Design Buy Build - Issue 32 2018 by MH Media Global

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Self Builders

Property Develop e r s

Platform 5 Architects

A new detached home replaces an outdated bungalow on a promontory in a secluded lagoon in the Norfolk broads.

E A r ch it e ct s

St Johns, Bacup

Artform Architects were approached by a client who wished to convert a church into a single residence.

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I n t e r io r De s i g n e rs

Scenario Architecture

A home purchase with the intention to completely renovate, extend and adapt to the scenarios of family life.

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Contents

Issue 32 2018

Features

Products & Services

08-13

Platform 5 Architects

14-31

Editors Choice

A new detached home designed by Platform 5 Architects replaces an outdated bungalow on a promontory in a secluded lagoon in the Norfolk broads.

38-43

Bathrooms & Kitchens

Ceilings, Walls & Partitions

Artform Architects

47-49

Coatings, Sealants & Paints

The architects were approached by a client who wished to convert the grade II listed St. John church in Bacup into a single residence.

50-53

Doors, Windows & Fittings

32-33

2020 Vision - 21 - 22 June 2018

58-59

Drainage & Plumbing

Floors & Flooring

Now in its fourth year, vision has become an essential resource for thousands of architects, technologists, designers, developers, specifiers and their clients.

66-70

Heating, Ventilation & Insulation

34-37

C3 Architects LLP

71-75

FireX Preview

Sited on the ‘flat-fields’ area outside Hillsborough, the Sir William Allen Memorial Hall was purchased by a local family, who were keen to investigate the possibility of re-instating it.

76-83

Interiors & Interior Design

44-46

Scenario Architecture

84-86

Landscaping & External Works

Timber & Timber Frame

22-28

The scenario house was purchased with the intention of completely renovating, extending and adapting it to the scenarios of family life.

Lighting & Electrical

YH2 Architecture

92-93

Property Management

A window on the lake: the very essence of the cottage. A warm, simple wood dwelling open to nature and a peaceful lake.

Safety & Security

62-65

Warm Up Your Soul

95-97

Tools, Plant & Equipment

Planika Fires is a world leader in the production and distribution of advancedbio ethanol fireplaces.

72-73

FIREX International - 19 - 21 June 2018

54-57

Cover Story

Life safety is a right – not a privilege. 76-80

BFDO Architects

20th Street House is a 20-foot-wide wood frame townhouse, located at the end of a row along a narrow side yard.

88-89

Wilde Architects The design of 3no. town houses and 3no. detached houses, to maximise the sea views and sit comfortably in context.

Platform 5 Architects / Backwater

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Industry News

Southern Builders Are Growing Despite Rise In Costs Construction firms in the south of England enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter of 2018, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) South. Key results from the FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey, which is the only quarterly assessment of the UK-wide SME construction sector, include: In terms of workloads, expected workloads and enquiries, the combined indicator for the performance of South Eastern construction SMEs the balance of responses remained clearly positive at +17%, but fell by 6 percentage points compared with the previous quarter, indicating a slight fall in positive responses; In terms of workloads, expected workloads and enquiries, the combined indicator for the performance of South Western construction SMEs, the balance of responses rose 16 percentage points in Q1 2018 compared with the previous quarter, to +20%, indicating a marked increase in positivity; More construction SMEs predict rising workloads in the coming three months, up from 38% in the previous quarter to 49% in Q1 2018; 90% of builders reported increasing material prices in Q1 2018, this is the highest reading on record.

Housebuilders call on Government to recognise progress and not provide ammunition for NIMBYs Industry can deliver Government targets but needs support •

Housing supply above 1950s levels and on track to meet Government’s 1M target

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Industry delivers fastest increase in output ever recorded

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Help to Buy supporting tens of thousands per year into home ownership

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Latest customer satisfaction scores bounce back as industry reacts to quality issues

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Investment by builders in future delivery up

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Housebuilders made £6bn contributions to infrastructure and local services last year

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Private sector now delivering half of all affordable homes

Housebuilders today called on ministers to recognise the achievements of the industry in delivering the Government’s housing commitments and meeting every challenge Ministers have

Following Sajid Javid’s appointment as home secretary, Theresa May has nominated James Brokenshire MP as the new secretary of state for housing, communities and local government.

laid down. The industry is well on target to deliver the million homes Government challenged it to but is highlighting the risk of negative rhetoric about new housing supply “providing cover for NIMBYs and energising antihousebuilder campaigners” and damaging attempts to address the skills shortage. With housing supply now above the levels recorded in the post war years and up 74% in four years; satisfaction scores released today showing build quality is improving; private sector builders providing 50% of all affordable housing as part of community contributions of over £6Bn a year; tens of thousands of new employees being recruited and trained; and a record number of planning permissions being applied for as the industry gears up to deliver Government’s pledges to young people and 300k homes a year, the industry believes Government should be recognising the progress being made by private sector housebuilders and working with them to positively position an industry that needs public support, and more recruits, to deliver Government targets.

Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “SMEs have a crucial role in building communities and place-making across all regions of the UK. SMEs have a unique understanding of their local communities and smaller development face less opposition. Carillion has, hopefully, taught us not to put too much faith in the market’s larger players delivering on public aspirations. A more diverse market that encourages SME participation is key to fixing the housing crisis.”

The House Builders Association (HBA) – the house building division of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) – congratulates Mr Brokenshire on his appointment and looks forward to working with him to promote the importance of SME house builders.

With the share of SME house builders witnessing an 80% decline over the last three decades, the number of home completions went down from 242,360 in 1988-89 to 178,450 in 2016-17.

Industry News

Barratt CEO joins HBF board Barratt plc chief executive David Thomas has joined the Board of the Home Builders Federation. HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley said; I am delighted that David will be joining the HBF Board. David is a leading industry figure with a deep understanding of the complex array of issues with which we are faced. As Barratt CEO he has a proven track record of taking decisions that position both Barratt and the industry well. I look forward to working with him on the HBF Board as we look to find solutions to challenges that will allow the industry to grow. His experience and guidance will enhance

the Board and help HBF develop solutions that ultimately will enable the industry to deliver more quality homes in the years to come.” David Thomas said; “I’m pleased to be joining the HBF Board at such a crucial time for the industry. Housing is very high on the political agenda, Government has very ambitious housing targets in place and there are huge challenges facing the industry around skills and quality. The HBF does a very good job of representing the industry and working constructively with government and I look forward to working with the Board to help tackle the issues facing our sector.”

Housing market sentiment negative for 4th consecutive quarter In research which has been carried out every quarter since June 2008, 2,000 consumers are asked a range of questions including whether now is a good time to buy a property or not. The index turned negative for the first time since the financial crisis in June 2017 and has remained negative in September, December and now March 2018. It shows that more people are negative than positive about buying a new home.

Growth Continues To Slow For London’s Construction Sector The brakes continue to be applied to London’s SME construction sector, as confidence among small builders in London fell for the fourth successive quarter, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) London. Key results from the FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey, which is the only quarterly assessment of the UK-wide SME construction sector.

David Thomas was appointed Group Chief Executive of Barratt Developments PLC on 1 July 2015. Prior to this David was Group Finance Director for almost six years, having been appointed to the role in July 2009. David was formerly the Group Finance Director and the Deputy Chief Executive of The GAME Group plc. Before that he was the Group Finance Director at Millennium and Copthorne Hotels plc and held senior financial roles with House of Fraser plc and Forte plc.

Housing market optimism in Scotland rises The weak economic outlook and continued uncertainty about the impact of the UK’s exit from the EU are factors that are generally driving consumer sentiment about the housing market down right across Britain. However people in Scotland have become a little more optimistic than they were a year ago. People in London are most pessimistic about their prospects of home purchase, closely followed by the North East and the South East of England. Consumers in the North West are the most optimistic in Britain. In research which has been carried out every quarter since June 2008, 2,000 consumers from across Britain are asked a range of questions including whether now is a good time to buy a property or not. The index shows whether people in a region or devolved nation are more negative or more positive about their prospects of buying a new home.

Home improvement figures increase across the South East Home improvement figures across the South East increased through 2017 with more than 94,000 planning applications submitted, rising by 3 per cent.

The ‘Home Improvers of Great Britain 2018’ report, compiled by construction industry analysts Barbour ABI shows that for every 100 private homes, the South East had on average 2.9 home improvement applications in 2017, second to just London regionally and above the British average of 2.1. In this year’s report, South Bucks led all districts across the region with 5.8 applications per 100 private homes (see figure 1.1), keeping its top spot from second placed Sevenoaks despite a fall in the number of planning applications in the borough.

At the bottom of the list of boroughs in the South East for home improvement comes Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport, which are more urbanised districts with some of the lowest average annual earnings.

It does, however, top the regions for conservatories and outbuildings.

Here these local authorities received less than one application for home improvement for every 100 private homes, compared with South Bucks which receives almost six.

Its strongest showing over the past five years is in rear singlestorey extensions, with growth of 26%.

In terms of the types of home improvement, the South East comes second to London across most types in terms of planning applications proportionate to its number of private homes.

It has seen solid growth across most types of home improvement except outbuildings, which have declined nationally.

The Office for National Statistics Family Spending survey suggests that households in the South East on average spent above £1,900 a year altering and improving their homes across 2016 and 2017. This totals about £7 billion spent in the region.

Figure 1.1

Michael Dall, Lead Economist at Barbour ABI - â&#x20AC;&#x153;With key factors that promote planning applications for home improvement being earnings, wealth, house prices and rural and semi-rural settings, there

can be little surprise that the top ten districts have had a strong showing, not just in the South East but across the national home improvers league. All but Tandridge, at 26th, fall within the 2017 top 25 local authorities

for home improvement in Great Britain.â&#x20AC;? For more information, go to www.barbour-abi.com or follow on Twitter @BarbourABI for all the latest construction data news.

PLATFORM 5 A new detached home designed by Platform 5 Architects replaces an outdated bungalow on a promontory in a secluded lagoon in the Norfolk broads.

A new detached home designed by Platform 5

and create a warm textured appearance. On the

Architects replaces an outdated bungalow on a

underside of the roof on the waterside elevation,

promontory in a secluded lagoon in the Norfolk

timber boarding has been used to create a refined

broads, providing practice director, Patrick Michell

aesthetic that ties in with the internal joinery.

with a family home. Designing a new building for the plot provided the opportunity to enhance the

Each bay has a different volume and is orientated

setting by establishing a stylish counterpoint to

to address different views across the wetland

more traditionally designed neighbouring houses,

landscape that surrounds the house. The double

while respecting the peaceful location. A key

height vaulted living space faces onto carr woodland

objective was to create simple, contemporary living

and a network of drainage dykes that teem with

spaces at the centre of the house that are orientated

wildlife whilst the central bay offers panoramic

to benefit from the views of the surroundings. The

views across the private lagoon. The bedroom wing

property is also available for holiday rentals, further

has smaller framed views that pick out the reedbeds

details can be found on www.backwaternorfolk.

and jetty.

co.uk/

The faรงade to the entrance is a simple expression

The house is arranged as three low rise bays, whose

of the three pitched bays that have been subtly

pitched roofs echo the working boat sheds typically

faceted around the landscaped ramp, with the main

found on the Broads. Externally the roofscape and

architectural drama reserved for the waterside

side walls have been clad in blackened timber

elevation. Timber shingle cladding contrasts

shingles to express the form as an abstract folded

the materiality of neighbouring houses, and is

plane. To the front and rear elevations the timber

beginning to weather back to provide a sympathetic

shingles are left untreated to allow them to weather

presence against the surrounding trees and water. 9

The three bays of the house splay out in a way

Externally, a layered timber landscape provides the

that the waterfront elevation becomes the most

house with usable external space while acting as a

hierarchical point of the house. Where the entrance

transition from water level up to the elevated ground

facade is relatively modest, the house offers an

floor.

outstanding counterpoint to its surrounds when viewed from the lagoon, providing the area an

The planting was chosen to thrive in the semi-aquatic

exceptional example of contemporary architecture.

conditions, often using ornamental versions of native

Glazing adorns much of this elevation to provide

Norfolk Broads species to create a garden that is

views over the surrounding landscape from

harmonious with its watery environs. The west edge

throughout the house.

of the site is more heavily planted to reflect the wild vegetation on the other side of the drainage dykes

Deep eaves emphasise the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bold silhouette

whilst the east edge is given a timber quayheading to

and provide sheltered external living spaces that are

allow for the mooring of boats.

useable across the seasons. The covered external space makes reference to the verandas of the

Inside, a simple broken plan arrangement allows for

neighbouring Edwardian riverside chalets along the

flexible living and accommodates family life by allowing

main river that were built as holiday homes with an

different activities to take place simultaneously through

emphasis on leisure and relaxation.

the use of timber sliding doors. 10

The central bay contains a large kitchen and dining area, and flows into the adjacent double height living space that is separated by a steel clad fireplace. The houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three bedrooms occupy the third bay and are split over two floors, connected by an impressive spiral staircase that rises from the entrance hallway. Each space has a carefully designed layout with built in furniture to set the scene for family life. A considered material pallet is used throughout these spaces, where a range of colours and textures respond to each roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme and create a cosy but varying atmosphere. 11

Located on a peninsula, construction on site was not a simple task, however designing the house out of lightweight elements provided ease of transportation down a narrow access road in a transit van. Gaining access close to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge was a challenge and as the site is liable to flooding, the ground floor of the home had to be elevated to accommodate changes in water levels. As the house is built atop unstable materials, the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundations were piled down 10m to the chalk rock layer. The piles support a grillage of galvanised steel ground beams elevated above the high water mark. This limited the use of concrete and reduced the time on site required to form the substructure, allowing the early

creation of a dry construction deck. The house itself

While the home is built to be used primarily by

is timber framed with a handful of steel beams to

Michell and his family, it has also been designed to be

provide support around the large glazed openings.

able to be leased out as a holiday rental, increasing financial viability of the project and allowing guests

The house has been designed with sustainability in

to visit and enjoy the secluded location. The house

mind and offers a far more energy efficient building

has therefore been designed to be considered as a

than the outdated bungalow that was previously on

prototype when others consider building holiday

site. An abundance of south facing glazing allows

accommodation: a versatile home away from home whereby the design allows you to escape into the

for a limited reliance on artificial lighting, while the

natural surroundings.

deep eaves negate overheating during the summer. The insulation and vapour barrier lines are carefully

Completed in May 2016, Backwater is a highly

maintained to achieve high levels of air tightness for

sustainable new family home that brings a strong

the efficient use of the ventilation system with heat

contemporary architectural presence to its sensitive

recovery.

waterside setting in the Norfolk Broads.

