Posts Tagged: News

Getting heavy with metal

As my short material essays have detailed over the course of the year, there have been multiple ‘material ages;’ large periods of time in which the human race relied upon a particular material in maintaining and developing the species. There are however, very few that can boast to being the inspiration behind an entire music… Read More >

18 December 2018

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 >

6 December 2018

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 >

6 December 2018

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 >

5 December 2018

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 >

4 December 2018

And the BCFA lifetime achievement award goes to…

The Panaz BCFA Lifetime Achievement Award recognises those who have made a significant contribution to the contract furnishing industry and their companies. This years’ award was presented to Peter Keen, Chairman of Hypnos at the BCFA Annual Luncheon held at the Dorchester. Peter took control of his father’s business in his 30s inheriting then in… Read More >

19 November 2018

Lasvit: the magicians with molten glass

Glass separates your palms from your champagne, it lets your fingertips swipe through memories. It has the power to shape light, enable your eyes to observe atoms and stars. LASVIT has the utmost respect for the Czech glassmaking tradition, but also boundless optimism for modern technologies and cutting-edge design. The company, who are members of the… Read More >

15 November 2018

Bespoke by Evans

Manchester based textiles company, Evans Textiles, is delighted to announce the launch of it’s new innovative division, Bespoke by Evans. With the sole focus of improving contract environments through a core collection of designs, specialist performance fabrics, bespoke services and ‘total solution’ – the business aims to provide all the essential elements needed to aid the… Read More >

14 November 2018

BAUHAUS: Inspirations and Influences

The Bauhaus only existed for 14 years: from 1919 to 1933. Despite this, it became the twentieth century’s most important college of architecture, design and art. Following the closure of the Bauhaus in 1933, its material heritage was scattered all over the world. In 1960, the German art historian Hans Maria Wingler therefore founded the Bauhaus-Archiv… Read More >

30 October 2018

BuzziSpace and Haworth announce Global Collaboration

BuzziSpace and Haworth are joining forces to answer the increasing demand for smart acoustic solutions in work environments and flexible spaces. As an expert in acoustic and collaborative workspace solutions, BuzziSpace has become a successful player in the market. It became evident that further growth would be accelerated with a strong partner that has global… Read More >

26 October 2018

Heritage Interior Textiles in High Street Fashion

Two quintessentially British interior brands have found an unexpected partnership with one of the most recognised high street fashion retailers, H&M.  Morris & Co. was founded in 1861 by William Morris, one of the most influential designers in the Arts and Crafts movement.  Only 23 years later GP&J Baker was founded in 1884 by brothers… Read More >

25 October 2018

Making smart use of space with Grohe

In recognition of International Day of Older Persons which took place on 1st October, GROHE looks at the ways in which accessible design in the bathroom can make simple tasks usually taken for granted much easier for the ageing population. The awareness day offers an opportunity to look at the multi-generational home and how to… Read More >

24 October 2018

Boss: Four rooms of a learning environment

Learning is an activity that is hardwired into us, which is what Boss understands well. Universities are no longer just about teaching, learning and researching, but for living and working. Offices are no longer just about the nine to five, they are about developing employees through training and retaining skilled workers. Boss, who is a member of… Read More >

11 October 2018

Review: Drawing the outside in at Decorex

Last week the BCFA and Design Insider team visited Decorex – an exhibition for designers wanting to explore the latest trends and contemporary styles in their industries. Decorex was hosted once again at Syon Park, from the 16th to the 19th September. As the centrepiece of London Design Festival, Decorex showcase the finest furniture, lighting,… Read More >

24 September 2018