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Contents

Issue 16 2015

Features

Products & Services

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IDIN Architects Habitia-H Club facilitates a recreational function as a clubhouse and a gateway entrance for a housing estate “Sansiri”.

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Patalab Architecture The Gables - These existing buildings have been radically transformed by completely rethinking the internal configuration.

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IBI Group The £5 million ‘boutique’ Bicester Community Hospital has been officially opened at a special commemorative ceremony.

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Kirkwood McCarthy Winkley Workshop is a new 3 storey 2 bedroom residence on the site of a former upholsterer’s workshop.

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BYTR Architecten One Under Three Roof - The extension of this charming detached house was designed by BYTR Architecten.

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Geraghty Taylor Architects Woodview Mews - The unique livinhome design has flexibility at its core and can be easily customised using different designs and layouts to reflect personal choice and life changes.

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Scenario Architecture - Victoria Park, E9 The property is a 2 storey semi-detached house post war construction in the middle of a row of terrace houses.

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Spahaus and Trihaus

Editors Choice Architectual Modelmaking Bathrooms & Kitchens Coatings, Sealants & Paints Doors, Windows & Fittings Drainage & Plumbing Floors & Flooring Glass & Glazing Heating, Ventilation & Insulation Interiors & Interior Design Landscaping & External Works Lighting & Electrical Roofing & Cladding Safety, Security & Fire Protection Stone & Stonework Timber & Timber Frame Tools, Plant & Equipment

Spahaus and Trihaus Pages 58 - 60

Democratized access to contemporary architecture in Nature.

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Regency Dormer The project was to extend a small first floor flat into the loft and create a new bedroom with dormer.

102 - 103 Kew House This 4 bedroom family house is formed of 2 prefabricated weathering steel volumes inserted behind a retained 19th century stable wall.

IDIN Architects Pages 04 - 06

108 - 110 Finkernagel Ross Architects Bringing transparency to a Hampstead Grade II listed Arts and Crafts Home.

114 - 115 Nick Baker Architects 86-88 Delancey Street was a mixed use scheme containing 14 flats, 5x3 bed, 4x2 bed and 5x1 bed along with 500sqm of office accommodation.

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Thomas Landemaine Architectes This project of collective housing has been developed within an exceptional site, living witness of the 70’s.

128 - 129 Proctor and Matthews A contemporary interpretation of traditional almshouses, the scheme has transformed provision for homeless people in and around Colchester

Kew House Pages 102 - 103

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Habitia H-Club / IDIN Architects

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ocated near seaside context and rich natural ecologies of the mangrove beach of Bangkok’s outskirt - Bang Khun Thain, Habitia-H Club facilitates a recreational function as a clubhouse and a gateway entrance for a housing estate “Sansiri”.

Habitia-H Club is a one-storey building situated in a 1,750-square meter site area with a 302-square meter floor area. The owner’s requirement is to create the architecture demonstrating an impressive impact with the combination function of a leisure center and a main gateway.

How to design and combine these two different characteristics of space between private and public, indoor and outdoor; becomes an interesting condition that need to be solved with a new approach of concept design.

To cope with a problem of space arrangement, the architects experimented the concept of plane twist and derived with a huge simple twist shape, which can answer all the limitations.

However, the construction was the most challenging process.

The technique using reinforced concrete casting with GRP panels (Glass reinforced plastic) was employed to create the smooth curvilinear structure.

Inspired by gentle curve of the beach along the mangroves forest context, the architects design a concrete shell structure serving as an entrance and clubhouse of the housing estate transforming the building into a curvilinear form.

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The facilities of this building include a living area, a swimming pool, and a fitness room. An open-plan arrangement with the inside out approach allows the nice ventilation and the quality of semi-outdoor space. A reflection pool helps create relaxing atmosphere and expand the vision and perception of the users.

The characteristic of wooden stakes in the coastal area was employed to use as the landscape elements and columns in an interior space as well as pillars for the metal lattice covering the terrace. An interesting shape and form of the seashore plantation like mangroves was carefully selected to create a pattern of the carbon steel square tubes.

This part of steel structure uses metal lattice to create a quality of transparency for the semi-outdoor area and transform it into a functional and interesting space.

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The lighting design concept derives from the inspiration of fireflies. Since a large group of fireflies represent how abundance of the mangrove forest, this idea was employed to repre- sent the richness and plentifulness of the project.

At night, metaphorically, the light glow under the concrete shell transforms this building into a hive of fireflies. Moreover, creating the different ambience, the building allows sunlight penetrates into the shell in daytime and the interior light spot lighten up the shell at night like the hive of fireflies.

Architects: IDIN Architects

Photographs: Spaceshift Studio

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The design presents an iconic expres- sion for the otherwise functional architecture of the housing estate’s gateway entrance and leisure club.

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by Newton Specialist Basement Contractor Trace Basements to weatherproof the Arndale Centre Manchester digital screen. This project was highly complex, as the 6m x 20m digital screen needed to be recessed into the building and fully weatherproofed.

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Manufactured with eco-friendly plasto-elastic qualities, its acrylic base forms a permanent water repellent layer after curing. Resistant to air conditions, the sealant is suitable for internal projects only.

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Manufacturers Team Up To Add Sparkle to Summertime Shopping

A South Yorkshire laser cutting specialist has teamed up with decorative lighting experts Northern Lights to create a dazzling feature in one of the country’s busiest shopping malls.

Cutting Technologies, based in Barnsley, laser cut 6,400 delicate shapes which are now captivating shoppers in a stunning display in Meadowhall's Upper Mall.

The concept was designed by Wakefield-based interior designers The Harris Partnership, who approached Chesterfield-based Northern Lights to bring their idea to life.

The Cutting Technologies team was then given the job of laser cutting the thousands of abstract shapes from clear Perspex™ and shiny stainless steel, which twinkle as they catch the light and give the impression of falling leaves cascading from the centre’s iconic glass roof.

Eight sculptures were installed in the main hall with a further two at the mall entrance.

For further information visit – www.cut-tec.co.uk

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Ancon is honoured by HM The Queen at second Royal Reception

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Ancon’s Managing Director, Stuart Maxwell and Marketing Manager, Annabelle Wilson, who attended at the personal invitation of Her Majesty, were joined by representatives from other award-winning companies for the reception held in the magnificent state rooms of Buckingham Palace.

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SCHÖCK MEETS HIGH LOAD CANTILEVER WALKWAY CHALLENGE

Kidwells Estate at Maidenhead, in Berkshire, is undergoing major regeneration involving seven new blocks, which vary from three to six storeys of structural concrete frame. Now known as Parklands, this landmark £27.1 million project is a scheme for One Housing and replaces seven 1960s built apartment blocks.

Long cantilever walkways service multiple flats and the unusual design demands presented a technical challenge for Schöck, who supplied the structural thermal breaks.

The design required as much natural light as possible in the areas around the walkways, so extensive light wells are introduced at regular intervals along the length of the galleries – effectively a series of elongated spaces, separating the walkways from the building for large sections. This means far fewer structural connection points between the walkways and the building than would normally be anticipated.

The walkways are cantilever concrete construction into internal reinforced concrete frame; and because of the restricted connectivity point opportunities, the Schöck structural thermal breaks had to resist a much greater shear load than would be the case with a more conventional design.

Schöck resolved the various performance issues by designing in its type HPC Isokorb.

It is a product utilised only if horizontal, tension and compression forces are present in the design – and it is necessary to integrate the type QP90+QP90 Isokorb as well, for linear or point connection to support high shear loads. The result was a completely secure thermally insulated load-bearing connection at all the key structural points.

The Schöck Isokorb range provides BBA Certification, LABC Registration and meets full compliance with all relevant UK building regulations.

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Koster TPO single ply roofing membranes are flexible and easy to work with, ensuring a quick and reliable application. The products are resistant to UV rays and high mechanical stress: the crack bridging ability withstanding temperature induced movement.

The flexible TPO membranes are mechanically fixed, fully bonded or ballasted and in each case the seams are hot air welded (the thermoplastic characteristics of the membrane create an inseparable, durable and homogeneous overlap).

Koster laboratories in Germany recently tested a 14 year old piece of the TPO membrane recovered from a deconstructed roof. The results proved to be extremely impressive: after 14 years of service the product showed no surface deterioration and the old material was still within specification. A weld test between the old and new TPO, resulted in a perfect weld. Nigel Day MD of Koster Aquatecnic said, “We are very proud of these test results as they demonstrate that after a time period when many roofing systems are starting to fail, Koster TPO is unscathed and looking good for many more years of trouble free service.”

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A Guide To Securing Planning Permission For Self-Build Homes By Leading Structural Insurance Provider CRL.

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HILE building your own home is an exciting prospect, navigating the complexities of the British planning process can be a real turn-off for many prospective self-builders.

However planning doesn't have to be a nightmare. Steve Mansour, Group CEO at CRL, talks you through the process and explains the types of permissions a selfbuild project will need.

WITH government moves to encourage self-build and the influx of TV programmes like Grand Designs the UK public's desire to construct their own homes has literally gone through the roof.

The appetite for self-build is clear – with around 12,000 new homes (or between 7-10 per cent of the UK's new housing stock) thought to be constructed in this way every year. Support for self-build projects has also been one of the government's key housing initiatives, making loans available to community groups and releasing public land to accommodate new houses.

An introduction to self-build planning Unless you're fortunate enough to be an architect or qualified designer yourself, after you've found a suitable plot of land (although you don't necessarily need to have bought it to gain planning permissions), you'll need to hire in some professionals.

Some self-builders opt to use a project manager as a way to run the entire project at arm's length, while others opt to pick architects, designs and surveyors themselves.

This year the new Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) were introduced and came into force on the 6 April 2015. There is now a requirement for domestic client’s to understand the Health and Safety requirements of a project.

However, their duties as a client are normally transferred to the contractor, on a single contractor project; or the principal contractor, on a project involving more than one contractor. However, the domestic client can choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer

to carry out the client duties. So having a professional team to guide you through the planning process is essential.

Whatever route you go down, it's in your best interest to kick off the planning process as soon as you can. Consulting with the local authority's planning department – either yourself or by proxy – is a great way to determine what you will, and won't, be able to do.

Your local planning department is likely to have some preliminary guidance on their website, if not a full copy of the 'Local Plan' that informs planning constraints in the area.

However, councils also offer more formal preapplication advice for a fee, although the cost – and quality – of this can differ greatly from authority to authority. This should hopefully give you a better idea of the key issues that may arise and take steps to sidestep or tackle these as necessary.

This guidance can be used to inform your design and when you're happy with the plans, you can formally submit them for planning approval. This will typically cost under £200, but can differ depending on where your new home is to be situated.

Timing While central government has set a target of eight weeks for planning applications to be assessed, some councils are better than others. However, there are financial incentives in place to encourage this and even the worst performers shouldn't make you wait an onerous length of time for a response.

You will be able to track the progress of your application through the local authority's website and find out if any problems have been identified. Local planners are highly risk averse and in some cases it can be worth withdrawing and re-submitting an application that encounters difficulties, rather than waiting for refusal.

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decisions regarding your application.

Refusal and appeals Having your self-build plans refused by a local authority can jeopardise the chances of your project ever coming to fruition in its current form. Given the increasing pressure local planners are under, previous refusals can fuel future ones – making a proposed site untenable in the eyes of the local authority.

You can however appeal to the Department of Communities and Local Government's Planning Inspectorate if you think the application has been refused out of hand.

This comes with its own set of complications and you're likely to have to wait for at least a year for a response after lodging your appeal. It is well worth talking to a professional consultant before deciding how to handle rejection.

Post-planning If everything goes smoothly and you're granted permission without any constraints – the paperwork, unfortunately, doesn't end there.

You will still need to ensure the project adheres to UK Building Regulations, a code which governs the safety and structural integrity of a proposed building.

Unlike planning permission – Building Regulations are less open to interpretation and your project will succeed or fail based on whether it meets their criteria or not.

You can find out more about these – and how to go about gaining approval – at the government's planning portal at: www.planningportal.gov.uk Finally as someone who sees successful self-build projects come to fruition regularly, I hope you are not deterred from building your own home. Constructing your own home is an exciting, and a highly rewarding, project and if the above guidelines are followed should be a relatively smooth process.

For more information please visit: www.c-r-l.com

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hese existing buildings have been radically transformed by completely rethinking the internal configuration, punching larger openings through the building envelope and introducing private courtyards. This draws natural light deep into the floor plates and enriches the new residential use.

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and remodel a run-down industrial compound from the 1950’s into contemporary residential accommodation. The buildings, once a mechanic’s garage and office, today comprise a generous open-plan three-bedroom house and two one-bedroom apartments.

Located in a north-west London courtyard tucked between a Victorian terrace and main railway lines, this landlocked site presented a great design challenge. Our task was to convert

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a new façade material could be introduced, uniting what was previously a patchwork arrangement into a balanced composition. Responding to the courtyard setting a reflective façade material was used that glistens in the direct sunlight and give the development a jewel-like appearance. The shimmering surface changes with the light conditions and injects an element of surprise and nobility into the main courtyard.

The existing predominant material in the courtyard is brick, used on the rear facades of the Victorian terrace. This is in stark

contrast to the ornate rendered front elevations, a treatment that Victorians esteemed. Our intention was to connect the development with its setting and pick up on this front : rear material relationship. Therefore we opted for brickwork as the courtyard facing material of the new residential units, however, because these elevations are the front facades of the new development we used the most elegant version of this traditional material – coated with a metallic bronze glazing.

Along the rear elevation facing the railway lines we used a dark insulating render, inverting the Victorian strategy.

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Photographs: Lyndon Douglas Architects: Patalab Architecture www.patalab.com In order to distinguish the different parts of the development and to give each building its own identity, we introduced asymmetrical gables to the front facing elevations. Even the previously flat vaulted passageway into the courtyard picks up this theme and received an inverted gable.

of these elements. The result is a richly textured internal perimeter, imbued with the memory of place. This is contrasted with polished and rough concrete finishes, a coffered ceiling and Oak panelling.

Brick is also the predominant material within the interior and was used as a device to record the buildings’ history. As walls were moved, ground floor slabs lowered and ceilings pushed up to maximize the height on the ground floor, changes in the bond of the white washed brick walls mark the previous position

The ground floor of the main residence accommodates the living, dining and kitchen areas. The open floor plan is structured by three elements: large openings bringing in the natural light, a sunken seating area set into the polished concrete floor and a wide staircase leading to the upper floors.

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Editor’s Choice

Low Carbon, High Thermal Efficiency Pipe for Plymouth City Heating Scheme Flexenergy's energy-saving Flexalen pipe was the ideal solution for Plymouth City Council when a new district heating scheme meant re-routing the pipe network from new gas boilers to serve offices in the Council House.

Plymouth City Council specified Flexalen polybutylene pre-insulated pipe for the project – choosing the technology for its enhanced thermal properties, low embodied carbon, ease of installation and 50 year performance warranty. Contractors ECS have installed the network comprising of 31in no 12 metre lengths of pipework and 16 pre-fabricated bends, insulation kits and stub flanges.

