Projects
Acrylicize Gets The Ark into a Spin
Acrylicize the award-winning art collective and consultancy has created a unique sculpture in the design of a spinning top at the iconic Ark building in Hammersmith.
Don’t Get a Job… Make a Job
‘Have big ideas and don’t be afraid of them. In fact, nurture your weirdest ideas, feed them, water them and let them grow into wild and wondrous things that no one else could dream of.’ Powerful words of encouragement from Gem Barton, author of ‘Don’t Get a Job… Make a Job’ which aims to inspire… Read More >
How did you get into design?
In our 4th post we met Helen Strevens who works solely from her drawing board and Sue Watkins who’s material based approach led her into her position with Chad Lighting. We also learnt how SpaceInvader was launched by John Williams after experience across multiple sectors and continents. In the final in our series we meet… Read More >
Will ‘Paradise’ Benefit Birmingham City University’s Students?
On a recent visit to Birmingham it was impossible not to be excited by the development taking place in the city centre and to be drawn into the evolving new architectural landscape. In this piece we look at the demolition of Adrian Boult Hall, one of Birmingham University’s facilities, and ask if making way for… Read More >
VIDEO: Education and Industry
Following from our last video exploring graduates views on the next step on careers, we speak to top design professionals to get their view on this topic, what does the industry need to do to help bridge the gap between education and employment, or alternatively what does education need to do? Featuring: Mark Barrel (Boss… Read More >
How did you get into design?
Last week we met three designers, each at very different stages of their careers, Amy Pears, Designer at Johnson Tiles, Fiona Davidson, freelance designer and senior lecturer and Jonathan Hindle, KI’s Group Managing Director, who founded the Design Guild Mark in 2008. In our 4th post we meet designer Helen Strevens who shows us how… Read More >
Astro’s new home speaks the brand’s language
“Inspiring”, “dynamic” and “progressive” are not words you would associate with many office buildings, but this is precisely what Astro Lighting have created for ‘The Astro Building’. Astro Lighting’s inspiring new home in Harlow is more than just 86,000-sq ft of highly-efficient product handling and office space. It is also a showcase for the brand’s… Read More >
How did you get into design?
In lasts weeks post, the second in our series, we learnt about the key people who influenced the careers of BroomeJenkins Senior Designer Julian Evens and Morgan Design Manager Erin Johnson. Eleanor Cardwell, PR & Marketing Manager at Newmor Wallcoverings, showed us how an education in fine art can provide a base for a creative… Read More >
Gailarde: Burton Hotel, Hereford
Owned by John Richardson and Annabel. The Burton Hotel has been under the same family ownership for 30 years. Located in the centre of a small market town near the Welsh border, Kington is
The Contract Chair Company: 11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel, London
11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel is located in the heart of Chelsea just off of affluent Sloane Street. The 56 guest-room boutique hotel which has just undergone a major refurbishment and fit-out, is a member of the esteemed Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. Full of character and British charm, this hotel was originally converted… Read More >
New Arthur Cityscape – a dynamic multi-function seating solution
Designed to capture the essence of a modern city, Arthur Cityscape is a stylish and vibrant addition to Lyndon Design’s flagship Arthur seating collection. Fusing high back and low back seating into one striking piece, this latest modular design offers a unique seating solution that combines both collaborative and privacy features. Arthur Cityscape cleverly incorporates… Read More >
Unique British Elegance – The Champions’ Room at Wimbledon
British furniture designer and manufacturer, Morgan, has produced highly bespoke and prestigious solutions for the newly designed Champions’ Room at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Wimbledon. Housing a welcome reception and a 90 plus seater restaurant, the Champions’ Room is the exclusive hospitality venue for the Centre Court debenture holders at Wimbledon to… Read More >
How did you get into design?
In early July we were blown away by the Design Excellence presented by the UK’s 2016 graduates at New Designers. Meeting so many graduates on the cusp of their design careers made us want to learn more about the journeys which our BCFA members took into their design positions. We asked 15 designers: how did… Read More >