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Heriot-Watt University
Atkinson & Kirby
Heriot-Watt is a specialist university, renowned for its innovative research.
The James Watt Building, in the Edinburgh campus, has recently undergone a number of improvements, with one of the more notable changes being the addition of new hardwood flooring.
Atkinson & Kirby’s Engineered Oak range of flooring in the shade ‘natural’ was specified, to compliment the building’s rich history and enhance the overall look and feel.
With the high level of footfall the James Watt Building receives on a daily basis, the inclusion of a durable, long-lasting and eye-catching flooring was a much needed addition.
Fabulous interior complemented with tall, dark and handsome steel frames
Clement Windows Group
Appreciating the recent trend of industrial style steel screens being incorporated in modern interiors, Cherie Lee, Director of Cherie Lee Interiors, chose to include the look within one of her latest amazing projects.
The Clement W20 suite of steel frames in RAL 7021 black grey (matt) was chosen as the correct product and colour to complement the décor. The use of steel screens internally allows maximum solar gain and adds a striking feature. The result is stunning and the client is very happy with the final result.
College’s striking fenestration replicated with new Clement W20 steel windows
Clement Windows Group
Framlingham College was founded in 1864.The land on which the college was built was originally part of the Castle estate, left by Sir Thomas Hitcham in 1636 to Pembroke Hall, Cambridge.
Included in the Governors’ recent £4million development initiative was the restoration of the original metal windows within the schools boarding accommodation. Clement were chosen to sensitively replace the windows in both the Stradbrook and Rendlesham buildings. To replicate the unusual, shaped head existing windows, the Clement W20 range of steel windows was specified with vertical pivots and genuine T glazing bars.
A magnificent steel screen takes centre stage in this refurbished home
Clement Windows Group
This spectacular Victorian home in the market town of Epping has been recently redesigned by Cherie Lee Interiors. Part of their client's brief was to design every space with visibility and access to the garden and with this in mind, an immense 5 metre wide steel and glass partition was incorporated into the plans, to divide the hallway and open plan kitchen. The bespoke screen includes 18 panes of glass and a feature kick panel along the bottom. Pyroswiss 30 minute integrity glass was used to increase fire protection. Design: Cherie Lee Interiors. Photography: www.raymain.co.uk.
Bath University, Somerset
DYNAMIK Sport
Over recent years Bath University has gained the reputation of being a highly ambitious and successful university when it comes to sport. This has required the University to invest heavily into expanding its sporting facilities to continue their success.
Alongside the students the England netball team use the sport facilities by making the university one of their Intensive Netball Training Centres. Such rigorous and frequent training needs a floor that can offer reliability. The England Netball team found just that with the Helsinki system and European Oak surface.
WYTHENSHAWE TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE
Bailey - Total Building Envelope
At times, travelling can be a stressful affair, which is why it is important to provide pleasant facilities at stations. With this in mind, transit hubs are increasingly being built to serve as desirable places to encourage the use of public transport. As such, Manchester City Council decided to invest in Wythenshawe Transport Interchange as part of the city’s wider regeneration plans, which boasts a stunning Bailey Secret Fix Cassette Eaves system. The £6 million project was recently completed, providing customers with a high quality gateway to the town centre with improved safety and security for the public
EuroPipe at Manchester Airport - Case Study
BLÜCHER UK Ltd
BLÜCHER recently supplied our BLÜCHER EuroPipe system to the new Terminal 2 car park at Manchester Airport.
The new multi-story car park has space for 3,800 vehicles and is part of the £1 billion transformation programme at the airport. The installation was overseen by G Beverley & Son on behalf of the M&E Contractor, Crown House.
Our stainless steel drainage systems are the ideal choice due to our lightweight push-fit pipes and fittings are easy to handle and install, and provide rapid discharge of rainwater and waste water.
Littleworld Day Nursery
Bushboard Washroom Systems Ltd
Littleworld Day Nursery is a private day nursery group based in Andover providing care for children ages 3 months to 5 years old. Recently, Littleworld have opened a second facility in a nearby village and required nursery cubicles for the newly renovated building.
