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Full range of manufacturer’s systems feature on last plot to be developed. Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified for their “robustness and quality” for two linked 16-storey apartment blocks on the last plot to be developed... View Article

Rockfon high performance ceilings were specified for the state-of-the-art retail space, SamsungKX, in London King’s Cross. SamsungKX has been designed to provide the ultimate immersive brand experience. Located at Coal Drops Yard, in the new Heatherwick Studio-designed King’s Cross retail... View Article

A £52 million student accommodation development in Coventry is using smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) systems from SE Controls to enhance fire safety by providing smoke free escape routes for almost 1000 students living at Paradise Student Village. Located... View Article

Kalwall® translucent cladding, exclusively available in the UK and Ireland from Structura UK Ltd, has been used for a clever retractable roof system at Club One in Maryland, USA. Kalwall and its subsidiary, Structures Unlimited, worked with SEI Architects to... View Article

Aico, the market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched the SmartLINK Gateway, the Ei1000G. This is a first in asset management and compliance, providing full visibility and remote whole system monitoring of Aico Fire and Carbon... View Article

With a growing trend towards flexible working how can building design keep up? The growth in flexible working has seen the way organisations utilise workspace radically evolve. In response to this growing trend, commercial real estate is seeing a seismic... View Article

Aerospace company Blue Origin’s vast new 70,000 square metre factory in Kennedy Space Centre’s Exploration Park in Florida is now manufacturing ‘Glenn’ rockets for launches at Cape Canaveral 10 miles away. In addition, it is expected that the factory’s upper-level... View Article

Project: Nexus Building Location: Leeds Client: University of Leeds Landscape Architects: AHR Architects Ltd Landscape Contrator: Gavin Jones Ltd Product/Services supplied: Specialist Soil Background: The idea behind the Nexus Building was one of collaboration – setting up a “community of innovators”, as... View Article

As glass is increasingly being used to breathe new life into old architectural buildings Simon Boocock, MD of CRL Europe, looks at the benefits of the material and some of the systems available to aid installation and maintenance. What do... View Article

Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified for their “robustness and quality” for two linked 16-storey apartment blocks on the last plot to be developed in one of Britain’s fastest-growing property hot spots. Kawneer’s AA®100 curtain walling features as... View Article

Product data for the Klimatec 160 loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders is now available for architects to download from NBS Plus. To assist architects and designers, Premier Loft Ladders has made technical data for the Klimatec 160 loft ladder... View Article

Traditional Clay Roof Tiles are a family company established in 1989, which continues to be faithful to the century-old traditions and craft that precede today’s technology to produce the finest unique handmade clay tiles coal-fired in a Hoffmann kiln. Our... View Article

DANLERS have launched a new range of cost-effective IP66 rated presence detection PIR switches for the automatic control of lighting and ventilation. The products detect movement within the detection area and control the load accordingly. All controls in this range... View Article

An integrated acoustic solution from Sto has been used to create a balanced acoustic environment for a major Scottish medical training establishment. The StoSilent Distance system has been installed in the main auditorium space at the world-famous Royal College of... View Article

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

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

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

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 of firm evidence to support these... View Article

BAL Pourable One floor tile adhesive is perfect for fixing natural stone and large format ceramics, porcelain and terrazzo. One bag for all floor installations Like all the “One” range of BAL enhanced tile adhesives, BAL Pourable One is available... View Article

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 heating office and sales areas, car showrooms, hotels and other... View Article