CONTENTS


NEWS, VIEWS & INSIGHTS


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Industry News Ask the Architect: Rory Bergin of Sustainability Futures at HTA Design Site Lines: Irina Adam on turning a Victorian viaduct into an urban park Appointments & Company News Industry Viewfinder: The Future Of Tall Buildings – Research Report London Build Show Preview


PROJECT REPORTS 33


39 PRODUCTS


45 50 51 62 67 68 81 81 83


Groundworks Structural Elements External Envelope Insulation Heating, Ventilation & Services Interiors


Safety & Security Landscaping & External Works Classified & Directory


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Hidden in plain sight A new private residence overlooking a valley in the Czech Republic offers a seamless blend of expansive sight lines and privacy. Jack Wooler spoke to project architect Petr Janda


Singapore’s central park A major mixed-use skyscraper with a difference is approaching completion in Singapore’s central business district – the facades of this richly diverse ‘vertical city’ by Bjarke Ingels Group opens up to reveal generous and highly usable green spaces. James Parker reports


FEATURES 47 GROUNDWORKS: FLOOD RESILIENCE


Repositioning rain gardens Charlotte Markey from Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation says that rain gardens are now a viable solution to new water management legislation


57 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: GLASS & GLAZING 39


Natural enhancements Victoria Brocklesby from Origin shares her insights on simple, as well as more creative, ways to maximise natural light in residential properties


64 INSULATION: ACOUSTIC


Safe and sound Oscar Acoustics’ Ben Hancock looks at the need to prioritise employee welfare when redesigning workspaces, and the challenges involved


77 INTERIORS: BATHROOMS & WASHROOMS


A watertight wetroom Ian Knifton of Schlüter-Systems discusses how best to approach a wetroom specification to ensure the correct design for a watertight finish


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