‘We have installed new washrooms as part of the whole renovation,’ nursery manager Sarah Belcher explains, ‘All the rooms were re-configured and we have a nappy changing area with 2 cubicles and another toilet area with 3 cubicles.’
Adagio Apartments, WA
Capral Aluminium
The term ‘adagio’ is an instruction to slow down and function at a leisurely pace, which makes it an appropriate name for the recently completed apartment complex. Designed by Hanssen Pty Ltd, minimalist design principles are apparent in the building’s sleek lines, as evidenced in the strong use of high-performance window systems, doors and balustrades; low-maintenance aluminium framing; and a simple linear design promoting an outward-looking connection to the environment. The affordability, strength, adaptability and quality of manufacture of the Capral Apartment Collection made it our ‘material of choice’ for the Adagio high-rise.
Mark Moran Group, Vaucluse, Sydney, NSW
Caroma Industries
The Mark Moran Group recently opened their latest luxury retirement, aged care and wellness precinct in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Vaucluse. The complex is more reminiscent of a high-end boutique hotel than a traditional aged care facility, with its state-of- the-art gymnasium, restaurant-quality room service, luxury spa, cinema and a unique Digital Concierge service. Yet the facilities still retain a welcoming, homely feel – a combination of serenity and class, perfectly reflecting the iconic seaside suburb in which it’s located.
Ragdale Hall, Melton Mowbray
HMS Decorative Surfacing Limited
Here at HMS we have recently seen the completion of Ragdale Hall in Melton Mowbray being reached after nearly two weeks and a couple of rather soggy days!
In the end over 820m² of Decra®Set porous resin bound paving has been installed, using a 6mm Natural Buff blend to finish. The SUDS compliant porous nature of the product will mean that standing water and ponding should be all but 100% eliminated without the requirement for costly and on occasions unsightly additional drainage provision.
VINEHALL SCHOOL
Hussey Seatway Ltd
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The school recently undertook a complete refurbishment of their theatre. An integral part of their vision for their multipurpose arts studio was to incorporate a fixed seating solution that offered a high level of ergonomic performance whilst also offering an elegant design giving the space a ‘theatre look’.
SOLUTION
Our Arts chair was nominated due to the outstanding levels of comfort and stylish aesthetic it offers. The installed chairs are finished with wood veneer arms, outer backrest and seat panels, giving the finished seating an appealing, contemporary look
fermacell helps Scotts break the boundaries
James Hardie Building Products Ltd
Timber frame manufacturer Scotts of Thrapston has used fermacell on a pioneering school build. Scotts of Thrapston in Northamptonshire have 95 years’ expertise in the equestrian and garden buildings sector but recently decided to try and break into the education sector by supplying modular classroom buildings. They specified 153 of fermacell’s 1200mm x 2400mm x 12.5mm boards for their first such project, Weldon Church of England Primary School, in their home county, and have not looked back since, also using fermacell for another school and an office building.
Gielgud Theatre, London
Genesis Global Systems Limited
Genesis has recently installed NRES.16 at the Gielgud Theatre in the prestigious Shaftesbury Avenue in London. The resin has been used for their front box office steps to increase visual awareness and add anti-slip properties to the busy Theatre without distracting from the ornate Victorian design.
The resin blends in perfectly to it’s surroundings and looks like it has been part of the original build.
The steps required templating and bespoke stencils creating to match the curved design of the steps and we are pleased that the Theatre trusted Genesis with the project.
Altro walls system helps open up a stimulating new sensory world for children
Altro
Hydrotherapy has always been on the agenda at Vranch House, but this vital treatment has recently been given a new lease of life with a completely refurbished state-of-the-art indoor heated swimming pool, including Altro Whiterock hygienic wall sheet.
“The walling choices were integral to this vision. Altro was a key partner on the project because they were sympathetic to the broader picture and what we wanted to achieve for the children. Their level of experience and understanding helped us to find a solution that delivered across the board; on quality, safety, aesthetics and durability.