Polybutylene is the only plastic pipe heat network system that can be fully fusion welded. This, together with its proven longevity, was a key factor in laying the 372 metres of pipe from the Guildhall, across a pedestrianised area to the Council House.

For further information visit – www.flexenergy.co.uk

Notts Sport Launches Innovative New Shockwave System For Sports Pitches Leading synthetic surfacing supplier Notts Sport has launched a new product which is set to revolutionise the construction of artificial sports pitches.

Innovative ShockWave tiles – so-called because of their wave-like contours – slot together like jigsaw pieces and form the key component of the ShockWave EcoBase system.

These lightweight, easy-to-handle tiles are much simpler and quicker to install than tarmac or stone bases which is how pitches have traditionally been laid for synthetic facilities.

The system is guaranteed, with the correct maintenance and usage, to provide a minimum of 20 years.

“This unique product offers a host of financial and environmental benefits to sports facility providers”.

To find out more about the full range of synthetic surfacing solutions available visit – shockwave.nottssport.com.

Benefits of LED Lighting – Up Front and Personal In the world of lighting, LED has become an unstoppable force. It is now difficult to envisage a refurbishment or new build that does not feature LED lights within its lighting scheme. There are huge benefits in terms of energy and cost savings with lighting bills cut by up to 90%. Yet the widespread adoption of LED lamps and fixtures has been held back by confusion among specifiers and commissioning clients. British manufacturer Integral LED has chosen a novel approach in an attempt to demystify the process of retrofit lighting by presenting the tangible bonus of a swap to LED upfront and online.

Contractors and homebuilders can now access a free energy saving calculator that allows everyone to assess the benefits of LED retro-fit lights. The website is open to all and does not require any buying obligation on behalf of the user.

Visit www.integral-led.com/savingscalc to find out more.

Pioneers of anti-slip stair-nosings

Safetytread products are a range of bespoke, premium, high quality antislip stair nosings manufactured in the UK. The products are long lasting: made from recycled aluminium profiles and either a ‘carborundum’ or PVC-Composition filler. Safetytread is environmentally friendly and provides a more economical solution than cheaper plastic materials.

The treads will add excellent slip resistance to any staircase (internal or external); can be tailor-made to fit the exact dimensions of a stair tread and are available in a wide range of colours. Not only do they give an extremely professional finish; they also highlight the importance of the health and safety of staff and customers.

We will meet your stair nosing requirements with a tailor-made, bespoke solution, filled in your desired colour.

For more information please visit www.safety-tread.co.uk email safetytread@bellplastics.co.uk or call us on 01202 625596.

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Advanced Provides New Fire System Simulator to Leading London Airport

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ondon City Airport has recently opened a new simulation training room, mirroring its fire system which features panels from leading manufacturer, Advanced.

Opened in 1987, the airport, situated at the former Royal Docks in Newham, is the only airport to be located within the M25. Servicing over 3.6 million passengers annually, the airport has ten operating airlines that travel to over 45 destinations.

The complex is already protected by Advanced MxPro panels and the new training room will allow staff to learn their use and explore various scenarios in a controlled and isolated environment.

The training room incorporates a two loop MxPro 4 panel and graphic package that will allow the staff to receive necessary training in the use of the airport systems. MxPro panels were originally selected due to their reputation for outstanding quality, reliability and ease of use.

Robin Kemp, Advanced’s sales manager for the south east region, commented: “With Advanced panels already installed in London City Airport, the addition of the training room and the MxPro 4 panel for training purposes allows staff at the airport to be trained in the latest aspects of fire safety.

In a 24-hour facility, it’s hard to do training using the main system, so this means that all types of incident can be mocked up without inconveniencing passengers.”

MxPro is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire solution, offering customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that enjoys free training and support.

MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into multi-loop, high speed, 200 panel networks covering huge areas and thousands of field devices.

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MxPro 4 is fully compliant with EN54 Parts 2 and 4, and backed up with Advanced’s renowned customer care and technical support. The MxPro 5 is Advanced’s highest performance analogue panel. It is EN54 2, 4 & 13 approved and is backward compatible with MxPro 4, offering long-term security for MxPro customers.

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 sees Advanced specified in locations all over the world, from single panel installations to large multi-site networks.

Advanced’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.

Fire Touchscreen. Remote Control Terminal. Active Maps.

TouchControl is Advanced’s new touchscreen remote control terminal & repeater. It delivers network monitoring and control as well as active maps and zone plans, all in a package that enhances any architectural environment and is easy to install and configure.

TouchControl includes all the control and indication options you’d expect from Advanced, all managed via its unique 10” HD interface. For the first time there’s a fire system touchscreen that looks as good as it performs.

To book a demo or for more info visit touchcontrol.advancedco.com

Tel: +44 (0)1670 707 111 Fax: +44 (0)1670 707 222 Email: sales@advancedco.com Web: www.advancedco.com

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Bicester Community Hospital is Officially Opened

Bicester Community Hospital has been officially opened at a special commemorative ceremony.

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The new hospital was part funded by selling a portion of the old hospital site to enable the development of 14 new houses. IBI Group made this possible through an effective masterplan that allows the new hospital to grow and flex whilst maintaining the beautiful surrounding landscape.

“The design solution places patients and their wellbeing at the core of the concept to create an exceptional care experience,” said IBI’s Justin Harris. “End users benefit from a high standard accommodation, which provides a spacious well planned environment that promotes quality of care, integrated working and a sustainable approach to healthcare delivery.”

The new community hospital is highly sustainable and responds to the Bicester Eco-Town initiative, and visually demonstrates its passive design philosophy through its architectural articulation of features such as solar chimneys. In 2015 the scheme received the Gold Award at the Green Apple Awards.

The project was delivered through a PPP arrangement with Kajima Partnerships as the main developer.

his £5million ‘boutique’ hospital designed by architects IBI Group comprises 12-beds, diagnostic facilities, first aid unit, out-of-hours services, therapies and an outpatient department. It has provided the locality of Bicester with a first-class facility that will meet the needs of future generations and the increasing population of the town.

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Winkley Workshop Kirkwood McCarthy

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inkley Workshop is a new three storey 2-bedroom residence on the site of a former upholsterer’s workshop measuring 12m long by 3.7m. Upon this small plot, a 2-bedroom open plan home with strong interconnectivity between internal and external spaces has been achieved.

In order to accommodate the required internal and external areas the original footprint was increased by digging a new basement and extending the roof, which had to be cranked according to daylight angles to protect neighbouring properties. To the street the building is a modest addition, yet upon entry the open-ness and scale of the property is revealed. To each floor the plan was arranged to prioritise space according to what is used and enjoyed.

The layout was conceived as a vertical sequence from public to private. At basement level an open plan kitchen, dining and living space is designed as an extension of the outdoor area. A brick herringbone floor flows out into the rear private courtyard with a double height void and oversized glazing to blur the delineation between inside, allowing ample daylight and views to this lower level.

The middle mezzanine level is interconnected with the basement level via a library bookcase that faces into the double height void. A curtain partition allows this room to flex its function as a study extension of the living area or a private sleeping area.

An open plan master with ensuite to the top level leads onto a private balcony, continuing this pursuit of light filled, outdoor based living that distinguishes the residence.

The experience of the property is open and voluminous, achieved through the strategic interplay of floorplates that enable lines of sight through the house. Services and back-ofhouse functions are located out-of-sight under stairs or in zones with poor daylight levels so that the living and bedroom areas are unobstructed and light filled. Internal walls were deliberately avoided to enhance the perceived openness, and thus curtains and joinery are used for privacy and delineation where possible.

The minimal presence of internal walls and use of setbacks and cutouts in floorplates, paired with extensive glazing, gives a sense of lightness and openness that belies the scale of the property and its dense urban setting.

Photographs: David Butler, Tim Crocker, Paul Fuller

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COMPACT HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE FINDS ITS FEET Hundreds of metres of compact grade High Pressure Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to innovative effect at the new £20m Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal Temple in Kingsbury, London designed by Loates Taylor Shannon Architects.

As part of the design, Brent Plastics supplied Abet Laminati’s Decori Minimi 567 and 568 in 0.9mm in a Mandarin texture and 807 in compact grade in a SEI texture from the Colours range. The Decori Minimi range offers a mottled effect decor created by the electronic processing of a number of small textures. This laminate was fabricated by BusyBee Joinery to produce innovative shoe lockers in both the male and female changing areas as well as shower lockers, cubicles and wall panelling in the sports complex and elsewhere.

This stunning Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Complex is manufactured from stone and GRC comprising over 3,700 sq metres of temple, community centre and sports complex. All materials were obtained from sustainable sources while rainwater harvesting, photovoltaic panels

and green roofs all add to the buildings low im pact combining traditional Indian architecture and carvings with ‘green’ technology.

As with all the finishes from Abet Laminati, the range meets or exceeds all European and British performance standards for resistance to wear, heat, moisture, impact and scratching. The compact grade laminate from Abet Ltd’s UK & Ireland Collection is available in 3660 x 1610mm sheet sizes in a 12mm thickness and is widely used for cubicles, lockers and changing rooms where high quality performance and design are carefully crafted together to create an attractive visual experience.

Samples and technical literature are available from Abet Ltd's sample line on tel: 020 7473 6915 or visit www.abetuk.com.

Brent Plastics Ltd (www.brentplastics.co.uk) can be contacted on 020 8451 0100 and Busybee Joinery (www.busybeejoinery.co.uk) can be contacted on 020 8203 7082.

DRIVING DAYLIGHT HOME

Improved energy efficiency and an attractive interior are essential requirements for high performance building projects. This is particularly important for car dealership showrooms, such as this new Toyota dealership in Colchester, for which Space Projects were concept architects.

Here, Structura UK Ltd provided and installed the Kalwall translucent daylighting system at high level to improve thermal performance and direct controlled daylight into the showroom. For the same reason, this glazing system is widely specified across the UK in many other types of retail facility, such as showrooms, shops and supermarkets as well as warehouses and factories.

The popularity of Kalwall is derived from its ability to diffuse daylighting evenly into an interior, thereby creating a well-lit and aesthetically pleasing ambience. Internally illuminated at night, it will also emit an ethereal and attractive glow.

Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. Even on cloudy days, the interior is flooded with natural daylight, which means less artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly

insulating, energy costs are reduced.

Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products.

The company has had all three of its ISO certifications successfully renewed for three years:

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OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management certification.

Case studies and technical information are available from Structura UK Ltd, Tel: 01233 501 504 or visit www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

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One Under Three Roof BYTR architecten

YTR architects designd the extension of this charming detached house in the old town of Zeist (NL). The characteristic contour of the existing home is used as a reference for the extension of 19th century house. Two modern gable roofs, together with the historical mansard roof make a surprising composition.

The extension of the house has doubled the living space.

Despite the increase in volume, you experience the new building from the street as a little addition. The extension is hidden behind the existing building. Also inside you experience the expressive roof shape which creates a spacious and contemporary atmosphere.

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Photographs: Ossip van Duivenbode www.ossip.nl Architects: BYTR architecten - www.bytr.nl The monolithic extension contrasts in materials and detailing of the existing house. The relief of the old brick walls defines the contrast with the anthracite flat faรงade panel of the extension.

The interior also shows the contrast between old and new.

Through a large sliding faรงade you step into the modern living kitchen. A tight plastered ceiling and concrete floor stands in contrast to the original wooden beams and an oak parquet.

Classic and modern brought together in a charming way.

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ARCKIT MODEL SYSTEM

Arckit is a groundbreaking new architectural model system that allows users to physically design, build and modify working models radically faster than ever before. Architects can now bring their ideas to life with speed and precision, inspiring spontaneous creativity and a practical approach to designing multiple structures.

Damien Murtagh says: “I have always appreciated the value of working models for sharing ideas with clients and bringing my own designs to life.

The problem is that they are often time consuming and expensive to make. I wanted to develop a professional system that would bridge the gap between working models and digital models.”

finished with realistic surface patterns supplied by real building companies.

These textures (such as timber, stone, terracotta, metal, brick, and concrete) can be downloaded from an online Arckitexture Library and printed to the supplied self-adhesive Arckit media sheets ready to be measured, cut and applied.

The reusable interconnecting components use no glue and are completely modular, making it possible to create a diverse range of scaled structures that can be used as physical working models to communicate architectural ideas and include clients in the design process – as well as for builders, developers and interior designers to plan projects and showcase finished work.

Designed for everyday use, Arckit is compatible with 3D computer models and allows users to recreate physical designs using SketchUp versions of Arckit components. Arckit is based on contemporary building techniques and every component is made to a standard 1.2m/4ft modular grid to a scale, so it also allows for easy conversion between metric and imperial.

From renowned architecture practices to university courses, Arckit is fast building a strong reputation as a flexible and creative design tool. As well as listings with retailers such as Harrods, Barnes & Nobles and RIBA bookstores, Arckit has also gained worldwide recognition when it was shortlisted for The Irish Times InterTrade Innovation Awards, and later won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2015.

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

Grundig’s GEBM34001 Is One Of The World’s Most Energy Efficient And Silent Ovens.

Open plan kitchens are becoming increasingly popular with prospective buyers, and although they are beautifully designed they are not always practical.

Interior designers can go above and beyond expectations by carefully selecting appliances that are quiet and therefore ideal for open living spaces.

Our Grundig GEBM34001 is one of the world’s most energy efficient and silent ovens. Operating at 41 dB, it makes less than half the amount of noise of a standard oven. In addition all Grundig appliances come with signature keyboard style features enabling designers to create a clean and uniform look when planning a kitchen.

For further information, please call Mike Beech on 0778 9031758 www.grundig.co.uk

P3 Comforts – Perfect Comfort That Is Perfectly Cool P3 Comforts is a complete bathroom range that modifies simple geometric forms to render them aesthetically calming and extremely comfortable to use.

A characteristic feature of the design is the raised tap platform on the basin and bath which separates the wet and dry areas and provides generous space for storing bathroom essentials. Basins and baths appear almost rimless with maximised interiors for greater volume and freedom of movement. All lines in the collection are flowing and seamless with soft corners, no unwelcome light reflections and clever creative touches.

For stockists contact Duravit.

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ShowerSelect Thermostats Now Feature a High – Quality Glass Surface

White glass and gleaming metal emphasize the clear design language of the latest ‘Select’ shower products from Hansgrohe.

A high-quality glass surface, elegant design and intuitive operation make Hansgrohe’s new concealed Shower Select thermostats an attractive addition to any bathroom.

Their timeless and clear design blends well with modern architectural trends and the white glass surface fits harmoniously into every bathroom environment.

The ShowerSelect thermostats can be combined with Hansgrohe’s existing product portfolio and the new Rainmaker Select showerheads. Hansgrohe developed the controls with its longstanding design partner Phoenix Design.

For stockists contact Hansgrohe. Tel: 01372 465655 Email: enquiries@hansgrohe.co.uk W: www.hansgrohe.co.uk

100% Stainless Steel Towel Rails

- 25 year guarantee - Full range of accessories - Satin finish available The Sussex Range by JIS Europe Telephone +44 (0)1444 831200 info@jiseurope.co.uk www.sussexrange.co.uk

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Bathrooms & Kitchens The Award Winning Button-Fix Is The Must Have Fixing!

