Projects Archive

SLC Dormy Care Communities

• 04 September 2019

Featured Homes: Foxhunters, Monmouthshire, Bramshott Grange, Hampshire and Pine Martin Grange, Dorset.

SLC Crystal Cruises

• 04 September 2019

London based design firm, AD Associates are creating a new standard in river cruising. Over the past two years, Crystal Cruises has completely reimagined the European river experience with the most spacious, state-of-the-art fleet of river yachts, boasting exceptional design and unparalleled all-inclusive amenities along with extraordinary personal attention and service. In short, it’s six-star service, superior dining and the largest suites in river cruising aboard an exquisite new class of river vessels.

Tarkett helps London Waste and Recycling Board close the loop

• 15 July 2019

When the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) moved into their new HQ they set out to design a space that would embody their core values of creating a circular economy. This meant designing an innovative and inviting space, while keeping sustainability at front of mind.

Reflecting an innovation-led tech culture at Nucleus Financial

• 15 July 2019

Nucleus Financial, an online investments solution provider, recently relocated to new premises in Edinburgh. Originally built in 1989, the Greenside building has been refurbished to create a brand new space within its 30 year-old shell – one with loads of character that celebrates its raw fabric.

Tarkett is top of the class in University of Leeds refurbishment

• 15 July 2019

The University of Leeds was established in 1904 and has since grown to become one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. As part of a major refurbishment project to support this growth, architectural firm Farrell & Clark was tasked with transforming the site’s original staff centre and external under croft into a new space to accommodate both the School of Earth and Environment and the Priestley International Centre for Climate.

An Imaginative Approach to Creating Hattrick Offices

• 15 July 2019

When Manchester based content marketing agency Hattrick moved to The Boat Shed in Exchange Quay, it was an opportunity to create a ‘wow’ space to reflect its unique culture.

Frances Priest Ceramic Art Engages the Senses at New Hospital

• 09 July 2019

Frances Priest’s recently completed ceramic art installation at Edinburgh Hospital is engaging patients, residents, staff and visitors alike with its visual warmth and texture. Completed in December 2018, the work is locally referred to as The Tiled Corridor. Fusing studio ceramics with factory tile-making, Priest tapped into local, Victorian architecture for her inspiration and collaborated with specialist ceramic manufacturer Craven Dunnill Jackfield, an experience she refers to as “like gold dust”.

LA Build Corp build a home made for entertaining

• 13 March 2019

LA Build Corp was commissioned to build a sleek spec home in the heart of Los Angeles with entertainment in mind.

Ameen Ayoub Design Studio Nearing Completion on 1331 Belfast Drive

• 26 February 2019

Ameen Ayoub Design Studio commissioned to renovate and create an additional elevation to stunning house on Belfast Drive near Suset Plaza.

The Design Citadel

• 06 February 2019

Nyxo Studio propose a new architectural design to transform and maintain the historic and cultural heritage of the site of the Old Baghdad Governorate Building into a Design Centre to showcase the best of contemporary Iraqi design.

Skyline Lounge at the DelRay Tower Apartments in Alexandria, Virginia

• 04 February 2019

Linowes Design Associates create stunning interior for Skyline Lounge at DelRay Tower Apartments in Alexandra, Virginia.

Rothschild Penthouse

• 30 January 2019

Israel Nottes Architects in collaboration with their client have designed a stunning private penthouse suite in the heart of Tel Aviv city.

Style Library Contract fabrics and wallcoverings specified for Grand Central Hotel, Belfast

• 28 January 2019

Hastings Grand Central is more than a hotel, it’s an ode to a city. Standing tall in Bedford Street, this 22 storey hotel fuses glamour and grandeur with a uniquely Belfast spirit. Comprising of 300 luxurious bedrooms and suites, restaurant, bar, conferencing facilities and retail space, it is a jewel that sits at the heart of Belfast’s Linen Quarter.

Ameen Ayoub Design Studio Nears Completion on Croft Residence

• 15 January 2019

Working from the client’s brief, Ameen Ayoub Design Studio design stunning private two-fold residence resulting in both a workable and livable environment.

Monaco Villa and Apartments

• 10 January 2019

Mailen Design commissioned to construct a one-off development maximising views over Monaco harbour for all the properties.

Corian® Solid Surface: Keeping it clean with Ulster Hospital

• 14 November 2018

Corian® Solid Surface has been used to transform Ulster Hospital’s Phase B Inpatient Ward Block, providing a hygienic solution for 288 single en-suite bedrooms.

Antipodes by Novoceram - Cersaie 2018

• 07 November 2018

Antipodes booth designed by Francesco Catalano showcases new ceramic collections launched by Novoceram at Cersaie.

Neolith Reaches Higher Ground with 570 Broome

• 06 November 2018

Neolith® PURETi is specified for revolutionary green skyscraper in the heart of New York

West Wittering, England

• 24 October 2018

Astro luminaires chosen for the renovation of a 1960's bungalow in West Wittering.

Architecture, Art and a Modern Office

• 12 October 2018

Deirdre Dyson designs and produces luxury carpets for an 18th century listed Georgian townhouse in Mayfair, London.

StagE cinema inspired by theatrical design

• 08 October 2018

ARTTA Concept Studio design this new cinema in Hong Kong

A Wheelchair-Accessible Universally Modern Home by Christie Leu Interiors

• 04 October 2018

Christie Leu Interiors design a modern wheelchair friendly house for a family of five.

Billi bring a unique refreshment experience to Gymshark

• 25 September 2018

When deciding on the details for their contemporary new HQ, Katie Watkinson and her team was looking to provide an energy-efficient and sustainable hydration solution for the Gymshark staff that fit with the company’s values of excellence and innovation.

LUCTRA® lighting at the Arcadeon conference and seminar hotel

• 06 September 2018

LUCTRA® lighting supply state of the art lighting technology at the Arcadeon conference and seminar hotel.

Ril Creed launch flagship retail store in Hong Kong.

• 03 September 2018

Working with award-winning design studio openUU, Ril Creed launch flagship luxury handbag retail store in Hong Kong.

Brintons supply carpets for the grand re-opening of the Victoria Palace Theatre

• 30 August 2018

Brintons were selected to supply carpets throughout the Victoria Palace Theatre as part of its grand reopening, celebrated by the UK premiere of the award-winning musical ‘Hamilton’. The £50m refurbishment features bespoke Brintons carpets in the theatre’s auditoriums, foyers, salon, landings, lobbies, royal circle and basement rear stalls. Brintons were commissioned by design and architecture practice Aedas and contributed to this project alongside the Victoria Palace Theatre (Delfont Mckintosh Theatre Group) and Clare Ferraby Designs.

Modern Meets Rustic in This Massachusetts Home by Jess Cooney Interiors

• 28 August 2018

Jess Cooney Interiors have completed an extensive renovation to a home in Stockbridge Massachusetts incorporating a subtle rustic meets modern element.

No 1 New Oxford Street

• 23 August 2018

Giving the Modern a contemporary edge while maintaining the tenets of iconic 1930’s design has been realised in the redevelopment of a prestigious London building.

Boss Design provide contemporary commercial furniture solution to Arco, Hull, UK

• 23 August 2018

Boss Design recently collaborated with RFD Interior Architecture, to supply a new contemporary, commercial furniture solution to Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of Safety Equipment, in their brand-new customer engagement centre in Hull.

An Expansive "Livable Luxury" Home in La Canada, CA by Courtney Thomas Design

• 23 August 2018

Courtney Thomas Design have beautifully custom designed the interior of a new build colonial home in La Canada.

British Ceramic Tile brings style to London’s West End

• 22 August 2018

British Ceramic Tile has expanded its hospitality portfolio with the transformation of the historic Strand Palace Hotel, bringing a sense of luxury to the timeless building.

Kilkea Drive, Los Angeles

• 09 August 2018

LA Build Corp created a modern,family-oriented home in Kilkea Drive, Los Angeles.

Tropical Hawaiian Mansion in Clear Island Waters QLD, Australia

• 01 August 2018

Inside the exclusive and gated suburb of Clear Island Waters Superdraft Architects have created a contemporary residence that resembles a tropical Hawaiian resort.

No.1 PALACE STREET

• 26 July 2018

No.1 Palace Street, the development from London’s leading luxury property developer, Northacre, offers a rare opportunity to live opposite Buckingham Palace, with unique views over Buckingham Palace Gardens; the only residential property in London with such a claim. An architecturally impressive and secure 300,000 sq. ft. island site, the residence is located in the heart of St. James’ Park, in one of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods.

Jet Sequoia Kitchen

• 17 July 2018

Formica Group provide two contrasting work surfaces to create a stunning countertop for a kitchen island.

Align / Spark44, White Collar Factory, London

• 13 July 2018

New offices have been designed for this advertising agency in a new building on Old Street’s Silicon Roundabout

Thierry Huau / Les Villages Nature, Paris

• 12 July 2018

This holiday resort with a difference has plugged into the One Planet Living network by Bioregional to create a sustainable, back-to-nature experience

The Stoic City

• 02 July 2018

Based on an understanding for shared knowledge about processes and needs, XAL GmbH appointed Bernd Steinhuber and FIPE Architecture to develop and design ‘The Stoic City’ at Light & Building 2018 in Frankfurt.

Mailen Design complete unique showroom for Knauf UK

• 26 June 2018

Design led architecture studio Mailen Design, has recently completed a unique showroom for Knauf UK in Clerkenwell, London. As an internationally renowned building systems supplier, Knauf appointed Mailen Design to provide a forward-thinking showroom environment to display their systems and products in inspiring ways and engage directly with the architecture and design community.

Soft Republick

• 20 June 2018

Unilever’s famous Wall’s brand came together with I-AM and created Soft Republick to re-imagine soft serve ice cream for Millennial and Gen Z consumers.

British Ceramic Tile collaborate with Holiday Inn Express to regenerate self-service area

• 19 June 2018

Dedicated to developing new and existing relationships with some of the UK’s biggest names in hospitality, British Ceramic Tile has completed its latest project with national hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express.

Hassell, Cox Architecture, HKS/Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia

• 18 June 2018

A variety of sports and teams are at home at the new stadium in the Western Australian city of Perth

Kinnersley Kent Design/The Fold flagship store, Chelsea

• 13 June 2018

The design for this womenswear store allows the space to be totally flexible while letting the garments take centre stage

WGS Ideation Space

• 12 June 2018

Design Plus Architects design an impressive unconventional office space for William Grant & Sons.

Space Copenhagen/Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen

• 11 June 2018

Space Copenhagen, in its refurbishment of the former SAS Royal Hotel from the Sixties, has put this icon of Arne Jacobsen design back in the spotlight

Hotel Ease

• 29 May 2018

Taking inspiration from 1920's New York city, ARTTA Concept Studio have designed and fitted out Hotel Ease with a stunningly elegant and stylish interior.

TH_NK – London Office

• 22 May 2018

Ward Robinson design and project manage the redesign and fit-out of TH_NK – London Office.

Cozi Lounge

• 16 May 2018

ARTTA Concept Studio design a stunning lounge and bar interior for Hotel Cozi.

Celia Chu Design & Associates/White Rose Chapel, Kukuoka

• 09 May 2018

This wedding chapel is romance personified, with a pure white and roses-themed design

Orms/Commonwealth House, London

• 08 May 2018

A strikingly shaped office building from the Thirties, with its art-deco and art-moderne heritage, has been refurbished and extended in a contemporary way

AvroKO/Maslow’s Mortimer House, London

• 04 May 2018

With psychologist Abraham Maslow’s ‘hierarchy of needs’ in mind, AvroKo has created this private members club with tiers of facilities to cater for members’ needs

AB House

• 01 May 2018

Architect at Vardastudio develops own private living space in beautiful rural surroundings on site previously used as agricultural land.

Washroom Washroom delivers contemporary new look for Camden Market

• 23 April 2018

Washroom Washroom has delivered a bespoke project to refresh the public washroom facilities at Camden’s vibrant Stables Market.

Envie Lane

• 18 April 2018

Ushers by Design create a stunning 2-storey complex in Bali consisting of a woodfire restaurant and lounge club area.

Creating Haz Restaurant's Modern Mediterranean Customer Experience

• 12 April 2018

HAZ approached I-AM with a directive to breathe new life into their five-strong group of restaurants.

Polu Poke London

• 11 April 2018

Designed to mirror that of a simple street food pop-up, Polu Poke find new permanent location for their first restaurant.

HMKM/Beymen store, Istanbul

• 11 April 2018

East meets West in the eight floors of this custom-designed, high-end department store in one of the city’s premier shopping streets

Architects Office - 'A Spatial Stimuli'

• 10 April 2018

An Architects Office has been thoughtfully and artistically designed to create a vision of 'Spatial Stimuli'.

CallisonRTKL/London office

• 10 April 2018

Three floors of office space have been transformed into a modern, flexible space for a large tech company

SHH Architecture and Interior Design/The Trafalgar St James

• 06 April 2018

With a West End location and views to die for, the practice has added a rooftop bar to its refurbishment and renovation of the hotel

Twenty Old Bailey

• 26 March 2018

Armourcoat polished plaster wall finishes feature within the major office refurbishment of Twenty Old Bailey by architects BuckleyGrayYeoman for global asset manager Blackstone.

Checkland Kindleysides/Studio AE

• 13 March 2018

This new store for American Eagle in Manhattan has features to appeal to young customers – including free laundry facilities for nearby New York University students

Penoyre & Prasad/Sibson Building, University of Kent

• 09 March 2018

The practice has delivered the largest academic building for the university since it was founded in the Sixties, sitting in mature woodland without dominating it

Freehaus designs chameleonic Bookshop and Meeting Space for the RIBA at ecobuild 2018

• 08 March 2018

Freehaus design a vibrant bookshop and meeting space for RIBA at Ecobuild 2018.

Guardian Glass project - “La Casa del Desierto”

• 26 February 2018

A desert. A house. A range of special glass types and a team of skilled professionals. This is “La Casa del Desierto” (the desert house). One of Guardian Glass's most exclusive, demanding, risky, creative and efficient projects, was recently completed in Spain with a clear objective: to demonstrate first hand and in situ across the four seasons of the year, the importance of glass in our daily life, and in one of the toughest environments you could ever imagine!

Model Gym

• 26 February 2018

A state of the art ladies only gym has been completed by interior designers Marques and Jordy.

BASILIUS 601-602

• 22 February 2018

AUM ARCHITECTS chosen to design the interior of a residence originally made up of two apartments.

Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands/Indoor Sports Centre, University of Birmingham

• 22 February 2018

Scoring top environmental performance ratings, this new sports centre aims to encourage greater sports participation from students, staff and the general public.

Opening of the new Louvre Abu Dhabi

• 14 February 2018

Jean Nouvel has created an architectural wonder in the desert. It includes products by Duravit, designed by Philippe Starck.

Armourcoat polished plaster used in Duke Ellington School of the Arts

• 07 February 2018

Washington D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts reopened last year following a multi-million dollar renovation. The modernization project, designed by a Joint Venture Partnership between cox graae + spack architects and Lance Bailey & Associates, has transformed the aging historic National Landmark into a top-tier student facility.

The Honeycomb Table

• 07 February 2018

Using reclaimed wine oak strips, Josh Neilsen has designed and built the Honeycomb Table.

Squire and Partners / The Department Store, Brixton

• 07 February 2018

A former Edwardian retail emporium has been taken from dereliction to dream to give the architecture practice new offices in south London

CHANPON - Regional Ramen noodle restaurant in Tokyo

• 19 January 2018

G Architects Studio designed the new interior for a noodle restaurant near the Komazawa Olympic park.

Kemmlit on display at Royal Academy of Arts, London.

• 11 January 2018

Kemmlit commissioned to provide a unique and innovative washroom at the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

Gort Scott/The London Cat Clinic

• 10 January 2018

A new, specialist vet clinic has been designed that is, to put it simply, the cat’s whiskers...

Barr Gazetas, Morgan Lovell/Anomaly Office, London

• 09 January 2018

In another successful collaboration the two practices serve up workspace for the ad agency that lives up to its name.

The Experience Floor, Hotel BLOOM!

• 21 December 2017

Virserius Studio created a unique and innovative space you would be happy to spend a whole day.

Darjeeling Express Restaurant, Soho, London

• 13 December 2017

A-nrd Studio commissioned to design and bring a personal touch to the Darjeeling Express Restaurant in Soho, London.

Swingers West End Crazy Golf Venue by Zachary Pulman Design Studio

• 13 December 2017

Zachary Pulman Design Studio design second crazy golf venue following the success of Swingers City.

dRMM/Maggie’s Oldham

• 13 December 2017

The latest cancer care centre for cancer charity, Maggie’s has opened and is its first building constructed in CLT. It is designed by dRMM, a pioneer in using the material.

Resonate Interiors/Alpha Bank HQ, London

• 07 December 2017

A move of locations within the City of London has given the Greek bank a new, contemporary interior thanks to a design scheme by Resonate Interiors

Islandsbanki North Tower branch

• 15 November 2017

allen international undertook a complete re-think of their present operational model and customer experience to create Islandsbanki’s next generation of branches.

Londra Housing, Bucharest

• 09 November 2017

ADNBA created seven beautiful apartments in one of the few remaining lots in an old neighborhood of historical and architectural value in the central area of Bucharest.

Koncept / Novotel, Canary Wharf

• 07 November 2017

References to the maritime heritage of the site are mixed with bespoke furniture in the contemporary design for this small-footprint hotel that nevertheless ascends 39 floors

Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, Johannesburg

• 02 November 2017

An international team from the UK and South Africa worked together to create this children’s hospital in a natural healing environment

5468796 Architecture and Factor Eficiencia / One Bucket at a Time installation, Mexico City

• 11 October 2017

For the Mextropoli 2017 Architecture Festival, the painter’s bucket - a common sight on the streets of Mexico City - was used to create an interactive installation referencing the use of the city’s public space by the ‘viene viene’ men

I-AM / Jan restaurant, London

• 10 October 2017

The food and ambience of the old kingdoms that surrounded the Caspian Sea in earlier centuries come alive with this dynamic and intimate dining space.

Bennetts Associates / Storyhouse Theatre, Chester

• 06 October 2017

The practice took a cinema unused for a decade and transformed it into a multi-use focal centre for the city.

Inspiring installations at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2017

• 12 September 2017

In June this year the Royal Horticultural Society launched it’s first major Show in over a decade in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth House Estate, Derbyshire.

Friend & Company / Victoria & Albert Museum shop, London

• 12 September 2017

The new retail offering has opened, embracing the V&A’s ethos, celebrating art and design and providing a versatile space at its centre.

MCM Architecture / Estée Lauder companies HQ, London

• 08 September 2017

Nine elegant floors accommodate the various beauty and fragrance brands and training facilities

FRIENDS OF THE EARTH: CREATING A POSITIVE WORKPLACE TO PROTECT THE PLANET

• 04 September 2017

Environmental campaigning charity, Friends of the Earth, has brought its brand identity to life through the design of its new London-based office space. The result is a positive workplace that stays true to the organisation’s core environmental beliefs, and reminds the Friends of the Earth team of its purpose, while sowing the seeds for the organisation to continue to thrive.

Hermann's, Berlin

• 30 August 2017

Freehaus designed and led the delivery of a new multi-functional co-working space centered around food innovation in the Mitte district of Berlin.

THE GARDEN SCHOOL NATURE INSPIRED SPACE HELPS STUDENTS TO DEVELOP AND LEARN

• 23 August 2017

The Garden School in Hackney, London offers education for 2-16 year olds, with highly specialised provisions for learners with autism. The school strives to nurture communication, learning and independence and it needs a building which is designed to help deliver this.

Bennetts Associates / Saatchi & Saatchi HQ London

• 09 August 2017

The communications and advertising agency has moved into a new HQ, created to embody its motto ‘Nothing is Impossible’

Boon Brown Architects / Neal’s Yard Remedies HQ Dorset

• 09 August 2017

This rural base for the natural health and beauty products company has been extended, with buildings to complement to existing facilities and reflecting the brand’s quirkiness and character

Innovative Architectural Design at Institute of Modern Art

• 09 August 2017

The new Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) opened in January 2007 to bring together the town’s contemporary fine art collections. Housed in a £14.2m landmark building by Erick van Egeraat Associated Architects MIMA features five exhibition galleries, several project and event spaces, plus a café and shop.

ACO helps Itzhoe catch its cultural identity

• 03 August 2017

ACO Freestyle bespoke gratings help deliver an aesthetic surface water drainage solution for a town centre upgrade

Amwell Durable and Stylish Washrooms specified for Hitchin Town Hall

• 12 July 2017

Close to the home of Amwell Systems in North Hertfordshire, Hitchin Town Hall is a Grade II Listed Building at the heart of the market town. Over the last few years the building has undertaken an extensive refurbishment including the building of a brand new Museum next door to the Town Hall. Amwell Systems were delighted to have been specified for both the Town Hall and the Museum project, providing stylish and durable washroom facilities.

ColladoCollins / dunnhumby HQ, Hammersmith

• 11 July 2017

Once a Ford Motors factory and showroom, this landmark 1915 building has been transformed into a contemporary office, with references to the aesthetics of the past along with a striking new glass roof.

BDP / National Army Museum, London

• 06 July 2017

Now with a major overhaul re-ordering the interior (exhibition design by Event) and adding a welcoming new frontage, BDP has the museum proudly on parade...

Make Architects/Harrods’ Entrance Hall

• 14 June 2017

Original art-deco heritage finds have been blended with contemporary design for the high-end store’s new-look entrance hall

Campaign/Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Gatwick

• 13 June 2017

Two new pre-flight lounges have been created to offer passengers a sanctuary away from the crowds

Jeffery Beers International / Gotham Market, Brooklyn

• 07 June 2017

Sitting under one soaring roof, a selection of restaurants and bars are connected through the practice’s design and decor scheme

Steak House “The Rib”

• 11 May 2017

The steak house “The Rib” hosted in Coldra Court Hotel in Newport South Wales, United Kingdom owned and managed by the internationally renowned 5 stars hotel “Celtic Manor” is the perfect setting for the latest project supplied by Ceramica Rondine into the country.

PriestmanGoode/A330-300 fleet

• 10 May 2017

The latest result of a partnership between South African Airways and PriestmanGoode is an outstanding look for the airline’s new fleet of A33-300 aircraft.

Knightsbridge Furniture selected to fit out Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool

• 09 May 2017

Knightsbridge Furniture has provided its high-quality contract furniture to a revolutionary new children’s hospital in Liverpool.

Chewton Glen gets cooking with Neolith®

• 09 May 2017

The Kitchen at Chewton Glen (United Kindgom) is a purpose built cookery school that offers a selection of classes overseen by popular TV chef and alumni James Martin.

Christopher Jenner/Kusmi Tea, New York

• 08 May 2017

Bringing the great British tradition of tea drinking to New York, the designer adds his own creative touch to this luxury brand

Jestico + Whiles/Lansdowne Club, Mayfair

• 05 May 2017

Enlivening art-deco extensions to this 18th-century building sees the practice also adding in a warm and welcoming ambience with contemporary features

Forme UK Design and Architecture/Wimple Street offices, London

• 11 April 2017

A series of four buildings dating back to the 1890s has been turned into a single and contemporary workspace unit.

HASSELL: Sky Central, Osterley

• 10 April 2017

A team of architects, designers and engineers have created an HQ for the satellite TV giant and delivered future-focused flexibility.

Goddard Littlefair/The Principal York hotel, York

• 06 April 2017

A Victorian railway hotel has been transformed by the interiors and hospitality design practice into a sumptuous and elegant true destination.

BBC Media Village

• 15 March 2017

LateralFile™ is the key

Walters & Cohen: American School in London arts building

• 08 March 2017

A new four-storey arts building for the school uses materials to sensitively reference nearby architecture and inspiration from adjacent listed villas

John McAslan + Partners: Heritage House Museums, Doha

• 06 March 2017

A group of four historic houses in the Qatar capital have been transformed by the practice into contemporary museum spaces to display the country’s history and culture

Clear Legal

• 14 February 2017

Field Design were commissioned to create a visual identity to represent Clear Legal differently than other law firms.

Squaredot: Whitbread Digital office, London

• 08 February 2017

The design for this new centre for Whitbread’s digital and corporate teams incorporates openness and flexibility.

Scott Brownrigg: Park Plaza hotel, Nuremberg

• 07 February 2017

To transform the former Bavarian American Hotel, the designers reference the medieval artist Dürer and when the Americans were regular visitors.

Resonate Interiors: Task Showroom

• 12 January 2017

For this London shop window for commercial furniture manufacturer Task, Resonate Interiors elevates the company’s products into prime positions.

Remote controlled luminaires deliver for new luxury Uzbekistan hotel

• 10 January 2017

Fifty remote controlled recessed DR7 luminaires from RCL light an 855sqm pillar-less Ballroom at the new luxury Hyatt Regency hotel in a scheme from Maurice Brill Lighting Design.

Pico Zoom features in Model Room scheme by Charles Marsden Smedley

• 10 January 2017

For the re-creation of the Model Room of the Sir John Soane Museum, independent lighting designer Charles Marsden-Smedley was entrusted with lighting models that demonstrate the acclaimed architect’s collection of architectural models, and delivered a scheme that features luminaires from Precision’s award-winning Pico Zoom family.

Fusion Interiors Group: Urban Lodge, Sloterdijk

• 10 January 2017

Urban contemporary meets rural lodge in this new hotel created in what was a rural village on the outskirts of Amsterdam.

