In association with ForterraDouble your money17 November 2017ProductsDoubling size in an acquisition dealDoubling size in an acquisition dealRegion: United KingdomMore: ForterraBison PrecastConcreteConcrete flooringAcquisitionDeal
Contacts book: The kindred spirits that inspire and encourage Tonkin Liu26 February 2024IntelligenceWhere Tonkin Liu finds love of invention, dedication and ingenuityWhere Tonkin Liu finds love of invention, dedication and ingenuityRegion: United KingdomMore: Rodrigues AssociatesThorp PrecastGL&SSSH StructuresPamela BuxtonTonkin LiuMaterialsAnna Liu
Obituary: Stanley Amis (1924–2021)5 November 2021CultureExpert in precast concrete who helped build the Alton West estateExpert in precast concrete who helped build the Alton West estateRegion: United KingdomMore: Geraint FranklinHKPAAlton EstateReading UniversityLocal authority architectsBrutalismConcreteMaterials
Crafted facades distinguish new Hackney housing by Henley Halebrown13 July 2021BuildingsRich facades add dignity and heft to the streetRich facades add dignity and heft to the streetRegion: LondonMore: Henley HalebrownHackneyBrickFacadesChris FogesDesign construction & technologyPlaces planning & community
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Asian Games village, New Delhi, 1980-8213 September 2013BuildingsA necessarily rapid construction using precast concrete componentsA necessarily rapid construction using precast concrete componentsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: India
The Beam, Sunderland5 June 2020BuildingsFeilden Clegg Bradley Studios for Sunderland City CouncilFeilden Clegg Bradley Studios for Sunderland City CouncilRegion: North EastMore: RIBA Regional Awards Shortlist 2020Feilden Clegg Bradley StudiosSunderlandRIBA North East Award winner 2021
Bioconcrete architectural tiles emit 95% less carbon15 July 2022ProductsTiles 'grown' from bacteria are stronger than traditional concrete blocks with just 5% of the carbon footprintTiles 'grown' from bacteria are stronger than traditional concrete blocks with just 5% of the carbon footprintRegion: United KingdomMore: Stephen CousinsbioconcreteWasteSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
In association with Vandersanden UKThese scallop-fronted homes were built using off-site construction3 November 2023ProductsMarylebone housing was constructed using prefab DfMA facade panels fitted with three brick typesMarylebone housing was constructed using prefab DfMA facade panels fitted with three brick typesRegion: United KingdomMore: VandersandenBrickSpecification and complianceUrban architectureDavid Miller ArchitectsHousing
In association with Vandersanden UKHand-formed brick enhances zigzag facade of student housing1 February 2022ProductsA simple palette of materials controls the massing at Student Castle BrightonA simple palette of materials controls the massing at Student Castle BrightonRegion: United KingdomMore: VandersandenBricksFacing bricksStudent accommodationBricklayingFacade designHassell
Extension to home in Norwich conservation area pays homage to traditional corbelling26 July 2024BuildingsGrafted’s debut project celebrates the original detailing of a house in Norwich’s Golden TriangleGrafted’s debut project celebrates the original detailing of a house in Norwich’s Golden TriangleRegion: EastMore: GraftedNorwichcorbellingBrickConservation areaNicole FassihiConservation and heritageDesign construction & technologyConcrete
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