Projects
Gaucho, Birmingham – Winner of ‘Most Effective Restaurant Design’ award
The Latest Restaurant Magazine R200 awards awarded a new stylish steak restaurant in Birmingham, Gaucho the prize for ‘Most Effective Restaurant Design’. BCFA member Pure CF were incredibly proud to manufacture and supply the furniture for a number of Gaucho restaurants up and down the country, and now they can be even more thrilled to see… Read More >
Pioneering school Library receives planning permission, Woods Bagot
Acclaimed international architecture practice Woods Bagot has secured planning permission from Wiltshire Council for a new library building on behalf of St Mary’s School in Calne. St Mary’s Calne, an independent all girls’ boarding school founded in 1873, occupies a 25-acre site in the town and the new library will be located at the heart… Read More >
Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados | The Ritz-Carlton, Astana
We take a look at 2 of the latest projects from Richmond International, the design company behind a number of internationally renowned hotels across the globe… Richmond International are a London based firm and are hospitality specialists. They have recently unveiled two new exciting projects… Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados Richmond has recently worked on the renovation… Read More >
The Queens Hotel, Leeds
A stunning art-deco Ballroom was transformed with a bespoke woven Axminster carpet, crafted by the prestigious Wilton Carpets. The managemnt of one of the most celebrated hotels in Leeds decided that after redecorating their stunning ballroom last year, it was about time to replace the old carpet that was still in place there.Wayne Topley, GM… Read More >
Address Boulevard, Dubai’s Newest Landmark
This month we are looking at Eastern Design and with that our city focus is Dubai. We kick things off with a stunning new addition to the middle-eastern skyline… Address Hotels + Resorts only uses the world’s most innovative brands to design distinctive hotel interiors and among these carefully selected companies is Lasvit, the world-renowned and award-winning Czech… Read More >
Case Study: Energy Systems Catapult X Boss Design
Boss Design’s philosophy of ‘workplace habitats’ and furniture solutions has helped the Energy Systems Catapult scoop a Regional BCO Award for Midlands and Central England in the ‘Fit out of Workplace’ category for its new offices located in Birmingham. The Energy Systems Catapult is part of a network of elite technology and innovation centres set… Read More >
Uniting Swedish nature with pulsating city life
We finish our focus on Scandinavian design with Downtown Camper by Scandic, Scandic’s third signature hotel in central Stockholm. Located in the heart of the city and at the same time only an arm’s length from the beautiful Swedish scenery, the newly opened hotel intends to be an urban resort and a destination in itself…. Read More >
Central European University
The palette of materials for the Central European University was selected by O’Donnell + Tuomey for their endurance and natural material qualities that give character to the overall appearance. Stone, timber, concrete and steel form the fabric of the internal public spaces, with bespoke furniture used throughout the building. The new facades are constructed with local limestone, designed to… Read More >
Studio Munge Presentation Gallery
Studio Munge were thrilled to be shortlisted for a Surface Design Award 2018, Design Insider has taken the opportunity to learn more about their shortlisted project, careful material selection and recent news. Surrounded by the exhilarating lights of Toronto’s culturally rich entertainment district is an intimate sanctuary honoring prestige and Japanese minimalism. Introducing the city to the iconic… Read More >
Case Study: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
At the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya’s second Four Points by Sheraton has opened, complementing the existing Four Points by Sheraton in Nairobi located in the city’s central business district. Areen Design’s award-winning hospitality team has been responsible for the concept design of all public areas of the new hotel including the reception, restaurants and… Read More >
Qantas’ London Lounge: Woods Bagot
Qantas’ latest international lounge, has opened at Heathrow Terminal 3. Designed collaboratively by Woods Bagot’s London and Sydney studios, the Qantas London Lounge showcases global interior design and world-class service. The design concept is an evolution of Qantas’ flagship lounges around the world, reflecting distinct elements of London. The city’s rich tapestry of buildings, history… Read More >
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 >