Premier Loft Ladders provide a safe, convenient and discrete solution for access to a premium car dealership plant room
Premier Loft Ladders Ltd
Premier Loft Ladders has recently helped Horizon Construction provide a safe and convenient access solution to a 1st floor plant room within a premium car showroom. What made this project particularly challenging was the 1.8m deep ceiling void. In addition, the access point was also in a prominent location outside the showroom offices.
The solution was a bespoke Supreme heavy duty loft ladder. It offered a safe, discrete and easy-to-use solution for access to the car dealership plant room.
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77 Farringdon Road, London
AET Flexible Space
This historic building in Clerkenwell was constructed in 1882 as the London premises of Lincolnshire engineering firm, Marshall Sons & Co, inspiring the recently building name, “The Bondworks”. In 2007, a full refurbishment was completed incorporating an underfloor air conditioning system. In 2018, a further refurbishment was completed and the building now offers six floors of warehouse style accommodation, featuring exposed brickwork walls and optimum natural light due to the prominent corner position. AET Flexible Space supplied upgraded controls and new Fantiles for the speculative Category-A accommodation.
Neaco specified for new care home
NEACO Ltd
Neaco have supplied a contemporary balustrade specification for a 60-bed residential care home in Barrow.
The £7m Parkview Gardens care home has replaced four older Cumbria Care homes as part of a wider modernisation programme of care for older people in the Barrow area. Architects Alston Murphy Associates specified Neaco’s powder coated aluminium balustrade with glass infill panel. The building was designed to provide outdoor space on every floor, including first floor terraces featuring Neaco’s glazed balustrade installed to an extended height to provide additional safety. The terraces also include Neaco’s Techdek aluminium grilles as terrace decking.
Project: Carbon Zero - Bristol
NORclad Limited
A prestigious 'Carbon Zero' project using a range of timber cladding/façade and decking products.
NORclad MicroShades 'Brunnea' cladding and other bespoke products were selected based sustainability, a 30-year Osmose treatment warranty against rot and fungal (out of ground contact) with little or no maintenance required, and other important considerations such as cost and ease of installation.
NORclad ® profiles ex 25 x 100, 125, 150 Planed all Round with 4 eased edges/Rounded corners and a range of other bespoke products were supplied for this project.
Designed by: HTA
Main Contractor: BDW Trading Ltd T/A Barratt Homes.
KPMG Edinburgh
Optima
A recent project saw us working alongside main contractors GHI and architects, Michael Laird in Edinburgh. KPMG’s new Edinburgh headquarters concluded after a period of regenerative construction and development, split between 2 phases. The intention to reflect the history and people which make Edinburgh an iconic city. Phase one included creating a space for employees to work as employee wellness was at the forefront of design during this phase. When working on phase two, we installed partitions to the cafés and client suites. KPMG’s objective is to have an environment ‘that encourages interaction, collaboration and communication’.
No.1 Hardman Street, Manchester
Proteus Facades LTD
No.1 Hardman Street is located at the heart of Spinningfields in Manchester City Centre. This recently completed building provides 5 floors of office space and is a piece of contemporary architecture which sits comfortably alongside both its historic neighbours and the large glazed buildings of this commercial area. Being one of the smaller buildings of the Spinningfields redevelopment, the design seeks to maximise its visual impact and optimise the site.
With work complete by Eric Wright Construction in July 2014, and cladding sub-contractor Cover Structure Ltd, the distinctive external materials provide a strong visual identity.
Hotel and Leisure - Stair Nosings
Quantum Flooring Solutions, a trading name of Quantum Profile Systems Ltd
Prestigious Bradley Hall Golf Club is located in over 60 acres of picturesque parkland in central Yorkshire. Golf was first played here in 1906 and considerable investment was spent converting the old house into an outstanding club house.
Recently the golf club had a major building upgrade but still retained the quality that had been set up all those years ago. As part of this refurbishment the central entrance of the golf club required an impressive eye catching finish to their traditional style Victorian staircase with a unique large curved bottom step.
