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HIDDEN HOUSE, KENSINGTONStephen Cousins discovers “stealtharchitecture” in south west London
THE FITZROY, FALMOUTHTaking to CLT for high-end residential living
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The house that isn’t thereA private family home in Knightsbridge is virtually invisible from the street,concealed below ground and behind an existing single-storey facade. StephenCousins reports
Time for CLT by the seaPerched on a scenic Cornish bay, a fully CLT-framed retirement living schemepromises a better quality of life to residents and a fast construction time. JamesParker reports
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p u b l i s h i n g – v e r t i c a l s e a r c h
While many practices have been expressing their fears over Brexit (not least on behalfof their EU staff) and the likelihood of a strengthened victorious Conservativegovernment pushing through a ‘hard’ Brexit, the world will continue to turn
following the Election.
Major UK schemes are continuing to be approved, such as Fosters’ controversial £1bnredevelopment of Whiteleys shopping centre, following tweaks by Westminster council. Thingswill certainly be different both during and post-Brexit negotiations, but it may well be more acase of an extended ‘limbo’ during which things will still need to get done.
Norman Foster himself has said recently that although he was a Remainer he urges a pragmaticapproach from architects to the realities, with something of a ‘keep calm and carry on’ message.He commented at a recent British Council for Offices conference that whether or not youagreed with the decision to leave the EU, “you get on with it and you optimise,” adding aclarification, “I am an optimist.”
He also attempted to pour cold water on previous reports that his firm had made close to 100staff redundant at its London office due to Brexit, saying it was due to “much wider” globalforces. With so many offices spread across the world it is unlikely that dark Brexit predictionswill have been the cause, but will the realities mean more cuts for practices?
The RIBA’s recently published ‘election manifesto’ unsurprisingly (but commendably) says thatthe Government needs to confirm the status of EU nationals working in the UK as quickly aspossible. Around 25 per cent of registered architects are from the EU, bringing diverse, valuabletalents to the sector. Using them as bargaining chips against UK citizens overseas is not onlymorally questionable at best, it is dangerous for the continued health of UK architecture firmsin what may be a challenging few years ahead.
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Alai, a residential development by Zaha HadidArchitects on the Mayan Riviera south of Cancun inMexico, offers luxury but also a low environmental impact approach
For more information, go to page 7.
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HIDDEN HOUSE, KENSINGTONStephen Cousins discovers “stealtharchitecture” in south west London
THE FITZROY, FALMOUTHTaking to CLT for high-end residential living
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Alai, Mayan Riviera,Mexico Zaha Hadid Architects minimisesenvironmental impact and maximisesluxury in new residential scheme page 07
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Engineers Arup, alongside architectsPopulous and contractor BAM, havecompleted the redevelopment of the WarnerStand at the historic Lord’s Cricket Groundin London.
The new stand was described as “atriumph of design where the outcome is anabsence of structure” as the seating tiers’geometry was engineered to maximise theviewing experience without using transfersystems to resolve the misaligned structure.The stand is also equipped with a top-floorrestaurant and bars on the lower tiers thatwill operate all year round.
The design respects the existing buildings,including the Grade II listed Pavilion, andcontinues Arup’s work at Lord’s after theconsultancy provided engineering designsfor the Grand Stand, Mound Stand and theStirling Prize-winning Media Centre.
Will Whitby, lead structural engineer atArup, said: “Our work brings this historicsporting institution into the 21st century,whilst retaining the club’s heritage lookand feel. The improved sightlines andupgraded hospitality features, combinedwith behind-the-scenes improvements tomatchday facilities, have enhanced thisfamous cricket venue, ensuring the viewerexperience now matches its reputation forworld-class cricket.”The Warner Stand’s roof is made of
highly insulating semi-translucent materialfor “an elegant, ethereal feel” and to allownatural light in. The roof is supported by atubular steelwork, which is itself supportedon strong glulam American White Oaktimbers to give the stand an identity.To match the client’s sustainability objec-
tives, a zero fossil fuel solution has been
chosen, including all-electric systems, PVroof panels, and an open loop ground-source heat pump for water heating. Philip Johnson, Populous senior principal
and project lead, said: “This is a veryspecial moment for everyone at Populousand a privilege for the practice to add to thewonderful heritage of the ‘Home ofCricket’. Lord’s has a special place in thehearts of cricketers and fans, and this newstand will help cement its position as thefinest cricket ground in the world.”Mike Donegan, construction director
for BAM, said: “Creating the new Warner Stand has been a very challengingpleasure for BAM. A colossal amount of work and care has gone into theconstruction. There is no doubt that theteam here has produced something very special.”
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Designed in response to its naturalsurroundings, Alai “marries ecologicalconsiderations, engaging design and areinterpretation of local architectural tradition,The number of visitors to the MayanRiviera is increasing by over 10 per centeach year – surpassing 20 million arrivals in2016, while its residential population hasalmost doubled since the year 2000.
Accommodating this continued growth in popularity while also curtailingits impact on the environment must be the principal driver for all new projects in the region, Zaha Hadid Architects says.
Located on a site prepared by a previousowner for an unbuilt complex, Alai’s designis guided by these principles of integrating anew residential community while alsominimising the effect on local ecosystems.
The design has significantly reduced itsenvironmental impact by limiting thecombined footprint of all residential build-ings to less than 7 per cent of the site’s totalarea, enabling existing vegetation to beretained and a majority of the site to bereturned to its natural state through anongoing programme of replanting plannedin conjunction with landscape architects,Gross Max.
The residential buildings share anelevated platform with integrated perforations, allowing natural light to flood the ground below and enabling tropical vegetation to grow upwardsthrough the platform. Amenities for sport,leisure and wellness are located on thisraised platform, nine metres above theground, to ensure local wildlife can crossthe entire site on the woodland floor
without barriers. Being just above thecanopy of the surrounding vegetation,residents and guests have views over thetreetops to the Caribbean coast and lagoonbeyond from all shared amenities.
Echoing the rich textures and surfacecomplexity within the local Mayanmasonry and architectural tradition derivedfrom the repetition and variation of a smallnumber of geometric components, thediffering texture and patterning of eachbuilding’s facade within Alai is generated byassembling the balcony units and facadeelements in varying sequences. This enableselements of relatively few different designsto create a unique facade for each building,yet maintains a cohesive design languagethroughout. These textured facade andbalcony units provide solar shading to theapartments within.
Zaha Hadid Architects’ Alai serves upsustainable luxury in Mexico
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A flagship bioscience centre in the shapeof a striking anodised bronze cuboid hasbeen completed in Nottingham. The five-storey mixed-use facility is adjacent tothe UK’s largest bioscience incubationcentre, BioCity, and includes laboratories,offices, cafes and chemical and solventstorage rooms. The building’s standoutfeature is a Wolfgang Buttress artworkmade from more than 1,000 stainlesssteel cables wrapped around the centre’ssouthern and western elevations. It lightsup at night and acts as a solar screen forthe building during the day. The artworkis linked to NASA satellites monitoringsun activity and the lighting colourschange as the sun rotates.
CPMG Architects completes science hub
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EVENTSSEMINARSBusiness Skills – Architect as a developer08 June, Londonwww.architecture.com/whats-on
Ricardo Bofill Lecture13 June, Londonwww.architecture.com/whats-on
RIBA International Week03-07 July, Londonwww.architecture.com/internationalweek
Reveal Festival 30 June-07 July, Londonwww.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/reveal
FESTIVALSLondon Festival of Architecture01-30 June, Londonwww.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org
EHIBITIONSThe Japanese House: Architecture and Life after 194523 March-25 June, Londonhttp://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery
TRADE SHOWS100% Design20-23 September, Londonwww.100percentdesign.co.uk
Healthcare Estates10-11 October, Manchesterwww.healthcare-estates.com
Restaurant Design Show26-27 September, Londonwww.restaurantdesignshow.co.uk/
Surface Materials Show10-12 October, Birminghamwww.ukconstructionweek.com/
Smart Buildings Show10-12 October, Birminghamwww.ukconstructionweek.com/
Timber Expo10-12 October, Birminghamwww.ukconstructionweek.com/
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Two books celebrating the legacy of FrankLloyd Wright were released to mark 150years since the American architect’s birth.“Organic Architecture”, a record of four
lectures the architect gave at the RoyalInstitute of British Architects in London in1939, was reissued by art-book publisherLund Humphries and includes an introduc-tion by architectural historian ProfessorAndrew Saint. The book sets out Wright’score philosophy and the design principles
behind the Usonian houses – his homes andstudios in Wisconsin and Arizona – as wellas Fallingwater and the JohnsonAdministration Building.The second title, “Travels With Frank
Lloyd Wright, the First Global Architect”by Gwyn Lloyd Jones (also published byLund Humphries), traces the architect'sjourneys across Europe, Asia and theMiddle East, revealing the architects’global architectural legacy.
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Innovative students, academics andpractitioners are invited to submittheir research entries to the 2017RIBA President’s Awards for Research.The annual awards bring to light
the best research in architecture andthe built environment in threecategories – Cities and Communities,Design and Technical, and History andTheory – with a special addition ofHousing for 2017.
The 2017 jury panel will be chairedby Feilden Clegg Bradley’s Peter Clegg,with six more judges on the panelincluding Zohra Chiheb of LevittBernstein; Dr Elizabeth Darling ofOxford Brookes University; HattieHartman of Architects Journal; DrMatthew Jones of University of WestEngland and Coombs JonesArchitects; Dr Kerstin Sailer ofBartlett School of Architecture,University College London; andProfessor Chris Tweed of CardiffUniversity.
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The deadline for entryis 31 May 2017 atmidnight GMT – therewill be one winner percategory, and the bestoverall research willscoop the RIBAPresident’s Medal for Research
Spotlight onhousing at 2017RIBA President’sAwards for Research
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An expert design team is being sought tocreate “an inspiring and innovative” musicvenue in central London.The international competition, led by
the Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra, Guildhall School of Music &Drama and The City of LondonCorporation, is inviting “creative andworld-leading experts” to develop a conceptdesign for the new Centre for Music in theCity of London.The organisations are seeking to appoint
architect, building service engineer, civil andstructural engineer, acoustician, and theatreconsultant to develop “a state-of-the-artbuilding of acoustic and visual excellence”consisting world-class concert hall, educa-tion, training and commercial facilitates “fitfor the digital age.” The first stage of the procurement is for
architect/lead designer. Companies cansubmit their responses to a SelectionQuestionnaire available on the City ofLondon Corporation procurement portal(www.capitalesourcing.com) by the
deadline of 9 June (12 pm BST).Six schemes will be shortlisted and archi-
tects will receive £10,000 to submit adetailed response to the brief, thecompany’s approach to delivering theproject, details of the design team, and a feeproposal. The commission, worth up to£12m, will be granted following a detailedinterview process.The competitions for building
services engineer and civil & structuralengineer are also open, with deadlines set for 14 June (12 pm BST). Both contractsare worth an estimated £40m in fees. Invitations to tender will be issuedto interested parties for the acoustician and theatre consultant roles without an SQ process.The Centre for Music will occupy the site
of the Museum of London once themuseum relocates, and form a new ‘culturalcorridor’ running from Tate Modernthrough the Millennium Bridge and StPaul’s and to various cultural stops in theSquare Mile.
Bids invited for new landmark London concert hall
ACOUSTIC GIG
David Chipperfield Architects has beenchosen to design the new concert hall inEdinburgh following a two-stage interna-tional contest.Arup, WME, landscape architects
Gross Maxx, consultancy TheatreProjects and acousticians Nagata willalso work on the project.The 1,000-seat concert venue, which
will house the Scottish ChamberOrchestra (SCO), will be built on a gapsite behind the historic headquarters ofthe Royal Bank of Scotland, DundasHouse, and host a broad range ofmusical genres. The design by DCA hasbeen described as “intriguing” as well as“well-expressed”.David Chipperfield said: “We are
thrilled to have been selected to designthis project. Edinburgh is a wonderfulcity and we are very much lookingforward to working with IMPACTScotland, the SCO and all those involvedto develop a new concert venue for thisextraordinary site.”The architects saw off five practices to
win the commission, including London’sAdjaye Associates and Allies andMorrison, Edinburgh’s Richard MurphyArchitects, Barozzi Veiga fromSwitzerland and Canadian practiceKPMB Architects. The two-stage competition was organ-
ised by Colander Associates and the sixfinalists received £10,000 for their designs.
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The National Federation of RoofingContractors (NFRC) recently announcedthe winners of this year’s UK RoofingAwards. They were revealed at a ceremonyon 19 May at Park Plaza, WestminsterBridge, London.Commenting on the quality of the diversearray of winners, James Talman, chiefexecutive at NFRC said: “The Awards is thehighlight of the roofing calendar, and thisyear has been no exception. The judgingpanel was truly blown away with thequality of entries and every winner shouldbe proud of their achievement.”Talman added: “We would like to thankeveryone that entered the competition andall those who have supported the event,including headline sponsor SIG Roofing fortheir continued support, as well as all of theother sponsors.”
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Roof SlatingContour Roofing (Essex)Project: St Joseph’s College
Roof TilingRowlands Roofing with Marley EternitProject: Quintain House
Sheeting and CladdingLakesmereProject: Greenwich Energy Centre Single Ply RoofingCarlisle Construction Materials workingwith TopekProject: The Macallan Distillery
In addition to the category winners listedabove, awards were also presented to thefollowing companies for their outstandingstandards of workmanship and technicalexcellence:
Roof of the Year – sponsored by SIGRoofing, this award was presented toRowlands Roofing in association withMarley Eternit for work on QuintainHouse. This award was chosen by the UK
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CITB Exceptional Contribution to TrainingThis award went to Beverley Sexton ofJackson Jackson & Sons
Young Leadworker of the Year (Lead SheetAssociation) – this award was scooped byJay Stubbs, a self-employed leadworkertrading as LDN Leadwork
Murdoch Sponsor’s Award (LeadContractors Association) – Celtic Leadworkwon this award for its work on a PrimarySchool in Notting Hill, London
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Making the case forencouraging womeninto architecture
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Architect Simone de Gale has used a recent award win to highlightthe need to to encourage other women into the industry. Following winning Architect of the Year at the Women in
Construction Awards, de Gale commented that now is the time foradvocating women to consider joining the UK construction industry.“The numbers of women working in the construction industry havebeen growing steadily over the last decade or so but we are still faroutnumbered by men,” she said. “Women tend to overlook architecture in favour for other choices
where they can apply their creativity and flair. This is a crying shamefor my industry because there are so many great opportunities forhard-working, bright and intelligent women.”De Gale said that a shortage of women joining the industry could
be attributed to a lack of a level playing field: “Just as is the caseacross so many industries and professions, some areas of construc-tion are failing women in terms of pay gaps and opportunity tobecome partners or directors of firms, when taking time away fromthe practice to have children.
“It’s upsetting that even in 2017, men and women still aren't seenas equal, despite them doing the exact same job and possessing thesame qualifications and experience.”The thirtysomething born and bred Londoner was chosen for the
Architect of the Year Award over three strong rivals. The judges madeparticular comment on her commitment to customer satisfaction.Her Belgravia-based practice is in its seventh year, and has played“key roles” in the Hammersmith Flyunder project and London’sSpherical Art Gallery as well as residential and retail schemes includ-ing masterplanning such as a scheme in Tbilisi.De Gale concluded: “It is vital to the success of the industry that
new blood joins our industry because we need bright new ideas, freshthinking and an injection of energy.”
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A striking new university campus with acurved glazed frontage has opened inHuddersfield.
Oastler Building, designed by AHR anddelivered by Morgan Sindall, occupies aprominent town centre site and will housethe University of Huddersfield’s law andhumanities schools.
The £28m facility has achieved BREEAM‘Excellent’ rating for sustainability and EPCA rating for energy efficiency thanks to itssolar-control glazing and the building’sshape, which enables it to ‘self-shade’.
According to the architects, the designachieves a 28 per cent carbon reduction incomparison to a standard equivalent build-ing, while the main contractor sourced allraw materials and service suppliers locally.
University vice chancellor, Professor BobCryan, said: “The design AHR produced isbrilliant, but complex and innovative. Thesite itself presented problems due to thelimited space and access. These factors addgreatly to the achievement of our main
contractor, Morgan Sindall, in deliveringthis fine building with the minimal disrup-tion to the campus and the town.”
Oastler Building is named after RichardOastler, who campaigned to curb child
labour and improve conditions for factoryworkers during the Industrial Revolution. The facility was opened by universitychancellor His Royal Highness The Duke ofYork on 28 April.