Editors Choice

ADDING STRENGTH TO THE BRIO SALES FORCE Brio - the leading global brand name in sliding and folding gear for interior and exterior door hardware is strengthening its successful sales team with the appointment of Nigel Walsh as Business Development Manager. With more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Nigel has spent the last 15 specialising in garage door, sliding door systems, fixings and sliding door gear. Nigel is married with two grown children and his interests include keeping fit which includes walking football! When asked about his new role with Brio, Nigel explained that he is greatly impressed with the company’s quality of products and high levels of service and is looking forward to helping continue the success and growth of the extensive product range.

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Aggregate Industries Supplies Plymouth Community Homes’ PassivHaus Development Building materials manufacturer Aggregate Industries, has successfully supplied its Masterdenz® concrete blocks to Plymouth Community Homes for a 72-home lowenergy development in Whitleigh, Plymouth. The scheme has been carefully designed to meet Passivhaus principles, which uses specific materials and construction methods to reduce heating demand in the home and therefore primary energy consumption. To help meet these standards, Aggregate Industries has supplied 14,300m² of its Masterdenz concrete building blocks. A high strength, dense and robust product, the blocks were laid flat in the homes to enable a quick build speed, as well as an air tightness of 0.6 ACH (air changes per hour).

To find out more, visit www.aggregate.com

Fire Doorset

Ash Magnetics

Designed for trouble-free installation, Bluebell’s Next fire doorset represents the best in fire protection for interior spaces, whilst maintaining a sleek design that can be tailored to fit into any building.

Leading construction site electrics specialist Site Power UK are pleased to launch their latest 10 KVA 110volt safety Transformer the SITE10 ELS - Extra internal 110volt light circuits give total control through its own dedicated MCB panel.

Working harmoniously with the supporting structure, the Next fire doorset has been designed to be a joy to operate, with a high fire resistance – offering 30 minutes of protection rated at EI30/FD30 – together with smoke seals that completely close the gap between door and frame in the event of a fire.

2 x 16 amp internal outputs for “Hard Wiring” safety lights are becoming the norm in today’s building sites.

More details are available at www.sitepoweruk.com or technical help desk 0800 9991103

Invisible hinges and a range of finishes make Next an interior furnishing that both protects and adds visual value to a space – the perfect and safest choice for any designer, architect or self-builder’s project. Need more information? Contact Bluebell’s technical team at info@bluebellproducts.co.uk, phone us on 01371 873313, or visit www.bluebellproducts.co.uk

Vector: A Ground-Breaking New Electric Heater From ESSE Vector brings warmth, comfort and stylish British design to any room in the home, creating a cosy ‘Hygge’ ambience exactly where you want it. Vector provides both radiant and convective heat via an efficient cylindrical body yet requires no installation or maintenance. Ideal for heating occasional spaces such as home offices or garden rooms, the Vector’s minimalist single dial offers precision control of the 2kW power output. Hand-made by craftsmen in Britain, Vector can be used in any room with a 13amp socket and is silent and draught-free.

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Gerard Kelly Architects Gerard Kelly Architects are based in Salisbury but work all over the south and, on occasion, further afield. They were formed in 2001 after Gerry Kelly had spent more than three decades working on all sorts and sizes of projects from just a few thousand pounds to over £60 million. Their clients have ranged from private home-owners to large property developers and they take pride in offering each one the same careful attention to detail. The firm is organized in a single studio with five staff. We develop designs that are truly responsive to user needs, address the physical and cultural context and allow effective solutions for procurement and construction.

mail@gerardkelly.co.uk 01722 333093 www.gerardkelly.co.uk

Editors Choice

Don’t risk your reputation Trust Seamsil® from Delvemade Other cut edge corrosion treatments are available. They come and they go. The original, ‘Delvemade Seamsil’, is the only one you need and it’s here to stay. Seamsil is the UK’s leading Cut Edge Corrosion Treatment. More professionals specify Seamsil for good reasons. It’s the product they trust, it works and It has stood the test of time. Today, Seamsil and Delvemade’s other protective coatings are actively maintaining hundreds of roofs, right across the country, many for decades after application. Invented by Delvemade, Seamsil has a proven, unbeatable reputation for quality that stretches back a generation. This fact enables Delvemade to provide a long and meaningful product guarantee.

from Itac’s new, ‘state of the art’ production facility, in Manchester. Established over 100 years, Itac has a wealth of adhesives and coatings manufacturing experience.

Itac’s Research and Development team are actively working with Delvemade as it invests and expands, to bring further new and exciting building and roofing surface coatings to market.

An Investor in People, with ISO 9001 and ISO 140001 accreditations, Itac is the perfect manufacturing partner for Delvemade, ensuring the highest quality plus rapid supply on demand, and interim warehousing for all Delvemade products. The current Delvemade range includes all the well-known names. Seamsil, Delcote, Delcote HPG and Delglaze.

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Editors Choice

JULIET BALCONIES Stylish, durable & cost effective! Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems Balliol College, is one of the most famous and the oldest

The equipment includes a

college in Oxford University

small Amazon washer and dryer in the housekeeping

currently accommodates some 500 resident

department and various Horizon washers and

students in three main accommodation blocks.

Huebsch dryers in the accommodation laundries

Each of the accommodation sites has its own laundry for

Keeley told us that all the new laundries are working

the use of the students. In addition the housekeeping

well. “We’re very pleased with the service we have

department includes a small laundry. After a less than

had from Armstrong, the equipment is very reliable

satisfactory arrangement with a previous supplier,

and the hire agreement helps us with budgeting as we

last year domestic manager Keeley Mortimer had all

know exactly what the costs of offering the laundry are.”

four laundries re-equipped by Armstrong Commercial

For further information contact Armstrong on

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VICAIMA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS Getting to the top is not easy. But with

which are in-step with the latest design

available in non-standard dimensions,

the rising demand for grey and on-trend

trends. Visual Sensations Mountain is

giving you the ability to meet a wide range

tonal colours epitomised by the new

just one in a selection of eight new finish

Visual Sensations’ Mountain from Vicaima,

option in the 2018 VS collection, which

of project specifications. In addition design

specifiers can take their vision to new

also includes Tundra, Alpine and Desert,

heights with doors that reflect the latest

all of which available in both vertical grain

fashions within interior design.

and cross directional woodgrain designs.

Leading interior door manufacturer,

Dekordor SD is favoured by specifiers

Vicaima has launched four new and

not only for its aesthetic appeal and

stunning Visual Sensation finishes into its

its ability to provide a cost effective

ever popular Dekordor SD range.

alternative to real wood veneers, but

freedom is further accommodated with specific customisation made easy with glazed options, grooves, inlays, pairs, over height dimensions, mobility widths and

importantly that as a Vicaima door product Mountain, being one its latest grey

there is no compromise on performance

creations, has given designers some

characteristics. Whether the requirement

new creative inspiration. Stimulated by

is for doors only, matching doorsets (door,

dramatic landscapes, Mountain allows

frame and architrave) wardrobes or even

specifiers to incorporate the peaceful

wall panels, a consistent and matching

essence of nature within their chosen

finish can be achieved. All Vicaima doors

interior space.

are FSC certified for environmental peace of mind and can meet a range of

Since its introduction, the Visual

performance specifications, such as fire

Sensations (VS) collection has heralded a

rated, security, and acoustic requirements.

new era for foil faced doors, with bespoke models being created and manufactured by

Along with a variety of standard products,

Vicaima that offer unique design solutions

Dekordor SD Visual Sensations are also

other individual provisions. If you would also like to know more about Visual Sensations, or are interested in any other Vicaima products, visit the website www.vicaima.com. Vicaima Visual Sensations Mountain design

Editors Choice

MSCP CHALMERS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY Multi-storey car park, Gothenburg, Sweden Architects: Tengbom Arkitekter URBAN SURROUNDINGS ENHANCED WITH PERFORATED METAL The facade of the multi-storey car park at Chalmers Technical University shows how perforated metal can work in perfect harmony with modern architecture.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

2000 m2 of perforated sheets in corten and aluminium, manufactured and supplied by RMIG, have been used to create a facade that gives the car park a contemporary and aesthetic look, fitting in with the surrounding brick buildings. The design of the facade gives the users of the car park a safe environment as well as a degree of privacy.

Raw material: Aluminium and corten Pattern: R30U60, R50U60 Thickness: 3.0 mm Finishing operation: Bending Surface treatment: Powder coating info.uk@rmig.com www.rmig.com 01925 839610

Schöck Natural Frequency Calculator for 2.3 metre balconies

he third phase of the Rathbone Market project in Canning Town, East London, awarded Development of the Year (schemes of over 200 homes) at The Sunday

Times British Homes Awards in 2017, is a £160m mixed-use development. It has created 652 new homes and on the upper levels many apartments have a double aspect – with balconies that have an unusually demanding 2.3 metre cantilever. Schöck Isokorb structural thermal breaks are incorporated to meet the many demands of these large free cantilever steel balconies. However, large balconies can be prone to vibration when

was comfortably above the recommended limit.

people move about on them heavily and as discomfort varies from one individual to another, no precise limit can be

depending on the structure, published data indicates limit frequencies of between 4 Hz and 7.5 Hz. By adopting a limit

imposed that guarantees satisfaction for everyone.

frequency of 7.5 Hz for steel balconies, it not only eliminates the possibility of undesirable vibration, cost-efficient design is

The sensible approach is to design structures with a natural frequency sufficiently beyond potential excitation

also achieved.

frequencies. To assess this, Schöck has employed its latest

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In general,

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THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS PowerContinuity discusses the benefit of reshoring data storage Brexit has seen some Data Storage being re-located to mainland Europe. PowerContinuity has designed , installed and maintains the ultimate power protection systems that our global clients expect here in the UK. So we say, don’t relocate! Great British Power Continuity offers the most cost effective and resilient power protection in the UK. Should you be planning a colo for your disaster recovery site, have you requested and been shown the physical UPS and Generator installation of the site, that proves their 24/7 capability exists with your own eyes? We strongly recommend that see the physical reality as this is far more compelling that a sales pitch.

Our own engineering teams and tech support are on call 24 hours a day, ensuring that ‘failure is not an option’ for PowerContinuity customers.

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We all know that future Grid supplies are reliant on PV and wind turbine alternative energy, meaning less stable power as traditional power production decreases, leading to greater harmonic distortion – hence the rapid increase in irregular power drops.

PowerContinuity say: dont relocate! Great British Power Continuity offers the most cost effective and resilient power protection in the UK ...”

When placing your servers in a co-lo Data Suite, your first concern is what resilience backup power systems are installed to protect your power stream. No Lighty No Likey ! The power is in your hands; choose Power Continuity Resilient no break backup systems.

Two independent Grid supplies will help resilience but that will never remove the erratic millisecond power dips that cause irritating server issues and stop robots.

These millisecond power dips are enough to ‘knock out’ servers, stop productions lines and render sterile production systems inoperable. For the data environments, with critical load requirements, we work with Riello and Vertiv as their official distributor partner, installing energy saving battery based UPS for own discerning clients.

Where production industrial processes involving motor drives, inverters and heavy machinery require critical seamless power protection, PowerContinuity install Piller Rotary Power Systems. For many years, as a premier distributor partner, we have worked closely with Piller to provide ‘state of the art’ robust rotary systems to our clients across the UK, from inspiration to installation, one stop shop. Whether 1 mVA or 10mVa, choose PowerContinuity. PowerContinuity install complete, site-wide automatic power protection, encompassing UPS and generator on long-term rental purchase options as well as lease contract, total design and installation all carried out in house. NO Salesmen-ONLY Engineers Contact PowerContinuity Systems on 0845 055 8455 – We’re here to help 24/7 PowerContinuity T:0845 055 8455 www.powercontinuity.co.uk

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Looking at the advantages of BBA Certification Neither are our assessments simply desk exercises. As well as testing, we go out to the factory to check system documentation and control, making sure that the specification we approve is capable of being produced consistently.

As you well know, major construction work on building sites involves a huge amount of product and materials checking, not least to make sure everything meets the exacting requirements of building regulations. This can be stressful at the best of times and a helping hand is always welcome.

We also go out on site to see units being offloaded and installed. That’s because we know that what may seem simple when explained in a dry office or factory can turn out to be very different on a building site.

That’s why more and more people are coming to the BBA for off-site certification of their products. For many years now, our work in the offsite construction sector has brought peace of mind to hundreds of architects and manufacturers alike.

Once we have gathered data from testing, factory inspections and site surveillance, we consider how we can use it to establish that the requirements of Building Regulations and other statutory or non-statutory documents have been met.

BBA Agrément Certificates are widely read and respected by industry decision-makers who want to select innovative products that have been thoroughly assessed by the BBA. Our assessors have decades of experience in evaluating Offsite Construction, and we are currently assessing many new systems, adding to the many already approved including insulated concrete formwork, SIPs and framed systems.

