Hospitality
Award winning Sofitel Tamuda Bay by GM Architects
A winner of the ‘Best New Hotel’ award at the 2011 International Hotel Awards, was GM Architects with their Northern Moroccan hotel design at the Sofitel Tamuda Bay. GM Architects were given a concept of the fusion of the opposing shores of the Mediterranean: on one side the French Riviera’s world of modern art and glamour… Read More >
Stanneylands Hotel by DV8 Design
This month we are focusing on hospitality by taking a look at projects that bring new, innovative and creative ideas into the sector. Designed by DV8 Designs, the creative overhaul of Stanneylands Hotel was a complete reconfiguration of the venue which included every customer touch point, from the arrival to departure. The project involved the redevelopment… Read More >
Eagle & Child, Ramsbottom, John Smith’s Great British Pub of the Year 2017
Less than 15 miles from Manchester’s centre imd and Associates have transformed the Eagle & Child in Ramsbottom into ‘John Smith’s Great British Pub of the Year 2017’ at the Morning Advertiser – John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards held at the London Hilton. The brief for the Eagle & Child was 2 fold. The first… Read More >
Refurbishment of a Grade II listed Victorian hotel
The Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel is situated in a Grade II listed building, in the historic ‘Old City’ area of Bristol. Ian Haigh and Central Design Studio have combined the buildings rich history with the vibrant street-art scene to influence their refurbishment and used furniture manufacturer, Sylvan to bring their vision to life. As their… Read More >
Bold addition to Manchester’s vibrant Spinningfields district
Following our own visit to Manchester for Manchester Open we continue this month to focus on new and upcoming projects in this vibrant city. ICA are an architecture and interior design studio, specialising in hotel, student accommodation and serviced apartment design and delivery. The ICA head office is based in Glasgow, with an additional base in London, the team… Read More >
British Airways i360 – West Beach Bar and Kitchen
Heralding new heights for Brighton’s coastline, the new i360 observation tower sponsored by British Airways is designed by the award-winning Marks Barfield Architects. Completed in August 2017, the tallest moving tower in the world, and taller than the London Eye, expects to attract over 700,000 visitors per year for its 360-degree views of Brighton and… Read More >
Robin Hood & Little John Stables
New BCFA member Revivalist have shared with us one of their latest projects for Lincoln Green Brewery. The Robin Hood & Little John is a popular real ale pub in Nottingham that has won CAMRA’s National Cider Pub of the Year and Nottingham Pub of the Year. It is part of Everard’s Brewery ‘Project William’, a… Read More >
4 Autumn Collections From Sekers Fabrics
With over 40 years experience in designing, manufacturing and supplying the highest quality contract fabrics to the international hospitality, corporate and marine markets. Sekers have released 4 new collections for Autumn, all of which are suitable for a range of contract markets. 1. Croft Collection An adaptable semi plain upholstery with a wool tweed effect…. Read More >
Manchester: A nights stay in…King Street Townhouse
Manchester is the design hub of the north and with that comes the need for hotels with interiors designed to impress. With the Manchester Open just around the corner, Design Insider has taken a trip to Manchester and has got an inside peak at the latest and best hotels to get you inspired… In December… Read More >
Fileturn Recognised after their work at The Doubletree, Kingston
London wins again! BCFA Members Fileturn have been shortlisted for the ‘Specialist Contractor of the Year’ in recognition of our work at The Doubletree by Hilton, Kingston Upon Thames. The Double Tree by Hilton project was a new shell and core building with 8 floors handed over to Fileturn to undertake the complete internal formation…. Read More >
‘Royal’ Reinstated
London-based design practice Studio Proof has unveiled its £80 million redesign of The Lancaster London, which will culminate in the reinstatement of ‘Royal’ in the hotel’s name and will raise the hotel into the luxury market. The refurbishment of the 18-storey property includes a striking new 8m high, glazed entrance façade leading to a redesigned… Read More >
Fancy Crab, London
We continue our celebration of London with DesignLSM’s recent launch of an exciting new dining concept – ‘Fancy Crab’ based in Marylebone, London. The restaurant offers a dedicated seafood menu specialising in the finest ingredient of Red King crab, which is freshly sourced from the Northern backwaters of the Atlantic Ocean. Drawing inspiration from the provenance… Read More >
Hardwick Hall is now filled with classically designed Wilton Carpet
Hardwick Hall, a four-star luxury country hotel considered one of the North East’s most charming places to stay is now graced with stunning carpets woven by Wilton Carpets. When looking for new carpet to adorn its Colman Suite, Crush Bar, corridors and lounge areas; the hotel turned to Wilton Carpets’ bespoke service to create a… Read More >