DesignBuyBuild_16_2015

Design Buy Build 

M A G A Z I N E 

Issue 16 2015 

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Habitia-H Club facilitates as a 

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Contents 

Issue 16 2015 

Features 

4 - 6 IDIN Architects 

Habitia-H Club facilitates a recreational function as a clubhouse 

and a gateway entrance for a housing estate “Sansiri”. 

18 - 20 Patalab Architecture 

The Gables - These existing buildings have been radically 

transformed by completely rethinking the internal configuration. 

24 IBI Group 

The £5 million ‘boutique’ Bicester Community Hospital has 

been officially opened at a special commemorative ceremony. 

26 Kirkwood McCarthy 

Winkley Workshop is a new 3 storey 2 bedroom residence on 

the site of a former upholsterer’s workshop. 

28 - 29 BYTR Architecten 

One Under Three Roof - The extension of this charming 

detached house was designed by BYTR Architecten. 

40 - 42 Geraghty Taylor Architects 

Woodview Mews - The unique livinhome design has flexibility 

at its core and can be easily customised using different designs 

and layouts to reflect personal choice and life changes. 

48 Scenario Architecture - Victoria Park, E9 

The property is a 2 storey semi-detached house post war 

construction in the middle of a row of terrace houses. 

58 - 60 Spahaus and Trihaus 

Democratized access to contemporary architecture in Nature. 

90 - 91 Regency Dormer 

The project was to extend a small first floor flat into the loft and 

create a new bedroom with dormer. 

102 - 103 Kew House 

This 4 bedroom family house is formed of 2 prefabricated 

weathering steel volumes inserted behind a retained 19th 

century stable wall. 

108 - 110 Finkernagel Ross Architects 

Bringing transparency to a Hampstead Grade II listed Arts and 

Crafts Home. 

114 - 115 Nick Baker Architects 

86-88 Delancey Street was a mixed use scheme containing 

14 flats, 5x3 bed, 4x2 bed and 5x1 bed along with 500sqm of 

office accommodation. 

127 Thomas Landemaine Architectes 

This project of collective housing has been developed within an 

exceptional site, living witness of the 70’s. 

128 - 129 Proctor and Matthews 

A contemporary interpretation of traditional almshouses, the 

scheme has transformed provision for homeless people in and 

around Colchester 

IDIN Architects 

Pages 04 - 06 

Products & Services 

07-27 Editors Choice 

30-31 Architectual Modelmaking 

32-39 Bathrooms & Kitchens 

43 Coatings, Sealants & Paints 

44-49 Doors, Windows & Fittings 

54-55 Drainage & Plumbing 

56-57 Floors & Flooring 

61 Glass & Glazing 

62-67 Heating, Ventilation & Insulation 

68-89 Interiors & Interior Design 

92-101 Landscaping & External Works 

104-107 Lighting & Electrical 

111-112 Roofing & Cladding 

113-117 Safety, Security & Fire Protection 

118-119 Stone & Stonework 

120-122 Timber & Timber Frame 

123-126 Tools, Plant & Equipment 

Kew House 

Pages 102 - 103 

Spahaus and Trihaus 

Pages 58 - 60 

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Habitia H-Club / IDIN Architects 

Located near seaside context and rich natural ecologies 

of the mangrove beach of Bangkok’s outskirt - Bang 

Khun Thain, Habitia-H Club facilitates a recreational 

function as a clubhouse and a gateway entrance for a housing 

estate “Sansiri”. 

Habitia-H Club is a one-storey building situated in a 

1,750-square meter site area with a 302-square meter floor 

area. The owner’s requirement is to create the architecture 

demonstrating an impressive impact with the combination 

function of a leisure center and a main gateway. 

How to design and combine these two different characteristics 

of space between private and public, indoor and outdoor; 

becomes an interesting condition that need to be solved with a 

new approach of concept design. 

To cope with a problem of space arrangement, the architects 

experimented the concept of plane twist and derived with a 

huge simple twist shape, which can answer all the limitations. 

However, the construction was the most challenging process. 

The technique using reinforced concrete casting with GRP 

panels (Glass reinforced plastic) was employed to create the 

smooth curvilinear structure. 

Inspired by gentle curve of the beach along the mangroves 

forest context, the architects design a concrete shell structure 

serving as an entrance and clubhouse of the housing estate 

transforming the building into a curvilinear form. 

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The facilities of this building include a living area, a swimming 

pool, and a fitness room. An open-plan arrangement with the 

inside out approach allows the nice ventilation and the quality 

of semi-outdoor space. A reflection pool helps create relaxing 

atmosphere and expand the vision and perception of the users. 

The characteristic of wooden stakes in the coastal area was 

employed to use as the landscape elements and columns in an 

interior space as well as pillars for the metal lattice covering 

the terrace. An interesting shape and form of the seashore 

plantation like mangroves was carefully selected to create a 

pattern of the carbon steel square tubes. 

This part of steel structure uses metal lattice to create a quality 

of transparency for the semi-outdoor area and transform it into 

a functional and interesting space. 

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The lighting design concept derives from the inspiration 

of fireflies. Since a large group of fireflies represent how 

abundance of the mangrove forest, this idea was employed to 

represent the richness and plentifulness of the project. 

At night, metaphorically, the light glow under the concrete 

shell transforms this building into a hive of fireflies. Moreover, 

creating the different ambience, the building allows sunlight 

penetrates into the shell in daytime and the interior light spot 

lighten up the shell at night like the hive of fireflies. 

The design presents an iconic expres- sion for the otherwise 

functional architecture of the housing estate’s gateway entrance 

and leisure club. 

Architects: IDIN Architects Photographs: Spaceshift Studio www.idinarchitects.com

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Newton Waterproofing Systems were installed 

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Manufacturers Team Up To Add Sparkle to 

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A South Yorkshire laser cutting specialist has teamed up 

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Cutting Technologies, based in Barnsley, laser cut 6,400 

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The concept was designed by Wakefield-based interior 

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Northern Lights to bring their idea to life. 

The Cutting Technologies team was then given the job of 

laser cutting the thousands of abstract shapes from clear 

Perspex and shiny stainless steel, which twinkle as 

they catch the light and give the impression of falling 

leaves cascading from the centre’s iconic glass roof. 

Eight sculptures were installed in the main hall with a 

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SCHÖCK MEETS HIGH LOAD 

CANTILEVER WALKWAY CHALLENGE 

Kidwells Estate at Maidenhead, in Berkshire, is undergoing major regeneration involving 

seven new blocks, which vary from three to six storeys of structural concrete frame. Now 

known as Parklands, this landmark £27.1 million project is a scheme for One Housing 

and replaces seven 1960s built apartment blocks. 

Long cantilever walkways service multiple flats and the unusual design demands 

presented a technical challenge for Schöck, who supplied the structural thermal breaks. 

The design required as much natural light as possible in the areas around the walkways, 

so extensive light wells are introduced at regular intervals along the length of the 

galleries – effectively a series of elongated spaces, separating the walkways from the 

building for large sections. This means far fewer structural connection points between 

the walkways and the building than would normally be anticipated. 

The walkways are cantilever concrete construction into internal reinforced concrete 

frame; and because of the restricted connectivity point opportunities, the Schöck 

structural thermal breaks had to resist a much greater shear load than would be the case 

with a more conventional design. 

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Koster Long Lasting TPO Roofing 

Now in the UK 

Koster are now selling TPO single 

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Koster brand name, having previously 

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Koster TPO single ply roofing 

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The flexible TPO membranes are 

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Koster laboratories in Germany 

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WITH government moves to encourage self-build and 

the influx of TV programmes like Grand Designs the 

UK public's desire to construct their own homes has 

literally gone through the roof. 

The appetite for self-build is clear – with around 12,000 

new homes (or between 7-10 per cent of the UK's new 

housing stock) thought to be constructed in this way 

every year. Support for self-build projects has also been 

one of the government's key housing initiatives, making 

loans available to community groups and releasing 

public land to accommodate new houses. 

An introduction to self-build planning 

Unless you're fortunate enough to be an architect or 

qualified designer yourself, after you've found a suitable 

plot of land (although you don't necessarily need to have 

bought it to gain planning permissions), you'll need to 

hire in some professionals. 

Some self-builders opt to use a project manager as a way 

to run the entire project at arm's length, while others opt 

to pick architects, designs and surveyors themselves. 

This year the new Construction (Design & Management) 

Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) were introduced and 

came into force on the 6 April 2015. There is now a 

requirement for domestic client’s to understand the 

Health and Safety requirements of a project. 

However, their duties as a client are normally transferred 

to the contractor, on a single contractor project; or the 

principal contractor, on a project involving more than 

one contractor. However, the domestic client can choose 

to have a written agreement with the principal designer 

to carry out the client duties. So having a professional 

team to guide you through the planning process is 

essential. 

Whatever route you go down, it's in your best interest 

to kick off the planning process as soon as you 

can. Consulting with the local authority's planning 

department – either yourself or by proxy – is a great way 

to determine what you will, and won't, be able to do. 

Your local planning department is likely to have some 

preliminary guidance on their website, if not a full copy 

of the 'Local Plan' that informs planning constraints in 

the area. 

However, councils also offer more formal preapplication 

advice for a fee, although the cost – and 

quality – of this can differ greatly from authority to 

authority. This should hopefully give you a better 

idea of the key issues that may arise and take steps to 

sidestep or tackle these as necessary. 

This guidance can be used to inform your design and 

when you're happy with the plans, you can formally 

submit them for planning approval. This will typically 

cost under £200, but can differ depending on where your 

new home is to be situated. 

Timing 

While central government has set a target of eight weeks 

for planning applications to be assessed, some councils 

are better than others. However, there are financial 

incentives in place to encourage this and even the worst 

performers shouldn't make you wait an onerous length 

of time for a response. 

You will be able to track the progress of your 

application through the local authority's website and find 

out if any problems have been identified. Local planners 

are highly risk averse and in some cases it can be worth 

withdrawing and re-submitting an application that 

encounters difficulties, rather than waiting for refusal. 

However, we'd always advise consulting with a 

professional, if possible, before making any rash 

decisions regarding your application. 

Refusal and appeals 

Having your self-build plans refused by a local authority 

can jeopardise the chances of your project ever coming 

to fruition in its current form. Given the increasing 

pressure local planners are under, previous refusals can 

fuel future ones – making a proposed site untenable in 

the eyes of the local authority. 

You can however appeal to the Department of 

Communities and Local Government's Planning 

Inspectorate if you think the application has been 

refused out of hand. 

This comes with its own set of complications and you're 

likely to have to wait for at least a year for a response 

after lodging your appeal. It is well worth talking to a 

professional consultant before deciding how to handle 

rejection. 

Post-planning 

If everything goes smoothly and you're granted 

permission without any constraints – the paperwork, 

unfortunately, doesn't end there. 

You will still need to ensure the project adheres to UK 

Building Regulations, a code which governs the safety 

and structural integrity of a proposed building. 

Unlike planning permission – Building Regulations are 

less open to interpretation and your project will succeed 

or fail based on whether it meets their criteria or not. 

You can find out more about these – and how to go 

about gaining approval – at the government's planning 

portal at: www.planningportal.gov.uk 

Finally as someone who sees successful self-build 

projects come to fruition regularly, I hope you are not 

deterred from building your own home. Constructing 

your own home is an exciting, and a highly rewarding, 

project and if the above guidelines are followed should 

be a relatively smooth process. 

For more information please visit: www.c-r-l.com 

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The Gables 

These existing buildings have been radically transformed 

by completely rethinking the internal configuration, 

punching larger openings through the building envelope 

and introducing private courtyards. This draws natural light 

deep into the floor plates and enriches the new residential use. 

Located in a north-west London courtyard tucked between a 

Victorian terrace and main railway lines, this landlocked site 

presented a great design challenge. Our task was to convert 

and remodel a run-down industrial compound from the 1950’s 

into contemporary residential accommodation. The buildings, 

once a mechanic’s garage and office, today comprise a 

generous open-plan three-bedroom house and two one-bedroom 

apartments. 

Externally the buildings were re-faced, providing on the 

one hand the opportunity to create cavity walls and hence 

substantially upgrade the thermal performance; on the other 

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Patalab Architecture 

a new façade material could be introduced, uniting what 

was previously a patchwork arrangement into a balanced 

composition. Responding to the courtyard setting a reflective 

façade material was used that glistens in the direct sunlight and 

give the development a jewel-like appearance. The shimmering 

surface changes with the light conditions and injects an element 

of surprise and nobility into the main courtyard. 

The existing predominant material in the courtyard is brick, 

used on the rear facades of the Victorian terrace. This is in stark 

contrast to the ornate rendered front elevations, a treatment 

that Victorians esteemed. Our intention was to connect the 

development with its setting and pick up on this front : rear 

material relationship. Therefore we opted for brickwork as 

the courtyard facing material of the new residential units, 

however, because these elevations are the front facades of the 

new development we used the most elegant version of this 

traditional material – coated with a metallic bronze glazing. 

Along the rear elevation facing the railway lines we used a dark 

insulating render, inverting the Victorian strategy. 

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Architects: Patalab Architecture www.patalab.com Photographs: Lyndon Douglas 

In order to distinguish the different parts of the development 

and to give each building its own identity, we introduced 

asymmetrical gables to the front facing elevations. Even the 

previously flat vaulted passageway into the courtyard picks up 

this theme and received an inverted gable. 

Brick is also the predominant material within the interior and 

was used as a device to record the buildings’ history. As walls 

were moved, ground floor slabs lowered and ceilings pushed up 

to maximize the height on the ground floor, changes in the bond 

of the white washed brick walls mark the previous position 

of these elements. The result is a richly textured internal 

perimeter, imbued with the memory of place. This is contrasted 

with polished and rough concrete finishes, a coffered ceiling 

and Oak panelling. 

The ground floor of the main residence accommodates 

the living, dining and kitchen areas. The open floor plan 

is structured by three elements: large openings bringing in 

the natural light, a sunken seating area set into the polished 

concrete floor and a wide staircase leading to the upper floors. 

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Low Carbon, High Thermal Efficiency Pipe 

for Plymouth City Heating Scheme 

Flexenergy's energy-saving Flexalen pipe was the ideal 

solution for Plymouth City Council when a new district 

heating scheme meant re-routing the pipe network from 

new gas boilers to serve offices in the Council House. 

Plymouth City Council specified Flexalen polybutylene 

pre-insulated pipe for the project – choosing the technology 

for its enhanced thermal properties, low embodied 

carbon, ease of installation and 50 year performance 

warranty. Contractors ECS have installed the network 

comprising of 31in no 12 metre lengths of pipework and 

16 pre-fabricated bends, insulation kits and stub flanges. 

Polybutylene is the only plastic pipe heat network system 

that can be fully fusion welded. This, together with its 

proven longevity, was a key factor in laying the 372 

metres of pipe from the Guildhall, across a pedestrianised 

area to the Council House. 

For further information visit – www.flexenergy.co.uk 

Notts Sport Launches Innovative New 

Shockwave System For Sports Pitches 

Leading synthetic surfacing supplier Notts Sport has 

launched a new product which is set to revolutionise the 

construction of artificial sports pitches. 

Innovative ShockWave tiles – so-called because of their 

wave-like contours – slot together like jigsaw pieces and 

form the key component of the ShockWave EcoBase 

system. 

These lightweight, easy-to-handle tiles are much simpler 

and quicker to install than tarmac or stone bases which 

is how pitches have traditionally been laid for synthetic 

facilities. 

The system is guaranteed, with the correct maintenance 

and usage, to provide a minimum of 20 years. 

“This unique product offers a host of financial and environmental 

benefits to sports facility providers”. 

To find out more about the full range of synthetic surfacing 

solutions available visit – shockwave.nottssport.com. 

Benefits of LED Lighting – 

Up Front and Personal 

In the world of lighting, LED has become an unstoppable 

force. It is now difficult to envisage a refurbishment or 

new build that does not feature LED lights within its 

lighting scheme. There are huge benefits in terms of 

energy and cost savings with lighting bills cut by up to 

90%. Yet the widespread adoption of LED lamps and 

fixtures has been held back by confusion among specifiers 

and commissioning clients. British manufacturer 

Integral LED has chosen a novel approach in an attempt 

to demystify the process of retrofit lighting by presenting 

the tangible bonus of a swap to LED upfront and online. 

Contractors and homebuilders can now access a free 

energy saving calculator that allows everyone to assess the 

benefits of LED retro-fit lights. The website is open to all 

and does not require any buying obligation on behalf of 

the user. 

Visit www.integral-led.com/savingscalc to find out more. 

Pioneers of anti-slip stair-nosings 

Safetytread products are a range of bespoke, premium, high quality antislip 

stair nosings manufactured in the UK. The products are long lasting: 

made from recycled aluminium profiles and either a ‘carborundum’ or 

PVC-Composition filler. Safetytread is environmentally friendly and 

provides a more economical solution than cheaper plastic materials. 

The treads will add excellent slip resistance to any staircase (internal or 

external); can be tailor-made to fit the exact dimensions of a stair tread 

and are available in a wide range of colours. Not only do they give 

an extremely professional finish; they also highlight the importance of the 

health and safety of staff and customers. 

We will meet your stair nosing requirements with a tailor-made, 

bespoke solution, filled in your desired colour. 

For more information please visit www.safety-tread.co.uk 

email safetytread@bellplastics.co.uk 

or call us on 01202 625596. 

