Marley SolarTile® projects support energy efficiency targets

Every square metre of a building must not only be justified but also used to its fullest extent. Over the past few years, the expectations for roofs have transitioned from merely providing protection against the elements to providing a way [...]

Designing Bathrooms for a Spa Town’s Legacy

Askern’s last bathhouse may have disappeared in the 1960s, yet the South Yorkshire town still carries the quiet serenity of a historic spa resort, surrounded by lakes, woodland and open water that make it an appealing place for people to [...]

Built for the busiest six by four metres in retail

How SPECTRSOLUTIONS LTD uses HIMACS, specified through James Latham, to deliver premium retail kiosks inside Westfield, Battersea Power Station and other landmark UK shopping destinations. A shopping kiosk has nowhere to hide. Standing in the middle of the mall, surrounded [...]

The perfect colour with guaranteed performance

Specifying grout can feel a bit like Hobson’s choice with a limited range of colours available, especially when specifying for environments where performance is critical such as leisure facilities and food-production areas. 50 contemporary colours This doesn’t have to be [...]

Skyla by Villeroy & Boch: versatile design for contemporary bathroom schemes

As the bathroom continues to evolve into a more considered and design-led part of the home, architects, designers and specifiers are increasingly seeking solutions that combine aesthetic flexibility with practical performance. With Skyla, Villeroy & Boch introduces a bathroom collection [...]

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Borghese Gallery architectural competition opens

Proposals for new solutions to expand what the gallery can offer: displaying works currently held in storage, staging new exhibitions and conferences, equipping restoration laboratories, and improving accessibility and services... View Article

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum completes

A grand ceremony marking the reopening of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum was held on Monday, 5 October. Now, a dramatic new addition named the Agravitas hovers like a bridge, spanning 55... View Article

RICS marks 50 years of the Red Book 

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Global Valuation Standard, known as the Red Book. This marks five decades supporting consistent, transparent and... View Article
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Get Creative with Beauflor

Beauflor CREATE is the custom digital-print sheet vinyl from Beauflor. Transform any space into a canvas of imagination with Beauflor CREATE. Adding vibrant patterns and designs to inspire a new... View Article

Specify with confidence: Polyfoam XPS at 0.031 W/mK

BBA-certified XPS insulation for demanding applications When thermal performance, durability and reliable specification matter, Polyfoam XPS provides a robust insulation solution for a wide range of building applications. Our 0.031 W/mK... View Article

A brighter balance

Making room for photovoltaic panels and daylight It’s clear that a commercial roof can put sunlight to work in two ways. Photovoltaic (PV) panels generate electricity, while rooflights bring natural... View Article

Style Group unveils new London showroom

Style Group has opened the doors to its new London showroom, creating a new destination for architects, designers and specifiers working across commercial interiors. The company will host an open... View Article
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