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Contents

Issue 31 2018

Editors Letter

Products & Services

Welcome to Issue 31 of Design Buy Build. I would firstly like to announce that from the 5th to the 10th of May we will once again be exhibiting at Grand Designs Live in London. We are thrilled to once again be at the show and we cannot wait to see what this year's event has to offer.

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Editors Choice

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Grand Designs Live

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For this issue of Design Buy Build we have a wonderful article from AR Design Studio on their Black House project which you can find on pages 6 - 10 we would also like to thank AR Design Studio for the lovely cover image.

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If you turn to pages 76 - 79 you will find an article from dRAW Architects talking about a project in Dulwich where they were appointed to upgrade the ground and second floor as well as a complete redesign aiming to breathe new life into the whole house and create a comfortable and welcoming space for a growing family.

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To close I would like the thank and congratulate Futurebuild events on this year's Eco Build event. We spent a lot of time at the show exhibiting and thought it was a huge success for everyone involved and we are already looking forward to the 2019 event!

Antony

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Editor in Chief

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Church Hill Page 66 - 69

JF Architects Pages 52 - 54

BFDO Architects Page 94 - 96

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Draw Architects Page 76 - 79

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Industry News

Momentum still soft to start the year

Ni Home Owners Would Splash £64k On Home Refurbs If They Had Confidence In Building Industry Northern Irish home owners would invest

home owners in Northern Ireland are so

£64,000 on home improvement work

fearful about the possibility of working

The January 2018 RICS UK Residential

over the next five years if they had full

with a bad builder, they don’t commission

Market Survey results show the year starting

confidence in their ability to identify a

any building work whatsoever. The FMB’s

o in a very similar vein to the closing stages

professional builder, according to new

latest research shows that on average, your

of 2017.

research by the Federation of Master

typical home owner in Northern Ireland

Builders (FMB) Northern Ireland.

would spend £64,000 on major home

New buyer enquiries, instructions and sales

improvement projects over the next five

all continue to drift lower (in net balance

Key results from the FMB’s research into

years if they knew they would be dealing

terms), while near term expectations point to

consumer confidence in builders include:

with an honest builder. What’s more,

a at outturn for activity in the coming months.

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More than one quarter (26%) of

Having said that, there is a little more optimism

Northern Irish home owners are put

regarding the twelve month sales outlook

off doing major home improvement

which is now at least modestly positive in

works requiring a builder because

virtually all parts of the country.

they fear hiring a dodgy builder;

For a tenth month in succession, new buyer

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If all Northern Irish home owners

enquiries declined at the headline level, with a

had full confidence in the building

net balance of -11% of respondents reporting

industry, they would typically spend

a fall.

an average of £64,000 on major home improvement projects over the

Similarly, newly agreed sales also slipped,

next five years. This compares to an

extending a run of negative readings for this

average of £67,000 per home owner

indicator stretching back to last February.

over the next five years in London;

Going forward, a relatively stable sales trend

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The UK economy as a whole is

is expected to emerge in the near term, while

missing out on £10 billion of activity

respondents envisage sales picking- up over

per year because of anxiety over

the next twelve months as a whole, albeit the

cowboy builders.

out on more than £10 billion of activity every year because of fears surrounding cowboy builders. This latest research goes to show how cowboy builders and rogue tradespeople strike fear into the hearts, and the pockets, of consumers.”

McGuire concluded: “In order to address this, the UK Government should explore the possibility of introducing a mandatory licensing system for domestic builders so consumers can rest assured that they’re operating to a decent standard. At the moment, anyone can set themselves up as a builder and that’s how we’ve managed to allow a small proportion of dodgy firms to give the whole construction industry a bad name. A licensing system could help ensure all builders have certain knowledge

net balance of +33% is relatively modest when viewed in a historical context.

the UK-wide economy could be missing

Gavin McGuire, Director of FMB Northern

and skills, and conduct themselves in a

Ireland, said: “More than one quarter of

professional manner.

New research illustrates importance of EU workers in building the country’s homes with 1 in 5 from abroad

The Home Builders Federation has carried out the survey of 37,167 workers on over a thousand (1090) of its members’ sites. It reveals: •

19.7% of workers on house building sites across the country are ‘non UK’

Post Brexit access to skilled labour essential if industry is to hit Government housing targets Housebuilders in England are heavily reliant on foreign labour and will

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56.3% of workers on London sites are from overseas

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Over 1 in 5 of workers in the SE are from overseas

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17.9% of workers in the East of England and 10.5% in the SW

need continued access to skilled EU workers post Brexit to deliver

are from overseas

the Government’s housing targets an extensive new census of the

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In Yorkshire/Humber just 1.8% are non UK; 5.9% in the NW

workforce shows.

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15% of bricklayers are non-UK workers (48.5% in London)

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Non UK workers tend to be younger with less as a % over 50

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Industry News

Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, has announced a pilot programme to bring forward publicly owned small sites to boost the capital’s small and medium-sized house builders.

Owned by Transport for London (TFL) and

The mayor has also earmarked two sites

The Housing Builder Association (HBA)

through his ‘Small Sites, Small builders’

specifically for community-led housing.

congratulates the mayor and his team on

programme the mayor will bring forward ten

delivering a policy aiming to reverse the

sites aiming to deliver 111 new homes, 68%

Acknowledging London’s over-reliance on

shrinking presence of our local house

of which will be affordable. The ten sites

volume developers, and the consequent 33%

builders. SMEs are the typical candidates

in question are a mixture of freehold and

drop in SME house builders over the last

for these sized sites and it is important that

leasehold, with Lambeth and Tower Hamlets

decade, Khan hopes that his programme will

decision makers recognise this in policy, as

bringing 62 affordable homes between them.

deliver more opportunities for SMEs and

well as language.

more affordable homes.

UK new home registrations up 6% in 2017, reports NHBC More than 160,000 new homes were registered to be built in the UK last year, an increase of 6% on 2016, according to NHBC’s latest new home statistics.

160,606 homes were registered throughout the course of 2017, up from the 152,017 the previous year and the highest since the pre-recession levels of a decade ago.

Savings Champion: Latest figures show building societies outperform banks yet again Comparing the two groups as a whole, building

The private sector grew by 3% with 118,825 new homes registered, with the

societies continue to outperform banks in key

affordable sector increasing by 14% to 41,781 – the highest yearly total for the

areas, latest figures produced by Savings Champion

sector since NHBC electronic records began 30 years ago.

has shown. The research found that a significant percentage more building society accounts (71%)

New home completions also increased by 4% from 141,685 in 2016 to 147,278 last year.

pay a higher rate than the base rate, compared to banks (47%). This continues the trend that we have seen over the last six years and remained the case throughout 2017.

Building societies trade strongly in tougher market conditions

While rates on the whole are lower than they were six years ago - as savers continue to struggle in a lowinterest savings environment - the average variable rate paid by banks has dropped by nearly 10% more than the average rate paid by building societies in

lending and savings figures from the BSA for 2017 show that building societies approved 29% of all new mortgages in 2017, and savers deposited £8.5 billion in building society accounts.

Building society mortgage lending 2017 •

Approved 442,996 new mortgage loans, down 1% on the 448,222 mortgage loans approved in 2016.

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Gross lending was £64.1 billion, down 3% on the £66.4 billion lent in 2016.

that time. In fact, during 2017 the average variable interest rate paid by building societies was over 25% higher than the banks, showing a clear gap between the two groups.

Tom Adams, Head of Research at independent savings advice site, Savings Champion said: “It is clear when you look at these figures that, on the whole, building societies are showing greater support for savers than banks. Building societies overall pay higher interest

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Hold outstanding mortgage balances of £298.7 billion, a 22% market share.

rates and demonstrate a greater commitment than banks to treating savers fairly.

AR Design Studio

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lack House is a private new build house in Kent, completed in the summer of 2017 by Winchesterbased architects AR Design Studio. A contemporary

property, Black House draws its influences from both the historic and modern buildings of Kent. A retired engineer and Conran interior designer, the clients, chose to move from a 15th century Tudor house and build a contemporary dream home in their garden.

The buildings concept was formed after the design team and clients embarked on an architectural tour in Kent, in search of inspiration from the land and local context. The floating form and massing of Black House was inspired by Sissinghurst Castle Garden, home of writer Vita Sackville-West.

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The castle gardens are broken into a series of individual experiences

As a response a vertical black timber cladding is used throughout.

hidden from each other by manicured hedges and weathered red

Visiting the interlocking volumes of the Turner Contemporary Gallery,

brick walls. Only from the writing room in the central tower can the

in Margate, by David Chipperfield Architects, informed the studio

connection of the spaces and whole design be seen.

how to interconnect the low massing of the black timber boxes and the brick tower.

The Black House rectangular massing was divided into blocks by key site axes, a view from the pool to a large populus tree, and a previous

With each block linking to a different part of the garden, a journey

path to the site. Each block is linked to a distinct aspect of the garden,

around the functions of the house is experienced. The journey

with a final connecting view provided from the roof of a brick tower.

begins with one of the three entrances, designed along the axes of

The volumes were separated to create a central courtyard, with a

the building. The kitchen diner is a 7.3m cantilevering room facing

cantilevering roof to tie the modules together.

east to capture the morning sun. With floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, the orientation provides expansive views across the orchard

The design team also viewed Hasting’s historic net huts and the

and vineyard. The drawing room fronts the pool area to the west, two

traditional black clad houses of Dungeness.

spaces linked to accommodate rest and play.

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A panoramic horizontal window influenced by Margate frames the

Having constructed the house, the clients have chosen contemporary

view from the formal dining room across the formal front lawn.

living over historical, a building designed for them, to suit the way they want to live today.

The final aspect is the bedrooms, they are provided privacy and The result is Black House, a sequence of dramatic experiences linked

seclusion by the proximity of the woodland to rear of the house.

to their garden, and is a contemporary response to the region.

These spaces are all connected by the central courtyard, an area of extensive glazing allowing light and fresh air to continually penetrate the house, and provide year round sheltered outdoor space.

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operation leaves a lot to be desired. Inefficient and slow to

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The ten luxurious five-bedroom houses at Ditchley Gate have been built by developer H Willis Ltd. The scheme is located in a thriving small Cotswold town in the Evenlode Valley.

Each property has been individually designed to meet a high specification, with homes offering unique views onto the glorious Oxfordshire countryside.

As Aggregate Industries manufactures a wide range of building products with a high aesthetic design, its products are ideal for residential developments in the picturesque Cotswold.

To find out more, visit www.aggregate.com

Alumno “tops out” at Pablo Fanque House (formerly known as The Quad) at All Saints Green, Norwich Alumno Developments held a special ‘topping out’ ceremony on the roof of Pablo Fanque House, their brand new student accommodation building in Norwich for the University of East Anglia (UEA) in December 2017 to celebrate reaching the top floor of the 13 storey building. The building is named after the first black circus proprietor in Britain and the reception foyer will contain a poetry wall telling the story of Mr Fanque, in addition to a large neon sign of The Beatles lyrics from the song ‘For The Benefit of Mr Kite’ which mentions Mr Fanque. The opening of the building coincides with Norwich being named one of the ‘Six Cities of Circus’ to celebrate 250 years of circus.

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The 65mm x 215mm x 600mm Thermoblocks were supplied through a local stockist and have been laid on a mortar bed with the special Marmox Multibond adhesive being used to seal the stepped joints between the units.

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Met Therm Windows If you love the features of your period windows and traditional window furniture but want to eliminate draughts, condensation, rust and continual maintenance, our AG210 range is the answer. We manufacture and install the AG210 range offering the slimmest thermally broken ‘A+10 rated’ metal windows and doors available.

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Handmade to measure by our skilled craftsmen A+10 rated and Part L compliant Polyester powder coated finish to any standard RAL classic colour – including hammerite and dual colour options Multipoint locking and welded corners as standard Beautiful leaded lights, Georgian pane, horizontal bar designs Can be installed direct to brick, stone or wood surrounds

NE Fasteners

Expertees

NE Fasteners Limited is a family owned company with over 30 years’ experience, primarily specialising in screws fixings & fasteners for the DIY, hardware, building, joinery and furniture manufacturing sectors.

NE Fasteners prides itself with offering expertise, competitive prices from local and internationally sourced standard and bespoke products.

Expertees is a family business offering quality printed and embroidered workwear and clothing.

Customer experience is our priority and working to deliver the highest standards of service, quality and value. We have modern technology and equipment, plus experienced staff to give you the help and advice needed.

We offer the widest range of personalised workwear and staff uniforms giving businesses the corporate image needed to stand apart from the competition. Our extensive range covers leading brands including Portwest, Dickies and much more.

We have no minimum order quantities and are happy to supply very small or very large orders.

More recently, Screwshop has evolved from its established sister company, NE Fasteners and has also proven a huge success with its online shop.

Screwshop has a trade counter which is open daily 8am-4.30pm. Have a look at our online shop www.screwshop.co.uk, or give us a call on 0121 559 8866 with your enquiries and we will give you our best attention and prices at all times.

Website: www.expertees.co.uk Call: 01480 450640 Email: sales@expertees.co.uk

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Working with nature Sioo:x are leaders in wood protection using silicate technology.

We provide a highly effective proven system to protect wood of all types.

It gives long life and a beautiful natural surface with even colouration and is friendly to people and the environment.

An example is the summerhouse by architect Leo Quarsebo, Sweden.

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Specialists in the Design & Manufacture of Bespoke Furniture

We work with designers helping to create the next big thing for their clients.

With over 30 years of experience and a team of highly skilled designers and craftsmen, we help achieve highly unique and bespoke furniture solutions for our clients. Working directly with Interior Designers, and Architects we specialise in producing the highest quality furniture solutions for Marketing Suites, Commercial and High End Residencies.

If you think we might be able to help bring your ideas to life, then we’d love to hear from you.

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New construction products must be carefully regulated and monitored A l a c k of s u i t a b l e te s t i n g i n b u i l d i n g a n d co n s t r u c t i o n ca n r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s p r o b l e m s . Th e B r i t i s h B o a r d of Ag r é m e n t ex p l a i n s w hy p r o d u c t s s h o u l d b e i n s p e c te d a n d m o n i to r e d fo r q u a l i t y a n d s a fe t y.

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ome of today’s advanced technologies would raise eyebrows among even the most forward-thinking people. That’s why the British Board of Agrément

continues to monitor new products for safety and reliability.

The BBA’s first incarnation was as the Agrément Board, originally developed in 1966 in response to a high level of innovation in the construction sector. New products and processes coming to market needed to be safe, reliable and fit for purpose, and our independent certification provided all the reassurances that the market needed.

Today we’re recognised as the UK’s leading construction certification body, offering approval, certification, inspection and test services to manufacturers of products and systems.

Because our operation here is increasingly more diverse, our

Developed over six decades, our expertise is aimed at helping

ability to adopt a more modular approach is also key.

companies realise their potential in today’s competitive environment.

We can be establishing the durability of a new paint coating using a traditional adhesion test, while at the same time

Of course, all those years ago no-one could have anticipated

assessing a new wall and bridge abutment reinforcement

the kind of developments the world has seen in recent times,

system for performance in extreme middle eastern climates,

inside or outside our industry. In 1966 some of today’s

using simulated desert conditions in temperatures of up to 40

everyday technologies could only have been imagined. The

degrees C.

concept of seeing the person you’re talking to while on the phone remained firmly in the fantasy worlds of TV shows like Star Trek. Today our faces are beamed all over the place, from one side of the planet to the other as we talk on our mobile phones.

As you would expect from a leading provider of certification services, the BBA’s testing facilities are second-to-none.

As part of our ongoing remit to encourage innovation in the built environment, we also offer test services which are completely independent of the certification process. This means manufacturers of new products can test them at any

Adapting to technology advances Meteoric advancements in technology inevitably effect the

stage of the process.

building and construction industry. One such instance is BIM

As well as our product and systems certification, the BBA

modelling, a virtual world where manufacturers can place

offers support to whistleblowers who wish to raise issues

their products for selection by architects and specifiers; a new

of concern with regard to malpractice – another part of the

assurance service that we now offer our clients.

BBA’s drive to raise standards in the industry as a whole.

So although many traditional methods are still in place within

After over fifty years, the BBA is still working with clients and

our industry, we have had to adapt and develop our expertise

partners to encourage the development and adoption of safe,

to meet new certification requirements for products and

innovative solutions to the built environment, ensuring sound,

systems that embrace all the advantages of the modern world.

safe progress prevails in the world around us.

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A site for sore eyes

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

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

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

Of Of course, course, our our main main focus focus isis on on the the requirements requirements of of Building Building Regulations Regulations — — not not just just in in England England and and Wales, Wales, but but also also in in Scotland Scotland and and Northern Northern Ireland.

Ireland. But But we we go go much much further further than than that. that. We We want want to to ensure ensure that that a a system system isis not not only only waterproof, waterproof, warm warm and and structurally structurally sound; sound; itit has has to to be be durable, durable, too. too. No-one No-one wants wants to to buy buy a a system system with with a a short short life life expectancy, expectancy, so so we we seek seek to to ensure ensure that that itit will will last last for for an an appropriate appropriate period period of of time. time.

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

We We also also go go out out on on site site to to see see units units being being offloaded offloaded and and installed. installed.

That’s That’s because because we we know know that that what what may may seem seem simple simple when when explained explained in in a a dry dry office office or or factory factory can can turn turn out out to to be be very very different different on on a a building building site. site.

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

BBA BBA Agrément Agrément Certificates Certificates are are regarded regarded as as quite quite simply simply the the best best assurances assurances you you can can get get for for your your off-site off-site products. products. With With BBA’s BBA’s 50 50 years years of of unrivalled unrivalled expertise expertise in in building building and and construction construction certification, certification, it’s it’s easy easy to to see see why. why. clientservices@bba.star.co.uk clientservices@bba.star.co.uk www.bbacerts.co.uk www.bbacerts.co.uk 01923 01923 665300 665300

Extension to a Victorian Family Home

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ur clients appointed Croft Architecture to come up with a design concept that would replace the rarely used old outbuildings, garages and dated lean-to at the rear of the property with a modern, light-filled, open plan home extension, creating a design

solution that responds to the needs of the family, at work, rest and play, for now, and in the foreseeable future.

Our clients enjoy cooking and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, therefore they aspired for the kitchen to be enjoyable, functional and the focal point on their newly extended home. They also wanted direct access to the new space from the rear of the property to be able to unload their shopping into the kitchen.