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Advanced Provides New Fire System 

Simulator to Leading London Airport 

London City Airport has recently 

opened a new simulation training 

room, mirroring its fire system 

which features panels from leading 

manufacturer, Advanced. 

Opened in 1987, the airport, situated at 

the former Royal Docks in Newham, 

is the only airport to be located within 

the M25. Servicing over 3.6 million 

passengers annually, the airport has ten 

operating airlines that travel to over 45 

destinations. 

The complex is already protected by 

Advanced MxPro panels and the new 

training room will allow staff to learn 

their use and explore various scenarios in 

a controlled and isolated environment. 

The training room incorporates a 

two loop MxPro 4 panel and graphic 

package that will allow the staff to 

receive necessary training in the use of 

the airport systems. MxPro panels were 

originally selected due to their reputation 

for outstanding quality, reliability and 

ease of use. 

Robin Kemp, Advanced’s sales manager 

for the south east region, commented: 

“With Advanced panels already installed 

in London City Airport, the addition of 

the training room and the MxPro 4 panel 

for training purposes allows staff at the 

airport to be trained in the latest aspects 

of fire safety. 

In a 24-hour facility, it’s hard to do 

training using the main system, so this 

means that all types of incident can be 

mocked up without inconveniencing 

passengers.” 

MxPro is the fire industry’s leading 

multiprotocol fire solution, offering 

customers a choice of two panel ranges, 

four detector protocols and a completely 

open installer network that enjoys free 

training and support. 

MxPro panels can be used in single loop, 

single panel format or easily configured 

into multi-loop, high speed, 200 panel 

networks covering huge areas and 

thousands of field devices. 

MxPro 4 is fully compliant with EN54 

Parts 2 and 4, and backed up with 

Advanced’s renowned customer care 

and technical support. The MxPro 5 

is Advanced’s highest performance 

analogue panel. It is EN54 2, 4 & 13 

approved and is backward compatible 

with MxPro 4, offering long-term 

security for MxPro customers. 

Advanced is a world leader in the 

development and manufacture of 

intelligent fire systems. The legendary 

performance, quality and ease-of-use of 

its products sees Advanced specified in 

locations all over the world, from single 

panel installations to large multi-site 

networks. 

Advanced’s products include complete 

fire detection systems, multi-protocol fire 

panels, extinguishing control, fire paging 

and false alarm management systems. 

More details can be found on the 

website at www.advancedco.com. 

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Fire Touchscreen. Remote Control Terminal. Active Maps. 

TouchControl is Advanced’s new touchscreen 

remote control terminal & repeater. It delivers 

network monitoring and control as well as 

active maps and zone plans, all in a package 

that enhances any architectural environment 

and is easy to install and configure. 

TouchControl includes all the control 

and indication options you’d expect from 

Advanced, all managed via its unique 10” 

HD interface. For the first time there’s a fire 

system touchscreen that looks as good as 

it performs. 

To book a demo or for more info visit touchcontrol.advancedco.com 

Tel: +44 (0)1670 707 111 Fax: +44 (0)1670 707 222 

Email: sales@advancedco.com Web: www.advancedco.com

Bicester Community Hospital 

is Officially Opened 

www.ibigroup.com 

Bicester Community Hospital has been officially opened at a special commemorative ceremony. 

This £5million ‘boutique’ hospital designed by architects 

IBI Group comprises 12-beds, diagnostic facilities, 

first aid unit, out-of-hours services, therapies and an 

outpatient department. It has provided the locality of Bicester 

with a first-class facility that will meet the needs of future 

generations and the increasing population of the town. 

“The design solution places patients and their wellbeing at the 

core of the concept to create an exceptional care experience,” 

said IBI’s Justin Harris. “End users benefit from a high 

standard accommodation, which provides a spacious well 

planned environment that promotes quality of care, integrated 

working and a sustainable approach to healthcare delivery.” 

The new hospital was part funded by selling a portion of the old 

hospital site to enable the development of 14 new houses. IBI 

Group made this possible through an effective masterplan that 

allows the new hospital to grow and flex whilst maintaining the 

beautiful surrounding landscape. 

The new community hospital is highly sustainable and responds 

to the Bicester Eco-Town initiative, and visually demonstrates 

its passive design philosophy through its architectural 

articulation of features such as solar chimneys. In 2015 the 

scheme received the Gold Award at the Green Apple Awards. 

The project was delivered through a PPP arrangement with 

Kajima Partnerships as the main developer. 

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Winkley Workshop 

Kirkwood McCarthy 

Winkley Workshop is a new three storey 2-bedroom 

residence on the site of a former upholsterer’s 

workshop measuring 12m long by 3.7m. Upon 

this small plot, a 2-bedroom open plan home with strong 

interconnectivity between internal and external spaces has been 

achieved. 

In order to accommodate the required internal and external areas 

the original footprint was increased by digging a new basement 

and extending the roof, which had to be cranked according to 

daylight angles to protect neighbouring properties. To the street 

the building is a modest addition, yet upon entry the open-ness 

and scale of the property is revealed. To each floor the plan 

was arranged to prioritise space according to what is used and 

enjoyed. 

The layout was conceived as a vertical sequence from public 

to private. At basement level an open plan kitchen, dining and 

living space is designed as an extension of the outdoor area. A 

brick herringbone floor flows out into the rear private courtyard 

with a double height void and oversized glazing to blur the 

delineation between inside, allowing ample daylight and views 

to this lower level. 

The middle mezzanine level is interconnected with the basement 

level via a library bookcase that faces into the double height 

void. A curtain partition allows this room to flex its function as 

a study extension of the living area or a private sleeping area. 

An open plan master with ensuite to the top level leads onto a 

private balcony, continuing this pursuit of light filled, outdoor 

based living that distinguishes the residence. 

The experience of the property is open and voluminous, 

achieved through the strategic interplay of floorplates that 

enable lines of sight through the house. Services and back-ofhouse 

functions are located out-of-sight under stairs or in zones 

with poor daylight levels so that the living and bedroom areas 

are unobstructed and light filled. Internal walls were deliberately 

avoided to enhance the perceived openness, and thus curtains 

and joinery are used for privacy and delineation where possible. 

The minimal presence of internal walls and use of setbacks 

and cutouts in floorplates, paired with extensive glazing, gives 

a sense of lightness and openness that belies the scale of the 

property and its dense urban setting. 

Photographs: David Butler, Tim Crocker, Paul Fuller 

www.kirkwoodmccarthy.com

COMPACT 

HIGH PRESSURE 

LAMINATE FINDS 

ITS FEET 

Hundreds of metres of compact grade High Pressure 

Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to innovative 

effect at the new £20m Shree Swaminarayan 

Sidhant Sajivan Mandal Temple in Kingsbury, London 

designed by Loates Taylor Shannon Architects. 

As part of the design, Brent Plastics supplied Abet 

Laminati’s Decori Minimi 567 and 568 in 0.9mm in a 

Mandarin texture and 807 in compact grade in a SEI 

texture from the Colours range. The Decori Minimi 

range offers a mottled effect decor created by the electronic 

processing of a number of small textures. This 

laminate was fabricated by BusyBee Joinery to produce 

innovative shoe lockers in both the male and female 

changing areas as well as shower lockers, cubicles and 

wall panelling in the sports complex and elsewhere. 

This stunning Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Complex 

is manufactured from stone and GRC comprising over 

3,700 sq metres of temple, community centre and sports 

complex. All materials were obtained from sustainable 

sources while rainwater harvesting, photovoltaic panels 

DRIVING DAYLIGHT HOME 

Improved energy efficiency and an attractive 

interior are essential requirements for high 

performance building projects. This is particularly 

important for car dealership showrooms, such as 

this new Toyota dealership in Colchester, for 

which Space Projects were concept architects. 

Here, Structura UK Ltd provided and installed 

the Kalwall translucent daylighting system at high 

level to improve thermal performance and direct 

controlled daylight into the showroom. For the 

same reason, this glazing system is widely specified 

across the UK in many other types of retail 

facility, such as showrooms, shops and supermarkets 

as well as warehouses and factories. 

The popularity of Kalwall is derived from its 

ability to diffuse daylighting evenly into an 

interior, thereby creating a well-lit and aesthetically 

pleasing ambience. Internally illuminated at night, 

it will also emit an ethereal and attractive glow. 

Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates 

shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light 

and shade. The system also enhances simplicity 

by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or 

solar control. Even on cloudy days, the interior is 

flooded with natural daylight, which means less 

artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly 

and green roofs all add 

to the buildings low 

im pact combining 

traditional Indian architecture 

and carvings 

with ‘green’ technology. 

As with all the finishes from Abet Laminati, the range 

meets or exceeds all European and British performance 

standards for resistance to wear, heat, moisture, impact 

and scratching. The compact grade laminate from Abet 

Ltd’s UK & Ireland Collection is available in 3660 x 

1610mm sheet sizes in a 12mm thickness and is widely 

used for cubicles, lockers and changing rooms where 

high quality performance and design are carefully 

crafted together to create an attractive visual experience. 


Samples and technical literature are available from Abet Ltd's sample line 

on tel: 020 7473 6915 or visit www.abetuk.com. 

Brent Plastics Ltd (www.brentplastics.co.uk) can be contacted on 020 8451 0100 

and Busybee Joinery (www.busybeejoinery.co.uk) can be contacted on 020 8203 7082. 

insulating, energy costs are reduced. 

Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and 

Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading 

supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain 

walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and 

other architectural glass building products. 

The company has had all three of its ISO certifications 

successfully renewed for three years: 

OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management, 

ISO 14001 Environmental Management 

certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management 

certification. 

Case studies and technical information are 

available from Structura UK Ltd, 

Tel: 01233 501 504 

or visit www.structura-uk.com/kalwall 

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One Under Three Roof 

BYTR architecten 

BYTR architects designd the extension of this charming 

detached house in the old town of Zeist (NL). The 

characteristic contour of the existing home is used as a 

reference for the extension of 19th century house. Two modern 

gable roofs, together with the historical mansard roof make a 

surprising composition. 

The extension of the house has doubled the living space. 

Despite the increase in volume, you experience the new 

building from the street as a little addition. The extension is 

hidden behind the existing building. Also inside you experience 

the expressive roof shape which creates a spacious and 

contemporary atmosphere. 

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Architects: BYTR architecten - www.bytr.nl Photographs: Ossip van Duivenbode www.ossip.nl 

The monolithic extension contrasts in materials and detailing of 

the existing house. The relief of the old brick walls defines the 

contrast with the anthracite flat façade panel of the extension. 

The interior also shows the contrast between old and new. 

Through a large sliding façade you step into the modern living 

kitchen. A tight plastered ceiling and concrete floor stands 

in contrast to the original wooden beams and an oak parquet. 

Classic and modern brought together in a charming way. 

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ARCKIT MODEL SYSTEM 

Arckit is a groundbreaking new 

architectural model system that allows 

users to physically design, build and 

modify working models radically faster 

than ever before. Architects can now 

bring their ideas to life with speed 

and precision, inspiring spontaneous 

creativity and a practical approach to 

designing multiple structures. 

The reusable interconnecting components 

use no glue and are completely modular, 

making it possible to create a diverse 

range of scaled structures that can be 

used as physical working models to 

communicate architectural ideas and 

include clients in the design process – 

as well as for builders, developers and 

interior designers to plan projects and 

showcase finished work. 

Made in Ireland, Arckit is designed 

by architects for architects. Founder 

Damien Murtagh says: “I have always 

appreciated the value of working 

models for sharing ideas with clients 

and bringing my own designs to life. 

The problem is that they are often time 

consuming and expensive to make. I 

wanted to develop a professional system 

that would bridge the gap between 

working models and digital models.” 

Designed for everyday use, Arckit is 

compatible with 3D computer models 

and allows users to recreate physical 

designs using SketchUp versions of 

Arckit components. Arckit is based on 

contemporary building techniques and 

every component is made to a standard 

1.2m/4ft modular grid to a scale, so it 

also allows for easy conversion between 

metric and imperial. 

If you’re looking for a way to proudly 

display past projects, Arckit can be 

finished with realistic surface patterns 

supplied by real building companies. 

These textures (such as timber, stone, 

terracotta, metal, brick, and concrete) 

can be downloaded from an online 

Arckitexture Library and printed to the 

supplied self-adhesive Arckit media 

sheets ready to be measured, cut and 

applied. 

From renowned architecture practices to 

university courses, Arckit is fast building 

a strong reputation as a flexible and 

creative design tool. As well as listings 

with retailers such as Harrods, Barnes & 

Nobles and RIBA bookstores, Arckit has 

also gained worldwide recognition when 

it was shortlisted for The Irish Times 

InterTrade Innovation Awards, and later 

won the prestigious Red Dot Design 

Award 2015. 

www.arckit.com 

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Bathrooms & Kitchens 

Grundig’s GEBM34001 Is One Of The 

World’s Most Energy Efficient And 

Silent Ovens. 

Open plan kitchens are becoming increasingly popular 

with prospective buyers, and although they are beautifully 

designed they are not always practical. 

Interior designers can go above and beyond expectations 

by carefully selecting appliances that are quiet and 

therefore ideal for open living spaces. 

Our Grundig GEBM34001 is one of the world’s most 

energy efficient and silent ovens. Operating at 41 dB, it 

makes less than half the amount of noise of a standard 

oven. In addition all Grundig appliances come with 

signature keyboard style features enabling designers to 

create a clean and uniform look when planning a kitchen. 

For further information, please call Mike Beech 

on 0778 9031758 www.grundig.co.uk 

P3 Comforts – Perfect Comfort 

That Is Perfectly Cool 

P3 Comforts is a complete bathroom range that modifies 

simple geometric forms to render them aesthetically 

calming and extremely comfortable to use. 

A characteristic feature of the design is the raised tap 

platform on the basin and bath which separates the wet and 

dry areas and provides generous space for storing 

bathroom essentials. Basins and baths appear almost 

rimless with maximised interiors for greater volume and 

freedom of movement. All lines in the collection are 

flowing and seamless with soft corners, no unwelcome 

light reflections and clever creative touches. 

For stockists contact Duravit. 

Tel: 0845 500 7787 

Email: info@uk.duravit.com 

W: www.duravit.co.uk 

ShowerSelect Thermostats Now Feature a 

High – Quality Glass Surface 

White glass and gleaming metal emphasize the clear 

design language of the latest ‘Select’ shower products 

from Hansgrohe. 

Ahigh-qualityglasssurface,elegantdesignandintuitive 

operation make Hansgrohe’s new concealed Shower 

Select thermostats an attractive addition to any bathroom. 

Their timeless and clear design blends well with modern 

architectural trends and the white glass surface fits harmoniously 

into every bathroom environment. 

The ShowerSelect thermostats can be combined with 

Hansgrohe’s existing product portfolio and the new Rainmaker 

Select showerheads. Hansgrohe developed the 

controls with its longstanding design partner Phoenix 

Design. 

For stockists contact Hansgrohe. Tel: 01372 465655 

Email: enquiries@hansgrohe.co.uk 

W: www.hansgrohe.co.uk 

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The Award Winning Button-Fix Is 

The Must Have Fixing! 

Button-fix is an extra strong, secret fixing for panels. It is already being used 

by furniture manufacturers, fit-out companies and bathroom installers. 

It’s easy to align and fit with the Button part of the fixing safely locking home 

with a ‘click’! Which type of Button or Fix depends on your particular 

application! 

Button-fix has been designed to be incredibly strong and has been tested and 

certified by independent test house ‘Sandberg.’ 

Come and see us at Timber Expo 2015, 6-8 Oct and be the first to see our l 

atest NEW additions to the button-fix range including Bonded and Flush 

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For further information contact Buttom-fix at 

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Purus Limited, the Scandinavian wetroom drainage 

manufacturer, has provided a bespoke service for its stainless 

steel Channel 100 at the Wilton Centre Gym in Redcar, 

Cleveland. The Channel 100 has a width of just 100mm but a high 

flow capacity which equals that of wider channels, and is popular 

in commercial and industrial settings such as hotels, leisure centres 

and healthcare facilities; with a full selection of grate options 

to suit. The designed Wave grate was created in made-to-order 

lengths to match the dimensions of the Centre’s changing rooms 

and shower areas. Purus’ stainless steel channels are drawn up and 

manufactured by Purus Stainless in Smålandsstenar, Sweden. 

For further information, please visit www.purusgroup.com 

or contact Purus Limited directly on 0113 2893172. 

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Winter Problems Solved With 

demista and Cosyfloor 

Steam can be a problem. Think steamed up spectacles when out 

walking in cold weather. Or steamed up car windscreen, heat on the 

inside, freezing outside, and the bathroom mirror! All that constant 

wiping, blowing and cleaning. The first two occurrences are 

difficult to solve, but the steamed up bathroom mirror is a problem 

that is easily solved. Install demista heated mirror pads. 

Cold feet after a warm bath or shower? Step on to a gently heated 

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INSPIRING GRAPHIC TILES 

Launching at the 100% 

Design Show 2015, Ultra is a 

unique new range influenced 

by concrete textures and contemporary, 

urban colours. 

Themed around a modern 

palette of soft greys, Ultra provides 

designers with a choice 

of four chic colours that evoke 

a hip and trendy mood. 

Available in two square sizes 

in both a matt and polished 

finish; the tiles can be used 

effectively across floor spaces 

and fixed to elegant staircases. 

