The historical Marshall’s Yard Iron Works site in Gainsborough, which was founded in 1848 and closed its contract doors in the 1980s, is being transformed into a modern shopping, leisure and business complex to serve the needs of the local community. CUPA Natural Slate has been chosen as the roofing suppliers material for this architecturally interesting complex, which celebrates history and ...
A luxury development of one and two bedroom apartments in Seaford has been complemented by the use of CUPA Natural Slate.
Natural slate was specified for the garden roofing at Belgrave Place as it was considered to harmonise with the surrounding architectural environment. Around 8,000 CUPA 12 slates were used for the project. CUPA 12 is a grey slate with a smooth matt surface and ...
“To create a space of wonder. A magical place - both real and dream-like at the same time - consisting of hundreds of coloured or transparent glasses, each with different characteristics”.
This is the clever idea that occurred to brothers Alessandro and Francesco Mendini when they were commissioned to design the creative and commercial outpost in Milan of Seves glassblock, the company that i...
Sixteen new colours, for glass blocks as bright as precious stones
The multicoloured richness of precious stones - the intense red of ruby, the delicate violet of tourmaline, the deep yellow of violet topaz (…) - combined with the properties of brightness and transparency that are typical of the glass block.
From the effervescent mind of Studio Mendini and the production c...
With a panel size of 850 mm x 1,850 mm – as shown here at Villa Urbana in Slovenia – we have now reached a level of size in the ceramic curtain wall manufacturer sector that sets new standards.
The term LARGE-SIZED in the curtain wall sector must now be REDEFINED!
Our large-sized ceramic curtain garden panels thus give huge scope for designing individual facades.
The Aspire Tower is the landmark of the Asian Games 2006 in Doha, Qatar. Located directly next to the Games Stadia, construction of the 318 meter high tower commenced in April 2005, with final completion of the interior due by August 2008. At the top of the structure, an 8 - 10 meter high flame will burn for the duration of the Games. This flame will later be replaced by a laser design beam .
Exclusive and unique in North America, the copolymer siding which remarkably reproduces the look of traditional cedar plank, has joined the Novipro™ family of siding products.
With an authentic wood grain look and feel, 8"x 8’ Cedar Plank is luminaire and easy to install, so only one person is needed to complete installation. It requires no maintenance and is available in a wide se...
Thanks to new processing techniques of "gluing and thin layer masonry" the classic brick facade has received a completely new appearance.
With the technique of gluing TERCA façade modern bricks WIENERBERGER has set completely new accents in façade design. Modern architects have praised above all the playful new possibilities this façade design offers.
Low-emissivity ARIPLAK Low E is a high performance glass .
In the manufacturing process, one or more layers of metal and metallic oxide are deposited on one of the glass surfaces by a process of high vacuum cathodic pulverisation.
This treatment is carried out at a low temperature, not affecting the flatness of the glass.
A “Zen” professional glass block, able of softening direct sunlight and at the same time of projecting magic shapes all around the space - a myriad of small Buddhas in prayer.
This is the latest innovation from Seves glassblock, world leader in glass block production, that provided 9,700 glass blocks for the new “Buddha Lecture Room”, a religious library in Taichung (Taiwan) designed by ...
The link between the past and the future.
These are the main characteristics of the project for the Library of the Jesuits’ University of Deusto in Bilbao, in which Seves, world leader company in the market of glass blocks , is involved alongside one of major names in architecture , Rafael Moneo.
Conceived to house a genuine treasure, 800,000 volumes, over 60,000 of which belonging...
CGL Systems are the UK’s leading gutter manufacturer and can offer a range of innovative gutter systems for a wide range of commercial, retail and industrial applications.
Performance, quality of manufacture, service and support are key characteristics of this unique product range underpinned by 25 years’ experience.
There are three gutter systems in the CGL range:
• The newCGL...
This innovative, radiant and textured finish offers unique visual and tactile sensations for the most avant-garde projects.
The fine layer of glaze enhances the brick by allowing it to breathe and preserve its natural appearance.
The final result is astonishing. The magnificent transparent gleam of these glazed materials gives architectural projects a very particular elegance and loft...
QUARTZ-ZINC®
QUARTZ-ZINC® offers an appearance and texture close to the patina developed by natural VM ZINC®.
The grey tones of QUARTZ-ZINC® and its structural flexibility bring out the character of a building from the outset. Appreciated for refurbishment, its natural-looking colour blends well with other existing construction materials.
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The winners will be awarded the ARCHIZINC Trophy at an evening reception and will have their creations published in a special issue of FOCUS ON ZINC, an international architectural journal by VM ZINC®, 80,000 copies of which are distributed to building professionals in over 30 countries.
Projects in all architectural styles and from all parts of the world can be submitted to the ...
There is no doubt that an extrusion is a very simple product to manufacture. Through the extrusion process it is possible to obtain many different shapes with great precision and accuracy. Promoclad S.r.l. has chosen this technology to produce XPAN, a cladding system offering many different and extremely strong profiles .
XPAN aluminium extruded panels furniture can be combined with one a...
Terreal proposes the new color Glazed Plum Red for Renaissance tile.
The Renaissance TBF tile combines all the charm of a small format tile and the obvious advantages of a large format one, thanks to its innovative visual principle of "2 home tiles in 1". It has been designed to be laid broken bond, thus improving waterproofing and roof-safety. It is completed by a wide range of ac...
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