uk

Meeting such standards required the use of high quality building materials and systems which included choosing the right rainwater system.

“We obviously needed gutters and downpipes which not only matched the style of the house but were of a quality which would give the homeowner many years of maintenance free service whilst retaining its colour and style well into the future.

Yeoman Rainguard’s stylish XL Aluminium rainwater system fitted the bill.” Explained Mrs Gill Burns of Watersmead Homes.

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Floors & Flooring

Transform A House To A Chateau With Esco Flooring From Osmo Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, presents ESCO Chateau, a sleek and contemporary style of oak flooring. Prefinished with Osmo Polyx®-Oil, Chateau elegantly embraces the wood’s artistic knots and grains, complementing a wide range of current decorative trends and interiors.

ESCO’s Chateau flooring range is a smooth oak design that effortlessly showcases the wood’s classic natural beauty in a stylish and contemporary manner.

ESCO flooring from Osmo UK is available in both solid and engineered (2-layer and 3-layer) parquets and can be supplied in a selection of thicknesses, widths and lengths. Production capacities can handle both small and large orders with a delivery time of approx. four weeks.

For more information and to view the entire ESCO range, please visit www.osmouk.com or www.escogroup.cz/en.

Ceramique Internationale Dusts off contemporary new tile range

P&R’S Versatile: Faster To Fit & Hardwearing Pioneering Lancashire-based injection mould and tool making specialist, Patterson & Rothwell (P&R), has developed Versatile, the fastest-to-fit and most durable commercial floor tile on the market.

The PVC 500mm x 6mm interlocking floor tile is ideal for a variety of industrial and commercial uses, including gyms, hospitals and schools, due to its durability, anti-slip qualities and chemical resistance. Versatile is a flooring solution with longevity. Available in eight different colours; - you can even take Versatile floor tiles with you should you move.

P&R is actively seeking flooring contactors/ suppliers as partners for Versatile.

For further information regarding Versatile, please contact T: 0161 621 5005 E: customerservices@patterson-rothwell.co.uk or www.patterson-rothwell.co.uk.

A Breath Of Fresh Air For Floors?

Underlay is an important element whatever the flooring being used. Using underlay offers several benefits; it reduces walking noise in the room, it makes carpets more comfortable to walk on, it provides heat insulation…and much more!

Manufactured by Marazzi and available in four soft tones - Cream, Pearl, Smoke and White - Dust is a collection of 60x60cm Italian glazed porcelain tiles, which offers a simple design with visual characteristics that gives a tranquil look to the home.

And now QA Flooring Solutions are introducing Breathe underlay for carpet, a pioneering breakthrough with real health and environmental benefits perfect for today’s home.

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London College of Fashion recently refurbished its High Holborn building, and opted for the Scarlet Oak from design flooring specialist, Moduleo.

It was crucial the flooring specified was durable, stylish and safe, as well as flexible for the students and staff who utilise the campus daily.

Colin Stroud, director at Interior Precision Limited, who completed the refurbishment, comments: “Moduleo is a well-known name within the industry, and is renowned for its cost-effective, yet on-trend products – which were imperative for this project.

“With the flooring being laid in one of the best fashion schools in the world, style was obviously key, along with durability and scuff and stainresistance, as a result of the area experiencing such high levels of footfall.” www.moduleo.co.uk

Maple is back! Connor sports flooring systems available now!

Encapsulating the recent trend for industrial-look tiles, Ceramique Internationale has launched a range of innovative square tiles, designed to provide a modern crossover effect between plaster, cement and concrete.

The tiles’ porcelain compound provides a hardwearing surface, which means it won’t scratch or stain, making it perfect for hallways, kitchens or conservatories. The range can also be utilised for open-plan living, as the four tones make a perfect neutral and timeless backdrop to complement an assortment of soft furnishing and fixtures.

Stylish flooring for fashion college

Breathe is truly a step forward in the flooring industry, a totally new product made from a natural and sustainable material – wood. And if that’s surprising, wait until you see its unique benefits.

To find out more about Breathe, contact QA Flooring Solutions on 0151 495 3434 or sales@qaflooringsolutions.com.

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In 2015 flooring specialist Gerflor announced their acquisition of Connor Sport Court International in a move that expanded the company’s global market reach and sports product range.

Founded in 1872, Connor Sports is the leader in hardwood sports flooring and in 1974 Sport Court was formed providing the market with the original modular sport surface used for outdoor athletics.

Connor Sport Court International is the US market leader in sports surfacing and has built systems for many elite associations including the NBA and USA Volleyball.

The UK will be introducing four systems from Connor Sports. Available now are the following: NeoShok, Rezill Sleeper and Alliance, with stock levels held in France. The fourth available product is the QuickLock portable system, also held in France and is ideal for temporary use in a multitude of sporting events.

Tel: 01926 622600 Email: contractuk@gerflor.com Website: www.gerflor.co.uk

Platinum Sales and distribution are a specialist distribution company for solutions in metal and glass

Platinum offer a complete range of solutions in both frameless glass, structural glass and steel and stainless steel framing solutions. Our philosophy has always been to provide products and solutions for our customers and to be innovators and bring new products to the table.

New Platinum Spig-lite Only 2 Spigots and fixings required per metre Extremely quick to install, elongated holes to allow for easy alignment.

No Need to drill the Glass Our glass clamping mechanism removes the need to hold the glass with locking pins.

New Products for 2017 Include the new innovative Platinum Spig-lite Pro. Platinum Spig-lite Pro has been specifically designed for domestic balustrade fitting, glass fencing and partitioning, both internal and externally. Our new design has been developed with a strong focus upon ease of installation and aesthetics. This Patented Glass Solution demonstrates a greater percentage of glass visibility.

Spig-Lite Pro can be bolted directly into the substructure without the need for channel, ensuring a flawless appearance.

No drainage issues Free draining between the spigots means no water gets trapped inside the balcony area.

Uses the proven adjustment system as Posi-Glaze Horizontal alignment of each glass panel, ensuring the top edge of the glass is equal.

