All Technical articles – Page 21
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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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FeaturesCarpets by Bentley Prince Street
Bentley Prince Street provides carpet for the commercial office, retail and leisure sectors.
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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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FeaturesCeiling panels by Plastidite
The acrylic sheet — brand name Acridite – was produced in the company’s factory in Trieste, Italy.
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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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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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FeaturesConcord Lighting’s NoLimit spotlight
It may look conventional, but Concord Lighting’s NoLimit can be angled like a spotlight, rotating 360° around its longitudinal axis.
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FeaturesConcrete repairs by Gunite/Keim
The unpainted concrete at the Brunswick had suffered severe spalling, so concrete repair specialist Gunite inserted new concrete “patches”.
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TechnicalMaterial detail
Author Sylvia Leydecker, an interior designer and expert in nano surfaces in architecture (pictured), considers the functions and applications of nano materials in her new book.
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FeaturesDomus floor tiles
Adjaye Associates was looking for plain black and white oblong tiles that would line up together and meet durability criteria.
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FeaturesLaminate doors by Polyrey
A specialist in decorative laminate surfaces, Polyrey also produces a cubicle and washroom collection in a wide variety of colours and finishes.
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FeaturesKvadrat’s Maharam wall fabric
The chosen fabric, Sudden, has a brushed metal appearance created by a finely textured emboss.
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FeaturesSculpture Factory water feature
Specialising in the manufacture of metal sculpture and applied art, the Hackney-based workshop has completed metal screens, gates, windows, fountains and furniture in materials including brass, stainless steel, aluminium and Corten. www.sculpturefactory.com
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Finishing touch
Ibstock has launched its Umbra range of textured brickwork in four designs: Wave, Sphere (pictured), Pyramid and Sawtooth.
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FeaturesResopal gold laminate
At the beginning of 2008, Wilsonart laminates were rebranded as Resopal in the UK market.
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FeaturesZumtobel Vivo metal halide spotlight
Designed specifically for the retail market, the Vivo S fitting can switch from a recessed downlight to spotlight with a simple adjustment.
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FeaturesHard landscaping by Matthew Stone
The London firm’s skilled stonemasons used 11,000sq m of Pepperino Light granite pavement tiles on the main concourses.
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TechnicalHome truths
Former accountant Carol Atkinson has built the UK’s first straw-bale holiday home in East Yorkshire, and is now leading courses on how to build with it.
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How it works
Geometrics: Elements of Form, Structure, Materials and Manufacture exhibits work by structural engineer Price & Myers’ geometrics group...
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TechnicalMonks adopt an earthy approach to insulation at Berkshire’s Douai Abbey
Architect David Richmond & Partners and structural engineer Price & Myers are creating a rammed earth wall using local soil for a new library and archive at Douai Abbey