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A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Daniel Webb
Back in June we launched our documentary Materials: Living with plastic, in which we spoke to Daniel Webb, founder of Everyday Plastic. At that stage, the research-led initiative was 18-months in, with Daniel having collected every piece of plastic he used throughout 2017; a decision he made following a litter strewn jog on the beach… Read More >
Roman innov8 a wetroom panel
Leading international shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has introduced their new innovative Bi-Fold Wetroom Panel into their Innov8 Collection. This Bi-Fold Wetroom Panel adds a completely inclusive showering solution to any bathroom with the ultra-flexible door function, whilst the stylish wetroom panel folds back against the glass and folds again straight back to the wall, offering a… Read More >
Mizzi Studio’s Curvaceous clad Kiosks
The Royal Parks announce an exciting collaboration with Colicci to launch a collection of healthy food kiosks across London parks. Tom Raffield, who has become known for the transformation of wood using a unique method of steam bending, has been commissioned to realise Mizzi Studio’s design for curvaceous oak cladding for a number of the kiosks. Serving… Read More >
Newhey Carpets Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Newhey Carpets, a leading British manufacturer of high quality contract carpet for the hospitality & leisure sectors, are celebrating 50 years successfully meeting and exceeding customer’s requirements in an increasingly competitive and challenging industry. Within these 50 years, Newhey have been a BCFA member for 12. There’s a sense of nostalgia as you approach the… Read More >
Roca’s Jump the Gap Design Competition
Jumpthegap is a biennial competition launched in 2004 by bathroom brand Roca in collaboration with the Barcelona Design Centre. The aim of the contest is for architects, designers and students to showcase their talent and submit new, innovative and sustainable concepts for the bathroom space of the future. Entrants are encouraged to use their vision… Read More >
New York Hotels: Where to Stay
One of Design Insider’s themes in November was New York – fitting well with the BDNY exhibition on the 11th and 12th November. With this in mind, we would like to present three hotels in New York to consider on your next trip overseas. 1 Hotel “Earlier this year I visited New York, after about 8 years. I split my stay… Read More >
Arqadia’s Angus Leather Frames
Larson-Juhl Angus Moulding: Raw materials from Tuscany that have been sourced to make the Italian-inspired Angus moulding range by BCFA member Arqadia. Suiting this month’s leather theme, the faux leather look and feel give a stunning appearance. The industrial look, colour and profile of the leather effect match today’s furniture. Combined with the Anvil industrial look… Read More >
A conversation with Bill Amberg
This month we focus leather and there are few here in the UK who know more about the material than Bill Amberg. Having set-up Bill Amberg Studio some thirty years ago the brand is now recognised as an industry leader in bespoke leather products, furniture and interiors. Perhaps that shouldn’t come as too much of… Read More >