Industry News
REGULATIONS: Casegoods
In the Second of our series looking at the regulations and requirements across each discipline, we look at what a designer needs to know when specifying casegoods, with the assistance of Furnotel. What are Casegoods? Casegoods are cabinets and solid panel products typically made from materials such as; wood, metal or plastic. Specifically manufactured for dormitories, bedrooms… Read More >
Dip your toe in the Russian Market
The BCFA held a free seminar last week at Milliken’s Clerkenwell showroom focusing on the topic of exporting to Russia… Guest speaker Natasha Kimberley, Director of Kimberley Expertise covered topics including general information about the Russian market and the best ways for businesses to approach the Russian market as well as some top tips.Russia facts &… Read More >
2018: Natural Materials Trend
We began 2018 by enjoying the Maximalist trend which we are confident will take root in the hospitality sector during 2018. In stark contrast we now discuss how and why the trend for natural materials will have equal dominance this year with assistance from the HBA London, RPW Design, Evens Textiles Limited, Burgess Furniture, Goddard Littlefair, Neil Tomlinson Architects, VitrA… Read More >
Ulster Carpets’ Brand New Dye House
Ulster Carpets’ have just showcased their brand new state of the art dye house and energy centre, situated at the company’s headquarters in Portadown, Northern Ireland. The Plant will not only facilitate a number of manufacturing efficiencies, it will also bring with it many environmental benefits in line with the company’s sustainability policy. A dedicated… Read More >
Regulations: Wallcoverings
In the first of our series looking at the regulations and requirements across each discipline, we look at what a designer needs to know when specifying wallcoverings, with the assistance of Tektura.FIRE Class 0 and 1 to BS476 / Euroclass B or C to EN 13501-1 This is a mandatory requirement for corridors, stairwells, dining… Read More >
Surface Design Award Winners
The winners of this year’s Surface Design Awards have been announced, unveiling some of the best projects from across the globe which feature innovative and exciting materials and surfaces. The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) in Lisbon by AL_A was announced Supreme Winner as well as winner of the Public Building Exterior Surface…. Read More >
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Joins Perkins+Will
Throughout February Design Insider will be focusing on Scandinavian design. Last month world-renowned Danish design firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects announced that they would be joining international architecture and design firm Perkins+Will. The new partnership expands Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s capacity for international growth; complements Perkins+Will’s sustainable design philosophy and strengthens the firm’s cultural practice. Founded… Read More >
2018: Maximalist Trend
During January we have been looking to the future, including wonderful projects due to open in 2018. Here we discuss how and why the Maximalist trend will dominate the hospitality sector during 2018 with assistance from the Patternistas, Style Library Contract and Johnson Tiles. It comes as no surprise that the Patternistas, Chris and Suzanne… Read More >
Navigating the polycentric city – globalisation doesn’t mean homogenisation
London truly is a remarkable place. The City of Westminster can with some justification lay claim to be the cradle of democracy, while to the east, the City of London laid the foundations for both the market economy and globalisation. The UK capital is also far more than the sum of its twin centres of… Read More >
Design Guild Mark launches 2D Award
The Design Guild Mark, awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company, has launched the call for entries for its new 2D — fabrics, textiles, wall coverings, floor coverings and carpets — design category. The prestigious Design Guild Mark rewards excellence and raises the profile of British design and innovation. The Mark has traditionally recognised the highest… Read More >
Paris says “Bonjour” to a new Milliken Showroom
After London, New York, Chicago, Shanghai and Beijing it is now the turn of Paris – Our city of the month, to welcome Milliken flooring brand to it’s beautiful streets… Milliken’s first showroom in continental Europe, located at 40 rue des Mathurins in the 8th district of the capital, between the Saint-Lazare station and the… Read More >
VeloCity: a car free future
Congratulations to Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design ‘VeloCity’ team who been named by The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and Malcolm Reading Consultants as the winners of The Cambridge to Oxford Connection: Ideas Competition. The scheme champions a car free future for placemaking. The all-women team collaborated to create a place-based vision – VeloCity – and together they determined to employ… Read More >
Designer’s Muse: Junea by Peter Roth, Burgess
For this months short film we visited Burgess Furniture to find out more about their latest product release which breaks the mould from their previous product offering, moving from their classic selection of stack-able chairs to a stylish rocking chair, that still uses the same metal bending techniques that is used in their full collection…. Read More >