With only two Spigots required per meter of glass and only one single bolt fixing per spigot this system is one of the fastest systems to install on the market. Mechanised by our trapezoidal adjustment device, each individual panel of glass can be horizontally adjusted once in position, guaranteeing accurate and effectual installation.

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Another complimentary benefit of SpigLite Pro is the free-flow natural drainage system, eradicating the added expense and design complications of drainage installation. Our channel free spigot system allows a 32mm gap between substructure and glass allowing the freeflowing dispersal of water.

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House Rheder

House Rheder To Experience Nature Inside

"In a time of excess we have built a house that makes the essentials tangible," says the client.

The house has become a

to give more space to the

place of retreat, a building

essential. To feel connected

that deliberately withdraws

with nature is an integral and

and allows the surrounding

essential part of our lives.

landscape to present itself to the full.

The aim of the design is the sensual perceptibility of the various lighting moods and the experience of air, fire, water and earth.

Landscape and room

It gives us peace and structure, space for thought

become one

Over the softly rushing

and grounding in the hectic

A life in and with nature is

waters of the stream, with

of our age.

the basic motif for house Rheder, located directly

a wide view into the green East-Westphalian landscape,

The architecture of House

above the banks of the river

the stress and hustle and

Rheder reflects man's

Nethe.

bustle of everyday life is

rediscovered desire for

quickly forgotten. The new,

naturalness, simplicity and

great task of our time is to

clarity.

Originally a holiday home from the 1950s, the building was completely rebuilt in

leave the unimportant and

2015.

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House Rheder

Architect

text Falkenberg photo Reimund Braun, Thomas Mayer

Only the floor slab and the terrace over the water remained intact and became the basis for a light, elegantly restored building with 90 m2 of living space. Concentration on the essentials was the focus: light, air and tranquillity. Not even two complete exterior walls are designed as masonry, but minimal steel supports and a steel frame allow fully glazed facades.

To the water side, the filigree three metre high glass sliding doors can be pushed to allow two-thirds of the glass wall to be opened.

This creates a seamless transition onto a timber deck with a wide view of the Rheder country park. For the fusion of interior and exterior, a reflection pool, which projects a natural play of light onto the ceiling of the inner space, and at the same

A fireplace, on the opposite

A small technical room

time reflects the sky and

wall, brings the element fire

contains the complete

clouds itself.

into the room.

house technology, which is networked via a bus system

A room-high sliding partition

and controlled by an app.

divides the space.

An air heat pump ensures

An intimate bedroom is hidden behind it with a bathroom beyond which is also directly accessible from a further small bedroom.

efficient energy.

A place to be yourself The heart of the house however, is the living space.

The minimal furnishings give

All rooms are illuminated by

the residents the freedom

skylights.

and the ability to create personal favourite places of

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retreat - whether in front of the fireplace or

Light, air and tranquility are the focus here. Or

relaxing in the ceiling suspended recliner that

to cite the owner again: "It should not be 'big

emulates the gentle movements of the river.

and important', but 'small and correct'!"

The furniture, partly self-designed, and some discontinued classic pieces, take the primacy of the reduction seriously.

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RINNAI SOLO – A SPECIFIER’S AND INSTALLER’S FLEXIBLE FRIEND Infinity Solo condensing low NOX water heater is the first Rinnai product for the UK that combines the advanced technology of wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless-steel storage cylinder in one compact footprint.

When the product was first introduced Solo was adopted as a single installation product for light commercial operations such as small hotels and schools.

However, Rinnai is now seeing greater penetration as installers are beginning to use them in multiples on larger projects - one installer has utilised three units for a major school academy installation.

It seems the market is identifying other areas for the Solo, beyond the target market of new build and refurbishment housing projects, where it is proving its worth in larger three/four-bed dwellings where one can expect to find a family bathroom, ensuite and a downstairs cloakroom/shower.

The Rinnai Solo is a versatile product - it is renewables ready so the business/building owner or householder can very easily extend the system to make fuel savings by adding solar thermal later. The 24kW59.5kW Infinity Solo range is renewables compatible and supplied pre-fitted with a coil, meaning that the primary energy source can be renewable gains such as solar thermal, and the complementary Rinnai water heater will only apply the precise amount of gas to boost the difference in temperature.

installation much easier. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders available also boast extremely low heat loss figures (as low as 1.41kW/h day), which means the customer pays less to maintain the heat within the tank and the system when fitted to a renewable heat source maximises renewable gains.

Rinnai’s new Solo range incorporates 35kW and 54kW appliances, ensuring that even sites with a smaller gas meter can utilise its advanced technologies.

The larger Infinity Solo model will also act as a high-efficiency alternative to other forms of gas fired storage appliances.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

Because the Solo cylinder is stainless steel it greatly reduces the weight compared to glass lined models, which makes transportation and

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Heating, Ventilation & Insulation

DRU announces new Polo freestanding gas stove Stokvis heat interface units meeting high demand Stokvis Energy Systems continues to receive keen interest from across the residential sector for its H-series heat interface units.

Sales and Marketing Director of Stokvis Energy Systems, Paul Sands, comments: “District heating failed to make the impact here in the 20th century the way it caught on in Europe – generally due to poor design and installation work – but it really does make good economic and environmental sense. Councils and housing associations no longer have to get tenants to agree to admit gas engineers for safety checks, while our H-series interface units provide controllable heating and hot water along with monitoring for billing purposes.”

For further information on Stokvis Energy Systems, please call 020 8783 3050 or visit www.stokvisboilers.com.

Rinnai Continuous Flow For Domestic/ Light Commercial Sites Rinnai’s Infinity range of A-rated continuous flow gas fired water heaters include domestic/light commercial units that are design engineered to guarantee the highest efficiencies, lowest running costs and least maintenance.

DRU has released a new addition to its collection of contemporary freestanding gas stoves.

Polo is an impressive 1 metre high stove with a square design, featuring a large glass viewing window and an authentic log fire display with high, realistic flames.

