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CONTENTS
6 NEWS 21 P
ULL UP A CHAIR
January 2021
Langton Stead, Founder and Designer, Contract

7 RIBA NEWS
Furniture by Design, shares the company’s experiences
IN THE PIPELINE
9 of designing bespoke furniture for the leading interior
architects and designers around the globe. 
SPOTLIGHT: JAMES LATHAM
11
James Latham’s new cladding collection combines 23 S
POLIGHT: QUOOKER
the best in modified wood, timber engineering and Quooker leads the way when it comes to innovative
surface protection in one product. technology and design with their 100 degree boling
QUESTION TIME
12 water tap.
Can net-zero buildings lead the 24 GLASS & GLAZING
green recovery from Covid-19?
26 CASE STUDY: NIEMEYER SPHERE LEIPZIG BY EYRISE
16 SHORTLIST: LIGHTING
29 S
POTLIGHT: EYRISE
CASE STUDY: TAVOLINO BY FETTLE
18 Eyrise have developed windows powered by liquid
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12
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crystal technology that have a positive impact in the With over 80 years’ experience Mapei continue to
workplace for well-bwing and productivity. research and develop innovative grout collections.
30 S
POTLIGHT: SHOECK 50 CASE STUDY: LAHOFER WINERY BY
Shoeck Isokorb delivers for seafront Passive House CHYBIK + KRISTOF
Award Winner.
52 INDUSTRY ARTICLE: COLLABORATION IS KEY
31 MY INSPIRATION: JIM RICHARDS Clare Pascoe, Director Pascoe Interiors Ltd,
32 INTERVIEW: RODDY LANGMUIR discusses the relationship between Interior
Designers and Architects, and why collaboration
36 CASE STUDY: FOREST GLADE BY HESSELBRAND leads to winning results.
39 SPOTLIGHT: VICAIMA INDUSTRY NEWS
55
Vicaima showcases the timeless elegance of
white doors. 59 LEGAL UPDATE
Georgia Palnt, Construction and Engineering team
42 CASE STUDY: PAUL MEURICE BY LAMBERT LÉNACK specialist, Irwin Mitchell LLP, provides an overvieew of
47 SPOTLIGHT: THE MILLBOARD COMPANY the Building Safety Bill.
Changing the face of facades: Millboard launches
62 THE LAST WORD
ground-breaking cladding collection.
Adam Sturdwick, Principal, Perkins & Will, delves into
49 SPOTLIGHT: MAPEI UK why interior design is set for its own radical makeover.

News
AHR ANNOUNCES NEW

PIONEERING MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIGITAL COURSE After 38 years with AHR, Martin been voted by the partners into
Wright, Managing Director of AHR the position of Managing Director,
Launched in October, the University for the Architects Ltd, announced that he and picked up the mantle effective
Creative Arts has created a new ‘Professional
would be retiring from the practice from 2nd November 2020. Anthony
Practice in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3)*
from 30 June 2021. Martin joined joined the practice in 1990 and has
Postgraduate Certificate’. UCA’s architecture
the practice in 1982 and became been instrumental in developing
team have spent two years devising this
virtual learning format, offering flexibility and Managing Director in 2014, AHR’s extensive education
individualised learning for those looking to driving the company strategy, portfolio. Anthony commented;
complete the final part of their studies in which included the acquisition “I’m looking forward to leading the
architecture. The global pandemic has of residential specialist practice, architectural practice and building
changed the way we work and learn, and PCKO in 2016. Martin has decided on Martin’s hard work and I would
UCA’s new course shows that architectural that now is the time to handover like to personally thank Martin for
studies can be successfully translated to a the stewardship of the architecture all he has given and everything he
remote learning context. practice and Anthony Langan has has achieved at AHR.”
FERNANDA MARQUES
WINS AWARD
Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques has been
awarded with the title of Architecture Firm of
The Year, Brazil, 2021. The Design & Build Awards
are designed to provide recognition, support
and endorsement to the most high-performing
and successful companies within architecture,
construction, building and interior design.
Fernanda’s professionalism, her extraordinary
ability to shape large volumes, enhance
transparency and integration with nature, have
been awarded internationally.
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE

World Green Building Council tackling climate change. Through
has launched a series of mini- a diverse set of voices from
documentary style films, across the sustainable buildings
highlighting the impact of movement, this series showcases
buildings on the environment and the ways in which organisations
human health and the work of are successfully unlocking the
organisations around the world benefits of sustainable buildings,
to counter this. Produced by and what that means for us all.
BBC StoryWorks Commercial The series also explores how we
Productions, Building A Better can accelerate the clean energy
Future explores the profound transition, reach our climate goals
impact buildings can have on the and support a green recovery from
quality of people’s lives and the the COVID-19 pandemic.
crucial role buildings can play in buildingabetterfutureseries.com
Image from BBC StoryWorks

News
RIBA
The Royal Institute of British Architects
NEWS
(RIBA) is a global professional membership
body that serves its members and society
in order to deliver better buildings and
places, stronger communities and a
sustainable environment.
Follow @RIBA on Twitter for
regular updates
‘GREENER HOMES’ 2021 ROYAL GOLD MEDAL

REPORT Celebrated Ghanaian-British
architect Sir David Adjaye was
projects range from private houses,
exhibitions and furniture design,
A new report released by RIBA has warned announced as the recipient of the through to major cultural buildings
that changes in behaviour brought about by 2021 Royal Gold Medal, the UK’s and city masterplans. From the
the coronavirus pandemic will turbocharge highest honour for architecture, start of his career he has combined
the UK housing emissions crisis without urgent approved personally by Her practice with teaching in schools of
government action. The surge in working from Majesty The Queen. Sir David architecture in the UK and the USA,
home caused by the coronavirus pandemic Adjaye has achieved international including professorships at the
is expected to generate a shift in the balance attention for an exceptional body universities of Harvard, Michigan,
of what contributes to emissions across the of work over 25 years. Drawing Pennsylvania and Princeton. His
economy, with a dramatic increase in the on his cited influences including practice, Adjaye Associates, was
proportion of total emissions that come from “contemporary art, music and founded in 2000 and today has
housing stock. The UK has one of the most science to African art forms and the studios in Accra, London and New
inefficient housing stocks in Europe, and the civic life of cities”, his completed York, with projects across the world.
RIBA’s report, entitled ‘Greener Homes’, urges
the government to make UK homes more
energy efficient by bringing forward a National
Retrofit Strategy. This includes the introduction of
sliding scale of stamp duty, capped at £25,000,
with the most energy efficient homes accruing
significantly less tax than the least. If a tax
rebate was available for a period after purchase,
homeowners would also be encouraged
to undertake their own energy efficiency
improvements such as insulating lofts and walls;
draught proofing doors, windows and floors;
fitting double or triple glazing; and choosing
smarter heating systems and appliances.
RIBA JOURNAL EDITOR TO RETIRE

Hugh Pearman, Editor of The RIBA
Journal, will be retiring at the end
of December 2020. Hugh joined the
journal in September 2006, and is
its longest serving post-war Editor,
responsible for overseeing 170 issues.
Previously architecture and design
critic for The Sunday Times for 30
years (1986–2016), Hugh brought
an authority to the journal and deep
knowledge of buildings, architects
and history as well as a distinct voice.
Under Hugh’s editorship the magazine
became digital first, publishing articles
online daily and in greater numbers
than in print.

News
SURFACE DESIGN
SHOW AWARDS
Representing some of the best of material
innovation from around the world, the
finalists of the Surface Design Show Awards
have been disclosed and a full list can be
found on their website. The judging panel,
co-chaired by interior designer Nicola
Osborn from Basha-Franklin and engineer
Steve Webb of Webb Yates Engineers,
selected 31 finalists from over 100 entries
that were submitted this year. Reflecting
on the truly international nature of the
Awards, entries that made the list of finalists
include projects from Germany to Costa
Rica and Oman to San Marino. Sustainability
is high on this year’s agenda, with each
entry accompanied by a statement and
calculation for the carbon footprint of the
cladding/materials used. The winners of all
the Awards will be announced on Thursday
11 February 2021.
www.surfacedesignshow.com/
Maggie’s Leeds by Heatherwick Studio
surface-design-awards
NORRA TORNEN WINS AWARD

Norra Tornen, the residential towers developers for buildings of minimum 100 sculptural qualities, the structural concept,
designed by OMA / Reinier de Graaf meters in height, completed in the last two and the mix of uses. Norra Tornen is the
and commissioned by Oscar Properties, years. Norra Tornen was selected from 31 result of a land allocation competition held
was announced the winner of the ninth projects from 14 countries, nominated by by the City of Stockholm in 2013, won by
edition of the International Highrise Award the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM). Oscar Properties. The project was led by
(IHA). The IHA is organized by the city of An international jury consisting of architects, Reinier de Graaf, with Alex de Jong, Michel
Frankfurt together with the Deutsches structural engineers and real estate van de Kar and Roza Matveeva.
Architekturmuseum (DAM) and is awarded specialists, assessed the projects following
every two years to architects and criteria such as the overall narrative, the Photo by Laurian Ghinitoiu.

In The Pipeline
IN THE
PIPELINE
TWIN-PAD LEE VALLEY ICE CENTRE
Plans submitted to Waltham Forest Council gym and exercise studio, a multi-purpose
for London’s first ever Olympic-sized twin- studio and a café. The current Lee Valley
pad ice centre, have received planning Ice Centre is one of the most popular ice-
approval, pending second stage approval skating venues in the UK accommodating
from the GLA. Designed by FaulknerBrowns around 279,000 visits a year from across
Architects on behalf of Lee Valley Regional London and the wider region. The new
Park Authority (LVRPA), the new £30 million building will double the capacity to 557,000
venue will replace the existing single-pad visits per year and will expand the range
Lee Valley Ice Centre which, after 36 years of activities that can be run at the centre
of use, is nearing the end of its operational concurrently. This will be to the benefit of
life and struggling to meet demand. The the community, which will also be able to
facility will include two Olympic size ice use the new venue as a base to explore the
rinks with capacity for 800 spectators, a surrounding green spaces.
URBAN NATURE
PROJECT HWKN’S BUSHWICK GENERATOR
The Natural History Museum has HWKN has announced it’s design for while preserving the distinctive grit that
received planning permission from Bushwick Generator, a new office campus lends the area its character and edge.
the Royal Borough of Kensington and situated in Brooklyn that embodies the The result is a new icon for Bushwick that
Chelsea for the Urban Nature Project, neighborhood’s energy and tradition of reimagines the neighborhood’s traditional
which will transform the museum’s disruptive entrepreneurship outside and forms and materials in forward-looking
five-acre gardens to become an urban in. With it, Matthias Hollwich and his team geometries, embracing the area’s heritage
nature ‘epicentre’, with the aims of at HWKN designed a bold new building while paving the way for its future.
increasing biodiversity, accessibility that gives shape to the area’s creative spirit
and opportunities for education, and and relentless drive, offering a hub for the
maximising the extensive grounds. innovative companies that call Brooklyn
Architecture practice Feilden Fowles, home. Bushwick’s dynamism is rooted in
working closely with landscape its history as a manufacturing district, so
architects J & L Gibbons, is leading Hollwich chose to keep the light-industrial
a multidisciplinary design team buildings that existed on site and use them
that includes Gitta Gschwendtner, as part of the new building’s foundation.
engineersHRW and Max Fordham. To this base, Hollwich adds a sculptural,
The team will reimagine the land gem-like volume in brick that introduces
surrounding the museum, creating a vertical focal point in the neighborhood
gardens as immersive learning and encloses 400,000 SF of state-of-
experiences and designing new the-art workspace. By maintaining and
facilities for visitors and back of house. building atop the existing urban fabric, The
© www.viewpointstudios.co
Generator injects new life into the context

