Spaceway, the design and build construction specialists, has recently completed a major renovation project for retirement and financial planning specialists, The James Hay Partnership. Director for Spaceway, Dominic O’Brien explains how the iconic Dunn’s House building in the heart of Salisbury was refurbished to form a true juxtaposition of design between the historic external façade and its new modern interior…
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Boss Design sets the scene at Wates HQ
When one of the UK’s largest privately-owned construction, development and property services companies, the Wates Group, embarked on the refurbishment of its head office, it called upon Boss Design’s expertise in workplace design solutions. Following a period of significant growth for the business, the Wates Group was looking to consolidate its London offices. This included re-establishing the business’ head office…
Read MoreDura Cladding Helps New Landmark Development at Rushden Lakes Achieve its Sustainability Goals
Composite Timber Dura Cladding has been chosen for an exciting new retail, leisure and tourism destination in the Nene Valley. The Rushden Lakes site near Northampton is due to open this month and is the largest out-of-town scheme of its kind in a decade. HPW Architecture led the design and development of the masterplan for the project, which is set…
Read MoreRefurbishment project at special needs school funded by the EFA
Abbey Hill Academy, facing risk of a complete boiler breakdown with equipment over 25 years old, was in urgent need to find a replacement. After the completion of a site survey, a system consisting of Hamworthy cast iron condensing boilers and direct-fired water heaters was identified as best solution to be fitted to the existing heating system. Financing was secured…
Read MoreChange toilet provision to increase custom
Venues, retail outlets could significantly increase the number of families visiting, and their length of stay, just by adapting accessible toilet facilities. A survey by Firefly Community- a group of 20,000 families with children who have special needs- found that: 97% of families surveyed said changing their child whilst out and about was a problem. 86% had to leave a…
Read MoreSiemens supports the arts and delivers safety and sustainability at Carnegie Hall, New York
Carnegie Hall boasts a history of 125 years as a music venue and Siemens operates as their technology partner for the implementation of fire safety, electronic security and building automation, helping to make this iconic building safer, more secure and more energy efficient. Not only does Siemens protect Carnegie Hall but the company also supports and nurtures emerging talent worldwide…
Read MoreDePuy Synthes calls upon Boon Edam to revamp UK head office
The DePuy Synthes Companies, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, required an entrance refurbishment. With visitors coming from around the world, the reception area needed to better reflect the prestigious nature of the company. Boon Edam, a global market leader in entry solutions was appointed to provide a future proof product customised to the buildings requirements. The…
Read MoreEdinburgh school benefits from Saint-Gobain solutions
Saint-Gobain in Scotland has supplied a range of solutions for the new £28.5 million Portobello High School building, in Edinburgh. Commissioned by the City of Edinburgh Council, the new building accommodates 1,400 pupils and has replaced the existing building on Duddington Road, home to the school for 51 years. In addition to more traditional teaching and learning spaces, the development…
Read MoreNew StoColor Dryonic paint raises the standard for façade finishes
Sto UK is set to revolutionize the UK façade market with the launch of its new StoColor Dryonic paint which allows water from rain, dew and fog to run off building façades almost instantly. This innovative new paint uses a technology borrowed from nature which allows it to both repel water and channel it away at the same time. It…
Read MoreGradus supplies wall protection to Nottingham Free School
Contract interiors specialist Gradus has supplied Nottingham Free School with a range of wall protection products. Nottingham Free School, based in the Sherwood area, opened in 2014 in a building which was formerly a factory used by Courtaulds, a textiles and clothing firm. This is the first free school in Nottingham and currently has approximately 300 students and staff. The…
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