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From Conservatory to Kitchen: Transforming a 450-Year-Old Listed Home
Bespoke Stella rooflights bring light and space to Grade II Listed property. When homeowner Helen Vollmer set out to replace an ageing conservatory at Rooks Orchard in Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire, her ambition was to create a stunning new kitchen that would become the heart of her 450-year-old Grade II listed home. Like many conservatories, the existing structure was uncomfortable for much of the year – too hot during the summer and too cold throughout the winter. Despite o


CRL Posiglaze Enhances Safety, Privacy And Uninterrupted Views At Saddleworth Home
For homeowner Erin Spencer in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, replacing an ageing steel post and glass balustrade was an opportunity to create a safer, cleaner and more contemporary outdoor space while opening up views across the lake. Located in the parish of Oldham, the waterside property has both a main decked terrace and an upper balcony. However, the existing post and glass balustrade had begun to detract from the setting. Its steel uprights interrupted the view, while


Style Blends Heritage with High Performance Acoustic Design
Style has delivered a bespoke acoustic solution as part of an extensive CAT B refurbishment of The Pattern Shop, a Grade II listed industrial landmark in Newcastle. Working alongside Overbury, Style installed Autex acoustic products across four floors, introducing high-impact design features that enhance the building’s heritage character while delivering effective acoustic performance for a contemporary workplace accommodating around 600 employees. A defining element of the


Steel Window Fittings Recognised With SWA’s Associated Award 2026
Steel Window Fittings has won the Associated Award at the 2026 Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards; recognising the company’s pivotal role in supporting with one of the industry’s standout projects. Domestic Project of the Year winner is Westcote Hall in Northampton, a large country house with origins from the 17th century, by The Cotswold Casement Company. Image credit: Pete Helme. Presented at the third annual SWA Awards in London, the accolade highlights the contribu


Showersave Supports Passivhaus-Certified Leisure Centre With Sustainable Hot Water Solution
Showersave, part of The Keystone Group and a market leader in Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS), has collaborated with Blairgowrie Community Recreation Centre to deliver waste water heat recovery technology, helping create a low-carbon, future-ready facility for the local community. Pioneered by Perth and Kinross Council, the £36 million facility located in the centre of Blairgowrie features state-of-the-art amenities including a 25m swimming pool, sports halls, fitn


On The Front Line Of Design Innovation – Vicaima Doors Open To New Lifestyle At Former Military HQ
The conversion of a Grade II listed building, with a history spanning over 130 years, requires thoughtful and imaginative planning at the best of times. However, this is all the more important when the building holds a special affection and relevance for a town steeped in an illustrious military past. In this instance it was more than just bricks and mortar. The building has a lineage dating all the way back to 1894, when the Duke of Connaught, Queen Victoria’s son and Gener
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