News
‘COVID-CONSCIOUS’ PUBLIC SEATING

Award-winning architect Nick Tyrer (RIBA calm within the busy station concourse, the light, adding a sense of fun. The
Rising Star 2019) and garden designer whilst providing users with safe, physically integrated planting evokes a wooded
Victoria Philpott (RHS Gold Medal winner distanced seating. The three seats are glade, providing an oasis within the frenetic
2019) whose Lacuna bench design won the arranged to face away from one another, urban environment. Naturalistic, soft and
prestigious London Festival of Architecture & with dividing screens providing extra textural, in a palette of greens and white, it
Network Rail ‘Sitting Pretty’ Competition have protection. The organic shapes help to instills a sense of calm, and gives a feeling
revealed their prototype design at London’s enclose each user and offer a sense of of protection. The silver birches, which
Waterloo and London Bridge Stations. The privacy. The bench is constructed out of are beneficial to air quality by absorbing
Lacuna bench, a social distancing seating tactile, layered Duraply plywood - kindly pollutants, create a statuesque focal point,
solution, offers a new vision for the future of donated by James Latham and Garnica - under whose canopy the planting - a mix of
public architecture in the age of the current with the colourful dichroic screens that evergreen perennials – provides a verdant
pandemic. It aims to create an island of appear to change colour as they catch pocket woodland.
The award-winning Lacuna

bench design © Luke O’Donovan
ARMSTRONG CEILING SOLUTIONS REBRANDS AS ZENTIA

Following the completion of its acquisition contractors and interiors contractors to Whilst the business will lead with the
by Aurelius Equity Opportunities, Armstrong bring their construction projects to life Zentia brand across all markets, in many
Ceiling Solutions, the leading manufacturer across a range of commercial sectors instances the Armstrong brand will also be
of mineral fibre ceiling systems, has unveiled including health, education and offices, visible as part of a dual-branded strategy to
its new brand name and identity across Zentia’s proven approach helps to support the transition and ensure clarity and
its international markets, including the UK, transform everything from acoustics understanding across the supply chain.
where it will now be known as Zentia. and aesthetics through to comfort and
With a bright and dynamic colour palette, thermal performance. www.zentia.com
the new brand marks a pivotal evolution
for the business. Together with its new
AXIS - four key elements which underpin
the business direction (Value, Solutions
Provider, Responsibility and Continuous
Improvement), Zentia aims to set a higher
standard for its business, customers and
the broader industry.
Offering local support throughout the
supply chain, Zentia boasts a focused
portfolio of market-leading solutions, paired
with unrivalled service and expertise.
Supporting a range of specifiers, main
Pictured left: Zentia CEO Christophe

Lloret Linares; and right: sales and
marketing director Graham Taylor.

Spotlight
INNOVATIVE CLADDING James Latham’s new cladding collection combines the best in
modified wood, timber engineering and surface protection in one product.
The Finish Line Collection from James the natural grain and beauty of the wood reputation for innovation and quality made
Latham is the result of an exclusive shine through,” said Sjoerd Bos, Managing them a good fit for us.
partnership with Accoya Timber, timber Director, Sansin Corporation.
engineering company Dresser Mouldings “It’s great to be able to bring such an
and Canadian coating specialist Sansin. The Finish Line Collection is exclusive to innovative range to market for our first
Lathams, including the 12 unique colour collaboration, working with other global
The manufacturing process sees the options. These range from traditional wood experts too. And, because we manage
Accoya wood profiled, surface finished and finishes like the Summer Oak option to the entire process, from guidance on
coated by the team at Dresser Mouldings. more contemporary finishes such as Slate specification, to manufacture, delivery
This specialist process creates a key on Grey, Apricot and Charcoal. and after sales service, we can offer
the timber’s face, with tiny variations in our customers much more support and
texture allowing Sansin’s ultra-low VOC The way that it is manufactured also flexibility when it comes to their projects.”
coating to penetrate beneath the surface creates a bespoke final finish when it
of the timber. This helps to bind it to the comes to the colour, with brushed or The Finish Line Collection also boasts
cells and prevents peeling and cracking. sanded alternatives available. These environmentally friendly credentials. It
processes, teamed with the matt, thin-film uses non-toxic products and processes
Accoya is well known for its durability finish of the coating, allow the distinctive within the manufacturing, materials are
due to the natural modification process grain pattern to show through, unlike sourced from sustainable sources and it is
(acetylation) that delivers performance to heavy finishes that sit on the surface and hardwearing, offering great longevity. And,
rival hardwoods. With a warranty of up to mask the texture. The specialist finishing at the end of its life, it can be fully recycled.
50 years for exterior use, the product has processes can even create a distinctive
been favoured for cladding for some time. two-tone effect with some colour options. Finish Line cladding is available as a
However, this factory-finished option takes standard 145mm width at 15mm thickness
its performance to the next level. It is the first product to be developed in LT AC01 and LT AC02 profiles. For more
following Lathams acquisition of Dresser information please visit www.lathamtimber.
Richard Mosson, Group Cladding and Mouldings in late 2019. co.uk/products/cladding/finish-line-
Decking Manager at Lathams, said: cladding-collection
“By combining the highest quality Richard added: “We were often working
timber, coatings and surface treatment with Dresser Mouldings on bespoke
technologies, the Finish Line cladding projects and felt that there was more FOR MORE INFORMATION
collection is built to last. potential if we combined forces. Their www.lathamtimber.co.uk
“One of the key features of the product

is the way the surface is sanded and
brushed. It allows for much better
penetration of Sansin’s water-borne
system, which effectively waterproofs the
timber in a breathable envelope.
“This results in a factory finished wood

profile that is better protected from the
elements and will not peel and crack -
perfect for a cladding product.”
“We are pleased to partner with Lathams

and Dresser Mouldings to bring this unique
offering to the market. This exclusive
Finish Line Collection unveils a range of
exciting colours for Accoya timber in a
penetrating, breathable formula that lets

Question Time
BUILD BACK
GREENER
Can net-zero buildings lead the

green recovery from Covid-19?
Building a green recovery from Covid-19 like for them. Can net-zero buildings provide
the rapid impact needed? Can they lead
astudio was appointed for
the design and fit-out of The
As discussions intensify with regards to the charge? Or as Luke Butcher of Butcher
University of Chicago Booth’s climate change related policies to ‘build Bayley Architects asks in the following
new campus building at One back better’ from the Covid-19 crisis, we commentary: “Can we afford to let net-
Bartholomew Close, City of challenged our experts to delve into what zero buildings not be a key part of a green
London ©Hufton+Crow a post-pandemic green-build world looks recovery from Covid-19?”

Question Time
THE EXPERTS
RICHARD HYAMS, FOUNDER

AND DIRECTOR, ASTUDIO
Richard is the founder of architectural
practice Astudi; he is passionate about
elegant, pragmatic designs that deliver
innovative solutions for a range of building
challenges, resulting in highly individual
buildings that inspire and delight. Astudio
is committed to exceptional, research-
lead design, working mainly in dense
urban environments.
www.astudio.co.uk
that help us to eliminate unnecessary

RICHARD HYAMS, ASTUDIO waste and emissions from our projects. VR
and parametric models don’t only allow
As the construction industry looks to architects and their clients to visualise
rebound in the wake of the pandemic, a project with the waste of construction
it would be easy to irresponsibly shun materials on physical models, but it also
sustainability in favour of speed and allows us to walk through designs, gather
results. However, with construction insight, and optimise elements to create
accounting for 40% of the UK’s total carbon more energy efficient structures.
footprint, it is imperative that the industry
remains committed to reducing our
environmental impact - not just to meet
“Architecture and
government targets, but to ensure that our construction can
structures can stand the test of time. play a starring role
In the wake of Covid-19, more than half of
the population want the UK to commit to in Britain’s green
a recovery plan that puts the environment recovery”
first. With changing public attitudes
increasingly demanding more sustainable
SKINNING BUILDINGS TO
practices, green technologies present
REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT
a major opportunity for construction to
The sector must also consider how to
reduce its impact and lead the way in the
improve our existing buildings in order to
UK’s green recovery.
meet our sustainability targets. Relatively
A MODULAR FUTURE simple implementations, such as energy
Adopting modern methods of construction systems designed to turn on and off
- where elements of a building are depending on footfall, can significantly
constructed off-site, before they are reduce a building’s impact.
transported and pieced together on-site - However, building technology has
is a great place to start. advanced immensely in recent years,
With less time spent on site, less lorry making it feasible to construct buildings
traffic, and reduced heavy machinery use, that can sustain themselves by producing
methods such as modular construction can their own renewable energy source.
produce immediate emissions savings for This can be achieved using multi-purpose
the construction sector. Likewise, factory green facades, which are likely to see
construction has the additional benefit of increased use in the coming years. At
improved quality controls, which reduce astudio, we have been working with
waste by as much as 90%. Coupling these Brunel University to develop living wall
benefits with the use of sustainable and technology, which allows us to skin
low-carbon materials can lead to a drastic structures with algae compounds that
reduction in emissions resulting from our absorb pollutants in the atmosphere and
built environment. provide a sustainable biofuel source that
will reduce the environmental and financial
THE POWER OF VIRTUAL REALITY cost of powering our buildings. Moreover,
Architecture is only at the beginning using natural substances like the mushroom
of its journey into virtual reality, but the fungus mycelium, we can grow these
technology is already proving incredibly structures without producing any waste.
useful during the design process. By embracing these innovations,
At astudio, we have built VR into our design architecture and construction can play a
process and discovered vast benefits starring role in Britain’s green recovery.

Question Time
Spelthorne Leisure Centre in Staines, Surrey, is currently being designed by GT3 with Passivhaus principles, in line with zero carbon objectives
emissions, with a further 11% derived

JAMES MILNE, ARCHITECTURAL from electricity generation and 28% from
TECHNOLOGIST, GT3 land transport. The RIBA journal has
James is an architectural technologist with more than a also found that the average lifespan of a
decade of experience in combining craft and innovation, building is 30 years, meaning that schemes
with a people and environment focused ethos, to create
designed now will still exist when the UK
award-winning sports and leisure developments. A
is committed to being a carbon neutral
member of the Green Party, James combines his passion
society by 2050.
for the environment with his comprehensive knowledge
of psychology - in which he holds a masters degree - to However, an important factor to consider
apply environmental psychology to his work. At GT3, he when discussing whether net-zero
champions an inclusive, sustainable, and engaging way buildings can lead a green recovery is
of doing business that positions people at the heart of how we can ensure sustainable choices
every project. are made. In the same way that health and
www.gt3architects.com safety laws inform design, it is imperative
to regulate for carbon neutrality and we
hope to see stronger thermal performance
and organisations worldwide. It is not guidelines implemented soon.
JAMES MILNE, GT3 surprising that 74% of the UK’s councils Furthermore, there are ways we can
have now declared a climate emergency upskill ourselves with specification tools
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed and that this year, the NHS became the and technical knowledge to contribute to
the climate crisis to the bottom of the world’s first health organisation to commit designing more environmentally friendly
agenda, but that doesn’t make the need to becoming carbon net-zero by 2040. buildings. The Embodied Carbon in
for sustainable design and building any With the government’s ‘build build Construction Calculator (EC3) is an innovative
less significant or urgent. With construction build’ strategy laid out as the roadmap tool for integrating carbon neutrality into
one of the few industries that remains to drive the UK out of a potential post- architectural planning and making net-zero
open, and buildings being central to the COVID recession, we are facing a unique a fundamental factor in planning. Wider
country’s carbon footprint, there is a unique opportunity to let net-zero lead the way in adoption of Passivhaus design and Declare
opportunity to bring the green agenda to our green recovery. labels would also go a long way to increasing
the forefront of the COVID-19 recovery. Buildings – including our homes, our industry’s eco credentials.
The climate crisis has become an workplaces, shops, schools, and places of Equally significantly, the consideration
undeniable concern for both individuals leisure – currently emit 19% of UK carbon of user experience and behaviour by

