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  • June 2015

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  • Polyflor celebrated as top Green Manufacturer at Made in the North West Awards

    • 04 June 2015

    Vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor was recognised for its green credentials when it received the prize for Green/ Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year at Insider’s Made in the North West awards recently.

    Hand Drawn Collection by Shaw Contract Group

    • 04 June 2015

    Embrace the process: Intrigued by a simple study of hand drawn lines - their widths, irregularities and imperfections, along with various techniques that capture an intimate glimpse of the artist’s personality, we granted ourselves permission to return to the sketch. Putting computers and devices aside, we re-engage our instincts, which shaped the design industry before technology. Interacting with paper, experimenting with line weight, abstract/analogue proportion and tactile movement enable us to preserve process and honour the inconsistency of the human hand. Design is imperfect.

    TYPE C WATERPROOFING – A NEW ON LINE RESOURCE

    • 04 June 2015

    Triton’s new ‘Type C’ waterproofing website has been designed as a resource for specifiers of structural waterproofing systems. Triton supplies a complete range of systems for structural waterproofing but this new site focuses on the company’s BBA approved Platon cavity drained membrane systems – defined as ‘Type C waterproofing’ in BS 8102 2009.

    Humanscale Trea Receives Prestigious Red Dot 'Best of the Best' Award

    • 02 June 2015

    Renowned Jury of 38 International Experts Bestow the Honor for Top Design Quality and Ground-Breaking Design Amidst Thousands of Candidates.

    HI-MACS® on hand to facilitate the amazing refurbishing of the Town Hall of Almere, in The Netherlands

    • 02 June 2015

    Fokkema & Partners Architects completely overhauled the internal spaces of the Town Hall of Almere, in the Netherlands, and to do so chose HI-MACS® natural acrylic stone. “To emphasize the building’s original characteristics, and at the same time create an interior with unique and personal touches” were the architects’ brief in order to refurbish the public services area of the Town Hall.

    Spot the Pipe Boxing

    • 02 June 2015

    Flexistone have recently completed the installation of some pre-formed plywood pipe boxing from Jtech Services that was then clad in their flexible sandstone which closely matched the existing stone at this listed building in Central London.

    A house in Switzerland: discreet design in combination with HI-MACS®

    • 01 June 2015

    Simple lines, clear structures and plain shapes. Colour concept: White. This design characterises both the exterior and the interior of a detached house in Bronschhofen in Switzerland. So it seems only natural to find the modern HI-MACS® acrylic stone here. In a unique way, it combines design with practicality.

    Armourcoat's new decorative metal rust finish Rusteel has been shortlisted for the Mixology'15 'Product of the Year – Surfaces' Award.

    • 01 June 2015

    Mixology'15 marks the 10th Anniversary of this prestigious, industry-leading Summer Ball and Awards. Taking place on Thursday 25th June at Old Billingsgate, London, the awards recognise the most influential people and companies in the commercial interiors sector. The Rusteel finish offers an authentic rusted iron or patina effect, creating an aged, weather-beaten, metal surface. This time-worn finish similar to weathering (or Corten) steel is created from a water-based paint with metal particles which naturally tarnish when activated.The finish is available exclusively through the ArmourFX modular panel system.

    ColorCore® by Formica Group adds a new dimension with cutting edge new additions

    • 01 June 2015

    Formica Group presents its refreshed ColorCore® by Formica Group range, featuring an extended colour palette and texture choice, enhancing the creative potential of the through-colour product. Furthermore, the updated range includes a high FSC® product claim, combining environmentally conscious design with greater creative scope.

    DuPont™ Corian® renews and expands its collections of ready-made basins and sinks

    • 01 June 2015

    As part of its ‘Endless Evolution’ growth programme, DuPont™ Corian® has announced the launch of an improved and expanded range of ready-made basins for the bathroom and a general repositioning of its whole shapes offer, which also includes sinks for the kitchen and basins for the healthcare sector. Each new bathroom basin is characterised by a versatile, contemporary design and incorporates innovative technical features.

    DuPont™ Corian® creates new grey colours based on its innovative DeepColour™ Technology

    • 01 June 2015

    Superior design versatility, elegance and functionalitycombined with easier fabrication.

  • May 2015

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  • Global Law Firm Specifies Style Again

    • 27 May 2015

    Following the successful installation of various moveable wall systems at the Aberdeen and Bristol offices of global law firm, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, Style has installed four Skyfold vertical-rising automatic walls and two sliding partitions at the new London offices. Dividing meeting rooms, a presentation suite and training areas, the combination of partitions creates a visually impressive solution to meet the demands for space flexibility.

    Hansgrohe ShowerTablet Select 700

    • 26 May 2015

    Two in One: Generous Glass Shelf and an Intelligent Shower Control

    Hansgrohe’s new Rainmaker Select overhead showers

    • 26 May 2015

    Water in a new dimension

    The new material enhances appeal of Hansgrohe’s concealed thermostats

    • 26 May 2015

    ShowerSelect Thermostats Now Feature a High-Quality Glass Surface

    CRESTRON TO HOST BIID NETWORKING BREAKFAST

    • 22 May 2015

    Crestron, the luxury home automation specialist, is hosting a BIID Breakfast Networking event at its technology showroom at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour on 4thJune (8:30-10:30). The perfect venue for such an event, Crestron’s Chelsea showroom offers an insight into how today’s interior designs can be complemented by the seamless integration of home technology.

    Polyflor launches Designatex for the home

    • 21 May 2015

    Polyflor is proud to announce the launch of their latest range of beautifully designed and hard wearing flooring developed specifically for the home, the Designatex collection of textile backed luxury sheet vinyl flooring.

    Hansgrohe leads the way to WRAS Compliance

    • 21 May 2015

    Hansgrohe has a new RIBA approved core curriculum CPD about WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) designed to share information about the Water Regulations and the importance of compliance to ensure successful project specifications.

    Kährs Linnea range receives FloorScore® certification

    • 20 May 2015

    Kährs has received FloorScore® IAQ (indoor air quality) certification for its best-selling Linnea Range. It follows earlier certification, in 2012, for Kährs Original, Avanti and Activity Floor ranges.

    Five Ways To Happiness At Work... Nic Marks Reveals All At DESSO During CDW

    • 18 May 2015

    What if work was awesome? Health and wellbeing expert and founder of Happiness Works, Nic Marks, thinks it should be and that unhappiness at work is bad news all round.