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White light solution
ward by Stainton Lighting Design Services was to
ensure that the luminaires were unobtrusive during
the daytime whilst providing a subtle, energy effi-
The perfect partner
for Cenotaph
cient, illumination of the memorial by night keep-
ing light pollution to a minimum. As a result, the
for timber windows
Royal Philips Electronics’ (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI former 150 W high-pressure sodium period The demand for the use of timber in housing
) has provided a white light solution using the lanterns were replaced with new matching heritage projects has been recently revived due to archi-
award winning CosmoPolis lamp and gear system style lanterns, which incorporated good optical tects, builders, the local authority and homeown-
to illuminate Middlesbrough Cenotaph. Part of a control thereby improving the general illuminance ers starting to fully appreciate its low carbon
larger renovation scheme, the lighting brief en- level of the area. To replace the single 150 W high- footprint, aesthetic appeal and environmental
tailed the refurbishment of the existing period pressure sodium lamps, special decorative double credentials. As a result, PDS worked alongside
lighting columns to improve the lighting level of brackets with new twin lanterns were employed long established supplier, Quantum Profile
the pedestrianised area around the monument as each fitted with 60 W CosmoPolis lamps. Systems LTD, to develop a high performance
well as floodlighting the Memorial itself. One of For further information telephone 01483 293 061 bead system that was as equally environmentally
the main criteria for this new scheme as put for- or email rebecca.james@philips.com friendly and respectful to its surrounding areas as
the timber window. The result was an engineered
timber composite pinless glazing bead system
and bonded bar made from recycled wood dust
and PVC – U. This offers an extremely stable
and high performing alternative to traditional
timber components. Q Wood is a rigid profile
extrusion of PVC blended with wood fibres.
The wood used is derived from enduring
forestry of new spruce and beech wood fibres,
which are sourced from sustained PEFC certi-
fied forest stands. Q-Wood profiles reflect the
natural appearance and feel of wood whilst still
retaining the beneficial properties of PVC.
For further information email sales@pds-
doorsets.co.uk, paul@pdsdoorsets.co.uk
or tim@pdsdoorsets.co.uk
Making an exhibition
Specially designed digitally printed high pressure
laminates from ABET LAMINATI are being used
for the innovative new ‘Curiosity’ interactive exhi-
bition at Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery.
‘Curiosity’, a mini-museum for the Under-7s, is a
fascinating interactive play space based around
many different activities. Features such as the
‘crystal cave’, where stories can be told, the stage
surround, where children can put on puppet shows,
and the ‘animuddle’ game are all created using
Abet’s Digital Print technology. The exhibition was
designed by Simon Fenn and Polly Lewis with in-
house graphic designer Becky Sheppard. Digital
Printing is a medium, which offers architects and
designers unparalleled freedom to realise unique
and unusual concepts, by using the technology in
conjunction with Abet’s wide range of high-pres-
sure laminates. This method of reproducing photo-
graphic images directly into laminate has
revolutionised the way in which laminates are used
in interior design and introduced a completely new
medium for expressing ideas and images.
For further information email sales@abet.ltd.uk
or visit www.abetuk.com
FORM WALLING
Visit London, the official visitor organisation for the vides few restrictions to design layout concepts, inte-
capital, has renewed its contract with Protean grates the latest in audio/visual hardware and will meet
Design after successfully tendering through the the challenge of storage during periods of non-use by
‘Compete For’ website. The company will be devel- being fully demountable. The Form walling system
oping the Form system for Visit London’s up and provides a fully re-usable and re-configurable robust
coming renowned worldwide event programme. A aluminium framework, which is clad with in this in-
new modular design was developed by Protean stance with recyclable composite aluminium panels.
Design that provided an effective solution across the For further information telephone 01280 706060,
entire marketing programme. As well as being a sus- email sales@protean.uk.com or visit
tainable, flexible and adaptable system, Form pro- www.protean.uk.com
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