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What collaboration brings to the table

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One key aspect that collaboration offers is the opportunity for colleagues to come together and share their thoughts on a common platform. Employees can combine their individual skills to form new ideas that inspire a collective solution. By hearing various perspectives, teams can choose from a wealth of knowledge and experience, to best achieve their…

Glass partitions | Glass meeting rooms | Office Partitioning |

Create a modern design with glass partition walls

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Creating a modern, comfortable working environment where employees can be productive is of paramount importance to the development of the company. There are many types of materials which can be used. Glass partition walls instead of solid partitions can help with light levels in a dark building. Glass partitions can be used to divide sections…

A day in the life

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In this continued series, we’ll be introducing you to members of our company’s staff. By showing you their typical day, you’ll get an insight into how we work to produce the best service and products possible to deliver on the promises we make to our clients. In this instalment, meet Adrian Law, Commercial Director from…

i Wall creates industrial partitioning chic for exor

 i Wall creates industrial partitioning chic for exor 1024 683 i Wall

i Wall were lucky to be involved in this project of updating and refreshing Exor’s UK Head Office by using transom glazing to create modern meeting rooms within their open plan space. i Wall installed their i Wall 60 single transom glazed partition with single aluminium framed glass doors. They also installed their very stylish…

Sliding doors | Crittall Effect | Crittall glazing | Industrial look | Open plan office | Agile working

4 reasons to choose sliding glass doors for every commercial project

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Visually appealing design – When it comes to business, impressions count. So, making sure you have offices that reflect who you are and show your clients the kind of company they want to work with is essential to your success. Sliding doors have a minimalistic, clean look that goes well with contemporary businesses. Their sleek…

i Wall helps transform The Ministry of Sound’s HQ

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The project involved taking an old Victorian Printworks in Southwark and creating an environment for artistic and original thinkers. The project was set over four floors, i Wall helped the client achieve an area for creative collaboration, housed above a members club. i Wall installed their i Wall 60 range over four floors in six…

A day in the life

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As we continue with this series, we’ll be introducing you to members of our company’s staff. By showing you their typical day, you’ll get an insight into how the internal wheels of i Wall grind and how we work to produce the best service and products possible to deliver on the promises we make to…

A day in the life

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In this series, we’ll be introducing you to members of our company’s staff. By showing you their typical day, you’ll get an insight into how the internal wheels of i Wall grind and how we work to produce the best service and products possible to deliver on the promises we make to our clients. In…

iWall help build the new Grenfell “Opportunities and Learning Hub”.

 iWall help build the new Grenfell “Opportunities and Learning Hub”. 1024 683 i Wall

The Grenfell Tower disaster shocked a community in June 2017, when a fire broke out in a block of flats and destroyed the entire tower. It rocked the community but they pulled together, supporting individuals and families through this tragic event. The Curve Community Centre has and continues to provide a safe, welcoming space for…

A day in the life

 A day in the life 1024 683 i Wall

In this series, we’ll be introducing you to company staff members. By showing you their typical day, you’ll get an insight into how the internal wheels of i Wall grind and how we work to produce the best service and products possible,  to deliver on the promises we make to our clients. In this installment, …

Industrial look | Crittall Glazing | Board room | Commercial |

Product Announcement – i Wall have bigger pockets

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i Wall have always been a generous lot, well 2019 proves no different! Over the Christmas period we have been busy making changes to our i Wall 110 single glazed partitioning system. We have standardised our single glazed range systems and increased the channel size, allowing greater flexibility on the size of the glass requested,…

Industrial style glazing | Showroom | Crittall Style glazing

Defining your look – Industrial style

 Defining your look – Industrial style 1024 800 i Wall

It’s time to redesign your space, but what look is best for you? Some will go into a project with a clear, defined image of exactly what they need to look around to find their style inspiration. At i Wall, we know that inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere. Our own transom glazing products were…

glazing | Transom | Crittall Style | office | meeting rooms | London

See-Saw Films uses iWall transom glazing to complete new London Offices

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The industrial, yet contemporary, look was achieved through the “transom style” frameless glazing. The “transom style” effect was reached by a slimline aluminium framework which is bonded to the glass horizontally and vertically, thereby retaining both the structural stability and acoustic performance of the glass partition, whilst at the same time giving the appearance of…

What is the difference between agile working and flexible working

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What is flexible working? Flexible working has been around for a long time and refers to flexible working hours. It is commonly used in the context of working arrangements negotiated between employee and employer. It is a way of working that suits the needs of employees such as working from home, having flexible start and…

Crittall Style Glazing | Office | Glass partitioning |

i Wall will be at Clerkenwell Design Week

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To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a showcase of leading UK and International brands and companies presented in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place aross the area. Celebrating its 9th year in May 2018 (22-24) the award-winning CDW has firmly established itself as…

Why you should consider partitioning as part of your office fit out

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You will need to think about current layout and facilities in the office and how you can improve these. There is nothing worse than an office space where employees (especially from different departments) are sat in close proximity often with distracting results. This is perhaps why you should give proper consideration to office partitioning as…

i Wall’s new London showroom

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The first based within the Herman Miller showroom in Aldwych features two meeting rooms showcasing our award winning, single and double glazed glass partition systems, including double and single glazed door options. The second is based within Tsunami Axis in Euston Square. This features our ever popular transom glazing system. If you would like to…

Why are glass walls a great addition to the office?