BBA Agrément Certificates are regarded as quite simply the best assurances you can get for your off-site products. With BBA’s 50 years of unrivalled expertise in building and construction certification, it’s easy to see why.

Of course, our main focus is on the requirements of Building Regulations — not just in England and Wales, but also in Scotland and Northern Ireland. But we go much further than that. We want to ensure that a system is not only waterproof, warm and structurally sound; it has to be durable, too. No-one wants to buy a system with a short life expectancy, so we seek to ensure that it will last for an appropriate period of time.

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COLE GROUNDWORK CONTRACTS Cole Groundwork Contracts is a company on the move. Since it was established in 2005, it has successfully grown, initially in Ireland, but more recently in England and Scotland. The company pride themselves on ‘Setting Foundations for the Future’ and provide all Groundwork and Civil Engineering services covering the entirety of the UK and Ireland from its offices in Northern Ireland, delivering services to some of the biggest named construction companies in the world. Services include groundworks,

We show great interest in training our staff to offer our clients a

civil engineering works, telecommunications including masts, bio

niche service within the construction Industry.”

generation power plants, sheet piling, paving, and dig & site clearance.

It is the forward thinking attitude that has seen Conor Cole catapulted into the limelight with string of recent awards behind him

Investments in plant, machinery and people have all been instru-

including, High Achiever of the Year at the Plant & Civil Engineering

mental in the company’s growing success. With a substantial fleet

Awards, listed as one of Northern Ireland’s Top 40 Business People

of excavators, dumpers and other equipment,the company currently

Under 40 and just last month received an All Star Rising Star Award

employs a large workforce across multiple sites. Managing Director,

for Civil Engineering Company of the Year. Cole Groundwork Con-

Conor Cole say “We strive to develop a highly skilled workforce,

tracts certainly are a company on the move.

constantly headhunting for management and new people to add to and benefit our organisation.

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St. John The Evangelist is a grade II listed church on Burnley Road in Bacup. It was built between 1878 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1883 and was designed by the architect James Medland Taylor. The original features include a spectacular hammer beam timber roof and a sloping floor, as well as two large stained glass windows.

inserting contemporary accommodation for a modern family home. Our approach to the project was to keep the height and volume of the central nave and create living spaces either side with a lightweight steel framework designed to have minimum impact on the existing fabric. The proposed new layout for the church interior is aimed at creating a functional modern home whilst still celebrating the scale and original features of the church itself.

Artform Architects were approached by a private client who wished to convert the church into a single residence. The brief was to maintain the features of the interior whilst

The flow through the building is an important part of the layout and starts from the main entrance which reinstates the southern doorway as the front door, just as the original church design intended. From here there is a generous reception space adjacent the baptistry and font. The route through the building then guides people down the nave with the sloping floor being retained. The main living accommodation is focused on either side of the nave which remains full height and open to the timber hammer beam roof above. Within these side aisles are family rooms separated by dividing partitions and accessed through sliding doors set into glazed screens. The glazing visually connects the nave and the aisle rooms whilst still allowing for separation and different uses in smaller spaces. At the eastern end of the church, the kitchen provides the main focal point and is situated in the chancery in place of the altar. This family gathering space bookends the layout of the building and celebrates its position beneath the large stained glass window. The existing chancery steps are retained which gives the kitchen an elevation position with all encompassing views back down the nave. The kitchen also has easy links to the adjacent living space behind the organ and flows on from a formal dining space at the end of the nave. This arrangement also allows for kitchen services to drop down into the basement level which sits directly below. At first floor level bedrooms and bathrooms are located within the aisles above the living spaces below and are open to the timber roof above with the beams left exposed as feature ceilings. These rooms are accessed via gallery walkways which run around the edge of the nave and entered through glazed screens set within the original stone arches. The glass allows for views out to the nave and borrows light from the central body of the church. Additional natural light is provided to the bedrooms via conservation rooflights. A central feature staircase leads up to first floor level and brings people onto a bridge spanning over the nave below. A secondary spiral staircase provides access up from the kitchen area to the walkway. An open mezzanine level if provided directly above the kitchen mainly to be used as summertime relaxation space with the main stained glass window providing a spectacular feature backdrop. A higher level mezzanine containing the master bedroom is set underneath the rose window at the eastern end of the nave and is accessed via a spiral staircase which connects this level back to the first floor gallery walkway. This high level mezzanine provides exceptional views back down the whole church and will provide close up views of the spectacular roof above.

The existing basement is accessed via the original stone steps to the southern side of the chancery. The basement rooms, which are set at the same level as the garden in front of the church, are to be converted into secondary living quarters, with an open-plan lounge, kitchen, diner and separate bedroom with en-suite. The existing plant room will be re-used as plant space with possible gym and storage area. A key principle which underpins the overall design concept and ultimate appearance of the proposed development is that the new elements of building fabric which are being inserted into the church can clearly be read as being modern and contemporary in nature. This deliberate contrast with the historic fabric and materiality of the building's interior, gives the conversion a clarity and rationale that clearly defines what is new and what is historic. However the new insertions are subtle and sensitive so as to downplay their impact on the interior and to let the original features of the church play a more dominant role in the overall appearance. In this way

the modern interventions avoid visually conflicting with the historic fabric without resorting to a fake pastiche version of what is already there. A simple palette of materials has been selected for the new interior with large expanses of glass balustrades and walls allowing views across the whole nave which maintains the essential feeling of scale and volume. The timber frames to sliding doors and glazed walls compliment the timber roof structure along with timber handrails and walkway flooring. White painted lime based render is applied to sections of the stone walls to brighten the interior, create a more inviting and warmer environment and to emphasis certain stone details. Throughout the design process it was important to ensure that the sizes of new spaces created in the conversion were appropriate to both the scale of the existing building and the requirements of the end user. A key principle of the concept design from the start was to keep the nave full height, so the scale of the church in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original form could still be appreciated and enjoyed.

The challenge was then how to marry this expansive volume with a more domestic scale necessary in creating a comfortable and relaxing family home. The various living spaces and bedrooms are therefore much smaller spaces and are contained within the side aisles with the proportions dictated by the setting out of existing stone columns, arches and roof beams. This approach allows the new building fabric to fit in sensitively with the rhythm and symmetry of the existing structure. The proposed development includes two main sources of low carbon energy in the form of roof mounted solar slate tiles and a ground source heat pump. Both of these will assist in providing the new dwelling with the electricity required for heating, lighting and appliances. Solar slate tiles have been chosen over conventional solar panels to reduce the visual impact on the roof when viewed from the street below. Solar slates have been developed to fit in seamlessly with existing slate roofs and can fit a huge range of different types of roof. They are popular on listed buildings where a sensitive installation is necessary and have been successfully installed on listed buildings and within conservation areas. A ground source heat pump will be located in the strip of land immediately to the north of the application site which runs directly along the boundary line between Fern Street roadway and the stone wall of the church grounds. The applicant has purchased this strip of land to install a ground source heat pump which will use a vertical loop to use the heat from the ground to heat the under floor heating system and hot water system in the church. The chosen location keeps the bore hole which needs to be drilled into the ground, away from where the burials and graves are believed to be. It is also adjacent the basement plant room so all pipework can route directly into into the church in the correct location. Once the vertical loop has been installed the grassy bank will be reinstated above to ensure the landscaping here maintains it's current appearance. Artform Architects WeWork No.1 Spinningfields Quay Street I Manchester I M3 3JE www.artformarchitects.com

ANCHOR MAGNETS LTD MAGNETIC ATTRACTION Whether a retail store, public building, contemporary office interior or a residential building, flexible magnetic and attractive ferrous materials work together with visually stunning results. Creating striking graphics, feature walls and creative planning spaces that capture attention, inspire, and can be changed or updated with additional layers as desired. FLEXIBLE AND LAYERED The flexible nature of supamag® magnetic sheet allows it to be applied to flat or curved surfaces, creating a magnetic face to which digifilm® ferrous media is attracted. Once in contact with the magnetic surface the flexible ferrous media is held in place indefinitely and will not move until replaced. digifilm® ferrous media provides a vibrant, high quality print finish that brings designs to life, creating stunning large format displays and graphics walls. The thin and flexible properties of ferrous media allow multiple layers to be overlaid on top of one another to instantly update graphics and displays. SIMPLE AND COST EFFECTIVE Changing or adding additional layers of ferrous media is quick, easy and doesn’t require specialist

SAFE AND SECURE supamag® and supaferro® are available with a range of high strength adhesives which bond securely to any non-porous surface, allowing installation during the second fix phase of a build or retro fitting at a later date.

installation teams, simply roll the layer of media on or off of the magnetic face. This ease of application allows users to refresh and update their visual spaces cost effectively, without downtime and as often as required. CREATIVE SPACES Visual planning walls and spaces are now commonplace within modern workplaces, typically providing a dry-wipe writing surface. By using supaferro® flexible and magnetically receptive ferrous material to create the dry-wipe surface the planning space becomes interactive, allowing plans, images and notes to be magnetically attached to the surface.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Anchor Magnets has been at the forefront of flexible magnetic and attractive ferrous materials for over 30 years. We’re passionate about magnetic and ferrous materials and their potential to provide solutions. Our expertise and experience mean we’re best placed to offer advice, guidance and support from your project’s conception to completion. To find out more about how Anchor Magnets can help you call 0114 244 1171 and speak to our experts. www.anchormagnets.com

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The SiOO:X Wood Protection System is different; it is not a coating, but an envelope that penetrates the wood surface. The protection system has two components; the first penetrates the wood where it reacts with atmospheric carbon dioxide to gradually form an inert glassy polymer. The second component acts to seal and protect the first application until it is fully cured, but it also forms an inert water resistant envelope which creates a grey surface appearance. The silicon-oxygen chemical bonds (the same as in glass) in the cured polymer are stable to ultraviolet light. Just as important, the wood now has an even weathered appearance once the protection system cures. This means that the unsightly patchy weathering of exterior wood cladding is no longer a problem. SiOO:X Wood Protection locks in the beauty of wood.

New homes built to your specifications One of the core elements of the Parker & Son business is the expert construction of single or multiple new build homes backed by the NHBC 10-year warranty. Our strength as the constructors of new build homes is in our ability to take you from the initial design consultation, with yourself involved as closely as possible, right the way through to the finishing touches on every single aspect of the build. All trades that we employ to work on the construction of your new build property is fully accredited, ensuring all work is underwritten by a mark of quality.

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If you’re building or renovating, then consider the benefits of including a central vacuum cleaning system within your home or workplace. The system is easily installed and offers far more power and versatility, when compared to a portable vacuum. Add to this the benefits to allergy sufferers, as all of the vacuumed dust is removed and not recirculated within your property. Since 1989 VacuSystems have designed and installed a quality range of central vacuum systems and we’re the UK distributors for BVC of Germany, with over 2000 BVC systems installed throughout the UK. For further information phone: 0844 873 1030 or for a no-obligation quotation email your drawings to: info@vacusystems.co.uk website: www.vacusystems.co.uk

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Solus Ceramics launches new showroom concept in the heart of Clerkenwell Leading tile supplier Solus Ceramics has launched a new and unique showroom in Clerkenwell offering architects and designers a collaborative informal space to look for tile inspiration and develop design schemes. Marcus Bentley, Managing Director of Solus Ceramics, commented: “Solus Ceramics sits at the very heart of the latest floor and wall tile designs, so it’s only right that we open our new home in one of the most renowned architectural design hubs in the world. “We encourage designers and architects alike to come and visit our new showroom and we look forward to working with them to continue to develop fresh and exciting design aesthetics.”

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2020 Vision

The Future of the Built Environment 21 - 22 June 2018, Business Design Centre London

Jeanette Veldekamp

Patrik Schumacher

Sarah Wigglesworth

Max Farrell

Now in its fourth year, vision has become an essential resource for thousands of architects, technologists, designers, developers, specifiers and their clients.

With four content-packed seminar theatres over two days, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be asking big questions of big names in architecture, engineering, and urban development, across three big themes:

Celebrating design, specification and product innovation in creating smarter buildings and better places, Visionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to always push forward to futureproof design in construction. The show provides an international focus for innovative products and building solutions, bringing together some of the best designs and leading figures from across Western Europe for two days of business, learning and networking.

1. Added Value With urbanism, infrastructure and Architecture being fundamental to the economic success of cities, neighbourhoods, institutions, companies and brands, how can we quantify and maximize the impact of highquality design on society, economic sustainability and commercial success?

Some of the 2018 highlights will include; over 100 major brands and innovative start-ups, hundreds of cutting-edge products and building solutions, including research and development into the latest software and over 100 hours of free seminars providing a unique industry insight across four theatres. Vision is also focusing on international conversations, an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with continental counterparts, presented through a collection of pavilions from Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Latvia.

Chris Wilkinson

David West

2. Health, Wellbeing & Sustainability How can we design buildings and places that promote healthy environments and sustainable lifestyles, whilst also being efficient to build and run? 3. Common Good What steps can we take to ensure that our buildings and public spaces are inclusive, safe and welcoming and make a positive contribution to civic life?

Ambitious plans are in place to grow the exhibition and extend Visionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Educational Programme, whose supporters include the RIBA, CIAT, BRE, New London Architecture & the London Festival of Architecture. Vision will play host to over 100 international industry experts to deliver another highly acclaimed seminar programme.

To find out more and to register for your FREE place visit visionlondon.com or call 0203 409 0623.

