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Manchester kits out research centre


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ANCHESTER University’s Williamson Research Centre houses a range of research laboratories and equipment


for investigating the effect of human behaviour upon environmental systems. The Centre recently undertook a


refurbishment, and specified S+B UK to design and instal new furniture and surfaces. The new science environment consists of


four labs and has Trespa Toplab Plus worktops in most areas and Epoxy worktops in wet areas. The contrast of silver grey tops and dark grey drawer and door fronts creates a smart, contemporary environment. Worktops are supported on the


Exemplaire Column System, which is a premium cantilever bench support assembly favoured by the university for its robustness and appearance. The project also included four Ecoline


Fume Cupboards, an environmentally friendly fume cupboard, tested to BS14175, which consumes 40% less energy than conventional cupboards. All fume cupboards are provided with solvent and acid storage.


www.splusb.co.uk


Shower pods for Selly Oak student accommodation


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HE developer Ampleglass has just transformed a four-bedroom Victorian house in Selly Oak into six-


bedroomed, ensuite student accommodation. It specified Coram’s range of low maintenance, leak-free shower pods, giving each of the shower rooms an elegant, contemporary look and easy-clean finish. Ampleglass director Martin Hatt


explained: “I believe that investing in high specification, ensuite shower rooms is very important. The showering solutions we install have to be low maintenance, leak free and easy to clean – to keep things simple for our student renters.” Coram’s range of Shower Pods; self-


contained shower cubicles can be easily installed into even the smallest of spaces. Their design ensures that all water runs directly to the tray, preventing any water leaking to outside of the unit and into the bathroom. There are no grout-lines to


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deteriorate or discolour, and no possibility of mould growth. And they can be fitted and running in a matter of hours. Hatt said: “The Shower Pods have been


a complete success. We’re really pleased with the finished look and will definitely be using Shower Pods again on our next student accommodation project.”


www.coram.co.uk


UWE’s new innovation hub lights up old student union


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ESCRIBED as an ‘industry-facing enterprise zone’, The Foundry is a new facility located at the heart of


University of the West of England, Bristol’s Frenchay campus. Occupying areas including the former Students’ Union bar, The Foundry has been established to provide a hub for enterprise and innovation – with a particular focus on developing the digital skills that the UK requires to compete successfully in the global digital economy. Energy-efficiency was a primary objective


of the lighting system for The Foundry, prompting UWE Bristol Architectural Designer James Gray to specify locally-


based lighting specialist Connected Light. The resulting installation utilises Glamox


Luxo GIR LED industrial linear, highly-efficient fittings as well as daylight and occupancy sensors, ensuring that light is only delivered when and where it is required. “We are very impressed by the work that


has been carried out, and the quality and consistency of illumination that it has delivered to what is an extremely important addition to the UWE Bristol’s facilities. The lighting really had to be ‘right’ for such a flagship project – and it is,” said Gray.


www.connectedlight.co.uk


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