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Ask Questions OnlineThe Spring/Summer 2012 issue of Apropos’ DesignAp is out now. The lates issue includes features about a two-storey atrium created by Apropos, a glass link structure by Apropos, a cool contemporary kitchen extension created for the home of a RIBA architect, and further information on Apropos’ powder coating process. Read the Spring/Summer 2012 edition of DesignAp now.
A critically-acclaimed orangery project by Apropos has been named ‘Favourite house of the month’ for March 2012 by the respected Build It & Home Improvement magazine. The bespoke orangery was created for a Somerset family who required the extension to accommodate their growing family and entertain guests. Build It enthuses, “If you’re considering adding a glazed [...]
8th
Feb
Apropos launches DesignAp
Apropos has launched DesignAp, a brand new publication for architects. DesignAp was created to cater for the growing work Apropos is undertaking in partnership with architects. The magazine features case studies of Apropos’ collaborative work with architects, as well as highlighting the services the company provides, and the ways in which Apropos can assist architects. [...]
With the New Year just around the corner you can now download your very own 2012 Apropos calender. Why bother with a Hollyoaks, Katie Price or Cliff Richard calendar, when you can have Apropos’ for FREE? The calendar contains beautiful imagery of a different Apropos project for each month of the year. For instance, March [...]
Apropos’ brand new polyester powder coating plant has been officially recognised by the world’s leading powder coating authority. AkzoNobel, the multi-national company formed following the takeover of ICI, has awarded the plant Service First Applicator status – one of just forty such accreditations in the entire country. “An efficient and effective powder coating operation has [...]
Apropos recently featured in a Daily Mail article which highlighted the 450,000 job vacancies in the UK. The Mail argued that whilst unemployment may be on the rise there is still a high volume of great vacancies going unfilled, particularly in sales roles. The article featured a case study of Apropos’ technical sales manager, Paul [...]
Apropos collaboration with Calderpeel takes centre stage for design show An award-winning project by Apropos took centre stage at Grand Designs Live 2011. The new-build project recently scooped the ‘Best Glasshouse’ prize at the 2011 International Design & Architecture Awards, and attracted lots of attention from visitors to the three-day showpiece event, held at [...]
Bespoke glass and aluminium structure specialists win ‘Glasshouse’ gong Apropos has won a major international design and architecture award. The Ashton-under-Lyne company won the ‘Glasshouse’ category at the 2011 Design et al International Design & Architecture Awards, held last Friday (16th September) at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hyde Park, London. The award relates to a [...]
National company goes local to design bespoke bi-folding door systems for Stamford Park regeneration centrepiece Apropos is playing its part in the regeneration of a historic local park. The company is designing, manufacturing and installing four sets of folding sliding doors for a new pavilion to be located in Stamford Park. The park, which straddles [...]
15th
Aug
APROPOS APROPOS!
Apropos launches lifestyle and design blog Apropos has launched its own lifestyle and design blog – apropos Apropos. The blog has been launched to complement the company’s website, and provide a ‘behind the scenes’ view of the thoughts and design processes that has made Apropos the country’s leading glass and aluminium structure specialist. The [...]
3rd
Aug
VOTE APROPOS!
Voting opens for 2011 International Design & Architecture Awards Apropos is calling on your votes, after the polls opened for the 2011 International Design & Architecture Awards. The Ashton-under-Lyne based company has been shortlisted in the ‘Glasshouse’ category of the prestigious awards, organised each year by the highly influential design publication Design et al. [...]
Glazing work on new build project recognised in prestigious Design et al awards 28th June 2011 Apropos has been shortlisted for a prestigious, international design and architecture award. The company has been shortlisted in the ‘Glasshouse’ category of the International Design & Architecture Awards 2011, run each year by the highly influential design [...]
23rd
Jun
APROPOS LAUNCHES ‘DAILYAP’
Subscribe to Apropos’ free daily architecture and lifestyle newsletter today 23rd June 2011 Apropos has launched its own free, daily architecture and lifestyle newsletter – Dailyap. Dailyap is a daily round-up of all the links from Apropos’ Twitter account, and includes the latest news and stories from the world of architecture, design, lifestyle [...]
The Civic Mayor of Tameside opens £15m-a-year plant at civic ceremony 31st May 2011 The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Cllr. Susan Quinn, has officially opened Apropos’ new state-of-the-art polyester powder coating plant in Dukinfield. The £15 million-a-year plant was opened at a special civic ceremony last Thursday, in front of an audience of civic dignitaries, [...]
24th May 2011 A project undertaken by Apropos has featured in the Sunday Express. The project – the entire glazing work on a new build property in Cheshire – was featured in last Sunday’s edition of the Express (22nd May 2011), as an example of how glass can be used to bring greater light into [...]
Innovation, higher quality, greater efficiency and more environmentally friendly processes will be by-products of new plant 9th May 2011 Apropos’ new polyester powder coating plant in Dukinfield is to be officially opened by the Civic Mayor of Tameside on the 26th May. The Mayor will be joined by fellow civic dignitaries and other guests at [...]