HOK: Barts Heart Centre, London

• 06 January 2017

HOK has not only masterplanned the Barts Hospital site but has also created a sparkling new building to sit amid the listed structures already on the London complex.

Patalab: 141-3 Shoreditch High Street

• 12 December 2016

This otherwise modest-looking office building now has had the wow-factor with a sculpted pipework staircase, on show to all in a three-storey, glass-fronted lobby

Casson Mann: Eneko at One Aldwych

• 08 December 2016

Casson Mann has called on its vast expertise in exhibition design to create subtle narrative spaces to match the food produced by the Michelin-starred chef

Children's Hospital Pain and Palliative Care Facility

• 07 December 2016

U+B Architecture and Design were commissioned to design an outpatient clinic for children.

DR7 Remote controlled luminaires deliver at the new Dubai Opera House

• 30 November 2016

The new Dubai Opera House has pushed the limits of design and innovation in its conception as a new cultural hub for the city, and 189 bespoke luminaires from RCL contribute towards a technical marvel that provides a fully flexible environment for concerts, galas and exhibitions.

Feature project: Venture House, Stratford-upon-Avon

• 18 November 2016

The practice took a nondescript, largely unused, former council building and created an inspirational centre for start-ups and small businesses

Feature project: Shilling Bar & Brewery, Glasgow

• 14 November 2016

A classically proportioned former bank building has been given a new lease of life in its transformation into a brewpub

omb / Telus Garden, Vancouver

• 24 October 2016

Mountains and ocean are part of the landscape around this project, and are referenced in the HQ building’s indoor garden-inspired theme

SHH / Eudelo Dermatology Clinic

• 18 October 2016

This windowless basement location aims to be soothing and delightful, with fresh colours and living walls bringing the outside in

Jeffrey Beers International / Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel

• 07 October 2016

The design for this hotel resolutely reflects a sense of place, inspired by the grit and glamour of its location in the Garment District of Manhattan

Cherry Cherry VFX Suites

• 28 September 2016

Award-winning designer Marta Nowicka was commissioned to create VFX suites, a reception area, meeting and production rooms and break out spaces for Cherry Cherry's new offices in London.

DuPont™ Corian® showcases Museu do Amanhã permanent collection in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

• 22 September 2016

DuPont™ Corian® advanced surface has been used to create the dramatic backdrop and furniture for the permanent collection of the newly opened Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro. The museum is part of the revitalisation of the city’s docklands, a city hall initiative.

Rubbed Bronze Spotlights from Precision Feature in Primrose Hill Redevelopment

• 20 September 2016

Independent lighting designer Victoria Jerram was commissioned to provide a lighting scenario for a dramatic redevelopment of Eglon House that pays homage to the International Style; her completed scheme features 68 rubbed bronze spotlights from Precision Lighting that complement the Modernist architectural styling.

Patricia Urquiola’s latest project inspired by Milan

• 19 September 2016

The renowned designer has taken her passion for home city Milan and expressed it in this hotel in the heart of the city’s cultural, fashion and shopping district

Business-class on United Airlines introduces privacy, comfort and space

• 19 September 2016

PriestmanGoode has further evolved its relationship with United Airlines by designing its new business-class cabin

A sensory experience is created by Casson Mann

• 19 September 2016

The practice went to Bordeaux to create a permanent exhibition and sensory experience dedicated to wine-making

Profitness Gym

• 16 August 2016

Studio Ardete were commissioned as the main designer for Profitness Gym in Kurukshetra, HARYANA.

Waind Gohil + Potter Architects / Core Collective Gym, London

• 10 August 2016

Hot from the USA is this new-style gym, where eating and socialising doesn’t necessarily have to go hand-in-hand with a sweaty work-out.

Hunter, Tokyo

• 04 August 2016

The British are coming! The quintessential British apparel brand Hunter has arrived in Japan’s capital, bringing the best elements of the countryside and its apparel to the heart of Tokyo.

Canary Warf Tech Company updates reception with White Core Compact

• 13 July 2016

Looking to upgrade the interior design of its reception in Canary Warf, London, Skrill called on GTA Interiors and Clarke Rendall, to bring a creative approach and technical skills to their reception area.

Hotel Room Mate Valeria, Malaga, Spain

• 11 July 2016

Melian Randolph were commissioned to create a Mediterranean, warm, elegant, comfortable, fun, and chic hotel in Malaga.

Gensler opens new regional HQ in former Custard Factory, Birmingham

• 05 July 2016

Gensler is heading north. Its new regional HQ in central Birmingham provides staff with a stimulating environment in a flexible space, with the practice aiming to be well-placed for other regional regenerations.

Bureau de change creates a bold statement at new Crown Office, Chelsea, London

• 05 July 2016

Faced with a ground-floor workspace glazed on three sides, Bureau de Change took the opportunity to create a scheme that looks stunning from the outside as well as in.

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners office, Leadenhall Building, London

• 28 June 2016

When Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners moved into the Leadenhall Building in central London, they wanted a human centric, tuneable lighting system, so they opted to use Iris, designed by Spectral.

8 Harley Place by Sonnemann Toon Architects

• 27 June 2016

8 Harley Place was sensitively refurbished by Sonnemann Toon Architects in 2015. Only the brick facade remains of the Victorian terrace mews property, whilst the rest of the building has been reconstructed to create a modern, energy efficient property fit for the next 150 years

Eight public toilets on the NiuShou Mountain

• 22 June 2016

ATA studio created 8 toilets in the NIUSHOUSHAN Cultural Tourism Zone.

The Ritz Carlton opens first hotel in Budapest

• 16 June 2016

B3 Designers create the Deak St. Kitchen & Kupola Lounge café within the Ritz Carlton hotel.

PENSON / One Queen Caroline Street/London

• 10 June 2016

The former HQ of the Coca-Cola corporation at Hammersmith has been renovated and transformed into a unique multi-tenancy office in which tenants get a blank canvas for their own space.

Conran and Partners, Andy Cook/Walthamstow stadium facade

• 10 June 2016

While the greyhound stadium site may have seen its last race with its redevelopment into housing, the art-deco facade and neon sign have been retained and restored.

Byblos Town Hall

• 01 June 2016

Hashim Sarkis Studios was awarded the commission of the new Byblos Town Hall after an anonymous open competition.

Flat Copper

• 31 May 2016

Badia Berger Architectes designed 86 apartments & retail space in the urban landscape of northeast Paris.

Twycross Zoo receives new Gibbon Forest enclosure by Weedon Architects

• 31 May 2016

Endangered South-East Asian species of gibbons feel at home in a new enclosure, the largest for gibbons in Europe, at Leicestershire’s Twycross Zoo.

Precision’s Luminaires Light The Lighterman

• 25 May 2016

LED luminaires from three Precision families feature in new King’s Cross venue.

Houzz's new European Headquarters in London

• 25 May 2016

Houzz wanted to create an environment where their staff feel like they’re part of a family.

Room Mate Giulia

• 24 May 2016

Studio Urquiola were commissioned to design a hotel in Milan that is combines the essence of Milan new, fresh, fun and welcoming.

RCL provide remote controlled recessed LED luminaires for 3,100sqm events space

• 10 May 2016

For the new purpose-built conference centre at the InterContinental London - The O2, the hotel brand has developed a conference centre that’s the envy of Europe, with a luxury 3,1000sqm pillar-less ballroom as the centrepiece of the centre’s facilities. Designed for a full range of corporate events, the Arora Ballroom needed a lighting scheme that provided flexibility to match every occasion, and 330 of RCL’s DR7 recessed luminaires provided the solution.

Kinnersley Kent Design adds warmth to Bandol restaurant, Chelsea

• 09 May 2016

Kinnersley Kent Design uses natural materials and copper to complement the menu at French Mediterranean restaurant Bandol in Chelsea.

Martin's Furniture

• 09 May 2016

studio Ardete designed an exterior that would be synchronized with the core of the factory.

Intourist Hotel, Baku

• 09 May 2016

MKV Design created a hotel offering the glamour and sophistication of Baku’s original Intourist Hotel.

MANASARA - WAF FINALIST PROJECT FROM INDIA

• 09 May 2016

Studio Ardete were commissioned to design an exclusive space to promote and display metal art designs for both interior and exterior use.

Moksha - Fitness and Spa

• 04 May 2016

studio Ardete designed a gymnasium in the city to provide its residents with a place to work out.

Universal Design Studio delivers J&M Davison store, London

• 04 May 2016

Small but beautifully formed, a boutique retail flagship has been created in one of London’s premier shopping streets by Universal Design Studio.

TLI house

• 27 April 2016

ARCHITETTURA MATASSONI refurbished family apartment.

La Mantilla Complex, Montpellier, France

• 26 April 2016

Jacques Ferrier Architecture commissioned to design La Mantilla Complex in Montpellier.

WeWork Spitalfields, London, by John Robertson Architects

• 11 April 2016

The practice liked its completed project for this shared workspace so much that it decided to move in...

PIER CURRÀ: SETTING UP TIME

• 11 April 2016

Pier Currà designs the new Campomaggi Flagship Store in Milan.

NULTY+ DESIGN ATMOSPHERIC SCHEME FOR MARYLEBONE RESTAURANT WITH SPOTLIGHTS FROM PRECISION

• 06 April 2016

Lighting design practice Nulty+ were employed to produce a lighting scheme for Corbin and King restaurant Fischer’s that complimented the Viennese décor of the interiors, while delivering the efficiency and flexibility required by the operators. As part of their intimate lighting scenario, Nulty+ specified 129 spotlights from architectural lighting manufacturer Precision’s Retro range.

airplanes. model A

• 04 April 2016

Malfona Petrini designed a stunning house in the countryside.

Calvin Klein Showroom, Mexico City, by Space Arquitectura

• 04 April 2016

Space Arquitectura was called in to create a new showroom to present an up-to-date image for the Calvin Klein label.

Forme UK refurbishes Metropolitan by COMO Hotel, London

• 04 April 2016

This Nineties hotel has had a major refurbishment, with Forme UK setting out to meet the heightened expectations of the modern-day traveller.

Advertising screen doubles up as community garden in Lambeth to eliminate anti-social behaviour

• 22 March 2016

A new hybrid advertising space and community garden, designed by Wildstone for client Clear Channel’s premium Storm brand, has transformed a treacherous corner in London into a vibrant community space.

Il Baretto restaurant, Mayfair (London)

• 21 March 2016

paolo.interiors as a specialist architectural materials consultant and supplier for Il Baretto restaurant in London.

Crackenback Stables

• 18 March 2016

Casey Brown Architecture were commissioned to create a unique building out of common materials while still being beautifully detailed.

Haitang Villa

• 17 March 2016

Arch Studio commissioned to design Haitang Villa, creating a living environment full of oriental characteristics

Xi Ding-Dumpling Restaurant

• 16 March 2016

RIGI were commissioned to design the flagship restaurant of Xi Ding-Dumpling.

New Eytys Stockholm Store

• 15 March 2016

Eytys and Axel Wannberg work in collaboration on the design of the New Eytys Stockholm Store.

Mondadori Megastore, Milan, by Migliore & Servetto

• 08 March 2016

The design for this three-storey book store takes book selling to new heights for the Italian retailer, with 600 outlets around the country.

A new language for a Barbican Type 3C tower flat interior

• 04 March 2016

Quinn Architects created a new space and practical storage that will respond to a families changing needs.

Custom Light Ring Delivers Inspirational Lighting For Business School Students

• 01 March 2016

For lighting the lecture centre in the first zero-carbon business school in the UK, BDP needed an energy efficient solution while ensuring an inspirational learning environment is delivered to the University of Essex students. BDP turned to Precision, and with close co-operation, delivered a completely bespoke suspended light ring featuring Basis Track and over 60 LED spotlights from the Evo X family.

PortalMill Melksham for Herman Miller, by Grimshaw Architects

• 01 March 2016

As Grimshaw Architects’ third building for Herman Miller in its 40 years in Somerset, the new manufacturing, finishing and upholstery centre indicates an ongoing commitment to the area.

Precision's LED Luminaires Light The Course Of Human Evolution

• 25 February 2016

The development of humanity itself is charted in the Natural History Museum’s latest permanent gallery, Human Evolution and luminaires from Precision’s Pico and Minimo families light this extraordinary story in an enchanting scheme by Studio ZNA.

Gasholder Park, London by Bell Phillips Architects

• 22 February 2016

Once part of the largest gasworks in the world, one surviving gasholder in King’s Cross has been brought back to life in the regenerating area as the lawn-filled Gasholder Park, by Bell Phillips Architects. Cate St Hill reports

YDYO - Izmir University of Economics Language Building

• 15 February 2016

AUDB were commissioned to combine all language classes and support spaces into one building.

The White Snake

• 12 February 2016

Space4Architecture designed a fluid and open space in a NY townhouse.

Town hall of Gembloux

• 11 February 2016

Demogo created a new building that would become the new centre of Gembloux and the benchmark for all the citizens

Canto Corvino

• 10 February 2016

B3 Designers commissioned by client to design ‘Canto Corvino’ restaurant after previous projects display exceptional intricacy in attention to detail and design.

Foster + Partners fashion the Porcelanosa flagship showroom, New York

• 09 February 2016

Foster + Partners’ prestigious name in design fitted the bill when tasked to create the ceramics tile manufacturer’s flagship showroom in the heart of Manhattan.

Christophe Rousselle Architecte create Gymnasium Henri Fogel

• 08 February 2016

Gymnasium Henri Fogel forms a continuity with the architectural heritage already present on the site of the Saint Nazaire sports centre.

Retro spotlights chosen for sympathetic design to co-ordinate with Alain Carle interiors

• 04 February 2016

Estiatorio Milo’s Restaurant London is the sixth restaurant from the acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis. The Greek chef’s attention to detail was the initial starting point for lighting design of the restaurant, in a scheme by DPA, which features over fifty luminaires from Precision’s Retro range.

ALD House

• 03 February 2016

As in all the projects SPACE do, they followed sustainable design guidelines when designing House ALD.

Aspire training centre, Slough, Berkshire, from Manalo & White

• 02 February 2016

A former factory has been transformed into a tree-filled, multi-style training space to equip the town’s residents with skills needed in its businesses.

London Practice joins two semi-detached houses with glazed 'picture frame' extension

• 01 February 2016

Wimshurst Pelleriti commissioned to unite two 1930s semi-detached houses in order to provide 1100 sq. ft. of contemporary open plan space.

RCL Support Opening of New Philip Mould gallery With Remote Controlled Lighting Solution

• 28 January 2016

When celebrated art expert Philip Mould and Company were planning the launch of a new location in London’s Pall Mall, the dealership opted for over seventy DR8 track mounted spotlights from Remote Controlled Lighting (RCL).

Lounge Living Project

• 28 January 2016

Bartoli Design have designed the Lounge Living Project in collaboration with Laurameroni.

147 Precision Spotlights Installed At Bellanger, the latest restaurant from Corbin and King

• 27 January 2016

TEI Electrical Contractors were invited to complete all electrical works for Bellanger, the latest restaurant from Corbin and King, and chose spotlights from Precision’s Retro range to complement the interiors from Brady Williams.

Spectacular ballroom uses DR8s for dynamic lighting solution

• 12 January 2016

The JW Marriott Bao’an in Shenzhen’s Central Area business district is a prime example of 5-star luxury, not least the impressive Grand Ballroom, which required a lighting scheme that combined a beautiful ambience as well as functionality for the array of meetings and events that the hotel hosts. IlluminateLD delivered this combination in a scheme featuring 114 DR8 remote controlled spotlights from RCL.

ONG&ONG wins Singaporean mosque competition

• 11 January 2016

ONG&ONG was able to create a happy medium between tradition and contemporary design for the popular Al-Ansar Mosque, Singapore that was in need of extending and upgrading.

Virgin Money Lounge, Haymarket, London

• 05 January 2016

With an aim to turn high street banking on its head, concepts by Allen International and implementation by Spacelab sees an airliner interior in the basement...

FLASH INSTALLATION – Architecture at Rush Hour

• 04 January 2016

Texas Tech University students and architects transform parking structure on US/Mex Border.

Pico spotlights from Precision light exquisite textiles from India

• 22 December 2015

The V&A’s Fabric of India exhibition, central to the London museum’s India Festival, features over 200 objects including a spectacular 18th century tent that once belonged to Tipu Sultan.

Vis Cafe de Gouden Hoek

• 21 December 2015

Studio Modijefsky designed a fish restaurant in Amsterdam west.

Warren Lodge: Bark Live-Build

• 17 December 2015

Studio Bark designed and built Warren Lodge with a team of architecture students across the UK.

JOY Birmingham

• 17 December 2015

Block1: Design created a retail fashion and gift store for the new Birmingham New Street Station store.

Progressive office fit-out shows Malcolm Hollis in a new light

• 15 December 2015

Barr Gazetas provided an improved working environment to reflect the Malcolm Hollis progressive reputation and enlightened approach to surveying.

Lissan Harper International

• 14 December 2015

Block1: Design were commissioned to create a flexible work / retail / showroom space that would reflect the Lissan Harper identity,

Casa Nirau

• 11 December 2015

Paul Cremoux studio were commisioned to construct a privately owned property in Mexico City.

A new addition to Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum

• 10 December 2015

A new entrance and hall for the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam enhances both its iconic neighbours and the visitor experience, reports Veronica Simpson

Granit's New Studio Space

• 08 December 2015

Design and fit out a new studio space for a growing practice of 20 architects.

An atmospheric transformation from Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will

• 07 December 2015

With Allied World, London split between two floors the designers’ challenge was to create a social and agile-working vibe.

Student’s career convention are introduced to the world of lighting design

• 03 December 2015

Gary Thornton of Neolight inspires the next generation of lighting designers using equipment from RCL.

Caruso St John’s Newport Street Gallery for Damien Hirst

• 03 December 2015

The architecture practice’s latest projects, including Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery in Vauxhall and the new Gagosian Grosvenor Hill, are examples of Caruso St John’s expert, finely tuned appreciation of the visitor experience

Parcafé at The Dorchester Hotel

• 02 December 2015

CADA Design revitalise pre-existing space on the ground floor of The Dorchester Hotel.

Make Architects strive for harmony between the old and the new

• 01 December 2015

In the heart of the quickly developing Chinese city, The Temple House puts a hand out to the past with an entrance courtyard from the Qing dynasty.

Architectural Alchemy; The Deirdre Dyson Gallery

• 24 November 2015

A Transformation by Timothy Hatton Architects.

Green Office Park 6 Interior

• 18 November 2015

ILATAAJ appointed by Client, Sinarmas Land to design all public area interiors in their upcoming office building, Green Office Park 6.

Seen and Not Heard

• 16 November 2015

Combining a busy office within the same space as a television studio presented a whole host of potential challenges, not least how to manage noise levels in such a wildly multi-use space…

When two become one: Morgan Lovell and Overbury office, Bracknell

• 09 November 2015

The two companies worked together to create a joint office space offering clients and staff a modern and agile work environment.

Mulberry, Paris, is uplifted by Universal Design Studio

• 02 November 2015

Universal Design Studio set out to showcase the best of British craftsmanship and design in one of Paris’ most prestigious locations.

Jestico+Whiles commissioned new school at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, Hackney

• 02 November 2015

The practice combines a new-build with the refurbishment of a historic French Hospital.

Kindergarden in Guastalla, Italy

• 27 October 2015

Mario Cucinella Architects won an Architectural Competition to design and build a new School in the Guastalla District (Reggio Emilia, Italy).

Recessed DR7s feature in Art Deco inspired restaurant

• 23 October 2015

RCL feature in award-nominated lighting scheme at Fera at Claridge's.

Villa N, Italy

• 16 October 2015

Architettura Matassoni were commisioned to construct a private villa near Arezzo, Italy.

Tunnel of Memory exhibition, Steyr, Austria

• 12 October 2015

A unique exhibition has been created in the brick-lined tunnel of a Second World War air-raid shelter with Bernhard Denkinger Architekt.

Marks Barfield Architects transform 82 Baker Street

• 12 October 2015

Three buildings – one dating back to 1904 – have been transformed into a single cohesive office space.

Markel International, London, by EDGE

• 06 October 2015

When the insurance company left its sole-occupancy building and moved to three floors in a prestigious new office block, it gained a building within a building.

Paper Folding Space - ELLE Office

• 29 September 2015

Feeling Design supplied a special design for plan layout with inspiration of Paper Folding.

Fangsuo Bookstore in Chengdu

• 29 September 2015

CHU CHIH-KANG Space Design were commissioned to create a relaxed, calm space in a bookstore in chengdu.

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

• 29 September 2015

WA International were commissioned to restore existing buildings which are part of UNESCO world heritage sites.

BMG UK HQ refurb

• 24 September 2015

BMG UK appointed Peldon Rose to refurbish their UK headquarters.

Interaction - BWM Office

• 24 September 2015

Feeling Design fitted out an office for BMW.

Tea House in Hutong

• 16 September 2015

Arch Studio were commissioned to design repairs for historic Tea House in Hutong

Rongbaozhai Coffee Bookstore

• 16 September 2015

Arch Studio were commissioned to upgrade The Rongbaozhai Coffee Bookstore, Beijing.

Superiscope

• 16 September 2015

Pedro Barata e Arquitetos Associados were commissioned to create something special with a container.

TREExOFFICE, Shoreditch

• 14 September 2015

A pop-up office has been created under a tree in Hoxton Square by Tate Harmer, challenging preconceptions of what an office should be.

Montreux Jazz Cafe at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

• 11 September 2015

In the luxurious surroundings of the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Aedas has designed the belle époque hotel in tune with the town’s yearly jazz festival...

New UK HQ for Warner Music from Woods Bagot

• 31 August 2015

A refurb and refit morphs a London building into a new UK headquarters for the Warner Music, creating a central hub for its major record labels

Carmody Groarke at Glyndebourne

• 24 August 2015

A long-time showcase for opera productions, Glyndebourne is now in a three-year collaboration with the White Cube gallery to add a season-long showing of art, launching with work by Georg Baselitz, in an on-site pop-up gallery designed by Carmody Groarke. Cate St Hill reports

[ME]morial

• 21 August 2015

Beomki Lee thesis project at MIT for master degree

Purpose built shelter for victims of domestic abuse in Israel

• 21 August 2015

Amos Goldreich Architecture and Jacobs Yaniv Architects were commissioned by the Israeli charity No To Violence to build a shelter for victims of domestic abuse in Israel.

Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa

• 12 August 2015

Ultimate (Commercial Interiors Ltd) were commissioned to undertake the refurbishment of Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa.

LinkedIn London Office Design - Phase 1

• 12 August 2015

Denton Associates were appointed to bring LinkedIn London in line with the majority of their other worldwide offices in terms of creativity and fun, whilst maintaining an element of the professional front their website provides.

Remote controlled spotlights light astounding collections of fine art and sculpture

• 11 August 2015

RCL supports prestigious exhibitors at Masterpiece 2015.

The City of London now sports boutique gym: It’s crunch time

• 10 August 2015

Offices in 63 St Mary Axe has been transformed by Studio C102 into a boutique gym: 1Rebel

Moving Picture company requires alternative lighting

• 03 August 2015

B3 Designers had to rethink usual office lighting for this visual effects firm, London, whose specialists need to work in the dark…

HUB 67

• 24 July 2015

LYN Atelier were commissioned to design a community centre using materials that were ‘left over’ from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.

Remodelling of El Ninot Market in Barcelona

• 22 July 2015

Josep Lluís Mateo completes the Remodelling of El Ninot Market in Barcelona

BGRT offices, Bengaluru, accept an unusual challenge from Collaborative Architecture

• 20 July 2015

Collaborative Architecture persuade the client, creating a highly dynamic office space and upholding its LEED Platinum certification

FRAGILE : The story of two young glass lovers

• 15 July 2015

FRAGILE is a project born from the great talent of two young glass lovers and makers Maya and Denis.

Adobe office in central London

• 14 July 2015

K2 Space was commissioned to deliver a new design and fit out for the reception of Adobe's central London office.

Ekklesia

• 13 July 2015

Pink Intruder was comissioned to develop a burnable urban installation for the Fallas festival.

+tongtong transforms the Drake Devonshire Inn, Ontario

• 07 July 2015

Design consultancy +tongtong has revamped a Victorian foundry on the shore of Lake Ontario into a boutique hotel.

Spotlights from across the Evo range feature in Lotte’s exceptional 65-floor skyscraper

• 06 July 2015

The refined chic of Lotte’s Hanoi hotel, which occupies the upper floors of the magnificent Lotte Centre, has been beautifully lit thanks to the talents of Project Lighting Design, in a scheme that features over 450 Evo spotlights from Precision Lighting.

MMMAR showroom

• 17 June 2015

Architectural practice MSa were commissioned to redesign a showroom for their client MMMAR. The brief was to create an environment based on the village streets of Chianti, Florentine. They are never straight but offer continuous changes of perspective. Each step is a discovery: a new angle, a recess, an entrance.

The schuh fits for MRA

• 15 June 2015

schuh at Bluewater, Kent, receives a makeover from MRA architecture and interior design, creating a new look that is to be rolled out across schuh’s new stores

Top girls’ school, Roedean, receives major refurbishment

• 08 June 2015

Roedean School received a major revamp from BuckleyGrayYeoman, taking the four listed Arts and Crafts boarding houses into the 21st century.

