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PUBLISHING TEAM Media One Communications Ltd 1 Accent Park, Bakewell Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6XS Tel: 01733 385300 MANAGING EDITOR Jade Tilley 01733 385320 [email protected] PUBLISHER & CEO Robert Nisbet [email protected] COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR Donna Jenkins 01733 385310 [email protected] SALES MANAGER Victoria Bullivant 01733 385314 [email protected] ACCOUNT MANAGER Toni Boyden 01733 385336 [email protected] PRODUCTION CONTROLLER Sheldon Colaso 01733 385331 FROM THE EDITOR [email protected] CREDIT CONTROL MANAGER WELCOME TO THE JANUARY 2016 EDITION OF INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY, Carole Todd BRITAIN’S OLDEST MAGAZINE FOR PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS. 01733 385302 [email protected] ADMINISTRATION & SUBSCRIPTIONS Louise Stupples 2015 has provided us with so many design treats, it is hard to select 01733 385300 [email protected] just one or two that really stand-out as highlights of the year. The same can be said of the shows we attended during the London Design Festival this September. So much design talent was crammed Subscriptions and back issues +44 (0)1733 385300 into the tents, pop ups and buildings that they were bursting at the Email: [email protected] seams. In homage to design season, we present not one, not two, but Web: www.idnews.co.uk three show reviews for this edition. Starting on page 36, catch up on Twitter: twitter.com/IDTmagazine all the show news from Decorex, 100% design and Focus at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. We’ll be revealing more of our favourite Newsstand App: appstore.com/interiordesigntoday picks right into the New Year so keep checking. There are even some © 2016 Media One Communications Ltd slotted into our Shortlist this month. 2016 All rights reserved. Christopher Jenner was invited to take part in our Designer Profile this edition and what an ISBN: 978-1-907394-15-7 accomplished and considered designer he is. With an education in fine art, and design, No part of this publication may be Christopher has a unique perspective on what makes a designer and his quest to develop reproduced in any way without written and immerse brands into society has positioned his studio on a platform for the truly creative permission from the publisher. All views and opinions expressed are not necessarily and at times, abstract. those of the publisher. All advertising and Our spotlights this edition includes surfaces and lighting, with plenty to say on both subjects. paid for entries are strictly subject to our Matt Smith of SHED Design talks about the trends occurring in restaurants, particularly here terms and conditions, available online. in the UK. Business is certainly still booming and we wonder what will be the next traditional phase for our humble eateries. Will the shabby chic industrial offering continue to prosper, or will there be an appetite for a simplified, cleaner line? In our My Icon spotlight, Rebekah Caudwell reflects on her inspiration Dorothy Draper and references the master of interpretation himself, Baz Luhrmann. Those who know me will know that I’m a film fan and in particular, love Baz Luhrmann Jade Tilley so I’m delighted that his work transcends film into design and MANAGING EDITOR www.onecoms.co.uk is recognised here in this publication. [email protected]

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Products 10 THE SHORTLIST An editor’s choice of designs sourced from far and wide 36 DECOREX REVIEW A snapshot of designs from the show at Syon Park 40 FOCUS REVIEW A spotlight feature reviewing some of the best from DCCH 42 100% DESIGN REVIEW We present some of the top product picks 34 23 from the Olympia based show 50 SURFACES 61 LIGHTING Projects 12 PROJECT GALLERY The project gallery presents outstanding interiors from a top bill of interior designers 58 THE FOOD FORMULA SHED Design discuss the food and beverage revolution with a look at their latest venture with the MEAT Liqour brand People 45 BIID UPDATE The BIID has launched it’s 19 Student Design challenge 46 DESIGNER PROFILE Christopher Jenner explains why he will 64 design anything if people just ask 67 DESIGN STORIES Michael Anastassiades, designer for Flos, addresses the heart of a true design 12 partnership 66 MY ICON Rebekah Caudwell reveals her design icon as Dorothy Draper 76 LAST WORD DesignLSM talk through the process of designing for F&B environments

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interiordesign TODAY HANDLED DELICATELY NEWS|BRIEF 20.20 CREATES EXQUISITE INTIMACY AT STEFFL’S LINGERIE ATELIER, AUSTRIA Strategic design consultancy 20.20 has unveiled its presented in a luxurious, lifestyle-led environment, PASCOE RECOGNISED work in the newly launched lingerie and hosiery sensory discovery is enhanced with the addition of Pascoe Interiors Ltd has department at Austria’s leading department exclusive scent and accessory brand feature been named ‘Recognised Leader in Interior Design’ store Steffl. presentations, unique to Steffl within the Austrian in Build Magazine’s 2015 market. 20.20's design scheme is a celebration of Architecture Awards. 20.20’s fashion and department stores design timeless materials, including handcrafted parquet specialists were tasked with creating an exquisite yet flooring with modern limed finish and fixtures framed intimate lingerie department on the first floor of by dark patina metalwork offset by brushed brass. PRESENTING NULTY+ "STEFFL – The Department Store Vienna." Matt lacquered and upholstered surfaces in skin Paul Nulty Lighting Design (PNLD) has Lingerie Atelier, on the first floor of STEFFL, the nudes and rose tones add softness to the space. The rebranded after four years former location of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s wallpapers, embellished with natural and metallic to create a workshop apartment and workroom, takes cues from Vienna's textures, act as backdrops to product presentations, environment to nurture rich heritage and the city's passion for creativity, art, making the environment feel residential and sensual, the next generation of music, architecture, and café culture. Bespoke whilst plush Moroso seating, bespoke cowhide rugs lighting designers and interior features are influenced by the craftsmanship and brass pendants punctuate the customer’s promote the technical and creative expertise of the of musical instruments and Viennese references are journey through the department. London-based profession. Under the new present throughout the space, with St Stephen's 20.20’s fashion and department store client base name, Nulty+, Paul Nulty Cathedral (Steffl) and its roof formations featuring includes Liberty in London, Ann Summers UK, will focus on developing a prominently. Fortnum & Mason, Karstadt in Germany and Vroom & team of lighting design Alongside the best everyday and premium brands, Dreesmann in The Netherlands. leaders and champion the growth and value of the industry as an integral part of the design landscape.

UNITED GLOBALLY Globe-Trotter has launched a new bespoke service with the Union collection designed by Christopher Jenner. For the first time in their 120 year history Globe-Trotter are inviting clients to collaborate in the design of their own personalised luggage. The custom- made service, available exclusively at the Albemarle Street Flagship, offers an immersive experience into the materials, finishes and processes at the heart of the brand.

SURFACES ON THE UP The Surface Design Show focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces, of Ehrenstra e, one of the main galvanised metal, plywood and connecting innovative and β COLOGNE shopping areas of the city. concrete has been sourced for exciting materials with a BuckleyGrayYeoman has the refurbishment. specifying audience of WELCOMES refurbished the outdated 1,200 BuckleyGrayYeoman utilised the architects and designers. Returning to London’s BRITISH sq ft. Fred Perry Cologne store to versatility of plywood, using it in Business Design Centre create a contemporary shopping a number of applications to between 9-11 February, HERITAGE experience, which maximizes the highlight different functions and the 2016 will be the impact of the retail space. This displays within the store. Fred largest yet, with exhibitors BuckleyGrayYeoman, has project continues the design Perry Cologne also features occupying both the ground completed the refurbishment of language BuckleyGrayYeoman super-sized graphics printed floor and mezzanine level. Fred Perry’s latest international has successfully rolled out at directly onto plywood panels store in Cologne, Germany, stores in London, Munich and used to clad the walls, adding to uniting the brand’s iconic British Bangkok. A simple and the bold character of the store. heritage with the vibrant identity understated material palette of Paul White, Director at

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VITRA SUPPORTS EAMES EXHIBITION DIARY

3 – 7 December Design Miami miami2014.designmiami.com MIAMI Design Miami is a global forum for design, bringing together influential visitors to celebrate design, culture and commerce.

12 - 15 January 2016 Heimtextil heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com EXHIBITION CENTRE, FRANKFURT Heimtextil is the international trade fair for home and contract textiles. Vitra has announced its partnership with Barbican Art Plastic Side Chairs in a variety of colour options (1950), Gallery, London, UK, for the new exhibition ‘The World to the Organic Chair (1940)*, Elliptical Tables (1951) 17 - 19 January of Charles and Ray Eames’, running until 14 February and the Eames Tandem Seating (1962). The Vitra Home London 2016. As the exhibition’s official furniture partner, as furniture will be on display and experienced by visitors www.home-london.net well as the sole authorised manufacturer of Charles to the exhibition until 14 February 2016. Bringing OLYMPIA, LONDON and Ray Eames’ designs for Europe and the Middle together over 380 works, the exhibition presents the Home London is the East, Vitra has supplied a handpicked selection of the world of Charles and Ray Eames through objects and definitive homewares and Eames’ most iconic, 20th Century furniture and home projects produced during their lifetime, offering an accessories event, accessories for the exhibition (Art Gallery Level 3) and opportunity to re- examine their work and legacy, and promoting excellent design Martini Bar (Level 1). These range from the Eames the legacy of post-war modernism. for the home environment.

31 January – 2 February SOUTHBANK PLACE SUITE Spatex www.spatex.co.uk Goddard Littlefair have designed a new Marketing afforded views out across the Thames to the House of RICOH ARENA, Suite within the former Grade II*-listed County Hall Commons and the great institutions of Whitehall. The COVENTRY building for developer Braeburn Estates Ltd commission to Goddard Littlefair for the design of the The essential exhibition for Partnership (a joint venture between Canary Wharf Southbank Place Marketing Suite is in addition to an designers, specifiers and Group and Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment earlier commission to design two spas, public spaces architects involved in water Company). The suite will serve as the sales and and luxury residential interiors schemes, forming later leisure projects. marketing hub for the launch of the luxury residential phases of this landmark development. ‘The marketing offer that forms part of the new Southbank Place suite heralds a new design approach’, commented 9 -11 February development. This major new scheme (scheduled for Goddard Littlefair Director and Co-Founder Jo Surface Design Show completion in 2019) will bring high-end, riverside living Littlefair, ‘with a concept that is immersive in surfacedesignshow.com (as well as integrated office and commercial space and character, giving an essence of what clients will be BUSINESS DESIGN affordable housing) to the heart of London’s South able to purchase and communicating an instant feeling CENTRE, ISLINGTON, Bank, with the majority of the new apartments of exclusivity.’ LONDON Walls, floors, ceilings and partitions are presented in this professional surface concept environment. BuckleyGrayYeoman, said: “The Fred Perry Cologne store subtly 12 - 16 February combines the coolness of Ambiente contemporary British culture with ambiente.messefrankfurt.com Fred Perry’s sporting and cultural MESSE FRANKFURT heritage. Every element of the shop has been refined and honed EXHIBITION CENTRE, to communicate the character of FRANKFURT the brand from the material Ambiente is a consumer selection to the graphic goods fair with a focus on placement. We wanted to dining, giving and living. highlight the brand’s ethos and aesthetic and create a pleasant retail environment.”

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interiordesign TODAY MODERNISED METROPOLITAN NEWS|BRIEF FORME UK DESIGNS INTERIOR FOR METROPOLITAN BY COMO, LONDON, REFLECTING EMPHASIS ON WELLBEING DESIGNING FOR MUSIC BMG UK is one of the UK’s largest music companies Interior architects, Forme UK, have just completed to refurbish the hotel to meet today’s guest’s and their Paddington HQ the refurbishment and fit out of The Metropolitan by expectations in terms of design, technology and needed a comprehensive Como, the luxury hotel in central London comfort, whilst retaining the ethos of The 17,000 sq ft refit to reflect overlooking Hyde Park. Metropolitan. Forme UK sourced an eclectic mix of the changing face of the contemporary furniture from the UK and Italy for industry and their position within it. Peldon Rose, the The new luxury accommodation reflects the hotel’s comfort and purpose with tactile upholsteries to add specialists in commercial shift towards an emphasis on wellbeing and the warmth and atmosphere and tables of varying redevelopment, with integration of the latest technology, underpinned by heights some with Emperador marble inserts for the clients including Google, the continuing commitment to passionate service. lobby area. The upholstery palette is influenced by the JustGiving, Louis Vitton The design team at Forme UK has been responsible natural beauty found within the flora of Hyde Park in and Revlon, were briefed for the design of the hotel’s interiors over the past 10 shades of green and berry complimented by rich to transform the space. years. More recently this has included refurbishing walnut timber in both burr and crown. A BMG UK HQ now boasts an artist stage, acoustic guest room bathrooms, adding a spa facility, Como contemporary lighting scheme is in place with fittings rooms and venue all Shambhala Urban Escape, Events spaces, the gym that enhance features and detailing whilst also able designed and fitted by and redesigning the Met Bar. This phase has involved to create various moods and ambiance, depending on Peldon Rose. redesigning the public spaces of the reception, lobby the natural light. and all guest rooms, including the creation of nine Along with the refurbishment of the existing rooms, TYLKO APP new suites and a re-configured 10th floor resulting in Forme UK have cleverly created suites from larger Tylko unveiled a new way for the consumer to an additional two opulently spacious Penthouses. awkward shaped rooms resulting in separate design and purchase their Linzi Coppick, of Forme UK, says, “Our challenge was sleeping and lounge areas. own furniture, using a revolutionary user-friendly app. Tylko aims to change the way people furnish their homes, heralding a step change in the design and manufacturing of furniture, bringing premium bespoke furniture to the mass market. Uncompromising on design, the app makes frustrating shopping experiences a thing of the past empowering customers with freedom of choice and the opportunity to co-design, customise and quality control their own furniture. Moreover, the app will allow customers to visualise their final design in-situ using augmented reality. 40 YEARS FOR FRIEZE FOOD KELLY HOPPEN Kelly Hoppen's new Holland Harvey Architects introduced a touch of the wallpaper designs have luscious Regent’s Park landscape into Frieze Art been created in collaboration with Graham Fair, London, with three bespoke pop-up eateries for & Brown. Each wallpaper GAIL’s Artisan Bakery. Taking inspiration from the has been hand designed location of Frieze, the concept behind the project was by Kelly in celebration of to bring elements of the surrounding environment her 40th anniversary in into each of the unique spaces. The texture and interior design. The colours of the flora and fauna throughout the spaces wallpapers are stylish, break up the monochrome graphic motifs to enhance luxurious, textural and adaptable to any living the contemporary feel of the GAIL’s pop-ups in Frieze situation. London. All three pop-ups were built over three days by the team and taken down after the fair closed on 17th October. Image courtesy of Ståle_Eriksen

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GRAVEN LUXURY IN SINGAPORE LALIQUE LIFE

Graven’s latest airport lounge has opened at Lounges Brand Manual, laying out structured yet Launched in October, Villa Singapore’s Changi Airport. flexible approach covering operations as well as LALIQUE is an ultra- This latest project marks the eighth Lounge that products and finishes to be used. “Our experience in sophisticated gourmet Graven has designed for British Airways, in locations brand modelling for complex clients helped us connect restaurant and hotel, a ranging from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles. Others our client’s broad brand values and vision to the showcase for Lalique’s are already in the pipeline for San Francisco, Miami, specific physical and tangible details of the lounge craftsmanship and flair, Gatwick and JFK. The Glasgow based designers first environments.” he added, “The BA scheduled flights set in the former family worked with BA in their home city and went on to from Changi leave later in the evening so Graven home of founder, René evolve the existing ‘Galleries’ brand to make it ready wanted to create a welcoming premium lounge with Lalique in Alsace. for international rollout. Ross Hunter, Director at the ultimate customer experience offer to support the Graven said: “BA is one of the world’s great brands lounge’s travel patterns. The iconic island mesh bar A tribute to the French Art and our challenge was to make sure that the lounges was created as a centrepiece, with feature lighting de Vivre, Villa LALIQUE were accurate expressions of the company’s brand above to create some drama.” offers six exclusive suites, a values.” To do that Graven developed the BA Galleries Photo credit: © British Airways three star Michelin star Chef in the restaurant designed by Mario Botta, one of Europe’s finest wine cellars and a Head Sommelier recently decorated as the ‘Meilleur Sommelier de France’. The Villa is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park close to the LALIQUE museum and factory in Wingen-sur- Moder. The six suites have been designed by Lady Tina Green and Pietro Mingarelli, interior designers specialising in yachts who have been working together PATRICIA AND POLTRONA for 14 years, who have preserved the atmosphere Patricia Urquiola and Poltrona Frau Group have announced and authenticity of the a collaboration that will see the designer participate in the family home. Each piece of process of continuously strengthening the creative furniture from the ‘Lalique strategies of the group. The partnership marks Poltrona maison’ collection is Frau Group’s growing global vision and its desire to continue bespoke and in the purest to increase the potential of its companies. Patricia will Art Deco style. The collaborate with the Creative Management of Poltrona Frau restaurant and wine cellar, and Giulio Cappellini, Art Director of Cappellini. The first designed by Swiss Architect projects underway for Patricia Urquiola and Cassina include Mario Botta, provide a the renewal of the brand’s historic Midtown New York modern yet sympathetic Showroom, research and development for new projects to and dramatic addition to be launched in 2016, and the preparation of Cassina’s the early 20 Century home. extensive 90 year celebration programme for 2016-2017.

continues to be warm, but with greater DULUX TRADE COLOUR OF THE YEAR subtlety. Brighter colours have moved Dulux Trade has recently announced the idea of ‘Looking Both Ways’. According to away from primary colours to an launch of ColourFutures 16, the annual Dulux Trade, this year, society finds itself at intriguing collection of subdued yet colour and design trends forecasting event. a unique crossroads in time. We are at a intense colours. Think coral, not orange; This year is the 13th edition of the Colour very interesting point where we can see the ochre not yellow and midnight, not blue. Futures publication with the overriding advantage of both tradition and modern This is a friendly palette but with a dark, theme encouraging all to “Look Both Ways”. innovation; where the importance of mysterious side. Created by a select panel of global colour weighing up opposite opinions and views Dulux Trade has also announced the 2016 and design experts, the 2016 publication has never been stronger. Colour of the Year: ‘Cherished Gold’; a includes four separate trend stories and the The 2016 palette offers a muted yet gold influenced ochre, which is both Colour of the Year, each with associated elegant approach to colour that centres on bright enough to attract attention and palettes and all inspired by one overarching soft mid tone shades. The overall feeling combines well with other tones.

