Preserving the legacy of The Engine House
The Engine House is a historic landmark within the Linotype Works building in Broadheath. Originally built in 1897 to house specialist typesetting machinery, this industrial icon faced demolition in 2021. However, a successful bid to Historic England secured its Grade II listed status, preserving its legacy for future generations. Located on Norman Road in Altrincham, … Continue reading “Preserving the legacy of The Engine House”
How Crendon helped bring a specialist healthcare facility to life
Delivering a new healthcare unit for people with learning disabilities and autism takes more than meeting design targets; it requires careful coordination, technical precision, and a clear understanding of how the built environment supports patient care. That was the brief at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, where a £15 million specialist facility was being developed by … Continue reading “How Crendon helped bring a specialist healthcare facility to life”
Inspiration for the TRA Roofscape Design Awards
The deadline for the TRA Roofscape Design Awards 2025 has been extended to 14 March 2025, 11:59 pm. If you’re still considering which project to submit, take a look at past award winners below for inspiration. Don’t forget, you can also nominate your colleagues for the newly introduced individual categories in 2025: Innovation Champion of … Continue reading “Inspiration for the TRA Roofscape Design Awards”
Designing (probably) the largest trussed rafter roof in the UK
What would you do if you saw an opportunity to design and supply materials for the largest trussed rafter roof in the UK? The answer was clear for Acorn Timber Engineering Ltd, they tendered for the project and successfully delivered this ambitious design. The Extra Care Scheme is a development located in the village of … Continue reading “Designing (probably) the largest trussed rafter roof in the UK”
The Copper House – Redefining vertical roofscapes
Nestled on the outskirts of Oxford, the Copper House stands as an example of how technical knowledge and creativity can be used to solve problems, and the importance of thinking ‘out of the box’ during critical moments. The roofscape, designed by Phil Morgan at Wyckham Blackwell Ltd, is for a visually striking home and spans … Continue reading “The Copper House – Redefining vertical roofscapes”
Roofscape Design Awards winners of 2024 announced
Winners of the 2024 Roofscape Design Awards were revealed at the TRA AGM and Conference held at the Walton Hall Hotel in Warwickshire last week. The awards recognise and celebrate the technical skills required to design trussed rafter roofs, joists, and panels. There were three categories available for designers to enter in 2024: Commercial Project … Continue reading “Roofscape Design Awards winners of 2024 announced”
Roofscape Design Awards 2024 shortlist announced
The shortlisted entries for the 2024 Roofscape Design Awards have been announced. From over 30 projects entered, this shortlist of eight entries celebrates the ingenuity and technical skills of designers in the roofing sector by recognising projects that showcase the highest standard in design, innovation, and sustainability in the use of timber trussed rafter roofs. … Continue reading “Roofscape Design Awards 2024 shortlist announced”
The TRA Roofscape Design Awards are back!
Earlier in 2023, we launched the TRA Roofscape Design Awards and received a great response from designers within TRA member companies. We are pleased to announce that the TRA Roofscape Design Awards will be back in 2024, and entries will be open in early January 2024. The awards showcase the best design, innovation, and sustainability … Continue reading “The TRA Roofscape Design Awards are back!”
A trussed solution for a steely problem at Mablethorpe Care home
When the brief that is presented to you is of an architect’s roof design, and you are asked to manage the expectations, it can be a challenging position to be in. This was what happened to Pasquill’s designer Kristian Telford, who is experienced in designing roofscapes for care homes rose to the challenge and provided … Continue reading “A trussed solution for a steely problem at Mablethorpe Care home”
Quest for the perfect bridge design
It is a nod to your expertise when a former client requests to work with you again on a new project. This is what happened to Richard Griffiths from Minera Roof Trusses when he was approached by a former client for his second Laser Quest project. The brief comprised of “creating a fun and immersive … Continue reading “Quest for the perfect bridge design”
