Top five reasons to plan a trip to FIT

We get it, you’re busier than ever. You’re still playing catch up with jobs from the last 18 months. May seems like a long way away, doesn’t it? Do you even need to prioritise taking time off the tools to... View Article

Trio of Directors grows team at Award-Winning Practice

An Award-Winning architecture practice has added a trio of directors as it looks to capitalise on two decades of continued success. Marchini Curran Associates – which is based in Nottingham’s Lace Market – has appointed Kevin Smith, Justin Ziegler and Andrew... View Article

The retail mix – combining design with practicality

As shoppers make a welcome return to the high street, malls and out-of-town centres, the retail sector and construction industry are also assessing opportunities. Retail has always been a dynamic environment that not only reflects and meets the needs of... View Article

Make an entrance with Hörmann doors

Visual style, security and thermal efficiency are high on the list of priorities for homeowners when choosing a new entrance door. In response Hörmann UK have developed a range of aluminium and steel entrance doors, that offer a selection of... View Article

A meeting of minds

Bob and Carrie Forsyth had very different ideas about their ‘forever’ home until they set eyes on a dated 1950s ‘fixer-upper’ near Leeds, and decided to compromise, including with the planning department TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES BEVAN COCKERILL Bob Forsyth... View Article

Jane of all trades

As an architect, Jane Burnside has created many stunning contemporary homes. However, also taking on the role of project manager and interior designer – and even cook – on her own self-build on the Isle of Mull required a whole... View Article

Watson Batty makes four senior promotions

Watson Batty Architects has announced four promotions within its team as it remains on track to surpass growth targets with a strong business pipeline for 2022. Robert Jagger has been promoted to Associate Director with a remit to grow the... View Article

Pendock building linings for award winning motorway services

The award-winning Skelton Lakes motorway services near Leeds is using bespoke manufactured architectural casings from Pendock’s Linea building linings range to conceal structural elements and help achieve a high quality, integrated finish to the retail unit on site. Designed by Corstorphine &... View Article

OSB and straw hide connects with wildlife

Student-designed hide on a local reserve proves a hit with local schoolchildren. A nature hide designed and built by post graduate students from Kingston School of Art using straw bales and SterlingOSB Zero supplied by West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, will help neighbourhood... View Article

Sika launches new online fire stopping solution finder tool

Leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika has launched a new online resource for specifiers looking to develop a robust passive fire protection strategy to contain and control the spread of fire. Sika’s new Fire Stopping Solution Finder tool has been created to support... View Article