Button-fix is an extra strong, secret fixing for panels. It is already being used by furniture manufacturers, fit-out companies and bathroom installers.

It’s easy to align and fit with the Button part of the fixing safely locking home with a ‘click’! Which type of Button or Fix depends on your particular application!

Button-fix has been designed to be incredibly strong and has been tested and certified by independent test house ‘Sandberg.’

Come and see us at Timber Expo 2015, 6-8 Oct and be the first to see our l atest NEW additions to the button-fix range including Bonded and Flush Type 1 Fixes.

For further information contact Buttom-fix at T:020 8150 7190 E: info@button-fix.com or visit W: www.button-fix.com

Purus Limited, the Scandinavian wetroom drainage manufacturer, has provided a bespoke service for its stainless steel Channel 100 at the Wilton Centre Gym in Redcar, Cleveland. The Channel 100 has a width of just 100mm but a high flow capacity which equals that of wider channels, and is popular in commercial and industrial settings such as hotels, leisure centres and healthcare facilities; with a full selection of grate options to suit. The designed Wave grate was created in made-to-order lengths to match the dimensions of the Centre’s changing rooms and shower areas. Purus’ stainless steel channels are drawn up and manufactured by Purus Stainless in Smålandsstenar, Sweden.

For further information, please visit www.purusgroup.com or contact Purus Limited directly on 0113 2893172.

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Winter Problems Solved With demista™ and Cosyfloor™

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can be a problem. Think steamed up spectacles when out walking in cold weather. Or steamed up car windscreen, heat on the inside, freezing outside, and the bathroom mirror! All that constant wiping, blowing and cleaning. The first two occurrences are difficult to solve, but the steamed up bathroom mirror is a problem that is easily solved. Install demista™ heated mirror pads.

Cold feet after a warm bath or shower? Step on to a gently heated floor surface with Cosfloor underfloor heating. Cosyfloor can be used in all areas where water may be spilt, such as bathrooms, kitchens and conservatories.

For product information: Tel 01932 866600 Email:sales@demista.co.uk Web: www.demista.co.uk

INSPIRING GRAPHIC TILES Launching at the 100% Design Show 2015, Ultra is a unique new range influenced by concrete textures and contemporary, urban colours.

Themed around a modern palette of soft greys, Ultra provides designers with a choice of four chic colours that evoke a hip and trendy mood.

Available in two square sizes in both a matt and polished finish; the tiles can be used effectively across floor spaces and fixed to elegant staircases.

Interestingly, the range also includes an exciting variety of decorative hexagon tiles. Coloured with shades that are complementary to the four plain tiles, the decors can be paired with them or used independently to create eye-catching schemes.

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Woodview Mews Geraghty Taylor Architects

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he unique Livinhome design has flexibility at its core and can be easily customised using different designs and layouts to reflect personal choice and life changes.

There are a number of standard layouts onto which a range of exteriors and interiors can be fitted, reflecting the owners’ design / life choices.

Flexibility and adaptability: Livinhome allows alterations and additions to accommodate different life patterns and lifecycles.

It can also change its use to adapt to an evolving urban or commercial context.

The three principle plan layouts are easily modified to create a range of alternative accommodation arrangements. Its flexibility allows for change to occur with minimum physical intervention resulting in an increase in the ability of individuals and communities to recycle and re-use their housing assets.

Density and urban form: Livinhome offers low-rise, high density housing that maintains a good relationship with street.

The design is transferable, scalable and is suitable for single houses through to urban blocks.

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Variable appearance: Livinhome offers variable building form and elevation designs to suit different contexts. Construction and sustainability – the house is designed for traditional or modern methods of construction with CSH Level 4 as a minimum.

Design Standards: Livinhome is suitable for public and private housing. It is designed to meet London Plan Housing Design Guide, Lifetime Homes, and Secured by Design, Building for Life, the Code for Sustainable Homes. Design standards can me modified to meet specific project needs.

Sustainable Communities: Livinhome makes a strong contribution to the role of housing in creating and maintaining sustainable communities. It does this by creating a flexible model for accommodation that can change from a house, to duplexes, to single apartments or even offices and shops.

Livinhome houses cater for inclusion, changes in society particularly an ageing population whose homes can be adapted to suit lifestyle change. Its flexibility allows modifications to the house to occur with minimum physical intervention resulting in reduced displacement for individuals and communities.

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Healthcare in the home: Healthcare and well-being in the home is central to Livinhome. The design of our homes reflects the integration of healthcare, including End of Life Care, into the home.

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Doors, Windows & Fittings

Refresh Your Colour Palette With Vicaima Dekordor HD

The use of colour for Interior doors and doorsets can bring a new dimension to an environment, creating bright or relaxing hues to match a room theme or perhaps a corporate brand. With the latest colour trends very much in mind, Vicaima have launched 22 laminate faced options with their new Dekordor HD Colours range. Ideal for a multitude of applications there is something for everyone.

Dekordor HD Colours offer a continuous pressure laminate face which is both scratch and UV resistant, offering a colour consistent and durable solution for areas which are more demanding such as; leisure or medical centres, student accommodation, social housing, educational facilities, hotels, commercial offices and public buildings.

A complete list of Dekordor HD Colours is available from the Vicaima website, alternatively; simply ask for a copy of the new literature. For further details about these and other products from the many Vicaima collections, visit www.vicaima.com or call 01793 532333.

LABC Approval Secured For Celsius Solid Roof Synseal’s recently-launched Celsius Solid Roof system is now fully approved and registered by the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) under certificate number EW550.

Construction of a completely new structure or replacement of an existing conservatory roof with a solid roof will involve a statutory obligation to submit a Building Regulations application.

The LABC is a not-for-profit membership organisation that represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales, aiming to ensure that all buildings are habitable, dry, safe and warm. With over 3,000 professional surveyors and building technicians working in local authority building control, the LABC provides a consistent national service that is delivered locally.

For further information about Synseal’s products please visit www.synseal.com

NEW BLACK MAGIC FROM GARADOR

Garador is ahead of the design game yet again – this time with the launch of its two new Bisecur remote hand transmitters in a dramatic matt black finish.

Garador’s new matt black remotes feature an elegant shape and are based on ground breaking Bisecur technology and high frequency (868 Mhz) encryption signals for added security. They also offer outstanding functionality with a remote status query feature which enables you to check whether the garage door is open or closed, even when out of sight.

These hand transmitters are available in two button (capable of opening up to two doors) and five button variations (which can open up to four doors).

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Sheerframe’s Top Reversible Ensures Window Cleaning In Safety

Sheerframe 8000 Top Reversible windows from Synseal fully reverse for ease of cleaning in total safety from inside the building.

This specialist Top Reversible window design features a purpose-designed Sheerturn hinge and is ideal for domestic applications including escape windows as well as medium and high rise dwellings and office or hotel accommodation.

A range of transoms and mullions provide additional multi-light and stick construction curtain walling configurations to complement this user-friendly window design and deliver effective fenestration solutions for commercial buildings.

This window can also be configured as a Side Reversible giving in excess of 90% open area and therefore can be used to achieve compliance with fire safety regulations.

For further information visit – www.synseal.com

Discover aïr Whether building new or refurbishing existing properties, aïr the impressive range of high performance bi-fold and lift & slide doors, offers more to architects, developers and self-builders. Jay Patel, brand ambassador for aïr talks to Design Buy Build about why it’s perfect for today’s homes.

aïr-Craft Wide span doors are an integral part of many new build or refurbishment projects. But finding the right products can be hard. In November 2013 aïr came onto the market. Highly engineered, aïr spans wider, runs smoother and performs better.

Designed for modern living, aïr wide span doors offer a world of boundless possibilities in terms of style and efficiency. The slim frame gives a larger glazed area and that brings in more light.

The smooth operation means however big and heavy the glass, only the lightest of touches is needed to slide open the aïr doors.

They’ve been tested to the extreme for weather tightness and security. And all aïr doors come with a 25 year guarantee.

aïr transformation Top London aïr retailers took down a PVCu P shaped conservatory and replaced it a sleek grey aluminium and glass extension featuring two sets of impressive aïr doors to make up the glazed walls. A 6.7 metre span lift & slide door using just three panes opens seamlessly with a low threshold to the stone patio and the garden beyond.

Along the back and to the side, a smaller version.

Finishing touches include the aluminium cladding to the corner pillar to perfectly match the aïr doors.

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he property is a two storey semi-detached house post war construction in the middle of a row of terrace houses. Our clients, a young couple, came to us to redesign the ground floor as the previous layout was not suitable for their style of living. The areas were dark and segregated and they ended up not using them at all. The house had previously a rear poorly made and non-insulated conservatory raised three steps from the rear garden, and a rear extension with ancillary spaces.

We used the front side area for bicycle storage so that they would not pass the bikes through the house. The entrance space got redesigned to allow for a built in bench with shoe storage underneath. A hidden-when-open fire door creates the

only barrier with the rest of the ground floor open plan.

The reception area remained at the front of the house. The wall next to the previously non-functional fireplace got demolished to allow for passage and view to the kitchen. The fireplace got replaced with a two sided ''window'' fireplace to allow both the reception area and the kitchen to benefit from it. A single wall division provides privacy for the shower room area on the ground floor and at the same time acts as a catwalk on the top for the couple's two cats with access from the main staircase going up.

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reflective surface adds to the ambient light. A central island provides some additional work space and flexibility for the rest of the space as the kitchen table can slide and hide in it.

A newly created space next to the kitchen is being used as a Japanese style seating/ work area a bit more isolated from the rest of the areas but directly connected at the same time and can also assume various uses. This seating area and the kitchen have now direct connection to the garden with two large sliding folding doors.

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Organised by Media 10, the UK’s biggest design and build event company, UK Construction Week will be held at the Birmingham NEC from 6 – 11 October (with the trade days from 6 – 8 October).

the Society of British and International Design (SBID), the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) and the Zero Carbon Hub. What’s more, with a huge variety of onsite after-hours entertainment planned, UK Construction Week is also the perfect chance to relax with colleagues and peers. Some of the additional features include award ceremonies, a beer festival, comedy nights, rockaoke, big breakfasts and a casino night.

What’s on at the show?

Bringing together nine shows under one roof, the event will feature the Build Show, incorporating Civils Expo, Timber Expo, the Surface and Materials Show, Kitchens & Bathroom Live, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2015, HVAC 2015, Smart Buildings 2015 and Grand Designs Live Free to attend, the event will play host to 1,000 exhibitors and more than 55,000 visitors, giving exhibitors valuable face-to-face time with active buyers, specifiers and decision makers from across the industry. For visitors, it provides the opportunity to speak to suppliers and manufacturers from a wide range of diverse industry sectors, all in one place.

UK Construction Week is also fully supported by the industry’s leading trade groups and associations, some of which include the Construction Products Association (CPA), the National House Building Council (NHBC), the Building Research Establishment (BRE), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Renewable Energy Association (REA), the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS),

Working in partnership with these prominent industry names and placing a firm emphasis on knowledge sharing, discussion and debate, UK Construction Week has organised a comprehensive seminar programme, providing a wealth of sector-specific information in the dedicated hubs. In addition to this, there will also be a main stage seminar theatre that will tackle the bigger and broader construction industry topics and challenges.

Confirmed hosts on the main stage are influential broadcast journalists John Humphrys, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Steph McGovern. John Humphrys will take to the stage on day one as topics such as governmental policy, the housing crisis and the economy are discussed.

The internationally recognised journalist, broadcaster and author started his career for the BBC in 1966 and has reported on domestic and foreign issues from around the globe. John is now a hugely popular presenter on BBC Radio 4’s long-standing The Today Programme broadcast to millions each morning.

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BBC Steph McGovern. Well known for winning the title of Young Engineer for Britain after saving Black & Decker over £1 million on a design for their Leaf Hog product, Steph’s sharp business insights will be invaluable as the programme takes a closer look at the skills shortage and key infrastructure projects on the horizon.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy will lead the final day of proceedings on the main stage as topics such as procurement opportunities, BIM and unifying the industry are addressed. Krishnan’s career as a broadcast journalist and specialist news reporter has spanned five British general elections and in 2010 he was nominated for the prestigious accolade of Presenter of the Year for the Royal Television Society Journalism Awards.

Further seminars of note will be a keynote presentation from the Head of Construction at the Cabinet Office - Dr David Hancock, who will set out parliamentary plans and policies for the construction industry over the next electoral period, sessions from Glenigan, the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) on protecting construction from economic weakness and improving the industry’s image among investors and policy makers and dedicated BIM seminars exploring its future outlook and practical advice.

Visitors will also be able access additional content such as the Careers Centre in association with the House Builders Federation, Meet the Installer sessions across several shows and the Surfaces & Materials Hub in partnership with SCIN Gallery. Further to this, there will be a dedicated space for civil

engineers to discuss the hottest topics in the form of the Infrastructure Hub and there will also be a commercial vehicle test drive zone.

Hosted Buyers Scheme The event will also provide the unique opportunity for key visitors to take part in a hosted buyer scheme. Designed to offer active buyers a structured and highly effective show experience, the scheme will allow buyers to efficiently cut through the ‘noise’ by going directly to the suppliers and vendors that are most able to meet their needs.

Following an in depth consultation to establish the buyer’s requirements, the UK Construction Week team will organise a bespoke programme of hand-picked supplier meetings, seminars and networking events, all designed to help the visitor fulfil both their immediate and longer term project needs.

This focused approach allows participants to get maximum return on the time they invest in attending the show. What’s more, this service is completely free of charge.

Who is exhibiting at the show?

Among those showcasing their latest product innovations and services are: • Leading specialist construction supplier, SIG Distribution • Precision power tool manufacturer, Festool • Leading building materials supplier, CEMEX UK • The UK’s largest multi channel supplier of trade equipment, Screwfix, • Commercial vehicle manufacturer, FIAT Professional • The UK’s largest online trade recommendation service, Rated People • Europe’s premier timber stockist, Vandecasteele • Global timber supplier, Metsa Wood • The UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems, British Gypsum • Smart home product innovator, Nest

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Testimonials Lee Newton, CEO of Media 10: “As construction growth is continuing to drive the UK’s economic recovery and with more than 2.2 million people employed in this sector, it’s an exciting time to be involved in the construction industry. We recognise that there’s a very real desire for an event that brings the entire industry spectrum together, providing a much-needed opportunity to network, learn and do business. To this end, our aim is to support the industry at this crucial time by offering a viable growth platform and a valuable resource to professionals in all areas of construction.”

Matt McDermott, Sales and Marketing Director at RICS: “We are constantly working with individuals and government to develop a brighter future for the construction industry and all those employed within it. UK Construction Week is a fantastic opportunity for us to continue our conversations with professionals from across the industry, sharing best practice and gaining a greater understanding of the issues directly affecting our members’ businesses, as well as the wider economy.”

Robert Davis, Content Director at Glenigan: “Our knowledge partnership with UK Construction Week is further proof of our commitment to supporting best practice within the construction industry – enabling contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers to grow and trade together as the market enters a new phase of prosperity. The event is a great platform for us to share our market intelligence to benefit a much larger audience.”