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Shortlist Shortlist. It wouldn’t be right to publish this edition without something truly festive to mark the occasion. As a result we give you the Christmas wreath, made in partnership between John Carter Flowers and Helen Green Design. The look is like that of a wild wreath grown out of the secret garden itself and we’re sure the smell is just as intoxicating. Other featured designs here include the spectacle of the Shimmer table by Patricia Urquiola (trust us it’s worth seeing in the glass flesh) and the beautiful copper bowl by VitrA. If you thought the trend for copper tones was dying out, think again.

 TIS THE SEASON Helen Green Design have once again collaborated with ‘florist to the few’ John Carter Flowers to present this beautiful festive Christmas wreath. The elegant wreath combines woody notes of winter foliage including scotch pine and blue spruce with the crisp scent of eucalyptus for a trule festive aroma. Copper beach and laurustinus adds despth and contrast while snow berry gives the arrangement a delicate vibrancy. The Christmas wreath is available to buy from John Carter Flowers. Priced at £175. v www.johncarterflowers.com

ALL THAT SHIMMERS . The Shimmer table by Patricia Urquiola for Glasitalia is a definite eye catcher, characterised by a special iridescent multi-coloured finish, which can only be described as magical. The nuance varies according to the iridescent angle of the light and to the vantage point making the piece appear almost ethereal. Dimensions 52 x 45cm. Price from £1,070.00 and supplied by Interior Supply. v www.interiorsupply.co.uk

 PERFECT PROPORTIONS Leslie is a collection of inviting armchairs by by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti that offer a feeling of intimacy and protection while outwardly expressing a formal elegance, thanks to their perfect proportions. The armchair rests on an elegant solid ash base with open pore Moka lacquered finish and elegant Pewter-colour cast aluminum feet. Distinctive features of the Leslie armchair are its precise proportions and tailored construction that is evident in the utter perfection of the leather upholstery that covers the outer and inner shells. Having recently visited the Minotti London showroom for the Showroom Showcase (page 71 – 73) Editor Jade Tilley could not resist but to feature this stunning chair in the Shortlist. v Minottilondon.com

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 BATHE IN JEWELS The original Water Jewels collection was released in 2007 and comprised of a single 40cm basin, which was designed by Matteo Thun for vitrA. Since then the range has gone on to experience enormous popularity and so VitrA has taken this into account, as well as the leading metallic trend of the moment, to bring an update selection of Water Jewels designs. VitrA has expanded the range from a single 40cm round bowl, to now include a 40cm square, 60cm rectangular and 60cm rectangular with bowl basin. This copper edition sits pretty in many a bathroom setting, with it’s soft square edges and gentle curves, presenting a beautiful bowl from which water floods over. v www.vitra.co.uk

 KING-DOME COME St Paul’s Cathedral is a monument in London and the mother church of the Diocese of the city. Sitting on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London, the domed Cathedral was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962. Today, this dome is still among the highest in the world. With this imposing building and the richness of the gold ceilings in mind, Marco Sousa has created ‘Dome’, a mirror in a bright polished brass. Almost ‘half bubble’ in their form, these domes come together in a series of undulating circles, proposing the grandeur of the Catherdral that it was design based on, with the carbonated quality of bubbles rising through the water. Dimensions, 85 cm H, 115 cm W, 20 cm D. v www.bymarcosousa.com

 THE OYSTER To celebrate the launch of their new ‘oyster’ veneer, Helen Green Design introduced two new pieces to furniture Collection III. The Oyster veneer, made from figured sycamore and reminiscent of the black pearl is presented here as part of the Nino tables, using a trio of hues to create a striking and yet naturalistic effect. The finish is available in a matt and gloss format and is just as stunning in both. The soft grey has got us all goo goo for the hue in the IDT office and the rippling pearl effect that runs through it gives the material a lucid quality. v www.helengreendesign.com

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Project Gallery PROJECT GALLERY

Interior Design Today presents the Project Gallery, a collection of spaces, residential and commercial, that have been transformed into beautiful interiors by some of the industry’s greatest design talents. This edition we present the latest city choc hotels and delightful dining concepts sure to make you call your agent and make travel plans asap. In Toronto, the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio has been busy redesigning Café Boulud. Situated in the four Seasons hotel, the restaurant boasts an artistic temperament with mid-century flourishes and a deeply luxurious overall feel. French designer and architect François Champsaur has added more rooms to the Hotel Du Ministere in Paris, with a big splash of Mondrian character and we look back on the bar and restaurant design during PAD London this year in the capital.

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Café Boulud

CLASSICISM IN CANADA

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio has redesigned Café Boulud, Toronto, a classic mid-century brasserie with a contemporary twist. Located in the Four Seasons Toronto, the new interior displays a modernist playfulness yet feels comfortably current as a warm palette and fun furnishings match the elegance and sophistication synonymous with the hotel it occupies, alongside Daniel Boulud’s world- famous cuisine. The design is inspired by the finest craftsmanship of the modern era, from the stylish ruched leather chairs in opulent oxblood, to the ribbed banquettes, upholstered in either tan leather complete with tweed detailing of Jaguar green leather. Further accents of colour can be found in the corner tables, made from an emerald green lava stone. The walls share a similar design language, as a walnut frame with bull nose detailing borders a high-gloss green lacquer panel below and Hermes wall covering in a blue herringbone pattern, sits above, displaying an illustrative and handcrafted quality. The contemporary art selection is sleek yet simple. The restaurant is illuminated with a line of 14 bespoke double globe pendant lights down the middle. Taking inspiration from the mid-century design maestro, Angelo Lelli, the spherical shape, weightless structure and brass detailing add to the relaxed feeling of the Café Boulud. Mbds.com

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The Cinnamon Club

A SPRINKLE OF CINNAMON

Vivek Singh’s ‘slice of old India’, The Cinnamon Club, reopened its doors in September after undergoing a refurbishment in preparation for its 15th anniversary. The Cinnamon Club worked with B3 Designers, who have revived and enhanced the traditional features of the Grade II-listed grand building, which once housed Westminster Library. B3 Designers have enriched the 242 covers, 363 square metre restaurant with strong colours, majestic finishes juxtaposed with contemporary yet luxurious pieces of furniture in true Cinnamon Club style. Soaring ceilings, elegant tables, shelves filled with antiquarian books and vintage wood panelling create a mood of club-like serenity. Marble tabletops have been used in the main dinning room to create an elegant ‘dressed’ appearance to the tables. The introduction of new seating booths, with bespoke brass stripe detailing, has made a dramatic improvement to the area under the mezzanine space. It is also here that B3 Designers have fitted new timber and mirror panelling to match the existing panelling and create a continuing feature. The library bookcases that wrap the main dining space have been restored and, as a main focal point, work to revive the heritage of the building. In the Mezzanine area above the main dining space, a striking blue colour has been applied to the walls tying this space to the dining area beneath. The walls have been adorned with artwork and new banquette seating has been installed. In the Private dining room, duck egg has been applied on the walls to tie the space together and overcome the large scale of the room. www.b3designers.co.uk

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Hôtel du Ministère

HOMAGE TO ART

Located just steps away from the Church of La Madeleine, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and the Champs-Elysées, the Hôtel du Ministère, designed by interior architect and designer François Champsaur in 2011, has now added 18 new rooms to its original 24. Linked by a bright and colourful breakfast room, the two adjacent buildings now adjoin the original hotel. The new street side wing is crowned with a top floor skylight whilst the courtyard side wing features a regal Eiffel Tower style structural façade. The new Hôtel du Ministère addition offers unique duplexes and singular rooms with glass ceilings. Romantic spaces with an industrial Eiffel Tower aesthetic, bathed in starlight streaming through glass ceilings, with warm beech wood nests integrated with the original hotel panelling. François Champsaur puts his stamp on yet another project for the Hotel du Ministere, paying tribute to the artist and fashion designer studios that were formerly housed in this building. The metal structure of one of the building’s façades reflects the late nineteenth century architectural style of the Eiffel Tower. Many of the hotel rooms overlooking the courtyard enjoy two-story steel-framed glass walls that provide light and spectacular panoramic views of Paris. Echoing the existing industrial aesthetic of the building, the design objective for this addition aimed to be particularly resolutely graphic. Geographic forms contrast and complement one another, just as pops of colour balance the predominant presence of black and white, enhancing the rooms in unexpected/surprising ways. The spirit of the ‘artist’s studio’ is omnipresent in the linear fixtures and fittings along with the graphic design of the black and white carpet. www.champsaur.com

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Lakes by Yoo

A SOFT TOUCH

Halo Design Associates created a calm and tranquil oasis on the top floor of this three storey lakeside house designed for its owners, using creams and off whites colours specifically requested by the client. Halo added the winged headboard in a silver embossed faux animal skin fabric to gently frame the room, studded on the leading edges with rows of small chrome studs for definition. Texture was added with a quirky Icelandic sheep clad fur sofa and softly textured wallpaper with hints of distressed wood cladding. Warmth was added by faceted bronze glass pendant lights either side of the bed. The sheers running in clean pocket headers either side of the master bedroom soften the edges whilst allowing light through the large windows overlooking the lake and maintaining privacy. www.halodesigninteriors.com

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PAD London

PAD LONDON DINING

PAD London is the definitive destination for 20th century art, design and decorative arts. Running during October, the fair takes place on Berkeley Square, showcasing of 62 prominent galleries from Europe, North America and the Middle East. Championing eclectic taste and inspiring cross collecting at the highest level, PAD delivers a strong blend of modern art, photography, design, decorative and tribal arts. For 2015, Francis Sultana was taksed with delivering the design of the bar and restaurant during the event. The space, on the first floor of the PAD marquee, was transformed into one of London’s most prestigious restaurants for the duration of the show. Francis Sultana decided to celebrate the Anglo-French connection within an interior scheme that celebrates the history of 20th century and 21st century design. A bold green, black and white colour palette was offset with palm trees and palm motifs. A sense of neo-classical is also apparent within the bold pediment of the bar area with influences from Elsa Schiaparelli, Jean-Michel Frank and Emilio Terry. Sultana will also nod to the more contemporary and conceptual. www.francissultana.com

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Spotlight

SPA LIFE WELCOME IN 2016 WITH A VISIT TO SPATEX, THE PREMIER DESTINATION FOR THE LEISURE AND SPA DESIGN MARKET, SITUATED AT THE RICOH ARENA, COVENTRY

WATER IS THE STUFF OF LIFE AND IT’S ALSO Expert advice on tap party on the evening of Monday February 1st at the THE STUFF OF SPATEX BUSINESS. NOW IN ITS SPATEX is the meeting place for the Industry’s Ricoh Arena. Entry is free to all visitors and 20TH YEAR, SPATEX AT COVENTRY’S RICOH experts so if you have a project query or plan you’d exhibitors. The contacts and knowledge that you ARENA IS A LEADING DEDICATED WATER like to talk through, then this is the place to be. take away from SPATEX 2016 are invaluable and LEISURE EXHIBITION. HERE ARE FIVE GOOD With associations such as ISPE (Institute of will last a lifetime. REASONS TO ATTEND SPATEX 2016. Swimming Pool Engineers) and PWTAG (Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group) in attendance you can SPATEX 2016 Your exhibition be assured you’re getting the best advice the 31 January - 2 February SPATEX 2016 is the essential exhibition for Industry has to offer. Jaguar Exhibition Hall | Ricoh Arena | Coventry designers, specifiers, architects and builders 01264 358558 | [email protected] involved in water leisure projects. It is designed to Update your skillset [email protected] | www.spatex.co.uk meet your needs. SPATEX offers a double programme of free seminars and training workshops, with special Source new products reference to the commercial sector, on ALL three With well over 100 Exhibitors, from home and days of the Show. Led by a host of eminent industry abroad, displaying the whole world of wet leisure experts and supported by esteemed Industry from wet and dry safety flooring, new spas, bodies, such as the Institute of Swimming Pool saunas, water play features, pool enclosures to Engineers (ISPE), Pool Water Treatment Advisory energy saving chemical control and heating and Group (PWTAG) and Royal Life Saving Society ventilation units, you can be sure to find what you (RLSS), the programme includes the latest are looking for, whether it is for commercial or guidance on good building practice and design, domestic use. It’s the ideal hunting ground to health and safety, legionnaires’ disease and source new products and innovations. New ways cryptosporidium. to save energy is a topic high on the agenda and there will be lots of new launches promising just First for networking that! Take advantage of special show discounts Make a night of it, do business and establish new and offers. contacts at SPATEX’s 20th anniversary celebratory

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Spotlight

A HIDDEN BENEFIT DEANSWOOD DISCUSS THE WORK OF THEIR DESIGNERS, THE SKILLS IN MANUFACTURING AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL FINISH IN CURTAIN DESIGN, WITH ALL THE HIDDEN DETAILS…

IT IS WHAT YOU CAN’T SEE THAT REALLY fabric. The specialist skill of the professional Deanswood are strong in the commitment to their MATTERS. THE TEAM AT DEANSWOOD WORK curtain maker is held in the highest regard at clients. They guarantee a high quality of work and TIRELESSLY TO ENSURE THAT THE DESIGNS OF Deanswood and these techniques are something, installation, with a professional promise to their THEIR PRODUCTS MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST which are maintained in all their curtain makers. respected clients. QUALITY AND USABILITY. CURTAINS CONCEAL This is just one of the methods Deanswood Deanswood welcomes the opportunity to talk to THE TECHNOLOGY AND DETAIL NEEDED TO employs to ensure quality and satisfaction from people about their work and do so through MAKE THESE CONCEPTS COME TO LIFE IN the designer and designers’ client. individual presentations to interior designers and INTERIOR SETTINGS. QUALITY OF WORK, At Deanswood, the importance of professional on- architects. Discussions about types of fabrics, how ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND OF COURSE, THE site preparation and installation is paramount and they impact the finished product and how they BEST MATERIALS, ARE TOP OF THE DEANSWOOD the company operates the same level of attention react with other materials are covered. Deanswood LIST WHEN THINKING ABOUT CREATING to detail and quality of work in applying also cover topics such as window treatments, CURTAINS FOR THEIR CLIENTS. seamstress skills to soft furnishings. The home automation and the DIdii system installation has to be as affective as the (Deanswood Interiors detailed in installation). Deanswood Interiors is focused on producing the manufacturing process and at Deanswood, the The strict quality control of the DIdii system is best work for their designer clients. Their expert installers are overseen to create the right finished largely responsible for the continuing ability of the skills in manufacture and installation of elegant effect, the one the designer expects from this talented people who make up the Deanswood and professionally made curtains is of the utmost established company. Interiors team, to provide their best service to importance and this ethos is carried through in At the completion of the project, when the client clients. every element of the Deanswood design process. sees the end result, it should reflect their design The Deanswood motto, ‘last on site, first in service’ Those with a technical interest in the manufacture vision, with all the added ‘hidden benefits’ that go applies more than ever as the clients of designers of these curtains will be interested to know that into making fine, high-end curtains. and architects are becoming ever more discerning. the team uses a hand stitch technique when With the vast knowledge, built up over many years laying in the interlining and lining to the face of working with designers, and pride in their work, 01634 814444 | www.deanswood.co.uk

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Industry news

SHOWER POWER

A high specification refurbishment and extension project at a residential property in West London has included installation of linear shower drains selected from the extensive range of Dallmer Limited. Two stylish shower spaces were created: one designed as a wet room while the other featured a two metre high glass wall set into a floor channel, with a rain head over. The Dallmer range was chosen to ensure water was removed unobtrusively but effectively from the floor. Dallmer supplied two of its Ceraline-W-800 mm floor channels with Ceraline Custom cover plates. In both cases the floor drains, with their adjustable ball joint outlet connection, have a flow capacity of at least 48 litres/minute, were installed along the base of the back wall to the showering area, with the client’s preferred floor finish fitting seamlessly around and into the elegantly engineered channel sections. 01787 248244 | [email protected] | www.dallmer.com

