Reimagining Accessibility For 30 years, Gartec has been opening up possibilities and options for its users through exceptional design and expert knowledge. As the leading provider of platform lifts in the UK, Gartec is known for going above and beyond for its private and commercial customers and has been recognised as BUILD Magazine’s Best Platform Lift Supplier 2024 - UK. Gartec’s focus on finding personalised, aesthetically pleasing solutions for its clients, whether their needs are immediate or aimed at future accessibility, is what sets it apart. www.build-review.com BUILD DESIGN & BUILD AWARDS 2024
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Contents 4 Gartec Lifts: Reimagining Accessibility 6 2050 Materials: Easily Find and Compare Sustainable Building Materials 7 DX Home Improvements: Quality Home Enhancement Solutions 8 Grange Developments: Home on the Grange 9 James E. Hatch & Son LLP: Timber Engineering Across the Generations 10 Pure Theatre: Cinema Immersion From the Comfort of Your Home 11 Valeanto’s Iron Doors: Wrought Iron Doors of Unparalleled Quality 12 Amica Smart Homes: Smart Homes Done Smarter 13 The Residence Collection: The Residence Collection: Award-Winning Windows and Doors 14 Potiropoulos + Partners: A Masterclass in Contemporary Architecture 15 Diamond Facilities Support Ltd: Achieve Operational Efficiency with Effective Facility Management Support 16 BPC Ventilation Ltd: High-Quality Domestic and Commercial Ventilation Systems 17 Callisto Homes: Residential Constructors Changing the Industry 18 ECLISSE UK Ltd: A Leading Brand of Pocket Door Systems 19 Celia Chu Design & Associates: Practical Solutions for Elegant Interior Design 20 Bauprojekt Planung und Management GmbH: Having a Positive Influence on Urban Development 22 Palmer + Partners Architects: Bespoke Architecture Solutions with Sustainability at its Core 23 European Home: Modern Contemporary Fireplace Solutions 24 Johnston Shopfitters: Unparalleled Commercial & Retail Fit- Out Solutions 25 101 Architecture+Design:London’s Best High-End Eco- Friendly Architectural Designers 26 Kidbrook Homes: Homes That Last a Lifetime 27 J Christopher Architecture: Architecture that Tells the Most Personal of Stories 28 Qlab Laboratory of Light: All I have is the light in my eyes… 30 Rentfrow Design, LLC: Rustic Charm Meets Modern Luxury 31 Starview Enterprises Ltd: View the Stars Through Steam 32 Wyatt Management General Contractor: Texas’ Lean, Mean General Contracting Team 33 Protek Group Ltd: The UK’s Structural Warranty Pros 34 PM Lighting Ltd: Bespoke Lighting Solutions for Every Space 35 Seviour Timber Frames Ltd:Exemplary Timber Frames for Every Need 36 DYNAMIK Sport: Optimising Athletic Performance with DYNAMIK Sporting Solutions 37 DJ+ PLUS Design Interiors & Construction: Best Commercial & Residential Interior Design Studio 2024 – Taiwan 38 National Fire Ltd: Leading the Way in Passive Fire Protection
Design & Build Awards 2024 BUILD Q1 2024 “For us, accessibility is more than just an add-on,” explains Gartec Chief Executive Andrew Harper who joined the company in 2019 and has overseen stability and growth for the business despite challenges posed by the pandemic and other more recent geopolitical events. “We strive to integrate our lifts into existing building designs, so they feel like they belong whether they are being conceived from scratch or added at a later date. They provide our customers with choices, futureproofing home design and elevating the profile of commercial premises.” This ability to deliver inspiring solutions is what drives clients to seek out the team at Gartec. From sales enquiry to aftercare, maintaining an excellent customer experience throughout the process is part of Gartec’s core values. “We are proud to have a highly skilled and professional team at Gartec that always go above and beyond for our customers,” says Andrew. “We support our people to be the best they can be, and this has a positive impact on all areas of our business.” Founded in 1994 with a desire to reimagine accessibility, Gartec has consistently remained the market leader in selling, installing, and maintaining platform lifts, expanding its product portfolio, customer base, and knowledge of the lift industry. Working with small and large businesses Reimagining Accessibility For 30 years, Gartec has been opening up possibilities and options for its users through exceptional design and expert knowledge. As the leading provider of platform lifts in the UK, Gartec is known for going above and beyond for its private and commercial customers and has been recognised as BUILD Magazine’s Best Platform Lift Supplier 2024 - UK. Gartec’s focus on finding personalised, aesthetically pleasing solutions for its clients, whether their needs are immediate or aimed at future accessibility, is what sets it apart. Below, we explore how the company is championing innovative and sustainable choices for the benefit of all. and individual clients, its offering includes advice on compliance, accessibility, dimensions, cost, sustainability, design, installation, and after-care. In 2004, it became part of the Aritco Lift AB family – the award-winning Swedish platform lift manufacturer. Gartec supply the full range of Aritco’s platform lift product lines for commercial and home use, which are synonymous with functionality, space-efficiency, style, and safety. Many of Gartec’s customers select these products for the bespoke elements they offer, particularly around finish and design. Sustainability and energy efficiency are also the hallmarks of the Aritco brand, with 95% of all Aritco platform lift components recyclable, and annual running costs below £30, consuming less energy than a typical domestic kettle or hairdryer. This focus on sustainability is particularly appealing for increasing numbers of Gartec’s customers who want to reduce their carbon footprint, and in the case of commercial clients, contribute towards achieving net zero targets. “We’re certainly witnessing a change in what drives our customers to purchase a lift for their home or building,” says Andrew. “We still Aritco HomeLift Compact
