A heart of oak

Already in receipt of several awards, Hornsey Rise in Leicestershire was developed to meet strong demand for luxury detached homes with a more ‘intimate’ community feel. Lee Harris of developer Springbourne Homes explains to Jack Wooler how the site’s rich... View Article

Back to the Futurebuild

Futurebuild, the event that’s championed a sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, is back. Taking place from 1-3 March at excel, the event will connect specifiers, decision makers and ‘disruptors’ with major brands and start-ups from across the... View Article

Frugal fires

Not only do fires and stoves provide a luxurious traditional aesthetic, but they can now also achieve high levels of energy efficiency. Annabelle Carvell of Stovax gives the argument for why they should be high on developers’ agenda. New build... View Article

The outlook for glazing trends in 2022

After some significant recent industry impacts including Covid and net zero targets, John McComb from Reynaers Aluminium UK looks at five key glazing specification trends and how it’s responding to them. During these undoubtedly uncertain times, it is difficult to... View Article

EASY MEG – Designed to make life… easy!

EASY MEG is the latest addition to Abet Laminati’s exterior cladding range and designed for use by everyone from professional builders to the DIY and self-build market. Based on the widely used MEG (Material External Grade) High Pressure Laminate, it... View Article

Roto’s Innovative Inowa From Carl F Groupco

Carl F Groupco, the major stockist of Roto hardware, reports increasing demand from fabricators for the innovative Patio Inowa sliding door hardware system. Launched in the hardware distributors range in 2020, the sliding door system has gathered momentum thanks to... View Article

Silicate Masonry Paint for all surfaces

A newly formulated Bonding Primer from Earthborn can now be used alongside Silicate Masonry Paint for exterior masonry surfaces that do not need to breathe. Bonding Primer provides a mechanical bond between a ‘sealed’ wall and the paint, allowing Silicate... View Article

Ask the Architect: John Rhodes of HOK

With extensive experience in arena and stadium design, John Rhodes of HOK explains what drives him, and how the pandemic has forced designers to ‘futureproof’ major facilities What made you want to become an architect? I think I have always... View Article

Stream of consciousness

With even greater proliferation of film and TV content across a growing range of streaming platforms since the pandemic, there’s huge demand for sustainable production facilities in the UK. Jason Lebidineuse of Scott Brownrigg and Michael Davis of JLL explain... View Article

Positive mental attitude

The multi-award winning Springfield Meadows is a collection of 25 ‘carbon positive’ homes in Oxfordshire, designed by Greencore Construction to be the UK’s ‘most sustainable development.’ MD Ian Pritchett tells Jack Wooler how the project was a victory over continual... View Article

View Point: Nigel Ostime of Hawkins\Brown (Part 2)

In the second of two articles, Nigel Ostime of Hawkins\Brown provides a comprehensive guide on managing a Pre-Construction Services Agreement to get the best outcome for architects and their clients In last month’s edition, I explained what a Pre-Construction Services Agreement... View Article

Building Regulations Update – England

England Regulations have been released (15/12/21) and Scotland & Wales are currently under review. It is the intention that the updates ensure adequate ventilation of all types whilst the energy efficiency of housing is improved at the same time.  As... View Article

Eventim Apollo’s stage refurbishment by Harlequin

Last year the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith went through a complete stage refurbishment plus additional custom stage building with Harlequin Floors. The Eventim Apollo, formerly the Hammersmith Apollo, is one of the UK’s largest original theatres. Designed in the Art... View Article

Resapol at the King James project

Resapol recently worked with longstanding customer Bondcote, supplying material for the first stage of repair work at the King James project; repairing two of the overhead rail archways and bridges. The repair was deemed essential as several sites on the... View Article