Northcot Brick project wins 2016 Stirling Prize

One of Northcot Brick’s flagship building projects, the Newport Street Gallery has won the prestigious 2016 RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s best new building. Awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Stirling Prize is presented... View Article

Checking out at the library

The new library at the University of Birmingham is wrapped in cladding that offers an interesting new variation on granite in four different finishes. Brian Newell of Shackerley looks at the aesthetics and function. The University of Birmingham’s landmark Edgbaston... View Article

A shining future on the Clyde – Clydebank Leisure Centre

Scotland’s dockyards may have all but vanished but a distinctive new leisure centre in Clydebank reflects the area’s heritage to ensure it won’t be lost, writes Steve Menary. Shipbuilding has been a part of Scotland’s industrial heritage on the River... View Article

Vandersanden Group acquires Hoskins Brick

Belgian brick and pavers manufacturer, Vandersanden Group, has today announced its acquisition of Hoskins Brick Limited, the company’s exclusive UK distribution partner. Vandersanden Group is one of the largest brick manufacturers in Europe, with a total annual production capacity of... View Article

Winners of the 2016 Tile of Spain Awards

First prize in the Architecture category has been awarded to two Oropesa homes which utilised ceramic tiles with outstanding precision to give these heritage properties a unique appearance. First prize in the Interior Design category has been achieved by the... View Article

New product innovations from Ancon at Ecobuild 2017

Keeping innovation at the top of its agenda, high integrity structural fixings manufacturer, Ancon, will further expand its wide product range with new product launches at the UK’s largest event for specifiers in the built environment, Ecobuild 2017. On the... View Article

Ibstock showcased award winning design

When the Brick Development Association’s (BDA) Awards took place last month (November), the latest edition of ‘Design’, the inspirational magazine from Ibstock, was showcasing a number of cutting-edge projects using Ibstock bricks, which had been shortlisted for the prestigious accolades. The issue offered a... View Article

Discover the surfaces making their mark in 2017

From the 7-9 February 2017 Surface Design Show brings to London’s Business Design Centre the newest and most interesting surfaces that the industry has to offer. The only event in the UK which focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces;... View Article

Time to get your entries in for TTA Awards 2017

There is little to beat the adrenaline-charged thrill of going up on stage to collect an award at the industry’s ‘night of the year’. Those who have been in the fortunate position of achieving the recognition of an award can... View Article

The lowdown on tile trends

Jayne Adamson of British Ceramic Tile looks at some of the upcoming trends in tiles for new builds in 2017 Which material? Choosing what material to use on walls and floors is as important as planning room layouts or selecting... View Article