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Q&A With Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd, PearsonLloyd
Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd founded PearsonLloyd design studio in 1997. Since then, the London-based practise has served many sectors- including healthcare, office furniture, aviation and urban design- with a focus on identifying and responding to the shifting patterns of behavior in contemporary life. PearsonLloyd takes a collaborative approach to its work, embracing the restrictions… Read More >
Product Watch: Work2 Sit-Stand by KI
Sit-stand workstations are in high demand as the UK catches up with its Scandinavian neighbours in rolling out this new way of working. Research shows that sit-stand workstations and meeting tables can improve productivity and wellbeing, but without proper guidance these potential benefits could be overshadowed by new risks arising from poor posture and excessive… Read More >
Product Watch: New collections by Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge unveiled their new designer collections at Clerkenwell Design Week last month, working with four renowned designers, the new collections will form part of their workplace and hospitality ranges and include: Bebop by David Fox Gogo by John Coleman ROK by Jim Hamilton The designer ranges were first shown at Clerkenwell Design Week and were all finished in… Read More >
ARA Design: ANDAZ LIVERPOOL STREET
We interview ARA Design about their recent project at the Andaz, Liverpool Street. What was the original inspiration behind the refurbishment of 1901 Wine Bar and Private Dinning ‘Exchange’ Room? The building was originally build in 1884 as Great Eastern Hotel by Charles Barry, the grandson of Charles Barry who designed the Houses of… Read More >
One seating range – infinite possibilities
In response to the growing demand for flexible seating solutions, Komac – by Boss Design – has unveiled a new and diverse range of upholstered modular furniture. Completely flexible and reconfigurable, this versatile collection provides specifiers and designers infinite layout configurations. Complete with eleven linkable seating units, three privacy screens, side tables and arms that… Read More >
CONNOR HOLLAND WINS MIXOLOGY16 STUDENT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD, SPONSORED BY KI
Connor Holland, who recently graduated from Kingston University with a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Industrial and Product Design, has been named Student Designer of the Year at the prestigious Mixology Awards. Connor was presented with his award by Jonathan Hindle, Group Managing Director, KI EMEA, in front of over 1,100 attendees at the prestigious annual… Read More >
Product Watch: Trinetic by Boss Design
Renowned for its pioneering advances in office furniture design, Boss Design continues to innovate with the unveiling of Trinetic at Clerkenwell Design Week – a unique task chair that incorporates a brand new type of movement to create a superior and completely natural user experience. With tangible ergonomic and commercial benefits, Trinetic will be the… Read More >
WHY FLOORING SELLS
For this month’s focus on flooring we take a closer look at the role flooring plays in a retail environment. We caught up with Lewis Taylor, Design Director of David Collins Studio who have an international reputation in luxury retail design and our BCFA members to understand how flooring sells.