Projects
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 >
PGA Resort Catalunya by Inside Out Contracts
This month our city of focus is Barcelona. Located just outside of Barcelona is Spain’s most popular golf course which has seen a new project completed with the help of Inside Out Contracts. The award-wining PGA Catalunya resort, home to Spain’s no.1 golf course, welcomes to its vast estate a new 50-room boutique hotel addition;… Read More >
PRP’s Later Living team redevelops Lewisham’s Almshouses
One Housing Group Limited (City Style) has completed a £26 million scheme in Lewisham, South London. Designed by PRP, the development provides 92 new homes, including 64 for older people, 26 homes for sale, and an additional two family houses for social rent on a separate site at Blessington Road. Built in 1963, the site… Read More >
ThirdWay pioneers new Cat A+ commercial fit out concept
A new concept in design & build, coined ‘CAT A+’, is being pioneered’ by commercial property designers and specialists, The ThirdWay Group. Since its conception, the model has been implemented on a number of projects in London to appeal to tenants who wish for the flexibility of a co-working office but within their own private… Read More >
Spinks Springs wins third annual Export Award
West Yorkshire manufacturer, and BCFA member, Spinks Springs, a leading supplier of unique, micro pocket springs, has fought off stiff competition to win The Furniture Makers’ Company’s third annual Export Award. Three businesses – Gosling Limited and BCFA members Ocee International and Spinks Springs – were shortlisted for the award and attended a judging day… Read More >