Question Time
LUKE BUTCHER, DIRECTOR AT BUTCHER

BAYLEY ARCHITECTS (BBA)
Luke is a practicing architect and co-chair of the RIBA
East New and Emerging Practice Group. He holds a
Masters in Environmental Building Design from the
University of Pennsylvania, USA, and is the co-author of
“The New Chautauqua Game: Designing the renewable
city and region with e[m]ergy accounting” presented
to the Biennial International Workshop in Advances
in Energy Studies. BBA is a signatory of UK Architects
Declare Climate and Biodiversity Emergency.
www.wearebba.co.uk
questions, they have been known for a

LUKE BUTCHER, DIRECTOR AT BUTCHER BAYLEY number of years and shouldn’t come as a
ARCHITECTS (BBA) surprise to anyone. As an industry we need
to ask ourselves why we haven’t done more
We will not know the true fallout of the to address it? Perhaps, for example, more
Covid-19 pandemic for some time, but it is should be done to expand green home
already clear that it presents an opportunity grants that don’t currently go far enough or
for a global paradigm shift in the relationship incentivise refurbishing buildings rather than
between people and the planet. Given that demolishing and rebuilding.
the construction and operation of buildings Everyone has their part to play. At BBA,
account for up to 40% of all energy-related we believe change begins with every
carbon dioxide emissions, to not capitalise on conversation we have with a new client.
the potential to re-focus our collective efforts It’s about marrying aspirations with impact.
towards net-zero would represent one of the In our execution, we take the little things
greatest missed opportunities for tackling the as standard – bee bricks, best-possible
climate and biodiversity crisis in generations. insulation – and we build from there,
The research and technology to drive this covering everything from the building design
industry wide transformation already exists to the paintwork.
but a catalyst to enact a collective will for It’s important to remember that net-zero is
change has been lacking. This is not to say not the only issue we must tackle in our built
that achieving net-zero is easy, there is environment. Issues of embodied carbon,
tremendous effort already going into this biodiversity loss, resource depletion, social
architects during the planning process field across the world - but if the obstacles of inequality, and circular economies, to name a
is key to achieving successful net-zero societal and industry acceptance are lifted, few, are needed as part of a ‘green’ recovery
design. Our brief writing service supports then a clear path forward emerges. Through that delivers a more sustainable, equitable
clients in the development of their projects close collaboration architects, engineers, and resilient world for future generations.
and helps to put sustainability at the heart contractors and their clients can play a Considering all this, I think we should
of the development. positive and pro-active role in delivering rephrase the question: “Can we afford to
We have a responsibility to design in a buildings and places that have a positive let net-zero buildings not be a key part of a
way that promotes pro-environmental impact on the world in which we all live. green recovery from Covid-19?” To which my
behaviour, making sustainable living the On this issue, there are no new facts or simple answer would be, no.
obvious choice. Design needs to extend
from the performance of the building
itself, to the behaviour of its end users,
employing principles from psychology to
inspire and enable green living - be that
via improved pedestrian access and bike
storage, or recycling and electric vehicle
charging points. By making sustainability
a project aim, and applying psychological
principles, it is possible to use design to
alter not only the carbon footprint of a
building but that of its users.
As we face a pivotal moment in the
climate crisis, with precious time left to
make real change, the green recovery
from COVID-19 offers a unique opportunity
to produce meaningful and generation
defining work. With buildings forming
the setting in which we live, work, learn,
Heathfield House in Cambridge
and play, we cannot underestimate the
sits in a conservation area
incredible potential of net-zero design to
©Matthew Smith
instigate long-lasting change.

SHORTLIST
Carlisle Chandelier by Arteriors Caged Ceiling Light by Buster +Punch

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Lighting
Curated by Rebekah Killigrew
Architectural lines lead to angular

shades and curved bulbs in this lighting
edit, which radiates all the way from an
ultra minimal box design through to an
elliptical statement chandelier.
Lily Hanging Mina Bronze
by Martin Huxford Bronze Fold Ellipse
www.martinhuxford.com by Tigermoth
www.tigermothlighting.com
Brick iii by Workstead White Six Shade Chandelier by Gong

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THE FUTURE OF LIGHTING
FUZONE500: the air and surface purifier
that safely disinfects and kills 99.99% of
airborne and surface bacteria and viruses
FUTURE Designs, introduces FUZONE500, a unique lighting

solution that harnesses all the anti-viral and anti-bacterial
elimination qualities of ultraviolet light while harmless to humans
or physical surfaces.
With over 38 million confirmed cases worldwide and over 600,000
in the UK alone, Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the way
we live and interact with our surroundings. Cases are increasing at
an astronomical rate, and finding solutions to control its spread has
become paramount.
FUZONE500 uses the natural properties of Ozone (O3) to eliminate
up to 99.99% of unwanted bacteria and airborne viruses without
direct contact with the treated areas. The ultraviolet lamp
incorporated within the system is obscured from the human eye, so
unlike direct UV-C solutions, FUZONE500 can be operated whilst
premises are fully occupied, to guarantee that spaces are clean 24/7.
This groundbreaking technology comprises of sealed ultraviolet
lamps operating on two different wavelengths to create Photolytic
Oxidation, a combination of Photolysis and Ozonolysis creating ozone
(O3) effectively, generating cold incineration of the molecules ending
in a completely safe oxidation process, free of volatile compounds.
Organic molecules (e.g. virus, bacteria, mould) are broken down
and sterilised by direct exposure to ozone the (O3), furthermore
its omnipotent nature, ensures the elimination of airborne and
surface particles with sanitising properties that extend underneath
tables for example.
The FUZONE500 can be integrated within existing FUTURE Designs
products, including the VANE99 & VANE150 range slot light luminaires,
as well as our EXEMPLAR recessed modular luminaire.
www.futuredesigns.co.uk

Case Study
Fettle’s design for Tavolino draws

inspiration from Milanese coffee bars
and traditional Florentine Trattorias

Tavolino By Fettle
TAVOLINO
BY FETTLE
Fettle, the L.A and London-based allowing guests, locals and tourists alike
design studio, has completed work on a place to dine and drink in this popular
the design of Tavolino, a new restaurant tourist hotspot.
at a prestigious site overlooking
both City Hall and Tower Bridge. The Drawing inspiration from Milanese coffee
contemporary, yet casual restaurant bars and traditional Florentine Trattorias,
will serve authentic Italian classics Fettle’s design for Tavolino offers a
whilst also acting as a standalone bar, nostalgic nod to the Italian heritage of

Tavolino By Fettle
the food served with quintessentially

Italian finishes and details. The space also
includes a few key whimsical elements that
add a layer of fun to the space and give it
a quiet confidence that sets it apart from
its competitors. This includes patterned
sheers that wrap around the ground floor
as well as lush planting cascading from the
mezzanine and bar bulkhead.
At the main entrance of the restaurant sits

an elegantly detailed dark timber bar with
aged bronze countertop and antique mirror
back counter. Banquettes upholstered in
oxblood leather wrap around the perimeter
of this space and provide a seating area for
morning coffee or post work cocktails.
Sitting alongside the banquettes are

traditional bentwood dining chairs with
a pink mohair pad and bespoke timber
lounge tables. The bar area extends into
the adjacent full height space, providing
a combined capacity of fifty covers while
also allowing for a bustling night-time
scene in on of London’s most vibrant
areas. Towering above this space hangs
an impressive oversized bespoke pendant
light, which complements the pendants
and wall lights that flow throughout the
rest of the room.
Bespoke banquette seating on both the

ground and mezzanine dining spaces
again wrap around the perimeter of the
room but here are upholstered in an aged
green leather. Both floors also include
feature booth seating and rope-backed
dining chairs upholstered with a tan leather
pad. Fettle has softened the modern
architectural space with a layer of lush
planting behind the banquettes, while
all seats afford superb views of the river
Thames, Tower Bridge and City Hall. A
mottled render finish spans the walls and
ceiling giving the scheme age and depth.
Tavolino also offers great outdoor riverside
dining with the terrace featuring Trattoria
style furniture.
The Italian Art Deco homage continues

into the smaller details, such as the
signage and branding and is epitomised
in a specially commissioned mural that
runs up the staircase, the illuminated neon
sign hanging over the bar and the futurist
inspired branding used within the logo and
the menu.
www.fettle-design.co.uk
Photography by Helen Cathcart

Q&A
PULL UP A CHAIR
Langton Stead, Founder and Designer, Contract Furniture by Design,
shares the company’s experiences of designing bespoke furniture
for the leading interior architects and designers around the globe.  
Langton is owner, founder and designer HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK WITH THE HAVE YOU WORKED ON THIS TYPE OF
of Contract Furniture by Design. His FETTLE TEAM ON TAVOLINO?   PROJECT BEFORE?   
years of experience in the hospitality, We have been working with the Fettle The interesting and exciting part of this
hotel arena and consultancy with interior team for longtime; the relationship project was that we had to have an eye
design houses is a key feature in building allows us to push the designs to its limits. on the future. Tavolino is part of a roll out
CFbD reputation within the industry and Personally we enjoy the process together. plan with many sites penciled in. Products
resulting in major project wins in the here had to meet the riggers of a contract
high-end contract furniture sector. environment, but not feel or look. Once a
“We were born proven FFE menu is created it makes the
Collaborating with leading hospitality out of a necessity process of a successful expansion easy for
brands around the world, the company the client letting them concentrate on their
designs and manufactures single-source for bespoke in the business.
contract furniture, which is brought interiors market”
together to create luxurious, award- WHAT WERE YOUR HIGHLIGHT PIECES
winning environments that guests and FROM TAVOLINO?
customers won’t want to leave.  As a young FETTLE DREW INSPIRATION FROM The chairs are great, functional, durable
company founded in 2016, the brand’s MILANESE COFFEE BARS AND and unique, but for me the tables - the
achievements over the last three years TRADITIONAL FLORENTINE TRATTORIAS; quality of marble and the wire brushed
have been staggering, with installations HOW DID YOU REFLECT THIS timber edge sets a fantastic landscape
to high-end clients throughout the UK, INSPIRATION THROUGH THE FURNITURE? across the restaurant.
Europe and USA. The team is highly driven, The choice of materials led the way - we
multi-faceted and brought together by worked with Fettle’s Design Director Andy WHAT IS THE NEXT PROJECT FOR
years of experience gained within small, Godwin and the client, from choosing the CONTRACT FURNITURE BY DESIGN?  
medium and large organisations and high- marble, even down to quarried marble Next for us is Coppa Club in Cobham
pressure service-orientated environments. blocks selected. Regarding the bespoke working with Fox and Church; major project
chair we really pushed the design; we works with the Hoxton Hotel in Barcelona.
TELL US ABOUT THE BACKGROUND OF went with a traditional naturally sourced We are also excited about working with
CONTRACT FURNITURE BY DESIGN? material. Jute is natural weaved rope used Fettle again on a new Private Members
We were born out of a necessity in the back of the chairs; the real beauty of Club - it’s going to be a busy end of year.
for bespoke in the interiors market. it comes from the hand weave application
Working closely with interior designers to the frame, its a lost skill, and it was great
and architects, we aim to become the introducing the weavers into the process
in-house furniture specialist for that developing the pattern weave styles. In the 01494 451886
bespoke project, from initial design to end we married a contemporary look with contractfurniturebydesign@gmail.com
installation. Strong relationships are built an artisan process. contractfurniturebydesign.com
on a clear understanding of what can be
achieved and help to go beyond client’s
expectations.     
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST LARGE SCALE

PROJECT SPECIFICATION?  
Soho House, Dumbo, New York – An
incredible project to be part of and as a
manufacturer, to work on some fantastic
bespoke products for both internal
and external use. Awide range of skills
in manufacturing and materials were
used, including handworked cane sofas,
bespoke metal chairs and specialist
marbles. It was a proud moment for the
company and the factory to be part of.     

