Six reasons to specify wood windows

Tony Pell, the Chairman of The Wood Window Alliance (WWA), explains the benefits of timber windows – and it’s not all about aesthetics Wood windows are undeniably better looking than their PVCu or aluminium equivalents. Wood is intrinsically beautiful, embodies... View Article

Daylighting fit for Kings

Recent redevelopment of the food court at Kings Mall Shopping centre, on a five-acre site in London’s Hammersmith area, exposed up some interesting and complex challenges. As part of the ongoing development, the new residential apartments above the shopping centre... View Article

Creating a community with Kingspan TEK

Kingspan TEK Cladding Panels have provided an offsite wall solution for a unique school and leisure campus in Littleport, helping the project to achieve excellent thermal performance within a tight construction deadline. The £37.5 million development, designed by SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins... View Article

Farrells complete first phase of Shanghai Shipyard

Commissioned as masterplanners and architects for the first phase, Farrells are delivering the vision for this strategically significant location in Shanghai. The Lujiazui Central Financial District of Pudong Area is the first national financial zone in China, built on Shanghai’s... View Article

RCM adds Abet Laminati to their portfolio

RCM, the complete through wall solutions supplier is delighted to announce the addition of Abet Laminati MEG HPL facade to its already impressive portfolio. Robust, compact and long-lasting, MEG – Material Exterior Grade building facade by Abet Laminati is specifically... View Article

Changing places at Tottenham Hotspur

The new £1billion Tottenham Hotspur Stadium claims to be world class, in every way – through to accessibility. The new venue – heralded as a benchmark in global stadium design – is the latest to be built fully compliant with... View Article

A fast finish for Godiva Place with Eurobrick

As universities compete with each other to win new students, one area that has been given more attention over recent years is the quality of student accommodation. For some, the days of old fashioned accommodation blocks are gone, with the... View Article

The Tulip welcomes planning permission

The Tulip Project welcomes the City of London Planning and Transportation Committee resolution to grant planning permission for construction of The Tulip, which would be sited next to 30 St Mary Axe, also known as The Gherkin. The Committee’s positive... View Article

UfAC for fabulous Benjamin Street new build

One Benjamin Street, situated directly opposite Farringdon Station on the corner of Turnmill Street, is a fabulous new build with mixed use accommodation comprising retail and commercial space as well as residential penthouse apartments. The prominent site, owned by The... View Article