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

Toby Marlow, Building & Construction Director from Haddonstone, outlines why cast stone is the smart choice for modern construction and historical renovation... Natural stone, such as marble, slate and sandstone, has been a core construction material around the world for centuries; think the Taj Mahal, Palace of Westminster, the Palace of Versailles, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, for example. Weather-resistance, beauty, durability, and low maintenance contribute to the appea

James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement building solutions, has announced the launch of the Conceal System for Hardie® Panel, a new mechanical concealed fixing system designed to deliver a flawless finish, improved durability and simplified maintenance for fibre cement soffit installations. Developed in partnership with KEIL®, the Conceal System for Hardie® Panel has been engineered specifically for use with 11mm Hardie® Panel and Ha

As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology ’s innovative TDBL- nonut®  fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time, enabling fast and efficient installation. Launched last year, TDBL- nonut®  carries ETA-11/0191 approval, confirming that its patented thread shape, under-head locking detail and tri-lobular geometry

It was back in 2012 in its Living Planet Report  when the World Wildlife Fund  asserted that ,  if the Western developed nations continued with their pattern of consumption, we would need three  planet’s worth of resources by 2050. During the years  since then, consumerism and population have expanded across regions like Africa and parts of Asia, with supposedly sustainable activities such as sourcing the minerals required for electrical vehicles steadily scarring once pristi

As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition  celebrated its 10th anniversary, the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten, challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were unrestricted by building standards and were free to play with the concept of scale and design a structure from competition sponsor West Fraser 's SterlingOSB Zero . Pictured are architects Olivia Dolan and Sem van der Straaten, with West Fraser's marketing manager, David Connache

Theatr Clwyd  was built in the mid-70s to house both theatre and TV production. It is still Wales’ main producing theatre. Situated in the hills above the town of Mold, the Grade 2 Listed structure needed urgent reconfiguration and upgrading. The aim was to expand its cultural role and deliver a performance, music and communal space for North Wales. Architect Haworth Tompkins  aimed to repurpose the existing fabric. By demolishing only where necessary, they would also hit a w

Newton Specialist Contractor MJ Rooney  undertook this extensive basement construction project beneath a period Georgian property in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Working alongside designers from Open Architecture and  Croft Structural Engineers , the MJ Rooney team needed to carry out deep and large-scale excavations. This included significantly extending the existing basement beneath the period property and the rear garden, whilst retaining the original structure above with minima

FP McCann’s architectural facade division has supplied and installed bespoke acid-etched precast concrete cladding units, stone inlaid precast panels and precast balconies to envelope a brand-new 190,000 sqft luxury residential development overlooking Hyde Park, London. “Park Modern” is a nine-storey building comprising 57 high-end one to six bedroom apartments, amongst some of the most prestigious in Kensington. Residents in the development have access to valet parking, a re

As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition celebrated its 10th anniversary,  the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten , challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were unrestricted by building standards and were free to play with the concept of scale and design a structure from competition sponsor West Fraser's SterlingOSB  Zero . This year's competition winner, Kashdan-Brown  Architects, imagined a 1:10 scale model reconstruction of the 140-m

David Connacher, Marketing Manager of West Fraser, discusses the benefits of engineered wood panels It is well accepted that the use of timber panel products began a century back when plywood was first manufactured in quantity .   Aeons beforehand, the E gyptians also came to understand the benefit of gluing sections of timber together, enhancing the natural strength of wood fibres by alternating the direction of the grain.  Today, as mankind struggles with huge population gr

West Fraser   has always been committed to being at the environmental forefront within its industry. The company promotes the benefits of sustainable forestry , w ith young, fast-growing trees being the lungs of Earth, breathing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen during the day to help generate a healthy world in which we can all thrive . The company’s  well - managed stocks  also  provide the raw material for the company’s panel products.  As well as planting more trees

The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a well-insulated design. Mitchell’s Barn is replacing a sprawling complex of dilapidated tin cowsheds and a rather more attractive oak barn which was founded on a plinth of Tudor era bricks. The original planning permission allow

The Glade House is a bespoke five-bedroom home situated in a secluded woodland clearing in Surrey. Designed by award-winning AR Design Studio, this contemporary new-build redefines the family home with a clear architectural intent: to create seamless connections between the built form and the natural landscape through structure, material, and light. Replacing an outdated property that no longer met modern standards, the new home was shaped through close collaboration between

FP McCann has completed a unique supply and build project consisting of 64 luxury apartments in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. The high-end development is set on 200 acres of historic private gated grounds offering new-build houses and apartments next to a grand Grade II listed Georgian era mansion house.  Newland Park is a development by London based Comer Homes. The collection of new apartments and houses sits within the modern country estate and is set to become one o

Haddonstone , supplier of quality cast stone to the architectural, construction and garden industries, will celebrate 55 years in industry in 2026.  With the proven business continually developing, three new members have been added to the project and design teams. Haddonstone's newest additions to the project and design team - pictured (left to right): Ben Hughes, Marco Van De Water, and Joe Blatchly. Joe Blatchly has been appointed as Projects Administrator  to support the c

A specialist timber engineering company, active throughout East Anglia and the Home Counties, is making extensive use of West Fraser ’s SterlingOSB Zero  in the production of its diverse offering of high performance, sustainable offsite solutions. Based in the village of Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire-Bedfordshire border, Pinewood Structures  was established in 1981 and has grown steadily to become one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of timber-based systems across a variety o

Building on its well-founded reputation as a manufacturer of cladding support systems and high-performance fasteners, SFS Group Fastening Technology  has developed an advance, user-friendly new system for installing flat panels across both steel and aluminium sub-frames. Amongst the benefits of the patented Center Point System is the fact that it answers the challenge of accurately positioning the self-drilling, double thread fastener at the exact centre of the hole in the pa

ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been put to the (weight) test – and passed with flying...

Highly versatile Marmox Multiboards from the Marmox range are being installed to create a stable tiling substrate throughout Highlight,...