Interestingly, the range also includes an exciting variety of decorative 

hexagon tiles. Coloured with shades that are complementary to the four plain 

tiles, the decors can be paired with them or used independently to create 

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The unique Livinhome design has flexibility at its core 

and can be easily customised using different designs 

and layouts to reflect personal choice and life changes. 

There are a number of standard layouts onto which a range 

of exteriors and interiors can be fitted, reflecting the owners’ 

design / life choices. 

Flexibility and adaptability: Livinhome allows alterations and 

additions to accommodate different life patterns and lifecycles. 

It can also change its use to adapt to an evolving urban or 

commercial context. 

The three principle plan layouts are easily modified to create 

a range of alternative accommodation arrangements. Its 

flexibility allows for change to occur with minimum physical 

intervention resulting in an increase in the ability of individuals 

and communities to recycle and re-use their housing assets. 

Density and urban form: Livinhome offers low-rise, high 

density housing that maintains a good relationship with street. 

The design is transferable, scalable and is suitable for single 

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Variable appearance: Livinhome offers variable building form 

and elevation designs to suit different contexts. Construction 

and sustainability – the house is designed for traditional 

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Guide, Lifetime Homes, and Secured by Design, Building for 

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The use of colour for Interior doors and doorsets can 

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or relaxing hues to match a room theme or perhaps a 

corporate brand. With the latest colour trends very much 

in mind, Vicaima have launched 22 laminate faced options 

with their new Dekordor HD Colours range. Ideal for a 

multitude of applications there is something for everyone. 

Dekordor HD Colours offer a continuous pressure laminate 

face which is both scratch and UV resistant, offering a 

colour consistent and durable solution for areas which are 

more demanding such as; leisure or medical centres, student 

accommodation, social housing, educational facilities, 

hotels, commercial offices and public buildings. 

A complete list of Dekordor HD Colours is available from 

the Vicaima website, alternatively; simply ask for a copy 

of the new literature. For further details about these and 

other products from the many Vicaima collections, visit 

www.vicaima.com or call 01793 532333. 

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FROM GARADOR 

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Synseal’s recently-launched Celsius Solid Roof system is 

now fully approved and registered by the LABC (Local 

Authority Building Control) under certificate number 

EW550. 

Construction of a completely new structure or replacement 

of an existing conservatory roof with a solid roof will 

involve a statutory obligation to submit a Building 

Regulations application. 

The LABC is a not-for-profit membership organisation 

that represents all local authority building control teams 

in England and Wales, aiming to ensure that all buildings 

are habitable, dry, safe and warm. With over 3,000 

professional surveyors and building technicians working 

in local authority building control, the LABC provides a 

consistent national service that is delivered locally. 

For further information about Synseal’s products please 

visit www.synseal.com 

Sheerframe’s Top Reversible Ensures 

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fully reverse for ease of cleaning in total safety from 

inside the building. 

This specialist Top Reversible window design features a 

purpose-designed Sheerturn hinge and is ideal for 

domestic applications including escape windows as well 

as medium and high rise dwellings and office or 

hotel accommodation. 

A range of transoms and mullions provide additional 

multi-light and stick construction curtain walling 

configurations to complement this user-friendly 

window design and deliver effective fenestration 

solutions for commercial buildings. 

This window can also be configured as a Side Reversible 

giving in excess of 90% open area and therefore can be 

used to achieve compliance with fire safety regulations. 

For further information visit – www.synseal.com 

Garador is ahead of the design game yet again – this time with the launch of its two 

new Bisecur remote hand transmitters in a dramatic matt black finish. 

Garador’s new matt black remotes feature an elegant shape and are based on ground 

breaking Bisecur technology and high frequency (868 Mhz) encryption signals for 

added security. They also offer outstanding functionality with a remote status query 

feature which enables you to check whether the garage door is open or closed, even 

when out of sight. 

These hand transmitters are available in two button (capable of opening up to two 

doors) and five button variations (which can open up to four doors). 

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Discover aïr 

Whether building new or refurbishing existing properties, aïr the 

impressive range of high performance bi-fold and lift & slide 

doors, offers more to architects, developers and self-builders. Jay 

Patel, brand ambassador for aïr talks to Design Buy Build about 

why it’s perfect for today’s homes. 

aïr-Craft 

Wide span doors are an integral part of many new build or 

refurbishment projects. But finding the right products can be 

hard. In November 2013 aïr came onto the market. Highly 

engineered, aïr spans wider, runs smoother and performs better. 

Designed for modern living, aïr wide span doors offer a world of 

boundless possibilities in terms of style and efficiency. The slim 

frame gives a larger glazed area and that brings in more light. 

The smooth operation means however big and heavy the glass, 

only the lightest of touches is needed to slide open the aïr doors. 

They’ve been tested to the extreme for weather tightness and 

security. And all aïr doors come with a 25 year guarantee. 

This extreme engineering means aïr has superior performance. 

The timeless beauty combined with strong, clean lines makes aïr 

a captivating choice. 

aïr is exclusively manufactured in the UK by Everglade 

Windows. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Everglade is 

one of the longest standing aluminium manufacturers in the UK. 

It takes great pride in having a highly trained team of fabricators. 

Since its launch, there are now 10 aïr accredited retailers 

across the UK. Architects, developers, interior designers and 

self-builders can get all the information they need at www. 

discoverair.co.uk 

aïr transformation 

Top London aïr retailers took down a PVCu P shaped 

conservatory and replaced it a sleek grey aluminium 

and glass extension featuring two sets of impressive 

aïr doors to make up the glazed walls. A 6.7 metre 

span lift & slide door using just three panes opens 

seamlessly with a low threshold to the stone patio and 

the garden beyond. 

Along the back and to the side, a smaller version. 

Finishing touches include the aluminium cladding 

to the corner pillar to perfectly match the aïr doors. 

Topped with a sleek modern aluminium and glass 

roof, this is inspirational. 

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Product info: 

• air 600LS Lift & Slide doors 

• 6.7m x 2.3m – triple track, 3 x double glazed 

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• air 600LS Lift & Slide doors 

• 3.2m x 2.3m – triple track, 3 x double glazed 

laminated glass units 946mm x 2059mm each 

• Colour: RAL 7016 matt 

• Handles: Purity handles in Lithium 

• Aluminium and glass roof 7m x 3.4m 

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our doors are 

hand engineered 

all joints are finished with glue 

® 

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Victoria Park, E9 / Scenario 

Photographs: Matt Clayton 

The property is a two storey 

semi-detached house post war 

construction in the middle of 

a row of terrace houses. Our clients, a 

young couple, came to us to redesign the 

ground floor as the previous layout was 

not suitable for their style of living. The 

areas were dark and segregated and they 

ended up not using them at all. The house 

had previously a rear poorly made and 

non-insulated conservatory raised three 

steps from the rear garden, and a rear 

extension with ancillary spaces. 

We used the front side area for bicycle 

storage so that they would not pass the 

bikes through the house. The entrance 

space got redesigned to allow for a built 

in bench with shoe storage underneath. A 

hidden-when-open fire door creates the 

only barrier with the rest of the ground 

floor open plan. 

The reception area remained at the 

front of the house. The wall next to the 

previously non-functional fireplace got 

demolished to allow for passage and 

view to the kitchen. The fireplace got 

replaced with a two sided ''window'' 

fireplace to allow both the reception 

area and the kitchen to benefit from it. A 

single wall division provides privacy for 

the shower room area on the ground floor 

and at the same time acts as a catwalk 

on the top for the couple's two cats with 

access from the main staircase going up. 

The kitchen floor is lowered to allow for 

a mental separation from the rest of the 

areas and its polished concrete with the 

reflective surface adds to the ambient 

light. A central island provides some 

additional work space and flexibility for 

the rest of the space as the kitchen table 

can slide and hide in it. 

A newly created space next to the kitchen 

is being used as a Japanese style seating/ 

work area a bit more isolated from the 

rest of the areas but directly connected 

at the same time and can also assume 

various uses. This seating area and the 

kitchen have now direct connection to 

the garden with two large sliding folding 

doors. 

The new extension incorporates a green 

roof and a large skylight above the 

seating area. 

www.scenarioarchitecture.com 

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Doors, Windows & Fittings 

Autoslide supply made to measure electrically 

operated sliding screens. An Autoslide screen puts 

the operator in control of their environment. 

– At the touch of a button – 

Autoslide screens offer the protection and privacy of 

afixedscreen,withtheversatilityofelectricoperation 

to open providing a more welcoming experience for 

visitors. 

The screens are supplied fully assembled, with all running 

gear housed within the slim profiles to provide an 

aesthetically pleasing and complimentary solution to 

any reception. 

The slim-line profile system reduces the impact to the 

sightline between operator and visitor. For high risk areas, 

attack resistant glass can be specified and restricted opening, 

this gives the operator confidence in any situation. 

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Everybody’s Going To 

UK Construction Week 

UK Construction Week is the 

leading industry event for 

construction and building 

professionals, with overwhelming 

support from associations and trade 

bodies from across the industry, as well 

as big name exhibitors and hosts for its 

comprehensive seminar programme. 

Organised by Media 10, the UK’s biggest 

design and build event company, UK 

Construction Week will be held at the 

Birmingham NEC from 6 – 11 October 

(with the trade days from 6 – 8 October). 

Bringing together nine shows under one 

roof, the event will feature the Build 

Show, incorporating Civils Expo, Timber 

Expo, the Surface and Materials Show, 

Kitchens & Bathroom Live, Plant & 

Machinery Live, Energy 2015, HVAC 

2015, Smart Buildings 2015 and Grand 

Designs Live 

Free to attend, the event will play 

host to 1,000 exhibitors and more 

than 55,000 visitors, giving exhibitors 

valuable face-to-face time with active 

buyers, specifiers and decision makers 

from across the industry. For visitors, 

it provides the opportunity to speak to 

suppliers and manufacturers from a wide 

range of diverse industry sectors, all in 

one place. 

UK Construction Week is also fully 

supported by the industry’s leading 

trade groups and associations, some of 

which include the Construction Products 

Association (CPA), the National 

House Building Council (NHBC), 

the Building Research Establishment 

(BRE), the Royal Institute of British 

Architects (RIBA), the Renewable 

Energy Association (REA), the Royal 

Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), 

the Society of British and International 

Design (SBID), the Timber Research and 

Development Association (TRADA) and 

the Zero Carbon Hub. 

What’s more, with a huge variety of onsite 

after-hours entertainment planned, 

UK Construction Week is also the 

perfect chance to relax with colleagues 

and peers. Some of the additional 

features include award ceremonies, a 

beer festival, comedy nights, rockaoke, 

big breakfasts and a casino night. 

What’s on at the show? 

Working in partnership with these 

prominent industry names and placing 

a firm emphasis on knowledge sharing, 

discussion and debate, UK Construction 

Week has organised a comprehensive 

seminar programme, providing a wealth 

of sector-specific information in the 

dedicated hubs. In addition to this, 

there will also be a main stage seminar 

theatre that will tackle the bigger and 

broader construction industry topics and 

challenges. 

Confirmed hosts on the main stage are 

influential broadcast journalists John 

Humphrys, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and 

Steph McGovern. John Humphrys will 

take to the stage on day one as topics 

such as governmental policy, the housing 

crisis and the economy are discussed. 

The internationally recognised journalist, 

broadcaster and author started his career 

for the BBC in 1966 and has reported 

on domestic and foreign issues from 

around the globe. John is now a hugely 

popular presenter on BBC Radio 4’s 

long-standing The Today Programme 

broadcast to millions each morning. 

Day two of the main stage will be chaired 

by Financial Correspondent for the 

BBC Steph McGovern. Well known for 

winning the title of Young Engineer for 

Britain after saving Black & Decker over 

£1 million on a design for their Leaf Hog 

product, Steph’s sharp business insights 

will be invaluable as the programme 

takes a closer look at the skills shortage 

and key infrastructure projects on the 

horizon. 

Krishnan Guru-Murthy will lead the final 

day of proceedings on the main stage as 

topics such as procurement opportunities, 

BIM and unifying the industry are 

addressed. Krishnan’s career as a 

broadcast journalist and specialist news 

reporter has spanned five British general 

elections and in 2010 he was nominated 

for the prestigious accolade of Presenter 

of the Year for the Royal Television 

Society Journalism Awards. 

Further seminars of note will be a 

keynote presentation from the Head 

of Construction at the Cabinet Office 

- Dr David Hancock, who will set out 

parliamentary plans and policies for 

the construction industry over the next 

electoral period, sessions from Glenigan, 

the Chartered Institute of Architectural 

Technologists (CIAT) and the Federation 

of Master Builders (FMB) on protecting 

construction from economic weakness 

and improving the industry’s image 

among investors and policy makers and 

dedicated BIM seminars exploring its 

future outlook and practical advice. 

Visitors will also be able access 

additional content such as the Careers 

Centre in association with the House 

Builders Federation, Meet the Installer 

sessions across several shows and the 

Surfaces & Materials Hub in partnership 

with SCIN Gallery. Further to this, 

there will be a dedicated space for civil 

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engineers to discuss the hottest topics in the 

form of the Infrastructure Hub and there will 

also be a commercial vehicle test drive zone. 

Hosted Buyers Scheme 

The event will also provide the unique 

opportunity for key visitors to take part 

in a hosted buyer scheme. Designed to 

offer active buyers a structured and highly 

effective show experience, the scheme will 

allow buyers to efficiently cut through the 

‘noise’ by going directly to the suppliers 

and vendors that are most able to meet their 

needs. 

Following an in depth consultation to 

establish the buyer’s requirements, the UK 

Construction Week team will organise a 

bespoke programme of hand-picked supplier 

meetings, seminars and networking events, 

all designed to help the visitor fulfil both their 

immediate and longer term project needs. 

This focused approach allows participants to 

get maximum return on the time they invest 

in attending the show. What’s more, this 

service is completely free of charge. 

Who is exhibiting at the show? 

Among those showcasing their latest product innovations 

and services are: 

• Leading specialist construction supplier, SIG 

Distribution 

• Precision power tool manufacturer, Festool 

• Leading building materials supplier, CEMEX UK 

• The UK’s largest multi channel supplier of trade 

equipment, Screwfix, 

• Commercial vehicle manufacturer, FIAT Professional 

• The UK’s largest online trade recommendation service, 

Rated People 

• Europe’s premier timber stockist, Vandecasteele 

• Global timber supplier, Metsa Wood 

• The UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining 

systems, British Gypsum 

• Smart home product innovator, Nest 

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Testimonials 

Lee Newton, CEO of Media 10: “As construction growth is 

continuing to drive the UK’s economic recovery and with 

more than 2.2 million people employed in this sector, it’s an 

exciting time to be involved in the construction industry. We 

recognise that there’s a very real desire for an event that brings 

the entire industry spectrum together, providing a much-needed 

opportunity to network, learn and do business. To this end, our 

aim is to support the industry at this crucial time by offering a 

viable growth platform and a valuable resource to professionals 

in all areas of construction.” 

Matt McDermott, Sales and Marketing Director at RICS: “We 

are constantly working with individuals and government to 

develop a brighter future for the construction industry and 

all those employed within it. UK Construction Week is a 

fantastic opportunity for us to continue our conversations with 

professionals from across the industry, sharing best practice and 

gaining a greater understanding of the issues directly affecting 

our members’ businesses, as well as the wider economy.” 

Robert Davis, Content Director at Glenigan: “Our knowledge 

partnership with UK Construction Week is further proof of our 

commitment to supporting best practice within the construction 

industry – enabling contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers 

to grow and trade together as the market enters a new phase 

of prosperity. The event is a great platform for us to share our 

market intelligence to benefit a much larger audience.” 

Miles Watkins, BRE’s Group Business Development Director: 

“Our key focus at BRE is on helping industry and government 

meet the challenges of the built environment. UK Construction 

Week is set to provide a unique chance to interact with 

professionals from all sectors, giving us a fantastic opportunity 

to engage, share best practice and help move the industry 

forward.” 

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB: “We are pleased to 

give UK Construction Week our full backing, as we believe 

the UK needs an event that caters for the needs of builders and 

contractors. We will be working closely with the organisers of 

the Build Show to ensure the event is a success.” 

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“I’M GOING.” 

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Campaign for Wool and British Wool Introduce: 

Wool Trends at The Flooring Show 

The Campaign for Wool and British Wool return for 

a second year to The Flooring Show (20th-22nd 

September 2015) with Wool Trends, the inspirational 

centre for wool carpet. This stylish and vibrant showpiece will 

host leading carpet manufacturers, Adam Carpets, Axminster 

Carpets, Brintons, Brockway Carpets, Bronte Carpets, Cavalier 

Carpets, Ulster Carpets and Westex in the Wool Trends area. 

Close by in Hall C you will find Whitestone Weavers, Hugh 

Mackay, Kingsmead Carpets and other wool brands too. 

Inspirational Trends for Wool 

Central to the carpet manufacturers is the Wool Trends 

installation which highlights forthcoming wool carpet colours 

and styles. This is done in association with Homes & Gardens 

magazine and there will be a free ‘Wool for the Home’ 

brochure to all visitors. 

NEW - Launch of the Campaign for Wool ‘Wool iBook’ 

A high quality tablet based tool for retailers, which focuses on 

the many benefits of real wool for carpets will be launched at 

the event. It takes a modern and reader-friendly look at the 

science of wool and explains the many performance strengths 

of natural wool for carpet. Ideal for the showroom or the sales 

team - visitors can register for the Wool iBook at Wool Trends 

New - Introduction of WoolRetailer.com 

This innovative new website is set to become a key destination 

for wool carpet retailers and consumers searching for 

quality wool product. The introduction and recruitment of 

WoolRetailer.com retailer members starts at The Flooring 

Show. 