WORLDS COMBINE

Since 1984, Top Drawer has been synonymous with top quality products and innovative design. Home was introduced in 2012, followed by Craft in 2014 and expanded into fashion accessories, homeware and greetings sector. Spring 2016 sees the event’s latest evolution, as these four distinctive worlds – Home, Gift, Fashion and Craft – come under one, united Top Drawer brand, creating one major destination for design-led products and buyers from all over the world. At Olympia London during 17 -19 January 2016, Home will present a carefully edited, global cross-section of products from the finest brands and designers in interior accessories, kitchen and dining, furniture and lighting and outdoor living for the Spring/Summer season. Alessi, Authentics, Black + Blum, Bliss Home, Broste Design, Coach House, Ella Doran, Forma House, Garden Trading, Joseph Joseph, LSA International, Libra, MAKE International, One world, Pad Home, Robert Welch, Seletti, Skandium, Umbra and White Brands are amongst the over 200 the Home brands already confirmed. www.topdrawer.co.uk

PROMISING QUALITY

The conceptual imagery of interior designers and architects is an integral part of the presentation in establishing client relationships. It is only when the project is completed that the client fully appreciates the beauty of the designer’s art. Known for their positive approach to provide the best in curtains, blinds and soft furnishing manufacture, Deanswood Interiors go the extra mile when it comes to service. Deanswood Interiors has been operating for more than forty years, through two generations. Today the sons of the founders of the business, now retired, have extended the service to include a unique system of computer controlled quality control system of which the Deanswood team is justifiably proud. The system, called DiDii leaves nothing to chance and overcomes possible human error in all that the team controls, a process that allows Deanswood to offer valuable guarantees on quality, interpretation and delivery on every project. www.deanswood.co.uk

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Industry news

ALTRO FOR SOVEREIGN HOUSE

Innovative Altro FlexiflowTM resin flooring is providing a practical yet visually appealing solution to a challenging space in Brighton’s Sovereign House, which has recently undergone extensive refurbishment, and has been transformed into a dramatic, modern space with a spectacular glazed atrium at the heart of the building. Altro Flexiflow is an elastomeric polyurethane self-smoothing, flow-applied flooring, which offers high structural resilience, flexibility, toughness and durability. The product boasts good indentation recovery and high impact resistance, which is ideal for protecting a wide range of environments. Altro Flexiflow is available in three options - Standard (which was used at Sovereign House), Comfort, for increased comfort underfoot, and Acoustic, which satisfies the requirement E4 of Building Regulations and BB93 acoustic design of schools. The product is available in 28 standard pastel, solid and bright colours, with the option of bespoke shades, giving complete design freedom. There is minimal requirement for joints, and because the product is self-levelling, the result is a seamless and uniform finish with uninterrupted lines. www.altro.co.uk

TRAIL TO DESIGN Wildash London offers beautiful, high end interior design accessories, ethically crafted by artisans all over the world. Passionate about provenance, the Notting Hill based boutique ensures each product is made ethically and with an environmental conscience. Specialising in handwoven items, Wildash uses natural and organic materials where possible and only works with Fairtrade suppliers across the world to support communities and their families. Wildash is renowned for its luxury shearing throws, rugs, bed runners and cushions. Available lined with decadent Tibetan cashmere, Fairtrade organic velvet, super silky merino wool or Fairtrade organic cotton babycord, the shearling collection is a seasonal must-have, creating texture, depth and character in any room. In addition to the indulgent shearling pieces, Wildash specialises in Hammam towels, which are handcrafted in Turkey from 100 per cent natural materials. Hammam towels are the latest stylish accessory, essential for beach days, spa days, long-term globetrotters or simply to have on display in the bathroom. Made from organic cotton, silk, linen and bamboo, not only do they towels look ultra-chic but they are also highly practical, as they are lightweight and super absorbent. The Hammam range also includes a range of scarves and beach cover-ups. 020 7617 7667 | www.wildash.london

GLITTERING GARDEN

For the Garden Lounge & Restaurant project set inside Hotel Giardino, Ascona, Lake Maggiore, Matteo Thun & Partners selected ORIS IP65 by Buzzi & Buzzi. The product provides diffused lighting and water resistance to create a stunningly lit restaurant area. With this solution, Matteo Thun & Partners creates not only a place within the bar, restaurant and lounge, but also a suggestive meeting place that exists without time, and is in contact with nature. The winter garden and the setting are enhanced by the choice of Buzzi & Buzzi total recessed lighting products. In particular ORIS IP65 in Coral WaterOut® allowed a spread of light, helping to maintain the vegetation of the vertical green wall. This luminaire fits perfectly near damp spaces. The IP65 grade gives the ideal qualities to be installed outside and in places with high humidity. The project had ambitious aims from the lighting and botanic point of view. Buzzi & Buzzi installed ORIS IP65 in metal halide version CDMR111: with the adjustabe basket inside and the possibility to alternate 35W and 70W lamps, oriented respectively toward the top and the bottom of the wall. www.buzzi-buzzi.it

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Spotlight

STRAND LIVING PEEK ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PRESENTS THEIR LATEST RESIDENTIAL SCHEME, A GRADE II LISTED CONVERSION ON LONDON’S NOTORIOUS STRAND

PEEK ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN’S LATEST buildings, and how they inspire us to push that little built by the Bluecourt Group SCHEME IS AN ECLECTIC, AWARD WINNING bit harder to produce architecture that would be (www.bluecourtbespoke.co.uk). The concrete DEVELOPMENT IN A GRADE II LISTED BUILDING worthy of its memory. The project is an excellent worktops are from Concreations and form a AT 409-410 THE STRAND. IT CONSISTS OF FOUR showcase of a wealth of traditional craftsmanship breakfast bar to cook or eat from. The reclaimed APARTMENTS AND A RESTAURANT. from skilled sub contractors, while integrating pine floor ‘Extra Rustic Grade’ was supplied by APARTMENT THREE IS FEATURED HERE, IT IS A modern and energy efficient necessities. Hundreds Havwoods, and provides a soft surface underfoot. DUPLEX APARTMENT, SITUATED WITHIN A of man-hours were spent restoring the detailed To the end of the living space sits a painted t&g MANSARD EXTENSION OVER THE HISTORIC plasterwork, old doors, staircases and windows, wall, which houses a TV, while concealing a secret NELL GWYNNE PUB. where all involved worked closely together as a drinks cabinet. team to achieve impeccable results. Both the lower and upper floors have a private The building had been empty and neglected since Apartment three is especially interesting due to its balcony looking down into a Parisian style the 1980’s, with a run down amusement arcade in distinction alongside the typical developments in the courtyard, flanked by the green wall, creating a the ground floor and basement, and empty rooms area. Due to its quirky character, a more industrial welcome oasis away from the bustle of The Strand. piled with old office furniture in the three stories ‘loft’ design was deemed to be the most fitting. above. Its restoration was a long and complex road. The two bedrooms with ensuites are situated on 0207 7343094 | [email protected] The property used to be the ostentatious, private the lower floor, along with a guest wc. Both www.peekarchitecture.co.uk dining rooms for the Adelphi Theatre, and was bedrooms have veneered wardrobes, with grass Images courtesy of Simon Maxwell owned by the famous entrepreneurs, the Gatti wallpaper panels trimmed in antique brass. The brothers. This provided the theatrical inspiration for master ensuite is a mix of ‘fumed emperador’ tiles the bold use of materials throughout. After two to the floor, from Mandarin Stone, and white brick years of planning applications and working closely tiles from Fired Earth. The basin is formed in cast with Westminster City Council, PEEK Architecture’s concrete, with rough timber finish wall cabinets scheme was permitted for the resurrection of the above. interiors and extensions to the rear and roof levels. A black steel staircase leads up to the opening plan The building was subsequently quite rightly named living space on the top floor, surrounded by timber- Gatti House. clad walls. Beneath the vaulted ceiling of the The project demonstrates how much we mansard extension, is housed a bespoke stainless unequivocally care about the history behind our steel kitchen, designed by PEEK Architecture and

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Deorex review

MAKING LUXURY DECOREX INTERNATIONAL OPENED THE 2015 LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL AND PROVED IT WAS THE ‘MUST-SEE’ SHOW WITH 12,875 VISITS FROM ACROSS THE UK AND ABROAD

IN CELEBRATION OF THE SHOW THEME, THE Marcin Rusak, one of the designers from ‘Future designer Justin Van Breda on the art of ‘FUTURE OF LUXURY’, VISITORS WERE THE FIRST Heritage’ was awarded the ‘Research in Making’ collaborating. TO SEE NEW COLLECTIONS FROM MORE THAN prize. Guy Goodfellow created a video report on Renowned interior designer Russell Sage created 400 INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES AND EXPERIENCE forthcoming trends for 2016, while Libby Sellers this year’s eye-catching Champagne Bar. The Food SPECTACULAR, INTERACTIVE FEATURE AREAS. hosted an insightful talk exploring the theme of Market also proved popular for informal dining, ‘time as luxury’ with the V&A’s Jana Scholze and with Van Dough, Mangia Mangia, Cap Caccia, Decorex championed the ‘new’ with its range of Bill Amberg. Ministry of Food and Got Game offering a wide feature stands and installations. Highlights this Other highlights included a covered floral walkway selection of fresh seasonal produce. While the year included: Material Lab, a showcase of 14 of seasonal British flowers in the entranceway, Decorex restaurant by expert caterers Tapenade leading design studios demonstrating the latest created by “one of the hippest young florists in provided a quintessentially British menu drawing cutting edge techniques in luxury surface design London” Hattie Fox of ‘That Flower Shop’. Following on the surrounding Syon estate. and Bert & May Spaces, using Decorex as the its success in 2014 of Decorex’s celebration of Jamie Horton, MD, Harlequin London commenetd: launch pad for its ‘big box’ with visitors flocking to British craft, ‘Future Heritage’ returned with 18 “2015 is our 18th year in a row at Decorex and still see the future in modular living. leading designer/makers curated by applied arts I am not really able to put into words the Decorex successfully launched its inaugural critic Corinne Julius, while four interactive importance of this show to us. The Making Luxury Patrons Panel with esteemed figures from the installations, ‘Making Luxury’, showcased the skill hashtag was bang on trend and dovetailed design industry pledging their support for the show. behind the works of Nic Webb, de Gournay, wonderfully with our focus on bespoke production. Names included Nigel Coates, Lucia van der Post, Gainsborough Silk Company and Volta. Decorex is always at the forefront of the interiors Guy Goodfellow and Libby Sellers. Lucia hosted a The annual seminar programme was once again world and this year was no exception. well-attended press tour and judged the eagerly extremely well attended, with 63 speakers involved Congratulations again and looking forward to next anticipated Decorex awards alongside Nigel Coates including: Rebecca Davies, CEO of Lapada Art & year already” and interior designer, Martin Hulbert. The ‘Best Antiques Association, hosting a panel discussion on New Exhibitor’ was awarded to Pookey Lighting, collecting online; Charlotte Keesing of Walpole Decorex 2016 ‘Best International Exhibitor’ to I Dogi, ‘Best New exploring the central role craftsmanship plays 18 – 21 September | Syon Park | London Product’ to Blackpop for its Elizabeth design. within the luxury industry, and a talk lead by www.decorex.com

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Decoex review

LINENS FOR 2016

Decorex for Heirlooms is an opportunity to go all out and show bespoke, specialised designs created in-house by the Heirlooms team. Ruth Douglas, General Manager commented, “It’s always an exciting time for the team when we get to choose our own styles and designs for our annual exhibitions cumulating in the ‘Designed by Heirlooms” range for 2016”. Founded in 1984, Heirlooms are a unique British manufacturer of bespoke linens and our name has become synonymous with quality, durability and the finest fabrics, all hand-crafted to perfection. Understanding what today’s interior designers are looking for in a high-end finishing touch, as well as keeping a close eye on emerging trends, enabled the team to create sensational designs and styles which emphasised Heirlooms manufacturing and creative skills. To Heirlooms quality is everything, it is the human touch that makes our linens as individual as the people we create them for. 01243 820252 | [email protected]

CUBIST MOVEMENT

Cimitree took an eye-catchingly different approach when designing their stand for Decorex this year. Director and Co-Founder Chris Thorpe explained, “Normally we would design and make two or three brand new pieces of bespoke furniture for an exhibition, this year we wanted to highlight the vast array of different materials and finishes that we can and do work with. We decided that rather than display flat samples we would make a series of cubes that visitors could pick up and handle and really get a feel for the materials.” Cimitree displayed over 120 cubes in a huge range of materials including wooden veneers, leather and fabric, specialist lacquers, gold and silvers leaf , hand applied paint finishes, shell and polished plaster to name but a few. Cimitree design and make high end, bespoke furniture, joinery and kitchens for interior designers, architects and developers. 01730 826809 | [email protected] | www.cimitree.co.uk

VANITY FAIR

At Porter the company designs, manufactures and hand finishes a range of luxury bathroom furniture at their extensive workshops in Ireland. Porter products are built with the finest level of design and quality at their very core. The company uses the finest raw materials, sourced with great care, brought to clients simply and honestly, with style and functionality. From the structural solid wood frame and stone tops of the vanities, to the smaller finishing details of the products, every step is carefully crafted ensuring lasting reliability and beauty. Porter offers a variety of designs to suit the demands of both traditional and contemporary architects, interior designers as well as high-end developers and homeowners. 020 3355 1817 | [email protected] | portervanities.com

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Deorex review

THE ISLAND

Originating from a small Austrian village, INTERIOR-iD have been designing bespoke specialist joinery since 1923 and work closely with architects, interior designers and construction professionals to create some of the most show- stopping luxury interiors in the world. Now based in their Notting Hill offices, their exclusive residential projects range from Knightsbride to Chelsea and Rio to Monaco. Showcasing at this year’s Decorex was a bespoke kitchen island in polished smoked eucalyptus. When not in use, it looks like a beautiful piece of furniture but with hidden sensors, it extends into a slick breakfast bar embossed in ceramic with an integrated sink and hob. Further features include a bar fit with mirrors and LED lights and adjustable drawer space lined in suede, a perfect piece for that ultimate wow-factor. 020 7952 2140 | www.interior-id.com

SURFACE FUTURE

South Yorkshire laser cutting and engraving specialist, Cutting Technologies has showcased its skills at top design exhibition Decorex International. Cutting Technologies was among 14 designers collaborating with Material Lab to present their craftsmanship as part of an installation named The Future of Luxury Surface Design. Each of the 14 designers created a unique piece especially for the showcase, which formed part of the wider Decorex International event. Cutting Technologies chose to laser cut and engrave its surface panel on 5mm thick Perspex in Slate Grey from the naturals range. Jane Robinson, Director at Cutting Technologies, said at the time: “There’s some really amazing interior design work being created at the moment and Decorex is the place to be to appreciate that. We’re very excited to be involved in one of the most prestigious and inspiring events in the design calendar.” 01226 283322 | www.cut-tec.co.uk

READY AND ABLE

Walking on Wood are specialists in engineered, wood floors, including parquet, suitable for underfloor heating and soundproofing. The company specialises in bespoke, hand-made flooring that is tailored to each client’s style, requirements and budget. Constant product sourcing and product innovations ensure that Walking on Wood provides access to the finest quality hardwood timber from around the world, delivering the perfect solution for a natural wood floor. The craftsmen design and install an infinite range of designs from standard patterns, such as Herringbone and Versailles, to completely bespoke patterns all over the world. Walking on Wood also has a showroom in New York, USA. Seen here is an engineered, large herringbone floor in the "Belstaff" colourway. 0207 352 73 11 | [email protected] www.walkingonwood.com

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Decorex review

COVER UP

After an eight year break, Tektura Wallcoverings once again exhibited at Decorex. Launching over 19 new designs for the hotel and high-end residential interiors market, this season’s introductions include many fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings. Quartz Block combines swirls of colour and shimmering metallic foils with dramatic effect. Reminiscent of artisanal marbled papers, the design comes in five refined colour ways. Amphora is a new iridescent cork tile effect wallcovering available in a range of pearls and metallics. This versatile design embraces the character of cork and distressed plaster whilst retaining a feel of luxury and depth. Shibori is a large scaled ikat stripe design with a classic silk texture. Colours include black and gold, indigo and silver, as well as subtle neutral shades. Also available is a plain coordinate, Shibori Silk. Alongside these, Tektura are also introducing Rare Finds, a brand new collection of specialist high-end surfaces from around the world. Weaving Loom is just one of the selected designs included in Rare Finds: metal leaf is impressed with a weave texture forming an opulent and luminescent effect. www.tektura.com

