Connecting the outdoor environment
Outdoor public spaces are more ‘connected’ than ever. EV charging points are being installed to support the electric car revolution, public WIFI zones are commonplace and digital information and signage …
Leisure & Recreation
Vicaima design bowls them over at The Heyford Hotel
A new and stylish Boutique Hotel at the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside has specified Vicaima trend setting door designs to compliment the mood of its relaxing and entertaining interiors. …
How to add an outdoor power supply without compromising a site’s aesthetics
Historic sites, such as castles and stately homes, are a big draw for tourists who are often keen to visit to see the architecture, heritage, gardens and settings that they’ve …
National Ventilation Designs and Supplies Ventilation to London Landmark, The Golden Hinde
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has designed and supplied a ventilation system for the Golden Hinde, a full-size reconstruction of the English galleon captained by Sir Francis Drake on …
Perth city centre church transformed into new civic space
Pop Up Power Supplies® has provided outdoor power distribution units for a £2 million redevelopment project in the centre of Perth, which has transformed the redundant St Paul’s church from …
The National Trust TRUSTS EcoRight to provide lime-based products for conservation and restoration at Basildon Park
Basildon Park is set in over 400 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland. Surrounding it all is the boundary wall that is the subject of restoration work by AF …
Designer and Lifestyle Blogger Completes Renovation of Chalet-Style Cabin on Minnesota Lake
Once an early 70s kit home, the Minne Stuga House is now a weekend retreat and vacation rental bathed in natural light and clad in sustainable Kebony wood. Hidden away …
Specifying durability and longevity in outdoor power distribution units
Any products designed to be used in external environments should be able to stand the test of time and cope with the demands of extreme weather conditions – from sub-zero …
How to specify outdoor power distribution units to meet anticipated demand
Adding a power supply infrastructure to an outdoor public space, such as a courtyard or enclosed garden, is an excellent way to unlock the potential for holding events and creating …
DBR awarded Crystal Palace Subway restoration contract
DBR Ltd, one of the UK’s leading heritage construction contractors, announces it has won the contract to undertake restoration works on the historic Crystal Palace Subway. This follows a recent …
Putting safety and security first when specifying outdoor power distribution units
Installing a power supply in outdoor spaces is an excellent way to make them more usable and turn what is often an underused asset into something that can generate revenue. …
Michael Grubb Studio showcases Torquay’s Royal Terrace Gardens in the best light
Set amongst the picturesque coastline of Torquay, South Devon, the Royal Terrace Gardens are a popular tourist attraction frequented by locals and visitors alike. Multi-award-winning lighting design practice Michael Grubb …
Making outdoor spaces more versatile without ruining visual appeal
Installing an outdoor power supply can transform a site’s potential and useability, but it has to be done without compromising aesthetics. Many of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations draw …
The Other House granted permission to develop Residents’ Club in Covent Garden
Further to their May 2021 acquisition of the prestigious Wellington Block in Covent Garden, revolutionary lifestyle brand The Other House has been granted planning permission to begin transforming the island …
How to add a power supply in an outdoor public space
The UK’s outdoor economy is stronger than ever, reflecting a public appetite for minimising the amount of time spent indoors and, for many, a re-evaluation of their appreciation of being …
Powering ahead for Britain’s new relationship with the great outdoors
A detailed ONS study earlier this year revealed just how much the pandemic has changed the attitude and behaviour of Brits towards the great outdoors. In 2020, urban planners and …
Vicaima Doors promote the originality of the Pur OPorto Boutique Hotel
The solutions provided by Vicaima in the newly opened Pur Oporto Boutique Hotel add to the exclusive design of the hotel. Vicaima was chosen to bring expression to the Pur Oporto …
Supporting Aston Villa to maintain its world-class pitch
Aston Villa Football Club’s success in recent years on the pitch and the regaining of their Premier League status has been matched by their progress redeveloping the famous Villa Park …
DLA Secures Green Light For Developers To Deliver New Landmark For Leeds’ International Pool Site
A £270 million development proposal to transform the former International Swimming Pool site at Lisbon Street in Leeds city centre has been granted full planning consent by Leeds City Council. …
Powering the rejuvenation of Braintree town centre
Like many of our towns and cities across the country, Braintree in Essex holds a regular market, which is a vital focal point for culture, the community and the local …
Delivering outdoor power at Kensington Palace’s famous Sunken Garden
Slim IGU in-ground power units from Pop Up Power Supplies® have been specified and installed as part of the recent high profile project to redesign Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden to …
