Projects
Q&A: Martin Quirke, Architect and PhD Researcher Dementia Services Development Centre
Our focus this month is Emotion and with that in mind, we have looked at how design can effect emotions in a healthcare environment, where emotions can be exaggerated and fragile. Martin Quirke, joined the University of Stirling design team in 2016. Having worked across a broad spectrum of project types, from housing to public buildings, Martin’s… Read More >
DesignLSM create a refined dining experience for Cinnamon Kitchen
DesignLSM are thrilled to reveal their latest project for luminary Indian chef Vivek Singh, creating a stylish all day dining concept for his newest London venture – Cinnamon Kitchen, Battersea. The 120-cover restaurant in West Circus Village, is part of the first wave of redevelopment at Battersea Power Station and is the third restaurant that… Read More >
Hām, West Hampstead by Furniture Fusion
Located on the top of a high street in an affluential London area of West Hampstead, Hām opened its doors to the public in February 2018. Rose Tuckey, the owner of the brand new eatery, fell in love with the interior of Blandford Comptoir in Marylebone and knew this was the look and feel she wanted… Read More >
Good Design Stirs Our Emotions
This month’s Have Your Say asks ‘How can design evoke emotion?’ so Style Library Contract have shared three projects which show how colour and design effects ambience and emotion in an interior space. It’s true – good design stirs our emotions. We’ve all felt that sense of awe when entering a perfectly designed space. At Style… Read More >
ACME unveils baffling staircase prototype
Whilst we consider emotion within design this month we take a look at ACME’s staircase prototype which aims to evoke a sense of bafflement and wonder. ACME has completed a staircase prototype combining modern methods of construction with an adaptive design approach, created to work with a minimum of intervention within any building. The massive timber… Read More >
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET appoints BW: Workplace Experts
The English National Ballet has a long, distinguished history. Today, English National Ballet is renowned for taking world-class ballet to the widest possible audience and has gained new acclaim as it introduces innovative new works to the Company’s repertoire while continuing to honour and reinvigorate traditional ballet. BW has been appointed to manage the fit-out… Read More >
MODJO by Yad.Space
Today we bring you a recently completed interior by yad.space. This vibrant and young creative agency focuses designing #happyworkspaces design strategy, interior architecture & experience design. Founded in February 2014 by Nicolas Maugery, they work as much for international businesses such as TF1, Bouygues immobilier, WPP GroupM, M6, as for startup brands including Emakina, Digischool, Golden Moustache. The… Read More >
Astro Wins Queen’s Award 2018
Congratulations to Astro Lighting who has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s award for International Trade for the second time. The Queen’s Award is widely considered the highest official accolade for any UK business and is fantastic recognition of Astro’s commitment to international trade and continual growth. Astro has continued to achieve 20% growth year on… Read More >
Lost & Found Cocktail Bar Collection by Concorde BGW
BCFA member The Contract Chair Company recently posted a great interview with Emma Scarff from Concorde BGW about the design and idea of the stunning collection of Lost & Found cocktail bars… Paula Stanbridge-Faircloth asked some great questions about this project and it’s a great Friday read. Take a sneak peak at a few of her questions below… Q:… Read More >
Paper Moon, Milan by AB Concept
You can now escape to the secret haven that is Paper Moon Giardino – the highly-anticipated flagship restaurant of the world-renowned brand – offers a secret escape for Milanese and international crowds in the heart of The Golden Rectangle. The restaurant has now been revealed and is a thoughtfully curated interior created by design duo… Read More >
Milan Design Week 2018
What a week we had in Milan (well technically 3 days). We managed to fit in loads including Salone del Mobile, the Tortona and Brera District, Ventura Projects, some of the most talked about installations and the Milan Design Week awarded Lasvit event, which was hosted in one of the most unique spaces we have ever… Read More >
Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park London
Procurement giants, Benjamin West chose to work with lighting manufacturers Chelsom, to create a stunning custom lighting scheme for the interior spaces of one of London’s most iconic hotels, the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London.Joyce Wang Studio designed a completely original lighting scheme that was inspired by the surrounding Hyde Park – An iconic… Read More >
Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-Super-Mare
A beautiful and lavishly designed carpet has been installed in one of the South Wests leading venues by Wilton Carpets. A woven Axminster carpet was created by Wilton Carpets at the Wiltshire based manufacturing based facilities. The Winter Gardens Pavilion is a stunning neo-Georgian building, first opening its doors in 1927. It was later taken… Read More >