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Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has provided intelligent fire panels to protect Alnmouth Friary, a Franciscan monastery overlooking the Alnmouth coastline in Northumberland. An Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel was installed in the Friary to provide industry-leading protection... View Article

When architect Daniele Sini bought Ravensbourne House with his partner, he was unimpressed with the poorly constructed, dingy, single-storey kitchen rear extension built for the previous owners. He explains, “We have young children, so we set out to transform this... View Article

Yeoman Rainguard, renowned throughout the industry for the manufacturer, supply, and installation of quality rainwater products, has launched two new product brochures.   The aluminium brochure showcases the highly commended XL and SL range of Aluminium gutters and downpipes and... View Article

Smart technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in homes around the world. In the UK alone, there are 2.22 million smart homes in the UK. Similarly, businesses and organisations are now actively installing smart devices and networks to increase the productivity... View Article

Locking systems are an essential part of any building or real estate property. They’re the most basic form of access control measure and are necessary for the safety of a space’s occupants, items, and data. Architects need to understand the... View Article

NBB Outdoors is a leading UK designer, manufacturer, supplier, and installer of shelters, covered walkways, entrance canopies and street furniture that provide structurally sound and stylish solutions for every type of external requirement. Available in both traditional and contemporary styles,... View Article

Urban Front offer bespoke, double-steel reinforced, high-security hardwood doors. Individually handcrafted in the UK and delivered worldwide. We specialise in oversized and flush doors up to 1.5 x 3m – in four hardwoods, in any RAL colour and in bronze... View Article

Looking back at 2022 Metalline’s presence within the Facade industry continued to grow Metalline revealed their latest technological investment; The TruBend Center 7030. It is the benchmark when it comes to flexibility and productivity during panel bending. Due to the... View Article

The construction of a stylish and sensitively designed riverside leisure centre in Northumberland is making full use of high performance tilebacker boards from the range of Marmox Ltd. throughout all of its wet areas: selected as a lining to blockwork... View Article

Rocket Door Frames have launched an innovative flush door system that has distinct advantages over it’s predecessor, advantages for the architect, developer and contractor. The evolution of the Flush Door design has been prolific throughout Europe over recent years. The... View Article

Already widely regarded as a lead player in the creation of stylish bathrooms, wetrooms and spa facilities, manufacturer Marmox was able to unveil extensions to its widely specified range at this year’s Surface Design Show in London (7-9th February) earning... View Article

VitrA Bathrooms, a global bathroom brand, has launched a striking range that provides plenty of options for designers and specifiers, particularly those working with small spaces. Designed by Design Studio VitrA, the new ArchiPlan collection is also perfect for bathrooms... View Article

Building materials manufacturer Glidevale Protect has donated high performance construction membrane materials for a project spearheaded by homelessness charity Emmaus Salford to create a new energy efficient sleeping pod. The project was a collaboration between the University of Salford, AEW Architects... View Article

In the centre of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the city of Bath, The Roman Baths and Pump Room is a site of international historical and archaeological significance and attracts over one million visitors each year. As part of... View Article

Kirn floor tiles from Parkside are giving an attractive and durable finish at Youles Honda Manchester. Youles Honda Manchester is the latest home to a range of scooters and motorcycles from the Japanese manufacturer. With a showroom split over two... View Article

Sustainability is an increasingly important factor in the design of all kinds of buildings, including multi-storey car parks. The size of these structures, often large, have a significant impact on the environment, so it is crucial to consider sustainability from... View Article

What people want from their homes has changed since the pandemic, and it’s essential that architects understand homeowner’s new priorities. Open-plan living arrangements no longer work for the modern family, with many now wanting to ‘zone’ their homes to compartmentalise... View Article

CaberMDF Industrial, which is manufactured at the UK’s first dedicated site for Medium Density Fibreboard production, delivers high levels of accuracy when being crafted using all types of woodworking equipment, from CNC routers to hand tools. Indeed, timber specialist West... View Article

BRE tested and BBA accredited sub-roof for pitch roofs as low as 10° Designed specifically for use on low pitch roofs, this lightweight bituminous sub-roof system has been rigorously tested and proven to be at least three times less likely... View Article

Light Art is the affordable new carpet tile from IVC Commercial, with designs that express the interplay between natural light and woven textiles. The changing hues and balances of cast daylight bring new meaning to the woven organic textiles that... View Article