contracts and projects
Morrisons
levels are almost the same as those achieved using
conventional light sources.” Ian Russell, Philips UK
Retail Business Development Manager for the proj-
Remmers
Supermarkets ect sums up, “We are delighted that Morrisons took
the decision to implement the Philips LED lighting
Restoration at
install Philips LED system for the complete site and hope that other
retailers take the lead set by Morrisons.”
Southampton Row
Listening to the needs of supermarket retailer,
Morrisons, the new Philips LED lighting design
For more information visit
The façade of the Grange Hotel in Holborn
encompasses the entire site from petrol canopy and
www.lighting.philips.com.
has recently received a facelift and repairs using
carwash right through to signage and forecourt kiosk colour matched materials by Remmers. Remmers
including chiller cabinets. In all, by selecting an LED Restoration Mortar was selected to repair dam-
solution as the preferred choice, Morrisons can now aged stone areas and was colour matched to
enjoy impressive energy savings of approximately minimise the visual impact. The properties of
45% across the installation. This site will be the first Restoration Mortar make it ideal for repairing
one in Europe that will be lit 100% with LEDs and stone structures as it can be produced in virtually
is a major breakthrough in petrol filling station (PFS any colour and strength to match your stone.
) lighting. Ian Jagger, Group Electrical Services & Lime grades are available. After repairs the sur-
Environmental Engineering Manager, for Morrisons faces received a light coating of Historic Grout
explains, “We wanted to ensure that within the fuel Scumble, a semi-translucent silicone coating with
bay, the petrol pumps are clearly illuminated. fillers for texture which masks repairs and water-
Everything is visible, pumps, people, columns and proofs the façade for the future.
cars. We were extremely impressed with the new For more information
LED scheme which has shown that illumination call 0845 3730103 or
visit www.remmers.co.uk.
Green thinking
Sedum was chosen for planting on the roof due
to its hardy nature. Pre-grown in a medium of
crushed brick, expanded clay, pumice and com-
The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh has ex- post for the project, allowed for the good looks
tended its 70 acres of greenery with 1400 m² of of the sedum roof to be appreciated immediately.
plants installed at roof level – the finishing touch To further protect the roof, Alwitra Evalon V
of its new visitor centre. The project was com- single-ply waterproofing membrane has been
pleted using Diadem green roofing system and used, which is root resistant.
Alwitra single-ply waterproofing membranes sup- For more information call 01202 579208
plied by ICB (International Construction Bureau). or visit www.icb.uk.com.
ACOUSTIC SHELL IS SOUND INVESTMENT
A unique Enterprise Investment Scheme compa- in the world, ES Group, following a global demand
ny has been formed by acclaimed classical music survey conducted by IMG Artists. The company,
conductor and producer Mark Stephenson, win- Sound Forms plc, already boasts a roster of impor-
ner of a “Creative Britons Award” in 2000 and tant shareholders, including Russian banker George
top architect Jason Flanagan of Hamiltons archi- Piskov, who is a board member. With the disintegra-
tects. In partnership with Arup Acoustics, they tion of the recorded music market, outdoor live
have designed a unique mobile acoustic perform- performances are becoming increasingly popular
ance shell which is set to transform outdoor and important to the music industry.
music events. The product has been developed For more information call 020 7099 7055
with one of the largest event staging companies visit www.soundforms.co.uk.
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