NEW ORIGINAL HUE

English antiqued-mirror and gilded glass specialist, Dominic Schuster, introduced this new original new hue to his collection of tinted glass and mirrors at Decorex this year. Inspired by the cool, contemporary appearance of Art Deco interiors, the new Blue Violet is a vibrant and welcome addition to Dominic’s existing colour palette. Other concepts to be introduced at Decorex included CrittallTM panels combined with antiqued glass for an intriguing, reflective yet translucent surface; Table with glass surface antiqued to the Dominic Schuster standard fossil finish with the introduction of light mercury sparkle; New work with prints, ‘groovy lady’, a collaboration with Dominic Schuster and Charles Omnanney of mixed media combining antique mirror and fine art photography; a framed silver leaf convex mirror, a beautiful hand-bevelled mirror with a light mercury finish and examples of framing that are a range of gilded and old bronzed finishes. 020 8874 0762 | [email protected]

HUNTER & HYLAND HERITAGE

Hunter & Hyland is one of the UK’s oldest drapery hardware manufacturers and has been crafting luxury, bespoke curtain poles, finials, tracks and blinds in England since 1889. Poles can be made from plated brass, wood and acrylic and there is an extensive collection of finials available. They offer a truly bespoke service, including options to add cording, bend around bay windows and a colour matching service for painted poles. Hunter & Hyland are proud holders of the Royal Warrant and their poles can be found in some of the finest homes around the world. Hunter & Hyland exhibited at Decorex for the first time this year, showcasing handcrafted curtain poles alongside launching its brand refresh which reflects the company’s heritage. www.hunterandhyland.co.uk

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Focus review

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

Black & Key is based in London’s Design Centre East in Chelsea Harbour, led by multi-award winning designer Karin Verzariu BIID. Karin’s background is in interior design, she has led Key Interiors for over 25 years, producing beautiful interiors in many countries, and designing bespoke furniture for many of the projects. The Black & Key team design and make furniture and accessories, handcrafted in England and in selected European workshops and also provide an exceptional bespoke service. Black & Key also work with designers, architects and developers as well as private customers for residential, hotel, commercial and yacht projects to realise individual commissions. The accessories collection of pull handles, mirrors and lighting are designed to both complement the furniture and to embellish other designers’ creations. The Callisto table features Black & Key’s trademark triangular leg. Shown in ocean bird’s eye maple veneer with brass inlay, the table is available in all veneers, finishes, and metal inlays. The low-level shelf is optional and the table can be made to bespoke dimensions. www.blackandkey.co.uk

THE AVARIUM

Hand crafted in England by Decorus, the Avarium coffee table is finished to the highest possible standard. The metal work is fabricated in steel, gilded by hand in silver leaf and carefully antiqued. The Silestone Pulsar Nebular quartzite top, chosen for its consistent finish and strength, is captivated flush with the framework. Influenced by natural forms and geometric shapes, the resulting design is a hybrid that is both organic and refined. Decorus Furniture International | 405 Design Centre East Chelsea Harbour | London | SW10 0XF 020 7349 9777 | 01279 850 174 | www.decorusfurniture.co.uk

ASYMMETRIC ARCHITECTURE

Wired Custom Lighting is focused on pairing classic finishes with modern designs to create a unique look this winter season. Perched upon the architecture of an asymmetric wheel, the “Nuvole di Pietra” features multiple cloud details of natural white alabaster suspended in brushed bronze housings. The gloss black paired with bronze and alabaster create a perfect harmony of cool to warm up the season. www.wired-designs.com

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Spotlight

IT’S IN THE DETAIL KARIN VERZARIU, BIID MEMBER, TALKS TO EDITOR JADE TILLEY ABOUT THE PHILOSOPHY AND INSPIRATION BEHIND GOOD FURNITURE DESIGN

Black & Key is based in London’s Design Centre pieces are manufactured in the UK by of the design. Innovative materials and processes East in Chelsea Harbour and led by multi-award wonderfully skilled craftsmen. We are a small are available to designers. Materials can also be winning designer Karin Verzariu BIID. The Black company, enabling us to give a very personal recycled to reduce landfill and to create novel and & Key team design and make furniture and attention to every one of our clients. exciting finishes. New forms and functions are accessories, handcrafted in England and in possible. The ability to look at hundreds and selected European workshops and also provide JT: What is your philosophy for design? thousands of designs on the internet within a an exceptional bespoke service. KV: I like to be inspired by the great designers and short time is stimulating and inspiring. We can furniture designers of the past. From Art Nouveau also confirm we are creating something new, JT: Where did your passion for and Art Deco to the Bauhaus and Mid-Century rather than simply a copy. working with furniture come from? design, there is inspiration to be found. I tend to KV: As an interior designer, I often created prefer simpler and lighter designs; I am not fond JT: What is the biggest challenge individual pieces of furniture and accessories for of bombast and bling, but I love clever detail and that clients tend to bring with them? my clients, which would meet their wishes and mixing different finishes and veneers. In general I KV: Short lead times and indecision. To create requirements perfectly. I have found working on design our furniture with a view to it combining beautiful intricate and individual pieces our very detailed designs extremely stimulating and well with other beautiful pieces in a space. craftsmen and workshops require time and enjoyed getting everything just right for the agreed designs. project. It is lovely to work in a three-dimensional JT: How do you feel about the onset of way, nearly like creating a sculpture. technology within the furniture market? JT: What furniture design advice KV: New technology deeply affects furniture would you give for 2016? JT: What makes your brand and service unique? design. Computer programs enable pieces to be KV: Buy pieces your client’s love and will be able KV: I wanted to create furniture, which is not only drawn in every detail, often they can be translated to live with for many years. In our throwaway beautiful but uniquely made-to-measure. Using directly into the manufacturing of pieces. With society, be selective. Look for quality, beauty, and our basic concept designers can create their very water jet and laser technologies, materials can for timeless pieces that can be used in different own pieces by mixing various finishes, veneers, be cut and shaped precisely. The development of spaces and schemes. metals, leathers, etc. With many pieces, 3D printing enables the creation of exact 3D dimensions can also be customised. Most of our models to confirm one’s vision and the feasibility www.blackandkey.co.uk

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100% Design review

DESIGN COMMUNITY UNITES 100% DESIGN’S 21ST EDITION WAS ATTENDED BY RECORD NUMBERS OF ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS OVER THE FOUR DAYS IN SEPTEMBER AT OLYMPIA, LONDON

OVERALL, 71 PER CENT OF ATTENDEES TO 100% “This year marks a great start for 100% Design in explored the central theme ‘Design in Colour’ and DESIGN WERE ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS, its new home, and we’re delighted with the ranged from a multisensory Half Three Tea Café by ILLUSTRATING THE RELEVANCE OF THE SHOW response to 2015 as well as the interest we’ve Daniel Rous of Fabrica, to a colour inspired concept TO THE A&D COMMUNITY. THE SHOW WAS MOST already received in the 2016 edition.” space in Interiors featuring WGSN’s ATTENDED BY UK VISITORS (82 PER CENT), The 2015 show featured five distinct sections Spring/Summer 2016 colour palette, and selected WHILE 18 PER CENT OF VISITORS WERE including Interiors, Design & Build (sponsored by designer furniture from Vitra, Arper, Artemide, INTERNATIONAL, WITH ATTENDEES FROM 98 Formica Group), Kitchens & Bathrooms, Workplace Lasvit and Terence Woodgate, Paint by Conran, DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. (sponsored by SketchUp) and Emerging Brands. Piaval and Johanson. Lighting continued to play a key part at the show, The show’s renowned talks programme, Talks Show Director, William Knight commented on the with a dedicated architectural lighting showcase in with 100% Design, curated by Caro 2015 edition saying, “Moving 100% Design to a new the Design & Build section. Visitors were shown the Communications’ Content Director Claire Barrett, venue, for only the second time in its 20 year latest designs from an illuminating range of also returned this year with a stellar line up of history, has created a number of opportunities to leading manufacturers and designers exhibiting in headline speakers, including Ilse Crawford, Yves build on the event’s recent successes since Media interiors. Béhar and Lyndon Neri. 10 acquired the show in 2012. Newcomers to the show included Sé, The Wood This year’s programme explored the power and “Not only did the magnificent surroundings of Awards, Bette, antoniolupi, Frank Chou Design importance of smell, touch, taste and sound in Olympia London allow us to embrace the hall’s Studio, Steelcase and Henry Blake Hardware, design. In the auditorium designed by Anne Kyyrö natural light, it also enabled us to revisit the show alongside returning exhibitors, Vitra, Lozi, The Quinn, leading figures in architecture and design layout and maintain the ideal balance between an Design Guildmark Awards, Isomi, BuzziSpace, Gira, were joined by an impressive spectrum of easy-to-navigate show and a series of features to LG Hausys – HI-MACS®, GSI Ceramica and the international authorities on colour, including be discovered and experienced. The Cosentino Group. programme co-curator and colour psychologist professionalism of the show shone throughout, 100% Design 2015 also featured a compelling Karen Haller. delivering an exceptional visitor experience through series of specially commissioned installations. In the range and quality of exhibitors with strong association with Studio Design UK on creative www.100percentdesign.co.uk editorial content. development, the thought-provoking installations @designlondon | #100design

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TAKING SHAPE

Bette used 100% Design as the UK launch platform for a number of innovative new product ranges, including the ground-breaking BetteLux Shape range. The company demonstrated its high level of flexibility for bathroom designers, in terms of range, colour choice, sizes and bespoke options. The highlight of the stand was the BetteLux Shape range; a new concept in baths, washbasins and accessories, which places the soft and flowing shape of the BetteLux bath and washbasin in an open steel frame, with baths and washbasins enamelled on both the inside and the outside. The show was also the UK launch of two more enamelled steel bath and washbasin ranges, a new furniture concept that flexibly connects products in the Bette range to create bathrooms that blend into bedrooms, and its enamelled steel, flush-to-floor shower area with barely-visible anti-slip option. Bette enamelled steel baths, shower floors and washbasins are highly durable and come with a 30 year warranty. 0844 800 0547 | www.bette.co.uk

OPENING DOORS

I Tesori was proud to exhibit at 100% Design introducing their exquisite range of door handles. Headed by Amanda Wharton, she commented, “I am delighted with the response we have had to our product range. This is a demanding market place and there is an opportunity for quality, higher end products in projects demanding European brands and standards with the level of service and expertise we are known for.” I Tesori have gathered a fantastic range of products from Italy, Germany and Istanbul, which will be offered through a limited range of specialist architectural ironmongers. This new business is centred on providing the highest quality products, outstanding service and ultimately, unique solutions for designers who are looking to make their development truly stand out. 020 7481 8070 [email protected] | www.itesori.co.uk

TILT AND TOWEL

JIS Europe Ltd. has launched a new offering under its Sussex Range of heated towel rails. The Rye Tilting Rail has been designed to resemble a sleek, ultra modern ladder, leaning casually and lightly against the wall in a clever design twist. The Rye range of towel rails is available in three different heating formats: these being electric only, dual fuel and the ability to be utilised solely with central heating. The rails are also suitable for open plumbing systems. Measuring 1800mm x 520mm, tapering to 300mm at the top, the JIS element is constructed from 100% stainless steel, with a built in thermostat to prevent the rail from becoming too hot and, of course, to reduce running costs. With a BTU rating of 1878, the rail consumes just 550 Watts; while each one is manufactured with standard 1/2” BSP tappings and is pressure tested to 12 Bar. Offering a choice of either satin or a highly polished steel surface, all Rye towel rails are hand finished by the company’s craftsmen to ensure the highest quality is maintained. 01444 831200 | [email protected] www.sussexrange.co.uk

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SERIOUSLY STYLISH

With Surface Styling from IDS, there’s no need to worry over which is the right surface material for your project. This unique specification platform offers a world of design inspiration from over 40 leading surface material brands, is supported by a 24-48 hour sampling service and guarantees architects and designers expert technical and product advice to make all the right choices. Designers have access to an unparalleled portfolio of prestigious brands in laminates, solid surface, decorative panel, wall panelling, flooring and worktops such as Hanex, Kronoswiss, Formica, Polyrey and Fenix NTM with the benefit and ease of one point of contact for enquiries, sampling, advice, order management and delivery. With multiple surfaces required for interior projects, Surface Styling offers an effective and speedy resource. There is a newly updated website that is fully responsive and a 44 page Specification Guide. The Surface Styling portfolio embraces the world’s most innovative materials with more than 12,000 product lines to choose from. New products on display at 100% Design included the latest additions to Hanex solid surfacing, Fenix NTM nanotechnology surfacing from Arpa, Tuscan flooring, Kronoswiss decorative panels and bespoke digital printing for Showerwall and Clic Wall panelling systems. 0845 603 7811 | [email protected] | www.surfacestyling.co.uk

ROPE BOUND

Efasma unveiled its first collection at this year’s 100% Design. Designed by London based architects Bureau de Change, the essence of the collection is drawn from the brand’s origins in Greece, inspired by a wish to utilise talented local craftsmen and draw their skills out from the shadows of industrial manufacture. Single lengths of 100 per cent cotton rope bind chair frames together, giving them rigidity, a concept, which exemplifies the use of traditional techniques as a platform for innovation. Handcraftsmanship is enhanced by nanotechnology, which repels dirt from the cotton textile, increasing its longevity. The collection is made up of handwoven walnut framed seating, substantial marble and timber dining tables, a coffee table and room divider. The depth and richness of the woven surfaces are amplified by clean, graphic forms across the range and their combination with highlights of glossy marble and brass. [email protected] | Images courtesy of Eliot Postma

THE APONI COLLECTION

Joined + Jointed, the contemporary furniture collective, launched a new collection during London Design Festival at 100% Design. The brand, whose aim is ‘creation through collaboration’, is welcoming a new addition to its design ranks, Lucy Kurrein, an award-winning young designer based in London’s docklands. She has created a new cabinet collection for Joined + Jointed, characterised by elemental forms combined with subtle detailing, pieces with a bold yet soft aesthetic. Made in oak and walnut, Lucy has named her collection ‘Aponi’, the Native American word for ‘butterfly’, referencing the symmetrical pattern created by her play on wood grain - one of the distinguishing features of her pieces. J+J founder Samuel Chan worked closely with Lucy in developing the collection, collaborating in a year when both designers enjoyed critical success: Lucy was named Young Furniture Designer of the Year and Samuel Furniture Designer of the Year in the Homes & Gardens Awards in March. www.joinedandjointed.com

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BIID Update

GET CREATIVE THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF INTERIOR DESIGN LAUNCHES THE INAUGURAL BIID STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE, A ONE-DAY DESIGN COMPETITION OPEN TO THIRD YEAR DEGREE STUDENTS

The British Institute of Students will be given the brief on the day and are delighted this year to be launching the first – Interior Design (BIID) is proud will have just seven hours to develop it, before exclusively interior design – BIID Student Design to announce the launch of presenting their designs to a judging panel of Challenge, and are looking forward to welcoming their first interior design renowned industry figures. The panel will be some of the UK’s most promising interior design competition for students. The chaired by BIID President Daniel Hopwood, along students to compete. The BIID is hugely event is a one day, charrette- with fellow-judges Ben Spriggs; Deputy Editor of committed to supporting new talent in our style, CAD free design competition, open to third Elle Decoration and Katie Treggiden, design industry and this competition is just one of the year BA Interior Design and Interior Architecture journalist and founder of Fiera magazine. ways we can encourage this. I am thrilled to be degree students. After a day of intensive design work, the team will joined by such a high calibre of judges in Ben publicly present their submissions to the judges. Spriggs and Katie Treggiden." The aim of the competition is for students to After the panel have deliberated over the entries, Rex Liddiard, BIID Marketing & Events Executive design collaboratively in teams of six people, prizes will be awarded to the three most added; "We are indebted to our peers at the mentored by a seasoned, practicing interior compelling, creative and innovative schemes. This American Institute of Architects UK Chapter designer and BIID member. The competition will year’s brief will focus on the thriving tech start-up (AIAUK) for allowing us to support their annual take place on Saturday 14th November 2016 and industry around London’s Silicon Roundabout. Charette over the past 4 years, which has attendance is free of charge for the students The BIID Student Design Challenge day will take provided us with the inspiration for this exciting taking part. The BIID has invited educators from place at Campus London, Google’s space for new competition." There is still time for third year Interior Design and Interior Architecture courses entrepreneurs, which should provide fitting Interior Design and Interior Architecture degree across the UK, to nominate a team of six students inspiration for the student’s challenging brief. students to enter, just visit: to register and compete. BIID President Daniel Hopwood commented; “We biid.org.uk/events/challenge15

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Designer Profile

DESIGNER PROFILE CHRISTOPHERJENNER JADE TILLEY TALKS TO CHRISTOPHER JENNER ABOUT HIS WILD CHILD YOUTH, DESIGNING IN SOUTH AFRICA AND DISTILLING DOWN WHAT DESIGN REALLY IS

CHRISTOPHER STARTED HIS STUDIO IN LONDON TOWARDS THE END OF 2010. BORN IN SOUTH AFRICA, HE STUDIED FINE ART AT THE JOHANNESBURG SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND GRADUATED IN DESIGN AT BOSTON SCHOOL OF DESIGN. AFTER GRADUATION HE SET OFF ON A JOURNEY LIVING IN PARIS, TEL AVIV AND HONG KONG.

