The Art of Design Issue 30 2018 | Page 95

95 EXPERIENCE A PURPLE PATCH WITH VICAIMA When it comes to inspiration ideas for interior doors, few companies bring the wealth of fresh design and stand out performance as Vicaima manage to do so every year. Entering a purple phase for their much loved Interior Door Selector (IDS), the 2017/18 edition has surpassed even Vicaima’s high standards, with the introduction of no less than six new ranges and a world of new colour and finish options. Encompassing 80 stimulating pages, this latest edition is their largest IDS yet and is certain to spark creative interest for their many markets; including housing development and hotels, together with numerous public and private sector applications. Available both in printed format and for download via the Vicaima website, the new Interior Door Selector sets out product ranges in a clear and easy to navigate format. Each range includes quality colour imagery to illustrate the products design potential, together with key facts to ensure the chosen model is right for the project. For specifiers with a keen eye on budgets, the IDS also includes a useful Price Indicator Tool, which enables easy price comparison across different ranges, making final door selection so much simpler. Among the many new and exciting ranges making their first appearance in the Vicaima 2017/18 Interior Door Selector are some exciting door ideas, including: M Range, a refined take on the Classic panel door in a wide section of lacquered colours; EX70 and EX20, two new collections that offer striking grain direction and a fusion of face finishes; The Rustic Collection, real quarter cut Ash veneer in a selection of four new stain finishes to give an open grain appearance. These and many more on-trend and visually stunning finishes make up a truly visionary compendium of interior doors for every application. To download your copy of the new 2017/18 Interior Door Selector, visit www.vicaima.com and select brochures, alternatively call 01793 532333 to reserve a printed copy or for further information. Former Jacobean School morphs through the centuries into an energy efficient family home The Jacobean House in Burton Latimer, The primary windows were draughty Northamptonshire is a stunning and unable to retain heat efficiently. seventeenth century Grade II* Listed Some of the original ovolo-moulded building that was formerly a school stone mullions and leaded light house, teaching Latin and Greek. casements still remained; so providing In 1970, the property was bought a bespoke solution, in keeping with and comprehensively renovated the period features, was paramount. by architects Gotch Saunders and Bespoke timber sub-frames were Surridge. The Victorian elements were produced and scribed to match the demolished and the Jacobean portion historic reveals. A total of 13 secondary of the house was opened up and the units were installed using a combination tiled roof replaced with Norfolk reed of the 2 pane and 3 pane horizontal thatch. In 1973, upon completion of the sliders from Selectaglaze’s Series 10 work, the property became a private range, which is a discreet solution for dwelling. heritage properties. Present owner Stuart Welch contacted Founded in 1966 and Royal Warrant 01727 837271 Selectaglaze to enhance the thermal Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze has e-mail: [email protected] and acoustic properties on the ground an extensive product range to make or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk and first floor. buildings warmer, quieter and safer. Contact Selectaglaze on