Learning from the past

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios designed a replacement primary school in south London which builds on the features created over time in its predecessor, and celebrates its mixed community. Jayne Dowle reports When Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) won the competition... View Article

Up for a night out

London’s Camden Market has its share of characterful drinking establishments, so to attract visitors to a new terrace bar crowning a historic building, playfully nostalgic design moves within a contrasting light structure were in order. James Parker reports Camden in... View Article

All about brass with Thomas Crapper

Can brass be used in the bathroom and what do you need to know? Brass is one of the oldest materials used in bathrooms and can be used almost anywhere – withthoma care and attention. If the finish is natural... View Article

Material Specification and Decision Making

Numerous considerations influence the selection of building materials, including aesthetics, performance, sustainability, costs, and a myriad of other factors. This survey endeavours to delve into the primary elements guiding Housebuilders’ choices regarding building materials, exploring how specific qualities and external... View Article

Elevating roofing standards in social housing

Wayne Chissel of WestWood Liquid Technologies, discusses the urgent need to improve roofing standards in the housing sector and the role of PMMA liquid waterproofing systems In the ever-evolving landscape of social housing, there is not only a pressing need... View Article

Outstanding Performance

With optimised flush geometry and hydraulics, Geberit’s WC system gives a 10 times better flushing performance than standard. And with Geberit’s new innovative, quick and easy, clever mounting solution, tests show that installation time can be cut by up to... View Article

Form, fit & finish with Pendock Linea building linings

Since the Pendock Linea name was first introduced used more than 20 years ago, for our HVAC perimeter casings, it has expanded considerably and now includes nine building lining and architectural finishing products ranges. In addition to perimeter casings, the... View Article

Be inspired by these completed residential projects

For those architects working on residential extension, renovations or complete new-build homes, searching for inspiration and ideas is just the starting point. To assist award-winning architectural glazing specialists IDSystems has captured three of their favourite projects on film, offering an... View Article

Grant Westfield are exhibiting at Clerkenwell Design Week

We’re thrilled to announce that Grant Westfield will be exhibiting at Clerkenwell Design Week (21st-23rd May) for the second consecutive year in the Contract and Work Building (Stand C2). We’ll be showcasing our market-leading waterproof wall panel brand, Multipanel, alongside... View Article

The Festival of Sustainable Homes

The ‘Festival of Sustainable Homes’ is a brand new event produced by the team at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. The two-day festival will avoid ‘greenwash’ and offer genuine inspiration for anyone interested in creating well-designed, healthy homes,... View Article