5 7 have customers who have immediate needs, whether that is due to disability or meeting building regulations, but most of our clients are focused on future accessibility, investing in something that lasts, and which adds value to their property. “For home clients, that means people making decisions about their future needs earlier in life so they have more choices when they are older, especially if they can stay in their own home if they find that in the future, they become less mobile. For commercial clients, this means embracing good, accessible design for the benefit of all its users, and ultimately forging better customer relationships.” Gartec has recently worked closely with Bellwood Homes on its Riverpark Villas development in Marlow where the S12 option of its HomeLift was installed in four high-end townhouses. The project required a lift that would take the homeowner through the four floors of the townhouse with ease for a luxurious experience and a forever home that adapts to any future mobility needs. As well as understanding its customers since its inception, Gartec has moved adeptly in embracing technological advancements. It is currently expanding the use of remote monitoring of its Aritco platform lifts so it can carry out software upgrades and proactively identify when maintenance is required or parts need replacing, thus improving safety, longevity, and availability. In 2024, after 30 years in the business, Gartec shows no signs of standing still. As well as helping private clients achieve their dream homes, Gartec collaborates with teams behind innovative commercial projects such as the development of a new state-of-the-art planetarium and science discovery centre in Nottinghamshire, and the National Gemstone Centre project in Carsington, which will both feature the Aritco PublicLift Access platform lift. A worthy winner of our Best Platform Lift Supplier 2024 – UK award, it is clear that when searching for a platform lift supplier, Gartec stands out for its enthusiasm, knowledge, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Not only does Gartec enjoy engaging with its customers, digging deeper into a brief to understand and bring their projects to life, but also extending its support beyond the completion of the project through its nationwide comprehensive lift maintenance services, with expert engineers providing regular servicing in compliance with government regulations and best practices. “We’re delighted to have won this award in the year of our 30th anniversary,” adds Andrew. “It is recognition of all that we have achieved as a team and how our efforts have enabled our clients to live better lives or deliver better opportunities through our products.” Contact Details Company: Gartec Lifts Web Address: https://gartec.com/ Aritco PublicLift Access Aritco SmartLift App
Design & Build Awards 2024 BUILD Q1 2024 At present, the built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of the world’s emissions and half of all waste produced. Since 2021, 2050 Materials has been working to empower the construction industry to design and build structures in line with climate targets. The company aims to contribute towards the creation of a circular and green future for the built environment by promoting transparency in manufacturing and construction processes, making sustainability accessible and understandable to all, eliminating waste, and maximising resource value. To this end, 2050 Materials set out to create an easy way for professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries to find, compare, and specify building materials according to their sustainability. It began engaging with architectural offices and contractors to gain an understanding of the challenges they faced with regards to using data in their sustainability processes. Taking into account this information, the company focused on building a solution that would solve these problems and empower everyone in the construction industry to make informed, data-driven decisions in line with the climate emergency. As a result, 2050 Materials developed an innovative platform to help professionals easily find materials that are environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable. This web application offers a free-toaccess library of over 30,000 sustainable and transparent building materials, featuring a vast range of third-party verified building products that can easily be searched and filtered based on the specific requirements of the user’s project. With specification comparison functionality for architects and quantity surveyors, as well as a Whole Life Cycle Assessment tool that enables users to quickly generate carbon reports, the platform makes it significantly easier for professionals to meet various certification requirements. It is an excellent tool for professionals who are committed to sustainable building practices, helping them to meet the needs of clients and stakeholders whilst reducing their environmental impact. Impressively, 2050 Materials is currently working with over 1,500 architecture offices in Europe, the UK, and the US, all of which are actively using its platform to compare and find sustainable materials for their new build and renovation projects. Digital and BIM teams use the application to power their internal sustainability processes, whilst quantity surveyors use it to expand their standard rate libraries and quantify carbon impacts alongside cost. In addition, 2050 Materials has recently started working with a few very large contractors who are using its API to find alternative materials during the cost estimation and procurement 2050 Materials launched a free-to-access library of sustainable & transparent building materials. Its aim is to support construction professionals in designing and building in line with climate targets. It developed a free-to-access web application which hosts the largest database of sustainability data around construction materials. The platform offers specification and comparison functionality for architects and quantity surveyors, as well as a Whole Life Cycle Assessment tool which enables users to quickly generate carbon reports for their projects and assess alignment with industry benchmarks. It also recently launched its API which provides an interface for accessing a vast amount of classified and tagged sustainability data on construction products and materials. For its exceptional work, the company has been awarded Best Sustainable Construction Materials Platform, UK, in the Design and Build Awards 2024. phases of their projects. The company is enthused by the expanding use of its database, which reflects the active role it is playing in the decarbonisation of the construction industry. Since its launch, 2050 Materials has received