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July 6, 2022
Nigel Fields, Midlands Area Field Technician at SIG Design and Technology, discusses best practice for a technically challenging single ply roof refurbishment at Chester Zoo with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with Prior to the roof refurbishment scheme, June’s Food Court had been closed due to water ingress (ph: courtesy of Chester […]
July 6, 2022
Architecture firm YCL Studio has completed a new home in Baltupiai, Lithuania. An interesting design feature of the home is a staircase illuminated by LED lighting under each step. Located off the open plan living room, dining area, and kitchen, the stairs and the surrounding walls contrast the white walls and cabinets nearby. The dark […]
July 6, 2022
If you need some design inspiration, we’ve put together these wood accent wall ideas for a bedroom to get you thinking about what you could do with the space you’re working with. Most of these ideas are fairly simple to make as a DIY project, or you could find a local woodworker to have them […]
July 5, 2022
Studio Weave has added a timber-framed artist’s retreat to a stone cottage in rural Devon. London-based practice Studio Weave designed the retreat as an extension to the home of Tom Baker and Natalie Silk, the founders of Field Day festival. Named after the historic sandpit on which the project now stands, Made of Sand provides […]
July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022 Architecture firm SJB has completed a commercial building in Sydney, Australia, that adds a colorful facade to the street. The aquamarine facade has been sculpted from custom glazed bricks, and confidently announces the development’s presence on the street. The blue building exterior, which travels from street level to the top of the […]
July 4, 2022
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, discusses how the aluminium door and window manufacturer has responded to the latest changes to Part L of the Building Regulations. In association with June marked the highly anticipated introduction of the Part L changes to the Building Regulations. This is the next step in the move towards the Future […]
July 4, 2022
Fränkische’s new collection of Starline ventilation grills ensure that specifiers do not need to compromise on style when it comes to services design. In association with Exquisite design grills from Fränkische provide each room with the perfect ‘finish’ for heat recovery ventilation. Thanks to the extensive selection of materials, designs and colours, the Starline collection […]
July 4, 2022
Following the recent updates to Part L, Matthew Prowse, Specification and Housing Director for Knauf Insulation, examines some of the considerations for designing compliant new-build homes, and the wider implications of increased scrutiny in housebuilding. The updates to Approved Document L (ADL) of the Building Regulations came into force on 15th June and require all new […]
July 4, 2022
James Latham adds Transformad’s innovative Tmatt and Crystal collections to its catalogue. In association with James Latham (Lathams), one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of decorative products and materials, has added premium surfacing brand Transformad’s latest, high-tech Tmatt and Crystal surfacing ranges to its collection. Responding to an increasingly popular design preference for visually […]
July 3, 2022
Sika is leading the way with first ever Silver Cradle to Cradle Certified roofing membrane. In association with Governments, the general public and companies alike are demanding more in terms of sustainability. This is why the launch of the Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified Sarnafil Advanced Technology – the first and only UK roofing membrane […]
July 1, 2022
Two exhibitions in London showcase Zaha Hadid’s design work and early visions for the city. Before her serpentine pavilion commission in 2007 Zaha Hadid had never built in Britain. Prior to this, the Baghdad born proponent of parametricism had been the Doyenne paper architect who had bold ambitions for her adopted home city and place […]
July 1, 2022
Duravit has launched a stylish new bathroom series conceived by Philippe Starck. In association with Just like that carefree feeling you get from a short break by the sea: Duravit’s new Soleil by Starck bathroom series is designed to create a natural and relaxed atmosphere with its subtle and elegant lines (bathroom furniture D-Neo in […]
13 November 2026