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The wait for entrants to the 2017 RIAS Awards, held by the RoyalIncorporation of Architects in Scotland, is nearly over as the organi-sation prepares to hold its annual awards dinner later this month. In March, the RIAS shortlisted 27 projects from 84 entries tocompete in the 2017 competition. The only practices with multiplenominations this year are Michael Laird Architects (three), jmarchitects (three), Hoskins Architects two) and Reiach & Hall(two). MLA and Reiach & Hall share one nomination for theirCity Campus for the City of Glasgow College (in Glasgow).Some of the projects up for awards include the DunfermlineCarnegie Library & Galleries, for which Richard MurphyArchitects integrated a modern extension with two graded build-ings, the sensitive redevelopment of a warehouse into a modernheadquarters for the National Theatre of Scotland by HoskinsArchitects, the renovation, adaption and extension of a dilapidatedformer shepherd’s cottage in the north-west Highlands byScampton & Barnett, and the new Portobello High School inEdinburgh with generous breakout spaces and light, bright interiors(by jmarchitects – pictured above). The full shortlist is availableonline at rias.org.uk/awards/rias-awards/rias-awards-2017Willie Watt, president of the RIAS, said: “Despite an economicclimate which continues to squeeze fees and challenge professionals’ability to deliver, Scotland’s architects are delivering work of trulyinternational quality. As this brilliant shortlist demonstrates,Scotland’s architecture is in very good heart.”The winners will be revealed at the RIAS Awards Dinner 2017 on
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Nord Architects has unveiled its latest design: acontemporary Urban Hospice intended to create apositive environment while offering support forpatients in need of palliative care. Located in thetranquil setting of Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, thevision was to provide a “warm and protectiveatmosphere” for up to 16 patients. Kebony woodwas recommended and was chosen tocomplement this setting and has subsequentlybeen used throughout the build. The project wasdesigned to adapt to the neighbourhood,presenting a combination of spacious views andprivacy for patients. Incorporating both curved andlinear elements, the design allows for animpressive functional layout, built around aprivate inner courtyard.Ref: 48380
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The new store for tech giant Apple, Apple Dubai Mall, occupies a pivotal position in the city, alongsidethe iconic Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountains. The store, which spans over two floors, “embraces thetheatre of the fountains” say the architects, with a terrace that is 56.6 m wide and 5.5 m deep – the firstspace of this kind created for an Apple Store. The terrace offers views of the spectacular setting and thechoreographed display. The design of Apple Dubai Mall was described by the architects as “a celebrationof the sun” as it utilises daylight to create ambience within. Reinterpreting the traditional ArabicMashrabiya, innovative ‘Solar Wings’ shade the outside terrace during the day and open in the evening.Made entirely of lightweight carbon fibre, each wing has multiple layers of tubes forming a dense ‘net’.Following an in-depth study of sun angles, the rods were distributed in higher concentration where thesolar radiation is the most intense. Ref: 88452
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Scandinavian practice Tengbom has been awardedthe Architizer A+ Award, Prize of the Jury, in theCommercial Retail category for the TemporaryMarket Hall at Östermalmstorg. 128 years afterbeing originally built, Östermalm market hall wasin dire need of upgrading and development.Throughout the reconstruction, the City ofStockholm decided to erect a temporary buildingwhere business could continue. Tengbom’s work, both with the temporary markethall and with the upgrading and renovation of theold one, is said to have contributed to the“increased vitality” of the area.Ref: 67827
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“Square, triangle, diamond – these terms alonedon’t do justice to the pearl white HI-MACSinterior design found in the entrance hall of the HVB-Tower of HypoVereinsbank,” say Munich-based HENN architects. They “made the DNA ofthe building visible for everyone,’ following thebrief by the owner. The HVB-Tower is equippedwith an attractive ‘smart working’ concept thatmeets the bank’s request for flexible andinteractive work spaces appropriate to the digitalage. HENN converted this listed high-rise buildinginto a sustainable building offering savings inheating energy, electricity and water. Even thoughthe monocoque facade was completely removedand replaced by a double-skin structure, it waspossible to preserve parts of the original facade. Ref: 21917
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Grant Associates’ designs for two hectares ofpublic realm at Barangaroo South have beenrevealed, as the next phase of Sydney’s landmarkwaterfront development is submitted to planners. Grant Associates aims to integrate BarangarooSouth’s stunning waterfront location with a rangeof public spaces. These will see the formerindustrial container terminal completelytransformed into a pedestrian friendly area withopen views across Sydney’s harbour. Designsinclude Waterman’s Cove and a fully-accessibleamphitheatre-style boardwalk on the water. Ref: 58619
BARANGAROO SOUTH, AUSTRALIAGRANT ASSOCIATES Designed by Oslo-based practice Nordic-Office of Architecture, the 115,000 m2 expansion of Oslo Airport
sets new standards in sustainability. The competition-winning design, which uses snow as a coolant, hasachieved the world’s first BREEAM ‘Excellent’ sustainability rating for an airport building. The expansiondoubles the size of the existing terminal building with the addition of a new, 300 metre-long pier. The multi-disciplinary design team applied a holistic approach to sustainability, including the harvestingof as much on-site energy as possible. Snow from the runways will be collected and stored during wintermonths in an on-site depot to be used as coolant during the summer.Passenger comfort and well-being have been key drivers of the design throughout. Artificial lighting isdesigned only as a minimal supplement to high levels of natural daylight, and can be set to reflectdifferent moods according to weather, season and time of day. The compact layout of the building,transparency and open spaces enhance visual legibility and wayfinding, providing reassurance and peaceof mind for travellers. A panoramic window at the north end of the pier, a 300 metre-long skylight andcurved glazed windows on both sides open up the view to the surrounding landscape and beyond.Ref: 65474
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NEW ARRIVALSRounding up the latest movers and in-houseappointments across the industry
With an expanding portfolio of theatre designprojects across its three offices in London, HongKong and Sydney, Theatreplan has welcomed MattKingslake to its growing team of consultants. Mattgraduated from the Royal Northern College ofMusic in Manchester in 1989 and went on to workfor Holiday on Ice, touring the world for eightyears within their electrical department, rising tothe role of chief electrician. After returning to theUK he was technical manager at GrimsbyAuditorium before becoming the first technicalmanager for the Grove Theatre, Dunstable. Mattsays he is “delighted to be part of Theatreplan’sexpanding team”.
MATT KINGSLAKETHEATREPLAN BakerHicks has appointed Mark Renshaw as
associate director to head up its Civil andStructural Engineering team in London. Markhas spent the past 10 years delivering a rangeof RIBA award-winning projects in London andthe south east. Mark has worked across a broadspectrum of new build, development andrefurbishment projects.His expertise spans thepublic and private sectors; from state-of-the-artschools to high-end residential developments,including the multi award-winning AlfristonSchool swimming pool and Princess Squareresidential development projects, as well asThompson House, also award-winning and notedfor its innovative use of materials.
MARK RENSHAWBAKERHICKS
Carl Galioto, FAIA, managing principal of HOK’sNew York and Philadelphia offices and member ofthe firm’s executive committee, has beenpromoted to the position of president at HOK.Galioto also serves on HOK’s board of directorsand leads its technical board, which includes HOKbuildingSMART, the firm’s virtual design andconstruction initiative. In this additional role, hewill work directly with chairman and CEO BillHellmuth, FAIA, and the other members of HOK’sexecutive committee to lead the global design,architecture, engineering and planning firm. “Ijoined HOK in 2009 to be part of a design firmwhose core values of sustainable design and focuson human wellbeing are those that I share,” said Galioto.
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BDP’s practice leadership group has remained very steady for the last five years and, in advance of anumber of colleagues nearing retirement, it has taken steps to introduce the next generation of leaders byappointing seven new principals to the board.Benedict Zucchi has been appointed architecture profession chair. Benedict is an “inspirationaldesigner,” says the firm, and has been responsible for a broad portfolio of exceptional projects across anumber of work sectors. He is currently leading the National Children’s Hospital of Ireland project inDublin, the largest, most complex capital investment project ever undertaken in healthcare in Ireland.Andrew Swain-Smith has been appointed building services engineering chair at BDP. Andrew previouslyled the education sector for the practice’s BSE group, collaborating with both in-house architects andother leading architectural practices to design award winning educational facilities throughout the UK. Hedrives a people friendly engineering ethos across the team. John McManus, chief executive said: “These are exciting times for us and I wish all of those taking onboard new practice leadership responsibilities every success. We are now embarking upon a new andmore ambitious international development plan that will not only strengthen and consolidate thepractice’s current international studio network but will lead to the establishment of more BDP studiosoutside the UK. In over 30 years of experience in the practice, I can honestly say that there has neverbeen a more exciting time to be part of our continuous collective.”
NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIPBDP
Benedict Zucchi Andrew Swain-Smith
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Stick to what you’re good at – this has been the underlyingnotion underpinning Hogarth Architects’ business philosophy,according to Ian Hogarth, director of the practice. However,
while this might suggest playing safe, the west London architectshave made a name for themselves designing ‘radical refurbishments’– exemplar modern extensions displaying a bold vision for incorpo-rating space and light into schemes.
Formed in 2003 out of the ashes of Littman Goddard Hogarth,where Ian was a partner before the trio decided to split, HogarthArchitects had fairly tough beginnings. “When we started in 2003, itwas literally me and an assistant working in my daughter’sbedroom,” says Ian Hogarth. Within four years, the firm had movedinto what is still the practice office, at the corner of Dawes Roadand Estcourt Road in Fulham. He says the key to success was start-ing with low overheads and focusing on a single sector – residential– instead of competing with other practices for ‘massive buildings’.
The office is itself an example of the architects’ transformativeapproach to space. In owning it, Hogarth is in the unusual role of alandlord and tenant of this modest basement and ground floorproperty, which had previously been used for various functionsranging from a grocery store to a massage parlour before the archi-tects turned it into “a nice place to work.”
This was done through a careful adaptation of the internal spaces tofit in a naturally-lit reception and waiting area at upper level, with atranslucent glass wall through which visitors can see the architectsworking downstairs. There’s also a subsidised canteen at the backand a secluded meeting room near the reception.
Downstairs, the architects – consisting of three associates, threeproject architects, and a number of architectural assistants in theprocess of completing their professional qualification – sit togetherin an area that enables them to “call out from where you sit andtalk to every member”, as Hogarth puts it.
When asked whether there’s a desire to expand elsewhere in thecapital, Ian concedes that a move to a central London location couldbe on the cards, particularly if an opportunity to transform thecurrent premises into housing arises. He jokes, “My older practiceused to have very swanky offices on the river and we used to watchthe river all day and lose money,” adding, “I think we are settled inthis size at the moment.”
Cosmopolitan ethos The 18-strong team at Hogarth Architects is formed by a multi-national bunch of professionals from a range of countriesincluding Greece, Lithuania, Slovakia and Canada. “We are
From radical refurbishments and modern extensions to ventures into housingdevelopment, Hogarth Architects has made a success of the residential sector, as Teodora Lyubomirova found out
PRACTICE PROFILE
Hogarth Architects
VERTICAL LIVINGThe practice’s refurbishment of an apartment in Oakley Street, Chelsea
VICTORIAN TWISTThe bright new build development at Ash Row, Bude, in Cornwall
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‘nationality-blind’ – we take the best people regardless of wherethey come from,” explains Hogarth. All three associates are fromoverseas – Stella Nikolakaki and Maro Kallimani from Greeceand Laurie Maclaren from Canada – and a number of traineeshail from the continent. Moreover, the associates have all eitherworked at bigger firms including Foster + Partners and ZHA orran their own practices (or both), but for a variety of reasonschose to work at Hogarth Architects. Hogarth comments on the trade-offs some staff have experi-
enced from working at larger practices: “To do this sort of workmay not be as glamorous, but they [the associates] have author-ship on their work – they meet the clients and dictate thedirection of the project.” Quizzed on how much design freedom isgranted to his employees, Hogarth explains, “We don’t have ahouse style per se but we all plough the same field,” with some atthe practice having a stronger interest in sustainable methods, andothers focusing on historic buildings and restorations forexample; this diversity bringing a breadth of expertise. “You cansee the threads going through all our work – light and space,modern ways of living, just getting the maximum value out of asite or property.”There’s also a focus on nurturing talent within the practice
rather than employing ‘ready-made’ professionals. “We tend totrain our own [architects], says Hogarth, adding “we take on Part2s and provide for their training, and in return for we ask them tosign a trivial contract to stay – it’s very rare that we’d actuallyadvertise for a senior position.”
Branching into development The practice works for private individuals or developers but alsofor hotel firms, and on restorations and refurbishment projects.“What we do is ‘radical refurbishment’, says Hogarth, “We take abuilding and do massive structural work to bring in light andvolume.” He adds, “On listed buildings we tend to restore andthen add modern extensions – we don’t do ‘fake’ old extensions –we like to be able to say ‘this is our work’.”Another commendable strategy adopted by the practice is speci-
fying as standard sustainable solutions, such as heat-recoveryventilation or good levels of insulation. “We ask the client ‘whywouldn’t you do it?’ rather than ‘would you like it?” says Hogarth.Beyond their work for private clients, the practice is increas-
ingly focused on schemes created under Hogarth Architects’
development arm, Hogarth Homes. This includes the developmentof four brightly-coloured houses on Ash Row in Bude, Cornwall,which are designed ‘upside down’, with double-height livingspaces on the top floor overlooking the vast green expanses andthe sea, with bedrooms situated on the first floor. Each house isequipped with high-quality bespoke kitchens and staircases,bedrooms with en-suites and terraces overlooking the scenery. “My interest in Cornwall is really just because I’d like to try andtest my own beliefs and decisions in the market,” says Hogarth,who is planning to build eight luxury town houses in the areaunder Hogarth Homes, including one for himself. This will be onfarmland in the picturesque village of Poughill on the northCornwall coast, and each property will be designed to make themost of its setting and equipped with high-end features such asplunge pool and hot tub.
Work in progressBack in London, Hogarth Architects are working on a scheme justround the corner from their office, transforming an old tyre shopinto two modern maisonettes in Estcourt Road, South Norwood.Other schemes include a 55-room hotel in a conservation area inKensington; a modernisation and extension of a listed building inPrimrose Hill, which will benefit from triple-height spaces abovethe living area and a mezzanine in the loft; a retrofit of a privatehome, where the architects are remodelling the interiors for open-plan living. Another project in a conservation area is the stone-builtGrafton House in Wandsworth, which will be remodelled into fourgenerous flats, with a new basement created and a moderntimber/metal-clad extension adjacent to the existing property.
A post-Disco homeIan Hogarth’s name hit the mainstream when TV show GrandDesigns picked Hogarth’s family home for one of its episodes backin 2012. The property, most notable for its ‘disco’ basement, withilluminated floor and club-worthy lighting and audio equipment,became so popular the architect and his wife, Claire Farrow, hadorganised weekly club nights ever since, which became a victim oftheir own success, as he explains: “Our nights have outgrown thehouse – we have to hire a club now.” He adds that the propertymay have to be repurposed when his children, who were bothteenagers when the home was completed, ‘fly the nest’.However, until then, the 2,600 ft2 property is occasionally let
out via home-swapping websites, while Hogarth focuses on hisnew project in Cornwall, as well as the occasional office outing.“The whole office is going to Cornwall this weekend,” he says.“We’ll do coasteering and some long walks and to talk about thedesign of the new homes,” Hogarth concludes, affirming thepractice’s image of a closely-knitted group of architects with ashared passion for work and life. �
HOGARTH ARCHITECTS’ VITAL STATISTICS
Location: Fulham, LondonNumber of staff: 18Key specialism: Residential Unusual fact: Director Ian Hogarth runs club nights at hisGrand Designs-featured Disco House
Ian Hogarth
You can see the threads going throughour work – light and space, modern waysof living, getting the maximum value
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Last year I was asked to speak aboutethics and architecture at the APRES2016 conference and I had to
consider what ‘ethics’ means in a profes-sional context and how relevant they are tothe architectural profession in particular.
My colleague and president elect of RIBABen Derbyshire shares my concern that as aprofession we haven't quite grasped thenettle of ethics in a way that can be easilycommunicated among architects. He plansto launch an interdisciplinary and interna-tional ‘Sustainable Development and EthicsCommission’ during the forthcoming RIBAInternational Week taking place this July.
Since ethics are primarily about how wedeal with each other, architects might beforgiven for wondering what that has to dowith buildings built with inert materials.But since the purpose of building is to servethe needs of people, clients, users, occupantsand society, there are ethical implications toevery aspect of design and construction,some of which are covered in part by legis-lation, and many which aren’t.
Below I try to highlight just a few of theethical issues that arise in each area.
Early considerationsMuch of the ethical considerations arisingduring the early stages of the building’s lifeare covered by the stages of the Plan ofWork and therefore the RIBA Code ofProfessional Conduct. But even early-stagedesign raises ethical issues, such as whetherpeople need to be moved and rehoused to
enable a regeneration project, or whethertheir needs are being balanced by the needsof those who will be housed in the new development.
Another valid question is whether we aredesigning buildings that will minimise theharm to those who are going to build them.Here, CDM legislation has helpedenormously to raise awareness of safety inconstruction and in the use of buildings, butour traditional construction methods andprocurement behaviour impose risks, whichlook less reasonable with every accident.
Local and global contextAnother area where ethical dilemmas canarise is the building’s place in the localcontext, the wider context and the globalcontext. Planning law and national legisla-tion covers some of these considerations,but others, particularly the building’simpact on the global context of materialextraction, are not. For example, there hasbeen some recent discussion on the impactof tall buildings on the surroundings andhow much ‘weight’ designers should give tosuch considerations when there is no legislation and little guidance relating tothis impact.
