Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has won the Refurbishment Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association Awards 2026 for the extensive refurbishment of the fenestration at 214 Oxford Street project, in Central London which now houses IKEA’s flagship store and HQ. Complex transformation of a historic Oxford Street landmark Located at 214 Oxford Street, the former Topshop flagship store has a long and documented history that shaped the complexity of its

The Cotswold Casement Company has been named Domestic Project of the Year at the Steel Window Association Awards 2026 for its work on the restoration of Westcote Hall, one of Northamptonshire’s most significant historic country houses. With origins as a 17th‑century Jacobean Hall, and later transformed into an Edwardian hunting lodge, Westcote Hall represents centuries of architectural evolution. The project required a sensitive glazing solution that would enhance natural l

Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has delivered a comprehensive fire safety glazing solution as part of the major redevelopment of the TX Building at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Originally constructed in 1929 for Philips and recognised as one of Eindhoven's most significant industrial landmarks, the TX Building has undergone an extensive transformation to create 56,000 m² of contemporary workspace for high-tech businesses. The redevel

A recent project in Surrey showcased Apex’s full design‑to‑install capability: a SIPS timber frame system supplied and installed for a developer constructing two new‑build, single‑storey, five‑bedroom homes. Designed to achieve excellent insulation performance and airtightness, all SIP panels were fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in‑house by Apex. As with all Apex timber frame builds, SterlingOSB Zero was used extensively to sheath the external wall panels, contri

TORMAX UK has delivered a complete door automation solution for Frostree Ltd at the new Bishop Auckland Bus Station, on behalf of Durham County Council. The installation incorporates a combination of TORMAX iMotion door operators to automate 12 key passenger access points, creating efficient movement from the bus station interior, through to external boarding areas. The installation includes 8 iMotion 2202a single sliding door operators, 2 iMotion 2203 bi-parting door opera

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