Projects
New Special Assistance Area at London Gatwick by Race
Race Furniture were commissioned by London Gatwick Airport to furnish its new North Terminal lounge for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). With the project representing an investment of £2m, the special assistance area has been designed to have the feel of a premium lounge and features bespoke chairs adapted by Race from its Ernest Race Heritage… Read More >
Furniture Fusion help in telling the ‘Restaurant Story’
When Tom Sellers opened the Restaurant Story in 2013, it was an instant success. Only five months in, the venue got its first Michelin Star and retained it ever since. Five years on, it needed a little uplift and Furniture Fusion worked with Raven Collective on this exciting project. Everything about the place is a… Read More >
RHA Furniture at Mercure Edinburgh
BCFA member RHA Furniture is a family run business with 25 years of experience in supplying contract furniture and custom-made joinery solutions to the leisure, hospitality, corporate and luxury residential sectors both in the UK and Overseas. RHA pride themselves on building and maintaining close relationships with their clients so that it builds trust and allows… Read More >
Style Library Contract Exclusive Hotels
Exclusive Hotels create truly exceptional experiences. Each of their 5 star venues incorporate beautifully curated bedrooms and suites for the perfect break, making memories to treasure. BCFA member Style Library Contract recently told us more about their projects for Exclusive Hotels. Monia Allegretti of Archinterio explains the inspiration behind the interior space she has created, ‘Each… Read More >
Decca: How veneer layup can change the design of furniture
BCFA member Decca makes luxury furniture for creative designers in Europe and the Middle East, they spoke to us about veneer and how it can be used to change and enhance the design of furniture. Practiced by furniture makers for centuries, veneer pattern matching is a real celebration of skill achieved by matching veneers to create… Read More >
Schielandshuis: House of the people
Ege, a BCFA member, were asked by Mars Interieurarchitecten to supply the carpets for Schielandshuis – a unique historical building containing both office spaces and informal areas. Architect Marvel van der Veer answers some questions in regards to how the past and the future unite in this prestigious project, as well as why Ege was selected…. Read More >
Habitat designs your office cannot live without, as well as three new chairs!
BCFA member Boss Design have identified six Habitats to be considered when creating a high performance environment – without even one of these habitats, the office environment may not work as well as it should. As well as this, Design Insider looks into Tauro, Arty and Loop Maxi, new styles from Komac by Boss. Keep reading… Read More >
New Look, New Feel, New Hotel
BCFA member Roca will be presenting their London gallery autumn exhibition in one week (17th September) named “The Data and Life of Great Future Cities”, which coincides with London Design Festival. Design Insider took this chance to explore the projects Roca have been involved in, leading up to their exciting event. Roca have created a… Read More >
Chelsom Light Up Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford
BCFA member Chelsom have collaborated with design team ICA to create a stylish urban lighting scheme that marries design and quality with the latest technology. Following the completion of The Point and Player & Media Centre, the 150-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground has further cemented the stadium’s reputation as an… 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 >
The making of HEX, Intarcdesign’s collaborative creation
Intarcdesign have created product HEX, developed after a well-received prototype was installed for a financial investment bank in London. This project was created in collaboration with many manufacturers, which included a variety of BCFA members, with a target market of agile offices and public spaces. Innovation Room Based upon a hexagon theme, the development idea… Read More >
Revivalist’s revival of Sir John Borlaise Warren
BCFA member Revivalist has recently undertaken a refurbishment of Sir John Borlaise Warren – a pub that Lincoln Green Brewery recently took ownership over. Revivalist helped style each of the brewery’s five pubs with a unique but unusual collection of vintage furniture, new chairs, lighting and bric-a-brac – a “proper pub” with personality. Revivalist is a specialist… Read More >
DesignLSM re-design Palm Court and Horatio’s Bar on Brighton’s Iconic Palace Pier
DesignLSM, a leading Hospitality design specialist, are delighted to introduce a transformation on one of Britain’s best loved tourist attractions: Brighton Palace Pier. Horatio’s Bar and Palm Court have been re-designed to create modern all-day dining and bar experiences for local residents and tourists alike, to enjoy the splendid sea views. DesignLSM work with clients… Read More >