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We requested a Certificate of Lawful Development from the local authority to ensure that the extension that we'd designed could be legally built within the permitted development framework, meaning no planning permission was required.

During the initial stages of the building work, a well was discovered between the house and the adjoining property, which were once a large detached home. The foundations were due to be laid where the well was positioned, so we assessed the structure of the well with the local building control manager, and deemed it unsafe to continue.

Unfortunately, the owners, who hoped to keep the well as a feature, it had to be filled in with concrete and capped for the building work to continue safely.

Following concerns from the building control department that the original extension design included too much glazing and wouldn't have met the building regulations for insulation, we agreed an optimal number of windows that the client was also happy with.

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Throughout the build, a close collaboration between the clients, the planners, the building control manager and our team enabled us to deliver the project with very little need for unnecessary communication or site meetings.

The owners are very happy with the finished space, and the kitchen has become the hub of the home, which is what was intended from our clients initial brief.

Croft Architecture 6-7 Pearl House, Anson Court, Staffordshire Tech Park, Stafford, ST18 0GB www.CroftArchitecture.com

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HERITAGE COB & LIME

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here is nothing new about lime mortar, it has been around for thousands of years since before the early Egyptians. The properties of lime mortar have long been recognised for being a strong, flexible and permeable building material, and family run business, Heritage Cob and Lime based in Bideford, North Devon, have seen a steady increase in both clients and other builders wanting to know and understand more about the use of lime mortar.

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

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

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

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

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

Instead of producing large amount of CO2 in manufacturing, as is the case with

cement, lime mortar carbonates (hardens) by using CO2 from the atmosphere.

Ideal for restoring traditional buildings, lime mortar lets the structure flex and so prevents masonry from cracking. It also acts as a wick, absorbing moisture and allowing it to evaporate and so keeping the masonry dryer and lessening the risk of spalling (crumbling of masonry). Older houses that have been rendered outside with cement and then inside with pink plaster often have damp problems which can be overcome simply by using the appropriate lime mortar inside and out.

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

Heritage Cob & Lime Supplier of Traditional Building Products * Lime Putty * Lime Mortars * Lime Plasters * NHL * Lime Washes * Cob Blocks * Hessian Rolls * Helfix Bars * Trowels * Paint Brushes & Paint Pads * Waxes & lacquer * Water based Eggshell paints * Casein Paints-for Shabby Chic Look *Specialists In Building Restoration

Tel: 01237 477431

Unit 20, Bideford Business Park, East-the-Water, Bideford, Ex39 4GD Please visit our website for full range of products

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RINNAI TACKLES RUGBY LEAGUE SPONSORSHIP WITH WIDNES VIKINGS

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innai, the UK’s leading manufacturing supplier of commercial hot water heating systems, has a major sports sponsorship with one of Rugby Leagues most

“The second element of Rinnai’s commitment to the community through Widnes Vikings is to help people within our local area that are having a hard time at present – we give them a trip to meet their favourite players, a behind-the-scenes look at the facilities, meet the Sky Sports team and have match-day passes with hospitality. Just recently it was the turn of local lad Robert, who was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The sponsorship also takes the form of the Rinnai logo and brand name on the back of the playing shorts. This will be the second season both parties have taken this unconventional but innovative style of sports sponsorship.

Comments Chris Goggin, “We are absolutely delighted to take a very active sponsorship with Widnes Vikings. We share a common belief in approach and values of excellence, innovation and responsibility to the wider community.

historic clubs - Widnes Vikings.

And a big part of that sponsorship is on two communitybased programs called “Rinnai match day experiences”. This is targeted at enabling young kids to play rugby tournaments before Super League matches are played or televised.

“Getting kids into sport is what we want to achieve together with Widnes Vikings,” says Rinnai Operations chief Chris Goggin. “The first of these took place recently and had more than 100 kids playing, and 250 people involved in all – the program is advertised not only in our local area but within the areas of the opposition team. This means that the Rinnai match-day experience is promoted across the country.

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The Rinnai Heavy Duty HD50i Internal water heater is a wall hung, gas fired, continuous flow water heater capable of producing hot water at 756 litres per hour at a 50°C rise. The HD50i has a 125mm concentric flue which can be extended up to 15m, less 1m per 45° bend.

“Rinnai is a worldwide brand name in its field and has taken some major global sponsorships – including the Queensland Reds, The World Club World Cup event held January this year in Tokyo, the World Ice Skating Championships and the US Nascar competition held in Daytona, Las Vegas and other major American venues.

Compact and reliable, the HD50i operates between 1-10 bar pressure, which is suitable for mains and systems with boost pumps. Incoming water temperatures of up to 60°C are accepted, making the HD50i suitable for secondary return systems. Water can be delivered at high volume with minimum gas consumption. All models have full electronic ignition with no pilot light and operate on demand only, consuming no gas when not in use.

“The Widnes Vikings are also local to our own UK headquarters so it is all an excellent fit.

Installers, specifiers and end users’ installers have the most practical and economically viable solution for all domestic and commercial hot water heating and delivery needs in Rinnai’s comprehensive range of energy efficient A rated, electronically controlled continuous flow gas fired units and systems.

All Rinnai internal HDC condensing continuous flow water heaters, are room-sealed, power flue appliances while the external weatherproof models have forced exhaust which enables them to be compact, saving both floor and wall space.

The natural gas or LPG water heaters guarantee a limitless supply of accurately temperature controlled safe and useable hot water, time after time after time to any type or size of site or application. The Rinnai range delivers energy saving performance and low greenhouse emissions through new low NOx burner technology. All units and systems can be installed as stand-alone or manifolded to provide unlimited hot water for the largest of all commercial sites such as hotels, busy gyms, high rise offices etc.

Rinnai’s unique condensing technology incorporates two heat exchangers to achieve optimum water heating generated from every cubic metre of Natural Gas or LPG. The condensing process delivers up to 95% thermal efficiency, which translates to significant energy savings when compared to standard ondemand water heaters or conventional stored systems.

Water temperature is and can be pre-set through easy-to-use built in digital controls, eliminating the risk of scalding and potentially eradicating the need for thermostatic mixing valves.

Water can be used simultaneously at several points of delivery with no loss of heat. The newly updated Rinnai Infinity range is designed for use directly off the mains, with no need for large, ungainly and energy inefficient storage vessels. For example, Rinnai’s Infinity 16i continuous flow water heater is designed to meet the hot water needs of domestic and light commercial applications.

Rinnai continuous flow hot water systems deliver on all levels in a cost effective and practical manner. Easy to install and operate the units provide a flexible and energy efficient solution for domestic applications and for all sectors of business and industry.

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

The Infinity 16i, weighing just 18kg and measuring less than 675mm (H) x 139mm (W), has a delivery capacity of 15.2 litres per minute, at a temperature rise of 25°. The larger Rinnai 26i continuous flow water heater is one of the company’s bestselling internal water heaters worldwide and has a flow rate of 19.6 litres/min, raised at 33°C. Rinnai Heavy Duty water heaters are high efficiency gas continuous flow water heaters with outputs up to 69kW.

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Create unique and stunning visual impacts with Lignacite’s Architectural Facing Masonry Designed and manufactured in the UK, Lignacite’s Architectural Facing Masonry (AFM) blocks combine an inherent decorative appeal with strength and durability for internal and external applications.

Planished is best suited to situations where clean crisp lines are required in conjunction with monotone colours. Enhanced visual effects can be created by using bands of different textures and colours.

Lignacite’s blocks are one of the most sustainable and long-lasting building products available, offering 5 different textures from clean flat surfaces to heavily textured and irregular faces to stunningly beautiful polished masonry, with over 50 different colour options to choose from.

The blocks have been used in many projects around the UK, both internally and externally constructing walls, floors and interior finishes on homes, schools, factories and offices, including some of the country’s most iconic buildings.

Split offers a craggy and heavily textured finish producing a decorative masonry finish.

‘Environmentally Friendly’ - Lignacite constantly searches for new and improved methods in the production of their blocks, these include the refinement of raw materials and the use of greater quantities of recycled materials such as glass, shells and flint and selected secondary aggregates. As a result, we are able to offer facing blocks which contain in excess of 75% recycled materials.

‘Value Engineering’ - The cost of building materials such as natural stone can be a prohibitive factor facing architects and designers. R&D has allowed Lignacite to create of a selection of ‘man-made’ alternatives which closely replicate these natural products, whilst showing cost savings and environmental benefits.

Lignacite’s blocks are manufactured to a standard 440 x 215mm face size, however our Roman Brick is a smaller, lighter and more contemporary which is 440mm x 65mm. This module has the length of a standard block but the height a standard brick. With all the benefits and flexibility of a brick and only weighing 6kgs, it makes an attractive alternate to brickwork or conventional facing blocks.

Weathered/Textured exposes the natural aggregates within the block, producing a flat but weathered texture.

Polished - produces a high gloss finish with a shine that is both lustrous and distinctive whilst creating further visual interest by exposing the raw materials beneath the surface.

Stone Faced uses high quality natural stone, normally granite and marble, in a conventional facing block manner with a bed of mortar, in a very cost-effective way.

It provides both material cost and labour savings giving architects and designers the opportunity to design modern buildings which can blend into more traditional settings.

Various manufacturing techniques allow Lignacite to offer a diverse range of finishes and textures:

Telephone: 01842 810678 | www.lignacite.co.uk

In conclusion, Lignacite’s facing masonry blocks are extremely versatile. They are available in a wide range of colours, textures and formats and offer good design flexibility. Furthermore, use of blocks creates both unique and stunningly visual impacts on buildings and in a cost-effective manner.

For further information please visit our website www.lignacite.co.uk. A full colour Swatch Guide showing all our block finishes can be requested via our website as well as many other useful documents including a Design Guidance booklet. We offer a CPD on the benefits and uses of concrete masonry. Please contact us for further details on 01842 810678.

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Sioo Wood Protection AB The SiOO:x Wood Protection System is different; it is not a coating, but an envelope.

The protection system has two components; the first penetrates the wood where it gradually forms an inert glassy polymer, by reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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The second component acts to seal and protect the first application until it is fully cured, but it also forms an inert waterresistant envelope which penetrates the wood and gradually creates a grey surface appearance.

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The SiOO:x polymers that form in the wood have silicon-oxygen bonds, the same as glass and are completely UV stable.

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Hopefield Fab, industry leaders in metalwork - now opening their doors to private clients Previously focusing on the hospitality and leisure industry, popular demand sees Hopefield Fab officially open their doors for private clients looking for that luxury statement piece from February 2018.

The beautiful bespoke pieces of metalwork in high-end luxury establishments for clients such as Rick Stein are all created from concept and installed by the industry leaders, Hopefield Fab. People who have admired the bespoke metalwork within places such as The Ivy Restaurant and Nando’s Restaurant can now have this in their own home. These were designed, created and installed by Hopefield Fab!

For more information visit the website: www.hopefieldfab.co.uk Contact info@hopefieldfab.co.uk Telephone 0161 797 1991

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in areas such as product selection; thermal analysis; structural analysis; and BIM services. One of the most recent developments is the inclusion of a design program for the Isokorb types KS and QS in steel-to-concrete connectivity situations.

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complements the company’s existing calculation software for designing concrete-to-concrete and steel-to-steel connections.

analysis to identify compliance with part L regulations.

The program is also able to calculate natural frequency, which

BIM libraries

allows a check on the serviceability of the whole balcony system with regard to vibration. It calculates the natural frequency of

Special object libraries and plug-ins have been developed for

thermally broken steel balconies using numerous geometric and

users of the leading BIM systems.

material variables – and even proposes options for steel side

are available for the standard Schöck Isokorb product portfolio

plates, end plates and on-site stub brackets.

At present, these libraries

(concrete-to-concrete, steel-to-concrete and steel-to-steel) for

There is an online thermal bridging calculator too, which

Allplan and ArchiCAD CAD systems, with Revit and Tekla to

produces substantiated thermal bridge analysis in just a few

follow. Two levels of detail are available in the plug-in. One for

simple steps. The calculator computes two-dimensional heat

preliminary planning and one for execution planning.

flows, isothermals, temperature factors, surface temperatures and psi values (ψ values). The calculation results provide architects, structural engineers and building physicists with all

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Wood Side Parker

The brief was simple: “to create a space to

On the private faces, to the north and

The spaces are laid out to maximise solar

sit and watch the weather approaching�. The

west, where there are vast views across

gain as well as views throughout the open

site was a derelict farm steading set on top

the valley to Schiehallion; the architecture,

plan living areas.

of a brae with stunning views of Scottish

materials and proportions are more open

countryside.

and contemporary. The cladding becomes

The development is ideal for creating off

predominately timber with large areas of

grid power and heating, due to the space

The existing steading was beyond repair;

glazing, forming a strong connection to the

available around the house it has been

however, the footprint was maintained and

landscape whilst creating protection from

decided to install a ground source heat

the existing stone re used where possible to

the elements where the climate can be harsh

pump with photovoltaic panels providing

ground the new building into the landscape.

and changeable.

further renewable energy.

From the surrounding fields the client’s crop

A strong emphasis has been placed on the

Woodside Parker Kirk architects

is farmed on site to produce artisan oils and

performance of the house with consideration

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dressings.

given to wall construction and detailing to

Photos by Marc Millar Photography

This deep understanding of the land and

minimise heat loss.

local weather conditions has influenced the architecture as well as forming the desire to be strongly connected to the countryside.

Maintaining the L shaped floor plan of the steading not only simplified the planning process, it also allowed a clear distinction between the public and private spaces of the home.

Facing the neighbouring two properties the architecture is more restrained with smaller windows and traditional features influenced by rural stone architecture.

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he city or any urban area is not just about buildings but a place for emotion and the aesthetic appeal requires

our full attention. City Emotion by RMIG is for everyone who decides to prioritise the “beautiful” and innovative.

RMIG’s City Emotion captures the passion for creative urban design by offering innovative technologies and materials. RMIG can help you realise the

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RJHArchitecture

Why Stage your Property?

Searchfield Homes

RJHArchitecture is a London-based architectural practice that delivers Architectural, Design and Project Management Services to the Residential Sector. In all of our projects we strive to create spaces that are truly reflectant and unique to our client and the site. We believe that combining the creation of light and space with intense attention to detail allows us to create beautiful and beneficial spaces to those that reside there.

To sell quickly, your property needs to get noticed and stand out from the crowd.

Searchfield Homes is a privately owned niche development company, which creates exclusive luxury homes in the Surrey Hills area.

We specialise in Conservation and Listed Building works having completed projects alongside Historic England and within most of the London Boroughs.

For further information and examples of past and current works please visit our Instagram page www.instagram.com/rjharchitecture/ or get in contact via email on contact@rjharchitecture.com

Whether in photographs, online or a during a viewing, a well-presented property instantly attracts greater interest and ultimately sells faster for a higher price. In the current market, where buyers feel empowered to reduce the asking price, this is especially important.

Home Staging London’s experts highlight the positive aspects of your property and minimise the negatives, so you can rest assured your home looks its best.

To find out more or arrange a consultation, tap or click to call Home Staging London now on 07785 922 424. www.homestaginglondon.co.uk

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Founded in 2009, Searchfield has developed some of the finest residences throughout Surrey, Hampshire and the surrounding area culminating in a number of prestigious award wins including Best Property in Surrey at the International Property Awards and Silver for Best Luxury House at the What House Awards.

In addition to building homes speculatively, Searchfield offers a comprehensive turn-key solution for private clients wishing to build their own homes, project managing the entire build from inception to completion.

Visit www.searchfieldhomes.com info@searchfieldhomes.co.uk

GRAND DESIGNS LIVE LONDON 2018 5 - 1 3 M AY 2 0 1 8 | E XC E L L O N DO N

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hether you are starting out on your first renovation, building a new home, redecorating a room, installing a new

kitchen or simply looking for inspiration, Grand Designs Live is the must-visit event for anyone looking to learn about the world of interiors, design and self-build.

Design guru and TV broadcaster, Kevin McCloud will lead the charge at the May edition of the show, which will see an array of new exhibitors, features and stages alongside established

visitors the opportunity to consult with specialists across a

favourites.

range of home-improvement areas, from finance to self-build and everything in-between.

Insightful talks and demonstrations will take place across the 9 days including a wide range of informative seminars at the

New this year, the Salvage Yard will offer high-end, one off,

Grand Theatre sponsored by Airflow, which will see Kevin

unique pieces of architectural salvage while the Kitchen

McCloud and other industry heavyweights take to the stage.

Design Stage will explore ways to enhance the most important

The ever popular Ask an Expert service will return to offer

room in the home; hear from kitchen design experts on the

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A new selection of Grand Room Sets, sponsored by AXA Insurance, designed to this year’s brief; ‘Designed By You’, will be on display for visitors to browse, and pick up inspirations for their own grand designs. Returning by popular demand, Kevin’s Green Heroes will showcase the most revolutionary and eco-friendly products on the market. This year, visitors can get first-hand experience through live demonstrations of current and past ‘heroes’.

The five different sections of the show will cover Build, latest trends, gadgets and technologies. Discover brilliant

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gardens, Interiors, plus a Technology

bathroom decoration for the tiniest spaces as The Lavatory

Trail; while a range of interactive workshops, instructive talks

Project will see a selection of downstairs toilets designed to

and demonstrations, will inspire visitors. This May’s Grand

make a statement. This new feature will include mock-ups

Designs Live is set to be one of the most exciting, engaging

from six interior designers who will let their imaginations run

and informative to date.

wild to create unique and striking rooms, perfect for adding a touch of fun to every home!

For more information visit www.granddesignslive.com

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SHERATON INTERIORS

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pH+ has completed its contemporary housing scheme that follows the sloping topography of Muswell Hill in north London. Divided into three separate sections, Pinnacle N10 is the product of a detailed analysis of the local Edwardian context, with a modular reinterpretation of the surrounding housing stock that has been applauded by the resident Conservation Officer. This response to the characterful neighbouring houses has driven the design, which shifts and changes as the development descends the hill, addressing specific site conditions.