New - WoolRetailer.com Seminars 

Here visitors can find out about wool performance and the new 

education programme from WoolRetailer.com. There are some 

super surprise prizes for a few lucky seminar attendees! And 

those that sign-up to join - can enter our prize draw for a luxury 

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British Wool - the organisation owned by the sheep farmers of 

the UK markets the world’s strongest and most durable wool 

for carpet. The British Wool team will be there to advise on 

British Wool carpet benefits and visitors can access free POS, 

brochures and of course British Wool’s knowledgeable team 

are on hand to provide expert wool education and advice. 

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Spahaus and Trihaus: 

Democratized Access To Contemporary Architecture In Nature. 

On the banks of Lac Supérieur, 

just 90 minutes north of 

Montreal (Quebec), a mountain 

that was once the property of a former 

religious congregation now houses 

a creative and innovative model for 

integrating contemporary architecture in 

a natural environment. 

Located on the north side of the Mont- 

Tremblant ski resort, in the Laurentians 

touristic region, the Fraternité-sur-Lac 

resort site values human experience 

above all else. In 2012, its developers 

entrusted Montreal studio YH2 with the 

challenge of creating a series of modern 

residences that would be integrated to the 

natural environment – hence targeting a 

new generation of homeowners who are 

sensitive to design, architecture and new 

standards with regards to interior and 

exterior developments. This approach 

marks a clear shift away from traditional 

log lodges, the mythical Canadian 

cabin or plywood-heavy alpine cottages 

surrounded by boutiques. 

By signing on to a real estate project for 

the very first time, the YH2 team first 

conceived Spahaus, which focuses on 

horizontal housing, a marriage of wood 

and concrete, panoramic vistas and an 

outdoor spa. A series of Trihaus – a 

big brother to Spahaus – then rapidly 

followed, with its three-storey vertical 

design overlooking a terrace, providing 

owners with the feeling of living amidst 

the trees. This cluster of secondary 

homes aims to preserve the site’s natural 

state, including the original trees, a 

river and trails leading to Lac Supérieur 

and the Club de la Pointe, an open-air 

playground laid out on the shores of the 

aforementioned lake, where motorized 

vessels are forbidden. 

Democratizing architecture 

Since setting up shop in Montreal’s Little 

Italy neighbourhood nearly 20 years 

ago, Loukas Yiacouvakis and Marie- 

Claude Hamelin have given life to many 

distinctive residential and commercial 

projects that have attracted attention both 

in Canada and around the world. For 

Yiacouvakis, his team’s utmost priority 

is to democratize access to architecture. 

“I believe it is in everyone’s best interest 

to democratize the work we carry out,” 

he explains. “We aim to deliver carefully 

thought-out residences, but even more 

importantly, to send out a clear message 

that architecture doesn’t merely cater to a 

privileged minority.” 

Therefore, YH2 is always on the hunt 

for the best playing surface in a natural 

environment where it can integrate 

projects that are inspiring, functional and 

affordable. “I believe that a secondary 

residence should allow for a deeprooted 

connection with nature and the 

surrounding landscapes, all the while 

offering a living space wherein one feels 

entirely comfortable with oneself and 

with others,” Yiacouvakis points out. 

The ready-to-live in the mountains 

YH2 and Fraternité-sur-Lac’s concerted 

vision translated into an approach 

Yiacouvakis describes as “ready-to-live”, 

comparable to the ready-to-wear lines 

devised in the 1960s by haute couture 

fashion houses. 

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“Until now, our practice has mainly 

been dedicated to architectural design 

for specific clients – custom-built homes 

that can pride themselves on a privileged 

rapport with the natural environment they 

integrate. With the Spahaus and Trihaus 

projects, we are working in collaboration 

with Fraternité developers to establish 

an assortment of properties in nature that 

are flexible and maintenance-free. This 

collection of residences was designed 

for this particular mountain site, by 

rolling out a variety of different models 

that serve as a bona fide, alfresco art 

collection.” 

This approach is not to be confused 

with factory-built housing, which may 

be attractive to some, but is conceived 

without regard to ground unevenness, 

natural layout, vistas or the alignment of 

developments with human experience. 

“To us, factory-built housing has no 

place in nature, given that the proposition 

wholly ignores the land on which it is 

built. The construction of a factory-built 

home requires significant deforestation 

just to set up the different prefabricated 

elements, delivered by way of heavy 

machinery, rendering the possibility of 

an intimate rapport between architecture 

and nature impossible,” Yiacouvakis 

explains. 

As a further illustration of this point, 

Spahaus units blend into the naturally 

undulating contours of the mountain, 

with each residence positioned to keep 

other chalets out of sight, as if they 

were laid out on the steps of a staircase. 

With a large window design in front, 

the ground floor’s concrete structure 

welcomes a wooden playhouse (that can 

accommodate a green terrace), which 

constitutes an additional room on the 

second floor. What we’re witnessing here 

is the merging of the “tiny house” with 

the thinking that goes into a modern, 

functional space. Inaugurated in the 

spring of 2015, these 21 Spahaus units 

have nearly all found takers already, 

while the Trihaus generate a similar 

brand of enthusiasm. 

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An $80 million investment in nature 

Having grown organically since 2005, Fraternité-sur-Lac 

constitutes an economic hub in the Laurentians, with a longterm 

total investment of $80 million, including: the layout of the 

Club de la Pointe (a 100,000 sq. ft. playground bordering on the 

lake and reserved exclusively for residents), a village-inspired 

centre, a general store including reception and restaurant 

facilities as well as a hiking trail in the forest. On the whole, 

the project was imagined as a way to optimize and cultivate the 

sense of intimacy between residences and residents. 

The Club de la Pointe offers, among other things, access to 

Lac Supérieur for swimming, tennis courts, a pool, kayaks, 

a pétanque area, a yoga space, a gym and outdoor fireplaces. 

Come winter, residents take part in cross-country skiing and 

snowshoeing, as well as skating and broomball on an ice rink 

set up on the lake. Less than 15 minutes away, residents 

reach Mont-Tremblant National Park, one of 

Canada’s most prestigious ski centres, as 

well as many golf courses. 

Unlike the typical approach of conceiving and 

marketing real estate projects, Fraternité-sur-Lac 

wants to steer clear of simplistic dichotomies between 

the urban bustle and peaceful rural life, by reaching out 

to a community of buyers who see both of these realities 

positively and who seek to balance both harmoniously 

instead of pitting one against the other. 

Developer: Fraternité-sur-Lac 

Architects: YH2 Architecture 

Builder: Richer et Laurence 

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BEHA, has introduced its environmentally friendly 

‘Ijaz’ wireless controlled panel heater system 

to the UK. The ‘Ijaz’ allows users to control any 

number of BEHA heaters up to a range of 300 

meters enabling full, flexible and complete 

command of room temperatures throughout the 

home. 

Every BEHA panel heater can be made remotely 

controllable with the insertion of a special aerial 

receiver module which allows the user friendly 

touch screen ‘Ijaz’ controller to alter the heat 

emitted and turn the unit off and on. The heaters 

can be controlled individually or collectively in 

up to sixteen separate ‘zones’. They can also be 

easily set to heat only when required, ensuring 

lower fuel bills and minimal waste of energy. 

The result is a modern, flexible, easy to install 

and environmentally friendly alternative to 

old fashioned wet central heating systems. In 

addition the Ijaz controller has the ability to 

control other appliances via a wireless aerial 

switch for such use as turning lights off and on 

for security purposes. Ijaz can also be remotely 

operated for use such as switching on heating in 

a holiday home before arrival. 

BEHA heaters are designed to heat homes and 

commercial properties. The large selection of 

eleven models comes in two heights and all 

heaters are finished in neutral white. The heaters 

can be painted to any desired colour and BEHA 

have now introduced glass fronted heaters in 

white, blue, orange and dark grey. Projecting 

from the wall just 83mm when installed, they 

take up very little room or wall space. Both the 

heaters and the wireless Ijaz system can be 

installed by anyone, avoiding costly plumbing or 

electrical bills. 

An advanced low temperature heating elements 

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Heating & Ventilation 

Smart Fire UK Part Of £1m Redevelopment 

In Knightsbridge 

When interior designer Dominic Parrish wanted a realistic 

fireplace for his redevelopment of a luxury basement 

apartment, he turned to Smart Fire UK. 

Being a basement apartment with no access to a chimney 

or flue, the EcoSmart fires were seen as the perfect 

alternative for heating the room. 

Because the fires run on bio-ethanol, a clean burning 

fuel, they do not require any fume extraction devices, 

meaning they can be installed virtually anywhere. 

London based interior designer Dominic Parrish has been 

in the industry for the past 15 years, and chose the fires 

for their style and ease of use. 

He said: “I wanted the fire to be the focal point of the room 

and the beauty with the EcoSmart fires is that they can 

work in almost any location. 

For further information call 020 7384 1677 or visit 

www.smartfireuk.com 

Herschel Infrared Heating brings up to 90% 

cost and energy savings to test centre 

Predicted to reduce energy consumption by 90% 

compared with the previous heating system, Herschel far 

infrared heaters have been installed in a vehicle test 

centre and sub-let storage unit. The public sector client 

also expects to see energy costs cut by 71% and carbon 

emissions reduced by 76%. 

The existing heating consisted of seven gas heaters, these 

were not zoned or controlled and required large amounts 

of air to be heated for significant periods of time. 

The decision was taken to install 22 Herschel Advantage 

infrared heaters with a total heat output of just 44.85kW, 

afiguremadepossiblebecausetheyofferdirectional 

heat for staff where needed and also heat the fabric of the 

building rather than the air. 

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increase durability. The wall 

mounting system features 

new snap-on bracket which 

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mounting on/off for cleaning 

and decorating. With wireless 

control option available, this 

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range makes a perfect choice 

for both commercial and 

domestic use where space 

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style are paramount. They are 

ideal for bedrooms, kitchens, 

bathrooms laundries, offices 

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All new woodburning stove - 

timeless style with the Vogue Midi! 

One of the latest models to join our woodburning 

stove range; the Vogue Midi combines cutting edge 

design with modern-traditional elegance. 

The Vogue Midi’s customisable design presents a 

variety of installation options. Homeowners can 

opt for either hearth mounted, plinth or Midline 

installations in order to create the desired look. 

Both the plinth base and Midline log store are 

styled with matching subtle curves that perfectly 

complement the cast iron door and integral cast 

iron top plate, ensuring a seamless look whichever 

base is selected. 

The Vogue Midi produces a nominal 5kW heat 

output - providing ample warmth whilst realising 

the fuel’s full potential. Available in Smoke Control 

Areas, this woodburning stove is also designed to 

be fully sealed and supplied with an external air 

supply. 

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The Radiance: A New Age of Electric 

Combining striking aesthetics and cutting edge 

technology, the breathtaking Radiance electric fire 

series is the very latest addition to grace the Gazco 

Electric range. 

The wall mounted Radiance incorporates Gazco’s 

state-of-the-art Chromalight LED backlighting on 

both Glass and Steel frames, effortlessly setting the 

atmosphere with its mood enhancing illumination. 

All Radiance fires benefit from variable heat output 

between 1.0 or 2.0kW and feature additional 

thermostatic control, or alternatively you can even 

enjoy the effect without the heat at all. 

The Radiance can be fitted almost anywhere you 

wish to create a warming visual or to add some 

localised heat. With no building work required, these 

fires are great not just for lounges, but for studies, 

kitchens, conservatories and even bedrooms - 

bringing style and sophistication to virtually any 

location. 

www.gazco.com 

Unique Fires with Unique 

Possibilities 

Brand new to the Lotus’ esteemed fire range is the 

extremely versatile Unico cassette series. 

Displaying all the hallmarks of a premium fire, 

the engineering behind the Unico’s impressive 

construction is clearly visible, with each surface 

beautifully finished in a Matt Black, high 

temperature coating. 

The Unico also features a number of design 

innovations that enhance both the fire’s 

functionality and ease-of-use. The door employs 

a soft-close mechanism that not only prevents 

slamming and ensures a secure, airtight seal, but 

also facilitates easy opening. 

To increase the fire’s versatile fitting options, all 

Unico models feature an adjustable base, allowing 

the fire to be raised or lowered to the correct height 

before installation. 

www.lotusfires.com 

Yeoman gas and electric range 

expands 

Our popular CL5 gas and electric stoves are now 

available as Midline or Highline versions, expanding the 

Yeoman range and offering even more options. 

With their highly realistic log fuel beds, both gas and 

electric CL5 Midline and Highline stoves work perfectly 

with the integrated log store, where logs can be added to 

complete the look. 

Featuring a heavy duty steel construction with a handy 

levelling system for easy installation, the subtle curving 

door and curved top plate ensure that both Midline and 

Highline CL5 stoves can add a fitting centrepiece to 

rustic or contemporary interiors alike. 

Adding a whole new aesthetic to the CL5 range, the 

Midline and Highline versions are perfect for homeowners 

wishing to make a bigger statement with their stove. 

www.yeomanstoves.co.uk 

Dovre Sense range grows with 113 

Dovre’s Sense 103, released earlier in the season, 

is now available as a short leg version - the Sense 

113. 

Transforming the aesthetic of the original 103, the 

113 offers compact proportions whilst preserving 

the tall firebox and three-sided panoramic flame 

display. Sitting at a convenient height for a wide 

range of free standing and inglenook installations, 

this latest version is sure to appeal with its elegant, 

modern-style look and exceptional flame pictures. 

www.dovre.co.uk 

Samso joins Varde range 

The unique design of the Samso brings together a 

modern look with rustic elements, for a characterful, 

contemporary stove that works equally well in modern 

or traditional settings. Incorporating an expansive 

ceramic glass viewing window, which is kept clean by the 

advanced airwash system, the Samso ensures a clear 

view of the flames. 

The Samso’s tall stature allows for the inclusion of 

a number of practical features that contribute to its 

attractive, coherent design. Featuring an integral log 

storage chamber, the stove makes refuelling quick and 

easy whilst saving space. Also included is a helpful ash 

drawer, making light work of removing dust and ash 

build-up. 

With sleek, stainless steel handles accenting the matt 

black exterior, this stove has been designed with style and 

practicality in mind. 

www.vardestoves.com 

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100% Design 

100% Design, the UK's largest design 

trade show celebrates its 21st edition 

at brand new home, Olympia London. 

Staged in the dramatic Grand and West 

Halls, the show will take place across 

two levels and benefit from natural light, 

grand architectural spaces, and five 

distinct sections; from Interiors to Design 

& Build through Kitchens & Bathrooms, 

Workplace and Emerging Brands. 

Based upon the central theme 'Design 

in Colour', this year's 100% Design 

has collaborated closely with trend 

forecasters WGSN among many others, 

to bring to life the visual and sensual 

experience of using colour across 

interiors and the built environment. The 

top colour trends for 2016 will thread 

throughout the show and act as a means 

of navigating the show floors, as well as 

demonstrating the day-to-day importance 

of colour. 

Specially commissioned and thoughtprovoking 

editorial features and 

installations support this leading design 

event. The overall show theme, Design in 

Colour resonates strongly in the Interiors 

section of 100% Design 2015. Within 

this section, the specially commissioned 

feature highlights the Spring/Summer 

2016 colours identified by trend 

forecasters WGSN. By applying the key 

colours to a concept space dominated 

by a series of columns, the carefully 

selected pieces of furniture bring to life 

the look and feel of latest and future 

interiors. Created by Studio Design UK, 

the striking feature provides a simple 

concept of colour matching both products 

and tones, with partners including Paint 

by Conran. 

Working with the large open space 

at Olympia London, Studio Design 

UK has again partnered with leading 

contemporary crystal manufacturer Lasvit 

(right, Crystal Rock by Arik Levy) and 

UK materials company Camira Fabrics to 

create a suspended entrance feature that 

is set to inspire show visitors. Also look 

out for the bespoke installation by Rug 

Designer when entering the hall and from 

the gallery level above. 

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In the centre of Workplace, and the 

show, Studio Design UK has devised a 

stunning Central Bar for 100% Design 

2015. Working in tandem with material 

sponsors Perspex® Acrylic Brand, the 

design team has created a dynamic, 

coloured, suspended structure that is an 

impressive and aesthetically beautiful 

interpretation of this year's creative 

campaign. 

At the heart of Kitchens & Bathrooms 

this year’s feature café, Half-Three Café 

is a contemporary take on an English 

tradition – a multi-sensory experience 

of taste, aroma and colour, celebrating 

a broad selection of tea. The cafe is 

designed by Daniel Rous of Fabrica, with 

tea by Twinings. 

Interactive installation, Mattergarden can 

also be found within Design & Build - a 

stratum inspired structure intended as 

a tactile platform for the exploration of 

contemporary and future materials, as 

well as treatments and applications for 

use in design and architecture. 

Talks at 100% Design this year examines 

the power of colour. Together with the 

visual, the programme examines the 

other senses too – how through touch, 

smell, sound and taste, our lives can 

be positively influenced by design to 

create stimulating environments that 

improve productivity and creativity while 

supporting us emotionally. Speakers 

include Ilse Crawford, Winny Maas, 

Lyndon Neri, Morag Myerscough and 

Rogier van der Heide. 

