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Deceuninck undertakes acoustic testing programme on entire range

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Deceuninck is the first window systems company in the UK to commit to systematic acoustic testing of all its products. The testing, which is being run in partnership with Bluesky Certification and one of the country’s leading acoustic testing centres... View Article

Flowcrete unveils the fast curing terrazzo system Mondéco Rapide

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

New resin terrazzo system based on PUMMA technology delivers high-end aesthetics within a rapid turnaround. Mondéco Rapide combines the fast curing technology of MMA with the flexibility of PU. This terrazzo innovation is ideal for venues that want a luxurious... View Article

Shining light on a centre of excellence

Monday, 24th September 2018

The Foyle Arena in Derry uses large areas of Kalwall® for the pool area and sports hall elevations in order to minimise glare and maximise natural daylight. Designed and specified by architects Samuel Stevenson & Sons, this centre of excellence... View Article

Zip launches widest range of designs and finishes for workplace HydroTap

Monday, 24th September 2018

In response to specifiers’ ever growing need for products that deliver high performance functionality matched with stunning design, Zip Water – creators of the world’s most advanced drinking water systems – has launched a wide range of new designs and... View Article

LWK presents Chongqing Landmark Riverside Park Danzishi Old Street

Friday, 21st September 2018

LWK & Partners (HK) Ltd. (“LWK” or the “Company”) is proud to present yet another masterpiece – Landmark Riverside Park Phase II Danzishi Old Street, a comprehensive cultural commercial experience that bridges the old and new, the oriental and western.... View Article

Fourth MINI Living micro apartment is unveiled in collaboration with architect Dayong Sun

Friday, 21st September 2018

MINI presents the latest MINI LIVING Urban Cabin at the interdisciplinary architecture exhibition China House Vision in Beijing from 21 September to 4 November 2018. The micro-apartment concept was developed in cooperation with local architect Dayong Sun. The Urban Cabin... View Article

Whole earth approach

Thursday, 20th September 2018

A new district has been created near Montpellier that brings together 400 homes of different tenures, in a holistic design that helps buildings blend into a former quarry site. Jack Wooler reports The new Mas de Rochet district in Castelnau-le-Lez,... View Article

Playing partner

Thursday, 20th September 2018

When it was commissioned to double the size of an established golf resort with ambitions to host the Ryder Cup, architects ReardonSmith paid sympathetic tribute to the original historic manor house The daunting brief from the owner of Adare Manor,... View Article

Hidden benefits for hotel interiors

Thursday, 20th September 2018

Powermatic door closers deliver outstanding performance in fire resistance and accessibility, but it is their concealment that brings a host of benefits for hotel projects, making them the specifier’s choice for hotel interiors. Fitting neatly between the door and frame,... View Article

Contractor announced for next phase of Wellington Place

Thursday, 20th September 2018

Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC has appointed Wates Construction as building contractor for 4 Wellington Place. With work on site due to start next month, 4 Wellington Place becomes the seventh building due for completion by Wates Construction on the site, continuing on... View Article

LOM selected to design new Santander UK technology hub

Thursday, 20th September 2018

LOM architecture and design has been selected to design a state-of-the-art facility that will be Santander’s new world-class digital hub workplace facility. Located in Milton Keynes, the new complex is anticipated to open in 2022, subject to planning, and is... View Article

Grade II listed building met restrictive planning requirements and aesthetics with Aluminium Rainwater System

Wednesday, 19th September 2018

Danbury Palace is a private country estate which has been transformed into 45 luxury houses and apartments in 8.5 acres of landscaped gardens only five miles from Chelmsford station. As part of the re-development, the Coach House was converted into... View Article

Designing the mental health dialogue: TODD Architects completes “homely” mental health scheme in Omagh

Wednesday, 19th September 2018

At first glance the £2.8million Rathview Mental Health Facility, Omagh, is not what you would expect. In fact, it would be hard to know it was a healthcare building at all. And that’s the point. Its height, whitewashed walls, slate clad... View Article

Old Pump House Retains Industrial Heritage with the help of Yeoman Rainguard

Wednesday, 19th September 2018

Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems were used to help reintroduce an industrial heritage style to The Old Pump House in Warton. Originally erected in 1923 as a water pumping station for Atherstone and surrounding villages and decommissioned in the late 1980s,... View Article

Remmers showcase at W18/Elements Exhibition

Wednesday, 19th September 2018

Environmentally-friendly and sustainable aren’t just buzzwords for Remmers (UK) Ltd, who will showcase their new LW-722 stain finish at the W18/Elements Exhibition which starts on 30th September. Replacing fossil fuels with biomass process technology, they have used cutting edge technology... View Article

Minister visits Graven Hill, a Grand Designs project on an epic scale

Tuesday, 18th September 2018

Kit Malthouse MP, the Minister of State for Housing, paid a visit to Graven Hill in Bicester on Tuesday 18 September, to see first-hand how the largest self-build community in the UK, is progressing. Cherwell District Council was delighted to... View Article

One & Thirty Casson Square achieve Topping Out at Southbank Place

Tuesday, 18th September 2018

Two separate phases at London’s Southbank Place have recently achieved topping out, marking a significant stage in the construction of the landmark development. Buildings One Casson Square and Thirty Casson Square have reached their full height of over 105 and... View Article

RIBA launches consultation on new fire safety guidance

Tuesday, 18th September 2018

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (18 September 2018) launched a consultation on a new RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety. Following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, the RIBA has consistently called for... View Article