Tasting Rooms, Greenwich, Studio 48

• 08 June 2015

Studio 48 integrated brewing, tasting, shopping eating and drinking for London-based craft-brewer: Meantime

Park House by A-cero Joaquin Torres and Rafael Llamazares architects

• 03 June 2015

A-cero Joaquin Torres and Rafael Llamazares architects designed a family home with straight orthogonal forms while not compromising on modern architecture.

New ROCKFON Monolithic ceiling adds sound styling and sophistication

• 03 June 2015

New generation ROCKFON Mono® Acoustic ceilings have been chosen for the reception, restaurant and bar areas of the new London Mondrian hotel.

The Last Supper relit

• 02 June 2015

Visited Milan for the Expo? You’d have missed a real treat if you didn't head off to the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie to see Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper in a whole new light, thanks to Italian manufacturer iGuzzini, which has ‘adopted’ the painting. Entry is strictly controlled for just 15 minutes, but it’s most definitely worth it, says Cate St Hill

SculptureCenter Renovation and Expansion

• 01 June 2015

Commissioned by New York City Department of Design and Construction, Andrew Berman Architects were tasked with the renovation and expansion of a contemporary art space in Long Island City, New York. The extension, significantly funded through public and private contribution, includes a 2,000 square foot addition to the museum’s original refurbished structure.’

Joint HQ for Bathroom Brands and Crosswater, Dartford

• 18 May 2015

Take two companies, two design teams and one building and create a joint headquarters and showroom.

ArmourFX ‘Timber-Effect’ Panels used for HomeAway Inc

• 14 May 2015

Armourcoat’s pre-cast timber effect planks from ArmourFX have been used to create an original feature wall within a new Austin office expansion for HomeAway Inc. - the leading online marketplace for the holiday rental industry.

Urban Nature, RIBA windows project 2015

• 12 May 2015

In a fusion of fashion and architecture, Urban Systems Office designed and 3D-printed a windows display in their London Offices, before packing and installing in Shanghai for the 2015 RIBA windows project. Is this a feasible way of delivering buildings in the future?

Once silent cinema now hotel, discover the evolution of Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion

• 12 May 2015

This former silent-movie theatre and venue for raves is now an engaging hotel with modern and art-deco references.

Couchbase - Office Interior Fit-Out

• 11 May 2015

Sevendale House, Northern Quarter, Manchester is an old listed building with lots of quirky characters and features that needed a total refurbishment to create a state of the art office interior for a business & team to thrive in. ULTIMATE Fit Out Furniture & Design were recently appointed to undertake the entire project and left the clients delighted...

Tunnel of Memory - Holocaust Exhibition Steyr, Austria

• 11 May 2015

Bernhard Denkinger Architekt were commissioned by a local voluntary group to create an exhibition space in a disused bomb shelter, built in 1943 by prisoners from Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp. Presenting a collection of artefacts collected over the past 10 years, this unique compilation is from the perspective of the inmates.

Pacific Beach House

• 06 May 2015

Located on a cliff edge, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and facing north east, this stunning house enjoys spectacular views while still close to neighbours.

Luminaires from the Evo range complement beautiful interior

• 29 April 2015

Precision spotlights illuminate La Meridien Restaurant.

85th anniversary of Mayfair restaurant celebrated with £3million refit

• 28 April 2015

Precision's LED spotlights light Russell Sage refurbishment of iconic Quaglino's.

New looks for political parties

• 27 April 2015

The UK's leading design consultancies put a modern spin on the polls with these innovative graphics.

GSMA HQ, London, by The Interiors Group

• 14 April 2015

For a body representing mobile phone operators, The Interiors Group has created an engaging and attractive new HQ space with integrated IT, naturally.

Yum! by John Robertson Architects

• 06 April 2015

John Robertson Architects has served up a contemporary new HQ for the restaurant company Yum! with staff well-being at the top of the menu...

Totem³ by Seán & Stephen on Walthamstow High Street

• 06 April 2015

Totem3, a signpost artwork on Walthamstow High Street by Seán & Stephen Ltd (S&S), offers a fun, formal reimagining of luminous street furniture.

CADA Design’s interactive retail experience for Danish convenience group COOP

• 02 April 2015

CADA Design were commissioned by the Danish convenience group COOP to turn a part of Copenhagen’s historic Grand Central Station, into a highly interactive retail experience.

Bernhard Denkinger Architekt

• 02 April 2015

Werdendes Ruhrgebiet exhibition by Bernhard Denkinger Architect

Lancashire Insurance Group, London, by EDGE

• 01 April 2015

Corporate cool is the name of the game for interiors by EDGE for a pair of insurance companies newly relocated at the ‘Walkie Talkie’ skyscraper.

The Jane, Antwerp

• 10 March 2015

A disused military chapel has been reinvented as one of the hottest restaurants in town, thanks to the skills of Piet Boon and lighting specialist .PSLAB.

FSG office, Sweden, by HOW arkitekter

• 03 March 2015

HOW arkitekter designed an office that feels more like a home than a workplace for FSG Entreprenad

Flexhouse 2, home development, Chicago, by Ranquist Development Group

• 03 March 2015

Affordable, efficient, contemporary living in America's Windy City

Boodle Hatfield offices, London, by Resonate Interiors

• 17 February 2015

For new offices in a new building for a law firm established in the 18th century, Resonate Interiors boldly mixed traditional with contemporary for a vibrant yet welcoming environment.

Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion, London, by Flanagan Lawrence

• 17 February 2015

What was once Europe’s largest cinema has had a chequered history, including a flying bomb strike, bingo and illegal raves. But style and grandeur have returned in the Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion’s newest guise, a hotel designed by Flanagan Lawrence, and visited by Herbert Wright.

Mondrian Hotel, London, by Design Research Studio

• 10 February 2015

Originally designed as a luxury hotel but never used as such, Sea Containers House on the Thames has finally fulfilled its destiny, with the help of Design Research Studio.

Milk Tea & Pearl, Box Park London, by Atelier YAO

• 20 January 2015

Atelier YAO played a few tricks with its interiors for this revamp of a Taiwanese bubble tea store in a pop-up complex in East London...

Notre Dame Catholic College, Everton, by Sheppard Robson

• 13 January 2015

Architecture practice Sheppard Robson has turned in a innovative school based on its own model of an engaging design on a limited budget.

Chetzeron hotel, Switzerland, by Actescollectifs

• 22 December 2014

A former cable-car station in Switzerland has been transformed into a dramatic design hotel

5 Pancras Square, London, by Bennetts Associates

• 15 December 2014

There’s plenty to shout about in this just-opened new building by Bennetts Associates that managed to complete in the huge King’s Cross development with hardly a murmur...

Milliken showroom, Manhattan, by M Moser Associates

• 15 December 2014

M Moser Architects was called in when Milliken reviewed its ‘client-hosting spaces’ and wanted more of a reflection of its corporate identity when visitors came calling to see its flooring products.

Atrium HQ and Showroom, London, by BDP

• 17 November 2014

A move by lighting supplier Atrium gave it new space for offices and a showroom. BDP was tasked with providing new interiors and a lighting scheme that included showcasing its range of luminaires.

Imperial War Museum First World War Galleries by Foster + Partners

• 06 November 2014

In the centenary year of the outbreak of the First World War the Imperial War Museum unveils its new galleries by Casson Mann dedicated to the conflict.

Coca-Cola UK HQ, London

• 21 October 2014

A careful hand was needed by MoreySmith to convert one of London’s oldest concrete buildings into a vibrant and reflective HQ for the king of pop.

Watches of Switzerland store, London

• 13 October 2014

Everyone has time to browse, admire and buy luxury watches in the new store in Regent Street, London for Watches of Switzerland, lavishly created and appointed in glass, rich wood and metals by design practice Callison.

Shionogi headquarters, London, by Resonate Interiors

• 30 September 2014

Resonate Interiors has created a home-away-from-home aesthetic for a new HQ in central London for a Japanese pharmaceutical company, with homely furnishings and potted plants…

Bombay Sapphire distillery, Hampshire, by Thomas Heatherwick Studio

• 29 September 2014

The polymath designer took inspiration from Britain's rich heritage of botanical structures for this unique gin distillery at Laverstoke, Hampshire

T2 Shoreditch, London, by Landini Associates

• 15 September 2014

Anyone for tea? With tea specialist T2 opening up in London, tea aficionados will be able to sample, smell and taste, in an industrial setting from Landini Associates.

Dean Street Express, London, by Penson

• 18 August 2014

An exemplar for future NHS walk-in clinics has been established in Soho by Penson, using the historic location as an inspiration for its engaging interiors

Hôtel Vernet, Paris, by François Champsaur

• 07 August 2014

This gem of Haussmann style has been subjected to a revamp by François Champsaur, introducing it to the 21st-century while nuturing its architectural heritage.

Exmouth House offices, London, by Orms

• 22 July 2014

Creative collaborations have added neon lights and graffiti art to a former textiles warehouse transformed into a centre for creative businesses and start-ups.

House of the Infinite by Estudio Arquitectura Campo Baeza

• 17 July 2014

Architect Alberto Campo Baeza has created a minimalist marvel on the coast of Cadiz, Spain

Wokingham Medical Centre, Berkshire, by Barbara Weiss Architects

• 11 July 2014

An unused Nineties office block has been revitalised and extended to create a medical centre to cater for the increasing population of the town.

TED temporary theatre, Vancouver, by Rockwell Group

• 07 July 2014

David Rockwell brought his considerable theatre and stage-set design experience to create a quickly built and reusable stage for the annual TED conference.

Everyman Theatre, Liverpool, by Haworth Tompkins

• 24 June 2014

Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre, an institution that’s been at the heart of the city’s dramatic landscape for 50 years, has been torn down and replaced with a new building by London-based practice Haworth Tompkins. But the firm has stayed true to the original intentions of the Everyman’s creators

Universal Design Studio pop-up shop, London and Berlin

• 23 June 2014

Simplicity and fun define the two temporary spaces created by UDS to launch Fruit of the Loom’s comeback fashion collection.

Famous Beyond Words exhibition, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford-upon-Avon

• 16 June 2014

Real Studios has created an attraction that immerses the visitor in William Shakespeare’s life and highlights his enduring legacy.

Modern renovation of 17th century house in Israel by Pitsou Kedem Architects

• 11 June 2014

Designing the interior of this 300-plus year-old house in Jaffa was akin to an archaeological expedition, say its designers Pitsou Kedem Architects

Minimalist loft apartment in Melbourne by Adrian Amore

• 03 June 2014

Melbourne architect Adrian Amore made a swirling staircase the centrepiece of this minimalist loft apartment in a converted butter factory

Lyle’s Restaurant, London, by B3 Designers

• 30 May 2014

B3 Designers created a cool, industrial interior for this restaurant in the Tea Building in London's Shoreditch

Park Property Management, Toronto, by Quadrangle Architects

• 23 May 2014

A conversion from storage area to offices could have been a straightforward, if uninspiring, project. Not so here, where a mid-century vibe has been evoked

Steelcase WorkLife Showroom, Toronto, by Superkül

• 23 May 2014

When Steelcase decided to move its Canadian showroom from the suburbs to a downtown location the workplace furnishings company approached Superkül to assist them create a noteworthy environment

Verve office, Dublin, by Verve

• 21 May 2014

Displaying a combination of the new and the vintage, and with sober hues contrasting with dashes of colour, Irish communication agency Verve’s self-designed new office has a fresh and stimulating feel

National Railway Museum restaurant redesigns, York

• 19 May 2014

With its designs for three distinct cafes at the museum, SHH gets diners up close and personal to the historic trains parked right alongside...

Manchester Central Library

• 09 May 2014

Ryder Architecture has completed a major restructuring of the iconic Central Library, being sensitive to historic aspects while adding contemporary improving features.

Knoll San Francisco showroom by Architecture Research Office

• 22 April 2014

Following on from the success of its interior for Knoll’s New York City flagship showroom and offices, New York-based Architecture Research Office (ARO) has designed the company’s full interior showroom and sales office in San Francisco

Arthur J Gallagher at Walbrook Building, by Scott Brownrigg Interior Design

• 17 April 2014

Scott Brownrigg had its work cut out designing cellular interiors for a space that didn’t have a right angle in it

Harrods Escalator Hall 3, London, by Make

• 17 April 2014

Architecture and design practice Make has given the top people’s store a new and contemporary suite of escalators while restoring the historic staircases

Airbnb office, Dublin, by Heneghan Peng

• 02 April 2014

Asked to design the Dublin office of accommodations listings company Airbnb, architect Heneghan Peng used industrial materials like plywood and chipboard to create a striking design scheme

Burger & Lobster, Harvey Nichols, by designLSM

• 31 March 2014

The simple and winning formula for restaurant chain burger & Lobster has been matched by designers designLSM for the chain's latest branch in London department store Harvey Nichols

St Ambrose College, by Sheppard Robson

• 20 March 2014

A school without corridors, designed by Sheppard Robson

Echte Rotterdammers, Rotterdam, by Thomas Ruppert

• 18 March 2014

With crowd-sourced content, an off-site, ‘pop-up’ location and theatrical designer, Rotterdam Museum’s Echte Rotterdammers show ticks all the boxes for community engagement

Media Café, National Media Museum by SHH

• 07 March 2014

Subtle references to cinema and TV in SHH’s design avoid cliché in the museum’s transformed cafe, aimed at appealing to a wide audience

Drake’s, London by Hawkins\Brown

• 06 March 2014

Commissioned to redesign the offices and workshops of a silk tie factory in Hackney, architect Hawkins\Brown drew on the building's 1930's features to create an elegant and stylish headquarters and additional apartments

Spun Sweetshop by Data Nature Associates

• 05 March 2014

Data Nature Associates has contrasted a Victorian shop front with a space-age interior for this colourful sweet shop in London

Barclays Center, by AECOM

• 24 February 2014

AECOM was sports architect and architect of record for Barclays Center, the sports and entertainment destination home to the NBA Brooklyn Nets and future home of the NHL New York Islanders.

C1 Bank, by Rob Bowen Design Group

• 24 February 2014

Rob Bowen talks about designing a very unusual bank in Miami

Willow Theatre, by Brad Steinmetz and Tim Lai

• 06 February 2014

Cardiff hosted a world-class temporary stage space, made from horticultural fleece, with the highly sustainable and magical theatrical experience gone in a week..

Aqua Shard, The Shard, London

• 16 January 2014

With unsurpassable views over London the design for the Aqua Shard restaurant had a battle but the design by Jestico + Whiles has made it a destination in itself

Evernote Office, Redwood City

• 17 December 2013

A short timescale and limited budget didn’t stop Studio O+A from creating a vibrant and lively new office for app design outfit Evernote that encourages interaction

Shanghai Film Museum

• 13 December 2013

Set in a former film studio, this new museum is an interactive experience that gives visitors the thrill of the Shanghai’s film history and an insight into a still-thriving industry

Momofuku Toronto

• 06 December 2013

With a diverse cultural mix and a thriving city economy, Toronto now has a new Asian fusion restaurant, with four thematic destinations linked by design from The Design Agency

Four Seasons, St Petersburg

• 18 November 2013

Also known as the Lion Palace, this iconic building – a survivor from the era of the tsars – has a new lease of life in a graceful and elegant renovation by ReardonSmith Architects as a luxury hotel

Mahali Mzuri, Kenya

• 18 November 2013

Tents? Camping? We don’t think so! This luxurious take on an African safari camp uses precise engineering and inspired contemporary design by Real Studios

Patagonia, New York

• 13 November 2013

Outdoor clothing specialist Patagonia went industrial for its latest store, in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, for which MNA reintroduced a few elements from the past into the 19th-century old depot building

Denim Studio, Selfridges, London

• 21 October 2013

Denim, nothing but denim, could be a turnoff for some shoppers but this new space at Selfridges’ flagship store by HMKM has a feel of openness and light, plus a trick or two

Park Theatre, London

• 15 October 2013

Old theatres live on thanks to this new theatre project in Finsbury Park, north London and the designers’ eye on costs and use of reclaimed furniture, old books, and doors from a now-demolished fellow theatre in the North of England

BBC New Broadcasting House, London

• 09 October 2013

The design by HOK for the new London broadcasting HQ has been tuned in to the requirements of modern media, audience expectations and sustainability

Balthazar bar, Copenhagen

• 08 October 2013

Thanks to Space Copenhagen what was once a dark and characterless storeroom is now a sophisticated bar, fitting right in with its location’s prestigious past

Saint Laurent store concept

• 26 September 2013

Luxury fashion brand Saint Laurent makes a bold, minimalist statement in metal, marble and concrete in the hands of fashion designer and its creative director Hedi Slimane

Mary Rose Museum

• 06 September 2013

A collaboration between two leading architecture practices has resulted in a new museum to house the Tudor warship and provide an intriguingly magical setting for its hull and artefacts

Hong Kong City Gallery

• 22 August 2013

MET Studio’s Hong Kong office used personal knowledge and understanding of the city to give a permanent exhibition about the growth of Hong Kong some unique insights

House of Card: Shigeru Ban’s Christchurch Cathedral

• 21 August 2013

After 2011's devastating earthquake which reduced swathes of Christchurch, NZ, to rubble, the city’s new interim cathedral designed by Shigeru Ban finally opened to the public this week. The opening marks a long awaited return for the city’s most loved monument and a critical moment in Christchurch’s urban recovery. We revisit our exclusive interview with Ban, conducted earlier this year as the cardboard cathedral was constructed and published in Blueprint #326

Bar Oppenheimer, New York

• 16 August 2013

Art and alcohol have long enjoyed a fruitful relationship - and most recently in the bold-striped design of New York's Bar Oppenheimer, a faithful recreation of the original in Frankfurt by German artist Tobias Rehberger

Google Engineering, London

• 15 August 2013

PENSON creates its fourth office for Google, coming up with another unique design that meets the search-engine giant’s criteria of offering something to lure in the best in the business

2013 Serpentine Pavilion

• 01 August 2013

The 2013 Serpentine Pavilion brought together Sou Fujimoto, the youngest architect to design the installation, and AECOM, a new engineer and technical consultant for the pavilion.

Bronco office, Ripon

• 25 July 2013

An office scheme that brings a touch of city working life to a rural North Yorkshire town was a bit like doing a residential project, says the design team

Camper Store, Lyon

• 24 July 2013

Stairs on which to display the client’s shoes and for customers to sit on while trying them, and pretend ones as wall graphics, are the key ingredients in this simple but effective shop interior design

British Gas, Oxford Business Park

• 23 July 2013

Sustainability was a byword for the design of new offices for British Gas by Scott Brownrigg Interior Design, both in the choice of materials and products

Pulsate at Capitol Designer Studio (CDS)

• 18 July 2013

Use one type of tile, only in shades of grey, to decorate an entire room... Lily Jencks and Nathanael Dorent created magic for this showroom

ME Hotel, London

• 17 July 2013

A hotel project delayed by several years following the global financial meltdown, the ME Hotel – designed down to the last detail by Foster + Partners – was worth the wait

Hedonism Wines, Mayfair, United Kingdom

• 02 July 2013

In this retail project, lighting design has been used to great effect to focus attention on what matters to the consumer – the product. Jamie Mitchell reports

Harlequin Floors provides finishing touches at New Amanda Restell Academy of Dance

• 27 June 2013

Harlequin Activity sprung dance floor has helped to transform an antique shop in Leigh-on Sea, Essex, into cutting edge dance studios as part of the relocation of the Amanda Restell Academy of Dance – one of Essex's premier dancing schools.

Harlequin Reversible turns back time for Colne Bank School of Dancing

• 27 June 2013

Harlequin reversible has brought long-lasting quality to the dance floor for Colne Bank School of Dancing. Despite being used for tap dancing, the style of dance that usually causes the most damage to flooring, Jenny Overton who runs the school is delighted to see that the vinyl flooring has not been damaged in the slightest.

Hedonism Wines, Mayfair

• 26 June 2013

In this retail project, lighting design has been used to great effect to focus attention on what matters to the consumer – the product. Jamie Mitchell reports

DORMA RST Helps To Keep TfGM’s 6 Million Commuter Cycle Project On Track

• 24 June 2013

As part of the £6 million Commuter Cycle Project, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has opened a major new cycle hub in the iconic City Tower skyscraper in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens. With up to 200 users per day, a resilient and robust automatic door was a prerequisite for the main entrance – with DORMA’s RST automatic space-saver door fitting the bill.

Level Shoe District, Dubai

• 24 June 2013

In two retail projects, interior design in one and lighting in the other have been used to great effect to focus attention on what matters to the consumer – the product. Jamie Mitchell reports

Level Shoe District, Dubai

• 19 June 2013

In two retail projects, interior design in one and lighting in the other have been used to great effect to focus attention on what matters to the consumer – the product. Jamie Mitchell reports

British Gas, Oxford Business Park

• 17 June 2013

Sustainability was a byword for the design of new offices for British Gas by Scott Brownrigg Interior Design, both in the choice of materials and products

Electric, Paris

• 10 June 2013

This design of this club space, with stunning views over the Paris skyline, is so flexible that it is equally engaging during the day as in the evening and into the small hours of the morning...

Dorma Helps Provide 'Access For All' At £14.5M Clapham Junction Station Refurb

• 06 June 2013

As part of the Government’s £370m Access for All scheme to make UK railway stations more accessible, a £14.5m step-free entrance building has been built at London’s Clapham Junction. Delivering smooth operation and closing reliability in all weathers and seasons, DORMA’s ED 100 swing door operators proved perfect for the building’s new automatic doors.

Croydon Calling

• 03 June 2013

As shopping centre giants Hammerson and Whitfield join forces to grab a stake in the new-look Croydon, are things starting to look up for the ‘Chav capital’, asks Veronica Simpson

SYZYGY office, Frankfurt

• 27 May 2013

HI-MACS was the material of choice to create a space within a space for this new office. Designers at 3deluxe created light openings and milled into it for backlighting

MEATmission, East London

• 20 May 2013

In a one-time Christian Mission house the new religion of top-notch burgers is feeling right at home, thanks to an inspired design by Shed

New £430 Million Southmead Hospital Gets Sika Seal Of Approval

• 15 May 2013

A high performance joint sealant from Sika is providing critical weatherproofing whilst retaining the striking aesthetic of a new stone cladding façade at Southmead Hospital – Bristol’s new £430 million super hospital.

The kids are alright

• 13 May 2013

Once upon a time, children’s hospitals’ efforts to distract or amuse their patients were token – a cartoon character mural here, a decorative mobile there. The latest schemes offer everything from aerial walkways and meerkat enclosures to more quietly sophisticated spaces designed to support patient, parent, siblings and staff, says Veronica Simpson

Harlequin Sponsored Dance And Wellbeing Conference Is A Hit

• 07 May 2013

The three day ‘Dance and Lifelong Wellbeing’ conference, exclusively sponsored by Harlequin Floors, proved a huge success for all of the panel members, performers and high-profile visitors – which included President of The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Darcey Bussell.

Sir Robert Woodard Academy, West Sussex

• 06 May 2013

For this the first new-build school for the Woodward Trust, the design by Architecture PLB aimed to give the sponsor something to shout about

Make an entrance

• 29 April 2013

We look at three workplace projects shortlisted in this year’s Lighting Design Awards: two show how lighting has transformed tired reception areas, while the third uses lighting to set the tone of the space. Each shows the trend to a linear, integrated approach where the lighting is as much a graphic element as illumination

Harlequin Sponsors RAD Conference On Dance And Wellbeing

• 26 April 2013

In an ongoing commitment to raising the health and safety standards for dancers, Harlequin Floors is delighted to be exclusive sponsors of the ‘Dance and Lifelong Wellbeing’ conference which takes place on 26, 27 and 28 April 2013 at the Royal Academy of Dance and London College of Fashion.

George Patterson Y&R, Melbourne

• 23 April 2013

A former department store from the 19th century is now an open, airy and throughly inviting office space, fitting in with the work ethos of the client

BREEAM Excellent Student Accommodation

• 22 April 2013

3,000 metres of Ancon brick support angle and over 800 Ancon windposts have been supplied to the construction of new student accommodation at the University of Liverpool’s Chatham Street campus.

Pudding Mill Lane- DLR

• 22 April 2013

Pudding Mill was named after a pudding shaped mill on that site dated from way back. Although the station is only 15 years old, the new design will accommodate longer three-car DLR trains. This means it will be able to accommodate many more passengers than the existing station which will support future development as well as the future use of the Olympic stadium.

Dorma Combines Aesthetics And Security At £10m Flagship Homeless Scheme

• 15 April 2013

As part of the Government’s Places of Change scheme, designed to improve the quality of homeless accommodation in the UK, Midland Heart’s £10 million Snow Hill project has seen the transformation of one of Birmingham’s largest supported housing schemes. Over half of the 92 self-contained apartments have been used to help those who are ready to move on from direct access accommodation to independent living.

Sikafloor Metaltop Proves Its Toughness At Waste Transfer

• 15 April 2013

Specifying a surface for the construction of a tipping floor at a waste transfer station, specialist contractor Twintec knew that it had to be tough enough to withstand constant heavy vehicle traffic and the mechanical shovels used for pushing, stockpiling and loading more than 95,000 tonnes of waste per year. With toughness in mind, Twintec engineers design for the floor slab included specifying SikaFloor 1 Metaltop from global building product manufacturer Sika.

Penhaligon’s Regent Street

• 15 April 2013

The latest store for this esteemed perfumiers exudes a bespoke quirky elegance, thanks to inspired interiors by rising star Christopher Jenner, named Breakthrough Talent of the Year in the 2012 FX Awards

Harlequin ActivityTM takes to the West End at West London School of Dance

• 08 April 2013

Harlequin ACTIVITYTM sprung dance floor has helped to transform an ageing, dilapidated community hall into a world class dance studio as part of a £1.25 million regeneration project for the West London School of Dance.

