Projects
‘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 >
Battersea Power Station – EE Smith Contracts
One of the UK’s leading specialist interior fit-out contractors has completed a three-year multi-million pound contract at an iconic London landmark. EE Smith Contracts, which is based on the Clarendon Industrial Estate in Leicester, has finished a £15 million project at the Battersea Power Station redevelopment. The Grade II* listed former coal-fired power station is… Read More >
The Power of Working Together, Camira’s New Inspiration Book Pays Tribute to Collaboration
In their recent digital inspiration book, New Perspectives, global textile manufacturer Camira pay tribute to creativity, cooperation and community in a trend titled ‘The Collaborator.’ A celebration of their past, present and future collaborative partners, the story is filled with fabrics and products created in harmony with multi-disciplinary designers and manufacturers. We spoke with Lynn… Read More >
Design LSM Create Stylish Social Space for 22 Bishopsgate – the UK’s First Wellbeing Building
DesignLSM’s latest project sees the award-winning company implement the interior design for the food and dining areas on Level 2 at 22 Bishopsgate. The new, people-focused workplace destination can accommodate a community of up to 12,000 residents and visitors. Designed to put user experience and human interaction at its core, 22 Bishopsgate is the first… Read More >
Bristol Loaf Opens at Bristol Beacon
Bakery and café operator Bristol Loaf is expanding once more with the opening of a third venue in the city, within Bristol’s leading music hub Bristol Beacon. The new indoor and outdoor ground-floor offer, with over 100 covers in total, will serve day-to-night fare and will also boast a new, specialist wine bar by sister… Read More >