The Other House: A new era of hospitality seamlessly merging short term stays with long term residential living
Further to the acquisition and major refurbishment of the old Harrington Hall Hotel site, the new lifestyle brand of Residents’ Clubs The Other House reveals further details about its first opening in …
OFR Advises Fire Strategy for Historic Scottish Castle
A team of fire engineering specialists from OFR Consultants have helped to deliver a fairy tale ending for a stunning heritage property in Ayrshire. Located in beautiful rural Scotland, the …
The Hux Hotel Ruffles Kensington’s Feathers with Boutique Charm
Discreetly standing behind a darkened door on Kensington High Street, inconspicuous and adjacent to the royal gardens, the Hux Hotel offers enigmatic luxe as one of London’s freshest experience driven …
National Ventilation Scores a Hat-trick at Middlezoy Rovers FC
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, designed and supplied ventilation for the Middlezoy Rovers FC clubhouse. The Somerset-based project used a mixture of three fans, which were …
Best Western Hotel gets close to nature with Vicaima Heritage Oak
Vicaima strengthens its position as a major European player within its sector by fitting, with various Portaro® options, the entrances to the rooms of the Best Western Chalet Les Saytels …
Edmond Shipway appointed to deliver Center Parcs’ proposed sixth UK holiday village
LEADING construction consultancy Edmond Shipway is to provide project management, cost consultancy and mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy services for Center Parcs’ proposed sixth UK holiday village. Center Parcs has secured …
Mitsubishi Electric delivers hybrid air conditioning to boutique Edinburgh hotel
Mitsubishi Electric has provided Edinburgh’s Haymarket Hub hotel with a City Multi Hybrid VRF air conditioning system to deliver energy efficient, controllable comfort. During a recent refurbishment of the hotel, …
London Borough of Waltham Forest unveils Fellowship Square, a new cultural venue for residents in the heart of the borough
● Works to the Town Hall include restoration of original features and improvements to make the building more modern, accessible, and environmentally sustainable ● Year-round programme of cultural events launched with opening …
Works commence on Sheffield’s flagship Radisson Blu hotel development
Major work to construct Sheffield city centre’s new flagship Radisson Blu hotel, as part of the £480 million Heart of the City development programme, has begun this week. The hotel …
Edmond Shipway to support Center Parcs’ €85m Irish expansion
Leading construction consultancy Edmond Shipway has been appointed to provide project management, cost consultancy and mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy services for the proposed €85m expansion of Center Parcs’ Longford …
A landmark of Finnish architecture, Helsinki Central railway station opens as a design hotel – Scandic Grand Central is Eliel Saarinen´s masterpiece with an extension that respects the original
The Helsinki Central Railway Station, and its administrative buildings, are amongst Eliel Saarinen’s most important achievements in Finland and a masterpiece of Finnish art nouveau. The building, completed in 1919, …
Active Commuting for a ‘Mini-Holland’ in Kingston
Hub for South London cyclists revealed An ambitious project, designed to encourage more people to take up cycling and walking, is now complete and open to the public. A new …
Haus On The Ridge
Aesthetic exterior decking by Trekker Set within the beautiful Kent countryside, with stunning views of the rural landscape is the striking Haus On The Ridge project. This contemporary property turned …
Sustainable wildlife centre opens in 26-mile long Essex Country Park
A BRAND-NEW wildlife discovery centre has opened in Essex’s River Lee Country Park – using fully recyclable materials that will reduce the building’s impact on landfill waste. The £700,000 development …
Forest holiday park site aims for Building with Nature award
A luxury holiday park located in ancient woodland is incorporating the attainment of a prestigious environmental accreditation into its construction. Rockingham Forest Park in Northamptonshire is the first location in …
Work Begins on £3.6 million Travelodge at Cobalt Business Park
Construction work on a new 80-room Travelodge at Cobalt Business Park in North Tyneside has commenced. The £3.6m development of the former Cobalt 3.3 site, which housed office accommodation in …
Delamere Forest Visitors Centre
Bailey Streetscene provides a large outdoor covered seating area and resting spots at the scenic grounds of the brand new Delamere Forest Visitors centre. The new £9 million development from …
Stepnell takes ‘centre stage’ following completion of historic costume workshop construction and restoration
NATIONAL construction partner Stepnell has recently completed the multi-million-pound redevelopment phase of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) Costume Workshop in Stratford-upon-Avon. The renovation of the Grade II listed site, which required retention …
New £2.4 million Dinton Activity Centre is taking shape
Dinton Pastures new multi-million-pound activity centre, designed by HLM Architects, reached a major milestone on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January, as modules were lifted into place at the borough’s …