Shadow Gap Profiles Blog: News and Technical Insights

What Kengo Kuma’s National Gallery Wing Tells Us About Modern Detailing

Kengo Kuma won the commission to design the National Gallery’s new wing in London. It is a £350 million project, the gallery’s biggest transformation in 200 years, and it says something important about where architecture is heading. Not because... [Read more]

The questions you were probably going to ask about Seamless Abutment shadow gap profiles

If you are looking at seamless abutment shadow gap profiles for the first time, or comparing site-made methods with a factory-formed solution, you will probably have a few fair questions. That is normal. A shadow gap detail might look... [Read more]

Our Shadow Gap is a No-Brainer

Our shadow gap profile is a no-brainer – it is easy to install, click and fit, and we can deliver as much as you need, when you need it. No minimum order, no fuss. Whether you are an architect... [Read more]

How We Work at Seamless Abutment by SA Solutions

Seamless Abutment by SA Solutions is part of the Innovate at SA family, based at the Innovation Centre in Elsenham, Essex. If you need shadow gap details for your project, you have come to the right place. Here is... [Read more]

Shadow Gap Profiles for London Architecture Projects

London’s architecture district, centred around Farringdon and Clerkenwell, is home to some of the UK’s most respected design practices. From large commercial schemes to high-end residential fit-outs, architects working in this part of the city are known for specifying... [Read more]

The Death of the Skirting Board (And Why Nobody’s Mourning)

We need to talk about skirting boards. Not in a “let’s celebrate their contribution to British interior design” kind of way. More in a “thanks for your service, here’s your gold watch, please leave quietly” kind of way. Because... [Read more]

Off-Site vs On-Site: Why Your Plasterer Will Actually Thank You

Let’s paint a picture. It’s a Tuesday morning on site. Your plasterer has spent the last two hours trying to create a consistent shadow gap detail along a 12-metre wall using timber battens, plasterboard offcuts, and sheer determination. The... [Read more]

What Happens When You Specify a Shadow Gap (A Step-by-Step Behind the Scenes)

You’ve decided your project needs shadow gap profiles. Excellent decision. Very tasteful. Your client will be impressed, your contractor will thank you (eventually), and the finished space will look like it belongs in a magazine rather than a snagging... [Read more]