Continuous flow - sometimes called ‘Tankless’ - water heating units are ideal for domestic properties, cafes, pub, restaurants, offices, shops, hairdressers, small commercial units, caravan parks and leisure facilities.

There is a choice of interior finishes in black or mirrored Ceraglass and Polo has a heat output of 4.1 kW, making it suitable for a variety of rooms around the home.

The balanced flue system of Polo means that it can be located anywhere in proximity to an outside facing wall, making it one of the most flexible gas fires in the DRU range.

Capable of flow rates of up to 510 litres per hour at a 50°C rise, the 17e is suitable for multiple applications and can be specified for use with Natural Gas or propane.

And with versions available in natural gas or LPG, it is compatible with urban or rural properties.

Polo is now available from approved DRU fireplace retailers throughout the UK.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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UFAC at 20 Soho Square on Track to Improve User Wellbeing AET Flexible Space has recently completed the supply and commissioning of underfloor air conditioning equipment at 20 Soho Square in London’s West End. These can be easily re-positioned to suit individual tenant needs for heating or cooling, or when the interior layout may require change. Instead of a rooftop chiller providing chilled water, the building uses Daikin heat pumps to maximise space in the shallow roof space above the top floor.

The system is installed throughout the seven storey building with the exception of the ground floor and the seventh floor extension. www.flexiblespace.com

The 6000 m2 neo-classical building has a stunning Portland stone façade; the most prominent in Soho Square and the iconic colonnade extends across the ground and first floors. AET has supplied a total of twenty five CAM-C (DX) downflow units along with associated Daikin heat pumps and around 360 TU4-EC fan terminals; with the underfloor system installed throughout most of the building’s seven floors.

The recent refurbishment was a speculative re-development, however the property achieved notoriety in Q1 2016 by being rated the fourth biggest property transaction by size when Palantir Technologies UK Ltd acquired the whole 64,606 ft2 on a ten year lease at an average rent of £74 per ft2. The incoming tenant has opted to finalise the fit out of the interior finish.

With underfloor systems, the whole plenum under the building’s raised access floor becomes the duct, or ventilation zone and each floor is divided into separate zones; ideal for multi-tenancy occupation or corporate division.

Each of these zones is supplied with fully conditioned (chilled or warmed) air, which is fed into the plenum by the zonal downflow units (CAM), and then supplied into the workspace via Fan Terminal Units (Fantile).

The Fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort; which can have a positive impact on user wellbeing.

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

Working with architect Buckley Gray Yeoman and consultant Hurley Palmer Flatt, the system specified at 20 Soho Square is a CAM-C Direct Expansion system. The under floor void is split into supply and return air plena using easily relocatable, airtight baffle and air travels back to the CAM for re-conditioning via the return plena. The Fantiles supplied are standard TU4 fan terminals with EC motors for enhanced energy efficiency, fitting neatly into the 270mm floor void.

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Green Barn A glass link between a traditional cottage and new conservatory merges the new and the old in Wiltshire.

A solar control coating to the glass protects the highly glazed space from overheating under direct sunlight.

This frameless glass link adds the perfect contemporary touch to the traditional brick property. A glass link was necessary for this project as the homeowners wants to create a connection that still allowed their beautifully bricked building to be visible from the outside. Metal beams were used to create a safe and fully supported glass link.

From afar, using a frameless glass link creates the illusion of a gap between the home and conservatory which is often a preferred method of extension for planning consultants and English Heritage.

Incorporating slim metal beams with the large glass panels creates an almost completely open space, maximising the natural light intake and views of the surrounding area.

Liam Lazenby, Estimating Manager for IQ, said: “Installing a structural glass link between a traditional home and an extension n is a popular design choice.

You get an impressive amount of natural lighting as well as creating a clean connection between the new and old.�

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Woven Image launches new fabrics Focus & Focus HP Wake up in style with Feather & Black

Brand new upholstery fabric designs Focus & Focus HP, additions to Woven Image’s extensive range of luxury upholstery materials.

Make your bedroom your sanctuary and help declutter your mind for a refreshing night’s sleep with minimalist designs such as our York iron bed; this dark metal bedstead will be a staple piece in your bedroom for all seasons.

Focus is available in a palette of 22 colourways from subtle functional marle effect neutrals through to feature brights and trend driven blossom pinks and sea-foam teals. The felt like material is, as with all Woven Image upholstery fabrics, of a superior quality and safety performance as standard. Tested for colour fastness to light, abrasion, pilling and fire retardancy, Focus is made to excel in every area and deliver a luxurious, felt-like finish with the reassurance of tested durability.

As we prepare for the clocks to go forward, make the most of your shorter nights with comfortable mattresses, throws and bedding from Feather & Black.

With a huge range of luxury beds and mattresses, furniture, linens, bedding and accessories, Feather & Black has everything you need to create the perfect bedtime.

Visit your nearest Feather & Black store, or browse online at www.featherandblack.com

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Abstract painting for a modern flat

Paintings, murals or sculpture in all media to suit any situation, and any style. A range of colours to fit in with the decorators design can be selected: modern abstract painting, old master technique copied on canvas or walls, any size or shape.

Surroundings can be personalised. www.art2murals.com E-mail: sue@art2murals.com Phone no. 02089651255

Bromleighs

Bromleighs offer an extensive range of switches and electrical accessories to suit both period and contemporary interiors. Their Forged and Profile Collections are hand-made at their workshop in Cornwall, using inserts manufactured here in the UK. The Hardwood, Bakelite and Period Switch collections are made with British Oak which is hand-stained and waxed. Recent installations include a Chateau in France and the extensive refurbishment of an Irish Castle.

Bromleighs also offer a wide range of interior and exterior lighting and architectural hardware.

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Hudson Office Furniture

For professional office fit out including the design and build of the modern office look to Hudson's office Furniture Ltd. We offer a plan and design service for office interiors and create spaces within the office environment that are manufactured to any specification. Our fit out and interior design team offer bespoke and creative building plans that suite the contemporary designs of modern office spaces. We have ready to install office layouts that architects love the look and feel of.

