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Hewi’s new disinfection dispenser column for entrances

“Hygiene is becoming increasingly important in people’s minds. The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced many aspects of our daily lives. Companies, hotels, and all institutions with highly frequented entrance areas are faced with the challenge of raising hygiene standards as soon as customers, guests, patients and visitors enter.” Comments Stephen Maley, UK Sales Director.

Hygiene with style

The new disinfectant dispenser column from HEWI meets the increased hygiene requirements in public and highly frequented areas. The mobile solution for hand disinfection increases hygiene in washrooms, entrance areas of public buildings, healthcare buildings, and the catering and hotel industry.

Offering design flexibility, the HEWI design line is available in stainless steel and powder-coated surfaces. In addition, HEWi is offering either a deep matt finish in white, grey tones or black, thus enabling an aesthetic interpretation of hygiene measures in entrance areas and lobbies.

Hewi Disinfectant Column

Touchless disinfection

The sensor dispenser can be used without touching. The mechanism and drip tray are integrated into the body of the column and are retractable. The disinfection dispenser columns offer a purist design for entrance areas and, thanks to a reinforced base, optimum stability for hand disinfection.

System competence in hygiene

The disinfectant dispenser column can also be combined with other sanitary solutions. HEWI manufacture soap and disinfectant dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and waste bins in complementary design styles.

Hewi Disinfectant column

HEWI | Public

HEWI believe equipment solutions in public and semi-public areas should reflect the character of the property. Other important aspects in planning and realisation are atmosphere, user well-being as well as economy and sustainability. HEWI promises desgners a consistent approach to meeting these requirements. Consciously selected materials and their careful workmanship result in high-quality products that can withstand the high frequency of users over many years.

Visit Hewi’s website for further information

Pictured Top: New disinfection dispenser column

Pictured Middle: Disinfection dispenser columns in stainless steel and powder coatings

Pictured Bottom: Hygiene in the entrance area: the disinfection dispenser column

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New Maui and Kauai freestanding baths from Roca

Maui Round Bath Roca

Roca’s latest freestanding baths, Maui and Kauai, integrate sophisticated classic shapes and are manufactured from Roca’s innovative design material, Stonex®.

The Maui freestanding bath (pictured top) recalls the shape of ancient bathtubs. Ideal for contemporary bathrooms, they are also suited for sophisticated options where the bath is placed in the bedroom.

Thanks to its slim Stonex® walls and its pure outline with rounded angles, Maui brings a chic twist to a modern bathroom design. The Round format, with a dimension of 1500×700mm, offers an oval shape with a slightly elongated backrest for better body posture.

Maul is also available in a Square version, which features subtle side curves that support the hands. In both options, the white finish delivers timeless design pieces, perfect for stylish bathrooms. For a vintage effect, choose a twin-lever tap with star-shaped levers like the ones found in Roca’s Carmen and Loft collections. If a more modern aesthetic is needed, opt for the installation of a single-lever straight-angle brassware like the L90.

Also available is the Kauai freestanding bath with its timeless curved shape, reminiscent of the oval shape of a pebble, making it a perfect centrepiece for any stylish bathroom. These new baths provide a great solution for UK bathrooms due to the compact size offering, with no compromise on design.

Kauai freestanding bath Roca

The Maui and Kauai baths are manufactured in Stonex®, which provides a natural and pleasant feeling across its entire surface. This material, made up of a selection of high-quality resins and mineral particles, achieves a smooth gloss finish during the production process, but with excellent anti-slip properties to ensure maximum safety while bathing. Its colour remains intact over time and does not discolour from exposure to UV light. It is also resistant to wear and tear including scratches and abrasions.

Roca’s new freestanding baths are modern in design and performance with classic inspiration. The Maui and Kauai baths are perfect to provide those eternal occasions of peace and serenity that are only found whilst bathing.

RRP from £1,900.00 plus VAT.

