Byker Estate transformation receives top housing accolade

The Byker Estate in Newcastle upon Tyne has received national praise as a leading example for neighbourhood transformation. Byker Community Trust (BCT) housing association, which owns and manages 1,800 homes on the iconic Grade II* listed Estate, won the Neighbourhood... View Article

ADF wins Property Trade Magazine of the Year

Here’s the moment Phil Spencer announced that ADF had won Property Trade Magazine of the Year at this year’s Property Press Awards.   The awards, created by Property4Media, recognise journalistic talent across the spectrum of property writing, from business stories... View Article

Spiral UK wins contract for celeb stairs

Bespoke staircase manufacturer Spiral UK’s latest contract win is for a feature staircase in the Royal Albert Hall. The company, based in Helston Cornwall, is looking forward to providing the artist’s bar with a glamourous new staircase. The Royal Albert... View Article

Steel windows’ split personality

Darren Lloyd of the Steel Window Association looks ahead at how the separate properties inherent to steel windows help them take key new roles beyond the pandemic The terms ‘heritage,’ ‘high performance’ or even ‘futuristic’ are all applicable to the... View Article

A new tradition

A new home in a secluded corner of Hampshire combines a highly contemporary form with traditional vernacular touches. James Parker speaks to one of the two architectural practices involved who managed to provide a design that worked for client and... View Article

Introducing RootSpace® Ocean

GreenBlue Urban are excited to announce the the further edition to the RootSpace family – RootSpace Ocean! The leading soil cell is currently manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled polypropylene post-industrial material that once produced can be recycled up... View Article

Quadro DD Wooden Loft Ladder

The Quadro DD loft ladder is the solution when ‘standard’ is simply not good enough. This innovative wooden loft ladder features an insulated hatch box with a 4-point locking mechanism for an airtight seal (class 4 certified). It also comes... View Article

A game changer amongst smart taps

Simply better – BLANCO’s new EVOL-S Pro Hot and Filter tap is unique, delivering both boiling filtered and cold filtered water in a measured amount of your choosing, all in an impressive design Unique to the market is BLANCO’s new... View Article

Ask The Architect: Aqua Architecture

Alia Beyg of Aqua Architecture answers ADF’s questions on running a ‘niche’ practice, and what the future might hold for her firm Why did you become an Architect? From a young age I loved to draw, and I became fascinated... View Article

Choose a bespoke staircase service

Spiral UK are a leading staircase manufacturer specialising in spiral, helical and cantilever designs for commercial, fit out and residential projects. Their in-house end to end design, manufacture and install service is tailored to the needs of the customer and... View Article

Protect your budgets

For Housing Associations, Local Councils and Authorities, the maintenance of properties is an ongoing project and significant local government funding is invested in improvements every year. When Local Authorities or housing tenants hire sub-contractors to carry out repairs, maintenance and... View Article