Design Buy Build Issue 36 2019 | Page 95

Safety & Security / Timber & Timber Frame DoubleTree by Hilton Integrates High- Specification Fire Audio Solution from Advanced at Boston Hotel One of the World’s most famous hotel-chains, DoubleTree by Hilton part of Hilton Worldwide, has selected a high-performance fire system from industry leader Advanced at their eight-storey, 366 room hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The challenge was to replace an existing system, integrate speakers to all guest rooms and ensure that all audio messages and strobes were fully synchronized across the hotel, in the event of a fire situation, without the need for costly re-wiring. Christopher Whitmarsh, President at Hayden Systems, Inc., commented: “I was confident that the Advanced equipment could meet the Safetytread - pioneers of anti-slip stairnosings Safetytread products are a range of bespoke, premium, high quality anti-slip stair nosings manufactured in the UK. Safetytread is environmentally friendly and provides a more economical solution than cheaper plastic materials. The treads will add excellent slip resistance to any staircase (internal or external); can be tailor-made to fit the exact dimensions of a stair tread and are available in a wide range of colours. application requirements based on my knowledge and experience with the equipment. In this case the Axis AX system was the preferred choice of the client too thanks to its voice communication system, coupled with PerfectSync, ensuring the hotel adhered to strict guidelines. The system integrated seamlessly into the fabric of the building and provided the client with a solution that met their needs as well as satisfying the rigorous demands of the local fire authority.” We will meet your stair nosing requirements with a tailormade, bespoke solution, filled in your desired colour. For more information please visit www.safety-tread.co.uk or call us on 01202 625596. Bespoke Garden Structures from Oeco Garden Rooms Oeco Garden Rooms have been manufacturing and installing timber framed structures for over 10 years. They specialise in building bespoke garden rooms, offices and studios for those who want to extend their living space for a multitude of uses. Made from a traditional timber frame construction, concrete pile and steel foundations, these garden rooms are built to last and can be year round. Western red cedar external timber cladding finishes off the look, providing rich and varied browns, reds and pinks making each garden room unique. Our bespoke garden room service allows you to decide on site where you want the windows and doors, switches, lights and sockets and allows our installers to run any additional wiring such as internet, telephone or alarm cables inside the walls. Visit www. oecogardenrooms.co.uk or contact one of our sales team on 0800 170 1270 for more information or to request a brochure. 95