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Spotlight
FORM AND FUNCTION Quooker leads the way when it comes to innovative
technology and design with their 100 degree boiling water tap.
Quooker’s Flex collection offers both the most hygienic appliances in the kitchen. The average UK household uses a
form and function; equipped with a With a durable PVD coating, the new Matt staggering 360 plastic bottles per year,
flexible pull-out hose for hot, cold and Black finish introduces a modern alternative resulting in huge volumes of waste
filtered water. to the range, perfectly emphasising Flex’s nationwide. With sustainability increasingly
contemporary silhouette. at the forefront of consumer purchase
The Flex makes it easy to reach and rinse decisions, it has never been more important
the sink or any awkward kitchen objects, Thanks to the new CUBE accessory, to find creative solutions around the
and thanks to its in-built safety stop, the the Flex also now dispenses chilled and problem of waste. Determined to find a
Flex can never dispense boiling water sparkling water at the touch of a button. solution for carbonated water, dispensing
when the hose is extended, protecting the Saving you time and space, with CUBE precisely the amount needed at any given
user at all times. the immediacy of super chilled and moment, CUBE ensures responsible and
filtered water can be enjoyed without more sustainable consumption. CUBE can
The Flex tap and under-sink tank are made having to wait or, more importantly, waste be attached to any Quooker tap in the range.
from Stainless Steel rather than plastic water. What’s more, one canister of C02
or copper, ensuring there are no material yields 60 litres of carbonated water,
pores to harbour dirt. Making it virtually which significantly reduces the need for
impossible for bacteria to gain a foothold, single-use plastic bottles. After use, all
the Quooker Flex goes beyond elegant canisters can be returned when empty FOR MORE INFORMATION
design and ease of use, becoming one of and will be re-used. www.quooker.co.uk

Glass + Glazing
VISIOSUN PRIVACY GLASS

A new privacy glass featuring parallel lines to create a
reeded effect has been launched by Saint-Gobain Glass.
Ideal for both interior design and external architectural
projects Visiosun provides high levels of privacy whilst
also allowing large amounts of natural light to flood
into a room. Jenni Young, Market Manager - Premium
Residential and Design & Deco at Saint-Gobain Glass
said: “Visiosun features a directional pattern which can be
used in both vertical and horizontal orientation for vast
creative scope. Light refractions on the subtle looking
structure creates an interesting dynamic while flawless
textures and tones capture the industrial flair of loft living.”
Visiosun is ideal for interior design projects such as doors
and partitions, showers and bath screens, display cases,
shelves, tabletops and countertops, as well as external
architecture including canopies, parapets and facades.
Visiosun is easy to process, cut and handle and is
available in a wide range of thicknesses and dimensions.
uk.saint-gobain-building-glass.com/en-gb/visiosun
PLUMSTEAD LIBRARY’S
STORY OF STEEL
Plumstead Library, originally constructed in 1903 and located in the
Royal Borough of Greenwich, has recently undergone a dramatic
renovation project. Having previously been under-used, the building is
now a fully fit for purpose 21st century public library. A significant part of
the project was the full refurbishment of all 33 windows which included
an impressive 124 individual window frames, and Steel Window
Association member ASWS was entrusted with this job. The library is a
Grade II-listed building and so the work required careful consideration,
planning and unparalleled expertise. ASWS removed all windows
for transportation back to their London workshops, where they were
blasted, repaired and decorated before being refixed and reglazed. This
sizeable project involved an impressive 1326 panes of glass, which were
mastic-fronted in order to recreate the original putty sightlines. ASWS’s
work was not complete there as all of the building’s ironmongery was
also extensively refurbished. On top of this, nine more recently replaced
windows were replaced again, to improve quality and remain in keeping
with the building’s original character.
020 3475 8049 | www.steel-window-association.co.uk
SPECIFYING WINDOW SEALANTS

Issues around airtightness and energy efficiency remain top of the agenda for
architects and designers who specify products used in the construction of the
houses and commercial buildings, says ISO Chemie. One approach to improve
energy efficiency is to use self-adhesive foam tapes, which are installed around
the perimeter of the window or doorframe and the surrounding wall, providing
good resistance to driving rain as well as thermal and acoustic insulation and a
robust airtight internal seal as they slowly expand to fill the cavity gap. Sealant
tapes provide a flexible and easy-to-use multi-functional product that is easy to
install in any weather conditions. The tape is applied before installation, ensuring
that the window can easily be installed from inside the building, avoiding the need
to use costly and time-consuming scaffolding and ladder access systems. The
durability, life-long elasticity and UV stability of impregnated foam tapes mean
that once installed, they are effectively maintenance free, with a life expectancy of
25 years plus. Sealant tapes can comply with appropriate standards such BS8213
CoP for window and external door set installations, and meets passive house
performance criteria, specifically where perimeter seals around fenestration and
movement joints in things like brickwork structures perform a vital function.
www.iso-chemie.eu/en-GB/home/

Glass + Glazing
STEEL WINDOW EXPERTS

Associated Steel Window Services (www.asws.co.uk) is
a family-managed business now into its third generation
and 60th year as a specialist steel window refurbishment
and replacement company. The business started with
a small client base working mainly for large insurance
companies such as Sun Alliance and Legal & General,
originally concentrating on the servicing of steel
windows, general glazing and repairs to fire escapes.
Over the years they have grown considerably, moving
into a more specialised field and developing complete
site packages. Since the third generation of the family
joined the business, ASWS has enjoyed even larger and
more prestigious projects. Part of the company ethos
is the continual support and guidance for clients, which
invariably results in a successful conclusion to projects.
Most recently ASWS are proud to have been involved
in the removal of the historic windows, façade mullions
and spandrels ahead of the major refurbishment of the
landmark Whiteleys shopping centre.
020 8665 5335 | www.asws.co.uk
SMART DOORS FOR

EVERY APPLICATION
The Schüco AD UP (Aluminium Door Universal Platform) door system is a true
all-rounder. It combines the highest quality aesthetics with impressive thermal
performance, outstanding watertightness, PAS 24 security and the ability to integrate
smart building components. As an adaptable system for both residential and
commercial buildings, it provides high performance even in exposed locations. The
AD UP door system offers a range of options for a multitude of applications and is
based on two profile widths: the AD UP 75 (75mm) and the AD UP 90 (90mm). Both
versions integrate seamlessly with the range of Schüco façade, window and sliding
door systems. The AD UP aluminium profile has five chambers, incorporating a
dedicated cable channel to ensure the easy and safe integration of Schüco Smart
Home technology, such as the Fingerprint Easy entry system and keyless access
controlled via a smartphone. The Schüco AD UP Design Edition also features an
illuminated recessed pull-grip.
www.schuco.com
UK’S OLDEST BUSINESS

SCHOOL REJUVANATED
Architectural glazing systems by UK manufacturer Kawneer were specifically
selected for a £18.5 million extension to the UK’s oldest business school for
their ability to meet the building’s design aesthetic and high-performance
requirements. Multiple Kawneer products, including two curtain wall
systems, two door products and three window variations, were used by main
contractor Morgan Sindall Construction for the University House project,
a gateway to the University of Birmingham’s city centre campus. The new
3,000m2 extension features Kawneer’s AA®110 and AA®100 mullion-drained
curtain wall systems with capped and capless mullions as well as AA®100
zone-drained fully-capped curtain wall. The AA®100 system, with 50mm
sightlines, was used in all areas with the exception of two full-height curtain
wall screens which featured on the building’s ‘social space’ characteristic
that utilised the AA®110 system with 65mm sightlines. In addition, Kawneer’s
series 350 and AA®720 HI thermally-superior entrance doors were used
alongside AA®720 HI windows as fixed lights, side-hung open-in inserts and
electrically-operated bottom-hung open-in inserts.
www.kawneer.co.uk

Case Study
The late Oscar Niemeyer

was tasked with designing
an extension to the factory
canteen in the Techne Sphere
Picture: Margret Hoppe
TECHNE SPHERE
BY OSCAR NIEMEYER
Techne Sphere By Oscar Niemeyer
Celebrated for his modernist, curved by his assistant Jair Valera and the project of how to provide shade to this complex
creations, Oscar Niemeyer’s vision for a was executed by Leipzig-based Harald spherical glass structure.
white concrete and glazed sphere has Kern Architects. Additional elements such as shutters
been realised posthumously with Eyrise Located at the Techne Sphere complex would have compromised Niemeyer’s
dynamic window technology, offering in the industrial district of Plagwitz, the vision as they would darken the interior and
sun protection while respecting the sphere measures 12 metres in diameter. necessitate artificial lighting during the day.
purity of his design. Comprising of an upper and lower Conventional electrochromic smart
hemisphere that house a restaurant and glazing was also ruled out as it was not
The iconic Brazilian architect was bar, the structure is positioned on the possible to create the triangular panels
approached by Ludwig Koehne, owner of top corner of a nineteenth century listed required with this process. This glass is
a manufacturing plant in Leipzig, Germany, building, with views overlooking the city. also slow to control glare, typically taking
in 2011 to build an extension to his factory’s Fifty wooden moulds were hand crafted to up to 15 minutes to fully transition, and
canteen. Following Niemeyer’s death in construct the framework for the sphere’s tends to tint a bluish-brown colour that
2012, his sketches were further developed two concrete shells, leaving the challenge is then absorbed by objects in the inside

Techne Sphere By Oscar Niemeyer
“When the windows are tinted, they look

dark from the outside. This corresponds
well with the black and white contrast
seen in much of Niemeyer’s architecture,”
added Koehne.
The glass remains a transparent neutral
grey colour across the tinting spectrum
when viewed from inside, so natural light
is preserved and the view to the outside is
always retained.
“A fusion of art with technology, the sphere
sets new standards in architecture for
our increasingly digital world,” said Kai
Beckmann, Member of the Board at Merck
and CEO of Merck Performance Materials.
“This space is all about wellbeing,
sustainability and controlling the building’s
energy footprint. Our Eyrise liquid crystal
environment. As the sphere was intended with seeing such a futuristic structure in glass technology makes this possible by
as a space where food is served, this the heart of an industrial space,” said plant providing invisible shading and preventing
would be off-putting. owner Ludwig Koehne. “He was always over-heating, all while remaining true to
Using new liquid crystal technology, Eyrise open to new developments and would Niemeyer’s spirit.”
dynamic windows allowed the geometric have approved of the use of innovative The sphere in Leipzig will count as
requirements of Niemeyer’s glass sphere technology to realise his vision.” Niemeyer’s final work, alongside a project
to be kept, while preventing over-heating The resulting lattice pattern glass facade in southern France. One of the most
and enhancing wellbeing for occupants. comprises 144 individually manufactured respected modern architects, Niemeyer’s
“Niemeyer liked the idea of creating a triangular glass modules of assorted sizes projects include the United Nations
building that would benefit working people that darken and lighten instantaneously, headquarters, Serpentine Gallery in London,
and the element of surprise that comes and are controlled by a bespoke app. and the masterplan for the city of Brasilia.
Dynamic windows in an extraordinary landmark PROJECT TEAM

