The true importance of door hardware selection

As the role of door hardware expands and fire safety continues to make the headlines, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK outlines the importance of hardware selection and reminds decision makers of how routine checks can save lives. Door hardware is... View Article

New ground-floor treatment solution launched by Schüco UK

New from sustainable building envelope specialist, Schüco UK, is an integrated Ground-Floor Treatment (GFT) solution that has been developed especially for high-traffic areas in a wide range of commercial and public buildings including colleges, schools and hospitals. Aesthetically appealing and... View Article

Scandinavian, open plan self-build in Northern Ireland

Client: Gareth Boyd Style: Scandinavian, open plan self-build Location: Northern Ireland Build time: 3 years Gareth Boyd and his wife Lindsey had always dreamed of building a home for themselves and their young son. Working as an Architectural Technician at... View Article

Bradite floors the competition

A warehouse floor in Barnsley was transformed using Bradite’s new single pack water-based floor paint, DP9 Floor-It. The 1200 sq metre power floated, porous concrete floor had been penetrated with oil so required preparation for painting with Bradite’s TD39 Industrial... View Article

Self-build is streets ahead with Kingspan

A family of ambitious self-builders in Oxfordshire have created their dream home featuring a gambrel roof constructed with the Kingspan TEK Building System of structural insulated panels (SIPs). Peter and Anita Reynolds had long harboured dreams of constructing their own... View Article

Reasons for Using Artigo Rubber Floorings in Hospitals

From meeting the demands of multifunctional use to effortless noise reductions, Artigo rubber floorings are perfect for the surfaces of hospitals and other medical facilities for many good reasons. The purpose of hospitals may be pretty straightforward – treating patients... View Article

Bespoke rainscreen cladding systems

Meeting Aesthetic, Energy Efficiency and Environmental Expectations Turning an Architectural Concept into an Exceptional Engineering Reality As the UK’s leading provider – PSP offer a single point of procurement for the entire building envelope: Rainscreen Cladding Systems Curtain Walling Windows... View Article

Beautiful traditional timber windows and doors

At The Sash Window Workshop all our new timber windows and doors are tailor made to suit your project and manufactured by our skilled craftsmen in our workshop in Berkshire. The Sash Window Workshop manufacture and install a wide variety... View Article

LWK + PARTNERS: The best lights are invisible

“Lighting is a sensory experience,” said Rebecca Wong, LWK + PARTNERS Associate Director and its principal lighting designer, “No matter what times you live in, and whether you notice it or not, it is part of our everyday surroundings and... View Article
Emilio Ambasz and Fukuoka’s ACROS centre 25 year later

Emilio Ambasz and Fukuoka’s ACROS centre 25 year later

Fukuoka’s ACROS centre in Japan designed by Argentinian architect Emilio Ambasz has reached its 25th anniversary. The 100,000-sqm building in the city centre has given the area a new life, being the first big design enterprise that dialogues with nature... View Article