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BRE and Loughborough University open dementia-friendly demonstration home

Friday, 6th July 2018

A new ‘dementia-friendly’ home has been developed jointly by leading building science research centre BRE and experts from Loughborough University. The building is aimed at helping educate housebuilders, carers and relatives on how to better support those living with dementia. The design is... View Article

LWK reinterprets podium-tower typology with Olympic Vanke Centre

Thursday, 5th July 2018

LWK & Partners has announced the successful reinterpretation of the podium-tower typology with Olympic Vanke Centre, located in the heart of the Qianjiang Century City district, a Central Business District (CBD) of Hangzhou, China at the door of the 2022... View Article

University of Winchester West Downs Building becomes first UK campus development to secure green finance

Thursday, 5th July 2018

Design Engine’s new landmark West Downs Building at the University of Winchester has secured a £30 million loan from Triodos Bank, Europe’s leading sustainable bank. This is the first UK higher education project to secure green finance and the support... View Article

A car-free future for UK housing – Waterbeach vision revealed

Wednesday, 4th July 2018

Car-free streets are at the heart of plans for 4,500 homes at a new town at Waterbeach, north of Cambridge. It is the first time that ‘sociable streets’ have been promoted in the UK at this scale. Waterbeach New Town... View Article

Joint venture deal signals next phase in regeneration of Barnstaple’s Oliver Buildings

Wednesday, 4th July 2018

Plans to redevelop the Grade II-listed Oliver Buildings in Barnstaple have moved a step closer with the signing of a joint venture agreement between regeneration specialist Acorn Property Group and Wessex Investors. The JV development proposals will breathe new life... View Article

Watford Borough Council gives green light to £1.6bn Watford Junction regeneration

Wednesday, 4th July 2018

Watford Borough Council has granted planning consent for the first phase of its £1.6 billion regeneration masterplan for Watford Junction. When complete, the masterplan will create just under 3,000 dwellings, 75,000 sqm of commercial space, 6,000 sqm of retail, two... View Article

GRAHAM awarded £113m University of York accommodation project

Wednesday, 4th July 2018

GRAHAM has secured a £113m contract to deliver a major 1400-bed student accommodation project for the University of York as part of an ambitious ‘Campus Masterplan’. In what is an unprecedented period of growth for the University, GRAHAM has been... View Article

Finesse and function with the new handrail from Yeoman Shield

Tuesday, 3rd July 2018

Yeoman Shield’s Premier Handrail, a firm favourite with clients, has now been adapted to achieve a stylish protection rail incorporating a functional grip top handrail. The new Dual Premier Rail is a design led yet purposeful, ergonomic handrail. The two... View Article

Connecting Cross-Laminated Timber

Monday, 2nd July 2018

To support the growing use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the UK and Europe, leading connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has released an updated version of its ‘Connectors for CLT’ catalogue. Featuring a host of new products including heavy duty angle... View Article

Heritage Tiling expertise gives Pontcanna Tiling a TTA award win

Monday, 2nd July 2018

Pontcanna (Victorian) Tiling & Restoration of Cardiff have had their expertise in heritage tiling recognized at the recent Tile Association Awards, where they won the top Award for Best Heritage Project. The company has worked on many heritage projects, a... View Article

St Paul’s state of the art campus handed over ahead of new school year

Monday, 2nd July 2018

Staff at St Paul’s Primary School and Foxlea Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Foxbar were given a sneak preview of their new shared £8.5 million shared campus last week. The facility will open to pupils and children in the new... View Article

Steel Doors are on the way!

Monday, 2nd July 2018

We are very excited to be introducing a steel door to our products later this year with some exciting new textures and finishes including a rust, black, bronze and leather options with sizes up to 2m wide. Available for delivery... View Article

McCullough Mulvin Architects’ striking student accommodation for Thapar University in India – shortlisted for World Architecture Festival award

Monday, 2nd July 2018

Dublin based practice McCullough Mulvin Architects, renowned for their award winning work particularly in education throughout Ireland, have been shortlisted for a prestigious World Architecture Award for the first phase of completed buildings for Thapar University in Northern India. McCullough... View Article

Apple Cotai Central gives Macau a new oasis of calm

Monday, 2nd July 2018

Apple Cotai Central offers a calm complement to the buzz and excitement of Macau, responding to the desire for an inviting, contemplative space, where technology, entertainment and arts come together to make a positive contribution to the city. Its timeless... View Article

A double win for Swan Housing Association and Partners as their Basildon regenerations triumph at National Planning Awards!

Monday, 2nd July 2018

Swan Housing Association and its architects Pollard Thomas Edwards and C.F. Møller were successful at the prestigious National Planning Awards, with judges awarding their plans for both the regeneration of Beechwood in Basildon and of the Laindon Shopping Centre, with... View Article

Making an understatement

Monday, 2nd July 2018

BDP’s new shopping complex in one of the UK’s most historic and rigorously-planned cities features copious glazing, as subtly as possible. Roseanne Field reports: Oxford is renowned for its architectural as well as academic heritage. Home to one of the... View Article

Fact of the Week – 2nd July 2018

Monday, 2nd July 2018

The world’s largest Gothic cathedral is in new York City. It is the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street. The cathedral measures 601 feet long, 146 feet wide, and has a transept measuring 320... View Article

New Sika Sarnafil flat roofing CPD meets modern demands

Sunday, 1st July 2018

Sika Sarnafil has launched a new RIBA accredited Continual Professional Development (CPD) seminar, Selecting Flat Roofing System to Meet Modern Demands, for those wanting to specify high performance flat roofing that meets the most up-to-date legislative requirements. In response to... View Article