Miles Watkins, BRE’s Group Business Development Director: “Our key focus at BRE is on helping industry and government meet the challenges of the built environment. UK Construction Week is set to provide a unique chance to interact with professionals from all sectors, giving us a fantastic opportunity to engage, share best practice and help move the industry forward.”

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Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB: “We are pleased to give UK Construction Week our full backing, as we believe the UK needs an event that caters for the needs of builders and contractors. We will be working closely with the organisers of the Build Show to ensure the event is a success.”

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NEW - Launch of the Campaign for Wool ‘Wool iBook’ A high quality tablet based tool for retailers, which focuses on the many benefits of real wool for carpets will be launched at the event. It takes a modern and reader-friendly look at the science of wool and explains the many performance strengths of natural wool for carpet. Ideal for the showroom or the sales

This innovative new website is set to become a key destination for wool carpet retailers and consumers searching for quality wool product. The introduction and recruitment of WoolRetailer.com retailer members starts at The Flooring Show.

New - WoolRetailer.com Seminars Here visitors can find out about wool performance and the new education programme from WoolRetailer.com. There are some super surprise prizes for a few lucky seminar attendees! And those that sign-up to join - can enter our prize draw for a luxury holiday for two!

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Inspirational Trends for Wool Central to the carpet manufacturers is the Wool Trends installation which highlights forthcoming wool carpet colours and styles. This is done in association with Homes & Gardens magazine and there will be a free ‘Wool for the Home’ brochure to all visitors.

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Spahaus and Trihaus: Democratized Access To Contemporary Architecture In Nature.

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n the banks of Lac Supérieur, just 90 minutes north of Montreal (Quebec), a mountain that was once the property of a former religious congregation now houses a creative and innovative model for integrating contemporary architecture in a natural environment.

Located on the north side of the MontTremblant ski resort, in the Laurentians touristic region, the Fraternité-sur-Lac resort site values human experience above all else. In 2012, its developers entrusted Montreal studio YH2 with the challenge of creating a series of modern residences that would be integrated to the natural environment – hence targeting a new generation of homeowners who are sensitive to design, architecture and new standards with regards to interior and exterior developments. This approach marks a clear shift away from traditional log lodges, the mythical Canadian cabin or plywood-heavy alpine cottages surrounded by boutiques.

By signing on to a real estate project for the very first time, the YH2 team first

conceived Spahaus, which focuses on horizontal housing, a marriage of wood and concrete, panoramic vistas and an outdoor spa. A series of Trihaus – a big brother to Spahaus – then rapidly followed, with its three-storey vertical design overlooking a terrace, providing owners with the feeling of living amidst the trees. This cluster of secondary homes aims to preserve the site’s natural state, including the original trees, a river and trails leading to Lac Supérieur and the Club de la Pointe, an open-air playground laid out on the shores of the aforementioned lake, where motorized vessels are forbidden.

Democratizing architecture Since setting up shop in Montreal’s Little Italy neighbourhood nearly 20 years ago, Loukas Yiacouvakis and MarieClaude Hamelin have given life to many distinctive residential and commercial projects that have attracted attention both in Canada and around the world. For Yiacouvakis, his team’s utmost priority is to democratize access to architecture.

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to democratize the work we carry out,” he explains. “We aim to deliver carefully thought-out residences, but even more importantly, to send out a clear message that architecture doesn’t merely cater to a privileged minority.”

Therefore, YH2 is always on the hunt for the best playing surface in a natural environment where it can integrate projects that are inspiring, functional and affordable. “I believe that a secondary residence should allow for a deeprooted connection with nature and the surrounding landscapes, all the while offering a living space wherein one feels entirely comfortable with oneself and with others,” Yiacouvakis points out.

The ready-to-live in the mountains YH2 and Fraternité-sur-Lac’s concerted vision translated into an approach Yiacouvakis describes as “ready-to-live”, comparable to the ready-to-wear lines devised in the 1960s by haute couture fashion houses.

“Until now, our practice has mainly been dedicated to architectural design for specific clients – custom-built homes that can pride themselves on a privileged rapport with the natural environment they integrate. With the Spahaus and Trihaus projects, we are working in collaboration with Fraternité developers to establish an assortment of properties in nature that are flexible and maintenance-free. This collection of residences was designed for this particular mountain site, by rolling out a variety of different models that serve as a bona fide, alfresco art collection.”

This approach is not to be confused with factory-built housing, which may be attractive to some, but is conceived without regard to ground unevenness, natural layout, vistas or the alignment of developments with human experience.

“To us, factory-built housing has no place in nature, given that the proposition wholly ignores the land on which it is built. The construction of a factory-built home requires significant deforestation just to set up the different prefabricated elements, delivered by way of heavy machinery, rendering the possibility of an intimate rapport between architecture and nature impossible,” Yiacouvakis explains.

As a further illustration of this point, Spahaus units blend into the naturally undulating contours of the mountain, with each residence positioned to keep other chalets out of sight, as if they were laid out on the steps of a staircase.

With a large window design in front, the ground floor’s concrete structure welcomes a wooden playhouse (that can accommodate a green terrace), which constitutes an additional room on the second floor. What we’re witnessing here is the merging of the “tiny house” with the thinking that goes into a modern, functional space. Inaugurated in the spring of 2015, these 21 Spahaus units have nearly all found takers already, while the Trihaus generate a similar brand of enthusiasm.

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An $80 million investment in nature Having grown organically since 2005, Fraternité-sur-Lac constitutes an economic hub in the Laurentians, with a longterm total investment of $80 million, including: the layout of the Club de la Pointe (a 100,000 sq. ft. playground bordering on the lake and reserved exclusively for residents), a village-inspired centre, a general store including reception and restaurant facilities as well as a hiking trail in the forest. On the whole, the project was imagined as a way to optimize and cultivate the sense of intimacy between residences and residents.

The Club de la Pointe offers, among other things, access to Lac Supérieur for swimming, tennis courts, a pool, kayaks, a pétanque area, a yoga space, a gym and outdoor fireplaces.

Come winter, residents take part in cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as skating and broomball on an ice rink set up on the lake. Less than 15 minutes away, residents reach Mont-Tremblant National Park, one of Canada’s most prestigious ski centres, as well as many golf courses.

Unlike the typical approach of conceiving and marketing real estate projects, Fraternité-sur-Lac wants to steer clear of simplistic dichotomies between the urban bustle and peaceful rural life, by reaching out to a community of buyers who see both of these realities positively and who seek to balance both harmoniously instead of pitting one against the other.

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Yeoman gas and electric range expands Our popular CL5 gas and electric stoves are now available as Midline or Highline versions, expanding the Yeoman range and offering even more options.

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Featuring a heavy duty steel construction with a handy levelling system for easy installation, the subtle curving door and curved top plate ensure that both Midline and Highline CL5 stoves can add a fitting centrepiece to rustic or contemporary interiors alike.

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Unique Fires with Unique Possibilities Brand new to the Lotus’ esteemed fire range is the extremely versatile Unico cassette series.

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Dovre’s Sense 103, released earlier in the season, is now available as a short leg version - the Sense 113.

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Transforming the aesthetic of the original 103, the 113 offers compact proportions whilst preserving the tall firebox and three-sided panoramic flame display. Sitting at a convenient height for a wide range of free standing and inglenook installations, this latest version is sure to appeal with its elegant, modern-style look and exceptional flame pictures. www.dovre.co.uk

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100% Design, the UK's largest design trade show celebrates its 21st edition at brand new home, Olympia London.

Staged in the dramatic Grand and West Halls, the show will take place across two levels and benefit from natural light, grand architectural spaces, and five distinct sections; from Interiors to Design & Build through Kitchens & Bathrooms, Workplace and Emerging Brands.

Based upon the central theme 'Design in Colour', this year's 100% Design has collaborated closely with trend forecasters WGSN among many others, to bring to life the visual and sensual experience of using colour across interiors and the built environment. The top colour trends for 2016 will thread throughout the show and act as a means of navigating the show floors, as well as demonstrating the day-to-day importance of colour.

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Colour resonates strongly in the Interiors section of 100% Design 2015. Within this section, the specially commissioned feature highlights the Spring/Summer 2016 colours identified by trend forecasters WGSN. By applying the key colours to a concept space dominated by a series of columns, the carefully selected pieces of furniture bring to life the look and feel of latest and future interiors. Created by Studio Design UK, the striking feature provides a simple concept of colour matching both products and tones, with partners including Paint

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Working with the large open space at Olympia London, Studio Design UK has again partnered with leading contemporary crystal manufacturer Lasvit (right, Crystal Rock by Arik Levy) and UK materials company Camira Fabrics to create a suspended entrance feature that is set to inspire show visitors. Also look out for the bespoke installation by Rug Designer when entering the hall and from the gallery level above.

In the centre of Workplace, and the show, Studio Design UK has devised a stunning Central Bar for 100% Design 2015. Working in tandem with material sponsors Perspex® Acrylic Brand, the design team has created a dynamic, coloured, suspended structure that is an impressive and aesthetically beautiful interpretation of this year's creative campaign.

At the heart of Kitchens & Bathrooms this year’s feature café, Half-Three Café is a contemporary take on an English tradition – a multi-sensory experience of taste, aroma and colour, celebrating a broad selection of tea. The cafe is designed by Daniel Rous of Fabrica, with tea by Twinings.

Interactive installation, Mattergarden can also be found within Design & Build - a stratum inspired structure intended as a tactile platform for the exploration of contemporary and future materials, as well as treatments and applications for use in design and architecture.

Talks at 100% Design this year examines the power of colour. Together with the visual, the programme examines the other senses too – how through touch, smell, sound and taste, our lives can be positively influenced by design to create stimulating environments that improve productivity and creativity while supporting us emotionally. Speakers include Ilse Crawford, Winny Maas, Lyndon Neri, Morag Myerscough and Rogier van der Heide.

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Alongside this host of activity over 400 exhibitors including Tafaruci Design, Vitra, Sé, BuzziSpace, Steelcase, Tom Raffield, Sottini, Designheure, DUISTT, Joined + Jointed, Original BTC, Porcelanosa, Bette, Joined + Jointed, The Reclaimed Flooring Company, ZUCCHETTI, Formica Group, Barrisol Normalu S.A.S and Charles Lethaby Lighting, will showcase their exciting new collections.

Venue Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, Kensington, London, W14 8UX Dates 23-26 September (trade only, public day Saturday) 10:00-18:00 Wed, Fri and Sat 10:00-21:00 Thurs Register free at www.100percentdesign.co.uk 070

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LUCTRA® Scoops Prestigious Red Dot Award For Outstanding Product Design

Introducing Paul James Contracts Ltd

LUCTRA®, the innovative lighting system from DURABLE, has received the Red Dot Award for product design. The award, agreed upon by an independent jury of internationally recognized design experts, professors and journalists, is regarded as one of the most prestigious distinctions in the industry.

The high quality LUCTRA® LED lighting system provides biologically effective light that can be adapted to suit a person’s own daily circadian rhythm. This human centric approach to lighting, backed by the latest scientific research, ensures enhanced wellbeing and productivity.

“We are thrilled to have received such a prestigious award,” says Sean Starkey, Managing Director of Durable UK. “With its stunning appearance and cutting edge design, LUCTRA® is at the very forefront of innovative lighting design.”

The company was established back in 1992 by managing director Paul Heffer. They have many years of experience in the contract furnishings industry. The company offers a total furniture and furnishing fit out service for new build and refurbishments throughout the u.k.

By offering to provide everything under just one contract the company is able to save their clients a lot of time and hassle. Full project management is offered and this includes delivery scheduling, placement and unpacking.

Any refurbishment work can be undertaken on a fully time managed basis.

Because of it's longevity in the industry the company can provide a very extensive range of tried and tested products and services.

The company is also able to offer bespoke designs of carpets, furniture, bars,bedroom furniture and fabrics giving maximum flexibility.

Specialists in Mirrored and White Furniture Dooley’s Furniture was established in 2007 as one of the first online-only furniture retailers in the UK. Specialising in mirrored and white furniture we started small but have always dreamt big. From a family business started by two brothers in a bedroom we have gone from strength to strength the past few years – after moving to Manchester 2013, we have recently had to expand again to an even bigger warehouse! This puts us in a fantastic position to work even closer with our suppliers and couriers, and enables us to work harder on our passion - providing one of the best online furniture shopping experiences for our customers at the best prices.

For more information, please call 01202 851130 email enquiries@luctra-uk.com or visit www.luctra.co.uk

For further information please contact – 01359 271802 or Email: pjcontract@aol.com

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assumptions, strategic decisions, supply chain, specification, user assessment, regulation and recycling sustainability. All are key parts of the projects ‘information model’ and should be included in the creation of the facility or asset information as the project progresses.

Our goal is to help you optimise your design process. Whether you are in the architecture, plant or construction industries, we have the experience to understand your business and what you are trying to achieve, and we have the expertise to enable you to do it better.

BIM covers all aspects of the project lifecycle and is being driven by UK Government, to ensure that all public sector projects are under-pinned by the creation, collation and exchange or shared 3D models and intelligent structured data that is attached to them. UK Government has defined a minimum requirement for Level 3 BIM by 2016, which defines a series of domain models and the provision of a single electronic environment to store shared data and information.

UK Government has defined a minimum requirement for Level 3 BIM by 2016.

stablished in 1989, Man and Machine is part of a panEuropean group, operating in 11 countries, with over 750 staff and over 500,000 installed CAD seats.

We provide expertise in digital design and data management with over 60 years of combined technical experience and extensive industry. Our specialist knowledge has allowed us to develop a wide variety of services that address the needs of our customers’ across multiple industries to enable them to design, visualise, and simulate to the highest standard.

It takes many activities and skills to bring the ideas and designs of Architects/Engineers to fulfilment. Building Information Modelling (BIM) attempts to standardise the creation and exchange of information to make the design, construction and operational management of a facility or infrastructure asset more efficient.

It is important to note that BIM is not just about buildings, but in its wildest context is being applied to facility, building, road, railway, and infrastructure projects. It is also now very much impacting organisations throughout the supply chain including manufacturers, fabricators and interior designers.

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Making the right choices to begin your BIM journey and maximise the return on your investment is critical. Man and Machine offer a variety of solutions and services to help you understand the impact of BIM and the market opportunity that it presents throughout the supply chain. The solutions and services include BIM-based products, modelling and measurement solutions, BIM deployment programs, training and consultancy.

Contact us today for more information, call 01844 263700, email marketing@manandmachine.co.uk, visit www.manandmachine.co.uk/BIM or @ManandMachineUK on Twitter.

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White Room. A company driven by a desire for cutting edge design, known for their product knowledge, reliability and personable approach.

A White Room lead the way in the arena of contemporary furniture lighting and modern accessories and values complete customer satisfaction.

A White Room supplies the most sought after brands which include Alessi, Jesse, Kartell, Magis, Flos, Foscarini, Bonaldo, Normann Copenhagen, Artemide, Arper, Softline, Content by Conran and many more.

Specialising in contemporary bedrooms which include hinged and sliding door wardrobes, modern beds and units, they also supply office furniture and a wide range of tables and chairs and modern garden furniture for cafes, bistros or domestic use.

The showroom is based in Colne, Lancashire and it is here where they demonstrate a flair for creating appealing and workable furniture solutions. They are adept at providing these solutions for the domestic and corporate client alike.

