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Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor at BAU 2015 Howard Chapman reports on new freeform 3D facades at BAU 2015 First of all, my thanks to Schueco UK for their kind invitation to BAU 2015 – it was quite an experience! BAU in Munich is one of the worlds biggest trade fair for architecture, materials and systems.[…]
Saint-Gobain 350th anniversary Saint-Gobain’s history dates back to 1665, when it was formed to produce glass on an industrial scale for the famous Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, the royal palace of King Louis XIV of France. It’s one of the oldest companies in the world and the longest standing member of[…]
Nvelope’s NV1 vertical cladding system has been fitted to GDF Suez E and P UK’s new office building in Aberdeen A 40,000 square foot office space has been recently built in Aberdeen to unite GDF Suez E&P UK, who were previously spread across three sites, under one roof. Nvelope’s NV1 system was specified for the[…]
Schueco Excellence Awards for 2015 New Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation for 2015 Launched in 2014 to celebrate the very best in UK building design, the Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation will be presented at a special lunchtime event to be held in June at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. winning[…]
Alumasc’s Traditional Brick Slip is a patented durable, lightweight system that uses a preformed template mesh to assist speedy and accurate installation, achieving a premium quality and uniform result. It is easy-to-apply, with minimal site handling required. Traditional brick slips can be cut on site to accommodate detailing requirements and are highly resistant to impact[…]
Aperam will be showcasing the UGINOX® range of high-grade stainless steels for roof and facade, in particular new ferritic grades which have greatly reduced materials costs. ARCHITECT@WORK are specially tailored contact days with a focus on innovation for architects, interior designers and other specifiers. This is time-efficient exhibition which provides an opportunity to meet an[…]
SAINT-GOBAIN win Franco-British Business Award Saint-Gobain win Large Corporate Award at Franco-British Business Awards Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland, a leader in sustainable habitat and construction was awarded with the Large Corporate Award at the Franco-British Business Awards 2014. Following an in-depth assessment and presentation in front of a distinguished panel of judges, Saint-Gobain was presented[…]
Cembrit PB Flex enables curves to be created Cembrit PB Flex for curved walls, beams, columns, arches and vaulted ceilings Cembrit PB is a versatile building board providing a stable base for a range of internal and external applications. Low water absorbency makes Cembrit PB ideal for use as a tile backer board for[…]
Take my lightning but don’t steal my thunder,’ has been designed by London artist Alex Chinneck to compliment the original architecture of the 184 year old market building and was built by a 100 strong team. The 40-foot-long building gives the appearance that it has broken from its tone base and then floated 10 feet[…]
CA Group cladding envelope completes the curve for Travis Perkins Stuart Brown, Project Development Manager for CA Group: CA Group’s curved roof delivers a look and feel which is far removed from the conventional box-style building, creating instead a modern, aesthetically pleasing finish which really sets it apart and has a proven track record among[…]