a multitude of positive feedback for its powerful platform. For example, Designer Janina Nieper shares, “What should be easy is currently still confusing: picking the best sustainable, circular, and low carbon option for the building sector. That’s exactly where 2050 Materials comes in; they make the process of selecting a material easy and transparent and empower us as architects and designers to make a conscious choice.” In light of this glowing praise, it is no surprise that 2050 Materials has recently been awarded Best Sustainable Construction Materials Platform, UK, in the Design and Build Awards 2024. In the years ahead, there is no doubt that the company will go on to continue contributing towards the creation of a circular and green future for the built environment. We congratulate 2050 Materials on its success in this awards programme and wish it the best of luck in all its endeavours. Contact Details: Contact: Phanos Hadjikyriakou Company: 2050 Materials Web Address: https://2050-materials.com/ Link with UTM Easily Find and Compare Sustainable Building Materials
7 BUILD Q1 2024 DX Home Improvements is a prominent family-run business dedicated to revolutionising the home improvement industry. Its distinctive approach prioritises reliability, transparency, and trust, providing clients with high-quality solutions for their homes. It is the company’s mission to redefine the home improvement experience with first-rate services across a wide variety of home improvement projects. DX Home Improvements is committed to improving the quality and value of properties across Scotland. DX Home Improvements has received a Design & Build Award for this year’s Best Home Improvements Contractor – Glasgow. Quality Home Enhancement Solutions Contact: Tom McDonald Company: DX Home Improvements Web Address: https://dxhomeimprovements.co.uk/ Since its inception, DX Home Improvements has specialised in providing first-rate services encompassing windows, doors, bathrooms, conservatories, and much more. Its extensive portfolio of industry leading products offers clients best-in-class solutions that reflect the company’s commitment to quality and reliability. As a family-run business, DX Home Improvements avoids high-pressure sales tactics and is dedicated to building strong client relationships based on honesty and transparency. Core values of quality, reliability, and trust have established the business as a forerunner in Glasgow’s home improvement industry. DX Home Improvements prioritises trust in its client interactions. Refraining from high-pressure sales methods, the business fosters transparency and confidence, helping clients make informed decisions about their home improvements. At DX Home Improvements, the team prides itself on the reliability of their products and services. Clients receive timely project completion, efficient installations, and ongoing support throughout their project. With its customer-centric approach, the business aims to fulfil the needs and preferences of its valued clients. By tailoring its services to individuals’ specific requirements, DX Home Improvements delivers greater customer satisfaction and consistently exceeds expectations. Satisfied clients become advocates for the company, promoting its products and services through word-of-mouth referrals and repeat business. With its commitment to excellence, DX Home Improvements has established itself as the trustworthy choice in the home improvement landscape. The business is dedicated to providing honest dealings, high-quality products, and reliable services to complete clients’ home enhancement projects. DX Home Improvements offers its extensive portfolio of services at an affordable cost with excellent finance options available. Its comprehensive offerings include a range of VEKA windows, reliable doors, expert roofing services, roughcasting, boiler installations, and more. DX Home Improvements differentiates itself from conventional practices by providing clients with accurate and honest information throughout their project. The business allows clients to explore all the options and ensures they are well-informed about its products, processes, and pricing. The team offers personalised consultations to ensure that their recommendations align with homeowners’ specific needs. Their commitment to open communication creates a stress-free experience that nurtures long-lasting relationships. Team members at DX Home Improvements play a crucial role in its operations. By utilising their extensive experience and expertise, the team consistently achieves successful results for clients and has garnered a renowned reputation. When recruiting, the company seeks individuals with the necessary skills and qualifications to heighten business performance. Team members should also align with the business’s core values of transparency and reliability while adopting a customer-centric approach. They must also collaborate and communicate effectively to contribute to the positive internal culture. At DX Home Improvements, open communication is encouraged, and all employees’ contributions are valued. Its inclusive culture promotes increased levels of confidence and engagement amongst staff and empowers employees to excel in their positions. Looking to the future, DX Home Improvements aims to expand its offerings with new products and services to be announced over the coming year. The business currently caters to clients across Scotland's central belt, but its ultimate goal is to expand on a national level. DX Home Improvements will commence its plans while maintaining its high standards of workmanship and providing excellent customer service. As a family-run enterprise, the company values reliability, transparency, and trust in all its interactions. Its hard-working team is passionate about delivering quality home enhancement solutions that add value to clients’ homes. With an extensive portfolio of products and services, DX Home Improvements aims to find the perfect solution to meet and exceed clients’ individual requirements. Personalised consultations guarantee that the team’s recommendations align with the specific needs and preferences of every homeowner. Core values of quality, transparency, and trust have established DX Home Improvements as customers’ choice in the home improvement industry. For its first-class offerings, DX Home Improvements has received our award for this year’s Best Home Improvements Contractor – Glasgow.