Hudson’s Office Furniture have teamed up with QB office design to showcase for you a range of products below that some interior architects are now referencing as the most advanced, modular office system ever.

The highest quality design and materials brought together to make an architectural masterpiece. This is a simple way to create an additional room or breakout space at your premises and make the most efficient use of all your available space. Stylish, comfortable, easy to install and flexible enough to move with you, the possibilities are endless.

the qb-office system would let you create consultation rooms, triage stations, and any other medical type of space required.

The wipe-clean surfaces can help infection control and the manifestation options on the glazing would allow the maximum amount of light into the space whilst still providing the privacy necessary for patient confidentiality.

To compliment the office designs we have been working with one of the UK leading furniture manufacturers since 1997. Elite Office Furniture produce a vast array of furniture designs including Callisto and Kassini that would complement the interiors of the offices both for desking and table design.

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Meeting rooms, breakout areas, customer consultation spaces in car or furniture showrooms, video or teleconferencing suites, training rooms, private customer areas in bank or building societies.

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Their bench style furniture as well as sit/stand desks for all round ergonomic working places are built with an engineer’s construction but designed with an architects eye to create some of the best structural office furniture products but without the heavy cost of the higher end furniture manufacturers. sales@hudsonsofficefurniture.co.uk, www.hudsonsofficefurniture.co.uk, 0800 298 5092

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Stand out from the crowd with interior doors from Vicaima

With house builders and interior design specialists looking to find products that will set them apart in an ever crowded marketplace and home owners becoming much more demanding and discerning in their choice of living space, its little wonder that the innovative and designer led inspiration offered by Vicaima door products is more sought after than ever before.

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We keep in stock a huge variety of new contract furniture including tables & chairs, lounge / lobby furniture, & hotel bedroom furniture ready for immediate dispatch.

In addition to this as a direct importer we can also competitively fulfil a wide range of bespoke orders to suit your personal requirements.

Not just a supplier; We understand that from time to time hospitality and leisure establishments like to give themselves a fresh new look. That's

With the launch of the new 2016/17 Interior Door Selector, Vicaima offer even more to meets the needs of today’s housing.

To download your copy of the new 2016/17 Interior Door Selector, visit www.vicaima.com and select brochures, alternatively call 01793 532333 to request a printed copy or for further information.

why not only do we supply contract furniture, but when it's time for your establishment to go through a refurbishment we also offer a complete clearance service. We'll organise everything from a suitable time and date, professional clearance staff to remove contract furniture whether fitted or unfitted, and logistics.

Mayfair Furniture have over 50 years of experience in the contract furniture industry and have supplied furniture to all over the world. We aim to provide customers with as many options as possible whilst keeping our prices as low as possible.

We pride ourselves in offering such a range of products and ranges that there will be an item for all types of customers.

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Family Home

The Summer House

The Summer House The Summer House, an addition to a well-loved family home set behind a beautiful wild planted garden in picturesque Devon, in Southwest England.

The main house was historically extended from a small dwelling to the modern family home.

The growing household required additional space to allow the current accommodation to adapt to their changing family dynamic. Further space was essential in maintaining the function of this wonderful family home.

The brief for the proposed ancillary building was to be in the style of a small summer house, with a coastal feel to reflect the house’s proximity to the Exe Estuary and that would sit naturally within the extensive rear garden of the main house.

Architectural details such as slate tiling the roof to match the existing house harmoniously ties the two structures together.

In order to build upon the natural qualities of the location we sighted the proposed building in the garden with a slightly sunk placement into the ground minimising any obtrusiveness on the neighbouring gardens and landscape.

Allowing the Summer House to blend into it’s surroundings. The building is a single storey traditionally styled timber frame house, made up of a simple rectangular shape with a hipped roof.

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Family Home text inexdesign photo inexdesign Project Year 2015 Project Cost £75,001 - £100,000 Country United Kingdom

“It was a pleasure working with Julie-Ann and her team on our project.

We established a very comfortable working relationship where she would offer great ideas, adding value to our ideas and challenging them where appropriate. She was always available for important meetings and went above and beyond in the scope of her work. We would always recommend her and her team to friends.” – The Client The entire body of the house is timber clad with a visible timber frame, featuring six posts and visible trusses on the interior. This enhances the Summer House’s natural and traditional feel. The open plan living space features a bedroom, living area and shower room.

Large painted timber windows and glass doors at the front allow for excellent views across the garden and provide a beautiful light space within. The large glazed areas reflect the surrounding garden back to the main house.

Although designed to feel like a separate space it was important for the Summer house to allow the occupant a sense of independence whilst still being connected to and incorporated into all the family activities in the house. The outcome is a successful interpretation of a modern family’s brief into reality!

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LONG RAKE SUPPLIES SEABROOKE RISE

Seabrooke Rise flats were constructed in 2015 as part of Thurrock Council’s promise to build 200 affordable homes a year over a period of 5 years. Long Rake Spar were pleased to be involved in the scheme which was proposed with the secure future of local residents in mind; building long lasting, new homes for young families.

A total of 53 new flats were built, with three quarters of them available to current Thurrock Council tenants and the rest open to everybody on the council register.

The contract was awarded to Wilmott Dixon, who immediately implemented their ethos of supporting local neighbourhoods during their work by employing local workers, offering training opportunities and hosting bricklaying students from a nearby college.

With strong community spirit being at the forefront of the development, as well as using environmentally sustainable materials to help bring down living costs and prevent flooding, Wilmott Dixon were keen to promote this vision throughout,

including the exterior surfaces of the complex. Long Rake Spar, the UK’s leading supplier of decorative aggregates were the natural choice for the supply of dried aggregate granules which were used extensively in the permeable resin bound surface, across the various communal areas throughout the site.

Permeable paving contractors SureSet, one of the UK’s leading resin surfacing companies carried out the work, using their unique mixes of Long Rake’s products across the development. Areas in excess of 1300m2 were covered, including patio areas, footpaths, steps, tree pits and a communal courtyard.

