HOK Designs New Workplace for BBC Studios in Bristol

HOK’s London studio has designed a new production base for BBC Studios in the centre of Bristol—its largest outside London. Staff from the world-renowned Natural History Unit (NHU) and Factual Entertainment Bristol, which produces Top Gear, Antiques Roadshow, Gardeners’ World,... View Article

Something special – Bespoke casings from Pendock

Decorative architectural casing and enclosure solutions have been Pendock’s area of specialism for more than three decades, combining the key attributes of aesthetics and practicality to effectively conceal structural elements and building services. Since the company was formed in 1987,... View Article

Nordic Green Copper Aurora

LISTEN HERE 🔊 ‘The fact that copper is a natural material and, of course, 100% recyclable are for me important factors – and certainly its longevity is often overlooked’ This contemporary cottage, built in a stunning seashore location on the... View Article

CaberFloor P5 for creak-free flooring

CaberFloor P5, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, trading as Norbord, is the UK’s most popular moisture resistant flooring panel of its type. It is a high-performance particleboard being widely specified due to its stability, durability and ease of installation... View Article

Under the skin

The Royal College of Physicians’ new WELL Platinum teaching base in Liverpool has been designed with an appropriately scientific approach, resulting in one of the world’s healthiest buildings, including a bespoke patterned envelope. James Parker reports A medical education facility... View Article

Woods Bagot brings learning into the landscape

Students are the winners at the freshly opened and co-located Meadowbank Public School and Marsden High School, designed by Woods Bagot, part of a new breed of education facilities funded by the NSW Government. Spaces to encourage play, collaboration, connection... View Article

Jarvis specifies Earthborn paints

A luxury housing development in the Weald of Kent represents its builders’ deepening commitment to sustainability. Jarvis Homes, a family company for more than 250 years, is on a mission to improve the sustainability of its building processes so specified... View Article

Aico launch new and improved HomeLINK App for Residents

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Seeking to empower residents to create safer and healthier homes, Aico, the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety, has launched the third iteration of the HomeLINK App for Residents. The app provides an innovative solution to... View Article

Serving past and future needs

A design and development team embarking on its first new build aimed for an affordably high standard of residential design and build, with an aesthetic that beds the scheme into its historic context. Jack Wooler reports Somerbrook is a collection... View Article

Keeping in touch

An extra care scheme in Camden designed to offer extra connections to the community evolved to include younger residents, in efficiently-designed flats with the focus on wellness and sustainability. James Parker speaks to PRP Architects about the approach they took... View Article

Q-Range guide launch

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Quantum Flooring’s Q-Range Stair Nosing collection is at the forefront of safety and compliance for specification. It caters for all sectors and installations, with profiles to suit any project. Quantum is delighted to announce that the brand-new... View Article

Newton Waterproofing shortlisted for two prestigious award schemes

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has been shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes. The company’s leading product range and commitment to sustainability secured Newton’s finalist spot at the London Construction Awards, being... View Article

CAN Reveals Design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Development

Hong Kong-based architectural and design firm CAN is excited to reveal the design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Project, bridging the boundaries of ecology and arts for a mixed-use development. The firm is delivering the masterplanning and architectural design for the development... View Article

Solution Fires bolsters management team with new hire

Solution Fires, a new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Andy Macey, as Sales Manager. Andy joins the Solution Fires team with over 30 years’ experience in the industry,... View Article

Office architecture and its visual cues

During a working lifetime, an office worker will probably spend between 80-100,000 hours under some form of office roof or ceiling. So it’s safe to assume working environments will have an influence on the workforce and on visitors and customers.... View Article