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Wood-look blades for an attractive newbuild project
W
ith its historic centre and vibrant city life, Bruges (BE) appeals to young and old alike. So when
you fi nd a home surrounded by greenery yet within walking distance of everything the city has to offer, you’ve struck gold. The Avenue residential development adds 11 contemporary apartments and two commercial units to the area. Traditional brickwork and modern wood-look blades combine to create a timeless facade. Inside, light colours contrast elegantly
with the darker facade elements in Linarte Wood Design. Developer Bossuyt Vastgoed deliberately wanted a facade that would stand out from the crowd by moving away from more conventional architectural concrete. “We initially
considered
recalls project leader Baptiste Bossuyt, “but then the architect introduced us to Linarte Wood Design. The warm appearance of wood, combined with excellent fi re safety and minimal maintenance, made it the ideal solution.”
The enduring appeal of wood Architectural engineer Tom Jonckheere of Jonckheere IR-architecten explains: “We’ve used aluminium on many projects to create visual continuity between windows. However, when it matches the joinery colour, the result can quickly become somewhat monotonous, especially on a taller building like this. Wood introduces warmth and variation, but it can discolour in the sun and
Vibrant and inclusive learning environment
A package of Altro fl ooring has been used to transform learning spaces and create a welcoming and inclusive environment at a diverse educational site in Hull. After years of heavy use, the fl oors were looking tired and didn’t match the bright, welcoming feel the school wanted. Altro
Wood Comfort, Altro Orchestra, and Altro Walkway were used to enhance corridors and the atrium with natural style and safety, while Altro Wood Comfort in corridors reduced noise transference in echoey spaces. Altro Illustra was fi tted on stairs for slip resistance.
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le.co.uk/subscribe timber profi les,”
requires maintenance. We also wanted to integrate the garage door seamlessly into the facade. Linarte allowed us to achieve all of that, while adding the aesthetic value of the new wood-look range.”
The choice of Linarte also brought practical advantages during construction. “With Linarte, we had greater fl exibility in our planning,”
says Jonckheere. “If
a blade is damaged, it can simply be replaced without major cost or disruption. Even after completion,
remains adaptable: individual blades can be removed and reinstalled easily,
www.renson.net
the system for
example when additional cabling needs to be added later on.”
Reshaping the patient experience
Credit: White Arkitekter and photographer Rafael Ferreės Echavarren
At the heart of the new Reuben Young People’s Centre at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was a focus on reimagining the clinical feel that can often be associated with healthcare spaces, instead creating a welcoming environment that promotes healing and well-being. With
the fl ooring playing a critical element of the refurbishment, White Arkitekter trusted Forbo’s fl ooring portfolio to support their strong design narrative. White Arkitekter specifi ed Forbo Flooring Systems’ Sphera Energetic homogeneous vinyl in the Shimmer Lace colourway, installed in all clinical spaces, bedrooms and corridors.
01773 744 121
www.forbo-fl
ooring.co.uk/healthcare DAB beats emissions target 5 years early
DAB Pumps is highlighting the importance of whole-life pump effi ciency after new fi gures revealed that approximately 99% of the Group’s carbon footprint is associated with the use of its products after they have been sold. The fi nding
is published in DAB Group’s fi rst Sustainability Report, which also reveals that the pump manufacturer has already exceeded its 2030 target for reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions fi ve years ahead of schedule. DAB had committed to reducing combined Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
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