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Have you noticed any interesting #architectural features on your #tenement building or those nearby? Some traditional tenements in #Scotland have unique features that can only be spotted when we look up. These features might include ornate stone frontage, such as parapets, moulded cornices, architraves, or window canopy details. Some tenement buildings may also have intricate detailings along the external stone walls, where one floor meets the other. The next time you're out walking in your local area, and you pass a traditional tenement, notice the unique architecture of the building. What can you see? For information on caring for external stone wall features check out this page on our website➡️ https://ow.ly/sy3M50QaVgs Learn more about the features you might be able to spot in this blog post from Historic Environment Scotland⬇️ https://ow.ly/FrfL50QaVgt

Our Vertical Sliding Sash Windows have been used to transform a high-end private apartment development in Kent. The challenge? ⬇️ The original timber sash windows had deteriorated considerably and were just no longer fit for purpose. But, the residents wanted to retain the same window aesthetic to keep the building looking authentic. The solution? ⬇️ Kestrel Home Improvements were put in charge of the entire project, and appointed our longstanding fabricator, Mercury Glazing Supplies to deliver the best system. Mercury manufactured 42 PVC-U Vertical Sliding Sash Windows, four of which had arched tops. Each were white and included run-through horns and astragal bars to retain the original windows’ aesthetics. “The new Sliding Sash windows have restored the building’s high-end architecture and improved the thermal efficiency. Compared to the original timber frames, the slimmer profile of the new windows lets more natural light into the building, something that the residents have welcomed.” Read more by clicking the link below👇 #EpwinWindows #SlidingSash #VerticalWindows #ResidentialTransformation #teamEWS

We are delighted to announce that our residential scheme in Mill Hill, LB Barnet has been granted planning permission! The project reimagines a dated, underutilised and incoherent office building through the retention of its structural frame while creating 18 apartments through rearranging the internal space as a combination of one, two and three bedroom dwellings. Mill Hill is known for its suburban feel and Arts and Crafts-style homes. While The Broadway is the main shopping and business hub, this 1960s office block had long felt out of place, particularly with the addition of a clumsy 1980s cladding system. Our retrofit reinvents the building, making better sense of the level change across the site, and tying it in more closely with the local architectural character. After detailed analysis, we developed a design that uses the existing structure and grid, wrapping it in a new cladding system that doesn’t encroach on the street. To break up the overall scale - and long side elevation – we created the impression of three separate volumes through subtle differences in the depth of detailing, the arrangement of balconies and areas of solid and void. Each volume has a slightly different cladding, using a combination of three brick and precast jesmonite types to reflect the range and tone of materials on the high street. Subtle changes in the setbacks and parapet heights further help to de-monumentalise the building into three parts. It was great to work with our client Turnberry Investment Group and JMS Planning & Development Ltd on this. #planningpermission #londonarchitecture #architecturalmodel #reuse #facade

An interesting post from Oliver David Krieg on the need to develop retrofitted balconies for #masstimber builds. This 25-storey tower in Vancouver has only a concrete core, so the architects were not willing to add balconies due to the risk of water ingress to the #clt floorplates. After a lengthy debate with regulators the requirement was waived for this building only, as it is a prototype of sorts. In addition to cost, balconies are a challenge for #facadeengineering due to thermal bridging and breaching of the weather line. However, with untised curtain walling #facades there are reliable ways to solve this, so we are sure to see innovative solutions in future. In total, there will be 210 secured purpose-built rental homes, including 168 market units and 42 below-market units. The overall unit size mix is 53 studios, 84 one-bedroom units, 53 two-bedroom units, and 20 three-bedroom units. Thanks Oliver David Krieg.