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Nobu Palo Alto unveils multi-million redesign

Led by Montalba Architects and Shawmut Design and Construction, the latest Nobu Palo Alto refurbishment includes a new facade, lobby, dining spaces, Ryokan-inspired guestrooms and suites, and meeting spaces on the upper floors overlooking the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Drawing inspiration from its sister property, Nobu Ryokan Malibu, Ryokan accommodations include five suites designed in soothing tones and natural materials such as white oak panelling, teak accents and crema marfil marble stone, which create a peaceful Japanese-Californian aesthetic. The rooms also feature bespoke furnishings like handcrafted Japanese bedside lantern, while subtly integrated technology includes butler service control keypads, Alexa devices and Toto‘s Neorest washlets.

On the eighth floor, three meeting spaces bathed in warm wood panelling are equipped with sideboards, conference tables and 90” TVs, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors provide access to large teak-decked landscaped patios with comfortable furnishings and integrated heaters. Secured elevator key access, 24-hour butler service, priority seating in the restaurant and executive turn-down service are feature amenities to the hotel’s new Ryokan experience, though these have been slightly altered due to the current travel climate.

“The curation of the Ryokan levels’ design, along with the craftsmanship, really speak to the type of distinctive hospitality experience that awaits guests of the floors,” says David Montalba, founder of Montalba Architects on the firm’s approach to the transformation.

“We wanted to craft a luxurious experience through the use of materials – like the warmth of the wood, natural textures and crispness of the detailing – which reinforce the concept of such a unique, tranquil retreat-like stay within downtown Palo Alto.”

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BiKBBI CEO warns Govt to support home-improvement

The BiKBBI has called on the Government to support tradespeople and retailers to ensure they play a full part in the economic recovery that will be needed now that the route out of lockdown is clear. 

Commenting on the day that the Prime Minister announces how the UK will emerge from lockdown over the coming months, the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has called for immediate action to help independent retailers open their doors and installers get to work, as well as longer-term interventions that stimulate consumer demand, open up supply chains and support skills development. 

Damian Walters, Chief Executive of BiKBBI, said: “Tradespeople and independent businesses in the home improvement industry cannot afford to be ignored by the Government as we finally begin to open up the country. 

“Our industry has felt the economic impact of the pandemic more than most. Installers in England and Wales invested time and money into Safe Operating Procedures that allowed them to continue serving customers through the most recent lockdown, but our members north of the border were forced to down tools as the Scottish Government took a much more restrictive approach. As a result, far too many tradespeople have struggled to make ends meet due the additional expenditure needed to work safely or the loss of income from being unable to work at all.

“Meanwhile, the industry’s independent retailers were forced to close their doors while larger competitors carried on trading thanks to loopholes that allowed them to classify as trade suppliers. The loss of business could force many shops to close for good, doing further damage to high streets that are already struggling. 

“Our industry is one of the cornerstones of the UK economy, providing products and services in demand across every part of the country and offering a route to skilled work for people from all walks of life. It’s vital that every effort is made to help it quickly recover from the hit it has taken over the past year. This means immediately declassifying independent Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom retailers from being ‘non-essential’ so that they can compete on a level playing field with large trade suppliers. It also means working with the Scottish Government to ensure that installers in Scotland can get back to work as quickly as possible. 

“Beyond that, it must include efforts to stimulate the market through tax incentives that encourage people to invest in their homes; moves to quickly unlock supply chains that have slowed over recent months; and continued support for the education and training initiatives needed to maintain a skilled workforce. 

“The Prime Minister has offered a glimmer of hope to tradespeople and independent retailers who have had to contend with such huge challenges over the past year, but more will be needed to help them play a part as the national recovery gets underway.” 

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Schlosshotel project by aledolci & co. studio

The Schlosshotel project has been signed by aledolci & co. studio of architect Alessandro Dolci, based in Egna (BZ). and focuses on an external duplex villa.

Schlosshotel

The villa is connected to the hotel but features an extra level of privacy.

The contemporary design of the facades and interiors are built from high-performance materials.