As well as conforming with Thurrock Council & Wilmott Dixon’s vision, Long Rake Spar’s aggregates that were used as part of the SureSet system, have helped to create a durable, more natural and complementing finish to the complex, which the Seabrooke residents can be proud of.

For more information on Long Rake Spar’s products, please visit their website.

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Landscaping & External Works

Secure Green Roof Cycle Shelter in Urban Village Queens Park Place, North West London is a new residential development offering modern apartments and penthouses designed for metropolitan living in a Manhattan style.

This contemporary development required quality landscaped areas with a secure cycle parking facility to link effortlessly with the building’s facade. Langley Design provided a set of sedum roof cycle shelters that not only fulfilled the planning requirements, but also provided secure cycle parking that enhanced the courtyard space.

The complete street furniture package works alongside the building and creates a functional external solution, whilst never compromising the high-quality design standard of this urban village.

For more information visit www.langleydesign.co.uk or call 01793 759461 for your bespoke quotation.

Twinfix Wybone introduce Retro Grit Bins We have introduced a new range of heritage style Retro Grit Bins in four classic pastel shades.

Manufactured from a special mix of glass reinforced plastic, giving a level of durability that can’t be found in cheaper plastic units.

The nature of the specialist material ensures that salt and adverse weather will not corrode the grit bin, maintaining its shiny exterior throughout its lifetime.

The pastel shades add a splash of colour to their surroundings and allow the grit bins to look more like a feature piece than a functional salt storage unit.

Introductory price of just £199.99 for a limited time only. Find out more at www.wybone.co.uk/retro. Contact us to discuss your requirements on 01226 352333 or email hello@wybone.co.uk.

Tameside Council goes au naturel at Ashton Market Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed delivery of over 4,000m2 of natural stone to Ashton Market Square in Tameside, Greater Manchester.

Mike Davies, Category Manager for Charcon, said: “We were delighted to not only supply Tameside Council with the volume of Italian Porphyry natural stone required, in the full range of hues, but also to support them with design and delivery.

Our partnership with Benchmark was also critical to ensure we were able to supply the project in a timely fashion. With natural stone taking care, attention and time to lay correctly, being able to call off smaller quantities at a time really assisted project delivery.

“Premium natural stone, such as our Italian Porphyry, is becoming more and more popular in public realm spaces. It’s distinctive and looks great, is incredibly hard wearing and is reasonably easy to maintain because of its low absorbance rate giving it higher resistance to staining. It’s a great choice for high footfall city centre applications.”

To find out more about the Charcon range of products, visit www.charcon.com

The Early Years section of the Gaer Primary School in Newport has recently benefited from two new additions – polycarbonate glazed, aluminiumframed outdoor canopies designed, manufactured and installed by us. Both 3 metres deep one has a 21.5 metre run while the other, which has a 10 metre run, includes a shallow section over an entrance door.

They are proving to be invaluable playing and learning spaces for the children – enabling them to enjoy being outside whatever the weather.

Aluminium is an ideal choice for a school canopy as it will keep its good looks for years to come.

Working with BAM Construction Ltd and liaising with the NPS Architect we installed the canopies in two phases. So pleased was everyone with the results that we are now fitting a further 30 metre long canopy adjacent to the new ASD building on site. www.twinfix.co.uk

Actual Landscapes

ecodek® British Made System With Real Eco Credentials Whatever the project, ecodek offers the perfect eco-friendly solution for balconies, terraces, decks and walkways. ecodek is a wood-polymer composite decking board system made from ethically sourced hardwood waste and recycled high density polyethylene. ecodek’s solid cross section and good tensile qualities gives it a greater support span than similar systems preventing creaking, deformation and cracking associated with lower quality composite products.

The manufacture of ecodek material recycles the equivalent of 40million 4pint milk bottles pa and is also 100% recyclable!

Bituchem Improves Landscape For Coleshill Memorial Park Hard-landscaping specialists, Bituchem, have recently been involved in the refurbishment of Coleshill Memorial Park in North Warwickshire.

Located in North Warwickshire, Coleshill Memorial Park’s adventure playground now provides a high quality facility and a fun play area for children. Coleshill Town Council is delighted with the scheme, a spokesperson commenting “We are particularly happy with the golden colour of the pathways. It really lifts the park in these dull and dark winter days”.

Further information is available from Bituchem on 01594 826768 or 07584 311266, by emailing: mark@bituchem.com or by visiting the company’s website at www.bituchem.com

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Garden House Design About us

Garden House Design is an award-winning Sussex based company established for over 20 years, specialising in garden design, landscape construction & outdoor styling, for both domestic and commercial clients.

Passionate about creating gardens of all shapes and sizes, from urban courtyards, to rural spaces, they have the skills and expertise to create perfect outside spaces to quite simply “live outdoors” for even longer.

The pleasure of comfortable outdoor living Thanks to the robust modern design of their RENSON® Louvered Roof Terrace Covers, they offer the perfect solution.

The range of covers have never been so stylish, comfortable or practical. Even when the weather’s not so kind, there’s little to stop you living outdoors.

These infinitely customisable terrace covers offer shelter from summertime showers and provide shade on sunny days through the remote controlled rotating roof blades which open and close at the touch of a button.

The roof features water channels, that in the closed position, seamlessly drain rainwater away and out through an inbuilt drainage system in the structures columns.

The RENSON range of terrace covers are designed to complement all types of architecture and with both freestanding and wall-mounted options, there really is a RENSON structure to suit every home.

Multiple structures can also be joined together to provide an even larger covered area.

Landscapers and years of experience of designing and building gardens you couldn’t be in safer hands than with them.

The addition of glass sliding doors, retractable side blinds, louvered wooden panels or aluminium shutters, make for an outdoor solution that can cope with the ever-changing British weather, all whilst allowing the user to live outdoors for longer.