He has fast gained a reputation for devising design concepts that are strategic and visionary. Christopher’s design process is centered on the illustration of identity. His projects are a detailed layering of craft and technology that capture heritage and narrative in textured, emotive relationships. 2014 saw the launch of his first product collection ‘Urbem’, a bathroom furniture collaboration with Drummond’s of London, and a luxury piece of luggage with heritage brand Globetrotter. Christopher is not bound by the ‘traditions’ of design expectation and continues to make his mark by partnering with some of the most intriguing brands of our time to create truly beautiful design for the future. Here, Christopher reflects on his design pursuits from the very beginning.

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF DESIGN HAVING AN IMPACT ON YOU? When I was a child I made all my own toys. I was totally disinterested in pre-made manufactured toys that my parents bought me and chose to invest in creation myself. I

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was somewhat of a wild child so this small level HOW HAVE DESIGN SCHOOLS a specific set of skills that I apply to one or the of rebellion gave me a focus and determination to EVOLVED SINCE YOU WERE STUDYING? other. I don’t see the difference between create. I spent a lot of time in the bush, crafting. I Design has become an occupation where it never designing a teapot or a hotel. It’s your technique also had access to my father’s tools and his was in the past. I’ve visited graduates shows as a designer, as opposed to what you see design workbench so I was able to experiment with wood around the capital and in design schools and I as, that should carry through in your work. At the and metal techniques. There really were no rules have noticed quite a big shift, post-recession. In Christopher Jenner Studio, our strategy is to on safety so it was just about me understanding the last five years I’ve noticed change. The focus broaden our repertoire. Design is not about what craft and creativity. It was also wildly entertaining now is much more about craft, making and it used to be. It is now about considering how to and kept me engaged. I was making and designing. It is becoming more cerebral, almost motivate a brand. It is a business at the end of it. accumulating designs. virtual as we ask our young designers to really We live in a globalised world so the question for This is quite similar to how the studio works now. think about and consider design. There is of the client is to ask, who do we want to work with It’s all about progress but our creation is like part course the expectation that technology comes to distinguish ourselves? And the same goes for of a fantasy world. Every day is a new day, a new with as well and although I’m not sure that it is the designer. For us we must understand brands narrative, and it could encompass anything. always the best root, it is undeniable that it is and how to communicate that to the world. We fundamental to business, just as in our studio. have so much access now to knowledge and WHERE DID YOU STUDY DESIGN The two, design and technology, are not mutually information, we’re more global than ever before AND WHAT DID YOU SPECIALISE IN? exclusive. and this should always be viewed as opportunity. I studied fine art in Johannesburg, then painting Design has become an entire faculty, but are It is not about what is good or bad, beautiful or and photography. They are disparate as mediums there enough jobs for everyone making their way ugly, that is just judgement. What is important is but also come together beautifully. It was the end up through the graduate process? Can we strategy and craft and bringing these two of Apartheid when I was studying so all of a accommodate them in our design infrastructure? together to create perfect results for whatever sudden it was much freer and so education was There has been a revelation on design as we you’re designing. more of a free environment too. I also studied originally thought. Industrial Design in Cape Town. This looked at WHO ARE YOUR DESIGN INSPIRATIONS? interiors work, schemes and environments and WHAT KIND OF DESIGNER DID YOU ASPIRE For me it’s about figures in the past who have really stretched my knowledge of what it means TO BE? HAS IT WORKED OUT THAT WAY? made changes that you hope to be able to achieve to design for life. It has and will always be Fundamentally I’ve always wanted to be someone yourself. There are some incredible people in our important to me to not be pigeon holed by one who doesn’t specialise in anything. Products and history who took something very simple but form of design. It is all relevant and it is all interiors, I approach with the same care and changed the world with it. The world has become important to societies. attention and the full force of a challenge. It is not so standardised, it’s almost too safe now.

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All great moments in our history created shifts in connected through texture, colour and material In places like Italy and China, they are much more the way we live. and is recognisable to so many more people. defined by their own heritage, which is wonderful For me personally it was an installation for but it allows for a different design aesthetic to DO YOU THINK ANOTHER SHIFT IS COMING? Swarovski; 1000 crystal insects hanging in a storm come out of the place. Are we talking economics? Our system is coming formation. That was the first time I thought about to an end the way it is currently working. connecting communication and design. It was just HAVE YOU EVER WORKED OR Everything we do now has changed. The way we before the recession when I got that commission LIVED ANYWHERE ELSE? buy things, the way we think about the things and strangely enough, it was a good time to start I lived in Hong Kong for a year, Paris for a year we’re going to buy, whether we need it. There is the studio as we designed as people changed the and Tel Aviv for nine months. I think it’s more more consideration for products now and this way they lived and worked. about taking the culture with you than the design shift in people’s perceptions will absolutely elements; a respect and reverence for the change the way we have to design them. Design WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST culture. We can and should celebrate the point of will encompass much more in the future. DESIGN COMMISSION TO DATE? difference. At the moment, it’s pretty under wraps but it is a HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE store in London. We are actually working on our YOUR DESIGN/WORK STYLE? first presentation now with work to be done for IF YOU HADN’T BECOME AN INTERIOR It’s a journey, a process. It is not about sitting March 2016. DESIGNER WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING? down with a single ‘vision’ but is about small I’d be a gardener for sure. I love plants and there ideas; seedlings that grow. We must have an WHERE IS THE MAJORITY is something totally meditative about being out understanding of living, linked with OF YOUR WORK BASED? there with the plant life. It completely changes craftsmanship. How then, do you push people in Definitely London, Paris and New York. We have a your mind-set. the right direction to achieve these small ideas great platform in Paris. Their sense of identity is and bring them forward into creation. very strong and they reflect positively on a global www.christopher-jenner.com scale. I like that London has no culture. We’re not WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PROFESSIONAL defined by one particular culture here and this is Images: profile image, The cloud (page 47) and DESIGN COMMISSION? what makes London exciting. You’re very free to Drummonds, Notting Hill (this page ) all courtesy of We worked for Diptyque, Paris, in redefining the be what you want in London, design-wise and in Michael Franke. Opposite page, Cabinet de Curiosite brand and rolling it out globally. It is now more many other respects. Menagerie des Mirror

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Trend report

THE WRITING’S ON THE WALL ROBIN SPRONG WALLPAPERS, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, IS A WALLPAPER COMPANY WITH OVER 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY, HERE, ROBIN DISCUSSES THE LATEST TRENDS AND PREDICTS THE FAÇADE OF 2016

WALLPAPER IS BACK AND IN A BIG WAY AND IT’S pre-pasted glues, just like postage stamps they are Natural and industrial textures now come in a huge NO LONGER ABOUT YOUR GRANDPARENTS activated with water, non-woven wallpapers that diversity of colours to suit any home and can be OVERSIZED WALL FLOWERS OR THE RETRO are stronger and more resistant to tearing and anything from raw concretes, worn paint and LOOK OF THE 70’S. scuffing. It’s all about longevity for clients and the plaster, peeling paints with industrial overtones wallpaper industry is keeping on top of it, to offer and graphics overlaid. Wood in all its forms from Both traditional wallpaper and digitally printed designers the very best solutions for their clients. rustic planking to arctic freeze to elegantly finished bespoke wallpapers are widely available, offering People are now printing onto more surfaces, from wood grains are trending right now. Natural you and your clients an unlimited variety of glass kitchen splash backs to table tops, to textures like Carrera marble to black marble to any graphics, colours, texture reliefs, different types ceilings, bathroom tiles, floors and canvases. We type of this earth natural resource and be of varnishes in both gloss or matt paper finishes. are seeing people sticking vinyl over their bathroom replicated to give you the right type of look in a These days people are more inclined to go for a tiles as a quick non-committal transformation, world where we are becoming more aware of the feature wall in a room or the wall behind the ideal in the rental market. planets resources. bedhead combined with the use of There are many new exciting trends in design for Reproduced grass-cloths and printed grass-cloths complimentary colours and lighting to help set 2015 and 2016 to cater for the needs of almost using natural woven materials like grasses, reeds, the tone for the space. every persons taste, from bold bright patterns to bamboo, animal hair, silks, cottons, linens in an As with most things, there have been many photo murals to natural textures that bring in a incredible range of colours. advances in the digital print technology, it is now new form of sophistication into the home. There is a growing trend towards patterns utilising possible to literally print on almost anything you Oversized hand painted watercolour graphics in their elegance, attention to detail and the ability to want in any colour, scale or quantity using a mind vivid colours are now becoming more popular with completely transform a room. We are seeing allot boggling array of different equipment, including swishes of paint and ombre tones. We are seeing of mixed Portuguese azulejos, Spanish and eco-friendly inks and papers that are gentle on your contemporary paintings from some of the old Moroccan tiles bringing in hints of the clients’ home and gentle on the environment. masters being cropped and blown up to take up an Mediterranean. With advanced improvements in materials we now entire wall reflecting the individual personalities have self-adhesive wallpapers and surface finishes, and tastes of customers. www.robinsprong.com

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Surfaces

CAN YOU FENIX?

At the cutting edge of cool, Fenix NTM is a fashionably supermatt surfacing material that harnesses nanotechnology, enabling micro-scratches from wear and tear to be thermally healed. It’s now available in the UK exclusively through IDS. Fenix NTM is one for the style hunters with its on-trend supermatt surface, low light reflectivity, soft touch, anti-fingerprint and anti-bacterial properties. It’s also resistant to scratches, abrasion, dry heat, acid solvents and household reagents. Available in 15 colours, it has wide design flexibility for hospitality, domestic and retail interiors. Fenix is ideal for a wide range of vertical and horizontal applications including doors, partitions, furniture and worksurfaces. IDS has 13 regional branches providing nationwide coverage, extensive stockholding and delivery within 24-48 hours from order. 08457 298 298 [email protected] | www.idsurfaces.co.uk

TO AFFINITY

Polyflor has launched the Affinity2 range of high design, heavy ⁵⁵ commercial luxury vinyl tiles which have been created to work in perfect harmony with vinyl sheet flooring ranges. Featuring an eclectic mix of 16 authentically reproduced wood plank designs, the 2mm gauge Affinity2 collection offers straightforward ⁵⁵ installation alongside 2mm vinyl sheet flooring, providing a beautifully seamless flooring solution that flows throughout any commercial installation. Affinity2 luxury vinyl tiles blend ⁵⁵ effortlessly with Polyflor’s 2mm gauge heterogeneous, homogeneous and safety flooring ranges, such as Expona Flow PUR, Pearlazzo PUR and Polysafe Verona PUR. Affinity2 planks ⁵⁵ feature authentic surface textures, grain detail and tonal hues in a wide plank format to replicate the natural variation found in real wood. The collection’s stunning array of traditional and contemporary designs can be simply straight laid, combined with other designs or used with flooring accessories such as inlay strips for unlimited creative possibilities. 0161 767 1111 | [email protected] | www.polyflor.com

REMINISCENT RETRO BRICKS

Craven Dunnill has launched the new Ludlow Collection of fashionably coloured, brick-styled wall tiles, which are 300 x 75mm and hand made. The palette of colours has been exclusively developed by the company to reflect current décor trends and features a semi-transparent glaze, which creates depth and character. The brick shape is reminiscent of tiles made at the turn of the 19th century; Ludlow combines retro styling with a sophisticated, semi-transparent glaze, undulating texture and subtle range of colours, resulting in a wall tile range at the forefront of fashion. The 14 colours are specifically developed to complement designer paint brands. The tiles are gloss finish and are suitable for all interior walls, including bathrooms and kitchens. The glaze recipe is created to allow the colours to flow and pool naturally, creating individual charm to each tile. 01746 761611 | www.cravendunnill.co.uk

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ON TOUR

RAK has introduced a new tile design to its ceramic wall collection. New Tour is a slim rectangular design, in four earthy matt shades, with a distinct washed water colour- effect finish. The new tiles measure 20x60cm and create a strong linear look, ideal for contemporary surface designs. New Tour colour options include grey, light grey, brown and anthracite. The tiles can be used to create a slick one-tone wall finish, or combined for a mixed tonal scheme. The design also lends itself to vertical band installations, which draw the eye and create a stunning feature. As well as providing a striking urban-style look, Tour also provides a host of practical benefits, including easy maintenance, exceptional durability and resistance to water and stains. Other new RAK Ceramic designs include Victoria, a polished wall tile in a plain ivory and matching décor design, with a floral motif and muted gold background. 01730 237850 | [email protected] | www.rakceramics.co.uk

PRIMA SURFACE

Bushboard has re-launched its premium laminate range, Prima, with a major update that positions it at the vanguard of laminate technology. Prima offers the UK market 22mm Slimline worktops and breakfast bars reflecting the design trend for thinner materials. It also has a dedicated island unit size of 3000 x 1205mm offering the flexibility to create luxury island units in laminate. Prima features a raft of new worktops and splashbacks in an interesting array of luxury granites, matt woodgrains, graphic prints and oxidised metals. The ten new worktop designs, 17 new splashbacks and three new textures collectively reflect the most avant-garde collection of new laminate designs for the worksurface sector. Prima now offers a choice of 52 worktop designs in ten textures all with matching upstands, together with a choice of 36 splashbacks. Prima offers the flexibility of 3m, 3.6m and 4m worktop lengths in 22mm, 30mm and 40mm thicknesses plus 3m island units in 22mm or 40mm. 01933 232 272 | [email protected] | www.bushboard.co.uk

SHINE THROUGH

Developed by Guardian Industries Glass Group, Guardian Dielectric Mirror brings a new dimension to modern design. It is ideal for any application in homes or businesses where state-of-the-art, hidden televisions, commercial displays or projection screens are needed. Use it as a traditional mirror, and effectively mask a television or display screen that is mounted behind it, or switch on that electronic device, and the mirror’s special coating redirects the light, allowing you to clearly view the TV or display screen through the glass. Dielectric Mirror is available in two versions: DM 60/40 (57 per cent light reflection) is best when used mostly as a mirror; DM 30/70 (69 per cent light transmission) is preferred when the display behind it is a centerpiece and is often switched on. Use Guardian Dielectric Mirror to create new design freedom in your clients’ homes or businesses, and let its best properties shine through. guardianglass.co.uk/latestproducts

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Spotlight

DAZZLING DECORS JAMES LATHAM’S LAMINATE OFFERING JUST KEEPS ON GROWING, WITH EXCLUSIVE OFFERINGS AS PART OF THE COMPANY PACKAGE

James Latham is now offering a portfolio of The enhanced range now includes: and includes moisture resistant melamine faced more than 500 laminates as well as a massive XyloCleaf, a collection of over more than 50 chipboard (MRMFC) as well as a range of range of melamines, many of them exclusive. highly textured premium decors including wood matching compact grade laminate (CGL). grains and linens, which comes complete with The extensive range of Kronospan, Egger, matching ABS edgings as standard. Plus it is Offering a collection of 120 matching laminate XyloCleaf, Woodlam and Galtee decors are all also available as HPL in 16 decors. sheets, Krono Laminate offers a hardwearing, available directly from stock via Latham’s postformable decorative surface. Available in nationwide network of depots. Plus there are Super Matt, a new and exclusive range of highly matching designs to selected Kronospan matching ABS edgings available for all decors durable, finger print resistant, MFC decors from Melamine Faced Particle Board and MDF, it’s as well as door and large size sheets. Kronospan Italy. Offering eight, on-trend ideal for numerous applications. In addition, a brand new range of Kronospan colours, it reduces the need to be constantly Compact Grade Laminate is also available as wiping away unsightly finger marks and smears. James Latham offers an exciting range of highly part of Latham’s Washroom Solutions Collection durable, high-gloss acrylic colours, many of with matching MRMFC (Moisture Resistant). Egger, in 237 decors as part of the range. them exclusive. Easy clean, UV tested and with Paul Morson, James Latham’s Group Product Egger’s ZOOM collection ranges from intense matching edgings available, it’s a cost effective Champion for Melamine commented, “We’ve uni-colours and exotic woodgrains to glass option versus spraying, perfect for the KBB invested heavily to ensure that James Latham is effect and authentic rough-cut wood and and furniture sectors as well as POS, hospitality one of the leading laminate and melamine there is matching MFC and edging available and shopfitting. suppliers in the UK, so regardless of what our for 112 decors. customer’s project requirements are, we’ll have the solution, and it’s all under one roof. Many of Krono Colour, part of the innovative our exciting new ranges, including Kronospan Kronodesign portfolio, has been developed from Super Matt and XyloCleaf which both come from global trend influences. From muted tones, Italy, are exclusive to Lathams and of course we exuberant primaries and every shade in 0116 257 3415 | [email protected] are always searching for new decorative between, it comprises 59 MFC decors. www.lathamtimber.co.uk surfaces to strengthen our offering even James Latham’s washroom solutions package Image caption: Krono Colour has been developed further.” boasts an extensive range of Kronospan decors from global trend influences

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Surfaces

LOFT LIVING

Beige Concrete from COMPAC is part of a unique quartz worksurface range worksurface, which will deliver stunning effects when used with classical or inspired by America’s stylish New York loft culture. Creating a fusion between minimalistic kitchen designsLoft living, in the home or workplace. The New architecture, design and functionality, the New York Collection will change the York Collection from COMPAC is available in seven colours with two unique way we think about worksurfaces. Smooth, silky and sensuous to the touch, finishes, Concrete and Glacé. Beige Concrete features a combination of cream and neutral tones to offer a [email protected] | www.compac.es

DECORATIVE FILM

Revitalise feature walls, corridors, bedrooms, meeting rooms, bars or restaurants by using Interior Film from David Clouting. Interior Film is a self-adhesive, decorative film, manufactured by LG Hausys that can be applied to almost any room surface including: wood, metal, plaster board, plastics and melamine. This enables walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be attractively and quickly transformed with minimum disruption and at low cost. Offering excellent flexibility and adhesion, Interior Film provides the perfect finish, even to curved or complex shapes. It’s easy to clean and maintain and is available in a range of designs and finishes. Interior Film which is now available to view on the BIMSTORE website is CE Certificated so can be specified with confidence. www.davidclouting.co.uk

RUN AWAY WITH IT

Well known for striking and smart flatweave runners in pure wool, woven and hand finished in the UK, Roger Oates now offers a bespoke option for customers who want to choose their own colours and have something totally unique. Customers can customise existing designs by choosing their own colours from the Roger Oates colour palette. If a particular shade is required the yarn can be especially dyed. Roger and his team work closely with clients to create the perfect colour balance. A computer print out of the design is printed and once approved, a 35cm x 35cm sample is woven on a handloom. Featured here is a minimal symmetrical stripe design inspired by an old French linen cloth. It is currently available in three colours, Denim, Raspberry and Granite. As an example of a bespoke project, Roger Oates used the runners, dyed in two different ways for a family home recently. The bespoke service is priced individually and varies according to the length, design and colours chosen. A minimum order length applies. 020 7351 2288 | www.rogeroates.com

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Design edit Design Edit. The surreal, eye-catching designs of the Signature Carpets in the Moooi repertoire convey a sense of depth, intensity and motion. 48 breathtaking, eccentric and playful carpets have been designed by renowned names of the design, fashion and visual arts worlds, each creation representing its designer and the amazing world of his/her expertise and imagination.