Design & Build Awards 2024 BUILD Q1 2024 Empowered by a passion for homebuilding that began all the way back in the year 2000, Mark Howard undertook a venture that would completely redefine the standards of home construction throughout the East Midlands. Now, following its official establishment in 2006, Grange Developments has become synonymous with luxury, contemporary builds, and an overwhelming excellence in customer service. Below, we delve into how these combined qualities have earned Grange Developments the title of Home Builder of the Year 2024 - East Midlands. Home on the Grange Contact Details: Contact: Mark Howard Company: Grange Developments Web Address: https://www.grangedev.co.uk/ Promising to be ‘developers you can trust’, Grange Developments is a homebuilder that’s in the art of not just building houses, but instead enriching builds with the characteristics that they need to be a home. Having emerged from Mark Howard’s passion for creating homes, from scratch, Grange Developments encapsulates everything he had ever hoped to bring to the market – contemporary, upmarket builds that are specifically designed with innovation, quality, value, and aesthetics in mind. Over the years, it has proven time and time again that its capabilities far exceed that of its competitors, with its premium homes boasting an array of defining qualities that truly embody Grange’s signature style. Initially beginning its venture in pursuit of the desire to climb its own property ladder, Grange Developments quickly came to earn itself a place in the regional industry’s spotlight. Over only six years, it amassed a brimming portfolio that perfectly captures the very essence of its style – from grand exteriors to sleek interiors. Whether it’s tackling Grade II listed conversions, or producing new builds that are bursting with contemporary flair, Grange Developments is committed to going the extra mile, no matter how challenging a project may be. So long as the end result is a home in which families and individuals alike can thrive, then Grange has been successful in achieving its goal. This is further exemplified by some of the fantastic testimonials that Grange Developments has received over the years. One client expresses how – “From the initial handover with the ‘very’ welcome pack, Grange and their team have done everything in their power to make sure that our house was absolutely up to scratch, and that any issue, however small, was dealt with in a fast, friendly and professional manner.” Another expresses that – “This is not a company that cuts and runs once they hand over the keys; they genuinely care about their customers and their properties. I cannot recommend them highly enough; I feel almost privileged to have bought a property from them.” These statements stand as a testament to the very essence of Grange Developments – whether it’s the construction quality or the exceptional level of customer service received throughout every part of the journey. Grange Developments is in the business of creating homes that are built to last, no matter the occupant. Its focus on contemporary design allows it to realise this ambition time and time again, often manifesting through the multitude of amenities contained within each project. From the use of real stone flooring and wall tiles, to under floor heating, stone worktops, designer kitchens, handpicked bathroom suites, technology future proofing, and central technological hubs weaved throughout the house, Grange Developments promises a timeless build that will never lose its charm. Partnered with its dedication to quality wooden floors, doors, and stairs – often exclusively crafted using walnut and oak – Grange Developments promises resilience, beauty, and comfort in droves. Here at BUILD Magazine, we are always keeping a close eye on those who strive for nothing short of excellence. Grange Developments is one such business – its commitment to ensuring that homeowners are treated to the blissful environments they deserve is unparalleled, truly placing it above other homebuilders within the East Midlands. We can’t wait to see what new projects Grange Developments has in store for 2024, and we’re eagerly anticipating how its flair will adapt alongside the ever-flourishing property market.
9 BUILD Q1 2024 For 38 years, James E. Hatch & Son has been servicing the timber industry in every aspect throughout the generations. As a family run business, it benefits from a structure that’s been perfected by those who came before, resulting in a collective that truly understands its profession more than anybody. This ultimately allows it to deliver services that are simply essential in today’s timber market – from its internal and external timber services to its expertise in timber engineering machinery. Regardless, James E. Hatch & Son is able to apply its wealth of generational knowledge to assist clients with their every need. However, James E. Hatch & Son’s specialty truly lies with timber engineering machinery. Since its inception, it’s this very niche that has found it excelling forward within the sector, resulting in its current award-winning nature. Proud to act as a one-stop-shop for all machinery engineering services, whether it’s helping companies to set up, assisting with removals, or everything in between, the collective is equipped with a fantastic lineup of expert engineers. As true professionals, these engineers are on-hand to ensure that every client receives the James E. Hatch & Son treatment – one that promises access to cost and time-effective timber engineering maintenance services. As expected from such a coveted service, James E. Hatch & Son has consistently gone the extra mile to ensure that it’s the very best that it can be. Be it in terms of accessibility, or application of talent, the company has never once faltered in attaining further greatness. This is best witnessed through a recent venture that took place in December 2023. At this time, James E. Hatch & Son made the journey to Belgium to meet with Stavelse Mataalbouw in order to renew a mutual agreement. This agreement – outlining James E. Hatch & Son as a sole agent for the UK and Ireland – allowed the business to not only continue supporting customers, but to also offer new, more efficient machinery to the timber