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FROM THE EDITORWELCOME TO THE NOVEMBER 2014 EDITION OF INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY. BRITAINS OLDEST MAGAZINE FOR PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS.

WELCOME to the November edition of Interior Design Today. Theseasons are turning and as we go to press there is a flurry of activity inthe design sector, across London and further afield. Please get intouch, as Id love to hear about your highlights of the design season.What treasures did you find? What projects are on the horizon and howdo you hope to fuse new trends into your existing portfolio of clients?To help you along the way we have a few product highlights of our own,collected from the gems weve found on our travels and concepts thathave crept into my inbox over the past few weeks, I couldnt help butinclude them. As such our Shortlist this issue features a splendid array

of designs, from a limited edition Anglepoise Lamp designed in partnership with Paul Smith,the beguiling Mossi Vase from Lalique and Bethan Grays dresser Genevieve, designed forJohn Lewis. This issue however, we havent stopped there. The Buyers Gallery (starting onpage 41) presents some of the top products to see you into the autumn/winter season. DHLibertys blob table is a thing to behold, Allan Knight pushes boundaries with hiscontemporary/classic twist on interior accessories and Margraf shows the fruits of its labourat the Grand Hotel, Stockholm. Our other product highlights include a bumper feature onbedroom design, with trend advice from Irina Townsend and a Design Edit courtesy of ercol. Our designer in the profile seat this issue is someone quite special. Anouska Hempel, LadyWeinberg, is in the hot seat, talking about her career, her love of thesea and her take on design education today. We also have news on thecollaboration between the Edwardian Group London and YabuPushelberg, the New York/Toronto based designers who are set totransform the Leicester Square hotel, taking the Edwardian Groupsdesign future, up a notch. Christopher Jenner reveals his appreciationof Josiah Wedgwood, the creator of the world renowned Englishbone china, in My Icon. To conclude the issue, Lydia Swintontalks all things art in the Last Word.

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Products10 THE SHORTLISTAn editors choice of designs sourced fromfar and wide

41 BUYERS GALLERYA collection of products and conceptsselected by the editor

54 HOME APPLIANCESIncluding our Ask The Designer panelistswho reveal their top appliance

58 BEDROOMSAn eight page spread dedicated towellbeing, mattresses and bed structures

Projects6 NEWSAll the latest news updates on projectsfrom around the world

12 PROJECT GALLERYThe project gallery presents outstandinginteriors from a top bill of interior designers

People39 BIID UPDATEThe institute considers the evolving role ofthe interior designer

44 DESIGNER PROFILEAnouska Hempel, Lady Weinberg takes usinto her world, via the ocean

52 WEST MEETS EASTThe Edwardian Group, London and YabuPushelberg collaborate with success

63 DESIGN STORIESDuncan Ketley, ViSpring, puts clientwellbeing first

71 SHOWROOMSHOWCASEKeir Townsend opens the doors of its OldBrompton Road store

74 MY ICONChristopher Jenner muses over the iconicpatterns of Wedgwood

81 LAST WORDLydia Swinton advises on acquiring art

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Richmond International hasworked with Grosvenor andacclaimed London restaurateursCorbin & King to convert a formerMayfair car garage into a five-starbespoke hotel. The Beaumont,Jeremy King and Chris Corbinsfirst hotel, will open in Autumn2014. Richmond International has

been commissioned to design theinteriors, encapsulating theelegance, glamour andpersonalised hospitality of pre-war Mayfair. The interior design has beenrealised by Fiona Thompson,principal of RichmondInternational, and her team, in

close collaboration with JeremyKing, ReardonSmith Architectsand Grosvenor. As with allRichmond projects, the interior isinspired by the building and itssurroundings. Originally built as acar garage in 1926, and occupiedby Avis Rent-A-Car until 2010,this Grade-II Listed building byfamed 20s architects Wimperis &Simpson offers a pure Art Decostyle. Overall, RichmondInternationals design challenge

RICHMOND INT TRANSFORMSTHE BEAUMONT, MAYFAIR

MONDRIAN MEETS TOM DIXONMONDRIAN LONDON REVEALS SPA CONCEPT AT AGUA BATHHOUSE & SPA

Morgans Hotel Group revealed agua Bathhouse &Spa in September, set in Mondrian London at SeaContainers. Embracing the Hollywood glamour,renegade origins and bold nature of the hotel groupand its aspirational Mondrian brand, this boutiquebathhouse creates a distinct social hub for guests.

Debuting its new concept, the Spa Playground, aguaat Mondrian London promotes a social, multi-sensoryexperience that encourages both individualtreatments and fun with friends. agua at MondrianLondon will offer a new, unorthodox dimension intothe spa arena that embraces the heritage and spiritof community found in Roman spa culture. This spa isall about late 1970s influenced Glamrock and willplay a seasonally developed soundtrack to representthe spas retro vibe. agua at Mondrian London willalso serve champagne, freshly prepared beveragesand cuisine to suit all tastes and moods; healthyguests can either enjoy a guilt-free raw menu createdby the in-house Executive Chef, or indulge in vintagestyle desserts such as organic chocolate fondues andgourmet ice-cream sundaes.

