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Design Engine, who are the architects of the Abercrombie extension and the new John Henry Brookes building, have been shortlisted for theRoyal Institute of British Architects Regional Awards 2013.

The Abercrombie Building at Oxford Brookes University

Winchester-based practiceDesign Enginewon the contract for the development of a new entrance building at Brookes against steep competition. The company proposed that rather than building a new building here and a new building thereto devise a radical master plan, get demolishing, and go back to first principles. The original campus at Brookes was designed in 1955 by city architect EG Chandler. The original plans defined generous courtyards, but additions over the years have obscured this clarity and reduced the open space available.

Design Engines vision returns to the 1950s plan and re-energises it with new buildings and a new circulation sequence. Their plan slides new buildings alongside the old, interlocking them together. By increasing the density of the built forms, it is possible to provide generous public spaces; either new spaces, as with the entrance piazza, or reconfigured spaces, as with the central courtyard.

Key to the design is the new John Henry Brookes Building which will serve as the new main entrance to the campus. The building will contain a modern library, a 300-seat floating lecture theatre and a learning space dubbed the Forum. The open space will include informal touch down areas for the laptop working and group discussion that now form a key part of modern universities facilities. It will also become the new home of Student Services and Oxford Brookes Students Union.

Richard Rose Casemore, a Partner at Design Engine, is also a design tutor in the School of Architecture.

For more information on studying Architecture at Oxford Brookes University, visit the School of Architecture website.

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NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Opal Enterprises is sponsoring several charitable events in the coming months. The Naperville roofing contractors are sponsoring marathons and fun runs, a local baseball team and a skin cancer fundraiser. All of the events are local to the western Chicago suburbs and all of them take place between now and the end of the year.

The replacement windows company is sponsoring the local Clippers adult baseball team this spring and summer. The Clippers are part of the Raul Rivera Baseball League (RRBL), which has teams throughout the Fox Valley area.

On August 10, the siding contractors in Lombard will sponsor the "Mela-No-No" fundraiser for the third year in a row. The fundraiser supports the Melanoma Research Foundation, which exists to provide research, education and advocacy for the melanoma community.

September 21 brings the Run Forest Run Race, a fun run consisting of a 5K, 10K and a 1K kids race. The event is being organized by St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church/Philoptochos with a portion of the day's proceeds going to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Wrapping up the season on November 10 is the Naperville Marathon. Opal Enterprises is an exclusive VIP Sponsor of this inaugural event, which is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.

"Opal Enterprises wants to be a good member of the community and we do this by looking for opportunities that mean something to our customers. We areapproached by many, many charitable organizations every year and I'm happy that we're able to support so many different causes," noted Tara D. Opalski of Opal Enterprises (www.opalenterprises.net).

About Opal Enterprises: Opal Enterprises (http://www.opalenterprises.net/) is a family-owned remodeling company that is operated in partnership with their employees. They have been installing windows, siding, and roofs throughout the western suburbs of Chicago for over 10 years. Their niche is specific to better serve homeowners in need of roofing, windows, doors, gutters and house replacement and improvement. They strive to provide their customers with a pleasant experience while bringing energy efficient beauty to the homes.

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Location to Serve Commercial Roofing Customers in Metro Atlanta

Royalty Roofing, headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, has opened a branch office in Rutledge, Georgia. Located at 145 Newborn Road in Rutledge, the office will be responsible for the sale, installation and post-installation customer support of Royaltys commercial roofing projects in metropolitan Atlanta and Eastern Georgia.

The office will be managed by Jeff Maloof, previously the owner of Jeff Maloof Roofing General Carpentry in Washington, Georgia. Maloof has 25 years of experience in the roofing industry, and was a Master Contractor for the Duro-Last roofing system for five years.

We are very excited to be expanding our operation into the Southeast, and to bring Jeff Maloof into our business, said Royalty Roofing President, Andy Royalty. Were confident that Jeffs professionalism and expertise will be a great asset to our commercial roofing customers in Georgia and other areas in the Southeast.

I am truly honored to be part of the Royalty business, said Maloof. The company has a tremendous reputation throughout the commercial roofing industry because of its history of integrity and quality. Im looking forward to working with our customers here and creating a strong presence for Royalty Roofing in Georgia.

Jeff Maloof can be reached directly at 706-990-8785 or jmaloof@royaltyroofing.com. The telephone number for Royaltys office in Rutledge is 678-384-1782.

Royalty Roofing has been roofing with integrity, quality, value and service since 1986. Headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, the growing business has locations throughout the Midwestern, Central and Southeastern United States. An Elite Contractor for the Duro-Last roofing system, Royalty Roofing provides watertight roofing solutions and the industrys best warranties for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities of all sizes. Royalty is also an Elite Contractor for GAF steep-slope roofing products. For more information, contact Dale Sventeck, Vice President of Royalty Roofing, at 800-303-8392 or dsventeck@royaltyroofing.com.

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Northern Jersey, NJ (PRWEB) May 23, 2013

A. Rizzo Carpentry is excited to announce the debut of their new website, http://www.carpentrynj.com/, explaining how the husband and wife team, Andrew and Mandy Rizzo, have positively transformed the traditional way remodeling is done. This dynamic couple is not only joined in marriage but also united in their passion for creating quality and unique spaces for New Jersey homeowners in Morris, Sussex, and Union Counties.

