First prize in the Architecture category of the Tile of Spain Awards has been awarded to Bodega Mont-Ras by Jorge Vidal and Víctor Rahola. The project is characterised by the close connection between the construction of a winery and the... View Article
In line with its ethos of innovation, Materials for Architecture 2018 will examine the possibilities of various cutting-edge and smart materials in architectural applications. A number of talks from industry-leading experts have been curated to provide the design professional with an... View Article
The latest advances in timber products are a strong focus throughout Materials for Architecture 2018, the event dedicated to innovation in the development and specification of materials for architecture, construction, and design One of the construction industry’s oldest materials, wood... View Article
The world’s largest art gallery is the Winter Palace and Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. Visitors would have to walk 15 miles to see the 322 galleries which house nearly three million works of... View Article
Materials for Architecture 2018 – the conference and exhibition that focuses entirely on material innovations for building design; structures, envelope & façades, and finishes – is pleased to announce support from a number of high-profile industry bodies including the Alliance of Sustainable... View Article
“It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.” – David Allan... View Article
Flexcrete’s Monodex Smooth anti-carbonation coating has been used to rejuvenate the façade of Michelin-starred Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in West Lancashire. The company’s repair materials and Monodex Smooth coating were specified for repairs and coating of the external walls... View Article
The world’s largest manufacturer of powder coatings for architectural applications announces sponsorship of Materials for Architecture 2018 AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has announced its sponsorship of Materials for Architecture, the conference and exhibition for architects and specifiers coming to London’s ILEC Centre... View Article
Composites UK has welcomed an unprecedented early demand for bookings at its 2018 Industry Awards Dinner having allocated all tables on the front row already. The event takes place on 31st October 2018 in Birmingham to coincide with the Advanced... View Article
Following on from its 2017 debut, Materials for Architecture will return to the ILEC Conference Centre, London from 25-26 April 2018. Once again the event will combine a confer- ence programme, exhibition, CPD seminars, material galleries and evening reception. Innovation... View Article
British Ceramic Tile has made a strategic new appointment to its Board, announcing John Chater as commercial director. A new senior position within the business, John will assume responsibility for the company’s sales, marketing, design and product development departments, with... View Article
The conference agenda for Materials for Architecture 2018 is set to highlight some of the most innovative themes of the built environment. A wealth of talks will examine topics ranging from super-tall timber structures, light as a material, bespoke fibreglass... View Article
The first Open Source Wood Hackathon took place on 13th December in Nantes, France at the Ecole Supérieure du Bois. The challenge was to create an innovative wood element for building design in multidisciplinary teams, mentored by experts The event brought... View Article