Alongside this host of activity over 400 

exhibitors including Tafaruci Design, 

Vitra, Sé, BuzziSpace, Steelcase, Tom 

Raffield, Sottini, Designheure, DUISTT, 

Joined + Jointed, Original BTC, 

Porcelanosa, Bette, Joined + Jointed, 

The Reclaimed Flooring Company, 

ZUCCHETTI, Formica Group, Barrisol 

Normalu S.A.S and Charles Lethaby 

Lighting, will showcase their exciting 

new collections. 

100% Design 

Venue Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, Kensington, London, W14 8UX 

Dates 23-26 September (trade only, public day Saturday) 10:00-18:00 Wed, Fri and Sat 10:00-21:00 Thurs 

Register free at www.100percentdesign.co.uk 

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THE UK’S LARGEST 

DESIGN TRADE EVENT 

DESIGN IN COLOUR 

NEW LOCATION 

23-26 September 

Register FREE at www.100percentdesign.com

Interiors & Interior Design 

LUCTRA® Scoops Prestigious Red Dot 

Award For Outstanding Product Design 

LUCTRA ® , the innovative lighting system from 

DURABLE, has received the Red Dot Award for product 

design. The award, agreed upon by an independent jury 

of internationally recognized design experts, professors 

and journalists, is regarded as one of the most prestigious 

distinctions in the industry. 

The high quality LUCTRA ® LED lighting system 

provides biologically effective light that can be adapted 

to suit a person’s own daily circadian rhythm. This human 

centric approach to lighting, backed by the latest scientific 

research, ensures enhanced wellbeing and productivity. 

“We are thrilled to have received such a prestigious 

award,” says Sean Starkey, Managing Director of Durable 

UK. “With its stunning appearance and cutting edge design, 

LUCTRA ® is at the very forefront of innovative 

lighting design.” 

For more information, please call 01202 851130 

email enquiries@luctra-uk.com or visit www.luctra.co.uk 

Introducing Paul James Contracts Ltd 

The company was established back in 1992 by 

managing director Paul Heffer. They have many years of 

experience in the contract furnishings industry. The 

company offers a total furniture and furnishing fit out service 

for new build and refurbishments throughout the u.k. 

By offering to provide everything under just one contract 

the company is able to save their clients a lot of time and 

hassle. Full project management is offered and this 

includes delivery scheduling, placement and unpacking. 

Any refurbishment work can be undertaken on a fully time 

managed basis. 

Because of it's longevity in the industry the company can 

provide a very extensive range of tried and tested products 

and services. 

The company is also able to offer bespoke designs of carpets, 

furniture, bars,bedroom furniture and fabrics giving 

maximum flexibility. 

For further information please contact – 

01359 271802 or Email: pjcontract@aol.com 

Specialists in Mirrored and White Furniture 

Dooley’s Furniture was established in 2007 as one of the 

first online-only furniture retailers in the UK. Specialising 

in mirrored and white furniture we started small but have 

always dreamt big. From a family business started by two 

brothers in a bedroom we have gone from strength to 

strength the past few years – after moving to Manchester 

2013, we have recently had to expand again to an even 

bigger warehouse! This puts us in a fantastic position to 

work even closer with our suppliers and couriers, and 

enables us to work harder on our passion - providing one 

of the best online furniture shopping experiences for our 

customers at the best prices. 

Visit our website for further information 

Website: www.dooleysfurniture.com 

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Are you ready for BIM? 

Established in 1989, Man and Machine is part of a pan- 

European group, operating in 11 countries, with over 

750 staff and over 500,000 installed CAD seats. 

We provide expertise in digital design and data management 

with over 60 years of combined technical experience and 

extensive industry. Our specialist knowledge has allowed us to 

develop a wide variety of services that address the needs of our 

customers’ across multiple industries to enable them to design, 

visualise, and simulate to the highest standard. 

Our goal is to help you optimise your design process. Whether 

you are in the architecture, plant or construction industries, we 

have the experience to understand your business and what you 

are trying to achieve, and we have the expertise to enable you 

to do it better. 

It takes many activities and skills to bring the ideas and designs 

of Architects/Engineers to fulfilment. Building Information 

Modelling (BIM) attempts to standardise the creation and 

exchange of information to make the design, construction and 

operational management of a facility or infrastructure asset 

more efficient. 

It is important to note that BIM is not just about buildings, but 

in its wildest context is being applied to facility, building, road, 

railway, and infrastructure projects. It is also now very much 

impacting organisations throughout the supply chain including 

manufacturers, fabricators and interior designers. 

The word ‘building’ in itself also doesn’t necessarily 

describe the full scope of a project – it doesn’t cover policies, 

assumptions, strategic decisions, supply chain, specification, 

user assessment, regulation and recycling sustainability. All 

are key parts of the projects ‘information model’ and should be 

included in the creation of the facility or asset information as 

the project progresses. 

BIM covers all aspects of the project lifecycle and is being 

driven by UK Government, to ensure that all public sector 

projects are under-pinned by the creation, collation and 

exchange or shared 3D models and intelligent structured 

data that is attached to them. UK Government has defined 

a minimum requirement for Level 3 BIM by 2016, which 

defines a series of domain models and the provision of a single 

electronic environment to store shared data and information. 

UK Government has defined a minimum requirement for Level 

3 BIM by 2016. 

Making the right choices to begin your BIM journey and 

maximise the return on your investment is critical. Man and 

Machine offer a variety of solutions and services to help you 

understand the impact of BIM and the market opportunity 

that it presents throughout the supply chain. The solutions 

and services include BIM-based products, modelling and 

measurement solutions, BIM deployment programs, training 

and consultancy. 

Contact us today for more information, call 01844 263700, 

email marketing@manandmachine.co.uk, 

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A 

White Room. A company 

driven by a desire for cutting 

edge design, known for their 

product knowledge, reliability and 

personable approach. 

A White Room lead the way in the arena 

of contemporary furniture lighting and 

modern accessories and values complete 

customer satisfaction. 

A White Room supplies the most sought 

after brands which include Alessi, Jesse, 

Kartell, Magis, Flos, Foscarini, Bonaldo, 

Normann Copenhagen, Artemide, Arper, 

Softline, Content by Conran and many 

more. 

Specialising in contemporary bedrooms 

which include hinged and sliding door 

wardrobes, modern beds and units, they 

also supply office furniture and a wide 

range of tables and chairs and modern 

garden furniture for cafes, bistros or 

domestic use. 

The showroom is based in Colne, 

Lancashire and it is here where they 

demonstrate a flair for creating appealing 

and workable furniture solutions. They 

are adept at providing these solutions for 

the domestic and corporate client alike. 

A White Room works with interior 

designers, architects and domestic clients 

providing refreshing workable solutions 

for the domestic or commercial project. 

The focus is on modern contemporary 

style, 

yet they don’t compromise on timeless 

design or quality. 

Collaborations include many high profile 

projects some of which include the 

Parisian Novotel, Grassington House 

Hotel, Starbucks, River Island, Ofcom, 

Royal Court Theatre, Danielle Proud and 

Alison Cork. 

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Bonaldo, Italian design at it’s best! The Bonaldo Big table is a 

great example of how modern design can fit comfortably in any 

setting, traditional or contemporary. 

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Content by conran, A great British brand specialising in classic 

contemporary furniture which includes sofas, chairs, bookcases and 

sideboards. A White Room have been working with Conran now for 

over 10 years 

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Foscarini, Lighting factory based in Italy 

specialising in some of the most sought after lighting 

pieces worldwide. 

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Flos, Italian lighting design, famous for pieces 

such as Arco, Spun, Romeo and Skygarden 

> 

Magis design, forward thinking Italian company A 

white room have worked with now for over a decade 

on both contract and domestic work. 

> 

Jesse have been a massive part of A White room’s success, a portfolio 

offering solutions for most rooms in the home. 

A White Room have specialised in bedroom solutions for over 10 years, 

customers ranging from interior designers and architects, for projects 

from complete showhomes to a single wardrobes. 

> 

Softline is a Danish upholstery company specialising 

in simple clean and functional contemporary pieces 

that are fantastic to look at and multi functional. 

Many of their sofas fold out to become single or 

double beds. 

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Amari Plastics Celebrates In Style 

With Supplier Partners 

T 

he year 2015 is Amari Plastics’ 40th Anniversary 

and as part of the company’s year-long celebrations, 

it hosted a gala party event for its key suppliers at the 

beautiful and historic Oakley Court riverside hotel at Windsor 

on the 25th and 26th of June 2015. 

Over 50 guests from leading manufacturers throughout the 

UK, America, Europe and Asia arrived on the first day, to 

enjoy a full programme of English-themed entertainment and 

refreshments, starting with a sumptuous cream tea and a game 

of croquet! 

An afternoon beer-tasting event was a huge hit with many 

guests and others enjoyed a round of golf on the hotel’s golf 

course. Some found time for a swim in the pool or a cycle ride 

along the Thames. 

In the evening, a delicious three course dinner was followed 

by speeches paying respect and thanks to the suppliers for their 

support over 40 years. Then entertainment from talented upand-coming 

singer Jo Howard took the party into the night. 

The following morning, guests enjoyed a trip along the Thames 

on two beautiful classic river steamers – one of which was 

famously used to transport Her Majesty the Queen on her 

Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in 2012. 

Jamie Manifold, Amari Plastics’ Supplier Relations Manager, 

said: “Our relationships with suppliers are a cornerstone of 

our success. In fact, without them, there would be no Amari 

Plastics! So it’s always been our priority to engender trust 

and friendship and build really strong and durable, longterm 

supplier relationships. This party was a way of saying 

thank you to them for their continued support. Many of our 

guests represent companies with whom we have been in 

partnership for decades. As an example, Amari Plastics has 

been a distributor of Bayer products since the formation of the 

company in 1975.” 

The event was one of a series of celebrations planned for 2015. 

Forthcoming events are planned to honour and entertain the 

company’s other two key stakeholder groups: its customers and 

employees. 

You can see details of these events and other celebrations, plus 

a fascinating insight into the history of the company at Amari 

Plastics’ special 40th Anniversary micro-website, at: 

www.forty.amariplastics.com 

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Kerrock – the material with 

infinite possibilities. 

Amari Plastics, the UK’s leading 

distributor of plastic sheets, rods, films 

and tubes are always on the lookout 

for additional products to ensure that 

their product offering to the retail and 

interiors market is as broad as can be. 

D 

esigners and architects are 

constantly on the search for 

products which allow them to 

make their ideas a reality, whilst also 

providing functionality and ease of care. 

Kerrock solid surface material fulfils all 

of these requirements and is set to make 

a huge impact on the UK market for 

retail design. 

Whether it is for food service areas, 

checkout counters, display cases, wall 

cladding, furniture or changing rooms, 

Kerrock has the versatility and durability 

to offer the perfect solution. The colour 

and texture options are unlimited and its 

non porous structure means that when 

properly cleaned, it won`t allow the growth 

of bacteria. It can also withstand the rigours 

of high volume traffic areas in your store or 

shopping centre. 

Kerrock is a composite material that looks 

and feels like stone but is actually acrylic 

based. The composition is made by mixing 

acrylic polymer with aluminium hydroxide 

both of which are completely safe to both 

humans and the environment as a whole. 

Kerrock benefits At a Glance 

Acrylic based composite material 

Non porous 

Durable enabling use in high volume traffic areas 

Flame retardant fire classification class B, s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1, the new 

European standard norm. 

No halogenated fire retardants making the material non-toxic 

Ability to carry out all normal wood working processes 

Hugely versatile product – a designers dream 

It has been given the fire classification 

of “fire retardant”, meaning it meets fire 

classification class B s1-do according to EN 

13501-1 the new European standard norm. 

This classification is achieved without the 

addition of halogenated fire retardants, 

making the material non-toxic. 

Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be processed in 

a multitude of ways. Bend it, shape it, thermoform it, 

engrave it! What you do with Kerrock is really down to 

your imagination! 

Its fire rating means that it can be used in 

domestic or commercial applications where 

increased fire regulations are in place such 

as airports, metro, shopping malls, shops, 

exhibitions or interior panelling. 

Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be 

processed in a multitude of ways. Bend it, 

shape it, thermoform it, engrave it! What 

you do with Kerrock is really down to your 

imagination! Kerrock can be processed 

in the same manner as wood, using the 

usual woodworking machinery. You can 

use nearly all wood processing methods: 

sawing, drilling, cutting, grinding, milling, 

polishing, gluing and thermal designing. 

Kerrock allows you to create virtually 

seamless structures and sculptures, to 

match the design you desire. 

Kerrock Lumino, offers a range of bright, 

highly translucent colours which can be 

used to create ambience in your retail 

space and opens up new possibilities for 

designers and architects. As Kerrock is 

solid the whole way through, you have the 

ability to engrave patterns into Kerrock to 

show store logos or create signage which 

can be back lit to reveal your design. 

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Sole Furniture 

Stunning furniture through advanced engineering 

Traditional high street furniture design 

has long been stifled by the outdated 

approach of the trade. From the old 

established techniques and production 

methods, to low cost imports. All have 

limited the end result. 

Sole Furniture design and manufacture 

high quality, modern and minimalist 

residential and hotel furniture. They can 

design to your requirements and budget 

and can produce in quantities from as 

little as ten up to the hundreds or even 

thousands if desired. 

All products created by Sole are a 

result of their balanced approach to 

the design process where production 

methods, material, cost, and aesthetics 

are all considered equal. Through this 

disciplined and experienced approach at 

concept level Sole Furniture are able to 

actually increase the aesthetics, quality 

and precision, whilst also reducing 

the labour costs. Resulting in products 

of higher design and unique aesthetic 

without the increased cost. 

Sole Furniture has created a winning 

formula for furniture design through 

advanced engineering methods and 

a proven track record within the 

industry. They have put in place a strict 

manufacture led design development 

process that utilises the most up to date 

technologies and manufacture methods, 

a process that also maximises the value 

of the materials being used. 

Sole Furniture can give you a turnkey 

solution to furniture creation from 

concept to prototype, right through 

to manufacture. From one off unique 

pieces to full ranges. From their designs, 

or to your provided brief. All items are 

designed from the inside out with all 

manufacture and assembly not only 

considered, but fully integrated into the 

process. 

Sole Furniture’s founding Director has taken his experience and knowledge within 

the industry and used this to implement a simple yet bold approach to the design 

and manufacture process. Dean Watson spent 7 years studying design and cabinet 

making, firstly as an apprentice and then as a degree student. Dean later spent 8 

years as a designer and project manager for one of the leading suppliers of bespoke 

furniture to the residential and commercial sectors. Driven to not only challenge 

the industry standard but change it forever, he set up the business Sole Furniture. 

With his proven track record: From gold medal in the UK’s National Skill Build 

Competition as an apprentice, to a full page feature article ‘Talent Spotting’ in FX 

Magazine as a student, to senior designer for one the UK’s market leading bespoke 

furniture manufacturers. To winning the A Design Award with Sole Furniture’s 

very first product. This is a man that not only loves what he does but excels at it. 

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The TechnoCentre, Puma Way 

Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2TT 

Twitter: @solefurniture 

Telephone: 01590 682 247 

Email: info@solefurniture.com 

www.solefurniture.com

January Furniture Show Set To 

Be A Five Star Event 

The January Furniture Show looks set to be bigger and 

better for 2016 as it celebrates taking on additional 

space for its all-star exhibitor line-up. 

The show, which runs over four days (24-27 January) 

has expanded Hall 5 as more quality industry names 

join the strong line up of exhibitors confirming 

its position as the UK’s number one furniture and 

furnishings event. 

Said Laraine Janes, co-director of the January 

Furniture Show: “Confidence in the market, and in 

our show, has meant we’ve already seen over 50 new 

companies sign up to join the 2016 show, alongside 

an 85% re-booking from last year. We’ve also seen 

significant growth from existing exhibitors who saw 

real value in the show and have requested more space.” 

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The unrivalled exhibitor list of over 400 

major names attracts over 16,000 buyers 

that includes retailers, interior designers, 

contract buyers, architects and developers 

to the NEC in Birmingham – an ideal 

venue for the furniture industry’s national 

showcase. 

Parker Knoll, Lebus, Ultra Furniture, 

VIDA, Serene Furnishings, TCS, Rauch, 

Nolte Mobel, Tetrad, Alstons, Sherborne, 

Buoyant Upholstery, Baker Furniture, 

Gallery Direct, Blue Bone, Duresta, 

Willis & Gambier and Stone the Crows 

and are just some of the big brand names 

that are taking bigger and better stands 

for the 2016 event ready to showcase 

their wares to the UK contract and 

interior design market. 

Said Laraine: “Those who are interested 

in sourcing products for commercial 

or domestic projects can see all their 

main suppliers under one roof in a day. 

The January Furniture Show is the first 

opportunity of the year to see a selection 

of the very latest new and exclusive 

developments and even meet the design 

teams on the stands to discuss any 

upcoming projects.” 

Online registration for the January 

Furniture Show has already opened and 

visitors can see the full list of exhibitors 

for 2016 and secure their free badge by 

visiting www.januaryfurnitureshow.com 

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Over 400 exhibitors, 5 major halls 

Featuring collections from the very best of British and international 

designers and manufacturers. 

Now with 50% more furnishing accessories exhibitors 

Plus a dazzling Lighting Showcase, sumptuous Fabric Pavilion and, 

new for 2016, a Flooring Showcase featuring the UK’s leading brands. 

