Parkside launches Pembury

Pembury is the new soft touch matt tile with 23% recycled content from Parkside. A small format matt tile also available in a striking 3D option, Pembury from Parkside brings a unique look to commercial interiors needing the durability and... View Article

Ibis warmly welcomes guests with TORMAX automatic access

Successfully creating a more welcoming lobby for visiting guests, the Ibis Styles NEC hotel in Birmingham recently contracted TORMAX to install a double set of automatic sliding doors to the main entrance. The new design more effectively maintains the ambient... View Article

HIP Learner of the Year

Seven finalists, six colleges, one winner. The finalists of the 2023 HIP Learner of the Year competition descended on the impressive Worcester Bosch headquarters for a 2-day finale of the well-established plumbing competition on 19th & 20th April. The quest to find... View Article

Luceco at Meadow Mill

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to a residential renovation in Stockport. Meadow Mill is a stunning 19th century industrial building that has been transformed into 213 luxury apartments over seven floors. The high spec development provides accommodation with a modern... View Article

Pendock’s perfect finish for office re-purposing project

Two products from the Pendock Linea building linings and casings range have been combined as part of the extensive transformation and re-purposing of a former HMRC tax office into Telford’s largest serviced office accommodation. The fully refurbished and upgraded building,... View Article

Architecture team expands with trio of hires

Planning and design consultancy Marrons has strengthened its architectural team with a trio of hires. Principal architect Chloe Willis and architectural assistant Shannon Lander will be working from Marrons’ Bristol hub, while Zubair Hussain, also an architectural assistant, will be based in Birmingham. Chloe... View Article

A glittering waterfall in Taipei

Aedas global design principal Dr. Andy Wen and executive director Yijun Qian led the team to create a waterfall-like office tower in a prime location near Taipei Arena. With rich Taiwanese office characteristics, Taipei Zhongshan District Changan Duan 345 Office... View Article

Apprentice joins Leeds architecture practice

An award-winning architecture practice in Leeds has appointed a junior architectural technologist apprentice as part of the firm’s commitment to investing in the next generation of industry talent. Brewster Bye Architects has appointed Ciaran Cartwright who is also a Leeds... View Article

Marmoleum Cocoa: A naturally climate positive solution

A new independent EPD has verified that Forbo Flooring Systems 2.0 and 2.5mm Marmoleum sheet collections are now naturally climate positive, cradle to gate, without offsetting. To celebrate, Forbo has refreshed its popular Marmoleum Cocoa collection with a variety of... View Article

Enhance your knowledge with RYNO

Enhance your knowledge, de-risk & future-proof your balconies & terraces, make well-informed material choices, & create intelligent designs with a RIBA-approved CPD from RYNO. During CDW 2023, 23-25 May, we will be running a RIBA-approved CPD Tour Seminar & Workshop daily for all architects & designers:... View Article

tp bennett promotes two directors to its main board

Following a period of sustained growth, tp bennett has promoted two directors to its main board, with Katia Polidoro as principal director and Valentina Vescovi as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 April 2023. These promotions reinforce the practice’s commitment... View Article

View Point: Ivanova Konstanca

Ivanova Konstanca from Stride Treglown outlines the benefits and features of a circular economy – one where waste and pollution are eliminated, products and materials are recirculated ‘at their highest value,’ and natural systems are regenerated Circular economy goes beyond... View Article
Streamlined methods

Streamlined methods

As the construction industry continues to face increased pressures amidst a global skills shortage, Martin Harvey from McAvoy discusses how offsite plus digital innovation remains a key means to streamline the industry’s methods Modern methods of construction (MMC) are disrupting... View Article

Brick’s net zero future

In today’s construction industry, brick forms part of the sustainability argument and the drive towards net zero carbon emissions. Keith Aldis of the Brick Development Association (BDA) explains how manufacturing has evolved Brick is not only one of the most... View Article

Practice Profile: PRP Architects

As PRP marks its 60th anniversary, senior partners Manisha Patel and Brendan Kilpatrick reveal to ADF how a strong ethos around community-led design and collaborative culture has been instrumental to achieving enduring success In the 1960s, the UK was grappling... View Article