 CELLULAR Designed by designer and visionary Ross Lovegrove, cellular has been inspired by the genesis of the building blocks of life. This carpet design evokes the theory that in the future, man-created structures might grow from a code, as in nature. It at once looks like digital code and honeycomb, the silken honey tones of the carpet melting into the neutral background. A honeybee, caught in its kingdom, this carpet is naturalistic, yet futuristic in its intention. Dimensions, 200 x 300cm. Priced at €1.899. v moooicarpets.com/

EDEN KING . First spotted at the Focus preview event at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, this carpet design caught the eye of editor Jade Tilley, with it’s Kaleidoscopic print and subtle neon tones. Designed by Marcel Wanders, the black and white gives a nod to the photographic intelligence of the carpet, whilst the lime hint brings it in line with it’s floral nature. Wanders’ work is ubiquitous and his latest foray into carpet design, in conjunction with Moooi, continues his portfolio of high profile brand partnerships. Dimensions, 200 x 300cm. Priced at €1.699. v moooicarpets.com/

 CRYSTAL ROSE Crystal Rose is part of Moooi carpet’s five jacquard woven carpets, designed specifically by Marcel Wanders, which, with sophisticated and refined details, reproduce flat woven designs of 3D images that appear to be literally carved into the carpets. The jewel palette is sumptuous and alluring and invites you to touch, not just with your feet, but with your hands, to discover the depths of the carpet and it’s misleading, albeit beguiling façade. Dimensions, 200 x 300cm. Price on request. v moooicarpets.com/

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Digital inspiration...

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SWITCHED ON GERALDINE MORLEY, DESIGNER AND BIID MEMBER, RECENTLY COLLABORATED WITH H&H AUDIO VISUAL LTD TO CREATE A MULTI-MEDIA ATTIC ROOM WITHIN A FOUR STOREY VICTORIAN TOWNHOUSE IN NORTH LONDON

Greater family time was the principal driver for lighting for presentation drawers and cabinets. the drop down projection screen and Epson this challenging project, winner of the Best Close partnering proved essential in the design projector at the press of a button via a Media Room under £10,000 category in the and specification of the joinery to contain the TV smartphone or tablet. CEDIA Awards 2015. The client presented screen, used for gaming, and the drop down Integrated Rako wireless lighting control helps Geraldine Morley, Geraldine Morley Interior projector screen, which appears on command to showcase the bespoke presentation cases Designs, with the brief to convert a top floor TV become the centrepiece of the family cinema. holding the client’s coin collection and provide room/home office into a space where the family “By working with H&H very early on in the design the right scenes for the multiple requirements of of four could spend much more time together. process, the dimensions for each piece of A/V the space. A particular highlight of the Rako equipment were available,” adds Geraldine. “This lighting and Savant control system working “Right from the outset, I knew that by creating a meant that my drawings for the custom cabinet together, is the automated dimming of LED lights very comfortable media room which could still maker and the building contractor, who was within the custom joinery. operate as a home office, Mum, Dad and the two tasked to create a recessed aperture in the rear “I would advise other interior designers planning young sons would use this under-used space wall for the cinema projector, could be exact.” a media room to bring in the A/V specialist at the much more and spend considerably more time The unusual shape of the loft room, its vaulted earliest possible opportunity in the planning together,“ says Geraldine. “With this objective in ceiling and prominent chimney stack presented a process,” Geraldine continues. “It’s also mind, I brought H&H onto the project very early in particular difficulty in creating a great audio important to work with a company that’s good at the design process, so the interior brief could be experience. H&H used their expertise to calculate using layman’s language when explaining developed with the A/V element fully taken into the best orientation and location for speakers different technology components and the benefits account.” within these constraints and also recommended of the A/V system to the client. Even with a Working together, Geraldine and H&H devised a an AV receiver with comprehensive acoustic modest system, we are asking clients to invest a scheme where at the touch of a button, the client adjustment features, including Audyssey and considerable amount of money and making sure could turn the home office into a 5.1 surround Dynamic EQ. they understand the pleasure they will gain from sound cinema set up for family entertainment or To achieve the “one click” transition of office their investment is key to the overall success of a functioning TV or gaming room for the children. space to a media room, H&H programmed full your scheme and job as an interior designer.” All the while, the project team collaborated to automation via the Savant control system. This www.geraldinemorley.com achieve the client's aesthetic ambitions for clean integrates operation of the 55” Samsung TV, KEF www.hh-av.co.uk lines and a luxurious finish, including space and speakers and lighting in the room and activates www.cedia.org | www.cediaawards.org

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Feature

THE FOOD FORMULA SHED DESIGN CONSIDER THE RISE OF THE DESIGN EXPECTATION IN THE SOCIALLY AND CULTURALLY AWARE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR

SHED ARE INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND ‘experience’ environment created by so many HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK ARCHITECTS WHO'VE BEEN DESIGNING AND restaurant spaces. They will pay a premium for it IN THIS DESIGN ARENA? DELIVERING ENVIRONMENTS FOR SOME OF THE and expectations are high as brands recruit Quite simply we were working with a retail client WORLD'S LEADING COMPANIES SINCE 2000. designers to re-invent the proverbial design wheel. who in turn introduced us to a restaurateur. It often SHED ARE STRAIGHT TALKING, SMART THINKING Here, Matt Smith at Shed Design, discusses Shed’s works like this in these sectors, with CREATIVES WHO WORK ACROSS RESIDENTIAL place in the restaurant and bar design sector and recommendations and recognition if you work well AND COMMERCIAL MARKETS, SPECIALISING IN some of his top spots to dine. with someone. BRANDED INTERIOR DESIGN. ABOVE ALL, THEY FOCUS ON ORIGINALITY AND INNOVATION IN IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, WHAT DOES THE FOOD EVERYTHING THEY DO. WHAT DOES THE F&B LANDSCAPE AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY WANT LOOK LIKE TO YOU? FROM ITS DESIGNERS? Shed is passionate about the creative process and Incredibly crowded. Over the past five years the There is a constant need for something that's new, love to make things happen. Most recently, they competition to do something new and better has relevant and original. Then again that's the case in have completed MEAT Liquor restaurants in grown and grown. It feels that everyone is now most commercial sectors that we have worked in. Singapore, Brighton and Leeds, with an opening in poised wondering where design is going to go next Islington on the horizon, as well as Hotbox and who is going to be the first one to break the HOW DO YOU APPROACH F&B PROJECTS? WHAT restaurant and 46&Mercy bar in Spitalfields. reclaimed shabby chic formula that has now DOES YOUR FIRST DISCUSSION WITH YOUR These commissions are indicative of the food and become the norm in F&B. it’ll be interesting to see CLIENT CONSIST OF? beverage landscape at the moment. Vast and ever- what people start demanding of these spaces in the The very first discussion is to try to understand the growing, consumers cannot get enough of that future as tastes change and evolve. very essence of what they are about and how they

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Restaurant & Bar Design

want to be perceived. They are, after all, a brand WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE IF YOU COULD RE-DESIGN ONE RENOWNED and it is key that we understand the brand ethos F&B LOCATIONS AND WHY? RESTAURANT/DINING LOCATION, WHERE WOULD and ways that the brand wants to develop and move Meat easy. This was MEATliquor's very first IT BE AND WHY? forward, before just layering a design on top. It has temporary restaurant in a disused pub in New Quaglino's. I think its a great space and I to come from the very foundation of the company. Cross back in 2011. It had a feeling about it that we would love to design something paying were witnessing something truly new and different. homage to what was once one of London's WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST DESIGN From that point on the brand has exploded. great eatery's. CHALLENGE WHEN WORKING IN The Pig in New Forest has a lovely atmosphere and THE F&B INDUSTRY? such an interesting menu that is constantly WHAT ARE THE MOST EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS Getting the most out of a budget, always. changing, with good wine list to boot. TO COME OUT OF F&B DESIGN IN 2016? The Providores in Marylebone never fails on every Hoverboards and self-tying trainers, HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO INNOVATE level. Finally, Grand Central Oyster Bar. I know ah wait that's 2015. IN THIS FIELD? there are better places for oysters around the world Be original in the initial thinking and carry it but this has become a bit of a ritual if ever I am throughout the job visiting NYC. www.shed-design.com

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Ask the designer

ASK THE DESIGNER… WHAT IS YOUR MOST COVETED LIGHTING TECHNIQUE FOR 2016?

B3 Designers recently incorporated the Edison style bulb in the restaurant Canto Corvino

MARK BITHREY REBECCA TUCKER HELEN FEWSTER TIFFANY DUGGAN SANJIT BAHRA Design Director, B3 Co-Owner, interior Co-Owner, interior Design Director, Design Director, Designers designer, Suna designer, Suna Founder, Design Plus Light The Edison style bulb has Interior Design Interior Design Studio Duggan I’m currently a huge fan been a real game Lighting can be used to When designing It’s all about layering. of LED striplight changer and will continue add personality and commercial spaces Table lamps, wall lamps, extrusions that create to be in 2016. We at B3 create a talking point in a lighting can provide the feature homogeneous lines of Designers love this bulb design. Quirky, sculptural key final ingredient to add pendants/chandeliers, light. They come in because it incorporates light features illuminate a personality and interest warm LED strips and a different sizes and can be the look, use and warmth space while making a to counter the potentially few well-placed rebated into joinery, of traditional filament memorable impact. more stark environments. downlights, the majority ceilings or walls to create bulbs, but with the very Technology has Corporate spaces have to of our lighting designs a seamless finish. They best features of LED, long progressed and there are fulfil many practical have them all. We also are an exciting and lasting, power saving and now a lot of options out situations but it is love Vaughan’s 'Copnall versatile way to bring dimmable. We will there, so enjoy shopping important as a designer Uplighter’ which plugs in interesting lines of light continue to see exposed around. to maximise the aesthetic to an existing socket, into the interior, but pendants dropping from www.sunainteriordesign.com potential of these areas removing the need for re- remember “less is the ceiling, as well as and adding feature wiring and allowing us to definitely more” with this more innovative use due lighting can achieve this direct light at the key lighting tool. to the longevity of the really easily. features of our design. www.designpluslight.com bulbs. www.sunainteriordesign.com studioduggan.com www.b3designers.co.uk

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Spotlight

PYNG® INTO ACTION MORE THAN 300 PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO CRESTRON PYNG®, INCLUDING ONVIF CAMERAS, RGB LIGHTING CONTROL, WIRELESS FAN CONTROL, CENTRALISED LIGHTING CONTROL, AND OTHER WIRED DEVICES

CRESTRON PYNG TECHNOLOGY MAKES IT best-in-class products, as well as many scenes touch screens, and mobile apps. FASTER AND EASIER TO DELIVER CRESTRON and settings, are easily set up right from the iPad. For more than 40 years, Crestron has been the LUXURY HOME AUTOMATION ON ANY SCALE. This allows programmers to focus on the one-of-a- world’s leading manufacturer of advanced control kind customization options only Crestron provides.” and automation systems. Our solutions are built on Now, in addition to lights, shades, audio Once an authorised Crestron dealer completes a validated architecture, using best-in-class distribution, touch screens and many other devices, home automation set up, Pyng technology technology that integrates unified communications, integrators can use the iPad® to quickly set up empowers homeowners to personalise system AV presentation, lighting, and environmental ONVIF cameras, RGB lighting controls, and scenes and settings at any time without risk. systems. Crestron streamlines technology, wireless fan controls. What’s more, Pyng Making changes is now quick and intuitive, improving the quality of life for people in corporate technology is now available in hundreds of requiring no special training or tech savvy on the conference rooms, hotels, classrooms, Cresnet® and Ethernet wired devices, such as DIN- part of your customers. Pyng technology also auditoriums, and in their homes. Our products are Rail, CLX modules, CAEN cabinets, shades, enables remote system monitoring and backed by more than 90 fully-staffed offices that thermostats, dimmers, and keypads. More than management via the MyCrestron Residential provide 24 x 7 x 365 sales, technical, and training 300 products have been added to Crestron Pyng Monitoring Service. This powerful, cloud-based support across the globe. In addition to its World technology this year and the company plans to monitoring platform allows Crestron dealers to Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron continuously add more each month. Crestron is track system and device performance and provide has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., demonstrating the unparalleled benefits of Pyng more proactive, value-added service that drives Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. technology at CEDIA® EXPO 2015. recurring monthly revenue streams. To get all the latest news, information and product “Pyng technology allows our dealers to deliver Pyng technology is compatible with the new Home updates, “Like” Crestron on Facebook®, follow spectacular Crestron home systems faster than Elements toolkit, which makes it easier for them on Twitter® or Google+ and connect on ever before with absolutely no compromises in programmers to set up DigitalMedia™ 4K video LinkedIn® performance or scalability,” said Evan Ackmann, distribution and custom controls, and to deliver an Technology Manager at Crestron. “Hundreds of our amazing user experience across keypads, remotes, www.crestron.eu | www.crestron.com

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HOME INTELLIGENCE

At first look, Deseo is a beautiful and intelligent thermostat, but Deseo is much more than that. Deseo has touch-sensitive sensors that allow you to navigate through all functions in a room. Lights, scenes, shades, even the multi-room audio system can be controlled at the slightest touch. Besides the traditional structure, Deseo also has a simple horizontal menu structure for rooms with less functionalities. In this way, it is sufficient to touch Deseo on the left or right side to scroll through all functions. The various elegant finishes in high-grade materials means Deseo blends easily in every interior. Over the past years, Deseo, has won multiple prestigious design prizes. Next to the Red Dot Design Award and the Henry van de Velde label, Deseo also has been awarded the iF product design award 2012, the Design Plus Award and the Innovationspreis Architektur + Technik. Deseo is designed to work with KNX, the International standard for home automation systems. www.basalte.be/en