The cutting edge design of agua at Mondrian isenvisioned by Design Research Studio under thecreative direction of Tom Dixon, and boasts sixspacious treatment suites and Spa & GlamourLounges, as well as rain shower steam baths.A striking floor-to-ceiling copper teardrop installationreflects Roman water vessels in the subterraneanSpa Lounge, which also boasts an expansive,custom-designed sofa filling an entire corner of theroom, mimicking rippled watermarks over sand. Thisallows guests to lounge, lie or sit, either alone or ingroups. Further Roman touches can be foundthroughout agua at Mondrian London, including therisqu Tom Dixon commissioned nude RenaissanceMan sculpture. Based on a Neo Classical Romanbust, the wood-sculpted nude is the personification ofaguas new rebellious playground concept: relaxed,body-confident, professional yet spirited.This boutique urban spa uses curving walls, luminouspathways and trippy visuals to play on the underwatertheme, with dappled water projections and lightingeffects transforming the space into a maritimeadventure that guests wont want to leave.

NEWS|BRIEFDESIGN ATKNIGHTSBRIDGEWELCOMES TONYBROWNE Tony Browne has beenappointed as BusinessDevelopment Manager byDesign at Knightsbridgeto steer sales of thecompanys collections offine dining chairs, tablesand upholstered furnitureacross the hotel, leisureand executive arenas.Tony brings experience ofall aspects of furnituredesign, manufacture andsales to his new post,thanks to 12 years withLloyd Loom and 14 yearswith Verco OfficeFurniture.

BOSCOLO GREETS NEWDESIGN DIRECTORBoscolo, have appointedGurjeet Hunjan as theirnew Design Director. Shemoves from her previousrole as Lead Designer tothis new position and willbe overseeing all privatelycommissioned interiordesign projects as well asthe companys ownproperty developmentschemes. In addition, shehas also been madepartner of the company,which is now in its fourthyear, and will sit on theboard, which oversees thecompanys operations andbrand development.

NEW DESIGN EXPERTISEProperty consultancyMillson Associates hasappointed architecturalinterior designer LauraSeddon to its team. Laura,who graduated fromHuddersfield University in2003 brings with herextensive experience ofdelivering projects acrossthe leisure sector whereshe has been responsiblefor the design of pub,restaurant and hotels. Shehas overseen conceptdesigns, site surveys,planning submissions andproduction ofspecifications as part ofher remit.

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Home Bakery is the brainchild of local Emirati, HindAl Mulla. The concept originated as a modest bakingbusiness from her kitchen table, and quickly grewwith overflowing orders from a loyal establishedcustomer base and a barrage of new enquiries in theform of fanatic social media followers. Hind soonrealised her ambition to turn her hobby into abusiness and approached Blacksheep to create itsbrand identity. Home Bakerys modest and authenticapproach offers a home for traditional delights andfamiliar treats, in contrast with Dubais typicalmodern aesthetic. Blacksheep created a brand DNAbased on the core value Simple Indulgence. From

this a visual identity was created, using threedifferent design elements all derived from theemotionally evocative and sensory pleasureexperienced when we eat sweet foods.The interiordesign reflects the origins and values of the brand,incorporating a house-like structure within theinternal framework of the restaurant, which curvesinwards to act as bench seating and creates anatmosphere of homeliness and comfort. Honesty inthe earthiness of the materials and furnishingsincluding rustic oak timber, thick padded fabric, andworn leather allows the simple deliciousness of theproducts to speak for themselves.

17 20 OctoberMultiplied 2014www.christies.comCHRISTIES SOUTHKENSINGTON The fifth instalment ofMULTIPLIED, the art fairdedicated to contemporaryprints and editions, willreturn to Christies SouthKensington. The Fair willtake place during FriezeWeek, one of the mostimportant periods in thecontemporary art calendar.

14-16 November Handmade in Britainhandmadeinbritain.co.uk CHELSEA OLD TOWN HALL,LONDON This Christmas season over100 UK based designermakers will showcase thebest of contemporary finecrafts in all disciplinesacross Interiors andfashion over three days atthe historic and beautifulChelsea Old Town Hall. Theshow is an inspiringalternative to the highstreet and a uniqueopportunity to browse, buyand commission work.

26 27 NovemberSleep Eventwww.thesleepevent.com BUSINESS DESIGNCENTRE, LONDON The Sleep Event bringstogether the cream of thehotel design industry,celebrating ingenuity andinnovation in the hospitalitysector.

13 17 February 15Ambientewww.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com FRANKFURT FAIR ANDEXHIBITION CENTRE Ambiente focuses on theinternational consumergoods market with aspotlight area for Living.Here you will find interiordesign, furnishing anddecoration concepts andideas for the year ahead.

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HLM Interiors has completed the interior design for anew Workspace property ScreenWorks on HighburyGrove in North London. Workspace provides businesspremises for new and growing companies acrossLondon. The property incorporates a reception area onthe ground floor and Club Workspace area forbusinesses in their infancy, which has 24-hour accessand offers a drop-in space for individuals as an initialstep for their business. The concept behind thereception design is based around the industrialheritage of the building; it was formerly used tomanufacture some of the earliestradios and televisions. It integratesthis history with a calming

atmosphere; created by incorporating Scandinavianorganic soft shaped furniture in natural tones, againstthe subtle and understated concrete grey flooring. Theground floor also has four meeting rooms that can behired, all with an original theme a first for Workspace and a statement piece in each: The Games Room, a20s Room, Misled, and a 50s Room. As well as theinterior design, HLM was also responsible for stylingeach area and including the four meeting rooms;handpicking all accessories down to the last detail;including artwork, glassware and historical objects.

