Projects
The Personal Touch: Academic Palliative Care Unit at The Royal Liverpool Hospital
Ali Munro recently completed the interior of the new Academic Palliative Care Unit at The Royal Liverpool Hospital. Commissioned by Professor John Ellershaw & his team. Ali was briefed to create a calm & homely environment which welcomes patients. The 12 bedded unit, with is unique in this country, provides world leading compassionate clinical care for patients… Read More >
11 Portland Street – A brand new space for Etc Venues
Etc Venues opened it’s first space in Manchester this year. They have chosen a central spot, right in the Piccadilly district and have chosen some fantastic BCFA members to fit out the vibrant venue. With 15 rooms in various sizes including a entire event wing and smaller rooms and suits ideal for meetings and training…. Read More >
2 Very different projects from Axminster Carpets
Axminster Carpets has been manufacturing beautiful Britch carpets since the mid 1700’s and therefore we associate them with classic, heritage designs. However, even though they obviously do offer these sorts of woven delights, they are also experts in innovating contemporary classics too. Axminster have been part of 2 very contrasting projects recently and to showcase… Read More >
Q&A MagScapes Co-Founder, Jeremy Lee on their work in the Healthcare Sector
With over 10 years of innovation coming from the heart of Clerkenwell, MagScapes are leading the way in ‘Magnetic Wallcoverings’. How is this linked to healthcare I hear you ask… We met with Co-Founder and MD of MagScapes, Jeremy Lee and he told us about how their products are ideal for a huge range of… Read More >
Spark 44 Offices Designed by align gets it’s finishing touches
Back in August we created a short film looking at align’s latest project, the Spark 44 offices in Shoreditch. With the finishing touches in place we can now share with you the dynamic finished project. Located on the 11th and part of the 12th floors of The White Collar Factory building, the design approach for… Read More >
The W Hotel – Total refit by RHA Furniture
RHA Furniture has been providing contract furniture in the leisure & hospitality sector for over 20 years. Their wide range of quality furniture has been selected for the total refit of the W Hotel’s Perception bar in central London. The W is a world renowned luxury hotel in the heart of London’s Leicester Square. The… Read More >
GBR Restaurant at Dukes Hotel London
At the final hour we have squeezed one last casestudy into our month focused on Hospitality. DesignLSM, were approached by Dukes Hotel to redesign the interior of their existing breakfast room and restaurant; helping to transform the space into a ‘destinational’ offering for guests. The designers worked with BCFA member Inside Out for the furniture for their scheme…. Read More >
The Coal Shed’s London Debut, DesignLSM
As we near the end of our month looking at case studies from the hospitality sector I am thrilled to share DesignLSM‘s recently completed work for the launch of The Coal Shed, Tower Bridge, which included the restaurant’s branding and as well as tiling supplied by Porcelanosa. The original Brighton-based restaurant was first opened back in 2011 by restaurateur… Read More >
Three Swans Hotel, Fusion By Design
This month we have been focused on hospitality and following the thrill of The Sleep Event, showing us everything new in hospitality design, we are pleased to share with you Fusion by Design’s full renovation of Three Swans Hotel, Hungerford. The Three Swans is a traditional, historic coaching inn dating back to the 17th century and has grade… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Fiona Thompson, Principal for Richmond International
Richmond International have designed some of the most celebrated hotels around the world and this year they celebrate their 50th anniversary. As leading experts in the hospitality sector and to commemorate this anniversary we spoke with their Principal designer, Fiona Thompson. Fiona has worked for Richmond International for 25 years and has been part of many award-winning… Read More >
Transformation of the Harbour Hotel, Galway, Ireland
We continue through our month focused on hospitality by sharing the transformation of the Harbour Hotel by Millimetre Design. Established in Dublin in 2005, Millimetre Design is a leading interior design and branding studio. Millimetre Design originally completed the refurbishment of the public areas of the 3-star Harbour Hotel in Galway City, back in 2005. So,… Read More >
Short Q&A: Project Manager for Under, Europe’s first underwater restaurant
During our focus on the hospitality sector, it would be hard to ignore this particular project…And as if the Norwegian coastline wasn’t stunning enough, Snøhetta designs has been chosen to design Europe’s very first underwater restaurant, Under. The name Under has a double meaning, the obvious one being the position of the building, half sunken into… Read More >
Luxury!
The Luxury Hospitality market is thriving! Here we bring you three luxurious projects begining with Alma Lusa, the most recent addition to Lisbon’s growing collection of boutique hotels aimed at the sophisticated traveler. We look at The Courtyard en-suites at The Alverton Hotel, Truro, where interior designer Matt Hulme of Dynargh Design knew just the products to add a touch of luxury… Read More >