Industry News
GROHE at The World Architecture Festival
At this year’s World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, founder sponsor GROHE celebrated another year of success, welcoming more than 1,000 visitors from the international architecture and design world to their booth. [Find Grohe on BCFA Product Finder] “We are proud to be a part of some of this year’s nominees for the Building… Read More >
Roman’s Finest Showering Products featured in Grand Designs Project
One of Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, was recently involved in a unique Grand Designs project which was aired on Channel 4. [Fine Roman on BCFA Product Finder Page] Roman specified stunning products to create bespoke solutions for 5 en-suite bathrooms that fulfilled the customer’s modern and contemporary brief including Roman’s Liberty black grid wetroom… Read More >
The growth of design-led framing in Dubai
BCFA member Larson-Juhl is one of Britain’s leading supplier of picture frames and mouldings, offering the most comprehensive range of framing products in the market. With an unparalleled choice of over 3,000 beautiful mouldings, more than 100 readymade frames, over 200 mountboard colours, plus a vast selection of accessories, glazing products, conservation framing and storage items,… Read More >
Bisley & Boss Announce their New Partnership
Prominent BCFA members Bisley and Boss are delighted to announce their new agreement; Bisley has the distribution rights for all Boss products in France. Together, Bisley and Boss will be able to showcase British manufacturing excellence and provide a full and versatile range of office solutions and experiences for the French market. John Atkin, CEO of… Read More >
HAPPINESS – THE CATALYST FOR GOOD DESIGN?
Well-being is at the core of Milliken’s design ethos and in an attempt to understand how design can affect our physical and mental well-being the flooring designer and manufacturer commissioned architecture and interiors journalist Helen Parton to produce a report: “Happiness – The Catalyst for Good Design.” The findings are based on a collaboration between… Read More >
Q&A Sleep + Eat Director Mark Gordon
Sleep + Eat is Europe’s leading hospitality design event, connecting hospitality industry leaders with the designers, architects and consultants behind some of the world’s finest and most successful hotels, restaurants and bars. Showcasing the most innovative new concepts, stunning product debuts from both emerging and iconic brands, large-scale installations and influential speakers, the show unites… Read More >
Viva Bisley
Bisley transforms its Madrid showroom to launch its collaboration with MIG Group and Vetrospace and Nardi brands. Bisley’s Madrid showroom was first opened in the Spring of 2017 to great acclaim, situated in the smart district of Salamanca the showroom fast became a destination for architectural and design practices. This year Bisley Spain has partnered… Read More >
Hospitality Megatrends 2020
Over the last the 30 years The Gettys Group has built a reputation for their forward thinking and innovative approach to international hospitality design. Having hosted the BDNY Consumer Megatrends panel last year, Design Insider caught up with CEO Roger Hill and Chief Innovation Officer Ron Swidler to discuss what they believe is shaping the… Read More >
GoSmart’s Workspace Solutions
Agile working is no longer a pipe dream – it’s already here. According to BT, 80% of its staff now use agile practices, resulting in a 30% rise in productivity (source: IT PRO). The telecoms giant says it’s also decreased stress-related illness among its workforce by more than a third. GoSmart’s Director Phil Tipson speaks… Read More >
The importance of collaboration
It can’t be said that design collaborations are a new concept; the success of some of our finest human achievements has been built upon collaboration and cooperation of many hands and minds. Take two examples that celebrate landmark anniversaries this year: the first lunar landing and the formation of the Bauhaus. The ripples of these… Read More >
Ulster’s hands-on approach
Ulster Carpets took a hands-on approach to support this year’s Wool Week. The Campaign for Wool’s annual event aims to champion and educate consumers about the benefits of wool, whilst showcasing innovative and contemporary wool products and raising awareness of wool as a planet-friendly fibre that biodegrades in the land and in the ocean. “While… Read More >
Edmund Bell: Tribal African
Following on from Edmund Bell’s Nordic Simplicity blog, the fifth trend they explore in their Global Traveller series is Tribal African. Travelling and roving adventures are the influences behind the nomadic Tribal African trend. Clashing patterns with a global vibe, eclectic accessorizing, chunky textured fabrics and eclectic prints, mean that rich details of this trend can be… Read More >
Edmund Bell: Nordic Simplicity
Following on from Edmund Bell’s Memphis Brights blog, the fourth trend they explore in their Global Traveller series is Nordic Simplicity. Nordic is the trend that keeps on giving. This popular look has eternal charm because it combines simplicity with comfort so seamlessly. Light, natural elements and an abundance of neutral colours typify the Nordic look. A harmonious blend of styles from… Read More >