The first section of the project is a conversion of an existing building into eight new flats, with a community and commercial space below. This was originally intended to house the CPotential school for children with cerebral palsy, which has now moved to a nearby site and is in the process of fundraising for a new-build timber structure also designed by pH+. In the latter and central part of the scheme, six new modular houses now step down the hill, broken up by a series of deep recesses that form terraces for the occupants. These reveals are lined with metal panels that change colour for each property and the palette continues onto interior details, providing each home with its own identity. In the third and final part of the development, a horizontal block contains 14 apartments and features a distinct sawtooth profile at the rear, designed to extend views for residents and required to prevent overlooking of the neighbouring gardens.

Pinnacle N10 features carefully selected materials that are used in sensitive and pragmatic ways. The detailing had to be of the highest calibre to address the quality of the local context. The brickwork is organised in a Raking Monk pattern and provides a contemporary aesthetic, cascading easily with the stepping profile. No cut bricks were used on site which provided significant cost benefits, while stone banding was made from the largest possible pieces and cut to accentuate the diagonal topography of the site. The overall effect of these devices is to maintain the rich sculptural quality of the neighbouring houses but without resorting to pastiche.

Andy Puncher, Director of pH+, said: “We are thrilled to have completed this contemporary interpretation of a classical language. With the support of a great client, we have been able to ensure that high design standards continued throughout this project. It was important that these houses sit well within their urban context and remain part of an evolving streetscape. We have created an appropriate scale for a development that belies its density.

About Novellini UK Novellini UK is the British branch of Novellini Group The most important shower enclosure manufactured in Italy. A vast range, extremely high quality and probably the most versatile in the market – anything is possible in terms of scale and design. Throughout the world Novellini creates inspiring bathrooms that appeal to individuals at home, via our merchant partners. Working alongside architects and designers, we create beautiful and functional bathrooms that complement the home, helping to create tranquil spaces promoting Well-being within the living environment.

Choosing the right products

You can challenge our team anonymously using LiveChat or if you prefer not to discuss your requirements use the innovative Solutions tab all, via our website.

“Novellini will never try and contact your business with sales calls” .

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

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

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

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

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NOVOSOLID The next generation of shower trays “Taking trays to a new level” NOVOSOLID is more than just a tray. It is a new design from the ground up. Considering space, wellbeing, materials and your needs, the Novosolid fits perfectly into the modern lifestyle.

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Novellini UK offers a full range of bathroom products including bespoke shower enclosures, wet rooms, steam rooms, whirlpools and much more, why not visit our website for more details www.novellini.co.uk 01727 229922

JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD

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John Lewis of Hungerford created the first painted

today’s interior landscape. Our paint has won awards and is the

kitchen cabinetry in the UK.

best independently tested paint you can get from any British

45 years later we are still supplying, beautiful,

handcrafted cabinets for the kitchen, together with our collection of painted wardrobes for the bedroom.

At John Lewis of Hungerford we have a team of dedicated designers in each of our 13 showrooms, who have a passion for design and superb customer service. They spend their time getting to know the client so they can understand exactly how they envisage their new kitchen or bedroom. Each of our designers has years of experience behind them, so they can interpret likes and dislikes to design a kitchen or bedroom the client will be proud to show off.

Working with a range of architects, interior designers and high-end developers, we have helped to create, high impact, visual spaces for our clients and clients of intermediaries.

kitchen company. Founder John Lewis was the trendsetter for painted kitchen furniture back in 1972 and this love affair with colour remains at the heart of everything we do today.

As one of the few British manufacturers in this sector, our factory team have developed and distilled our product range into a select group of contemporary, classic and traditional options. Using a combination of traditional and modern techniques and sourcing only timber and material that comply with the highest forestry standards, our highly skilled craftsmen bring each design to life in our factory in the stunning Oxfordshire countryside.

From concept to completion John Lewis of Hungerford take care of everything. The end result is a stunning installation which enhances the value of the property.

Designed in a personal, customised and unique way, no two

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designs are the same.

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For this reason demista™ is the first choice for builders, developers and home owners both in the UK and abroad. Leading hotel groups and prestige apartment developments now include the pads as the norm in either new build or refurbishment projects. Private home owners when updating their bathrooms are choosing heated mirror pads.

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The Cast Iron Bath Company Exposed Shower Valve Kit with 8” Rose in chrome with black lever option. Showers from £467 inc VAT

BATHE IN LUXURY

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ow do you get the desired flow of design throughout your entire bathroom range?

The answer, let us do the hard work

for you. Having established themselves as the go to experts in freestanding and bateau cast iron baths over the last 10 years; The Cast Iron Bath Company is keen to demonstrate the timeless great design of its complementary products in sanitaryware and brassware.

Years of experience and listening to our customers has enabled us to refine our designs to meet the whole spectrum of customer requirements; a bath for any occasion! Single ended, double ended, slipper, bateau and copper – we offer it all.

The founder, Lee Hunwicks states : “ We took our range of bath and basin taps to market in late 2016 and have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback and sales volumes. Many customers loved having the matching brand and design in the taps and baths. We have just launched our new shower sets and are introducing lever ranges for all of our brassware, and in early 2018 we will have a new range of sanitaryware available.”

“Every member of our team is an expert and we pride ourselves on our ability to advise our customers to help them make the decisions that result in the bathroom of their dreams.”

Don’t take our word for it, we encourage everyone to come and try our baths in one of our showrooms – you can find the nearest showroom by visiting castironbath.co.uk.

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Change Of Style Granite & Stone Ltd An established company in Southampton, Change Of Style Granite & Stone Ltd, have accumulated many years of experience in the Stonework Industry with granite and quartz worktops.

We provide the highest quality material and skilled craftsman, using the latest technology, digital templating, cutting and machining with hi-tech CNC saws and CNC machines.

Worktops cut and machined from our factory in Southampton.

We Supply and fit work for the General Public, Kitchen Studios, Designers and Commercial Builders. Covering the South of England, Midlands, Isle-Of- Wight and The Channel Islands.

Tel 02380 669300 Fax 02380669294 Email : sales@changemail.co.uk www.changeofstyle.net

The Morphing Collection – Design with a Splash of Colour for your Bathroom The Morphing Collection from Zucchetti Kos designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba embodies a blend of tradition and contemporary aesthetics, new materials and echoes of classic styles.

Sculptural and sophisticated surprisingly ‘familiar’ - yet totally innovative - Morphing gives you gorgeous Italian design with an on trend splash of colour for your bathroom. The Morphing freestanding console and bath tub are also available in white or black.

Morphing freestanding bath tub in red from £5,250+VAT, Morphing Console with washbasin white from £2,205+VAT

Hyco At Hyco we are dedicated to providing quality products, excellent customer service and comprehensive technical support. The recently extended Zen 100°C Boiling and Chilled Tap range represents our commitment to continuous innovation and UK based design and assembly. It offers a practical yet stylish solution whatever your water needs.

For more information or to discuss your project, please visit our website or contact us via the details below.

www.independent4life.co.uk info@independent4life.co.uk 023 92755992

The rich, dark indigo glass teamed with flashes of copper create a sophisticated range that oozes majestic style.

The drawer fronts appear as a seamless continuation of the worktop with a chamfered joint in the accent colour.

The drawer interior is illuminated by integrated lighting and divided into three storage sections with additional mood lighting built into the underside of the unit.

For more information visit www.utopia.com, call 01902 406 402 or email customersupport@utopiagroup.com

www.zucchettidesign.co.uk 020 8685 6815

Independent 4 Life are independent living specialists, providing materials to transform your home into a safe and accessible area suitable for all users.

Our systems include rise and fall kitchen worktops, islands, tables and wall cabinets, as well as height adjustable washbasins and motorised wardrobe rails. We also supply materials for creating level access wet rooms, which are often twinned with full height or half height glass shower enclosures.

Opula is all about using the most beautiful materials and simple, pure lines to create fabulous sculptural forms.

For more information

Independent 4 Life

We work closely with architects, contractors and installers to supply the most suitable items for each adaptation, with a strong focus on aesthetics and avoiding the institutional ‘care home’ look.

Indigo – it’s the new black

This energy efficient range allows individual requirements to be met with tailor made water configurations.

Customers can now enjoy combinations of 100°C true boiling water, high quality filtered cold drinking water and kitchen hot and cold mixer capabilities. Each Zen tap features a safety lock on the boiling side and cool touch insulated tap; with the boiling tank available in 3 or 6L capacity.

www.hyco.co.uk 01924 225 200 sales@hyco.co.uk

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

The linear drain of the tray can be fully tiled to match the surrounding tray and floor, resulting in a sleek, uniform looking floor that is not broken by drain grates.

The 30mm thick tray currently comes in two sizes 1200 x 900mm with an ‘end’ drain location and 1500 x 900mm with a ‘side’ drain location, perfect for ‘walk through’ showers.

Furthermore, the drain outlet can be sited left, centre or right allowing for the easy avoidance of joists etc.

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

Secret Garden Housing Scheme On Mile End Warehouse Site Tel: 020 8981 5665 email:

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rchitect Jonathan Freegard had observed this crumbling warehouse site next to his offices and home in Tredegar Square, Mile End, for over 20 years. He had originally wanted to purchase it for his own

firm’s use as a workspace but when he eventually tracked down the owner and found she did not want to sell, he came up with other ideas for her to develop the site.

With the added value clear from the outset it took little persuading to get her to pursue the suggested scheme. But she had never built anything previoiusly and the architects had to guide her through the development process step-by-step to eventual completion.

The original warehouse dated from the 1870s and ran along the backs of the gardens of the houses on the south side of this typical late Georgian square.

It had been bomb damaged in WW2, little used for 20 years and was in a very dilapidated condition.

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The scheme that gained planning consent in 2015 and completed last year provides a mixture of eight 2- and 3-bedroom houses and replicates the form of the warehouse but is cut away on the south side to make room for private gardens.

A garden courtyard at each end of the site gives access to three houses while a fourth house has direct access to the street with a wheelchair accessible garage.

In addition to the small private gardens in each courtyard, the four larger houses all have south-facing in-set roof terraces at 2nd floor level off a master bedroom.

These are completely private and give fine views over the rooftops and in many cases the occupiers have chosen to make this room their living room.

Because of restrictions on having windows on the north party-wall boundary, small lightwells were formed with windows opening onto them, providing natural light and cross-ventilation.

Internally the halls, stairs and living rooms have oak flooring with under-floor heating. The composite triple-glazed windows are pine internally and powdercoated aluminium externally.

The scheme is rated Level 4 under the Code for Sustainable Homes with solar roof panels, heat recovery ventilation systems and rainwater harvesting. All lighting is LED. The bricks from the warehouse were reused for the external cladding.

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Armstrong Ceilings feature in university’s striking new library A mix of metal and mineral ceiling and wall systems from Armstrong were specified for a new development at Royal Holloway, University of London, one of the top 30 universities in the UKfor . York Heslington Densoseal Chosen The new BREEAM “Excellent” rated library East Campus and student services centre, named the Emily Vital Energi of Blackburn is currently carrying out Biomass, Wilding Davison Building after one of the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and multi-utility infrauniversity’s in toa obtain structure worksmost at Thefamous Universityalumni, of York.isInset order new landscaped events square at the effective and long term sealing from the entryheart of gasofand the university’s campus in Egham, Surrey. water in all electrical service cable ducts, Vital Energi has chosen & Coales Densoseal 16A sealant. Additionally, Some Winn 1,000m2 of RAL 9010 Armstrong itcustom was considered to be 300 the most suitable sealant for use in Metal B-H ceiling planks, Metal renewable energy applications.

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AeroTherm, a revolutionary, 1.0 mm thick, insulation coating, that reflects heat from any source back into a room, at the speed of light!

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

dividuals who are interested in eastern made products, albethe top end of the Ironmongery it in a limited range but cost market, Touch mainly supply to effective. With trends continuresidential premises but hotel ously evolving, new innovative and office properties also conproducts are constantly under tribute to their vast clientele. development. Touch understand The company also have a that keeping up with the fashhealthy export market to all ion-shifts is imperative in order corners of the world, namely to provide every customer with the Middle East, Europe and the best solution for their rethe Americas. Touch’s owner quirements. and founder, Bill Benham, has 35 years’ experience in the Ironmongery can be a difficult Touch Ironmongery supply a vast range of products and through a range of ironmongery trade, as do his and complicated aspect of a to provide customer withbuilding solutions for their In fact today, Touch canservices supply aim colleagues Jimevery Haselup and Salproject, as requirements a result a wide range of finishes includeem Qureshi.

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British manufacturing; the best the business; Touch will can un-be a difficult and Blanchard. Saleem Qureshi is the Ironmongery ranges are still in the of our dertake complete ironmongery In fact today, Touch can supply a produced newest member team and complicated aspect of a building Touch occupy their recently Midlands by craftsmen inyears’ fac- experience, refurbishment project, projects, and Touch can aim to wide range of finishes, including has 12 as a result Brass, Polished meaning theiror knowledge is old paint takecovered this awkward aspect and refurbished showroom at 210Satin Brass, tories dating back 200 years restore door unrivalled in this industry. make it user friendly Fulham Road, Chelsea, Chrome, where Satin Chrome, more. Polished Touch also sell European furniture to their former glory,and clear to Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze The range of products supplied by understand by offering they display a vast range of manufactured goods which is looking as new, at a fraction of an on-site -solid and plated, BMA, Antique Touch date from circa 1640 French service where they carry out a their 5,000 products. With a considered to be of a very good the cost to replace.

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The Perfect Touch

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Whatever finish you require, Touch and contemporary pieces also make all requirements and identifying can help you get the right look.. up the product ranges. In addition, any items that can be refurbished. information about Touch Ironmongery a showroom Touch occupy their recently Touch showcasesor the to very arrange best of Refurbishment is a large part of refurbished showroom at 210 British2255 manufacturing; the best the business; Touch will undertake visit please call us on 0207 351 or alternatively Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they ranges are still produced in the complete ironmongery visit www.atouchofbrass.co.uk display a vast range of their 5,000 Midlands by craftsmen in factories refurbishment projects, and can products. With a customer base dating back 200 years or more. restore old paint covered door including interior designers, Touch also sell European furniture to their former glory, builders and individuals who are manufactured goods which is looking as new, at a fraction of interested in the top end of the considered to be of a very good the cost to replace.

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Chelsea www.atouchofbrass.co.uk London SW10 9PJ 0207 351 2255 www.atouchofbrass.co.uk

Doors, Windows & Fiitings

Steel For Kitchen Kudos Crittall brings a further dimension to a kitchen through its minimalist style windows and its InnerVision glazed steel partitioning screens.

Designed for modern living, they provide a sense of space and light with clean lines, subtle detailing, excellent technical properties.

Elegantly slender, the slim steel framing, with single or double opening doors, is unobtrusive. The distinguished-looking installation makes a wonderful talking point.

Natural illumination inside is maximised, while enhanced acoustic properties ensure privacy and reduced noise levels, without compromising on security.

Chilly draughts are prevented, warmth kept-in for year-round comfort.

Windows manufacturer enhances transparency Quality windows manufacturer TA Windows has rebranded as Wooden Windows to enhance the brand’s visibility.

Since it was established in 2013, the company has continued to grow, therefore a rebranding was in order to reflect this. Director, Mark Winter commented: “We are a fast growing company and have recently expanded so we wanted to develop a more customer facing business which is easy to find.

“When people talk about their windows, they tend to tell you they have wooden windows, so it made sense for us to create an identifiable brand.”

Photo courtesy of Stiff and Trevillion – photography by Kilian O ’Sullivan

The rebrand was complemented with a new logo, website and colour scheme and the website showcases the innovative, internally built WindowBuilder app.

www.crittall-windows.co.uk t: 01376 530800; e: hq@crittall-windows.co.uk

For more information please visit woodenwindows.com or call: 01782 644 871

The Period Ironmonger

Atlantic Premium Shutters

Here at The Period Ironmonger we’ve been supplying some of the finest period reproduction furniture for many years.

Working closely with the best artisans and manufacturers in the UK to provide exceptional products, ranging from period sash fittings to beautiful door and cupboard knobs.

Atlantic Premium Shutters are England’s finest operable and fully functional, maintenance free shutters. Each shutter is meticulously handcrafted in the old-world style with the innovation of today’s most advanced materials and processes.

We’re excited to introduce a new range of stunning contemporary lever handles and accessories. Elements by Croft is a wonderful collection of contemporary designs, suitable for high-end residential and commercial projects.

View our vast range of period door furniture, window and interior fittings along with our new contemporary lighting and Elements collection on our website.

Website: theperiodironmonger.co.uk Tel: 01630 647748

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

Trade Window Shutters is your source for Atlantic Premium Shutters. They have a knowledgeable sales team available to assist you with product specifications. Contact Trade Window Shutters for an Atlantic Shutters product binder and presentation.

E sales@tradewindowshutters.com M 07870 624666 W tradewindowshutters.com Surveying teams based in Manchester, London, Essex, Birmingham, Bristol & Cornwall.

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Concept-Linea: bespoke joinery Are you looking to add value to your home, or enhance your living arrangements? Let us help you with our stunningly executed bespoke joinery which is completely customisable to your needs, decor and budget. There are so many different materials that can be used to produce a wonderful piece of furniture, and we have the tooling and expertise to help with design and execution of your furniture. Our services are broad, spanning across all types of joinery used in residential or commercial properties.

From all types of fitted furniture (bookcases/ wardrobes) to bespoke kitchens, staircases, windows and doors. If you can’t find what you are looking for, chances are we can produce it for you.

Have a look at our website www.concept-linea.com so see examples of our broad range of services, or call us on 020 8843 2178 for more information.

Whether you have a design or not, get in touch, you won’t regret you did!

Bring magic to your home with new Disney blinds Add some night-time magic to your children’s room with VELUX’s new series of Disney blinds. Whether it’s Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen; Lightning McQueen from Disney/Pixar Cars or Winnie the Pooh and his friends, give your children the chance to fall asleep with a “good night” to their favourite Disney characters. In the new Disney & VELUX Goodnight Collection design meets quality and functionality, offering children and parents the opportunity to turn rooms into playful environments, where a magical universe comes together with optimal sleeping conditions.

Grant Sneddon, product manager for VELUX said. “We hope these beautiful designs will be appreciated not only for aesthetic reasons but also because they help create the optimum conditions to ensure a good night’s sleep.”

www.velux.co.uk

Doors, Windows & Fiitings

SEALING SYSTEMS

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

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Created with a sleek and incomparable aesthetic appeal, our contemporary style Rosso Maniglie range has quickly become the first choice for home owners, architects and house builders throughout the UK.

