26 August 2015

Surface and Materials Show teams up with SCIN Gallery at UKCW

Surface andamp; Materials Show Showcasing the latest solutions to be brought to market, the Surface andamp; Materials Show has teamed up with SCIN Gallery to create an interactive feature at the event, taking place at UK Construction Week this October. Bringing together the diverse areas of ecology, design and construction, the Surface andamp; Materials Hub[…]

  • 26 August 2015

26 August 2015

Surface & Materials Show teams up with SCIN Gallery at UKCW

Surface & Materials Show Showcasing the latest solutions to be brought to market, the Surface & Materials Show has teamed up with SCIN Gallery to create an interactive feature at the event, taking place at UK Construction Week this October. Bringing together the diverse areas of ecology, design and construction, the Surface & Materials Hub[…]

  • 26 August 2015

12 August 2015

Healing hospital environment features DuPont Corian surfacing

CASE STUDY: Reception area and welcome wall of the Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute at University Hospitals (UH) Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital.    Life affirming hospital space for young cancer patients Thoughtful design focused on the patient and their family has the potential to change the clinical hospital environment. The architecture[…]

  • 12 August 2015

03 August 2015

Natural acrylic stone HI-MACS specified to refurbish Dutch town hall

Based in the Netherlands, the Town Hall accommodates social security services and regular municipal services, such as marriage registry and passport distribution. HI-MACS natural stone acrylic has moulded the reception area into a prominent feature The building’s recent refurbishment saw a new layout for the ground floor, which was designed make the public services area[…]

  • 03 August 2015

31 July 2015

Architectural glass feature walls offer a new design dimension

When working on contemporary developments, architects and designers tend to consider colour, texture and light as mediums of expression. To allow for the combination these design factors, D R Services has developed its glass feature walls, which can be enhanced by LED lighting and different materials. Contemporary aesthetic D R Services’ glass feature walls are[…]

  • 31 July 2015

24 July 2015

Thermoplastic surface material specified for innovative wellbeing centre

The historic rooms in Rimini’s Palazzo Spina have recently been converted to accommodate the Augeo Art Space, a unique concept which blends contemporary art with  wellbeing and spirituality. Designed by Yasmine Mahmoudieh, the space is dedicated to inner growth, personal enrichment and meditation. Comprising an art gallery, fitness area, spa and a massage and treatment[…]

  • 24 July 2015

16 July 2015

Advanced surface material used to create artistic landmarks for new hospital

Comprising 160,000 square metres of space and over 1,300 beds, the new South Glasgow University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children is the largest capital healthcare project in the UK. The £840 million development completes this year, replacing four of Glasgow’s older hospitals. To add the finishing touches, six art projects were commissioned to[…]

  • 16 July 2015

30 April 2015

A brief history of interior design trends over the past 50 years

Furniture designers ARAM trace the history of interior design Decorating a home can be a tricky process. Most home-owners fall short with choosing the right furniture, wallpaper and structures in their own homes. Thankfully, interior designers have an eye for things a home-owner and even some builders can’t spot. Year after year, the shifting trend[…]

  • 30 April 2015

29 April 2015

A quick guide to designing an office

Print retailer Cartridge Discount offer a short guide for anyone considering office development. What to consider when designing an office Interior architecture is important in all kinds of sectors. Whether designing the interior layout of a warehouse, a commercial kitchen or an office your design decisions heavily impact anyone in the space. A well designed[…]

  • 29 April 2015

23 March 2015

Novus wins refurbishment contract for Thistle hotel in Aberdeen

Novus wins Thistle hotel refurb contract Novus complete Thistle hotel refurbishment contract Novus Property Solutions worked closely with the hotel groups’ building projects manager to devise a programme and cost-effective specification to meet Thistle’s high quality and branding. The project involved taking out 26 bedrooms and bathrooms and installing new bathroom suites and showers, together[…]

  • 23 March 2015