In the wider context, architects are facedwith the dangers of climate change, andwhile there is some legislation to addressthat in both Building Regulations andplanning law, its implementation is patchyand the final building would often fail adetailed post-occupancy performance test.The Code of Professional Conduct is weakon the subject, so architects need toconsider if the profession can be strong iflocal or national Government is going to be weak.
Purpose and effect on users andthe regionThere are various ethical considerationsarising from the purpose and use of thebuilding and the way it affects the client,the funders, owners, operators, through to
local residents, the neighbouring region andthe rest of the planet. Some of this is coveredby Building Regulations or the legal duty ofcare, but much of it isn’t. The impacts ofbuilding low-rise homes on agricultural landis a case in point. For example, buildinglow-density homes in suburbs that are farremoved from services and amenities isalready an obviously poor strategy in socialand environmental terms, yet the majorityof new homes in the UK fit into thiscategory. Architects need to consider whatthe profession can do to represent thepeople who are only being offered a car-dominated environment to live in.
User requirementsThe ranging needs of users is yet anotherarea of ethical considerations. Maslov’sHierarchy of Needs provides a ready-madestructure so architects may only need toassess how this structure relates to theirwork as designers and whether they aregiving due attention to the different needsof building users. Fundamentally, the indus-try needs to assess how well or badly itaddresses this we even begin to think aboutimproving matters.
Currently, the clear priority is to satisfythe needs of the client, and provided that this is done within legislation, mostarchitects would feel they have achieved an adequate result. However, the realquestion is whether architects should have a stronger obligation to society even in theabsence of legislation, as our work has along-lasting impact. �
The priority is to satisfythe client, and if this isdone within legislation,most architects would feelthey have achieved anadequate result
Rory Bergin examines ‘the ethics of development’ in the context of current practice
VIEW POINT
Since ethics are primarilyabout how we deal witheach other, architectsmight be forgiven forwondering what that has to do with buildings builtwith inert materials
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CPD FOCUS The latest CPD courses, seminars and documents for architects
KINGSPAN TAKES THE DEVIL OUTOF DETAILING
Kingspan Insulation has releaseda new technical bulletin and RIBAapproved CPD article, designed tosupport enhanced detailing. Thedocuments explore the effects oflinear thermal bridging aroundopenings in the building envelope,and present new research onallowing specifiers to useKingspan Kooltherm CavityCloser as a premium performancesolution. The CPD article andtechnical bulletin are based on athermal modelling study of jambdetails by BRE Scotland. Thestudy covers a variety of cavitywall constructions closed usingKooltherm Cavity Closer.01544 387384 www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/psidetails
TWO NEW MCRMA CPD MODULES
The Metal Cladding & RoofingManufacturers Association hasannounced the addition of twonew online CPD modules.Mineral wool insulationinstallation sets out an overviewof the factors that need to betaken into account in the storage,handling and installation ofmineral wool insulation in built-up metal roof and wall claddingsystems. Serviceability states anddeflections criteria explains theimportance of setting thedeflection criteria at the designstage and implementing them atthe construction stage to ensurethat all elements of theconstruction perform as expected.01633 891584 www.mcrma.co.uk
STEP ON IT!
Quantum Flooring Solutions’CPD looks at the guidelines forthe specification of a safe stair-way. The presentation deals withthe subject of how to makecommercial stairways safe andmeet with all current buildingregulation guidelines. The CPDpresentation includes: What stairnosings are designed to achieveand how to select the right one;Key Legislation and IndustryStandards; How recent BRE andEquality Act (Formally DDA)guidelines affect specifications;Environmental and Health andSafety considerations; Examplesof best practice. The seminar lasts45-60 minutes including time fora Q and A session. All seminarsare part of the RIBA core curriculum syllabus.0161 627 4222www.quantumflooring.co.uk
UNDERSTANDING MECHANICALVENTILATION WITH HEATRECOVERY FOR COMMERCIALAPPLICATIONS
The seminar ‘Understand theimportance of effective ventilationin the commercial environment’from Airflow Developments Ltdguides the participant through theneed for better indoor air qualityin the UK and the benefitsimproved indoor air has on theinhabitants and the fabric of thebuilding. Understand thetechnical aspects of a wholebuilding approach to ventilationand the energy savings that can beachieved by implementing aventilation strategy in commercialbuildings that encompassesMechanical Ventilation with HeatRecovery (MVHR). By explainingthe principles of operationvariants in equipment design, thedrivers encouraging specificationand the regulatory landscape,including European ErPlegislation and its future, andPassive House approval, theparticipant will learn andunderstand the features andbenefits that this technology candelivery for their projects. Studies have found thatimproving indoor air qualitythrough providing fresh, clean,filtered, warmed air also has apositive benefit on productivityand occupant wellbeing, includingreducing the symptoms ofrespiratory issues such as asthma.Using MVHR as part of anintegrated ventilation system alsohelps the building to be assed toBREEAM, the most widely usedenvironmental for new buildings.01494 525252 www.airflow.com
CHIMNEY DESIGN AND RESTORATION OF FLUES AND DUCTS
Flue Liner Solutions are offering aRIBA approved CPD presentationentitled Chimney design andrestoration of flues and ducts. This seminar will give anoverview of chimneys, factors totake into account when designingbuildings and an awareness ofcommon problems. It will helparchitects to understand thefollowing topics: chimney designand sizing; flue lining systems andsuitability for different appliancesand fuel types; remedial works toexisting chimneys; maintenancerequirements for chimneys aswell as understanding chimneyterminals and chimney fans.07925 142789 www.fluelinersolutions.co.uk
TWO NEW RIBA ASSESSED CPDSEMINARS FROM COMAR
In two RIBA assessed seminars,Comar outlines: Stand & Deliver:a Study of curtain Walling – thedesign of curtain walling, it'sproperties and how it is used byspecifiers. This seminar aims tooffer an understanding of thepoints of Hll in the NBSspecification system, and howbest to make use of it. Designing functions & reliability intoentrances – the issues that influence the function of mainentrance design and technology.This seminar aims to offer anunderstanding of how user expectation influences doordesign and links this with hardware selection, entranceconfiguration and floor finishes.020 685 9685 www.comar-alu.co.uk
SPECIFYING HARDWOOD TIMBERDOORSETS
Urban Front offer a RIBAcertified CPD: SpecifyingHardwood Timber doorsetswhich has been updated for 2017to include for changes in buildingregulations and to include themore complicated fitting oftimber doorsets into framelessand architectural glass. The CPDaims to educate specifiers on allthe aspects of fitting hardwoodtimber doorsets into variousprivate and commercial dwellings.Urban Front also have RIBAcertified blogs which you can findon the RIBA website and onUrban Front’s website. To make abooking please call Urban Front.01494 778787 www.urbanfront.co.uk
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CRITTALL OFFERS CPD TRAININGAPPROVED BY RIBA
Crittall has launched two RIBA-approved CPD modules. Onepresents ‘A strong case for speci-fying exterior steel windows anddoors’, while the other addresses‘Inspirational interiors – specify-ing steel partitions and screens’.The presentations, which eachlast for about an hour with fullsupporting material, are aimed atarchitectural practices and otherspecifiers who wish to bring theirstaff up to date with the latestdevelopments in the field of steelfenestration. The growing use ofsteel for internal partitions andscreens will be addressed in thesecond CPD presentations.hq@crittall-windows.co.ukwww.crittall-windows.co.uk
LIGHTWEIGHT VENTILATED GLASSAND STONE RAINSCREEN CLADDING
New RIBA-Approved CPDs fromAlsecco examine the use of lightweight stone and glassfacades in modern constructionmethods. Each one-hour CPDexamines the specificationconsiderations for ventilatedrainscreen cladding with the useof both lightweight naturalquarried stone and lightweightglass, providing the architect andconsultant with design freedom,bespoke design and aestheticallypleasing details for ashlars, mitredcorners, visible edges, soffits andfins. The Lithodecor Airtechsystems offer the benefits ofnatural stone and glass panelswith speed and simplicity.01785 818998 www.lithodecor.com
BAL LAUNCHES NEW RIBA-APPROVED OUTDOOR TILING CPD
BAL has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD seminar onexternal tiling to balconies andterraces. The new seminarprovides an overview of externaltiled living spaces, how to ensureperfect lifelong installations andcomparison of available assem-blies and system design. Whenspecified with the correct tilingsystems, all types of tile installa-tions are possible for outdoor useincluding ceramics, porcelain,some natural stone and pavers.Explores design considerationssuch as construction, waterproof-ing, insulation, falls, drainage,movement joints and edge details.0797 0450 205 www.bal-adhesives.com
SPECIFICATION OF HINGES
SIMONSWERK RIBA approvedCPD on the Specification ofHinges will provide Architectswith the technical knowledge forspecifying the correct hinge forthe right application. The presentation offers guidance onDoor Specification, Legislation,Building Regulations, Fire &Safety in use, CE marking –MANDEC and the Equality Act.SIMONSWERK have over 35years experience in the manufac-ture of high quality brass,aluminium and stainless steelhinges for doors, windows &conservatories. Ranges includethe TECTUS system and theTRITECH solid brass hinge.0121 522 2848 www.simonswerk.co.uk
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The recently opened Porsche Centre in West London is using 22 ‘Forma’ decorative aluminium column
casings from Encasement to conceal structural steelwork while adding to the showroom’s stylish and high qualityinterior design.
Located in Chiswick on the Great WestRoad, the Porsche Centre’s extensive two-storey showroom not only provides displayareas for the different Porsche models, butalso a customer reception foyer together witha number separate sales and administrationoffices on both floors.
The circular Forma column casings aremanufactured from 3mm thick aluminiumand are coated with a protective RAL9007 metallic light grey PPC finish tointegrate with the interior design scheme andbrand guidelines. While 20 of the casings are450mm diameter and range in height from
2,396mm up 3,300mm depending on theirlocation within the showroom and sales
areas, the two other casings are 400mmdiameter and stand 6,696mm high, spanningthe building’s full floor to ceiling height. Toreach the extended height, the casings arestacked using 3,000mm standard lengths andseamlessly joined, while also being cut,trimmed and fitted around existing structuralbeams to provide a high quality precisionfinish to the interior.
Encasement’s Managing Director, MartinTaylor, commented: “Our column casingsolutions have proven popular withinautomotive retail, as there is usually a need tocover structural steelwork in open planshowrooms and offices, such as those withinPorsche, while the immense choice of finishesavailable, enable us to tailor the products toadhere to brand colours, as well as interiordesign colour schemes.”
01733 266 889 www.encasement.co.uk
Porsche West London adds style with Encasement
JDP celebrates 45 years in water managementWater management specialists JDP is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a period of significant expansion,growth and investment. The company is driving major investment in new branch openings, continuous branchimprovement and upgrades, expansion of sales teams, sales office support, technical services and marketingand trade counter staff. Having grown over 45 years to become one of the UK's leading and most respecteddistributors of water management systems, JDP has dedicated manufacturing capabilities through its partnersin Tessenderlo Group and close partnerships with the world’s leading manufacturers of drainage, civilengineering and building products. From a nationwide network of branches, JDP provides a one-stopshop for residential, commercial, public and industrial building as well as civil engineering, utilities andagricultural projects. In this milestone year, managing director Steve McLellan invited local MP Rory Stewartand Val Tarbitt (Cumbria County Council) for a guided tour of JDPs head office facility to learn about JDPsgrowth and investment plans.
01228 791503 www.jdpipes.co.uk
GEZE UK grows its specification teamGEZE UK is enhancing its commitment to specification and enhancing customer experience by expanding andre-organising its specification team. Richard Richardson-Derry, who joined GEZE UK in May 2014 as areaspecification manager for the Midlands and North region, now heads the expanded team. He is ideally suitedfor the post of national specification manager – with his ambition to drive specification and technical supportacross the company’s entire product range, to our customers nationwide. He will be responsible for ensuringthat GEZE UK’s growing customer base benefits from state-of-the-art products, backed by the support andcare of a team of committed product experts with extensive industry knowledge. Commenting on hisappointment, Richard said: “Our aim is to make specifying easier for architects and as we continue to developever more sophisticated products, technical knowhow, provided by a team of professionals is invaluable. I am looking forward to the wider remit of ensuring that the specification process is as seamless as it can be –efficient, ‘right first time’, exceeds customer expectations resulting in improved delivery for all parties.”
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GEZE supports Scottish architectureGEZE UK has pledged its support to the best ofScottish architecture for the third year running –through its sponsorship of the RoyalIncorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS)Awards Dinner 2017. The prestigious, black tieevent will take place at the Murrayfield Stadium,on Wednesday 14th June. This year’s 27-strong
RIAS awards shortlist comprises a diverse range of projects, a numberof which feature GEZE UK automatic doors. Andy Howland, GEZEUK sales director said, “We are once again delighted to align GEZEUK with the creativity and skill that embodies Scottish architecture.”
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BoilerMag sales team expands Heating system filter specialist Eclipse Magneticshas expanded its BoilerMag sales team with theappointment of Bernard Barrett in the role ofSpecification Sales Manager covering theSouthern Regions. Based in Dorset, Bernard hasover 30 year’s commercial experience within the
heating sector working with leading radiator suppliers. Workingclosely with local authorities, contractors, and architects, Bernard’srole will aid in BoilerMag’s continued development in the commercialand industrial sectors. Bernard will also be instrumental in the deliveryof BoilerMag’s new Continuing Professional Development Course.
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Aggregate Industries invests £2mAggregate Industries’ Masterblock businesshas invested £2 million into improving itsblock product operations at three of itsfactories across the country, in response toa steady increase in demand from thehousing industry. With the need for new
homes in the UK increasing, and strict targets imposed on councils,there has inevitably been a surge in housing activity. This has led toan increase in demand for block products, and the investment inMasterblock will enable it to increase its production capabilities oflightweight and dense concrete blocks to help meet the demand.
01530 510066 www.aggregate.com
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Signbox plays a key role at The MilleFollowing its successful interior and exteriorsignage refit of Vantage London, Signboxheaded west and has delivered again, thistime for The Mille. As part of a full refur-bishment of this 12 storey building, Signbox
worked closely with building owners, architects and contractors todeliver high quality bespoke signage. Signbox were able to provide adesign solution to erect scaffolding at the top of the building in orderto complete the crucial high-elevation aspect of the project. This wasa hugely complex challenge. Signbox was able to deliver a workablesolution to this problem – both in theory and in practice.
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2017 marks 40th anniversary for Vortice Burton-upon-Trent based ventila-tion systems manufacturer Vorticeset up business in the UK inDecember 1977. To celebrate,Vortice will be running a series ofpromotions based on the 40th
theme, for the six months up untilDecember. General Manager Kevin Hippey said: “Vortice started witha core range of ventilation products, establishing itself as a renownedmanufacturer with some of the most energy efficient, beautifullystyled ventilation products in the world.”
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Saracen arrives in ManchesterOne of the UK’s leading workplace consult-ant, Saracen Interiors has committed togrowing its business in the North West withthe announcement that it has opened anoffice in one of Manchester’s most vibrantand dynamic, mixed use spaces, Media City.
Initially a South East concern, Saracen has made an impact across thewhole of the UK in the last decade. The team has been building onestablished links to secure contracts in the North West and is nowkeen to develop further relationships in the region and to become afixture on the commercial property scene.
If such a thing as “stealth architecture”exists, then the Hidden House, a three-bed family home located in the wealthy
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea inLondon, is one of the most covert examplesaround.When seen from the street, the
property’s single-storey white paintedfacade, sandwiched between two brick-built Georgian terraced houses, looks no
different today from how it did five yearsago, before the extensive renovationproject began.But the facade now conceals a sleek andprecision-engineered new home, featuring200 m2 of internal space spread across threefloors, including an expansive newbasement level, open plan living areas andeven a small garden. The project’s designer,London-based LTS Architects, had to tackle
A private family home in Knightsbridge is virtually invisible from the street, concealedbelow ground and providing a precision-engineered result. Stephen Cousins reports
The house that isn’t there
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HIDDENThe white-painted facade has not changed in fiveyears, but now conceals a sleek new home
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various planning and site constraints todeliver the property on the land-locked andoverlooked site.
“There were a ton of constraints,”explains Greg Shannon, co-founder anddirector of LTS Architects. “Initially, wethought, there’s not much space, is there?But when we looked closer at the site wesaw that it would enable us to produce aform of introverted architecture, moreabout moving light around inside theproperty than creating views out.”
Tight fitThe Hidden House is the reworking of aformer shop and two former workshopbuildings located behind it – a 1980s blockused as a children’s furniture showroom,and a paid storage space.
The private client, based in Bath, ownsthe building next door, and wanted aLondon base for sporadic use by differentmembers of his family, who have businessengagements in the capital.
The original plan was for an above-ground development, but this had to berethought after the planners demanded theretention of the existing gap in the streetfrontage. Any redesign would thereforehave to work within the existing silhouette.