FIRE, SMOKE, SOUND, PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, VERMIN, WIND, RAIN, LIGHT, EMI, RFI AND WATER THRESHOLDS  RAMPS  STAIR NOSINGS  FRAME SEALS  DROP DOWN SEALS  UNDER DOOR SEALS  MEETING STILE SEALS  RAIN DRIPS  BRUSH SEALS  GLASS DOOR SEALS  HANGAR SEALS  UNIGEAR HINGES  FLOOD BARRIERS  INTUMESCENT SEALS  KERF SEALS

turn & release on square rose

CONTACT US FOR A CATALOGUE OR TO SEE SAMPLES For further information on this range visit our website or call one of our friendly sales team.

T : +44 (0) 1228 672 900 E : sales@zoo-hardware.co.uk W : www.rosso-maniglie.co.uk

ZEROplus Zero Seal Systems Ltd, Units 43 - 45 Ladford Covert, Seighford, Stafford, ST18 9QG, UK Tel: +44 (0)1785 282910 Fax: +44 (0)1785 282498 E-mail: sales@zeroplus.co.uk Website: www.zeroplus.co.uk

Rosso Maniglie is part of Zoo Hardware Ltd.

VICAIMA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

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etting to the top is not easy. But with the rising demand for grey and

Vicaima Visual Sensations Mountain design

Whether the requirement is for doors only, matching doorsets (door, frame and architrave)

on-trend tonal colours epitomised

wardrobes or even wall panels, a consistent and

by the new Visual Sensations’ Mountain from

matching finish can be achieved. All Vicaima

Vicaima, specifiers can take their vision to new

doors are FSC certified for environmental peace

heights with doors that reflect the latest fashions

of mind and can meet a range of performance

within interior design.

specifications, such as fire rated, security, and acoustic requirements.

Leading interior door manufacturer, Vicaima has launched four new and stunning Visual Sensation finishes into its ever popular Dekordor SD range.

manufactured by Vicaima that offer unique design solutions which are in-step with the latest design trends. Visual Sensations Mountain is just one in a

Along with a variety of standard products, Dekordor SD Visual Sensations are also available in non-standard dimensions, giving you the ability

Mountain, being one its latest grey creations, has

selection of eight new finish option in the 2018 VS

to meet a wide range of project specifications. In

given designers some new creative inspiration.

collection, which also includes Tundra, Alpine and

addition design freedom is further accommodated

Stimulated by dramatic landscapes, Mountain

Desert, all of which available in both vertical grain

with specific customisation made easy with

allows specifiers to incorporate the peaceful

and cross directional woodgrain designs.

glazed options, grooves, inlays, pairs, over height dimensions, mobility widths and other individual

essence of nature within their chosen interior space.

Dekordor SD is favoured by specifiers not only

provisions.

for its aesthetic appeal and its ability to provide a Since its introduction, the Visual Sensations (VS)

cost effective alternative to real wood veneers, but

If you would also like to know more about Visual

collection has heralded a new era for foil faced

importantly that as a Vicaima door product there

Sensations, or are interested in any other Vicaima

doors, with bespoke models being created and

is no compromise on performance characteristics.

products, visit the website www.vicaima.com.

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Doors, Windows & Fittings

VELUX® launches MyDaylight – the world’s first virtual reality app for renovation design The app enables homeowners to design their own room, visualising the real effect of daylight, with 3600 view and virtual reality options.

MyDaylight is a powerful new app by VELUX that enables homeowners to design their own room or renovation project by easily selecting parameters such as floor dimensions, roof height and ceiling pitch.

They can then customise further by adding windows, floor and wall finishes, the room’s location, and more.

After approximately ten minutes, they receive a digital simulation which can be viewed in 3600 or virtual reality, and gives a life-like recreation of the room and the changing effects of daylight inside.

www.velux.com +45 45 16 78 85 velux-int@velux.com

Woodfoil Makes A Striking Finish for FrameXpress

Simple solution for flood proofing doors

Leading window, door and conservatory fabricator FrameXpress Ltd was recently commissioned to produce a variety of casement windows, doors and bifold doors in a striking wood foil finish for a private home set in a prime, much sought after location in Kent. The highest specifications were stipulated for the property which also needed to be sympathetic to the local surrounding area.

With the rise in floods across the UK in recent years, MACO has looked to improve the locking systems in flood doors which then in turn helps the protection of water entering a property.

The company is well recognised for providing only the highest standards in terms of choice, accreditations and security, which were key factors for the homeowners.

For this project, Ian Davis Sales Manager at FrameXpress worked alongside the customer to ensure that the best in proven performance, sound insulation and security would be installed.

For more details on the range visit www.frameXpress.co.uk

With the use of our Multi Matic tilt and turn system elements, together with the MACO C-TS combined lock, has enabled us to innovate and develop a solution that offers additional perimeter locking. Coupled with the correct weather seals, the water egress is prevented.

This system has been successfully tested to PAS1188-1:2014 flood protection products and building aperture products ensuring piece of mind to installers and homeowners.

T +44 1795 433900 F +44 1795 433902 enquiry@macouk.net www.macouk.net

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For expert advice call 08008 401 508 www.thwc.co.uk

+44 (0) 19 9253 5930 www.designerwoodendoors.com

Showrooms at: Sevenoaks Dorking Loughton

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Doors, Windows & Fittings

Fisher and Company We make and supply quality products nationwide to Wholesalers, Local Authority and Contractors. Our service and lead time are unbeatable and staff friendly and efficient.

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Solar and Mains LED Belisha & Refuge Beacons - also Illuminated Column, Bracket Arms and Shields.

Feeder Pillars – Galvanized, Stainless Steel and GRP for any purpose.

Prewired Hospital MRI, Market Stall and Bespoke.

Brackets – All types of Lighting, Sign, Column, Wall, Pole, Keys and Accessories.

Groundworking Tools – Heavy Duty Electrical Safety BSEN60900 Certificated Stainless Steel – 12 month guarantee.

We can now offer finance for our range of Solar LED Belisha Beacons – please ask for details. 0333 666 2122 info@fisherandcompany.co.uk www.fisherandcompany.co.uk

New PACE scheme and MCS certification make Viessmann’s fuel cell boiler financially attractive Big price reduction and feed-in-tariff eligibility for world’s first fuel cell heat and power system.

The Viessmann Vitovalor 300-P fuel cell boiler has been reduced in price from £18,000 to £9,990, largely as a result of Viessmann’s participation in the new European PACE project.

It has also gained MCS certification, entitling owners to claim approximately £6,000 over 10 years from the UK government’s feed-intariff.

The 45 per cent price reduction makes the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell boiler as affordable as a heat pump, but it has the additional benefit of producing electricity as well as domestic heat.

www.viessmann.co.uk

GRASS-ROOTS SUSTAINABILITY: WHY WE NEED TO BECOME MORE SELFRELIANT AS CONSUMERS Paul Hutchens is Director of Midlands-based solar specialists, Eco2Solar.

He is a board member of the Solar Trade Association, the UK's leading solar industry voice, and Chairman of the STA’s New Build Working Group which aims to inform governments, councils, house builders and consumers about sustainability in housing.

Here, Paul explores the current and future landscape of energy production, deconstructs the barriers to becoming a more sustainable society and examines why it’s down to us as consumers to develop a greater

self-reliance in powering our homes.

Every minute of every day, five thousand times as much energy as we need hits the earth in the form of solar energy. That surplus isn’t going anywhere; it just gets absorbed into buildings, into the ground, the desert or the sea, warming everything up.

But what if we could harness more of that? What if we could make energy as abundant as data on the internet?

Imagine the global problems we could solve. In my opinion, this is not only possible; it’s beginning to happen right now. www.eco2solar.co.uk

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Power straight from the sun, with the solar bench from mmcité Mmcité, a design studio based in Czech Republic, introduced a new model of the bench named Woody Solar. Following the successful and diverse range of public seating elements Woody, the solar bench harnesses energy from sun to power wireless internet and charging ports for portable electronic devices.

The Woody Solar is sturdy and looks beautiful in the outdoors, and it is more than just a place to sit. Made from steel and hardwood, solar bench is capable of charging four devices at the same time. It has built-in Wi-Fi router that transmits strong signals to the users nearby. The Woody Solar does not only keep you connected, on request it can measure Co2, humidity and noise levels.

Contact our UK based branch mmcité 11 to get more ideas for your projects:

www.mmcite.com/en

SURFACE 360.CO.UK L evato Mono Porcelain paver system from The Deck Tile

pavers offer high abrasion and stain resistance, are frost proof and

Co. ltd is a flexible external flooring solution for the design

achieve R11 slip resistance.

conscious with over 150 stone, timber and cementitious

effects to choose from plus co-ordinating internal tiles – enabling

With it’s key beneficial features such as height adjustable and slope

seamless transition between internal and external spaces. The sys-

correcting supports; high load bearing and weighing only 45kgs

tem facilitates a fast, cost effective installation over most surfaces

per m2; low on-going maintenance; Levato Mono is the ideal sys-

including; single ply membranes, roofing felt and other delicate wa-

tem for balconies, roof terraces, patios and piazzas – for both res-

terproofing systems. Available in standard 600x600 size and now

idential and commercial use as specified on numerous hospitality

larger formats 450x900/600x1200/800x800 etc, the porcelain

and restaurant venues, apartment blocks and educational establishments throughout the UK.

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LEVATO MONO

Porcelain paver system and coordinating internal tiling The Deck Tile Co’s new website www.surface360.co.uk now has +150 colours and finishes in their Levato Mono 20mm porcelain ranges plus co-ordinating internal tiling – enabling seamless visual transition between internal and external spaces.

20mm porcelain pavers 40x80 45x90 60x60 75x75 80x80 30x120 40x120 60x120 ‘Floating floor’ – installation over single ply membranes Eternal product - zero maintenance required – offering massive overlife savings Highly abrasion and stain resistant Highly slip resistant ; R11 AB+C Lightweight – 45kgs per m2

INTRODUCING OUR NEW WEBSITE: WWW.SURFACE360.CO.UK

High load bearing and impact resistance Timber, stone & cementitious effects Completely non porous Ideal for balconies, roof terraces and piazzas, for both commercial and residential use Frost proof Height adjustable/slope correcting support system ranging from 9mm up to 550mm

Floors & Flooring

V4 Woodflooring

Why use FG1 Plywood?

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

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

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

The company will continue to pride itself on offering real wood collections produced from the highest quality woods, sustainably 49_DBB_MAR_2015:190w RT Hand Page 5/3/15 sourced and finished using natural colouring techniques and surface finishes.

www.v4woodflooring.co.uk

FG1 Plywood Unit A1 Portland Business Park Portland Road 11:59 Hove Page 49 East Sussex BN3 5RY Tel: 01273 426570 Email: info@fg1-plywood.co.uk

TRANSFORM A HOUSE TO A CHATEAU WITH ESCO FLOORING FROM OSMO Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, presents ESCO Chateau, a sleek and contemporary style of oak flooring. Prefinished with Osmo Polyx®-Oil, Chateau elegantly embraces the wood’s artistic knots and grains, complementing a wide range of current decorative trends and interiors.

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

As standard, Chateau is available in eight different colours, including black, tobacco, stone grey and natural. The surface is machineoiled with Osmo Polyx®-Oil to protect and enhance the appearance of the wood.

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

Floors & Flooring

Advanced flooring solutions from EGGER Experience shows that when the right products come together they can create a powerful combination with the potential to save tradesmen time and money on their projects.

The EGGER Advanced Structural Flooring System (ASFS), developed by one of Europe’s leading wood-based panel manufacturers, is designed to work in six simple steps.

EGGER is so confident in producing stronger, better chipboard floors, its Advanced Structural Flooring System comes with a lifetime guarantee to give installers complete peace of mind on every floor laid using the EGGER Advanced fitting method.

At its heart is the company’s portfolio of structural P5 grade chipboard flooring boards with enhanced moisture resistant properties. The range includes EGGER P5, EGGER Peel Clean Xtra, EGGER Protect, and EGGER Decorative Protect.

The system combines three key components; the EGGER tongue and groove flooring grade chipboard range which is manufactured using diamond tipped tooling to ensure tight, highly consistent joints, its super-strength Joint and Joist D4 Adhesive and a proven easy to use fitting method.

The EGGER Advanced Structural Flooring System comes with a lifetime guarantee.

To find out more about the EGGER Advanced Structural Flooring System and the Advanced Lifetime Guarantee call the EGGER building hotline on 0845 602 4444 or e-mail building.uk@egger.com or visit www.egger.co.uk

It’s suitable for use with both solid timber and engineered joists subject to your joist manufacturer recommendations.

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Glass & Glazing

Eco-Teq Eco-Teq present the uni-one window system designed for modern living, uncompromising in quality, beauty and environmentally - for those who seek the highest standards of excellence.

More than skin deep, uni-one also meets the stringent technical and performance criteria demanded today, to keep occupants safe from the extremes of weather, temperature, noise and intruders.

Uni-one achieves exacting standards whilst also providing a virtually unlimited kaleidoscope of colour, texture and finish options to harmonise with you and your individual style.

For further details please contact; Mike Coles Specialist Project Manager 01985 841941 info@eco-teq.co.uk www.eco-teq.co.uk

Open up shopping spaces with sliding and stacking walls from D R Services Within covered shopping arcades, the specification of moveable glazed walls for shop fronts is a highly practical solution. They open up the retail space so that there is no obvious boundary between inside and outside, while also maximising floor space and removing dead areas.

There is a wide choice of styles, shapes and colours available as well as automatic systems to cope with installations where manual handling is not an option.

For architects and designers, there are no hindrances at all regarding style – the only major constraint that might be faced with moveable walls is whether or not they will physically fit within the confines of the building.

More Sky - Less Roof!

Whether you are inside looking up or outside looking enviously in, the Atlas Roof Lantern and Flat Glass products which Trade Access Products offer will help put your property in a league of its own.

Available in white grey or black and various sizes in stock for FREE delivery within 7-10 days.

Atlas Roof Lanterns and Flat Glass offer the perfect solution to gain natural daylight via any current flat roof whilst providing a modern image to any room.

For more information and to view our full range of products please visit www.tradeaccesspanels.co.uk

For further information call 01279 445277 look at www.drservices.co.uk or e-mail info@drservices.co.uk.

DI-NOC Architectural Finishes from 3M deliver first class results in Post Office refurbishment

Beautiful bespoke structural glass Ion Glass create beautiful bespoke structural glass for both internal and external installations. The scope of their work includes glass balustrades, doors, frameless glass shower enclosures, linkways, screens and more.

This impressive, fully frameless curved glass balustrade was installed recently to enclose a raised seating area at the top of a Martello Tower. The tower has been fully renovated to create a luxury residence

Like all good design, the balustrade is deceptively simple, combining both curved and straight glass with minimal fixings and no handrail to interrupt the view.

3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes were used in a major refurbishment programme by the Post Office implemented by Sign 2000. The work was part of the Post Office Network Transformation Project involving 6,500 main and local category outlets.

Visit www.ionglass.co.uk or call 0345 658 9988 for more information. Our complete service ensures your glass installation is fully compliant and meets all structural requirements.

Developed by 3M as a costeffective design solution for interior and exterior new building construction and/or refurbishment projects, 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes comprise a range of special

with stunning views across the English Channel.

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effect self-adhesive vinyl films that precisely replicate the appearance of traditional materials used for such applications. Available in over 700 distinctive formats, the finishes faithfully reproduce the appearance of a wide range of materials including wood, metal, marble, leather, carbon fibre, stone and stucco.

For further information, call 0845 603 388 or visit www.3M.co.uk/ innovativefinishes

Church Hill Barn, Suffolk, UK P h o to C r e d i t : S teve L a n cef i e l d ( w w w. s teve l a n cef i e l d . co . u k )

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he site, situated on the Essex/Suffolk borders

Cruciform in plan with a collection of smaller spaces

within the landscape immortalised by Constable

surrounding it, the arrangement sought to provide shelter for

was originally the home farm of the nearby estate,

different farming activities under a single roof.

destroyed by fire in the 1950s.

The barn complex is the legacy of the model farm movement.

It consists of a collection of farm buildings forming a courtyard.

The clients purchased the buildings in dilapidated condition.

The centrepiece of the site with views over the rural landscape

Having sold their own property in nearby Colchester they

is a large barn of cathedral-like proportions.

decided to reside in a caravan on the site during the build.

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David had worked on a previous project and was the natural choice of architect. The barn is a Listed structure and the contemporary refurbishment required lengthy agreements with the local planning authorities.

A large component of the renovations consisted of the refurbishment of the roof. Roofing slates and timber materials were salvaged from the other agricultural structures on the site that were too decayed to be usefully renovated. In order to allow the existing structure to be viewed internally but still conform to modern standards of thermal performance, the roof is a ‘warm roof construction’ meaning that all of the insulation is located on the exterior of the roof above a new timber deck.

The external walls were insulated with sheep’s wool and clad with larch timber, which has been left to weather naturally. The original openings have been simply fenestrated with glazing set back from the external wall line. Oversized bespoke glazed sliding doors fill the hipped gable porches, allowing views from the courtyard towards open fields. Two three- metre square roof lights allow day light deep into the interior of the eight-metre tall central spaces.

It was decided early on during the design process to keep the spaces as open plan as possible. Partitions and screens are designed as over scaled freestanding furniture of birch-faced plywood, strategically located to provide privacy for bathrooms and sleeping areas.

A reminder of the barn’s agricultural past, lighting is operated using existing switch boxes and concealed within the existing structure, existing metal grilles and new joinery.

Polished concrete flooring flows throughout with 10mm floor joints aligning with the spatial demarcation. A biomass boiler is assisted by a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system that recirculates warm air stacking in the taller spaces.

The vast main space of the original barn has been retained as a gallery space and the owners have hosted local events, dances and art exhibitions.

Landscaping and planting reflects the internal spaces and is kept simple with wildflower planting and brick paving salvaged from the existing barn complex.

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RINNAI TO HEADLINE SPONSOR CIBSE TECH SYMPOSIUM IN LONDON R I N N A I H OT WAT E R – I N S TA N T , CO N T I N U O U S , L I M I T L E S S A N D S E N S I B L Y E CO N O M I C F O R E V E RY T Y P E O F CO M M E R C I A L S I T E

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innai -

the UK leader in gas-fired high efficiency

continuous flow water heating units and systems - is to be the headline sponsor of the forthcoming Chartered

Institute of Building Services Technical Symposium being held this year 12-13th April 2018 at London South Bank University.