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was to create the ultimate 1920sinspired hotel, to capture thecharm and excitement of the ArtDeco era. Much research wascarried out into materials, patternsand textures, in order to create adetailed and accurate evocation ofthe uniquely rich aesthetics of thetime. Inspired by original Art Decobuildings all around Europe,Richmonds interiors for TheBeaumont pay homage to this firsttruly cosmopolitan andinternational design movement.


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JET-SET KITCHENBLACKSHEEP LAUNCHES 'THE GORGEOUS KITCHEN', AN ESCAPE WITHIN AN ESCAPE AT HEATHROWS NEW T2

Blacksheep have unveiled their latest brand and designoffering set to delight the food and beverage industry inthe shape of The Gorgeous Kitchen, a new all-daydining concept launched as part of the regenerationproject at T2, Heathrow, operated by HMSHostInternational.

The restaurant is a collaboration between four Britishchefs - Gee Charman (former chef at KensingtonPalace), Sophie Michell (executive chef of Pont St. atBelgraves hotel), Jo Pratt (best-selling author of 'In themood for food' and former food editor of ELLE andGlamour magazine) and Caroline Mi Li Artiss (one of thefirst chefs to be discovered on YouTube and self-mademomtrepreneur). The Gorgeous Kitchen allows guests toescape to a world of tranquility before they even steponto the runway. Blacksheep were involved with developing all aspects ofthe 360 degree brand experience from the design of theidentity right through to the interiors of the space andeverything in between. For the brands identity they

wanted to create something that would truly capture theunique collaboration and chemistry of the four leadingchefs. A bespoke wordmark; crafted out of a variety ofdifferent typefaces represents just that. Purposefullyplaced across three levels, it represents the stages of ajourney whilst the punctuation or beauty mark denotesthe pause that the environment creates for the guest aswell as giving a subtle hint towards the femininity andbeauty of the concept. Always surrounded by space, theoverall identity reflects the sanctuary in which theenvironment envelops the guest. This notion of spacecan also be seen throughout the restaurants interior,evoking feelings of tranquility, peace and calm, anescape within an escape. The layout of the restaurantitself is based on natural organisation and freedom ofform. The introduction of delicate copper vinaigretteshelp connect the spaces from a central point creatingpockets of natural rest. Antique Murano glass shadesappear to float effortlessly complimenting the calmatmosphere of the safe haven whilst giving it a certainethereal quality.

BFI BENUGO BARFor the British Film Institutes new restaurantand lounge, Stephen Street Kitchen, designedin collaboration with Benugo and built bySoftroom, .PSLAB sought to craft a lightingexperience tantamount to the BFIs legacy.The elegant, white-and-brass insertions,custom-designed and fabricated by .PSLAB,evoke the essential origins of cinema: theplay of light and space. In concert with thespaces rugged concrete ceiling, rawhardwood floor, and streamlined furniture,.PSLABs lighting intervention shades andtones the mis en scene of this historicinstitution.

NEWS|BRIEFWANT TO TALKFURNITURE? The headquarters of FIRAInternational and theFurniture IndustryResearch Association willbe welcoming visitors onThursday 16th October2014. The event willinclude a brief update onthe highly-topicalproposed changes to theflammability regulationsand delegates will havethe opportunity to getinvolved in an interactivefurniture repairdemonstration.

HIGH SPEED DESIGNThe new Ticket Hall forThe Eurostar at StPancras International,designed by ChristopherJenner, embraces theage-old discoursebetween English andFrench culture in favour oftheir shared artisticvalues. Art Nouveau andVictorian Gothic designprinciples are expressedthrough a narrative ofcraft, heralding a return tothe Golden Age of travel.In the Standard Classticket hall Christopher hascreated a 30 metre handdrawn illustration in photoetched stainless steeldocumenting the journeyfrom London to Paris. Inthe Business Class tickethall handcrafted walnutcabinetry is interlacedwith fluid brass edging.Graphic fretwork in brass,frames the walls andceilings.

TRENDY FITOUTPENSON has completed afit out for Wagstaff.Wagstaff, a modern officefurniture supplier locatedin Londons trendyClerkenwell, needed aflexible interior space thatrequired the PENSONtouch to showcase theirproducts withoutoverpowering theirdesigns. A unique retailexperience was theanswer, where the viewfrom the outside is just asimportant as the one onthe inside.

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B3 Designers, have brought a touch of New York toGreenwich creating the interiors for GreenwichKitchen, which opened its doors in September. Locatedon Peninsula Square, just by the O2 Arena, B3Designers brief was to develop a rustic yetsophisticated interior for Greenwich Kitchen, whichbrings together a sense of New York chic andtraditional Italian inspired warmth. Its a place to tastegreat wine and enjoy simple, authentic cuisine. Withinspiration being drawn from both New York and Italy,Greenwich Kitchen offers modern American food, a

casual dinning experience in a relaxed environment.B3 Designers have worked with key features to createthis New York style coffee shop they include mixedpatterned terrazzo tiles on the floor; washed woodenpaneling on the walls complimented by framed,inlayed caramel tiles and steel-mesh shelves filledwith wine bottles, surrounding the restaurant. Thecounter bar features as a central focal point of therestaurant and consists of industrial chic materialssuch as concrete worktop and blackened steel frontwith copper joints.