Club Workspace, Bankside and Chiswick, London

• 01 April 2013

Providing a space more flexible than a traditional office was called in for two co-working venues, with the design giving each their own character

Knit one, pearl one

• 01 April 2013

A new ‘knitted’ vinyl flooring is launched, and a new hospital plays with colour in its choice of bacteria-resistant floor coverings

18 Feet and Rising office, London

• 25 March 2013

With a ‘rough and ready’ interior reminiscent of a theatre set for this young ad agency, designers at Studio Octopi are ready to take a curtain call

Vögele Cultural Centre, Zurich

• 18 March 2013

Displaying diverse exhibition objects in a distinct yet cohesive way was a challenge that design outfit NAU met with aplomb

Volaris office, Mexico City

• 12 March 2013

There’s no mistaking the business carried out in these new spaces – with elements of aircraft interiors recycled and widely incorporated into their design by SPACE

Vögele Cultural Centre, Zurich

• 11 March 2013

Displaying diverse exhibition objects in a distinct yet cohesive way was a challenge that design outfit NAU met with aplomb

Harlequin provides sprung floor solution at the revamped Blackwood Miners’ Institute

• 04 March 2013

At the £750,000 regeneration of Blackwood Miners’ Institute in the Borough of Caerphilly – a former snooker hall and now one of the busiest performing arts venues in South Wales – a fully floating Harlequin Activity Sprung Floor with Harlequin Hardwood Maple surface has been installed to create a hardwearing, fully functional and safe studio space to suit dancers of all types, ages and abilities.

Material evidence

• 04 March 2013

Pamela Buxton looks at six projects where the choice of materials and surfaces has had a profound influence on the final outcome of the venue’s appearance

Reading Room, Pierres Vives

• 25 February 2013

After nearly 10 years working on the whole Pierres Vives local government building, Stephane Hof had to complete the reading room in a fraction of the time, but it nevertheless has a pleasing synergy with the exterior

An exhibition of invisible sound

• 22 February 2013

In the heart of Guimaraes, an historical city of Northern Portugal, surrounded by traditional buildings and homes resides a brand new architectural oddity of this area. With its modular structure, clean, crisp lines and minimal interior the Plataforma das Artes (Platform of Arts and Creativity) provides a blank canvas for artistic, cultural and social-economic activity.

Nando’s, Dundee

• 18 February 2013

For this new branch of a chain restaurant the interiors by BuckleyGrayYeoman are anything but from a kit – bespoke lighting, custom mural, and timber from Balinese huts...

Doc Magic office, California

• 11 February 2013

Offices doing unexciting, albeit essential, work don’t have to look drab and boring, as Californian designers from RA-DA proved for this legal document company

Dorma Provides Climate Barrier At Windy Allerton High School

• 07 February 2013

Making a good first impression is crucial at new educational buildings, so the specification of entrance doors is absolutely vital. However, entrance doors are about far more than just aesthetics – with functionality and performance minimum requirements to ensure safety, security and comfort for students, teachers and staff alike.

Dorma All Glass Revolving Door Makes Stunning Entrance At Glasgow's £6.5 Million George House Refurb

• 07 February 2013

At the £6.5 million regeneration of George House in Glasgow into high quality office space, DORMA, supplier of Premium Access Solutions installed a stunning, all glass revolving door for the feature entrance – delivering the highest standards of aesthetics, reliability and functionality and helping the project achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard for energy efficiency.

Harlequin Floors Leads The Dance At Move It 2013

• 31 January 2013

Harlequin Floors has reconfirmed its position as industry leaders in the growing UK dance movement by sponsoring MOVE IT 2013 – the country’s biggest ever dance event. Set to attract more than 20,000 visitors to London Olympia on 8th - 10th March, the event will also see Harlequin launch the new VitalityTM DIY sprung dance floor on Stand T130.

Darkness into light

• 28 January 2013

Even the best-designed shops tend to lose their sparkle after closing time. Traditionally there have been two choices: keep the lights blazing after the shop has closed – an unforgivable waste of electricity – or plunge the interior of the store into darkness, making the street look dull and forlorn.

Social 1, DELFT

• 21 January 2013

It’s the people who use this unique work training space that mattered to the designers, who used colour islands to provide a stimulating and positive environment for them

Ribby Hall Village is Lancashire hot-spot for Hamilton accessories

• 16 January 2013

The luxury and award-winning spa hotel at Lancashire’s five-star Ribby Hall Village recently celebrated its first birthday, having served 2,500 afternoon teas, massaged over 7,000 backs, welcomed 15,000 guests and celebrities and manicured 91,250 nails over the past year – all lit, powered and connected with the help of electrical wiring accessories from Hamilton Litestat.

TOY at the Gansevoort Hotel, Manhattan

• 15 January 2013

No time for drawings and pondering! Designers had a few short weeks to make this restaurant into a night-long destination venue

DORMA makes its mark on award-winning Angel Building

• 11 January 2013

In the heart of Islington, a neglected 1980’s office block has been dramatically transformed into an award-winning contemporary urban office space with a stunning curved frontage. Central to the design of this £72 million redevelopment was the careful specification of high performance and proven materials including door closers from DORMA - the trusted global partner for premium access solutions and services.

Results Of School Design Study Clear As Glass Believes Komfort

• 10 January 2013

Leading partitioning manufacturer, Komfort, believes a new study into the benefits of effective school design should be taken seriously by Government, especially in light of recent changes to school building regulations and the close of The British Council for School Design.

Mama Shelter Marseille

• 07 January 2013

The second Mama Shelter hotel in some respects follows its sister establishment in Paris, but it has local references and a personality all of its own, thanks to eclectic interiors

The Oriental Club, Shenzhen

• 24 December 2012

Some traditional Chinese building techniques were revived and used in this project while modern materials to used to reference the insignificance of mankind

The Oriental Club, Shenzhen

• 20 December 2012

Some traditional Chinese building techniques were revived and used in this project while modern materials to used to reference the insignificance of mankind

DORMA sleek styling chosen for Ferrari

• 19 December 2012

Minimalist surroundings, key lighting levels and DORMA’s sliding glass doors, patch fittings and reliable floor springs ensured that the elite refit of the Ferrari Showroom in South Kensington, proved a fitting platform to highlight its sophisticated range of cars.

Dentsu, London

• 17 December 2012

In a largely openplan style space Orbit Architects used clever design touches to create defined areas while keeping to the client’s request for a minimalist-look interior

DORMA Sleek Styling Chosen For Ferrari

• 12 December 2012

Minimalist surroundings, key lighting levels and DORMA’s sliding glass doors, patch fittings and reliable floor springs ensured that the elite refit of the Ferrari Showroom in South Kensington, proved a fitting platform to highlight its sophisticated range of cars.

Dentsu, London

• 11 December 2012

In a largely openplan style space Orbit Architects used clever design touches to create defined areas while keeping to the client’s request for a minimalist-look interior

Kingspan Supports Dark Nights Safety Campaign

• 10 December 2012

As part of our commitment to supporting the local community, we recently joined forces with the local radio station KCFM to launch a safety promotion highlighting the importance of primary school pupils being seen when walking in the dark.

Dimplex Heating Keeps Explorer Warm For Second Time

• 10 December 2012

A selection of Dimplex heaters will be providing vital heating and warmth for explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team on The Coldest Journey, a world first attempt to cross the Antarctic continent during the polar winter, where temperatures can plummet to minus 90°Celsius.

Yandex offices, St Petersburg

• 10 December 2012

Large-scale sculptures based on computer symbols were installed to make the interiors scheme for a Russian media company into a ‘unique, stunning workplace’. Job done.

Komfort provides a safe and stylish solution for prestigious East London homes.

• 06 December 2012

Rising out of the post-Olympics dust, just a stone’s throw from Stratford, stand two new additions to the East London skyline.

Yandex offices, St Petersburg

• 06 December 2012

Large-scale sculptures based on computer symbols were installed to make the interiors scheme for a Russian media company into a ‘unique, stunning workplace’. Job done.

Dorma ED 100 Offers Proven Reliability In IceHotel's Sub-Zero Temperatures

• 04 December 2012

At the world-famous IceHotel in Sweden, ice is the key material. However, there are just some things that just can’t be made from ice, including doors and door controls. For the entrance to the hotel’s luxurious Royal Deluxe Suite, a glass door and an automatic swing door operator were required but with this came the challenge of finding a product that would operate at sub-zero temperatures. DORMA market leader ED 100 door closer was up to the ice cold challenge.

AATi stair nosings first choice for the Cambridge 'Pick and Mix' Bridge

• 03 December 2012

Building a multi-million pound Access for All bridge is no bag of sweets but the modular design allows many options and better maintainability, says AATi’s DAVID BISSET.

Harlequin floors for dance, theatre & events will be at JTSE

• 26 November 2012

Harlequin Europe SA, world leaders in floors for the performing arts, will be presenting a comprehensive range of floors for dance, theatre, display and events on stand 102 at the JTSE Performance and Entertainment Technical Show taking place at Dock Pullman in Paris, 27th~28th November 2012.

K&L Gates Office, London

• 26 November 2012

Designed by Washington DC-based Lehman Smith McLeish (LSM), the London office of law firm K&L Gates won 'Best of the Best' at this year's British Council for Offices Awards. FX talks to LSM's founder Debra Lehman Smith to find out what went into creating the winning project.

Brightsolid office, London

• 26 November 2012

This 19th-century former chapel has been converted to house a company whose business is the past while wanting to be very much part of the present

K&L Gates Office, London

• 21 November 2012

Designed by Washington DC-based Lehman Smith McLeish (LSM), the London office of law firm K&L Gates won 'Best of the Best' at this year's British Council for Offices Awards. FX talks to LSM's founder Debra Lehman Smith to find out what went into creating the winning project.

Maracanã Stadium adds 16,000 metre Q-railing system

• 20 November 2012

Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, will enhance the view from its stands and create more space for fans, using Q-railing's glass handrail systems, in preparation for major upcoming sporting events.

Dimplex Goes A Fair Way For Charity!

• 20 November 2012

Dimplex has again helped raise thousands of pounds for charity by sponsoring the Legends Charity Golf Day, which supports two local and one national charity.

Palace Hotel, Tokyo

• 20 November 2012

GA Design International was tasked with crafting interiors that relaunched and revived the memory of its much-loved predecessor while referencing its historic location

Channel 4 HQ London

• 19 November 2012

The original Richard Rogers-designed building from the Nineties is still going strong, and ID:SR went in to bring the interiors up to date and reflect the new and wider nature of C4

Channel 4 HQ London

• 14 November 2012

The original Richard Rogers-designed building from the Nineties is still going strong, and ID:SR went in to bring the interiors up to date and reflect the new and wider nature of C4

Qubiqa Donate To Local Primary School

• 12 November 2012

In 2012 Qubiqa learned that their nearest local primary school, Sheddingdean School in Burgess Hill, were raising funds to develop a small area of land adjacent to the school to provide a much needed allweather playing field, which will allow the children to play football and outdoor sports all year round. The space will also be hired out to local groups for community use.

Polyflor at The Royal Oldham Hospital

• 08 November 2012

Polyflor, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring is delighted to announce that around 10,000m2 of its flooring has recently been installed in the new Women and Children’s Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital. The Pearlazzo PUR range in a variety of different colours has been installed and several designs have been wajerjet cut into the floor for added effect.

DORMA ED 200 AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS MAKE THE GRADE AT NEW PASSIVHAUS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

• 05 November 2012

The University College Dublin’s new €7 million student residence – part of the expanding Roebuck Village development – required the highest specification of low carbon materials to achieve Passivhaus standards and a 60% reduction in energy demand. With this in mind, ED 200 door closers from DORMA were specified to complete the highly efficient building envelope and helped the project win Best Sustainable Project at the prestigious Irish Architecture Awards 2011.

Pioneering radiator guard solutions for schools

• 05 November 2012

As part of a major refurbishment project, Sandon Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent required a safe, low surface temperature radiator guard solution which could be retrofitted to a range of existing emitters and would deliver robust and practical performance.

Moët Hennessy HQ, London, United Kingdom

• 05 November 2012

Moreysmith put the fizz into new offices for the drinks company, moving its HQ into a once-neglected Georgian terrace

Moët Hennessy HQ, London

• 31 October 2012

Moreysmith put the fizz into new offices for the drinks company, moving its HQ into a once-neglected Georgian terrace

Paco Roncero workshop, Milan

• 29 October 2012

A design for the workshop of this leading chef uses the architectural heritage of the space and adds the latest technology to enhance his culinary experimentations

Paco Roncero workshop, Madrid

• 24 October 2012

A design for the workshop of this leading chef uses the architectural heritage of the space and adds the latest technology to enhance his culinary experimentations

Polyflor tucks in

• 23 October 2012

Polyflor, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring has recently had some of its SimpLay Loose Lay product installed at the famous Slattery’s patissier and chocolatier in Whitefield, Manchester.

Polyflor heads to A&E

• 23 October 2012

Polyflor, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring is delighted to announce that their products have been specified and installed at two healthcare facilities in Sheffield.

Salon Urbain at the Place des Arts,Montreal

• 22 October 2012

A multifunctional design for an area that once had been an underground car park has added a new public space – and a talking point - for Montreal

Small But Perfectly Formed

• 18 October 2012

A busy facility, Surrey County Hall is home to over 1,500 staff and is also used extensively by members of the public accessing a variety of administrative services. TORMAX was contracted by Kier Services Facilities Management to install an automatic folding door to the main entrance, improving access, security and minimising bottlenecks at key times of the day.

Salon Urbain at the Place des Arts,Montreal

• 16 October 2012

A multifunctional design for an area that once had been an underground car park has added a new public space – and a talking point - for Montreal

Pioneering Column Casing Satisfies the Equality Act

• 10 October 2012

The Equality Act 2010 made it unlawful for service providers to discriminate against people using Education or Transport Facilities, in respect of their disabilities. In light of this legal obligation, Aluminium fabrication specialists Contour Casings has developed a pioneering column casing system designed to satisfy legislation when operating in these sectors.

Grestec donates tiles for community project

• 10 October 2012

Mosaics from Grestec Tiles have recently been donated to the Community Space Challenge for a community project, based in London. Young people of the community have collaborated together to create these aesthetically pleasing and imaginative art mosaics for a local park on Tower Bridge road, London.

Quintiles office, Reading, United Kingdom

• 24 September 2012

The design team was tasked to provide a ‘speculative’ building with interiors suited to a variety of uses in the multistorey building – created by the architecture arm of the same practice

Q-railing acquires Carl F railing division

• 19 September 2012

Q-railing, one of the world’s leading developers of design railing systems, has completed its purchase of the railing system division of India-based Carl F International. Q-railing is excited to add the 60-person office in Mumbai from which Q-railing will be able to serve customers throughout India as Q-railing India.

Tarkett helps realise artistic vision for University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• 17 September 2012

The new purpose-built University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London has been designed to address the treatment needs of cancer patients in the 21st Century. Offering outpatient and day care services, each floor of the five-storey building is tailored to the investigation and treatment of specific cancers.

Cracking the code

• 17 September 2012

H+H’s Thin Joint system has been used in a fabric-first approach to the design and construction of a low energy apartment block on a constrained site in Brighton.

Quintiles office, Reading

• 17 September 2012

The design team was tasked to provide a ‘speculative’ building with interiors suited to a variety of uses in the multistorey building – created by the architecture arm of the same practice

GEZE UK receives top marks for integrated approach

• 11 September 2012

A collaborative approach from two of the UK’s leading building and access companies is literally opening doors for young people in wheelchairs at a specialist School and College in Hampshire.

Microsoft HQ, Vienna, Austria

• 10 September 2012

A touch of fun with a playground-like slide connecting floors belies the serious design research behind this project, where the space is carefully tailored to the staff’s needs

Microsoft HQ, Vienna

• 07 September 2012

A touch of fun with a playground-like slide connecting floors belies the serious design research behind this project, where the space is carefully tailored to the staff’s needs

Axis Installs Seven Automatic Doors at New Trioscape Garden Centre

• 03 September 2012

The Trioscape Garden Centre near Newent in Gloucestershire traces its origins back to 1994 when the partners of Trioscape Landscaping (Richard Mitchell, Douglas Wilson and Ronan Lynch) bought the site at Highleadon as a run down business with dilapidated buildings.

Pioneering Roofline System for Striking New College Building

• 03 September 2012

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College in Shropshire has recently unveiled a new £1 Million building which features a pioneering roofline system.

Polyflor heads to the gym

• 03 September 2012

Polyflor, the UK’s largest manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring is delighted to announce that its products have recently been specified by Pure Gym Group Ltd.

Axis Open Doors at Waitrose

• 29 August 2012

Axis Automatic Entrance Systems have helped finish the new little Waitrose store in the centre of Ipswich.

Focus SB fittings receive seal of approval from the National Trust

• 29 August 2012

A shepherd’s hut from the Goodlife company fitted out with Focus SB’s Deckle Edge slate-finished lighting plates has been chosen by the National Trust as a base for its volunteers at Canons Ashby House, near Daventry, Northamptonshire.

Polyflor checks in

• 27 August 2012

Polyflor, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring has been showcased in the latest series of Channel 5’s, ‘The Hotel Inspector’. Hosted by Alex Polizzi, Polyflor provided Forest FX 3110 Stained Maple for the refurbished bridal suite bathroom featured in the show at the haunted White Hart Hotel in St. Albans.

Polyflor checks in

• 24 August 2012

Polyflor, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial and residential vinyl flooring has been showcased in the latest series of Channel 5’s, ‘The Hotel Inspector’. Hosted by Alex Polizzi, Polyflor provided Forest FX 3110 Stained Maple for the refurbished bridal suite bathroom featured in the show at the haunted White Hart Hotel in St. Albans.

Union restaurant, Basel, Switzerland

• 21 August 2012

With lots of copper in this large restaurant space – in the lighting, walls and surfaces – the designer has created a warm and inviting ambience

Tarkett leads the way at Kent & Canterbury Hospital

• 15 August 2012

The Kent & Canterbury Hospital has recently undergone a major refurbishment programme to replace its existing floorcoverings, which were in very poor condition. As the hospital has expanded and altered over the last few years, it was decided to rationalise the colour scheme at the same time to make wayfinding simpler. Tarkett’s vinyl floorings deliver exceptional performance to meet the high demands of modern healthcare facilities and are available in a wide variety of colour options, which made them the ideal choice.

Harlequin floors for dance, theatre & events at PLASA

• 15 August 2012

British Harlequin, world leaders in floors for the performing arts, will be presenting a comprehensive range of floors for dance, theatre, display and events on stand 1 L31 at Londons PLASA Show, 9th~12th September 2012.

Selwood Opens Up In Bedford

• 15 August 2012

Selwood has opened a specialist pump hire and sales branch in Bedford. These large and modern premises are ideal for housing Selwood’s extensive range of surface pumps covering solids handling, high head, high flow, hydraulic submersible and chopper applications. It also has a full range of explosion proof electric submersible pumps for hire or sale.

Chongqing Mountain & City sales office reception, China

• 13 August 2012

Designers broke with accepted Chinese design principles of feng shui to create a startlingly different property sales office, inspired by the harsh mountains and often rain-lashed landscape that surround the location

PKO Bank Polski, Poland

• 07 August 2012

Gold is usually in the vaults at banks, not on the walls, but a bank with plenty of bling was the standing order of the day for designers in their scheme for this private banking centre

Focus SB plates add the Royal touch to the Royal Garden Hotel

• 03 August 2012

Focus SB electrical accessories have been specified throughout the bedrooms and bathrooms of the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in London.

No Need to Shop Around for Metrocentre’s New Roof

• 01 August 2012

Sika Liquid Plastics, pioneer of cold applied liquid roofing systems, is currently in the process of completing the fourth phase of a major refurbishment of the roof at Europe’s largest shopping and leisure centre – the Metrocentre in Gateshead.

DORMA Fit for a Former Palace

• 30 July 2012

The Crown Estate’s ambitious £1 billion redevelopment of lower Regent Street has made a significant leap forward with the conversion of the former Regent Palace Hotel into Quadrant 3, a mixed use building which will help transform a prominent part of the West End. In a scheme that combines the best of modern architecture whilst accentuating London’s built heritage, it was important that any product specified in the landmark building was able to provide both aesthetic design and functionality.

Dream Downtown Hotel, New York, United States of America

• 30 July 2012

The maritime theme of a building formerly part of the Maritime Union of America’s HQ has been retained and embellished by the design team that also added a much-needed light source

PKO Bank Polski

• 30 July 2012

Gold is usually in the vaults at banks, not on the walls, but a bank with plenty of bling was the standing order of the day for designers in their scheme for this private banking centre

DORMA Fit for a Former Palace

• 30 July 2012

The Crown Estate’s ambitious £1 billion redevelopment of lower Regent Street has made a significant leap forward with the conversion of the former Regent Palace Hotel into Quadrant 3, a mixed use building which will help transform a prominent part of the West End. In a scheme that combines the best of modern architecture whilst accentuating London’s built heritage, it was important that any product specified in the landmark building was able to p

Quarry Hill Primary School, Grays

• 25 July 2012

Thurrock Borough Council required a bespoke shelter at Quarry Hill Primary School in Grays. They required a shelter to cover the stairway between a classroom and an existing canopy. Manufacturers of the existing canopy were unable to offer a shelter suitable for the application so Autopa’s bespoke canopy provided the ideal solution and within the Councils budget.

Saatchi & Saatchi office, Bangkok, Thailand

• 23 July 2012

In this quirky workplace design, the concept of the mobile office is taken to the extreme with a huge meeting table on wheels, plus many other unusual twists on the everyday added in too

Saatchi & Saatchi office, Bangkok

• 17 July 2012

In this quirky workplace design, the concept of the mobile office is taken to the extreme with a huge meeting table on wheels, plus many other unusual twists on the everyday added in too

Triodos bank, Netherlands

• 16 July 2012

Creating new offices for Dutch bank Triodos was a rare and welcome opportunity for the design team to source and use the most sustainable and ecological-friendly materials

SQILL - The final piece in the renovation puzzle

• 09 July 2012

“SQILL really gets my guests talking” says James Gold, who had been searching for almost a year to complete his showcase Georgian town house renovation, with the perfect centrepiece table to fit his stylish living room.

New Visionary Library supplied

• 04 July 2012

When the new Library of Birmingham opens to the public in 2013, Qubiqa will have fulfilled the most prestigious, complex library and archive storage system in its history.

Cladding solutions for Yoo

• 04 July 2012

The Lakes is a private 650 acre estate set amongst idyllic Cotswolds countryside. A joint venture between developer The Raven Group and design experts Yoo, The Lakes is a gated community where home owners choose from a series of different styles and finishes for their luxury waterside home.

Qubiqa Provides Archive Shelving For Marks & Spencer

• 03 July 2012

The Chairman of Marks & Spencer, Robert Swannell, opened the company’s newlyhoused archive at Leeds University in March 2012. He declared that it would help preserve the company’s enduring values of quality, value, service, innovation and trust.

Phill, Bucharest

• 02 July 2012

Stylish dining can now be fully enjoyed by parents of small children in an ingenious and elegant design for a restaurant with an integrated play area for the youngsters

Universal Ballet has the world at its feet thanks to Harlequin Floors

• 27 June 2012

It was during a world tour when dancers of South Korean based Universal Ballet first discovered the delightful experience of performing on a Harlequin dance floor.

Hamilton accessories prove good bet for Paul Nicholls

• 27 June 2012

Decorative electrical wiring accessories, audio and lighting control manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has supplied a varied selection of its switch plates and sockets to renowned horse trainer Paul Nicholls’ new house in Ditcheat, Somerset.

Triodos bank

• 25 June 2012

Creating new offices for Dutch bank Triodos was a rare and welcome opportunity for the design team to source and use the most sustainable and ecological-friendly materials

25hours Hotel Hafencity, Germany

• 25 June 2012

The design team just had to look around at the industrial heritage of the harbour quarter of Hamburg for inspiration for this hotel, but it also looked further afield – to Manchester’s legendary Hacienda

Tarkett flooring goes boldly on!

• 18 June 2012

In 2006, a vast collection of Tarkett flooring was installed throughout a new build school in Boldon, South Tyneside. With over 1000 pupils attending every year, the flooring has had to withstand intensive daily use over the last 6 years. Throughout that time, Tarkett has given outstanding performance, with all the floors still looking as fresh as the day they were installed. And they are still delivering high performance, beautiful surfaces that continue to meet the needs of this busy school environment.

Permanent paving for Perins

• 18 June 2012

RonaDeck Resin Bonded Surfacing has been laid to provide hard wearing and slip resistant surfacing at Perins School in Alresford, Hampshire.

Life and Seoul

• 18 June 2012

Shopping, food and fun combine in D Cube City, a vast futuristic complex in the South Korean capital offering a world of experiences under one roof

Union Jacks

• 11 June 2012

For the first branch of Jamie Oliver’s latest British-themed restaurant venture, cliché was out and nostalgia was in as the interior recreates a simple, homely world of cafe dining – with not a flag to be seen

IBM Software Executive Briefing Centre, Rome

• 04 June 2012

Curving lines, shining surfaces and a sleek Italian sensibility combine to dazzle at IBM’s newly renovated client training facility, but homely touches ensure that spectacle is tempered with comfort

Custom Harlequin performing arts floor takes centre stage in Hanoi

• 31 May 2012

When the United Nations International School of Hanoi, Vietnam looked for a multi-purpose floor for their performing arts facility, they naturally turned to Harlequin.