Register now for the most complete show of the year 

www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

Decorex International 

Decorex, the UK’s only design 

and interiors fair for the luxury 

high-end market, returns to 

the historic grounds of Syon Park this 

September (20-23), opening the annual 

London Design Festival. 

Over the course of four days, visitors 

to the show will have the opportunity 

to see new collections from more than 

400 exhibitors, showcasing the latest 

designs spanning an unrivalled range of 

products from furniture, lighting, fabrics, 

wallpapers and decorative accessories to 

flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, tableware 

and bedding. 

New exhibitors to the show this year 

include: 17 Patterns, who will launch its 

debut wallpaper collection co-created 

by a selection of predominantly British 

artists/designers and based on geometric; 

Art Deco, animal and natural themes; 

Posh Trading Company, providers 

of a variety of goods ranging from 

homeware, gifts, to art and accessories; 

INSIDHERLAND, who will show its 

exclusive handcrafted furniture, and Sian 

Zeng, who will exhibit its imaginative 

wallpapers and interior accessories. 

Returning brands to Decorex this year 

include: British paint company, Little 

Greene, who will be launching ‘Blue’, 

a capsule collection of trend-setting 

paint shades and new coordinating 20th 

Century wallpapers; Ochre who will 

present new additions including the 

Sable stool and Willow dining table; 

Blackpop who will launch its collection 

of wallpaper and fabric designs ‘The 

Tudors – Deconstructed’ in response 

to the National Portrait Gallery’s 

renowned collection of Tudor paintings 

and William Holland, who will present 

handcrafted, freestanding copper baths. 

In celebration of this year’s show theme 

– the Future of Luxury – an interactive 

area entitled ‘Making Luxury’, will 

highlight the skill and craftsmanship 

behind luxury products in four 

installations, while exciting projects in 

collaboration with Material Lab, Bert & 

May Spaces and Hattie Fox are also not 

to be missed. 

Decorex International 2015 

Date: Sunday 20 September – Wednesday 23 September 2015 

Location: Syon Park, London 

Opening Hours: 

Sunday 20 September: 10am-6pm (trade only) 

Monday 21 September: 10am – 6pm (trade only) 

Tuesday 22 September:10.00am–7.00pm 

[open to the general public] 

Wednesday 23 September: 10.00am–5.00pm (trade only) 

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20 September – 23 September 2015 

Each year Decorex invites a leading 

name from the design world to create 

the champagne bar and for this year’s 

show, renowned designer Russell Sage 

will create his own vision, reflecting 

this year’s show theme. Visitors will not 

only be able to experience fine dining, 

but can also enjoy a pop-up food market, 

offering the chance to indulge in luxury 

street food from some of London’s rising 

culinary stars. 

Not to missed is the international seminar 

programme, which continues to educate, 

stimulate and inspire, with leading names 

in the design world exploring this year’s 

show theme in a series of insightful talks 

and panel discussions. 

Other highlights include the champagne 

bar; this year designed by renowned 

interior designer Russell Sage, and 

Future Heritage. Following the success of 

Future Heritage in 2014, this acclaimed 

feature area returns this year with design 

and applied arts critic Corinne Julius 

exploring materiality with a select group 

of craftspeople working in materials 

ranging from wood and ceramics to 

glass, metal and plastic. 

Register for a ticket via the website: www.decorex.com 

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SYON PARK 

LONDON 

Secure your ticket now at decorex.com 

ORGANISED BY 

Products by Bert Frank, Creation Baumann, Dakota Jackson for Decca Home, Jan Kath 

at FRONT London, The New Craftsmen, Vessel Gallery, Villiers. Location; Syon House

Interiors & Interior Design 

SIGNBOX PROVIDES BRANDING 

FOR STYLISH REFURBISHMENT 

OF PATERNOSTER HOUSE 

Signbox has collaborated with interior designer 

Resonate Interiors to implement an eye-catching refurbishment 

of the commercial reception area at the 

Paternoster House office complex in 

Paternoster Square, City of London. The 

architectural sign specialist was fundamental in 

executing a challenging signage project that has 

greatly enhanced the property’s conspicuousness in 

a historic area within the British capital. 

Located adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral, managing 

agent Savills commissioned the job on behalf of Paternoster 

House’s owner, Commerzbank. The brief 

was to create a more inspiring and visually attractive 

reception area which had greater 

presence from the street, explains Pernille Stafford, 

Resonate Interiors’ Managing Director. 

“The brief was two-fold,” says Stafford. “Firstly, 

we needed to modernise the interior of the 

reception, which was dated and gloomy. It 

featured a dark and busy red marble floor that, 

when combined with the inappropriate layout, was 

detrimental to the visitor experience. Secondly, the entrance 

lacked presence in a busy area. We had to devise 

a holistic design that both 

addressed these issues and simultaneously capitalised 

on and blended with the prestigious location and its surroundings.” 

The pallet of the design was minimal and stylish, with the use of timber, copper and grey stone. 

Paying homage to one of the most famous and recognisable sites in the world, Pernille and her 

team incorporated the cathedral into the design, using a printed glass graphic depicting the inside 

of the building’s iconic dome. The vivid colours of the glass manifestation juxtapose with the light 

cream interior brickwork and neutral grey tile floor. In addition, a new light raft was installed to 

lift the area’s natural space. However, in order to meet the brief, it was vital that the interior was 

supported by the exterior design. 

“We needed a signage solution that was not only attention grabbing in a tasteful way, but that 

worked in sympathy with the current architecture,” says Stafford. “For this, we required a 

specialist who understood the deft touch required to implement signage that respects a building’s 

environment. Having worked with Signbox before, we knew that the company could create an 

innovative solution that would add the final flourish to the whole design, marrying the elements 

and finishes used by our joiners.” 

Signbox developed a prominent LED illuminated portal sign that was to sit comfortably within 

the brick arches that led to the reception. This required a great deal of finesse and meticulous 

attention to detail as not to impend on the existing architecture of the building, while simultaneously 

adhering to colour reference points and copper detailing that was set out by Resonate 

Interiors. 

“This project was all about getting the details perfect while maximising on a limited budget and 

space to optimum effect,” concludes Stafford. “Signbox provided an exemplary service and was 

fundamental in helping the detail on this project really sing.” 

Mark Bartlett, Managing Director, Signbox. added “This project was all about the details, from 

matching the palette tones to ensuring the installation was finished on time. It’s a wonderful 

addition to our growing London portfolio.” 

For further information visit: www.signbox.co.uk 

mailboxesgb 

Mailboxes GB are the leading independent 

manufacturer, importer and distributor of banks 

of mailboxes. Being independent, we have the 

flexibility to offer both quality and cost effective 

mailboxes to suit all budgets. 

Mailboxes GB offers a range of mailboxes in all 

RAL Colours, stainless steel & wooden mailboxes. 

We provide a free of charge quotation and 

drawing service to help with the design and planning 

of your project. 

Mailboxes GB can offer a wide range of configurations 

and applications to meet the most rigorous 

specifications and design criteria; we have a 

diverse range of mailboxes in stock available 

for delivery at short notice. 

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Regency Dormer 

The project was to extend a small 1st floor flat into the 

loft and create a new bedroom with dormer. A simple 

brief complicated only by the lack of headroom in the 

loft, the client’s design ambition and conservative planning 

rules in this conservation area of Edinburgh. 

This street has the densest concentration of listed buildings 

in Portobello (54 in 120m). The planners were resistant to 

the idea of a dormer in this location at all but following long 

negotiations a rear dormer was conceded. We then made a 

case for a low profile, long dormer, more than twice as long 

as is normally permitted, because this had less visual impact 

than a dormer located near the eaves. 

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Architects: Konishi Gaffney Architects Website: www.konishigaffney.com Photographs: Alan Craigie

Landscaping & External Works 

NEW BRIDGE PROVIDES ESSENTIAL LINK 

ALONG CORNWALL’S 

CLAY TRAILS 

A new 31m x 3.5m Tied Arch bowed steel 

truss cycle/bridle bridge linking St Austell to 

The Eden Project was recently installed by 

CTS Bridges during a night time road 

closure over the A391 Carluddon Road, 

Cornwall. 

The bridge provides an essential link for 

the ‘Clay Trails’ which form a network of 

walking, cycling and horse riding trails 

through mid-Cornwall encompassing the 

towering clay tips known collectively as the 

Cornish Alps. 

Alex Hoffen, Project Manager for Cormac 

praised CTS for a successful installation, 

saying ‘the bridge will benefit pedestrians, 

equestrians, cyclists, young, old and 

disabled with the main aim being towards 

sustainability, health and wellbeing and the 

environment’. 

The bridge was designed by CTS as a tied 

arch formed from 500mm CHS with steel 

hollow section hangers and sub-frame. The 

deck was overlaid with rubber tiles in order 

to provide a safe and quiet surface for horse 

riders. The 1.8m high parapet comprises 

steel uprights and top rail with stainless steel 

weld mesh and a 625mm solid steel toe 

board. The bridge was transported in one 

piece from Huddersfield to Cornwall on a 5 

axle triple extender step frame vehicle under 

police escort for the last part of the journey. 

CTS planned and supervised the installation 

using a 350t crane. 

CTS Bridges specialise in the design, 

manufacture and installation of footbridges 

in timber, steel, FRP or combined materials 

to suit aesthetics and budget. 

For further details on this project or for any other 

enquiries, please contact CTS Bridges 

Tel: 01484 606416. 

Email: enquiries@ctsbridges.co.uk. 

Web: www.ctsbridges.co.uk 

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Ensuring New-Build Gardens longevity 

One of the commonest complaints of new-build house 

buyers is the state of the little patch of ground destined to 

become the garden. 

By working a metre down in the soil using their well-proven 

air-power machinery, Terrain Aeration Services can undo 

long term damage of months in a few hours, leaving it free 

draining and a pleasure to own. 

It is fast, effective and even possible in the tightest spaces by 

using slim line plant. This can access the smallest rear 

gardens through a standard gate even after the fencing has 

been installed. 

For further information about Terrain Aeration Services 

please visit : www.terrainaeration.co.uk 

Brett Landscaping Highlights Added Value 

Services To Go ‘Beyond Paving’ 

Brett Landscaping has attributed the success of its 

commercial paving operation to a range of services and 

tools it offers to customers – including bespoke technical 

assistance, ground-breaking design software, an ongoing 

focus on sustainability as well as its RIBA-approved 

CPD programme for architects and specifiers. 

The Brett Landscaping design and technical support service 

is well equipped to make life easier for specifiers, architects 

and developers. Amongst the services available 

are help with kerb cutting, flag detailing, bespoke paver 

design, site planning and installation advice as well as 

troubleshooting. 

Verge protection units (pictured above) are one example 

of Brett Landscaping’s ability to offer bespoke solutions 

to specific landscaping challenges 

For more information, visit www.brettpaving.co.uk 

Long Rake Spar’s Derbyshire Gold, 

Goldpath and Scottish Boulders 

Sustainable gardens are an increasingly important 

aspect of urban development. This month Long Rake 

Spar have helped bring sustainability to the forefront of 

the landscaping community by supporting the Spiralling 

Into Control garden at RHS Tatton. 

The garden, which was designed by Simon Fagg and 

built by Appleyard Landscape aimed to show visitors 

that they can create a front garden that incorporates the 

functionality of everyday life, alongside inspirational 

planting and sustainable water management. 

The project used Long Rake Spar’s Derbyshire Gold, 

Goldpath and Scottish Boulders to create wildlife friendly 

beds and a sunken rainwater garden which supports a variety 

of habitats as well as acting as an effective drainage 

point. 

For further information visit – 

www.longrakespar.co.uk 

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TERRAM GEOCELL 

The versatile and lightweight cost effective solution 

TERRAM GEOCELL is a 3D cellular confinement solution ideal for 

use in construction and civil engineering projects for erosion control, 

soil stabilisation on flat ground and slopes, load platforms, tree 

root protection, channel protection, and structural reinforcement 

for load support and earth retention. 

Supplied as flat pack panels, which are expanded on site to form 

a honeycomb-like structure, TERRAM GEOCELL’s can be filled 

with local compactable infill such as sand, soil, rock or other site 

material, reducing transport and installation costs. Flexibility and 

strength eliminate the potential for cracking, spalling, splintering 

and corrosion commonly seen in alternative concrete, steel and 

timber systems. 

TERRAM GEOCELL’s are perfect for highway applications and 

can be seen on the 6m high embankment between junctions 

16 to 23 and 27 to 30 of the M25. Approximately 1,800m 2 of 

TERRAM GEOCELL was supplied to contractors Skanska and 

Balfour Beatty, working for Highways England, for stabilisation 

and erosion control where the motorway was widened, which, 

once installed, was filled with a layer of topsoil and hydro-seeded. 

As TERRAM GEOCELL is made from permeable material, it 

allowed for the free flow of water, promoting a healthy growing 

environment for vegetation. This vegetation, coupled with the 

strong and flexible structure of the GEOCELL, ensured the 

constructed embankment was stable, protected from weather 

erosion and blended into the natural environment. 

TERRAM GEOCELL’s have also been used in Kent for the 

construction of an access road for a new housing development, 

which crossed over an area where tree roots were at surface 

level. Spread laterally to reduce loads on the underlying soil and 

protect the tree roots from damage, GEOCELL’s were installed on 

top of a geotextile and filled with type 1 road stone before being 

compacted flat. A geotextile and binding layer were then added on 

top of the cells and the surface finished with small granular gravel. 

Offering the perfect solution for tree root protection, TERRAM 

GEOCELL stops compaction from vehicle tyres whilst also allowing 

for the passage of airflow and water to provide essential nutrients 

to roots and preventing root rot - making them ideal for Sustainable 

Drainage Systems (SUDS). 

As TERRAM GEOCELL is made from permeable material, it allowed 

for the free flow of water, promoting a healthy growing environment 

for vegetation. This vegetation, coupled with the strong and flexible 

structure of the GEOCELL, ensured the constructed embankment 

was stable, protected from weather erosion and blended into the 

natural environment. 

TERRAM pre-design software 

TERRAM has launched a GEOCELL pre-design software 

tool to aid users in selecting the correct product for erosion 

control and retaining walls. By entering application 

information into the user-friendly tool, users will be given 

fast and specific information regarding the suitability of 

GEOCELL for their project. If applicable, the user will be 

given the product code and pin density for the most 

suited GEOCELL product. 

For more information on TERRAM GEOCELL 

please visit www.terram.com/products/geocells or email terram.geocell@avintiv.com 

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TERRAM GEOCELL 

The ideal solution for Erosion Control and Tree Root Protection 

A lightweight, permeable Geocell that is easy to install, 

allows free flow of water, whilst offering cost savings. 

www.terram.com

The new Pardak® 110 system has been installed on the 

roof of another Westfield scheme – the Broadway in 

Bradford, opening later this year. 

Innovations in Rooftop Parking 

In 1987, Netherlands based manufacturer Zoontjens launched Pardak®, an innovative decking system for roofs 

accommodating intensive passenger car traffic and parking, based on tensioned precast concrete slab technology. Almost 

2 million square metres have now been installed around Europe – and development continues with new ranges to meet the 

latest demands. 

Rooftop parking is an increasingly popular 

design choice, making good use of wasted, 

high-level areas and freeing up muchneeded 

open space on the ground for more 

attractive and appealing uses, adding value 

to our cities. But the technical challenges are 

complex, demanding dedicated expertise and 

a holistic, systematic approach. The Pardak® 

system can be used on most roof build-ups 

including warm, un-insulated and inverted 

roofs where it sits directly on the insulation 

so eliminating any cold bridging. It uses dry, 

prefabricated construction techniques for 

fast, safe installation, unaffected by most 

weather conditions – which can be speeded 

up even more using mechanized techniques 

such as vacuum-lifting machines. 

The system consists of high quality, vacuumformed 

concrete slabs supported on pressure 

distributor pads with adjustable tensioning 

elements. Each slab is profiled on the sides 

with drainage slots and supplied as standard 

with a raised diamond pattern. A reinforced 

version is also available to accommodate 

emergency vehicle access. 

Meeting SuDS Requirements 

The regular pattern of surface grooves in 

the slabs and the pre-formed slots between 

installed slabs allow water to move rapidly 

off the surface without the need for falls, 

into the void below. Here, water runoff can 

be attenuated before discharge, as part of a 

SUDS strategy to meet the latest planning 

requirements for sustainable drainage 

introduced earlier this year in England. 

The surface remains free of water – and ice 

in cold weather – making it safe for both 

vehicles and pedestrians. The void below 

can also accommodate service cables with 

straightforward access when needed. The 

paving system protects the waterproofing 

membrane from UV, structural and other 

damage, while keeping it accessible, as 

individual slabs can be removed easily. 

In fact, the whole system can be rapidly 

dismantled and re-used where needed. 

Pressure distributors at the corners of slabs 

absorb and distribute vertical and horizontal 

forces that occur when a vehicle passes over 

the parking surface and also reduce contact 

noise of the vehicle tyres. Then, bolts in the 

tensioning element are simply adjusted to 

close the slabs up, creating an integrated, 

homogeneous surface. Here, vertical, 

as well as horizontal forces exerted by 

vehicles braking, decelerating and turning, 

are distributed between several slabs. The 

adjustable tensioning elements compensate 

for differential movement of the slabs, 

because of their self-regulating action. They 

also accommodate thermal movement of the 

building and the slabs, and movement of the 

slabs due to heavy traffic, as well as product 

and installation tolerances. 