An innovative product from science and technology company Merck, Eyrise glass Client: Ludwig Koehne, Owner Kirow-HeiterBlick Techne
uses advanced licrivision liquid crystal technology to produce smart transparent Sphere, Leipzig
windows that can be tinted to provide instant solar shading without compromising on Location: Spinnereistrasse 13, Leipzig, Germany
natural daylight. Building Architect: Oscar Niemeyer
How does it work? Executing Architects: Harald Kern Architects and Jair
The liquid crystal mixture is placed between two sheets coated with a transparent Valera
conductive film. Prompted by a low voltage, the molecules in the mixture change Main contractor: Dechant Hoch und Ingenieurbau
orientation and regulate the amount of light and heat passing through. Glass: Eyrise s350 instant solar shading windows
Surface: 110m²
www.eyrise.com Number: 144 panels

Spotlight
SMART WINDOWS
Eyrise have developed windows powered by liquid crystal technology
that have a positive impact in the workplace for well-being and productivity.
Dynamic windows that use advanced design,” said Alkyoni Papasifaki, afternoon by suppressing melatonin
liquid crystal glass technology to Environmental Design Engineer at levels and raising alertness. In contrast, by
achieve solar shading offer the most Elementa Consulting. “Our investigation maintaining a neutral environment across
positive impact on well-being and shows that Eyrise dynamic liquid crystal the tint spectrum, Eyrise windows support
productivity in the office environment, windows outperform other smart glazing occupants’ natural circadian rhythms
new research reveals. in supporting health and well-being. The throughout the day.
technology enables windows to maintain “In modern architecture, sustainability
The study, by deep green engineering a neutral colour across the tinting range and aesthetic needs are fuelling demand
practice Elementa Consulting, compared and instantaneously deliver high levels of for smart innovations,” said Celine Glipa,
two smart window technologies on the visual comfort on demand.” Managing Director at Eyrise. “Eyrise
market, which alter the optical and thermal Elementa’s study also examined the supports both, bringing creative visions to
properties of external glazing to control impact of dynamic window technologies life and transforming the workplace into a
solar glare and heat. Research focused on occupants’ health, focusing on the comfortable environment where people
on the impact of smart facade design on alignment with their natural body clock, can be at their most productive.”
human experience. which is triggered by dedicated receptors This independent research by Elementa
Using best practice lighting simulation on the retina and responsible for the Consulting is the first in-depth study on
tools to undertake a series of visualisations sleep-wake rhythm. the well-being impact of smart facade
and analysis, Elementa investigated how All three glazing products tested met technology. Read the full report here:
two types of established electrochromic minimum requirements of light exposure www.eyrise.com/out-of-the-blue/.
glass compared with the recently and intensity during their bright and
developed Eyrise glazing, which uses dark states. However, glazing that uses
its proprietary Licrivision liquid crystal electrochromic technology, producing
technology. Elementa looked at a blue colouration to the glass when
performance in three areas: colour, speed tinted, induces an environment that FOR MORE INFORMATION
and circadian well-being. disrupts occupants’ body clocks in the www.eyrise.com
When tested for colour rendering, Eyrise
windows maintained a neutral grey tone
across the entire tint spectrum, while
electrochromic glass displayed a blue
colouration, which can impact perceived
colour and brightness of illuminated
objects in the indoor environment.
The transition time of controlling glare was
examined to ascertain if a comfortable
working environment, supporting
productivity, was maintained. Research
showed that occupants were able to
modify shading states of liquid crystal
windows instantaneously. Electrochromic
products needed at least 15 minutes to
restore visual comfort levels, meaning
people are at risk of high levels of glare
and may seek alternative ways, such as
blinds or curtains, to protect themselves
from sunlight.
“According to the latest National Human
Activity Pattern Survey, people are
spending 87% of their time indoors,
so welfare should take priority when
embarking on smart facade building

Spotlight
WINNING SEAFRONT
DEVELOPMENT Schöck Isokorb delivers for seafront Passive House Award Winner.
Seaton is a traditional Devon seaside A TECHNICALLY ADVANCED SOLUTION of structural thermal breaks, Schöck
resort town, but the eye-catching new Schöck Isokorb thermal breaks are is able to offer planners complete
development on the seafront is anything installed where the balconies meet the construction dependability and almost
but traditional. clay block structure. Ineffectual insulation limitless freedom of design with the
at these cantilever connectivity points options available. There are solutions
Seaton Beach Apartments offers will result in local heat loss, requiring for concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-
innovative, award-winning luxury more energy to maintain the building’s steel, steel-to-steel, a thermally insulating
beachfront apartments, complete with a internal temperature. Low internal connection for reinforced concrete walls –
penthouse, and is the first multi-residential surface temperatures around the thermal and even a maintenance free alternative to
development in the UK to be certified as bridge can also cause condensation, wrapped parapets. The temperature factor
passive house plus. leading to structural integrity problems used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI)
The ground floor is concrete, with with absorbent insulation products and which must be greater than, or equal to,
monolithic clay block construction used the potentially serious occurrence of 0.75 for residential buildings, is easily met
from the first to third floors and timber mould growth. The Schöck Isokorb is by incorporating the Isokorb. All products
frame for the penthouse. Combined with one of the most technically advanced meet full compliance with the relevant UK
high-performance external render and countermeasures against thermal bridging. building regulations and the NHBC. They
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IN MY WORDS
MY INSPIRATION
Jim Richards, Director, Nissen Richards Studio, shares a trio of inspirations,
from quietly nostalgic memories to loud contemporary experiences.
Growing up in Weston-super-Mare, it was impossible not to be

fixated on – and, in my case, inspired by – the town’s Birnbeck
Pier. Although created by the master architect of promenades
and piers, Eugenius Birch, who put his name to a total of
fourteen pier structures in Great British resorts, Birnbeck Pier
was unique for several reasons. First, because the end of the
pier is actually located on a rocky outcrop, which technically
makes it an island, and secondly because local architect Hans
Price, responsible for many of the town’s notable buildings,
created its unusual end-of-pier buildings, embodying an almost
domestic vernacular many miles away from the usual pier-end
pavilions. Its timber jetty used to serve the paddle steamers
arriving from Wales - my Great Aunt and Uncle amongst them
on their regular visits to see my grandmother.
As a child, I spent many hours playing beneath the pier’s
elegant iron walkway when the tide was out, watching as it was
washed away, almost in real time, until it reached its current
state of ruin. For my A Levels, I created a series of art projects
based on it and, much later, I was part of an architectural team
shortlisted for a scheme to rejuvenate it. Sadly, the project
never went ahead. In spite of that near miss, the pier’s industrial
language and fascinating embodiment of the battle between
the weather, tidal range and man-made architectural heritage,
had a long-lasting effect. The new viewing tower we’re just
completing at Sutton Hoo for the National Trust, for example,
embodies elements of this relationship.
The amazing black and white photographs of Bernd and
Hilla Becher are also a continuing source of inspiration. The
German photography duo, who met in the late 50s at the
Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf, specialised in shooting industrial
structures - including water towers, coal bunkers, gas tanks
and factories. Their work, which never included people, was
shot in a documentary style and grouped according to sets or
typologies. This grid arrangement, as well as their veneration
for underloved industrial buildings, makes them a firm favourite.
My third great inspiration comes from the common experience
of being part of a large crowd – either at football grounds
(Bristol City, now you ask) or music gigs. I love that shared
emotional elevation as a crowd reacts to a particularly great
goal or the sound of a guitar playing the first note of a well-
loved song. Wanting to enable this feeling has very much fed
into our recent series of performance and event spaces, such
as Magazine London, the project we completed in 2019 on
the Greenwich Peninsula, to serve as a backdrop for music
or commercial sets, shows and events, and the ongoing
redevelopment of iconic music venue Clwb Ifor Bach, in the
heart of Cardiff.
www.nissenrichardsstudio.com

Interview
RODDY LANGMUIR
©CullinanStudio
Roddy Langmuir, a Practice Leader at Cullinan Studio, discusses his fascination with the relationship
between buildings and landscape, and the value of collaborative working and shared experiences.
Roddy is a Practice Leader at the award- A lifelong love of the outdoors has led ran the centre with year round climbing,
winning architects firm Cullinan Studio, to an affinity with place-making and mountaineering, skiing and canoeing
and chairs design forums for Architecture recognition of the importance of the courses for students. It was a timber
and Design Scotland. He communicates space between and beyond buildings. frame building of long wings clad in warm,
persuasively and lectures widely, talking This has steered the distinctive character scented cedar boards – a bit unusual
and drawing with skill and passion. of his work on masterplans, cultural and for the time I guess - you could see the
education buildings over his career. mountains all around and run out straight
Having been raised in the rugged beauty Here, Roddy discusses the need to reconnect into the remnants of the great Caledonian
of Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains, people with the natural world through pine forest. As an 8 year old I used to join
twenty years on, Roddy found empathy at building design, and how Cullinan Studio have the groups of students on trips across
Cullinan Studio with a world in transition, always been moving towards architecture that the mountains so I was introduced to big
looking to make buildings that engage considers the climate: “it’s as though we have landscapes, the power of weather and to
with their environment. He has developed been ‘practicing’ for this moment.” the importance of shelter. I still love that
a design method based on storytelling - a blend of exposure and shelter you get as
layered approach that begins with context, WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF the wind and rain beats on your tent. It’s the
topography, micro-climate and the cultural DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE? simplest form of architecture and yet with
drivers of his clients and their chosen I grew up in an outdoor pursuits centre the right materials and detailing, incredibly
setting - inspiring expressive, clearly called Glenmore Lodge in what is now effective. It’s a great lesson in doing a lot
articulated buildings. the Cairngorms National Park. My father with very little.

