Projects
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 >
London Craft Week 2018 – (UN)WOVEN
From 9 May – 7 June 2018, London’s Material Lab will host the award-winning installation (UN)WOVEN by artist Tana West in a collaborative exhibition between the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) and leading UK manufacturer, Johnson Tiles. Held during London Craft Week, the design resource studio and materials library will provide the perfect backdrop to West’s… Read More >
Brass Founders, Student Accommodation in Sheffield
Kingston Shaw Interior Design were delighted to complete the design of the communal spaces of a new-build student project in Sheffield. Brass Founders offers students a luxury space that is meant to feel like a home from home. The communal spaces include a games room, gym, communal eating area, social hub, work spaces and a… Read More >
University of Copenhagen: Acoustics matter
The University of Copenhagen’s in-house designer embraced the opportunity to bring in acoustic properties for the renovation of the Library. It’s a well-known fact that well-being and productiveness are paramount when designing a space that is meant for work, learning and reading. So when in-house designer, Peter Schjøtt Andersen wanted to soften the noise levels in… Read More >
Roman Refresh: Project Specification Guide
Leading international shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has launched an updated new Project Specification Guide, which is the award winning essential showering guide for architects, designers and developers. Roman has developed and updated this guide specifically for architects, designers and specifiers working on significant projects such as Hotel and Major Housing developments and Condominiums. Uniquely… Read More >