66 INTERIORS & LIGHTING
Hunter Douglas makes waves at Abingdon An impressive Luxalon suspended solid wood linear ceiling designed in the shape of a wave has created a stunning finish over the swimming pool area of the recently completed £8million Abingdon Sports Centre in Oxfordshire. The Ceiling designed by Architects Buttress, Fuller, Alsop, Williams and supplied by Hunter Douglas Projects ceiling division is yet another example of the versatility of wood and its appeal to designers working on interior projects. The Ceiling which extended over the full expanse of the 25 metre length pool consisted of 700m2
of
American Yellow Poplar timber slats in a linear open system. Click here to request literature
Woodland lighting Swirling hand-wrought iron branches and twigs supporting faux alabaster glass shades were the perfect lighting selection for the atmospheric Willows restaurant, part of the brand new Barton Grange Garden Centre complex in Brock, Preston. Blending effortlessly into the woodland themed restaurant, the ‘Forest’ family of luminaires from Chelsom offers a decorative focus in daylight together with subtle ambient illumination for duskier dining. The Chelsom Forest collection features finely hand-wrought metalwork finished in antique rust with subtle gold brushing together with marbled mouth- blown Murano glass shades authentically created by Italian craftsman.
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range at show Heckmondwike FB will be revealing its new website
www.carpetsforeducation.co.uk at the National Flooring Show in September 2009, as well as an extensive range of fibre bonded carpet designs. The UK’s leading manufacturer of fibre bonded sheet and carpet tiles created the dedicated website to provide relevant and easy to access information, as well as advice on selecting the right carpet for an educational environment.
Over
the past 40 years, Heckmondwike FB has manufactured over 38 million square metres of carpets for schools, colleges and universities, which extends to over 100 local authorities and 15,000 schools.
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matters at O2 Hydropanel, Marley Eternit’s dry construction building board, has recently been used to carry out remedial work on Matter nightclub in the O2 Dome in Greenwich. Hydropanel was specified as a tile backing board in the toilets because the fibre cement used in its manufacture offers water and impact resistance – both essential requirements for this busy international venue. Previously, plywood had been used as the tile backing, however high levels of moisture had caused it to expand resulting in the tiles cracking and dislodging. Click here to request literature
The preferred option
Recessed switch and sockets are the cause of many problems and require consideration to meet both Building Regulations and Energy Efficiency concerns. Fire, Acoustics & Airtightness - Approved Document B, E & L state that any penetrated fire rated wall should be protected to reinstate the original fire, acoustic & airtightness ratings. All of the above can be resolved by fitting an Astroflame Intumescent Fire & Acoustic Socket Box Insert, 2 hours fire protection to EN standards and acoustically approved for use in walls with acoustic ratings of upto 67db,and reduced air leakage. Click here to request literature
Hollaender Rainer chosen for new Teva warehouse
Providing protection
Contract interiors specialist Gradus has supplied and fitted a stainless steel wall protection system at the newly refurbished Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), helping to create a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff. Gradus installed a comprehensive wall protection system throughout the department’s corridors to protect the attractive new décor from impact and abrasion caused by wheeled traffic and prevent the build-up of germs and bacteria in damaged surfaces. The system, which included wall guards, corner guards, kickplates and bollards from the stainless steel range, plus handrails from the 450 timber range.
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Hollaender Rainer’s Belina balustrade has been chosen by Winvic Construction to be installed throughout the offices to a new warehouse for leading pharmaceutical company TEVA. The balustrade incorporates a polished stainless steel handrail, polyester powder coated profiled posts and glass infill panels. Elegant yet slightly ‘retro’, Belina offers both style and functionality, with a modular system that can be easily adapted to suit customer requirements and be quickly installed onsite. More and more architects and developers are choosing the Belina system for everything from hotels and offices, to apartments and prestigious homes, as it stands out and complements their design. TEVA UK is a division of TEVA
Pharmaceutical Industries, one of the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the world. The site at Glasshoughton in Wakefield will be their primary UK distribution centre and headquarters. For more than 30 years, Hollaender Rainer Ltd has been the market leader in handrails, balustrades and architectural metalwork, covering a wide range of styles and applications, from offices and apartment buildings to seafront and disabled access requirements. They can offer a full survey/ design service together with manufacture and installation.
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