Transforming the face of retail

• 29 May 2012

Central Arcade is the re-development project currently transforming the face of retailing in Leeds City centre. Central Arcade has utilised a number of robust, striking Stainless Steel column casing systems to fuse Leeds’ heritage for Victorian arcades with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

Open to ideas

• 28 May 2012

Annabella Nassetti removed several walls to maximise the space and create an open and welcoming interior in this London apartment

Life in the fast lane

• 23 May 2012

Tamara Eaton was given only four months to create a calm urban retreat in a four-storey townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Tarkett delivers solutions for 21st century learning environment

• 22 May 2012

Having been destroyed by fire in 2009, Campsmount Technology College in Doncaster has now risen from the ashes with a brand new, state-of-the-art building. The £10.5 million facility has been fitted out with a variety of vinyl flooring solutions from Tarkett, including specialist safety and sports flooring.

TS 93 Door Closers Installed At Flagship Waterside Development

• 18 May 2012

Ergonomically designed to combine sustainability with spectacular aesthetics, the Boathouse Business Centre in Cambridgeshire is a stunning example of contemporary design and construction. Built to accommodate a range of dynamic, forward-thinking businesses, every aspect of the project needed to be modern, stylish and high specification. For the building’s internal door closers, DORMA TS 93 cam action door closers proved the natural solution.

HI-MACS® moves into façades, more than a “stroke of luck”

• 14 May 2012

The Bremer Toto und Lotto GmbH Company has built a four-storey property on its own land in Schwachhauser Heerstraße, Bremen for residential and commercial use. The main user is “Ärzte und Apothekerbank” whose registered office is in Bremen. The building also contains office spaces and housing.

Ketel One bar, London

• 14 May 2012

From the copper stills used in the 17th-century to make Ketel brand vodka came the inspiration for this largely all-copper interior – and a reawakening of metalwork craftsmanship

New Visionary Library supplied with Shelving Systems from Qubiqa

• 10 May 2012

When the new Library of Birmingham opens to the public in 2013, Qubiqa will have fulfilled the most prestigious, complex library and archive storage system in its history.The shelving system is for the city’s new library, which will be physically connected to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) has been identified by many as one of the most visionaryculture projects of the 21st century.

Maggie’s cancer caring centre, Nottingham

• 07 May 2012

The latest Maggie’s Centre is something of a tree house, sitting in an elevated position among trees. And with interiors by Paul Smith, it is a caring centre with no precedent

Dorma Automatic Doors Ensure Adidas Open For Business At Flagship London Store

• 01 May 2012

When global leading sporting brand Adidas decided to rebrand and refit a flagship store in London, it was essential the entire retail experience was second to none and that had to start with the entrance on busy Oxford Street. With constant foot traffic, performance and durability were of utmost importance, as were striking aesthetics. For these reasons, automatic curved sliding doors from DORMA, the global market leader of door controls, automatics, glass and movable walls, were specified.

Red Bull, Amsterdam

• 30 April 2012

The design of new offices in a former shipbuilding factory for Red Bull, not known as a shrinking violet, has gone all out with references to extreme and urban sports and its interest in spinning discs...

Vandex waterproofing at Barrow Dock Museum

• 25 April 2012

Vandex has been used to waterproof a Victorian dry dock at Barrow Dock Museum, Lake District. The dock has an exposed sandstone block construction that was suffering water ingress, primarily through the mortar joints.

Pioneering Roofline Systems

• 25 April 2012

A significant development of affordable houses and flats for young autistic adults has been built in Peasedown St. John, Bristol, for the Sarsen Housing Association. The scheme uses an innovative Aluminium roofline system which includes a number of pioneering features, designed to deliver a speedy installation and low long-term maintenance.

A dream come true

• 24 April 2012

When Suzy Harris decided to embark on a career as an independent interior designer it wasn’t long before her perfect client appeared with her first commission

Tarkett supports youth development at Motherwell FC

• 24 April 2012

Motherwell FC boasts a highly successful youth development programme and runs a number of soccer schools for boys and girls across Lanarkshire and beyond. Their goal is to develop children’s football skills in a fun and safe environment, so when it came to choosing a new sports floor for their Academy training facility, they turned to Tarkett to provide the solution.

Vkontakte Office, St Petersburg

• 17 April 2012

GI used bright colours, designer chairs, and grafitti on the walls to put this new office space for the Russian equivilent of Facebook at the front of its game

Museum of Enzo Ferrari - Italy

• 17 April 2012

The museum of Enzo Ferrari in Modena was opened the 10th March 2012.

An extreme cold chamber in HI-MACS®, under test in ice and snow

• 17 April 2012

In 2011 Globetrotter Ausrüstung opened a new branch at the Isartorplatz in Munich, Germany. In a retail area of 6,500 square metres outdoor enthusiasts can find everything their hearts desire: a range which includes rain chambers, canoe pools, climbing tunnels and also a high-altitude cold chamber made using HI-MACS®.

DORMA Provides Sliding Door Operators To Sculptural Slough Bus Station

• 13 April 2012

To provide safe and efficient access to buses at the sculptural new Slough Bus Station, DORMA, the global market leader of door controls, automatics, glass and movable walls, has provided its ES 200 automatic sliding door operators.

Focus SB at the heart of Stanmore Hall refurbishment

• 13 April 2012

Refurbishing a country house built in 1810 is no mean feat - least of all when it has to be stripped back to bare walls and a supporting structure inserted to ensure that the chimney column does not collapse.

Sikatack Panel

• 10 April 2012

Emily Bowes Court, a new student village accommodation built by UNITE Group, is the first stage in a massive mixed use development as part of the regeneration of Tottenham Hale. With an external cladding system combining Trespa Meteon and Marley Eternit Natura panels, the new building needed a robust and cost-effective fixing system. SikaTack Panel Adhesive System, from global building product manufacturer Sika, provided the ideal solution.

Dimplex Welcomes RHPP Extension But Uncertainty Over RHI Continues

• 05 April 2012

Leading name in heating Dimplex has welcomed the announcement from DECC that the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme is to be extended for a further year, with £25 million now available to support private domestic and social housing installations of renewable heating, including heat pumps and solar thermal water heating.

Q-railing provide high quality balustrade for stylish Ice Plant living

• 03 April 2012

When Manchester developer northerngroup set about transforming the Ice Plant, Ancoats’ historic ice-making warehouse, into a mixed-use commercial and residential scheme, their goal was to offer a fresh approach to rental and premium city centre living. The resulting £12million development features 82 top-specification one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and offers a European approach to renting in Manchester.

Tarkett delivers Style that never goes out of fashion

• 02 April 2012

Tarkett has taken a fresh look at an old favourite and gone back to basics for it’s new Linoleum xf ‘Style’ range. With a simple but sophisticated palette of colours and minimalist designs, Style is on trend and timeless. Style Elle features a linear design while Style Emme is discretely marbled, providing architects and designers with a perfect foundation collection, offering the best in natural quality and modern style to suit any setting.

Google Office, London

• 02 April 2012

Designing new offices for the giant search engine was a walk in the park when the design team referenced nearby St James’s Park, and added a Routemaster bus for good measure

You’re my Favourite

• 26 March 2012

Project Orange features a collage of favourite surfaces for its own studio

Column Casings That Transform

• 26 March 2012

As part of one of the most significant educational developments in Scotland for many years, progressive column casing manufacturer, Contour Casings, has been chosen to supply an extensive range of PPC Aluminium column casings to compliment the latest architectural trends in a design-led project at Banff & Buchan College, Aberdeenshire.

Just the ticket

• 19 March 2012

Corian is used to great effect in this subway station by Karim Rashid

Island hopping

• 12 March 2012

KR Interior Design has given this Mallorcan villa a fresh, contemporary scheme with a focus on light and space

Electric Heating From Dimplex - A Real Power House!

• 08 March 2012

Electric heating from Dimplex has been selected to help keep a major south coast power station running, with a selection of industrial fan heaters, panel convectors and radiant heaters making sure workers are comfortable year-round.

Remmelt showroom in Amsterdam - Exclusive design studio for made-to-measure interiors

• 07 March 2012

Interior designer Remmelt van der Wal recently opened his new Remmelt interior design studio in Amsterdam: a unique location in an impressive monumental building next to the Rijksmuseum on the corner with PC Hooftstraat.

Concrete Blonde

• 05 March 2012

When the clients realised their choice of designers could mean their new business had a chance of being a runaway success, this über-cool, headline-grabbing restaurant was born

Tarkett Appoints ‘Man with a Plan’ MD for UK and Ireland

• 29 February 2012

Tarkett, a global leader in the resilient flooring marketing, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Crump to Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, with effect from 1st January 2012. This follows David Clark’s move to Hong Kong to become Asia Pacific Area Vice President.

BBC North at MediaCityUK

• 27 February 2012

Three of the site’s buildings have been transformed by Shepard Robson’s interior design arm SR:ID for the BBC, more than meeting the brief of ‘provoking smiles’

Dimplex Solar PV Provides Free Power In Swanage

• 22 February 2012

An installation of Dimplex solar PV panels is exceeding its energy expectations, providing free household electricity and earning the householder over £800 in just three months, with an anticipated system payback of 8-9 years.

Seaside Special

• 22 February 2012

Set 100m above the Solent, this penthouse is the highest home on the south coast and has a luxurious interior to match its stunning views

Hamilton accessories add ‘Sheer’ luxury to executive homes

• 15 February 2012

Decorative electrical wiring accessories manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has supplied its premium Sheer CFX plate collection to a prestigious new Isle of Man housing development, Ballanard Woods.

Kurt Geiger, Covent Garden

• 13 February 2012

‘A jewellery shop for shoes’ is how design practice Found Associates describes its scheme for the flagship store of shoe brand Kurt Geiger in central London

Leading Column Casing offer chosen for £50 million re-development

• 07 February 2012

Contour Casings products featured on Newark’s new bus station, constructed as part of the £50m re-development of the former Potterdyke car park and carried out by supermarket giant Asda.

Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

• 06 February 2012

Medieval Canterbury now has its second tallest building, after its cathedral, in the shape of a contemporary theatre that sits comfortably among the historic roof tops

Morrisons Choose 2.5km of Berry Systems Barriers for Bridgwater RDC

• 01 February 2012

The new Morrisons Regional Distribution Centre at Bridgwater in Somerset is, by any standard, vast. The site covers nearly 60 acres and provides over 71,000 square metres of warehousing (over 3/4 million sq ft) to distribute Morrisons goods to 63 stores in the West and South West of England and South Wales.

Coventry University Student Hub

• 31 January 2012

Today’s student demands more quality informal meeting and study spaces from their student unions. So goodbye beersodden carpet tiles, hello engaging design

Going Retro With Dimplex Smartrad And Heat Pumps

• 25 January 2012

When an off-gas farmhouse in rural Norfolk needed a new heating system, owner and tenant agreed that energy efficient low carbon warmth was the way forward, rather than a replacement oil-fired boiler. And Dimplex SmartRad® fan convector radiators with a Dimplex air source heat pump offered a straightforward retrofit solution.

Harvest Time With Dimplex At Slepe Farm

• 25 January 2012

Nearly 2,000 Dimplex solar PV (photovoltaic) panels have been installed at a new solar power station in Dorset, the largest of its kind in the county and capable of generating enough electricity for around 200 average homes.

Dimplex SmartRad Scores In Scandinavian-Style Showhome

• 25 January 2012

For an aspirational Swedish-style show home on the outskirts of Durham, North East-based housebuilder Dunelm Homes has found that Dimplex SmartRad fan convectors strike just the right note with their combination of advanced performance, low temperature sustainable heating and striking designer looks.

Waste Not, Want Not – Dimplex’s Efficient Electric Heating Warms Composting Facility

• 25 January 2012

A Veolia composting facility in East Sussex which recycles green waste into organic soil conditioner is using Dimplex electric heating and solar thermal hot water to optimise its own energy efficiency.

Dimplex Undertile Heating Gives A New Heart To Hampshire Home

• 25 January 2012

Dimplex underfloor heating has risen to the challenge of heating a large new conservatory for a Hampshire home.

Essex Almo Finds Decent Homes Are Easy With Electric Heating

• 25 January 2012

When an Essex ALMO was looking at refurbishing its housing stock to meet Decent Homes standards, it needed reliable, energy efficient and easy to use electric heating – and Dimplex provided the ideal solution.

Dimplex Delivers Dining Comfort At Oxford University

• 24 January 2012

When an Oxford University college needed to improve comfort levels in a hard-to-heat dining hall, Dimplex’s commercial heating experts came up with an efficient solution to keep students warm year-round.

Dimplex Renewables - The Facts On Film

• 24 January 2012

A short new documentary-style film exploring the use of renewables technologies in all types of buildings ‘where we live and work’ has been produced by Dimplex, the authority in renewables and electric heating market leader.

Heritage And High Tech At Castle Howard With Dimplex Heat Pumps

• 24 January 2012

As part of a major conservation programme, one of Britain’s finest historic houses, Castle Howard, is combining heritage and high tech following the installation of two 100kW Dimplex ground source heat pumps, which has seen energy costs reduced by over 60 percent.

Dimplex Ensures Warm Reception At Kingsway Hall Hotel

• 24 January 2012

There’s a warm reception for visitors to the prestigious Kingsway Hall Hotel in London’s Covent Garden, with the installation of a Dimplex ARC architectural air curtain that helps prevent draughts from the frequently opening doors.

The More, The Merrier - Dimplex Offices Extend Solar PV Savings

• 23 January 2012

Dimplex is now benefitting from even lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions at its offices near Southampton with a 61kWp solar PV installation of its own solar panels.

Forward office

• 23 January 2012

When media technology company Forward expanded into a neighbouring building, the spaces were so different that the design team decided to treat them as such, while still creating a suitably young-feeling and funky vibe in both reworked spaces

Komfort Workspace supplies partitioning solutions to Fluor's new offices in Farnborough

• 18 January 2012

The new private offices have incorporated various partitioning solutions with Komfort’s Ls90 panels, doors made of walnut, and single glazed Polar partitions, as per the specifications of the contractor Stortford.

Tarkett Studio opens in Paris

• 18 January 2012

The Tarkett Studio is a unique 4000m2 training centre and showroom on the outskirts of Paris. Showcasing Tarkett’s solutions for every type of interior environment through a sensorial experience it combines floors, sounds and images for every application. The Studio includes more than 3000 product samples, an installation and technical training facility and a showcase of more than 60 different interior environments.

Aegis office

• 17 January 2012

Fears of moving into a more corporate building were shortlived when staff of a group of disparate media agencies moved under one roof, thanks to a design by MoreySmith that played to the individual character of each agency

Bolshois sumptious set design includes the dance floor!

• 12 January 2012

After a six year restoration project, reported to have cost a massive 1/2 billion, Moscows iconic Bolshoi Theatre re-opened this autumn with a glittering gala performance attended by president Dmitry Medveded and the Russian elite. Unusually, instead of unobtrusively providing a world class floor for the dancers, the Harlequin dance floor was itself an integral part of the set design for the Bolshoi Ballets Sleeping Beauty.

Roca London Gallery

• 09 January 2012

Designed by Stirling Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, the latest showroom for Roca is an organically shaped and Fluid space that reflects her signature style while providing an iconic backdrop for Roca products

Tarkett provides Venerable finish for historic College

• 09 January 2012

Luxury vinyl tiles from Tarkett have been installed at the College of St Hild and St Bede, the largest college at Durham University. The original building of St Hild’s College dates to 1857 and now houses 163 students, along with the main administrative and student support services. The main reception and principle circulation areas have recently been refurbished, complete with new wood-effect flooring from Tarkett.

Klober airtightness products for CSH / BREEAM dementia care centre

• 05 January 2012

A £3.5M scheme to provide accommodation for those with early stage dementia has seen Klober’s Wallint 50 Air Barrier used with Solar-Line airtightness accessories.

ArtificialPi

• 05 January 2012

Newbridge Leisure Centre is the second project that has seen Playrite, South Wales Sports Grounds and Caerphilly District Council working together to create a state of the art artificial pitch using 3G surface Conqueror 40.

Harlequin is the floor Phoenix Dance Theatre keep coming back to!

• 03 January 2012

"I am very happy with the Harlequin floors in the building" . said John Slater, Technical Manager of Phoenix Dance Theatre. " Im yet to find anything else that makes the dancers happy".

Northern Ballet continues to put trust in Harlequin dance floors

• 03 January 2012

British Harlequin recently installed Harlequin WoodSpring™ sprung floors with Harlequin Studio™ vinyl dance surfaces in all the dance and performance studios for Northern Ballet’s new building in Leeds.

Many happy returns

• 02 January 2012

When the owners of this house in Fulham wanted to increase the feeling of light and space in their new home, they called for a second time on the services of Key Interiors

Homeward bound

• 26 December 2011

The owners of this property asked Zanna Designs to create a home with a dramatic interior that was inspired by their travels and perfect for entertaining

Out of Africa

• 19 December 2011

The colours and textures of Africa provided the starting point for the Linley design team when it worked on the interior scheme for this lakeside family house in Gloucestershire

Two Axor projects win Three awards at the European Hotel Design Awards 2011

• 14 December 2011

Tuesday 22nd November marked the annual European Hotel Design Awards at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge. Held on the eve of the prestigious 2011 Sleep Event, the black tie dinner was hosted by BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine and celebrated the very best in new hotel design from across Europe.

Permo forte in Countryfile eco-house feature

• 12 December 2011

Permo forte’s sustainable credentials once again came to the fore when the product featured in the construction of a National Trust eco-house on BBC1’s Countryfile.

Diptyque store

• 12 December 2011

It may be small but it is perfectly formed... Oozing luxury with mirrors, precious metals, crystals and bespoke fabric and furniture pieces, this little perfume and candle store in Manhattan is the second project for Diptyque by London’s Jenner Studio

DORMA Rides High in the Premiership with Dorvision

• 08 December 2011

As part of a programme of reducing maintenance costs whilst improving security across its stadium and ancillary club buildings, Premier League football club Blackburn Rovers has launched a new “open and closed doors” policy. As part of the policy, the football club has installed DORVISION, an innovative GPRS based door controls system developed by DORMA, global leader in the development of door technology products and systems. Enabling the remote opening and closing of multiple doors from one central location, the system has enabled the Football Club to significantly achieve its goals of reduced costs and increased security.

Ambirad Radiant Heating is the Plane Solution at Stansted

• 08 December 2011

For a state-of-the-art heating system for a new hangar at London’s third busiest airport, London Stansted - there was only one choice – Nor-Ray-Vac continuous radiant tube heating from AmbiRad.

DORMA Rides High in the Premiership with Dorvision

• 08 December 2011

As part of a programme of reducing maintenance costs whilst improving security across its stadium and ancillary club buildings, Premier League football club Blackburn Rovers has launched a new “open and closed doors” policy. As part of the policy, the football club has installed DORVISION, an innovative GPRS based door controls system developed by DORMA, global leader in the development of door technology products and systems.

TORMAX4-wing

• 08 December 2011

Reflecting the ethos of Kent County Councils’ new Ashford Gateway building, the four wing revolving entrance system from TORMAX is combined with an iMotion® automatic swing side door, providing easy and efficient access for all potential visitors to the vast array of public and voluntary services housed at this town centre location. Representing a sustainable solution, the doors are driven by the latest in cutting edge technology, combining longevity with optimum operation to ensure low energy consumption at all times.

DORMA provides sublime control at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons

• 06 December 2011

In the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Great Milton, Le Manoir aux Quat‘Saisons with its two Michelin stars which it has held for 27 years, is regarded as one of Britain's finest gastronomic experiences and one of the country's most intimate and original hotels. So when it came to the upgrading of celebrated chef Raymond Blanc’s office, products that matched Le Manoir’s prestigious stature were required. With this in mind, DORMA’s renowned CS 80 MAGNEO automatic sliding door operator was specified.

DORMA provides sublime control at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons

• 06 December 2011

In the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Great Milton, Le Manoir aux Quat‘Saisons with its two Michelin stars which it has held for 27 years, is regarded as one of Britain's finest gastronomic experiences and one of the country's most intimate and original hotels.

DORMA Delivers Stylish Entrance at Grand Union Village Health Centre

• 06 December 2011

To create a welcoming first impression at Grand Union Village Health Centre in Ealing, a combination of automatic swing doors and a sliding door were required. Being a public building and therefore subject to constant foot traffic, performance and durability were of utmost importance, as was aesthetics. For these reasons, two automatic operators from DORMA, the global market leader of door controls, automatics, glass and movable walls, were specified.

DORMA Delivers Stylish Entrance at Grand Union Village Health Centre

• 06 December 2011

To create a welcoming first impression at Grand Union Village Health Centre in Ealing, a combination of automatic swing doors and a sliding door were required. Being a public building and therefore subject to constant foot traffic, performance and durability were of utmost importance, as was aesthetics. For these reasons, two automatic operators from DORMA, the global market leader of door controls, automatics, glass and movable walls, were speci

Josefine/Roxy

• 28 November 2011

Architect Fred Mafra has returned to the scene of a previous design triumph after four years to create a redesign for this hot Brazilian nightclub, knowing that the client is already a fan of his work

Tarkett serves up intelligent flooring at Freebrough Academy

• 24 November 2011

Students at the new Freebrough Academy near Middlesbrough can now enjoy their school meals in attractive, comfortable surroundings thanks to the installation of iQ Granit flooring from Tarkett. The specialist Business and Enterprise Academy first opened in 2010, with the new restaurant extension completed in time for the start of this school year.

Contour transform art deco cinema

• 21 November 2011

Manchester developer, Kempsten Ltd, has transformed a run-down former art deco cinema site into major commercial premises, with numerous Contour casings products specified for the project and forming an integral part of the external aesthetics of the building.

Devonshire Square

• 21 November 2011

Buildings that started life in the 18th-century as trade warehousing and became isolated and neglected office space have been transformed into a vibrant new hub of work and pleasure in the City of London

SureSet Appoints Agent in Ghana

• 21 November 2011

Leading resin bound paving supplier SureSet has appointed a new agent to represent the company in Ghana.

Tarkett provides sure footing for rising stars at Sirius Academy

• 21 November 2011

Students at the Sirius Academy in Hull have recently moved into a new, inspirational school building, which houses state-of-the-art facilities and features a variety of flooring solutions from Tarkett. The £48million building provides contemporary science and ICT facilities; a recording studio; hair and beauty salon; construction bays and an eco-dome for environmental science.

AmbiRad flies high with radiant heat

• 21 November 2011

To heat a cavernous airport hangar used for training pilots and housing helicopters, Newquay Cornwall Airport was looking for a heating system that not only provided warmth but also flexibility and superb efficiency.

Wandsworth Helps Mayfair Residents Plug In To Luxury Market

• 21 November 2011

Wiring accessories specialist, The Wandsworth Group, is to supply luxury switches and sockets along with a wide range of bespoke wiring accessories for one of the most prestigious new addresses in London: Park House in Mayfair.

New-look heating website that’s designed to save money

• 17 November 2011

Benson Heating, the leading supplier of warm air heating systems, has launched a dynamic new website to help it customers worldwide go green and save money.

Skype offices

• 14 November 2011

Moving into bigger offices in Stockholm gave the company, via PS Arkitektur, the opportunity to make the new location a professional yet playful-looking space

EdC offices, London

• 07 November 2011

An innovative design with a rough urban feel to it meant that seven into one did go, for seven creative agencies all linked by a holding company and now operating cooperatively under one roof

Tarkett makes lawful entry at Newcastle University

• 07 November 2011

The Law School at Newcastle University occupies a series of elegant late Victorian townhouses, which have recently been refurbished and extended to provide a new main entrance, reception area and improved access to facilities. Tarkett iQ Megalit vinyl tiles were installed throughout the new single storey extension creating a bold, welcoming entrance.

Klober products breathe new life into Victorian hospital

• 07 November 2011

Klober has supplied a range of roof ventilation and dry fixing products to the Stone House Hospital redevelopment near Dartford. Conversion and refurbishment of the Grade II Listed Victorian hospital is being undertaken alongside construction of 260 homes, all to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4.

Focus adds the fizz to International Hotel Awards 2012

• 02 November 2011

Focus SB is proudly sponsoring the champagne reception at the new International Hotel Awards to be held at the Savoy Hotel in London on January 18th 2012.

Contour column casings – the smart choice for Aston Business School

• 01 November 2011

As part of the significant expansion of Aston Business School in Birmingham, market leading column casings manufacturer Contour Casings Ltd, has supplied and installed a range of its preformed plywood column encasement systems as part of the £22 Million pound development.

Allure Nightclub, Yas Island

• 31 October 2011

Being developed into a luxury destination, Abu Dhabi’s Yas island now has an extraordinary nightclub with a pulsating ceiling and marine-style furniture to lure in the young and wealthy crowd and keep them intrigued until the small hours

Back to the future

• 27 October 2011

This imposing Georgian home, previously a house and a basement flat, has regained its original four-storey layout and been given a calm, relaxed and sophisticated scheme that combines the classic with the contemporary

Harlequin is the floor Phoenix Dance Theatre keep coming back to

• 25 October 2011

British Harlequin recently installed a Harlequin WoodSpring™ sprung floor, with a Harlequin Studio™ dance surface in Phoenix Dance Theatre’s new building in Leeds.

