Creating a sanctuary
Architects and designers have the
perfect opportunity to deliver washroom
solutions that provide an antidote to our
‘always-on’ society and a shot in the arm
for our health and wellbeing. With a greater
societal focus on how we can help combat
the stresses of modern life, good design in
the bathroom or space could be the key to
unlocking better lives. And it is critical for
architects and designers to be aware of t
his opportunity.Sophie Weston is channel marketing
manager at GeberitGood design is
increasingly less about the
aesthetics and more about
the impact that the space
has on our lives, and
adopting a multi-sensory
approach for mental and
physical wellbeing94INTERIORSWWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK ADF FEBRUARY 2020
Stelrad launches augmented reality app
The new AR Radiator App is free and can
be downloaded from the App Store for
Apple and Google PlayStore for Android
phones by searching for Stelrad3D. The
Stelrad 3D radiator visualiser app shows
the Vita Series, Softline Series and towel
rails in an easy to use radiator app. The
range of radiators available from Stelrad is
growing and its helpful to be able to see
these new options via the App actually against a real wall in a project
or placed in a room in a new development for example.
0844 543 6200 http://www.stelrad.comOffsite Solutions awarded £2.5m contract
Offsite Solutions, one of the UK’s leading
bathroom pod manufacturers, has been
awarded its second contract for Moda
Living – a £2.5m project to manufacture 478
steel-framed shower pods for The Lexington
in Liverpool. Offsite Solutions has developed
the stylish shower pods to Moda Living’s specification which includes
contemporary grey porcelain tiling throughout, square wall-mounted
wash hand basin, and deluxe-sized, thermostatically-controlled
rainfall shower with separate hand-held shower. A cabinet recessed
into the wall adds a sleek finish and clean lines to the shower rooms.
[email protected]VBH provides a safe greenteQ exit
Award winning hardware specialist VBHhas added
Anti-Panic emergency exit and panic hardware to
its greenteQ range of products. Manufactured in
Italy, which is well known for its expertise in this
sector, the range consists of panic bolts and panic
latches in cross-arm and push-pad versions, and is
available from VBH stock in white and silver finishes. Touch bars,
mortice and electric devices, and other finishes, are all available on a
special order basis. Panic latches are available as either single-point
or 3-point versions. greenteQ Anti-Panic devices are reversible, cutting
down on a fabricator’s stock holding and eliminating handing errors.
http://www.vbhgb.comHäfele to showcase design innovations
Global manufacturer and distributor, Häfele,
is set to have one of its biggest kbb shows yet
as it celebrates its 40thanniversary in the UK
and unveils some of its latest innovations,
trends and services for architects, designers
and specifiers. Loox, a plug and play lighting
system from Hafele, will take centre stage at the show in Birmingham
and will include a wealth of new extensions to the range. Wireless
wall switches, pre-programmable lighting scenes for different colours
and concentrations, and a black version of the ribbon lighting are just
some of the enhancements that will be showcased in March.
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