BuckleyGrayYeoman has completed the latest in along line of restaurants for Nandos. The eatery inLoughton, Essex, is the ninth the practice hascompleted for the popular high-street restaurantchain. Nandos Loughton occupies a 1920s formercar dealership on the junction of Loughtons HighStreet and Station Road. BuckleyGrayYeomansdesign responds to the unique Art Decoarchitecture of the restaurant from first principles,and the circular layout of the restaurant is takenfrom the curved shopfront that gives the restaurantreal presence on the corner.Image courtesy of Hufton + Crow.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings is aModern All-day Brasserie and Bar thatopened in Clerkenwell, mid-September.Situated just off Exmouth Market, Bourne &Hollingsworth Buildings features arestaurant and greenhouse, a relaxed cafarea, characterful private rooms and a largebar serving the brands famous cocktails.Taking inspiration from the faded grandeur ofa stately home, the venues design combinesunusual textures and modern shades with

trailing plants and rich fabrics. The design ofBourne & Hollingsworth Buildings has been

a collaboration between the in-house creativeteam, Lionel Real de Azua of Red DeerArchitects and Louise Davies of Box 9Architects (Riding House Caf, Pizza East,Soho House Berlin). Purposefully movingaway from the over-thought and increasinglyfaddy designs that have flooded the Londonrestaurant and bar scene in recent years,Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings willfeature pared back, classic interiors that arelight, clean and almost minimalist in their

design. Throughout the 220m2 space,whitewashed floorboards, classic cornicingand light walls rendered with muslin arejuxtaposed with bespoke ironwork, warmwood and antique armchairs and sofasreupholstered with thick patterned fabricslike Kilim and Hessian. The cocktail baropens onto the street and the leafy parkbeyond via huge windows and doors.Influenced by those typically seen in a GrandCaf, the bar itself will feature bespokeconcrete paneling, an oak handrail, and abeautiful white marble mosaic bar top.

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THE BIGAPPLE MEETSTHE BIGSMOKE

New York-based lifestylebrand Jonathan Adler hasarrived in London with aNotting Hill boutique.Spread over 3,000 squarefeet, the double-frontedstore is perched on thecorner of Portobello Roadand Westbourne Grove.

Showcasing home dcor,furniture, rugs, tabletopcollections, bedding, gifts,candles and more, a seriesof room sets demonstratehow to turn your pad into apalace, while the JonathanAdler gift bar features amonthly rotation of inspiredgift ideas for a variety ofrecipients and occasions.Impeccable craftsmanshipand irreverent luxuryunderpin the Adlerapproach to interiors. Newseason highlights launchingthis September includebrass bird bowls, the Turnercabinet, I-Scream vase andlucite block letters. Jonathan Adler Notting Hillis the brands 26th globalboutique, joining JonathanAdler Chelsea. "Im marriedto a Brit and am a ragingAnglophile, so the only thingbetter than having one storein London is having two. Imexcited to open in NottingHill and to have anotherexcuse to cross the pond,says Jonathan Adler.

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COLONIAL CONCEPT .The C1715 Bench By 22 22 Edition Design revives the use ofcaning, adding a Victorian colonial look to any dcor. Simple

in appearance, this range is a technical achievement. It ismade from a single piece of metal, which is cut, folded,

welded and powder coated. This collection could be usedindoors or outdoors. The Bench stands at L: 150cm x H:

88.5 cm x D: 44.5 cm. Prices start at 1,650 (Excl. VAT)vwww.2222editiondesign.com

PLAYFULNESS IN DESIGNNormann Copenhagen presents the Circus, designed by Simon Legald. Circus is available infour saturated colour combinations and is a modern answer to the traditional pouf with itsrounded shape and clean graphic lines. It has a tight and simple design with a soft and invitingfeel. The inspiration for Circus comes from the traditional Moroccan pillow, with focus onhandicraft and playfulness of construction. Circus consists of two different types of foam: Ahard foam to maintain the shape of the bottom part of the pouf and a softer foam on the upperpart for great seating comfort. Each design comes in a choice of grey, red, blue, green and ismade of PU foam and Gabriel textile Medley. The large Circus pouf comes in at H: 35 cm x L:65 cm x D: 65 cm. Prices start at 350 for the small size and 465 for the large pouf featured.v www.normann-copenhagen.com/circus

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INTERPRET, REINTERPRETHere is a special edition interpretation of the Anglepoise Type75table lamp, designed by Sir Kenneth Grange with a twist by Paul Smith.The lamp combines the unmistakeable form and function of anAnglepoise with the unique handprint of Britains foremost designer.Paul Smiths strikingly colourful treatment is articulated through aplayful colour-by-component approach, whilst its no-frills, mechanicalfunctionality is clearly visible and intact. Paul Smith has created thediscordant, yet surprisingly complimentary combination of colours.Unusual deep grey-olive tones are set against sharp accents of fuchsiaand lime, with cornflower and clay added to stunning effect.Dimensions: Reach 660mm. Shade height 195mm, Shade diameter140mm, Base diameter 195mm. Materials: Aluminium shade andarms with plated steel fittings and a cast iron base with an aluminiumcover. Price 149. v www.anglepoise.com | www.paulsmith.co.uk

This edition has been hand selected from a longlist of products that have caught my eye in recent months. Perhaps it is theprospect of a new season, a renewed sense of design and space that encourages sound new concepts. Presented here is acollection of pieces that convey a respect for fine materials and challenge the usual conventions and traditions of the design.