The CIBSE Technical Symposium 2018 – themed as ‘Stretching the

envelope’

technologies

will for

encompass healthy

techniques,

and

applications

productive

and

environments.

Topics presented may include the following: Assessing, assuring and improving occupant health, comfort and wellbeing; Developing and

“The uncertainties of climate, resources, environment, and security will

applying leading edge products and systems for a sustainable building

mean that there is an increasing need for those with a responsibility to

future; Moving towards net zero energy and net zero water built

deliver healthy and productive environments to stretch beyond ‘business

environments; Delivering human friendly ecosystems beyond the ‘built’

as usual’, says CIBSE.

environment; Fusing passive and active building systems; Designing and operating to meet future climates; Creative technologies and systems

The 2018 symposium theme is aiming to provide the industry with a

for an aging population; Intelligent systems and knowledge based tool;

technical insight into the methods, technologies and techniques that

Metering, intelligent monitoring and control techniques to predict and

are available, or just over the horizon, that will drive the development

manage energy use; BIM (and other information tools) for improved

of increasingly sustainable future environments. This will include

building development and operation; Case studies and measured

presentations and discussions on both the established and proven, as

performance of buildings in use

well as the developmental and cutting edge.

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Comments Rinnai Managing director Tony Gittings, “we are an industry-

“The event is well organised and, more importantly, it is well attended by

leading manufacturer of water heating technologies, products and

CIBSE members all looking for new product and practices to improve the

systems for commercial sites and we have been a main sponsor of the

industry’s offering to end-users. Rinnai looks forward to continuing our

CIBSE Technical Symposium, held in the Spring, for the past several years

sponsorship of the event well into the future.

now. We believe it is the best event of its kind.

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

“We get to speak in a relaxed and informative manner about continuous flow hot water technology with members from all types of consultancies, building services and academia backgrounds. The fact that it moves around the regions makes it even more attractive to Rinnai - yes the South East has the biggest concentration of population but there is a lot more outside of the M25 area!!

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WOOD • MULTI-FUEL • GAS • ELECTRIC • BOILER STOVES For more information on all Yeoman stoves, (including high output boiler models), visit www.yeomanstoves.co.uk

style... with cast iron performance

www.dovre.co.uk Dovre has over 60 years’ experience in manufacturing cast iron wood, multi-fuel, gas and electric stoves and fireplaces that are built to withstand the harshest of Scandinavian winters, to view the full range visit our website.

Heating, Ventilation & Insulation

The Connected Home and Electric Heating Many thought it was a passing fad, but with the recent popularity of Amazon Echo and improvements to broadband services, the connected home is the way of the future.

With your electric radiator connected to WiFi, this improves your control and gives you access to data, no matter where you are.

Imagine viewing your energy consumption in real-time from your phone! Having sight of your heating costs may encourage you to adapt your individual behaviour.

VeriSmart Heating’s latest product, the EcoWiFi, combines the efficiency of ceramic electric radiators with amazing controllability via your smartphone or computer.

To find out more about our EcoWiFi electric radiators, give us a call on 01484-213-151 or visit www.verismartheating.com.

The Mini Eurocowl Are you incorporating a chimney within your build?

Building within an area; in reach of a coast line? susceptible to high winds? Surrounded by trees?

The Mini Eurocowl is the complete chimney cowl solution solving anti downdraught issues whilst also protecting against birds, wind and rain. Suitable for all fuel types, with a robust design and a dome top making for hassle free sweeping and easy maintenance.

Eurocowl has been in the chimney and flue industry for over 21 years, creating solutions to chimney problems with our variety of products, all of which are Certified by Bsria Ltd, complaint with BS EN 16475-7:2016 and CE approved

Please visit our website www.eurocowl.co.uk to view our extensive product range or contact us on: 02380 663210

Consort Claudgen launches SL single-zone controllers Consort Claudgen have introduced three new wireless controllers which can be connected to one or multiple SL heaters to form an SL heating system.

All controllers have comfort and setback temperatures settings. The SLPB and SLVT controllers have a 4-stage run-back timer function where a heating period remains active until the run-back timer expires.

Additionally, the SLVT has temperature control buttons and a digital display to show the room temperature.

The SLTI, however, features a programmable 7-day timer and thermostat with three heating periods per day and is designed with four large control buttons with an electronic lock to prevent tampering with controls.

For details, visit www.consortepl.com or call Sales at 01646 692172.

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When looking for desirable heating solutions the award winning Bryce V75 is ideal.

This stylish radiator is composed from fine vertical aluminium profiles, giving the radiator a uniquely textured look that adds depth and interest.

This radiator can be placed throughout the house, but works well in a bathroom as there are a variety of Vasco towel rail accessories that work well with the Bryce V75.

Ideal Heat Solutions has announced that it is in the process of building new temporary packaged boilers to cope with the high demand it has experienced in 2017.

“We are part of the global Watts Group which supports domestic markets and heavy industry markets and we work with our merchants, installers and specifiers to educate them sharing our wealth of knowledge and product based experience to deliver the best solutions in the industry today,” said Dave Raynor Product Manager Watts Industries UK. “During 2017 we have strengthened the resources of our UK team to enable us to work with all sectors of the water and heating industries supporting them in their requirements.”

The new boilers will be fitted with technology such as the Trend 963 Supervisor, which allows Ideal Heat’s operatives to monitor the performance and fuel consumption for its temporary boilers remotely, increasing efficiency and driving costs down for its customers.

The company will also be looking to introduce boiler contingency plans to new and existing customers later in the year, which will complement its existing emergency response hire services.

Further information about Watts Industries UK can be found by visiting www.wattsindustries.co.uk/

www.vasco.eu Tel +44 0333 7727718

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Some of the original features in the property had been pulled out through the years, so whilst modernising the house, dRAW reinstated many of the traditional features to restore the character of the property.

dRAW have completed many projects around London over the years, a few properties have similar styles but they aim with every new client to bring a discerning edge to the property and make it different to the last.

Many design decisions were discussed, all decisions were carefully considered from the schematic stage to when on site.

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A Panda-friendly Bamboo radiator?

We are excited to present the Eskimo Outline Bamboo radiator. Bamboo Outline is an aluminium radiator covered in a stunning veneer of Bamboo.

Available as an electric radiator or on central heating, in a wide range of vertical and horizontal sizes.

And no deforestation is necessary to produce these bamboo products. Also check out the other finishes available, including Supermirror and Rusty.

Eskimo radiators are designed and manufactured in Birmingham.

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Elite Stone, Excellence From The Origin The cosmopolitan inspiration and bespoke creativity of Tetyana Kovalenko give rise to the ultra-luxurious masterworks of Elite Stone, now exposed in just opened showroom on Margaret street 74, London. What elevates Elite Stone above the rest in the marble sector is a profound knowledge of all aspects of marble and the use of innovative technologies, as E-Light System, the outcome of research that required over ten years to complete and that is realized in the form of panels made from thin sheets of marble and onyx layered on LED lights embedded in transparent glass. Kitchens, cabinet doors, room dividers and front doors are exalted by the harmony of backlit-lightened marble, creating an atmosphere rich in inspiration.

www.elitestonegallery.co.uk Elite Stone Gallery Ltd 74 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia London, W1W 8SU Phone: +44 (0)20 3302 5570 Mail: info@elitestonegallery.co.uk

Chairmaker

Detail Design Solutions

‘Chairmaker’ chairs are the own brand of CVOUK Ltd. These chairs and sofas are meticulously hand-made in Sussex.

Detail Design Solutions provides architectural design services to small and large-scale developers, private home owners and housing associations in Edinburgh and across the UK.

The company has its own frame factory where proper solid hardwood frames are made. When finished the frames are passed to the upholstery department where they will be upholstered to perfection.

Working with both the trade and public all products are made to order. You can either supply or specify the fabric or leather. Found in the finest venues and homes around the world ‘Chairmaker’ chairs are simply stunning.

CVOUK also manufactures other brands and a lot of totally bespoke pieces, they continue to be the manufacturing solution for many British designers.

Previous projects include a conversion of an old railway arch in Edinburgh’s old town into the Chophouse Restaurant (pictured); conversion of an old milk handling depot into a single residence over three levels; and conversion of a large four-bed flat in Edinburgh’s New Town into two highlydesirable two-bed flats.

For more information on how we can support your project, visit our website or drop us a line.

www.chairmaker.co.uk chairs@chairmaker.co.uk Phone: 01903 905195

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Joelle Joy

Whilst working mainly in the South-West of England, I have also carried out many projects in all areas of the UK including Manchester, London and Bristol. My experience is comprehensive and varied, and I have a large portfolio of completed design schemes for commercial and domestic interiors.

Joelle Joy is a fine art photographer,​​ specializing in three-panel canvas art. She creates unique home décor by capturing nature from exotic locales.

With many years of experience in the soft furnishing industry I can manage all aspects of soft furnishings from curtains to upholstery.

Your purchase can also help others! $5.00 of every sale is donated to either Detroit Youth For Christ, ‘For Every Kid, One at a Time’ or All Worthy of Love, ‘Non-profit outreach that helps men and women enslaved by streetprostitution’.

I also specialise in lighting design; an often neglected, but crucial aspect of any interior.

This combination of skills has given me a particular empathy for the softer end of interior design, whilst allowing me to produce effective design schemes for building works and commercial interiors too.

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A large variety of ​her affordable original art is available to ship worldwide, including many statement pieces to fit your home or business.

To purchase art or learn more about her photography, visit www.joellejoy.com or contact her at info@joellejoy.com.

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Andrea Padovani

A Must-Have For Any Work Place

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Andrea Padovani,Italy 1961.

When supplied for offices, artificial plants can really brighten up any space, especially for those workplaces that consist of lots of grey concrete.

Trying to create the perfect setting for your place, whether it’s a domestic haven or a relaxing bar or café environment, it’s the minor details that really count.

A couple of fake trees located outside an office door can create a welcoming entrance, while silk flowers placed in a reception area provide a great first impression, and will look continually at their best at any time of year.

When staff are busy focusing on their jobs, they are not likely to have time to water and care for real plants, but artificial plants placed inside an office or outdoors area require

These perfect bar stools are comfortable, take up minimal space but fit the room with the right angles, lines and finishes.

1985 degree in Political Science, University of Bologna.

Professional artist in Italy since 1995 . In year 1998 moved to Canada.

Lives and work in Whistler,Canada.

Exhibitions: 2011 Venice Biennale; between 1999 and 2017 he had 13 solo shows in Amsterdam NL and 15 in West Vancouver. 2007 solo shows in Kyoto-Japan, Shanghai and Singapore.

2005 featured artist for Monte Paschi Banque France,oldest bank in the world.

2004 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals headquarters in Italy.

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Ultra stylish, incredibly chic, minimalist, Scandi style design with attention to detail.

Smooth, black or on trend metallic we have Industrial style bar stools that are sure to please.

For the most stylish bar stools in the UK, order now and choose the look that suits your style. www.cielshopinteriors.com sales@cielshop.co.uk or call T +44 1273 443 837

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Bromleighs

Bromleighs offer an extensive range of switches and electrical accessories to suit both period and contemporary interiors. Their Forged and Profile Collections are hand-made at their workshop in Cornwall, using inserts manufactured here in the UK.

The Hardwood, Bakelite and Period Switch collections are made with British Oak which is hand-stained and waxed. Recent installations include a Chateau in France and the extensive refurbishment of an Irish Castle. Bromleighs also offer a wide range of interior and exterior lighting and architectural hardware.

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Just Shutters

LEIVARS

We don’t do ‘ordinary’. When Just Shutters visit your project we don’t just see a window, we see light, we see a gateway into your world that has the power to change the way you live. Our world class designers and fitters have an exceptional eye for detail and will expertly guide you through the finest choice of shutters in the UK, including Just Shutters exclusive ranges. Our stunning interior shutters combine both beauty and practicality. Stylish and elegant, shutters bring a designer look to any room, while their durability and hardwearing nature make them the perfect choice for high traffic areas, humid environments and even the commercial and hospitality sector. Offering privacy and light versatility like no other product on the market, shutters can elevate your renovation project to the next level.

LEIVARS is a high end interior design practice with a fundamental passion for creating beautiful interiors. Whether inspired by existing architecture or our clients individual tastes, every stage of design is considered with meticulous attention to detail.

For the finest range, expert service and lifetime guarantee, call us on 0845 894 0700 or visit justshutters.co.uk

A focus on quality and practicality has earned LEIVARS five industry awards, extensive press coverage, and House and Garden ‘one to watch’ status. Most recently we have received a ‘Best of Houzz Design’ accolade for the fifth year running, our fourth consecutive ‘Best of Houzz Service’ award, and finalist status for the second time in the SBID Design Excellence awards.

www.leivars.com e: studio@leivars.com m: 07929 934511

Stone Veneer – Lightweight, easy to install natural stone sheets Slate and Stone Veneer from Lite Stone is a lightweight and ultra thin, easy to install natural stone finish available in large sheet sizes starting at 122 x 61cm.

Available in over 20 different finishes and with a thickness of 1 – 3mm Lite Stone offer the largest range of colours, the highest quality product and the best delivery times in the UK market.

Their materials can be used for a huge range of applications – interior and exterior wall features, internal residential flooring, fireplaces, wet rooms and furniture cladding.

You can make any room look stunning and unique with Lite Stone’s range, which offers the most cost effective way to introduce a natural stone finish to your project.

For more information visit www.lite-stone.co.uk or contact them today – 0800 2465329 / sales@lite-stone.co.uk

Pintark by LOCO Design

The Lynko System

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Newly launched by Pintark and aimed at industry, the Ext. package of product services brings together surface innovation from across Pintark’s collections, alongside a tailored specification service aimed at dovetailing surface with product. An adaptable system of material and finishes and standard options in component sizing allow for integrated application across product types. Our product solutions for industry, offer viable specialised surfaces that integrate with product development and realisation, whilst remaining true to our crafting ethos.

With our expertise in detailing and material application, our products are able to dovetail detail, texture, softness and crafted distinction to a range of product - from wardrobe interiors to acoustic panels.

Is a modular freestanding system designed to transform and created to fill the needs of a

Multilines have been designing, manufacturing and fitted furniture for over 40 years . We now bring you Multilines Black our exclusive range of very high quality contemporary fitted furniture. Our strong relationships with international designers and continual research, have always been key factors in the strategic development of the company. The unique elements of each product are the direct result of the on- going research, creativity and quality that form part of the DNA of the company. Our fitted wardrobes and fitted bedroom furniture ranges are manufactured and installed to the highest standard with more variety on colours and door and drawer sizes than anyone else.

contemporary wayfaring lifestyle.

The resulting transportable storage solution features varying sized metal frames held together by wooden hinges, creating an innumerable amount of configurations ranging from a valet stand to a vanity area to a compact office space.

Completely customizable, additional frames can be added to suit the needs of a growing family and when needed the system can be folded flat for storage or easy transportation.

www.nataliageci.com gecinatalia@gmail.com 44 7446 007598

For further information on all product and services and to be connected to your regional representative, contact us on pintark@locodesign.in.

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Multilines Black Info@multilinesblack.co.uk Sales office 01753 911553 Showroom Unit 1 255 Water Road, Wembley ,HA01JW www.multilinesblack.co.uk Specializing in Caccaro Italian cute made Custom made interior solutions

Custom Install SPEAKERS & ELECTRONICS

By choosing Monitor Audio Custom Install products, you’re securing the utterly desirable combination of reliability, seamless integration and superior sound quality, backed by decades of design innovation and award success.

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From Old School to New School on School Lane…

5 tips to make your new house feel like home:

Peter Green Gets an A+ for Innovation.

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The comprehensive furniture and flooring business, Peter Green, has been trading in the Hampshire area for over six decades.

This independent retailer known for its quality and service is getting a ‘fresher look’ under the management of Wendy Martin Green and Chris Williams. “With a broader product range we now appeal to a younger demographic, as well as our core customers,” says Wendy. “Yes,” says Chris, “and our EDLP (Every Day Low Prices) strategy on the brand names of furniture and flooring means that you never have to wait for the sales, as we are always cheaper than everyone else, all year.”

Peter Green has won three awards this year for its innovation and work in the community, but underneath it all it is still the same Peter Green we love… Quality, Service and fantastic value.

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First thing’s first, make the bed. You’ll appreciate this after a heavy day of unpacking!

Get yourself some wax melts or candles to make your new place feel like home.

Unpack room by room and make one room (maybe the lounge) really cosy so you can break up the rest of the unpacking with evenings relaxing and enjoying your new pad.

Add a colour scheme to each room. This will not only give your new home a bit of personality, but it will give it your personality!

Don’t go crazy and buy everything you need straight out. Buy yourself key pieces for your rooms, such as rugs and lamps. These pieces will stand out and you’ll appreciate them more.

We have 18 branches around London. Call us on 0207 099 4000 or visit www.portico.com.

Hand-built for a lifetime Revival Beds offer a collection of handmade beds that reflect the very best in the art of traditional British craftsmanship and values.

Yet, because each bed is built to order, customers can specify any size they wish – from standard widths (up to 8 foot) through to custom-built sizes.

The range is impressive – from Gallicinspired sleigh beds to traditional beds plus a majestic collection of four-posters, each with its own distinct personality.

Beds can be personalised from a choice of 15 natural wood and painted finish options (colour matching service available).

Or, as in the case of their leather beds, there are 20 stunning leather shades available, as well as bespoke colour options.

To find out more, simply request your FREE brochure and wood samples today at www.revivalbeds.co.uk or call 01777 869 669.

Samarkand Design

Scotscape

Sir William Bentley Billiards

SAMARKAND DESIGN supplies original and distinctive hand-pleated lampshades and decorative accessories including lamps, cushions, quilts and rugs made from vintage and artisan dyed fabrics.

Scotscape are the landscape construction specialists.

This oak Cantilever pool table is a stunning example of the bespoke design and quality craftsmanship of their pool, snooker & dualpurpose dining tables, accessories & lighting – all of which are handmade in the UK.

Our stunning collection of lampshades and lamps are designed to illuminate, complement and enhance any style. Whether it’s the cool and crisp feel of a beach house or the rich and romantic ambience of an English country house, our lampshades bring a distinctive quality to every room. Samarkand Design also offer a bespoke commission service.

