De Matos Ryan has collaborated with renowned Interior Designer Dorothée Meilichzon (CHZON) to create a new pavilion building for Cowley Manor.

Visual appeal is only part of the equation in today’s design landscape. Functionality is now just as important as the auditory experience of a space. Driven by a growing emphasis on employee wellness, neurodiversity and business productivity, architects now recognise that room acoustics are a key component, says Ben Hancock, Managing Director at Oscar Acoustics.

Kathryn Tormay, Head of Product at Crown Paints, delves into the latest eco-friendly innovations.

As we stand on the brink of potentially a major re-focus for the construction sector and a new emphasis upon delivering living, learning, leisure and workspace fit for future generations and designed to meet ever-changing aspirations, we must not lose sight of the need for maintaining quality, regulatory and environmental standards.

Architectural ironmongery might seem like a minor detail in the grand scheme of building design, but it is highly significant. With safety, security, accessibility and aesthetics to consider, specification can be complex and multifaceted. In this article, we speak with Tom Planck, Managing Director of leading architectural ironmongery firm John Planck, about the key factors to consider during hardware specification.

Popular for over a decade, the Dekordor® 3D range from Vicaima has long been a first choice with specifiers of living and working spaces.

Spiral UK have been making incredible bespoke staircase structures for over 38 years, and as they come into their 39th year of production, they are not slowing down.

Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2024, Sweet EmbraceTM. The colour is a delicate, optimistic and modern tone that is understated and comforting and brings a sense of stability and softness to a space.

Poised to deliver excellence beyond expectation, the new British-made Beyond Wool® collection from Furlong Flooring will give customers the wool-like look they want, with the finish they need. This treat for the feet is sure to create the very best interiors and includes a great new addition with a 100% recycled yarn range to give customers a sustainable, durable and easy-to-clean carpet.

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