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

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

Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has established a new manufacturing partnership with South Glass in India as part of its strategic expansion to support increasing demand across India and the Middle East.   This investment reinforces Pyroguard’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and strengthens its operational presence in the region. The collaboration will enable shorter lead times and enhanced local technical and sales support

When Issy and Murray Bryars first set eyes on the dilapidated granite barn that sat quietly beside their Dartmoor farmhouse, they saw more than just an agricultural relic. They saw a future retreat; one that would allow visitors to connect with Dartmoor’s dramatic beauty in a space that honoured its past, supported the local economy, and embraced sustainable building practices. Their vision has since taken shape in the form of a strikingly understated, light-filled holiday le

With their ability to expand and contract to guarantee seals that alternative wet solutions cannot provide, foam tapes are an effective and reliable solution to the weather sealing side of window installations, says ISO Chemie’s sales and operations director Andy Swift.   While the ability to let the joint breathe and remove vapour is one of the main benefits of expanding foam tapes, it’s also possible to extend their width to create a position whereby you can insulate the wi

Reynaers Aluminium has announced that its MasterPatio Bi-Part door has achieved PAS 24 (Performance Assessment Specification - PAS 24:2022). After undergoing extensive testing to assess the resistance of the doors to forced entry, the MasterPatio bi-parting door configuration is now PAS 24 certified ensuring it can meet enhanced security requirements. The robust testing behind this certification ensures that it is approved for use in new build projects, demonstrating that the

After much anticipation, CR Laurence UK has officially launched its brand-new website, delivering a faster, smarter and more intuitive online experience for customers across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.  This long-awaited milestone for the business provides a new platform that has been developed to make it easier than ever for customers to find the products they need and place orders quickly and efficiently. The site represents a significant step forward in functional

ISO-Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system is providing energy efficiency improvements to an Edwardian property in Oxfordshire. WINFRAMER units have been retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house built in 1909 in Oxford, up to current energy efficiency standards, providing better quality accommodation for the homeowner along with long-term cost savings.   Passivhaus certified and fire rated to up to 30 m

Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has been specified as part of the transformation of the former corporate office headquarters of telecommunications company Canal+ into an ambitious mixed-use development in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.   Originally constructed in 2002, the 28,000 m² l’Eiffel building comprises eight superstructure levels and five basement levels. Its reinvention required far more than a conventional refurbishment; it de