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Bonaldo, Italian design at it’s best! The Bonaldo Big table is a great example of how modern design can fit comfortably in any setting, traditional or contemporary.

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A White Room works with interior designers, architects and domestic clients providing refreshing workable solutions for the domestic or commercial project.

The focus is on modern contemporary style, yet they don’t compromise on timeless design or quality.

Collaborations include many high profile projects some of which include the Parisian Novotel, Grassington House Hotel, Starbucks, River Island, Ofcom, Royal Court Theatre, Danielle Proud and Alison Cork.

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A White Room have specialised in bedroom solutions for over 10 years, customers ranging from interior designers and architects, for projects from complete showhomes to a single wardrobes.

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Jesse have been a massive part of A White room’s success, a portfolio offering solutions for most rooms in the home.

Foscarini, Lighting factory based in Italy specialising in some of the most sought after lighting pieces worldwide.

Magis design, forward thinking Italian company A white room have worked with now for over a decade on both contract and domestic work.

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Softline is a Danish upholstery company specialising in simple clean and functional contemporary pieces that are fantastic to look at and multi functional.

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Providing home consultations through to complete 3D designs visualising the end results, our interior designers are able to complete any scheme, ranging from one piece of furniture, single rooms and small apartments to a large house.

All our collection can be customised to suit your requirements. We know everyone has unique tastes and needs, which is why most of our furniture is adaptable.

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Explore the possibilities - Our entire collection from our furniture through to our accessories can be completely co-ordinated so you can be sure to create your own design exactly as you want it. Explore all the options in-store or better still talk to one of our professional and friendly interior designers.

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Our furniture is not just cool-looking but extremely functional and comfortable. Whether you’re looking for a casual and laid back look, sleek and stylish, or modern and contemporary.

Multi-functional and clever storage options make it much easier to optimise smaller spaces.

BoConcept is all about making design, furniture and colours come together in your home. If you need someone to bounce your ideas off, our professional and friendly Interior Designers are at hand.

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When it comes to the interior design of your project, we take away many of the problems faced by architects and designers. Which means you can get on with what you do best - creating beautiful living spaces.

Dedicated assistance and service from our design consultants who work with you to create the exact interior solution to match your vision and project.

Every living space you create is different. That’s why our products can be adapted to suit the unique nature of each of your projects.

We offer the fastest lead times in the industry for ‘made to order’ and we can take care of delivery and assembly for you. Contact us to find out more or to open an account, email Michel at micb@boconcept.co.uk

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Amari Plastics Celebrates In Style With Supplier Partners

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he year 2015 is Amari Plastics’ 40th Anniversary and as part of the company’s year-long celebrations, it hosted a gala party event for its key suppliers at the beautiful and historic Oakley Court riverside hotel at Windsor on the 25th and 26th of June 2015.

Over 50 guests from leading manufacturers throughout the UK, America, Europe and Asia arrived on the first day, to enjoy a full programme of English-themed entertainment and refreshments, starting with a sumptuous cream tea and a game of croquet!

An afternoon beer-tasting event was a huge hit with many guests and others enjoyed a round of golf on the hotel’s golf course. Some found time for a swim in the pool or a cycle ride along the Thames.

In the evening, a delicious three course dinner was followed by speeches paying respect and thanks to the suppliers for their support over 40 years. Then entertainment from talented upand-coming singer Jo Howard took the party into the night.

The following morning, guests enjoyed a trip along the Thames on two beautiful classic river steamers – one of which was

famously used to transport Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in 2012.

Jamie Manifold, Amari Plastics’ Supplier Relations Manager, said: “Our relationships with suppliers are a cornerstone of our success. In fact, without them, there would be no Amari Plastics! So it’s always been our priority to engender trust and friendship and build really strong and durable, longterm supplier relationships. This party was a way of saying thank you to them for their continued support. Many of our guests represent companies with whom we have been in partnership for decades. As an example, Amari Plastics has been a distributor of Bayer products since the formation of the company in 1975.”

The event was one of a series of celebrations planned for 2015.

Forthcoming events are planned to honour and entertain the company’s other two key stakeholder groups: its customers and employees.

You can see details of these events and other celebrations, plus a fascinating insight into the history of the company at Amari Plastics’ special 40th Anniversary micro-website, at: www.forty.amariplastics.com

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Amari Plastics, the UK’s leading distributor of plastic sheets, rods, films and tubes are always on the lookout for additional products to ensure that their product offering to the retail and interiors market is as broad as can be.

Kerrock – the material with infinite possibilities.

esigners and architects are constantly on the search for products which allow them to make their ideas a reality, whilst also providing functionality and ease of care.

Kerrock solid surface material fulfils all of these requirements and is set to make a huge impact on the UK market for retail design.

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Whether it is for food service areas, checkout counters, display cases, wall cladding, furniture or changing rooms, Kerrock has the versatility and durability to offer the perfect solution. The colour and texture options are unlimited and its non porous structure means that when properly cleaned, it won`t allow the growth of bacteria. It can also withstand the rigours of high volume traffic areas in your store or shopping centre.

Kerrock is a composite material that looks and feels like stone but is actually acrylic based. The composition is made by mixing acrylic polymer with aluminium hydroxide both of which are completely safe to both humans and the environment as a whole.

It has been given the fire classification of “fire retardant”, meaning it meets fire classification class B s1-do according to EN 13501-1 the new European standard norm.

This classification is achieved without the addition of halogenated fire retardants, making the material non-toxic.

Kerrock benefits At a Glance t Acrylic based composite material t Non porous t Durable enabling use in high volume traffic areas t Flame retardant fire classification class B, s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1, the new European standard norm. t No halogenated fire retardants making the material non-toxic t Ability to carry out all normal wood working processes t Hugely versatile product – a designers dream

Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be processed in a multitude of ways. Bend it, shape it, thermoform it, engrave it! What you do with Kerrock is really down to your imagination!

Its fire rating means that it can be used in domestic or commercial applications where increased fire regulations are in place such as airports, metro, shopping malls, shops, exhibitions or interior panelling.

Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be processed in a multitude of ways. Bend it, shape it, thermoform it, engrave it! What you do with Kerrock is really down to your imagination! Kerrock can be processed in the same manner as wood, using the usual woodworking machinery. You can use nearly all wood processing methods: sawing, drilling, cutting, grinding, milling, polishing, gluing and thermal designing.

Kerrock allows you to create virtually seamless structures and sculptures, to match the design you desire.

Kerrock Lumino, offers a range of bright, highly translucent colours which can be used to create ambience in your retail space and opens up new possibilities for designers and architects. As Kerrock is solid the whole way through, you have the ability to engrave patterns into Kerrock to show store logos or create signage which can be back lit to reveal your design.

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Sole Furniture Stunning furniture through advanced engineering Traditional high street furniture design has long been stifled by the outdated approach of the trade. From the old established techniques and production methods, to low cost imports. All have limited the end result.

Sole Furniture design and manufacture high quality, modern and minimalist residential and hotel furniture. They can design to your requirements and budget and can produce in quantities from as little as ten up to the hundreds or even thousands if desired.

All products created by Sole are a result of their balanced approach to the design process where production methods, material, cost, and aesthetics are all considered equal. Through this disciplined and experienced approach at concept level Sole Furniture are able to actually increase the aesthetics, quality and precision, whilst also reducing the labour costs. Resulting in products of higher design and unique aesthetic without the increased cost.

Sole Furniture has created a winning formula for furniture design through advanced engineering methods and a proven track record within the industry. They have put in place a strict manufacture led design development process that utilises the most up to date technologies and manufacture methods, a process that also maximises the value of the materials being used.

Sole Furniture can give you a turnkey solution to furniture creation from concept to prototype, right through to manufacture. From one off unique pieces to full ranges. From their designs, or to your provided brief. All items are designed from the inside out with all manufacture and assembly not only considered, but fully integrated into the process.

Sole Furniture’s founding Director has taken his experience and knowledge within the industry and used this to implement a simple yet bold approach to the design and manufacture process. Dean Watson spent 7 years studying design and cabinet making, firstly as an apprentice and then as a degree student. Dean later spent 8 years as a designer and project manager for one of the leading suppliers of bespoke furniture to the residential and commercial sectors. Driven to not only challenge the industry standard but change it forever, he set up the business Sole Furniture.

With his proven track record: From gold medal in the UK’s National Skill Build Competition as an apprentice, to a full page feature article ‘Talent Spotting’ in FX Magazine as a student, to senior designer for one the UK’s market leading bespoke furniture manufacturers. To winning the A Design Award with Sole Furniture’s very first product. This is a man that not only loves what he does but excels at it.

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January Furniture Show Set To Be A Five Star Event The January Furniture Show looks set to be bigger and better for 2016 as it celebrates taking on additional space for its all-star exhibitor line-up.

The show, which runs over four days (24-27 January) has expanded Hall 5 as more quality industry names join the strong line up of exhibitors confirming its position as the UK’s number one furniture and furnishings event.

Said Laraine Janes, co-director of the January Furniture Show: “Confidence in the market, and in our show, has meant we’ve already seen over 50 new companies sign up to join the 2016 show, alongside an 85% re-booking from last year. We’ve also seen significant growth from existing exhibitors who saw real value in the show and have requested more space.”

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The unrivalled exhibitor list of over 400 major names attracts over 16,000 buyers that includes retailers, interior designers, contract buyers, architects and developers to the NEC in Birmingham – an ideal venue for the furniture industry’s national showcase.

Parker Knoll, Lebus, Ultra Furniture, VIDA, Serene Furnishings, TCS, Rauch, Nolte Mobel, Tetrad, Alstons, Sherborne, Buoyant Upholstery, Baker Furniture, Gallery Direct, Blue Bone, Duresta, Willis & Gambier and Stone the Crows and are just some of the big brand names that are taking bigger and better stands for the 2016 event ready to showcase their wares to the UK contract and 083

interior design market.

Said Laraine: “Those who are interested in sourcing products for commercial or domestic projects can see all their main suppliers under one roof in a day.

The January Furniture Show is the first opportunity of the year to see a selection of the very latest new and exclusive developments and even meet the design teams on the stands to discuss any upcoming projects.”

Online registration for the January Furniture Show has already opened and visitors can see the full list of exhibitors for 2016 and secure their free badge by visiting www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

Over 400 exhibitors, 5 major halls Featuring collections from the very best of British and international designers and manufacturers.

Now with 50% more furnishing accessories exhibitors Plus a dazzling Lighting Showcase, sumptuous Fabric Pavilion and, new for 2016, a Flooring Showcase featuring the UK’s leading brands.

Register now for the most complete show of the year www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

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ecorex, the UK’s only design and interiors fair for the luxury high-end market, returns to the historic grounds of Syon Park this September (20-23), opening the annual London Design Festival.

Over the course of four days, visitors to the show will have the opportunity to see new collections from more than 400 exhibitors, showcasing the latest designs spanning an unrivalled range of products from furniture, lighting, fabrics, wallpapers and decorative accessories to flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, tableware and bedding.

New exhibitors to the show this year include: 17 Patterns, who will launch its

debut wallpaper collection co-created by a selection of predominantly British artists/designers and based on geometric; Art Deco, animal and natural themes; Posh Trading Company, providers of a variety of goods ranging from homeware, gifts, to art and accessories; INSIDHERLAND, who will show its exclusive handcrafted furniture, and Sian Zeng, who will exhibit its imaginative wallpapers and interior accessories.

Returning brands to Decorex this year include: British paint company, Little Greene, who will be launching ‘Blue’, a capsule collection of trend-setting paint shades and new coordinating 20th Century wallpapers; Ochre who will present new additions including the

Decorex International 2015

Date: Sunday 20 September – Wednesday 23 September 2015 Location: Syon Park, London Opening Hours: Sunday 20 September: 10am-6pm (trade only) Monday 21 September: 10am – 6pm (trade only) Tuesday 22 September:10.00am–7.00pm [open to the general public] Wednesday 23 September: 10.00am–5.00pm (trade only)

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Sable stool and Willow dining table; Blackpop who will launch its collection of wallpaper and fabric designs ‘The Tudors – Deconstructed’ in response to the National Portrait Gallery’s renowned collection of Tudor paintings and William Holland, who will present handcrafted, freestanding copper baths.

In celebration of this year’s show theme – the Future of Luxury – an interactive area entitled ‘Making Luxury’, will highlight the skill and craftsmanship behind luxury products in four installations, while exciting projects in collaboration with Material Lab, Bert & May Spaces and Hattie Fox are also not to be missed.

20 September – 23 September 2015 Each year Decorex invites a leading name from the design world to create the champagne bar and for this year’s show, renowned designer Russell Sage will create his own vision, reflecting this year’s show theme. Visitors will not only be able to experience fine dining, but can also enjoy a pop-up food market, offering the chance to indulge in luxury street food from some of London’s rising culinary stars.

Other highlights include the champagne bar; this year designed by renowned interior designer Russell Sage, and Future Heritage. Following the success of Future Heritage in 2014, this acclaimed feature area returns this year with design and applied arts critic Corinne Julius exploring materiality with a select group of craftspeople working in materials ranging from wood and ceramics to glass, metal and plastic.

Register for a ticket via the website: www.decorex.com

Not to missed is the international seminar programme, which continues to educate, stimulate and inspire, with leading names in the design world exploring this year’s show theme in a series of insightful talks and panel discussions.

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SIGNBOX PROVIDES BRANDING FOR STYLISH REFURBISHMENT OF PATERNOSTER HOUSE Signbox has collaborated with interior designer Resonate Interiors to implement an eye-catching refurbishment of the commercial reception area at the Paternoster House office complex in Paternoster Square, City of London. The architectural sign specialist was fundamental in executing a challenging signage project that has greatly enhanced the property’s conspicuousness in a historic area within the British capital.

Located adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral, managing agent Savills commissioned the job on behalf of Paternoster House’s owner, Commerzbank. The brief was to create a more inspiring and visually attractive reception area which had greater presence from the street, explains Pernille Stafford, Resonate Interiors’ Managing Director.

“The brief was two-fold,” says Stafford. “Firstly, we needed to modernise the interior of the reception, which was dated and gloomy. It featured a dark and busy red marble floor that, when combined with the inappropriate layout, was detrimental to the visitor experience. Secondly, the entrance lacked presence in a busy area. We had to devise a holistic design that both addressed these issues and simultaneously capitalised on and blended with the prestigious location and its surroundings.”

The pallet of the design was minimal and stylish, with the use of timber, copper and grey stone.

Paying homage to one of the most famous and recognisable sites in the world, Pernille and her

team incorporated the cathedral into the design, using a printed glass graphic depicting the inside of the building’s iconic dome. The vivid colours of the glass manifestation juxtapose with the light cream interior brickwork and neutral grey tile floor. In addition, a new light raft was installed to lift the area’s natural space. However, in order to meet the brief, it was vital that the interior was supported by the exterior design.

“We needed a signage solution that was not only attention grabbing in a tasteful way, but that worked in sympathy with the current architecture,” says Stafford. “For this, we required a specialist who understood the deft touch required to implement signage that respects a building’s environment. Having worked with Signbox before, we knew that the company could create an innovative solution that would add the final flourish to the whole design, marrying the elements and finishes used by our joiners.”