Roddy Langmuir
Photo by Hufton+Crow
Open research at the National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC)
WHERE DID YOU STUDY? think new ideas happen on the margins WHAT KIND OF ARCHITECT DID YOU
At Edinburgh University. By then it was my of fields of study and architecture needs ASPIRE TO BE?
home city and studying architecture there to open its horizons as far as possible. It’s I’ve always felt that buildings should be
opened my eyes to the way buildings and great to see many schools embracing the expressive – of their purpose and how they
public spaces interact. When an entire city biggest issues for the built environment are made. Growing up in the Cairngorms
is made of one material you appreciate the – social exclusion, climate change, probably left a big mark in terms of a
world between more - the streets, squares, biodiversity loss, and imagining the fascination with the relationship between
closes and courtyards. Izi Metzstein was possibilities of major new infrastructure, but buildings and landscape. Nature is the big
professor at the time and was a brilliantly where are the joint degrees? The high cost daddy of it all – how buildings respond to it
ruthless dissector of an architectural and the 5 year course are major problems, defines them in every way.
proposal. We had a great studio culture and the growth of part-time working
and I really valued that sense of being in-it alongside study helps students finance WHO ARE YOUR DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE
together and learning from each other. their education and suggests a future for INSPIRATIONS?
apprenticeship learning too. I spent my year-out near Vancouver
HOW DO YOU FEEL THE ARCHITECTURAL Despite all the technological change I’ve and loved the brave, direct work of the
EDUCATION SYSTEM HAS CHANGED IN noticed a continued delight from any pioneering architects working in timber
RECENT YEARS? audience in free-hand drawings. The along the west coast of the US and Canada.
I hope the studio as a base for learning directness of editing what you decide to I also visited many of Scarpa’s buildings as
architecture can continue, as clearly a lot show or exclude in a drawing is often best a student, and hugely preferred his values
of courses are set up with the expectation learned by hand drawing. It’s still one of and expression to the pomo crap that
of independent study with more limited the most powerful tools of communication filled the mags of the day. You can see his
shared experience. We also need more we have at our disposal and it needs to be whole thought process laid bare by the way
collaborative, interdisciplinary learning. I nurtured at Architecture Schools. materials are layered and pulled apart, by

Interview
the way the junctions are celebrated You larger ‘design team’ working mentality for its design approach agreed, a big part of
can draw inspiration from this at any scale richness of ideas and surprise contributions. the architects’ role is in choosing the right
from masterplanning to detail. Clearly we We want to continue to have a role in how path through ever-increasing complexity;
can rarely afford the time and cost of such ideas for buildings, develop on into ideas spotting the pieces that will create a greater
crafted details, and across much of our about how they are made. Ted Cullinan whole. To make a good building you need
built environment standard products are was a tour de force and we want to keep to be a good editor, suppressing the visual
allowed to collide unhappily together at his adventurous spirit alive in the practice. noise in one place to let another sing. For
interfaces. A new syntax borne out of more Since Ted started out 60 years ago, the example, the John Hope Gateway performs
sophisticated design and manufacturing practice has always been driving towards a the role of a sheltering canopy, a glade
methods opens up a promising future in low-energy architecture that is responsive sat amongst the arboretum of Edinburgh’s
this regard. to local context, local topography and local botanical garden, and all the details try to
The last paradigm shift in architecture was culture and climate. Now, at a time when carry this overriding atmosphere of the
brought to us through the soul-searching there is a mass re-awakening towards the design intent.
quests of the great modernists. Brilliant and urgency of addressing climate change,
flawed, it has led to our shared architectural it’s as though we have been ‘practicing’ WHERE IS THE MAJORITY OF YOUR
language – and we all design within this for this moment. The need for a broader WORK BASED?
frame of reference. Now we are entering interpretation of sustainable design, and the We have built all across the UK and we are
another period of transformation, centred need to reconnect people with the natural just about to open an office in the Midlands.
on how we all respond to the challenges of world through the buildings we design is in We’ve also had some great experiences
climate change and the digital revolution. our blood – it’s our DNA. working in Singapore, Jordan, and the US.
In the current eclectic design environment, We’ve worked in the context of 5 Unesco
it’s difficult to see how it’s going to play out HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO CARVE World Heritage Sites and with many
or who is perhaps showing the way, but I YOUR OWN PATH IN THE INDUSTRY AS A national and international institutions and
think we do need to beware of claims of STUDIO AND AN INDIVIDUAL? Universities. I’ve learned that our process,
an ethical, morally superior architecture to We are not a large company, but we still honed in the hothouse of the UK design
prevent history repeating itself. The enduring tackle all scales and all types of buildings environment, travels well, because its
quality of buildings can never be determined – we know they cross-inform each other focused on a working method that draws
by measurement or carbon alone - it’s how in so many ways. I think that once you inspiration from context rather than the
you do it, not just that you do it. start reaching for the shelf of ready- ‘object’ you intend to make. As in our design
made solutions rather than thinking more for a new visitor centre to Petra, which
WHAT DOES CULLINAN STUDIO deeply about the problem to be solved, orchestrates your journey from arrival,
REPRESENT AS AN ARCHITECTURE FIRM? you’ve probably missed the opportunity… through a grove of frankincense trees, to
Openness, collaboration, we enjoy the Once the brief has taken shape and a the geological drama of entering the Siq.
Photo by Sean Begley

Inside Clach Mhor; a ‘Skye Ridge’ and long views to landscape

Roddy Langmuir
It’s about the whole experience.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST DESIGN

COMMISSION TO DATE?
The National Automotive Innovation Centre
for Warwick University, Jaguar Landrover,
Tata Motors, and Warwick Manufacturing
Group – its’ all about getting the best out of
researchers academics and manufacturers,
a diverse melting pot of expertise in a
great Aladdin’s’ cave of experimentation.
In terms of impact, it would probably
be in finally managing to stop Libya
constructing a major highway, being built
to usher in tourism development along the
extraordinary Green Mountain wilderness
coastline, by mapping the natural assets
with a team of experts - flora, fauna,
nesting turtle sites, and incredible
archaeological remains on an uncharted
stretch of the Mediterranean. We were
able to promote this natural environment
as the goose that could keep laying golden
eggs through ecotourism. One day the
diggers just stopped.
WHAT DOES THE FACE OF ARCHITECTURE

LOOK LIKE TO YOU IN 10 YEARS TIME?
Climate Change is a calamity but re-
dressing it is a massive opportunity
- for a better built environment. Its a
great time to be an architect – a time
of profound change where ideas to
improve community, wellbeing, better
connections with the natural world, and
Photo by Matt Laver
how we might reimagine our streets when
Botanical entry space to the John Hope Gateway in Edinburgh
all the parked cars have gone are really
gaining traction. Architects need to tag
with the dramatic changes happening
across many disciplines and find the way
to contribute more at the gestation of
projects where the first question is; do
we need a building at all? Architects are
extremely good at organisational change
and their most valuable work is often
unpaid, lumped in with the more easily
quantified work stages. Architects need
to avoid isolation and marginalization and
get back to the centre of things, helping
find creative solutions at RIBA Stage 0. The
continuous churn of the built environment
is embarrassing. We need to be architects
for ‘less’ building, where what we do build,
invests in quality, and is designed for the
long term.
IF YOU HADN’T BECOME AN ARCHITECT

WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
Maybe teaching? But actually I really can’t
imagine doing anything else. Photo by Hufton+Crow
The collaborative hub
inside the Innovation Centre
www.cullianstudio.com

Case Study
FOREST GLADE
BY HESSELBRAND
At the Forest Glade house,

all bathroom functions are
wrapped in tiles

Forest Glade By Hesselbrand
Room with a A traditional terraced house

bath and a view reimagined for contemporary life
Architecture firm Hesselbrand have points. In that way, there is a wide range of spaces, can also be found in the use of
completed a family house in east possibilities of moving through the house. materials. In keeping and re-using as much
London designed for working and This makes the house equally suitable for of the existing building as possible, the
entertaining from home. The project is entertaining groups of friends at home, design is aimed at finding new use for old
the first to be completed in a series of as well as working from home. In the first materials. Bricks left from the demolition
houses designed by Hesselbrand that scenario, different groups of people can are re-integrated into new parts of the
re-imagines the traditional terraced congregate in the ground floor rooms building and left over block-work is turned
house for contemporary life. without feeling like you are leaving the into a new kitchen. The structural steel
other groups behind, as there is always a is left exposed and painted to match the
Both floors of the house have been connecting doorway in the vicinity and no existing mouldings, forming a visual link
strategically rearranged by creating new dead end rooms. And on days when the between the old and new. This approach
openings, separations, and a large side owners are working from home, the other of re-purposing both plan layout and
extension on the ground floor. This makes family members can easily avoid whichever materials ultimately gives each room more
the rooms of the house connect directly room is being worked in, as there are purpose and character, and the house
instead of through a corridor to allow for multiple ways of reaching all rooms. becomes significantly richer in experiences.
unlimited ways to move around the house. Every space on both floors of the house The existing property is a single family two
A new passage is opened from the bright is given its own spatial quality; bright, storey semi-detached Edwardian terraced
front living room, leading you through dark, wide, narrow and so on. When the house with a narrow passage to the back
a dark ochre coloured library into the character of a room is defined by its quality along the north east side. Built in 1895 and
new kitchen. In the kitchen white painted or atmosphere rather than its function, renovated in the 1970’s the building was in
concrete blocks and steel columns form it becomes more flexible and open to much need of repair. All of the exterior has
a sharp contrast to the existing house and interpretation. For example, one of the been carefully restored, from the red brick
exposed concrete foundations in the floor bathrooms has the character of a normal façade to the ornamental roof finials and
draws a line of where the old wall used to room with the only exception that there the carved wooden element. The existing
be. At the back of the room a large steel is a bathtub, whereas the other bathroom windows were are replaced with new
framed window completes the passage is tiled all over in a perfect grid, as if one wooden framed sash windows that had
by framing a view of the new garden room continuous waterproof surface has been been specially designed and fabricated in
underneath a black painted timber pergola. wrapped around the whole room. a local workshop to make the frames as
This new arrangement of the plan on the The economic approach to the redesign of thin as possible, resembling single glazed
ground floor gives each room two access the plan, with its re-purposing of existing windows from both interior and exterior.

Forest Glade By Hesselbrand
The property is located within a

conservation area and the design has
been considered very carefully in order
to enhance the historic environment and
details of the property. The rear extension
is made clearly contemporary in its
expression in order to complement the
character of the existing building. This
gives the expression of a building where
history and local heritage is valued, but
where contemporary life is present.
www.hesselbrand.com
Images ©2020 Hesselbrand
PROJECT TEAM
Lead Architect: Martin Brandsdal, Magnus
Casselbrant, Jesper Henriksson
Project Architect: Jonathan Wilson
Structural Engineer: Solid Geometry
Approved Inspector: MLM
SUPPLIER LIST
Lighting: Flos, Lehni, Orluna
The meeting of old and new materials
Tiles: Domus
The kitchen features white painted The connection between

concrete blocks and steel columns the library and kitchen

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Case Study
PAUL MEURICE
BY LAMBERT LÉNACK
The Paul Meurice home for disabled surrounded by facades so that residents
adults required a gentle balance can enjoy outdoor spaces without the risk
between intimacy and openness of falling. The final level opens onto a vast,
to the outside world. Paris-based panoramic collective terrace.
architecture practice Lambert Lénack The building is organised around two
responded carefully through generous circulation cores; the primary core being
and accessible spaces with a variety of situated in the north and a secondary, in
architectural flourishes. the south. This functional arrangement
responds as much to a need for flexibility
Lambert Lénack have imagined a south- of use as to security constraints.
facing, stepped building which allows light A large entrance hall and the day reception
into the inner courtyard and whose volumes centre are located on the ground floor,
stretch out, recede, and produce sliding with access to the garden, while the first
variations in the grid of staggered windows. floor hosts a restaurant, rooms for activities
The facades open generously out towards offered to residents, and spaces dedicated
the city, through large domestic windows for to administration.
the apartments, and large urban windows The accommodation units form groups
for the common areas. The generosity of of two levels situated on the second and
the spaces relies upon the legibility and third floors and on the fourth and fifth
continuity of the common areas. floors. No apartment is mono-oriented
The successive tiers of the building, north and the services are installed back-
induced by its stepped volume, were to-back with the adjoining building to the
designed as “open-air rooms”: terraces North-East. The structure is load-bearing

