View Point: Nigel Ostime of Hawkins\Brown (Part 1)

In the first of two articles, architect and partner at Hawkins\Brown Nigel Ostime looks at how Pre-Construction Services Agreements (PCSAs) can better engage contractors to tackle issues early on, and offers advice on what to tell clients before they sign... View Article

Practice Profile: Lead8

Multidisciplinary practice Lead8 has ascended quickly to global status since founding in 2014, picking up numerous accolades along the way. ADF’s Tom Boddy speaks to co-founders Christine Hau and David Buffonge Despite being among the 100 top international firms, Lead8... View Article

Back to the surface in 2022!

Following the cancellation of 2021’s entry, the Surface Design Show returns to the Business Design Centre in London from 8-10 February, exploring innovation The design industry will once again be able to meet in person and get updated on the latest surface materials... View Article

Environmental health

A mental health building by Medical Architecture in north London took a simple, ‘first-principles’ design approach to providing access to external space and daylit interiors, as well as greater independence and wellness for users. James Parker reports Blossom Court is... View Article

Explore the Beauty of Imperfection with IVC Commercial

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Inspired by the ancient Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi and acceptance of the imperfect and transient, Imperfection is the new sustainable carpet tile collection designed and made in Belgium by IVC Commercial. Imperfection explores the idea that beauty... View Article

Futurebuild announces 2022 conference programme

Practical advice on achieving COP26 objectives The built environment has been given twelve months to turn climate pledges into significant action to limit temperature rises to 1.5°C. To encourage transformational change, Futurebuild, the sustainable built environment event, has announced its 2022 conference programme. Now that COP26 has established what we need to do, the sessions at the conference will... View Article

State-of-the-art college to benefit from superior airtightness

The superior airtightness performance qualities of the Wraptite® air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group will enhance a new state-of-the-art development at St Dunstan’s College – a co-educational independent school in Catford, London. Contractor Willmott Dixon will deliver the... View Article

New UK film studios in Shinfield approved for planning

Our masterplan and architectural design for Shinfield Studios – a new state-of-the-art media hub at the Thames Valley Science Park in Berkshire – has received full planning approval by Wokingham Borough Council. The £250 million film and TV studios will... View Article

Parkside and Strata Tiles align for a total tile solution

Parkside and Strata Tiles are aligning to become sister brands, as the two tile specification companies look to become the market leader in the commercial tile market by 2025. With complimentary approaches to tile specifications, Parkside and Strata Tiles are... View Article

Resin Bound Forecourt at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Two blends of natural stone resin bound paving were chosen to give an effective contrast to each other and blend beautifully within the surrounding greenery and other natural materials. SureSet worked closely with the museum to ensure... View Article

A masterful take on oak

Unilin Panels has introduced UNILIN Master Oak, melamine and HPL panelling with lifelike natural oak designs. After several years research and development in the authentic recreation of natural materials, Unilin Panels has released a collection of six ready-to-use designs that... View Article