Signbox developed a prominent LED illuminated portal sign that was to sit comfortably within the brick arches that led to the reception. This required a great deal of finesse and meticulous attention to detail as not to impend on the existing architecture of the building, while simultaneously adhering to colour reference points and copper detailing that was set out by Resonate Interiors.

“This project was all about getting the details perfect while maximising on a limited budget and space to optimum effect,” concludes Stafford. “Signbox provided an exemplary service and was fundamental in helping the detail on this project really sing.”

Mark Bartlett, Managing Director, Signbox. added “This project was all about the details, from matching the palette tones to ensuring the installation was finished on time. It’s a wonderful addition to our growing London portfolio.”

For further information visit: www.signbox.co.uk

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Mailboxes GB are the leading independent manufacturer, importer and distributor of banks of mailboxes. Being independent, we have the flexibility to offer both quality and cost effective mailboxes to suit all budgets.

Mailboxes GB offers a range of mailboxes in all RAL Colours, stainless steel & wooden mailboxes. We provide a free of charge quotation and drawing service to help with the design and planning of your project.

Mailboxes GB can offer a wide range of configurations and applications to meet the most rigorous specifications and design criteria; we have a diverse range of mailboxes in stock available for delivery at short notice.

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he project was to extend a small 1st floor flat into the loft and create a new bedroom with dormer. A simple brief complicated only by the lack of headroom in the loft, the client’s design ambition and conservative planning rules in this conservation area of Edinburgh.

This street has the densest concentration of listed buildings in Portobello (54 in 120m). The planners were resistant to the idea of a dormer in this location at all but following long negotiations a rear dormer was conceded. We then made a case for a low profile, long dormer, more than twice as long as is normally permitted, because this had less visual impact than a dormer located near the eaves.

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Landscaping & External Works

NEW BRIDGE PROVIDES ESSENTIAL LINK ALONG CORNWALL’S CLAY TRAILS A new 31m x 3.5m Tied Arch bowed steel truss cycle/bridle bridge linking St Austell to The Eden Project was recently installed by CTS Bridges during a night time road closure over the A391 Carluddon Road, Cornwall.

The bridge provides an essential link for the ‘Clay Trails’ which form a network of walking, cycling and horse riding trails through mid-Cornwall encompassing the towering clay tips known collectively as the Cornish Alps.

Alex Hoffen, Project Manager for Cormac praised CTS for a successful installation,

saying ‘the bridge will benefit pedestrians, equestrians, cyclists, young, old and disabled with the main aim being towards sustainability, health and wellbeing and the environment’.

The bridge was designed by CTS as a tied arch formed from 500mm CHS with steel hollow section hangers and sub-frame. The deck was overlaid with rubber tiles in order to provide a safe and quiet surface for horse riders. The 1.8m high parapet comprises steel uprights and top rail with stainless steel weld mesh and a 625mm solid steel toe board. The bridge was transported in one

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piece from Huddersfield to Cornwall on a 5 axle triple extender step frame vehicle under police escort for the last part of the journey.

CTS planned and supervised the installation using a 350t crane.

CTS Bridges specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of footbridges in timber, steel, FRP or combined materials to suit aesthetics and budget.

For further details on this project or for any other enquiries, please contact CTS Bridges Tel: 01484 606416.

Email: enquiries@ctsbridges.co.uk.

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Landscaping & External Works

Ensuring New-Build Gardens longevity One of the commonest complaints of new-build house buyers is the state of the little patch of ground destined to become the garden.

By working a metre down in the soil using their well-proven air-power machinery, Terrain Aeration Services can undo long term damage of months in a few hours, leaving it free draining and a pleasure to own.

It is fast, effective and even possible in the tightest spaces by using slim line plant. This can access the smallest rear gardens through a standard gate even after the fencing has been installed.

For further information about Terrain Aeration Services please visit : www.terrainaeration.co.uk

Brett Landscaping Highlights Added Value Services To Go ‘Beyond Paving’

Long Rake Spar’s Derbyshire Gold, Goldpath and Scottish Boulders

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For further information visit – www.longrakespar.co.uk

Brett Landscaping has attributed the success of its commercial paving operation to a range of services and tools it offers to customers – including bespoke technical assistance, ground-breaking design software, an ongoing focus on sustainability as well as its RIBA-approved CPD programme for architects and specifiers.

The Brett Landscaping design and technical support service is well equipped to make life easier for specifiers, architects and developers. Amongst the services available are help with kerb cutting, flag detailing, bespoke paver design, site planning and installation advice as well as troubleshooting.

Verge protection units (pictured above) are one example of Brett Landscaping’s ability to offer bespoke solutions to specific landscaping challenges

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Sustainable gardens are an increasingly important aspect of urban development. This month Long Rake Spar have helped bring sustainability to the forefront of the landscaping community by supporting the Spiralling Into Control garden at RHS Tatton.

The garden, which was designed by Simon Fagg and built by Appleyard Landscape aimed to show visitors that they can create a front garden that incorporates the functionality of everyday life, alongside inspirational planting and sustainable water management.

The project used Long Rake Spar’s Derbyshire Gold, Goldpath and Scottish Boulders to create wildlife friendly beds and a sunken rainwater garden which supports a variety of habitats as well as acting as an effective drainage point.

TERRAM™GEOCELL

The versatile and lightweight cost effective solution As TERRAM™ GEOCELL is made from permeable material, it allowed for the free flow of water, promoting a healthy growing environment for vegetation. This vegetation, coupled with the strong and flexible structure of the GEOCELL, ensured the constructed embankment was stable, protected from weather erosion and blended into the natural environment.

TERRAM™GEOCELL is a 3D cellular confinement solution ideal for use in construction and civil engineering projects for erosion control, soil stabilisation on flat ground and slopes, load platforms, tree root protection, channel protection, and structural reinforcement for load support and earth retention.

Supplied as flat pack panels, which are expanded on site to form a honeycomb-like structure, TERRAM™GEOCELL’s can be filled with local compactable infill such as sand, soil, rock or other site material, reducing transport and installation costs. Flexibility and strength eliminate the potential for cracking, spalling, splintering and corrosion commonly seen in alternative concrete, steel and timber systems.

TERRAM™ GEOCELL’s have also been used in Kent for the construction of an access road for a new housing development, which crossed over an area where tree roots were at surface level. Spread laterally to reduce loads on the underlying soil and protect the tree roots from damage, GEOCELL’s were installed on top of a geotextile and filled with type 1 road stone before being compacted flat. A geotextile and binding layer were then added on top of the cells and the surface finished with small granular gravel.

TERRAM™GEOCELL’s are perfect for highway applications and can be seen on the 6m high embankment between junctions 16 to 23 and 27 to 30 of the M25. Approximately 1,800m2 of TERRAM™ GEOCELL was supplied to contractors Skanska and Balfour Beatty, working for Highways England, for stabilisation and erosion control where the motorway was widened, which, once installed, was filled with a layer of topsoil and hydro-seeded.

Offering the perfect solution for tree root protection, TERRAM™ GEOCELL stops compaction from vehicle tyres whilst also allowing for the passage of airflow and water to provide essential nutrients to roots and preventing root rot - making them ideal for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS).

TERRAM pre-design software TERRAM has launched a GEOCELL pre-design software tool to aid users in selecting the correct product for erosion control and retaining walls. By entering application information into the user-friendly tool, users will be given fast and specific information regarding the suitability of GEOCELL for their project. If applicable, the user will be given the product code and pin density for the most suited GEOCELL product.

As TERRAM GEOCELL is made from permeable material, it allowed for the free flow of water, promoting a healthy growing environment for vegetation. This vegetation, coupled with the strong and flexible structure of the GEOCELL, ensured the constructed embankment was stable, protected from weather erosion and blended into the natural environment.

For more information on TERRAM™ GEOCELL please visit www.terram.com/products/geocells or email terram.geocell@avintiv.com 094

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The new Pardak® 110 system has been installed on the roof of another Westfield scheme – the Broadway in Bradford, opening later this year.

Innovations in Rooftop Parking

In 1987, Netherlands based manufacturer Zoontjens launched Pardak®, an innovative decking system for roofs accommodating intensive passenger car traffic and parking, based on tensioned precast concrete slab technology. Almost 2 million square metres have now been installed around Europe – and development continues with new ranges to meet the latest demands.

Rooftop parking is an increasingly popular design choice, making good use of wasted, high-level areas and freeing up muchneeded open space on the ground for more attractive and appealing uses, adding value to our cities. But the technical challenges are complex, demanding dedicated expertise and a holistic, systematic approach. The Pardak® system can be used on most roof build-ups including warm, un-insulated and inverted roofs where it sits directly on the insulation so eliminating any cold bridging. It uses dry, prefabricated construction techniques for fast, safe installation, unaffected by most weather conditions – which can be speeded up even more using mechanized techniques such as vacuum-lifting machines.

The system consists of high quality, vacuumformed concrete slabs supported on pressure distributor pads with adjustable tensioning elements. Each slab is profiled on the sides with drainage slots and supplied as standard with a raised diamond pattern. A reinforced version is also available to accommodate emergency vehicle access.

Meeting SuDS Requirements The regular pattern of surface grooves in the slabs and the pre-formed slots between installed slabs allow water to move rapidly off the surface without the need for falls, into the void below. Here, water runoff can be attenuated before discharge, as part of a SUDS strategy to meet the latest planning requirements for sustainable drainage introduced earlier this year in England.

The surface remains free of water – and ice in cold weather – making it safe for both vehicles and pedestrians. The void below

can also accommodate service cables with straightforward access when needed. The paving system protects the waterproofing membrane from UV, structural and other damage, while keeping it accessible, as individual slabs can be removed easily.

In fact, the whole system can be rapidly dismantled and re-used where needed.

Pressure distributors at the corners of slabs absorb and distribute vertical and horizontal forces that occur when a vehicle passes over the parking surface and also reduce contact noise of the vehicle tyres. Then, bolts in the tensioning element are simply adjusted to close the slabs up, creating an integrated, homogeneous surface. Here, vertical, as well as horizontal forces exerted by vehicles braking, decelerating and turning, are distributed between several slabs. The adjustable tensioning elements compensate for differential movement of the slabs, because of their self-regulating action. They also accommodate thermal movement of the building and the slabs, and movement of the slabs due to heavy traffic, as well as product and installation tolerances.

New Product Ranges Recent examples of this impressive system include Westfield Stratford City – the largest urban shopping centre in Europe and the gateway to London’s Olympic Park – where around 15,000m2 of the well-established Pardak® 90 were installed. But the recently developed Pardak® 110 range, replacing Pardak® 90, takes these principles further with improvements to accommodate today’s increasing trafficking levels and heavier cars including SUVs.

The main changes are considerably more effective tensioning elements, plastic corner pieces enabling accurate slab height levelling and increased slab sizes to a 1100mm x 1100mm grid. Pardak® 110 also gives substantially lower sound generation values, for example from shopping trolleys, due to a more intensive horizontal and vertical tensioning of the new system. Its capabilities will be demonstrated at another Westfield scheme opening later this year – the Broadway in Bradford – the fourth largest shopping centre in the UK and the first to use Pardak® 110, where some 13,000m2 have been installed.

Zoontjens is also turning its attention to renovation and refurbishment projects, and lightly trafficked roofs such as office blocks and car dealerships. Here, the smaller and lighter Pardak® 80 system imposes lower loads on the roof structure but has been designed to cater for the increased weights and dynamic power of today’s cars. The prefabricated and tensioned-slab paving system can also be installed quickly to minimise ‘down-time’ – particularly when machine-laid – while rejuvenating older damaged roofs. Finally, a growing demand for rooftop paving that can handle heavy goods vehicles has led to the development of Pardak® XL, a driving surface consisting of 2 x 2 metre concrete slabs able to support 16 tonnes.

For more information about Zoontjens’ comprehensive range of rooftop paving systems, visit www.zoontjens.co.uk or email info@zoontjens.co.uk.

Pardak® 80 for renovation or low traffic intensities

Pardak® 110 for high car traffic intensities

Pardak® XL for heavier goods vehicles

Dedicated expertise and systems for rooftop car park paving With over 35 years experience, Zoontjens is dedicated to providing rooftop paving solutions for both vehicle and

Pardak®

pedestrian applications. From planning to installation, then

· Prefabricated systems for fast all-weather installation

maintenance and even disposal following re-development, the company provides a one-stop shop on every aspect. The innovative Pardak® ranges continue to be developed to meet the very latest demands from designers and building owners.

· Accessible, demountable and re-usable where needed · Free from surface water for safety and SuDS compatible · At least 30 years expected low-maintenance service life

www.zoontjens.co.uk @zoontjensUK

· Innovative tensioned precast concrete slab technology

Landscaping & External Works

Formpave’s SUDS Helps To Meet Guernsey’s High Water Quality Standards

Formpave’s permeable paving and Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) has been used on two high profile projects in Guernsey to help meet the island’s high pollution control and surface water requirements.

The concept behind SUDS is to help prevent flooding by replicating natural systems and processes to drain surface water run-off in a controlled way. This is done through collection, storage and cleaning before the water is slowly released back, either into the watercourses or directly into the ground.

It has been used at Les Beaucamps High School and a development of 40 homes on the site of the former Guernsey Grammar school for Boys. Both schemes also incorporated EcoGranite, which is one of the most sustainable permeable paving options on the market. It contains up to 77 per cent recycled materials and is an environmentallyfriendly alternative to the use of freshly quarried granite.

For further information visit –

www.hansonbuildingproducts.co.uk/formpave/aquaflow-suds-system

Natural Paving Products’ Pavetuf Range Expands With Sand Crete

Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd’s already extensive Pavetuf range of natural stone installation, care and maintenance products has been expanded with the addition of an easy-to-use dual-purpose sealer and sand joint stabiliser.

Helping to keep block paving looking its best, Pavetuf Sand Crete builds upon the success of the Pavetuf Invisible and Satin Sealants. Offering robust protection against efflorescence and staining, Pavetuf Sand Crete is a sealer and also a sand joint hardener that helps to prevent sand loss between paving and weed growth. With protection lasting between two and five years, depending on exposure and traffic, Pavetuf Sand Crete offers robust and durable protection with a low-sheen finish.

For more information or to watch the ‘How To’ video, please visit www.naturalpaving.co.uk or visit the dedicated Pavetuf site www.pavetuf.co.uk

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Easycare Elegance From Italy

THE PERFECT design solution for indoors and out- maintenance-free PrimaPorcelain flooring, from Greensquares.

PrimaPorcelain’s stunning looks will shine in your new room, extension, kitchen development and patio yet they belie a tough character, durability and adaptability.

A wipe clean will leave tiles and paving like new with even grease, oils and red wine spillages easily and quickly removed. Imported from Italy, PrimaPorcelain floor tiles and paving are frostproof, fireproof, weather-proof, stain, scratch and slip resistant.

Ideal Living Readers additionally benefit with free samples, your own personal advisor and use of our free in-house design service.

Check our website- www.primaporcelain.co.ukor call 02920 803750. Quote “Ideal Offer” when you speak to our advisors.