The prospect of a basement redevelop-ment was daunting – excavations on thesame street had been refused in planning –but the fact the excavation would expand
on an existing basement satisfied the LocalAuthority and the project was given thego-ahead.
Shannon says: “That was five years agoand the same decision might not happentoday, London borough councils have reallyclamped down on basement excavations,which can be messy, noisy and intrusive.”
The existing brick buildings were in apoor state of repair so the decision wasmade to demolish the interiors and excavatethe site back to its footings, while preserv-ing the exterior shell and party walls.
The roughly L-shaped plan defines twointersecting perpendicular volumes. The
BIM DEBUTThe project served as a test bed for LTS Architects’implementation of BIM using Revit
The original plan was foran above-grounddevelopment, but this had to be rethought after the plannersdemanded the retention of the existing gap in the street frontage. Anyredesign would thereforehave to work within theexisting silhouette
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main living areas, on the ground floor, arearranged as a sequence of linked open-planspaces. The front door opens directly onto alarge lobby with an atrium/staircase at oneend, designed to pull light from an overheadskylight into the basement, and a kitchen atthe other. The ground floor living room, tothe rear of the property, has a glass floor onone side and provides access to a secondstairway down to a small sunken courtyard. The lobby staircase ascends to an upperlevel mezzanine, nestled below a trussedroof that extends out towards the rear ofthe property. The basement level houses twodouble bedrooms and a large master suitewith an en-suite bathroom, located underthe arched pavement vaults.
Urban rusticThe crisp, minimal aesthetic and limitedpalette of materials, including timber, brickand concrete, is intended to create a calm,contemplative environment. The designmight seem at odds with the
sensibilities of the client, who runs acountry manor hotel business and was keenfor a property with a ‘rustic’ environment.However, the challenging parameters ofthe inner city context made that idealimpossible – for example there could be noviews out through windows – but acompromise was reached with the conceptof an “urban barn”. The idea was to createtwo large perpendicular volumes, withgallery spaces, covered by a roof structureof deep timber trusses.“We thought the owners would never gofor the idea, but from a very early stagethey bought into it and were genuinelyintrigued about what was possible,” saysShannon. “After a few meetings with theclient we realised there was going to be alot of freedom on this project and when aclient wants what you are doing, the collab-oration suddenly becomes very interesting.” The chunky laminated oak trusses are akey rural reference point. The timbers aredeep enough to shield oblique views from
ABOVE & BELOWThe crisp, minimal aesthetic and limited palette ofmaterials, including timber, brick and concrete, is intended to create a calm, contemplative environment
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the windows of neighbouring properties,and simultaneously allow diffused light topenetrate vertically into the property. Theroof above the lobby incorporates a layer ofglazing on one side of the pitch to bringlight into the interior.The timber has a personal connection to
the owner as it was hand-crafted by Exeter-based Touch Design Group, a joinerybusiness involved in delivering projects forhis business.
“We went to meet the company and theywere incredible, probably the best joiners Ihave come across in my 20-odd years as anarchitect,” says Shannon.Every truss was hand-crafted from sheets
of cross laminated marine ply, to very tighttolerances. Each had a bespoke carry boxmade, similar to a violin case, designed toprotect it during transit from the WestCountry. The firm even invented uniquecarrying trolleys and hoists needed to liftthe trusses into position from the excavatedbasement floor.
Unlikely BIM Despite its small size, the Hidden Housewas a BIM project, and in fact served as atest bed for LTS’ implementation of thetechnology. “Autodesk Revit was a newdrafting tool that enabled us to detailcomponents in a way we hadn’t been ableto before. It is also a great presentationtool, many of the visualisations are a veryclose match to what we ended up deliver-ing,” says Shannon.Working in Revit enabled the team to
gain a detailed understanding of the exist-ing building’s geometry – many of thefootings and the party walls are out of line– and work to fine tolerances of +/- 0.5mm, not normally associated with adomestic job.The joiners didn’t work directly in the
software, but exported the model to runCNC milling machines used to manufacturethe trusses and staircases. In addition, BIMhelped the designers achieve importantprecision connections between the frame-less glass floors and brick walls.“It was crucial to make the connections
look effortless, the tolerances we wereworking to were ridiculous,” says Shannon.“The house is almost like a 1:1 scale model,which is credit to the joiner and thecontractor, Broseley. I have not been able toget the same level of quality and precisionconsistently across a project, before or since.”
CNCThe joiners exported the Revit model to run CNCmilling machines used to manufacture the trusses andstaircases on the project
The crisp, minimalaesthetic and limitedpalette of materials,including timber, brick andconcrete, is intended tocreate a calm,contemplative environment
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But those beautiful lines and rich naturalmaterials would be wasted if it wasn’t forclever tricks deployed to maximise theamount of light able to penetrate into the property.
The small garden and two atria provide astrong flow of daylight to the lower level,low-iron glass floors maximise the clarity oflight, and all bedrooms have windows andaccess to daylight and ventilation, albeit notgreat views out.
The master bedroom is landlocked andhas no window, but incorporates a slidingwall, which when fully open allows light topenetrate through the glass floor from thelobby above. The kitchen adjacent to thelobby even has a glass splashback toincrease the amount of ‘borrowed light’able to enter the bedroom below.
The sliding door also forms part of astrategy to de-compartmentalise spaces andopen up the plan. In normal use, only oneor two people will be inside the property ata time, which means the conventionalprivacy needs of a family disappear.
It’s another piece of the intricate jigsawrequired to make this difficult site work toits full potential. For his part, Shannonremains modest: “Every site in London isconstrained, you’re always in someone’spocket or backyard, you just have to beconsidered and aware of the circumstancesbefore you start,” he concludes. �
PROJECT DETAILS
Client: PrivateArchitect: LTS ArchitectsMain Contractor: BroseleyStructural Engineer: HRWBuilding Services: SGA ConsultingCost Consultant: Corrigan Gore & StreetBespoke Joinery & Cabinet Makers:Touch Design GroupBespoke Glazing: AGI VisionLighting Consultant: EQ2 lightingPlanning Consultant: Metropolis Planning & Design
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Axim: No.1 supplier for 30 yearsAxim Architectural Hardware are celebrating theiranniversary and are delighted to have reached thismilestone. Axim Architectural Hardware is adivision of The Parkside Group Ltd. Axim designsand supplies a comprehensive in-stock range ofTransom Closers, Panic Exit Devices, Deadlatches,Surface Mounted Door Closers, Floor Springs,Flush Bolts, Locks and Handles through a Pan-
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Signbox recreates iconic signWhen the world’s most famous policeheadquarters moved from St James’s Park toVictoria Embankment, Signbox was taskedwith replacing the iconic sign that had beenseen steadily rotating outside the buildingsince 1968. Not only that, contractors BAMalso appointed Signbox to design and install
bespoke brushed stainless steel lettering for the building’s pavilionroof. For such high profile signage, everything had to be designed andengineered to exacting detail. As well as being built to a very specificdesign, the sign needed to be highly robust and durable.
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The potential of PassivhausThe Kingspan TEK Building System ofStructural Insulated Panels (SIPs) has beenused to create a contemporary show home thatblends ambitious architectural design with themeticulous energy efficiency requirements ofthe Passivhaus Standard, at the Potton Show
Centre. HTA Design’s blueprint for the new Elsworth Show Homecentres around a small enclosed courtyard with a large rooflight. Inaddition to its high thermal performance and construction benefits,the Kingspan TEK Building System was also specified to help thebuilding achieve low air leakage rates.
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PegasusLife develops ‘retirement living’schemes with a difference. The newspecialist company has bought more
than 30 sites where it aims to offer adistinctive, site-specific offering tooccupants, and a more aspirational, attrac-tive and sociable alternative to traditionalretirement homes.The Fitzroy will be a new stand-outexample of the concept, sitting on theimpressive bay-front site of the somewhatdilapidated and now-demolished MadeiraHotel in Falmouth, Cornwall. And theconcept behind the 34-apartment schemeisn’t its only unique selling-point – it isclaimed to be the only retirement schemeon this scale yet seen in the UK with a fullCLT frame. One of the chief reasonsbehind the choice of the efficient singlemethod of construction being the project’svery tight 12 month programme.The scheme which is due to start at theend of May, has been designed by theBristol office of architects Allford HallMonaghan Morris (AHMM), workingclosely with structural engineer Symmetrys,both of whom have had a successfulworking relationship with PegasusLife onpast and current projects. Cormac Farrelly,associate director at AHMM, said that thekey design challenge was making the mostof what was a compact site when it cameto maximising space and views for thebuilding’s occupants.He told ADF: “It’s an amazing site, only30 metres from the beach in a quiet,elevated position. However, the challengewas that as it was small, the building wouldhave to work hard, especially making themost of orientation.” He continues: “A keydriver was that where possible, apartmentsshould have a bedroom and a living roomthat faced the sea, and that the majority
should be dual aspect, which is reallyimportant for this typology.”As a result of this, the building formdeveloped with apartments ranged alongthe south-facing front of the building, witha glazed ‘gallery’ along the rear providingcirculation. Farrelly says this is no merecorridor, being wider than normal andbeing lined using “enhanced materials andlighting” avoiding any sense of it being‘back of house.’The widths provided in apartments aregenerous, compared to many residentialcare homes, with 4.5 metre wide livingrooms and 3 metre wide bedrooms as aminimum, in addition space standardsoverall are far in excess of nationalstandards. He says that in addition toproviding more amenity internally, thishelps make the most of the great sea views. However, with substantial glazing, therewas a need to tackle shading while assuag-ing the tough local planning authority (thebuilding sits in a conservation area next toa World Heritage Site). Says Farrelly: “Wewanted a contemporary take on theVictorian hotels dotted along this seafront,and there were lots of conversations withplanners.” Luckily the planners were of asimilar outlook, wanting a “contemporarybuilding which responded to the gable-fronted existing hotels.”The front elevation achieves both shadingand gables using large open balconies underthem which are 12 m2 in total, so big thatAHMM term them “outdoor rooms.” Withtall apertures in the walls that support theextruded gables they provide viewssideways as well as out to sea, and extendthe living rooms almost 3 metres. In addition to providing shading to thebalcony below, they provided a “sense ofenclosure,” in Farrelly’s words, as “it gets
Perched on a scenic Cornish bay, a fully CLT-framed retirement living scheme promises abetter quality of life to residents and a fast construction time. James Parker reports
Time for CLT by the sea
THE FITZROYFALMOUTH, CORNWALL
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PLANThe building offers deep balconies to the south-facingfront elevation and a wide gallery corridor to the north
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quite blowy there.” The gables themselvesare extended 2 metres, providing shade toeast and west. The overall look satisfied theplanners to such an extent that the schemewas passed without going to committee –“It’s quite unusual to get a delegateddecision in a Conservation area for a majorproject,” Farrelly says.
The route to CLTThe client and architect had a strong desireto use a full CLT frame rather than precastor steel for the project, not only for itssustainability credentials but also becauseof its construction efficiency and acousticbenefits. Ashwin Halaria of structuralengineer Symmetrys comments: “Becausethe CLT is manufactured in the factory, itcan be put up very very quickly.”
He adds that the fact that the client wasable to purchase the site and hotel subjectto gaining planning permission “really gaveus the opportunity to think about how wewere going to build this, and how quicklywe could turn it around. It made sense toreally explore the structural options, andwith the client wanting to build it asefficiently as possible.” Farrelly adds, “Wethought about CLT early on so we wouldn’thave to post-rationalise the design.”
Symmetrys did a comprehensive, ‘holistic’cost/benefit analysis on the options, lookingat concrete frame, light gauge steel (LGS)and CLT, and in the end came down to achoice between precast and CLT, discount-ing steel. Halaria explains: “If you justconsider the bare cost of the frame, LGSwould have been the most cost-efficient.However, when you start to look at it indetail, such as the amount of steel youwould need to achieve the spans, and alsocost of fireproofing and soundproofingsteel, you understand the benefits of eachsystem better.”
There is a received view that CLT is themost expensive option, but Symmetrysinterrogated this within its comparativeanalysis. It found that while the CLT framewas the most expensive option in itself at£1.25m, it was the second quickest to build
GABLESThe gabled front elevation is a contemporary take onlocal Victorian hotels, with open 12 m2 balconies
A full CLT frame was thegoal from the start, for itssustainability credentials,construction efficiency andacoustic benefits
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after LGS at 11 weeks, and only required175 mm party walls. Symmetrys, with assistance from thequantity surveyors PMP, estimated that theadditional cost of fireproofing and sound-proofing an LGS frame in this case wouldhave been around £200,000, which Halariadescribes as “quite phenomenal.” Inaddition, there was the weight issue: “BothLGS and CLT frame are very light, but withLGS you are using concrete floors so it’s aheavier frame overall.” And due to thelimitations on spans, “there would be a lotof hot rolled steel to get it to work, essen-tially it would become a standard steelframe infilled with LGS.”Cormac Farrelly is complimentary aboutSymmetrys’ analytical approach: “The veryhelpful thing they did was to look at thatcost/benefit matrix, which allowed thedecision to be made. If you look at thebigger picture, it’s actually cost-neutral.”
Speed & efficiencySymmetrys identified a further reason whysteel frame, despite its familiarity forcontractors and ability to provide largespans, wasn’t the ideal solution. The need tobring in a crane would have involved a“high level of site activity in a sensitive local
environment.” On other hand, as witnessedrecently by Halaria on a CLT housingproject in London’s Elephant & Castle byEurban (Trafalgar Place), fast progress canbe made using just a few staff on site.“There was a team of five rapidly putting upa big building, as it’s so efficient.”Farrelly comments: “We wanted CLT forthe energy advantages of the material, butalso its speed – we could get this thingwater-tight really quickly.” He does offer anote of caution however, saying “We’veused CLT in the past where it has beenbrought in too late in the day, and there hasbeen a lot of steel thrown in to make thespans work.” Halaria summarises why CLT finally wonout over a twin-wall precast option –weight of precast being one factor, but thedeal-breaker being the roof: “The thingwith precast is while it would go up asquickly as CLT, the precast units couldn’tspan to the ridge to form the roof, so you’dhave to bring in steelwork which is anothertrade on site.” In addition it would have a“significant impact on foundation costs,”costing around an extra £100,000 forfoundations and screed according toSymmetrys’ analysis. Even a steel framewith precast floors would have cost an
ROOMS WITH A VIEWAs well as providing more space than normal and greatviews, apartments also have a sense of enclosure andare shaded by the balconies above
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extra £90,000 on constructing foundationsand party walls.He adds: “CLT on the other hand couldgo top to bottom without any other trades,apart from forming the reinforced concreteslab under the ground floor.” This was thedeciding factor for the client, who wasdetermined to find the most efficientsolution to delivering its tight programme.CLT is also a sustainable material, andwould achieve a saving on the transferstructures required and the substructure dueto being lighter than traditional construc-tion methods. Moreover, due to its robustnature, most party walls can be installed aspart of the main frame.Despite this Halaria acknowledges the“strong credentials” of precast, with itsefficient factory-constructed, slotted-in units,and admits that there is still some steelworkin the design, such as within the balconyconstruction. However, The Fitzroy’s frameis completely CLT from the ground floor tothe roof, including the staircases.Farrelly says that using CLT has enabledthe architects to “really optimise the apartments in terms of stacking, and also the width of party walls.” He says that a key goal was to “drive as muchrepetition in the apartments as possible” for efficiency, to enable living rooms andbedrooms to be stacked (in addition tobathrooms and kitchens), and ease transferof services.In terms of the design benefits for thisproject for users, he says: “Most retirement
homes in the UK to date have been veryconventional in terms of design, layout andconstruction. On this project, thanks to theless complex floor zones with CLT, we willhave higher ceilings whereas with steel wewould have had much more complicatedservices distribution meaning lower floor toceiling heights.”
ChallengesFarrelly and Halaria agree that one of thechallenges of CLT, despite its efficiencies, isthat in terms of services it makes it essentialto finalise distribution layouts throughwalls early, as modifications later on aretricky. Halaria explains: “We are talkingabout large service holes here – where arethe main distribution runs going to go?”The main learning issue, he says, iscoordination of M&E with the design ofthe frame, so that the designers understandwhere all the ducts need to go – “it has tobe fully coordinated in advance. With aconcrete frame you have a slab, servicerisers and then take your ducts whereveryou want them.”Cormac Farrelly admits that there weremixed feelings within the project teamwhen CLT was initially mooted, with somehaving had “bad experiences in terms ofcost, and some people just being nervous ofnew technologies.” However, the overalldrive to prove the case for the materialfrom client, architect and engineers wonthrough: “We worked really hard to bring itin,” he says. Having worked with PegasusLife previ-ously, he is confident that if the efficienciesand cost work out as planned on thisFalmouth scheme, more CLT projects will follow.Halaria concludes: “It has been a sharplearning curve for everyone, and it wasinteresting to know what the CLT suppliercouldn’t do. It’s been an interesting learningexperience working out what we areresponsible for as engineers, and what theyare; each supplier works very differently.” He admits that most contractors in theUK are risk-averse, and won’t volunteer tobuild in CLT: “It’s a matter of trying tochange people’s thought patterns and getthem to understand the benefits it couldbring to their process. It’s still somethingnew, and the first time it might be difficult,but the second time you learn from that andthe third time you perfect it.” With thedesign team acting as collaborative partnersto an open-minded client in the case, itschoice of material was also an informed one. �
EXTENSIONThe gables themselves are extended 2 metres,offering shading
PROJECT DETAILS
Architect: AHMMStructural engineer: SymmetrysDeveloper: PegasusLifeMain contractor: MidasServices engineers: WSPProject managers: AECOMQuantity Surveyors: PMPTimber supplier: KLH
If you look at the biggerpicture, CLT is actuallycost-neutral Cormac Farrelly
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VEKA UK invests in BIM The VEKA UK group has demonstrated itscommitment to the commercial sector onceagain. The company has invested a significantamount in creating highly intelligent, datarich, parametric, three dimensional models ofits most popular systems for the Building
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A project of this nature presented severalchallenges: ensuring that the aesthetics of thefacade delivered clean transition lines withboth the roof and window units. The
abutment of the seams to the window neededto incorporate vertical zip-up jambs, to matchup with the window modules. The complextransition to the roof was alleviated byintroducing pre-fabricated welded cranks,where sheets are cut and welded to the returnangle under factory conditions, guaranteeingconsistent quality and tolerances.
