Budget beating multi-purpose panels

Unilin Panels, has introduced decorative Compact MDF: a budget-friendly product that brings more than 80 surface designs with excellent scratch and stain resistance. The perfect choice for lockers and changing rooms to furniture subject to intensive use, Compact MDF is... View Article

Facade 2022 Design & Engineering Awards Shortlist Announced

Seven new build projects from across the world have been shortlisted for the 2022 Design and Engineering Awards. The shortlist includes international projects from the United Arab Emirates, Lithuania, Italy, United States of America, Turkey and the United Kingdom. These... View Article

Ahead of the curve

As an alternative to revolving doors, automatic curved sliding doors are a great way of combining efficiency with a stunning focal point at a building’s entrance. James White from Record UK explains the options for specifiers Curved sliding door systems... View Article

Ask the Architect: Festus Moffat

Festus Moffat, director at John Robertson Architects (JRA), answers ADF’s questions on his motivations, and his practice’s future plans What made you want to become an architect? Growing up, I was always interested in drawing, and in art, and I... View Article

Serving past and future needs

A design and development team embarking on its first new build aimed for an affordably high standard of residential design and build, with an aesthetic that beds the scheme into its historic context. Jack Wooler reports Somerbrook is a collection... View Article

Keeping in touch

An extra care scheme in Camden designed to offer extra connections to the community evolved to include younger residents, in efficiently-designed flats with the focus on wellness and sustainability. James Parker speaks to PRP Architects about the approach they took... View Article

Creating useable balcony living space

The world in which we presently live has made us realise even more how important outside space is for our mental health and maintaining connections with others. Open balconies are featured on many developments but climatic conditions often restrict their... View Article

New Specification Sales Director joins Domus Ventilation

Mark Glasspool has been appointed to the post of Specification Sales Director at Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality. Mark has responsibility for new business development through the specification channel, managing a team... View Article

ELLE Decoration award for VitrA and Tom Dixon

The Liquid range by VitrA and Tom Dixon, inspired by pop art and Victorian bathrooms, has won another award, this time in the prestigious EDIDA 2022 awards. The winners are chosen by the 25 Editors in Chief of the ELLE... View Article

Unlock The Circular Economy in a new CPD from modulyss

modulyss has introduced a new RIBA accredited CPD seminar, ‘The Circular Economy’. ‘The Circular Economy’ is a new RIBA accredited CPD seminar from modulyss that explores what circularity means, how it is likely to evolve and how soft floor coverings... View Article

Yeoman Shield Fire Door Services offer assurance to clients

LISTEN HERE Yeoman Shield Fire Door Services division continues to go from strength to strength with the addition of a new team member and new personnel accreditations. Technical Advisor, Richard Bingley and Technical Supervisor, Shaun Stevenson, already have the Diploma... View Article

Divine insulation for repurposed Glasgow church

A redundant Glasgow church with historic connections to former US President Ronald Regan has been given a comprehensive makeover with the help of high-performance spray foam insulation from Huntsman Building Solutions. Castlehead Church, an imposing, stone built Presbyterian Church in... View Article

Introducing the Fireline FQ5 from Charlton & Jenrick

LISTEN HERE A new addition to the Fireline 5kW line-up, the FQ5 features a modern door style making it perfect for contemporary interior spaces. Performance and environmental credentials are guaranteed with our tertiary air and airwash features. The optional log... View Article