engineering and prefabricated housing industries. Additionally, as part of the agreement, James E. Hatch & Son now holds the invaluable ability to provide clients and customers with the exact parts that they require, should they wish to service their own products. And should the request come for James E. Hatch & Son to personally take Since 1974, James E. Hatch & Son has been earning a reputation far and wide for its expert handling of multiple timber engineering machinery related services. From maintenance and servicing to repairs and the supply of new machinery, the company promises a comprehensive skillset that has earned it the title of Most Customer-Focused Timber Engineering Maintenance Company 2024 - Northern England. Join us as we explore the inner workings of James E. Hatch & Son in more detail, and how its invaluable services have made waves in the region’s market. care of any repairs, it presents the option for clients to request its on-site services. All of these combined qualities coalesce in James E. Hatch & Son boasting quite the impeccable reputation – a reputation built on excellence, attentiveness, and an unapologetic love for leveraging the generations of expertise that came before. We believe a testimony provided by Carl – Preston, Lancashire best describes the impact that James E. Hatch & Son has had on the region’s industry as a whole - "I’ve known this company for many years. It’s an honest, hardworking family business with three generations all working together to achieve the very best for its customers. I can’t recommend it enough, and, if you're considering using it, you have definitely gone to the right place." James E. Hatch & Son embodies what family-taught techniques and business practises can do for an industry with so many nuances, and we can’t wait to see how it continues to evolve as it boldly steps into 2024. Contact: Frazer Hatch Company: James E. Hatch & Son LLP Web Address: https://jamesehatchandson.com/ Timber Engineering Across the Generations
Design & Build Awards 2024 BUILD Q1 2024 Since the late 1800s, cinema has been inspiring, enriching, and amusing people across the globe. It’s an experience that, to this day, stands as the optimal form of film viewing available. And yet, trying to replicate such a sensation is simply impossible in one’s own home, no matter how brilliant their television or sound system may be. At least, it was impossible. However, thanks to Pure Theatre, recognised by BUILD Magazine as Best Home Theatre Solutions Company 2024 – UK, friends, families, and individuals alike can finally recreate an exclusive cinema experience from the comfort of their homes. Cinema Immersion From the Comfort of Your Home Contact Details: Contact: Chris Pettitt Company: Pure Theatre Web Address: https://www.puretheatre.com/ Based in Telford, Shropshire, Pure Theatre is the definitive choice for anyone looking to establish their very own home cinema. Combining premium quality with affordable packages, the company doesn’t just supply and manufacture audio-visual equipment, but it also goes the extra mile to educate clients on anything they could ever need to know about their new system. Operating around the notion that knowledge is the foundation of satisfaction, Pure Theatre has committed itself to a business practise that delivers a deep understanding of the fundamentals of the technology it provides. This, in turn, allows it foster lasting relationships – ones that are centered around the values of trust, and the avid application of expertise. Pure Theatre’s specialty lies in the manufacturing of projector lifts, projector screens, and 19” AV rack mount shelves, each developed and produced in-house at its state-of-the-art facility in Telford. This hands-on approach reflects the immense levels of pride that the team holds for its work, with its comprehensive catalogue of high-quality audio-visual equipment consistently manufactured to exceptionally high standards. With such a staggering level of quality control, Pure Theatre continuously defies all client expectations, resulting in an end product that exceeds the promised standards. Additionally, due to its local manufacturing capabilities, Pure Theatre boasts an impressive affinity for delivering bespoke solutions that are precision-engineered and built to last. However, Pure Theatre doesn’t just manufacture audio-visual equipment for clients. On the contrary, it also operates as a trusted supplier of some of the industry’s biggest names. From JBL, DALI, Monitor Audio, and Epson, to JVC, Sony, BenQ, Harman Kardon, Arcam, QED, and REL, the collective has equipped itself with a product range that can cater to even the most diverse of needs. All it does is in the service of its clients, which acts as an invaluable part of its inner processes. Through its tight focus on consistent excellence, Pure Theatre has mastered the art of securing the penultimate home cinema experience for each individual client, regardless of the nuances of their request. This is further exemplified through Pure Theatre’s extensive range of demo rooms. Essentially, these spaces provide customers the opportunity to fully understand what kind of system would be best suited to them, be it based on budget or taste. Once a client has made such a decision, the team will get to work discussing exactly how they are hoping to integrate their home cinema into a pre-existing space. These conversations cover all bases, ensuring that there are no hidden costs or surprises when manufacturing and installation finally begins. Pure Theatre is certain that, through such a carefully considered process, it’s able to deliver exactly what clients want, without having to push them out of their budget in order to achieve it. Pure Theatre is a company whose eye for individualism in such a complex manufacturing industry has allowed it to truly flourish across the years. Equipped with an exceptional level of skill, a team of experts, and a pragmatic mindset, it has managed to become an integral part of various clients’ home cinema journeys. It’s this very dedication that has propelled it towards the point it finds itself at today, and we’re sure that receiving the title of Best Home Theatre Solutions Company 2024 – UK will only further outline it as the go-to choice for home cinema solutions.