Column Casings with a Vue

• 19 October 2011

As part of a major £2.5 Million development by the UK’s foremost cinema operator, Vue Entertainment Ltd, market leading column casings manufacturer, Contour Casings Ltd, designed manufactured and installed a number of brushed Aluminium column casings in a range of sizes and shapes, and as the solution to the problem of unsightly exposed building structures.

Kingspan Access Flooring Specified For £100 Million Co-operative HQ

• 19 October 2011

Kingspan access flooring is being installed in one of the largest commercial construction projects currently being undertaken in the North – a new £100 million head office in Manchester for the Co-operative Group.

Inside The Energy Industries Council (EIC) with Logic Office Group

• 19 October 2011

UK-based office interior fit out and furniture expert, Logic Office Group, has supplied and installed furniture solutions for the new office of The Energy Industries Council (EIC) located in Vauxhall, London.

Sugamo Shinkin Bank, Shimura

• 17 October 2011

Tall white spaces with splashes of colour make this branch of the Japanese bank a welcome place to do banking – and get away from the hurly-burly of city life

Harlequin goes green for the day

• 17 October 2011

Harlequin has gone green today to raise funds for Hospice in the Weald’s ‘Wear Green for the Hospice’ appeal week.

Autopa’s ES barrier chosen by Safestore

• 13 October 2011

Safestore ‘self storage’ in Portsmouth had frequent problems with their customer car park being used by residents of the hotel next door, making it difficult for their own customers to park. Safestore needed a suitable product to restrict access to their car park for customers only, Autopa were approached to offer a solution and the ES automatic barrier was chosen as the most suitable product.

Selwood Reach New Heights

• 11 October 2011

Motivated by the memory of former Chairman, Kevin Bright, who lost a 5 year battle with bowel cancer last year at the age of 51, a party of ten from national plant and pump hire company Selwood, which included Kevin’s wife Carole and their son Richard, set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on 22nd September on a fund raising campaign.

Playboy Club, London

• 10 October 2011

There was no getting away from using the bow-tied bunny logo in the Playboy Club, so the design for the new Mayfair venue has used it extensively, but in very subtle ways...

Klober PV Solar Outlet for 1200 new homes

• 06 October 2011

The Solar-Line Solar Outlet from Klober is being used as part of the installation of photovoltaic panels on 1200 new homes being built by Alliance Homes.

Contour’s exclusive Watergate Bay development

• 04 October 2011

Nestled in the exclusive resort of Watergate Bay, on the rugged cliffs of the North Cornwall coast, is The Retreat, a luxury residential development, unique in both design and location.

Johnnie Walker House, Shanghai

• 03 October 2011

A new ‘whisky embassy’ has been created by UK branders Love, working with design practice Asylum, for the burgeoning and discriminating Chinese palate for a wee dram

Armstrong comnm

• 03 October 2011

Canopies from Armstrong Ceilings that have been used on the ceilings and more unusually, the walls, of the Grade 2 listed Bishopsgate Institute in London have helped reduce noise levels to a more acceptable level for staff and visitors.

Johnnie Walker House, Shanghai

• 27 September 2011

A new ‘whisky embassy’ has been created by UK branders Love, working with design practice Asylum, for the burgeoning and discriminating Chinese palate for a wee dram

Carea Adds Luxury

• 20 September 2011

Cladding specialists, Carea, has delivered a striking stone-coloured facade to the brand new £15 million Hotel Indigo in Liverpool, helping to create a landmark development right in the heart of the city’s financial district.

Holes in one

• 19 September 2011

Amsterdam-based architect i29 likes to keep its projects clear and clean. This family home is typical of its fresh and clutter-free approach

Stone carpet

• 15 September 2011

Ronacrete has recently added a new product to its flooring range for commercial and domestic use.

Thinking inside the Box

• 12 September 2011

A corten steel cube sits in the centre of this unusual family home in Rome, the result of a close collaboration between an architect and his engineer client

Contour column casings specified on new luxury London airport

• 12 September 2011

Rizon Jet was founded on the principals of supplying the most exceptional private aviation experience available for business travellers, and was the first Qatar-based operator to be awarded the AOP (Air Operational Permit).

Phoenix High School, sixth-form centre

• 05 September 2011

The design team at Bond Bryan Architects has all the angles covered after consulting with staff and students to create this colourful new building

Co-op Distribution Opt for Berry Systems for Safety

• 02 September 2011

The new Co-op Composite Distribution Centre between Birtley and Chester-le-Street in County Durham covers 25,600 sq metres (276,000 sq ft) and supplies a vast range of products from the 3,500 lines stocked to 262 Co-operative stores in the North and North East of England.

Brace for Impact: Ancon supplies England’s stunning Rugby World Cup venue

• 01 September 2011

Over 400 Tension Bars from Ancon Building Products have been installed on the Forsyth Barr stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, where England will play their first three matches in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Tarkett provides a Capital solution for historic hospitals

• 31 August 2011

Tarkett has been specified to supply new flooring to two of the country’s oldest hospitals. Barts and the Royal London are currently undergoing a 10-year, £1 billion redevelopment that will replace many of their ageing buildings with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and around 75,000m2 of Tarkett flooring has been installed so far.

Contour specified on World Heritage project

• 30 August 2011

Set alongside the historic town of Caernarfon and overlooking the isle of Anglesey, Victoria Docks is a modern harbour-side development located on a World Heritage Site, containing hotels, bars, restaurants, commercial units and business centres.

The Interiors Group

• 29 August 2011

A history of working together not only made Scott Browrigg a natural choice for fit-out expert The Interiors Group to handle the interior design for its own new offices but also added an extra layer of trust

RB Akins Company office and showroom

• 22 August 2011

Engineering materials get to be really sexy when the geometric shapes of the ducting, piping and grille stock in trade of the client’s business becomes standout features in a unique design

DORMA GOES FOR GOLD AT THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE

• 18 August 2011

With less than a year until the start of the Olympics and all six permanent world class venues now complete, the London Olympic Park is now on track to deliver a truly spectacular show in 2012. This British success story has been made possible by the work of thousands of companies who have won contracts to deliver products and services on this high profile project and include DORMA, the global market leader of door controls, automatics, glass and movable walls.

Britain & Irelands Next Top Model

• 15 August 2011

Logic Office Group refurbishes Travelex’s Head Office

• 15 August 2011

In early 2011, Travelex were seeking to update and refurbish all three floors of their Head Office located at 65 Kingsway, London. Sylvain Pignet, Travelex Group Company Secretary, appointed Logic for this project based on their high level of industry experience and ability to offer tailored products and services.

Green day

• 15 August 2011

An award-winning home sets new standards for sustainable design amid the genteel surroundings of a Victorian spa town

Contour Columns Bowl Them Over At Emirates Cricket Ground

• 11 August 2011

Leading column casings manufacturer, Contour Casings Ltd, has teamed up with Durham County Cricket Club as part of the redevelopment of the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground.

MTV Networks headquarters, Berlin

• 08 August 2011

Dan Pearlman created interiors that in reflecting the cutting-edge reputation of the client also turned a gloomy building into efficient and pleasing open-plan spaces

High Gloss Kitchen Combined with Polished Stone

• 05 August 2011

This kitchen in a private individual’s house was designed in line with the fashion for high gloss that has been in evidence over the last few years. White high gloss kitchen cabinets have been combined with a really striking green Verde Fluvia granite worktop.

Sika Provides Window Seal For Community Centre

• 04 August 2011

As part of the £40 million new build Jewish Care Campus in Golders Green, London, architects P+HS, who were commissioned with the detailed design for the design and build project, needed to create an air and watertight envelope. To ensure no condensation or atmospheric penetration formed around the building‘s high performance windows, specialist contractor OCL, working with P+HS, specified the Sika Membran system, a highly effective synthetic rubber sealant from global manufacturer of building materials, Sika, to provide its advanced sealing and waterproofing.

Selwood Wins Prestigious Yorkshire Water Award

• 03 August 2011

Yorkshire Water has over 1,000 suppliers but it was Selwood that collected the Best Supplier/Agency award at the Partner Awards Dinner hosted by Yorkshire Water at the Royal Armouries in Clarence Dock, Leeds.

Dortek seals the first deal in Australia

• 02 August 2011

Construction has begun in the South-East of Melbourne, local residents will soon benefit from one of the worlds largest home furniture retailers. This massive development covering 80,000 sqm includes various stores and on-site car parking.

Contemporary Country Kitchen

• 02 August 2011

The use of light oak cabinets with polished Giallo Veneziana granite brings the country kitchen up date in a private individual’s house . The island unit has been designed to incorporate storage space and a breakfast bar, whilst the lines of the worktop have been kept deliberately simple and a granite upstand has been added. Kale Travertine tiles in an antiqued finish have been used on the floor to complement the light wood and the beige tones of the granite.

"We could only have the best" for Sydney Dance Company

• 01 August 2011

In a soon to be published video interview, choreographer and Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company, Rafael Bonachela explains the reasons why Harlequin Australasia recently installed Harlequin Cascade™ and Harlequin Studio™ in their four rehearsal studios. "

Statement Kitchen in Wild West Green

• 01 August 2011

This boldly designed private individual’s kitchen makes use of the striking Wild WestGreen granite with its strong markings and a flamboyant generous sized curved island unit to make a design statement. The granite’s veining complements the wood of the cabinets which also has a heavy grain and the mid tones of both materials sit well together.

London Metropolitan University

• 01 August 2011

Interiors that bring dilapidated educational buildings up to date and fit for purpose for savvy students in the 21st century has put the design team top of the class

Intelligent flooring cleans up at Pinderfields Hospital

• 27 July 2011

Works have recently completed on the £311 million project for the new build Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, where Tarkett flooring has been installed to provide a high performance, decorative solution that also offers outstanding life cycle and sustainability properties.

Contours’ Pedigree Installation

• 26 July 2011

Leading column casings manufacturer, Contour Casings Ltd, continues its expansion with a significant installation at a renowned UK sporting venue.

iBank Athens

• 25 July 2011

The design team gets its finger right on the button with the interior design and features for this small space delivering interactive and digital banking, where screens even deliver real-time weather

New Monodraught X-Air Makes An Impact At Deeplish Primary School

• 22 July 2011

Pupils at Deeplish Primary School have benefitted from a brand new £2.9 million building following a decision to construct a new school rather than remodel the existing one. The 2-storey building accommodates 420 children in 14 classrooms with a multi-purpose hall and a number of stores and offices.

Getty Images

• 18 July 2011

If a picture is worth 1,000 words then this tower of Getty archive images, created as the centerpiece of a radical makeover of the company offices, speaks volumes about design

Tarkett acquires leading French wood floor manufacturer

• 18 July 2011

Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, has now acquired the leading French wood floor manufacturer Parquets Marty. This acquisition is part of the Group’s strategy to accelerate the development of its flooring business in Southern Europe, in particular its engineered wood single strip planks.

Lighting the Way at Nottingham University

• 06 July 2011

Nottingham University required an aesthetically pleasing yet robust solution to provide lighting throughout their Beeston Lane park area. With the client not wanting to use standard street lamps to light the area (felt unsuitable due to tree coverage), Autopa’s GFC9000i Illuminated bollards were chosen as the ideal solution.

The Library of Birmingham – a World-Class Library for the 21st Century

• 05 July 2011

Qubiqa UK is proud to announce they have been chosen by the Library of Birmingham to supply the mobile, static and 2-tier shelving for what is described as ‘one of the world’s most exciting and ambitious cultural projects’.

Raiffeisen Bank

• 04 July 2011

A long-time centre for banking, Zürich is now forging ahead in bank design, with a striking all-white creation that not only delivers 21st-century services but also makes an emphatic design statement...

Monodraught Natural Ventilation and Daylighting Systems Solve Energy and Acoustic Problems at JCOSS

• 30 June 2011

JCoSS, a new 14,500 sq. ft. Jewish Community Secondary School in Barnet, is a state-of-the-art six form entry Jewish secondary school with places for nine hundred pupils in year groups 7 to 11 and a further 360 students in its sixth form.The school also includes the Pears Specialist Resource Unit for 50 children between the ages of 11-19 with autistic spectrum conditions.

Said Business School

• 28 June 2011

Christy Carpets' Spice Route broadloom carpet, has been fitted in the main dining room and bar lounge area of the Executive Education Centre of Said Business School, part of the University of Oxford.

Final 3 days to Save 10% on Floor Ducting

• 28 June 2011

Innovative engineering solutions provider, Contour Casings Ltd, has launched a new online buying service for its Floor Ducting System.

Chelsom lighting at The Savoy

• 27 June 2011

An elegant blend of Art Deco and English Edwardian styling, the newly restored The Savoy introduces classically-inspired furnishings against a backdrop of original architectural features steeped in over 120 years of history.

Watco Decking Strips Provide Slippery decking solution at sixth form college

• 27 June 2011

Slippery decking is a major safety issue throughout the year but more so during the winter months. Watco Decking Strips have provided a solution to this potential safety hazard at Godalming College in Surrey.

Logic Office Group – Going with the flow

• 27 June 2011

High Gloss Kitchen Combined with Polished Stone

• 24 June 2011

This kitchen in a private individual’s house was designed in line with the fashion for high gloss that has been in evidence over the last few years.

Statement Kitchen in Wild West Green

• 24 June 2011

This boldly designed private individual’s kitchen makes use of the striking Wild West Green granite with its strong markings and a flamboyant generous sized curved island unit to make a design statement.

Contemporary Country Kitchen

• 24 June 2011

The use of light oak cabinets with polished Giallo Veneziana granite brings the country kitchen up date in a private individual’s house.

Where the art is

• 23 June 2011

This New York apartment fuses the traditional and modern with a vibrant interior designed to show off the owner’s extensive and eclectic art collection

Jewers Doors to supply Esavian

• 21 June 2011

Turkish Technic is establishing a new international maintenance, repair and overhaul centre within Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen International Airport under the title the HABOM Project (Havacilik Bakim Onarim ve Modifikasyon Merkezi – in International English: Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center).

Snog Store, King’s Road, Chelsea

• 17 June 2011

Snog Pure Frozen Yoghurt on the King’s Road, Chelsea, is the latest store to open for this growing chain. The Snog store values are to be unique, innovative and evolving.

Going underground

• 13 June 2011

This family home has been extended with a basement level that combines vintage and industrial touches with diverse textures in a sophisticated neutral scheme

Sika Provides Weatherproof Seal

• 10 June 2011

For the new £5m retail and residential development at Gedling Mission Hall, Southwark, a waterproof and airtight seal for the building’s external facade was of paramount importance. To achieve an impenetrable seal around the many joints and junctions of the windows and facade, Sika Universal Membran from global building product manufacturer Sika, was specified by specialist contractors, Aquatech Contracts.

Camper Store, London

• 06 June 2011

Basic 10cm square tiles and red metal tubing have never looked so funky as in the hands of Spanish-born and London-settled designer Tomás Alonso

DuPont Corian® tells a colourful tale in the new ‘Learning Garden’ at Windmill Primary School.

• 06 June 2011

When Windmill Primary in Oxford unveiled its playful new ‘Learning Garden,’ award-winning author, Philip Pullman, renowned for the popular His Dark Materials trilogy, was on hand to help celebrate a project designed to inspire creativity with language.

Stepping

• 02 June 2011

In 2008 the MPT consortium* was awarded the Manchester’sMetrolink phase 3a extension project, a 49 stop, £275 million extension to the Manchester Metro. The new build allowed contractors to shop around for the best products for the job, but one essential product could not be found.

Epoxy Gloss Coat & Epoxy Gloss Coat Rapid Used to improve visual appearance of warehouse area

• 02 June 2011

A kitchen appliance manufacturer in Hampshire was suffering problems with badly dusting floors and wanted to improve the visual appearance of the warehouse area at their Havant site.

Stepping up safety with Watco’s Safety Edge GRP

• 02 June 2011

In 2008 the MPT consortium* was awarded the Manchester’s Metrolink phase 3a extension project, a 49 stop, £275 million extension to the Manchester Metro. The new build allowed contractors to shop around for the best products for the job, but one essential product could not be found.

TCT Ward, Birmingham

• 30 May 2011

When teenagers have cancer they now have their own custom-designed hospital space to be treated in, where they can be private if they want, relax together and still be teenagers

Deckshield Provides Protection At Thai Hospital

• 26 May 2011

A proven track record of deck coating installations at prestigious properties in Hong Kong was one of the deciding factors in the selection of Flowcrete’s Deckshield for a major installation in Thailand at the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok.

Yell headquarters, Reading

• 23 May 2011

A distinct lack of yellow and logos marks the new office interiors for the company evolving from producing Yellow Pages, in a scheme that takes it into the future

Sika Fills In At Weston-Super-Mare Sea Defences

• 20 May 2011

The £17m Weston-super-Mare Sea Defences and Seafront Enhancements project, undertaken by Birse Coastal, a division of Birse Civils, on behalf of North Somerset Council, has recently been completed. To eliminate water and salt ingress that over time could cause damage to the new structure, an innovative sealant system from global building product manufacturer Sika was chosen.

Paultons Family Theme Park Chooses Windcatcher Sola-Boost For The World's First Peppa Pig World!

• 19 May 2011

Paultons Family Theme Park has specified Monodraught’s Windcatcher Sola-boost for the UK exclusive and world first Peppa Pig Theme Park, which opened at the award winning Hampshire Park on 9th April 2011.

PPC Aluminium Column Casings

• 19 May 2011

Contour Casings has recently installed a number of its PPC Aluminium Column Casings at City of Westminster Colleges’ new flagship teaching development at their Paddington Green Campus.

DeepClean LST Radiator guards

• 17 May 2011

In healthcare environments, vulnerable end users require protection from dangerously hot surfaces. It is therefore a critical consideration for service providers that the products they use have low surface temperatures, are hygienic, easily operated and low maintenance.

Tarkett linoleum gets to work for the government

• 17 May 2011

Linoleum flooring from Tarkett was recently specified as part of a €10m design and build project for new Government Offices in Roscommon, Ireland. Designed by the Coady Partnership, and built by JSL Group, the new building accommodates the Regional Headquarters of the Property Registration Authority. Tarkett’s Veneto xf linoleum flooring was selected for circulation areas, stairwells and a number of ancillary rooms.

Opposites Attract

• 16 May 2011

The minimalist interior of this Belgian villa was prompted by the owners’ desire to make a fresh start with a monochrome palette that focuses attention on the building’s lines and the play of light

Sika Hot Air Balloon Gets 2011 London Marathon Off To A Flyer

• 12 May 2011

Leading global building products manufacturer, Sika, had a bird’s eye view of the 2011 London Marathon as the company’s branded hot air balloon soared over the starting line. Sika joined the parade of hot air balloons that signalled the start of the world’s largest annual fundraising event on Sunday 17th April.

Dortek Celebrate Early Olympic Success

• 10 May 2011

Dortek have this month won a very prestigious order to supply the waterproof glass reinforced polyester (GRP) doors surrounding the pool and changing areas to the new London Aquatic Centre. The building will be the home of the swimming and diving events in the London 2012 Olympics and the unique design makes it one of the stand out features of the London 2012 Olympic Park.

A carbon efficient solution for schools

• 09 May 2011

With the increasing demand for schools to be more carbon efficient, one of the main areas schools are targeting are cycling schemes. Schools are noticing the benefits of pupils cycling to school not only by the children but the wider community for reducing road congestion and pollution.

Be Clinique Dental Surgery, Lisbon

• 09 May 2011

Design practice OPENLAB Architects took on the creation of a new dental clinic and added unique design touches that have pleased the commissioning client and customers alike

Advent Underwriting, London

• 02 May 2011

Insurance underwriters have never looked so on-trend as with this new office interior where a black and white canvas has shots of colour from furniture pieces

Paris Match

• 25 April 2011

Contemporary finishes come together with flea-market finds in this relaxing modern retreat within an 18th-century building

Google, Buckingham Palace Road, London

• 18 April 2011

Designers get aboard the London-Brighton line with the colourful and playful interiors for this new London Google office, while still supporting serious work

New York statement

• 11 April 2011

Industrial chic combines with wood and textures to create a warm family home in a Manhattan loft

South Cheshire College, Crewe

• 05 April 2011

Stretch Ceilings have recently completed an installation in the new £74 million college campus at South Cheshire College, Crewe.

Stretch Ceiling Installed at South Cheshire College, Crewe

• 05 April 2011

Stretch Ceilings have recently completed an installation in the new £74 million college campus at South Cheshire College, Crewe.

Hide and Sleek

• 04 April 2011

Simple shapes, smooth lines and reflective surfaces combine to make this Italian flat a study in futuristic minimalism

A thistle ‘tattoo’ decorates DuPont™ Corian® hi tech surfaces

• 30 March 2011

When the design team for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA) new offices in Aberdeen aimed to embed the enduring symbol of Scotland into a beautifully durable design solution, they turned to DuPont™ Corian® as the material through which to realise their creative vision. As part of a smart interior scheme for the lobby area of Inverdee House, a reception desk fabricated from this multi-talented solid surface has been permanently ‘tattooed’ with a ‘Thistle’ pattern that blooms upward across the facsia, under an alcove and over to the top of the desk.

Axor Citterio at the Four Seasons, Park Lane

• 28 March 2011

Hansgrohe has supplied its design-led, superbly crafted Axor Citterio bathroom collection to all the bathrooms of the new Four Seasons Hotel at London’s Park Lane. In a totally transformed 11-storey building, the new five-star hotel offers 192 luxury guest rooms, including 45 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with airy views across fashionable Mayfair rooftops and the greenery of Hyde Park.

Jalouse Nightclub, London

• 21 March 2011

Mark Humphrey’s first nightclub design not only is an award winner but has raised the bar in the sector with a stunning blend of materials, bespoke sculptural shapes and extraordinary lighting

Kirk Originals flagship store, London’s West End

• 14 March 2011

In the quest to create an eyewear store that breaks away from the clinical-style box of the traditional practitioner, design consultancy Campaign focuses on the unique specs

DORMA Delivers State Of The Art Door Closers At Stunning Loreto College Extension

• 08 March 2011

For the final phase in the £17 million redevelopment of Loreto College in Manchester, the new Ellis and Kennedy Building required a series of high performance door closers. DORMA, global leaders in the manufacture of door controls, automatics and movable walls, supplied 288 of its sleek cam action door closers to meet the specification.

CD UK Ltd shows Corian in new ways

• 07 March 2011

CD UK Ltd. sole UK distributors of Corian® are increasingly being approached by hotel designers who are keen to use this amazing, high performance material for architectural applications including interior and exterior cladding.

Saatchi & Saatchi office, Moscow

• 07 March 2011

Some original features from this 19th-century building have been retained and act as a counterpoint to the contemporary elements that bring these offices bang up to date

Bangkok University Creative Centre

• 28 February 2011

Creativity was given free rein in this scheme at a university centre aimed at fostering creative thinkers, and design consultancy Supermachine Studio gave up trumps

Corinthian Club, Glasgow

• 22 February 2011

Built as a bank in the Victorian era this grand old building in Glasgow is getting a new lease of life while reclaiming much of its splendour in an design by local practice Graven Images

Glass and Stainless Steel Balustrade - Flight Design

• 14 February 2011

Sleek balustrade over three flights of stairs, create a modern statement in this spacious atrium.

Contemporary Rooflights

• 09 February 2011

Combining contemporary design with understated luxury, the Violin Factory is an award-winning project which featured in the Channel 4 programme, ‘Grand Designs'. Undertaking the role of architect developer, McDonnell Associates.

changing the face” – Pushkinsky cinema

• 09 February 2011

Moscow, 8 February 2011 – DuPont, in cooperation with Union of Russian Architects, Royal Institute of British Architects, YEM Building Information Center, Architizer.com and Karo Film, announces the sixth edition of an open ideas international competition:

Protestant hospital Salem in Heidelberg

• 08 February 2011

The Protestant Hospital Salem in Heidelberg obtained six new operating theatres as well as side rooms by extending its hitherto one-storey treatment wing. They replace the existing operating theatres without daylight, which were initially built in 1970, and whose renovation would not have been economic.

A fresh new approach to office partitions

• 03 February 2011

Moving offices is often a traumatic experience for employees even to move a few feet to another part of an office. When the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure relocated to new offices at the Causeway Exchange, in Northern Ireland they needed to make the transition to open plan offices as comfortable as possible.

A fresh new approach to office partitions

• 02 February 2011

Moving offices is often a traumatic experience for employees even to move a few feet to another part of an office. When the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure relocated to new offices at the Causeway Exchange, in Northern Ireland they needed to make the transition to open plan offices as comfortable as possible.

Castellated timber staircase from Flight Design

• 31 January 2011

Profiled walnut staircase with frameless glass balustrade.

Minimal straight staircase from Flight Design

• 24 January 2011

Minimalist staircase to complement this modern architect designed house.

Sculptural Helical Staircase

• 17 January 2011

Flight Design complete sweeping helical feature staircase for Commodity Appointments’ head office.

Bespoke retail displays

• 10 January 2011

Bespoke displays from Flight Design

Jamie’s Italian, Westfield

• 10 January 2011

Designers of Jamie Oliver’s latest branch of his Italian chain were able to add some creative and location-specific touches to the brand’s established interiors concept

Glass and Stainless Steel Balustrade

• 05 January 2011

Sleek balustrade over three flights of stairs, create a modern statement in this spacious atrium.

