All Building Design articles in BD Magazine - Retail - May 08 – Page 2
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FeaturesForbo Flooring Systems’ Marmoleum meets WWF collection
As retail clients raise their aspirations on sustainability, Forbo Flooring Systems’ new “Marmoleum meets WWF” collection could help turn shop floors a deep shade of green.
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Stile Urban Chic tiles by Serenissima
Stile is a crossover porcelain stoneware collection of floor and wall tiles.
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Spain’s Tau Cerámica produces tiles that tackle weighty issues
Spanish company Tau Cerámica has developed tiles with weight sensors and microchips that can tell when someone stands on them and for how long.
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FeaturesCeiling panels by Plastidite
The acrylic sheet — brand name Acridite – was produced in the company’s factory in Trieste, Italy.
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FeaturesThe Great British Tile Company’s Tube tiles are a fun ride
Kitsch fans and homesick Londoners will love these ceramic tiles from The Great British Tile Company, which anticipates much interest from department stores and British-themed shops abroad.
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FeaturesThe big retail question
With consumer spending in decline and retail clients cooling on future projects, how will the credit crunch affect architects in the sector? Three architects give their views - and we'd like to hear yours too.
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FeaturesLevitt Bernstein changes the climate at the Brunswick
In 2006 Levitt Bernstein gave the Brunswick Centre in central London a new lease of life. Here partner David Levitt, who also worked on the original 1960s scheme by Patrick Hodgkinson, returns to soak up the new vibrant atmosphere. Photos by Morley von Sternberg
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FeaturesCarpets by Bentley Prince Street
Bentley Prince Street provides carpet for the commercial office, retail and leisure sectors.
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FeaturesCabinetry by Beck Interiors
Based in Chessington, Surrey, the interior fit-out specialist has an in-house workshop suitable for working in timber, Corian and acrylic.
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FeaturesBDP on how to navigate the rapidly changing world of retail
Hereford’s RRA Architects wants to take its commercial know-how and conservation skills into retail. Photographs by Ed Tyler
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FeaturesItalina basalt tiled flooring
Natural 30mm-thick Italian basalt stone tiles in a dark grey, honed finish, chosen for their excellent slip resistance, were used throughout the food hall.
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FeaturesRetail goes back to school with John McAslan & Partners
John McAslan & Partners began its retail career with the successful refurbishment of Peter Jones. Since then, it has brought a series of fresh ideas to new-build and mixed-use projects. Photos by Ed Tyler
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FeaturesGensler wins award for Kuwait children’s store design
Talking of things snake-like, this strange-looking Sea Serpent has just helped architect Gensler win the Innovative Format of the Year award at April’s World Retail Congress.
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FeaturesDe Matsos Storey Ryan’s bespoke jewellery atelier for Notting Hill’s Ming
Architect De Matsos Storey Ryan has designed this showroom and atelier for Ming, a bespoke jeweller based in Notting Hill, west London.
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FeaturesGraphic Wall’s pop art tile designs are worth the trip
Go back to the pop art era with four new tile designs from Graphic Wall: Pixel Blossom, Lineation, Flowering One and Flowering Two.
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FeaturesShopping around for energy savings with Asda
Asda’s new supermarket in Oldham, Lancashire, uses timber and natural light to cut carbon emissions
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FeaturesSupplier interview: Armstrong sales manager Nigel Stowe on the vegetable qualities of linoleum
We were founded in 1860 by Thomas Armstrong, who had emigrated from Scotland to the US. He started a business making cork bottle stoppers.
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FeaturesCanopies by Architen Landrell
The firm specialises in tensile architecture and structural membrane design to create landmark buildings and iconic features.
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FeaturesWill Liverpool be known for its architecture or its Ugg boots?
Architectural commentator Phil Griffin looks at the positives of the city’s newest mega-retail development, Liverpool One
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FeaturesFlos Architectural/Lightworks
The Compass spot fitting uses a low voltage QR111 lamp — selected for its beam control and colour-rendering properties — and an integrated dimmer switch.
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