REVIVING THE AESTHETIC

Integral LED has once again targeted the retro fit lamp market by focusing on aesthetic detail. The UK LED manufacturer has championed products that look identical to the original halogen or incandescent bulb that they are designed to replace. Over the last couple of years, classic GLS equivalents have been a highlight of their expanding range. Now Integral’s new LED GU10s have taken a retro-step back to glass. Integral’s new Classic Glass range of glass bodied LED GU10s have revived the aesthetic look of a dichroic halogen spotlight. The solid therma-plastic body of current LED models has been replaced by glass, which is a perfect complement for many existing decorative luminaires. The Classic Glass range also features a derivative of the popular ‘fly-eye’ lens that reduces glare by focussing the light beam through a collimated prism. The source consists of several LED chips or surface mounted devices that combine to generate a ‘COB-like’ light that decreases the heat profile of the lamp thus allowing for the use of glass. 020 8451 8700 | www.integral-led.com

experience to create designs, schemes and exclusive archive of lighting images and TURN ON solutions that meet every aesthetic, technical reference materials that its own team and and cost requirement. Recent projects that designers use to inform new lighting concepts. THE LIGHTS Dernier & Hamlyn has worked on include the Sometimes this is so that it complements the Berkeley and Lanesborough hotels, the iconic design styling of an existing building and often Dernier & Hamlyn is well known among the UK’s Ivy and Michelin starred Fera restaurants as so that designers can select the best elements leading interior designers for its bespoke well as some truly stunning houses and from beautiful fittings from the past to create lighting, which can be seen in a wide variety of apartments in the UK and overseas. Established something unique that their clients will love. sites including luxury homes and hotels, high in 1888, Dernier & Hamlyn has built up an 020 8760 0900 | www.dernier-hamlyn.com end restaurants and superyachts around the world. The company is one of the few remaining British lighting manufacturers and its clients love coming to its London factory to see the designs they have previously only imagined crafted into reality by its highly skilled team of design and production experts. Award winning Dernier & Hamlyn works closely with designers and property managers to produce chandeliers, ceiling and wall lights, table lamps, lanterns and other lighting products that not only meet their design brief but also adheres to the inevitable budgetary constraints. As a specialist company, Dernier & Hamlyn has a flexible attitude that can help designers however they want to work. From interior designers who know exactly what they need, and want a trusted partner to make it, to designers who need help to turn their conceptual ideas into beautiful reality Dernier & Hamlyn delivers. Occasionally they come across clients who’re not at all sure what they want so they take time to listen and get under the skin of the project, and then use their skill and

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THE INDUSTRIAL REVELATION

Astro’s Atelier range has been created to evoke the type of task-lamp you would find in a craftsman’s workshop of old: think toolmaker, architect or jewellery designer. It has fully articulated joints to provide maximum adjustability. James Bassant, who conceived the range, and Rob Speck who engineered it, decided to highlight the design of these joints by leaving them in a raw polished aluminium finish, regardless of the colour of the lamp (they come in white, black or natural aluminium). Atelier come a wide range of options, including table, clamp, wall and floor versions in all three finishes. Atelier retails from around £250 for the desk light. www.astrolighting.co.uk

LUCID LIKE WATER, CLEAR LIKE CRYSTAL

Cascata d’Acqua is a lighting series from Allan Knight. Allan Knight’s lighting, including the preeminent Gemstone Chandelier Collection, is recognised as an industry leader for its opulent materials and ultra refined finishes. Adding to the bespoke elements, the Cascata d’Acqua may be customised for any setting, using a wide variety of gemstones and finishes including platinum, sterling silver, French gold and an array of specialty patinas, lacquers and washes. Designer Dallas Snadon recently featured a custom version of the chandelier in her Dallas home. She also used a custom length J. Robert Scott Sculpture dining table and Allan Knight Savoy dining chairs. A custom Panache fire screen and a mirror by Hervé Van der Straeten assist in creating the edgy but distinguished look around the fireplace. www.allan-knight.com

SMOKE SCREEN

innermost has announced a fourth colour that will join the Matrioshka colour way. Smoke is a dark colour that illuminates wonderfully on the lamp’s shapely form. Design trends tend to be unpredictable and subject to sudden change. But one trend that has certainly been on the rise is smoke or cloudy glass. Smoke coloured glass is sultry and mysterious. Its dark outline calls for intensity and drama. Smoked glass can be retro, but its understated appearance also lends beautifully to creating quiet sophistication or loud contrasts against other materials in a modern setting, such as iridescent pieces or metallics. MATRIOSHKA is a product of Stone Design’s curious investigation into the beautiful medium of glass - translucent bodies of colour reflect and refract light, reshaping the world through each lens. Hand- blown in the Czech Republic, then assembled in the Telford Factory in the UK, this new glass collection was first launched in red, blue, and yellow during this year’s Euroluce in Milan. 020 7620 1808 | [email protected] | www.innermost.net

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Snapshot

SNAPSHOT IN DETAIL The Euclid Chandelier is comprised of over 55 different parts and takes over 50 hours to complete. The four glass panels are 1/4" thick and are formed to the diameter of the chandelier, frosted on one side and mirror polished on the edges. The Euclid Chandelier Stem is custom fabricated for the client’s specific overall drop. It is made of three separate lengths of material that are hand studded together to create a single, striking support column. Known for a look that is consistently at the forefront of style and quality, Holly Hunt is a leader in the industry in luxury home furnishings. The company designs, produces and showcases custom made products including indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, rugs, textiles and leathers. A native of Texas and graduate of Texas Tech, Holly Hunt moved to New York in the early 1970s, as a designer and assistant to the President of a costume jewelry firm. Marriage, and three sons later, she opened her first eponymous showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. HOLLY HUNT soon became the premiere design entity for luxe furnishings in the USA. Over the following years she opened showrooms coast to coast and eventually here in the UK. www.hollyhunt.com

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HUMAN-CENTRIC LIGHTING

DURABLE has added the stylish LUCTRA® FLOOR to its innovative range of lamps. These latest models provide the fantastic human centric benefits and cutting edge design of the LUCTRA® table lamps in a sleek floor standing form, distributing perfectly even lighting from a maximum height of 1.80 metres. The high quality LED lighting system provides biologically effective light that can be adapted to suit a person’s own daily circadian rhythm. The LUCTRA® floor lamp models are available in individual or twin versions, and able to grace environments such as the workplace and home, in libraries and museums or even health care settings. The individually adjustable lamp heads of the floor lamp provide maximum flexibility; in particular the twin lamp heads can be adjusted independently to provide multiple users their own personal lighting sequence. Both individual and twin models are available with geometric (LINEAR) or rounded (RADIAL) lamp heads. LUCTRA® is available in three contemporary finishes of aluminium, black or white. The range features superior quality cold white and warm white LEDs that produce an illuminance of up to 1,000 lux. 01202 851130 | [email protected]

COMMEMORATIVE BAFFO

Baffo is a commemorative feature light piece, designed and created in conjunction with Matteo Bianchi studios to commemorate 40 years of industry excellence. With a dual circuit, this feature design is able to adapt seamlessly to different lighting requirements making it the perfect medium for hard to light spaces. The small accent lights on the product’s stem offer gentle illumination, whilst the main LED module spotlights a larger target area. These features can be utilised both simultaneously and separately. The aesthetic of this new design owes much to brass band regular the trombone, which Bianchi cites as the main inspiration behind his design. The lamp’s sleek lines and narrow neck flare overhead into a daffodil like skirt that houses the main lighting feature, while the accompanying accent lighting, comprising two smaller LEDs, creates the thin beams of light that give the product the name Baffo, Italian for moustache. 01371 873313 | www.bluebellfinishes.co.uk

A FLASH OF GENIUS

Lightplan is a bespoke lighting design company who over the past 30 years has completed more than 600 projects worldwide. Lightplan always incorporate the latest technologies into its designs and the multi-disciplined team are capable of adapting to projects of all sizes and complexities. Lightplan offers a range of services including lighting design, supply, lighting control, project management, programming, commissioning and maintenance. What Lightplan believes makes the company special is the customer service and attention to detail. Each commission is designated its own personal project designer and the same level of commitment; whether it’s for a private residence, property development, art gallery, museum, landscape or commercial enterprise. At Lightplan, they feel the role as lighting designer is to piece together all elements of architecture and interior design to bring fluidity, function and aesthetic to each of client’s specific needs. 020 7584 1240 | www.lightplan.org Image: Gieves and Hawkes, 1 Saville Row, London, 2013-2014

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Design stories

LOOK BACK, MOVE FORWARD

MICHAEL ANASTASSIADES, DESIGNER FOR FLOS, REFLECTS ON THE GREATS OF THE LIGHTING BRAND AND CONSIDERS THE PAST TO MOVE FORWARD WITH DESIGN

TELL US ABOUT YOUR DESIGN BACKGROUND. I trained as an engineer at Imperial College and then went on to study for my Masters in Design at the Royal College. It was a bit of a shift in my career. I always wanted to be creative and I think it was the right time for me to move on and focus on design. Before then I didn’t know what I wanted. I liked my engineering degree, the practical thinking and the very real sense of purpose it has, but the creative side of things eventually called me over.

WHERE DID THE FLOS BRAND BEGIN? AT WHAT POINT DID YOU COME TO BE A PART OF IT? It all started in 2011. I was introduced to Piero Gandini as people had seen my mobile work, actually at my own exhibition at Euroluce. I was there with my own studio. I also had a show at the Palazzo Durini, Milan, Art Gallery, so my work was out there in the public sector. Patricia Urquiola introduced us (another designer for Flos) and four months later we met in London.

WHAT DOES FLOS REPRESENT IN 2016? It is a deeply historical brand and there are many associations from over the years. Great designers who came before us paved the way and continue to do so. Castiglioni, Scarpa, their names carry so much in the industry and with good reason. This is what Flos is. They have a great vision and have maintained it for a long time. They have design integrity. With Piero Gandini, the vision is still there. What Flos represents is a continuation of this. For me, working with this brand is so exciting because it is a true partnership in every sense of the word. You have to want to work with the people you enter into these partnerships with and I trust Flos completely.

HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO INNOVATE IN YOUR FIELD? Essentially for me it is to maintain and protect my vision. The reason I set up my own brand in 2007 was to allow my own ideas to grow and be produced, to continue my vision right into production. I see it as a platform to create. When the designs proves themselves and become noticed, you feel stronger in your own design work. I think to innovate means to maintain this strength. It is also about partnerships, bringing two people or groups together who share an idea. That is innovation.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR FLOS AND YOURSELF IN THE DESIGN SECTOR? I think for me, jumping from small production into production on a much more industrial level is a challenge. Technology is also a great challenge, for everyone, Flos included, for the simple reason that it is so hard to keep up with the rate of change. The way that Flos embraces technology means that they are always up to date and that is a great feeling when working with them.

WHAT DOES FLOS LOOK LIKE AS A COMPANY IN 20 YEARS’ TIME? I think you can predict the future by looking at the past. Look back to look forward. Flos and many other companies will probably find that it is not about expanding into the future, but about narrowing and scaling down, distilling true creativity and singling out the very essence of it. It will be more mature of course, and experienced and with that brings a great new chapter.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE DESIGNERS WHEN YOU BEGIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS? It doesn’t matter who you are or your design background, you must speak the same ‘design language’. Is your vision the same? It has to be to succeed. www.flos.com

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Lighting

THEATRICALLY LIT

An installation of Bright Goods LED filament lamps has helped the Kitchen Table achieve energy savings of over 70 per cent at the newly opened dining ‘theatre’. The Kitchen Table wanted to deliver a unique experience to members of its dining audience who are positioned around a theatrically-themed open kitchen. It was important to incorporate lighting that would enhance the overall ambience of the unique experience and so Victoria LED filament lamps from the Bright Goods range were chosen. The Victoria is the perfect choice for the Kitchen Table. Its innovative blend of 21st Century efficiency and 19th Century styling creates a stunning and welcoming atmosphere within the dining ‘auditorium’. With a classical shape that harks back to a bygone era, complemented by a fully-dimmable warm glow, the Victoria has proved to be one of the most popular offerings on the Kitchen Table’s menu. www.ledecolights.com

INSPIRED BY NATURE

Danish designer Øivind Slaatto has taken nature as his inspiration to create a new and unusual light through a creative partnership with Louis Poulsen. Patera is intended to serve as a modern chandelier, a light that unifies the space and makes any room a more human place to spend time in. The ball-shaped pendant floats like a majestic focal point in the room, spreading light in all directions. At first glance, it seems to be just a white, perforated ball, but closer inspection reveals its detailed design featuring a host of circles, angles and holes. Patera emits a soft, pleasant light, whose secret lies in its intricate design: the light consists of a variety of differently positioned cells, which ensure the correct angles are applied to the visor lines of the light and guard against all unpleasant glare. At the same time, the structure staggers the visual centre of Patera, consistently providing new impressions of the light when viewed from different angles. www.louispoulsen.com

MINI ICONS

Hot on the heels of the Original 1227™ Brass Collection, Anglepoise® has revealed a new four piece, Original 1227™ Mini Collection. The collection, which comprises a desk, table and two wall lamps, will be available worldwide from January 2016. What’s so new about the Original 1227™ Mini? First and foremost, it's the scale. Consider the articulated Original 1227™ Mini Desk Lamp for example; a downsized carbon copy of the most iconic and best loved 1930’s Anglepoise® design. Scaled down to two-thirds of its original size the lamp assumes a new identity. Repeat the exercise with table, wall and wall-mounted lights and see how they are equally transformed. Anglepoise® has also come up with two Mini wall light options: a traditional wall light, which comes complete with a stylish sconce with integral switch and a wall mounted light for maximum flexibility and movement. The arrival of the new Original 1227™ Mini Collection is just the start of a carefully orchestrated colour refresh that will extend to a new, expanded, full-size Original 1227™ Collection by Spring/Summer 2016. www.anglepoise.com | Image courtesy of Jake Curtis

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MY ICON REBEKAH CAUDWELL, FOUNDER, REBEKAH CAUDWELL DESIGN, REVEALS HER DESIGN ICON

Rebekah Caudwell founded her design practice in 2009. She is based in London and NYC with clients on both continents. Her design work is residential. In 2012 Nicolas Dupart, Rebekah's husband, took partnership one stage further and joined as co-President & CFO. Rebekah and Nicolas personally design and manage every project themselves, with the help of their team. They believe in value for the client and in creating something personal, warm and expressive.

WHO IS YOUR DESIGN ICON? I’m fascinated by the early female originators of interior design. This was a field that started to become acceptable for women around the turn of the 19th century. The originators pushed all the boundaries with their intelligence, talent, ambition and charm. My favourites; are Madeleine Castaing, Sibyll Colefax, Elsie de Wolfe and Syrie Maugham. And then there is Dorothy Draper who could make colour sing in the most outlandish and fabulous ways.

WHAT WAS DOROTHY DRAPER MOST FAMOUS FOR? Draper was a maximalist through and through, and brought in the Modern Baroque. She created interiors like 1930s film sets, bringing the drama and glamour of Hollywood into people’s homes and hotels. She was a pioneer, unafraid of colour, unafraid of pattern, unafraid of scale. We have seen much of this kind of work now, and she has spawned many great designers so it is hard for us to really comprehend how extraordinary Draper’s colours and design were at the time. Alongside of her strong colour use she is renowned for her large-scale chintzy floral patterns, huge leafy carpets and extra wide stripes.

HOW WAS DRAPER’S WORK RECEIVED DURING HER HEIGHT OF PROMINENCE? Draper was a six-foot tall beauty, extremely well connected in society, confident and a wit. She and her work were highly and widely admired. It may not have been to everyone’s taste, but she was soon receiving important commissions. She was brought in to do the Carlyle Hotel, NYC. Subsequently the Greenbrier Hotel, W Virginia established her as the leading decorator of the day in the USA. The Hotel had served as a rehabilitation centre during WWII so she was tasked with transforming and relaunching it. The grand reopening attracted luminaries and society alike, with figures such as Bing Crosby and the Duke & Duchess of Windsor in attendance.

WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN DOROTHY DRAPER AS YOUR ‘ICON’? I love fearlessness in life. This is not the same as recklessness. It is being able to live with courage, to follow your own path with your own convictions. I first heard the adage ‘A life lived in fear is a life half lived’ watching Strictly Ballroom by Baz Luhrman (another glorious maximalist!) and it is something that struck a chord and stayed with me. Draper did what she wanted, against convention, against the restrictions of gender and era.