Profiled walnut staircase with frameless glass balustrade

• 05 January 2011

This staircase is constructed from box section mild steel with toughened glass balustrade. The stairs are then clad with solid walnut with centered carpet.

Sculptural Helical Staircase

• 05 January 2011

Flight Design complete sweeping helical feature staircase for Commodity Appointments’ head office.

Minimal straight staircase

• 05 January 2011

Minimalist staircase to complement this modern architect designed house.

Castellated timber staircase

• 05 January 2011

Profiled walnut staircase with frameless glass balustrade.

London’s Vertical Gateway Hotel is fashionably dressed in ‘M’ – Axor Citterio M

• 05 January 2011

Opened on 12th September 2010, Hotel Verta combines the very best of boutique style with 5 star quality and service. Its city chic Battersea location also demanded a metropolitan and stylish interior which is supplied in ample measure for the bathrooms, washrooms and spa by Axor, the designer brand from German bathroom specialist Hansgrohe.

Bespoke retail displays

• 04 January 2011

Flight Design have been working with Comme Des Garcons at Dover Street Market to produce bespoke displays for their ‘Black’ campaign and more recently the Ai Weiwei installation to coincide with his Sunflower Seeds installation in the Turbine Gallery at Tate Modern.

Georgian townhouse, central London

• 03 January 2011

When a catastrophic flood completely destroyed her first interior shortly after its completion, Charlotte Crosland had to retrace her steps and give this Georgian townhouse a second makeover—with spectacular results

Two-bedroom apartment, Regent’s park, London

• 27 December 2010

This two-bedroom apartment on Regent’s park has been given a luxurious interior designed to appeal to a high-flying potential buyer or tenant who appreciates the finer things in life

Dishoom, London’s West End

• 20 December 2010

The iconic Irani cafe of Bombay has arrived in London, thanks to an inspired design and some help from the client’s relatives...

Cheap Monday office, Stockholm

• 13 December 2010

If the ancient Egyptians held conferences they might have liked to use the pyramid space in new offices created by Swedish design practice Uglycute

Supper with the Stars calls for Harlequin dance floor

• 09 December 2010

When the Royal Academy of Dance staged their prestigious “Supper with the Stars’” fund-raiser at London’s Lansdowne Club, British Harlequin stepped up to provide a Harlequin Liberty sprung dance floor and Harlequin Studio vinyl floor surface for the event.

Sphere of ‘moonlight’ over Glastonbury offers revelers some heavenly art

• 08 December 2010

Artist Patrick Beveridge and architectural design outfit Matteblak illuminated after hours at Glastonbury with the SPHERE, a suspended light sculpture created from Corian®, the iconic design material made by DuPont.

Oasis Club, Chengdu, China

• 06 December 2010

Design consultancy PAL created waves to provide a unique ambience as well as delineating space in this irregularly shaped spa for a high-end apartment estate in Chengdu, China

DORMA Provides Sliding Door Operators to Sculptural Slough Bus Station

• 03 December 2010

To provide safe and efficient access to buses at the sculptural new Slough Bus Station, DORMA, the global market leader of door controls, automatics, glass and movable walls, has provided its ES 200 automatic sliding door operators.

Wavin to help savings pour in for Bellway Homes

• 01 December 2010

Wavin, a leading supplier of water management and drainage systems, is joining forces with Bellway Homes to provide a sustainable solution that will also save money for homeowners, at a new housing development in Solihull.

Assay Office, London

• 29 November 2010

While it has its golden roots in medieval times, a renovation of offices in its Victorian building was bang up to date

CEMSIX RAISES ITS PROFILE!

• 23 November 2010

Cemsix corrugated sheeting from Cembrit, is providing the perfect, high performance roof covering for a newly constructed grain store in Southport. Constructed by Preston-based Wareings Buildings, the grain store is an impressive sized building designed to be a durable weatherproof storage facility, with a large capacity.

Flowcrete Paves the Way at the University of East London

• 23 November 2010

Flowcrete made the grade when it was called in to provide an attractive finish to external walkwaysas part of a new build project for the University of East London (UEL).

Grestec Tiles Support Fifteen London In Recent Restaurant Refurbishment

• 23 November 2010

Grestec Tiles are pleased to have supported Fifteen London in their recent restaurant refurbishment, where Grestec donated the wall tiles.

Emirates Stadium, North London

• 22 November 2010

Referencing the humble roots of Arsenal and mixing it with contemporary design statements was the key to the refurbishment of the club’s home

DORMA helps nursery achieve top mark in Ofsted report

• 22 November 2010

DORMA recently installed several automatic sliding door operators at the Noah’s Ark Nursery in South Shields, as part of a £75,000 development programme to the nursery.

Gareth Pugh’s new store, Hong Kong

• 15 November 2010

The brief to the up-and-coming design practice was to make this Hong Kong store for fashion designer Gareth Pugh hard and shiny to complement the aesthetic of the label. Job done.

Swindon Dance delight in new Harlequin dance floor

• 15 November 2010

Dancers in Swindon are now enjoying the experience of dancing on a new floor. The choice of Swindon Dance was the classic double-sided Harlequin Reversible that provides the option of two colours and of course a slip resistant surface on both sides. Reversible is also easy to install as a loose-lay floor, it just rolls out and with the seams and edges taped is soon ready for the dancers to take to the floor.

dtac House, Bangkok

• 08 November 2010

The job of creating a HQ for a leading telecoms company had the added bonus of the client wanting the workplace to be comfortable, exciting and fun for employees and visitors

Flowcrete On The Ball With Launch of New Sports Flooring

• 03 November 2010

Leading flooring manufacturer Flowcrete has launched a new high-technology floor, geared up tothe needs of sporting environments, which combines great performance with good looks.

Newham Borough Council HQ, London

• 02 November 2010

When the Newham Council decided to relocate its 26 separate offices into one new and contemporary headquarters, the ID:SR design team had challenges of space and a tight public-sector budget to contend with

Newham Borough Council headquarters

• 25 October 2010

When the Newham Council decided to relocate its 26 separate offices into one new and contemporary headquarters, the ID:SR design team had challenges of space and a tight public-sector budget to contend with

Duras Diaba fashion store, Tokyo

• 25 October 2010

When design practice Sinato created its second fashion store for Duras Diaba, a false ceiling added an ‘attic’ space for display, while the steps to its platforms double as show-off space for shoes

Kameha Grand hotel, Bonn

• 19 October 2010

The men in grey suits may be startled to find that this new business hotel in Bonn has the high-design touches usually reserved for boutique -sized establishments, but here the fantastic imagination of Marcel Wanders has been given free rein

Harlequin Cascade – Hip to be Square

• 12 October 2010

With just one week to produce the stage flooring and backdrop for the Mark Ronson & The Business International tour, exceptionally speedy delivery of Harlequin Cascade flooring was crucial. Better known as a popular dance floor, white Harlequin Cascade was selected by Stage and Event scenery design specialists Back2front as a key element in the set designed for the tour.

Renderplas

• 12 October 2010

The vibrant, ivory-coloured façade of a new healthcare facility and offices in Cornwall posed no problem for the Renderplas range of coloured PVC-U external render beads. Renderplas was able to provide a decorative and durable solution to match the through-coloured render of the £1.9m Wheal Northey Centre, built by Midas Construction on the site of a former tin mine in St Austell. In addition to enhancing the building’s fresh-looking façade, ivory-coloured Renderplas PVC-U beading has ensured straight, durable joints, corners and edges on all external rendering.

Facebook office, Palo Alto

• 11 October 2010

When design practice studio O+A was called in to create a new office for the company behind the social networking phenomena that is Facebook, the client was looking for a design that the staff could take forward themselves

Solution From Tormax

• 07 October 2010

Creating the right first impression is crucial for any four star accommodation, which is why the new boutique-style Park Central Hotel in Bournemouth specified a contemporary sliding entrance from TORMAX™, one the UK’s leading

An Important Matter for Cembrit at 02

• 04 October 2010

Cembonit panels from Cembrit have been installed at Matter Nightclub, part of the 02 Arena development. Installed in the ticket foyer, as well as adding valuable sound-proofing, the grey and green ‘through colour’ panels also provide an attractive contrast to the exposed concrete interior.

Future perfect

• 04 October 2010

It is hard to believe that this forward-looking interior is housed with in a 19th-century weaver’s cottage in Florence. Italian architect Simone Micheli has achieved a vision of modern luxury using bespoke furniture in his signature style, which focuses on clean lines, curved edges and zingy colour

Fuel Advertising office, Toronto

• 27 September 2010

Double the creative juices followed when an advertising agency wanted a new office designed by Bartlett & Associates, which was able to harness the ad agency’s enthusiasm to deliver a mutually happy ending

Louis Vuitton Maison, London

• 21 September 2010

Flamboyant architect Peter Marino lived up to his reputation when he created London’s first Maison for Louis Vuitton, with rich textures and luxurious finishes mixed in with an ample helping of wit and humour

Windcatchers Provide Natural Ventilation for New Lostock Hall Primary School Building

• 20 September 2010

In its most recent Ofsted Inspection, Lostock Hall County Primary School in Lancashire was judged outstanding in all areas and has achieved numerous awards including an Eco-Schools Award, Learning Excellence Awards and National Leaders in Education Status. Its primary and junior pupils are also now on one site following a recent move into a new infant school and nursery facility, which has been built next to the existing Lostock Hall Junior School.

Kilico hair salon, Tokyo

• 13 September 2010

In a site with an architectural past history, this new hair salon in Tokyo reflects all the textural differences and turns them into a unique design statement

Net-A-Porter HQ, Westfield shopping centre, London

• 06 September 2010

Interior design practice Studiofibre has added a second office space for online fashion retailer Net-A-Porter to its portfolio, repeating favourite aspects of its design for the firm’s old office and adding new dashes of creativity

Hostem men's fashion boutique, London

• 31 August 2010

With Hessian Walls and Ceilings, bespoke fine detail and victorian floorboards, Jamesplumb has created a unique setting for men’s fashion boutique Hostem

Lifford House, Birmingham City Council Office

• 24 August 2010

When Birmingham City Council needed to update and consolidate its offices Squaredot came up with an affordable yet pleasing design to bring office workers closer together

Lightness of being

• 17 August 2010

The client for this project insisted that year-round daylight was ‘paramount to their wellbeing’ so architect Ziger Snead pulled out all the stops to create a home filled with sunshine

An indoor landscape

• 11 August 2010

An LA restaurant drafted in FreelandBuck to create a design that would combine a ‘contemporary architectural identity’ with a feel for its ‘alpine’ cuisine. What began with a brief took on a life of its own, with technology etching mountains on to walls

Earl's Gourmet Grub

• 10 August 2010

An LA restaurant drafted in FreelandBuck to create a design that would combine a ‘contemporary architectural identity’ with a feel for its ‘alpine’ cuisine. What began with a brief took on a life of its own, with technology etching mountains on to walls

Young patients not puzzled thanks to Tarkett flooring

• 06 August 2010

Young patients attending the new paediatric outpatient department at North Tees Hospital will be entering a bright and cheerful environment thanks to the addition of Tarkett flooring in all the corridors, circulation areas and waiting rooms. Jigsaw pieces in a variety of bright colours have been inlaid into the flooring along several corridors, while the waiting area features an underwater themed inlay that matches the fishy decoration on the walls.

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• 05 August 2010

Mumford & Wood, the specialist manufacturer of bespoke Conservation timber windows and doorsets, has supplied replacement windows in the massive renovation of the Jessops Hospital, now the music school facility of the University of Sheffield.Refurbishment

Modern classic

• 03 August 2010

The Treehouse Interiors has brought metropolitan chic to this new-build family residence in Cheshire, combining sophisticated neutral shades with dark accents in deluxe materials

A worldwide first for gasoline stations

• 29 July 2010

A hi-tech architectural “dress” in DuPont™ Corian® for the entire network of SOCAR’s gasoline stations in Azerbaijan

Rocky Mountain Project, Colorado

• 27 July 2010

This three-storey, three-bedroom house in Colorado has been designed sensitively using locally sourced materials to create a haven of calm that interacts sympathetically and beautifully with its wild mountain setting

Kasteel Domein Amerloo, Belgium

• 20 July 2010

This CEDIA award-winning scheme is impressive in its complexity and scale, integrating the latest technology almost invisibly into an historic setting

Darwin Centre, Phase 2, Europe

• 14 July 2010

An iconic cocoon has been created as the second phase of The Natural History Museum’s Darwin Centre, and is Europe’s largest concrete curved structure. It houses millions of insect and plant specimens, some collected by Darwin himself

Victor Churchill, Sydney

• 05 July 2010

Even the butcher’s shop has gone high design, with stunning results at this family-run business in a Sydney suburb, where even the humble ‘snag’ gets a high-end makeover

RWE Npower Renewables HQ, Wiltshire

• 30 June 2010

When a renewable energy developer wanted to establish its own identity and culture away from the parent company, its own new building needed to reflect corporate values as well as provide a flexible work space

At sea with Harlequin

• 28 June 2010

British Harlequin has been involved with stage and dance floors for a number of cruise liners. Here we look at three of the most recent.

Arch 197 dance centre has Harlequin Fiesta floor

• 28 June 2010

Arch 197 is not just an intriguing new dance venue in west London, but the realisation of an ambition for street dancer Joshua Francois.

University to Prevent Slips and Trips-Test

• 25 June 2010

According to the Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992, floor surfaces must not be slippery so they put people’s safety at risk. Slips and trips account for a total of 35,000 incidents per year according to the HSE, which equates to one serious slip accident every three minutes. This was a major consideration when specifying a non slip flooring system to the new Science Building.

Levi’s flagship store, London

• 16 June 2010

The new London flagship store for Levi jeans turns retail philosophy on its head, with the store front given over to origin, a whitewashed and raw- brick art and exhibition space created by a long-time designer of stores for Levi’s, Checkland Kindleysides

Macquarie Bank, Sydney

• 08 June 2010

Sydney bank Macquarie invited Los Angeles design practice Clive Wilkinson Architects to create a new environment for staff and visitors in a building whose architecture was tailored to the bank’s requirements

London Clinic Cancer Centre

• 03 June 2010

With patients having to be under ground for radio therapy treatment, the design challenge for Anshen + Allen was to make the environment as stress-free as possible, conjuring up clouds, flowers and views of the park

Harlequin bronze sponsor of London conference

• 28 May 2010

British Harlequin plc is a bronze sponsor of the 2010 ‘Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference’ which opens in London, June 13th. British Harlequin plc has an established global reputation as leaders in advanced technology flooring solutions for dance and the performing arts.

CDET promotes Recognised School scheme

• 28 May 2010

The Council for Dance Education and Training’s Recognised School scheme is a national mark of recognition awarded to dance and musical theatre schools working with pupils under the age of sixteen.

Dance event feature stars of the Royal Ballet

• 28 May 2010

Harlequin Liberty sprung floor panels were hired for a recent evening event organised by the Covent Garden Dance Company to launch the Choreographic Fund and give the local community a chance to experience classical ballet.

Re-locatable building a big hit at Devon college

• 27 May 2010

With their campus due for redevelopment in the near future is seemed unlikely that Queen Elizabeth’s Community College (QECC) in Crediton, Devon would receive the necessary funding for a new building on their split-site campus.

Flowcrete Flooring Wows City Centre Shoppers

• 25 May 2010

A striking floor design from Flowcrete is at the centre of a state of the art shopping and entertainment development in Belgium.

ElectricWorks Office, Sheffield Digital Campus

• 24 May 2010

When Dive Architects was asked to create a zingy design for a digital office development, it set out to make every feature of the space reflect the trailblazing nature of the industry while avoiding the conventional office look

First officially ISTD licensed dance studio in Japan has Harlequin floors

• 18 May 2010

Lisa Maria Sawamura owner of the British Ballet Arts dance school in Mie-Ken, Western Japan and Japan’s first UK officially licensed ISTD studio, chose Harlequin Cascade dance flooring.

Harlequin supports dance floor research project

• 13 May 2010

British Harlequin has supported new research into the relationship between dance floors, performance and injury. Findings emerging from this study by Luke Hopper flag up the risk of ankle joint stress due to hard, sub-standard floors and demonstrate the ability of dancers themselves to sense changes in dance floor properties.

Albannach Scottish Restaurant, London

• 12 May 2010

Abbie De Bunsen returns to the Albannach Scottish restaurant in London six years on to revamp her original design, and adds some more unique touches to an outstanding taste of the Gaelic in the English capital

The BugWorld Experience

• 06 May 2010

Inspired by an insectarium in canada, the brief for designing liverpool’s BugWorld experience was to get the balance right between leisure, museum and ecological experiences –while keeping the insects truly centre-stage

Atomic Spa Suisse, Milan

• 29 April 2010

Part of the facilities at the extraordinary new boscolo exedra hotel in milan, this equally extravagant spa, created by self-proclaimed ‘architectural hero’ Simone Micheli makes a stunning statement all of its own

William Curley’s London shop, London

• 19 April 2010

Without resorting to cliché in this Chocolate Shop, Jonathan Clark Architects has provided a warm and inviting setting where customers can collect their thoughts, and the chocolates are the main event

Phoenix InfoNews headquarters, China

• 15 April 2010

Its news presenters are famous enough to be treated like celebrities in China, but the whole news floor of this chinese television channel was designed to star as part of the studio set when the tv news programmes are broadcast

Magnificent Mansions From Cembrit

• 13 April 2010

Cembrit, specialist supplier of both natural and fibre cement slates, has supplied Jutland slates for a set of apartments in the heart of Folkestone, Kent.

Harlequin Hi-Shine inspires set design

• 09 April 2010

The exciting glossy wet-look finish of Harlequin Hi-Shine floor has inspired designers and artists to create exciting stage sets, displays and exhibition stands.

Miracle Hospital

• 09 April 2010

A new two-storey, 2000 square metre floor area, 44 bed isolation ward completed in the miracle time of 26 weeks is up and running at Warwick Hospital.

Phoenix InfoNews headquarters

• 30 March 2010

Its news presenters are famous enough to be treated like celebrities in China, but the whole news floor of this chinese television channel was designed to star as part of the studio set when the tv news programmes are broadcast

Edwardian house, North London

• 26 March 2010

This three-storey Edwardian house was half-way through renovation by a developer when Park Grove Design came on board. The design team has created teenager-friendly family home full of natural materials.

Energus centre, Workington, England

• 23 March 2010

In this project for a training, education and business support centre where knowledge sharing was the focus, it was fitting that the designers created an interior scheme that was easy to navigate and intuitive to use.

Fast-track Tiling Solutions from Mapei

• 22 March 2010

The extensive construction and refurbishment of the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) and Freeman Hospital, Newcastle has involved a system of Mapei products to install heated screed and subsequent floor and wall tiling.

Harlequin floors for Swan Lake tour rehearsals

• 22 March 2010

Matthew Bourne’s‘ Swan Lake ’ , currently on a UK tour, used Harlequin Liberty Sprung floor panels with a Harlequin Studio dance surface for the London rehearsals.

Shubette HQ, London

• 15 March 2010

Fashion manufacturer Shubette wanted an HQ that reflected the quality and style of its brand, and architecture practice Barbara Weiss architects came up with a simple and elegant design that lets in the light

Sixth-Formers in Seventh Heaven Thanks to Monodraught Natural Ventilation System!

• 15 March 2010

The new Sixth-Form building at Kirk Hallam Community Technology and Sports College is a partnership between Kirk Hallam and Ilkeston schools.

Boscolo Exedra Hotel, Milan, Italy

• 09 March 2010

For the latest Boscolo hotel, flamboyant italian designer Italo Rota did, for his first hotel, what comes naturally and created a sensational and exuberant space that fits perfectly with the Boscolo profile.

Monodraught Export Success as Supermarkets in Portugal Follow UK's Lead

• 02 March 2010

Leading natural lighting and ventilation specialist Monodraught is enjoying export success in Portugal as a number of supermarket chains follow the UK’s example by fitting Sunpipes to reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint.

Monodraught Windcatchers Provide 'Street' Ventilation For Leatherhead Trinity School

• 02 March 2010

Leatherhead Trinity is a 2765 square metre primary school that replaces one junior and two local infant schools. Designed by NPS South East for Surrey County Council the £7.5m scheme, completed in May this year, accommodates 390 pupils.

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• 01 March 2010

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• 01 March 2010

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RAF Citycabins

• 22 February 2010

Finished in military olive drab colour these six stacked Wernick Citycabins at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire are used as contractors’ offices and for archive storage.

Sainsbury's Gloucester Quays Eco-Store Saves Energy With Natural Daylight From 146 Sunpipes

• 04 February 2010

Sainsbury’s new 50,000 sq ft Gloucester Quays eco-store, which opened in July, extends the lead taken by the supermarket chain’s Dartmouth store by installing Monodraught Sunpipe natural daylighting systems throughout the building.

Derby College Campus, England

• 03 February 2010

Renovating a historic railway roundhouse and bringing it to play a new role in the 21st century as a social hub for college students and staff, was just part of an ambitious scheme that also included reworking historic railway buildings into modern learning environments.

Green & Black’s office, Berkeley Square

• 03 February 2010

When chocolate brand Green & Black’s moved into new West End offices, it wanted a hallmark site that reflected its organic and ethical brand, while owner Cadbury Schweppes required a corporate office for itself.

Leo Burnett office, Singapore

• 02 February 2010

Singaporean design consultancy ministry of design pays homage to the founder of the Leo Burnett advertising agency in its newest office in the south east Asian city by drawing all over the wall...

Leo Burnett office, Singapore

• 02 February 2010

Singaporean design consultancy ministry of design pays homage to the founder of the Leo Burnett advertising agency in its newest office in the south east Asian city, by drawing all over the wall.

Monodraught Windcatchers Provide A Naturally Quiet Solution to Aircraft Noise

• 28 January 2010

Stockport Academy is a £24m state-of-the-art secondary school specialising in science-based subjects. The four-storey building replaces Avondale High School and accommodates 1150 pupils. It provides a broad range of community resources covering ICT, sports facilities, public meeting spaces and a li

Wernick provides conservation area with new school building

• 27 January 2010

With the expansion of pre-school provision Ermington Community Primary School in Devon required extra space rapidly. NPS South West, the property design and construction company were commissioned to provide the new building.

Gutterline ingenuity goes over the top to make sure the roller-coaster gutters on St Pancras remain high and dry-Test.

• 25 January 2010

When it was first constructed in 1865 with its enormous iron and glass vaulted roof, the St Pancras engine shed was acclaimed to be the largest single arch enclosed building in the world. Built by William Henry Barlow, Engineer in Chief to the Midland Railway Company, it is still regarded as a marve

Monodraught Windcatchers and Sunpipes for New Woodland Community Primary School and Nursery

• 25 January 2010

Monodraught has worked with educational building consultancy and approved DCSF advisor NPS North West to specify and install Windcatcher natural ventilation systems and Sunpipe natural daylight systems for the new Woodland Community Primary School in Rochdale.

The Scarlet, Cornwall

• 21 January 2010

On the wild coast of Cornwall a luxurious spa hotel has been created where the accent is on comfort and relaxation while ecology conscious planning ensures that the scarlet has environmental issues as a priority.

Offices for Fornari, Milan

• 21 January 2010

A sensational statement entrance way full of color and curves is made more extraordinary by the cool and simple spaces it leads to.

Thermal Images Highlight Monodraught Performance

• 21 January 2010

At Talacre Community Sports Centre, 'before' and 'after' thermal images clearly demonstrate the improvement in thermal conditions where Monodraught Sola-boost systems have been installed.

Monodraught Ensures That Marwell Wildlife's Animals And Visitors Benefit From A Natural Environment

• 18 January 2010

Marwell Wildlife, a wildlife park dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats, has opened a new restaurant called ‘Café Graze’ which employs the latest ‘green technology’, including Monodraught Windcatcher natural ventilation systems and Sunpipe natural lighting.

Autopa supply a range of stainless steel products to new and existing Aldi stores

• 14 January 2010

Autopa supply a range of stainless steel products to new and existing Aldi stores across the UK, contracted products are for both front and back of store.

New Lincoln Innovation Centre Adopts Monodraught's Innovative Natural Ventilation and Lighting Technologies

• 11 January 2010

Following a value engineering project, Monodraught natural ventilation and lighting systems have been installed in the Lincoln Innovation Centre as an alternative to an expensive mechanical ventilation system.

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• 04 January 2010

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Sapient offices

• 21 December 2009

Having selected the correct design practice became crucial when the already tight timescale for fitting out new offices, in Eden House, for Business technology company Sapient became even tighter...

Foster & Partners Chooses Monodraught Windcatchers

• 08 December 2009

Corby Business Academy in Northamptonshire, designed by world-renowned architects Foster + Partners, houses five faculties in individual atrium hubs. Monodraught natural ventilation Windcatchers, mounted on the roof to draw fresh air into the classrooms and other spaces, were among the energy saving features chosen by the Architects.

Thermal Simulation Modelling Underwrites Monodraught's Success for Tesco

• 01 December 2009

White Young Green's 'Low Carbon Cities and Sustainable Buildings' team (WYG-Future) under the direction of Associate Director, Dr Yianni Spanos, were commissioned by Tesco to carry out a full modelling on the new Tesco Express Store as part of the design process prior to its construction. The modelling and simulation was carried out by a dynamic thermal simulation modelling exercise based on first-principle models of heat transfer processes and the modelling was driven by real weather data. White Young Green's modelling team has built up considerable capabilities in this area and provide thermal, energy, and carbon modelling, including CFD Studies to a variety of Clients.