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Garden House Design return to Grand Designs Live again – bringing with them their 2017 collection of innovative and unique outdoor products, and showcasing a RENSON Camargue with all the trimmings. All products are also on permanent display in their outdoor showroom in Ferring, West Sussex. www.gardenhousedesign.co.uk

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Thinking of a statement lift for your grand design home?

Premier Platform Lifts are the leading supplier of glass, panoramic and bespoke lifts.

If you’ve made the decision to install an elevator in your home, you will be faced with dozens of crucial choices, all of which will impact the overall look and feel of your space.

Here at Premier Platform Lifts, we believe that design does not have to be compromised in favour of functionality.

Any home can have an elevator that is both functional, AND beautiful.

Bespoke lifts for listed buildings, private islands and yachts We have worked under the most challenging of sites, from private holiday islands, to super yachts in dry dock. Listed buildings, centuries old Italian villas, penthouse apartments, we have designed bespoke solutions across the UK, Europe and the world. We work closely with our Italian partners, Gruppo Millepiani

- bringing the very latest of structural and design styles to leading architects and interiors specialists. Wireless glass elevators, panoramic and circular lifts, rooftop access and basement expansions, we’ve managed them all.

On time, and on budget.

Incredible range of materials, marble, hardwood and glass Our team of elevation experts work closely with architects and interior designers, as well as property specialists to help realise the full design aesthetic.

There is no challenge we are not willing to help solve. Our team specialise in the latest, quietest installations. We can offer you glass interiors, and an incredible range of materials, including stunning marble, hardwood and precious metals in a range of contemporary finishes.

Experts on Mobility Solutions When it comes to mobility solutions, we are here to help make sense of every single code and regulation that your building will face, to ensure that your installation is not only beautiful and safe, but also fully compliant with UK and EU regulations.

Call us today to request a full colour brochure of our favourite projects, or visit our website. PremierPlatformLifts.co.uk.

Phone London: 0203 355 0523. Phone Manchester 0161 820 3716.

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Nestled in the woods of Hudson Valley, this house was conceived as a car-lover’s dream retreat. A generously sized garage is the locus of the design, generating space for car storage and maintenance as well as a spacious wine cellar and a furniture workshop.

The rectangular form of the house, which is partially embedded in the hilly landscape, emerges from the lower-level garage and creates an open plan living space ideal for entertaining, relaxing by a cozy fire, or creating a home cooked meal.

giving it a unique and durable finish. Inset gutters maintain the sleek silhouette of the house while retaining full functionality.

the continuous wood beam structure of the cantilever pulls the eye up and through the space.

Upon approach to the house, visitors are greeted by a cantilevered entryway and an impressive twelve-foot mahogany pivot door and double height entryway.

The stair, with solid wood treads made from hardwood trees formerly on the house’s site, draws guests to the main living level and bridges the private and public sections of the house.

The exposed concrete wall extends from the exterior, and

The open-plan living space is anchored by an expansive

The exterior cladding gave us a special chance to join in on the build process. We researched the Japanese technique of charring wood called shou sugi ban and decided that it was something we wanted to tackle on our own.

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window seat that provides a cozy reading nook next to the next to the built-in fireplace, while a waterfalledge marble island graces the room with added elegance. The handcrafted concept is further embraced through the furniture and furnishings.

The dining room table, a design by architect, built by craftsman collaboration between Studio MM and Elijah Leed, is accented by a Studio MM designed brass chandelier. In the master bedroom, we constructed a built-in headboard and crafted custom linen curtains.

The cantilevered roof from the front entry extends through to the rear of the house to shade an exterior deck. The furniture-finish

plywood clad structure is supported by a single cantilevered beam anchored to the exterior fireplace.

Stainless steel detailing accents both fireplaces, providing wood storage space on the exterior and additional warmth for the hearth on the interior.

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passive cooling for the flexible entertaining space.

The house’s simple footprint and partially submerged lower level begin to speak to its efficient design.

True to its concept, purpose and program, this house is all about curating specific and unique design moments and providing hands-on learning experiences.

During the summer, concrete floors and exposed concrete walls keep the first floor cool while the covered deck and strategically placed windows on the second floor provide

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Studio MM prides itself on creating homes that engage the client, highlight contemporary design, showcase local artisans, and emphasize high quality detailing and craftsmanship: TinkerBox embodies these qualities.

Focus SB

Power sockets with integrated USB charging outlets are the must have electrical accessory for modern living but not all USB charging sockets are the same.

The Integrated USB Charging Socket from Focus SB allows two mobile devices to be charged simultaneously, without loss of power.

The socket is available in a host of stylish ranges and finishes, so it can be matched in with other electrical plates for a comprehensive look throughout your projects. It has a fast charge rate and is a more attractive solution to some other options available on the market today.

Uniquely, amperage is NOT shared between sockets, ensuring that the Focus SB Integrated USB charges specific devices quickly and efficiently, even when two sockets are in use.

The total charging rate is 3.1 amp, split between a 2.1 amp port (ideal for charging tablets, including iPads, and phones) and a 1 amp port (ideal for charging phones, including iPhones).

Contact Focus SB today for further information on this innovative product.

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It’s the finishing touches that make a difference and Focus SB offer a range of luxury switches and sockets to suit your interiors, available in a choice of stunning finishes. Bespoke solutions are our speciality, designed to meet your needs and ensuring continuity throughout your projects.

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Lighting & Electrical

St James Gets An Overwhelming Reception A range of custom Spectral Lighting products have created a spectacular lighting solution at a mixed-use development in the heart of London. The company’s H-PROFIL and TURUS luminaires are combined to innovative effect to create a stunning centrepiece in the building’s reception area, while STORA completely transforms the lift lobby area.

The development is located at 55 St James’ Street’s and consists of 32,000 ft² of office accommodation spread out over five storeys, and at the top of the building, five high-end one bedroom apartments offering spectacular panoramic views across St James’s. Working alongside EPR Architects, and with lighting design by renowned lighting guru Miles Pinniger, Spectral has produced a completely bespoke solution, mirroring the unique design of the space.

