The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has reinforced its position as the leading UK industry voice at European level following its involvement in a key meeting of CEN responsible for European standards covering powered pedestrian doors, powered turnstiles and speed lanes.   The two-day meeting of TC33/WG9 (Technical Committee 33/Working Group 9), at the DIN building in Berlin, brought together European standards bodies and industry experts to review and progress cri

TORMAX UK was contracted by Spec-Al Facades to install its advanced iMotion 1301 door drives to automate a pair of heavy, bespoke swing doors, that form one of the main public entrances to the new V&A East Storehouse Museum. The iMotion door drives feature robust, gearless motor technology that delivers smooth, silent operation while comfortably handling the significant weight and height of the custom stainless-steel and aluminium door leaves. Their precise control software m

Soft curves, dappled details and minimal form – luxury architectural hardware brand Croft has drawn inspiration from the tactile elements of nature across a range of its core collections. From the sweeping movement of Lunar to the refined elements of Bark, each product captures a beautiful fragment of the natural world, all meticulously designed and handcrafted in the UK. Bark Croft’s newest launch, Bark is inspired by the rugged texture of bark to bring a natural yet contemp

When a top development location became available in the leafy suburbs of a prime area in the South  of England, it was ideal for a successful businessman to build two homes for family members. As the slightly remote location could cause the properties to be vulnerable when the homes were  unoccupied, the family sought a chic solution for physical security that would harmonise with the  character of the architecture but give complete peace of mind.  They quickly chose Equilux

Over the past decade, sliding doors have become the go-to choice for architects creating designs that bring in more light and space into their projects. Whether it is an extension, a renovation, or a self-build project, it’s easy to see the appeal - large panels of glass, slim frames, and seamless views of the garden. But as the demand for slim-framed doors has grown, so has the number of products on the market. And while those ultra-thin frames look fantastic, they can come

A bespoke curved side sliding timber garage door by Rundum Meir has enabled a unique feature garage to be created as part of the extensive remodelling of a large private dwelling in southern England. A Rundum Original sliding garage door spanning 8m wide and 2.2m high was integrated within the new designs by BWP Architects for a major property renovation, transforming a house which had evolved in an uncoordinated and poorly designed way.  The door provides access to a large g

By Wojciech Brożyna - MD Aluprof UK  - The Architecture & Building Expo 2025 (ABX 2025) took place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin on 8-9 October 2025. The event served as a key meeting point for architects, architectural technologists, building professionals and specifiers from across Ireland and beyond. The show featured a broad exhibition scope from smart-home systems and modular building to insulation materials, security systems and façade solutions. This year

GEZE UK is delighted to announce that it has been recognised at the National Fenestration Awards 2025, winning the ‘Fire Door Product of the Year’ category for its ‘Slimdrive EMD-F Powered Swing Door Drive System’. The awards took place at Doncaster Racecourse on the 25th October 2025 and welcomed the fenestration industries leading companies from across the UK.  Founded in 2013 in response to extensive support for an independent and all-inclusive event, the National Fenestra

Vicaima, a major European player in the design and manufacture of advanced interior door solutions, has announced the launch of Dekordor® HD Expressions, a new collection of durable and versatile finishes. Engineered to fuse the authentic beauty of woodlook with additional resilience, the range offers a flexible solution that meets the dual demands of the modern construction market: providing architects and designers with sophisticated aesthetics, while assuring developers, c