Projects
Good, Better, Best – Phoenix Wharf helps Bristol retailer ‘Better Food’
Bristol-based hospitality and retail designers Phoenix Wharf have just completed a new store and café-deli for local ethical foodie heroes ‘Better Food’, who first set up their independent organic, local and ethical food business 30 years ago, starting out supplying veg boxes in the city. The business, which employs over 100 people passionate about food,… Read More >
MATERIAL SOURCE STUDIO, A WORLD CLASS PRODUCT & MATERIALS HUB
Material Source Studio has opened its doors, offering architects and designers in the North West the opportunity to immerse themselves in ‘beautifully useful’ products and materials. The first of its kind in the UK, the 15,000sqft studio is situated in the Grade II listed Hanover Building in NOMA. Set across two levels, it features a… Read More >
RHA Furniture at Champneys, Mottram Hall
Situated in the idyllic village of Mottram St Andrew, the elegant countryside estate of Mottram Hall is a fantastic place to stay. The beautiful hotel in Cheshire is fantastically located, just 6 miles from Macclesfield train station and 7 miles from Manchester airport, making this an accessible option for many. This was a large project… Read More >
74 designs amenity spaces for Grainger at The Headline
74 is delighted to announce the completion of its amenity space designs at The Headline for client Grainger plc. The new BTR (build-to-rent) residential development is located in Leeds on the former site of the Yorkshire Post offices and printing works and forms part of the city’s new Wellington Place urban quarter. The new-build, 18-storey… Read More >
‘Gold of the Great Steppe’ The Fitzwilliam Museum by Nissen Richards Studio
A new exhibition has opened at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, featuring exhibition and graphic design by Nissen Richards Studio. The exhibition, Gold of The Great Steppe, will run until January 30, 2022 and is the first-ever reveal, anywhere in the world, of an archaeological sensation, comprised of hundreds of outstanding gold artefacts recently discovered in… Read More >
Building Future Flexibility and Resilience Into Electrical Networks at South Wales Police Developments
As the way we live and work changes, so too do the threats to our safety and security. Consequently, police forces also need to adapt to the way they operate, in order to maximise resources and utilise skills and technology. [Find CMD on the BCFA Product Finder] As local police stations have closed, police headquarters… Read More >
Award-Winning Leila Lily’s Bar Features Bespoke Tektura Wallcovering
Leila Lily’s is an award-winning Newcastle based bar, restaurant and nightclub owned by The Malhotra Group. Operations Director Atul Malhotra has been involved in every aspect of the design, and named the £1.5m venue after his first daughter. His vision has been to create an instagram-worthy feminine interior, full of colour and flowers. Every part of the interior is… Read More >
SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN
Design LSM are passionate about design and sustainability. Here they tell us in their own words why businesses should take responsibility to limit impact on the earth’s natural resources. Sustainability in design expands beyond materiality and aesthetics. It’s also about sustaining one’s physical and mental wellbeing, and creating environments that promote health, clarity and inner… Read More >
Tektura Mural’s Featured in Ideagen Offices
Nottingham-based Ideagen provide information management programmes for clients such as the NHS and Heineken. Their new £2 million state-of-the-art headquarters covers 30,000 square feet, and includes room for 350 desks, along with breakout and collaborative areas. [Find Tektura on the BCFA Product Finder] The space has a contemporary, industrial feel but is also focused on wellness. The design and fitout… Read More >
Effortless Style Appeal – Golden Hour Wine Shop
Golden Hour wine shop takes its inspiration from early 20th century Paris. Exuding a contemporary yet elegant feel, this stunning boutique perfectly captures Parisian charm and offers an array of specialist wines sourced from across the globe. Contact Havwoods through BCFA Product Finder To bring the dream to life and to create this timeless aesthetic,… Read More >
CULT HOTELS AND THE LUCKY ONION
Cult Hotels is the brainchild of Julian Dunkerton, cofounder of fashion giant Superdry and the highly successful Cotswold’s hotel and restaurant portfolio – The Lucky Onion. Dunkerton said it was his ‘ambition’ to bring a ‘game-changing’ new concept to the market, which included providing his guests with an exceptional sleep experience by working closely with… Read More >
Amtico’s Bespoke Collaboration at Heriot-Watt University
British flooring manufacturer Amtico worked closely with Heriot-Watt University when it set about refurbishing Café Brio, which sits at the heart of the Edinburgh campus. Gemma Passantino, one of Amtico’s Floor Design Specialists, collaborated with the university’s Head of Hospitality Services to create a feature seating area to celebrate the university’s diverse society. [Find Amtico on… Read More >
The Londoner – EE Smith Contracts
One of the UK’s leading specialist interior fit-out contractors has completed a milestone 16-storey contract at Edwardian Hotels’ new flagship super boutique hotel in London. EE Smith Contracts, which has been carrying out work for Edwardian Hotels Ltd for the last 35 years, opened its factories on the Clarendon Industrial Estate in Leicester 24 hours… Read More >