Build July (2016)

Build Magazine 2 Editor’s Letter Welcome to the July edition of BUILD Magazine. Here at BUILD, we strive to reflect the ever-changing dynamics of the construction industry. We are determined to draw attention to present and future trends, which our readership might find beneficial to them. In doing so, we are constantly encountering firms and companies that are pushing the boundaries, reaching new heights, evolving in new and exciting ways, and whose efforts are demonstrating a new and exciting era in construction. As the pace of technology continues to gather momentum, the construction industry has certainly reaped the benefits. New materials, new methods, closer collaboration, and new ways of optimising the constructive process, are all incredible promising indications of a more efficient industry, well prepared for the future. While this next phase is still in its infancy, the new design options that we have already witnessed – from fashion designer-cum-city developer Paul King, or Aaron B Duke’s role in Los Angeles’ constructive renaissance – represent a bold new face for the industry, in an increasingly environmentally-conscious world. Matching the benefits of smart design and space awareness, with an increasing reliance on smart, sustainable construction, is no small feat, and yet there are those that have triumphed in this regard. In these pages, we explore the intimate stories behind the construction and interior design firms that are using their innovative powers to the fullest; whether through demonstrating the benefits of BIM design, transmitting their own experience to the next generation, or working towards the deep-seated aspirations of a noted individual. BUILD Magazine offers you a chance to discover those that are best placed to transform the way we view buildings and interior design, now and for years to come. Contact the Editor at: [email protected] +44 (0) 203 725 6842