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HIGH TEAFloating Earth, designed by Ma Yan Song (MAD), is part of the project(Un)Forbidden City from product brand Alessi. Its height and sculptured shapesuggest that it can be used not only as a cake stand but also as a tray or tablecentrepiece. The opportunities are endless with this unusual, twisted piece oftableware. With baking enjoying a resurgence in British culture, Alessi, along with MaYan Song have crafted a beautiful and unexpected twist on the traditional cake standthat fulfils and goes beyond its purpose. Beijing born architect Ma Yan Song has beenrecognised as a important voice of a new generation of architects. Prior to foundingMAD in 2004, Yansong Ma worked as a project designer with Zaha Hadid Architects inLondon. Priced at 368. v www.alessi.com

ALIEN ENCOUNTER OR OLD FRIEND?The Mossi vase, launched in 1933 by Rene Lalique in plainglass, has been one of the best selling creations fromLalique. The iconic piece plays on the contrast between thebrilliance of its caobochons and the frosting of itsfoundation and looks as modern today in any interior as itdid back in 1933 when it was first created. The Grand MossiVase launched for AW 2014 in gold lustre crystal priced at9,400, following the Moss vase in midnight blue crystallaunched for SS 2014 priced at 1,990. The kaleidoscopiceffect of the Mossi is both a stroke of creative genius and afeat of technical mastery. The vase is an ideal synthesis ofmodern trends in the applied arts. v www.lalique.com

BONJOUR GENEVIEVE! .Bethan Gray has collaborated with department store giant John Lewisto bring this marble top dressing table with oak frame and drawers, to

life as part of the Genevieve range. This beautifully crafted dressingtable is complemented by brushed solid brass handles, making it a

striking addition to any bedroom. Two front drawers open out toprovide ample storage, whilst the large round mirror will create a

sense of light and airiness in space deprived rooms. This warm andcontemporary bedroom range uses luxury natural materials

throughout. Solid oak is combined with other natural elements, toaccentuate the warmth and elegance of the collection. Paired with

Bethans timeless and elegant design, these materials help to create arange that has longevity at its heart. Dimensions stand at H128 x W48x D110cm. Price, 799. v www.bethangray.com www.johnlewis.co.uk


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B3 Designers havedesigned a Lima Floralconcept before. This istheir Covent Gardenoffering.

PROJECT GALLERYInterior Design Today presents the ProjectGallery, a collection of spaces, residential andcommercial, that have been transformed intobeautiful interiors by some of the industriesbiggest talents. This issue we home in on anexperiential craft brewery that has beenreconsidered by Graven Images, the latest LimaFloral project for B3 Designers over in CoventGarden, along with along Covent Gardenproject, this time by Kelly Hoppen who hasrenovated a beautiful apartment space in hersignature style. In other areas of London wehave a man cave creation from the team atLawson Robb and a marvelous mews propertyby Roselind Wilson.


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PERUVIAN PASSIONB3 Designers, have designed the interiors fornewly opened restaurant, Lima Floral. Locatedin Garrick Street, Covent Garden, Lima Floralfollows the success of Lima in Fitzrovia thatopened in July 2012. B3 Designers brief was todevelop an interior that stayed true to the corevalues of the Peruvian dining offer with strongreferences to nature, geometry and materialsof the earth. The 200 sq metre space takesinspiration from Perus biodiversity, with avariety of food sourced from land and sea. Theoverall style is simple with emphasis ongeometry and materials of the earths naturalelements. The ground floor has an almostmonastic approach with geometric details andfeature lighting. In addition, an intricate metalwork screen with a natural, twig-likecomposition is used to separate the entrance tothe dining area. The basement floor has deep,rich midnight blue toned floral patterned tiles,creating a backdrop to textured finishes. Keyfeatures include bespoke wall lighting invarious shapes in the basement tear-dropand round shaped - that refer to elements ofnature and materials of the earth which alsoreference growth. They are illuminated throughglowing opaque glass with thin metal edging.The ground floor bespoke lighting scheme isgeometric shapes and ceiling fixed creating alight pattern, almost installation across theceiling. Special materials, such as hand-glazedtiles on the back bar in the basement and bluepearl granite used to the front of the kitchenserver counter on the ground floor and to thefront of the basement bar provide patterns aswell as texture as they reflect the floor tiles.

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The design stays true tothe core values of thePeruvian dining offerwith strong references tonature, geometry andmaterials of the earth


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Drygate Brewing Co.

EXPERIMENT ANDEXPERIENCEDrygate Brewing Co., the experiential craftbrewery, has opened in Glasgows East End,with a refined industrial aesthetic developed bydesign studio Graven Images. Housed in a two-storey warehouse built in the 1960s, the brewerycomprises a restaurant, bar, roof terrace,events/gallery space, and Studio Kit area. Thevisual identity was created by D8, who workedwith graduates from Glasgow School of Art toproduce artwork.Starting with a blank stripped space, materialsfocused on interplay between inheritedfragments of the buildings previous lives andrefined use of an industrial but warm palette. Astaircase made of concrete, which wasuncovered during renovation became a centralexposed feature of the scheme, and a beautifullypreserved tiled faade welcomes customers atthe entrance.Throughout the interior Graven paired hardsurfaces against warmth: mild steel, castconcrete, solid wood, and polished patinatedcopper in the bar; hardwood herringboneflooring butts up against a steel angle-framescreen dividing the bar from the workingbrewery; and surfaces of vibrantly coloured resinand paint play off against metal mesh andblackened steel.The image of the seven peaks of the buildingsroof runs through all the bespoke furniture andmateriality as a detail theme always integral,not applied. Details were cleverly improvised as the worksprogressed the bar, for instance, is clad intimber shuttering which was originally used toform the precise concrete panels cladding theground floors restaurant bar.

