Rethinking urban living: The role of acoustic balcony glazing in inner-city high-rise living Cities in the UK are becoming taller and noisier. Between 2011 and 2021, the number of households living in a flat, maisonette or apartment increased by 21% to 5.4 million.​ 1  In London, over half of the homes built since 2002 are in high-rise buildings.​ 2     While high-rise living may address housing shortages, the quality of life for residents is often impacted by issues such as

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

The new Troldtekt® baffles present an elegant way to enhance room acoustics while respecting the existing architecture. The slim baffles are suspended vertically from the ceiling – giving the freedom to control the acoustics, visual expression, and even thermal indoor climate. Good acoustics are essential for well-being, focus, and comfortable conversation. Yet, in large spaces, a full acoustic ceiling is not always practical. In these cases, the new Troldtekt baffles provide

CRL Stone has introduced four stunning new finishes into its beautiful range of quartz worktops for kitchens and bathrooms. The new additions - Barletta, Modena, Statuario Oro and Taj Mahal - enhance CRL Stone's  extensive and diverse range of beautiful. CRL Stone has a wide range of options to choose from that come in a range of colours, finishes & thicknesses. Top left, Barletta: Top right, Modena: Bottom Left, Statuario Oro: Bottom left, Taj Mahal Barletta Infinitely elega

Providing a one-stop-shop for KBB trade professionals, independent retailers and specialists, Life Trade not only supplies high-quality, fully pre-assembled kitchen solutions – but it also supplies beautifully crafted made-to-order bedroom cabinets too. With the option of 16 bedroom ranges, customers have the choice of both modern and traditional designs to suit a range of interior schemes. From the brand’s most popular Belsay Shaker family to the contemporary Porter and Vene

Leading accessible bathroom brand Fitzroy of London collaborated with London interior design studio, Studio Mica, to develop accessible bathroom solutions for the launch of the new guest rooms and suites at Montcalm Mayfair in London. The brief was to elevate the guest experience through contemporary design that is both inclusive and effortlessly elegant, ensuring every accessible bathroom is as thoughtfully crafted as any other hotel room. In need of bathroom solutions that

Visit stand 401, 3-5 February 2026, Business Design Centre London Returning for another year, Tile of Spain is delighted to be exhibiting at the Surface Design Show in February 2026. Showcasing the newest collections from a selection of its manufacturers, the show offers visitors an opportunity to see the very latest in Spanish tile innovation, design and technology.     Earth Baltic Amber by Equipe Cerámicas www.equipeceramicas.com   Thanks to developments in manufacturing p