With keynote presentations from Patrick Schumacher, Principal, Zaha Hadid Architects and Chris Wilkinson, Director at Wilkinson Eyre, speakers confirmed so far include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

Indy Johar, Dark Matter Finn Williams, Co-Founder & CEO, Public Practice Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Rab Bennetts, Director, Bennetts Associates Ben rogers, Director, Centre for London Alex de Rijke /Jasmin Sohi, dRMM Jeanette Veldekamp, Associate Director, Chapman Taylor David West, Founding Director, Studio Egret West David Partridge, Managing Partner, Argent Services LLP Max Farrell, Partner, Farrells Mairead Carroll, Programme Director Housing, London First Mike Emmerich, Founding Director, Metro Dynamics Sarah Wigglesworth, Director, Sarah Wigglesworth Architects Martin Lydon, Associate, Haworth Thompkins Paul Monaghan, AHMM Rachel Bagenal, Naked House Jonathan Kendall, FletcherPriest Harbinder Singh Birdi, Partner, Hawkins Brown Paul Foulkes, Building Automation Manager, WAGO Linda Thiel, Partner, White Arkitekter Christina Seilern, Studio Seilern Architects Phil Coffey, Founder, Coffey Architects Earle Arney, Founder & CEO, Arney Fender Katsalidis Mike Stiff, Co-Founder, Stiff + Trevillion David Perkins, Principal, Perkins + Will Ron Bakker, Founding Partner, PLP

ARCHITECTS ACCOUNT Sited on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;flat-fieldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area outside Hillsborough, the Sir William Allen Memorial Hall was officially opened by the then Minister for Home Affairs Rt. Hon. W.B. Magennis L Ed QC MP in December 1953. In its early years, the building accommodated much activity playing host to the local Moira Young Farmers, various Evangelical Missions, Orange Institution events and many local dinner dances. Throughout the course of this project there have been a surprising number of people who have expressed connection with the building throughout its existence.

Photography : Mark Cassidy

Architect: C3 Architects LLP

Increasing running costs led the Institution to relocate and ownership then changed a number of times, which saw the building fall into a state of disrepair with an abandoned appearance to passers-by. Late 2013, a local family, who were keen to investigate the possibility of reinstating the abandoned hall, contacted C3 Architects. Following a feasibility study of the building and a review of relevant planning legislation, the Client purchased the building and working with C3 Architects took their first steps towards creating their new home. Full Planning Approval was obtained by C3 Architects for the conversion of the existing Sir William Allen Memorial Hall into a single two storey dwelling which would secure the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upkeep and retention whilst providing a new high quality family home in the countryside. The original brick building was subject to minimal sympathetic alterations externally that reflect the changes necessary for conversion into a family home. The overall character of the building is successfully retained in its original form and scale whilst fulfilling the requirements of both Client and Planning Service. On inspection, the original roof covering was found to contain asbestos, which required removal. A new standing seam zinc roof has been constructed which provides a contemporary appearance whilst retaining a similar form and massing to that of the original roof.

DESIGN OF THE DWELLING In contrast to the exterior, the inside has seen major changes. The original Main Hall space has been replaced with an open plan lounge/ kitchen/ dining area at ground level with a gallery over, providing access to the bedrooms and linking them to the south facing roof terrace area. This living space takes advantage of the existing provision of natural lighting from the large ‘church like’ windows that have ensured the retention of one of the main external features of the building in a way that enhances the internal environmental quality of the house. The private functional spaces of the house bedrooms/ bathrooms have been arranged to reuse existing window openings with slightly altered configurations influenced by the introduction of the new first floor structure in the main body of the hall. One of the intriguing aspects of the completed project is the ability to walk through the various rooms with each providing a different outlook of the surrounding countryside. The quality of natural light provided within the interior successfully adds to the drama of the contrast between ‘old exterior’ and ‘new interior’. The old single storey entrance block adjacent to Lany Road has been retained in its original form with minor modification to the window openings to take advantage of its south facing aspect allowing more natural light into the newly created internal spaces. A new external roof terrace over this block with glazed balustrade just visible above the parapet walls provides unobstructed views to the south along Lany Road. Within the overall layout an integral double garage is provided at the northern end of the block accompanied by utility spaces and a private sheltered rear external space. The main external space located along the western elevation provides an access driveway and parking for vehicles and a family garden to take advantage of the afternoon and evening sun. This garden area adjacent to the main entrance is connected to the building by a new covered canopy with patio door access to the main living area that successfully blurs the edge between inside and outside. The project was completed in August 2016, one month ahead of the planned schedule, testimony to the hard work and cooperation between Client, Main Contractor and Design Team. As the Client’s youngest son has frequently commented they cannot wait to live in their ‘old new house’ !!!!

Black: industrial, stylish, metropolitan. The impact of a bathroom in which strong shades of black are used is unequalled; this latest interior trend is inspired by the robust industrial look of yesteryear.

EMOTIONS COME THROUGH MUCH STRONGER IN BLACK AND WHITE. COLOUR IS DISTRACTING IN A WAY, IT PLEASES THE EYE BUT IT DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T NECESSARILY REACH THE HEART.

Black is a powerful, elegant and luxurious colour. It enhances shapes and emphasises contrasts. Black also radiates energy and vitality.

(Kim Hunter) NOVELLINI | BLACK&WHITE

OPERA: ART AND WATER Clean lines and a robust structure. An eye for detail in the finish and flowing movements when opening and closing.

In the picture: Opera

Beauty and technology meet in Opera, a shower door characterised by a nice finish and a clean design. Opera is ideal for styling a modern space thanks to the smart use of the contrast between glass, the black finish and the surroundings. The industrial style of the matte black Opera results in a chic and elegant look.

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER If the interior is all about contrast, then this is highlighted by Zephyros. A clearly present frame of the shower door with a distinctive character: a gusty design. The matching matte black handgrips and details give it a tough look that fits in perfect with the latest interior trends.

In the picture: Zephyros

MINIMALISM AND CLEAN LINES Young 2.0 is versatile and adapts to endless situations. The shower walls make maximum use of the space thanks to the slender frame and the large proportion of glass. A tight division of the shower area with nice details for an immaculate and elegant feel. In the black version Young 2.0 can be easily combined with the natural beauty of Novosolid, a shower floor that fits in with the new interior philosophy of natural materials because of the stone texture. In the picture: Young 2.0

ART IN THE SHOWER AREA An ode to the steel frames of yesteryear that are back in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest interior trend. The Kuadra H walk-in shower with the new black line pattern, which is a wonderful look-a-like of the industrial, steel frame, makes each shower area a true work of art; a striking bathroom that reflects the personality of its resident.

Discover the series, by going to: http://www.novellini.co.uk/black-collection.html http://www.novellini.co.uk/white-collection.html In the picture: Kuadra

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MINIMALISM AND CLEAN LINES With a whole host of exciting product features, such as showering height of 2000mm, through to the minimal matt black, matt white of polished chrome profiling giving the enclosure a sleek and luxurious look. Coupled with the rise and fall door mechanism and the versatility to be installed on a shower tray or tiled floor, the Young collection gives you a multitude of showering options and fantastic value for money. Combine this with our Novosolid stone shower tray andfast flow with its anti-slip stone texture, stain and UV resistant, hiddenDesigned 90mm manufactured waste and can be cut down to size on site to fit difficult spaces. in MANTOVA

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

Introducing the WetBase™ tileable linear wet room tray

Amazing Grace from Hudson Reed

Wetrooms Online are pleased to introduce the fully tile-able WetBase™ linear wet room tray.

The new Grace bathroom suite from Hudson Reed is a beautiful blend of organic curves and clean lines to create an elegant yet totally functional design.

The linear drain of the tray can be fully tiled to match the surrounding tray and floor, resulting in a sleek, uniform looking floor that is not broken by drain grates. The 30mm thick tray currently comes in two sizes 1200 x 900mm with an ‘end’ drain location and 1500 x 900mm with a ‘side’ drain location, perfect for ‘walk through’ showers. Furthermore, the drain outlet can be sited left, centre or right allowing for the easy avoidance of joists etc.

Visit www.wetrooms-online.com to view the range, call Freephone 0800 280 8008, or email info@wetrooms-online.com for further details.

The contemporary Grace ceramic collection is an extremely versatile design that would complement any bathroom style. Featuring a stunning freestanding bath, wall-hung basin and WC it is a style that delivers the ‘wow’ factor whilst being both practical and functional. Like all ceramics from Hudson Reed, Grace comes with a 5-year guarantee ensuring consumers can be assured of the highest quality standards, durability and performance.

To find out more about the Grace bathroom suite from Hudson Reed, contact the company on Tel: 01422 417100 or visit the web site, www.hudsonreed.co.uk to download a copy of their stunning April 2018 brochure.

Zucchetti wins the 2018 ADEX Platinum Award for the Nude collection Zucchetti is delighted to announce that the Nude brassware collection, designed by French Interior Designer Sybille de Margerie, has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Adex Platinum Award. Inspired by the art of winemaking, Sybille de Margerie, renowned for her elegant and bold designs, took inspiration from the glass stopper used on top of the wooden barrels in the ageing wine cellars, to create the tap collection. Launching in May 2018 the collection is available in rose gold, chrome and black chrome finishes with a softly shaped crystal handle.

Price on application www.zucchettidesign.co.uk Tel 020 8685 6815

Maximum system safety with a perfect fit: wedi Fundo Top Here at wedi, we do not only offer individual products, we offer full system solutions so that you can sit back and enjoy the value of your investment. The wedi system comprises the highest quality components designed to work together to deliver unrivalled level of performance thus guaranteeing system safety for the whole floor to wall system. This year, for the very first time, we have brought out a ‘visible’ product to complement our Fundo Primo, Fundo Plano and Fundo Riolito neo walk-in shower ranges: a tailor made ready-to-fit surface, perfectly adapted to the slopes of our shower elements. As a 100% Fundo system component, the new wedi Fundo Top can be installed particularly easily to the corresponding Fundo floor element and can also be flexibly adjusted to suit requirements on site. 100% waterproof Non-slip surface=R11 Hygenic and easy care Safe to handle & cut on site

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The one piece, seamless element is made from a 6mm thick, high-strength mineral material and is currently available in 4 colours: white, beige, grey and anthracite. It is wheelchair accessible and its non-slip surface (R11 equivalent) provides firm footing ensuring maximum safety in the shower for the whole family. The Fundo Top also offers a comfortable surface temperature at all times, so paired with the already excellent insulation properties of the wedi Fundo walk-in-shower elements, it further enhances the showering experience for all. Furthermore, the high-quality durable material has an antibacterial effect and its surface is dirt-resistant thus it’s not only hygienic but particularly easy to clean, and thanks to the practical full-body colour, over time, any surface scratches can be easily sanded down! The wedi Fundo Top truly is an ideal, elegant alternative to tiling without compromising the quality or the watertightness of the finish. wedi Systems (UK) Ltd · Unit 4 Mercury Park · Mercury Way · Trafford Park · M41 7LY Tel: 0161 864 2336 · Fax: 0161 864 1323

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

Maxtop announces new factory and products Kitchen and bathroom surface specialist, Maxtop Quartz Ltd, is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and product offering with a brand new, state-of-the-art factory in China. Situated at Chouzhou, near Shanghai, the 28,000 sq ft facility boasts ultra-modern machinery and the space to increase manufacturing capacity by 900 per cent. Maxtop Quartz launched to the UK market in 2014, offering a unique alternative to natural stone – a patented polypropylene honeycomb interior topped with an 8mm layer of solid quartz. Lightweight, but with the aesthetics of a solid stone surface, the product will soon be manufactured using more modern, automated processes, making it even stronger and quicker to produce. For more information about Maxtop Quartz, visit www.maxtopquartz.co.uk or the company’s Facebook and Twitter pages. To book onto your nearest training course, visit www.maxtopquartz.co.uk/installation-training-days. Demista Quarter Page Ad 2017 13/1/17 09:47 Page 1

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This house was a chance to be our own clients. It was purchased with the intention of completely renovating, extending and adapting it to the scenarios of our own family life. It presented us with the opportunity to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;practice what we preachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to its fullest expression and create the scenario house. The main design challenge was finding a way of connecting the front part of the house, which originally had two separate Victorian reception rooms with the basement level, a full floor height 45

below, both physically and visually, in order to create a sense of single and connected open living and kitchen spaces. Creating a split-level open double reception, connected to the kitchen and garden floor by an angled glazed roof extension and a ‘floating’ library feature leading up to the bedroom floors, solved this challenge. Considerable thought was given to developing our brief both for current and future scenarios and conscious effort was made to use every available space the house had to offer. This included using spaces under the stairs, in the eves, in hallways and limited height areas. One such space was the relatively low ceiling height area resulted by the lowering of part of the reception above. This presented an opportunity for a fun and practical kids area. A storage unit under the stairs complete with a pull out table and bench invites the kids to spend time playing, doing their homework and artwork ina designated but connected part of the home. Our children took a central part in developing both the brief and the design of their own bedroom. Resulting in a climbing wall leading to a ‘secret space’ at the eves of the single pitch original house extension. And what better way to come back down than use the fireman pole! Images: Matt Clayton www.scenarioarchitecture.com

Ceilings Walls & Partitions / Coatings, Sealants & Paints

EXPANSION INTO ADVANCED COMPOSITES BRINGS THIRD QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ANCON Structural fixings manufacturer, Ancon, has won a 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for the successful introduction and on-going development of its advanced composite, low thermal conductivity, Teplo wall tie range. This is the third time that Ancon has been honoured in this prestigious award scheme that rewards outstanding achievements by UK businesses; it follows Queen’s Awards for International Trade in 2015 and Innovation in 2012. Teplo wall ties are manufactured from continuous basalt fibres set in a resin matrix; a fibre-reinforced polymer that is 70 times more thermally efficient than steel. When used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall, this material virtually eliminates cold bridging across the insulated cavity. www.ancon.co.uk

Mapei Launch Dursilite Gloss – A Semi-Gloss Enamel Paint Mapei introduce Dursilite Gloss to the popular range of Dursilite water based paints for interiors. Dursilite Gloss allows you to create a high-end finish, is durable and resistant to yellowing and thanks to its polyurethane resin content, is highly resistant to staining and can cope with the most rigorous cleaning regimes and comes with a Class 1 wet scrub resistance, that conforms to EN ISO 11998. Dursilite Gloss bonds perfectly to all types of wall, plaster, skim coats and old paintwork that are sound and well-bonded; it also has good hiding power and is easy to apply. An elegant, high quality finish is achieved when using Dursilite Gloss in residential or commercial environments.