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A refined industrialaesthetic has beendeveloped by designstudio Graven Images


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Covent Garden residence

COVENT GARDENCOUTUREThis Grade II listed apartment was formerly ahospital and is situated adjacent to the buzzingCovent Garden Market in London, spanning twofloors with an impressive double heightreception room. The apartment is 2500 sq. ft.and includes four bedrooms and threebathrooms. The briefing for the project was tomaximise the feeling of light and space withinthe apartment. Kelly designed the apartmentwith this at the forefront of her ideas, as well asincorporating her signature style of luxuriouslyneutral, sumptuous textures and plenty oflayering. One of the first decisions made was tolink all the different spaces by two metalribbons running from the entrance stairs, up tothe mezzanine and spreading along thecorridors. Once these striking black runnerswere extended along the common areas, all thedifferent rooms and identities, which werelinked together could then be adapted. Theliving room is composed of three seating areas,which are set around a central dining table.Each area has a different function and benefitsfrom different light during certain times of theday. The sensation of space is emphasised by aseries of four chandeliers floating like adynamic sculpture in the central space. A newbespoke sculptural metal stair was alsoinserted and all spaces were refurbishedthroughout with custom joinery and finishes.

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Each area has a differentfunction and benefitsfrom different lightduring certain times ofthe day.


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Westminster townhouse

WESTMINSTERDOMAINLawson Robb completed interior architectureand design work on a three bedroomWestminster townhouse. The clients briefentailed creating a discreet and understatedhome designed to a predominately masculinebrief. They were asked to work on a new hometrend and create a cigar room inspired by LeFumoir at Claridges London Hotel. Throughoutthis Westminster home, there is a commonthread of using a rich palette and meticulousdetailing with nothing too elaborate or too plain.Lawson Robb mixed stunning Georgian featuresand architectural heritage with modern uniquematerials and textures. The cigar room is one ofseveral man-only zones created together witha cinema room, library, office and sauna.

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Eaton Mews

WELCOME TO EATON MEWSThe developer of this property, Kapital Estates,contacted Roselind Wilson Design in 2012 toredesign the mews house located at 2 EatonMews North. Works began in 2012 and werecompleted in 2014. The property was formerlyarranged across a ground and first floorreception, living area and kitchen and a secondfloor comprising two beds and two baths. RWD was appointed to carry out the full interiorarchitectural specification which includedreviewing the layouts and determining a newlayout across four floors, that being thebasement, ground, first and second floors. RWDdesigned and specified finishes for the kitchen,bathrooms, all the joinery, architectural anddecorative lighting, all architectural finishes toinclude doors, architraves, skirtings, faceplatesand sockets, the staircases, entrance doors,garage doors, door furniture and ironmongery,wall finishes, etc. RWD also liaised with thevarious consultants, namely audio visual and ACto determine the specifications and update thedrawings for use by the contractor on site. Theentire architectural drawing package wascollated by RWD.

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RWD designed and specifiedfinishes for the kitchen, bathrooms,all the joinery, architectural anddecorative lighting, all architecturalfinishes and ironmongery, wallfinishes, etc


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Eaton Mews

The property was formerly arrangedacross a ground and first floor

reception, living area and kitchenand a second floor comprising two

beds and two baths.


Industry news

PROJECT TILESBritish Ceramic Tile has launched Project, a new brandcreated for the commercial market. Designed andmade here in the UK, Project brings together thecompanys diverse, market-leading product portfoliotogether into one offering, providing architects andinterior designers with their most comprehensivecollection of wall and floor tiles to date. Offering afresh approach to tiles, the products are now groupedinto five key market segments (hospitality, leisure,retail/office, education and safety) to simplify thespecification process. From high definition ceramicstone-effect tiles and luxurious porcelain through toglass tiles, mosaics and collaborations with iconicBritish designers such as Conran and Hemingway,Project offers a complete tiling solution to suit a widerange of projects and budgets, designed and madehere in the UK. 01626 831370 | [email protected]

THE RIGHT IMPRESSIONFounded in 1997, YO! Sushi brought to London the uniqueconcept of a Japanese sushi bar that delivered food tocustomers via a conveyor belt travelling at 8cm per second andis the original and most famous sushi brand with restaurantsthroughout the UK. The company has grown from its Londonbase where it now has over 25 restaurants to an internationaliconic success with restaurants worldwide serving over fivemillion customers a year. Yo! Sushi who have a reputation fordelivering a quality product, carry that through in the standardof materials used in fitting out their restaurants, andaccordingly specified Kemmlit metal lockers for the staffrooms at their Baker Street, High Street Kensington andEllesmere locations. These ergonomically designed and robustlockers feature sloping tops, digital locking systems and benchseating and are part of an extensive range of high performancecubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit UK who also providea design, project management and installation service.www.kemmlituk.com

THE QUIET MARK OF APPROVALThe Quiet Mark is an international stamp of approval from the UK Noise AbatementSociety recognising technology that has been designed to reduce noise. Unwanted noiseisnt only about volume levels, tone and individual perception also play a part in definingsound quality. Salamanders research and development team in Sunderland use thevery latest pump technology to constantly refine the sound performance as a keyelement of the companys entire product development programme. Launched in 2012,HomeBoost, quite literally, reshaped the shower pump market and, still, leads the wayin domestic mains booster pump technology. Where there is poor water pressure in thehome, HomeBoost can be fitted directly onto the incoming mains water supply toincrease water flow up to a constant 12 litres per minute, compliant with the latestwater fitting regulations. The award of Quiet Mark to Salamanders HomeBoost pump isan official endorsement that it is one of the quietest products in its category. Innovativemotor technology coupled with efficient impellor design means that water passesthrough the pump quietly and more effectively. www.salamanderpumps.co.uk


Spotlight

Product design has been part of the portfolio ofdesign courses taught at Bucks for a number ofyears. This new pathway has been designed toallow students to focus their creativity into adynamic field of design. It offers manycommercial opportunities for talented graduatesseeking ways to get their name and work intothe marketplace.

