Projects
Distinction Hotel brings city chic to The Lodge Hotel, Putney
The Lodge Hotel in Putney has long been a fantastic place to stay in South West London, close as it is to the delights of Chelsea, Wimbledon and Richmond. This boutique hotel was fully renovated in 2010, uniquely formed of two grand Victorian mansions and former coaching stables and it has now opened a luxurious… Read More >
Conquering the myths of office Acoustics
Acoustics has been voted as one of the biggest annoyances in the office! So we caught up with Ros Lambert-Porter who has been working with Ocee Design to discuss Acoustics in the workplace. We go through the myths and common misconceptions surrounding acoustics in the workplace… Could your office benefit from acoustics solutions? if so… Read More >
Chelsom: A Restoration Story, Antiguan Chandelier
When a Sunday morning parishioner fell straight through the termite–eaten floor of St John’s Cathedral Antigua, the time had come for a full restoration of this fine building designed by Thomas Fuller of Bath and built on the site of a previous church going back to 1683. Hanging from the vaulted timber ceiling was an… Read More >
Interactive control unit for the shower – Axor One – wins the Elle Decor International Design Award for “Best Bathroom Design”
International media award for Axor One: the Editor-in-Chiefs of 25 Elle Decoration country editions awarded the “all-in-one” shower control unit the Elle Decor International Design Award (EDIDA) in the “Best Bathroom Design” category. Philippe Grohe, Vice President Design Management at Hansgrohe SE, accepted the award with design partners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby during the… Read More >
Q&A with Katrina Kostic Samen at KKS
Katrina Kostic Samen founded KKS, their goal is to create space that makes life and work more enjoyable, how to use space and what people want from it. Three decades in commercial development and workplace design make Katrina uniquely qualified to offer strategic and design advice to business, rooted in an ‘inside-out’ architectural philosophy that puts the individual… Read More >
JOHNSON TILES LAUNCHES THREE NEW INTERCHANGEABLE RANGES FOR ABSOLUTE VERSATILITY
Johnson Tiles’ Absolute collection has been reinforced as the contemporary range of choice with the addition of three, brand-new fully interchangeable designs. Created for the A&D community to meet demand for a versatile single collection that offers unlimited mix-and-match opportunities, the new designs of Baseline, District and Palladium have been carefully crafted by Johnson Tiles’… Read More >
What would your dream office be?
During Clerkenwell Design Week we interviewed some of the top designers in workplace design to find out what the growing trends in the office are. As you would expect ‘wellbeing’ is the buzz word with lots of products now focusing more than ever on ergonomics. We also asked our interviewees what their dream office space… Read More >
Furniture Fusion on Milan
Furniture Fusion share their experience of Milan Furniture Fair and give a run down of the products they saw. A little while ago back in mid-April we are all very excited here at Furniture Fusion Towers, as our intrepid Project Sales Team set off for the Salone del Mobile. Milano (Milan Furniture Fair). I was… Read More >
what impact is co-working having on the workplace?
“You will always get the balance right with new trends if you’ve thought about the occupier’s actual, not perceived, needs. The best solutions are borne out of consultation with those that will be using the space.” Ann Clarke, Claremont Once the preserve of freelancers in creative or hi-tech industries, the co-working movement is becoming mainstream…. Read More >
CDW 2016 Highlights: Interview with Nigel Sikora, Fabricks/Ocee
We met up with Nigel Sikora who has recently teamed up with BCFA Member Ocee to discuss their latest product launch – Fabricks. A modular acoustics system specifically designed with an open office spaces in mind. Nigel really explains all in the video below… CONTACT OCEE
CDW 2016 Highlights: Interview with Gemma Allman, Decca
Clerkenwell Design Week this year was a busy one for Design Insider, interviewing 20+ designers and design professionals over the 3 days. We met up with Managing Director of Decca – Gemma Allman who let us know about their most recent product releases, the Bing chair designed by David Ritch and Mark Saffell of 5D Design…. Read More >
Product Watch: Alice Collection by Taylor’s Classics
In 2014 Martin Taylor was on holiday in India when he was inspired by the colonial architecture and local furniture to create a collection of outdoor furniture that would reflect the traditional designs for which Taylor’s Classics is so well known. The chairs and tables had to combine aesthetic appeal with the practicality demanded in… Read More >
THE SAVANNAH BAR & RESTAURANT, ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE, TASTY
ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE, TASTY This is Euston’s newest, most spacious and relaxed restaurant with an a-la-carte menu featuring European food combined with the flavours of Africa and Asia, alongside some of the best-loved classic dishes. The bar has its own menu of Small Plates and Sharing Dishes, a superior wine list including biodynamic and organic wines, artisanal… Read More >