Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Innovation Centre in Gateshead, created to contribute to the growing vibrancy of the North East as a national hub for architects and specifiers seeking inspiration and industry networking.  Zentia, previously part of Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, faced a significant rebranding in 2020 to separate itself as an innovative, quality brand. Zentia continues to offer the same high-quality products, but builds on its digital approach, and works to continually strengthen partnerships, connections and communication.  As a part of Zentia’s mission for strengthening connections, it has created an Innovation Centre at its grid plant on the Team Valley site. It features a large conference space that can accommodate up to 60 people and is equipped with AV facilities for presentations, as well as a thoughtfully designed ceiling grid that displays Zentia’s latest product innovations. The centre also has two smaller meeting spaces that can accommodate six and 10 people.  The Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Eileen McMaster, will be officially opening the Innovation Centre in early December, signifying its importance as a regional and national milestone.  Graham Taylor, Sales and Marketing Director at Zentia said “We are excited to open our new innovation centre and provide architects and specifiers with a space to experience our products in a real-world setting. We believe that this centre will provide a space where architects and specifiers can come to learn about our products and how they can be used to create acoustically comfortable and visually appealing spaces.” Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Eileen McMaster, said: “Zentia’s new Innovation Centre is a fantastic facility and a testament to the company’s significant investment in the Gateshead area. It’s amazing to see a UK manufacturer creating local job opportunities for our communities and I’m confident that this will open up lots more opportunities for Zentia.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

In the realm of design, one cannot underestimate the significance of artwork. It possesses the ability to infuse life and character into any space, elevating it from ordinary to extraordinary. While there is an abundance of choices when it comes to selecting art for your walls, custom wall art stands out as a design option that leaves an impression. In this post, we will delve into the impact of wall art on interiors, exploring its advantages and why numerous designers and homeowners are gravitating towards specially tailored artwork. Uniqueness Tailored to You One of the benefits of print on demand wall art lies in its ability to provide personalization. When you opt for a piece specifically created for your space, you are curating an atmosphere that reflects your taste and style. By collaborating with an artist or designer to craft artwork, you have control over aspects such as color palettes, themes, and even specific elements you desire to incorporate. Moreover, personalized artwork not only serves as an expression of your personality but also offers a sense of exclusivity. Custom wall art has become increasingly popular in both homes and commercial spaces. While generic prints are common, opting for custom pieces allows you to showcase your vision and stand out from the crowd. Enhancing the Aesthetics The impact of custom artwork on aesthetics is undeniable. Instead of settling for mass-produced pieces, tailored artwork can elevate the appeal of any interior. Whether it’s adding colors to bring energy or creating an atmosphere with muted tones, customized art can perfectly complement existing decor or become the focal point that ties everything together. Furthermore, artists who create bespoke artwork consider factors like scale and composition to ensure their work seamlessly fits within a given space. This results in an integration between the art and its surroundings, effectively enhancing aesthetics. Creating Conversation Starters One of the advantages of having custom artwork on your walls is that it creates conversation starters. Intriguing compositions, thought-provoking messages, or creative use of materials can engage viewers. Just picture guests walking into your home or clients entering your office being greeted by bespoke artwork—it immediately sparks their curiosity and opens up opportunities for meaningful dialogue. Moreover, when you have the ability to share the story behind the creation of artwork you can bring an added layer of depth and intrigue to your living space. Supporting Local Artists Choosing custom wall art is not about personalization and aesthetics but about supporting local artists. By collaborating with artists in your community or independent creatives, you contribute to their growth and sustainability as craftsmen. Custom commissions not only provide artists with an avenue for expression but also offer them valuable exposure. This mutual support fosters relationships between designers, homeowners, and artists—a fusion of creativity within the local community. Maximizing Versatility: Custom Wall Art in Design Styles Custom wall art possesses the versatility to adapt flawlessly to diverse design styles. Whether your space embodies minimalism, classic elegance, or eclectic uniqueness, tailor-made artwork can seamlessly integrate into any aesthetic. In spaces characterized by lines and a focus on simplicity, custom wall art can serve as a striking focal point. The utilization of geometric designs in colors adds visual interest and injects personality into minimalist interiors. For those who appreciate timeless sophistication, custom wall art offers the opportunity to create a sense of elegance. When it comes to design, incorporating wall art that reflects motifs and techniques can add a touch of elegance. By using details and rich textures, it complements furniture and fabrics, creating captivating spaces that leave a lasting impression. In conclusion, wall art holds importance in design. Customized wall art takes this concept to another level by offering personalization options. It enhances aesthetics, sparks conversations, and supports artists. These unique benefits make custom artwork a worthwhile investment for anyone seeking to add character and exclusivity to their homes or commercial spaces. So why settle for the ordinary when you can embrace the impact of customized wall art in your interiors today?