New Product Ranges 

Recent examples of this impressive system 

include Westfield Stratford City – the largest 

urban shopping centre in Europe and the 

gateway to London’s Olympic Park – where 

around 15,000m2 of the well-established 

Pardak® 90 were installed. But the recently 

developed Pardak® 110 range, replacing 

Pardak® 90, takes these principles further 

with improvements to accommodate today’s 

increasing trafficking levels and heavier cars 

including SUVs. 

The main changes are considerably more 

effective tensioning elements, plastic corner 

pieces enabling accurate slab height levelling 

and increased slab sizes to a 1100mm x 

1100mm grid. Pardak® 110 also gives 

substantially lower sound generation values, 

for example from shopping trolleys, due 

to a more intensive horizontal and vertical 

tensioning of the new system. Its capabilities 

will be demonstrated at another Westfield 

scheme opening later this year – the 

Broadway in Bradford – the fourth largest 

shopping centre in the UK and the first to use 

Pardak® 110, where some 13,000m2 have 

been installed. 

Zoontjens is also turning its attention to 

renovation and refurbishment projects, and 

lightly trafficked roofs such as office blocks 

and car dealerships. Here, the smaller and 

lighter Pardak® 80 system imposes lower 

loads on the roof structure but has been 

designed to cater for the increased weights 

and dynamic power of today’s cars. The 

prefabricated and tensioned-slab paving 

system can also be installed quickly to 

minimise ‘down-time’ – particularly when 

machine-laid – while rejuvenating older 

damaged roofs. Finally, a growing demand 

for rooftop paving that can handle heavy 

goods vehicles has led to the development 

of Pardak® XL, a driving surface consisting 

of 2 x 2 metre concrete slabs able to support 

16 tonnes. 

For more information about Zoontjens’ 

comprehensive range of rooftop paving 

systems, visit www.zoontjens.co.uk or 

email info@zoontjens.co.uk.

Pardak® 80 for renovation or low 

traffic intensities 

Pardak® 110 for high car traffic intensities 

Pardak® XL for heavier goods vehicles 

Dedicated expertise and systems 

for rooftop car park paving 

With over 35 years experience, Zoontjens is dedicated to 

providing rooftop paving solutions for both vehicle and 

pedestrian applications. From planning to installation, then 

maintenance and even disposal following re-development, 

the company provides a one-stop shop on every aspect. The 

innovative Pardak® ranges continue to be developed to meet 

the very latest demands from designers and building owners. 

Pardak® 

· Innovative tensioned precast concrete slab technology 

· Prefabricated systems for fast all-weather installation 

· Accessible, demountable and re-usable where needed 

· Free from surface water for safety and SuDS compatible 

· At least 30 years expected low-maintenance service life 

www.zoontjens.co.uk 

@zoontjensUK


Formpave’s SUDS Helps To Meet 

Guernsey’s High Water Quality Standards 

Formpave’s permeable paving and Sustainable Urban 

Drainage System (SUDS) has been used on two high 

profile projects in Guernsey to help meet the island’s 

high pollution control and surface water requirements. 

The concept behind SUDS is to help prevent flooding by 

replicating natural systems and processes to drain surface 

water run-off in a controlled way. This is done through 

collection, storage and cleaning before the water is slowly 

released back, either into the watercourses or directly 

into the ground. 

It has been used at Les Beaucamps High School and a development 

of 40 homes on the site of the former Guernsey 

Grammar school for Boys. Both schemes also incorporated 

EcoGranite, which is one of the most sustainable permeable 

paving options on the market. It contains up to 77 

per cent recycled materials and is an environmentallyfriendly 

alternative to the use of freshly quarried granite. 

For further information visit – 

www.hansonbuildingproducts.co.uk/formpave/aquaflow-suds-system 

Natural Paving Products’ Pavetuf Range 

Expands With Sand Crete 

Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd’s already extensive 

Pavetuf range of natural stone installation, care and maintenance 

products has been expanded with the addition of 

an easy-to-use dual-purpose sealer and sand joint stabiliser. 

Helping to keep block paving looking its best, Pavetuf Sand 

Crete builds upon the success of the Pavetuf Invisible 

and Satin Sealants. Offering robust protection against 

efflorescence and staining, Pavetuf Sand Crete is a sealer 

and also a sand joint hardener that helps to prevent sand 

loss between paving and weed growth. With protection 

lasting between two and five years, depending on exposure 

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from M&M Timber has long been synonymous with versatility and 

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life in permanent ground contact conditions and 'Unilog Pro 30' as it name 

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The LANDSCAPE Show 

JOBS FAIR 

A unique opportunity to post your job vacancy for free. 

As part of the newly formed Landscape Youth Inititative, 

this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park 

will feature a new Jobs Fair. 

WITHOUT THE COST OF RECRUITMENT 

If you have a job vacancy for a focussed, skilled, 18- 25 year old and would like 

to meet potential candidates then download the JOB APPLICATION FORM. 

Simply complete it, send it back to register the position, then come along and 

meet potential candidates at this years LANDSCAPE Show in Battersea Park on 

Wednesday the 23rd of September 2015 from 3pm until 5pm. 

THERE IS NO CHARGE. 

As part of the Landscape Youth Initiative in conjunction with Streetscape and 

the Young Horts, the LANDSCAPE Show will be providing an informal jobs arena to 

match vacancies with potential employees from already within the industry. 

Send a few details about the job, the hours, location, salary etc. and LANDSCAPE 

will post the job for free on-line between now and the show. 

Come along to the show on Wednesday afternoon the 23rd of September 

2015 from 3pm and meet up with those that are interested in the position. 

AND ALL FOR FREE! 

LANDSCAPE Show 

Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd September 2015 

Battersea Park, London 

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Landscape 

IT’S INDOORS MEETS OUTDOORS 

LANDSCAPE SHOW, TUESDAY 22 & WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2015 BATTERSEA PARK, LONDON 

The LANDSCAPE Show returns to Battersea Park in London on Tuesday & Wednesday the 22nd & 23rd of September 2015. 

Over 200 manufacturers and suppliers, over 3,000 visitors, over 40 CPD accredited seminars. For more details go to: www.landscapeshow.co.uk

Architects: Piercy&Company www.piercyandco.com Photographs: Jack Hobhouse www.jackhobhouse.com 

Kew House 

Set within the Kew Green Conservation Area of southwest 

London, this four bedroom family house is formed 

of two pre-fabricated weathering steel volumes inserted 

behind a retained nineteenth century stable wall. 

First and foremost a family home, the tone is informal but rich 

with incidental spaces, unexpected light, and complex vertical 

volumes. Approaching the design as a kind of built diagram of 

the way the family wanted to live, Piercy&Company created 

an internal landscape of alternative routes, levels, and spaces – 

many of which are aimed more at children than adults. 

The simple plan makes the most of the constrained site, reduces 

the building’s mass in the streetscape, and responds to the 

living patterns of the family. Two rectangular wings each 

have living spaces on the ground floor and bedrooms above. 

Connecting the wings is a glass encased circulation link, 

allowing light to fill the house and courtyard. 

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The two shells housing each wing are formed of 4mm thick 

weathering steel – a hardworking combination of structure 

and façade. The weathering steel is maintenance free, 

essential for the enclosed site, and softened by a patchwork of 

expressed welds and perforated panels. The deep orange tones 

and perforations within the skin echo the dappled light and 

autumnal palette of nearby Kew Gardens. Inside, oak veneer 

panelling and Dinesen flooring are the basis of a warm and 

natural material palette. 

Kew House was an experimental build, driven by the architect’s 

and clients’ shared interest in a ‘kit-of-parts’ approach, 

prefabrication, and the self-build possibilities emerging 

from digital fabrication. CNC milling and an on-site joinery 

workshop were used to create a bespoke fit-out that could 

be installed by the client and a small team of architecture 

graduates.

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Art For Art’s Sake? 

It started with stainless steel light switches and before 

you could say “form and function”, premium electrical 

accessories were featuring in schemes like the international 

Red Dot design awards. Were they any better than their 

predecessors, or was it just art for art’s sake? Probably the 

latter, but they looked good on the wall. 

Meanwhile in the mass market, the pressure on prices was 

leading us down the path of bulk offshore manufacturing, with 

fractions of pennies shaved of the unit price by minimising 

tooling and materials costs. So, even when the industry 

was really bringing exciting technical and energy saving 

innovations like low-cost LED lighting to you, not just 

cosmetic improvements, the irony was that they often look 

exactly the same as their predecessors because re-tooling was 

too expensive in a price-led market. All too often, that fractionof-a-penny 

pinching extends to componentry and, at the end of 

the day product quality and reliability. 

At Timeguard we have always traded on superior branded 

quality and a few years ago we decided to buck the trend and to 

reinforce our investment in superior componentry with superior 

designs: better performance AND better looks. In all honesty, 

we (and probably most other manufacturers) were accelerated 

along that road by the latest generation of designers to our 

R&D teams – this new generation has been reared on the likes 

of Apple, Ikea and Zara Home, and take good product design in 

every aspect of life for granted. 

The evolutionary design of our electronic Programastat wall 

thermostats and heating controllers marked a watershed in 

our approach, but the real revolution was our approach to 

outdoor LED lighting. We simply could not see the point of 

the industry presenting what was revolutionary technology that 

looked like the dinosaurs it was replacing. So we gave our 

London-based designer free rein to tear up the rule book – but 

with one key proviso. We did not want design for design’s 

sake: each design feature had to have a function. 

Conversely, each new function we were adding provided a 

design opportunity: so essential cooling fins (missing from 

cheaper products!), became rows of pins making up featured 

metallic backs of new design LED lights. The need to diffuse 

LED beams for courtesy lighting and expand the beam for 

effective security became diode arrays and reflector plates. 

Thus we achieved the magic trick of keeping both the engineers 

and the product designers happy at the same time – no mean 

feat, I can assure you. More importantly, this approach helps 

us – and you – to visually communicate the benefits and value 

of the energy saving technology you are offering to your 

customers. 

You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear – you’ll get 

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Finkernagel Ross Architects, a young Shoreditchbased 

practice, has designed a lightweight 

glass pavilion attached to a Grade II listed 

house in Hampstead. 

Felix Finkernagel comments: “Our design involves 

detailed historic and contextual research we 

undertake, and demonstrates the practice's innovative 

methodology, exploring and testing our concept, and 

then implementing these ideas throughout the delivery 

process.” 

The ‘parent’ structure is Grade II listed, built in the 

late 19th Century by the renowned Victorian architect 

Horace Field and considered by Nicolas Pevsner as an 

example of Field's "early experimental work" and "...in 

the Tudor manor house fashion." 

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“Our design was driven by the desire to treat the parent 

building and historic fabric with respect, without 

subjugating the new pavilion to its aesthetic. The 

prominence and integrity of the principal bay is being 

restored by cutting back the later additions which 

compromised the original massing of the house. 

Finkernagel Ross Architects tend to develop designs using a 

range of media, as part of the process of considering the brief, 

as well as the spatial and technical issues, aesthetics. These 

processes are almost always based on scaled representations 

to assist architectural ‘thinking’, usually completed by the 

time tender documents are sent to the builders who will then 

interpret the production information and realise the designs. 

There is always a dichotomy between designer and builder, 

between representation of a design and its physical embodiment 

in the resulting built form. 

The new pavilion creates a counterpoint to the original 

fabric in terms of materials and detailing and is attached to 

the house by frameless glass to articulate their relationship. 

The detailing of the extension is designed, again contrary to 

the gravitas of its context, to dematerialise it with a floating 

brise-soleil seemingly carved from a solid block of marble. 

Internally a new space is carved out of the existing fabric 

not by demolition of existing walls but by creating an 

introverted, fully timber-panelled enclosure that regularises 

the current awkward proportions. This transitional space 

between the existing rooms of the house and the new 

kitchen pavilion takes its inspiration from Sir John Soane’s 

breakfast room.” 

— Catherine Finkernagel 

Catherine Finkernagel adds: “With this project, we are 

departing from the traditional processes of design, procurement 

and construction, breaching the customary boundaries between 

them. The design process, whilst in many ways no different 

from any other project, has involved a full scale, 1:1 mockup 

section of the most critical part of the construction of the 

extension.” 

The project demonstrates the practice’s appreciation of cultural 

heritage and tradition, and the considered approach taken 

when introducing contemporary additions. The new pavilion 

at Wedderburn Road is conceived as a ‘contrapuntal’ gesture 

– the design celebrates the parent building and yet provides 

a confident, unapologetically new, addition to the overall 

ensemble. 

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Striking Roof For Superstore 

Bracknell Roofing’s industry skills and expertise sees challenging 

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Roofing Specialist Bracknell Roofing has played a lead role 

in the construction of a new multimillion pound supermarket 

which saw the roofing specialist complete the 

entire roof works in just 14 weeks. 

Bracknell’s expertise and industry leading skills were deployed 

during the build of a new ASDA superstore in 

Ware, Hertfordshire, where a striking roof area spanning 

3,200m2 was created. 

Appointed by MACE to carry out the works, Bracknell 

Roofing’s team of experts from its Special Projects Division 

worked closely with the contractor to achieve the 

quality aesthetics that the project demanded. 

As well as installing the entire roof covering, Bracknell’s 

expert team also installed the trussed rafter structure, along 

with the UPVC fascia and soffit and aluminium PPC rainwater 

gutters. 

To find out more about Bracknell Roofing’s 

specialist skills visit www.bracknellroofing.com/contactus 

SSQ’s Riverstone Slate Re-used In Rebuild 

By re-using 12-year-old SSQ Riverstone slates from the 

original build, a bungalow in Falmouth, Cornwall has 

undergone a complete rebuild whilst preserving the 

original look of the roof. 

The new owners of the property decided they wanted to 

replace the loft space with an additional floor, accommodating 

three bedrooms. Upon discovering how old the 

walls of the building were however they decided to rebuild 

the structure from the ground up, preserving 12-year-old 

Riverstone slates from the existing roof in order to 

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Offering a 100 year guarantee on its Riverstone slate, SSQ 

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preserving the natural appearance associated with slate. 

With only a handful of sources known worldwide, SSQ’s 

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choice for prestigious projects all over the world. 

To find out more about SSQ visit www.ssqgroup.com 

Old Meets New As Middlesbrough 

Fire Station Gets a Makeover 

The transformation of Middlesbrough Fire Station, which 

brings together a brand new facade featuring the latest 

innovations in rainscreen and the refurbishment of some 

of the original buildings on the site, is now complete. 

Specialist installer, Watershed Roofing, opted for the 

Prime VII rainscreen solution from CA Building Products. 

The building envelope specialists’ system is part of the 

broader Prime portfolio and has been developed for use 

in non-standard situations where the presence of joints and 

turns make the introduction of traditional cladding more 

of a challenge. 

Jonathan Hudson, Draughtsman at Watershed Roofing, 

commented: “CA Building Products, enabled the system 

to be installed seamlessly. It also means that, as and 

when required, it will be extremely easy to take down, 

repair and replace any panels.” 

,For further information about CA Group visit: 

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Nick Baker Architects have recently completed 

a mixed use scheme at 86-88 Delancey Street 

containing 14 flats, 5x3bed, 4x2bed and 5x1 bed 

along with 500sqm of office accommodation. 

The site at 86-88 Delancey Street lies immediately adjacent 

to the town centre of Camden, next to the Parkway 

Neighbourhood zone and within the Camden Town 

Conservation Area. The properties from 84 Delancey Street 

onwards are Grade II listed terraces. Significant consultation 

with local residents groups and English Heritage was required 

to secure planning consent. 

As one of a limited number of historical crossing points over 

the main London to Birmingham railway line, the site is a 

‘gateway’ location between Regents Park and the vibrant core 

of Camden Town. 

The scheme comprises a 5 storey block facing Delancey Street 

and Parkway with 2 storey maisonettes and offices creating a 

rear courtyard. The urban realm to Parkway is greatly improved 

as the building sets back 5m from its existing pavement edge. 

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The Network Rail tunnel beneath the site presents a number 

of significant challenges to the construction of the overall 

building. The 7m curved cantilever is supported by a concrete 

frame which in turn is separated from the foundations by 

acoustic 'springs'. 

The urban characteristics of the south facing site have provoked 

a sustainable design response to the building by the introduction 

of an “environmental skin” with 92sqm of solar thermal panels 

on the south/south west curved façade designed to provide 

70% of the building’s hot water requirements and 20% of 

the residential central heating. Green and brown roofs ensure 

water retention in this inner city area. The scheme will achieve 

BREEAM very good and Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. 

By responding creatively and innovatively to what initially 

appeared to be urban constraints the design team has created 

a new dynamic and sustainable architectural feature in this 

challenging corner of Camden Town. 

Photographs: Hamish Park 

www.nickbakerarchitects.com 

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James Latham Supplies Western Red Cedar for 

Luxury Holiday Homes in Cornwall 

The UK's biggest independent timber and panel 

product distributor, James Latham, has supplied 

880m2 of Western Red Cedar for the construction 

of four luxury holiday homes in Talland, South 

East Cornwall. www.thebaytalland.com. 

The Western Red Cedar was machined to a special 

tongue and groove cladding profile and 

was used for the exterior cladding of the 

impressive properties. It was specified for 

its durability and low maintenance qualities 

as well as its ability to retain an attractive 

appearance when weathered. 

