All Features articles – Page 167
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FeaturesFolding doors by Solarlux
Timber folding and sliding doors were supplied by Solarlux to separate the main church from the adjacent Hub entrance building
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FeaturesDocumenting the transformation of St Pancras
The complex restoration and redevelopment of St Pancras Station is documented in a new book.
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FeaturesCover story
Granicrete is a new floor application from Mia Designer Surfaces designed to overlay original concrete or sound wooden or tiled surfaces.
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FeaturesSurfaces by Corian
A-EM used Corian on the vertical surfaces of service point desks such as the help and issue desks at the library entrance.
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FeaturesSoftroom refurbishes V&A’s Henry Cole Wing
Softroom has refurbished part of the V&A’s Henry Cole Wing to create the Sackler Centre, its expanded education facility
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FeaturesChairs from Kirkhouse Productions
One hundred and fifty beech chairs were supplied by Kirkhouse, the UK representative of Swedish manufacturer Balzar Beskow, a specialist in church seating.
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FeaturesHelpdesk: Don’t let your computer catch a malware malady, says Hugh Davies
For most users, the idea of your computer becoming infected with a malicious program invites the prospect of falling into the chasm of non-comprehension that lies at the edge of the our understanding of how computers actually work.
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FeaturesOpen and shut case
Timber sash windows can be energy-efficient. Mighton Products’ Ecotilt is the UK’s first timber sliding sash window to be awarded a British Fenestration Rating Council A energy rating, enabling it to match the energy performance of top-quality aluminium or PVC-U casement windows.
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FeaturesCarpet by Milliken
Milliken’s premium cut pile Fusion bonded carpet tile was specified in a cord pattern.
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FeaturesWalnut joinery by Howard Brothers Joinery
All of the walnut veneer was supplied by Howard Brothers which manufactured most of the joinery used in the library
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FeaturesCedar shingles by John Brash Timber
Cedar to clad the Hub came from roofing specialist John Brash
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FeaturesBespoke joinery by LAD Construction
Birch ply furniture, flooring, column claddings and altar pieces were all made by north London company LAD to Cottrell & Vermuelen’s design specifications.
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FeaturesBespoke joinery by Beasley Joiners
Beasley Joiners used lacquered MDF to make the free-standing and fixed WC units, the bespoke kitchen tea point and reception desk, as well as skirting to hide the large amounts of cabling generated by the post-production facilities.
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FeaturesUndercover at the BBC
A new book on the history of the BBC’s Broadcasting House includes this striking image, taken during its refurbishment by MJP Architects, when hoardings by artist Liz Rideal were used to amuse passers-by
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FeaturesThe future’s golden for Balfron
PRP’s proposed refurbishment of Erno Goldfinger’s Balfron Tower in Poplar, east London, is a rare opportunity to bring the block up to today’s housing standards, writes Elaine KnuttPhotographs Clive Smith/PRP Architects
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FeaturesThe credit crunch is hitting me with cancelled jobs and bad debts
Advice on handling the credit crunch and getting paid
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FeaturesLevitt Bernstein shows the art of restoration
The refurbished Victoria Gallery & Museum by Levitt Bernstein for the University of Liverpool has been completed and is now open to the public.
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FeaturesJohnstone’s matches original colours for refurb of Leamington Spa art deco jewel
Bath Assembly Hall in Leamington Spa has been restored to its original art deco glory with the help of bespoke paints supplied by Johnstone’s.
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FeaturesInncom energy management arrives in style at the Savoy
Inncom saves energy but keeps guests in comfort