Engineered for performance &​​​​ trusted by theatres worldwide

From world-renowned venues to regional theatres, Harlequin designs and installs performance floors and stages built to last. Working in collaboration with stage engineers, architects and theatre consultants, Harlequin delivers bespoke stage systems and refurbishment services that meet the rigorous demands... View Article

Tile specification and installation to avoid failure

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals considers some pointers which will help specifiers avoid problems. More detail on these and other issues is contained in the company’s RIBA-approved CPD entitled: Successful specification of wall... View Article

Rockpanel Textured Woods: when stone feels like timber

Façade cladding producer Rockpanel has launched its most tactile and realistic façade solution to date: the Rockpanel Woods Textured collection, a breakthrough that brings the look and feel of natural timber to life, with the lasting performance of stone. Crafted... View Article

Ask the Architect: Jennifer Dixon

Jennifer Dixon, director at Fereday Pollard, speaks to ADF about her love for the profession, and why architects must better articulate the value they bring in order to grow their presence in projects. What made you want to become an... View Article

AtkinsRéalis appointed professional services partner by Herefordshire Council

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering and project management services company, has been appointed as the sole provider of professional engineering services for Herefordshire Council, delivering multidisciplinary expertise across highways and infrastructure projects. Under the agreement AtkinsRéalis will provide a comprehensive range of... View Article

How human-centred design turns strategy into supportive spaces

Barbara Clarenz at AtkinsRéalis explores how human centred architecture translates care strategy into lived experience, creating supported housing that feels genuinely like home – not only for residents but also staff. Does it feel like home? That question guided a... View Article

Mass movement

A mass timber office building in Lambeth doubles down on sustainability goals by slashing embodied carbon and incorporating a fully-demountable structure designed to drive reuse instead of demolition. Stephen Cousins reports. Dante’s description of Paradise in The Divine Comedy is... View Article

Social housing providers make IAQ a key priority

James Kane, Head of Social Housing at ventilation manufacturer EnviroVent, discusses the updates to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act and advises social landlords on how to remain compliant.  “Social landlords will be aware that in October last year, the second... View Article

Alumno breaks ground on new 262-bed student residence in Glasgow.

Alumno has officially commenced construction on its new c.£23 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on St George’s Road in Glasgow, marking a significant step forward in addressing the city’s well-documented shortage of student housing. The six-storey, 262-bed development will... View Article