Andels Hotel, Lodz

• 17 November 2009

Design and architecture practice Jestico + Whiles’s design for Andels Hotel, Lodz may have been a challenge, but the final scheme owes much of its charm to this building’s somewhat unusual footprint, and is a long way from those identikit hotel chains.

Andels Hotel, Berlin

• 17 November 2009

Design and architecture practice Jestico + Whiles took on two very different buildings in Berlin and Lodz and created unique hotels for the Andels hotel chain, each with their own style signature and stunning features.

Major refurbishment at Waterloo Station features bespoke architectural metalwork from SAS International

• 16 November 2009

SAS International's bespoke metal ceiling tiles, concave coffered tiles with light apertures, bulkhead panels and column casings were specified for the main concourse ticket gate refurbishment programme at Europe's largest ticket line, and one of London's main railway destinations - Waterloo Station.

LSGC realizes lighting for Club Devo

• 13 November 2009

Lighting Science Group (LSG), a global developer and integrator of intelligent and efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, announced today that it has installed several integrated LED systems to create an interactive, dynamic lighting experience for the newly opened Club Devo in Goes, Netherlands. Using close to 100 percent LED technology for its lighting needs, Club Devo is the first nightclub in Europe believed to implement LED lighting systems on such a large scale.

A stunning new driveway for a home owner in Lincolnshire.

• 09 November 2009

The UK's leading manufacturer of permeable resin bound paving, SureSet has recently completed the installation of a stunning new driveway for a home owner in Lincolnshire, with the 270m² project completed by SureSet's approved installer, Strathie Construction, in just two days.

Poole Bus Station, Dorset, UK

• 07 October 2009

Penson gave Poole Bus Station a bright and breezy makeover on a tight budget by cladding its sixties’ concrete canopy with a mural inspired by local leisure pursuits.

The Conga Room, Los Angeles

• 29 September 2009

It is hard to believe the new home of La Night Club the conga room used to be an office space. The interior fuses subtle Latin American themes with a spectacular tornado structure that snakes from the door to the dance floor.

£20m Bristol BSF project supplied by Wernick Hire

• 24 September 2009

The Skanska construction site at the Florence Brown Community School in Bristol is using a Wernick Hire AVflex modular building as its site office. The £20m redevelopment of this special needs school under the national Building Schools for the Future (BSF) initiative will be so complete that the school will also receive a new name when it re-opens.

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Langland office, Windsor

• 05 September 2009

For new offices in the Berkshire town of Windsor, Ad Agency Langland asked Jump Studios to create a design that would say modern, urbane and daring – and would lure staff from the bright lights of the city.

SAS System 330 metal ceiling offers flexible installation programme at Central Bank of Ireland fit out

• 01 September 2009

SAS International's System 330 metal ceiling, featuring plank tiles, was specified at the recent fit out of the Central Bank of Ireland's Offices at Spencer Dock, in Dublin's Financial Services centre.

Joe Quesada's Home, New York

• 25 August 2009

Res 4’s apartment for the editor-in-chief of Marvel comics manages to tastefully insert comic memorabilia throughout a family home.

Spaceport America, New Mexico

• 24 August 2009

To boldly go where no one has gone before is a great opportunity for two firms involved in the design of Virgin’s Galactic project.

Glass House, Sao Paulo

• 21 August 2009

Brazilian designer Arthur deMattos Casas, famous for his less-is-more style, has used glass, wood and light to create a stunning home in São Paulo in which the garden, kitchen, living and dining areas flow seamlessly into one another.

Limerick House spa, British Isles

• 21 August 2009

One of the winners of excellence awards at this year’s IALD awards is Limerick House spa project in the British Isles by UK lighting designers. The project is contemporary and new build and impeccable example of the ultimate goal of lighting design.

Serpentine’s summer pavilions, Hyde Park

• 21 August 2009

SANAA architects create a dreamlike canopy of shiny aluminium that seems to float between the trees.

HKS studio, London

• 19 August 2009

Creating a workspace that matches the creativity of the staff was the order of the day for the in-house project of HKS studio, which decided to get people moving and meeting each other.

Sixth-formers proud of their new Wernick Building

• 19 August 2009

To expand their school facilities quickly and cost-effectively local education authorities are turning increasingly to factory built, modular construction. Not only are great savings achieved in construction costs and site development times, but the steel framed buildings look just as pleasing and are as equally robust as those that are built using traditional building techniques.

Alumasc help to provide Decent Homes in Doncaster

• 17 August 2009

The Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) system from Alumasc has helped create a thermally efficient, robust and eye-catching exterior for an impressive new sports and leisure facility in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Wernick Hire supplies £27m BSF project in Nottingham

• 17 August 2009

For Carillion's third Building School's for the Future (BSF) project for Nottingham City Council the international construction giant chose a two-storey, 18 bay modular AVflex building as its site office for the £27m Bulwell Academy project.

Remmers Materials Extensively Used in Dunboy Castles Coversion to 5 Star Hotel

• 14 August 2009

Dunboy Castle in County Cork has been extensively repaired using materials from Remmers during its conversion to a 5 star hotel.

Perfect Solutions for Punch Taverns

• 14 August 2009

For the prestigious new 4,088m² Punch Taverns Head Office in Burton-On-Trent, a system of Mapei's adhesive and grouting solutions were specified to install porcelain tiles and matting throughout the low carbon building. R W Tyler Ceramic Tiling Contractors Ltd selected Mapei's products, on behalf of Ashfords Construction.

Sussex company, Westgate Joinery supplies 'A' rated Energy Efficient Timber Windows with 60year life expectancy for The Belle Toute Lighthouse

• 10 August 2009

Building owners and designers have an increasing number of factors to take into account when considering which materials to specify for use in window fabrication within their buildings. These factors include Durability and Life expectancy, Air and Weather tightness, Stability throughout changing seasons, Energy efficiency, Future Maintenance cycles and both Initial and Whole Life costs. In addition sustainability and the impact on the environment of materials chosen is increasingly at the forefront of the decision making process.

Sussex company, Westgate Joinery supplies rated Energy Efficient Timber Windows with 60year life expectancy for The Belle Toute Lighthou

• 10 August 2009

Building owners and designers have an increasing number of factors to take into account when considering which materials to specify for use in window fabrication within their buildings.

Flying start for Wernick Sure Start in Coventry

• 30 July 2009

Ten weeks from start to finish, that's how long Wernick Buildings was on site at Coventry's new Gosford Park Sure Start Children's Centre. How did Wernick manage to complete the 257 square metre building so quickly? The seven Rapidplan 3000 modules that comprise the centre were delivered in just one day, during a half-term holiday, with internal and external finishing work occupying the remaining time.

Cisco emerging markets division, Feltham

• 28 July 2009

When Cisco renovated its emerging markets division, it wanted to introduce decor accents based on employees experiences of traveling to those parts of the world. The result is an eclectic mix of textures, colors and cultures.

HKS studio, London

• 28 July 2009

Creating a workspace that matches the creativity of the staff was the order of the day for the in-house project of HKS studio, which decided to get people moving and meeting each other

BAM hires Wernick secure accommodation for £40m hospital project

• 17 July 2009

The £40m first phase of a major project at Swansea's Morriston Hospital will include a tiered car park, a helicopter landing pad on top of the car park and new access roads to aid the flow of traffic in and out of the hospital grounds.

Remmers Clean Up at Goldman Sachs

• 10 July 2009

The offices of Goldman Sachs on Ludgate Hill are undergoing a deep clean using Remmers materials to remove years of traffic grime, soot and bird droppings.

Saint-Gobain Pam Uk Brings A Touch Of Paradise To Capital Of Culture

• 10 July 2009

A flagship mixed use development in Liverpool has become one of the first major projects in the UK to use the Ensign EEZI-FIT cast iron drainage system from market leading iron technology supplier, Saint-Gobain PAM UK.

Gutterline scores a line-out success at Twickers

• 22 June 2009

Twickenham, 'The Home of Rugby Union', has been undergoing a massive redevelopment of the South Stand in order to increase capacity and also to incorporate exciting new 21st Century facilities, including a 4-Star hotel, corporate suites, leisure club and the stadium's rugby shop.

BAM goes for the full works at Coventry site

• 27 May 2009

This 17 bay, two storey, vandal proof AVflex modular system delivered to construction giant BAM Construct UK for their city centre development in Coventry has got just about every type of site accommodation requirement incorporated into its internal layout.

Eresby House, London

• 21 May 2009

The Eresby House project in an exclusive location in London’sW1 required the interior designer to pursue a classic yet contemporary feel with a neutral color palette.

Claremont House, Chicago, USA

• 21 May 2009

Brad Lynch of Brininstool and Lynch architects has replaced his family bungalow of 17 years with a modern rectilinear block. The three-storey Claremont House in Chicago is now a showcase for the practice’s modernist philosophy on design.

German forest home

• 21 May 2009

Although it’s on the edge of a forest and faces north, this family home in Germany is far from gloomy – just as well, since it’s designed for a lifetime’s use.

Eezi Answer For Luxury Living

• 21 May 2009

Saint-Gobain PAM UK's acclaimed Ensign range of cast iron drainage systems including its rapid installation version, EEZI-FIT, has been selected for use in a brand new, mixed-use, urban regeneration project. 'The Royal Arsenal' is set to showcase the latest in urban regeneration at a 76 acre redevelopment on the site of an old royal artillery base in South East London.

Technology apartment, California

• 20 May 2009

This converted loft pad employs more technological innovations and gadgetry than most bachelors could ask for.

North Egypt summer house

• 20 May 2009

Moorish art and culture provided the inspiration for this interior fit-out in northern Egypt.

Escala apartment, Seattle

• 19 May 2009

The Escala promises citizens of Seattle,Washington, a style of upscale, high-rise living, exemplified by this show flat’s interior.

Beijing Kunlun Tower Apartments, China

• 19 May 2009

A huge new development in the centre of Beijing provided an interesting challenge for interior designers creating the ultimate luxury apartment.

Roman loft apartment, UK

• 19 May 2009

A loft apartment in Rome has been totally transformed by working within the limitations of its architectural features.

Milliken's vision turns into reality at Henderson Global Investors

• 19 May 2009

Milliken Contract's Eco 360 vision has been instrumental in helping the new office of Henderson Global Investors achieve its goal of undergoing a completely carbon neutral fitting out programme.

Milliken’s vision turns into reality at Henderson Global Investors

• 19 May 2009

Milliken Contract’s Eco 360 vision has been instrumental in helping the new office of Henderson Global Investors achieve its goal of undergoing a completely carbon neutral fitting out programme.

Relax with Remmers

• 19 May 2009

Remmers fast curing, structural waterproofing materials have been used at the London Hotel Spa & Country Club in Tenterden.

Hart fire shutters and standard roller shutters fitted at St Pancras

• 19 May 2009

At St. Pancras, two main areas have Hart fire shutters and standard roller shutters, the services area and the main retail area. Contracts are being carried out for Costain,O'Rouke, Bachy and Emcor Rail (CORBER), OAG and ISG.

Hillside home, San Francisco, California

• 18 May 2009

The refit of this 1950s build makes the most of its enviable San Fransiscan location as well as reflecting the era in which it was built.

Eaton place apartment

• 18 May 2009

Luxury and natural tones dominate this apartment, with a variety of textures, intelligently designed lighting and solid, high-quality materials all contributing to the overall effect of quiet grandeur.

Villa Varese, Italy

• 15 May 2009

A 17th century villa is made unmistakably modern yet retains its historic character, cleverly using the simplest of color schemes.

Modern Edwardian home, UK

• 15 May 2009

Elaborate pieces and marble flooring help to disguise the fact that this interior refit is crammed with the latest technological home solutions.

GEZEs Perfect Perlan - A strong start for the gentle stop

• 15 May 2009

A brand new sliding door system with secret SoftStop technology, launching this month, is the latest innovation from the UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, GEZE UK.

Bodil Binner Jewellery Shop and Boutique, Copenhagen

• 14 May 2009

Danish goldsmith and jewelry designer bodil binner’s love of ‘nordic minimalism’ shines through from every angle in the design of her workshop and boutique in Copenhagen.

InterContinental Hotels Group HQ

• 14 May 2009

How do you reflect a company’s identity through interior design without it looking too corporate? Ask office designer Morgan Lovell.

Curve (Theatre)

• 13 May 2009

Marking the UK debut of architect Rafael Viñoly, the council-owned curve theatre in Leicester turns theatre design on its head. It makes what happens behind the scenes as well as on stage part of the perormance for both audience and passers-by.

The Malt, Burley-in-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire

• 13 May 2009

Leeds-based design and build specialist logistik dealt sensitively with the malt to transform the listed building into an upscale restaurant, cleverly combining heritage colors with the witty use of photography and artifacts to full effect.

Jimlar showroom

• 13 May 2009

A potentially awkward space held no fears for design firm Pentagram, brought in to create a sensational show space for footwear maker Jimlar to promote its own brands as well as high-profile brands manufactured under license.

Vizeum, London

• 12 May 2009

It was vital that the new offices of branding specialist Vizeum evoked the vivacity and creativity of its business. Architect Moreysmith and fit-out specialist Parkeray created a bold, clean design that looks effortlessly stylish.

Londonewcastle

• 12 May 2009

Luxury property developer londonewcastle wanted the refurbishment of its own offices to reflect its specific influences of art, music, design and fashion, so the natural next step was to design the make-over in house.

Inamo

• 12 May 2009

An eye-catching interior coupled with technology that means customers no longer need to catch the waiter’s eye give the London restaurant Inamo its unusual character and an identity all of its own, redolent of blade runner.

Plane Food

• 12 May 2009

TV chef Gordon Ramsey’s plane food at Heathrow terminal 5 took off recently offering fine dining 21 hours a day. Its location and long opening hours called for an interior and materials that were durable and hygienic but not prosaic.

Nobu Dubai

• 12 May 2009

As part of the opulent Atlantis resort in Dubai, NobuyukiMatsuhisa’s new restaurant celebrated its opening with the world’s largest private party. Designer Rockwell group used natural materials and exquisite craftsmanship to bring a Japanese flavor to the united emirates’ state.

Mapei provide Rapid Spec for Norwich & Guildford Harley-Davidson

• 12 May 2009

Mapei products were recently specified for the refurbishment of the Harley-Davidson Showrooms in Norwich and Guildford. Lind who recently took on the famous motorcycle franchise, required a system of products in order to install tiling to the wall and floor areas within the showrooms.

Spink Property headquarters, Brentwood, Essex

• 11 May 2009

There’s little on the outside to hint at the stunning interior the in-house design team at property firm Spink created at its headquarters, with its vibrant color scheme, clean lines and glass partitioning.

HSBC Dublin

• 11 May 2009

It is a confident brand and equally confident designer that works up a scheme for a new headquarter without having the worldwide-known logo on every surface. The HSBC and designer Lom did just that for the bank’s new Dublin center.

GHD headquarters, Leeds

• 11 May 2009

Customers view images of themselves entering along a catwalk as they make their way into a glamorous headquarters and hairdressing school in leeds, deftly decked out by careyjones interiors.

Vila Sofa store, Amsterdam

• 11 May 2009

Dutch design practice tjep has worked magic on a humble sofa store in Amsterdam, creating character, and adding energy and a little amazement to the space with a warehouse aesthetic and a touch of humor.

The Brewery, Limassol, Cyprus

• 08 May 2009

The brewery in Limassol hopes to cash in on pent-up demand for a pub that provides a retreat from the stresses of everyday life. In an exercise in reverse psychology, giant posters provide a reminder of what it’s like ‘out there’.

Kings Place, London

• 08 May 2009

Housing the guardian newspaper and the first public concert hall to be built in 25 years, dixon jones’ kings place is part of a major regeneration program, and demonstrates ‘amore imaginative approach to creating office buildings’.

Engine Group, London

• 05 May 2009

How a communications group brought its 12 companies under one roof, to form a 21st century creative hub, in which they could function in perfect symbiosis.

Yorkshire Ballet Summer School event at British Museum uses Harlequin floors

• 05 May 2009

British Harlequin provided a Harlequin Liberty sprung floor for Yorkshire Ballet Summer School's fund raising event at the British Museum.

Hide & Seek, Singapore

• 04 May 2009

A traditional Singaporean shophouse provides a ’fun but functional’ fashion retail space that takes its name from the game of hide and seek, and plays around with the concept of dark and light.

Couverture and the Garbstore, London, UK

• 01 May 2009

Using bespoke fittings, Kristensen Architects converted a former bath salesroom in London's Notting Hill into a store housing two brands - one for homewares, the other menswear.

Rio Tinto Headquarters, London, UK

• 01 May 2009

When a multinational company changed offices, it used the opportunity to not only re-brand but also re-present the company's core activity - mining - through the choice of materials used.

Naked, Istanbul, Turkey

• 01 May 2009

A cutting edge, youth-oriented fashion store sought to make a big impression with the opening of two "destination" stores in Istanbul's busy metropolis.

Google EMEA Engineering Hub, Zurich, Switzerland

• 01 May 2009

Swiss architect Camezind Evolution asked Google's Zurich staff what their "emotional and practical needs" were as the starting point for an office design that includes a slide and foam-filled baths

Abode Hotel, Manchester, UK

• 01 May 2009

Plumtreemee faced a tough challenge in mixing contemporary design and heritage at the Grade-II listed former cotton warehouse in central Manchester that is now the latest luxury Abode Hotel.

Mumford & Wood Strike A Chord At The University Of Sheffield

• 30 April 2009

Mumford & Wood, the specialist manufacturer of bespoke Conservation timber windows and doorsets, has supplied replacement windows in the massive renovation of the Jessops Hospital, now the music school facility of the University of Sheffield.

Supper Club, Istanbul, Turkey

• 29 April 2009

Located by the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, the SupperClub has an interior created by Dutch architect Concrete that is simply stunning, where sparse lighting, glazing and color are controlled to dramatic effect.

Siemens HQ, Frimley, Surrey, UK

• 29 April 2009

BDG WorkFutures carried out an exceptionally challenging fit out at technology company Siemen's UK headquarters, designed to make working in the four-building Surrey campus part of the "brand experience".

VIP Centre, Schiphol Airport, Netherlands

• 29 April 2009

Concrete has made sure that the VIP areas at the Schiphol Airport are a showcase for Dutch designing with creations full of quirky, often humorous touches and a long away from the familiar noise and crowds of contemporary travel.

Virgin Radio HQ, Soho, London

• 28 April 2009

It’s, like, a Georgian townhouse, man, only it’s really funky. PreciousMcBane mixed the apparently traditional with more obviously modern designer touches to create an office space worthy of the radio station that calls itself the home of rock and roll.

Wernick Hire odds-on winners

• 24 April 2009

Wernick Hire's Cheltenham Depot was again the odds-on winner for temporary cabin accommodation at the four-day Cheltenham Festival and has been for the past 25 years. Build-up started immediately after Christmas for an event held over 10th-13th March. With spectators expected to number 230,000 and around £500m wagered on the 26 races held during the Festival, the organizers of this money spinning event insist on the highest standard of customer care.

AmbiRad radiant heating serves up warmth at Bath University Sports Training Village

• 24 April 2009

Elite athletes and aspiring amateurs visiting the state-of-the-art Sports Training Village (STV) at Bath University feel comfortably warm during cold weather, thanks to the installation of a Nor-Ray-Vac continuous radiant tube heating system from AmbiRad.

www.euroclad.com

• 24 April 2009

The new Queen Elizabeth School will provide state-of-the-art facilities for 11-18 year old pupils in Camarthen, Wales. Featuring 5,000m2 of Euroclad's standing seam roofing system, the buildings incorporate sweeping convex curved roofs and rollformed tapers which not only look great, but meet the highest performance standards.

Saint-Gobain Pam UK Adds Touch Of Class At Gloucestershire Housing Development

• 21 April 2009

Cast iron rainwater systems from leading iron technology supplier, Saint-Gobain PAM UK, are adding a further touch of class to a prestigious new housing development at Tetbury in Gloucestershire.

The police call in Remmers for help

• 21 April 2009

Remmers resin floors have been installed at Scarborough Police Station.

Outstanding school chooses Wernick for third building

• 16 April 2009

Local government specifiers are increasingly turning to factory built, modular construction for developing existing as well as green-field school sites. Not only can great savings be made in construction costs and site development times reduced, but the steel framed buildings look just as pleasing and are equally as robust as those that are built using traditional building techniques.

SLP College Leeds choose Harlequin Activity floors

• 14 April 2009

British Harlequin's Contracts Division has recently completed the installation of three Harlequin Activity sprung floors at S L P College in Leeds.

Wernick Hire dispense remedy

• 14 April 2009

When an opportunity arose for a pharmacy to be opened in a new housing and business development area in Gloucester, locally based Badham Pharmacy, which has eight dispensaries and a mobility shop in the area, started looking for a temporary premises that could be supplied rapidly.

Chelsea FC Training Grounds

• 25 March 2009

Chelsea Football Club, based in West London, was founded in 1905 and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football.

Knauf Drywall Treads The Boards In Wirral Showstopper

• 20 March 2009

Wirral's landmark Floral Pavilion blossoms afresh with Knauf Drywall systems helping to shape the interior of a stunning new theatre and conference centre. After its £12 million redevelopment, the Floral Pavilion provides state of the art facilities for the Merseyside region and continues a 95 year tradition of entertainment on the New Brighton seafront. Knauf Drywall systems provide lining and partitioning systems with fire resistance and acoustic performances required for a major multi-purpose venue.

Another Half Round Adventure from Euroclad

• 11 March 2009

MINI is a brand known for its sense of fun and striking good looks. The new Sytner MINI garage in Leicester is no exception. Featuring Euroclad's striking Half Round profile, the showroom certainly stands out from the crowd.

Hodgson & Hodgson Scores A First With Transportable Acoustics

• 10 March 2009

Leading acoustic engineering group Hodgson & Hodgson has completed a contract worth over £3.5 million to supply acoustic enclosures for portable power generation units. The project makes the acoustic specialists the first company to manufacture flat-packed, fully transportable large acoustic enclosures designed to be broken down and reassembled at different locations.

Green Harlequin Reversible floor features in dance film

• 10 March 2009

A British Harlequin Reversible dance floor has played a central role in a film by dancer and choreographer Theo Clinkard and film-maker Mariko Montpetit, recently premiered at The Royal Festival Hall.

Speedor Cleans Up

• 09 March 2009

A Speedor high speed door has been installed at the CLS laundry cleaning depot in Cornwall where an external door, that was in constant use, had mostly been left open affecting internal temperatures and increasing heating costs as a result.

Tarkett fills the gap at the Glasgow Dental Hospital

• 02 March 2009

As part of a major refurbishment of the clinic at the Glasgow Dental Hospital, over 500m 2 of Tarkett linoleum flooring has been installed. The Hospital is also a school for around 400 undergraduate students, as well as providing post-graduate research opportunities and taught programmes.

Prestigious projects get the TERRAXX treatment

• 13 February 2009

Highlighting the adaptability of Delta-TERRAXX in horizontal structural drainage applications, a new brochure has been published by Delta Membrane Systems.

EADS Astrium goes sustainable with InterfaceFLOR

• 27 January 2009

Environmental issues were a key driver when EADS Astrium selected floorcoverings for the refurbishment of its office buildings in Portsmouth. The company, which designs and builds spacecraft for commercial and military customers and the European Space Agency, installed over 3,000m² of InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles and has now adopted these as standard in its design guidelines for the rest of its UK sites.

Herman Miller's Local Fleet Delivers U.S. EPA Smart Way Carrier Certification

• 22 January 2009

Herman Miller, Inc. is adding another distinction to its signature red semi-trailer trucks. The company's recognition as a U.S. EPA Smart Way Transport Partnership certified carrier as the first in the industry.

Bene‘s RF corridor wall wins the FDR Design Award

• 19 January 2009

Bene‘s RF corridor wall wins the Silver Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany 2009. The German Design Council recognizes RF's qualities in form and function

CMD revitalise their showroom at Clerkenwell

• 05 January 2009

CMD unveiled the exciting refurbishment of its Clerkenwell showroom recently, which will give its customers the opportunity to see the very best of DPG and Powerplan under one roof. The refurbishment will help to showcase the companies new brand identity as well as marking a significant milestone.

Bentley Prince Street Receives 2008 CalRecycle Sustainable Business Award

• 12 November 2008

The California Integrated Waste Management Board has chosen carpet manufacturer Bentley Prince Street, Inc. as the recipient of the 2008 CalRecycle Sustainable Business Award. The award is the highest honor from the Board’s annual Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP), and honors a business that has

Penryn College Nearing Completion

• 24 June 2008

Penryn College in Cornwall is now nearing completion and has proved to be one of the most ambitious, eye-catching, and elaborate College Projects completed by Monodraught so far!

Extra, extra - Kaba provides access to WHSmith at one of London’s busiest railway stations

• 10 April 2008

Leading door manufacturer and supplier Kaba Door Systems, has completed an automatic door installation for WHSmith at Paddington Railway Station, London.

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Football Association of Irelands flooring emphasises mobility of the game

• 01 January 1999

With the emphasis on creating a sustainable building as well as a first class headquarters for the Football Association of Ireland, InterfaceFLOR’s Equilibrium and Palette 2000 carpet tile ranges were ideal for the Association’s new offices in Abbotstown, on the outskirts of Dublin.