IF YOU COULD BE REMEMBERED FOR ONE ELEMENT OF YOUR DESIGN, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Creating happiness. This is something that does not sound very serious, but ultimately there is nothing more serious in life. www.rebekahcaudwelldesign.com | Image courtesy of Rei Moon, Moon Ray Studio

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SHOWROOM SHOWCASE

INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY IS TAKING A LOOK THROUGH THE DOORS OF SOME OF THE UK’S BEST SHOWROOMS, OFFERING AN INSIGHT INTO THE COLLECTIONS CURATED AND CREATED BY THE DESIGNERS WHO RUN THEM. By Jade Tilley

Just above Oxford Street, between Soho and Just to be clear, you cannot source Minotti from their strength. For those who enjoy the sleek Marylebone, the streets hum a different tune anywhere else in the UK, their brand mission is lines and luxurious fabrics in dark tones, Minotti to that of the main retail strip close by. They to provide the most detailed and thorough design is a level of quality, untouched by many others. are full of relaxed dining spots, business folk journey for each of their customers. It is this I had been into the showroom before, so I knew and design stores, ably equipped to provide commitment to craft and design that sets Minotti to expect a dark, moody, yet inviting atmosphere items to walk away with that day or bespoke aside with it’s own identity in the industry. Minotti from the minute you push through the heavy creations that will become a mainstay in themselves would be the first to agree that if you glass door. There is an almost wine bar vibe to homes for years to come. don’t like the Minotti style, that of Italian, the showroom, soft lighting accenting corners Margaret Street, London, is home to the Minotti masculine structure and palette, you probably and seating aplenty, the space is a great size and Showroom, the only Minotti showroom in Britain. won’t buy into the brand, but that is also part of allows you to explore the brand through it’s

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different collections, some dating back the The team that sits within the showroom space, suite of pieces. The Catlyn side tables are company’s beginnings. The scope and variety of towards the back in an informal studio set up, perched nearby, their beautiful marble the products on show, and the decades in which are all trained, either in technical drawing, colourings offering threads of different colour they were produced speaks out as a nod to the architecture, or something of a design nature, depending on the cut of the marble and the eternal style created by this brand and the depending on their chosen career path. This natural vein of the product. designers who have worked for it over the years. makes them much more than sales staff in the This area is where my Minotti journey begins. The The London showroom originally opened in 2009 showroom. They are able to sit with clients and Creative Director, Rodolfo Dordoni is an architect but has undergone a refurbishment. Actually, it take them through the foundations of creating a and you can see his architectural eye in the was completed in September 2015, so it was beautiful residential or commercial space. design of the pieces. Every line of furniture has fresh, plush and fully plumped when I visited. Minotti is able to provide the full package for its been carefully thought out and crafted with the The refurbishment brings the Minotti London clients. Mood boards can be generated, samples utmost attention to how and why people will be arm in line with the evolving collections, which ordered and examples are there to offer guidance engaging with the pieces. I think it explains the are launched annually in Milan. To say that only of the kind of rooms you can achieve, whether extensive offering. The Leslie group for example, two launches a year seems slight would be a you are buying a single piece or a whole family of is available with arms, or without, with a footstool mistake, the collections they design and produce furniture. This personal touch, coupled with the and in a high back. The options are almost are exquisite and they do not discontinue any experience that Minotti brings from the industry, limitless to provide ultimate comfort. The quality lines. Essentially, if you love Minotti and have means that they have private clients, royalty, of each of these pieces is undeniable and proven. done for some time, you will always be able to aristocrats, artists, designers and many more, I am told that during the showroom reveal party, luxuriate in their designs, be they 10 years or 10 knocking at their door. many revelers moved around the showroom and months old. It’s quite the feat to achieve given As I take in the showroom, there is so much to naturally, the odd drink was spilled. The rugs in that each collection unfolds like a complicated see. The platformed area at the beginning of the place are the same from that evening and are game of Tetris, one piece of furniture morphing Minotti showroom story, is their shop window pristine. The deep pile of the carpet and the gloss or fitting into another. Tables that sit and slide in and a chance to see a snapshot of some of the of the colour does not give away and former with modular pieces, Lighting to accompany each newest lines and the most popular. A stunning revels or party secrets. Minotti has balanced addition and the most beautiful marbles sitting curved sofa from the Seymour collection sits next years of design and craft with materials atop table legs of varying height and size. to a perfectly formed ottoman from the Yang compatible with living life. This is something that

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is a top priority for a brand who create pieces the treasure chest of a sample cupboard, for family homes and hotels alike. which has every fabric, marble, leather and Richard, the showroom manager, styles the tassel you could wish for. The Dibbets Cambre showroom space. It must take hours or and Landfield rugs are two of my top picks, preparation to get these combinations just resembling modern paintings. right, retaining fluidity through the showroom, The Minotti London showroom is also host to whilst demonstrating individual roomsets that the artists and designers they have long-term don’t feel like their out of a ‘one size fits all’ relationships with. Flos, for example, lights up catalogue. darkened corners of the room, as does the Geometric patterns are the key trend for work of Anna Torfs. Art Consultant Katherine Minotti at the moment. Black and white Maginnis has curated a collection of artworks contrasting in a slick Italian style with beautiful for this new showroom, including the pipe detailing around the edges of cushions contemporary artist Petr Weigl whose work and sofa corners that softens the whole look. sits above a desk set up, revealing two The geometry has a feeling of Art Deco, without exquisite ceramic pieces in black and white. going too much into the heady era. 2014 Katherine can also curate and commission demonstarted a lot of velvets and many are pieces for Minotti clients should they so wish. continued in dark greys and smoky tones. One As the marble walls glow in the afternoon light such chaise longue from the Andersen and the sheen in the rugs reflect the footprints collection, was enveloped in one of the older of the day, I leave the Minotti showroom with a velvets and it still works within the new feeling that anyone who walks in to start their collection setting. Minotti journey will be taking their first steps A plethora of side and coffee tables are dotted all into a new design world for all their future over the showroom. The Elliott tables combine projects. jewel-like colours and stunning combinations of materials. The gold frame and purple Arabescato marble was a favourite of mine. Futher into the showroom, bedroom set ups and office spaces make way for a bigger selection of pieces. The Yang bed is a wonderous invention, combining a deep low rise headboard that gives the bed a whole new Minotti London structural look. It is strong and sturdy. 77 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SY Rugs offer sectioning and you can see the minottilondon.com quality of the carpets both on the floor and in @MinottiLondon

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GENTLY DOES IT

SALICE’s Lineabox is the new and innovative drawer system of the future. The double-skinned drawer system is compatible with SALICE’s Futura Range of Soft Close & Push Drawer Runners. The system offers a wealth of benefits including the option to be three sided in metal or two sided with the draw back made of wood. In addition, the extremely thin thickness (9 mm) makes Lineabox one of the thinnest drawers ever. Assembly is rapid without the need for machinery or templates, and operation is a fluid, silent and progressive sliding movement due to the Futura full-extension runners. A choice of five finishes are available including: white, black, titanium, champagne and stainless steel. Lineabox has been designed with clean, simple lines and is suitable for all applications including kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and office furniture. 01480 413831 [email protected] | www.saliceuk.co.uk

VICTORIAN TRADITIONS

The Shaws Belfast sink, an original, British made deep Victorian model has a traditional integrated weir overflow, plus a unique patented overflow adaptor to accommodate a waste disposer or basket strainer. Shaws Classic Collection contains an array of individually hand-crafted designs with details which are unique in fireclay ceramics which are robust with a non-porous glaze, giving an extremely hardwearing surface. All are available in White and Biscuit finishes and the basket strainers come in Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Gold and Antique Bronze complete with ceramic indices with the Shaws logo, to finish off the ‘look’. 01254 775111 | www.shawsofdarwen.com

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SCULPTED BY HISTORY

I Tesori presents Griff Werk. This Germany based company originated in Italy in 1946; the Italian roots are still present within their stylish range of products, coupled with German engineering resulting in stunning creations that are guaranteed to work. Predominantly made from stainless steel, the range includes the award winning Rotella R8 Glass Sliding Door system and the unrivalled Piatta handle with a 1.3mm thick rose, likened to the original door handle designed for The Ulm School of Design (HfG), which is regarded as one of the most important international design institutes since the Second World War. Former Bauhaus student Max Bill designed the architectural concept. Together with his student, Ernst Moeckel, he designed a handle for the university building in the 1950’s. Griff Werk contacted his son Dr. Jakob Bill in 2012 when the university had been renovated and refurbished. This was followed by precise research and intensive development work from the support of the designer Jakob Zumbuhl and Kevin Fries. The specification of the shape of the original was to be precisely retained and, at the same time, the aim was to ensure that the handle also technically met all 21st century requirements. The brilliantly crafted products of Griff Werk offer flexibility and durability within a home or commercial environment, adding style and sophistication to any property. This ingenious range of products offers a complimentary range for glass and wooden doors, by reputable designers like Jette Joop and Sieger Design.

0207 4818070 | [email protected] | www.itesori.co.uk I Tesori | 69 Turnmill Street | London | EC1M 5RR

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A NEW PER-SPECTRA

UK shower enclosure manufacturer Aqata has launched a brand new recess option for the bathroom, increasing its line-up of luxury shower solutions for recessed spaces. The new Spectra SP462 Double Door Recess option features hinged inward opening doors allowing easy access to the shower. It offers a simple yet practical solution for compact bathrooms, allowing maximum showering space outside the shower area whilst providing ample showering room inside. Forming part of the company’s contemporary frameless Spectra range of shower enclosures and screens, the new model is characterised by spans of 8mm toughened clear glass. Its polished chrome finish profiles are fully adjustable allowing the two ergonomically designed doors to close effortlessly onto discreet clear door seals, creating an effective and secure water barrier. The Spectra SP462 is suitable for shower trays and wetroom applications. It is available in four sizes: 760, 800, 900 and 1000mm and offers a generous enclosure height of 2000mm. 01455 896 500 | [email protected] | www.aqata.co.uk

TONE AND TEXTURE

Available in six new and contemporary shades, Vicaima Stained doors combine a high performance stain finish with a real crown cut ash veneer base. The tonal spectrum in this latest range includes everything from pastel cream to deep brown, offering plenty of choice, and is supplied with a lacquered finish to complete the look. Vicaima are also able to supply matching frames, architraves, wall panels and even skirting for a coordinated apartment, hotel or commercial project should the scheme demand. Since their early introduction, Vicaima stained doors have proved increasingly popular, offering as they do Vicaima quality veneers with an enhanced stain finish that compliments the natural properties of wood grain. The new Vicaima Stained range takes things to a higher level with even greater scope for tonal and grain combinations. Vicaima Stained are made to order and are available in a full range of performance options including; FD30 and FD 60 Fire rated, Security; including SBD entrance systems and acoustic solutions. Configuration possibilities make specification easy, with glazed options, pairs, over height dimensions, mobility widths and completely matching door and frame kits and sets, to ensure that individual requirements can be appropriately satisfied. 01793 532333 | www.vicaima.com

LOCK IT UP

Kemmlit’s locker systems combine inspirational design with highly robust materials to provide systems suitable for all types of application. The glass locker system featured is not only stylish to look at but is practical too; its 8mm toughened glass with ceramic silkscreen print and sanded edges is easy to clean and maintain and its solid grade high pressure laminate carcass provides outstanding performance and longevity. If glass is not your thing, Kemmlit’s lockers are also available with steel, solid grade laminate (HPL), aluminium or even natural veneer or solid timber doors, all manufactured to exacting standards and designed to work in the most demanding environments. www.kemmlituk.com

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A SOLID PERFORMANCE The Chesney’s Architectural team can create almost anything out of solid stone or marble. Whether it is a bath, a fire-surround, a staircase or a sink, the result is guaranteed to be absolutely stunning. This beautiful stone sink is no exception with its elegant curves and beautiful symmetry. Mark Burns, Director, Chesney ‘s Architectural commented, “I have always been enthused and inspired by great design, in whichever form this may take. Inspiration often comes from various sources; the world around me, an old hand drawing or a picture in a magazine. The inspiration for the 'stamp sink' came from a magazine advertisement for a hotel, which featured an impressive sink within one of its master suites. The following week I came across a beautiful marble that I knew would complement the design perfectly. I wanted the stamp sink to look and feel robust yet elegant, timeless and beautiful; a collectors piece. The perfect synergy of design and materials. I believe we have achieved this. ” www.chesneys.co.uk

LOVE ON THE ROAD

LoveMapsOn launched recently, offering a collection of high quality modern and vintage map prints for interiors. Love Maps On has access to a large collection of Victorian and present-day Ordnance Survey mapping that can be centred on any UK address and applied to any product or surface. Whether it's a street map of a favourite city or an Ordnance Survey print of your client’s home area, a map can add a personal touch to any decor. One of their key lines is the personal map wallpaper. Prices vary depending on size. Personalised ordnance street map wallpaper costs from £135 for a 150 x 150cm piece. Vintage personalised wallpaper measuring 350 x 240cm is £380 + £9.99 delivery but all types can be custom made to fit the space available. The wallpaper is a paste free self adhesive fabric based (Polyester Blend) inkjet media that can be used instead of conventional wallpaper. It's paste free adhesive backing means it can be used on any (non porous) surface. 01344 427647 | www.lovemapson.com

JAPANESE TRADITIONS

Cabuchon Bathforms has announced the launch of the Yasahiro, a modern take on the traditional Japanese ofuro and a bath that draws upon more than 20 years' experience at the forefront of deep soaking tub design. The Yasahiro represents the company's fifth generation of deep soaking tubs and, as such, it incorporates everything its designers have learned about comfort, access and utility. Key features include a sculpted back-rest, a low seat that optimises bather comfort, a soft headrest and long integrated armrests. The Yasahiro also boasts a large footwell that makes it suitable for use with overhead or wall-mounted showers. The Yasahiro's seat is lower than in other Cabuchon deep soaking tubs and this has enabled the company to reduce its overall height. The bather can still soak chest-deep in the same depth of water as in previous models but its lower sides make it easier to enter, and an external step is now rendered unnecessary. The Yasahiro can be installed free-standing but its compact dimensions - 1440mm x 850mm (56.75” x 33.5”) - make it especially well suited for use as a corner bath and in smaller bathrooms typical of city apartments, townhouses and boutique hotels. It can also be built into a raised deck or sunk into a floor. 01524 66022 | www.cabuchon.com

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ADAPTING WITH LIFE

USM Haller modular furniture is a fantastic storage solution for a child’s room. Not only is it a design classic, but as it is modular the furniture can grow with a family’s changing needs. A sideboard used for storing toys can evolve into a bookshelf perfect for a teenager. The panels can also be changed if the colour scheme of the room changes. The success of USM Haller modular furniture is due to its simple yet ingenious design. From a few simple components a beautiful and practical piece of furniture is built, which has been designed to grow with its environment’s ever changing needs, allowing for individuality and creativity. It is the Swiss precision in which the components are made, that give the furniture the strength, versatility and clean lines that have made USM Haller such an iconic design. Launched onto the market in 1965 the USM Haller system has become a watchword for timeless design all over the World. In 1988 it was decided in Germany for the first time ever that the USM Haller furniture system is a work of applied art and should be protected by copyright. Its acceptance into the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in New York (USA) at the end of 2001 was a high distinction and confirmed the artistic character of the product. The design classic is used in offices and public buildings as well as increasingly in the style conscious home. www.usm.com

CATIFA BY ARPER

Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, Catifa 80 is a light, low lounge chair with a pronounced horizontal character. Its reduced profile and wide seat are generous without being heavy or bulky. On its own it is a quiet, comfortable resting place or, grouped, a serene space for waiting or gathering. Made for both residential and contract use, Catifa 80 can be covered in leather or fabric. The base is available in aluminum four-star trestle with swivel or return mechanisms, chrome-finish sled base or central base in lacquered steel. The Catifa 80 Collection is GreenGuard certified. www.arper.com/en

FLUIDITY OF DESIGN

Fluidity of design lines is the very essence of the Fluid mixertap from Abode. The clean, smooth shapes of this elegant tap matched with revolutionary quarter turn valve technology, creates a stunning architecturally tall, sweeping swan neck tap which can take pride of place in any kitchen interior. Created for those who want the perfect blend of design, performance and sheer quality, Fluid is available in both Chrome and Brushed Nickel finishes and requires a minimum of 0.4 bar pressure. 01226 283434 | www.abode.eu

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BRAND HEROS DESIGNLSM OFFERS UP A SMORGASBORD OF DESIGN AND BRANDING INFORMATION FOR RESTAURANT CLIENTS WHOSE BRAND IS WORLD-RENOWNED AND END USER IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE

DESIGNLSM HAVE BEEN OFFERING for our design work. The workshops concisely International restaurants. The client’s aim is that INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, AWARD establish the thought process behind the concept, everyone can indulge themselves within the WINNING BRANDING, ARCHITECTURE AND who the target audience is, what the heroes of the Carluccio’s experience, whether it be grabbing a INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES TO THE brand are and ultimately identifying its true fresh pastry on your way to work, meeting friends HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY FOR OVER 25 YEARS. essence. This is especially important when over lunch, or shopping in the deli to prepare OUR MULTI-DISCIPLINE PRACTICE PROVIDES considering a concept that has a diverse offering; dinner for your family; bringing authentic Italian STRATEGIC CONSULTATION, INNOVATIVE such as a mix of restaurant and retail, the design ingredients to the consumer. DESIGN AND CREATIVE CONSULTANCY FOR A balance has to be perfectly executed. Taking this brief, our designers’ layout the retail DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF WORLD-CLASS With such spaces it is important to understand and deli space at the front of the unit; making the CLIENTS, RANGING FROM INDEPENDENTS TO the commercial ratios, which area is the driving retail element ‘the attraction’, encouraging ICONIC BRANDS. force, will it be the restaurant or the retail that customers to browse. It is important to ensure acts as the main attraction, will they be two the customer feels relaxed and that they can buy At the start of a project we like to develop a clear independent spaces or intermingled together and or taste the authentic products or food on offer - understanding of the client, their commercial and how will this influence the customer’s journey enticing them further in to try something light financial objectives, their personality, values and and overall brand experience?. Once we establish from the deli or dine within the restaurant. Each ethos, the DNA of the proposed (or existing) these perimeters, our designers work on the area is designed in such a way as to create subtle brand. Absorbing ourselves into the client’s layout and creative producing unique and zoned environments suitable to the particular concept allows to us to gain a true 360 degree appealing concepts. function, guiding the customer on their journey vision, from which we can creatively build upon. DesignLSM’s long-standing client Carluccio’s has and creating a ‘Carluccio’s experience’. Our strategy and branding team often conduct a strong mix of retail and dining. We have played client workshops; these form the beginning part an integral part from the outset in the growth of of the concept stage, giving us a solid foundation this successful brand, designing all of the UK and www.designlsm.com

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