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The traditional approach to storm watermanagement was to remove water from thebuilding as quickly as possible causingdownstream flooding. Currently, belowground storage tanks with specialist attenu-ation control mechanisms minimise theimpact of storm water on the downstreamdrainage system. These solutions requiresubstantial earth works and are oftenexpensive, especially if collected stormwater must be pumped out of storage.
However, there is a simpler and morecost-effective solution to storm watermitigation and SuDS compliance that isgaining credibility with architects, designersand engineers alike. These measures havebeen driven by legislative requirementsimposed upon new developments withinSustainable Urban Drainage Systems(SuDS) regulation.
Cost-effective attenuationSuDS demands the control of water fromwhere it first lands, at roof level, and attenuating through gravity such aswhen filtering through earth and rock.Water on the flat roof is engineered to drainaway slowly over several hours after thestorm event, without overloading thedownstream drainage system, thus makingit a ‘blue roof’.
Gravity provides a simple and
cost-effective way to attenuate storm waterflows, by temporarily holding rainwaterback on the flat roof. A temporarilyretained rainwater depth of just threeinches (less weight than a heavy snowfall)on a flat roof would severely reduce groundlevel flooding and the impact of drainagesystem overload of even a big storm. The only additional cost to that of astandard flat roof are for slightly higher waterproofing details and a simple flowrestriction insert to the roof outlet.
That said, extreme care must be taken when ensuring the performance and composition of the waterproofingmembrane is not affected by standing water.Some products are prone to plasticisermigration and premature ageing whensubmerged for a prolonged time. A waterproofing failure on a ‘blue roof’ will have catastrophic consequences overand above those experienced during astandard roof leak.
A two layer fully-bonded waterproofingsystem is more robust than a single layer system. Constant water immersioncan lift the granules on a self-protectedgranular finished membrane, therefore itwould be advisable to apply chippings to
Phillip Wilcox-Moore of Axter offers advice on how ‘blue roofs’ can elevate a scheme’ssustainability credentials by retaining rain water
A good case for the blues
Extreme care must be taken when ensuringthe waterproofingmembrane is not affectedby standing water
GETTING THE BLUESBlue roofs are so called because they are designed toallow water to drain away over several hours to avoidoverloading downstream drainage
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provide permanent UV protection if themembrane is to be left exposed.
Alternatively, mitigated water can beconcealed under a raised pedestal andpaving system or by the installation ofmodular load bearing ‘blue roof’ attenua-tion cells, which means that the flat roofcan still be used for access and a variety ofother purposes. Conversely, a living roofwould also temper the amount of waterflowing through it while increasingbiodiversity.
By far the most important waterproofingaspect to note is that ‘blue roofs’ should bea warm roof construction, and invertedroofs should be avoided. Inverted roofs relyon a water flow reducing layer (WFRL)installed above the inverted insulation torestrict the flow of water, and this is not awaterproofing membrane. Its unsealed lapswill not be watertight when a three inchhead of water is temporarily retainedabove. This will result in the calculatedthermal performance of the roof not beingachieved, higher than expected heating andcooling costs and a poorly performingbuilding. This should be of significantconcern to all parties involved.
Go bespokeStandard thermal calculation methodscannot be used when designing an invertedroof with ‘blue roof’ finishes. For example,a 0.15 W/m2K design U-value on a standardinverted roof would require approximately220 mm of extruded polystyrene (XPS).Whereas on a ‘blue roof’ this thicknesswould increase to 1000 mm of XPS and adesign U-value of 0.12 W/m2K could not beachievable.
In conclusion, because every building isdifferent, it is a key maxim to rememberthat a bespoke engineered drainage strategymust be designed for every project. Thespecified waterproofing system must berobust, and installed to the highest qualitystandards. And, as stated earlier, the roofshould be a warm construction and invertedroof designs avoided.
If these three basic principles arefollowed, I believe we can quickly achieve a successful national strategy for sustainable and affordable flood mitigationat roof level.
Phillip Wilcox-Moore is managing directorat Axter
GREEN & BLUEAdding a living roof would temper the amount of waterflowing through a roof while enhancing biodiversity
Installing modular load-bearing attenuationcells would keep the roofaccessible at all times
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Alumasc delivers bespoke solutionAlumasc Skyline recently designed andmanufactured a comprehensive fasciaand soffit system for a prestigious privateresidence in Jersey. The eco-friendlydesign, involves extensive landscapingand ecology work where quality and
style combine to form a stunning build. Alumasc Skyline’s bespokesolution, provided the perfect finishing touch. The challenge forAlumasc Skyline was to design soffits that would fit with extremelyawkward overhangs, along with specially tailored nosing fascia andrainwater pipe systems.
0808 100 2008 www.alumascwms.co.uk
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JB Shingles take guests back in timeMarley Eternit’s JB Western Red CedarShingles have been specified for the roofs of28 new medieval-themed lodges at WarwickCastle. The unique additions to the populartourist attraction give visitors the chanceto experience the medieval age like never
before. With approval from Warwick Castle, Willerby Bespokespecified JB Shingles for the lodges due to the robust finish, and thereassurance provided by the accreditation to the Certi-Grade qualityassurance label. Shingles also require low maintenance and blendinto the heritage surroundings, so were deemed an ideal choice.
01283 722588 www.marleyeternit.co.uk/Shingles
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The roof refurbishment of KirkgateMarket in Leeds is a story of problemsolving and partnership. Rising to the
challenge, Protech Roofing and SarnafilPlus delivered an exemplary solution,which allowed the market to remainopen throughout.
Europe’s largest covered market, Kirkgatehas 800 stalls attracting over 100,000 visitorsa week. As part of a £14m refurbishment toimprove the market for the stallholdersand the public, the leaking roof, extendingover both the 1976 and 1981 halls,needed renewing while the building wasfully operational.
The original design specification called forthe existing felt waterproofing to be removedback to the metal decking. However, thiswould cause massive disruption and with noguarantee of a watertight building. To combatthis issue, Protech recommended amechanically fastened Sarnafil system thatcould be overlayed onto theexisting substrate.
A full Sarnafil Plus survey and moisturemapping revealed the worst areas for water
ingress before the project started to assistwith planning the work.
The nine-month project saw a team ofbetween eight and 10 people working on theroof through all four seasons, including rainshowers and temperatures of over 27°C.,without the project or waterproofing everbeing compromised.
Sarnavap 5000E SA a cold applied, self-adhesive vapour control layer was used toensure temporary waterproofing for themarket while the roofing work was beingcarried out. The SarnaTherm insulationboards were mechanically fixed into theexisting roof and installation of SarnafilS327-15EL Light Grey membrane with stain-
less steel fixings created a durable, weather-tight and aesthetically pleasing finish. Sarnafilmembranes are certified by the British Boardof Agrement to have a service life in excess of40 years, giving the client confidence in thedurability and longevity of the roof.
A further feature of Sarnafil roofingsystems that appealed to the client was thatthe Sarnafil S327-15EL Light Greymembrane is cold applied – weldetogether using hot air rather than with anaked flame. The system can be used withoutrestrictions as it meets the fire performancerequirements of BS476-Part 3:2004 and BSEN 13501-5:2005.
Six rooflights over 51m long were replacedwith SarnaLites, situated close together inrows, making sure that the market continuedto benefit from natural daylight. This part ofthe refurbishment was carried out at night tolimit any disruption to the market below.
Sarnafil Plus visited the site regularly anda successful final inspection resulting in theissuing of a Sarnafil Plus guarantee.
01707 394444 www.sika.co.uk
Sarna�l Plus has market roof covered
Save labour and time on siteLabour and time on site can be reduced byweeks by getting someone else to do muchof the work- for the same material cost.Protan is now able to supply rolls ofmaterial ready welded, in its state-of-theart factory. It is the only single ply
membrane manufacturer offering the capability to UK roofingcontractors. Yet the prefabricated system is cost-competitive with‘standard’ membrane material, which still has to have on-site weldingfactored into the cost. Studies show that Protan’s innovativeprefabricated roof process can cut welding by up to 70 per cent.
01925 658001 www.protan.co.uk
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Redland takes the woad northAesthetically attractive and simple to install,Saxon 10 Slates from Redland were astraightforward choice when it came toroofing a ground-breaking £6.2 million carefacility. Manufactured with a riven surface,cut back interlock, thin leading edge and
chamfered side edges, Saxon 10 Slates mimic quarried slate but havefeatures that only machine-made tiles can deliver, such as single nailfixing and no requirement for eaves or top slates. Two vibrant coloursare available: a Black that matches the black-grey slate of Scotland;and Blue, which is based on the blue-grey slate quarried in Snowdon.
01293 666700 www.redland.co.uk
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westburyjoinery.com | 01245 326510 Call to visit our showrooms in London and Essex
Outstanding as standard
The only timber window and door manufacturer in the UK to build products with 115mm deep frames and 68mm thick doors and sashes
Truly traditional, moulded sashes, doors and glazing bars withheritage appearance
Designed for double, triple and acoustic glazing options in same profiles
Totally British-made and hand-finished
Manufactured with responsibly sourced, engineered Accoya® or Larch
Extremely weather resistant with double welded continuous gaskets
Whole product U values as low as 1.0 W/m2K
Fully certified PAS24 tested and Part Q compliant
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The case for factory finishing Timber: Cheshire Fire And Rescue, LymmThe benefits of full factory finishing of architectural timber, combined with the use of translucent coatings tobring out the lustre of natural wood, are ideally highlighted in the construction of a new-build fire and rescuestation in Lymm, Cheshire. While factory finishing is becoming more prevalent, it is still far from the norm,despite the many distinct advantages shown in this project. Similarly, translucent wood coatings are a lesscommon choice than opaque finishes though, as the Lymm contract shows, they can show off the timber grainto its best effect while retaining all the weather-proofing and preservative qualities of a technically advancedexterior coating. In this case, Mighton Woodstain TP transparent top coat was specially mixed to the colourTR4131 to complement the natural colour of the Siberian Larch specified for the exterior cladding, while thetranslucency of the coating brought out the timber’s grain to best effect. The low-build, high-solids MightonWoodstain TP is a one-pot solution so the single product is not only applied as primer, base coat and finish –so requires no washing out of machinery between coats – but is also used for repair and maintenance.
01223 902 455 www.mightonproducts.com
It’s Springtime….it’s time to install a green roof!M-TRAY® sedum green roof from Wallbarn Ltd is the perfect solution. All the necessary substrate, drainage and filtration elements are correctly measured and pre-loaded into the specially designed plasticmodule. Sedum plants are pre-grown and fully established and everything is contained. There is no mess and nothing spills out.
Each module can be carried by hand. Just place them down and clip together. The joints will become invisible to form a seamless, fully established green roof. M-Tray® truly is an instant green roof. It is availablewith a mixture of sedum species and also with native wildflower planting, designed to attract butterflies and bees.
M-Tray® is designed and manufactured in Britain. Please contact Wallbarn Ltd for more information.
0208 916 2222 www.wallbarn.com
An American engineer and professorby the name of William EdwardsDeming once said, “Innovation
comes from the producer – not thecustomer.” When it comes to the windowindustry, I couldn’t agree more. After all,there is little incentive for the customer toseek an alternative to reliable productssuch as PVCu and aluminium windows,when those perform adequately in terms offunctionality and security.However, innovation is a natural
human response to a continually changingenvironment and it helps us shape theworld we live in by creating useful products and services. An example of this is fibreglass window frames – a sustainablealternative to plastic and aluminium, which offers durability and performancewithout compromising on design, functionor form.
A green window of opportunityFrom a sustainability standpoint, fibreglassis far superior than its PVC and aluminiumcounterparts due to its reliance on silica,which is naturally found in abundance.This is in contrast to the fossil fuels used tomake PVC windows – a resource that isboth heavily polluting and finite. A Trend Monitor report entitled FiveKey Trends which will impact on the UKhome improvement industry in 2016highlighted how the millennial consumerlooks beyond the cost of a purchase andtowards sustainable solutions. Using the latest pultrusion technology,fibreglass frames are created by pullingresin-soaked glass fibres through heateddyes – a process that only consumes 70 Wto produce a linear metre of window frameweighing approximately 1 kg (2.2 lb).
Neil Puttock of Boavista Windows, explains whyfibreglass window frames have stirred a revolution in the glazing industry
Shattering conventions
GREEN WITH ENVYAccording to the author, fibreglass is superior to bothPVC and aluminium when it comes to sustainability
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If the windows need replacing, they cansimply be shredded into sections and thenmixed with concrete and asphalt to delivera lightweight, strong and crack and shrink-resistant composite material – a processthat requires very low energy to carry out.
Designing out compromiseIn terms of design, fibreglass opens up aworld of possibilities due to its strengthand stability, which enable it to “hold”large surface areas of glass, bypassing theneed to produce and fit specialist structural glass. From the perspective of an architect,fibreglass frames support more adventur-ous designs that would previously havebeen prohibitive due to the cost associatedwith incorporating bespoke glazingsolutions. Not only that, but fibreglass alsoexpands in line with window glass, remov-ing the need for unsightly gaskets to holdthe pane in place, adding aesthetic value toa building.Perhaps one of the most striking featuresof a fibreglass frame is that, despite weigh-ing half that of aluminium, it isexceptionally hard-wearing, highly rot andcorrosion resistant, and delivers a muchlonger life cycle than PVC and aluminium. In fact, it is these factors that have under-pinned the material’s success in parts ofEurope and Canada, countries that werequick to adopt fibreglass to counteract theweather-related erosion that affectswindow frames in coastal regions or areasof harsh climates. In addition, reducing the maintenanceassociated with repainting – or even replac-
ing – windows would not only cut costs forspecifiers but also help enhance and regenerate a locality.
Futureproofing the UKThe case for fibreglass is not exclusive tocoastal towns or high-spec residentialproperties or office blocks, but also appliesto the wider housing market. A House of Lords report created by theSelect Committee on Economic Affairsentitled ‘Building More Homes’ concludedthat the Government’s target of one millionnew homes by 2020 will not be enough.More importantly, it put forward the casethat in order to address the housing crisis,at least 300,000 new homes are neededannually for the foreseeable future. This isby no means an insignificant amount; if theindustry is to meet this target then theannual window footprint alone would beconsiderable and the volume of plastic andaluminium required quite daunting.Given the renewed focus on sustainabil-ity underpinned by Government’s objectiveto reduce the UK’s carbon footprint, it’s theright time for the industry to embrace newapproaches to window frames and considertheir role in contributing towards sustainable environments.While the technology exists, thechallenge now is to innovate by makingfibreglass windows a standard componentwithin the built environment in order toimprove the sustainability credentials ofpresent and future buildings.
Neil Puttock is managing director ofBoavista Windows
Fibreglass frames arecreated in a process thatconsumes just 70 W perlinear metre
DESIGN POSSIBILITIESFibreglass opens up a world of possibilities due to itsstrength and stablility, which enable it to hold largesurface areas of glass
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GEZE Slimdrive at just 7cm high still the slimmest, most stylish operators available
Stunning entrances are created with the Slimdrive SC curved sliding automatic door system – the slim operator blends seamlessly into any façade, even glass. From a long shallow curve to a semi-circle the Slimdrive SC enlarges entrances by up to 40% creating light and spacious entrances, giving architects and specifiers freedom to design. It‘s functional too, providing safe, efficient and convenient access whilst contributing to energy efficiency, accessibility and security demands.
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folding sliding doors sliding doors french doors single doors windows shaped glazed screens entrance doors roof lights
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We’re in! Network VEKA evolvesNetwork VEKA has announced the next phase inits evolution, rebranding as Independent Network.Built on a solid 20+ year heritage as one of theUK’s most trusted independent installers, NetworkVEKA invested significantly in consumer researchto identify opportunities to better connect withconsumers. The research confirmed that the
Network VEKA ‘recipe’ is fully aligned to consumer needs, howeverits ‘packaging’ required improvement to better engage withhomeowners. Member companies got their first look at IndependentNetwork’s new branding at the recent Members’ Weekend.
