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Copper in the woods

Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper and larch cladding together define the natural character of a contemporary home, nestling amongst the treetops on the Island of Hirvensalo, part of the Turku archipelago in Finland. Locally-based Sigge Architects’ design sought to reconcile their client’s need for a permanent working home combined with the essential characteristics of a Summerhouse for leisure.

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Front Door Landscaping

KEYSTONE BRICK SLIP FEATURE LINTELS MAKE AN ENTRANCE AT LUXURY BEACONSFIELD DEVELOPMENT

The superior aesthetics, offsite craftmanship and precision of Keystone Lintels’ pioneering brick slip system has ensured the façade of a luxury apartment complex in Buckinghamshire is in keeping with its exemplary architectural design. Located on one of Beaconsfield’s premier roads, Wellington Court is an exclusive development of one, two and three bedroom apartments.

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Kinedo launches two new shower tray ranges

Shower brand Kinedo from Saniflo kicks off Spring with the launch of two new shower tray ranges and a new shower tray brochure, all available to retailers now. The spa-like, textured Kinerock Evo shower tray (pictured) is made from Biolex, which is a robust and damage-resistant mineral composite containing 80% mineral with an acrylic resin and gel coat surface.

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Retain industrial heritage with Yeoman Rainguard

Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems were used to help reintroduce an industrial heritage style to The Old Pump House in Warton. Originally erected in 1923 as a water pumping station for Atherstone and surrounding villages and decommissioned in the late 1980s, the pump house was then bought in the early 90s and after a scheme for a hotel development fell through was converted into a home. The property was then sold in 2015 to current owners Ian and Karen Callender.

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Minimalist home frames sea view with aluminium glazing

Nestled away on the Isle of Wight, Island Rest is a contemporary home which makes for the perfect hideaway to enjoy the surrounding views. Supporting the building to seamlessly connect with its environment while equipping occupants with everyday functionality, aluminium glazing plays a pivotal role.

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Vandersanden turns traditional brickwork on its head

An award-winning, luxury home in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, designed to make the most of its location, also makes its own bold statement thanks to an imaginative combination of materials, including lass, timber and bricks created by the innovation-led, manufacturer, Vandersanden. The winner of a prestigious Sunday Times British Homes Award, 4 Views is a remarkable new build with a distinctive architectural design from Winchester-based firm, AR Design Studio.

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Sustainable Tiny House

Kebony wood completes sustainable ‘Tiny Houses’

A new, innovative housing model, ‘Tiny Houses’, has been created to offer sustainable, mobile and affordable living as the trend for minimalist design and flexible living continues to grow globally. The Tiny Houses, which range from 18 – 23 sq/m provide the key essentials, including a bathroom, heating system and electrical power supply, but have been expertly designed to encourage people to comfortably live more simply, sustainably and efficiently.

Eurostove is delighted to add luxurious ilektro fires to its family of high performing brands

Now that the weather’s turned and we’re all tempted to turn the heating back on, it’s the perfect moment to consider your home’s heating needs and whether your current configuration is up to the job. In today’s modern homes, whether family new-builds or purpose-built apartments, efficient insulation comes as standard with barely the need for additional heating.

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Modern Juliet Balcony

Balcony trend grows in year of lockdown with more products released

More developers are placing balconies at the centre of future projects as lockdown has placed further emphasis on the need for homes that maximise space and daylight, according to window manufacturer REHAU. Responding to this increase in demand for such design-led specification products, REHAU has unveiled a new Juliet balcony, SKYFORCE, to bolster its total solutions window portfolio.

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Select Range is perfect pick for luxury development

Elton House is an award-winning luxury care home project, designed by PRP Architects and developed by Wates Construction for Signature Senior Lifestyle. The development is situated in Bushey, Hertfordshire and offers accommodation within an outstanding retirement community. Elton House care home offers both residential and nursing care, comprising of 95 luxury private apartments varying from studio apartments to one-bedroom deluxe suites, as well as private suites for patients with dementia.

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The Forge

Residential Development

Two-million pounds of Technal systems used at development

With a solid track record in managing large scale projects for Telford Homes, aluminium building systems supplier Technal and installer Ravenworth have completed a £2m systems package to provide high performance windows, doors and curtain walling for its latest East London residential development, The Forge, which includes a clever public surveillance solution.

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French Country Cottage

Double Glazing

New Eurocell Equinox solid roof set to eclipse the competition

Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U building products, has announced a raft of updates to its market-leading Equinox solid conservatory roof. Launched in 2013 as an alternative to replacement and new conservatory polycarbonate and glass roofs, Equinox offers the excellent thermal performance and ventilation that allows conservatories to be used all year round.

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Nordic Copper Bristol Fashion

A major new residential building in Bristol is defined by its 170m long façade, clad in Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper, complementing its modern, listed neighbour. Designed by Ferguson Mann Architects (FMA), the Copper Building is the second phase of Bristol’s Lakeshore residential development for Urban Splash.

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Reynaers helps to create #PanoramicViews

Located in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from the Square Mile in the City of London, Royal Mint Gardens sits between the past, the present and the future, adjoining Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The new site offers panoramic viewpoints over the timeless Thames and London’s iconic skyline and is situated in a privileged position steeped in history. This luxurious development offers the ultimate in modern city living.

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Housing Development

Two Bedroom Apartments

Optima Windows used in high quality retirement housing

Profile 22 Optima windows were specified in the development of 26 one and two bedroom apartments in a retirement development in Upper Norwood, London.