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The pitfalls of open plan environments Open plan offices are prevalent in most working environments, especially in recent years. They offer brighter more pleasant working surroundings whilst keeping energy bills low thanks to the influx of light. An open plan area allows for the freedom of movement within a given workspace, enabling employees to move…

Meeting pods | acoustics | office | open plan space | pods | Olympics | Olympic rings

Another Olympic performance from i Wall

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i Wall were commissioned for the second time to produce a number of i Wall acoustic meeting pods for The Discovery Channel, this time in the colours of the Olympic rings. This was the second project i Wall had completed for the Discovery Channel, but the first of it’s kind as the pods had been…

Glass office partitions – 3 considerations

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Acoustic Performance In today’s modern office environment acoustic privacy is increasingly important. Creating quiet spaces or meeting rooms for confidential discussions is a key requirement and knowing that the chosen partitioning system will perform well acoustically is essential. Acoustic Test Certificates should be readily available to show that a full partition sample has been tested…

i Wall involved in creating London office for Slack instant messaging app

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i Wall installed it’s award winning 47Rw dB double glazed frameless glass partitioning and it’s leading edge 40Rw dB double glazed door sets. With this the client’s criteria was achieved and their Head Office, on the two top floors of the former BBC Radio 1 broadcasting building, were transformed. Slack Technologies were pleased as the…

i Wall create inspirational office space for Cadence

 i Wall create inspirational office space for Cadence 1024 640 i Wall

The office space needed to reflect the vibrant and internationally recognised brand and the values that it upholds, whilst also being an inspirational space that fosters new ways of working, enabling productivity and supports collaboration. i Wall provided a mix of workspace, meeting rooms and individual smaller meeting rooms for independent quiet working when needed.…

Workwall | Double glazing | dry-wipe surfaces |

What is acoustic performance?

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For an informed and accurate comparison of the acoustic performance of similar glass partitions systems, it is vital that the laboratory tested Rw (dB) value of each system is analysed. This will provide a fair contrast when reviewing or specifying apparently comparable systems, in addition to providing peace of mind that the chosen system has…

Meeting Rooms

i Wall are visiting Clerkenwell design week

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Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading independent design festival and will be celebrating it’s 8th year this year. Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important dsign hubs in the world i Wall will be visiting…

Double Glazing | Single Glazing | Doors | Glass | Partitions |

i Wall involved in award winning project for Cundalls

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With all this at the forefront, i Wall installed their market leading i Wall 60 product range. Single framed glazing with acoustic laminated glass, which achieves up to 40 Rw dB. i Wall 60 single aluminium door frame and aluminium framed door, standard hinges, lever lock set, and drop seal. The frames were all sprayed…

Tailored product designs by i Wall

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Our wide range of standard systems fulfill the majority of the performance criteria cited by our clients, even when demanding acoustic attenuation or fire integrity is required. However, as a company we are keen in helping designers realise their more daring vision and bring them to life by providing complex, bespoke solutions. The journey begins…

Glass office partitioning | office fitout | glass | acoustics

Advantages & disadvantages of open-plan office space

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Employee advantages A lack of walls or other physical barriers in open-plan office spaces make it easier for employees to interact with each other on a regular basis. The constant interacting not only generates a sense of fellowship among employees, it also enhances the flow of information and teamwork. Colleagues can turn to each other…

Office Design is the key factor in employee happiness

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The workplace must be logical: there needs to be a sense of design, flow and organisation of the workspace. It must be easy for employees to navigate the space and find colleagues. There should be a range of working zones/areas: providing flexible working spaces to enable employees to get on with the job at hand…

Acoustic Pods | Office | Office Partitioning

i Wall complete state-of-the-art meeting pods for Deltek

 i Wall complete state-of-the-art meeting pods for Deltek 1024 640 i Wall

Deltek were thrilled with the industrial look, which fitted well within their office space and complemented the existing layout. Other benefits they gained are that the pods provide a very comfortable environment in which to hold private conversations successfully due to the high performing acoustics. Since completion of this project, Deltek have commissioned i Wall…

Glass partitions – A great addition to any office

 Glass partitions – A great addition to any office 1024 640 i Wall

Times are changing and many companies are starting to see that they aren’t as effective as first thought. Recent studies suggest that open plan offices don’t boost productivity as much as people thought. Glass partitions however, are an excellent solution to overcome potential problems companies are facing due to previous trends. The difficulties of open…

Glass | Glazing | private project | manifestation | Pool

i Wall complete London pool house

 i Wall complete London pool house 600 400 i Wall

The project involved fitting new glass partitions to form the changing/shower room and the storage room that fitted sympathetically to the existing look and feel of the pool house. A single glazed frameless partition with a single glazed door was chosen from the i Wall product range. The customised etched glass design complemented by the LED lighting…

Come and visit i Wall in our showroom

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i Wall’s showroom is situated within the Herman Miller showroom in Aldwych, London. It features two meeting rooms which showcase our award winning, single and double glazed glass partition systems, including double and single glazed door options. If you would like to come and visit us and get a feel for our product ranges in…

i Wall Ltd celebrates 20th anniversary

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Over the last two decades i Wall’s suite of product offerings has expanded in response to technological advances, evolving business needs and customer choices. i Wall’s professionalism and reputation shows that they are highly regarded throughout the partitioning industry and the solutions and installations have been recognised with awards from within this sector. Ongoing industry…

Office | Meeting Rooms | Office Redesign |

i Wall become Constructionline members

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i Wall are pleased to announce that they are now a certified member of Constructionline, the UK’s largest leading procurement and supply chain management service that collects, assesses and monitors standard company information. The site collects, assesses and monitors standard company information through a question set that is aligned to PAS 91, the standardised pre-qualification…

Acoustic Pods

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However humans are tuned to focus on sound energy frequencies that correspond to speech and as such the noise of voice communication is normally the biggest issue facing staff particularly in open plan areas. Distracting noise creates dissatisfaction of employees within the office and this can lead to irritation, stress, low motivation and a reduced…