Using an interesting variety of live client projectsand national and international designcompetitions as briefs, students will use a rangeof industry standard 3D CAD, CAD/CAM andrapid prototyping systems, and some fantasticworkshop facilities to produce 3D models, fullyworking prototypes, computer models,animations and simulations to demonstratedesign solutions. Creative aspects of design are explored throughdesign-and-make projects using a variety ofmaterials and techniques. The studio-basededucation will be complimented by using a rangeof workshop facilities which will help studentsvisualise and manufacture their designs, whichcan then be fed into design projects in differentmediums. This pathway will focus on small household

products and the environment in which itappears. Designed artifacts will cover a range ofproducts for interior environments usingmaterials from ceramics through wood, metal,plastics and textiles. Students will also engage incollaborations across the university, which willinvolve clients from related industries andsponsors. Opportunities for study trips, tours andvisits both at home and abroad are part of thecurriculum.The knowledge students gain on this newpathway will open up fulfilling careeropportunities working in design or applying yourproblem-solving skills in other fields. It willprovide you with a technical product and interiordesign education that combines artistic creativedesign with an academic knowledge ofmaterials, manufacturing processes, structure,and space orientation.Bucks New Universitys convenient location tothe west of London and south of Oxford placesthem at the centre of the creative economy.

0800 0565 660 | [email protected]: (main) The wooden rocker by MartinSaar, (top right) The three wooden revolvingplaters by Lucinda Newbound and (bottom

BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY IS OFFERING A NEW INTERIOR PRODUCT DESIGN DEGREE FROM SEPTEMBER 2015

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Industry news

RED DOT WINNERNya Nordiska continues its winning streak with another award. The newdecoration fabric, Batumi CS, has been awarded for its well-made productdesign with the Red Dot Design Award 2014. Batumi CS won due to itssurprising combination of transparent Trevira CS fleece and colour intenseprint design. With this new product, Nya Nordiska has created an airyfabric, which stands between textile and paper. Sybilla Hansl, ManagingDirector and Creative Director of the design team of Nya Nordiskacommented, Something which has been achieving great effects in fashionfor quite some time can also be realised within your own home. Ourcolourful fabric guarantees a positive atmosphere and provides thefreshness of the summer. The three-dimensionality of the graphic patternunderlines the delicate colour gradients of the cubes. With Batumi CS, NyaNordiska has once again proven how the clear expression of forms,zeitgeist and sophisticated materials can be combined. www.nya.com

GETTING THE JOB DONEJOSB Done has partnered with London based design studio Material Lab toshowcase the uses and benefits of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) to the designand specification community, with various project collaborations planned forthe year ahead. Focusing on promoting OSBs appeal in terms of its form andits function, this new partnership will enable the messages of the JOSB Donecampaign to reach a broader audience and one that is increasingly inspiredby this versatile engineered wood panel. As well as offering 100mm x 100mmOSB samples from the studios expansive sample wall, Material Lab will alsobe using OSB in a series of engaging displays that will change as the yeargoes on, with the aim of bringing to life the properties and uses of thisengineered wood panel. In addition to OSBs ongoing presence in the designstudio, JOSB Done is working with Material Lab to support other activities,including the recent Clerkenwell Design Week show. www.josbdone.com | www.material-lab.co.uk

GLOUCESTER GATEWAYA Mapei decorative floor system has been installed at Gloucester Services, a new environmentally-friendly service station on the edge of the Cotswolds,designed by AFL Architects. The main building is constructed from localstone and timber, and features an arched grass-covered roof set to receiveBREEAM excellent rating. Three individual Mapei products were specified,

alongside porcelain tiles and vinyl sheeting, throughout a 1,236m2 area. Allfloor works were carried out by Polished Concrete Designs for maincontractor, Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd. Gloucester Services, whichopened in May, is a 40-million joint project between a local charity andWestmorland Limited. Within the main building, a screed incorporatingMapeis fast drying hydraulic binder, Topcem was laid over insulation andunderfloor heating. Mapeis two-component, solvent-free Primer SN wasapplied to provide a key for Mapei Ultratop - a decorative Anthracite-tonedsurface that gives the appearance of a polished concrete. The petrol stationwas also completed using Mapei Ultratop Anthracite.