Email info@mapei.co.uk or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970 for more information on how Mapei products can be used in your project or visit www.mapei.co.uk to view the full product range.

Mapei Launch Mapetherm Flex RP – A Flexibile, Ready Mixed Skimming Base Coat Mapetherm Flex RP is a ready-mixed, cement-free flexible skimming base coat that is extremely elastic and due to added Bioblock technology, is resistant to the biological attack of mould and algae. Developed by Mapei’s worldwide Research & Development laboratories, Mapetherm Flex RP is excellent for repairing deteriorated insulating systems and/ or micro-cracked render to form reinforced skim coats on insulating panels and thermal insulation systems. Thermal insulation systems offer protection from bad weather and help to contain energy losses which can be costly and increase the levels of CO2 emissions. Email info@mapei.co.uk or tel.+44 (0)121 508 6970 for more information on how Mapei products can be used in your project or visit www.mapei.co.uk to view the full product range. 47

Internal refurb for listed cottage Refurbishing a 16th Century listed cottage in Hursley involved integrating original beams into the interior design and renewing lime plaster. Earthborn paints and finishes were chosen because their breathability suits lime plaster and timber. Claypaint was used on all walls and ceilings; some being first treated with Earthborn Isolating Primer. High performance Claypaint gives a distinctive, ultra matt finish. Painted timberwork was given a silk sheen with Earthborn’s flexible, hardwearing Eggshell. The kitchen’s wooden furniture features Eco Chic Claypaint with a clear protective coating of breathable Earthborn Furniture Wax. Ecolabel approved, Earthborn Claypaint and Eggshell contain no oils or acrylics, making them virtually VOC free.

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PROTECTA® MAINTENANCE FREE FR DAMPER Protecta non-mechanical fire damper has been de-

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The dampers are only 15 cm long and bends can be

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integrity and insulation. With a service life of over 50 years, the damper should have the same operating life cycle as the ventilation system.

a steel casing, which contains horizontal steel blades treated with a technically advanced, patented heat expanding graphite. Protecta FR Dampers keeps the

In the event of a fire, Protecta FR Damper seals

temperature in the duct network lower than 120° C

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Doors, Windows & Fittings

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors launches fire doors safety whitepaper ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has launched a thought-provoking whitepaper focusing on the critical subject of fire door safety. The whitepaper covers key topics of fire door safety. These include the purpose and effectiveness of fire doors, fire door regulations, manufacturing and installation, and will be available to download from www.marketing.assaabloy.co.uk/fire-doorwhite-paper. The Grenfell Tower incident last year raised many questions surrounding how we can prevent the spread of fires in commercial and social housing buildings.

To download the whitepaper, please visit www.marketing.assaabloy.co.uk/firedoor-white-paper. For more information on ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, please visit www.assaabloy.co.uk/SecurityDoors

The Best Quality Sliding Barn Door Hardware in the UK Since the UK voted to leave the European Union about a year ago, we all knew a lot of changes were going to occur. The fact that 53% of UK imports came from the EU in 2015 shows just how dependent we have been on the EU. BREXIT has called for an increase in UK manufacturing and more than ever it has called on us all to patronize UK products. Doormate is a UK manufacturer, supplier, and installer of quality door products for home, office, shop, factory, etc. Based in Cardiff, South Wales, they are UK’s premier barn door hardware provider. Their products range from sliding door hardware, barn doors, garage doors, composite doors, home automation, tools & accessories, etc. Though established in 2009, Doormate only started manufacturing their own brand of sliding barn door hardware systems in 2015.

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Clever Living from the Screen Experts

Centor® launches new 345 Folding Door

Atlantic Premium Shutters are England’s finest operable and fully functional, maintenance free shutters. Each shutter is meticulously handcrafted in the old-world style with the innovation of today’s most advanced materials and processes. These custom shutters are available in an unlimited choice of colors and provide the ultimate in architectural authenticity. Our shutters are available in two distinct collections, Architectural or Classic and backed by a lifetime or a 10-year warranty.

Taking elements from its award-winning Integrated Doors, Centor’s new 345 Folding Door is visibly different, and provides the perfect contemporary finish for modern homes. From the inside looking out, all hardware is concealed so there’s no visual distractions to views beyond.

You can review the entire Atlantic Shutter product offering at www.atlanticpremiumshutters.com.

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Centor’s 345 Folding Doors feature the same panels and concealed hardware as its 405 Integrated contemporaries but with a smaller frame, like a standard folding door. The new Access AutoLatchTM is a key differentiator for the 345. It’s a lever that replaces the traditional door handle and is cleverly concealed from view in the door stile. It is simply lifted to open the doors from the inside while outside, a slimline vertical pull-handle allows panels to be opened with ease.

Surveying teams based in Manchester, London, Essex, Birmingham, Bristol & Cornwall.

Visit centor.com for more information or call 0121 701 2500.

Porta-dors

Designer selects steel entrance screen for extension to her 1930s home

Porta-dors established itself from a team who have worked in the Door Industry for many years. Gone are the days of the Salesman continuously pressuring a Sale once you’ve shown interest. We believe the customer’s experience must be hassle-free together with affordability and quality service as standard. Porta-dors offer a wide range of Door styles. Custom RAL colours & matching frames. Quotation requests are sent same day. National Service on Installation or Supply only option. We’ve developed a stress-free approach to home improvements with our online door designer and hardware store. You’ll find no pushy Sales or Elaborate costly Showrooms here. Our costs are low so we can share the savings with you. Email: porta-dors.co.uk Tel: 01335370793 Website: www.porta-dors.co.uk 50

Architects – and TV shows! - talk about using large scale glazing “to let the outside connect with the inside” of a property, but one design professional has specified a high-performance, triple glazed composite screen from a member of the Steel Window Association to ensure the heat inside does not escape to the outside. And similarly, the stylish assembly was chosen to keep extraneous noise out of her beautifully refurbished and extended North London home. Steel Window Service and Supplies Limited was approached by Hannah Mercedes-Carter to fabricate and install the 5.5 metre long screen, featuring two double doorsets, for a rear extension to her house in Hackney. For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call 020 8543 2841.

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It can come as a shock to some homeowners just how damaging salt in the sea air can be to coastal properties. Homes within three miles of the ocean are generally considered to be at risk of salt related corrosion, as salt particles are carried through the air by fresh sea breezes.

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For those with a home near the coast, leading garage door manufacturer Garador offers the perfect solution – the GaraRoll roller door. Gararoll is constructed from rust-resistant aluminium laths, which roll up into a box at the head of the garage door opening. Unlike steel or timber, the aluminium laths resist corrosion by moisture and salt in the air.

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Thanks to its neat space-saving design; Gararoll also maximizes space both on the driveway and internally in the garage, especially useful if you want to park the car close up to the garage door or need access to the roof for loft storage.

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SLIMPORT CIRCULAR VISION FRAMES WITH THEIR CLEAN LINES ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF ANY DOOR.

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TOUCH IRONMONGERY LTD www.atouchofbrass.co.uk 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea London SW10 9PJ

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stablished 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 in-

dividuals 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 35 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Saleem Qureshi. 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 on-site 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.

For more information about Touch Ironmongery or to arrange a showroom visit please call us on 0207 351 2255 or alternatively visit www.atouchofbrass.co.uk 52

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A window on the lake: the very essence of the cottage. A warm, simple wood dwelling open to nature and a peaceful lake. The house stands on the site of an old family cottage, just steps away from the shores of Lac Plaisant in the Mauricie region. Thanks to its simplicity, restraint and refinement, the project embodies the architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to capture the essence of cottage life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a wooden home designed for vacations and enabling true communion with nature.

Featuring wood construction inside and out, the house’s single large gable covers all living spaces. Sited in a small clearing, its foundation invisible, the home is a pure, light volume resting on a grassy carpet. Its architecture is restrained and its scale modest, in tune with the clearing and lake. The exterior, both roof and walls, is clad entirely in white cedar boards. Both of the building’s long sides feature three large, tall glass panels, allowing seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces. The south side is all glass, creating a direct link between the lake and the living spaces, arranged under a large double-height gable extending outward to cover a small porch. The full transparency of the southern façade lets in ample sunlight in fall and winter, while the mature trees standing between house and lake moderate the summer sun and provide a high degree of privacy in boating season. The balloon frame, with its exposed wooden studs and joists painted white, gives the building a unique rhythm of shadow and light. The cottage has a relaxed character. It is a true family cottage that can sleep up to 12 in two ground-floor bedrooms and a large, open sleeping area on the second floor. This is the cottage as an expression of the art of living: a gentle, simple, pure way of life. Photo credits: Francis Pelletier www.yh2architecture.com

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What do the MHCLG, Bristol City Council, Shelter and RIBA have in common? They’re all speaking at Housing 2018. Hear from… Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP Secretary of state Housing, Communities and Local Government

Terrie Alafat CBE Chief executive CIH

Ben Derbyshire President RIBA

Rt Hon John Healey MP Shadow secretary of state for housing

Anthony Hilton Economist and broadcaster The Independent and Evening Standard

Fiona MacGregor Executive director for regulation RSH

James Murray Deputy mayor, housing and residential development Greater London Authority

Polly Neate Chief executive Shelter

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Due to the problems caused by inferior plywood in the flooring market, we set about creating a solution. After many months of extensive research and after careful consideration with several manufacturers, suppliers and customers, FG1 was born! Since then, new amendments for flooring grade plywood guidelines have come into effect set out in BS 8203:2017 meaning plywood to be used for floorcoverings has to meet strict criteria. FG1 was the first product in the market to not meet, but exceed all criteria to give you peace of mind when choosing a plywood.

UK wood floor specialist, V4 Wood Flooring, is enhancing the way it interacts with customers with a host of product and marketing advances.

Further to the 5.5mm size launched in November 2016, other thicknesses including 3.6mm, 9mm and 12mm are now available under the same FG1 family.

The company will continue to pride itself on offering real wood collections produced from the highest quality woods, sustainably sourced and finished using natural colouring techniques and surface finishes.

Puur floors are a long established London based flooring company, specialists in hand laid seamless floors in either poured resin or polished concrete overlay finishes. Suitable for most residential, retail and commercial spaces both types of flooring are compatible with UFH, easy to clean and great for irregularly shaped areas. Puur PSR concrete floors are available in all colours; greys and neutrals are as popular as ever though for those of you watching for new trends think about more vibrant or pastel concrete shades. Resin provides a more minimalist look; in Puur ‘mono’ as a single block of solid colour or Puur ‘duo’ as a semi blend of 2 similar colours. Puur poured resin can be matched to any hue of a paint swatch if looking for a specific shade.

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A refreshed brand, new website, improved retailer displays and the opening of the state of the art design centre V4 World, alongside the introduction of new wood floor collections, including the on trend and very popular Zig Zag Herringbone floors, are set to ensure the company continues to be at the forefront in delivering high quality wood floor and wall products for discerning homeowners and professionals.

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WARM UP YOUR SOULâ&#x20AC;Ś Planika Fires is a world leader in the production and distribution of advancedbio ethanol fireplaces.

With branches in USA, Europe & India, Planika has been appreciated by architects and designers in over 80 countries. Planika Collection consists of wall mounted fire places, inserts and free standing units. Vent-less, smokeless and odorless, Planika Fire places can be placed practically anywhere offering unlimited arrangement possibilities. Planika follows the direction of the technological development and innovation. SAFETY AND QUALITY Awarded with several international certifications, Planika lives up to the highest standards of safety. Multiple safety sensorsand advanced microprocessors guarantee the correct operation of the fireplaces. Thanks to patented BEV technology (Burning Ethanol Vapors), there is no direct contact between the fuel and the flame resulting in clean combustion.

INTELLIGENT FIRE Planikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Intelligent fire is the most innovative fire solution available on the market. Our automatic fireplaces can be controlled remotely either with any smart device through WiFi or with the attached remote. The fireplaces are also compatible with any type of Smart Home System. Planikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is toprovide people with the primeval element of fire along with the highest quality design dressing. We want people to experience the changes fire brings when introduced into living spaces.

FIREPLACE MADE TO MEASURE By customizing the length and color, our fire inserts can be modifiedto fit any project. By placing several units together, it is possible to create an endless line of real fire. These features make Planikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fireplaces a perfect choice for both commercial and residential spaces.

