New Director joins CHQ Architects

Aart Koning has joined CHQ Architects as a Director. With over 30 years’ experience working in the UK for internationally and nationally award-winning practices, Aart will be heading up and growing the design side of CHQ across the Group. Aart... View Article

Created by Mac Stopa – Forbo’s latest designer collection

Award-winning architect and designer, Mac Stopa, has explored new themes and designs that let him express his artistic interpretation through the form of flooring. Using Forbo Flooring Systems’ high-definition digital printing techniques, the new ‘Created by Mac Stopa’ Flotex range... View Article

Acoustic scheme for historic Standon Hall

LISTEN HERE Acoustic insulation experts CMS Danskin Acoustics have worked with historic Standon Hall to specify and supply a range of acoustic products to reduce the impact of airborne and impact sound transmission in the Grade II* listed Staffordshire venue.... View Article

Faster, safer, building evacuations with Advanced dynamic safety signage

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency https://www.netmagmedia.co.uk/news/faster-safer-bui…c-safety-signage/lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) – proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor... View Article

Newton Waterproofing shortlisted for two prestigious award schemes

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has been shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes. The company’s leading product range and commitment to sustainability secured Newton’s finalist spot at the London Construction Awards, being... View Article

Beautifully designed. Created for longevity

LISTEN HERE Elisa™ launches Antonella™ premium tap collection New luxury taps now available from premium British bathroom brand Designed to complement the Elisa™ Emilie™ and Rosa™ modular mixer shower collection Range includes single lever pillar and wall mixer taps, plus... View Article

CAN Reveals Design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Development

Hong Kong-based architectural and design firm CAN is excited to reveal the design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Project, bridging the boundaries of ecology and arts for a mixed-use development. The firm is delivering the masterplanning and architectural design for the development... View Article

Digital tools ensure ongoing passive fire safety

Digital tools not only help architects to ensure the solutions they design are carried out and handed over accurately, but that clear communication is upheld between each stage Accurate and accessible construction product data is crucial at all stages of... View Article

Concealed multipoint locking spans steel window spectrum

Recent development work carried out by Steel Window Association member company, Steel Window Fittings, means it is now possible to specify concealed multipoint locking on virtually all the different door and window systems available in the sector. Where steel frames traditionally only offered... View Article

An architect’s guide to living walls

Architects and building designers are increasingly looking to green infrastructure to help mitigate the effects of climate change and reconnect urbanised populations with nature. Here, Richard Sabin, Managing Director at Biotecture, looks at why living walls are one of the... View Article