The interior of each apartment has been designed as a flexible space, various configurations are available according to the customers’ need. Each floor houses a single apartment with a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms that can be used by large families or groups of friends.

The moodboard interiors, as required by the clients, is far from the typical alpine folklore that is very common in the nearby hotels. Ton sur ton, smooth surfaces and an urban spirit characterises the choices of colours and materials while maintaining the warmth of the hospitality.

Outdoor spaces, balconies and loggias, are important while staying in the mountains for either drying equipment, or for relaxation after a day of climbing. For this reason, part of the design of the facade is made up of wooden screens among the balconies to guarantee greater privacy.

The Spa

The new Spa of the Schlosshotel, the first CBDSpa in Switzerland, was also built by studio aledolci & co. This paradise uses natural products based on hemp derivatives for the treatments reserved for guests.

In a generous and elegant space with a large area of 350 square meters, guests can enjoy privacy and comfort. On the lower floor, there is also a new fitness area and a room reserved for training and yoga. The area is equipped with cutting-edge innovation and features hot spa-baths and an ice room.

Alessandro Dolci comments “The owners, managers of the hotel, requested a space that could offer top equipment and an innovative concept for customers.

“The Spa (is) built in the surrounding structures, to create spaces with a more urban and linear language with refined surfaces, without the hints of mountain roughness, which have been trendy in recent decades “.  

A Winter Garten connects the lounge and reception and is decorated with a palette of bright colors.

 CONCRETA

Also part of the project, Concreta is an interior contractor based in Postalesio (Sondrio) in Valtellina that delivers customized furniture for hotels and accommodation facilities, and more generally, in contract solutions at national and international level.

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RAK Ceramics welcomes a new Regional Manager

Rak Ceramics Regional Manager Neil Swallow

Providing excellent customer service and support to its network of UK retailers, RAK Ceramics has welcomed a new face on board, with 33 years of experience in the industry, Neil Swallow joins the business as Regional Retail Manager for the South.

Looking after RAK Ceramics retailers in the southern part of the country, Neil brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his new role. A stalwart of the bathroom industry, Neil’s 33 years in the bathroom industry has seen him in a variety of industry roles including Account Manager and National Sales Manager, Neil also managed his own showroom for six years, giving him an understanding of life as a retailer.

Prior to joining RAK Ceramics Neil was a sales agent for many leading brands, making him a familiar name in the industry.

Contact:

RAK Ceramics UK

01730 237850

www.rakceramics.com/uk/

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Ideal Standard’s Prosys® makes installation simple

Ideal Standard, best known as a manufacturer of bathroom and commercial washroom solutions, has launched ProSys®, a complete on-stop, three-step installation system for wall-hung toilets, basins, urinals and accessories.

Designed to make life easier for specifiers and installer the ProSys includes frames, cisterns and flush plates. The new range is the perfect match for Ideal Standard’s collections of toilets, washbasins and urinals and works across all of Ideal Standard International’s brands – including Armitage Shanks products.

The ProSys collection of WC frames comes in a variety of depths and heights. Full frames are available in 1150mm and 820mm heights. The 820mm frames are perfect for use in furniture applications or under windows and have the choice of either front or top flush plate installation. Half-wall frames, which exclude the cistern, are also available and are ideal to use when replacing a floor-standing WC with a wall-hung toilet, but wish to use an existing concealed cistern.

Prosys basin

Ideal Standard offers specifiers a collection of 50 flush plates in a wide range of shapes, colours, functions. They are available with either mechanical, pneumatic, or electronic actuation and are compatible with most WC ranges from Ideal Standard International.

ProSys was developed to be easy to install, with a straightforward three-step fitting process.

Maintenance typically proves more difficult with in-wall frame systems. This range has been made simpler and easier with tool-free access to the ProSys cisterns.

All cisterns come with an Ideal Standard SmartValve, a unique water-reducing innovation which can save up to 63 litres of water every week. This corresponds to a 12% reduction in water bills*, reducing costs for end-users and contributing to overall sustainability.