Award winning London architectural 

practice, Mador Architects were 

commissioned to design these luxury 

properties which have been sold to 

individuals for second homes and 

investment opportunities. Each boast 

bespoke interiors which include 

Porcelanosa bathrooms, rooftop hot tubs, 

and high end kitchens. 

The team, including Nick Wilson, a 

partner at Bay Talland Associates, wanted to 

create prestige holiday homes that have a natural 

appearance and likeness to a modern alpine lodge. 

To achieve this look they designed the building to 

incorporate wooden cladding in its construction, 

surrounded with large terraces to take advantage 

of the views over the bay. 

It was important that the Timber length was over 

3.3m as they wanted to avoid butt joints which 

would spoil the façade’s natural look and feel. 

This was a hurdle that James Latham was able to 

advise on as Western Red Cedar produces long 

lightweight lengths of timber with a fine straight 

grain making this specie easy to cut, saw, machine 

and fix. 

It was also essential that the wood used for the 

cladding was durable and would require little 

maintenance, while providing a quality and 

natural looking finish. Nick and the team at James 

Latham discussed a variety of wood products that 

could be used and that would cope with the South 

East of England’s varied an unpredictable climate. 

With natural resistance to moisture, decay and 

insect damage (fibres in the timber contain natural 

preservatives that are toxic to decay-causing 

fungi) Western Red Cedar is one of the world’s 

most durable species and remains the premier 

choice for timber cladding. 

James Latham recommended Western Red Cedar 

as the perfect solution to clad the exterior of all 

four properties, helping to create the luxury 

modern take on the alpine lodge that was specified 

within the brief. 

Nick Wilson said: “We wanted to create a group 

of four luxury lodges that would stand the test of 

time and enhance the already beautiful landscape. 

The lodges were all sold immediately as they each 

offered their own bespoke slice of serenity and 

seclusion whilst overlooking the beautiful Cornish 

coastline. 

“We needed to find a company that was large 

enough to not only provide the long lengths of 

Western Red Cedar that were required, 

directly from stock, but one that was also 

able to take care of the machining and 

adhere to quick turnarounds, as well as 

offering technical expertise and an in-depth 

understanding of the products they were 

supplying. James Latham more than fitted 

the bill and we will have no hesitation in 

contacting them again for future projects.” 

Mark Harraway, Timber Manager at James 

Latham’s Yate depot said: “The Bay 

Talland project is a fantastic example of 

how Cedar cladding can add the finishing 

touches to a building and create the natural 

looking exterior and eye-catching asthetics 

demanded by a brief such as this. 

He added, “PEFC certified, Western Red Cedar is 

one of North America's great renewable resources. 

It is slow grown and naturally durable and it has 

one of the longest life spans of any softwood, plus 

its low density gives an excellent insulation value 

that is superior to most species.” 

“It also offers outstanding dimensional stability, is 

lightweight and easy to work with and is simple to 

finish and stain which all go to make it the perfect 

material for exterior cladding applications.” 

To find out more about James 

Latham’s full range of products please visit 

www.lathamtimber.co.uk , 

email marketing@lathams.co.uk or 

call 0116 257 3415

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Timber & Timber Frame

Nailsworth 

Portsmouth 

GSA-Technology - Easy Assembling 

GLULAM - Stability and Flexibility 

ENGINEERING - Individuality 

Ystradgynlais 

Sheringham 

Just Swiss Timber Construction Ltd. 

St James House 

13 Kensington Square 

London, W8 5HD 

United Kingdom 

www.just-swiss.com 

+44 (0) 20 7407 6983 

Just Swiss Timber Construction Ltd is a ‘one stop shop’, 

offering the whole range of services from consultancy, 

engineering, and manufacture to delivery of the most 

innovative timber structures on the market. We are the 

international representative of the leading Swiss timber 

manufacturers. 

All our products are constructed at 'state-of-the-art' factories 

in Switzerland to allow for quick and easy delivery to 

the United Kingdom and abroad.

Tools, Plant & Equipment 

D & R Simmons Ltd have been 

trading in flower bulbs since 1950, 

so have much knowledge and experience 

in the industry, and can 

supply a huge range of Spring 

flowering bulbs, including 

daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, tulips 

and miscellaneous types. 

We guarantee to supply bulbs true 

to size and of a good flowering 

quality, at a fair price. 

We are able to offer sound advice 

on varieties, planting locations and 

densities. 

Please email us at sales@drsimmons.co.uk for a quotation of your 

requirements or ring us with any queries you may have. 

We offer a speedy service and will give you our best attention at all times. 

Tel: 01775 723320 / 766028 

Fax: 01775 760451 / 714970 

www.drsimmons.co.uk 

e-mail: sales@drsimmons.co.uk 

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We supply a wide range of fixings and fastenings 

online, at extremely competitive prices. 

Tradefixdirect.com is an online supplier of fixings and 

fastenings to the building trades. We specialise in supplying 

builders, roofers, landscapers and flooring contractors 

with a wide range of quality building products at very 

competitive prices. We currently have a customer base of 

30,000 which is increasing at a fast rate as the business 

continues to grow and improve. 

Most orders are despatched on a next day DPD tracked 

service throughout the UK from our 20,000sq.ft. warehouse 

in Manchester. 

We have been supplying online for the past eight years, and 

we pride ourselves on our ability to provide quality branded 

products, together with a high quality service from our 

dedicated team. 

Our main product lines 

consist of: 

• Stainless Steel Nails 

• Stainless Steel 

Screws 

• Joist Hangers 

• Wood Screws 

• Sealants and 

Adhesives 

• Collated Gun Nails

We supply brands such as: 

• Timberfix 360 

• Champion Nails 

• Tacwise 

• Spax 

• Everbuild 

• Soudal 

• Simspon Strongtie 

• Dronco 

• Timco 

In addition to our main product lines, we also supply a 

range of Safety and Workwear, Diamond Blades, Anchor 

Bolts and Ironmongery which can also be found on our 

website and at our trade counter in Swinton, Manchester. 

WWW.TRADEFIXDIRECT.COM

Tools, Plant & Equipment 

WHAT TO WEAR THIS AUTUMN – THE 

SNICKERS WAY OF STAYING HOT AND 

LOOKING COOL 

This new ‘NEXT GENERATION’ workclothes brochure 

celebrates 40 years of workwear innovation and focuses 

on what to wear if you want to stay warm and keep cool 

this winter. 

Snickers’ Mission has always been to lead the workwear 

industry with technically advanced garments designed and 

developed for craftsmen’s specific on-the-job needs, 

providing a superior level of working comfort, protection 

and functionality – wherever you are on site. 

This new ‘WHAT TO WEAR’ brochure provides information 

and advice on the best working clothes for the 

autumn and winter months – with a particular focus on the 

new ‘Next Generation’ Work Trousers. 

Getting information on Snickers’ NEXT GENERATION 

Work Trousers is easy. Call 01484 854788; or check out 

www.snickersworkwear.co.uk 

Hultafors Tools’ NEW range of Clamps 

Easy to use professional clamps with force that can be 

relied on day in, day out. 

Professional craftsmen know the difference it makes 

when they’re working with top quality tools. 

This is especially true for Clamps, which often have to 

be put into place quickly to hold, support or stabilise 

whatever you’re working with. 

That’s precisely what Hultafors' new range of Clamps do. 

They are easy to use, durable and deliver a reliable 

clamping force quickly and efficiently. 

They’re made from sturdy glass-reinforced nylon and 

have a die-cast steel rail that enables them to withstand 

tough conditions and maintain a consistent clamping 

force over a long period of time. 

Getting more information on Hultafors Tools is easy. 

Call the Helpline on 01484 854788 or check out 

www.hultafors.co.uk and download a digital catalogue. 

Snickers new RUFFWork Trousers 

From the ‘Next Generation’ of working clothes from 

Snickers workwear 

Now, after 40 years of innovation, Snickers Workwear is 

now launching a completely new generation of Work 

Trousers for professional tradesmen. 

While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are the Hallmarks of 

this ‘Next Generation’, it’s the innovation and technology 

in the design of the garments that really sets Snickers 

Work Trousers apart from the rest. 

The new Work Trousers for ‘RUFFWork’ are based on an 

uncompromising design for tough work. These are 

modern heavy-duty work trousers combining amazing 

comfort and fit with reinforced functionality. 

They’re designed for professionals who rely on their gear 

in demanding environments. 

To get more information on Snickers’ Next Generation 

working clothes, visit the website at – 

www.snickersworkwear.com 

Thermix and insulbar are now mobile 

Ensinger: Smartphone users can now stay conveniently up 

to date about thermal separation of doors, windows and 

facades when out and about insulbar insulating profile and 

Thermix warm edge spacer manufacturer Ensinger has 

now upgraded its websites for convenient accessing 

using mobile terminals. Whether you are using a smartphone, 

tablet or PC, the product sites www.insulbar.de/en 

and www.thermix.de/en now adjust automatically to the 

relevant screen size. 

“The statistics tell us that over half of internet users today 

access the web using mobile devices. And for some time 

now, we have been observing a significant increase in the 

number of smartphones and tablets being used to access 

our website”, explains Head of Marketing for Construction 

Products at Ensinger Marnie Röder. “This made it 

imperative for us to design our insulbar and Thermix 

sites to allow an optimum adaptive layout for small 

screens and fast browsing.” 

For more information, go to www.ensinger-online.com 

Maximum Speed, Top Energy 

U-Power’s New Flat Out Collection Takes the Safety Shoe 

to its Limits 

Design-led Italian company U-Power is proud to 

announce the launch of its new, non-slip, sporty safety 

footwear range, Flat Out. Inspired by Italian rally driving 

wear, the passion of U-Power’s owner, this unbelievably 

comfortable new collection holds nothing back. Flat Out 

footwear comes in a variety of attractive colours and 

styles, features the best quality materials and an array of 

the most up-do-date safety technologies on the market. 

U-Power’s desirable Flat Out footwear boasts an 

outstanding slip resistance of 0,71, way above the 

European Standard of 0,32, thanks to its newly-conceived 

PU/PUTR sole, and is therefore ideal for use in 

construction, or other environments where there is a risk 

of slipping. 

More information is available from: www.u-power.it or 

by emailing info.uk@u-power.it, or calling 01543 417 241 

Abracs New Diamond Blades Range 

A Cut Above The Rest 

Leading abrasives supplier Abracs has launched a new and 

improved range of high performance, innovative 

diamond blade solutions spanning consumer, construction, 

automotive repair, and industrial needs. 

The range comprises three quality grades of blade aimed 

at Expert, Professional and Trade users. 

Abracs managing director Robert Jeffery explains: 

“Choosing and using the right blade is an important decision 

for tradesmen who are faced with a huge choice of 

abrasive products. It’s our aim to give everyone the information 

they need to pick the product that's right for 

their specific application.” 

The new range offers diamond blades for all machines 

ranging in sizes from 115mm to 500mm for any material 

application. 

For further information and to view the new diamond 

blade range, visit www.abracs.com 

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Social Housing in Aigues-Mortes 

Thomas Landemaine Architectes 

Photographs: MC Lucat 

The project of collective 

housing in Aigues-Mortes 

has been developed within an 

exceptional site, living witness of the 

70s. The building is located in a factory 

estate whose architecture is marked 

by a modern style. The plot occupies 

a key spot; the work has to manage 

the transition from a scale to another, 

between 3-storey housings and individual 

houses the latter being scattered at the 

rear of the plot, on the property line. 

In order to compose with existing pieces, 

the TLA team has chosen to integrate 

and reinterpret some of the on-site 

architectural elements to the building 

aesthetic. 

As a result, the treatment of edging 

strips has been carefully thought and 

comes marking the floors to give a local 

dimension to the project. Although it is 

integrated in its context, it was important 

to give it a punch image, an identity. 

Consequently, architects chose to use 

wooden materials to unify the project. 

First, this material covers well and 

second it creates small subspaces, more 

secret universes. Being like little huts, 

the loggias create intimate outdoor 

spaces where it is pleasant to live. 

The wood emphasizes a feeling of 

warmth and of interiority but mostly 

permits one to manage opacities and 

transparences, and acts as a filter. Thus, 

“looking without being seen” becomes 

possible! 

Finally, marking the corners appeared as 

a way to reinforce the project geometry 

and to delimit distinctly two entities. 

The upper part, with fifteen apartments 

in double exposure, is covered of wood 

and punctuated of small appropriable 

volumes. The composition is sitting 

on a mineral base. Here, the addition 

of gabion baskets comes to strengthen 

the dichotomy feeling between the two 

elements. On the ground floor two public 

spaces nestle: a tax center and a police 

station. 

The main difficulty on this project were 

to conciliate cost, comfort, aesthetic, 

social and environmental issues. But this 

skin has not yet said its last word! Then, 

it takes a functional role and becomes 

a sunscreen. Playing with rhythms and 

exposures, it protects and receives light! 

Faithful to itself, this skin shapes and 

modulates the facade. 

www.landemaine.com 

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Hargood Close / 

Proctor and Matthews 

Hargood Close is a supported 

housing development in 

Colchester. A contemporary 

interpretation of traditional almshouses, 

the scheme has transformed provision 

for homeless people in and around 

Colchester. 

The Brief 

Hargood Close replaces an emergency 

hostel on the site where accommodation 

was arranged haphazardly across a series 

of dated buildings and prefabricated 

units that were difficult to maintain. 

Facilities were poor, and the site was an 

increasingly unpleasant environment. 

The design team and clients (Family 

Mosaic in partnership with Colchester 

Borough Council) therefore seized the 

opportunity to provide high quality 

modern accommodation and services, 

carefully designed around the needs of 

residents and staff in a domestic, rather 

than institutional environment. 

A key objective was to offer a more 

appropriate alternative to emergency 

bed and breakfast accommodation 

for individuals and families, and a 

supportive environment that would give 

residents dignity, hope and a place where 

they could begin to put their lives back 

on track. 

Flexibility was central to the brief. 

Because of its nature, many residents 

arrive at very short notice and stay for 

a relatively short period of time while 

more permanent accommodation can 

be arranged for them. A flexible mix 

of different sized housing units was 

therefore needed to enable staff to 

respond appropriately to the regular 

churn and changing needs of tenants. 

A range communal areas and space for 

onsite and visiting staff was also needed. 

Proctor and Matthews were selected 

to develop proposals for the site 

following a design competition. Initial 

design workshops were held with 

representatives from the existing hostel 

management and experienced staff 

members from comparable facilities. 

The design proposals were further 

developed and presented to existing 

residents. The scheme was well received 

and suggestions from residents and 

staff regarding buggy and cycle storage, 

drying areas, level access showers and 

landscaping were incorporated into the 

design. 

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Design approach and 

implementation 

Proctor and Matthews took traditional 

Essex almshouses as the starting 

point for their design in order to give 

the development a suitably domestic 

feel. Historically, alsmhouses are a 

successful housing model, providing 

vulnerable people with high quality 

accommodation in a supportive 

domestic environment. Proctor and 

Matthews’ architectural language 

rejects historical pastiche, instead 

offering a contemporary and original 

interpretation of that vernacular 

model to meet the needs of residents 

and staff. Almhouses are also 

associated with craftsmanship, and 

Proctor and Matthews saw the brief 

as an opportunity to demonstrate that 

social housing for vulnerable people 

at the bottom of the housing ladder 

can nevertheless be beautiful, wellcrafted 

and dignified. 

Like its historical antecedents, 

Hargood Close is arranged as a 

series of cloisters and courtyards. 

This comfortable and domesticallyscaled 

arrangement provides a safe 

and friendly environment. Allowing 

residents and staff to look out for each 

other not only provides useful passive 

surveillance, but also encourages 

a sense of community despite the 

transient resident population. 

Staff offices are located at the site 

entrance and help form the gateway 

to the development with views down 

London Road as well as back into the 

site. Communal accommodation is 

located at the centre of the site with 

the children’s play area set adjacent 

and behind in a controlled space. 

Generously sized storage units – a 

key requirement for residents who 

value having plenty of secure space 

for their possessions after being 

displaced – are located at ground 

floor level. These form part of the 

rhythm and support for the cloisters 

and first floor decks that provide 

access and shelter to both the ground 

and first floor entrances. 

Hargood Close achieves Code for 

Sustainable Homes Level 4 and 

includes photovoltaic panels on some 

roof areas. 

Hargood Close sits comfortably 

alongside its Victorian terraced 

neighbours. The contemporary 

brickwork provides a lively 

yet sympathetic presence on 

London Road – a busy street and 

one of the main routes through 

Colchester. Thanks to its design and 

craftsmanship, Hargood Close stands 

out as a fine contemporary addition 

to the street scene, and breaks up 

the monotony of its otherwise 

ordinary surroundings. It is certainly 

a significant improvement on the 

shabby buildings and scrubland that 

previously occupied the site. This 

is Hargood Close’s most important 

message: homeless people deserve 

and can benefit from an environment 

providing quality, dignity and respect. 

Timescale 

Proctor and Matthews were 

commissioned in 2009 and planning 

consent was granted in December 

2010. Hargood Close was built in a 

single phase: construction work began 

in May 2011 and the scheme was 

completed in April 2013. 

Budget 

The total cost of the project was 

£3.4 million and was funded by 

a partnership of Family Mosaic, 

Colchester Borough Council and the 

Homes and Communities Agency. 

Thanks to a clear and robust design 

strategy, the project was able to be 

delivered within the constraints of a 

relatively tight budget. 

www.proctorandmatthews.com 

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