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) has collaborated with its sister brand George Boyd to deliver kitchen and bathroom solutions for providers of social housing.Renowned in the industry as an ironmongery and door set specialist, George Boyd is undergoing an expansion project which will see it add a wealth of new products and services to its offering.Kitchens and bathrooms are the first phase of this venture, with a dedicated contracts team sitting under newly recruited Business Development Director, John Moss.  He will work alongside Brian East, Kitchen and Bathroom Solutions Director, who has over 35 years’ experience of supplying kitchen and bathroom products into the UK marketplace.JPS and George Boyd will now work together to offer councils and housing associations an elevated service, enabling them to easily source kitchen and bathroom solutions that help them achieve compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and other regulations.Scott Cooper, Managing Director for JPS & George Boyd, said: “Our ongoing mission is to continually identify relationships that deliver, elevating our service to help customers create safe, modern and comfortable homes.  George Boyd’s heritage and experience in the market as product specialistsprovides the perfect platform for the expansion into kitchen and bathroom solutions. Working together is a very natural fit and we know that our synergy is going to help local authorities and housing associations across the country to create spaces that their residents can be proud of and reassured by.”John Moss added: “Kitchens and bathrooms solutions are the first in a line of product ranges we plan to add to George Boyd as part of our expansion project, with all being made available to the social housing sector via JPS.  “At our core, we are ironmongery specialists but there is an opportunity to evolve our brand and help customers to better navigate the various challenges they’re facing today.“The combination of our new product ranges with JPS’ footprint in the market means we can increase our reach while providing high quality solutions that help those who need it most.” For enquiries, visit the JPS and George Boyd websites. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

With the choice of three colour temperatures and five bezel finishes, the CFR5CCT fire-fated downlight from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – is able to adapt lighting to fit the demands of every location. Providing a versatile three-in-one lighting solution, the CFR5CCT features tri-CCT that provides three colour temperatures: 3000K, Warm White; 4000K, Cool White; and 5500K, daylight. Supplied with a white bezel as standard, the CFR5CCT can be accessorised with interchangeable bezels in five finishes – brushed chrome, matt black, polished chrome, white and brass. Robust, durable, and easy and quick to install thanks to push-fit terminals for loop in/loop out connections, the downlight meets fire safety standards, being rated for 30/60/90min in solid timber, 30min in web joist, and 30min in I-joist (Staircraft). Providing up to 115lm/W, the CFR5CCT downlight is also acoustic rated, minimizing noise interference, and is insulation contact-rated, as well as rated IP65 for dust and water-tightness. It has a three-year warranty and is designed for use with Trailing Edge dimmers. For further details of the Knightsbridge innovative wiring accessories and lighting products, please visit www.mlaccessories.co.uk or call 01582 887760. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Gossen Metrawatt expands its range of MID-certified active energy meters, introducing the new, especially compact and cost-effective METRALINE ENERGY series. The devices approved for billing purposes feature accuracy class B for measuring active energy according to EN 50470-3. Active and reactive power of energy import and export are recorded by means of 4-quadrant measurement. This makes the new meter generation ideal for use in industry, commerce and building technology. At widths of only 18 mm, 36 mm and 72 mm, the meters allow for top-hat rail mounting in installations with very high packing density. 12 models with three different interfaces are available. They are designed for 2- and 4-wire AC systems with direct or transformer connection. The most compact units, only one modular spacing wide, offer a choice of three single-phase active energy meters for 2-wire systems, in the 230 V voltage range with direct connection up to 40 A. Next in line, there are three 36 mm wide single-phase meters for 230 V direct connection up to 80 A. The new series is completed by three 3-phase models for measurement in 4-wire systems up to 400 V with direct connection or 1 A/5 A current transformer connection. All four device classes are available with 2xS0 pulse outputs or Modbus RTU or M-Bus data communication interfaces. The cover can be sealed to protect against tampering. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals