Set directly on the shoreline at Pevensey Bay, this beachfront home has been completely remodelled and reimagined to make the most of its coastal setting. The brief was clear: transform an existing property into a contemporary, light-filled home with uninterrupted views of the sea and a seamless connection between inside and out – all just a stone’s throw from the sea. Complete modernisation and update Designed by Meloy Architecture and Design, the renovation stripped the h

Hörmann UK has successfully completed a striking installation of three RollMatic 2 roller garage doors together with a matching side door for well-known automotive YouTuber George Austers. With a growing audience of over 100,000 subscribers to his ‘Everything Cars’ channel, George has been documenting the creation of his ideal garage and workshop through his popular video series, ‘Dream Car Workshop Build’. The installation forms a key part of a bespoke three-bay oak-framed g

As the UK’s leading authority on steel windows, doors and screens, the Steel Window Association (SWA) represents manufacturers, suppliers and specialists committed to maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, performance and design across the industry. Here, the SWA talks to leading interior designer, Amelia McNeil, about how steel in the home steals the show for aspirational clients. Internal W20 doors and screens in a Fulham townhouse. Design and vision by Amelia

TORMAX worked in close collaboration with main contractor Borras Construction to design, manufacture, and install a fully integrated automatic entrance solution for Hounslow Council's newly redeveloped Meadowbank Community Hub and Library. The installation comprises of two swing doors that automatically open outwards to welcome visitors into a convenient lobby, providing protection from the weather and minimising heat loss from the building. A large single sliding door then

Nestled within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hidden House is a striking replacement for a 1960s bungalow in Abinger Hammer. Designed by Duncan Foster Architects, the new home sits within the green belt, where strict planning regulations demanded a careful approach to scale, volume and architectural expression. Designing within green belt constraints​ To work within planning limits, the architectural concept centred on an efficient, compact form. The hou

This Berkshire new build is the result of extensive design development and careful construction coordination, bringing together the many considerations required to deliver a refined long-term family home. The house was designed by NEON Architecture, a design-led Architects practice based in Berkshire. They guided the project through each stage of the RIBA Plan of Work. Working closely with the clients, the practice developed the brief from early concept through to the deliver

GEZE UK has announced a new series of online CPD webinars taking place across April, offering architects and specifiers the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of door, window and access control systems through four RIBA-accredited sessions. Running on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th April, the live webinar series has been designed to support architects in meeting ongoing professional development requirements while gaining practical, up-to-date insights into the specification

Two advanced iMotion 1401 underfloor door drives from TORMAX have been installed at the main entrance to All Saints Church, Bingley, automating new bespoke glass and timber swing doors crafted by Roy C Smith. Engineered for superior performance, the iMotion 1401 delivers smooth, intelligent operation with precise microprocessor control, ensuring safe, obstacle-sensitive movement and remarkably quiet opening and closing. Fully concealed beneath floor level, the operators prese

Natural stone has been used in building and construction for thousands of years, but it was in the eighteenth century – when classically inspired country houses rose in popularity – that it became the preferred material of choice for the building industry. Can cast stone be considered a viable alternative? Katherine Kates, Production Director at Haddonstone , discusses the main differences between the two types of stone and tells us why cast stone can be a cost-effective alte