Projects
Faber Reimagines Salthouse Harbour Hotel Through the Lens of the Artist
Located on the waterfront in Ipswich, Suffolk, the Salthouse Harbour Hotel has unveiled a major redesign of its public spaces by hospitality design studio Faber. The red zone was designed as an intimate corner of the dining room Faber is a hospitality design studio specialising in restaurants, bars and hotels. Working across the UK and… Read More >
The Japanese Design Philosophy Reshaping Luxury Living in Dubai
In a city defined by ambition and architectural spectacle, creating something genuinely distinctive is no easy task. Yet Wedyan, the debut development within Al Ghurair Collection’s new super-prime residential portfolio, is attempting to do exactly that. For this exclusive Design Insider feature, we spoke with Sultan Al Ghurair, the visionary behind Al Ghurair Collection, and… Read More >
Nissen Richards Studio scheme to expand legendary Welsh music venue ‘Clwb Ifor Bach’ gets planning go-ahead
Ambitious plans to expand and refurbish legendary Cardiff grassroots music venue Clwb Ifor Bach, designed by architects Nissen Richards Studio, have been granted planning permission by Cardiff Council almost three years after the initial submission went in. Approach to Clwb with view of existing building The new vision for the venue, sited in a historic… Read More >
Behind the Design of Six Senses London: AvroKO and Heathfield & Co on Crafting Atmosphere
At Six Senses London The Whiteley, decorative lighting played a central role in shaping the atmosphere of the Grade II-listed landmark, balancing heritage, wellness and contemporary luxury across accommodation and public spaces. For this exclusive Design Insider interview, Patrick Watson, Commercial Director at Heathfield & Co, and Luca Ferraro, Associate & Senior Design Manager at… Read More >
Lift opens in Riyadh’s JAX District as a hybrid creative platform
Lift Studio/Space/Gallery has opened its doors in Riyadh’s JAX District, becoming the latest addition to a rapidly expanding ecosystem of artists, galleries and cultural platforms. Founded by HH Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz AlSaud and designed by Saudi-based quartz architects, the 6,500 sq ft space is conceived as a fluid, multi-layered environment where exhibition, production and… Read More >
Jasper Sanders + Partners: Recalibrating 3 St Paul’s Place for the Future of Work
3 St Paul’s Place, designed by Hodder + Partners and completed in 2016, forms part of a prominent trio of office buildings framing one of Sheffield city centre’s most important civic spaces, immediately adjacent to the Peace Gardens. Comprised of 76,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation arranged over nine storeys, the building has… Read More >
Reimagining The Harewood: MoreySmith Transforms a Mayfair Asset for Today’s Office Market
The West End office market tolerates mediocrity less than anywhere else in London. Against that backdrop, award-winning design and architecture studio MoreySmith has completed the repositioning of The Harewood, Mayfair — transforming a dated asset into a 26,000 sq ft boutique office building that directly targets the growing segment of occupiers who refuse to compromise… Read More >
PolyAI – From Vanilla Plug-and-Play Space to Dialled-In on Brand
Award-winning creative consultancy Motive has transformed the new London headquarters of conversational AI pioneers PolyAI into a brand-led workplace that reflects the company’s premium positioning, inventive culture and rapid growth trajectory. Located in Paddington, the new workspace builds on an existing Cat A+ fit-out, reimagined by Motive to express PolyAI’s purpose, personality and ambitions through… Read More >
Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush Opens Following Major Transformation
Following a complete transformation, the former K West Hotel has reopened as Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts. IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one… Read More >
IHG Hotels & Resorts brings luxury conversion brand Vignette Collection to London with Canary Wharf signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG – the brand’s first property in London and second in the UK&I. Developed in partnership with Yianis Group, the signing also marks IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf, one of London’s most established… Read More >
DLSM Studio Designs NAC’s First Kuwait Opening in the Vibrant Hessah District
NAC (North Audley Cantine) has officially opened its first restaurant in Kuwait City, marking an exciting new chapter for the celebrated French-inspired dining brand with a stunning design created by award-winning DLSM Studio (formerly DesignLSM). Located within the newly developed Hessah District – the first-ever comprehensive, mixed-use development in Kuwait – this latest opening introduces… Read More >
Office Design Expert: What it really takes to bring a company’s dream office to life
In this exclusive Q&A, Sarah Edwards, Project Director at Oktra, explores how workplace design is evolving beyond functionality to support culture, flexibility and human connection. From stakeholder collaboration and sustainability to the realities of hybrid working, Sarah shares insight into how Oktra is shaping workplaces designed for both people and performance. PaySafe London 1. Sarah,… Read More >
Gensler completes transformation of Helical and Orion’s 100 New Bridge Street
Global architecture and design firm Gensler has completed the repositioning of 100 New Bridge Street, a landmark City of London office building. Designed for Helical, the Central London real estate developer, and a vehicle managed by Orion Capital Partners, 100 New Bridge Street is located between St. Paul’s and Blackfriars. The scheme reimagines the existing… Read More >