PrimaPorcelain really does wipe the floor with the competition!

Landscaping & External Works M&M’S UNILOG PRO AT LEADING EDGE OF LANDSCAPE TIMBERS

Regarded as the UKs No. 1 Landscaping Timber range, Unilog Pro from M&M Timber has long been synonymous with versatility and longevity and has set the standard by which others follow. Treated to BS 8417 for Use Class 4, 'Unilog Pro15' offers a genuine 15 years’ service life in permanent ground contact conditions and 'Unilog Pro 30' as it name suggests, offers impressive 30 year service life.

Available in a range of sizes and options to suit a wide variety of uses, Unilog Pro's carefully selected timbers are all kiln dried and pressure treated using the latest Tanalith E preservative technology.

Unilog Pro timbers have been specified for some of the most prestigious and adventurous landscaping projects undertaken in the UK. Perfect for a wide range of landscaping applications such as earth retaining walls, raised flower beds, perimeter and garden fencing in a variety of venues including theme and leisure parks. Unilog Pro is also widely used in the construction of children’s playground and amenity areas.

For more information, contact M&M Timber on 01299 832611 or see website at www.mmtimber.co.uk.

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The LANDSCAPE Show

JOBS FAIR

A unique opportunity to post your job vacancy for free.

As part of the newly formed Landscape Youth Inititative, this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park will feature a new Jobs Fair.

WITHOUT THE COST OF RECRUITMENT If you have a job vacancy for a focussed, skilled, 18- 25 year old and would like to meet potential candidates then download the JOB APPLICATION FORM. Simply complete it, send it back to register the position, then come along and meet potential candidates at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park on Wednesday the 23rd of September 2015 from 3pm until 5pm.

THERE IS NO CHARGE. As part of the Landscape Youth Initiative in conjunction with Streetscape and the Young Horts, the LANDSCAPE Show will be providing an informal jobs arena to match vacancies with potential employees from already within the industry.

Send a few details about the job, the hours, location, salary etc. and LANDSCAPE will post the job for free on-line between now and the show.

Come along to the show on Wednesday afternoon the 23rd of September 2015 from 3pm and meet up with those that are interested in the position.

AND ALL FOR FREE!

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Landscape I T’S INDOORS ME ETS OUTDOORS

LANDSCAPE SHOW, TUESDAY 22 & WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2015 BATTERSEA PARK, LONDON The LANDSCAPE Show returns to Battersea Park in London on Tuesday & Wednesday the 22nd & 23rd of September 2015.

Over 200 manufacturers and suppliers, over 3,000 visitors, over 40 CPD accredited seminars. For more details go to: www.landscapeshow.co.uk

Photographs: Jack Hobhouse www.jackhobhouse.com Architects: Piercy&Company www.piercyandco.com

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Kew House

et within the Kew Green Conservation Area of southwest London, this four bedroom family house is formed of two pre-fabricated weathering steel volumes inserted behind a retained nineteenth century stable wall.

First and foremost a family home, the tone is informal but rich with incidental spaces, unexpected light, and complex vertical volumes. Approaching the design as a kind of built diagram of the way the family wanted to live, Piercy&Company created

an internal landscape of alternative routes, levels, and spaces – many of which are aimed more at children than adults.

The simple plan makes the most of the constrained site, reduces the building’s mass in the streetscape, and responds to the living patterns of the family. Two rectangular wings each have living spaces on the ground floor and bedrooms above.

Connecting the wings is a glass encased circulation link, allowing light to fill the house and courtyard.

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The two shells housing each wing are formed of 4mm thick weathering steel – a hardworking combination of structure and façade. The weathering steel is maintenance free, essential for the enclosed site, and softened by a patchwork of expressed welds and perforated panels. The deep orange tones and perforations within the skin echo the dappled light and autumnal palette of nearby Kew Gardens. Inside, oak veneer panelling and Dinesen flooring are the basis of a warm and natural material palette.

Kew House was an experimental build, driven by the architect’s and clients’ shared interest in a ‘kit-of-parts’ approach, prefabrication, and the self-build possibilities emerging from digital fabrication. CNC milling and an on-site joinery workshop were used to create a bespoke fit-out that could be installed by the client and a small team of architecture graduates.

Where moody comes into its own is the versatility of scenes and effects that can be programmed.

Available in many variants, moody can handle up to 10 zones of colour or 16 white-light fixtures.

Simply hold down the button for 3 seconds to enter programming mode, then step through each zone or fixture to set the colour or intensity. If dynamic effects are desired, such that the colour gradually cycles through a spectrum, then no problem – there is a moody variant for that too.

Mood control made simple With eco-friendly credentials, pleasant white tones and mindblowing colours, it’s no wonder that LED lighting is taking off in a big way. And, as the price of LED strip lighting has come down, colour coving effects – often seen in hotels, restaurants and other public spaces – are becoming increasingly popular in the home.

Unfortunately, the affordability of the control units needed to achieve sophisticated LED effects has not kept pace with the fixtures.

Many customers are also put off by the perceived complexity of programming and operating such systems.

In a world of apps, touchscreens and smart devices, do you sometimes long for a simple switch on the wall?

moody features both DMX512 and DALI outputs, enabling it to be used with a wide range of dimmers. Alternatively, for customers needing a standalone solution that can be used directly with LED fixtures, moody cv offers a built-in constant voltage dimmer.

Starting at just £99 (ex. VAT), the moody range offers fantastic value. As with all Artistic Licence products, quality is assured – with 25 years of experience in lighting control, we stake our reputation on it.

Lighting controls expert, Artistic Licence, has customers that do!

So, in response to feedback, we have developed moody - a programmable wall-mount controller for white or colour LED. moody has an illuminated rotary control wheel that shows the intensity and/or colour of the fixtures being driven. Operation is just like a conventional dimmer switch: rotate to control intensity or colour, push to auto-fade on or off.

moody is designed and manufactured in the UK. For more details, please scan the QR code below.

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Feel free to make a scene

moody & moody cv y Illuminated control wheel for colour or intensity y Simple click & rotate programming y Set the intensity of 1, 6 or 16 channels of white light y Set the colour of 1, 3 or 10 zones of RGB or RGBW y Programme dynamic effects for 1, 3 or 10 colour zones y moody offers both DMX512 and DALI outputs y moody cv has builtin constant voltage dimmer for standalone operation

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Art For Art’s Sake?

t started with stainless steel light switches and before you could say “form and function”, premium electrical accessories were featuring in schemes like the international Red Dot design awards. Were they any better than their predecessors, or was it just art for art’s sake? Probably the latter, but they looked good on the wall.

The evolutionary design of our electronic Programastat wall thermostats and heating controllers marked a watershed in our approach, but the real revolution was our approach to outdoor LED lighting. We simply could not see the point of the industry presenting what was revolutionary technology that looked like the dinosaurs it was replacing. So we gave our London-based designer free rein to tear up the rule book – but with one key proviso. We did not want design for design’s sake: each design feature had to have a function.

Meanwhile in the mass market, the pressure on prices was leading us down the path of bulk offshore manufacturing, with fractions of pennies shaved of the unit price by minimising tooling and materials costs. So, even when the industry was really bringing exciting technical and energy saving innovations like low-cost LED lighting to you, not just cosmetic improvements, the irony was that they often look exactly the same as their predecessors because re-tooling was too expensive in a price-led market. All too often, that fractionof-a-penny pinching extends to componentry and, at the end of the day product quality and reliability.

Conversely, each new function we were adding provided a design opportunity: so essential cooling fins (missing from cheaper products!), became rows of pins making up featured metallic backs of new design LED lights. The need to diffuse LED beams for courtesy lighting and expand the beam for effective security became diode arrays and reflector plates.

At Timeguard we have always traded on superior branded quality and a few years ago we decided to buck the trend and to reinforce our investment in superior componentry with superior designs: better performance AND better looks. In all honesty, we (and probably most other manufacturers) were accelerated along that road by the latest generation of designers to our R&D teams – this new generation has been reared on the likes of Apple, Ikea and Zara Home, and take good product design in every aspect of life for granted.

Thus we achieved the magic trick of keeping both the engineers and the product designers happy at the same time – no mean feat, I can assure you. More importantly, this approach helps us – and you – to visually communicate the benefits and value of the energy saving technology you are offering to your customers.

You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear – you’ll get caught out soon enough. So, it stands to reason, design with assured, branded quality are the true artform for today’s market.

www.timeguard.com

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inkernagel Ross Architects, a young Shoreditchbased practice, has designed a light- weight glass pavilion attached to a Grade II listed house in Hampstead.

Felix Finkernagel comments: “Our design involves detailed historic and contextual research we undertake, and demonstrates the practice's innovative methodology, exploring and testing our concept, and then implementing these ideas throughout the delivery process.”

The ‘parent’ structure is Grade II listed, built in the late 19th Century by the renowned Victorian architect Horace Field and considered by Nicolas Pevsner as an example of Field's "early experimental work" and "...in the Tudor manor house fashion."

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“Our design was driven by the desire to treat the parent building and historic fabric with respect, without subjugating the new pavilion to its aesthetic. The prominence and integrity of the principal bay is being restored by cutting back the later additions which compromised the original massing of the house.

Finkernagel Ross Architects tend to develop designs using a range of media, as part of the process of considering the brief, as well as the spatial and technical issues, aesthetics. These processes are almost always based on scaled representations to assist architectural ‘thinking’, usually completed by the time tender documents are sent to the builders who will then interpret the production information and realise the designs.

There is always a dichotomy between designer and builder, between representation of a design and its physical embodiment in the resulting built form.

The new pavilion creates a counterpoint to the original fabric in terms of materials and detailing and is attached to the house by frameless glass to articulate their relationship.

The detailing of the extension is designed, again contrary to the gravitas of its context, to dematerialise it with a floating brise-soleil seemingly carved from a solid block of marble.

Internally a new space is carved out of the existing fabric not by demolition of existing walls but by creating an introverted, fully timber-panelled enclosure that regularises the current awkward proportions. This transitional space between the existing rooms of the house and the new kitchen pavilion takes its inspiration from Sir John Soane’s breakfast room.”

— Catherine Finkernagel

Catherine Finkernagel adds: “With this project, we are departing from the traditional processes of design, procurement and construction, breaching the customary boundaries between them. The design process, whilst in many ways no different from any other project, has involved a full scale, 1:1 mockup section of the most critical part of the construction of the extension.”

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The project demonstrates the practice’s appreciation of cultural heritage and tradition, and the considered approach taken when introducing contemporary additions. The new pavilion at Wedderburn Road is conceived as a ‘contrapuntal’ gesture – the design celebrates the parent building and yet provides a confident, unapologetically new, addition to the overall ensemble.

Roofing & Cladding

Striking Roof For Superstore

Bracknell Roofing’s industry skills and expertise sees challenging superstore roof project completed in just 14 weeks

Roofing Specialist Bracknell Roofing has played a lead role in the construction of a new multimillion pound supermarket which saw the roofing specialist complete the entire roof works in just 14 weeks.

Bracknell’s expertise and industry leading skills were deployed during the build of a new ASDA superstore in Ware, Hertfordshire, where a striking roof area spanning 3,200m2 was created.

Appointed by MACE to carry out the works, Bracknell Roofing’s team of experts from its Special Projects Division worked closely with the contractor to achieve the quality aesthetics that the project demanded.

As well as installing the entire roof covering, Bracknell’s expert team also installed the trussed rafter structure, along with the UPVC fascia and soffit and aluminium PPC rainwater gutters.

To find out more about Bracknell Roofing’s specialist skills visit www.bracknellroofing.com/contactus

SSQ’s Riverstone Slate Re-used In Rebuild

By re-using 12-year-old SSQ Riverstone slates from the original build, a bungalow in Falmouth, Cornwall has undergone a complete rebuild whilst preserving the original look of the roof.

The new owners of the property decided they wanted to replace the loft space with an additional floor, accommodating three bedrooms. Upon discovering how old the walls of the building were however they decided to rebuild the structure from the ground up, preserving 12-year-old Riverstone slates from the existing roof in order to complete the new build.

Offering a 100 year guarantee on its Riverstone slate, SSQ is confident that its slate will really stand the test of time, preserving the natural appearance associated with slate.

With only a handful of sources known worldwide, SSQ’s Riverstone slate is one of very few top quality phylitte slates available. Its unique satin-like lustre makes it a frequent choice for prestigious projects all over the world.

To find out more about SSQ visit www.ssqgroup.com

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Old Meets New As Middlesbrough Fire Station Gets a Makeover

The transformation of Middlesbrough Fire Station, which brings together a brand new facade featuring the latest innovations in rainscreen and the refurbishment of some of the original buildings on the site, is now complete.

Specialist installer, Watershed Roofing, opted for the Prime VII rainscreen solution from CA Building Products.

The building envelope specialists’ system is part of the broader Prime portfolio and has been developed for use in non-standard situations where the presence of joints and turns make the introduction of traditional cladding more of a challenge.

Jonathan Hudson, Draughtsman at Watershed Roofing, commented: “CA Building Products, enabled the system to be installed seamlessly. It also means that, as and when required, it will be extremely easy to take down, repair and replace any panels.” ,For further information about CA Group visit:

www.cagroup.ltd.uk

Not just a single ply membrane‌ a complete system for all photo voltaics RENOLIT’s advanced product range offers a unique combination that provides increased solar efficiency and simple installation on flat and pitched roofs.

RENOLIT ALKORBRIGHT Brilliant white, lacquered single ply membrane. Has the highest reflectivity in the world. Improves the efficiency of solar thermal and PV panels.

Significantly reduces solar gain and heat build-up across the roof surface.

RENOLIT ALKORSOLAR Unique PVC and aluminium profile for mounting PV modules direct to the waterproofing. It maintains the integrity of the membrane (no penetrations) and reduces additional weight upon the roof.

For further information please contactl Sheila Bevan on 01670 718283 or e-mail: Sheila.bevan@renolit.com. www.renolit.com/roofing/en

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Door & Hardware Federation

Raising Standards

Solstice Point / Nick Baker Architects

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ick Baker Architects have recently completed a mixed use scheme at 86-88 Delancey Street containing 14 flats, 5x3bed, 4x2bed and 5x1 bed along with 500sqm of office accommodation.

The site at 86-88 Delancey Street lies immediately adjacent to the town centre of Camden, next to the Parkway Neighbourhood zone and within the Camden Town Conservation Area. The properties from 84 Delancey Street onwards are Grade II listed terraces. Significant consultation with local residents groups and English Heritage was required to secure planning consent.

As one of a limited number of historical crossing points over the main London to Birmingham railway line, the site is a ‘gateway’ location between Regents Park and the vibrant core of Camden Town.

The scheme comprises a 5 storey block facing Delancey Street and Parkway with 2 storey maisonettes and offices creating a rear courtyard. The urban realm to Parkway is greatly improved as the building sets back 5m from its existing pavement edge.

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The Network Rail tunnel beneath the site presents a number of significant challenges to the construction of the overall building. The 7m curved cantilever is supported by a concrete frame which in turn is separated from the foundations by acoustic 'springs'.