Groundbreaking Date Announced For 5354 N Sheridan Road In Edgewater A groundbreaking date has been announced for the upcoming residential development at 5354 N Sheridan Road in Edgewater. Sitting on the intersection with W Balmoral Avenue, the new building would replace the famed Wing Hoe restaurant and its surrounding parking lot right by the lakefront. Developer Tempus Properties is behind the proposal with 2R/Z Architecture working on its design. Transit site context plan of 5356 N Sheridan Road by 2R/Z Architecture The project itself has come with a lot of controversy, having been announced over two-years ago and receiving demolition permits earlier this year. However the backlash centered around the 1913-built red brick lakeside mansion it will replace, but a fire just before thanksgiving permanently closed the restaurant and damaged the structure. Thus the new developers have announced that work will commence next month. Rising five stories and 74 feet in height, the ground floor will contain no new retail and instead hold a few of the residential units and a 25-vehicle parking garage. The floors above will hold the remainder of the 50-residential units in total, made up of 34 one-bedrooms and 16 two-bedroom layouts. Of these units, five will be considered affordable under the old city requirements, but all residents will have access to a small rooftop deck. The building itself is relatively simple in design with a square massing taking up most of the 15,000-square-foot lot. The exterior will be clad in beige panels with dark accent panels within the inset balconies. With all of the necessary approvals already in line for the building, it is clear to rise on the site and we estimate it will take roughly 18 months to complete based on similar projects. #patrickobrienrealtor #patrickobriensheehanrealestate #edgewater #newconstructionhomes #newdevelopments #chicagoilpropertiesforsale

Raritan Estates is a 1.81-acre redevelopment project in Adams County proposing the construction of 12 single-family paired homes, each with an ADU. The site design focuses on “missing middle” housing, which caters to households often overlooked in home design and planning, by creating modestly sized attached homes on smaller lots. Missing middle design features allow walkable, medium-density, infill housing near public transportation and amenities. The homes proposed at Raritan Estates are alley and side-loaded products, with four two-story plans that range in size from 890 to 1,850 square feet, featuring contemporary and mountain modern elevation styles, full front porches, and open floor plans. With front and side-loaded garages, the front elevations are more appealing and open to green space. Additionally, large covered front porches and small covered side porches maximize the outdoor living potential of these smaller lot homes. #pcsgroupco #landplanning #urbandesign #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landarch #3Dvisualization #planningconcept #missingmiddlehousing #raritanestates #adamscountycolorado

The owners of this contemporary detached property in Bristol decided to convert their loft into a home office and bedroom. This was only possible with the inclusion of the iCO® high pressure water mist system. As the new renovation was planned to be built above an open-plan living space on the ground floor, building control specified a fire suppression system to allow the client’s design. After a quick review of the property, the team at Quantum Fog specified the iCO® water mist system due to its compact design and low-profile nozzles, that fit almost flush with the ceiling. Case Study: https://lnkd.in/etZymS_R #firesuppression #firesafety #fireprotection #construction #architecture  #propertymanagement #buildingcontrol

Listed buildings form an important part of Britain's architectural heritage, but when it comes to modernising historic homes, it is crucial to proceed carefully. Consent is typically required for any works to a listed property, to ensure your proposed changes preserve what makes the building special. In this guide, we offer advice on improving the functionality of an old building through considerate updating and remodelling, without compromising the integrity of its legacy. Read our guide to buying a listed building >> 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙐𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄; Graham Howell ☎️ 02476 500015 📲 07972 616405 📧 graham.howell@fineandcountry.com #fineandcountry #warwickshire #coventry #sold #strategy #primeproperty #grahamhowell

The city of Vancouver approved a 25-storey mass timber building today. This is exciting news, but not for the reason you might think. The biggest discussion around the approval seems to have been about balconies: "Gregory Henriquez of Henriquez Partners Architects made a plea to City Council asking for an exemption from the balcony requirement, asserting that providing private balconies would compromise the design of the building due to water leakage risk into the CLT floor slabs and the significant costs." Two things are important to note here: ⛅ I welcome this exception for the sake of innovation. But I think we all agree that this should not be a precedent for all future mass timber buildings. Balconies are important to users (I certainly want one) and balcony systems should be developed for, and included in, most, if not all, mass timber buildings in the future. 🌧 We have to rethink balconies in North America. It is inconceivable to me that we are still building "radiator style" buildings where the concrete slabs simply protrude from the inside of the building to the outside. These massive thermal bridges are bad for concrete already, but they're impossible for mass timber. As we increase energy and quality requirements in buildings, these forms of balconies will disappear anyway. As we step into this future, we need to find a better balance between balcony requirements and systems that are available for energy-efficient buildings. https://lnkd.in/ggfURYN6 #masstimber #balconies #prefab #housing

Balconies often compromise the design of mass timber buildings due to water leakage risk into CLT floor slabs, and significant costs, but are they worth it for occupant wellbeing? 👇 Share your thoughts below 👇 #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #sustainabledesign #wellbeing #healthandwellness #naturalventilation #wellcertified