INTERIOR AND DESIGN Growing speed


of change The opening of the new Museum of Liverpool is a landmark in more ways than one - not only is it the largest newly-built museum in Britain for more than a century, but it also houses the 300th Changing Places toilet to be installed in the UK. Further, it demonstrates the growing pace of acceptance of the need for the specialist accessible toilets: the 250th was only opened four months prior. Larger than a conventional accessible toilet, a Changing Places toilet includes additional equipment to enable people with profound and/or multiple disabilities, and those who need the help of at least one carer, to enjoy day-to- day activities, knowing there are appropriate facilities to undertake basic personal hygiene. Beverley Dawkins, co-chair of the Changing Places Consortium says: “Families and carers of someone with a disability will often avoid visiting public places if they know there are not appropriate facilities. Installing a Changing Places toilet enables a person who needs at least one carer to spend a whole day out rather than limiting it to a couple of hours.” For more information visit www.changing-places.org


First UK supplier


A Surrey business has become the first in the country to stock a revolutionary new American floor protection product. Trio Plus received its first shipment of the US-made Ram Board, a unique temporary hard floor protector ideal for use during building projects, renovations and DIY work, earlier this week. The delivery makes it the only company in the UK to stock the heavy-duty temporary floor protection, manufactured in California and sold through 1000 stores in the USA and Canada. Originally designed to protect floors from the heavy demands of the Hollywood movie industry, the super strength hard floor protection has been used on sets in blockbusters like Armageddon and Pirates of the Caribbean. Ram Board is supplied in rolls, which makes it


The office exercise bike


Theworkplace - an environment in whichmany of us spendmost of our time - has become a crucial factor in our health and wellbeing. The benefits are obvious, both for people, in terms of individual health and well- being, and for companieswho can enjoy greater


easy to transport around a site. Made entirely from recycled materials, Ram Board is water proof and durable – tests have proven that it is strong enough to sustain a forklift truck being driven over it. It can be laid quickly thanks to its handy roll format and will stay flat when applied. For more information visit www.trioplus.co.uk


motivation, creativity and productivity fromtheir employees. Committed to placing people’swellbeing at the centre of office design, Technogymhas collaborated withVitra, a leading furniture design company, to bring an innovative piece of combined office / fitness equipment to themarket, the very first of its kind to be introduced.Designed byAntonio Citterio, Technogym’s Recline Personal - the stylishly designed exercise bikewith an integrated internet connection - surpasses the concepts of office ergonomics and correct posture by bringingmoving workstations into the office. Recline Personal is equippedwith an integrated display including a direct internet connection accessed by a touch screenwith visual, user-friendly applications providing access to email, the company intranet and all the favourite websites. Priced around £6,000 Recline Personal is available fromTechnogymdirectly or atHarrods. Formore information telephone 0800 316 2496 or visitwww.technogym.com


Express yourself


Abet Ltd launched their new 2011>2104 COLLECTION at this year’s 100% Design Exhibition. The nine new ranges were on display to visitors along with the existing Abet Collection. The new additions are a result of Abet’s ongoing commitment to research and a total focus on contemporary design. They have been developed to satisfy the


WAKE UP TOVICAIMAWARDROBES


One area of interior newbuild and refurbishment often neglected by builders and developers is the bedroom.However it should not be overlooked as in themodern style consciousworld, customerswant thatmost private of rooms tomake a real statement about their personality and what betterway to achieve this than with a designerwardrobe. TheVicaima wardrobe range can be found in their latest brochure. Containing inspired bedroomfurniturewith endless


versatility, the range is perfect for builders looking to offer something extra. This newrange includes stunning designs in a choice of 12 finishes ranging fromsimplewhite to the dazzling stripes of Bianco. All wardrobes offer complete flexibility of stylewith both hinged opening and sliding door options. Formore information telephone 01793 532 333, email info@vicaima.comor visit www.vicaima.com


most diverse tastes, demands and requirements while maintaining the quality that has always been the hallmark of Abet laminates. Dedicated texture and colour research has created specific personality traits, ranging through cool, matt greys, warm browns, glossy whites and plush greens. Vibrant metallic tones cast their spell in contrast with delicate beiges, while the magic continues with seductive deep blacks, bright and gleaming silvers and golds. For more information telephone 020 7473 6915 or visit www.abetuk.com


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