Sir Michael Hopkins dies at 88

Influential British architect Sir Michael Hopkins CBE has died at the age of 88. He was one of the most renowned British architects of recent decades, with projects including Portcullis House at the Palace of Westminster, the Mound Stand at... View Article

GARADOR SPONSORS NEW CHARITY RACE

Garador has played a major role in the West Country’s first ever Race from the Base charity event. This brand new event was organised to raise funds for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, and Garador was a key sponsor, providing... View Article

Reconnect with nature to design more people-centred spaces

Since ancient times, people have taken advantage of nature’s ingenuity to create more comfortable, durable and functional interiors. As a product of the natural world, people themselves are inherently drawn to these organic textiles and natural finishes, which work with... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches new SoundPro Guide

New comprehensive guide to specifying acoustic solutions for the residential and education sector To support specifiers in selecting acoustic solutions for education and residential applications, ROCKWOOL® has launched ROCKWOOL SoundPro. The specialist guide combines technical data, product information and the latest... View Article

OWA UK launches new ‘RAW metal’ surface coating

Leading acoustic ceiling solutions manufacturer OWA UK has extended the design flexibility of its high-performance metal ceilings range with the launch of a new ‘RAW metal’ rust effect surface coating. Designed to complement the established OWAtecta metal ceiling system collection,... View Article

One unit, one responsibility

When sourcing ventilation products, it’s common to rely on several different suppliers for each component. Different manufacturers will often focus their expertise on particular elements, so by sourcing the best components from various suppliers, you’re bound to end up with... View Article

Crittall wins Trinity College plaudits

A new building in the grounds of historic Trinity College, Oxford, illustrates how 21st Century environmental performance can be married seamlessly with traditional aesthetic requirements. Crittall’ s T60 thermally broken steel windows make a major contribution to the Levine Building’s... View Article