The urban characteristics of the south facing site have provoked a sustainable design response to the building by the introduction of an “environmental skin” with 92sqm of solar thermal panels on the south/south west curved façade designed to provide 70% of the building’s hot water requirements and 20% of the residential central heating. Green and brown roofs ensure water retention in this inner city area. The scheme will achieve BREEAM very good and Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

By responding creatively and innovatively to what initially appeared to be urban constraints the design team has created a new dynamic and sustainable architectural feature in this challenging corner of Camden Town. www.nickbakerarchitects.com

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STOCKINGER BESPOKE SAFES UNIQUE MASTERPIECES MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY

STATE-OF-THE-ART IN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

Our security concept is the result of lengthy consideration, coupled with experience and insights over 30 years. With their unique construction, special barrier materials, double boltwork and the patented Stocktronic keypad system, Stockinger safes meet the highest demands of the VDS in such a way that they are entitled to bear the extremely high VDS III (IV) security rating, based on EN 1143-1. Our patented Stocktronic locking system, which is only used in Stockinger safes guarantees security and extraordinary ease of use. The system works separately from your building’s electricity and is programmed via a concealed keypad. In a threatening situation our security system also offers the possibility to send off a silent alarm by just typing in a special code. You can unlock the safe and simultaneously send out an alarm signal.

HIGHEST SECURITY MEETS FINE ART

It is the detail that makes Stockinger safes so coveted. Each safe is made-to-measure unique masterpiece that is produced in accordance with the customers’ wishes. Our Safes can be finished in an infinite number of lacquers, paints, natural or artificial surfaces. We create marble and natural stone finishes, or recreate the appearance of various types of wood grains, such as Macassar, Ebony or Mahogany. Each safe surface is carefully and conscientiously primed, painted, sanded and repeatedly repainted up to 18 times. This process takes several weeks and is completed with a finish of the finest carnauba wax, which produces a so"er look with an unusual optical depth to the paint.

BESPOKE SOLUTIONS

Whether you are a watch collector, jewellery lover or owner of other rare collections, the interior is what makes a Stockinger safe something personal and special. The drawers, compartment shelves and jewellery trays can be delivered in various combinations and sizes. The special requirements of automatic watches are met by a worldwide unique installation of watch winders. For years, passionate watch collectors love and trust our innovations and features for watches.

TRADITION, VALUES AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

What unite our customers around the world and the Stockinger team is passion and drive for excellence. Passion for cra"smanship and quality, passion for design and uniqueness, passion for creativity and discovery.

Around 30 different suppliers and experts are involved in the manufacture of a Stockinger safe. The team consists of artists and cra"smen such as industrial designers, graphic artists, technicians, engineers, varnishers, welders, saddlers and sewers, all with many years of experience in the manufacture of safes.

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Norstone, the market leader in natural stone cladding, are delighted to announce a revolution in external stone cladding.

After extensive research and development, HardieWall™, a revolutionary new external cement board, has passed twelve months of rigorous tests at BRE Testing Laboratories with flying colours.

We at Norstone are very excited by this superb new product and are thrilled to see our close relationship with James Hardie take another giant leap forward.

Previously, brick or block work was necessary outdoors to accommodate our natural stone veneers but now HardieWall™ allows external stone cladding installations to be considerably cheaper, quicker and far more versatile. It can even be affixed to lightweight wooden frames or on to existing structures. At a solid 19mm, our stone cladding can have as little as a 65mm finished profile with HardieWall™, adhesive and our rock panels.

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This cutting edge exterior cement board is exclusive to Norstone UK. Please contact us for more details if you have a project underway or in planning.

We've rewritten the rule book with this product. External stone cladding will never be the same!

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James Latham Supplies Western Red Cedar for Luxury Holiday Homes in Cornwall The UK's biggest independent timber and panel product distributor, James Latham, has supplied 880m2 of Western Red Cedar for the construction of four luxury holiday homes in Talland, South East Cornwall. www.thebaytalland.com.

The Western Red Cedar was machined to a special tongue and groove cladding profile and was used for the exterior cladding of the impressive properties. It was specified for its durability and low maintenance qualities as well as its ability to retain an attractive appearance when weathered.

It was also essential that the wood used for the cladding was durable and would require little maintenance, while providing a quality and natural looking finish. Nick and the team at James Latham discussed a variety of wood products that could be used and that would cope with the South East of England’s varied an unpredictable climate.

Award winning London architectural practice, Mador Architects were commissioned to design these luxury properties which have been sold to individuals for second homes and investment opportunities. Each boast bespoke interiors which include Porcelanosa bathrooms, rooftop hot tubs, and high end kitchens.

The team, including Nick Wilson, a partner at Bay Talland Associates, wanted to create prestige holiday homes that have a natural appearance and likeness to a modern alpine lodge.

To achieve this look they designed the building to incorporate wooden cladding in its construction, surrounded with large terraces to take advantage of the views over the bay.

It was important that the Timber length was over 3.3m as they wanted to avoid butt joints which would spoil the façade’s natural look and feel.

This was a hurdle that James Latham was able to advise on as Western Red Cedar produces long lightweight lengths of timber with a fine straight grain making this specie easy to cut, saw, machine and fix.

The lodges were all sold immediately as they each offered their own bespoke slice of serenity and seclusion whilst overlooking the beautiful Cornish coastline.

“We needed to find a company that was large enough to not only provide the long lengths of Western Red Cedar that were required, directly from stock, but one that was also able to take care of the machining and adhere to quick turnarounds, as well as offering technical expertise and an in-depth understanding of the products they were supplying. James Latham more than fitted the bill and we will have no hesitation in contacting them again for future projects.”

Mark Harraway, Timber Manager at James Latham’s Yate depot said: “The Bay Talland project is a fantastic example of how Cedar cladding can add the finishing touches to a building and create the natural looking exterior and eye-catching asthetics demanded by a brief such as this.

With natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage (fibres in the timber contain natural preservatives that are toxic to decay-causing fungi) Western Red Cedar is one of the world’s most durable species and remains the premier choice for timber cladding.

James Latham recommended Western Red Cedar as the perfect solution to clad the exterior of all four properties, helping to create the luxury modern take on the alpine lodge that was specified within the brief.

Nick Wilson said: “We wanted to create a group of four luxury lodges that would stand the test of time and enhance the already beautiful landscape.

He added, “PEFC certified, Western Red Cedar is one of North America's great renewable resources.

It is slow grown and naturally durable and it has one of the longest life spans of any softwood, plus its low density gives an excellent insulation value that is superior to most species.”

“It also offers outstanding dimensional stability, is lightweight and easy to work with and is simple to finish and stain which all go to make it the perfect material for exterior cladding applications.”

To find out more about James Latham’s full range of products please visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk , email marketing@lathams.co.uk or call 0116 257 3415

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Just Swiss Timber Construction Ltd is a ‘one stop shop’, offering the whole range of services from consultancy, engineering, and manufacture to delivery of the most innovative timber structures on the market. We are the international representative of the leading Swiss timber manufacturers.

All our products are constructed at 'state-of-the-art' factories in Switzerland to allow for quick and easy delivery to the United Kingdom and abroad.

Tools, Plant & Equipment

D & R Simmons Ltd have been trading in flower bulbs since 1950, so have much knowledge and experience in the industry, and can supply a huge range of Spring flowering bulbs, including daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, tulips and miscellaneous types.

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We supply a wide range of fixings and fastenings online, at extremely competitive prices.

Tradefixdirect.com is an online supplier of fixings and fastenings to the building trades. We specialise in supplying builders, roofers, landscapers and flooring contractors with a wide range of quality building products at very competitive prices. We currently have a customer base of 30,000 which is increasing at a fast rate as the business continues to grow and improve.

Most orders are despatched on a next day DPD tracked service throughout the UK from our 20,000sq.ft. warehouse in Manchester.

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WHAT TO WEAR THIS AUTUMN – THE SNICKERS WAY OF STAYING HOT AND LOOKING COOL This new ‘NEXT GENERATION’ workclothes brochure celebrates 40 years of workwear innovation and focuses on what to wear if you want to stay warm and keep cool this winter.

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The new Work Trousers for ‘RUFFWork’ are based on an uncompromising design for tough work. These are modern heavy-duty work trousers combining amazing comfort and fit with reinforced functionality.

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“The statistics tell us that over half of internet users today access the web using mobile devices. And for some time now, we have been observing a significant increase in the number of smartphones and tablets being used to access our website”, explains Head of Marketing for Construction Products at Ensinger Marnie Röder. “This made it imperative for us to design our insulbar and Thermix sites to allow an optimum adaptive layout for small screens and fast browsing.”

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Design-led Italian company U-Power is proud to announce the launch of its new, non-slip, sporty safety footwear range, Flat Out. Inspired by Italian rally driving wear, the passion of U-Power’s owner, this unbelievably comfortable new collection holds nothing back. Flat Out footwear comes in a variety of attractive colours and styles, features the best quality materials and an array of the most up-do-date safety technologies on the market.

U-Power’s desirable Flat Out footwear boasts an outstanding slip resistance of 0,71, way above the European Standard of 0,32, thanks to its newly-conceived PU/PUTR sole, and is therefore ideal for use in construction, or other environments where there is a risk of slipping.

Leading abrasives supplier Abracs has launched a new and improved range of high performance, innovative diamond blade solutions spanning consumer, construction, automotive repair, and industrial needs.

The range comprises three quality grades of blade aimed at Expert, Professional and Trade users.

Abracs managing director Robert Jeffery explains: “Choosing and using the right blade is an important decision for tradesmen who are faced with a huge choice of abrasive products. It’s our aim to give everyone the information they need to pick the product that's right for their specific application.”

The new range offers diamond blades for all machines ranging in sizes from 115mm to 500mm for any material application.

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For further information and to view the new diamond blade range, visit www.abracs.com

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Social Housing in Aigues-Mortes Thomas Landemaine Architectes

he project of collective housing in Aigues-Mortes has been developed within an exceptional site, living witness of the 70s. The building is located in a factory estate whose architecture is marked by a modern style. The plot occupies a key spot; the work has to manage the transition from a scale to another, between 3-storey housings and individual houses the latter being scattered at the rear of the plot, on the property line.

dimension to the project. Although it is integrated in its context, it was important to give it a punch image, an identity.

Consequently, architects chose to use wooden materials to unify the project.

First, this material covers well and second it creates small subspaces, more secret universes. Being like little huts, the loggias create intimate outdoor spaces where it is pleasant to live.

In order to compose with existing pieces, the TLA team has chosen to integrate and reinterpret some of the on-site architectural elements to the building aesthetic.

The wood emphasizes a feeling of warmth and of interiority but mostly permits one to manage opacities and transparences, and acts as a filter. Thus, “looking without being seen� becomes possible!

As a result, the treatment of edging strips has been carefully thought and comes marking the floors to give a local

Finally, marking the corners appeared as a way to reinforce the project geometry and to delimit distinctly two entities.

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The upper part, with fifteen apartments in double exposure, is covered of wood and punctuated of small appropriable volumes. The composition is sitting on a mineral base. Here, the addition of gabion baskets comes to strengthen the dichotomy feeling between the two elements. On the ground floor two public spaces nestle: a tax center and a police station.

The main difficulty on this project were to conciliate cost, comfort, aesthetic, social and environmental issues. But this skin has not yet said its last word! Then, it takes a functional role and becomes a sunscreen. Playing with rhythms and exposures, it protects and receives light!

Faithful to itself, this skin shapes and modulates the facade.

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Hargood Close / Proctor and Matthews

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argood Close is a supported housing development in Colchester. A contemporary interpretation of traditional almshouses, the scheme has transformed provision for homeless people in and around Colchester.

The Brief

Hargood Close replaces an emergency hostel on the site where accommodation was arranged haphazardly across a series of dated buildings and prefabricated units that were difficult to maintain.

Facilities were poor, and the site was an increasingly unpleasant environment.

The design team and clients (Family Mosaic in partnership with Colchester Borough Council) therefore seized the opportunity to provide high quality modern accommodation and services,

carefully designed around the needs of residents and staff in a domestic, rather than institutional environment.

respond appropriately to the regular churn and changing needs of tenants.

A range communal areas and space for onsite and visiting staff was also needed.

A key objective was to offer a more appropriate alternative to emergency bed and breakfast accommodation for individuals and families, and a supportive environment that would give residents dignity, hope and a place where they could begin to put their lives back on track.

Proctor and Matthews were selected to develop proposals for the site following a design competition. Initial design workshops were held with representatives from the existing hostel management and experienced staff members from comparable facilities.

Flexibility was central to the brief.

Because of its nature, many residents arrive at very short notice and stay for a relatively short period of time while more permanent accommodation can be arranged for them. A flexible mix of different sized housing units was therefore needed to enable staff to

The design proposals were further developed and presented to existing residents. The scheme was well received and suggestions from residents and staff regarding buggy and cycle storage, drying areas, level access showers and landscaping were incorporated into the design.

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Design approach and implementation

Proctor and Matthews took traditional Essex almshouses as the starting point for their design in order to give the development a suitably domestic feel. Historically, alsmhouses are a successful housing model, providing vulnerable people with high quality accommodation in a supportive domestic environment. Proctor and Matthews’ architectural language rejects historical pastiche, instead offering a contemporary and original interpretation of that vernacular model to meet the needs of residents and staff. Almhouses are also associated with craftsmanship, and Proctor and Matthews saw the brief as an opportunity to demonstrate that social housing for vulnerable people at the bottom of the housing ladder can nevertheless be beautiful, wellcrafted and dignified.

Like its historical antecedents, Hargood Close is arranged as a series of cloisters and courtyards.

This comfortable and domesticallyscaled arrangement provides a safe and friendly environment. Allowing residents and staff to look out for each other not only provides useful passive surveillance, but also encourages a sense of community despite the transient resident population.

Staff offices are located at the site entrance and help form the gateway to the development with views down London Road as well as back into the site. Communal accommodation is located at the centre of the site with the children’s play area set adjacent and behind in a controlled space.

Generously sized storage units – a key requirement for residents who value having plenty of secure space for their possessions after being displaced – are located at ground floor level. These form part of the

rhythm and support for the cloisters and first floor decks that provide access and shelter to both the ground and first floor entrances.

Hargood Close achieves Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 and includes photovoltaic panels on some roof areas.

Hargood Close sits comfortably alongside its Victorian terraced neighbours. The contemporary brickwork provides a lively yet sympathetic presence on London Road – a busy street and one of the main routes through Colchester. Thanks to its design and craftsmanship, Hargood Close stands out as a fine contemporary addition to the street scene, and breaks up the monotony of its otherwise ordinary surroundings. It is certainly a significant improvement on the shabby buildings and scrubland that previously occupied the site. This is Hargood Close’s most important message: homeless people deserve and can benefit from an environment providing quality, dignity and respect.

Timescale

Proctor and Matthews were commissioned in 2009 and planning consent was granted in December 2010. Hargood Close was built in a single phase: construction work began in May 2011 and the scheme was completed in April 2013.

Budget

The total cost of the project was £3.4 million and was funded by a partnership of Family Mosaic, Colchester Borough Council and the Homes and Communities Agency.

Thanks to a clear and robust design strategy, the project was able to be delivered within the constraints of a relatively tight budget. www.proctorandmatthews.com 129

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