A 5.9 metre diameter ring using Spectral’s H-PROFIL 150 system offers a central focus of the lighting installation. The ring was constructed using the all new aluminium extrusion and features an opal diffuser for direct lighting and RIDI L-TUBE segments in the top for the indirect component. This allowed the lit effect of one single fixture to cover a large reception area while also creating a beautiful halo effect on the ceiling.

from the standard double decker TURUS to create an intense circle of light within the main ring onto the ceiling, and a mild hotspot of light beneath. In the lift lobby area, a beautiful 1.4M STORA LK creates a focal point.

“All of these luminaires come complete with an external DALI driver for colour 830 LEDs, allowing for a combination of both style and functionality,” comments Mike Attard, Managing Director of Spectral Lighting. “We took the initial brief from the lighting designer and architect and using our own facilities, had the manufacturing ability and creativity to realise the concept.”

All luminaires were finished in a bronze coating, which blends with the leather cladding on the walls throughout the space.

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ElEctrical aND ENErGY SolutioNS Hughes was founded 1921 in Lowestoft.

Originally the company rewound industrial electrical motors for Lowestoft’s fishing fleet but in 1928 the first retail shop was opened that built, repaired and sold radios. To this day Hughes remains a true family business under the third generation of ownership.

Hughes has now expanded its retail outlets to 42 branches throughout East Anglia and the West Midlands and is the 4th largest electrical specialist retailer in the UK. At Hughes we have always been quick to embrace new technology and in 2013 Hughes Smart Home was launched. Our aim is to sell, design and install affordable smart home technology solutions to customers throughout East Anglia. Last year we opened our first Smart Home showroom in Ipswich where we showcase the latest technologies from Loxone lighting, heating and security systems to home cinema, multiroom audio and 4K video distribution.

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Tigerturf Blog Recieves Riba Cpd Approval Notts Sport service is a cut above!

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Established in 1985 by Glenn Moore, G.M. Moore & Associates are a highly successful design and planning consultancy. Operating in and around the South East of England, across Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire, G.M. Moore & Associates caters for a wide client base.

With a number of years in the industry G.M. Moore & Associates have generated relationships with local authorities and government bodies and thus can assist you with your planning applications by liaising with planning departments on your behalf.

Originating from Australia, Glenn is an experienced and qualified Project Manager and it was his passion for architecture and design that encouraged him to launch what is now a flourishing and established organisation. He prides himself on his past experience, and in his 38 years in the design and planning industry; Glenn has worked alongside various clients to build up a prestigious and extensive portfolio and client list. The company is the recipient of seven Sussex Heritage Awards

Keen to provide its clients with value for money and a property to be proud of, G.M. Moore & Associates uses traditional materials and techniques in a contemporary, innovative and unique way.

Offering a range of design, planning and technical services, G.M. Moore & Associates have experience in the designing and planning of: •

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Equine Buildings

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Barn Conversions

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Conversions of buildings to residential dwellings, holiday lets and offices

Through implementing environmentally friendly solutions and specifications into its designs, G.M Moore demonstrates its commitment to creating homes for the future. The company takes a holistic design view.

G.M. Moore & Associates understands that in order to work effectively and in line with each client’s needs and demands, it is imperative that rapport and a good working relationship are built beforehand.

Whilst they predominantly work in the residential sector, G.M. Moore & Associates also undertake commercial property projects.

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Thus following your initial enquiry, G.M. Moore & Associates will offer each client a FREE 1 hour consultation session, where both the consultant and client will have the opportunity to meet one another to discuss potential plans and expectations.

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Best commuter towns for self build revealed

Andrew Searchfield, CEO of luxury developer Searchfield Homes reveals some of the UK’s most profitable locations to build your dream home.

commuter belt to build your own home.

As you’ll see from below, Harpenden in Hertfordshire tops the list, closely followed by Esher and Weybridge.

If you are planning a self-build, then you might want to give some consideration to where in the UK you are likely to achieve the greatest return on your investment.

In all three areas, if you’re a self-builder looking to knock down an existing property to make way for a new one, you can achieve a return on investment (ROI) of more than 35% if you are able to obtain planning consent for a new house twice the size.

Alright, so your key motivation is probably not to make a huge return, but instead to create yourselves the dream forever home, but it might be nice to know that should you look to sell in the future, that you could see a strong return on your investment. We have recently conducted some research, which reveals which are the most profitable towns in London’s

Most self-builds around the capital are built on plots with an existing house that is demolished to make way for the new one. As a rule of thumb, for the build to be profitable you will require planning consent for a house that is larger than the 78

original (so it is worth more than the cost of the plot and building it).

Assuming you have been able to obtain planning consent for a house twice as large as the one you are replacing, we ranked the top 10 towns within an hour commute of London by their potential return on investment.

However, I will caveat this by saying that while our research can give an indication of the return on investment, it’s important to be aware that some local authorities are more pro-development than others and areas with previous precedents for replacement dwellings are more likely to be accepted in planning.

As well as ensuring you don’t lose money when they come to sell, locations that produce the highest return on investment are key for financing the build.

Most lenders restrict the loan amount to 60% of the final valuation and stipulate that it does not exceed 90% of the total cost of the build and land. If the project is loss making, it will be impossible to secure finance without a substantial injection of equity.

Useful websites National Custom & Self Build Association www.nacsba.org.uk The Local Self Build Register www.localselfbuildregister.co.uk The Self Build Portal www.selfbuildportal.org.uk *Value of new house based on new build price per square foot if property size is doubled

Whatever your motivations and wherever you choose to build your new home, we wish you the best of luck. We have included below some of our top tips for a

Total cost incl. plot, SDLT and mortgage interest (£)

stress-free self-build: •

Find a plot with an older house that isn’t restricted by listed buildings and conversation areas. 1930s houses are ideal because of their large gardens and comparatively lower prices per square foot.

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Hire a RICS surveyor to value the price per square foot of your proposed house.

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Discuss your proposals with the local planning authority and a planning consultant before purchasing a plot.

