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1 BAUFRITZ
Baufritz was commissioned to design and build House Imagine: a new sustainable dwelling to replace an older, uneconomic and poorly designed house in North London. Baufritz’s response was this striking, contemporary five-bedroom home with generous living spaces. Sustainability was a key criterion for the house, which is far cheaper to run than a conventional home. The house uses a wide range of materials and technology to minimise energy requirements and create a healthy living environment.
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2 COME HOME TO COPPER
Come Home to Copper provides ideas and information on the uses of copper; for plumbing and heating pipework, sheet for cladding, roofing, decorative and artistic design objects. Designers use copper and brass, when creating pieces for the home, e.g. light fittings and door handles. Architects specify copper for its long life and its ability to change appearance over time.
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JB KIND DOORS Pocket Door Systems: space saving pocket door solutions that bring contemporary style to your development. JB Kind Doors now supply a quick fit pocket door framing system to suit their wide range of contemporary and classic door designs. Easy to install, the rigid framing system is pre-assembled and can be fitted in half the time of other brands. Suitable for single and double door situations with compatible sliding door hardware also available.
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OAK DESIGNS With the warm weather fading and another long winter looming, your thoughts will most likely be turning to protecting your vehicles from the elements. You may assume that a garage with doors would be the best option and this is the case of course for security purposes, however garages with open bays provide the best environment for your cars longevity. Your vehicle is protected from falling debris, bird droppings, snow and rain but also allows circulation of fresh air to reduce moisture and keep it cool, thus slowing down the process of oxidisation.
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Stairkraft is a leading UK specialist manufacturer and supplier of stunningly engineered feature staircases. Each staircase is handcrafted to made-to measure specification using contemporary materials such as stainless steel, structural glass and hardwood timber to achieve sleek lines with minimalist appeal. A dedicated in-house technical team will establish the overall architectural brief, working closely with clients to develop the staircase design, ensuring individual requirements are met. Stairkraft is proud to offer a truly bespoke service from concept all the way to completion of installation.
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Pebbles and cobbles can be used in a wide variety of applications in landscapes and domestic gardens, they can be added to water features or planters to make an eye-catching display and can be used to create attractive walkways or striking borders. Ice Blue pebbles and cobbles, with their subtle colouring and elegant blue, grey hues can be used in contemporary and traditional landscaping projects and add a graceful contrast to bright planting and dark paving. Exclusively supplied by Long Rake Spar, Ice Blue Pebbles and Cobbles can be found in builders merchants and landscaping centres across the UK.
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