Aluminium and glass structure company leading the way on graduate recruitment 7th April 2011 At a time of continuing economic uncertainty and rising unemployment among young people, Apropos Tectonic is placing its faith in graduate recruits to mould its future. The bespoke aluminium and glass structure company is a market leader and has a reputation [...]
30th
Mar
A REAL GLASS ACT!
The following article appeared in the Tameside Reporter, 24th March 2011: THE WORD apropos simply means ‘fitting’ and ‘to the purpose’. A multi-million pound company, and one of the most creative in Tameside, continually strives to ‘purpose-fit’ for its customers. Not only is Apropos Tectonic a grand example of a local firm performing well in [...]
APROPOS ENCOURAGED BY GEORGE OSBORNE’S BUDGET Commenting on today’s Budget Report, David Waxman, Director of Operations at Apropos Tectonic, said: “George Osborne has presented a budget that will assist growth and encourage companies like Apropos to generate jobs and create wealth. “We are pleased to hear that corporation tax will be cut and the tax [...]
One of the country’s leading homes magazines has extolled the virtues of apropos’ bespoke products. An article in this month’s edition of 25 Beautiful Homes lists the company as one of the ‘south’s best conservatory companies’. The article states that the, “…bespoke aluminium-and-glass structures offered by apropos represent the ultimate in glass design.” It continues, [...]
19th
Jan
Apropos launches new brochure
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic have launched their new brochure to coincide with the progression in creative for their print advertisements. The new brochure includes their latest case study photography displaying orangeries, kitchen extensions, windows, roof lights, doors and conservatories created from glass and aluminium. The new brochure has a sleek feel [...]
Apropos’ latest lean to conservatory case study is now available. For full images click here Location: Huddersfield Size: 6m x 3m x 6m Features: Folding Sliding Doors Colour: Bespoke Polyester Powder Coating The Brief This client wanted to create and open plan kitchen diner which provided plenty of light and incorporated the garden into their [...]
Case Study – Orangeries New orangery case study from Apropos Tectonic for images and further details click here. Location: Winchester, Hampshire Size: 4.3m x 4.9m Features: Three sets of folding sliding door, Roof light Colour: RAL 7015, Slate Grey The Brief The client was looking to create a more usable space from their u-shaped house [...]
New case study by Apropos now available for further information and images please click here. Location: Wiltshire Size: 6.1m x 6.1m Features: Folding Sliding doors, Roof lights and glazed roof insert Colour: RAL, 7015 Charcoal Grey The Brief The client wanted to replace an old conservatory on their listed building with a new contemporary design [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Conservatories have recently hired Gino Sassanelli to join its ever expanding team. Gino has joined them as a Surveyor whose day to day work will include surveying sites before an apropos structure is to be installed. Apropos, based in Ashton-under-Lyne design and build cutting edge bespoke conservatories, orangeries, [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic have recently hired Bev Platt to join its ever expanding team. Bev has joined them as a credit controller whose day to day work will include chasing debtors, credit checking new customers and dealing with any payment issues. Apropos, based in Ashton-under-Lyne design and build cutting edge [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic have recently hired Marc Dootson to join its ever expanding team. Marc has joined them as a design engineer whose day to day work will include creating general arrangement drawings for the production of our glass and aluminium structures as well as developing our existing in house [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic have recently hired Glyn Ward to join its ever expanding team. Glyn has joined the Customer Services department and will be pro-active in coordinating orders with Apropos clients. Apropos, based in Ashton-under-Lyne design and build cutting edge bespoke conservatories, orangeries, pool houses and lean to’s. Over the [...]
Bespoke glass and aluminium structure specialist, Apropos Tectonic have been nominated for the Design et al International Design and Architecture Awards 2010, orangery category. The voting for the awards will take place in September with the award being announced at the awards dinner in October. The project entered by Apropos for the award is an [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic have recently hired Andrew Manville to join its ever expanding team. Andrew has joined them as a design engineer whose day to day work will include creating general arrangement drawings for the production of our glass and aluminium structures. Apropos, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, design and build cutting [...]
ClearSpan by apropos are a specialist in creating design solutions for modern urban structures. ClearSpan design and manufacture aluminium, slim line folding sliding doors, roof lights and lean to conservatories. To cope with the rise in demand ClearSpan have hired Brian Britch as a Sales Estimator. Brian will be responsible for managing customer enquiries from [...]
Apropos’ latest lead figures have shown an increase in the number of enquiries for a conservatory kitchen. Customers are looking to brighten up their kitchen areas by moving them into an aluminium and glass conservatory. They can also have the option to add folding sliding doors, which will enable them to open out the kitchen [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic have recently hired Mike Kalligas to join its ever expanding team. Mike has joined them as a 3D visualise whose day to day work will include assisting the designers by producing high quality 2D and 3D renders of potential and future projects. Apropos, based in Ashton-under-Lyne design [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic are launching new slim line, folding sliding doors. Introducing folding sliding doors totally transforms the look and feel of your conservatory, extension, sunroom, pool houses or orangery. They can be added to existing conservatories and extensions as well as being built into your property redevelopment. Apropos’ current [...]