11 BUILD Q1 2024 Wrought Iron Doors of Unparalleled Quality Valeanto’s Iron Doors is proud to stock doors different from others on the market, with iron standing out as the material of choice when compared to wood, aluminium, or composite. The reason for this is that wrought iron doors are distinguished and artisan, complete with high quality ornamental work and not manufactured in bulk. Each design is thus handcrafted to precision, and all of the iron doors made by Valeanto are aesthetically pleasing, robust, long-lasting, and requiring of minimum maintenance, making them a fantastic long-term investment. Over the past 15 years, Valeanto is proud that its doors have served as the preferred choice for homeowners, businesses, and even high profile individuals, and the team have had the pleasure of taking on some of the most extravagant and rewarding projects. Doors expertly created by Valeanto can be seen across locations synonymous with luxury, including Cannes, Dubai, and Milan, and are sure to leave guests or patrons speechless every time. Driving the company’s ambition to provide exquisite solutions is its hardworking expert team, who Dacian describes as, “dedicated to providing exceptional value and experience to our customers […] continuously striving for excellence in both products and services.” As a company possessing a true passion for beauty, elegance, and the unique, Dacian and the team have proudly partnered with a host of designers the world over, seeking out the necessary inspiration to provide expert offerings that emphasise a commitment to bringing customer vision to life, and with a Valeanto door, every home or business is afforded the opportunity to boast a signature statement. For those customers that value the unique as much as the firm does, Valeanto promises that the door chosen by a customer will be one-of-a-kind to its area, staying exclusive to the nearby region for the purposes of marking personal style. Every door is made of materials that can be recycled (99.9 %), and is designed to last a lifetime, and needs only water to be cleaned, with no fancy or expensive chemicals are necessary. Expanding and deterioration are also nowhere to be found as they are with both wooden and PVC doors. Furthermore, thanks to Valeanto’s detailed CAD drawings, customers can remain confident in the business’ guarantee that accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration are achieved from the manufacturing process through to final installation, with customer input, opinion, and feedback are held in the highest regard. One recent achievement that the team are excited to share is their obtaining of the “Ideal Originally established in Los Angeles in 2007, it would be 11 years later in 2018 that Valeanto’s Iron Doors would reach the UK, with the company today owning a showroom located in Harlow, Essex. Specialising in the creation of luxurious, sophisticated, and unique doors, Best Iron Doors Designer 2024 - South East England awardee Valeanto is complete with offerings boasting the wow factor, with everybody’s needs being wholly catered to. The team at Valeanto remain firm in the belief that everyone should have a door that accurately reflects their style and personality, and with stock to suit different dimensions and openings, and inspiration aplenty for those seeking a bespoke door, the company can help provide the perfect solution. We speak with CEO Dacian Dan, who tells us more about these fantastic doors and the company’s continuous successes. Home Show Stamp of Approval”, with this endorsement serving to truly represent the dedication, hard work, and unrivalled quality of Valeanto’s offerings. On the back of this, the future is set to be an exciting time, and plans are in place to establish a firm footing in locations across the globe by opening branches that offer the same high calibre service and solutions. At present, there is a particular focus on reinforcing the strength of the team, handpicking those individuals in possession of, “big dreams and a hunger for success”, qualities prized by Dacian. By constantly seeking out self-improvement and new, innovative ways to promote success, Valeanto is developing rapidly, embracing new technologies, thinking decisively, and continually evolving. One such noteworthy example of this is the team currently setting about integrating such technology as smart locks into its doors. In addition to this, the company offers bespoke gates and fences that will match customers’ doors, further reflecting the unique nature of properties across the country. This fresh offering will serve as just one of the ways that Valeanto’s Iron Doors is continuing to serve as a beacon of success in the industry, one that is sure to stand proud for many years to come. Company: Valeanto’s Iron Doors Web Address: https://valeantosirondoors.co.uk/
Design & Build Awards 2024 BUILD Q1 2024 Amica Smart Homes is a Somersetbased company passionate about creating truly intelligent homes through the installation of expert automation systems years in the making. Operating in the industry for more than 5 years and bolstered by owners whose direct industry experience spanning more than 30 years, Best Home Automation Company 2024 - South West England recipient Amica Smart Homes is confident in its ability to tackle any system or take on any project with pride. Co-Founder Arron Gilder talks to us in order to provide further insight into the company’s high standards and expert knowledge about the inner workings of the industry. When Co-Founders Arron Gilder and Ben Toser combined their expertise to establish Amica Smart Homes in 2017, they did so atop of previous experience working for other home automation companies, firm in the belief that they could offer better than their former employers. It was their mutual passion and varied skillsets that made this partnership so effective, with Ben’s electrical and mechanical background nicely complementing Arron’s design and programming excellence. Their 28 combined years working in the industry helped things too, serving as the catalyst for the high calibre of work that the company has undertaken ever since. Amica views a smart home differently to what consumers might first associate the term as connoting, this being a dwelling filled with a series of industry-billed smart home products. As Arron explains, “most [of these] are off-the-shelf gadgets that only serve one or two purposes and that typically all rely on a decent internet connection to work.” Rather, Amica’s approach to its systems and installations