Rediscovering life and work in our town centres
Our high streets and town centres are a focal point for our culture, communities and our everyday economy. Our marketplaces are for living and working. In the wake of the …
Leisure & Recreation
Green light for Kensington Forum redevelopment
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell has now been given the green light by the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the redevelopment of the Kensington Forum, to provide a world-class hotel and serviced apartment scheme alongside 62 genuinely affordable homes and substantial …
The rise of the power unit!
Several European countries have now opened and closed their borders to British holiday makers, whilst many haven’t and our concerns for the spread of Coronavirus has led many of us …
Creating a great in and ‘out’ store experience
How can retailers attract customers back to their physical stores while maintaining safety as the Covid-19 pandemic prevails? Consumers’ shopping behaviour may have understandably changed during 2020 to shift online …
Why design for adaptability is crucial in uncertain times
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in many citizens valuing the parks and outdoor spaces in their local neighbourhood more than ever before. And with Manchester about to get its first …
Sustainability and green building credentials met with Mobilane LivePanel
A splash of green and gold foliage Sports giant Decathlon extended its stores into Ireland in June 2020 with the new opening of its impressive Sports Hub in Dublin at …
Salford Council Gives Consent for Phase Three Development at Middlewood Locks, Manchester
Detailed planning consent had been granted by Salford City Council for the delivery of a third phase at Middlewood Locks, the award winning, new 25-acre mixed use development at the …
How changing urban streetscapes reflect post-COVID 19 outdoor cultural trends
Could a lasting legacy of 2020’s coronavirus pandemic be vastly different looking outdoor urban spaces designed around socialising? A recent article by the World Economic Forum predicts so, as planners, …
Transformational public service development plans approved in West Suffolk
Planning permission has been granted for a revolutionary multi-million-pound ‘public service development’ at Western Way, Bury St Edmunds – designed to unite public services with enterprising space. The 17-acre development …
Planning granted for multi-million-pound Nottingham Guildhall development
PLANNING permission has been granted by Nottingham City Council for the highly anticipated multi-million-pound development of Nottingham’s Guildhall, which brings the currently vacant building into its next lifetime and will …
Vent-Axia’s Energy Efficient Ventilation Helps Provide Comfort in Luxury Home
Leading British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has been specified as part of a luxury 1,300m2 new-build family home in Kingswood, Surrey. Designed to provide privacy, space, luxury and comfort the property spans …
Plugging in to UK’s socially distanced staycation boom
Britain is experiencing a staycation boom as holidaymakers snub foreign holidays in 2020 in favour of trips to the best of what their home nations have to offer. According to …
Ventilation a Vital Step to Gyms Reopening in Government COVID-19 Guidance
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently changing its stance and suggesting “the possibility of aerosol transmission” of COVID-19 in indoor crowded spaces, such as fitness classes, ventilation has further risen …
Ventilation is the First Step to Prepare Pubs for Reopening in Government COVID19-Guidance
Evaluating ventilation systems, before pubs reopen on 4 July as the COVID-19 lockdown eases, is the first step to take before reopening as laid out in the Government’s new guidance. …
Could COVID-19 drive a rethink of outdoor space design?
The coronavirus lockdown and enforced social distancing has resulted in many of us spending much more time than ever outdoors. In addition to the increased levels of outdoor activity that many people have been …
Planning application submitted for Nottingham’s Guildhall development
Planning has been submitted by a joint venture between Locksley Hotels Ltd and hotel group Ascena for the centrepiece of the much anticipated multi-million-pound Guildhall development in Nottingham, which will …
The Importance of Educational Play and the Outdoor Space
Our children are immersed and exposed to varying stressful environments, both at school and at home. It is of no surprise that we are reading negative headlines referring to the …
The Museum Hotel Antakya is awarded an Honourable Mention in Architectural Design by The Design that Educates Awards 2020
The Museum Hotel Antakya, a futuristic new design hotel that hovers above 2,300 years of history, has been awarded an Honourable Mention in Architectural Design by The Design that Educates Awards 2020 When …
Tune in to wildlife during tough times
The Wildlife Trusts have created wonderful online nature activities to encourage everyone to tune in to wildlife at home this spring – and to help people find solace in nature …
Pop Up Power Gets Arty!
