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Jess Unwin reports recognises three outstanding projects 55 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: GLASS & GLAZING 13 New vision for the University Window specification – time to take a new view? of Cambridge’s city centre campus Mark Wadsworth, managing director of Senior Architectural Systems features explains new developments in window systems are shedding new light on cost-effective ways of ensuring energy efficiency targets are met 27 Editor’s Focus 63 HEATING & VENTILATION 26 Planning & design Creative heating solutions 47 Groundworks David Simoes, brand manager at Zehnder Commercial, explores the 48 Structural elements radical changes to the landscape for heating and cooling products over 49 External envelope the past decade products (incl. external fixtures) 50 Insulation 74 INTERIORS: WALLS & PARTITIONS 61 Heating, ventilation & services 70 Interiors Wall protection is no longer just 50 shades 76 Safety & security of grey 77 Landscaping & external works Sally Moores, marketing manager at Yeoman Shield, explains how the 83 Classified & directory practical necessity of a wall protection system can go hand in hand with the aesthetic of an interior design LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS: STONEWORK April 2015 79 adf architectsdatafile Selecting the correct stone Stone Federation explores a range of points including the latest CE Marking legislation that affords architects with the information they need to ensure Bristol City’s football stadium Hotel Gotham, Manchester Plus the latest news, that the right material is chosen for the right application events and products glass & glazing heating & ventilation • walls & partitions BUILDING www.architectsdatafile.co.uk stonework PROJECTS Cover image: image: Cover Vision Whitechapel Hamlets Council Tower © details See page 7 for 4 news Publisher/Editor Simon Reed Deputy Editor Winner announced for the 2014 Gabrielle Vinyard [email protected] Wood in Architecture Award Editorial & Production Assistants Sue Benson Mikey Pooley Contributors Steve Menary Jess Unwin Sales Director Lesley Mayo Advertisement Manager Anthony Parker [email protected] Sales Executives Suzanne Easter Ian Fletcher Kim Friend Steve Smith Circulation/Reader Enquiry Service Jane Spice Arup Associates beat a line-up of five other amazing structure, and the sustainable message it gave out. 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This project, for Beltane Asset Until 10 May, St Ives Management, creates a new mixed use building from the www.tate.org.uk/stives bones of an existing one with two additional floors, an entirely new facade and a new interior. FESTIVALS The design of the new stone skin of 24 King William Street responds to the surrounding urban and historic Clerkenwell Design Week context. This new facade is layered with a deep Portland 19 - 21 May, London Stone outer skin, punctured by a series of large glazed www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com openings that will provide the development with a contemporary aesthetic. These openings are arranged in London Festival of Architecture a playful, yet rational manner and allow natural light to 01 - 30 June, London pour into the new office spaces while limiting solar gain. www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org Nestled behind the new building a previously unloved will be transformed through large areas of controlled green space (that incorporates a portion of St Martin glazing that provide much improved daylighting. The TOURS Orgar’s churchyard) will be dramatically transformed to roof, once dominated by rambling plant rooms, will be Open House London create a lush, urban pocket park. The reinvigorated green home to dramatic offices overlooking the City and the 19 – 20 September, London space, coupled with new retail spaces at ground floor Thames, with a viewing terrace on the 8th floor. 24 King www.openhouselondon.org.uk level, will enliven the building at the street edge and help William Street will become a contemporary landmark to dramatically improve the vista of the ‘Southern for London while respecting the heritage of its immedi- TRADE SHOWS gateway’ to the square mile.