takes into consideration a number of factors, with a self-sufficient system utilised that controls lighting, heating, ventilation, and blinds in a handy, all-in-one solution. Convenience is too important, thus at any time the tapping of a switch can override these settings, and an app is also available, as a last resort. The company’s systems are not relying on, nor even need, an internet connection, as all the relevant information and automation protocols are stored directly inside the building and managed by the owner. The aforementioned app thus comes in useful for checking the system, but it is important for the team that homeowners are not simply checking their phone all of the time to tweak settings, as this defeats the point of automation in their eyes. This serves in direct contrast to the ethos of many larger companies, whose methods usually revolve around needlessly complicating the process with their own way of doing things and closed-off systems. Amica’s solutions are also incredibly efficient and sustainable, as is the wider company, with decisions being made based on their sustainability level, even regarding matters as simple as which parcel company to use. For each project Arron and the team undertake carbon footprint and CO2 calculations beforehand, with this figure subsequently being offset thanks to a carbon offsetting company planting trees on Amica’s behalf. Sustainability is set to be a key factor well into the future of not only the firm, but also the wider industry, and Amica’s upcoming plans to make even homes without automation systems more energy efficient and comfortable underpin this dedication. Several projects are in the works that similarly offer the company’s unique and bespoke approach to the individual, with each including intelligent lighting, heating, security, shading, and energy management solutions. Arron also emphasises the importance of solar generation, storage, and managing usage, explaining, “we will be monitoring and managing all the generated power, stored power, and grid power to divert the energy in the home to different areas depending on what's important at any one time.” This is ultimately representative of true automation, as too is the ability of these solutions to carry out acts such as shutting the water off when a leak is detected or slowly opening the blinds to wake a person up. Client testimonials serve only to fortify the company’s claims, with one Google review stating, “I have […] found that my questions or requests for slight changes have always been dealt with quickly and helpfully. I would highly recommend Arron and Amica Smart Homes to anyone considering a smart home project, you won’t regret it!” This insight showcases the team’s involvement across the process, with them being available to make changes long after the build has been completed. It is for these reasons that Amica Smart Homes has been championed as the Best Home Automation Company 2024 - South West England. Contact: Arron Gilder Company: Amica Smart Homes Web Address: https://www.amicasmarthomes.com/ Smart Homes Done Smarter
13 BUILD Q1 2024 Headquartered in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, The Residence Collection is a market-leading provider of award-winning fenestration products. The company proudly represents three of the most innovative flush PVCu window and door systems in the industry, namely R9, R7, and R². For its exceptional products and services, The Residence Collection has been named Most Innovative Luxury Window & Door Systems Provider, UK, in the Design & Build Awards 2024. With over a decade of history that dates back to the launch of R9 in 2011, The Residence Collection is a well-established provider of British fenestration products for British homes. The company is equipped with a national network of highly experienced installers who are always ready to assist, making it the perfect partner for any self-build or renovation project. The Residence Collection’s flagship offering, R9, is a window and door system designed to authentically replicate the 19th Century timber designs often found in our towns, villages, and cities. Cleverly blending the old and new, the system provides a classic aesthetic, with a traditionally elegant flush exterior and stylish decorative interior. By combining design, innovation, and technological advancement, R9 outperforms many equivalent window systems. Moreover, The Residence Collection’s R7 system boasts a modern, elegant, and sleek aesthetic, beautifully flush inside and out. Available in a range of maintenance-free finishes and a variety of styles, it provides versatility without complication. These windows and doors will always look their best, with no painting, sanding, or staining required. By choosing from a range of hardware options, all of which have been carefully crafted with the user in mind, customers can create an individual design statement for their home. Finally, The Residence Collection offers the R² system. Unique and unconventional in all the best ways, these windows and doors are bold and modern in appearance due to their elegantly flush sash exterior. All glass sightlines are perfectly equal, creating symmetry to complement the stylish internal square detail. This product achieves one of the highest classifications on the British standard weather test and has passed all security tests for its internal glazing bead. Whether a customer sets their heart on R9, R7, or R², they will receive beautiful windows and doors that complement their home whilst performing to the highest of standards. All of these product offerings are available in many styles and a vast colour palette. Customers can choose dual colours, meaning their windows will match their décor as well as the exterior of their house. Whilst there is a broad selection of colours for customers to choose from, The Residence Collection’s Noir colourway is a popular choice. Recently, black window frames have been increasing in popularity for a number of reasons. Firstly, they boast a sleek and contemporary appearance, exuding sophistication and serving as a striking design element for any home that focuses on the modern design aesthetic. This makes them extremely versatile, complementing a range of architectural styles. As well as this, black window frames can enhance a scenic view, attracting less attention than light frames and thus drawing the focus to what can be seen outside. This is particularly beneficial if a property has picturesque surroundings or a beautiful garden. The Residence Collection’s Noir