Landscaping & Exterior Works
Iconic octagonal glasshouse Jan Sweeney Satisfaction built on tradition.
British greenhouse and glasshouse
manufacturer Hartley Botanic was recently
commissioned by the RHS to create an
iconic glasshouse which would form the
centrepiece of Hyde Hall’s new edible
gardens. The resulting design is a bespoke
glasshouse based on an original version of
the manufacturer’s Victorian model, in an
arresting and unusual octagonal style and
with an impressive 14 metre span. From
above, the glasshouse’s roof is a perfect
octagon, with the shape allowing for an
impressive growing volume and light to flood
in from every angle. The glasshouse includes
two sets of very large doors running from
North to South and a feature roof lantern
with a 3 metre span. All Hartley Botanic’s
greenhouses and glasshouses are made to
order. Jan Sweeney’s lost wax bronze equestrian and
wildlife sculptures can be viewed at Ascot
Spring Show from 13th to 15th April and
Badmington Horse Trials 1st to 6th May. A pool can be designed to meet your every
desire, be that a classic or minimalist design,
and now you can have one of the most stylish
and efficient types available – a stainless steel
pool!
Customers interested in purchasing a
Hartley Botanic glasshouse or greenhouse
should visit: www.hartley-botanic.co.uk
or call 01457 819 155 for more information.
New light façade with natural
clay tiles
European Building Materials has launched
Vidar, a clean and elegant lightweight
cladding system using natural clay tiles.
Vidar can be used for both facades and roofs,
providing a seamless transition from wall to
roof.
Made from 100% inorganic materials, the
Vidar lightweight system weighs only 40
kilos per square metre and is assembled in 3m
lengths. It has been tested to a height of 25m
and resists winds up to 40m/s.
The 75mm thin wall comprises clay tiles
mounted on an aluminium backing system.
Build-up does not require wet trades and can
result in fast construction.
European Building Materials
17a Raven Road, South Woodford
London, E18 1HB
Tel: 0203 805 0920
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ebmsupplies.com
Jan’s wildlife sculptures are crafted from life
in Zimbabwe, where Jan spends the winters,
even riding a horse in the bush through a herd
of wildebeest whilst working on a wax stuffed
with wet newspaper.
In the UK hares play an important role, as do
horses and dogs. Jan’s passion for sculpting
hares was sparked by a friends nightly
photographic sessions. Jan even kept a dead
hare in her deep-freezer for reference for a
short while!
A modern, timeless material used widely in
interior design, stainless steel complements
all types of homes, blending perfectly with
different materials.
An outstanding feature of stainless steel pools
is that they can be built faster than you might
expect.
Jan says “It is the tension and movement
I want to express, the strength and power
ready to explode! “ Using prefabricated stainless steel pool
material and technology enables the pool
to be built in less time than it takes using
conventional construction methods. Stainless
steel pools are extremely durable and lower
on maintenance.
Clay sculpture workshops available. Stylish and upmarket.
Web www.jsweeney.co.uk
Email [email protected]
Telephone 01278 722023 Typically Berndorf Bäderbau.
New Pocket Commercial
Landscaping Directory from
Charcon
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping
division of Aggregate Industries, has
published its 2017 trade directory in a new,
handy 49-page pocket-sized, spiral-bound
format for complete ease of use.
Mike Davies, Sector Manager for Charcon,
comments: “The Charcon product range
provides all the necessary materials to furnish
a hard landscaping scheme, from large public
realm projects to educational and health
facilities. It is therefore vital that we provide
our customers and stockists with clear and
concise product literature.
To request a copy of the 2017 Charcon
commercial landscaping directory or
portfolio, please contact 01335 372 222
or email [email protected].
To browse the Charcon range of
products online, visit www.charcon.com
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Photo Credit: Schwimmbad & Sauna, Tom Philippi
www.berndorf-baederbau.com
Tameside Council goes au naturel
at Ashton Market
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping
division of Aggregate Industries, has
successfully completed delivery of over
4,000m2 of natural stone to Ashton Market
Square in Tameside, Greater Manchester.
Part of a masterplan to transform the historic
square into a modern and vibrant place,
Tameside Council were looking for a paving
solution that would preserve the character of
the area, add design interest and showcase the
space at its best.
Inspired by Salford City Council’s successful
Greengate public realm project, Tameside
specified 4,100m2 of Italian Porphyry natural
stone paving, including all of its ten distinct
colour variations and hues.
More information is available on
www.charcon.com.