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Ionic order

The Ionic order is one of the three canonic orders of classical architecture, the other two being the Doric and the Corinthian. There are two lesser orders: the Tuscan (a plainer Doric), and the rich variant of Corinthian called the composite order. Of the three classical canonic orders, the Corinthian order has the narrowest columns, followed by the Ionic order, with the Doric order having the widest columns.

The Ionic capital is characterized by the use of volutes. The Ionic columns normally stand on a base which separates the shaft of the column from the stylobate or platform while the cap is usually enriched with egg-and-dart.

The ancient architect and architectural historian Vitruvius associates the Ionic with feminine proportions (the Doric representing the masculine).

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Bond at Team Building Event – The Crystal Maze

There had been some talk in the office for some time about The Crystal Maze Escape Rooms, with several of our team members being fans of the iconic ‘90’s TV show. This seemed like the perfect excuse to arrange a team building experience, that would also be fun and energetic.

This live experience based in the West End of London was greatly appealing to our problem solving natures as a team, and so everyone got together to give it a go, and to see if our construction backgrounds would serve us well in making our way through the maze.

Utilising skills including communication, logic, coordination, problem solving and time management, we visited different activity zones and worked our way through each challenge. Our theory about our skills as a team turned out to be correct – we collected enough crystals to conquer the maze!

Go Karting – Team Building Event

Nothing brings people together like a couple of fast laps and a bit of healthy competition. As the old saying goes, ‘Families that race together, stay together’. That’s certainly the case with the Volute London team, as we all had a great day karting, and felt stronger as a team as a team after a fun day together away from the office.

As you can see from the photo, everyone was keen to get stuck in, and there were a few surprising reckless racers who are clearly more competitive than many of us realised. We put a lot of importance on team building and bonding, and also like to reward our staff for their hard work and dedication wherever possible, making a day of karting the perfect option.

Trip to Barcelona: Admiring Gaudi’s Work in

We had a wonderful time in Barcelona, admiring the architecture as a whole, but in particular, the work of Gaudi.

In the capital of Spain, Gaudi’s influence can be seen everywhere. Antoni Gaudi’s work is admired by architects around the world as being one of the most unique and distinctive architecture styles, and so seeing his work in person seemed like the perfect excuse for a well deserved weekend away.

The most famous of Gaudi’s work is La Sagrada Familia, the unfinished church that has been in construction for over 100 years. As a devout Catholic, Gaudi spent the last 10 years of his life working on the project.

Alongside visiting La Sagrada Familia, the team also enjoyed some downtime, with a dip in the sea and sunbathing on the beach, followed by an evening of cocktails. If you’re yet to visit Barcelona, we highly recommend a trip.

Celebrating the Milestone of 1,000 Followers on Instagram

We are thrilled to be celebrating reaching 1,000 followers on Instagram. As an evolving and fast-developing organisation we view this as a fantastic accomplishment, and one to celebrate while being sure to recognise all of you who have supported us throughout our journey.

Volute values your commentary and feedback on what we share – having others take interest in the work we are tirelessly passionate about is immensely gratifying. We love our industry, and it’s so encouraging to see so many others engaging in the work that we do. We aim to inspire you, while also providing helpful information and guidance through all that we share. Our industry is incredibly visual, and lends itself well to the image sharing platform, so we love sharing with you what we are working on, ideas and inspiration, as well as tips and advice.

With more exciting and innovative projects currently underway, we will have much more to show you very soon. So stick around! And as always, let us know what you think!

Sailing: September

One of our latest team building activities was a sailing trip, which took part in September 2020. As a team we love to get together and try new things, and we strongly believe this strengthens our bond and our ability to deliver an outstanding service to our clients.

Sailing is a great opportunity to work together closely as a team, as everyone plays an integral role on the boat. Our day began with a full safety briefing followed by heading out of Marina for a great sailing experience.

Each individual in a crew member had a vital role which they cannot successfully perform without clear communication and support from other members of the team. Without strong teamwork, the boat simply will not sail!

It’s safe to say we did sail though, and very successfully. The team pulled together to make this an unforgettable trip, offering support to one another while focusing on their individual roles to ensure a safe and enjoyable sailing experience.

Happy Birthday to us: Celebrating 5 Years of Volute London

We couldn’t let a milestone like this pass by without saying a huge thank you to all our clients and our team members. We are really proud to be celebrating five years in business, and what an amazing five years it has been.

Without our wonderful loyal clients we couldn’t have come this far. We do what we do for you, because we love seeing your projects come to life, and the amazing transformative impact this has on your lives.

In addition, our wonderful team makes what we do possible. We are proud to have a hard working, dedicated, talented and creative team that makes Volute London really special. Because of you we are where we are today. It’s been an amazing journey so far – here’s to the next five years and beyond!