Bespoke cast stone combines architectural craftsmanship with structural engineering at Supreme Award-winning Somerset museum Vobster Architectural, the specialist manufacturer of bespoke cast stone products and part of Taylor Maxwell Group, has contributed to the Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset, winner of the Supreme Award at the 2026 Brick Awards. The museum, designed by Purcell for the Alfred Gillett Trust, which preserves the heritage of Clarks and the local shoemaki

Ideas that defined the Millenium, evolving for a new generation The beginning of the 21st century saw a great many fresh ideas across the UK construction industry, from the adoption of digital technologies to a wider recognition of sustainability and the importance of reducing carbon emissions. Both innovations, we might add, that were whole heartedly embraced and harnessed by Vicaima in the development of its products and services. However, alongside this forward-thinking

Managing the movement of passengers through the liminal spaces of major transport hubs, while also providing welcoming rest areas, is a design challenge both practical and aesthetic. The 6,000-square-metre airside marketplace in the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport with interiors by architecture and design studio LAVA solves this puzzle elegantly with a pair of bespoke islands that combine greenery with seating and offer focal points at which to meet or relax. Fabricated

Creating a luxurious bathroom is about much more than selecting beautiful surfaces and fittings. The most successful schemes bring every element together, balancing aesthetics with practicality while responding intelligently to the architecture of the space. A series of recent bathroom projects designed by Splashing Out and installed by A Touch of Glass (Yorkshire) Ltd demonstrate how bespoke frameless showering solutions can transform even challenging spaces. Featuring slopi

Set within the leafy surroundings of Kirk Ella in Yorkshire this striking self-build home on a garden plot is the epitome of contemporary architecture and modern construction methods – but the glazing specification owes a little more to tradition in that it pulls through traditional style to incorporate a nod to traditional style. Image credits: Insight Photographers The project was designed by Innovation Architects with the house using a SIPs, a high-performance building sys

For architects seeking to design grand, timeless entrances for prestigious projects, few architectural features are as effective and enduring as the portico. It often evokes classical architecture (Georgian, neoclassical) and gives a building a sense of prestige and permanence making even a modest house feel more substantial. Haddonstone, the UK-based specialist in cast stone, is seeing continued interest in its portico range as designers look to combine timeless aesthetics w

With expert advice from Croft... Architectural hardware is used throughout the home, but what works well in a kitchen is not necessarily the right choice for a hallway, bedroom or staircase. While coordinating finishes and designs can help create a consistent look, scale, comfort and function should also influence what is specified in each space. Paul Clifford, Managing Director at British architectural hardware manufacturer Croft, shares his room-by-room advice on choosing h

Set within the Surrey countryside, The Clock House is the sensitive restoration of an eighteenth-century carriage house, reimagined by NK Living as a warm and characterful family home. Originally dating back to the 1770s and once part of the Garston Park carriage house, the property has been carefully restored to honour its architectural heritage while introducing the comfort and functionality required for modern family life. Purchased by owners with a deep appreciation for

Endeavour House, in Ipswich, Suffolk, has undergone a significant lift replacement, with the installation of five Stannah lifts designed to improve performance, reliability and overall user experience. Home to a mix of municipal offices and meeting rooms, the five-storey public building serves as a meeting point for Suffolk County Council, Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council. With high levels of footfall placing increasing demand on the existing lifts, a