RINNAI ANNOUNCES PRICE HOLD FOR SECOND YEAR, OTHERS HAVE PRICE INCREASES OF UPTO 5% REPORTED….. RINN A I H OT WAT E R – I N STA N T, CO N T I NUOUS , LIMITLESS AND S EN SI BLY ECON O M I C FO R EVE RY TYPE OF COMME RC IAL SITE Rinnai, the UK leader in hot water

use to heat the water, completely

Water temperature is and can be

heating units and systems for all

compliant with all existing or pending

pre-set through easy-to-use built

commercial and residential sites, has

UK and EU legislation”, says Rinnai

in digital controls, eliminating the

announced that it is holding its price

Managing Director Tony Gittings.

risk of scalding. The newly updated

for the second year in succession - in

Rinnai Infinity range is designed for

the face of reports that some other

The Rinnai natural gas or LPG water

use directly off the mains, with no

manufacturers are increasing prices

heaters guarantee a limitless supply

need for large, ungainly and energy

by almost 5%.

of accurately temperature controlled

inefficient storage vessels.

safe and useable hot water. The Two other manufacturers are

Rinnai range delivers energy saving

Rinnai Heavy Duty water heaters

reportedly ghosting through price

performance and low greenhouse

are high efficiency gas continuous

rises of between 3 - 4.5%.

emissions through new low NOx

flow water heaters with outputs

burner technology.

up to 69kW. Incoming water

“We see no justification whatsoever

temperatures of up to 60°C are

to submit price increases and seek

All units and systems can be installed

accepted, making the HD50i suitable

to stabilise market prices for our

as stand-alone or manifolded to

for secondary return systems. Water

customers. We offer what we believe

provide unlimited hot water for the

can be delivered at high volume

is a first-class product proposition of

largest of all commercial sites such

with minimum gas consumption. All

energy efficiency, economic cost in

as big hotels, busy gyms, high rise

models have full electronic ignition

use, limitless hot water on demand

offices etc.

with no pilot light and operate on

where you only pay for the fuel you 66

demand only, consuming no gas when

Rinnai Gas Hot Water Storage Pack

header flue systems are also available

not in use.

represents the best value-for-money

to further stream line the installation.

solution on the market today with All Rinnai internal HDC condensing

everything delivered direct to site in

Typical applications for the

continuous flow water heaters, are

one complete package.

commercial ranges include cafés,

room-sealed, power flue appliances,

children’s nurseries, factories and

while the external weatherproof

The pack consists of up to five heavy

offices, laundries with top loader

models have forced exhaust which

duty water heaters with an equal

machines, hotels and restaurants,

enables them to be compact, saving

number of flue kits (for internal

sports clubs, shower blocks in caravan

both floor and wall space.

heaters) or an equal number of pipe

parks – and many more.

cover boxes (for external models) and Rinnai’s unique condensing

sufficient valve packs. Also included

Rinnai continuous flow hot water

technology incorporates two heat

is one hot water storage vessel

systems deliver on all levels in a

exchangers to achieve optimum

(stainless steel 300L, 500L or 800L

cost effective and practical manner.

water heating generated from every

glass lined steel) along with necessary

Easy to install and operate the units

cubic metre of Natural Gas or LPG.

valves and one primary pump with

provide a flexible and energy efficient

The condensing process delivers up

valves and one unvented kit. Add to

solution for domestic applications

to 95% thermal efficiency, which

this an expansion vessel of either 50L

and for all sectors of business and

translates to significant energy

or 80L capacity, two drain cocks, one

industry.

savings when compared to standard

tundish, a temperature and pressure

on-demand water heaters or

relief valve along with a control

conventional stored systems.

thermostat, an overheat thermostat and the kit is complete. Common

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

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU MoD chooses rinnai hot water for shower blocks

Rinnai, the UK leader in hot water systems, has recently completed an installation of 20 HDC 1500i units on shower blocks at an MoD barracks. LPG is the onsite fuel for all the Rinnai systems. Rinnai designed the systems in close co-operation with the local contractor who installed all the units – and the on-site facilities management company. Rinnai continuous flow condensing units were specified based on previously completed projects on many army camps spread throughout the country. as minimising plant room terminations and offering The end-user, the facilities provider and the installing

a quicker, easier installation and a more efficient

contractor were all agreed on the excellence of Rinnai

maintenance programme.

product performance, energy savings on fuel, product reliability & durability.

Rinnai’s HDC1500, also known as the Infinity Plus Cascade, is an award-winning range of units. The

Comprehensive site surveys were completed between

range was developed to guarantee the maximum

Rinnai and the services provider and designs for

amount of affordable, ecologically friendly safe-

the systems were based on using two of what was

temperature controlled hot water on demand at any

the then plant rooms which housed two extremely

one time by even the heaviest commercial user, even

large calorifiers. Each plant room was re-engineered

at peak times. In this case an army barracks. The

with the installation of 10 high performance, high

Rinnai 1500i is engineered to the highest standard

efficiency Rinnai HDC1500i (59.5kW) continuous

and is technologically advanced with a host of

flow, instantaneous water heaters per plant room.

features giving added value.

Each plant room of 10 units were installed in

Both Rinnai HDC1500 internal and external models

‘banks’ of five units and set with the Rinnai (MECS)

turn in an impressive energy performance of 105%

Manifold Electronic Controls. This intelligent energy

net efficiency. *Each Infinity Plus Cascade module

optimising system brings additional water levels into

comprises a minimum of two HDC1500 units and

operation only when required, meaning energy is only

as any number of modules can be manifolded, the

used when needed.

capacity for never ending ‘cascading’ hot water is infinite. Installation is straightforward and simple –

The MECS system also ensures system longevity

each Rinnai HDC 1500i Infinity Plus Cascade comes

as it ensures that each water heater in the bank is

with its own precision engineered rack, so there is

used for the same period of time over its life cycle

no need to fabricate one or get involved with major

guaranteeing unnecessary wear and even usage.

re-jigging of pipe work or excessive flueing, the

Each of the ‘banks’ of five units were also designed

rack eliminates these time-consuming procedures,

and supplied with a common header flue system

streamlining installation and helping keep remedial

which provides a compact, neat installation, as well

costs to a minimum. 68

ratings also make it a highly desirable development at a time when everybody is looking at decreasing energy bills and maximising energy efficiency.” The Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate covers around 240,000 hectares. It has 45,000 buildings, including barracks, airfields, naval establishments, military training estate, workshops, offices, messes, family housing, 700 scheduled archaeological monuments and more than 170 ‘sites of special scientific interest’. According to Chris Goggin, in charge of Operations: The benefits for the end user are big savings on fuel over other forms of water heating solutions, with the added advantage that there is no need to give up valuable space to install a cylinder. And there are no standing losses to account for as occur with traditional stored hot water systems. The Rinnai system produces useable hot water on demand, at the turn of a tap or the push of a shower button. The relatively compact footprint of the units also means they can be housed in tight spaces and still be easily accessible for maintenance and servicing.

“Rinnai condensing continuous flow water heaters are low NoX, less than 50mg with gross efficiencies of 9697% and recovery of 740 litres per hour at 50° Delta. All our units are A rated on ErP. The condensing process delivers 95% thermal efficiency, which translates to significant energy savings when compared to standard on-demand water heaters. Rinnai’s high efficiency condensing range of continuous flow water heaters, including the HDC1500 with its 96-97% gross efficiency, covers a vast number of requirements.

According to Chris Goggin: “Rinnai Infinity Plus 1500i Cascade represents the best value-for-money commercial hot water solution on the market today, delivered direct to site in one complete, easy to manage package. Its impressive energy performance

* In accordance with BS EN 677 For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com 69

Heating, Ventilation & Insulation

New DRU Global 55XT BF cavity wall gas fire, an ingenious new fireplace solution for home owners and developers DRU Global gas fires make continental design and efficiency affordable to all UK homes. The most popular model in the range is the Global 55XT CF. It fits neatly into a Class1 chimney and has an eye-catching log fire display. Now, for homes with no chimney, the new Global 55XT BF cavity wall model is an ingenious way to transform a flat wall into an impressive fireplace, whilst saving valuable floor space. It has an authentic ‘camp fire’ log set powered by the DRU Global TruFlame burner, which creates incredibly realistic high and dense flames and a comforting glow. The interior of the fire is constructed from mirrored Ceraglass, which gives an impressive 3D effect to the flames. These are regulated and adjusted using the programmable electronic remote control.

For further information, visit www.drufire.com.

Chimflue

The Mini Eurocowl

Chimflue have the perfect solution for a stunning, contemporary gas or wood fireplace for your next project thanks to their partnership with metalfire – true artisans of fireplace design.

Are you incorporating a chimney within your build? Building within an area; in reach of a coast line? susceptible to high winds? Surrounded by trees?

Chimflue have been established for over 30 years and have a wealth of knowledge and experience installing flue systems from their diverse portfolio of projects ranging from single domestic residences and high end multi- level apartments to hotels, spas and even middle eastern royal palaces! metalfire – based in Belgium are designers and manufacturers of stunning fireplaces and have a standardised range to choose from as well as the ability to fully customise to meet almost any client or architect requirement.

sales@chimflue.co.uk 01264 332878 www.chimflue.co.uk

The Mini Eurocowl is the complete chimney cowl solution solving anti downdraught issues whilst also protecting against birds, wind and rain. Suitable for all fuel types, with a robust design and a dome top making for hassle free sweeping and easy maintenance. Eurocowl has been in the chimney and flue industry for over 21 years, creating solutions to chimney problems with our variety of products, all of which are Certified by Bsria Ltd, complaint with BS EN 16475-7:2016 and CE approved Please visit our website www.eurocowl. co.uk to view our extensive product range Tel No. 02380 663210 Fax No. 02380 863179 eurocowl@simplefit.co.uk

Your designs are unique, expressiving your creativity and style. An ethos that has never been so clearly defined than with our fire resistant Vision Line range of frameless glazing solutions, designed to unlock your interior spaces and transform the dynamics of building interiors. Insulation has been built in with this EI rated system offer ing protection against flames, smoke and heat. Furthermore, the Alufire range has acheived the LPCB certificates LPS 1158 and LPS 1056 as standard. Oozing with style and sophistication the range range can be arranged in a wide range of configurations, including glass-to-glass corners, slimmer profiles and unllimited length of glazed walls. But it doesn’t end there, we can accommodate unusual shapes and configurations to suite buildings from contemporary architectural designs to historical buildings.

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LIFE SAFETY IS A RIGHT NOT A PRIVILEGE Life safety is a right â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not a privilege. Alongside the current national agenda regarding fire safety in the built environment, with a particular emphasis on social housing, FIREX International is the most dedicated platform for engaging with leading experts, exploring proven technologies and receiving essential guidance. As the global centre of excellence for life safety, FIREX International brings together over 17,000 fire safety professionals, manufacturers, consultants, distributors, end-users and installers in London from 81 countries. FIREX 2018 is the only event that connects the global fire and security markets and gives fire and security professionals access to the very latest technology from suppliers across the world, cutting-edge solutions and essential knowledge to ensure life safety. FIREX has a key purpose in presenting approved products to fire safety professionals with a strong emphasis on competency, and is where the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading fire protection brands will be putting their solutions into action. From 19-21 June at ExCeL London, fire safety professionals from Hong Kong to Germany, and Australia to UAE, have the chance to join the global community, share best practice and keep up to date on changes in legislation. 73

FIREX is fully reflective of all the key aspects of fire protection from the latest detection, alarms, sounders and sprinkler systems, through to highly engineered solutions for firestopping and passive fire protection. The event draws more than 130 exhibitors, including 33 brand new exhibiting companies for 2018 and a new dedicated Sprinkler Feature Area.

FIREX International is your chance to ensure that your business – or that of your clients - is meeting its legal obligations and staying protected. In response to recent failings, take the time to commit to sourcing competency. Register online for your free ticket at www.firex.co.uk.

Dedicated areas such as ASFP Passive Protection Pavilion will allow visitors to see built-in fire protection solutions in action and talk to the people behind them. Exova will give a series of live fire door installation demonstrations to demonstrate best practice in passive fire protection measures. The Meetings Service and FIA Members Lounge are designed to make meeting new contacts simple and to provide technical knowledge and advice. Plus there’s the LPCB Red Book Pavilion and CPD accredited seminars in the Expertise & Guidance Theatre and FPA InfoZone. The show also plays host to the 5th Tall Building Fire Safety Conference.

Envirograf Helps Canary Wolf Crossrail Station

Business meets pleasure at Canary Wharf Crossrail Station

Envirograf® Product 42 (clear intumescent coating and top coat) was applied to achieve one hour fire and loaded floor protection.

The new Crossrail station, located at the North Dock of Canary Wharf’s West India Quay, is due to be one of the largest in the network.

This product maintains the appearance of the natural timber joists and flooring, meeting EN1364-1 and BS476 Part 20. Supporting the structure, all of the load bearing beams, columns and staircase supports were coated with Envirograf® Product 83 (intumescent steel coating), with a special colour top coating to enhance the decorative look of the building.

A deeply complex structure from head to toe, this six-storey building incorporates 100,000 square feet of retail space, a rooftop landscaped park, restaurant and community facility, as well as the Crossrail station itself. The station is set to provide another much-needed link between Canary Wharf and the rest of the city. The building, with its timber lattice roof resembling a ship’s sail, is designed to bring to mind Canary Wharf’s global maritime history.

Product 83 meets BS476 Parts 20 & 22, providing protection, and can be applied to aluminium over existing paint without shot blasting.

On-site application of Envirograf® Products 42 and 83 was carried out by S&H Coatings Ltd, following recommendation of our products by design studio and architecture firm DesignLSM.

Call our Technical Team for more information: (+44) 01304 842 555 or email us sales@envirograf.com 74

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20TH STREET HOUSE BFDO Architects

This 20-foot-wide wood frame townhouse, located at the end of a row along a narrow side yard, had existing front and rear extensions. The building volume was selectively manipulated—in some cases through addition, in others through subtraction—to improve room sizes, sequences and adjacencies. Generously sized skylights, window walls and glazed corners were employed to make the most of available natural light.

window and mudroom. The rotation of the front door—now perpendicular to the street—attenuates the entry sequence (meaning the visitor doesn’t enter directly into the main volume, as in a typical row house). To open up the exposed wall to available light, the stairs were relocated to the party wall. Instead of a straight run, the stairs take a ninety-degree turn and are lit from above, by a large skylight. The corners of the living room and dining rooms were eroded to bring light in and extend views diagonally.

