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Risen from a slumber: Congress House, London

15 August 2018

Modernising the TUC's modernist HQ

Region:: London

More:: Hugh Broughton Architects; Refurbishment; Design construction & technology; TUC; David du Roi Aberdeen; The Rookery

Three things

... from Jan Kattein, director at Jan Kattein Architects

Region:: United Kingdom

More:: Materials; Interiors; Design construction & technology; Jan Kattein Architects; Paint; Oriented Strand Board; Linoleum

Specified: Lighting

13 August 2018

Pendants to weep for and a pearl of a chandelier

Region:: United Kingdom

More:: Interiors; Rosalind Nashashibi; Ferens Art Gallery; LED lighting; Aryanour Djalali; Hotels; Galleries

When there’s life on Mars

9 August 2018

3D printed pods make locally built homes in space

Region:: Rest of the world

More:: Mars; Marsha; MARS HAbitat; NASA; Housing; Competition; Design construction & technology; 3D printing; AI SpaceFactory

Outer strength

7 August 2018

ZHA exoskeleton takes shape in Macau

Region:: Rest of the world

More:: Macau; Zaha Hadid Architects; Design construction & technology; Exoskeleton; China

Specified: Roofing

6 August 2018

It’s all about what you’ve got up top

Region:: United Kingdom

More:: Slate; Rooflights; Roofing membrane; Green roof; Roof tiles

In association with Bobrick

Bathroom compliance made easy

9 August 2018

Bobrick grab-bar packs for compliant bathrooms

Region:: United Kingdom

More:: Approved Document M; Bathroom fittings; Safety and compliance; Grab rails

In association with Jacksons Fencing

Security Ratings: All you need to know

13 July 2018

Jacksons Fencing: Security Ratings explained

Region:: United Kingdom

More:: Security Ratings; Perimeters; Access control

In association with HDI Handrails

Clear thinking

9 July 2018

Optik series brings glass stair balustrades into focus

Region:: United Kingdom

More:: Balustrade systems; Stainless steel; Glass

Architecture Information & Inspiration

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Risen from a slumber: Congress House, London

Three things

Specified: Lighting

When there’s life on Mars

Outer strength

Specified: Roofing

Bathroom compliance made easy

Security Ratings: All you need to know

Clear thinking

Editor's Choice

Furniture was key to refurbishment of Arne Jacobsen's work

Local authority companies tackle supply crisis

Dutch plan group of regulation-compliant 3D printed dwellings

The office that's a mini power station

It's wonderful what you walk over

External works and drainage costs

Kitchens & bathrooms

Simple floor-level shower solution by Kaldewei

Samuel Heath fittings revitalise historic residence

Washroom Washroom goes to Camden Market

Bobrick’s soap dispenser offers great savings

Duravit teams installation frames with actuator plates

Zip’s Platinum finishes means good looks & performance

Flooring

Lazenby brings beauty to concrete floors

Polyflor’s Expona Bevel Line features new effects

Junckers extends Oak Boulevard flooring range

The new large-format tile care solution from FILA

Taraflex flooring transforms school sports offering

Flooring specialist Tarkett brings urban chic to offices

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Risen from a slumber: Congress House, London

Three things

Specified: Lighting

When there’s life on Mars

Outer strength

Specified: Roofing

Bathroom compliance made easy

Security Ratings: All you need to know

Clear thinking

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