Welcome to the Dream Team Latexplan NA!

Mapei introduce Latexplan NA, a two-part, fast setting, smoothing and levelling compound to the ever popular ‘Dream Team’ range of levelling compounds. Latexplan NA is a two-part, fast-setting, moisture tolerant, cement based levelling compound, suitable for levelling differences in thickness... View Article

An Evolution in Colour

Powder coating has transformed the metal finishing world and made the use of metal, in all forms of construction, increasingly exciting for architects. Whilst high impact colour statements enhance many townscapes, the beauty of metal itself is making a resurgence... View Article

Shining light on a centre of excellence

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

Whole earth approach

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

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. James Parker reports The daunting brief from the owner... View Article

Hidden benefits for hotel interiors

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

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

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