Resapol case study: 120 Oxford Street

LISTEN HERE 🔊 City Remedial contacted Resapol’s London technical team in March 2021 in order to support with supplying a solution for the reinstatement of reinforced concrete taking place on 120 Oxford Street, a major shopping destination in the West... View Article

Better school buildings

LISTEN HERE 🔊 One of the most important buildings in any country is the school because the future depends on how the next generations are educated. Apart from the standard of teaching, informed local authorities and designers understand how a... View Article

Newton Waterproofing saves double basement failure in Notting Hill

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Newton Waterproofing and their Specialist Contractor Stonehouse have delivered an exceptional waterproofing design and installation for a large, two-level basement in Notting Hill, resulting in a stunning watertight and guaranteed new living space beneath the home. The... View Article

Senior’s on the rise in the London residential market

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Senior Architectural Systems has taken its aluminium fenestration solutions to new heights after being specified on the new Oaklands Rise mixed-use residential development in London, which is not only one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects but... View Article

F. Ball supports Coventry Caribbean Centre renovation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Products donated by F. Ball and Co. Ltd., including the company’s Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound, have been used to prepare subfloors as part of the renovation of the Coventry Caribbean Community Centre prior to its reopening... View Article

Different ways of working

James Parker spoke to the architects behind an evolving 10 year scheme to provide flexible offices framing rare green space in the heart of Manchester, as part of a wider masterplan to create a new urban quarter With staff beginning... View Article

Learning from context

When Design Engine designed a trio of buildings for the University of Winchester, they used corten steel to emulate the local built heritage, while creating spaces that supported students’ wellbeing. Roseanne Field reports Located on one of the main routes... View Article

Working outside the box

Architect@Work returns to a physical format at the Truman Brewery in London for 2022; the event on 13-14 April is themed around design for outside space as well as buildings themselves, with the focus on health and wellness Visitors are... View Article

Viewpoint: Russell Pedley of Assael Architecture

Russell Pedley of Assael Architecture looks at how the humble beginnings of build-to-rent has led to a new design sector and an investor’s dream, but also challenges for project teams from out-of-date standards The history of build-to-rent (BTR) in the... View Article

Sapphire balconies bring urban village design to life

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The architectural vision for Acton Gardens, an award-winning urban village in West London, has been brought to life with 87 bespoke balconies designed, manufactured and installed by Sapphire’s team of experts. The project’s key design challenges were... View Article

VitrA launches exciting and wide-ranging Root brassware range

LISTEN HERE 🔊 International Bathroom brand VitrA has launched Root, a striking and wide-ranging bathroom brassware range. Created by Design Studio VitrA, Root is a comprehensive collection of brassware with over 130 skus including basin, shower, and bath mixers, all... View Article

East Midlands heating company winning new work with CIRCOFLOPRO

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Northampton based JD Plumbing and Heating has been growing its business in recent years after discovering the multiple benefits of buying the ready-to-install underfloor heating systems offered by CIRCOFLOPRO, part of the Ridgespear Group. The company covers... View Article