Projects
Full Steam Ahead for Axminster Carpets & Transpennine Express
Check out this awesome time-lapse video showing the Transpennine Express getting a full refurbishment including carpets from Axminster Carpets and fabrics from Camira fabrics… After 6 months in the making, Axminster Carpets has produced a carpet for all 51 of the TransPennine Express fleet of Class 185 trains. The new carpet forms part of a… Read More >
Chad Lighting – Not only used in contemporary spaces
Although Chad Lighting is primarily a supplier of contemporary lighting, our project for Bailbrook House provides a good example of how some of our range can be specified in a more traditional setting. Designer Angela Amesbury included Chad Lighting’s Bruges wall lights in the scheme she cerated for this luxury hotel in Bath.The Bruges wall light… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Jon Brøcker, C.F. Møller Design
Sharing his product design expertise, Jon Brøcker, Head of C.F. Møller Design tells us about his collaboration with Modulex on VIA Architectural Signage. A project that launched in 2017, was a wayfinding solution for Aarhus University Hospital (AUH), Denmark. We wanted to find out more about this project and how C.F. Møller got involved with Modulex… How… Read More >
Hotel Le Louis Versailles
Our month-long focus on Paris is drawing to a close and as a final case study we wanted to share a project by Ege Carpets, the Hotel Le Louis Versailles Château MGallery By Sofitel, which blends history with modernity. The Le Louis hotel is a 4-star luxury hotel near the Palace of Versailles. The Le… Read More >
Case Study: Embassy Gardens with Gia Equation
We interviewed Maida Hot, Managing Director at Gia Equation, the lighting company which created the huge and striking lighting piece that sits behind the main lobby desk.
Case Study: Science Museum Library by Coffey Architects
Design Insider caught up with Lee Marsden and Michael Henriksen of Coffey Architects to talk inspiration about their recently completed project at the Science Museum
Lutetia, the iconic hotel re-opens in Paris
Lutetia, a hotel of The Set, will re-open its fabled doors in the Spring of 2018, beginning a new chapter in the storied life of this iconic Parisian hotel. Located at 45 Boulevard Raspail, in the St.Germain-des-Pres area of the Left Bank, the hotel was originally opened in 1910 by the Boucicaut family, founders of Le Bon Marche…. Read More >
Case Study: Marriott Brussels with Burgess Furniture
Burgess Furniture have created a film highlighting their products that were used on a recent project for the Marriott Brussels… The new furniture from Burgess included the Junea and the Smart Qube ranges! They both offer great versatility and boasts amazing design. Jens Herklotz, GM at Marriott Brussels tells us why he chose these pieces and how… Read More >
Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel
The first ever 5-star hotel in East London was renovated last year and what better way to enhance the guestrooms & suites than with luxurious Morgan furniture. The Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel’s multi-million pound refurbishment, was designed to plunge the guests into an authentic and luxury East London space. Photo courtesy of : Andaz… Read More >
Minimalism vs Maximalism
Two trends are set to dominate hospitality design during 2018: Minimalism and Maximalism! Here we bring you two projects which perfectly illustrate the extremes that these trends can be taken to, we begin by showing you the MUJI Hotel followed by the Mondrian Doha. MUJI HOTEL SHENZHEN: Minimalism Tomorrow, January 18th 2018, MUJI HOTEL in Shenzhen… Read More >
ART, HERITAGE, CULTURE, DESIGN: THE DIXON
Throughout January we are looking to the future and we would like to introduce you to The Dixon. This new boutique style hotel is scheduled to open its doors in Autumn 2018 and takes inspiration from the location’s vibrant cultural heritage, while also capturing its new wave of creative cool. Taking centre stage in the Tower Bridge neighbourhood on… Read More >
Paris Dining Trends with blog Paris – ci l’addition
I am sure that I am not the only person with my flights booked, tickets organised and looking forward to this year’s Maison et Objet, 19th-23rd January. Inspired by this upcoming event, Design Insider has chosen to bring you dining inspiration from our Parisian friends and to do this we have joined forces with Christophe and Slanelle… Read More >
Arctic Bath Floating Hotel
It is customary to begin each new year with a look to the future and this month Design Insider will focus on the future of hospitality design. We begin by sharing with you the concept designs for the Arctic Bath Floating Hotel designed by architects Bertil Harström & Johan Kauppi which pushes the boundaries of what the hospitality… Read More >