SPPARC Reveals Design of Immersive Virtual Museum
Launched in October, the Museum of Diversity aims to celebrate the diversity of cultural heritage originating from Africa through immersive virtual reality exhibitions and talks. The new online experience is the first stage in the Museum of Diversity’s wider plan to realise a bricks and mortar location by 2025, also designed by SPPARC.
Zaha Hadid Architects Reveals Infinitus Plaza, China
Infinitus Plaza is the new global headquarters of Infinitus China. Incorporating work environments designed to nurture connectivity, creativity and entrepreneurship, the new headquarters also includes the group’s herbal medicine research facilities and safety assessment labs as well as a learning centre for conferences and exhibitions.
Smart Charging Crucial to Mass Uptake of Electric Vehicles
The Government confirming that it will legislate to require all new-build homes and offices with parking spaces to have electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints would be a game-changer in the shift to net-zero transportation. However, it could pose huge potential challenges, say Shakespeare Martineau’s Neil Gosling, Partner and Head of Residential Development, and Isaac Murdy, Trainee Solicitor in the energy team.
Geberit Lifts the Lid on Sensory Design and Wellbeing
New research from Geberit has revealed a lasting legacy of the past 18 months, with many of us more aware of the importance of wellbeing than ever before. A YouGov poll has found that more than half of us have made improvements to our self-care routine since the pandemic began, alongside a growth in the number of homeowners setting time aside to relax each day. Here, Sophie Weston, Channel Marketing Manager at Geberit, looks at the significance of the bathroom as homeowners embrace wellness and explains how biophilic design can create the ultimate sanctuary across residential projects.
Architect in Profile - Daniel Collins
Daniel Collins established PolkeyCollins Associates with Clive Polkey in 2012, after working together at a national commercial practice. During this time, he worked as a respected Architect to lead various projects across several sectors. Here, FC&A talks to Daniel to learn more about his industry experience and path to forming the Lincoln-based architecture practice.
Tamlite Lighting Deliver Less than 4 Year Return on Investment for Popular UK Hotel
In a long line of projects for the Dakota Hotel chain, Comply 2 has specified and installed Tamlite Lighting City PT luminaires for their newest retrofit upgrade.
Fixing Innovation Streamlines Installation of Flat Roofs with Tapered Insulation
Roofing and cladding fastening systems specialist EJOT UK has developed a new mechanical fastener solution to help installers save time and money when installing flat roofing with tapered insulation.
Interface Makes New Carbon Negative Backing Standard On All European Made Carpet Tile Collections
Flooring Leader Continues Journey to Become a Carbon Negative Enterprise by 2040.
Movana Washroom Cubicle
Movana is the only full height cubicle door that opens outwards in an emergency.
Imagine Creating an Image and Seeing it Reproduced by Powder Coating on Metal
This you can now do, for the first time, with Freeform™, Powdertech’s latest innovative powder coating, launched at London Build Expo in November 2021.