Our passion is greening up the built environment to support health wellbeing and biodiversity.

We have worked with leading interior designers and hotels to design lampshades for specific schemes and we are happy to source accessories to order..

Visit samarkanddesign.com to view the range, contact info@samarkanddesign. com or call 07973 922943 for further details.

Our 360 degree approach to landscaping includes construction, living walls, green roofs, lighting and irrigation.

Our living walls can be seen across the UK, Europe and the Middle East and examples of our landscape construction work both commercially and domestically is based in the South East.

For expert advice from a professional team please do not hesitate to contact us about your project. www.scotscape.net Tel: 0208 254 5000 sales@scotscape.net

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The family-run business has restored and reproduced antique billiard tables for almost 40 years and is renowned for creating classic and contemporary new designs.

Their truly bespoke service allows interior designers and their clients complete freedom of choice of material, shape, style, shade, texture & finish, and to specify every detail of each piece to ensure it is uniquely suited to the room for which it is designed.

More of their beautiful tables can be found at billiards.co.uk, call 01264 731 210 to find out more, and to start designing your own, personal billiard table.

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BEAUTIFUL NEW HI-FI SHOP

Azores printable acoustic panels

LOUD & CLEAR EDINBURGH OPEN NEW PREMISES John Carroll, Managing Director, is delighted that his vision for a new type of hi-fi shop has been realised. John explains how he has created a new retail experience for his customers:

Artnovion combines art and innovation to create the most beautiful and effective panels designed to improve the acoustics in any

‘Looking at retailing as a whole has told us that consumers in all market areas want an experience whilst shopping. Before setting up Loud & Clear in Edinburgh 18 years ago, I was fortunate enough to work in high street retailing with the likes of Ravel and Next as a retail trainer. I also ran an outdoor driving experience and activity company.

In both of these roles the customer experience was my main mantra.

room. The Azores range is designed for residential and commercial

Fast forward 18 years and we have decided that the audio and video experiences we offer, whilst amazing, are just not enough. With that in mind the new showroom for Loud & Clear at Commercial Quay in Edinburgh has been designed and built by ourselves to challenge our customers’ senses. Using the finest materials, beautiful wood and metal work, our coffee bar is at the heart of our new events space. Yes, an events space, and not a Hi-Fi shop, because we aim to make music an event. We have cleverly interwoven tactile materials, artwork and great industrial design to challenge the finest of minds during their purchase.

Venture deeper into our space and you will discover our media room.

Lined with huge douglas fir timbers we have built in invisible loudspeakers from Amina Technologies to create a full Dolby Atmos home cinema. At the touch of a button, our lovely lounge is transformed into a stunning movie theatre.

possibilities. Anything can be printed on them: photographs,

properties and delivers a dramatically improved audio performance as well as a stunning focus to any interior environment.

The new Azores Printable range allows multiple customisation

patterns, artwork and company logos. Azores Printable is the most versatile acoustic panel in the world allowing the selection of any image for any of the seven panel shapes in the range.

Images are printed directly onto the acoustic panels’ fabric using water based pigments. The fabric then undergoes a special heatconditioning process to ensure long-lasting UV protection and colour vibrancy. No additional chemicals are used in the preparation or printing of the fabrics - a more eco-friendly method.

We encourage anyone with a passion for music and design to join us for a great coffee or herbal tea and discuss how Loud & Clear can help awaken their senses within their own home.’

The Azores range has been designed to improve sound reflections to give the perfect Reverberation Time in any space. With fully adjustable fixing systems the panels can be placed on the wall or hung from the ceiling. Each panel has discreetly placed threaded inserts that are compatible with all M6 accessories. This revolutionary system also allows panels to be pre-joined for fast and precise installation.

Artnovion blends the best elements of luxurious design and engineering to offer a selection of products that bring art to the acoustic environment. The panels offer soundproofing by controlling sound levels and deliver improved sound quality by shaping the way sound interacts within the room.

For more information on the Azores range and all of Artnovion’s

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.loud-clear.co.uk/edinburgh

acoustic product ranges please go to artnovion.com

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Interiors & Interior Design

Sorrells Wineracks Sorrells are passionate about creating wine rooms and cellars that make wonderful centrepieces. Whatever the space and budget, whether it’s a wine cellar for a modern apartment or an under-the-stairs space in a listed building, Sorrells bring expertise and attention to detail to every project. Both functional and fabulous, every installation is designed to individual needs and tastes.

Climate control systems ensure the wine is kept at the optimum condition and Sorrells pride themselves on their smart solutions and ingenious ideas for small or unusual spaces.

As well as private individuals they work with architects, builders and interior designers.

Clients include The Ritz, Galvin La Chapelle, The Dorchester and The 10 Cases.

www.sorrells-wineracks.co.uk + 44 (0) 1268 777 266 sales@sorrells-wineracks.co.uk

Studio 28 Interiors is an interior design studio based in Hertfordshire Studio 28 is a Hertfordshire and London based interior design studio providing luxury interiors for private residential clients, developers and businesses across the UK and globally. We are passionate about each and every project. Tailoring our approach to meet each client’s individual needs, we provide a bespoke and flexible design service.

“At Studio 28, our profession is our passion.

We love what we do and take pride in our friendly, approachable design service. We believe the interior of a home should cater for the people who live there, reflecting their lifestyle and personal interests. We guide our clients through an enjoyable design journey from concept to completion delivering elegant, practical and timeless interior schemes.” Stacey, Creative Director

The Heritage Wardrobe Company prides itself on its luxury bespoke wardrobe; dressing rooms, and walk–in closets which are sensitively designed, beautiful and functional.

For some, a dressing room is a tranquil haven; for others, it’s a hassle-free place of order and functionality. The Heritage Wardrobe Company creates spaces that satisfy both desires.

Each of the company’s built-in wardrobe is designed to keep and display clothes and shoes in the most elegant and effective way.

With this in mind, it offers myriad storage solutions, from simple pull-down rails to fixed hanging space or stylish solid oak or walnut pull-out trays for shirts, scarfs, ties and blouses.

www.theheritagewardrobecompany.com Tel: 0203 355 8575

www.s28interiors.com info@s28interiors.com +44 (0)1920 831 063

Half the Room… Double the Space A StudyBed is an innovative dual-purpose piece of furniture that combines a huge desk and a normal bed all within the same compact footprint.

It easily converts from a desk to a bed in just 3 seconds – clever design means there is no need to remove anything from the desk or the bed.

A StudyBed allows a spare room to become a home office and a comfortable guest bedroom at the same time, and in a box room really transforms the space allowing for a proper work and sleep solution within a confined area.

With over 7,000 units sold, StudyBeds are manufactured in the UK, designed for everyday use and come with a 5 year guarantee.

Treehouse Flooring Treehouse flooring is a unique, family run business, offering an accessible and personal service.

Treehouse now offer an extensive range of their own finishes, specialising in stair cases from new to cladding existing treads, replacing handrails and spindles to match the floors.

Quality timber products, solid, precision engineered and parquet woodblock in a myriad of design options and bespoke production.

Quality products, exceptional value, and experienced craftsmen are the hallmarks of Treehouse.

0207 460 0376 treehousell6@icloud.com www.treehouseflooring.co.uk

www.studybed.co.uk 01844 214484 enquiries@studybed.co.uk

The Anar Collection by Zollanvari designed by NOV24 Fond childhood memories of pomegranate (anar) trees have inspired Viennese design studio NOV24 alongside Zollanvari’s production team in creating these designercarpets with pomegranate motifs. There are four distinct designs at the heart of this collection: Anar dar Sabad (pomegranates in baskets): osier baskets in which freshly bought pomegranates were placed; Anar dar Toor (pomegranates in nets): pomegranates hanging in nets in the bazaar (illustrated); Shakhe Anar Poshte Panjere (pomegranate-tree branches behind windows): spying pomegranates on trees behind the typically Iranian carved wooden windows; and Derakhte Anar (pomegranate tree): pomegranate-tree seedlings growing into mature ones in the family garden – a contemporary handmade carpet collection for modern interiors made of wool with silk highlights, and with soul, history, innovative spirit and design virtuosity.

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a feeling of comfort and elegance bonded to the substrate of choice

dp-limitless Faux Leather Collection is an economical alternative to genuine hide, offering the advantage of realistic grain structures whilst able to withstand the rigours of daily use.

The versatile materials provide innovative and attractive solutions for exclusive offices, hotels and commercial environments. Available in quantities as little as just one board.

Contact us for more information.

Century House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9HF

T: +44 (0) 1484 658341 E: info@decorativepanels.co.uk www.decorativepanels.co.uk

THE OUTHOUSE T

he Outhouse in the Forest of Dean is a multi-

SHY’s fabric tension system (FTS) ensures that the long,

award winning, private house that is half-buried in

angled blinds operate without sagging or rippling - there is a

a hillside. Designed using the footprint of existing

motor at both ends of the blind so when they are stopped at

buildings, it is a big, bold house that incorporates

any point, the motors turn gently in the opposite direction to

both living space and an art studio.

tension the cloth.

Running through the centre of the building is a gallery that

Expertly installed by Grants Blinds, the rooflight blind’s side

provides a natural break between the working and living

channels and head boxes are concealed and so they are almost

areas. This open corridor spans the property on its east-west

invisible when retracted. Their operation is motorised using a

axis and a 13m angled rooflight floods the gallery with natural

wireless radio signal.

light.

SHY can supply suitable, shading solutions for almost every

In such a contemporary space, a shading solution was needed

application and location, using their specialist roller blind

to control the glare whilst enabling daylight to still illuminate

knowledge and experience. The company designs and

the area from above. Roof blinds encounter extremes of

manufactures all their commercial and bespoke roller blinds

heat, insect debris, dirt and condensation, so it was essential

in-house in the UK at their own specialist site. With an

that the system and fabrics could cope with these extreme

extensive range of materials, systems that boast 5 headbox

conditions.

sizes, 8 roller barrel diameters, 6 operating methods and the

The solution was two motorised SHY FTS screen fabric blinds.

These extend from either end of the rooflight for maximum flexibility in the level of shading provided when being used.

ability to manage sizes up to 70m2, they have a solution for every shaped window and rooflight challenge.

Tel: +44 (0) 1462 455 400 Email:info@shy.co.uk

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Outhouse

Skylight solution This multi-award winning private house was designed with a 13m long rooflight to flood the space with natural light.

In such a contemporary designed space the blind solution to control glare needed to complement this.

The solution was two SHY FTS screen fabric blinds extending from either end of the rooflight expertly installed by Grants Blinds.

With many years of experience in designing and manufacturing bespoke commercial roller blinds at our own specialist site, our in-house experts are happy to discuss your project requirements with you.

All projects are different, and that’s where we excel.

www.shy.co.uk

Call us on 01462 455 400 to see how we can help.

Woka Lamps WOKA LAMPS VIENNA is a Vienna-based Manufacturer of Iconic 20th Century Lighting Design. Lovers of iconic lamps from the early 20th century were for decades deprived of the possibility of owning some of the most striking pieces by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus, which had long fallen out of production. The designers whose work WOKA is licensed to produce read like a who’s who of the Vienna design pantheon. In addition to Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, the manufacturer has reissued striking table, ceiling, wall and floor lamps, as well as chandelier pieces, by the likes of Adolf Loos, Otto Wagner and Carl Witzmann.

A collection of very rare antiques of the early 20th century as well as a large collection of chandeliers from the 18th century until the 1960s is completing the business of the WOKA GALLERY. On request all antiques and pieces of arts are delivered with an expertise made out by a certified appraiser for art and antiques on the commercial court in Vienna.

Due to WOKA’s extraordinary achievement, in 2016 the minister for economic affairs and Vice Chancellor of the Austrian Republic Reinhold Mitterlehner, has awarded WOKA LAMPS VIENNA with the right to use the Austrian Coat of Arms in matters of business.

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Deep Point Road House

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1950s ranch house failed to make the most of its 17-acre site overlooking two converging creeks. The owners wanted to enlarge the house and take advantage of the sweeping vistas and light

reflected off the water.

The house was torn down to its foundation, which had to be kept in part due to the building’s proximity to the water. (The Chesapeake Bay Act would have required that a new structure shift significantly away from the shore.)

A new entry on the east facade divides the original south-facing volume from the den extension to the north, creating a breezeway with a water view and access to a wraparound desk.

An exterior stair continues the breezeway sequence, which culminates in a rooftop garden. Inside, the living spaces feature a three-sided, storefront-like glass enclosure offering views to the south, west and north, with large sliding doors leading to the deck.

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The open plan of the kitchen, living and dining rooms is punctuated by a twosided fireplace, which separates dining and living areas.

Skylights on either side allow light to bounce off the surface of the chimney volume. The L-shaped kitchen has a 12-foot-long island, topped in Namibian white marble—the same material used for both fireplace surrounds.

Adjacent guest bedrooms are located at the eastern end of the first floor; each offers sweeping waterfront vistas. The bathroom for one of them doubles as a powder room for guests.

The den wing has been extended to incorporate an interior stair leading to the new second floor master suite. In the master bathroom, the tub is raised up two steps in the northwest corner of the bathroom to afford bathers a multidirectional treetop view. A skylight over the bed washes the yellow wall behind the headboard in light. Outside, planted rows of herbs and flowers comprise a “capsule farm” on the rooftop. The flora delineates an outdoor seating area while giving the master bedroom added privacy.

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Q

uan Garden Art is a new European

cook, grill and even smoke your food. The

grouped into two basic design lines —

premium brand embracing the

large number of accessories allow you to

quadro and rondo.

outdoor lifestyle.

make this experience even more exciting and differentiated.

(durable African hardwood), granite and

It offers a wide range of unique, skilfully engineered and handcrafted products for your garden and for the HoReCa industry.

Quan’s scope of products are exclusive outdoor cooking gears, heating, lighting and furniture. The brand is new on the market, but their dealer network is developing quickly.

All materials are top quality, including iroco

The Quan grill is a result of a long engineering

metal, which comes in three different styles

process and many tests, developed together

— rusted corten, black carbon and silver

with famous Dutch Michelin-star top chefs.

stainless steel. All products are manufactured

‘The goal was not only to deliver a functional

in the European union and meant to last

product, but also make it look like a piece of

for years thanks to their minimalist design,

art which everyone enjoys to look at’ says

durable materials and quality. ‘Quan Garden

the founder of the company. To complete the

Art gives you a full, luxury outdoor life

All of Quan Garden Art‘s products are

outdoor experience, Quan offers matching

experience.’

designed

Europe.

premium garden furniture, decoration and

Thanks to the wood-fired fireplace, you can

even a woodfired patio heater, which are

and

manufactured

in

Landscaping & Exterior Works

Iconic octagonal glasshouse

Jan Sweeney

Satisfaction built on tradition.

British greenhouse and glasshouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic was recently commissioned by the RHS to create an iconic glasshouse which would form the centrepiece of Hyde Hall’s new edible gardens. The resulting design is a bespoke glasshouse based on an original version of the manufacturer’s Victorian model, in an arresting and unusual octagonal style and with an impressive 14 metre span. From above, the glasshouse’s roof is a perfect octagon, with the shape allowing for an impressive growing volume and light to flood in from every angle. The glasshouse includes two sets of very large doors running from North to South and a feature roof lantern with a 3 metre span. All Hartley Botanic’s greenhouses and glasshouses are made to order.

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

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

Customers interested in purchasing a Hartley Botanic glasshouse or greenhouse should visit: www.hartley-botanic.co.uk or call 01457 819 155 for more information.

New light façade with natural clay tiles European Building Materials has launched Vidar, a clean and elegant lightweight cladding system using natural clay tiles.

Vidar can be used for both facades and roofs, providing a seamless transition from wall to roof.

Made from 100% inorganic materials, the Vidar lightweight system weighs only 40 kilos per square metre and is assembled in 3m lengths. It has been tested to a height of 25m and resists winds up to 40m/s.

The 75mm thin wall comprises clay tiles mounted on an aluminium backing system.

Build-up does not require wet trades and can result in fast construction.

European Building Materials 17a Raven Road, South Woodford London, E18 1HB Tel: 0203 805 0920 Email: enquiries@ebmsupplies.com Web: www.ebmsupplies.com

Jan’s wildlife sculptures are crafted from life in Zimbabwe, where Jan spends the winters, even riding a horse in the bush through a herd of wildebeest whilst working on a wax stuffed with wet newspaper.

In the UK hares play an important role, as do horses and dogs. Jan’s passion for sculpting hares was sparked by a friends nightly photographic sessions. Jan even kept a dead hare in her deep-freezer for reference for a short while!

A modern, timeless material used widely in interior design, stainless steel complements all types of homes, blending perfectly with different materials.

An outstanding feature of stainless steel pools is that they can be built faster than you might expect.

Jan says “It is the tension and movement I want to express, the strength and power ready to explode! “

Using prefabricated stainless steel pool material and technology enables the pool to be built in less time than it takes using conventional construction methods. Stainless steel pools are extremely durable and lower on maintenance.

Clay sculpture workshops available.

Stylish and upmarket.

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

Typically Berndorf Bäderbau.

New Pocket Commercial Landscaping Directory from Charcon Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has published its 2017 trade directory in a new, handy 49-page pocket-sized, spiral-bound format for complete ease of use.

Mike Davies, Sector Manager for Charcon, comments: “The Charcon product range provides all the necessary materials to furnish a hard landscaping scheme, from large public realm projects to educational and health facilities. It is therefore vital that we provide our customers and stockists with clear and concise product literature.

To request a copy of the 2017 Charcon commercial landscaping directory or portfolio, please contact 01335 372 222 or email landscaping@aggregate.com.

To browse the Charcon range of products online, visit www.charcon.com

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

Part of a masterplan to transform the historic square into a modern and vibrant place, Tameside Council were looking for a paving solution that would preserve the character of the area, add design interest and showcase the space at its best.

Inspired by Salford City Council’s successful Greengate public realm project, Tameside specified 4,100m2 of Italian Porphyry natural stone paving, including all of its ten distinct colour variations and hues.

More information is available on www.charcon.com.

Landscaping & Exterior Works

Trex decking

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fading,

With colour options ranging from deep earth

No.1 decking brand, offers an

scratching and mould growth so, unlike

tones to warm umbers, spicy reds and pristine

innovative,

traditional wooden decks it won’t rot, warp,

greys there is a shade to suit every outdoor

crack or splinter.

space.

