Firefly Vertical Systems Selected for Nottinghamshire Hospital Upgrade
A significant redevelopment project at a specialist mental health hospital in Nottinghamshire is nearing a successful completion, with two of FIREFLY’s versatile and fully certified systems being employed by one of the manufacturer’s approved contractors installing the lightweight, but high performing fire barriers, to protect the ceiling spaces.
Refurbished Oxford Street Building Crowned Overall Winner at Schüco Excellence Awards 2024
The Parcels Building, located on Oxford Street in London, has been named the Overall Winner at the prestigious Schüco Excellence Awards. The awards, presented in association with Architecture Today, were announced at a celebratory lunch at The Pelligon, Canary Wharf, London on 27th June.
High Quality Timber Windows and Doors
The Sash Window Workshop specialises in manufacturing high quality timber windows and doors that are designed to improve energy efficiency and combine minimum maintenance with a maximum lifespan.
EnviraBoard Launches First Carbon Negative Building Boards
The UK-based manufacturer, EnviraBoard, has announced its plans to bring a carbon-negative building board to the construction industry.
Defying the Elements: Shoreline Shapes a Bold New Chapter for Revitalised Folkestone Seafront
The first phase of an impressive masterplan on Folkestone’s historic seafront, Shoreline’s unique contemporary design pays homage to the traditional Edwardian curved terrace. Constructed by Jenner and designed by ACME architectural practice for the Folkestone Harbour & Seafront Development Company, this highly-bespoke, crescent-shaped residential building required collaboration between stakeholders in order to overcome the complexities of a challenging build.
UNStudio Stretches Living to the Max with Completion of the Van B Residences
With its one- to three-room, highly-flexible apartments, flats, gallery lofts and rooftop flats, UNStudio and developer Bauwerk‘s recently-completed Van B residential project in Munich not only caters to changing demographics and multiple family constellations, but it also offers indoor-outdoor living, communal spaces, shared facilities and a new highly-flexible plug-in system that can make a 40m2 apartment feel like a 60m2 loft.
Government-Backed Modular Construction: A Misguided Investment?
Despite repeated failings, the UK Government continues to back modular construction efforts with millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money. Jenny Smith-Andrews, Head of Marketing at H+H UK, questions if this support is misplaced.
Biomimicry & Nature-Inspired Architecture
The architectural form concept of the Xylopolis Centre for Wood Art and Science stems from a profound contemplation of the human-nature relationship, exploring coexistence, human impact on the natural ecosystem and the ensuing responsibilities.
Architect in Profile - Phil Cooper
Phil Cooper, Founder of Hope Architects, has had an inspiring career journey marked by passion and innovation. From his early days in his mother’s engineering office to founding Hope Architects in 2019, he has continually pushed design boundaries. In this Q&A, FC&A explores the milestones and motivations that shaped his career, his commitment to creating homes that foster cherished memories and the exciting projects on the horizon for his firm.
Diffusion Provides a Sustainable Fan Coil Solution to Bank Centre, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Keane Environmental supplied Diffusion fan coils units to the Bank Centre site in Ballsbridge, Dublin. The Bank Centre site was redeveloped with the campus designed to be a state-of-the-art work environment and one of the most sustainable workspaces in Europe.