01282 473170 www.networkveka.co.uk
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Ford Windows racing aheadSheffield-based fabricator and installer FordWindows is celebrating a new milestone inits continuing growth and development – its40th year in the industry. And, despite itsmaturity, the company is continuing to grow.Philip Shackley believes that Ford Windows’
strong relationship with Eurocell has been a key factor in thecompany’s success. “We chose Eurocell because of its excellentreputation for fabricator support and innovation. It’s thanks to itsexcellent product and our own commitment to best-in-class customerservice that we have been able to grow to this size and still expand.”
0800 988 3049 www.eurocell.co.uk
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Holdsworth Windows LtdSteel windows, doors and screens haveslimmer and more elegant sightlines,and they boast better strength andsecurity compared to other products.Steel frames are always hot dipgalvanized and usually polyesterpowder coated in an RAL colour ofyour choice and they can be double
glazed to meet building regulations and high efficiency targets. All Holdsworth Windows Ltd products are manufactured in their ownfactory in South Warwickshire.
Adjustable finger plate for InvisidoorArgent Alu developed the adjustable finger plate tomake the installation of Invisidoor door frames eveneasier and faster. Any potential play in the mountingis perfectly accounted for with an adjustabilityof + and -3mm to the left or right. An Invisidoor doorframe can still be correctly installed even if thefloor isn’t finished. The adjustable finger plate is
specifically provided with a marking at 1000mm from floor levelwhen the standard installation height of the finger plate is at 1005mm.Both the Invisidoor Basic and the Invisidoor DL door frames areavailable with an adjustable finger plate as standard.
+32 9 333 99 99 www.argentalu.com
CHOSEN TOPERFORM
Pilkington Activ™ Range
With more and more people incorporating large expanses of glass into their homes the need for high-performance glazing is growing.
But controlling temperature and keeping glass clean can be a challenge. The Pilkington Activ™ Range is the obvious solution, with both self-cleaning and solar control properties it helps to create a comfortable environment all year round.
Because when you want glass you can trust, there can only be Pilkington.
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Replacement aluminium windows for period and new homes
Single or dual RAL colours Fit into timber or direct to stone
UK manufactured
For expert advice call 08008 401 508 www.thwc.co.uk
Showrooms at: Sevenoaks Dorking Beaconsfield Loughton
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Urban Front achieves LPS 1175 – Grade 2 security testing for E80SUrban Front are very pleased to announce that they have completed and achieved LPS1175-Grade 2 securitytesting for their E80-S doorset in sizes up to 1200 x 2400mm. LPCB’s Window and Doors High Securityscheme is carried out to Loss Prevention Standard LPS1175 and involves assessing their resistance to intruders.This standard comprises a range of manual intervention tests and can be applied to doors manufactured frommost commonly available materials. The E80-S withstood rigorous testing in the areas of: glass, frame andlock security including vision panels and leaf hardware. As part of the certification, Urban Front also completedand achieved ISO 9001. LPS1175 is a requirement of the current Part Q building regulations. The differencebetween LPS 1175 / PAS 24* as quoted by BRE Global: LPS 1175 differs in a number of ways from PAS 24,notably in its approach to intruders that are willing to risk making noise in their attempts to enter a property.LPS 1175 evaluates a product’s resistance to forced entry by a wider range of intruders, including thoseunconcerned about making noise.
01494 778 787 www.urbanfront.co.uk
RENOLIT EXOFOL PX Ulti-Matt – The ultimate exterior surfaceFor an architectural matt surface discover the new RENOLIT EXOFOL PX Ulti-Matt solid colour surfaceswhich give windows an extremely desirable finish. The new Ulti-Matt with its low gloss and fine structuregives a painted/powder coated look to your profiles but with all the additional advantages associated with aRENOLIT exterior film. The Ulti-Matt surface is available in four colours. White, Cream White and AnthraciteGrey plus the addition of the recently introduced true Black. Ulti-Matt solid colours are all produced as aRENOLIT EXOFOL PX grade material, a patented advanced exterior film which also benefits from theaddition of SST (RENOLIT’s Solar Shield Technology) to reduce heat build-up. RENOLIT EXOFOL PX filmsoffer improved performance with the latest modern designs, colours and textures and was developed to enhanceweatherability and extend guarantee periods for up to 15 years in the UK. To request a handy RENOLITEXOFOL PX Ulti-Matt swatch or an A4 sample of any of the four colours individually, please visit the website.Alternatively please contact RENOLIT Cramlington Ltd by phone.
01670 718222 www.renolit.com/exterior/en/sample-ordering
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Full professional service from Unicorn With over 20 successful years in business,Unicorn Windows Ltd provide a full,professional service from point of contactto after-sales care. Impressive and practi-cable; Unicorn Windows only install highquality, high security, energy efficientproducts. Specialising in Heritage worksand a wide range of bespoke products fordomestic and commercial properties,Unicorn Windows are perfectly placed toturn plans into realities.
VBH unveils greenteQ door handleThe TS007 Kitemark sets out to provide effectiveprotection against attacks on the profile cylinderthrough picking, drilling, bumping, and the snap andextract method. The standard tests profile cylindersand handles together and gives the handle/cylindercombination a three star overall rating. Hardwarespecialist VBH has unveiled the Alpha 2-Star security door handle set as the latest addition
to the greenteQ range. When used in conjunction with a one starrated profile cylinder the handle enables manufacturers and installersto provide a three star rated solution to BSI Kitemark TS007.
01634 263263 www.vbhgb.com
Garador’s new Visualise your Door toolGarador has launched a new website-based tool to show exactly whata new Garador garage door will look like on your property. Garador’sVisualise your Door lets you upload a picture of your property, addan image of the Garador garage door you choose and then print itoff. You can change the style and colour of the door at the click of abutton. It has been designed to be easily accessible from a desktop PCor tablet and the complete range of Garador doors and coloursincluding Up & Over, Sectional, GaraRoll and Side Hinged garagedoors is available to use in this new tool. Getting the right Garadorgarage door helps to maximise the value of your property, and thisnew tool is the easiest way available on the market to ensure you getit right. Find out more by visiting the website or call Garador formore information.
01935 443709 www.garador.co.uk/visualise-your-door
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THE FINEST TIMBERWINDOWS AND DOORS
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Westbury products sound & secureWestbury Windows & Joinery has recentlypublished its latest in a string of successfultest results, following on from its energyand security (PAS24) achievements withacoustic assessment too. The company’sproducts were independently tested at a
UKAS-accredited laboratory and performed well in the reduction oftraffic noise. However, the unexpected star of the show was the Frenchdoorset; a product that is notorious, industry-wide, for poor soundinsulation. Westbury’s has proved to be as effective as a casementwindow, scoring 38Rw on the Weighted Sound Reduction Index.
New generation of mechanismsGEZE UK has enhanced its range of manualsliding door mechanisms with the addition ofthe Rollan 40 NT, the Rollan 80 NT and theRollan 80 NT SoftStop – a new generation offittings which are ideal for interior use inhomes and businesses. They boast a smooth
and simple operating action, are easy to fit and quiet to use. The systems can be used on doors weighing up to 40kg or 80kg andwith any door material – wood, plastic, metal and even glass withclamped fittings. Perfect for use in schools, offices, hotels, residentialcentres as well as in the home, they are ideal space savers.
Demand on the rise for contemporary hardware, says SDS LondonAs homeowners look to inject their personal style into every aspect of their home, customised details such asironmongery are becoming more popular. A director at SDS London says contemporary styles of hardwareare high on consumer’s wish-lists and that the company has seen increasing demand for its recently launchedhardware brand, Oliver Knights. Oliver Knights is a new brand but the team behind it has more than 50 years’experience fine-crafting hardware. The firm manufactures a range of contemporary door handles from itsfactory in the UK for exclusive residential and hospitality projects around the globe. The Oliver Knights rangeis available in a wide range of colours including popular shades such as black and chrome finishes. For thehomeowner who wants something completely unique, SDS London can also offer bespoke styles of hardware,catering to even the most discerning tastes. SDS London supply hardware to the retail and trade sectors. The company has had its products specified in many major projects in the UK including Claridges Hotel,Jamie’s Italian Restaurants and the Imperial College in Kensington.
020 7228 1185 www.sdslondon.co.uk
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Network VEKA supports revampRugby Double Glazing recently marked theopening of its revamped showroom with aninvite-only open day for friends andcustomers. The Midlands-based company isa member of pioneering installer supportorganisation, Network VEKA; members of
which are committed to using PVC-U systems from The VEKA UKGroup, and are continually assessed for the highest standards of work.Guests visited one of Rugby Double Glazing’s most recent jobs in WestHaddon; a garden room, officially opened by six-times World SnookerChampion and Network VEKA Brand Ambassador Steve Davis.
01282 473170 www.networkveka.co.uk
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Senior helps make history in YorkshireAluminium curtain walling, windows anddoors from Senior Architectural Systemshave been specified for use on the strikingnew West Yorkshire History Centre inWakefield. The upper part of the buildingfeatures dramatic perforated metal cladding
which appears to ‘float’ above the fully glazed lower levels beneath.The light and airy design of the ground floor office and exhibitionspace benefits from the slim sightlines of Senior’s popular SF52aluminium curtain wall system and SPW600 tilt and turn thermallybroken aluminium windows.
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Fast access for cyclistsEncouraging the cycling ethos, TORMAX was specified to install two full-glass automatic sliding doors tothe new Gravesend Cycle Hub, providing fast access for busy commuters looking to drop off their bikes beforecatching the train. The entrances are both powered by low-energy, TORMAX iMotion 2202 operators whichhave a reputation for exceptional reliability in the long-term, even in a hectic location such as this. A million-pound development, the Cycle Hub is a gleaming new glass building situated next to Gravesendtrain station, housing more than 280 bikes in a safe, secure and dry location. TORMAX worked with SealtiteWindows Ltd and main contractor Walker Construction to deliver an access solution that minimises the riskof bottlenecks during rush hour at either end of the working day. One door allows bikes to be pushed in andout of the Hub, whilst the other is for pedestrians leaving or entering the facility. With cost an importantconsideration for Kent County Council, this long operational lifespan lowers the total cost of ownership,allowing for more effective financial planning with reduced ongoing budgetary expenditure.
01932 238040 www.tormax.co.uk
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Aleading hardware manufacturer, theTrojan Group have introduced one ofthe industry’s very few Document Q
compliant letterplates. The new TS008Unicorn letterplate was unveiled at theFIT Show 2017 at the NEC from 23rd – 25th
May, 2017.Manufactured from Stainless Steel for
ultimate corrosion resistance, the TS008Unicorn Letterplate meets the requirementsof TS008 which means it can be used ondoorsets that need to comply with therequirements of PAS24: 2016 or DocumentQ of Building Regulations. Tony Chadwick,Group Managing Director, comments:“Trojan is renowned for delivering theproducts that the market needs and theTS008 Unicorn Letterplate is anotherexample of this.”
The features of the TS008 UnicornLetterplate reflect the skills and ingenuity ofTrojan’s product designers. The innerprotective housing has a unique concealed
hinge mechanism to prevent attack. The innerflap has a positive stop feature for maximumprotection from ‘fishing’ while the inner flapprojection is below door handle height foradded protection.
The TS008 Unicorn Letterplate has simplebut elegant styling that will complement anydoorface and is suitable for both compositeand PVC-U doors. It is available in a fullchoice of external finishes including Polished,
Brushed and Satin Stainless Steel, PVD Gold,Black and White. The internal letterplate canbe colour coded to match the door colour.
The external flap is manufactured from304 Stainless Steel for ultimate corrosionresistance (galvanised mild steel is used forpainted finishes). The letterplate has a 25 yearanti-corrosion guarantee on all Stainless Steelproduct finishes and there is a 10 yearmechanical guarantee on all versions.
Tony concludes: “We have our finger onthe pulse when it comes to the latestlegislation in window and door hardware andour TS008 Unicorn letterplate is anotherexample of this commitment. The product issuitable for all market sectors andearly indication from customers isextremely positive.”
For more information on the new TS008Unicorn letterplate call the Trojan Group orvisit the website.
01922 713 933 www.trojangroup.com
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Continually improving the standards in non-lead flashings
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New products for inspiring facadesTrespa is introducing a newproduct range – Meteon®
Focus – and welcoming fivemetallic colours to the existingMeteon® Lumen series.Designers and architects nowhave an entirely new range ofways to introduce innovative
looks and effects for facades. Metallic reflections of light, coincidentalcompositions and enigmatic traces can break up surfaces and helpcreate exciting new identities.
0808 234 0268 www.trespa.com
BREEAM Excellence at Arvalee SchoolMetal Technology’s commitment toperformance engineering has contributed tothe Excellent BREEAM rating achieved byArvalee School in Omagh. The school isphase one of a £130m education project andis exemplary in both design and environ-
mental performance. Metal Technology was the perfect fit. System 17high rise curtain walling and 4-20Hi + casement windows glazed withclear and coloured feature glass helped create welcoming, light filledspaces. This was complemented with System 5-20D Hi+ doors externally and System 10 commercial doors in some internal spaces.
028 9448 7777 www.metaltechnology.com
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Keeping burglars out with steel windowsDifficult to force because of the inherent strength oftheir frames, steel windows are not liked by burglars.One of the best deterrents to a prospective thief isthe traditional ‘cottage’ style steel window, dividedinto small frames, with interlocked steel glazing bars.Steel Window Association members also offer W40steel windows that comply with Secured by Designrequirements. Newly appointed member, Steel
Window Fittings Ltd (swf), manufacture most steel window hardware.Swf has been successfully manufacturing handles, stays, hinges, boltsand openers, since 2011; both in the UK and globally.
SmartSecure achieves accreditationThe FUHR 881 multitronic lock, whichis at the heart of Carl F Groupco’sSmartSecure electronic door locking and smart access control solutions, has achieved Secured by Designaccreditation. As the latest in a series ofhardware products offered by Carl F
Groupco to achieve Secured by Design, the company was confidentof gaining the certification as the lock design, consistent with theestablished process for all FUHR locking systems, had alreadypassed rigorous security testing.
01733 393330 www.smartsecure.co.uk
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The Experts in Speciality Timber Products
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When choosing a material for your project, appearance and performance are of paramount importance. Silva Timber supply the finest selection of speciality timber cladding, decking, fencing and roof shingle products in the UK.
Specialising in Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, ThermoWood® and a range of hardwoods, the range is supported by a knowedgable customer support team, factory pre-finishing and fire treatment services, industry leading website, technical specifications and downloadable BIM objects.
For the natural choice, speak to the timber cladding experts.
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Traditional and moderngutters, pipes andhoppers come in a
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Abet shelters the rescuersAbet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate has been used to cladthe exterior of the new offices and crew rooms of the RNLI Stationin Brighton Marina. Designed and supplied by Aliva UK, MEG 414was chosen to match the ceramic facades of the surrounding buildingsand was face fixed with colour coded rivets. The cladding envelopesthe Station, keeping staff and crew warm and dry in the harshest ofweathers. This scheme is a perfect example of high performance MEGin action where the need for incredibly high performance and durabil-ity is married up with low life-cycle costs and aesthetic design.Carrying a BBA Agrément Certificate, MEG is a self-supporting highpressure laminate (HPL) for cladding the exterior of buildings,balconies and other applications. It features high resistance to temper-ature, climate shock, weathering, UV light and impact.
www.uk.abetlaminati.com
Copper in the ParkDistinctive Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper cladding fromAurubis plays a unifying role in Glancy Nicholls Architects’ competi-tion-winning design of the Chamberlain Hall complex for theUniversity of Birmingham. Set in a ‘listed’ historic park, the newcomplex replaces 20th century buildings that proved unsuitable formodern, sustainable student accommodation and unfeasible toimprove. The footprint of the new complex sits within the perimeterof the previous buildings, minimising impact on the surroundingparkland. The architects’ ambition was to create a cohesive conceptusing materials and building forms to tie together the development asa whole. On the three ‘finger’ wings, brickwork matching local buildings acts as a ‘grounding’ material at low level with NordicBrown Light pre-oxidised copper cladding as a striking, robust andhigh-quality finish above. The ends of the wings overlooking the parkare highlighted by copper frames projecting out to add solar shading.
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Sto chosen to protect new hospitalSome 20,000 square meters of external wallinsulation provided by Sto Ltd have beenused on the largest new hospital campus inEurope, along with a range of different Storender finishes. The Sto products have beenused to clad sections of the new 1,677bed Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
campus in Glasgow’s Govan district. Alan Palmer, Sto’s TechnicalConsultant explains, “This was a major project, and given the natureof the building, effective insulation was absolutely essential in termsof ensuring patient comfort.”
0141 892 8000 www.sto.co.uk
Choose the right brick with new appImperial Bricks, has created an app to help architects and specifiers identify the right brickfor their projects. Whether outon site or in the office, the appmakes it easy to view Imperial’s
entire range of bricks and the relevant technical data. Users canupload a picture of existing brickwork, and Imperial Bricks’ expertteam will send the closest brick match from its range – usually anexact match. Enter the dimensions of a wall, and the built-in brickcalculator will determine how many bricks are required.