Pop Up Power Supplies are delighted to be asked to install 13 new electricity units at The Hepworth Wakefield. The Hepworth Wakefield Garden which will be one of the UK’s …
London’s Strand Palace Hotel upgrades guest comfort with Mitsubishi Electric
An innovative, efficient air conditioning system has been chosen to provide cooling and comfort to guests at the Strand Palace Hotel in the heart of London. The hotel, which is …
Space saving cycle stands installed at student accommodation – Leeds
Street Furniture Direct have recently supplied and installed high quality, durable space saving cycle stands at two new student development sites in Leeds city centre. Everest Double Decker Cycle Stands …
There when you need them, hidden when you don’t – Covent Garden
Covent Garden as we all know is a busy and successful shopping and entertainment area. The technical services team required an outdoor power supply that would not impact on the …
£15 Million Chorley Market Regeneration Scheme Completes
A NEW, 74,479 ft2 retail destination has officially completed in Chorley, supporting the town centre’s significant wider regeneration plan. Perfect Circle – which provides property, construction and infrastructure consultancy services to the public sector – project …
Making Christmas markets a runaway success
As the British appetite for Christmas markets continues to grow and they increasingly become a fixture in the annual festivities for towns and cities right across the UK, there has …
Panopus meets demands of fast-moving music world with Drytac SpotOn
Panopus Printing has created two poster projects for The Garage in London – but the fast-moving music world means the colourful ads were only on show for a few days. …
Reynaers facilitates delivery of a world-first in design at Axis Towers
Axis Towers is the first facility in the world where two towers turn around their own axis, but stand on the same foundation, separated by multiple expansion joints. Attracting much interest …
Spectacular Valchromat Bar Stars at New Cultural Venue
Valchromat, the innovative and award-winning engineered fibreboard – which is available in the UK through James Latham – has been extensively used in the interior fit-out of a spectacular new …
Britcon starts steel contract for Boston United Community Stadium
Britcon Engineering Services (BES) has commenced a £750,000 contract to design, fabricate and install full structural steelwork for the much-anticipated new Boston United Community Stadium in Lincolnshire. BES has been …
The Architect Helping Shape Ashford’s Future
Ashford in Kent is a town where the landscape is changing through its regeneration programme with a number of high-profile developments coming to fruition. Behind two of the leading projects …
Abbey Road 50th Anniversary: Iconic album cover immortalised in history next to world-famous crossing
FIFTY years ago, four men in flares walked in sync across a zebra crossing in North London and created one of the most memorable LP covers of all time. Abbey …
One of Britain’s biggest straw-buildings to open for community groups and eco-weddings
One of the biggest volunteer-built organic straw-buildings in Britain, and an architectural piece of innovation constructed of just five main materials, is ready to throw open its doors for the …
Bushboard Evolve Chosen for Solar Powered Narrowboat
When Tim Knox, founder of Mothership Marine, wanted a stunning kitchen for his company’s remarkable solar-powered narrowboat, he chose Evolve Caldiera for the worksurfaces. The Mothership Electric Narrowboat concept is …
Outdoor power supplies delivered with elegance
Good design for the public realm can often be undermined by the practical need to provide access to power, water and other services, particularly in pedestrianised high streets, plazas, squares …
Eco-friendly Building Full of Natural Light
Situated in rural Kent, near Canterbury Mr and Mrs Castle’s environmentally-conscious holiday resort has recently installed Green Unit’s Arc modular eco-building at Great Field Farm. Now complete, holidaymakers are able to enjoy …
Triton secures four new instructions as it reaches 1000 rooms milestone for Premier Inn
Triton Construction has completed construction of the new Liverpool North Premier Inn and been appointed on four new Premier Inn projects as Whitbread continues to expand the UK’s largest hotel …
Kebony supplies finishing touches to Elin Donskov ApS idyllic Danish retreat
Located in Boeslum Strand, a seaside village in Denmark renowned for its beautiful white beaches and grassy plains, lies a charming holiday cottage which has been carefully designed by local …
Everton reveal vision for new waterfront stadium
World renowned architect Dan Meis reveals design at fan event Stadium will act as a ‘game changer’ for Club and city region Club to begin month-long consultation period on new …
Powering a safe, sustainable future for Britain’s heritage buildings
With the public appeal of many of the UK’s historic buildings principally driven by their external appearance, the ability to maintain surrounding spaces safely and easily and unlock their potential …
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell secure green light for Kensington Forum
Queensgate Investments and Rockwell have today got the green light for their proposed redevelopment of the Kensington Forum. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, resolved to grant planning permission for the …