Education
Newmor Recreates West Norwood Library
The vibrant hub is the product of the Lambeth Council and Picturehouse Cinemas partnership. Newmor’s Patternistas collection was used to add a playful design element to the entire space and adds to the ‘home from home’ atmosphere. Design Concept used Newmor’s leafy Secret wallcovering with bespoke woodland animal elements. “We loved creating the patterns that make up our Newmor collection… Read More >
74 create Hox Haus
Manchester-based architecture and interior design practice 74 has completed a major project to extend and remodel a Grade II-listed, two-storey, Victorian brick building in a semi-rural location in Englefield Green, just outside Egham. The repurposed 453 sq m building – Hox Haus – will serve as the central focus, clubhouse and social amenity for Hox… Read More >
Ege’s Suzhou Bozhong Seiko Robot R&D Center: Carpets with visions
Located in a Chinese high-tech industry park, Sozhou Bozhong Seiko Robot R&D Center aims to reach the highest level not only in its products, but in its interior design as well. Ege was selected, a BCFA member, to create astounding carpets for the establishment – including a 360 degree carpet! Sozhou Bozhong operates in various… Read More >
Camira flies away with Emirates Flight Training Academy
BCFA member Camira fabrics have recently undertaken a project with the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai. Designed by the Emirates’ Facilities and Design team, the Academy features extensive specification of soft seating by leading European office and contract furniture company Ahrend, all upholstered in a wide range of Camira’s wool and wool-bast fibre fabrics including… Read More >
Boss: Four rooms of a learning environment
Learning is an activity that is hardwired into us, which is what Boss understands well. Universities are no longer just about teaching, learning and researching, but for living and working. Offices are no longer just about the nine to five, they are about developing employees through training and retaining skilled workers. Boss, who is a member of… Read More >
The ultra-modern campus at the University of West Scotland
British manufacturer and BCFA member, Knightsbridge has supplied furniture for the University of West Scotland’s (UWS) brand new ultra-modern Lanarkshire campus. £110m was invested to create a truly innovative, dynamic and collaborative campus. Designed in house with a focus on style, durability and versatility, the Knightsbridge collections are perfect for the education sector with a… Read More >
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Exploring projects that are inspired by outdoor spaces, we find an commercial project at a university in Sweden that has a “lawn” made entirely from carpet tiles… Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden recently teamed up with startup incubator Chalmers Ventures and office hotel Stena Center to launch a new meeting venue on campus. Intended… Read More >
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL with Amtico
During July we will focus on case studies based in one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, Bristol. We begin by sharing Amtico’s recent project for the University of Bristol. Beacon House is a landmark 1850s Grade II listed building in Clifton, Bristol. Once the Queen’s Hotel and more recently known as the former Habitat store, the property… Read More >
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET appoints BW: Workplace Experts
The English National Ballet has a long, distinguished history. Today, English National Ballet is renowned for taking world-class ballet to the widest possible audience and has gained new acclaim as it introduces innovative new works to the Company’s repertoire while continuing to honour and reinvigorate traditional ballet. BW has been appointed to manage the fit-out… Read More >
Brass Founders, Student Accommodation in Sheffield
Kingston Shaw Interior Design were delighted to complete the design of the communal spaces of a new-build student project in Sheffield. Brass Founders offers students a luxury space that is meant to feel like a home from home. The communal spaces include a games room, gym, communal eating area, social hub, work spaces and a… Read More >
University of Copenhagen: Acoustics matter
The University of Copenhagen’s in-house designer embraced the opportunity to bring in acoustic properties for the renovation of the Library. It’s a well-known fact that well-being and productiveness are paramount when designing a space that is meant for work, learning and reading. So when in-house designer, Peter Schjøtt Andersen wanted to soften the noise levels in… Read More >
Pioneering school Library receives planning permission, Woods Bagot
Acclaimed international architecture practice Woods Bagot has secured planning permission from Wiltshire Council for a new library building on behalf of St Mary’s School in Calne. St Mary’s Calne, an independent all girls’ boarding school founded in 1873, occupies a 25-acre site in the town and the new library will be located at the heart… Read More >
Central European University
The palette of materials for the Central European University was selected by O’Donnell + Tuomey for their endurance and natural material qualities that give character to the overall appearance. Stone, timber, concrete and steel form the fabric of the internal public spaces, with bespoke furniture used throughout the building. The new facades are constructed with local limestone, designed to… Read More >