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...to the October issue of ABC&D magazine... The fi rst of this month’s project
features comes courtesy of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, detailing the practice’s design for the Paradise offi ce development in Lambeth. The six-fl oor building delivers 35% lower embodied carbon, locks away over 1,800 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere – equivalent to the carbon emissions of building 24 new homes – and has been designed with a whole-life approach in mind. See more on page 06. Our second project feature on page 12 looks at an asymmetric cedar-clad extension to a three-bed terraced house in south west London. Designed by Foregeworks, the additional space refl ects the owners’ love of Scandinavian design and maximises natural light. October’s Hot Topic is a literal one on page 16, tackling the issue of overheating in buildings following the UK’s warmest summer on record; Richard Aylen takes a look at the new embodied carbon measurements required by the DfE for 200 schools being built over the next fi ve years on page 32; Bisca discusses the shifting role of staircases in architecture on page 38; and on page 40, Jim White examines what specifi ers need to know about the new EN fi re door rules. Laura Walker explores some of the
latest trends in the fl ooring market on page 50; Joanne Roberts looks at designing public realm paving with beauty and practicality in mind on page 56; and on page 60, HiiLIFE highlights how leisure venues are using technology in architecture to redefi ne the customer experience and explains why the right technology partner matters in modern leisure spaces.
...from all at ABC&D...
october 2025 welcome... on the cover
Crittall Windows’ Managing Director, Russell Ager, explores how diversifi cation in steel window design and manufacturing is helping architects meet rising expectations. The company’s ability to supply windows visually indistinguishable from originals while meeting today’s standards is a direct result of product development. See more on page 19.
+hot topic
The heat is on +news
All the latest construction news
+schools, colleges & universities
Get ready for embodied carbon
+stairs, lifts, balconies & balustrades
Elevated thinking: The shifting role of staircases in architecture
+fi re, safety & security
Navigating the shift: What specifi ers need to know about the new EN fi re door rules
+fl oors, walls, ceilings & acoustics
Flooring trends: What’s ‘in’ and what’s to come?
+urban design & landscape architecture 56 Style and substance: Designing public realm paving with beauty and practicality in mind
+hotels, hospitality & sports facilities
Shaping the visitor experience in the next issue
drainage, plumbing & water saving solutions roofi ng, cladding, insulation & structural systems heating, ventilation & damp proofi ng kitchens, bathrooms & washrooms housebuilding doors, windows, glazing & hardware
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