Willows & Patricroft Projects, Manchester
Richard Burbidge Balustrades
Richard Burbidge has provided a safe and stylish balcony solution for Watson Homes’ recent developments. As part of the Willows and Patricroft projects, Watson Homes selected Richard Burbidge’s Fusion Outdoor Juliette Balconies to provide the perfect balance between practicality and aesthetics.
The Willows development comprises of new homes, bungalows and 21 apartments. The second project, Patricroft is located in Salford, comprises 36 new build apartments.
Richard Burbidge’s Fusion Outdoor Juliette Balconies have helped to enhance the exterior of the developments, creating a welcoming environment and safe access for residents.
Covid-safe space at University
Style - Moveable Partition Specialists
Given the current imperative for socially distanced teaching space, it was fortuitous that the University of East Anglia had recently specified Style to install six moveable partitioning systems in various classrooms across the campus. Each Dorma Hüppe wall divides a classroom into two evenly sized areas that can cater for smaller bubbles of students. Boasting an incredible 55dB Rw acoustic integrity, concurrent lessons can run entirely undisturbed and, when a larger space is required for bigger groups of students, the rooms can be quickly and easily opened out.
Style’s New London Showroom Launch a Huge Success
Style - Moveable Partition Specialists
Over 300 architects, specifiers, contractors and clients recently enjoyed the official launch party of Style’s impressive new London showroom. A market leader in operable wall solutions and the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Hüppe, Skyfold and SWG, Style welcomed the prestigious guest list with beer, bubbles and a buffet, whilst demonstrating the very latest moveable wall innovations and flexible space concepts.
Conveniently located in London’s Shoreditch, Style shares the showroom with Optima Contracting, experts in glazed partitioning systems and Atrium, the UK’s largest independent specialist lighting distributor.
Ingenious Flexible Space Design from Style
Style - Moveable Partition Specialists
Drawing on over 20 years of experience installing operable walls, Style was recently challenged to come up with a solution to divide a large meeting area, despite there being no suitable structure in the ceiling to utilise as a fixing point. After some lateral thinking and close communication with the client, a non-structural timber frame was created for support, with the weight of the folding wall being transferred to the ground via a surface mounted floor track. A Stylefold 120 folding wall system was chosen as the only operable wall that could realistically accommodate the room structure.
Bollard sleeves for Bomber Command Memorial, London
Furnitubes International Ltd
As part of recent paving improvement works the bollards have been upgraded to high security versions, but these plain steel sections alone would be out of keeping with the memorial. The solution was to cover the steel cores with decorative sleeves, designed to complement the Doric-style fluted columns. Furnitubes developed a 3d digital model of the bollard sleeve, from which a new pattern was created to cast the sleeves in aluminum, which is a light enough material to make lifting over the steel posts easier, and with the benefit of having an appearance very similar to other traditional cast iron products.
Curved seating enhances school extension project
Furnitubes International Ltd
Ibstock Junior School is located in north Leicestershire. In recent years there has been a rise in the number of pupil intakes due to the amount of new housing development in the local area. Leicestershire County Council granted planning permission for an extension of the existing school to increase pupil capacity. The development comprises bright, energy efficient, modern teaching spaces. Furnitubes’ RailRoad Edge family was chosen as the external seating for the scheme, offering the opportunity for straight and curved configurations to suit the confined spaces available and designed to encourage social interaction amongst the pupils.
Modular seating for University of Leicester, Brookfield Campus
Furnitubes International Ltd
Brookfield is a recent acquisition that the University of Leicester is developing to offer supplementary and upgraded teaching facilities and office accommodation for support staff. When selecting seating for the scheme, landscape architects Barry Chinn Associates truly embraced the modular concept of RailRoad, so much so that the setting out of the perimeter planting beds was dictated by the seating sizes. Three separate seats were supplied, each comprising different radii modules that introduce a refreshing informality to the courtyard. The seating is further enhanced by the addition and informal placement of backrests, armrests and tablet surfaces.
