Working alongside MPACT and Form Design Consultants, Style Group has delivered a high-performance acoustic solution as part of a large-scale office fit-out of Virgin Money’s Glasgow workplace. Designed to improve speech clarity and reduce reverberation in meeting rooms, focus spaces and collaborative zones, Style installed Autex panels across the 11th and 12th floors, combining strong acoustic absorption with distinctive branded aesthetics. Autex Cube™ panels were strategical

The Gilden Way Community Centre in Harlow was commissioned to provide a vital community hub for residents of a new housing development on the outskirts of the town. With the area expanding rapidly, the centre was designed as a landmark building that serves both practical needs and as a focal point for local identity. Designed to reflect the character of the surrounding new homes, the building also needed to deliver long-term durability and low maintenance, ensuring it remains

This Berkshire new build is the result of extensive design development and careful construction coordination, bringing together the many considerations required to deliver a refined long-term family home. The house was designed by NEON Architecture, a design-led Architects practice based in Berkshire. They guided the project through each stage of the RIBA Plan of Work. Working closely with the clients, the practice developed the brief from early concept through to the deliver

Nestled within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hidden House is a striking replacement for a 1960s bungalow in Abinger Hammer. Designed by Duncan Foster Architects, the new home sits within the green belt, where strict planning regulations demanded a careful approach to scale, volume and architectural expression. Designing within green belt constraints​ To work within planning limits, the architectural concept centred on an efficient, compact form. The hou

A community-led charity has recently refreshed the entrance and hallway of their community hub, thanks to Bradite’s most popular coating, One Can. This all-in-one primer, stain block and professional finish was tinted in two bold shades from the NCS colour range to create a joyful and welcoming first impression. Originally built in 1889 to serve the community’s needs, The Gregson Community and Arts Centre in Lancaster is committed to carrying on this legacy through their café

When Issy and Murray Bryars first set eyes on the dilapidated granite barn that sat quietly beside their Dartmoor farmhouse, they saw more than just an agricultural relic. They saw a future retreat; one that would allow visitors to connect with Dartmoor’s dramatic beauty in a space that honoured its past, supported the local economy, and embraced sustainable building practices. Their vision has since taken shape in the form of a strikingly understated, light-filled holiday le

Award-winning design duo, Lauren and Chloe Piper (known as @2sistersuk), recently partnered with Bradite to refresh the SMS Group  headquarters, using One Can to create a nautical-themed mural. Bradite’s all-in-one primer, stain block and finish was the ideal, fast-drying product to facilitate quick completion, without compromising on the quality of finish. For this project, the creative sisters opted for a range of blue tones inspired by the SMS Group’s marine engineering wo

For over two decades, Style Group has supported the evolution of London ExCeL Exhibition Centre, delivering large-scale movable wall solutions across all three phases of development. Phase 3 continues this long-standing relationship, delivered in partnership with Grimshaw Architects and McLaren Construction, and sees Style install additional Dorma Hüppe Variflex systems to support ExCeL’s demanding exhibition and conference programme. The manual movable wall provides exceptio

ISO-Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system is providing energy efficiency improvements to an Edwardian property in Oxfordshire. WINFRAMER units have been retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house built in 1909 in Oxford, up to current energy efficiency standards, providing better quality accommodation for the homeowner along with long-term cost savings.   Passivhaus certified and fire rated to up to 30 m

FP McCann has completed the installation of a 9-level combination precast concrete structural stair core and lift shaft as part of a major residential development in the heart of Liverpool’s historic waterfront . The Heap’s Mill development is a landmark regeneration project centred on the restoration of an 18th century Grade II listed mill, blending  Liverpool’s rich industrial heritage with contemporary urban living. The development consisting of four individual residential

Shorewood Homes  demonstrates an architectural ethos that juxtaposes classical with contemporary, balancing modern trends with historic detailing to create homes that are timeless, stylish, practical, and luxurious. The company’s design philosophy takes inspiration from period architecture which harmonises beautifully with the traditional character of Winchester. In Brunswick Gardens, each property is as visually elegant on the exterior as it is beautifully designed internall

Bruce Towers & Sons, based in the heartlands of East Anglia, recently completed a major refit of Rinnai hot water heating units in four separate plant rooms across two big schools over a half term. Rinnai’s N Series hot water heating units were installed in cascade arrangements so that the schools and their thousands of staff and pupils had unlimited volumes of on demand temperature controlled hot water. Says Bruce Towers, “We were able to install all the Rinnai units in the

FP McCann’s Onyx Black shade Essential Porcelain tiles have recently been installed as part of a new refurbishment project at the famous Gigg Lane football ground, home to Bury FC. Gigg Lane is one of the oldest professional football stadiums in the world, dating back to 1885. Unfortunately, in 2019, Bury FC went into administration ultimately losing their status as a Football League club. Gigg Lane was left unused until 2022, when it was purchased by a fans group and re-buil

A rapid and precisely executed two-week retrofit contract has brought the fire compartmentation within the complex roof-spaces to a Nottinghamshire health centre up to current standards under the Building Regulations, with the work being carried out by a Midlands based contractor, highly experienced in the installation of the FIREFLY® systems specified. The Meadow Heath Health Centre in the south-east area of the city has been undergoing alterations to allow two existing SP p

Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has been specified as part of the transformation of the former corporate office headquarters of telecommunications company Canal+ into an ambitious mixed-use development in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.   Originally constructed in 2002, the 28,000 m² l’Eiffel building comprises eight superstructure levels and five basement levels. Its reinvention required far more than a conventional refurbishment; it de

A contemporary renovation project in Leicestershire has been completed with the installation of a comprehensive suite of high-quality residential doors from Hörmann UK, showcasing the brand’s ability to deliver cohesive solutions both externally and internally. The family home features a Hörmann sectional garage door and aluminium entrance door, complemented inside by a range of side-hinged, pocket, and fire doors. Carefully selected high-specification materials and contempor

Ardbeg House, a boutique luxury hotel on the picturesque island of Islay, Scotland, has opened its doors as a truly immersive whisky and hospitality experience, with a newly installed Stannah Stairiser CR2 inclined platform lift providing guests with full accessibility to upper floors. Featuring twelve individually themed bedrooms, the hotel combines luxury, creativity and storytelling inspired by the island’s famous Ardbeg distillery and heritage. All photo credits: Ben Shak

A domestic property in Alton, Staffordshire sits in an elevated position with driveway and compact stone garage beneath the level of the house. The laundry room is housed in the garage which presented a common but problematic drainage issue: no direct access to the drainage system. Waste water needed to be pumped upwards to the existing soil stack. After a flood caused by an incorrectly specified macerator pump, homeowner Ed Shenton sought a purpose-built solution and turned

Situated in the peaceful neighbourhood of Gilford, Northern Ireland, this ultramodern self-build is home to Clarke Graham and his family. Overlooking stunning views of the River Bann and the surrounding rural landscape, the property features six Keylite roof windows  that elegantly frame the picturesque Irish countryside.     The property owner, Clarke Graham,   set out to create the perfect family home with this extensive 2,600 square foot farmhouse-style build, completed wi

After living with a dark, compact kitchen, the owners of this home near Bicester found themselves longing for more space for their family of four. The couple have two young sons and wanted to extend their property to create a light-filled, open-plan space with a central island that would become the hub of family life. “We wanted a large island in the new kitchen with enough room for all of us to sit at,” explain the homeowners. While durability and functionality were key, sty