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Approaching refurbishment and conversion
Refurbishment and conversion projects require the right approach to satisfy structural warranty requirements explains Clare M Thomas, Managing Director of Q Assure Build.
The concept of refurbishing or converting an existing building to create a new home or office is becoming increasingly common. Read more... | |
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The Sainsbury Gallery at the V&A
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A UZIN system was used to install the ‘herringbone’ wood floor with the new Sainsbury Gallery at the V&A.
The Sainsbury Gallery opened in June 2017 as a part of the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter. The expansion created a beautiful and unique space for London, and a world class gallery space for the V&A’s internationally acclaimed exhibition programme.
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More ground-breaking innovations from Glasspace…
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Sat on a hill side near Penzance, The Grange needed a twist of contemporary living as an addition to the existing family home.
The brief was to construct a multi-level clear structure that opened up onto the landscaped hill side, which formed the family garden. Access to the garden with the largest seamless opening was the challenge to be overcome. Read more... | |
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Formica Group: Capture the TrueScale of nature in your kitchen
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Surfaces formed of natural materials like stones, granites and woods are gaining popularity in kitchen trend guides as the ideal worktops.
TrueScale by Formica Group captures the subtle variations and patterns found in natural materials but eliminates the high cost of sourcing and maintaining the genuine article. Ideal for creating statement pieces, TrueScale provides the necessary sizing to bring your kitchen design concepts to life. Read more... |
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Earthborn Paints: Internal refurb for listed cottage
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The refurbishment of a 16th Century listed cottage in Hursley, Hampshire, involved integrating original beams into the interior design and renewing lime plaster in several rooms.
A selection of Earthborn wall paints and timber finishes was used to create an understated style in keeping with the age of the property. Earthborn products were specified because of their breathability, important for lime plaster and timber. Read more... | |
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It is time to herald the new age of electric heating
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ECOLEC are leaders in this field, and are proud to announce an addition to their well known selection of panel heaters.
We now present a 43°C low surface temperature panel heater range for such applications required by UK Health and Safety Executives. The system uses state of the art technology for precise 43°C surface temperature control, therefore no guards are necessary. Read more... |
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£12.8m refurbishment of Victoria Gate in Woking completes
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Work on a £12.8 million office building redevelopment in Woking is has been completed by Gilbert-Ash at Victoria Gate on behalf of Aviva Investors.
Designed by international design practice Scott Brownrigg, the project involved extending each level of the eight-storey commercial office and retail facility, adding a new floor and increasing the building capacity by 25%. Read more... | |
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STEELWORX CSL Introduction
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Eurospec was formed in 1997 as a subsidiary of Carlisle Brass specialising in the commercial sector of the architectural ironmongery market. Its range answered the need for beautifully engineered stainless steel commercial door hardware for the specification market.
Following the merger of Carlisle Brass Ltd and Eurospec in 2011 the brand has gone from strength to strength. The product lines now include eye catching door handle designs, high specification hinges, door control mechanisms, panic hardware, cylinder locks, mortice locks and latches. Read more... |
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Chase Mobility - Quality of Access, Absolute Integration
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Chase Mobility specialise in bespoke DDA lifts. We do not supply a range of standard products; rather they are designed in conjunction with the clients to give the desired finish. They can be integrated with the surroundings or be features in themselves.
All the lifts are based on strong scissor lift platforms that have an initial capacity in excess of the 500kg limit allowed in the standard BS6440. This allows the customer to inset the same flooring as the surroundings (for example marble or other stone) and then the lift capacity is adjusted accordingly. Read more... | |
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Sprayfoam Roof Insulation
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The PermaSeal sprayfoam system will restore, insulate and extend the life of your roof.
Recent research indicates that poor roof insulation results in a 40% heat loss through the roof of any residential property. Roofs insulated with the Polyurethane Spray Foam System will reduce heating bills by up to 20% per annum. In effect the spray foam insulation system could pay for itself within 5 years following installation. Read more... |
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Metamorphosis
made easy
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- Full Design, Engineer, Manufacture
- Working with you & your Architect
- Complete ‘Kits’ & Components
- Specialist Merchant Supplies
- Building Regulations
- Outward, Upward & Onwards
- Roof replacements & features
- Penthouses – Build in YOUR Airspace
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ArchitEx 2018 starts 1 week today - Free to attend - Register now.....
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May we first and foremost thank all exhibitors, 26 speakers, 15 supporting trade associations, 20 media partners and the 1,000+ registered delegates / visitors who have already confirmed their attendance at ArchitEx 2018 - the 3rd free-to-attend Annual Exhibition, CPD Certified Conference and Networking Reception - the UK’s leading Architecture & Building Design event. Read more... |
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Refurb Renovation News
Issue 30
Refurb Renovation News is the UK's leading product magazine designed as a useful tool for professional specifiers and buyers who are involved within the restoration, renovation and conservation of commercial & domestic buildings throughout the U.K. The magazine features latest news, regulations and product information on a variety of topics.
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