We have successfully combined our experience in remodeling, design, carpentry, project management, and construction with creativity, problem solving, and communication skills, explains co-owner of A. Rizzo Carpentry, Mandy Rizzo. My husband, Andrew, is a talented, skilled, meticulous carpenter whose expertise and hands-on dedication offers homeowners detailed quality craftsmanship. I bring my passion for beautiful spaces and management skills to the firm, working behind the scenes one-on-one with homeowners, walking them through every step of the process with on-going communication and assisting clients select materials and designs. In fact, I love working with wives and helping them choose materials. If their husbands dont enjoy this part of the process, we can enjoy a girls day out shopping!

The website will feature three sections providing detailed information on this companys specialties: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and custom decks. They also offer fine trim, libraries, wine cellars, crown molding, cabinets, stone countertops, all types of flooring, tile work, granite, siding, drywall, painting, cultured and veneer stone, and much more.

A full-service remodeling company, A. Rizzo Carpentry is also able to provide design-build services that include a free home consultation, renderings, permit processing, pre-construction meetings, construction services, and a final walk-through. They employ their own plumber and electrician, eliminating the need of hiring multiple contractors.

To learn more about this extraordinary company, please visit their new website http://www.carpentrynj.com/.

About A. Rizzo Carpentry

A. Rizzo Carpentry was founded in 2005 by the talented husband and wife team, Andrew and Mandy Rizzo. They have quickly earned a stellar reputation based on trust, integrity, and dependability while creating distinctive and stunning spaces for New Jersey residents. Their experience and dedication gives homeowners a signature remodeling process that makes this company stand out from the rest. Whether homeowners need a kitchen or bathroom remodeled, cabinets, flooring, tile work, or a custom deck, when all the dust is settled, they will be glad they selected A. Rizzo Carpentry for their remodeling needs. A. Rizzo Carpentry proudly serves New Jersey including Morris, Sussex, and Union Counties.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 23, 2013

There are many factors to consider when updating the exterior of a home. Simply changing the front door can make a dramatic difference, says Phil DiMaso, owner of Durabuilt Home Improvements. Updating siding with fiber cement options such as James Hardie, not only brings instant gratification but offers increased energy efficiency and protects a home from harsh winters. Upgrading windows instantly improves the look of a home and saves money on energy bills. Homeowners can also create dimension and interest by combining various materials: for example, accenting gables and dormers with fiber cement shake or scalloped panels.

Homeowners often focus on updating the inside of a home; however the exterior is just as important. Creating curb appeal is real estate language for making a good first impression. Giving a home an exterior facelift can increase a homes value, require less maintenance, and save money by increasing efficiency. Investment in the faade of a house can have as significant an impact on its value as putting in a new kitchen or bathroom.

In Western Springs, a homeowner wanted to transform an ordinary, bland home to reflect the character of some of the more modern styled homes suited to their changing suburban neighborhood.

We basically rebuilt the entire front of the house, explains Phil DiMaso, owner of Durabuilt Home Improvements. The homeowner wanted to give the home a complete facelift, so we extended the front of the house 14 feet, extended the second floor dormers, poured a new concrete slab, built an enclosed front porch, and added decorative stone columns with pillars to support the porch roof. In addition, we replaced the siding, windows, and roofing on the entire house. The homeowner was thrilled with the results of the project that dramatically enhanced the look of the house.

Durabuilt Home Improvements specializes in exterior services that include installation of entry doors, window replacement, siding, soffit, fascia, decks, fencing, and much more. For more information about this company, please call (630)941-1800, visit their website at http://www.durabuilthi.com.

About Durabuilt Home Improvements

Durabuilt Home Improvements began with one goal in mind, total customer satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience their company has established a reputation for providing exceptional customer care and quality workmanship at competitive prices. Their services include installation of entry doors, window replacement, installation of siding, soffit, fascia, awnings, canopies, kitchen and bath remodeling and basement refinishing. Their showroom features product samples the customer can see and touch. Ownership gets involved with every aspect of the job, from initial sales to installation. They happily serve Elmhurst, Addison, Villa Park, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Naperville and Bloomingdale.

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ROCKLEIGH - A Connecticut real estate company has acquired 8 King Road, a two-building, 200,000-square-foot diagnostic lab and office property, where it plans to make $30 million in improvements, the company said Thursday.

Marcus Partners of Wilton, Conn., will do the revamp on behalf of the existing tenant, Spectra East Inc. The plan is to upgrade the buildings' infrastructure and expand Spectra into the entire facility under a new long-term lease.

The improvements to 8 King Road, in Rockleigh Corporate Park, will include: new Class A finishes to the lobbies and common areas; laboratory and warehouse expansion; faade enhancements; roof replacement; HVAC and back-up power generator replacements; and site and parking-lot improvements.

Marcus Partners has taken over the management of the property and will provide development and construction management services during all phases of the renovation project.

"This acquisition has the added benefit of being our first major foray into the northern New Jersey market - a market presence we wish to expand further over the next few years," Marcus Partners Principal David Fiore said in a statement.

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