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VADO’s Individuality
Celebrating innovation and original design, VADO are proud to announce the launch of Individual by VADO; a distinctive collection of taps, showers and accessories, available in six contemporary finishes, tailored to create a look that will stand the test of time. Complementing contemporary trends for coloured and textured finishes, VADO’s revitalised Individual collection… Read More >
Fardis launches into spring with luxury
International decorative and residential wallcoverings brand Fardis, part of BCFA member Muraspec, launches into Spring 2019 with three glamourous new collections, Cantari, Geo and Deco. [Muraspec, parent of Fardis, have a BCFA Product Finder Page] The New Cantari Collection demonstrates a modern twist on classical damasks, as well as introducing high quality, hand drawn illustrations… Read More >
Muraspec’s Anafi and Cirrus
BCFA member Muraspec have designed and created a new sound absorption collection, perfect for your next project. [Muraspec have a BCFA Product Finder Page] Anafi from MURASPEC is a decorative polyester backed, foam vinyl wallcovering providing acoustic sound absorption benefits for your walls. For interiors that are looking to minimise sound reverberation, Anafi is recommended… Read More >
The Power of the People
In an earlier column on sustainability, I focused on process and waste, but sustainability is about so much more than material life-cycles. Successful sustainable businesses also need to perform financially, culturally and socially. It’s about taking the long-term view – and, in my view, the greatest asset to help you achieve that is your people…. Read More >
Finding sanctuary in the city with Oliver Heath
Interior design practice Oliver Heath Design, industry leaders in biophilic design and sustainability, are once again leading the way in bringing together the idea of re-connecting individuals with nature and using a sustainable and eco-friendly design approach. With a focus on occupant wellbeing and biophilia flourishing among the design world, Oliver Heath Design has recently… Read More >
Crosswater: The Luxury of Choice
New for 2019, the elite Italy collection from Crosswater, part of Bathroom Brands Group, is the latest addition to the sumptuous Vanguard range, offering the very highest level of cutting edge design and innovative technology in basin brassware to elevate each individual’s bathroom scheme. A combination of time-honoured manufacturing techniques, quality materials and tried-and-tested components… Read More >
Walters & Cohen Architects Complete School in Africa
Walters & Cohen Architects has completed work on a new ESTEAM Centre at Somerset College, South Africa. The College is a co-educational independent school, located on a beautiful estate in the Winelands of the Western Cape. Somerset College commissioned the practice to undertake a masterplan and develop their concept for a cross-curricular learning space. The… Read More >
One Year In with Jim Biddulph
Whilst New Designers celebrates those who have very recently graduated from their creative degree course, the show also houses One Year In; an exhibition of some of last years highlights and one’s to watch. This year the event, which is split across both weeks of the show, is curated by Emily Skinner of Evan James… Read More >