22nd
Apr
Apropos move the inside, out
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic design and build cutting edge conservatories, orangeries, pool houses and lean-to’s. More recently Apropos have expanded their business to include contemporary garden studios perfect for WORK / REST / PLAY. Apropos Tectonic structures are completely bespoke so we can design the glass structure to suit the lifestyle. [...]
29th
Jan
Bespoke Beauty in Glass
When choosing your glass structure, you do not want to be limited by set sizes and designs. With Apropos Tectonic, the possibilities are limitless. They will guide you through the whole process to create your personalised bespoke glass structure. Every stage of the process from design to installation is monitored by a team of highly [...]
Atelier garden studios were overwhelmed with the response from visitors at the recent Grand Designs Live show at the NEC Birmingham. Unveiled for the very first time, this range of contemporary eco buildings designed for work, rest and play proved a big hit with all who ventured inside. Michael Barnes, MD at Atelier commented “It’s [...]
15th
Dec
Living under glass
Aluminium and glass structures are not just Architecturally striking but have the practical advantage of really inviting the outdoors in as well as instantly creating additional multifunctional spaces to add real value to your property. Apropos Tectonic who specialise in crafting bespoke structures to every shape and size, are finding that in times of a [...]
A bespoke glass structure from Apropos Tectonic will transform the look of your home. Their new brochure includes stunning images of their projects that have included kitchen and dining extensions, conservatories, lean-tos and glasshouses. Their contemporary living range includes roof lights, pool houses, sliding doors and garden studios. So now is the perfect time to [...]
15th
Dec
Let the Light flood in
Just like plants, we need light to live. It’s as essential for our well being as air and water, without it, we’ll wilt and die. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, the onset of autumn this month signals shorter days and gloomy grey skies, with a sinking mood to match. With many of us leaving [...]
15th
Dec
Open up your home with Apropos
With the festive season approaching, we all face the dilemma of how to accommodate visiting family and friends. This need not be a problem with Apropos. Now is the perfect time to extend your home in preparation for all those extra guests. Their bespoke glass structures are unrivalled in terms of quality and style. No [...]
Adding a beautiful extension or conservatory to your home not only increases its desirability and value, but is the perfect answer to expanding your living area and opening up your home to let light flood in. Leading aluminium and glass structure manufacturer Apropos Tectonic create breathtaking bespoke additions to both private homes and commercial buildings. [...]
15th
Dec
Making the most of your home
Economic climate always dictates decisions on moving or improving our homes and with the current situation with us all aware of the downturn in the housing market more people are turning to home improvement rather than moving. One of the most popular ways of investing and making the most of your home with additional room [...]
Making the most of the space in our homes has always been a challenge, be it storage or living area, relaxation space, or entertaining space. We simply never seem to have enough of one or the other. The choice of just moving to somewhere larger has, with the current economic climate, become increasingly difficult. One [...]
Leading glass and aluminium structure specialist Apropos Tectonic design and build cutting-edge extensions, orangeries, conservatories, pool houses, lean-to’s and garden offices to the highest specifications using only the finest of materials. David Waxman Marketing Manager comments, “Even during this economic downturn our clients still appreciate the investment opportunity in improving their homes and are coming [...]
As fuel bills continue to rise, more people are turning to energy efficient solutions. Apropos Tectonic use only the finest quality materials for their glass structures. Using Aluminium and glass will provide you with a structure of cutting edge design that also provides thermal efficiency allowing you to be eco-friendly in your choice. Aluminium is [...]
15th
Dec
New Developments for Apropos
The top management team at Apropos Tectonic have decided to leave the Hartley Botanic Group and become a completely independent company. As the leading glass and aluminium structure specialist, Apropos Tectonic is now set to capitalise on its extraordinary growth, which has continued despite the contraction of the market, with exciting plans to triple its [...]
5th
Nov
Apropos Press Releases
Bespoke beauty in glass When choosing your glass structure, you do not want to be limited by set sizes and designs. With Apropos Tectonic, the possibilities are limitless. They will guide you through the whole process to create your personalised bespoke glass structure. Read More… ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- The Perfect garden studio for the 21st Century living Atelier [...]
Atelier garden studios will be unveiled at the Grand Designs Live show at the NEC Birmingham 9th – 11th October 2009 on stand G430. This stunning contemporary range of eco buildings are the result of some 2 years development to incorporate the latest timber and glass technology into three modular buildings to suit 21st century [...]
25th
Apr
Big is Beautiful at Apropos
This very distinctive bespoke greenhouse was recently commissioned to specialist glass and aluminium structure company apropos. Designed and built to the customer’s specific requirements this was one of the more unusual bespoke projects the company had undertaken. It features fully double glazed units throughout and measures 8.6mtrs by 5.9mtrs. The customer, a specialist grower specified [...]
As interest rates continue to climb and the housing market becoming more unpredictable than ever, more people are choosing to enhance their property than move. Making the best use of the space you have available is now the priority. One tried and tested way of increasing the value of your home is by either extending [...]