The front extension was carved away at the corner to create a covered front porch, wraparound 77

The rear extension was widened to about 15 feet to create a generous mahogany-paneled kitchen with an island, pantry and home office nook. A deck off the kitchen extends the materiality of the interior living spaces out into the yard. Upstairs, the master suite is located at the front and insulated from the bustle of the house by an airlock of two parallel pocket doors. A windowed

walk-in closet, sky-lit bathroom and west-facing glazed wall bring lots of light inside. In the back, corner-wrapping windows take advantage of the open skies behind the house to bring generous amounts of light into the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedrooms. White oak, used for floors, stairs and built-in shelving and cabinets throughout the house, keep the palette pale and neutral.

In the bathrooms, oak elements mix with cement tile and ceramic mosaics in blue and white. In the basement, which is set up as a family room and equipment storage space, vinyl tiles in a graphic pattern provide visual interest. Outside, tongue and groove white cedar siding, paired with integrated fencing and planters, creates crisp square corners. Rectangles of gray stain wrap the corners and insets to emphasize the volumetric shifts in the facade.

About BFDO Architects BFDO Architects PLLC is an award-winning multidisciplinary practice based in New York with a focus on exploring spatial and material practices that adapt to the evolving relationships between inhabitants and the built environment. BFDO has worked in the public and private sector on a range of projects that include ground-up private residences, interiors, and institutional and retail projects in the New York area, regionally, and internationally. The firm has engaged with a range of private and corporate clients including The Hudson Companies and Trinity Real Estate as well as developers for residential units in Inner Mongolia, China. Recent professional awards include AIA New York and AIA Brooklyn Queens Design Award Certificates of Merit for the Maple Street School. A speculative project, Chromatic Energy Landscape, was a finalist in the Land Art Generator Initiative and received an honorable mention in the Architizer A+ Awards. www.barkerfreeman.com

DECORS THAT DAZZLE James Latham’s unrivalled portfolio of decorative panels continues to grow with some exciting new additions from the Kronodesign Trends 18/19 collection. The choice and selection of contrasting designs, colour shades, surfaces and textures in this range reflects today’s and indeed tomorrow’s design trends and they are all available under one roof and directly from stock through Latham’s nationwide network of depots. The Kronodesign Trends 18/19 collection offers a selection uniting intensive, pastel and monochrome colours, dark and light woodgrains, sophisticated marbles, stones and metals, all available in differing textures – from rough slate and high gloss, to soft touch and subtle matt. With 46 new decors, captured in four trend themes, each theme reveals a distinctive design style; Organic, with its natural timbers and authentic stones, Expressive, with its raw and revealing woodgrains, Industrial, with its concrete, steel and geometric designs and Avant Garde and its interplay of glass, matt and metallic decors. Paul Morson, James Latham’s Group Melamine Manager, commented, “Kronospan’s new collection of decorative boards is outstanding and these latest additions enhance our existing portfolio perfectly, offering our furniture making and interior design customers even more choice and inspiration. “ The new Kronodesign Trends 18/19 collection can be seen now at James Latham’s Product Specification Showroom at the Business Design Centre in London or by contacting your local James Latham depot. 0116 257 3415 www.lathamtimber.co.uk marketing@lathams.co.uk

Interiors & Interior Design

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.

For a current brochure of further information, please call the team on 01208 79490 or www.bromleighs.com

Hideaway Beds Ltd Hideaway Beds Ltd collaborates with furniture manufacturers, joiners, architects, interior designers and end-users all over the UK to supply premium wall bed mechanisms for both domestic and commercial use. With twenty five years of experience in the wall bed industry we pride ourselves on supplying innovative space saving solutions and delivering excellent customer service, this is why we have built the reputation of being a specialist in our field. Hideaway beds are manufactured using high quality materials and modern processes. All of our products are available in a wide range of sizes and are constructed to withstand the rigours of everyday use. We have a warehouse bursting with products and many of them are available for next day delivery.

Phone: 01752 511111 Email: info@hideaway.co.uk Website: www.wallbeds.co.uk

Breakfast bars and contemporary ‘island living’ The kitchen is the heart of the home, with research indicating that 64% of homeowners host their guests there. Formica Prima® worktops are multifunctional and take decor inspiration from around the world. Hygienic and scratch resistant, the worktops are as ideal for food preparation as they are for entertaining. Making a statement with a waterfall edge on the end of a worktop run or island, cascading the same design both horizontally and vertically for a modern look with sleek, clean lines is possible with the Formica Prima range. With 52 worktop designs and 9 textures, even the most discerning decorator is bound to find something to suit their style.

www.formica.com

Detail Design Solutions Detail Design Solutions provides architectural design services to small and large-scale developers, private home owners and housing associations in Edinburgh and across the UK. Previous projects include a conversion of an old railway arch in Edinburgh’s old town into the Chophouse Restaurant (pictured); conversion of an old milk handling depot into a single residence over three levels; and conversion of a large four-bed flat in Edinburgh’s New Town into two highlydesirable two-bed flats. For more information on how we can support your project, visit our website or drop us a line. T: 0131 516 9104 E: info@detaildesignsolutions.co.uk W: www.detaildesignsolutions.co.uk Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Linked In and Pinterest

Interiors & Interior Design

TREEHOUSE HARDWOOD FLOORING

QUALITY ENVIRONMENT FOR QUALITY OF LIFE Specialists in high quality solid and sustainable hardwood flooring We carry a huge range of woods from around the world, displayed at our Notting Hill showroom in large sample boards to assist clients, designers and architects, in planning interiors. Board and strip flooring wood block and decking, bespoke floor production. Other services, special project installation, wall panelling, staircases, doors, worktops, cabinetry, natural stone & many other interior related products. Exceptional value, experienced craftsmen, quality installation.

Showroom : 116 Talbot Rd, Notting Hill, London, W11 1JR E-mail sales@treehouseflooring.co.uk Tel: 020 7460 0376 www.treehouseflooring.co.uk

THE BEST IN CLASS AND BEAUTIFUL TOO

THREE METHODS TO BRING DREAMS TO LIFE

Your bedroom is your sanctuary. Somewhere to sleep, to chat and to relax. It should be as individual as you are – whether that’s calm, funky or traditional.

We love design, and clarify everything we do through a step-by-step integrated methodology that pinpoints every moment of a design process, from initial idea to crafted manufacturing. Simplified, the process consists of 3 main phases:, Envision, Shape, Realize.

But whatever your style, your bedroom needs to be practical too with enough storage space and features so that it meets all your requirements. Why not be inspired by the great choices we have to offer? Choice is more important than ever when choosing your perfect new fitted bedroom. That’s why we have a unique range of fitted wardrobe designs, from cutting edge gloss styling to more traditional oak veneer finishes. Our fitted bedroom collection is heavily inspired by continental trends for clean lines.

The methodology helps us to accomplish the best thinkable design solutions, that reflects the strategic intent of our clients, and is perfected in close collaboration between clients and our multidisciplinary design team. And to make the design process even better, we reinforce each project with an advisory board, a team of Tillberg Design All-Stars to coach the progress and guarantee its full potential.

However, if you like something more traditional, we offer a timeless range of classic fitted bedroom designs. When it comes to practicality, we can make use of even the most awkward spaces with our unique range of accessories, storage solutions, and our excellent free design service.

www.tillbergdesign.com

www.fittedwardrobesandbedrooms.co.uk

LONG RAKE SPAR Long Rake Spar are pleased to announce the launch of

products which continue to provide a highly decora-

their new Natural Selection Brochure for 2018. In time

tive finish for landscapers. Featuring high resolution

for the start of the landscaping season, the brochure

wet and dry product photos, inspiring lifestyle images

has been designed to help stockists, landscapers and

and helpful information icons; the brochure can be

end users select the best decorative aggregates for

used in-store or on-site to guide product choice.

their needs. Originally launched in 2008, the Natural Selection has become an industry recognised collection of leading

The new brochure is part of a programme of retail support products that Long Rake Spar is introducing for UK stockists. Based upon customer feedback and

decorative aggregate products. The Selection includes

changes in consumer buying behaviour the company

a unique range of products that have been careful-

is offering specially developed Point of Sale support to

ly chosen to add aesthetic appeal and durability to

help stockists increase sales.

domestic and commercial projects. The new brochure demonstrates the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continuous commitment to product development, with products being constantly renewed to reflect current colour and design trends, whilst providing smart solutions for outdoor spaces.

The new Natural Selection Brochure is available to view on the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website and copies can be requested via the Sales Office on 01629 636 210. For more information about the support that Long Rake

The brochure showcases over 20 new products for

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Landscaping & External Works

Jan Sweeney

Trex Decking

Jan Sweeney’s lost wax bronze equestrian and wildlife sculptures can be viewed at Ascot Spring Show from 13th to 15th April and Badmington Horse Trials 1st to 6th May.

Trex Company, the world’s No 1 decking brand, offers a simple and easy way to build with green materials whilst not compromising on look and feel.

Jan’s wildlife sculptures are crafted from life in Zimbabwe, where Jan spends the winters, even riding a horse in the bush through a herd of wildebeest whilst working on a wax stuffed with wet newspaper. In the UK hares play an important role, as do horses and dogs. Jan’s passion for sculpting hares was sparked by a friends nightly photographic sessions. Jan even kept a dead hare in her deep-freezer for reference for a short while! Jan says “It is the tension and movement I want to express, the strength and power ready to explode! “ Clay sculpture workshops available.

Web www.jsweeney.co.uk Email jan@jsweeney.co.uk Telephone 01278 722023

French gates specialist expands into the UK A Stockport firm has become the exclusive UK distributor for premium French gates manufacturer Horizal.

With high-definition wood grain patterns and rich, saturated colours inspired by the outdoors, Trex composite decking looks natural and boasts a vibrancy that remains unchanged for years.

Country Gates & Barriers is now recruiting a network of 100 installers, known as ‘Portaliers’, for Horizal products across the country. It has also invested £100,000 on a showroom to showcase the range.

Made of more than 95% recycled materials, Trex composite decking provides the look and feel of real wood, without the environmental impact.

Managing director Nick Corbett said: “We have already had a lot of firms interested in becoming Portaliers, and we are confident Horizal’s products will receive a warm welcome here.”

Trex resists fading, scratching and mould growth so, unlike wooden decking, it won’t rot, warp, crack, split or splinter. Composite decking is also splinterfree, making it a much safer and more comfortable decking choice for all families.

Visit https://uk.trex.com for more information on Trex products.

Fabrice Marchand, sales and marketing director for Horizal, added: “We are thrilled to be working with Country Gates & Barriers, which has an excellent reputation in the field.”

For more information, call 0161 406 5910, or visit www.horizal.co.uk or www.countrygatesandbarriers.co.uk

Global Stone

Keder Greenhouse

Satisfaction built on tradition.

Global Stone is an industry leading supplier of premium natural stone and porcelain paving. We pride ourselves on selecting all our paving by hand to ensure it is always of the highest quality.

Keder Greenhouses have been established for over 20 years. We offer the proven next generation in super strong, wind resistant protected growing environments as an alternative to glasshouses or polytunnels. We use a layered bubble plastic laminate material that has been specifically developed to combine fantastic light transmission (which produces a scattering of light) allowing the growing environment to be evenly lit, without shadows and gives exceptional heat insulation.

A pool can be designed to meet your every desire, be that a classic or minimalist design, and now you can have one of the most stylish and efficient types available – a stainless steel pool!

Curated by experts, our products are used by architects, landscapers, designers and homeowners alike and regularly feature in medal winning show gardens. Evolving from a simple collection of natural paving, our ranges have grown to include the latest in contemporary porcelain paving in a spectrum of colours and textures. For over 15 years Global Stone has been the brand to trust. We believe in providing our customers with a high level of service as well as a beautiful variety of products that will look good for years to come.

www.globalstonepaving.co.uk

Our greenhouses are safe and ideal for use in locations where glass may pose a risk to safety. i.e. Schools, community garden spaces, etc. The Keder range caters for every space from 2m square to acre coverage.

www.kedergreenhouse.co.uk t: 01386 49094 e: sales@kedergreenhouse.co.uk

A modern, timeless material used widely in interior design, stainless steel complements all types of homes, blending perfectly with different materials. An outstanding feature of stainless steel pools is that they can be built faster than you might expect. Using prefabricated stainless steel pool material and technology enables the pool to be built in less time than it takes using conventional construction methods. Stainless steel pools are extremely durable and lower on maintenance. Stylish and upmarket. Typically Berndorf Bäderbau. Photo Credit: Schwimmbad & Sauna, Tom Philippi

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Timber & Timber Frame

BAKERS TIMBER BUILDINGS The modified wood panel, MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME (MTX) has been used to create a range of luxury timber garden rooms by Bakers Timber Buildings.

The use of the material demonstrates its growing demand in the outdoor furniture/buildings and hard landscaping market.

Perfectly suited to the demands of the outdoor environment, MTX provides robust durability for the external cladding of Bakers Timber Buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; premium garden rooms, while MEDITE MR provides suitable moisture resistance for the internal fit out.

