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2018: Maximalist Trend
During January we have been looking to the future, including wonderful projects due to open in 2018. Here we discuss how and why the Maximalist trend will dominate the hospitality sector during 2018 with assistance from the Patternistas, Style Library Contract and Johnson Tiles. It comes as no surprise that the Patternistas, Chris and Suzanne… Read More >
Hotel Le Louis Versailles
Our month-long focus on Paris is drawing to a close and as a final case study we wanted to share a project by Ege Carpets, the Hotel Le Louis Versailles Château MGallery By Sofitel, which blends history with modernity. The Le Louis hotel is a 4-star luxury hotel near the Palace of Versailles. The Le… Read More >
Case Study: Embassy Gardens with Gia Equation
We interviewed Maida Hot, Managing Director at Gia Equation, the lighting company which created the huge and striking lighting piece that sits behind the main lobby desk.
Collection Numero 22 by Lelievre Paris
BCFA member Lelievre Paris, have created a brand new collection, inspired by patina, natural materials and vintage ceramics for the contract market. Collection numero 22 by Lelievre is a stunning collection that is completely suitable for commercial environments either being 100% Trevira CS or 100% Polyester FR. Take a look at a few of our favourites… Read More >
Studio Visit – Jim Biddulph with Fay McCaul
The positive attributes of knitting make it somewhat of an unsung hero in the world of materials. As with its textile cousin weaving, it’s easy to forget that knitting is one of very few processes involved in the construction of fabric. Without the invention of this age-old process we’d have no gloves, scarves, bobble hats… Read More >
Tektura’s NEW designs for January 2018
From bold geometric patterns inspired by brutalist architecture and sharp edges in fashion to surreal dreamscapes inspired by organic shapes and natural forms… Tektura are pulling out all the stops this year with a launch of 12 new designs taking inspiration from the spikiest of edges to the most delicate sunset. We take a look… Read More >
Case Study: Science Museum Library by Coffey Architects
Design Insider caught up with Lee Marsden and Michael Henriksen of Coffey Architects to talk inspiration about their recently completed project at the Science Museum
PARIS LANDMARK TOUR Q&A WITH JULIAN CROSS, WOODS BAGOT
We were thrilled when Julian Cross, Design Lead Europe from Woods Bagot, took up our challenge of curating an architectural Paris landmark tour. You might have seen some of these iconic buildings when you visited Maison et Objet or Paris Deco Off last week! Which Paris landmark do you find most architecturally exciting? Centre Pompidou – I never… Read More >