01952 750816 www.imperialbricks.co.uk
Cellecta expands its portfolioCellecta, one of the UK’s leading manufacturer of Acoustic & ThermalInsulation have launched their latestproduct range to an ever expandingAcoustic range with the introduction ofRUBBERfon® ULTRATOP & IMPACT.Made from 100 per cent Recycled Rubber
and Cork content, the product is suitable for all floor finishesincluding ceramic tiles, vinyl, wood and laminates. Followingextensive testing, RUBBERfon® ULTRATOP & IMPACT haveexcellent Sound Proofing & Noise Reduction acoustic performance.
01634 296677 www.cellecta.co.uk
Neaco products featured at care homeNeaco supplied contemporary balustrade forParkview Gardens, a new 60-bed residentialcare home in Barrow. Alston MurphyAssociates specified powder coatedaluminium balustrade with glass infill panelsat an extended height for additional safety
on first floor terraces which also include Neaco’s aluminium decking.Iain Murphy of Alston Murphy said: “Neaco provide a one-stop shopfor design consultation, measuring, manufacturing and fitting, soworking with them removes a lot of the agony that can occur on some projects. We’re very pleased with the result.”
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Salvation to high energy billsA programme to upgrade the heating of homes in Essex is helping theSalvation Army Housing Associationbring affordable warmth to residentswhilst also reducing the carbon footprintof its housing stock. TSG BuildingServices recommended Ecodan systemfrom Mitsubishi Electric, with units
installed ranging from 5kw to 8.5kw depending on the property size,along with pre-plumbed cylinders. Ecodan is designed for retro-fittingmaking it suitable for almost any property.
01707 282880 www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk
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Hybrid solution hits the roofGround breaking ventilation technology ishitting new heights with its latestderivative. Gilberts Blackpool, one of the UK’sleading air movement specialist, believes itwas the first manufacturer in its field todevelop a hybrid system that utilises internal
heat to warm incoming air through wall facade louvres without usinga heat exchanger. Now a new version of the pioneering MistraleFusion System (MFS) has taken the same concept from facade to roof,with MFS-V (Vertical). MFS-V incorporates two Fusion MFS128units placed vertically into a rooftop penthouse turret.
01253 766911 www.gilbertsblackpool.com
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LSZH self-regulating heating cablePentair leads on innovation with itsnew Raychem Low-Smoke ZeroHalogen (LSZH) self-regulatingheating cable range, the first of itskind. Thanks to its uniquecombination of self-regulating and
LSZH properties, the range provides safe, simple and efficient pipe-freeze protection. This offers users superior performance and durabil-ity as well as improved energy efficiency. Developed specifically foruse within commercial and residential buildings, the range offersunparalleled building safety, thanks to a new LSZH jacket material.
www.pentairthermal.com
Interflow introduces ecoAzur from GIFInterflow UK distribute a range ofenvironment-enhancing, sustainablesystems from pioneering manufacturersincluding GIF ActiveVent, Desinfinatorand plasmaNorm. EcoAzur from GIFis a new energy saving solution forcommercial kitchens. It monitors the heat
and vapours arising from cooking operations, using optical andthermal sensors linked to the BMS, to adapt the airflow and ensureoptimal air quality and ergonomics whilst, at the same time, makingsignificant energy savings.
01952 510050 www.interflow.co.uk
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Hitachi’s VRF with CS Net system control prevents annoying cold draughtsAvailable across the entire Set Free VRF range managed with CS Net control systems, Hitachi AirConditioning’s innovative cold draught prevention has been improving the working conditions and productivityof staff wherever it’s installed, and reducing customer complaints and call outs for engineers. In standard VRFsystems the control is only on the Return Air Temperature, so when the heat load demand is low the dischargeair temperature could be reduced, sometimes below a comfortable level, creating a cold draught. Staff willinvariably adjust the room thermostat to increase the room air temperature to compensate, leading to anincrease of discomfort effects and with a possible consequent increase in energy usage and end-userenergy costs. Hitachi’s innovative CS Net central controller with off coil protection works in conjunction withits System Free indoor units which each have an Air On Thermistor, Air Off Thermistor, Liquid Thermistor,Gas Thermistor and Electronic Expansion Valve. Via CS Net Systems it is possible to set a minimum Air Offtemperature in cooling mode for the indoor units to avoid cold draughts.
020 3901 0912 www.hitachiaircon.com
Get multizoned with Consort ClaudgenConsort Claudgen has launched theMRX1 Multizone wireless controllerwhich can control up to eight heatingzones using the existing CRX2controllers. Each CRX2 can control
multiple Consort RX heaters in the same room or zone. A seven dayprogramme with six time periods per day can be set separately foreach zone and if required, be duplicated across other zones savingtime. Temperature adjustments for all zones can also be done simul-taneously. With extensive heat control options and energy savingfeatures, the MRX1 controller provides great energy and cost saving.
Expona Bevel Line – Luxury tiles definedThe latest addition to Polyflor’s renownedExpona family of high design and highperformance luxury vinyl tile products is theupdated Bevel Line collection, now rebrandedas Expona Bevel Line and featuring brandnew wood and stone effect designs. The newExpona Bevel Line PUR range includes a total
of 27 designs and are ideal for heavy footfall commercial interiors.Key design features such as colour variation, pattern formations andcomplementary surface textures help Expona Bevel Line beautifullyreplicate natural flooring and achieve a high specification finish.
0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com
New photography reveals how bathroom fittings can enhance a range of interior stylesCreated on the classic Bauhaus principles of simplicity and elegance of design, Landmark from Samuel Heathbrings together design, craftsmanship and technology in a comprehensive collection of taps, showers andaccessories. The photograph shows how the intelligent use of materials, finishes and textures combined withpure understated form ensures that this new collection will not only complement, but enhance a diverse rangeof interior styles and settings. “Industrial Chic” is about exposing all that lies beneath to achieve a raw,edgy style. Functional features are refashioned to provide decorative elements. Nowhere is this more evidentthan on the levers and cross tops of the Landmark “Industrial” twin control thermostatic shower in stainlesssteel finish with matt black chrome details. By contrast the “Scandi/Nordic Chic” look is all about keepingthings simple and investing in quality. The shapes are simple and graphic with strong form. The palate natural and understated is a perfect foil for the pure elegant lines of Landmark “Pure”. The softmellow polished nickel harmonising beautifully with this cool Nordic look.
0121 766 4200 www.samuel-heath.co.uk
Slab to slab restrictions overcomeUnderfloor air conditioning has again helpedovercome restricted slab to slab dimensions atthe recently refurbished 17 Devonshire Square in London. AET Flexible Space, worked closely with consultant Cundall on the HVACspecification to find a solution to enable the main office areas to meet BCO standards in this severely height restricted building.
With underfloor systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenumby zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into theworkspace via fan terminal units (Fantile).
01342 310400 www.flexiblespace.com
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ONI, the thinnest designer radiator ever Vasco is launching the revolutionarydesigner radiator ONI. ONI is made of8mm reinforced aluminium plate making itthe thinnest Vasco radiator ever made.In addition to the progressive design of thisradiator, this champion in the lightweightcategory also offers advantages for the
installer; the story of a perfect match between form and function.The ONI is available with two optional 'cut-outs' in the sameinnovative soft rounded design as the radiator, which form hangingspace for towels.
01254 704 420 www.vasco.eu
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In recent years, the bathroom hasbecome much more than a functionalspace. The latest trends and technologi-
cal innovations are evidence of thisrenaissance and the transition thebathroom has had into an area that iscarefully designed to enrich the users’ well-being and comfort. So what exactly are the latest trends and
innovations within the bathroom industryand how can architects and designers usethem to create an aspirational bathroom?
Stretching the possibilities of ceramicUltra-thin ceramic materials are one of thekey innovations in the bathroom marketthat continue to gather pace today. Withsleek and refined aesthetics combined withtheir sustainable credentials and lightweight, slim ceramics allow architects topush the boundaries of bathroom design. Manufacturers who blend ceramics with
different substances have further enhancedthe product variety by creating a highquality material that exceeds the naturalqualities of clay. For instance, Laufen’sSaphirKeramik is a composite material ofceramic and corundum – a colourlessmineral which has been developed to givedesigneds the benefit of a product whichhas the flexural strength of steel.Moreover, its precise, wafer-thin walls andradii of one to two millimetres providearchitects with a slender profile thatrenders it space saving, lightweight andenvironmentally friendly. Beyond their appearance and strength,
ceramic surface finishes that are fired ontop of the original glaze inhibit bacterialgrowth and improve hygiene.
Rolling out shower toiletsShower toilets are promising to make a big splash across UK bathroom industrythis year. Already an established andpopular product in Japan and othermarkets across the globe, manufacturers are using the latest technology to redefinethe standard toilet and introduce theshower toilet on a wider scale across the UK. Combining the functions of a toilet and
a bidet, the shower toilet is set to enhancethe bathroom experience. Using freshwater, the shower toilet provides the userwith unrivalled hygiene and cleanliness,offering a feeling of complete freshness.Shower toilets are able to blend highquality design with technically-sophisti-cated and user-friendly solutions.At the heart of a shower toilet is the
versatile and intuitively operated showerfunctions. This can include a standardfunction with selectable jet intensity,position and temperature, as well as astrong power mode and a pulsating jet mode. Most products also include a separate
setting for a more gentle wash, withindividually adjustable strength, positionand temperature.Aesthetically, many shower toilets
emulate a classic toilet design and, depend-ing on the manufacturer, the controls arediscreet and user intuitive. With new innovations and technologies
coming into the market the sky is the limitfor architects and designers to thinkcreatively when it comes to the bathroom.
Emma Mottram is marketing manager atLaufen
From slim ceramics to the growing market of showertoilets, Emma Mottram of Laufen explores the latestinnovations in bathroom design
Cutting through thehype: key trends forbathroom design
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Tel: 01423 771 645 Email: [email protected] www.taplanes.co.uk
For all your shower and ensuite pod needs please contact us
The advancements in timber manufacturing and recent develop-ments such as cross-laminated
timber (CLT) have encouraged developersto adopt structural timber frame for agrowing number of buildings across the UK.The material’s strength, coupled with thefast pace of construction it offers and thefact that it can be relatively inexpensivemakes timber frame buildings cost-effective,but also highly versatile, as they can be cladin almost any building material.
Wood’s sustainable credentials and thefact that the fabric stores carbon makes itan ideal ‘green’ alternative to traditionalconstruction materials, and provided thatthe timber used has been ethically sourced,the environmental benefits become evenmore impressive.
Today, the vast majority of new-buildhomes in the UK are built with a timberframe, as the industry tries to catch up withthe 70 per cent of the global populationthat has already adopted timber framehomes as standard. The growth of theglamping (luxury camping) industry is alsolargely thanks to flexible and affordabletimber frame accommodation.
However, some industry professionals areyet to fully appreciate that timber framebuildings require special considerations,especially when it comes to the bathrooms,and in particular, the showers.
Timber changes naturally over time; thematerial can shift and warp, causingmovement to the building, and thebathroom is an area which can be affected.Traditional shower enclosures with theirtiles, grout and silicone gel could be moreprone to leaking in timber frame buildings.
Bathroom experts Saniflo explain why shower cubicles are an ideal bathroom solutionfor timber frame buildings
Good for wood
A traditional showerenclosure in a timberframe building could be a costly accident waitingto happen
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This is because as the building warps, thegrouting in the shower enclosure is morelikely to crack. If this cracking happens, itwould mean the enclosure is no longerwatertight and is therefore prone to leaking.
The potential problem there is that if anywater finds its way into a building’s timberframe, it can cause rot, which in turn canjeopardise the building’s structural integrity.A traditional shower enclosure in a timberframe building could be a costly accidentwaiting to happen.
Cubicles over enclosuresA growing number of independent housebuilders across the UK are realising thebenefits of shower cubicles and installingthem from the outset. Shower cubicles don'trequire any tiles, grouting or silicone, whichmeans no unhealthy build-up of mould, and no broken or loose tiles to repair.Furthermore, their installation is swift, cost-effective and hassle-free, and thecubicles are also low-maintenancebathroom solutions.
These features make cubicles ideal fortimber frame buildings. Since no tiles orgrouting is necessary, there’s no danger
of cracks forming when the house warps over time. There’s no risk of leaksforming in the bathroom, minimising thechance of water seeping through to the structural frame and causing it to rot, thus jeopardising the building’sstructural integrity.
For existing timber frame buildings withtraditional shower enclosures, aside fromcostly periodical maintenance, completereplacement is a viable option. The replacement can be completedrelatively hassle-free, sometimes even in lessthan a day, guaranteeing homeowners peaceof mind and ensuring their bathroomwouldn’t be off limits for weeks. Instead,they can have a clean, stylish, future-proofbathroom in no time at all.
Shower cubicles’ low-maintenanceprofile, coupled with their modern designand quick installation times, are ideal fortimber frame homes, which need bathroomsolutions that aren’t prone to leaks.Regardless of a timber property’s purpose,architects should consider specifyingcubicles as a cost-effective, long-termbathroom solution, which would continueto look pristine for years on end.
LOW-MAINTENANCEShower cubicles require little maintenance and arequick to install
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Contact us for specialist services and advice by calling 01869 220 050. Alternatively you
can email us on [email protected] or visit the website www.century-stone.co.uk
Specialists in stone cladding
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New Frameless Grill for wetroom floorsCCL Wetrooms, one of the UK’s leadingWetroom Specialist have launched the latest development in Wetroomdrainage – the new Frameless Grill –incorporating the minimalistic beauty ofa Stone-Infill Grill, but without theborder of a metal frame. The newFrameless Grill, which only has a 5mm
shadow gap visible around the perimeter of the drain and no visible frame. The new Frameless Grill surround creates the illusionof a floating tile, perfect for a sophisticated finish to a wetroom.
0844 327 6002 www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk
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New life to intimate careThe new and improved Vita range of wash &dry toilets give people a stylish solution to retaining independence and dignity in the bathroom. Clos-o-Mat, has applied its 56 years of experience of working with people to optimise their independence in
the bathroom. The Vita range is, the company believes, the most ‘fitfor purpose’ collection of wash & dry toilets available in the UK. It encompasses the Palma Vita, the wall-hung Lima Vita, and theheight-adjustable Lima Lifter, all of which look like and can be usedas conventional WCs, but have built-in washing and drying.
0161 969 1199 www.clos-o-mat.com
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Hadrian stars at the Putney Arts TheatreHadrian toilet cubicles starred in the refurbishment of the washroomsat the Putney Arts Theatre. The theatre is run by a charitable incorporated organisation and the new washrooms had to be goodvalue for money as well as bringing the right dramatic style to thevenue. Online research brought them to the Hadrian Cubicles UKwebsite, attracted by the complete choice of a powder coated finishin over 200 RAL colours. The steel construction of the cubicles wasalso ideal for the typical theatre usage where long, relatively quietparts of the day are followed by intense activity during performances.UK distributor Relcross Ltd supplied the three cubicles for the ladieswashroom and one for the gents. The design committee chose RAL4007 purple/violet for the main colour scheme and the finishedcubicles exactly matched the paint finish in other aspects of thewashroom decor.
01380 729600 www.hadrian-cubicles.co.uk
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It used to be just high rise city centreapartments where recreating the look andfeel of a five star hotel were typical
requirement for architects, designers andspecifiers to address.However, with busy modern day lifestyles,
new demands and the growing importance ofthe role of the bathroom within the home,house buyers are now increasingly lookingfor a bathroom that offers the luxury lookand feel of a five-star hotel or spa, butcombined with the appropriate functionalitiesto deal with the practicalities of everyday life.Bathrooms are being designed to balance
the practical needs of hopping in the powershower before work, with offering users theability to ‘treat’ themselves every day in aserene space to have a leisurely soak in astatement bath. When it comes to making the new home
purchase decision, having a bathroom spacethat offers this lifestyle choice is an incrediblyimportant and persuasive factor.
The new collection by Sottini, the timelessbathroom brand built on a heritage of qualityand innovation in design, is geared towardsboth the house developer and hotel sectors,which ensures residential property developerscan create the perfect look that appeals toconsumers looking to replicate the verybest in high-end hotel luxury style in adomestic bathroom.
The hotel bathroom has a lot in commonwith its domestic counterpart, not just interms of creating a spa-like, relaxingsanctuary, but also in creating an individualfinish with a sense of character that sets themapart from the competition.Luxury, style and elegance is what bath-
rooms of first-class hotels are defined by –and Sottini has collaborated with internation-ally-renowned and award-winning productdesigners from around the world to create acollection of elegantly-crafted individualitems that can be curated in a multitude ofcombinations for a domestic setting.Each piece in the Sottini collection has been
developed individually with high design spec-ifications and precision engineering, ensuringeach basin, bath and WC is a unique piece: awork of art and a design statement – enablingthe integration of the luxury experience of ahotel stay into the bathroom of a new home.
