Redesign with Architextural

The trend for upcycling shows no sign of abating; hotels are increasingly looking for ways to upgrade their interiors on a budget and without the upheaval of ripping out and replacing furniture. Such an approach also taps into the trend... View Article

Winter Gardens utilise Style’s partitioning solution

The newly built Waterson Building is home to a boutique collection of luxury residential accommodation located in the heart of Shoreditch, E2. Aiming to maximise floor space in the stylish lofts, apartments and penthouses, elegant glass enclosed winter gardens are... View Article

Firestopping and the design of penetration seals

A service penetration through a fire-separating element may well be viewed as a minor element of a compartment wall or floor, but their importance cannot be understated. We talk to Bob Westcombe, UK Fire Protection Manager at ROCKWOOL about mechanical... View Article

Extinguishing fire safety myths

Fire Safety has and always will be a well-documented subject, with various experts and regulatory bodies sharing key insights that save lives. Despite this, practical knowledge can sometimes be overshadowed by false information and myth. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK... View Article

H.D. Services Ltd adapts to protect staff and clients

Established in 1988, H.D. Services Ltd are an award-winning, family run company operating throughout the South East. We specialise in the construction and development of boreholes and soakaways and the installation and maintenance of independent sewage treatment systems and open-loop... View Article

C-TEC’s CAST and Hush Pro systems specified at mixed-use site

C-TEC’s revolutionary CAST and Hush Pro fire alarm systems are safeguarding a charming cluster of commercial and residential properties in Llangollen, Wales. As a ‘mixed-use’ building housing both business units and domestic dwellings, a combination of commercial and residential fire systems was required. Allied... View Article

Three is the magic number for modern housing development

An innovative combination of three reflective, insulating and low emissivity construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been used to deliver the magic formula for a new build apartment scheme in Plymouth, Devon, helping achieve the key driver of energy efficiency... View Article

ZHA announces the design of 2 Murray Road

Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s central business district, the 36-storey Murray Road project for Henderson Land replaces a multi-storey car park to create an urban oasis adjacent to Chater Garden within a short walking distance to both Central... View Article

Care Homes – time for a change

‘Care Homes should be seen very much places to go to live rather than places to die, their design should reflect this and we shouldn’t assume anything when anticipating tastes and preferences of older generations.’ James Potter of WGP Architects. When... View Article