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Q&A with Harry Gregory, ara Design
Harry has over 35 years’ experience in designing hotels, restaurants and private residences worldwide, and his knowledge of the sector is second to none. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, Harry worked on product design and later specialised in furniture design at Dale Keller & Associates. He then went on to form GA… Read More >
Chelsom- Luxury Yatch ‘Crystal Esprit’
Chelsom supply custom lighting for luxury super yacht Crystal Esprit Chelsom were commissioned to supply bespoke public area lighting on-board Crystal Cruises’ newest addition to the fleet, the luxury 5- star plus Crystal Esprit. The ship marks Crystal Cruises first foray in to the super yacht market as part of a major growth plan for… Read More >
Panel Plan- Space is Everything
The undoubted crossover between different sectors, the use of traditional ‘open’ spaces (such as lobbies, hallways, corridors) and the interaction, social or work-related, that takes place in them is, we believe at Panel Plan, a direct result of the need to maximise every last square inch of space. ‘In my 35 years in the industry,… Read More >
AREEN SECURES MAIDEN INTERIORS PROJECT IN CHINA
Largest luxury private villa in one of China’s most exclusive developments London-based design practice Areen Hospitality is working on the interiors of a 3,000 sqm private villa, located at One Park Gubei, a massive project which will contain what is expected to become the most luxurious residential area in Shanghai. Within this development, One Park… Read More >
Q&A with Lotti Baker-Johnson, Shaw Hospitality
Lotti is the Hospitality Design and Sales Specialist at Shaw Hospitality, Design Insider discussed with her how hospitality design has changed over the years and how their product is now featuring in new sectors. Day to day Lotti works with interior designers, brands, owners, contractors and purchasers to assist in achieving the best flooring solution… Read More >
Where two worlds collide…
Mark Barrell, Design Director at The Boss Design Group, talks to us about the crossover between the workplace and hospitality sectors. The Boss Design Group is a designer and manufacturer of office seating. Established in the UK in 1983, the company now operates multiple production facilities around the world and has supplied more than half… Read More >
ara design – The Tamarind, Bali
The Tamarind is an iconic stand- alone F&B outlet which is a part of the beach side and pool side property of the existing Nusa Dua Hotel & Spa, at the southeast part of the island of Bali. Ara design Asia challenge in the Interior design, aside from the hotel operator’s brief, is to respond to… Read More >
Product Watch: Tahoe by Skopos
Flamboyant Strié Velvet for Contract Furniture This Spring sees a new velvet welcomed into the Skopos Accents portfolio. Tahoe, a deep-pile upholstery velvet has the added interest of a delicate strié and an elegant distressed crush. Offered to the contract market in 15 colours, the palette ranges from pearl neutrals through to deep exotic tones…. Read More >