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Put in a planning application for the biggest house that you can a) afford and b) the local authority will permit.

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Employ a professional developer – this can save a huge amount of stress and money.

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At Searchfield Homes we can advise on the viability of the plot as well as ensuring the project goes on to run smoothly and to budget, in addition to providing access to established relationships with suppliers.

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Harpenden

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Esher

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Weybridge

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Borehamwood

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Rickmansworth

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Reigate

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Beaconsfield

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Gerrards Cross

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Chigwell

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Maidenhead

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Value of new house (£)

2,045,270

2,845,815

2,365,474

3,203,182

2,802,298

3,792,426

1,934,930

2,573,728

1,946,991

2,587,801

1,722,008

2,265,240

2,359,649

3,104,211

2,119,181

2,805,273

2,324,177

3,084,013

1,525,198

1,985,873

Return on investment (%) 39.14% 35.41% 35.33% 33.01% 32.91% 31.55% 31.55% 32.38% 32.69% 30.20%

The 12th UK Natural Stone Show takes place at ExCeL, London 25-27 April and with 200 exhibitor displays, architects can discover the latest trends in architecture and design incorporating stone.

There is natural stone from all over the world – granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, travertine, quartz, terrazzo, slate, sintered stone… Available in tiles, slabs and cut-to-size materials in a multitude of different finishes ranging from honed to polished, riven to bushhammered, tumbled to chiselled and many more.

There are more visitor features at the Show this year than ever, all helping to make the Natural Stone Show essential viewing for building professionals.

If it all becomes a little bit overwhelming, don’t panic. There’s help at hand. Stone Federation Great Britain and its members have a ‘Stone Village’ at the heart of the Show and it will have an Ask the Expert panel of top stone consultants available throughout. They do not normally give away their advice but at the Stone Show you will be able to consult them for FREE!

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Ateliers Romeo (Stand P16)crafted this silver travertine staircase in London

If you are in need of inspiration, the Natural Stone Awards Gallery will have a pictorial display of the projects honoured in the Stone Federation Awards that were presented at a celebration lunch in London in December. Categories covered include New Build Modern Style Stone Cladding; New Build Traditional Style Stone Masonry; Repair & Restoration; Interiors; Landscaping; Craftsmanship; Sustainability; Technology Innovation Award; and Carving, Lettering & Sculpture.

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Applying augmented reality to stone selection

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Redefining stone: New load bearing solutions

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Innovative façade solutions:the combined benefits of a natural stone and cork composite

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Curve appeal at St James’s Market: new stone architectural solutions to urban redevelopment

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International innovation in stone design: an historical perspective

And there is a whole programme of free CPD run in conjunction with the Show at the Natural Stone & Building Conservation Conference. Each of the three days of the Show has its own conference theme. The opening day (25 April) caters for building professionals with five hours’ worth of RIBA CPD credits and a free three-course lunch, perfect for networking. Exploring European innovation in stone design, highlights include:

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Getting it right the first time: traditional materials and innovative methods for successful stone detailing

Day two looks at Industry initiatives and focuses on a number of Natural Stone Awards project profiles.

The final day concentrates on conservation and is run in conjunction with Historic England and The English Stone Forum. Themes include authenticity and appearance when repairing historic buildings.

Choose from 25 seminars at www.stoneshow.co.uk/conference

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The Stone Show takes place at ExCeL in the Docklands, London

The renaissance in British stone over the past 20 years is reflected at the Show with more producers presenting than ever before including Purbeck limestone from the Lovell Stone Group; the awardwinning Stoke Ground Bath stone from the Bath Stone Group; Portland stone from Albion Stone; Doulting Stone, notably used in the construction of Wells Cathedral; Forest Pennant from Forest of Dean Stone Firms; Caithness Flagstone; the Hard White limestones of Creeton; the rustic brown Ironstone of Great Tew; Gallagher Group’s Kentish Ragstone; Artisan Stone Supplies’ Gwrhyd Pennant; Johnsons Wellfield’s Crosland Hill hard

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A private residence clad in Portuguese Moca Cream fine grain limestone from Dimpomar (Stand D5)

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The Tower of London built using Kentish Ragstone, as supplied by Gallagher Group (Stand F6)

An Alterego façade from limestone quarried

by Ruipedra (Stand C36)

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Curve appeal using Portland limestone at St James’s Market, London supplied by Albion Stone (Stand E6)

Yorkstone; Welsh Slate’s Heather Blue slate from Penrhyn Quarry; Lamb Group’s Wealden Sussex Sandstone and the list goes on…..

As well as the wide range of imported stones on the UK wholesalers’ stands, there are many overseas producers exhibiting in their own right. Indigenous stones are vital for maintaining the character and vernacular traditions of the British Isles, but the stone industry is international and most of the stone used in the UK is imported, which is reflected in the international representation of exhibitors once again at this year’s Natural 81

Stone Show with exhibitors from over 20 countries represented. Visit our website to find out more.

Whatever your involvement with the stone industry, you’ll find something at our show that you’ve never seen before, something innovative that your business will benefit from for many years to come.

Make a date with the Natural Stone Show, 25-27 April at ExCeL London.

Register for your free ticket now at www.stoneshow.co.uk

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2017 The UK Stone Industry Event

New Build at the Natural Stone Show

25 - 27 April

Source stone for your Commercial or Residential New Build project with an unrivalled choice of materials from around the world.

Access CPD from 25 free seminars at the Natural Stone & Building Conservation Conference.

Highlights include the one-day RIBA-assessed workshop ‘Innovation meets stone design’ on Tuesday 25 April.

Ask the Expert for guidance on selecting British stone within the Stone Federation Great Britain Village. From Portland Stone to Blue Pennant; Caithness Flagstone to Welsh Slate; Kentish Ragstone to Bath Stone;York Stone to Purbeck and much more…….

For show updates and to register for your free ticket to the event visit www.stoneshow.co.uk

Learn about all the latest award-winning projects at the Natural Stone Awards Gallery.

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