INTERIOR DESIGN

Troldtekt’s award-winning ‘design solutions’ range has been extended with the addition of the new v-line variant. v-line 1way and v-line 2way both comprise panels with either 6 or 10 longitudinal grooves milled into the surface of standard 25mm Troldtekt panels.

The v-line 2 has the addition of transverse grooves every 1200mm where the ends of the panels meet giving an added character to the pattern on the ceiling and the ability to create more intricate designs. Cut into a V shape, the grooves in the panels have a more discreet look than that of the traditional deeper-cut offerings in the ‘design solutions’ range which are more pronounced and distinctive and use a thicker 35mm panel.

The ability to have milled lines in a classic, thinner Troldtekt panel means they are easy to handle and competitively priced but still have the same aesthetic and visual appeal. They are a perfect accompaniment for retail, office and residential environments where acoustics need to be controlled.

Certified Cradle-to-Cradle at Gold level, Troldtekt’s natural and inherently sustainable panels offer high sound absorption and tactile surface, coupled with high durability and lowcost lifecycle performance.

Available in various sizes and in four grades from extreme fine to coarse, the panels can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Panels can be supplied in the FSC ® 100% category (FSC ® C115450) contributing to a building’s BREEAM, DGNB and LEED rating.

In addition, because the panels are a natural, breathable material that can absorb and release moisture they are allergy friendly and have been awarded an Allergy Friendly Product Award by Allergy UK. www.troldtekt.co.uk

As one of nine new stations developed as part of the construction of the Elizabeth line, Bond Street Station will facilitate up to 137,000 passengers per day, with up to 22 trains passing through the station every hour at peak times from November 6 this year and up to 24 trains per hour from May 2023.

Providing interchanges for the Central and Jubilee lines, the newly constructed Bond Street station will significantly improve accessibility for travellers, whilst simultaneously increasing capacity at one of the busiest shopping districts in the UK.

The development of the station included the specification of 200 Howe Green stainless steel floor access covers as part of the structural and architectural design process to provide secure and concealed access to under-floor services. Installed throughout the entire station, which includes two newly constructed ticket halls at street level and all underground passenger platforms that can be as long as 255 metres, the medium-duty 7500 Series Floor Access Covers were manufactured to meet the project’s extensive requirements.

With over 50 kilometres of communications cabling, 200 CCTV cameras, 66 information displays, 200 radio antennas, 750 loudspeakers and 50 help points, an essential element of the specification process was ensuring the covers were tamper proof, without preventing contractors from gaining quick and easy access to the services below.

Manufactured with unobtrusive barrel cover lifting points that can only be accessed with unique lifting and securing keys, the access covers are protected from unauthorised access, without impacting the overall design scheme, as only the securing bolt and barrel edge are visible.

Photo credits above and below - Darren Almond Artwork for TfL The method of removing the covers also ensures the products can be handled easily and safely by contractors, eliminating any potential strain or harm, regardless of the covers’ combined weight with the hard flooring finishes. This is due to the lifting blocks being anchored to the inner frame. Throughout maintenance-only areas, the lifting mechanisms of the floor access covers are mechanically assisted with pistons so engineers can securely lift the covers from underneath.

Installed in conjunction with terrazzo flooring across the platforms, and Portuguese granite throughout the ground floor public areas, the 7500 Series Floor Access Covers seamlessly blend with the architectural finishes of the station for a streamlined visual effect. This sleek aesthetic is further enhanced by the tiling modules, which create a unified and cohesive finish, simultaneously eradicating any potential trip hazards, as the access covers are

installed entirely flush with the hard flooring. The minimal profile of the edges also reflects the dimension of the joins between the tiles to create a perfect finish, even when working with the radial sections of stone tiling on curved passages and walkways, which required individual access covers constructed of curvilinear profiles to deliver a high quality, bespoke finish.

Each of the covers withstand up to five tonne pneumatic tyre wheel loads. Manufactured to BS 476: Part 22: 1987, the covers’ ability to eliminate the potential transmission of smoke and fire from the underground services in the event of a fire was another key consideration of the specification process. www.howegreen.com

Ojmar, the world-leading European manufacturer of innovative high performance electronic and mechanical locks, is delighted to introduce OTS® PULSE, the latest addition to its well-known family of locks. Specifically designed for the Corporate and Leisure markets, OTS® PULSE is the ultimate touch-free, wireless networked locking solution that operates in highly secure cloud software.

It uses the latest battery technology providing a life of up to 10 years before needing a simple battery replacement. This makes it one of the most efficient, longest-lasting systems available on the market. Lockers play an integral part of the user experience in the leisure market. In both wet and dry areas and whether it’s for gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools or spas, having good lockers and locking systems gives visitors comfort and peace of mind that their belongings are secure.

As Covid infection rates continue to rise, so the use of keyless and keypad-free lockers has become more important in the battle to reduce crosscontamination and infection. Smart touchless locking systems provide maximum flexibility and safety for the user. OTS® Pulse is a perfect solution for this type of application. Fully plug-and-play, online, selfmanaged and wireless, OTS® Pulse will help your leisure facility be adaptable and flexible at minimal cost. It is designed to minimise the risks of crosscontamination for areas with a high turnaround of visitors and for quick and easy installation without complex and costly hardwiring. It does not require any expensive servers, just a simple standard internet connection managed through a PC, tablet or smartphone. OTS® PULSE is simple to operate with no keys or codes, while each user’s App makes it easy for them to reserve, open and lock their lockers directly from their own device via Bluetooth or using RFID cards.

The cloud-based management system allows administrators to monitor and manage users and locker usage and occupancy while providing instant reports in real-time. It integrates with existing technologies and platforms and is designed to operate with no downtime, to work through power outages and to utilise next generation technology. Samples, case studies and technical guidance are available from ojmar.com or look for Ojmar on NBS Source

Warwick-based surface design specialist – BaSE (www.baselifestyle.co.uk) - has completed a stunning ‘trowel effect’ floor installation using Mapei’s Ultratop Loft. The installation forms part of a kitchen renovation project within the basement of a period property in Balham, South London. Home of interior designer Charlie Nunn and husband, Richard, the large Victorian property has an eclectic style owing to the owner’s creative nature, with colours and artwork adorning the walls. As well as providing a city base for Charlie and her family, the home is used as a location for TV shows and photoshoots and has recently featured in Amazon Prime adverts.

BaSE’s use of Ultratop Loft spans the 50m2 extended kitchen, providing a striking contrast to the red gloss kitchen cabinets and satin wall finish. Ultratop Loft was trowel applied under the existing units and around the cabinet legs; it was applied with a Nuvolato (cloudy) texture in a warm grey called Venezia. The micro-cement based finish replaced a seamless resin floor which had faded in sunlight. A rapid-drying, micro-cement based system, Mapei Ultratop Loft is built up in layers made up of special primers, cementitious layers and hard wearing sealers.

The two cementitious layers - coarse grained Loft F and finer grained Loft W – are mixed with water and colourings to create a trowelable cementitious paste which is then applied in layers up to 2mm thick. Ultratop Loft is part of Mapei’s fast-track range and, in the correct conditions, the surface sets to foot traffic within three hours. The installation was completed with Mapei’s Mapefloor finishing products. For more information please contact: info@mapei.co.uk

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