InstallationNews Scolmore stars in Grand Designs
In a first for the popular TV programme, Grand Designs, a recent project saw not one, but two builds taking place on the same site, as identical twins and wannabe architects realised their long held ambition to create their own homes from scratch. When it came to selecting the wiring accessories that would work with their chosen industrial style, they decided that Scolmore’s metal clad accessories collection was the only choice.
J
on and Nik Daughtry are identical twins, living next door to each other in Sheffield,
with identical cars and identical dogs. Their ambition to build was instilled in them from an early age by their parents, who had self- built two houses while the boys were growing up. With a childhood surrounded by construction, this paved the way for them to design their own homes. The opportunity for the twin build came about in 2015 when a chance happening brought to their attention a property that had gone to auction. Curious about the plot, Nik contacted the then owner and, after visiting, fell in love and immediately called Jon. Ground was eventually broken in March 2017 followed by an 18 month build programme. The finished houses are stripped back and simple
in approach, with honest materials - concrete blockwork, exposed steel, plywood and glazing, with large open spaces to maximise the light. With industrial nods to the site’s former use as a haulage yard after the mill's demise, the buildings are stark and contemporary in their black cloaking.
Scolmore’s metal clad boxes were a clean, versatile solution that complemented the design aesthetic and approach. It was the twin’s 76 year old father, David, who
was responsible for the electrical installation for both houses. An electrician all his life and as Nik describes him ‘a true master when it comes to conduit’, David recommended Scolmore as the only electrical accessories brand that he ever used. Comments Jon: “When we first looked at the Scolmore ranges we were considering the Deco Plus range, we loved the quality feel and look of the products with the very contemporary smooth
curves. However, the more we got into the interior design for the houses, we realised that the Metal Clad range offered a much more complementary solution and in keeping with the look we were going for.
It is remarkably broad in is application
and the ideal choice for the houses which are unashamedly simple in some respects, daring in others. Block walls, exposed copper pipes and surface mounted metal switches and sockets provided the backdrop to elegant and calming Scandinavian and mid-century inspired interiors.”
scolmore.com Luceco puts Racing Heroes in the spotlight!
Luceco has recently lit a special arena for the horse charity HEROS. Located at the North Farm Stud in Oxfordshire, the charity aims to rehome ex-racehorses aſter they retire, giving them an opportunity to enjoy a new life aſter racing.
A
recent facility added to the North Farm Stud complex is a state-of-the-art Indoor
Arena and Education Hub which benefits from LED lighting supplied by Luceco. Ceres is a compact LED high bay luminaire utilising the latest lens technology. The luminaire offers 60, 90 and 120-degree lens variations and is available with on/off presence detection options, oſten a requirement in industrial applications. Rated IP65, Ceres benefits from a computer
designed die-cast aluminium housing with vortex cooling for maximum LED chip performance providing over 50,000 hours of operational life and a luminaire efficacy up to of 130 Llm/cW. The Ceres family also includes the Ceres Extra offering 140 Llm/cW and 70,000 hours of operational life and Ceres Ultra with 100,000 hours of working life. The lighting was designed and supplied by Ben
Dewey, Lighting Division Manager for R & M Electrical Group and the electrical installation was completed by Mark Bradburne of Bradburne Electrical. Readers may recollect that Mark is a retired jockey himself. JETS (Jockeys Employment & Training Scheme) helped Mark to retrain as an electrician and now has a successful electrical
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contracting business. Mark won over 350 races including two Cheltenham Festival winners, finishing third in the Grand National on Lord Atterbury, winning the Ascot Chase on Hand Inn Hand and a close run in the Gold Cup on Briery Fox! IP65 rated Climate luminaires were also installed
in external corridors. Climate Extra is a robust luminaire offering a market leading efficacy of 140 Llm/cW and 50,000 hours operational life with increased performance for improved energy efficiency. Fortis Wall Pack provided external lighting
around the perimeter of the arena. Fortis offers an energy efficient alternative to HID fittings with a 45W LED luminaire being the equivalent of a 70W traditional HID fitting, and a High Space to Height ratio providing the ideal retrofit alternative to existing Wall Pack installations. With CRI>80, Fortis Wall Pack is ideal for areas with CCTV. Variants include standard output, photocell, and emergency options. Fortis benefits from an ingress protection of IP65 as well as 50,000 hours operational life – a strong contender in the exterior LED luminaire market. HEROS has successfully rehomed hundreds of
ex-racehorses, offering a new life and helping the racing heroes move on "to pastures new". LED lighting from Luceco ensures these amazing racing heroes are very much in the spotlight at North Farm Stud.
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