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Arstiderne architects, a division of architectural and engineering consultancy Sweco, has transformed a large industrial building into a stunning open plan office to house the 180 Sweco employees at a location near Aarhus in Denmark. The clever design retains much... View Article

Following a fire in 2019 that caused extensive damage, remedial works along with an additional retail extension are now complete at The Mall, Walthamstow. The Mall, which was redeveloped by ESA Architecture, includes a £5m full internal refurbishment designed to... View Article

Leviat, world leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry, has launched a revolutionary new thermally efficient Ancon windpost designed to minimise thermal bridging in masonry cavity walls. Following extensive research and testing, the patented Thermal Windpost (TWP2), part... View Article

Not all fire escapes are created equal – some are designed beautifully so that their form does not strictly follow function but enhances it. The stair at Wytham Chalet is one such structure, its linear caging providing much needed security... View Article

MediaCityUK, an international hub for technology, innovation and creativity located at Salford Quays is home to companies such as the BBC, ITV, Ericsson, dock10 and Kellogg’s. These are complemented by more than 250 smaller media and digital businesses, all using advanced... View Article

To celebrate Coventry’s 2021 UK City of Culture status, a new linear park was proposed to run from Naul’s Mill Park, along the route of Radford Brook, to connect with Belgrade Plaza in the city’s theatre quarter. The area included... View Article

In response to the construction industry’s drive to build a more sustainable future, Sika’s Roofing experts are hosting a live online launch event for its new Green Roof systems on 1 June 2021. All attendees will be in with a... View Article

The latest UK Government Hub opens in Leeds with air distribution products by Waterloo. The latest UK Government Hub at 7-8 Wellington Place in Leeds city centre is set to become home to 6,150 civil servants from a range of... View Article

When planning an outdoor rendering project it’s important to remember to choose beads made of stainless steel or PVCu. Building requirements outlined by NHBC and LABC, only advocate the use of austenitic stainless steel or PVCu beads in all external... View Article

Not all fire escapes are created equal – some are designed beautifully so that their form does not strictly follow function but enhances it. To this end, Spiral UK created a striking yet subtle two-storey caged spiral escape on the... View Article

UK leading Manufacturer of Type C Cavity Drainage Systems, Delta Membrane Systems are revolutionising the waterproofing sector with MS 500 Fire. Taking steps to ensure tragedies like the Grenfell Tower don’t occur again, is top of most construction material manufacturer’s... View Article

European design students invited to enter the new Formica® Formations Design Competition – Call for entries This year Formica Group, manufacturer of interior surfacing solutions and the original inventor of Formica® laminate, has launched a new and exciting pan-European student... View Article

Brand NEW Men’s and Women’s Work Shorts for the flexible working environment – designed for superior comfort and freedom of movement. Combining 4-way stretch fabric that delivers working comfort all day with street-smart, slim-fit designs, Snickers Work Shorts are great... View Article

The virtual 3D cityscape aims to inspire design, save time and lead to faster decision making. ROCKWOOL has further enhanced its range of resources for specifiers, contractors and building owners with the launch of the ROCKWOOL Interactive City, a 3D... View Article

An underfloor air conditioning system supplied by AET Flexible Space has contributed to the top sustainability credentials of the redevelopment of a 1930s warehouse and former clothing factory in Clerkenwell, London. Completed in June 2020, the high-end refurbishment and extension... View Article

There are plenty of ways to create the desired aesthetic in your bathroom or wetroom at the design stage, whether the project is big or small. This could mean incorporating mood lighting, adding statement sanitaryware or simply letting the tiles... View Article

Introducing a new focal point for interiors with the Vision Door range from leading interior door manufacturer and innovator, Vicaima.  A door designed to broaden horizons and at the same time maintaining a close affinity with nature. For those who... View Article

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has expanded its Recycling Service to include product packaging from its injection resin products, reinforcing the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability. Having partnered with Belgian injection resin... View Article