Hope Street XChange
Hacel Lighting Ltd
The multi-million pound Hope Street Xchange development has recently opened in the heart of Sunderland. Providing a balanced mix of old and new, Hope Street Xchange maintains the features of the six storey Grade II listed building, such as beams and exposed brick where possible, blending it in with the modern arm of the building to deliver a contemporary workspace for a community of innovative-led businesses. Hope Street Xchange hosts Sunderland University and business tenants providing an incubator space for innovation and collaboration, offering office spaces, creative units, meeting and event spaces.
Abbey Wood Station
INTRAsystems
Abbey Wood station is a recent development delivered by Network Rail as part of the Crossrail Project. The striking new station building, and concourse marks the start of the transformation of transport links from Abbey Wood to travel right through central London to Paddington.
Keeping this influx of passenger safe is the job of INTRAsystems Entrance Matting System. Specifically, the INTRAform DM system with the highly durable FR insert to withstand all weather conditions, comply with all regulations and resist heavy to extreme foot/wheeled traffic.
Find out more in our case study
Havas Media HKK
Kingspan Access Floors Ltd
Havas Media Group is a global network of entertainment, media and communications agencies, that has recently opened its new ‘HKX’ village in Pancras Square, London to unite twenty-four of its UK operations in a stunning new European headquarters.
Given the nature of the fast-moving office environment at Havas, the combination of 14,000m2 raised access floors and 3,000m2 of Attiro magnetic engineered timber (supplied by Fieldmans, one of Kingspan’s supply and install partners) allows for the easy reconfiguration of office layouts and furniture, as well as providing instant access to the underfloor void.
SILVERSTONE PARTITIONS SUPPORTED BY STYLE
Style - Moveable Partition Specialists
During the recent hosting of the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, partitioning experts from Style were requested to be on hand at a prestigious hospitality venue, ensuring a crucial moveable wall system that divides the main room into private spaces for the world’s sporting press, operated smoothly and with maximum acoustic performance.
Style’s aftercare and service division offers regular check-ups of almost any partitioning wall system, helping maintain the acoustic performance of the system, extend its lifespan, as well as ensuring operation remains within current health and safety guidelines.
Nando's, Soho
Ted Todd Fine Wood Floors
Big Portuguese flavours demanded an equally striking floor at the recently opened Soho Nando’s.
For this unique space, Nando’s commissioned a bespoke floor that combined rhombi in tones of brown and smoky grey, with accents of copper leaf. The result was a striking floor in an eye catching design.
Handmade and hand finished to specification in our Cheshire workshops, our team worked closely with STAC Architecture to design and create the floor to a tight deadline.
20mm and 2-ply thick, the floor was hand finished with naked skin lacquer for a natural yet extremely durable look.
Private Residence - Cheshire
Ted Todd Fine Wood Floors
This modern barn conversion in the Cheshire countryside uses Northbank Pine, one of our recent Rare Finds, throughout the space, seamlessly flowing from room to room.
These wide, long planks were reclaimed from a warehouse on the banks of the River Mersey. The boards were restored, then brushed and finished with naked skin lacquer to ensure there was no colour change to the pale, elevated grain.
Claremont, from our Bold Surfaces portfolio, was used on the ceilings. Painted and then worn down by hand to show unique saw marks, it gives a minimalistic, modern aesthetic that complements the pale walls.
White Lacquered Oak in Roman House, London
The Solid Wood Flooring Company
Roman House was recently refurbished by Berkley Homes; this residential development program featured cutting edge interior designs for a boutique hotel style living environment. Our 220mm wide Fire Resistant Lacquered Oak (E155) not only met the specifications in safety, but also in sustainability demands. Both FSC certified and meeting the EUTR regulations, our responsibly sourced engineered oak flooring highlighted the modern interior ethos of Roman House. The lacquer finish allows the residents of Roman House to easily clean and maintain their beautiful oak floor with minimal impact on their lives.
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