0800 834226 www.sottini.co.uk
Create a spa-like luxury bathroom suitablefor everyday day residential living with Sottini
Innovative and practical, Schlüter-Systems’intelligent wetroom solutions allow youto meet the functional requirements
of wetroom substrate preparation whilstretaining freedom for design.All the components of a Schlüter®-
WETROOM system are manufactured tocomplement each other, resulting in a long-lasting solution for a demanding area.The Schlüter®-KERDI range provides anextensive selection of products to create a CEmarked bonded waterproof installationincluding installation boards, membranes,drains and more. Thicker versions of themulti-functional installation board Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD can be used to constructmajor features such as seats, vanities andpartition walls, and are suitable for naturalstone and large format tiles. For contractors, Schlüter products save
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from one source, troubleshooting is easierand there is a clear point of contact for anyadvice. The guarantees provided by manufacturers
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Bona, the wood floor experts, haslaunched Bona Titan, a new supremeperformance, silane- based adhesive
for high value projects, very wide or oversizedsolid wood boards - or any installation wherethe quality of the bond has to be guaranteed.
Bona Titan contains TitaniumTechnology – a revolutionary new formulacomprising quadruple crosslinking thatdelivers superior durability and an unbeatableinitial bond speed – even under challengingsubfloor conditions.
Bona Titan can be specified withconfidence to bond all types of woodflooring. Its superb shear strength makesinstallation easy and keeps even the largest,solid boards securely in place. If the subflooris sound and dry, no primer is required.
The hard, silane-based formula contains noingredients that can migrate after curing,which eliminates all risk of discolouration atthe joints. The smooth, thick consistencymakes it easy to use and produces stable ribs,
an extremely high initial grab and zero riskof hollow spots. The bond strength of BonaTitan will not diminish over time so thestability of the floor is guaranteed for thelong term.
Bona Titan meets ISO 17178 standardsand, in line with Bona’s environmentalstrategy, is a safe, clean formulation whichalso carries EC1-R Plus, DIBt, Greenguardand A+ low emission certifications.
Bona Titan is compatible with underfloorheating and can be used directly on metal ortiles. Floors bonded with Bona Titan can besanded after just 12 hours.
Further technical information is availablefrom the website or by calling Bona’stechnical department.
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Washroom creates high spec finishOne of the UK’s leading commercial washroomdesigner and manufacturer, Washroom Washroom,has provided a prestigious Covent Garden officewith fresh new-look washrooms as part of acomprehensive refurbishment programme. Workingclosely with office refurbishment and fit-outspecialists, Virtus Contracts, Washroom Washroominstalled new washrooms, featuring its AltoKristalla glass toilet cubicles. The cubicle’s rebated
edge design creates a flush facade for a sleek finish, making it apopular choice among specifier.
Altro’s ranges strike the right chordAltro has launched new complimentaryflooring ranges: Altro Operetta™, AltroOrchestra™ and Altro Serenade™.They have been developed to deliverharmonious design possibilities and meetthe needs of diverse areas. Altro’s newflooring ranges draw from the samecolour palette but offer different
properties so you can mix and match to meet your needs, withoutcompromising on style or performance. Altro’s new ranges are easyto clean and compatible with each other.
01462 480480 www.altro.co.uk
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Polysafe flooring helps primary schoolHigh performance wood effect safety flooringfrom UK vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor wasrecently selected for an £8 million new buildschool project, Newton Leys Primary School &Nursery in Milton Keynes. Approximately1200m² of Polysafe Wood fx PUR safety flooringwas installed at the primary school. High clarity
timber effect Polysafe Wood fx PUR safety flooring in the AmericanOak design was used throughout the school, in classrooms andaround areas where spillages may occur, such as in kitchenettes andchildren’s sink areas.
0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com
Thomas’ dream becomes realityA teenager with quadriplegic cerebral palsyhas had his dream bathroom fitted out withadjustable products from Pressalit Care.Thomas Dixon, who lives with his mum anddad in Darlington, is delighted with the newbathroom – especially the lime green colour.
The lime green height adjustable shower chair with arm supports, anda hinged arm support alongside the WC, chosen by the Dixon family,are part of Pressalit Care’s Plus range. Pressalit Care’s shower chair isfitted onto a vertical track which makes adjusting the height of thechair simple and straight forward as Thomas’s needs change
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James Latham to become UK distributorfor AbetJames Latham has announced an agreement to become a major distributor of Abet Laminati, one of the World’s leadingmanufacturers of decorative High Pressure Laminate (HPL). In amove which significantly strengthens its credentials as a leadinglaminate supplier in the UK, Lathams will be offering the full Abetrange across all nine of its nationwide panel depots. Andrew Wright,Director, Lathams Limited, commented: “This latest commitment is aclear signal to the market that we are a serious laminate supplier andensures national availability of Abet’s entire range throughout theLatham Group. The Abet collection fits perfectly within our existingportfolio and significantly enhances our laminate offering. Abet hasalways focused strongly on creativity and innovation and with linksto the best Italian and International designers in the business, theyoffer a diverse range of laminates in many colours, styles and texturesto suit almost any application.”
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Lyndon provides a warm welcomeWhether welcoming visitors to the office, or makingguests feel at home upon arrival at a hotel, Lyndon’sextensive range of handcrafted seating collectionsoffers the perfect solution to make the right first-time impression in any reception area. Severalclassic and elegant collections provide designers andspecifiers with freedom to create softer and more
relaxed open-plan reception areas, without sacrificing functionalrequirements. Featuring superior timber detailing, combined with achoice of luxury fabrics and leathers, these options are more thancapable of providing a striking centerpiece in their own right.
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Hunter Douglas' wins Red Dot Award Hunter Douglas has won a prestigiousinternational design prize for HeartFelt®, itsnew sustainable felt ceiling system. Beatingthousands of submissions from across theworld, Heartfelt®, a modular linear felt ceilingsystem, won the highest distinction in the
category Product Design in the Red Dot Awards. The jury describedthe system, which is made of it cradle to cradle certified felt, as “oneof the best products of 2017”, praising its “exceptional and innova-tive” design. Hunter Douglas is the first manufacturer in the world tomarket a modular and linear felt ceiling system.
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Design possibilities inspired by natureAltro has launched the new Altro Wood™
Safety collection, inspired by nature andcombining functional performance withmodern design to create spaces that reallywork for the people who use them.Choose from two safety flooring ranges:2mm Altro Wood Safety and 2.85mm
Altro Wood Safety Comfort. Both give the performance and slipresistance you’d expect from an Altro safety floor (PTV ≥36), withthe thicker option providing comfort underfoot and 14dB soundreduction for noisy environments.
01462 480480 www.altro.co.uk
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Altro’s first adeshive-free flooringNew Altro CantataTM, the company’s firstadhesive-free flooring for areas with a lowslip risk, is already demonstrating itscapabilities at Warrington Hospital,providing a tough time and cost savingsolution in a busy non-clinical corridor. NewAltro Cantata is a decorative, adhesive-free
flooring that creates maximum impact with minimum downtime.Using Altro’s award-winning adhesive-free installation method, it canbe welded and walked on the same day, and at the end of its liferemoved easily, allowing it to be reused or recycled.
01462 480480 www.altro.co.uk
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Luceco’s IceRecent additions to the LED commercial luminaire range from Lucecoinclude Ice Linear and the decorative Ice Circular. Contemporary andstylish, Ice Linear is a transparent optic pendant luminaire providingboth upward and downward light distribution. Supplied completewith adjustable wire suspensions, Ice Linear delivers an enhanced liteffect, the sleek transparent design complements modern interiorseven when turned off. Ice Circular is an alternative aesthetic luminairefor ambient lighting. Constructed with a transparent disc optic witha balanced forward & back light effect, Ice Circular is suitable forceiling or wall mounting. Ice offers up to 50,000 hours operationallife benefiting the environment with high energy efficiency and nomaintenance or re-lamping required throughout the lifetime of theluminaire.
01952 238 100 www.luceco.uk
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Securiscape helps New Street stationThree planters designed to protect the publicusing Birmingham’s busy New Street stationhave been installed outside the entrance aftera leading supplier of security street furnitureanswered a call for help. Securiscape wasable to supply and fit nine 1.42m2 high-tech
planter frames, each capable of stopping and disabling a 7.5 tonnetruck travelling at 40mph. The company got involved after a previoussub-contractor was unable to fulfil a brief to provide planters certifiedto the exacting standards of PAS 68-2010, the latest publicly availablespecification for vehicle security barriers.
Website provides valuable informationNittan Europe, a leading manufacturer ofconventional and addressable fire detectionproducts, has launched a new websiteproviding customers with detailed productinformation along with an array of supporttools and information. The website has been
completely redesigned, with a clean, modern look and intuitivenavigation. The new website is content focussed, delivering informa-tion and support in easy to access formats. The product section, forexample, which is categorised by range, lists all the products withinthat range including part number, product type and picture.
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Anglia Lime CompanyThe last 25 years have seen the use of buildinglimes develop from what was regarded as a quaint eccentricity to an understanding that they are a central element of buildingconservation. Since 1992 when Anglia LimeCompany pioneered the use of lime in East
Anglia through training courses and the distribution of lime materials,this new awareness has brought about an ever-increasing use of lime.Anglia Lime Company can offer a sustainable lime-based solution,whether you are repairing plaster in your 15th Century cottage, re-pointing Georgian brickwork or installing a lime concrete floor.
Groundtrax – the optimum solutionGroundtrax Systems Ltd is one of the UK’sleading supplier of ground reinforcementproducts. Groundtrax extensive range ofproducts means they can always provide theoptimum solution – from pedestrian accessthrough to roads, car parks and storage areascapable of taking the heaviest vehicle loads.Groundtrax products are widely specified onlarge contracts across the country. They hold
large stocks for immediate delivery to site. Contact Groundtrax nowand see how they can help you with your next project.
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Taking a holistic approach, designerscan now embrace sustainable urbandrainage solutions as one of the
central design considerations from the verystart of their projects, forming an integralpart of urban design.
The importance of SuDS is highlighted inthe National Planning Policy Framework,which requires SuDS to be installed for 10or more dwellings as well as similar scale,non-residential developments in England.Wider requirements also apply elsewhere inthe UK, with the onus for implementationresting with local planning authorities.
Concrete block permeable pavingAfter more than two decades of use,concrete block permeable paving hasproved to be a predictable and reliableSuDS technique. Permeable paving alsoprovides an inherent drainage system thatrequires no additional land take andaddresses flooding and pollution by storingand cleaning water runoff at source.
This technology eliminates pipework,gulleys and manholes, and should thereforecost less than conventional drainage andpaving. In fact, it can also accept runofffrom other impermeable paving and roofs,giving further savings.
Concrete block permeable paving cansimply infiltrate rainwater straight intopermeable ground but, more commonly inthe UK, less permeable conditions will limitinfiltration and on brownfield sites embed-ded pollutants may preclude infiltration. Inthis case, permeable paving is used tocollect, convey, clean and store water onsite during storms, before gradual dischargeto sewers or watercourses later, avoidingsurcharging and flooding. As concrete blockpermeable paving removes water-bornepollutants, it can provide a gradual flow of clean water at the head of the SuDS ‘management train’. Water in
subsequent open SuDS features can then be used safely to enhance landscape designand biodiversity.
Flow controlWater storage can be optimised for greatercost efficiency by distinct storage ‘compart-ments’ of permeable paving. Eachcompartment has a straightforward flowcontrol chamber with a specifically-sizedorifice, demonstrating compliance to localauthorities as part of the approval process.Water storage is strategically deployedaround developments within paving that isneeded anyway, avoiding intrusive storagestructures on valuable land – and theircosts. This technique can maximise storagein permeable paving on sloping sites, withterraced compartments separated by simplecheck dams incorporating flow controls.
Flow controls can also detain water tooptimise available ground infiltration, soreducing discharge. This approach isexemplified by the SuDS scheme designedby Robert Bray Associates at Parkside CivicCentre in Bromsgrove. Parking is oncontaminated ground and the concreteblock permeable paving is lined to form‘tanked’ compartments, each with an orificeplate flow control chamber. Controlled flowfrom the car park passes down the site toperforated pipes and stone trenches for infiltration.
Accessible public spacesThe main courtyard is designed as an exten-sive, wall-to-wall infiltration blanket usingconcrete block permeable paving and flags,grass surfaces and free draining plant beds.The central lawn is lower than its surround-ings, acting as a detention basin in veryheavy rain. Some roof water downpipesdischarge to a stainless steel spout thatpours over a granite sett. It cascades into awetland rill, for re-circulation by a solar
Embedding SuDS in urban design can bring substantialbenefits if adopted from the outset, explains Interpave’sChris Hodson
SuDS: for betterneighbourhoods
CONCRETE BLOCKParkside Civic Centre, Bromsgrove which features aSuDS scheme designed by Robert Bray Associates
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pump. This holistic design approach appliedfrom the start has created an attractive,accessible public space defined by water.
Paved surfaces help to form the characterof any development. The growing choice ofconcrete block permeable paving productsallows real design freedom combined withwell-drained, firm and slip-resistance
surfaces that are accessible to all. Rainwater‘ponding’ is eliminated, reducing the risk ofice on the surface and preventing splashingfrom standing water.
These benefits are also demonstrated atRobert Bray Associates’ SuDS scheme forBewdley School and Sixth Form Centre,again with infiltrating concrete blockpermeable paving. However, in addition,surface water runoff from roofs and otherareas is slowed by collection andconveyance in a series of precast concretefeatures – including channels and rills usedfor planting, education and play – thenstored in open basins, a pond and storageswales, before controlled release to theneighbouring stream.
Chris Hodson is a consultant to the tradeassociation Interpave
Permeable paving madefrom concrete block removes water-bornepollutants and provides agradual flow of clean water
PERMEABLE PAVINGBewdley School and Sixth Form Centre, which features a SuDS scheme by Robert Bray Associates
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Clearstone permeable resin bound pavingThe planning and design for the roadways, drives and shared spaces of a development of new build homes atBarns Green in West Sussex for Berkeley Homes, incorporated permeable concrete blocks and resin bound tocreate a mixture of aesthetically pleasing and varied paved surfaces. The two permeable systems workedintegrally alongside each other, reducing the need and cost of conventional piped drainage which in turnenhanced the landscape design of the housing estate creating a natural rural look for its village location.Groundworks company Martin Joyce, contractors on site worked with Clearstone for the resin bound areas.Clearstone’s specifications, gave detailed instructions for the sub-base required for a resin bound surface thatis fully SuDs and NPPF compliant for sustainable drainage. Resin bound surfacing provides a water-permeablesurface when laid on an open grade binder asphalt, the mixture has open voids across the surface, allowingair to flow freely and the rainwater falling onto it to filter straight into the ground making it an ideal permeablesystem for this site which had existing mature trees and newly planted woodland areas.
01273 358177 www.clearstonepaving.co.uk
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‘Ten out of Ten’ for ResiblockDuring the The 02 Arena restorationprogramme, 12,500 square metres of smallelement flexibly laid internal paving wasinstalled, and then sealed with Resiblock’slow viscosity thermoplastic-acryl copolymeremulsion, Resiblock Resiecco. Despite being
trafficked by approximately 80 million visitors since it’s opening inJune 2007, and subjected to an aggressive daily cleaning regime,Resiblock Resiecco continues to stabilise the jointing sand firmly inplace whilst also minimising staining from contaminants includingfood, grease, hot drinks and chewing gum.
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Charcon has enhanced Infilta rangeCharcon, has enhanced its successful Infilta perme-able block paving range by incorporating a newdesign element. The premium Infilta range nowfeatures a new innovative hidden spacer nib systemthat ends 13mm short of the face of each block. Theoutcome is a paving solution that continues to haveexcellent technical interlocking performance, yet
now offers enhanced aesthetic appeal thanks to the unsightly nibsbeing hidden from view when laid. Not only is Infilta more appealingfrom a design perspective, it is a totally unique permeable pavingsolution that does not compromise on water drainage performance.
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Ductile iron gratings on surface waterdrainage channels don’t necessarilyneed to be utilitarian in appearance
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flowing down a stream, the surface design ofthe Hauraton METROPOLIS grating isreminiscent of the ART NOUVEAU style andlater ART DECO period. Planners andlandscape architects can now choose this
grating to add a touch of class to theirschemes in historic and pre-moderntownscapes or any surface drainage projectwhere an aesthetic, more decretive lookis desired.The METROPOLIS grating is sold
separately to fit FASERFIX® KS channels orfactory fitted to RECYFIX® PRO channels.Gratings are available in nominal widths of100mm and 200 mm Sizing details forFASERFIX® KS 100 and FASERFIX® KS 200,with METROPOLIS gratings can be found inthe Hauraton CIVILS catalogue. Sizingdetails for RECYFIX® PRO 100 andRECYFIX® PRO 200, with METROPOLISgratings can be found in the HauratonLANDSCAPE catalogue. The channelsprovide a loading capacity up to Class D400.All METROPOLIS grating are finished inanti-corrosion, Black KTL finish.
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