colourway is available in all three window collections. Customers can choose for both sides of the window to be black or opt for a Chalk White or Grained White interior. Noir is pure black, creating unparalleled depth and delivering an attractive velvet-like texture. This adds structure, beauty, and personality to homes of all kinds. It is clear that The Residence Collection’s product range is truly outstanding. However, the company’s excellence does not stop there, also extending to the standard of service delivered by its staff. For example, one satisfied client explains, “Sally from The Residence Collection has been incredibly helpful in helping us understand all the detail and options available, enabling us to specify our windows with confidence. She spent over an hour answering our questions and cares that we get the result we want. It’s obvious she genuinely believes in the product and quality.” For its three beautiful and innovative systems, The Residence Collection has been named Most Innovative Luxury Window & Door Systems Provider, UK, in the Design & Build Awards 2024. We congratulate the company’s team on this accomplishment and wish them the best of luck in the years to come. Contact: Jo Trotman Company: The Residence Collection Web Address: www.residencecollection.co.uk The Residence Collection: AwardWinning Windows and Doors
Design & Build Awards 2024 BUILD Q1 2024 Built on the core belief that clients should be provided with memorable architecture services that wholly conform to elements such as creativity, research, innovation, and excellence, Potiropoulos + Partners has carried its traditions into the modern day, delivering the highest calibre of projects that add value, improve quality of life, and demonstrably benefit the environment. From start to finish, concept to completion, all of the projects undertaken by the company draw heavily from other disciplines aside from architecture, with art, film, and music being three of the influences most heavily relied upon. Fusing these and dissecting the results to craft new outcomes every time, the business accurately reflects the period of transition that the contemporary city exists within, as new cities are being built based on reinterpretations of the classic models that defined western urbanism and inspired modernistic systems. Key within these new projects is sustainability, which is something that the firm prioritises when assessing future developments. As Dimitris explains, “we strongly consider the aspects of sustainability in our concepts through to detail design and ensure the maximum performance of each building in terms of energy consumption, sustainable materials, and methods.” Nevertheless, this industry shift towards sustainability has resulted in what Dimitris refers to as, “the excessive heterogeneity of the ‘new”, which has led to a “rather questionable homogeneity very different from the homogeneous cultural and political ideal, especially of European cities in the past.” In Athens particularly, the firm’s developments have shifted towards bigger urban and rural projects, as well as involvement in larger residential and hospitality developments that have afforded its team the opportunity to work on challenging designs that have brought them out of their comfort zones and sparked increase creativity. There is an ongoing quest to achieve a balanced relationship between the man-made and the natural, and this has returned to the forefront of debates in the industry, especially during this modern age. In many ways, the very essence of architecture means that it is forced to oppose the intellectual, sentiment, creative, and sustainable, intervening in the relationship between the physical phenomena and the human being. Contributing on both a pragmatic and semantic level to the overall satisfying of forgotten primordial needs, it is the job of architecture to merge reality with dreams and represent the past, present, and future. These ideas thus have to make sense and reflect deeper intentions that broaden the horizons of what is possible. Every project for Dimitris is thus an opportunity to explore something new, and the social and cultural impact of the work done by the company is always considered. Across the design process, In Athens, Best Contemporary Architecture Practice 2024 – Greece recipient Potiropoulos + Partners acts as a beacon for quality and innovation, and in 2015, rebranded to reflect a commitment to innovation after 25 years of industry experience. Under its previous moniker, Potiropoulos D+L Architects, the firm was founded in 1989, and has succeeded in establishing itself as a frontrunner in Greece’s architectural sphere. Today, the company’s team of creatives, talented architects, and designers reflect the future of the construction industry, blending the endless pursuit of theory and design solutions with a unique ability to undertake large-scale, complex, original projects. We catch up with Co-Founder Dimitris Potiropoulos, who tells us more about the firm’s significance in the contemporary architecture landscape. every project is evaluated in relation to its terms, so that the process is exposed to constant rediscovery, revaluation, and reinvention. This applies to the firm’s current and upcoming projects, with the team enjoying the challenge of tackling high profile, challenging projects. As for further plans for innovation within the industry, Dimitris explains, “a more specific goal of the practice is to enhance the aspect of sustainability in all design phases of our projects, from the conceptual-preliminary design phase to the construction documents.” 2024 is set to hold a plethora of upcoming projects for the business, with the team having recently been commissioned to undertake the projects of four residential complexes in the centre of Athens, Glyfada, and Alimos, as well as two new office buildings. Moreover, Potiropoulos + Partners is in the process of negotiating design development for a further three hospitality projects in the region, two tourist resorts in the Peloponnese, and a boutique hotel located squarely in the centre of Athens. The intricate designs that this range of both small and large projects can bring from a design standpoint is of particular interest to the firm and is something it will continue to explore well into the future. Contact: Myrto Koutsovoulou Company: Potiropoulos + Partners Web Address: https://www.potiropoulos.gr E-mail: [email protected] A Masterclass in Contemporary Architecture
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