July
Bticino, a global leader in access control solutions, has supplied a hi-tech door entry system for Witham Wharf - a £26 million residential development on the marina in Lincoln city centre.The system, which was specified by Andrew Cowling of Sheffield-based architect and design consultancy, BDP due to its "aesthetics, features and functionality", works off an 8 wire digital format and comprises stainless steel entry panels with scrolling digital display and combined access / awareness keypad. Internally all 114 apartments feature colour video handsets, while the system has integration into a concierge switchboard for security control to and from the main reception area.
The Bticino 8 wire digital system has also been used for the disabled refuge system utilising a flush mounted Viva Voce hands free audio unit signalling to an intelligent switchboard. The disabled refuge system has full battery back-up to ensure continued operation in the event of power failure.
www.bticino.co.uk
Wiltshire manufacturer Mark Wilksinson Furniture brought acclaim to the county in an inspirational week that began with founder Mark Wilkinson lecturing to students at the Chelsea Design School. Mark and his wife Cynthia the played host to the Wessex Chamber of Commerce, which toured the two Bromham factories and the Showroom - and the highlight was a presentation, to the couple, of the region's Employer of the Year Award.
"But," says Mark Wilkinson, "there was more to come, when at the very end of the week the German publisher Axel Springer described my Children's furniture as 'Best in the World' ahead of names such as Dior, Ferrari and Dolce & Gabbana.
"Being judged Best in the World by such influential people in Germany, the country believed by most Europeans to epitomise quality, is quite a thrill", Wilkinson says, "a few years ago, we were described Best Makers of Kitchen Furniture by the World's key report for affluent people, the Robb Report, which is an American publisher and, as well as the personal honour for Cynthia and I, this is a great honour for all of the people in Bromham, who work for us. It shows England still has the ability to design and produce the very best in the World."
www.mwf.com
M & Y Interiors of Bushey, Hertfordshire are pleased to announce the recent appointments of Amy Sachon and Melanie Conway.
Sachon is a welcome addition to the company, taking on the role of Assistant Interior Designer. In her new post, Amy is responsible for creating room schemes, which includes creating computer generated 3D visuals as well as working on clients' files, liaising with clients, attending exhibitions and sourcing ideas for new and existing projects.
Conway joins the company as a Researcher. Having previously worked as an Account Manager in fashion PR and Marketing, she has a wealth of experience within creative industries. Melanie also has a degree in History of Art and has always had a creative streak, which she is now applying to her new role within M &Y.
"I think I've always really been a frustrated interior designer. I've always loved doing up my own house and have always had a strong interest in interior design"
Melanie's new role appeals to her creative side as it is vital for her to keep up-to-date with all of the latest trends in furniture and fabrics. She is very much looking forward to learning more about the whole business and progressing her career.
www.m-yinterior.com.
H+H aircrete products are making a major contribution to Barratt's highly successful Green House at the Building Research Establishment's Innovation Park near Watford, a showcase of innovative construction methods offering practical and affordable sustainability.
The Barratt Green House is the first home built by a volume housebuilder to achieve Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
The shell of the three-storey Barratt Green House has been built using storey-height aircrete panels 600 milimetres wide and 200 milimetres thick, together with Jumbo Units, all 'glued' together with Celfix thin joint mortar for rapid construction.
Storey-height aircrete panels are widely used in Scandinavia but are not yet marketed in the UK. The excellent insulation they provide is a result of aircrete's aerated structure comprising thousands of tiny bubbles, with thin-layer mortar joints reducing thermal bridging. The solid aircrete walls, which assisted the Barratt Green House in achieving extremely low air permeability levels, resulted in an A rating under the BRE Green Guide and a U-value significantly better than 0.15W/m2K. They were externally lined with insulation before receiving a render finish. A positive decision was made to use aircrete with concrete floor slabs within the thermal envelope to provide high thermal mass which mitigates the peaks and troughs of temperature change within the home.
www.hhcelcon.co.uk
Polypipe Ventilation Ltd, manufacturers of the Domus range of domestic and light commercial ventilation products, is delighted to announce two key appointments, Neil Tilsley as managing director and Paul Burton as National Account Manager.
Tilsleyl has extensive experience within the construction and engineering sectors having held senior roles in both General Management and Sales/Commercial Management, with NG Bailey, Assa Abloy and Tyco. He will focus on ensuring that the company delivers new products and solutions that will save both time and money for contractors, builders and installers and is committed to make Polypipe Ventilation the source for advice, support and technical guidance throughout the building industry for ventilation requirements.
Burton will be solely responsible for national merchants and developing the strength of the Domus name through this channel. This appointment will further enhance the service that Polypipe Ventilation provides and will help support merchants in meeting the ever changing requirements of their customers. Paul has joined the ventilation division from Polypipe Terrain, the UK's leading commercial soil and waste manufacturer and has a wealth of experience dealing with merchants at all levels. Therefore, he will prove to be a valuable asset to Polypipe Ventilation.
www.polypipe.com
Kitchen manufacturer Nobilia, have secured a deal to supply a third of all the kitchen units required for the remainder of the year to the Galliford Try Housing Division.After four years working together, Galliford Try Group offered the contract after being impressed with Nobilia's business operations and previous capabilities of delivering over 600 units to Linden Homes Southern.
Kevin Moran, housing division procurement manager for the group said:
"Galliford Try Group is one of the UK's leading construction and housebuilding groups with revenues of circa £1.8 billion. Our growth is based upon core values of service quality, a collaborative approach and best practice which have to be mirrored in our partnership with Nobilia.
Keith Barker, Nobilia GB Managing Director said:
"Every project we are assigned is system-led and approved at every stage, which has a positive impact on remedials. The Galliford Try Group are pleased with our overall performance so far and we are expecting a long- term relationship, which will benefit both partners with growth and profitability."
www.nobiliagb.co.uk
Weston Williamson Architects have confirmed the appointment of Rob Naybour, as a main board director of the practice, with immediate effect. He joins existing directors, Chris Williamson, Andrew Weston and Steve Humphreys.
A highly experienced transport architect who joined the practice in 2003, Naybour is currently in charge of some of Weston Williamson's largest transport projects. These include the £500 million upgrade of Victoria underground station (London Underground's flagship scheme for the second busiest station on the tube network), design development and value engineering at Farringdon station as part of the Crossrail initiative, and integrated proposals for Paddington Station incorporating transport facilities and commercial development.
Speaking of the appointment, Chris Williamson of Weston Williamson said: "Rob's track record in designing and managing high profile and complex transport projects in London is outstanding. We are therefore delighted to welcome him to the board of Weston Williamson, where his expertise will add to our corporate reputation in the transport sector and help our growth into other markets."
www.westonwilliamson.com
The Property Marketing division marketing design agency White Space Design, has announced a triple pitch win.
The agency has added Knight Developments, Explore Living and Highland Homes to work.their client portfolio, closely following another successful bid late last year to produce the promotional material for Crest Nicholson's new Cambridge development, Kaleidoscope.
Account director Will Wright comments on their success: "I think it's because we bring something new to the market place. We don't just follow a formula. We work out what is right for each development then we think of innovative ways of reaching the target audience and tie this in with more traditional methods. Clients seem to really love our innovative approach".
www.white-spacedesign.com
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