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Interview: Robert Clemens, Managing Director of Perkins&Will’s New York Studio
The Legacy Behind Perkins&Will – and Robert Clemens’ Role in Shaping It’s Future More than 80 years ago, Lawrence B. Perkins and Philip Will, Jr. founded Perkins&Will on a tenet that has since guided every design decision the business makes: Their “ideas and buildings” must always “honour the broader goals of society.” Today, under the… Read More >
Esteemed architect & designer Simone Brewster’s commission unveiled at NOW Gallery, London
On 29th June 2023, NOW Gallery on London’s Greenwich Peninsula presented its 2023 Design Commission, The Shape of Things, by one of the leading voices in contemporary design Simone Brewster. Open to the public between 29 June – 24 September, The Shape of Things is an exploration of the power of objects to communicate societal… Read More >
Interviews: Timorous Beasties + Panaz Unique Collaboration
Timorous Beasties, the internationally acclaimed Glasgow based design studio collaborated with Panaz, global manufacturer of high quality decorative contract fabrics, to launch a new luxury contract performance collection of contemporary textiles during this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. The new designs were showcased in a special exhibition at Panaz’s new London showroom and we met with… Read More >
A Conversation Between: Jim Biddulph & Steve Messam
The site specific installations dotted around Clerkenwell Design Week are often a highlight of the event for design world aficionados and the general public alike, and one of the standout pieces this year sprang out of St John’s Gate with eye-catching and potential eye-stabbing impact. The spiked inflatable titled Gateway was by County Durham based… Read More >
Column: Have Residential Interior Design Principles Infiltrated Commercial Settings?
Of Covid’s many changes to the world, how and where we work has really had an impact on current working circumstances. The workforce has proven that WFH is possible for many of those previously based in commercial office environments and we can see from the measure of carbon dioxide in the environment during the various… Read More >
A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Simone Suss
Like many interior design studios, Studio Suss promise to create amazing spaces that “never compromise on comfort, functionality and style” and whilst the latter in particular gives their work a unique character, it’s another core value of the team that makes them stand out even further from the crowd. Sustainability is a word that many… Read More >
Interview: Fashion Designer Savvas Alexander
When we heard about Royal College of Art Fashion Design Graduate Savvas Alexander, and the concepts his work explores, we knew we needed to see what the commercial sector could learn from this innovative and boundary pushing designer. Read our conversation with Savvas and hear about the ways in which this exciting designer has worked… Read More >
Have Your Say: How can the commercial interior sector turn our conversation on sustainability into actions? Part 2
At Design Insider we recognise the expertise within commercial interiors and we are proud to instigate conversations which inform, challenge & inspire the people who make our sector thrive. The response to this month’s question is unprecedented! As a sector we’re clearly ready for action! We’ve published answers in two parts. Enjoy Part 1 here…. Read More >
Have Your Say: How can the commercial interior sector turn our conversation on sustainability into actions? Part 1
At Design Insider we recognise the expertise within commercial interiors and we are proud to instigate conversations which inform, challenge & inspire the people who make our sector thrive. The response to this month’s question is unprecedented! As a sector we’re clearly ready for action! We’ve published answers in two parts. Enjoy Part 2 here…. Read More >
Commercial Interior Supplier Profile: Nordlux
We recently leapt at the opportunity to sit down with Heather Scott, projects and specification manager at Nordlux UK & Eire, to discuss this leading commercial lighting supplier’s aim to deliver a wide range of products with a superior combination of lasting quality, great design and user-friendly functionality – at competitive prices. Find Nordlux on… Read More >
Sarah Lloyd: Achieving 30 years of inspiring design
Sarah Lloyd, Head of Design at commercial fabric manufacturer, Panaz, celebrates her 30th year with the company. We discuss how her role and the requirements for commercial fabrics have evolved over the last three decades. Find Panaz on Product Finder Sarah Lloyd, Head of Design at Panaz Please can you introduce yourself and your role… Read More >
Spires Art: Interview with Colm Mac Rory
Irish art consultant Colm Mac Rory, Founder and Managing Director of Spires Art, began working in the art field in 1988 with a primary focus on high-end hotel, leisure and commercial projects. Design Insider had the opportunity to speak with Colm about his creative approach, staying ahead of trends and steering a project to a… Read More >
Have Your Say: What is your key sustainability consideration when addressing demolition and/or installation?
At Design Insider we recognise the expertise within commercial interiors and we are proud to instigate conversations which inform, challenge & inspire the people who make our sector thrive. We want to push the conversation on sustainability in to actions and having a greater understanding of how Commercial Interior Designers approach the installation and/or demolition… Read More >