Paul Meurice By Lambert Lénack
Large domestic windows have been

used for the apartments, and large
urban windows for the common areas
The Paul Meurice home for disabled adults has

been carefully designed by Lambert Lénack

Paul Meurice By Lambert Lénack
between the facade and the circulation

Light fills the inner courtyard
cores, which facilitates the modification
of interior divisions. A large elevator, like a
moving room, connects the entire program
by opening onto a living room at each floor.
The choice of materials contributes to
domestic atmosphere desired for the
centre. The building envelope, consisting of
an externally insulated concrete wall lined
with solid bricks, is particularly efficient
and robust. The aluminium windows offer a
resistant materiality and an anodized colour
in harmony with the grey brick.
Glazed guardrails integrated into the
window frames allow for the incorporation
of external textile blinds guided over the
entire window height. An interior sheer
curtain completes the window design.
Homes for adults with disabilities are
commonly horizontal and introverted
institutions. The dense urban context and
the desire to include residents within the
urban environment lead to a profound
questioning of this typology: a vertical
organization, a nuanced institutional
character and an emphasis on openness,
comfort and domesticity.
www.lambertlenack.com
Photo credits: © Simone Bossi © Maxime
Delvaux © Cyrille Lallement
PROJECT TEAM
Contracting authority: Paris Habitat
Acquirer: Philanthropic society
Team: Lambert Lénack, Architect
Evp, Structural Engineer
Betem, Mechanical Engineer
Vpeas, Quantity Surveyor
Project manager: Pierre Charny-Brunet
General Contractor: Leon Gros
Building Control: Groupe Bati Plus Consultants
Health & Safety Coordinator: Groupe BTP Consultants
Fire Safety Coordinator: Groupe Casso & Associés
SCMC: IM Projet
Decontamination Consultant: Letourneur Conseil
Social Inclusion Consultant: Face Paris
Clean Work Site Consultant: QCS Services

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A year in development, this product is
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In fact, the distinctive chamfered cut of
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Spotlight
THE FINISHING TOUCH With over 80 years’ experience Mapei continue to

research and develop innovative grout collections.
Despite the current climate, the tile is segmented into five collections: decorative, two-component acid and stain
industry continues to grow and evolve Serene, Traditional, Natural, Romance resistant grout, which delivers a smooth and
which is reflected in the countless numbers and Glamour. These five collections consistent finish to the grout joint. The grout
of styles, finishes and colours available. make choosing the correct colour easier can be mixed with MapeGlitter to create
according to the requirements of each various unique effects.
COLOUR AND TEXTURE tiling project. With over 80 years’ experience, you can
Although shades of grey remain popular Innovation through research and be sure that as Mapei progress through
for Architects and Specifiers, Mapei development is always at the forefront the decades that fashions, tile styles and
are seeing a resurgence of flamboyant of Mapei’s philosophy, with the some of requirements will evolve but they will be
colours as customers seek to break up the its latest additions to the coloured grouts at the forefront of technology, adapting to
monotony: a splash of red, green, blue or range developed using a sophisticated change in trends in colour and installation.
purple depending on the desired mood. 3D imaging programme with the latest tile
These final touches of colour can complete design trends in mind. Image credit: Tile Mountain
an effect the designer is trying to create. For a flamboyant edge to tile installation,
Along with colour, Mapei look at texture. Mapei’s Kerapoxy Design should be
Their grouts can be developed to tie in considered. Available in a palette of 32 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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overall desired effect. If they’re installing
a stone material with heavy texture, this
theme can also be carried on through the
grouted joint as it can appear strange to
feature a heavily textured tile alongside
a perfectly smooth grout finish. On the
other hand, a highly textured grout finish
may look disjointed next to highly polished
tiles. The environment and use of the area
that is being grouted is also considered;
using an overly textured tile and grout
finish for an area with heavy traffic would
be impractical and hard to maintain as the
textures would grab and hold onto any
passing dirt.
THE GROUTING ENVIRONMENT

With the increase in investment and
popularity for installing outside living
areas, Mapei are recognizing an increase in
porcelain patio areas.
Careful consideration must be given to the
installation of these materials; hardwearing
porcelain is durable but suitability of the
tile adhesive and grout, as well as the
longevity of the product is paramount.
Grout must be considered as an integral
part of the process as it is vital for a
successful installation.
MAPEI’S RANGE OF “SET THE

MOOD” GROUTS
Mapei’s ‘Set the Mood’ colour collection

Case Study
LAHOFER WINERY
BY CHYBIK + KRISTOF
Nestled in the Moravian countryside, archetypal wine cellars of the region, the amphitheater and cultural venue. Lightening
the design of the Lahofer Winery brings vault of the winery rests on a grid of arched the volume of the building as it rests on the
together a longstanding wine tradition beams. Acting as a mirror of this shape, an fertile soil, below lie three separate spaces
and contemporary wine-making undulant roof serves as an amphitheater – each attributed with a distinct function,
processes. Housing a visitor center, for cultural events open to both locals and they share a constant concern for the
tasting room and production facilities, visitors, merging the winery into the ground – adjoining nature.
the structure immerses itself in the and the culture – on which it rests.
landscape, achieving a subtle symbiosis An open space emerging from the
with the surrounding vines. CHYBIK + KRISTOF’s project finds its roots rhythmic vines, the amphitheater invests
in the legacy of the Lahofer Winery – one the boundless roof, overlooking a horizon
CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS & URBAN grounded in a storied cultural heritage nourished by its history. Expanding on the
DESIGNERS have completed construction and a profound respect for the natural Lahofer Winery’s function from a production
of the Lahofer Winery in the Czech environment. Responding to Moravia’s site into a witness to the local culture, it acts
Republic. The Lahofer Winery fuses the topography and architectural tradition, as a community space dedicated to cultural
region’s longstanding wine tradition with a rooted in the culture of wine, the architects events, including local grape harvest
contemporary design in constant dialogue conceive a design in symbiosis with the celebrations and theater performances – a
with the surrounding vines. Reflective of region’s landscape. Reminiscent of the hub for its lasting community to connect
modern wine-making processes, the building region’s characteristic arched wine cellars, with visitors of the region and wide-ranging
brings together three distinct interconnected a colonnade of vaulted beams frames wine connoisseurs.
structures – a wine-making facility, the the interior space into its storied curve.
winery’s administrative base, and a visitor On its exterior side, draping the winery, an www.chybik-kristof.com
center and adjoining tasting room. Emulating undulant roof acts as an inclined open-air Photography by Alex Shoots Buildings.

Lahofer Winery By CHYBIK + KRISTOF
The Lahofer Winery fuses the

region’s longstanding wine tradition
with a contemporary design
Above: The vault of the winery rests on a grid of arched beams

Below: Each reinforced concrete arch is individually designed to fit a specific angle of the ceiling
PROJECT TEAM
Structural engineer: Hladík a Chalivopulos s.r.o.
Plumbing: SANIproject, s.r.o.
Heating, cooling (building): CM projekt, s r.o.
Heating, cooling (technological): FaBa engineering, s.r.o.
Ventilation: Ing. Marek Nos
Electrical installations: ELSPACE s.r.o. + Alexa-projekce
s.r.o., projekce sdělovacích rozvodů
Building Management System: Ing. Zdeněk Tulis
Traffic engineer: Rostislav Beneš
Energy Performance Certificate: SUCHÁNEK s.r.o.
Roof safety: Mojmír Klas, s.r.o.

Industry Article
COLLABORATION
IS KEY
Clare Pascoe, Director Pascoe Interiors Ltd, discusses the relationship between Interior
Designers and Architects, and why collaboration leads to winning results.
Thankfully the days where Architects This is underscored by the intimate Engineer, M&E / Smart Home consultant,
and Interior Designers were partnership between the RIBA & BIID Project Manager & Quantity Surveyor.
believed to have a divisive, cat v dog (British Institute of Interior Designers). Granted employing such a skilled design
relationship has now well and truly Both are world recognised professional team comes at a high cost to a project, so
passed. It is now widely recognised bodies, who together have agreed it is only projects of a certain size where
that there are several mutual benefits best working practices to streamline such an investment in skills is justified
to a project, the client and the design relationships and processes. to offset the mistakes and pitfalls that
team when Architects and Interior As an BIID Registered Interior Designer ® could blight the time line and budget
Designers collaborate. with 20+ years’ experience, and a bed rock if professional foresight wasn’t in place
of skill sets from an engineering-based to prevent such things happening in
Design BSc Hons degree, I have always the first place. Slightly smaller projects
approached projects with the mindset and might simply have an Architect, Interior
planning of an engineer. Calling myself Designer and Contractor. The size of the
an ‘Interior Engineer’ would be a more team indicates to the Design team the
accurate term. I relish projects where I scale of the project; the Clients viewpoint
am part of a wider design team; not least in investing in professional skills and how
because I purposely keep Pascoe Interiors efficiently the project is likely to be run.
Ltd small so that I am personally involved Different Design Team experts bring
in every project and can run an efficient different skills to a project. While of course
company to keep my fees competitive; but there are many grey areas and overlaps, in
also because projects that have a wider simple terms you could view an Architects
base of skills can only deliver better results role as dealing with fixed assets that would
for longevity, sustainability and design. be covered under Buildings Insurance; and
The best projects I’ve worked on have a an Interior Designers role as dealing with
full design team – consisting of Architect, loose assets that would be covered under
Interior Designer, Contractor, Structural Contents Insurance. The overlaps between

Industry Article
the skill sets should not be seen by the Vernon House, a 64 studio apartment
Client as points where they are charged building, that Pascoe Interiors was
twice for the same service(s); instead it commissioned to re-design
is vital to have an overlap to seamlessly

blend the Architects’ & Interior Designers’
role – without an overlap, you would have a
gap where some things could get missed.
Both Architects and Interior Designers
will consider the interior and exterior of
a property and both will focus on the
ergonomics and anthropometrics of a
space, but I think it’s fair to say we typically
approach projects from different angles
– with Architects, the interior is often led
by the exterior; while Interior Designers
will – as their name suggests – design
the interior first. By approaching a project
from different angles, we can brainstorm
together to consider the redesign of a
property from a fully rounded viewpoint.
Collectively we will consider elements
the other won’t have broached yet. By
giving priority to decisions in different
Clare has successfully collaborated with
orders we consider more elements of Lukasz Gruszczynski of Modulor Studio
the project at earlier design and planning
stages, delivering our Client a more
informed design, that leaves less room
for unforeseen complications during the
construction phase.
Let’s take the design of a kitchen
extension for example, as this offers a
perfect microcosm of a full house project,
to give an example of this in practice. An
architect would, quite rightly, look at how
to extend the property aesthetically, to
the Client brief and in line with local area
constraints (planning, conservation, listed
etc); while the Interior Designer will plan
the layout of the space to consider the
lifestyle, comfortable movement within
the space by the occupants alongside
practical and aesthetic considerations.
Both points of view will influence the other.
Where I have worked on projects where
the extension has been designed without
detailed analysis of the interior, I have often
found that the kitchen design needs to be
compromised because the extension falls
slightly short of allowing a fully symmetrical
run of units, or we have to compromise
the depth of a storage unit because waste
pipes have been boxed in internally to save
them being an unsightly addition to the
exterior. Had I been involved earlier in the
project this would have been highlighted
to the Client earlier when they had more
opportunity to consider, and possibly
choose, a different solution.
From the Interior Designers point of view; Originally tired and dated nurses
a project that has an architect at the helm accommodation, Vernon House was
redesigned and refurbished into high
tells us straight away that the Client values
specification rental studio apartments
professional opinion and that they are