Featuring a protective shell for superior

Trex

A high-performance wood alternative decking,

defense against severe weather and heavy foot

Arbordeck stores http://www.arbordeck.co.uk/

Trex is comprised of more than 95% recycled

traffic, Trex deck boards will retain their good

with prices starting from £75m² including VAT

materials and is designed to outlast traditional

looks even after years of wet British winters,

(tax) and secret fixings.

wooden decking. With high-definition wood

and are guaranteed to look as good as new by

grain patters and rich, saturated colours

the time summer comes around – year after

inspired by the outdoors, Trex composite

year. Just an occasional sweep, and a clean

decking looks natural and boats a vibrancy

with soap and water is all that is needed to

that remains unchanged for years. Requiring

ensure the beauty of a Trex deck for decades.

rex

Company, stylish

the and

world’s eco-

friendly way to bring any outdoor

minimal

maintence,

Trex

resists

space to life. decking

is

available

locally

through

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Designed to inspire.

Engineered to last.

If you dream of building an outdoor space that lasts beautifully year after year without requiring exhausting, time-consuming maintenance, choose Trex®. Because only Trex offers a 25-year warranty and promises no rotting, warping, splitting or splintering. And with an array of styles, colours and finishes at your fingertips, bringing envyinducing beauty to your garden or patio is simple.

Take the next step with Trex today.

Trex Transcend® in Lava Rock & Tiki Torch ©2018 Trex Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Trex® is a federally registered trademark of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Virginia.

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Dragon Drilling LTD

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s the largest environmental drilling company in the UK

energy from the ground to heat a property is a sustainable use of the

Dragon Drilling specialises in water and ground source

Earth’s natural resources and could reduce your fuel bills. A few metres

heating borehole installations, site investigations and

below the ground, the temperature is constant throughout the year and

monitoring services. We operate a diverse range of specialist drilling rigs and equipment, which enables us to meet the specific needs of customers in the domestic, agricultural, industrial and environmental sectors.

this energy can be harnessed to heat your home and water. We drill boreholes from which a ground source heat pump can extract, convert and transfer energy for domestic properties, commercial facilities and leisure complexes.

If you currently use a large volume of water and face costly metered charges a water borehole can save you considerable sums of money.

It also offers an excellent alternative if you have poor water quality or

The benefits of ground source heating systems include:

an unreliable supply. Sustainable in drought conditions and offering a

On average, 75% free renewable energy

reliable pressure, water boreholes can deliver safe, clean water direct

Government incentives available

to your property. Ideal for farms, caravan parks, leisure facilities and

Fixed and stable energy costs

rural homes, water boreholes enable you to become independent

Lower carbon emissions

of mains water. Using compact, rubber-tracked and manoeuvrable

Constant heat 24 hours a day

drilling rigs, we can help you establish a self-sufficient water supply with minimal disruption to you or your property.

Fuels both hot water and heating Directly replaces your existing boiler

When investing in a borehole for your property, whether commercial

Reversible to provide cooler temperatures in summer

or domestic, we will help you assess the feasibility of an installation

Can add value to property

and also identify the potential cost savings based on your current metered charges. We provide a complete installation package, which includes a storage tank, variable speed distribution pumps, pressure vessel, control system and, if required, water treatment.

If you have high water or energy bills why not contact us today for a free site assessment to see if we could start saving you money.

Simply call 01824707777 or email admin@dragondrilling.co.uk for

We also specialise in Ground Source Heating systems. Extracting

more information.

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Stratford Butterfly Farm

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pened by David Bellamy in 1985, Stratford Butterfly

With the largest selection of dried aggregates in the UK market, Long

Farm is home to the largest butterfly display in the

Rake Spar were the natural choice of supplier for this unusual project.

world with around 1,500 free flying butterflys, stick

insects, beetles, leafcutter ants, tarantula spiders and two iguana’s

A number of unique SureSet blends such as the aptly named “Forest

called Stumpy and Princess.

green” were utilised for around 200m² of pathway installation.

SureSet were contacted by the Butterfly Farm in May 2017 with

SureSet were on site for four days in December, completing this

the aim of replacing the pathway taking visitors through the exotic

highly rewarding and creative project.

rainforest area, with a surface that included stencils of bird footprints, paw prints and leaves.

Stratford Butterfly Farm said of the project, “The Flight Area has had beautiful, bright, colourful pathways laid throughout,

Once the order was placed, these intricate stencils were created at

with leaf prints and animal foot prints incorporated into the design!

SureSet HQ prior to installation.

We are delighted with the results and hope our visitors are too!”

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Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades

Q-railing’s Near-Invisible Juliet Balcony System

Rolling Ladders From Ladderstore

Q-railing have launched Easy Glass® View, a minimalist glass Juliet balcony for uninterrupted views and high fall protection.

A key feature is its fast and intuitive installation.

Rolling Ladders are no longer just a simple solution to access problems, they are a key design feature in their own right.

The slim, vertically positioned profiles are used to create Juliet balconies up to 2,500 mm wide and 1,400 mm high.

Our Rolling Ladders are tailored to solve a number of access problems within a variety of environments, from the contemporary design of a city centre cocktail bar to theatre billboards and homes.

It’s suitable for three different installation scenarios: onto a facade, onto a window frame or onto the reveals beside the window.

Each Rolling Ladder is individually handbuild by our carpenters in Oak, Redwood, Maple or Walnut to your exact specifications.

Click & clamp

The key to our rolling ladder versatility is the innovative, precision-engineered and anodised alloy track and captive trolley system. The ladder runs smoothly up and down the length of the track and can be repositioned or stored away vertically.

With the help of the innovative click feature, the glass panels are securely clamped into the aluminium profiles. The aluminium profiles are suitable for powder coating.

Easy Glass View meets the requirements of BS 6180.

Call: +44 (0) 1782 711676 or email: sales.uk@q-railing.com

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Lighting & Electrical

First Choice Services UK Ltd

Jung

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

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

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

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

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TLight launches its Applecertified “Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad” LED desk lights with charging and sound-playing capability The S3 tLight features the very latest LED technology with a CRI of 95, which is close to the perfect light – the sunlight. It additionally features a remote control, Bluetooth 4.0 and 2 integrated 5W speakers powered by Apple’s V2.0C authentication co-processor chip and a high-quality ST processor for a crystal clear sound experience. iPhone or iPod can directly play music when plugged into the Lightning dock or via Bluetooth.

Other devices such as iPad, MacBook or other notebooks and tablets can also connect via Bluetooth to the tLight to play music. The S3 also has integrated Audio Out port to connect the S3 to other Audio systems. It also comes with a USB 2.1A to charge other devices.

The S3 is priced at USD199.

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Design • Installation • Maintenance

Smart Homes Home Automation

Lighting Control Systems Lighting Design

e: info@smartspacegroup.co.uk

Home Cinema Voice Control

t: +44(0)20 3239 3502

Transform your pool into a living space at the push of a button Its NEW, it’s INNOVATIVE and it is now available in the UK

Terrace : flat bottom

Terrace : sloped bottom

Inflating and deflating balls fixed under the structure ensure the ascent and descent of the adjustable floor. Composite feet are automatically deployed to reinforce and sustain the structure.

When pressurised air is injected into the balloons located under the floor, they inflate and raise the floor. When the air is expelled from the balloons, the floor lowers. Given there are no hydraulic cylinders, cables or steel in the system, the costs linked to components and their maintenance are lowered, and the risk of electrolysis and fluid leak in the water are prevented.

Lying at the bottom of your pool the movable floor allows you to transform your pool into a patio by simply pressing a button. Pool depth reduction is minimal as the thickness of Lift’O floor is only 15cm compared to 30 to 50cm for traditional floors and can the finished with a material that matches with the pool surround.

ABSOLUTE SAFETY The Lift’O floor technology meets the AFNOR NF P90-308 standard regarding safety covers and their fastening systems. Once the movable floor is in its raised position, access to the pool is impossible. The switch box is attached to the wall, out of reach of children.

To help you fully enjoy your new living area, the floor was designed to withstand a load of 50kg per m2. For example, 16 People on a 8mx4m pool

OPTIMISES YOUR AREA COST EFFECTIVE C O M PAT I B L E W I T H EXISTING AND FUTURE POOLS

from

Pool to

O N C E T H E M O VA B L E FLOOR IS IN ITS RAISED POSITION, ACCESS TO THE POOL IS IMPOSSIBLE

LIVING AREA

at the push of a button

Lying at the bottom of your pool the movable floor allows you to transform your pool into a patio by simply pressing a button.

Pool depth reduction due to the thickness of Lift’O floor is only 15cm compared to 30 to 50cm for traditional floors.

Lift’O’s movable floors can be fitted on all types of pools, new and exisiting: concrete, polyester shells, wood, panels & liners.

TERRACE

• OPERATES ON AIR PRESSURE ONLY. No hydaulics • CORROSION-PROOF COMPOSITE FRAME • COMPATIBLE WITH A 75/100 POOL LINER • LIMITED LOSS OF DEPTH • ECO FRIENDLY • FOR FLAT AND SLOPPED BOTTOM POOLS

Phone for brochure and prices

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SWIMMING MODE

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Training by Design Before

After

Before

After

T

he following series of photographs

This particular Unifold liner was installed by

there is an understanding of the technology

show a before and after of a

one of our approved contractors and their

behind the system and why the product,

Unifold installation. The final

site operatives have been trained to install

correctly installed, will out-perform any

the system at our factory facility.

other, whilst at the same time providing

result I am sure anyone who has seen gutter

an installation that the installers can be

installations before would agree, I hope, that it looks good, well not just good, but very

Following training this quality level is what

good.

we have come to expect from our installers.

This is a high quality installation and it did

We, like many system suppliers within our

and a theory presentation followed by a

not happen by accident!

industry, provide a comprehensive training

multi-choice information test and this, when

programme, free of charge, to potential

successfully completed, Candidates are

As a Company policy we decided quite some

installers of our Unifold Gutter System.

awarded a numbered installers’ card with

time ago not to� just supply a consignment�

Only in this way can we provide a constant

photographic identification.

and expect those on site who have never

net result on every occasion and support

installed Unifold before, to get on with it!

our 25 year guarantee which includes the

We have found it most beneficial for

installation as well as quality of the materials

Business owners and Contracts Managers as

In fact we would never supply to anyone

and manufacture. Apart from teaching the

well as site operatives to attend the course

unless our training programme had first been

techniques involved with installation and site

as there is more to learn other than just the

completed to our satisfaction.

joint manufacture we feel it is important that

installation practices.

justifiably proud.

The process involves practical training

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Imitation is always flattery...

But none can match the excellence of a system that is truly complete THE UNIFOLD GUTTER LINING SYSTEM. Having faced and solved every problem experienced in its long life with consummate ease UNIFOLD remains THE GOLD STANDARD to which others aspire!

UNIFOLD – Unrivalled excellence in Gutter Lining Technology.

Before

After

UNIFOLD ® Unrivalled excellence in gutter lining technology. www.gutterliners.com

RUSSWOOD A

mixture of species, reclaimed and repurposed, the

A textured surface creates shadows and highlights that contrast

irregular colours and textures create a wonderfully

with the grain pattern and creates opportunities for interesting

contrasting and rugged panel.

lighting effects.

The random nature of this product will mean that no two installations

Commercially, Weathered Mixed Species adds dimension to

will be the same. This is an upcycled product, adding environmental

shopping or office spaces, breaking up surfaces and adding to the

kudos to your projects.

visual balance through three dimensional form.

The individual pieces can be applied in any order, helping you to

Homes and living spaces will be transformed by the warmth and

create a bespoke finish every time.

form of a natural product.

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Russwood Limited is a supplier of high-quality sustainable timber. We offer an extensive range of external cladding, including locally grown Scottish Larch, Siberian Larch, Architect Select® Western Red Cedar, and Accoya®. We also supply solid and engineered European oak flooring and naturally durable commercial decking as well as a range of innovative fixings and systems for cladding and decking.

Russwood have extensive experience in advising clients on material selection, it’s specification and careful detailing, which are key to ensuring that every project looks fantastic, and meets its performance objectives. Our team of experts are well informed about the embedded energy of our products and can offer materials with an extremely low carbon footprint.

Russwood products are all FSC® and PEFC™ sourced positioning them well with clients who appreciate the value of materials that work with nature rather than taking from the environment.

We manufacture cladding and decking to each client’s specification, with a wide range of customisation options including: species, profile, fire retardant treatment, size and grade. We also have an in-house state-of-the-art coating facility, where we can vacuum coat cladding in the colour of your choice, in order to produce a consistent finish which will last.

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Roofing, Cladding & Facades

Find the perfect exterior for your home

Where canopies are concerned… they’ve got your needs covered!

Greenwich turns greener with Aliva UK’s insulated render

Cedral fibre cement cladding is the ideal choice for those requiring a low-maintenance facade solution for their property. With the visual appeal of natural timber, it can transform new-builds and renovations into stunning properties.

As suppliers of canopies to the trade and consumers alike, Birchwood Trading know that sizes, colours, glazing options and budgets can be vastly different from customer to customer. Their range of canopies comes in off the shelf sizes, and for customers who need an exact size, they offer a bespoke made-to-measure canopy. Easy to install, their canopies come as a complete kit of parts with installation instructions.

An ambitious regeneration scheme at Greenwich Peninsula in London is showing off its green credentials with a sophisticated insulated render façade from Aliva UK.

Frames are made from powder coated aluminium and can be finished to any RAL colour. All glazing options are covered from tough, yet lightweight, multiwall and solid polycarbonate to glass.

Architects Jestico + Whiles asked Aliva, the UK leader in façades and interior finishes for a cost effective yet aesthetically pleasing finish to an eight storey residential block of 240 apartments. Forty per cent of them are affordable housing.

Choosing which style of Cedral is dependent on the look you wish to achieve. Available in two applications, Cedral Lap and Cedral Click both offer the same benefits while allowing for an individual aesthetic.

For a traditional appearance Cedral Lap is installed in a clapboard effect on to new and existing properties, offering a New England design.

Both Cedral Click and Cedral Lap are available in 21 solid colours, with Cedral Lap available in an additional two woodstain finishes.

For further details about Cedral and to request your free sample visit: www.cedralsidings.com

If you are replacing the glazing on an existing structure or building your own, you can buy polycarbonate sheet and glazing bars to suit.

The development by Wates Construction is one of the largest schemes in Europe, bringing thousands of new jobs, state-of-theart new homes and a vibrant community to the area on the banks of the Thames near the O2 Arena.

www.alivauk.com

www.birchwoodtrading.co.uk

Twinfix GW Polycarbonate: The innovative alternative to Georgian wired glass

O

ne of the latest polycarbon-

II listed buildings, GW Polycarbonate

ate glazing variants available

is now being installed at traditional

from Twinfix is a 6mm solid

600mm centres as rooflight glaz-

sheet that combines the appearance

ing in many refurbishment projects.

of Georgian wired glass with all the

Whether it’s a railway station canopy

material benefits of polycarbonate.

or overhead glazing in a swimming pool this innovative 6mm polycar-

This lightweight glazing has the same

bonate glazing looks very similar to

sort of dimpled surface as Georgian

traditional Georgian wired glass, but

wired glass, which should always face

provides the much higher levels of roof

the inside of a building when installed.

safety required nowadays, especially

It is also incredibly tough and durable

in public buildings. It is also less than

and will withstand all that the British

half the weight of 6mm glass, so its use

weather can throw at it without crack-

can help extend the fabric of an older

ing and breaking.

building.

Having been approved for use in Grade

www.twinfix.co.uk

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Safety & Security

Abloy UK Secures Spire Manchester Hospital Security expert Abloy UK has supplied Spire Manchester Hospital with PROTEC2 CLIQ® and Traka 21 advanced key management systems to improve the security of medicines and increase nursing efficiency.

Spire Manchester Hospital specified a combination of PROTEC2 CLIQ keys and cylinders which were easily retrofitted to a range of Bristol Maid drug cabinets throughout the hospital, including theatres, out-patients and several wards. Staff CLIQ keys were housed in Traka 21 key cabinets fitted across the wards.

Dawn Davies, Matron and Head of Clinical Services at Spire Manchester Hospital, said: “When designing and commissioning a brand new private hospital, we wanted to ensure we had equipment at the forefront of medical technology. The systems from Abloy give us enhanced security measures and management of controlled drug storage and access.”

www.abloy.co.uk

The Chocolate Quarter, one of the UK’s most stylish retirement complexes, is now protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced.

Originally the home of Fry’s chocolate, the iconic collection of 1920s buildings has been sympathetically developed by KWL Architects and Andrew Wilson Developments for Bristol-based charity, the St Monica Trust.

The result is an impressive complex of high-spec apartments, elegant living spaces and a range of leisure facilities. As well as protecting the multi-tenant retirement apartments and care home, the Advanced system also covers a doctors’ surgery, offices, spa, retail space and car park.

MFS designed, installed and commissioned the Advanced system, which comprises a network of 19 MxPro 5 single-loop, four-loop and repeater panels with Hochiki smoke and heat detectors, multi-sensors and heat detection cable.

www.advancedco.com

Clarke Instruments Ltd Clarke Instruments Ltd for control of access: manufacturers of turnstiles, vehicle barriers, gate automation, electric strikes, solenoid bolts and gate locks: repair and refurbishment services: installers of access control systems.

Our aim is to provide our customers with innovative, practical solutions to the control of access without compromising on quality, reliability or durability.

Our premium quality products are all based on the original design concepts of the company founder, the late Dr Walter Clarke, and are proven to last.

They are built by craftsmen at our factory in Salisbury to the highest quality standards (ISO9001) Protecting your assets! www.clarke-inst.com sales@clarke-inst.com 01722 323451

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SAFETY CONCERNS RAISED

BY WERNERCO OVER MIXING TOWER COMPONENTS Leading supplier of access towers, WernerCo, is highlighting the serious safety risks associated with mixing product components when building towers.

This follows concerns being raised over the practice of mixing components from different manufacturers when erecting towers. As a result WernerCo, which manufactures the marketing-leading brand BoSS, is urging people to be aware of the dangers around building a non-compliant structure.

Towers should comply with specific standards. When combining components from different manufacturers, a new structure has been created that has not been tested to EN1004:2004 and, therefore, does not comply.