Leanne Martin, Head of Product for Ideal Standard UK, said: “The system has been developed specifically to meet the needs of installers, building owners and end-users. The in-wall frame technology represents the ultimate in flexibility and versatility, with sophisticated features that work seamlessly with fixtures in front of the wall, guaranteeing superb levels of performance.

“The ProSys® system supports Ideal Standard customers in creating better bathrooms and washrooms, with easy installation, low maintenance and running costs as well as an enhanced user experience. ProSys is a great example of how we can all work together to shape the future of modern bathrooms.”

All products in Ideal Standard’s range have been built to last, with corrosion resistant frames tested to the highest noise, stability and build standards. All come with a 10-year warranty and 25 years of spare parts availability.

For more information, visit www.idealspec.co.uk or visit the product page.  You can also view Ideal Standard’s interactive guide for specifiers using ProSys, here.

*: Estimated 12% of total water bill in metered homes based on 4 person household.

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Saving water is easy with a Neoperl flow control device

Flow regulators are devices that control the flow of water through our household appliances. They are manufactured here in the UK by Neoperl and are made in hundreds of sizes that can now be retro-fitted to taps and showers throughout the home, so everyone can now do their bit to save water and the energy that heats it.

Most taps will already include a flow control device at the end of the spout and it’s often only when in situ that one can identify whether the flow is too strong. We’ve all experienced a splashing cloakroom tap for instance where the flow is too fast for a smaller basin. Now the incumbent device can be easily removed and replaced with one that reduces the flow to a comfortable level. The same with showers, a valve shower often delivers far too much water and even a slight reduction adds up to a substantial water saving over the year.

Neoperl flow control device

Regardless of the prevalent water pressure, a flow regulator maintains a consistent water stream at the chosen flow rate. A typical flow regulator consists of three components, a housing, a seating area and a precision-ring. The flow is determined by the interaction between the seating area and the o-ring. As water flows through the device at a higher or lower pressure, the shape of the o-ring changes to restrict or release the flow of water.

This is demonstrated in an easy to understand way at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TktKkFck2cM&list=PLxg7O65GE0aJwYMVzOu1QJ13kP5zp2Q2B

As a spokesperson for Neoperl tell us, now is the time to look at both our own homes and advise your clients on this easy water-saving win.

“As clients spend more time working from home and adding home improvements in abundance, why not take the opportunity to talk with them about saving water too? Especially as we are all spending so much more time washing our hands resulting in many thousands more litres of water being washed down the plughole.

“It’s a really affordable solution to retro-fit a flow regulator, most consumers could do it themselves with a little advice. They simply need to be aware that flow regulators exist, obtain the right advice as to which regulator to fit to retain adequate performance and purchase a simple tool to fit it.”

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Britton introduces two new ceramic ranges

Britton has announced the introduction of two new ceramic ranges, Curve2 and Trim. Crafted for space-saving functionality and minimalist style, these latest ceramics expand upon Britton’s offering of affordable luxury.

Providing homeowners with a practical and competitively priced bathroom scheme, each compact design has been crafted to complement colourful backdrops, marble surfaces and modern accessories,

Curve2 features thin-rimmed basins and slim toilet seats for refined style. The new Trim collection provides smooth aesthetics ideal for smaller bathrooms and busy family environments, with a selection of sizes to couple with full or semi-pedestals. Sleek and on-trend, the designs of both ceramics pairings can effortlessly complement the rest of the interior, all while enhancing modernity to its fullest.

Britton Bathrooms Trim
Trim 600mm Basin with Semi Pedestal: £248

From downstairs cloakrooms to compact family bathrooms, the latest ceramics from Britton have been designed to fit into any space or style, promising straightforward affordable integration.

Pictured Top: Curve2 550mm Basin with Full Pedestal: £254


Britton Bathrooms
www.brittonbathrooms.com
T: 01322 473 222

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