Retail
Michael Grubb Studio lights up fashion retail concept MWAZ
MWAZ is a brand-new fashion concept and immersive in-store retail experience in Saudi Arabia’s new Via Riyadh development. Located in the heart of the capital, this shopping, leisure, dining and tourism hub is the perfect home for MWAZ, which acts as a fusion of high fashion, art and technology all in one space. The 16,000+… Read More >
Trifle* design deadgood showrooms!
In May Deadgood opened the doors to their new showroom, designed by the talented and passionate group of spatial and interior designers, architects, workplace strategists, consultants and project managers, at Trifle* Every Trifle* project starts by exploring the client’s business, its brand and its people, they believe that a collaborative design process results in workspaces… Read More >
Colchester’s Lion Walk Set to Roar
Historic Lion Walk aims to attract more shoppers with new wayfinding design by award winning company f.r.a. Lion Walk, situated in the heart of Colchester off the City’s main high street, has been a shopping destination for over 50 years with a mix of independent, local, and high street brands. Following a brand refresh, f.r.a…. Read More >
Rewilding Westfield: London’s biggest nature-inspired mural
We’re delighted to share with you Graphic Rewilding which goes maximalist in The Village at Westfield London with London’s biggest nature-inspired AR mural. 180m worth of hand drawn illustrations comprising 1160 sqm of design! Graphic Rewilding have been busy ‘sowing seeds’ to regenerate the upper level of The Village, Westfield London with a vast floral… Read More >
Canine Portraiture Perfection!
Centuries of canine portraiture curated by The Wallace Collection for new exhibition by Nissen Richards Studio. Our Design Insider team couldn’t help but let this work put a smile on our faces! Artists have drawn, painted, sculpted – and even preserved via taxidermy – their or their patrons’ pet dogs since time immemorial, celebrating the unique bond… Read More >
The Portico shop, National Gallery by Lumsden
The Portico shop at the National Gallery re-opens following a three-month refurbishment with an entirely new design by Lumsden, the award-winning firm specialising in retail and F&B for cultural and visitor attractions, who’s design approach has been to connect people with the great art of the Gallery. The National Gallery, located in London’s Trafalgar Square,… Read More >
Wanderfinding with f.r.a. at Borough Yards
Borough Yards is a 160,000 sq. ft mixed-use development on the western edge of Borough Market in London’s Southwark. A new space blending cathedral like railway arches, public squares, and secluded shopping ‘streets’. f.r.a. were appointed to design the wayfinding and placemaking for Borough Yards. Design Insider filmed Wesley Meyer, Director at f.r.a. speaking about… Read More >
The Carlyle – Distinction Group & Visu Verum Interiors
The Carlyle is the latest project of private rental apartments by London- based designers Visu Verum Interiors. Situated in affluent Kensington, the building consists of 12 two, three- and four-bedroom luxury homes. Visu Verum Interiors are an interior design studio, located in London. They excell in crafting elegant residences, adopting classic silhouettes and modernising them… Read More >
Urban Living: Prestigious Textiles
Design Insider is starting 2020 by looking at new trends within the industry and finding out what trends our members have conformed to and subverted. Drawing on Prestigious Textiles’ 30 years of experience in the international furnishings arena, PT Contract is an exciting new force in commercial interiors. In a mission to create truly inspiring… Read More >
Decca Reveals Winners for Design Competition
Decca, a global manufacturer of luxury furniture for the residential, contract and hospitality markets announced a design competition in 2017 where the core purpose was to re-imagine their own products. Decca recently announced the winner: ‘Accouter Design’, as the proposal presented was imaginative. The competition was a chance to explore what could be achieved by… Read More >
PRP’s Later Living team redevelops Lewisham’s Almshouses
One Housing Group Limited (City Style) has completed a £26 million scheme in Lewisham, South London. Designed by PRP, the development provides 92 new homes, including 64 for older people, 26 homes for sale, and an additional two family houses for social rent on a separate site at Blessington Road. Built in 1963, the site… Read More >
Debenhams, Westfields features Muraspec Wallcoverings
High street department store Debenhams employed BCFA member Muraspec as their wallcovering solution provider for their store design at Westfields in Shepherd’s Bush/White City. The brief given by Debenhams, was to create a design concept that enriched their high-end branded shopping experience, particularly in their Handbags department.From Muraspec’s extensive contract collections, Debenhams opted for the… Read More >
Yorica! Mystery Ltd design a groovy new frozen treats retailer
Owners, Monde Capital, hired Mystery to develop the initial concept for a ‘free-from’ alternative to ice cream, fro-yo and shakes. The brand would start with an initial retail site in London’s vibrant Soho, with a view to rolling out to other UK and international destinations. Inspiration for this scheme was taken from the swinging, free-lovin’… Read More >