For more information visit www.wernerworldwide.com.

MAKING YOUR BUSINESS SMARTER

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Smart Lock

BENEFITS OF INSTALLING

SMART LOCKS Cost-effective solution No need to pay staff to manage access onsite Enhances security The audit trail feature enables full visibility of access history

can

Minimises maintenance costs No need to replace lost keys

be

overwhelming. How do you decide which locks are best

Increases customer satisfaction Allows access for longer time periods and during out-of-hours

for your commercial or domestic applications? You may want a different type of lock for external doors, internal

Generates additional profit Ease of use encourages repeat customers and business

doors, and cabinets, or you might require specific lock features for insurance purposes or to meet building regulations.

Flexible access options Entry methods include smart card or smartphone and code entry

Codelocks’ range of mechanical, electronic, smart and locker locks service a wide variety of applications. Its standalone locks are used around the world and Codelocks reputation is built on their usability and reliability. The locks are easy to install with minimal interruption to business operations.

Electronic and smart locks are now commonly used in place of traditional key locks because they offer so much more in terms of convenience.

Rather than using a key, access is gained by punching in a code on the keypad, using a card or phone. The ability to offer keyless entry removes the hassle of storing, issuing, and replacing keys.

The extensive variety is revolutionised by Codelocks’ CL4510 and CL5510 smart locks and innovative NetCode technology, which enables businesses to generate access codes through a web interface or smartphone app. This allows building managers to provide varying levels of access, update basic settings and view audit trail information.

smart technology offered ultimate flexibility, giving the organisation convenient access control without compromising on security. Speaking

For Oxford-based event venue Loyd Lindsay Rooms, Codelocks was the

of Codelocks, director David Diack stated, “It has definitely been worth

obvious choice for an access control system that is convenient, flexible

the investment and we will certainly use Codelocks again in our future

and secure. Manager, Karen Smith stated, “The Codelocks system has

serviced apartments”.

allowed me to set up specific codes for individual clients to give them access to the venue without our Caretaker being present.”

Visit www.codelocks.co.uk to make your business smarter.

Codelocks’ CL2000 electronic and CL4510 smart locks provided Lifestyle Serviced Apartments with a solution to managing their properties without hindering the check-in process for guests. The

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Architect: FP Architects fparchitects.london

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couple with two young children appointed FPA to refurbish a large semi detached Victorian house in Wimbledon Park. The property,

arranged on four split levels, had already been extended in 2007 by the previous owners.

The clients only wished to have the interiors updated to create a contemporary family room. However, FPA interpreted the brief as an opportunity also to refine the appearance of the existing side extension overlooking the patio and devise a new external family room, framed by red cedar clap boards, laid to suggest a chevron floor pattern.

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The refurbishment of the interior creates an internal contemporary family room at the lower ground floor by employing a simple, yet elegant, selection of materials as the instrument to redirect the focus of the house towards the patio and the garden: light coloured European Oak floor is paired with natural Oak and white lacquered panelling and Lava Stone to produce a calming and serene space.

The solid corner of the extension is removed and a new sliding door set is put in to reduce the separation between inside and outside.

Stone & Stonework

DANDELION

Charcon’s Stonemaster® Triumphs At Salisbury Court

DANDELION hold one of the largest stocks of Old York Stone troughs of all sizes ranging from tiny Troughs that make excellent Bird Baths to medium-sized troughs that make splendid all-year-round gardens, shallow stone troughs, ideal for Alpine gardens and huge Old York cattle and horse troughs.

DANDELION stock Old Stone Garden Curiosities, hand-carved York Stone Bird Ornaments (Owls and Eagles); Old York Stone Gargoyles, Old York Stone Sun Dials and Bird Baths. DANDELION also specialise in the supply of Old York Millstones and Grindstones which were originally handcarved by Quarrymen and farmers between 150 and 300 years ago. We specialise also in hand-carving house names onto Old Millstones and Old Stone garden rollers.

Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed a significant delivery on the new £27m Salisbury Court student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh.

Appointed by contractors McAleer & Rushe for UNITE Students, Charon consulted with landscape architect, Harrison Stevens, to recommend the best hard landscaping products to complete the aesthetics of the street frontage on St Leonards Street and a private courtyard within the student accommodation area.

StoneMaster® is a revolutionary block and flag paving with all the inherent beauty of indigenous stone.

Claim Your Free Natural Stone Source Book The Natural Stone Source Book is designed to be both inspirational and educational, providing the information and visual stimulation required for a successful project.

Whether it’s a new build development or a landscape job, a large interiors project or a small kitchen space, this publication is your comprehensive reference point.

The Source Book contains a directory of all of our members, as well as project case studies and product profiles, acting as both a source of information and inspiration.

We are delighted to offer all Design Buy Build readers a free copy of this publication. To claim yours, go to www. bit.ly/SourceBook

01535 637153 www.dandelionstonetroughs.co.uk info@dandelionstonetroughs.co.uk

For further information, please visit www.charcon.com. For technical support, call 01335 372 222 or email landscaping@aggregate.com.

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Timber & Timber Frame

Barefoot Friendly

Composite Prime

Neatwood Homes Ltd

Composite Prime’s HD Deck and HD Fence range utilises the latest composite technology to produce a long life, low maintenance, slip-resistant material which outperforms traditional treated timber. Highly attractive, it’s also environmentally friendly, containing FSC® 100% certified hardwood timber and recycled plastics. The composite deck boards, available in different colours, can easily replace worn timber boards and use the existing frame. HD Deck 150, the entry point, offers a contemporary look, combined with a longer life and reduced maintenance over traditional timber. HD Deck Dual uses the True Grain™ colour system to create the look and feel of traditional timber without the headache of maintenance and treating each year. Unique Dual sided colours allow decks to be laid with contrasting colours. Both are stocked by Arnold Lavers, the former exclusively.

Established in 1992, has built a strong reputation within the Timber Frame Market for producing quality Timber Frame Packages backed up by excellent customer service and Technical know how.

The company has a vast experience in most sectors of the Construction Market specialising in supplying comprehensive packages to the private individuals and self builders helping them to build their Dream Homes. There is a vast selection of materials to choose from and expert help to guide you in your choice.

Stunning Staircases by Pear Stairs Founded more than 100 years ago, Pear Stairs makes premium bespoke staircases at competitive prices, with nationwide delivery.

Property professionals and home-owners alike know they can rely on the company’s skilled craftsmen to turn out a high quality product that is double-checked at every stage.

Lead times are short due to a 24-hour shift system, and all stairs are dry-fitted before leaving the factory to ensure trouble-free installation.

Sales showroom open book an appointment to discuss your project and choose the items to suit your build,

Both straight and curved staircases can be produced in a variety of timbers, glass, steel or a mix of all three.

www.neatwoodhomes.co.uk

Experienced designers are ready to help, and customers can also use an online planning tool to experiment with different stair layouts and get an instant quote.

www.pearstairs.co.uk

0113 426 2770 hello@composite-prime.com www.composite-prime.com

BAKERS TIMBER BUILDINGS

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he

modified

panel,

wood

MEDITE

TRICOYA EXTREME

(MTX) has been used to create a range of luxury timber garden rooms

by Bakers Timber Buildings.

The use of the material demonstrates its growing demand in the outdoor furniture/buildings

and

hard

landscaping market.

Perfectly suited to the demands of the outdoor environment, MTX provides robust durability for the external cladding of Bakers Timber Buildings’ premium garden rooms, while MEDITE MR provides suitable moisture resistance for the internal fit out.

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His specialisms include 2nd fix and

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The signature style of West Coast Log Homes is recognised worldwide for its unique craftsmanship and distinctive design.

Each home is a work of art, hand crafted from Western Red Cedar containing natural oils that preserve the wood, leaving a satiny finish that glows warm with colour.

At West Coast Log Homes we leverage our experience to realise your custom dream home. It is our responsibility, to interpret your design wishes and create a unique custom home. Our long history of quality projects and unparalleled customer service will ensure that your project is a successful one.

Uniquely positioned to meet the large scale needs of commercial projects, whether your specification includes oversize wood elements or dozens of structures you can be assured West Coast Log Homes has the experience and ability to complete your project working with the best. Our award winning team have excellent accreditations and experience to cater for all aspects of your project.

Our aim is to deliver a truly unique offering ensuring repeat custom

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THE ART OF USING TIMBER amazing portfolio of products and invited our team of architects along to their showroom to discuss the options and select their preferred materials.”

“By its very nature, the Observatory is theatrical, eye-catching, unusual and unique and the whole programme has focussed on developing new audiences - those that would not normally visit a gallery and perhaps have little, if any, opportunity to directly interact with an artist.”

Having spent six-months in the South Downs National Park and then Lymington, the two locations for 2016 will be the Tamar Estuary and the South Dorset Ridgeway where artists will develop a body of work connected to

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each location and context and the work he UK’s biggest independent timber

Paul Latham, Sales & Product Development

and panel products supplier, James

Director for James Latham, commented, “This

Latham, is currently supporting

is a fantastic initiative for us to be involved

another innovative project by SPUD (Space,

with. Not only does it show an innovative

Placemaking & Urban Design) which offers

and fascinating use of timber but it is also

residency opportunities for artists to engage

highly educational and includes a learning

with specific areas of our environment and

and engagement programme engaging with

the landscape.

universities, colleges and schools, plus it also has a strong environmental message too.”

Entitled the Observatory, it is a sculpture, workspace, shelter and look-out for 12 artist

SPUD’s Principal Associate, Mark Drury

residencies in four locations around the UK

said, “When we were looking for a materials

and is taking place over a two year period.

supplier for this initiative, James Latham were the natural choice. They have an

James Latham supplied a team of five graduate architects from London practice, Feilden, Clegg, Bradley, with home grown and imported Larch which was charred to clad the exterior of the two structures, as well as Accoya, Medite Tricoya Extreme and Smartply which was used on the interior.

The Observatory has two structures, The Study which provides a private and reflective space for the artists to work and The Workshop, which allows for interaction with the public.

produced will then form part of an exhibition in each location.

You can find out more at: www.lookinlookout.org For more information on Latham’s full range of timber and panel products: phone 0116 257 3415, e-mail marketing@lathams.co.uk or visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk

Whatever you ask of it, a JJI-Joist has the answer every time. No ifs. No buts. No matter how complex or awkward the job, we have built the ultimate can-do joist. By manufacturing to the highest specification our I-Joists are light, strong, thermally efficient, BIM compatible, FSC and PEFC certified and PAS 2050 accredited (to cut a long list short). But it’s also the back-up we offer that no one can equal. Our expert team of designers, engineers and regional technical support is always there to say ‘yes we can’.

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Searching for ‘Can Do’ Firms A A name name that that seems seems to to keep keep cropping cropping up up when when we we look look for for capable capable off-site off-site manufacturer’s manufacturer’s is is Benfield Benfield ATT, ATT, so so we we thought thought we’d we’d investigate investigate them them aa little little more. more.

Apparently Apparently the the firm firm was was founded founded in in 1995 1995 to to manufacture manufacture Swedish Swedish style style timber timber frame frame houses houses for for Scandia-Hus, Scandia-Hus, having having themselves themselves been been established established to to import import and and sell sell the the products products of of their their Scandinavian Scandinavian parent parent company company in in the the early early‘70’s.

‘70’s.

The The business business had had grown grown well, well, so so when when itit faced faced an an adverse adverse exchange exchange rate rate against against the the Krone, Krone, itit was was only only logical logical to to transfer transfer the the technology technology and and the the fabrication fabrication to to the the UK. UK. The The houses houses were were not not cheap, cheap, but but the the superior superior performance performance standards standards of of the the Scandinavian Scandinavian technology technology employed employed in in their their design, design, made made their their sustainable, sustainable, low low energy, energy, air air tight tight characteristics characteristics very very popular popular with with those those that that could could afford afford it. it.

Thus, Thus, the the little little company company that that was was formed formed to to replicate replicate this this was, was, arguably, arguably, one one of of the the very very first first to to promote promote these these benefits benefits throughout throughout the the UK. UK. ItIt has has to to be be remembered remembered that that itit is is only only since since that that time time that that even even the the UK UK Building Building Regulations Regulations caught caught on on to to the the improvements improvements needed. needed.

While While these these have have been been progressively progressively upgraded, upgraded, they they

remain remain woefully woefully behind behind the the northern northern European European standards standards that that the the firm firm offered offered at at that that time. time. Although Although the the gap gap has has narrowed, narrowed, itit still still maintains maintains aa lead lead having having become become increasingly increasingly focussed focussed on on delivering delivering Low Low Energy Energy Buildings Buildings since since the the recession. recession.

Initially Initially known known as as AbbacAbbacHus, Hus, to to capitalise capitalise on on its its technological technological superiority superiority the the firm firm soon soon changed changed its its name name to to Advanced Advanced Timber Timber Technologies Technologies (ATT).

(ATT).

Additionally Additionally itit began began to to offer offer Canadian Canadian style style platform platform frame frame homes, homes, competing competing with with other other UK UK firms firms to to supplement supplement and and grow grow business business from from its its base base of of replacing replacing imported imported homes. homes.

This This also also meant meant offering offering 38x89 38x89 stud stud panels, panels, rather rather than than the the 140 140 stud stud Scandinavian Scandinavian convention convention which which are are also also its its mainstay mainstay today. today. At At that that time time UK UK Building Building Regulations Regulations enabled enabled them them to to build build 44 and and more more storey storey blocks blocks of of flats flats with with such such frames. frames. In In fact, fact, in in 2000 2000 aa unique unique demonstration demonstration building building -- Timber Timber Frame Frame 2000 2000 (TF2000) (TF2000) –– became became one one of of the the most most significant significant research research projects projects undertaken. undertaken. This This collaborative collaborative project project involved involved the the construction construction of of aa six six storey, storey, timber timber frame frame building building –– at at that that time time the the tallest tallest of of its its type type in in the the world world –– to to show show the the commercial commercial and and technical technical benefits benefits of of using using timber timber for for medium medium rise rise buildings buildings in in the the

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UK. Its Its success success encouraged encouraged UK. greater adoption adoption of of timber timber greater frame in in construction. construction. Today, Today, frame solid and and composite composite timber timber solid buildings of of 11 11 stories stories have have buildings been built built with with 30 30 and and more more been on international international drawing drawing on boards. boards.

In 2002 2002 ATT ATT was was acquired acquired In by aa firm firm owned owned by by leading leading by environmentalist, Professor Professor Dr. Dr. environmentalist, Michael Benfield, Benfield, changing changing its its Michael name to to Benfield Benfield ATT. ATT. As As he he name explains“Applying “Applying Marshall Marshall explains McLuhan’s famous famous phrase, phrase,‘The ‘The McLuhan’s Medium is is the the Message’ Message’,, itit is is Medium absolutely clear clear that that timber timber absolutely buildings have have symbiotic symbiotic buildings relationship with with nature. nature. What What relationship better way, way, then, then, to to promote promote better the need need for for environmental environmental the sustainability than than designing, designing, sustainability making and and building building timber timber making buildings.”” To To support support this this buildings. belief the the firm firm was was first first in in the the belief sector to to gain gain ISO ISO quality, quality, sector TRADA‘Q ‘Q Mark’ Mark’,, and and FSC FSC Chain Chain TRADA of Custody Custody certifications, certifications, of bolstering this this with with HRH HRH Prince Prince bolstering Charles’sponsored sponsored Business Business Charles’ in the the Community Community‘Big ‘Big Tick’ Tick’ in awards for for 33 years years in in aa row. row. awards With this this ethic ethic flowing flowing With through its its corporate corporate veins, veins, through was not not long long before before itit was Benfield ATT ATT were were involved involved Benfield in commercial, commercial, educational, educational, in healthcare, leisure, leisure, and and healthcare, industrial projects projects using using industrial engineered timber timber structures. structures. engineered Besides flats flats and and houses houses Besides gained aa reputation reputation itit gained for tackling tackling some some of of the the for more intricate intricate and and difficult difficult more construction challenges challenges –– in in construction timber! Examples Examples of of this this are are timber! dental and and health health clinic clinic aa dental

created on on aa curve curve and and created balanced on on aa single single row row of of balanced piles to to meet meet exacting exacting ground ground piles and site site conditions conditions in in Exeter, Exeter, and the complex complex curved curved glulam glulam the ‘Armadillo Shell’ Shell’roof roof for for aa ‘Armadillo visitor centre centre near near Cardiff, Cardiff, aa visitor huge 30m 30m span span portal portal frame frame huge for aa furniture furniture factory factory in in the the for wilds of of Dorset, Dorset, the the UK’s UK’s first first wilds amphibious house house in in Marlow, Marlow, amphibious and aa circular circular crèche crèche for for an an and international‘cherry ‘cherry picker’ picker’ international manufacturer in in Milton Milton manufacturer Keynes. As As Prof.B Prof.B (as (as he he has has Keynes. become known) known) smilingly smilingly become states,“The “The things things other other states, people shy shy away away from from are are people exactly what what we we like like to to get get to to exactly exercise our our skills, skills, experience experience exercise and capabilities. capabilities. While While we’re we’re and very happy happy to to prefabricate prefabricate very and build build‘standard’ ‘standard’houses, houses, ifif and it’s‘different’ ‘different’itit‘gets ‘gets our our juices juices it’s going’.”.” going’ This ethos ethos of of doing doing different different This things, often often differently, differently, things, has spurred spurred the the firm’s firm’s has development of of traditional traditional development carpentry, modifying modifying this this to to carpentry, produce standardised standardised feature feature produce roof trusses, trusses,‘systemised’ ‘systemised’post post roof beam structures, structures, and and the the && beam use of of hybrid hybrid glulam glulam‘cross ‘cross use laminated’timber timber for for solid solid laminated’ timber walls, walls, floors floors and and roofs roofs timber of‘interesting’ ‘interesting’carbon carbon neutral neutral of structures. As As Porf.B Porf.B concludes, concludes, structures.

“We like like to to work work with with people people “We who have have new new ideas ideas and and who, who, who like us, us, see see timber timber as as aa key key like sustainable material material in in our our sustainable quest to to‘save ‘save the the planet’ planet’.. ItIt is, is, quest after all, all, the the only only renewable renewable after building material material on on earth. earth.”” building www.benfieldattgroup.co.uk www.benfieldattgroup.co.uk

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