Delve Architects complete first residential scheme

Delve Architects has completed its first residential project in Nunhead, South London, and it’s just been shortlisted for an NLA ‘Don’t Move, Improve’ Award. The existing, somewhat unloved, traditional Victorian house has been completely transformed by Delve to provide a... View Article

An Active Resolution for 2020

At the start of each year it’s customary to make resolutions for the year ahead which, it is hoped, will encourage positive changes. Of course, for all the best intentions, after a few days, weeks or (occasionally) months, these commitments... View Article

Senior helps put Capital Quarter on the map

A landmark mixed-use scheme in Cardiff has been given a sleek and striking façade thanks to Senior Architectural Systems’ SF52 aluminium curtain wall system. Senior worked in collaboration with supply chain partner Denval to deliver the curtain wall package for... View Article

Concord goes technicolour

The new Concord Beacon Muse Xicato is a best in class spotlight for colour reproduction. The Beacon Muse Xicato utilises the Xicato Artist LED module and boasts improved optical control, ultra-high colour rendering. It provides an exciting accent and display lighting tool that... View Article

Secure design: making access control about more than safety

Access control technology is becoming about much more than safeguarding or tracking how a user moves around a space or building Whether designing offices, homes or hotels, architects should remember that users don’t just value the security of their personal... View Article

Mapei to exhibit at Architect @ Work 2020

This year Mapei will be exhibiting at Architect @ Work with its new and improved Ultratop Loft products. Aimed at architects, interior designers and specifiers, the carefully curated show will take place at the Old Truman Brewery in London, 29-30... View Article

Update on biocides: there is no ‘silver bullet’

By Lucy Bilotto, European Marketing Manager In recent years the arguments for and against the use of biocides have intensified. Some pro-biocide organisations (typically manufacturers utilising biocides in their products) are making bolder claims than ever before. In the absence... View Article

Alderley Park Sports Complex opens to public

A new gym and sports complex in Cheshire has recently been unveiled and is welcoming its first wave of energetic visitors Designed by Pozzoni Architecture on behalf of property developers Bruntwood SciTech, the £4m Alderley Park Sports Complex boasts a... View Article

Contour revamps Sovereign range for 2020

Introducing Sovereign: Contour’s new range of wall and floor mounted heat convectors. Combining sleek design and functional usability, these convectors-with lamella heat exchangers-have been manufactured for office and sales areas, car showrooms, hotels and other public buildings. Providing Public Spaces... View Article

LGA responds to building safety announcements

Responding to building safety announcements by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick recently, the Local Government Association’s building safety spokesman Lord Porter, said: “It is good that the Government is looking at lowering the height requirement at which combustible cladding is banned... View Article