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The double skin facade for the multi award-winningBeatson Cancer Research Facility at the Universityof Glasgow, was constructed using Wicona unitisedcurtain walling. The tall glazed units allow lightinto the centre of the building and its laboratories,helping to provide an inspirational workingenvironment and attractive views. Each panelcarries a pane of laminated structurally bondedglass on the outside, with a double glazed unitbehind. Insulated opaque glass conceals services,and the third face of the external glass is fritted. Thepattern was designed as an art piece by artist AlanJohnston, and provides an unusual solar screen.Wincona Projectswww.winconaprojects.co.uk

BENTLEYPRINCESTREETRenowned designer Clodagh brings her signatureorganic style to carpet design to launch the Tucsoncollection, in collaboration with Bentley PrinceStreet. Inspired by the colourful topography ofArizona, from red skies to abundant cacti, thedesigns evoke images of a quintessential desertlandscapes. Three styles - Canyon Rapids, SaguaroShade and Summer Shadow - are offered in 15colourways, as broadloom carpet and 18in x 18incarpet tile.Bentley Prince Streetwww.bentleyprincestreet.com

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DESTILATGrandma is a side table, a mirrored cube with a number of diverse facets - atthe push of a button the past can be pushed relived. Grandma is an ironiecommentary, a loving reminder of tea and burnt cake at grandma's place. Laceis juxtaposed with contemporary glass and the irony becomes apparent whenthe light is switched on and the pattern appears. Grandma is part of a rangeof mirrored cubes with the same feature, which are composed of mitre cut,precisely joined, mirrored glass tabletops. The construction and surfaces arestark with the cut-out ornament only visible when the light goes on.Destilatwww.destilat.at

ALLGOODAligood is relaunching the D-line 14mm rangeof door handles, first launched 37 years ago.The minimalistic design blends seamlessly intodistinctive interior surroundings, while offeringa pleasant grip. All handles are made in satinstainless steel, with a concealed fixing, whichhides characteristic ball bearings and asolid coreinsert. Pictured is the U-shape lever handle fromthe D-line range; also available is the sleek L-linehandle plus a range of hardware from doorstops tobathroom accessories.Aligoodwww.allgood.co.uk

LIGNACITELignacite blocks were specified for the architecturalfacing masonry for the new MK Dons stadium,designed by HOK Sport Architecture. HOK specifiedLignacite's Midnight Granite polished blocks, wh ich areformed by bonding a stone slip to a standard masonryproduct. Lignacite's stone-faced masonry can be facedin granite or marble, it is extremely durable and costeffective, combining the highest quality products withthe strength and aesthetic of natural stone.Lignacitewww.lignacite.co.uk