Industry Article
prepared to invest in the design, planning technical specifications for the tender of separation, both teams are there too
and management of their project to get pack and construction, then place orders support each other’s roles. Together we
the best results. It also indicates that the and oversee the installation of the interior have each other’s & the clients back, too
Client is a busy professional themself who FF&E (fixtures, furniture & equipment – an run the best project that will ultimately
will entrust their team to run the project interior design term that encompasses all exceed our client’s expectations.
for them. Knowing this allows us to deliver that a project needs). The Architect can In short, when Interior Designers &
a far more accurate Service Schedule fee quickly divert interior related queries to Architects collaborate a project is more
structure, as we can more confidently rely the Designer, avoiding time consuming efficient, encounters fewer setbacks and
on quick decision making smoothing the distraction. Likewise, the Interior Designer complications that delivers better results with
process. doesn’t have to invest time on the tender less stress for the client. It’s a win win win.
Clients shouldn’t be put off by the cost and contractor selection, planning or
of a fully diverse design team. While building control. Even with a degree www.pascoeinteriors.com
surrounding themselves with a multifaceted
design team comes at a cost, the true
value of which can be more than easily
justified when you consider the wealth of
experience leading the project without
undue distraction and stress, avoiding costly
mistakes then can and do happen without
professional involvement, while allowing
the Client to focus on their own professional
commitments so they themselves can
function to their optimum value.
From the Architects point of view, having
an interior designer on board with a similar
design style, ethos and work ethic makes
for a very complimentary relationship. The
Architect can focus on their role, without
having to spend time considering the
minutiae of interior details and finishes.
The Interior Designer will steer the Client
Exterior shot of a Vernon
through the material choices, provide
House studio apartment
lighting plans, calculate quantities, provide

Industry News
REYNAERS REDUCES NOISE INGRESS WITH NEW PRODUCT

Supplier of aluminium solutions, Reynaers,
has launched MasterLine 8 SoftTone®; a
parallel opening window which supports
natural cooling and ventilation in urban
environments, while innovatively filtering
out noise to deliver comfortable spaces
for occupants.By 2050, 68% of the world’s
population is expected to live in bustling
urban areas, increasing the need for
living and working spaces which are both
sustainable and comfortable. As outlined in
the Acoustic, Ventilation and Overheating
(AVO) Guide, achieving these desired
results is reliant on innovative architectural
solutions which aid the management
of noise.With the inclusion of SoftTone,
indoor sound levels can be reduced by 9
decibels when compared to a traditional
open window, decreasing external noise
to create more comfortable spaces. To
achieve this, the window uses a carefully
designed interface between the frame
and sash, which includes sound absorption
foam, together with a parallel opening
system. This reduces noise while improving
natural ventilation, with 0.6 square metres
of ventilation gap provided in a typical
2m x 1m window.In practice, the system
allows occupants to open their windows for
effective natural ventilation, without having
to suffer excessive noise from the urban
environment. This enhances comfort while
reducing reliance on mechanical ventilation,
improving sustainability.As a parallel
opening window, MasterLine 8 SoftTone®
delivers a larger open area per m2 than
traditional opening windows. Coupled
with SoftTone, acoustic performance
is significantly increased, providing an
architectural solution fit for the future.
www.reynaers.co.uk
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
CARPET SOLUTION
Rawson Carpet Solutions has developed into PET, offering a multitude of further
a new product for interior textiles. life uses. Recover is available in sheet
Recover is made from 80% recycled and tile and there is a large stock holding
material and is a fully recyclable carpet of standard colours with fast delivery to
tile with no additives, no Latex and suit requirements. However as a long-
made from one single polymer, so that standing manufacturer, bespoke colours
nothing needs to go to landfill. Utilising and designs are always an option,
the highest grade Polyester PET, and providing opportunities for our clients
advanced machinery, a soft luxurious to ensure that they are able to meet
surfaced product in a selection of with company colours of specific colour
aesthetic pleasing bold colours has been schemes.
created. This, backed with a specially
designed single polymer robust backing www.RawsonCarpetsolutions.co.uk
for the tile, provides a product to the 01924 382 860
market with proven recyclability back rcsales@werawson.co.uk

Industry News
DECORATIVE PANELS GROUP CLEANS

UP WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PRODUCTS
Partnering with Addmaster (UK), which
pioneered the use of antimicrobial
additives with its Biomaster product range,
Decorative Panels Group can offer products
with surfaces that are able to inhibit the
growth of bacteria, fungi and moulds by up
to 99.99%!
What is more, Decorative Panels Group
have offered antimicrobial products within
their portfolio for over 8 years! But now, as
can be imagined, the interest for these has
accelerated rapidly.
As a trade laminator of sheet materials
for the furniture and allied industries, dp-
lamination offer an extensive range of
surface designs laminated to many different
substrates. By incorporating Biomaster
technology, dp-lamination can offer the
highest possible protection for the lifetime
of the product incorporating this technology
laminated to many different substrates.
These substrates can then be converted
either in house at sister companies dp-
furniture and dp-components or externally
to fellow manufacturers in many different
market areas.
The continued passion dp-lamination feel
for the industry and their company, lead the
way in the production of laminated sheet
materials with surface finishes ranging from
woodgrain paper foil veneers through to
high-gloss and matt acrylics, under the
brands dp-décor, dp-specialist and ever-
expanding unique surface solutions of
dp-limitless.
www.decorativepanels.co.uk
STORACALL TELEACOUSTICS
WALL-MOUNTED PHONE HOODS
Open plan offices are ubiquitous range of T700 wall mounted phone
in workplaces today. While that hoods covered with premium New
has many benefits, there are also Zealand acoustic fabric with other
downsides, especially when it high-end fabric finishes available.
comes to privacy. The colour palette is an exciting
mix of solids and mélanges across
By focusing mobile phone use the full colour spectrum that blend
to an acoustic hood, users can in with the interior design of hotels,
speak with increased privacy, restaurants, offices, cafeteria and
quiet and reduced distraction from other public spaces.
surrounding noisy environments
whilst at the same time not Retail prices start from £328.
disturbing and irritating other
people with the conversation. sales@teleacoustics.co.uk
Storacall TeleAcoustics offers a www.teleacoustics.co.uk

Materials
BUILDING IN WET WEATHER

When Horsham-based construction, renovation and oak framing company
Cartwood UK was ordering materials for its latest project, merchant D W
Nye Ltd of Kingsfold, Horsham suggested trying Norbord’s CaberShieldPlus.
It is the first time that Cartwood had used a fully waterproof system like
CaberShieldPlus on their developments. “We were impressed with the
versatility of the product and how easy it is to use,” said Peter Woodley,
co-owner of Cartwood, “It handles well and there are no fussy storage
requirements for the sheets pre-fitting. It cut nicely with a circular saw and
fitted together without issue using CaberFix D4 adhesive”. Cartwood used
CaberShieldPlus over the entire first floor level at a property development in
West Sussex, and, as is all too common in the UK, the construction company
was challenged with the usual rainstorms. “We had experienced extreme
rainfall over the whole floor but we were really pleased it has dried without any
signs of failure”, commented Peter. CaberShieldPlus is a P5 flooring protected
on both sides with a tough, waterproof coating. It is BBA approved for 60 days’
exposure to the weather when used with CaberFix D4 adhesive.
01786 812 921 | www.norbord.co.uk | www.cartwood.uk
NEW PACKAGING MACHINE

Extruded polystyrene insulation manufacturer Ravago
Building Solutions have introduced a new stretch wrapping
packaging machine, installed for their Ravatherm XPS X
product range at the plant in Kings Lynn. This new packaging
equipment offers many benefits including: a stretched
process that results in less plastic being used making the new
Ravatherm XPS X branded packaging a more sustainable
option, significant energy saving benefits to support green
statistics, and protecting the product from ultra-violet light,
water and contamination damage. Customers will soon start
to see the new Ravatherm XPS X branding on all products
being delivered to both customer premises and direct to site.
www.ravagobuildingsolutions.co.uk | LinkedIn @
RavagoBuildingSolutionsUK | Twitter @RInsulationUK
EXTRAORDINARY BRICKS,
FOR EXTRAORDINARY BUILDS
UK Brick presents statement bricks. On paper they stand at just
38mm tall, and they are double the length of a standard brick.
They tick the ‘long format’ box. But they are not just long format
bricks. Whilst they tick every technical box, you have to lift them
off the paper to appreciate their beauty. There you’ll find an
unparalleled feel, and a surface texture that tells an honest story.
They are so special, they have a unique name to match. Ultima
Linear. It means ‘exceptional form, and a design led feel that calls
for extra special projects.’
So, it’s true. UK Brick waterstruck bricks are not right for
every build, but they make a statement in luxury housing, city
apartments, office buildings, museums and University buildings.
Ultima Linear bricks add serious personality to any residential or
commercial project, but remember, they are not for the mundane.
Architects and housebuilders love them, and our cities need
them. So if you’re working on an exciting project, UK Bricks would
love to hear about it.
www.uk-brick.com

Legal Update
BUILDING SAFETY
Georgia Plant, Construction and Engineering team specialist,
Irwin Mitchell LLP, provides an overview of the Building Safety bill.
The independent review by Dame Judith the competence of architects. Those not
Hackitt following the Grenfell Tower meeting the competency standards can
fire concluded that building and fire be publicly identified on the register and
safety regulations needed major reform ultimately removed from the register.
including the appointment of a building The Bill provides for a new dutyholder
safety regulator. The Government’s regime during the lifecycle of a higher-risk
Building Safety Bill (with the Fire Safety building including those appointed under
Bill) seeks to make “the biggest change to the CDM regime. This will be implemented
our building safety regime for 40 years.” by secondary legislation.
There will be a three gateway system for
The Bill imposes a new regime for building
planning approvals, to be implemented by
control from the design and construction
secondary legislation:
phase to eventual occupation which
• Gateway One uses the existing planning
will apply to all new buildings, with an
process before dutyholders are required
enhanced regime for those defined as
to be in place and its requirements will
“higher-risk.” The Secretary of State will
have the power to define which buildings be fulfilled by those applying for planning
are higher-risk but it is currently proposed permission for developments containing
that all multi-occupied residential buildings a higher-risk building. The proposal will
with a top storey over 18 metres from need to demonstrate that fire safety
ground level, or 6 storeys above ground requirements which impact on planning
GEORGIA PLANT
level should fall into this category. have been considered and incorporated
Georgia Plant is in the specialist
The first major change is the introduction into the proposals. Construction and Engineering
of a Building Safety Regulator within • Gateway Two involves the full design team at law firm Irwin Mitchell LLP.
the Health & Safety Executive who intent being provided. This gateway is a She has been involved in advising
will be responsible for facilitating the ‘hard stop’ and construction cannot on construction contracts, disputes
implementation of the regime for higher- begin until the Regulator is satisfied that and settlements.
risk buildings, will be the building control the proposed design meets the
authority for higher-risk buildings and will requirements of the building regulations
be responsible for enforcement. Time and does not contain any unrealistic safety
limits for enforcement will be significantly management expectations.
extended, from two years to ten years. • Gateway Three is the final stage where
Failure to comply with new compliance construction work has finished. At this point
or stop notices will be a criminal offence all prescribed documents and information
punishable by a fine and up to two years relating to the finished, as-built, building.
imprisonment. Where the offence is Once the regulator is satisfied, a completion
committed by a corporate body with certificate will be issued..
the ‘consent or connivance’ of a director Although published in July 2020, the Bill has
or manager, that person will become not yet come into force and it is possible
personally liable. that changes will be made to the draft.
The Regulator will have the power to Architects should monitor any changes to
impose competence requirements on
ensure that they are able to comply with the
Principal Designers and Contractors with
requirements once they come into force.
a duty on the person appointing them to
ensure requirements are met.
The Bill also introduces a power for the
Architects Registration Board to monitor www.irwinmitchell.com

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BESPOKE WINE RACKS

A & W Moore Wine Racks have been manufacturing wine
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