The client came to us with an almost definite idea of what he had in mind for his new multi-purpose garden office. After one of our experienced sales advisors had discussed their requirements we were sure we could be of help. We emailed our site information questionnaire to the customer; this includes a few select questions to ensure there will be no major issues with onsite installation. Once we had confirmed the site was good to go, all the information was passed onto our nationwide surveyor who organised a time and date to carry out the survey. Once our surveyor had discussed the specification with the customer and conducted a full site survey of the site area, we were able to draw up a full quotation and a mock elevation plan of the proposed build. If you would like more information on any of our other garden offices, please feel free to call 0800 170 1270 to speak to one of our advisors or visit www.oecogardenrooms.co.uk Speak to one of our advisors or visit www.oecogardenrooms.co.uk

The Lookout Point Wi l d e A r c h i t e c t s

The design of 3no. town houses and 3no. detached houses, to maximise the sea views and sit comfortably in context. We began by carrying out a thorough site analysis, identifying opportunities and constraints for the development. Neighbours were consulted and several concept-stage options were created. 3D modelling was used (Autodesk Revit) to construct the site and surrounding buildings, to help in the design process. Once the concept designs were agreed the 3D models were updated to produce drawings for a full planning application. After planning approval, a full technical design package was started to deliver drawings for Building Control, Tender & Construction. A similar palette of materials was used as those on surrounding buildings and a strong design theme was created across the site, to placemake The Lookout Point.

Lighting & Electrical

MELJAC’s engraving personalises switches MELJAC, the leader in high-end switches, uses its expertise in bespoke design, offering an infinite variety of engraving, from the catalogue or using a design provided by the client: pictograms, words in any language, designs, motifs, Braille… This French skill carries out engraving on the brand’s products in brass, glass and porcelain, to add additional information or decoration. 3 rue de la Procession 75015 Paris FRANCE export@meljac.com Tel : +33 (0)1 47 34 21 42 www.meljac.com

Eland Cables launches Veriflex® brand - BSI Kitemark tested with next day delivery

Eland Cables, first to achieve BSI Cable Batch Verification Kitemark™

Eland Cables, the global supplier of power, data, control and instrumentation cables and cable accessories, has launched Veriflex® - its own brand range of industrial automation cables.

Eland Cables, the global supplier of power, data, control and instrumentation cables and cable accessories, has become the UK’s first company to be awarded BSI’s Cable Batch Verification Kitemark™. It is anticipated that the roll-out of BSI Kitemark approved cables will continue across Eland Cables’ broad portfolio, identifying cable groups where this third-party approval is of value for due diligence when specifying products and selecting supply chain partners. For Eland Cables, the award of this prestigious Kitemark and the launch of the Veriflex range further underlines their commitment to compliance, with Veriflex® already specified by major multi-national developers for upcoming projects.

Unique to the industry, these cables for control, servo and fieldbus applications have been tested against British and European standards under the new BSI Cable Batch Verification Kitemark™. Veriflex® cables are subject to stringent tests in Eland Cables’ ISO 17025 UKAS accredited in-house facility, The Cable Lab®, under a rigorous BSI surveillance programme. The Kitemark provides valuable independent verification of the cable’s quality and compliance. For more information visit www.elandcables.com, call sales on 020 7241 8787 or email sales@elandcables.com

For more information visit www.elandcables.com, call sales on 020 7241 8787 or email sales@elandcables.com

Bromleighs

First Choice Services UK Ltd

Consistent flush mounting

Bromleighs offer an extensive range of switches and electrical accessories to suit both period and contemporary interiors.

We are a Kent based firm trading for 25 years offering an experienced, friendly and reliable service to a variety of clients in new build and re-fit electrical installations in Shops, Offices, Cafes, Restaurants, Gyms, Car showrooms and New build houses to name a few.

The LS ZERO range by Jung enables the flush mounting of LS ZERO in furniture as well as brickwork and drywall installations and opens up new design possibilities. The result is persuasive: furnishing concepts are given a compelling design statement; there is a fluid transition between the furniture and the operating element. With its narrow frame, LS ZERO blends into any environment not only elegantly but also seamlessly.

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.

For a current brochure of further information, please call the team on 01208 79490 or www.bromleighs.com

New electrical installations or additions Site temporary electrics Lighting design and automation Fire Alarms and Emergency lighting Periodic testing and Certification Communications One of our clients is the largest Costa Coffee franchise in the UK. We recently completed the 69th and 70th store in Autumn/Winter 2017. We have installed 50+ Costa Coffees and 4 Kaspas Desserts stores for Goldex Investments Group Ltd.

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LS ZERO fundamentally follows the design constants of the classic LS 990. Over 200 different functions can be implemented with LS ZERO. Available in the colours white, stainless steel, aluminium, classic brass and dark as well as in the matt shades of Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier – perfectly matched colours which enable modern trends to be implemented with stylistic confidence.

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HOW PROPTECH IS REVOLUTIONISING SOCIAL HOUSING

Like the rest of the world, the property sector is

in arrears. By using a property management software,

being swept along with the rapidly changing digital

a user can ensure that a tenant is sticking to the

landscape as demand for new technologies increases.

agreed repayment schedule, even if this is different to the original contract. Furthermore, the tenant can

Cutting expenses whilst keeping a high level of

check and be aware of how much rent they owe, be

service is essential for Housing Associations and

automatically notified of late rents and keep abreast

technology offers a way to do so by scaling business

of their rent payment schedule.

operations and reducing costs. Hours on spreadsheets and manual messages increases the manpower needed

Additionally, maintenance issues and check-ins/

to manage properties. The whole automating process

outs need to be managed efficiently. When an issue

decreases this communication time benefitting both

is immediately raised, there needs to be a process

tenants and the property manager through a more

in track to monitor the progress and update/inform

streamlined process.

the appropriate people. If you are overwhelmed by calls coming in from your tenants you can avoid this

Modern property management platforms can offer

problem through the use of an app, as tenants can

a simplified approach to tenancy management

raise issues directly from the app. The issue raised

by improving the efficiency of workflow and

is then seen by yourself or an assigned property

communication processes and bettering the

manager who can then forward the message onto the

relationship between the tenants and the property

appropriate contractor.

managers.

There are several platforms on the market to suit your

Software is particularly useful in handling tenant

business needs, examples include re-leased, Buildium,

arrears in the Social Housing sector. Universal credit

Arthur Online, Appfolio and each have different

delays may mean that tenants are essentially always

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Tenancy management software Bringing sanity to chaos

Technology that puts you at the centre with an unprecedented level of control A single platform providing complete nancial overview, end-to-end tenancy management and powerful work ow. Providing tenant and contractor apps to seamlessly manage your relationships through information sharing and transparent communication. Account for housing bene t charges, tenant top ups and arrears via our suite of apps and desktop.

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Safety & Security

VID Fire-Kill ApS VID Fire-Kill is a world leading innovative developer and manufacturer of water based firefighting products. We specialize in fixed water-based systems utilizing environmental friendly firefighting methods through low pressure watermist technology. Our products are unique, offering either a better performance, a better approval, or a better solution than what found on the market today. Appreciating good architectural designs, we do our utmost to create fire protection products which aesthetically blend into the surroundings in new as well as heritage buildings. As something unique our nozzles can be delivered in any color and with any optional print, making them almost invisible once they have been installed.

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The Key Safe Company unlocks support for builders

Industry award for Advanced customer service

The Key Safe Company has revolutionised the way in which builders can access jobs quickly and efficiently.

Global fire systems leader Advanced has been awarded Highly Commended for Service Excellence at the annual Safety and Health Excellence (SHE) Awards 2018, held at the NEC, Birmingham.

Its leading Supra C500 KeySafeTM is a locked metal box, which provides a secure method of externally storing keys to the exterior of a property. The key safe can hold up to six keys and is being used by builders to gain access to a property when owners are unable to be on site. The product allows builders to conveniently come and go from the property without having to rely on homeowners taking time off work or arranging for spare keys. All this allows workers to save time and money without encountering unnecessary restrictions. For more information about the Supra C500 KeySafeTM visit www.keysafe.co.uk

Clarke Instruments Ltd Clarke Instruments Ltd for control of access: manufacturers of turnstiles, vehicle barriers, gate automation, electric strikes, solenoid bolts and gate locks: repair and refurbishment services: installers of access control systems. Our aim is to provide our customers with innovative, practical solutions to the control of access without compromising on quality, reliability or durability. Our premium quality products are all based on the original design concepts of the company founder, the late Dr Walter Clarke, and are proven to last. They are built by craftsmen at our factory in Salisbury to the highest quality standards (ISO9001) Protecting your assets! www.clarke-inst.com sales@clarke-inst.com 01722 323451

Advanced is a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. The legendary performance, quality and ease of use of its products see Advanced specified in locations all over the world, from single panel installations to large, multi-site networks. Advancedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products include complete fire detection systems, multi-protocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and false alarm management systems. More details can be found on the website at www.advancedco.com For more information about Advanced 360, including account registration, visit www.360.advancedco.com

Tools, Plant & Equipment

SIMPSON EXPANDS RANGE WITH MASONRY REINFORCEMENT AND RENDER MESH

One of the worldís

plasterer reaches for when

largest construction

renovating or extending

manufacturers, Simpson

homes.

Strong-Tie, has released

Introducing the latest product offerings by leading construction connector manufacturer Simpson

a new catalogue of structural connectors,

Strong-Tie; masonry reinforcement and render mesh solutions for timber and masonry construction: •Bricktor® for crack control reinforcement

beads and meshes aimed squarely at the

Simpsonsí Sarah Greenway explains: “We wanted to provide something more accessible to the buildersí merchant.

•Brickforce® for structural reinforced masonry applications •Bricktie® - developed to overcome the problems

repair, maintenance and

The 2018 ëBuilder and

really like to see in the

associated with lifting heavy blocks in the construction of 215 mm and greater thickness walls •STUCANET HGBM and EBM - purpose designed

Plasterers Essentialsí

catalogue (and what they

brochure includes all of

donít particularly need),

the core products that the

and this is the result ñ a

professional builder or

brochure focussed entirely

improvement sector.

steel welded wire mesh plaster and render carriers

We spoke to our customers and they told us what they

Visit our Resources page at www.strongtie.co.uk

on the things that matter

for more information and to download our handy flyer, packed with product

The lighter and easier to

details and installation advice.

www.strongtie.co.uk and

to the RMI sector.”

navigate brochure is now online at hard copies are available

01827 255 600

on request.

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How Benfield ATT help you create The Low Energy Buildings you’ve always wanted… Intrigued by the claims of this ‘full service’ company we decided to investigate their approach a little more. Value Engineering: First, we wanted to know what was meant by ‘Value Engineering’ (VE). Professor Dr. Michael Benfield, their CEO, explained: “By focusing on the various ‘functions’ of a client’s building and its components, we aim to identify and remove unnecessary costs while at the same time maintaining - even enhancing - its performance.” Comprehensive Knowledge: This approach blends their extensive and rather unique knowledge of all forms of timber structure, building science, regulations, and state of the art products with

factory Insulated Panels, SIP’s, Green Oak, Post & Beam, Glulam

individual client’s design concepts. “For us, value engineering

and Hybrid structures all orientated to achieve what was Code for

starts with environmental planning and regulatory impositions

Sustainable Homes levels 4, 5, 6 and Passivhaus Standards.

as part of our analytical and technical design processes.” he explained. “These feed our drive for, and commitment to, sustain-

Specialist Builders’ Merchants: Potentially, the procurement of

able development through into waste reduction, recycling and

design specific components can create unforeseen difficulties, for

lean manufacture. It embraces a ‘Pride in the Job’ and a ‘Right

example locating the source of supplies, avoiding delays in deliv-

First Time’ mentality that is applied to all our Design & Build

ery lead times, quality assurance, and securing ‘best value’ prod-

(D&B) operations.”

ucts and terms. Here Benfield ATT’s long established connections, access and volume buying capabilities as manufacturers and

Focus on End User: Paying attention to end user demands is

selective builder’s merchants, enables them to secure and supply

central to Benfield ATT’s approach (the ATT stands for Advanced

such requirements in the most timely and competitive manner as

Timber Technologies, by the way). They believe it enables them

part of their value engineered, design & build methodology.

to deliver highly effective, quality buildings for projects large & small. This includes providing solutions for difficult to develop

Catalysts for Quality: “We believe that our approach to helping

sites, like soft ground, steeply sloping land and potential flood

you create the ‘Low Energy Buildings you’ve always dreamed of

plain areas.

…’ is distinctly different” says Benfield. “We welcome collaboration with other construction professionals in our drive to achieve

Product Selection: Self-evidently, to value engineer design &

this.” In doing so, his company aims to help enhance the profes-

build solutions, the selection of the most appropriate products

sional construction team of architects, other designers, engineers,

needs the services and methods used to be an integral part of

quantity surveyors, contractors, house-builders, developers, et

the process. Working closely with architects, building designers,

al, facilitating the delivery of the high quality buildings they and

engineers and quantity surveyors, Benfield ATT helps select and

their clients both need and want. And, if end user clients like

specify those which are most functionally appropriate and cost ef-

self-builders and home improvers lack any of these skills, to be

fective. In turn this encourages the delivery of high quality prod-

the catalyst drawing in those that are most appropriate for each

ucts to be protected, and results in saving time for on-site build

individual project. To compliment this they offer a selective part

operations. All of this, they claim, reduces costs, enhances client’s

or full project management service.

projects and helps to make them one of the most competitive full Professional Partnerships: While they are happy to engage in ‘one

service timber engineering design and build firms in the UK.

off’ projects, Benfield ATT see the greatest benefits to industry Fabric First: In the current business climate it is perhaps not

and end user occupiers as coming from the establishment of long

surprising to find Efficiency, Performance & Cost Effectiveness

term ‘partnering’ style arrangements with other construction

to be included in their key current considerations. This is most

professionals. This can include Joint Venture arrangements for

clearly evidenced in their ‘Fabric First” approach to designing

specific developments, which may be of interest to land owners

really effective building envelopes. “There is a crucial need to

and those who wish to fund, say, housing schemes, but lack the

deliver highly energy efficient structures with optimum levels

technical knowledge and industry experience necessary to make

of insulation, minimal thermal transmission and appropriate

them successful. In such cases they believe that their comprehen-

airtightness for floors, walls, roofs, windows and doors.” explains

sive team approach can be highly valuable.

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