A Refreshed Look at Postmodernism

We are living through a moment in which architecture is once again for many pundits at the centre of tense and contentious debates about identity, meaning and values, with warring sides staking claim to the mantle of virtue and rectitude... View Article

VIVID announces new non-executive director, Ian Playford

VIVID has appointed Ian Playford to its Board as a non-executive director who brings with him a wealth of knowledge on property development and investment in customer centric environment. Mark Perry, Chief Executive of VIVID says: “Ian will bring a... View Article

New Homes to fund replacment care home in Maghull

A FUTURE pipeline of new homes in Sefton will help address local housing need while enabling a care home to relocate into a modern facility. Sefton Borough Council recently approved plans from Castle Green Homes for 74 new homes on... View Article

Avant Homes Scotland hires head of customer care

Housebuilder Avant Homes Scotland has appointed an experienced head of customer care. Billy Green joins from Stewart Milne Group where he held various positions during 21 years at the business and has over 25 years of customer care experience within the housebuilding... View Article

Schlüter-Systems launches the Schlüter® Registered Installer scheme

The leading systems solutions provider for tile and stone applications, Schlüter-Systems, has created a proprietary Registered Installer Scheme which will result in a professional community devoted to guaranteeing the durability and reliability of commercial and residential installations. Key installers will... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Navigating a few significant bumps in the road hasn’t deterred Sally and Nick from persevering with a conversion from a Class Q to a full planning permission in Devon, knowing that dream can now become a reality People ask why... View Article

Ask the Expert: The comfort factor from underfloor heating

Andrew Curry of Schlüter-Systems discusses the benefits and installation options for underfloor heating systems, and how to create a cosy and energy-efficient heating solution What are the key benefits of using underfloor heating systems compared to traditional heating methods? It... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Bedrooms

For many of us our bedroom remains the important sanctuary – the ultimate space to switch off at the end of a busy day. Whether you’re creating your own relaxing retreat, a functional yet fun kids’ room or a peaceful... View Article

Ferro Porte – Steel & Glass Internal Doors

The exciting new range of contemporary steel and glass internal doors creates a minimalist look with heritage styling. Ferro Porte Steel & Glass Internal Doors are designed and manufactured by Zakuna Group. As Architectural product specialists in the UK, Zakuna... View Article

A major winery extension: Legacy of Bodegas Faustino opens

Celebrations marked the opening of a new extension to the Bodegas Faustino Winery in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa. Commissioned by the fourth generation of the Martínez Zabala Family, Foster + Partners has designed a major extension and refurbished the existing facilities... View Article

Karta relaunches with 18 new recycled leather floors

Sustainable wood flooring specialist Karta has launched a brand-new series of sustainable floors with 18 new, completely natural, toxin-free, and plastic free floors.  The new series, the Recycled Leather Series, adds to Karta’s hyper-realistic wood collection, designed specifically for design... View Article