AlivaUK, Author at Aliva UK

Aliva brings first A1 rated non-combustible clay brick slip system to market

Aliva, the UK leader in bespoke façades and interior finishes, has achieved A1 accreditation for its latest clay brick slip external wall insultation (EWI) system.

Aliva’s mesmerising murmuration for Brighton building takes flight

A unique façade created by Aliva, mimicking a murmuration of starlings moving across Brighton pier, is being installed on a new landmark academic building in the city.

Jon Walton appointed as Aliva UK’s East Region Project Manager

Aliva UK is continuing to expand its national workforce with the appointment of industry expert Jon Walton as Project Manager for the East of England and Scotland.

Trio of senior appointments at Aliva UK

Architectural solutions specialist Aliva UK has made three senior level appointments as it continues to grow its services in the design, manufacture and supply of ventilated facades and external wall insulation systems to add verve to building developments across the country.

ISO certifications renewed for Aliva UK

Aliva UK has been audited and received renewals for two key ISO certifications in recognition of its quality management and the way it manages its environmental responsibilities.

Aliva Ariacovering® commission creates UK first

Architectural solutions specialist Aliva UK’s multi-million pound commission has facilitated a UK first for Levantina’s Techlam® ceramic stone panels.

Aliva UK projects scoop two prestigious awards

The UK leader in architectural won the architectural design prize in the Insulated Render Cladding Association (INCA) awards, for the second year running.

Why it’s time for Britain to embrace brick slips

Quick to install, economical, versatile and sleek – it’s no wonder brick slips have been used by architects in Europe for the past 40 years.

Aliva launches render and brick slips brochure

Aliva UK has launched a new brochure for customers on its extensive render and brick slips range.

Aliva expands Northern office with continued sales growth.

The UK leader in facades and interior finishes has brought Christian Price onto the team as a Sales Estimator, while Jan Astall joins as the Sales Co-ordinator.

Aliva’s ‘golden gateway’ for Europe’s biggest retail park

The UK leader in façades and interior finishes designed a stunning random-effect finish of 3,000 sqm of anodised aluminium in nine subtle shades of gold.

Aliva UK welcomes new BBA product excellence programme

Aliva UK is amongst the first of the UK’s cladding suppliers to be enrolled onto the British Board of Agrément’s new Product Excellence Programme (PEP).

Aliva UK shortlisted for two prestigious INCA awards

Aliva is in the final for the Architectural Design Award, along with View Architects and contractor Joyner PA, for its work on the landmark Winter Gardens pavilion in Weston super Mare.

Aliva UK’s £1.4m silver finish for Microsoft’s Dublin HQ

Aliva UK put the finishing touch to Microsoft Corporation’s new Irish headquarters with a shimmering aluminium façade in four natural silver hues in a contract worth £1.4m.

Aliva UK appoints new southern sales manager as business growth continues

With a background in architectural specification and a passion for visually creative solutions, Tiffany Ejilogo-Woodward will help strengthen Aliva’s portfolio throughout southern England.

Aliva UK demonstrates versatility with three contrasting facades

Aliva has designed and supplied striking, contemporary facades for a trio of contrasting buildings in London, Newcastle and Weston-super-Mare.

Right on the Money(penny)

Aliva UK is celebrating a top Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) award for a stunning, sustainable office design.

British Antarctic Survey

Aliva UK has honed a dramatic, hi-tech finish for a new extension to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) headquarters that reflects the extreme environment where many of its scientists work.

Aliva shortlisted for prestigious INCA award duo

Aliva UK has been named as a finalist in two categories in the prestigious Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) Awards 2017.

Don’t call me terracotta!

In our Q&A, Aliva UK sales director Justin Price shares his passion for clay, and tells our customers why it’s time to fall in love with it again.

Aliva UK passes important BBA insulated render review

Aliva UK has come through with a clean bill of health on stringent requirements for an important industry assessment of wind load calculations on its insulated render systems.

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Aliva UK gives insight on its non-combustible cladding solutions

Aliva UK has been helping a number of housing associations to address their cladding concerns following Grenfell.

Aliva UK wins top technology prize

A contract to supply ceramic cladding for a major development at Newbury racecourse has landed Aliva UK the top prize in an international competition.

Creating the perfect curve

Curves in architecture can look stunning, but they also present a unique set of challenges to create. In this post, Justin Price explains how a flawless curved finish was achieved for Moneypenny’s new £15m headquarters.

Aliva UK named a finalist for the 2017 Surface Design Awards

A stunning gold anodised aluminium façade for Grafton Street NHS Car Park in Manchester has placed Aliva UK in the final shortlist for the 2017 Surface Design Awards.

Aliva Air named Developers’ Choice at BIMobject Awards 2016

Aliva’s ultra-lightweight cladding solution, Aliva Air, has won this year’s ‘Developers’ Choice of BIM Object’ at the BIMobject Awards. The winners were announced during BIMobject LIVe in Malmö, Sweden, on 2 November 2016.

Aliva UK backs Architects’ Journal AJ100 Club events

Fresh from co-hosting a prestigious Architects Journal AJ100 event for Future Leaders in architecture, and sponsoring the AJ Retrofit Awards in September, Aliva UK is proud to be sponsoring new Architects’ Journal AJ100 events this November.

Metropolis unveils new interior range at Design Festival celebration

Metropolis the interior paints, resin and polished plaster division of Aliva UK is unveiling its new range at a London Design Festival celebration on 20 September.

Aliva UK has some front at Brighton Marina

Aliva UK’s £1m+ contract to provide stunning finishes for a major residential and leisure development at Europe’s largest marina is complete - with a trio of products helping to change the skyline.

8 great reasons to use rainscreen cladding

The use of rainscreen cladding is on the rise in modern architecture, but what are its benefits and why are more and more architects opting to use it? James Ormerod, Managing Director at Aliva UK, explains.

Sweeping façade for new Moneypenny HQ

Aliva UK has created an environmentally-friendly and visually stunning façade for the new £15m headquarters of Wrexham-based telephone answering firm Moneypenny.

Aliva UK sponsor Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards 2016

As an industry-leader in sustainable solutions, Aliva UK is proud to be a headline sponsor of the AJ Retrofit Awards 2016.

Sustainable gold aluminium for stunning landmark

Aliva UK was commissioned by architects Sheppard Robson to develop an eye-catching, 3D-effect façade in sustainable aluminium mesh that would bring vitality to hospital parking or visitors.

Aliva’s stone cladding wraps Scottish student flats in local heritage

Aliva UK has honed stunning lightweight stone finishes for two student accommodation blocks set in the imposing architectural heritage of Scotland’s two major cities.

Aliva UK shortlisted for prestigious award

A regeneration project at Greenwich Peninsula in London has put Aliva UK on the shortlist for a prestigious prize in the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) awards 2016.

Behind the scenes: creating a truly bespoke interior

Aliva’s Metropolis range of paints and polished plasters has recently been used to create a bespoke luxury interior in London’s Notting Hill. This blog from the project’s Design and Build firm Create Bespoke Beauty takes you behind the scenes.