CERTIFICATION SUCCESSMapei UK Ltd has been awarded re-certification of ISO 14001:2004 and thecontinuation of OHSAS 18001:2007 andISO 9001:2008 following a second yearcombined audit of its Integrated Management System (IMS). The IntegratedManagement System has been an instrumental tool in the continuous driveto constantly improve, enhance and accelerate Mapei UKs performanceacross all areas of the business, supporting a real holistic approach, whichwas visible to the external auditors. The audit highlighted several keystrengths that were comparable to the commitment of the company,including strength in the introduction of new products; synergy betweensales/production and logistics; the vigour of the management review processand the control, update and implementation of the Health & Safetylegislation. Particular reference was also made to the specification of thecompanys green products through Continuing Professional Development(CPD) presentations and with the support of The Royal Institute of BritishArchitects (RIBA). 0121 508 6970 | [email protected] | www.mapei.co.uk


BIID Update

The profile of the interiordesigner is now greater thanit has ever been, as those whoattended my talk, Why theinterior designer has becomeessential, at Decorex

International 2014 will already be aware. At Decorex, I proposed the idea that, increasingly,the role of the individual interior designer is provingparamount. In particular, I argued that whilst designflair is itself a significant asset to the designer, morerecently, education and experience have proven themost effective tools for the transition into successfulpractice and establishing a reliable reputation as adesigner. In fact, much of the work of the BritishInstitute of Interior Design (BIID) focuses onfacilitating its members with such tools as these todevelop within the industry. Through such initiativesas on-going CPD sessions and the launch of ourProfessional Pathway, the Institute is consistentlyencouraging and enabling best practice. As part of its dedication to its community, the BIIDsupplies beneficial resources such as the latest

updated Concise Agreement for Interior DesignServices (CID/14), launched this month. Designed tobe comprehensive and comprehensible, CID/14 is asimplified version of the industry standard form ofappointment. The contract is developed bydesigners, for designers to ensure its user-friendliness and effectiveness. With all of thesemeasures in place and being enacted on a regularbasis, it is little wonder that the profession of theinterior designer is becoming ever more recognisedand respected. The profession also has been in the media spotlightrecently, with television shows such as BBC2s TheGreat Interior Design Challenge, on which I amfortunate enough to be a judge, playing an importantpart in stimulating broader public interest in theindustry. The show has undoubtedly been a hit,attracting feature coverage for interior design innational and regional newspapers. With the secondseries about to begin, The Great Interior DesignChallenge showcases the best that amateur interiordesign has to offer, whilst serving as a potentialspringboard for talented amateurs.

Many professions have Institutes; they are thehallmark of a profession. Belonging to the Institutedemonstrates to our clients that they are dealingwith a professional who is properly insured, and hasmet the rigorous standards demanded by BIIDmembership. It creates an immediate platform oftrust between the two parties. It also follows that thestronger we are as an Institute, then the strongerand healthier we will all be both as independentbusinesses, and as a profession. The more powerfulour collective voice then the more we can help defineand shape interior design in the future.I believe the profile of the interior designer is at anall-time high. Our profession is more visible andvaluable than ever before, in both the media andpublic eye. Meanwhile, the industry grows fromstrength to strength. Our members are consistentlyembracing BIID guidance on best practice anddevelopment opportunities to provide a professionalservice that combines competence and creativity,ensuring the reputation of the interior designer asan indispensable individual.www.biid.org.uk

DANIEL HOPWOOD, PRESIDENT OF THE BIID, DISCUSSES THE RISING STAR OF THE INTERIOR DESIGNER, FROM LITTLE KNOWN DECORATOR TO SAVVY, INDUSTRY LEADING AUTHOR OF DESIGN

A RISING STAR

The Ion Luxury Adventure Hotel, Iceland, designed by Minarc


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WITH MORE THAN 20 MILLION USERS VISITINGTHE SITE EACH MONTH, HOUZZ IS A WORLD-LEADING PLATFORM FOR HOME RENOVATIONAND DESIGN, BRINGING TOGETHERHOMEOWNERS, DESIGN PROFESSIONALS ANDDESIGN ENTHUSIASTS IN ONE POWERFULONLINE AND MOBILE COMMUNITY.

Houzz was founded in the US just over four yearsago by a wife/husband team who were frustratedby the resources available to help them with theirhome renovation. Together, they set out to createan online platform that could help themarticulate their vision for their home and to findthe right professionals to make it a reality. Byapplying technology, Houzz has knocked downthe barriers between homeowners wanting toimprove their homes and the professionals whocan help them to do so. Houzz launched its UK platform in July and isalready having an impact on the UK home designmarket; almost one million people visit the siteeach month to hire design and renovationprofessionals, find inspiration, get advice, sourceproducts, and effectively manage a project fromstart to finish, from decorating a room to buildinga custom home. UK homeowners on Houzz havebig plans for renovation and design projects: 82

percent plan to decorate or redecorate theirhome in the next two years and 41 percent plan tobuild an addition or renovate in the sametimeframe (Houzz & Home Survey, 2014).There are more than 8,000 UK home renovationand design professionals already using Houzz tobuild their brands via a free professional profile.The profile works like an online portfolio andshowcases their projects alongside customerreviews, connecting them with new clients, bothglobally and locally. To make it even easier tomanage an online presence, Houzz has recentlylaunched Site Designer. This free tool enablesprofessionals to create a beautifully designedwebsite in minutes, using the photos, reviews andother content thats already in their Houzz profile. Houzz has a rich, vibrant and welcomingcommunity. Professionals can network and chatwith other professionals via the pro-to-prodiscussion room and use the platform tocollaborate with clients. A client can put togetheran ideabook with all their favourite inspirationalimages and share it with their designer, who caninstantly get a sense for the clients tastes andstyles. An Ideabook full of ultra contemporary,high gloss kitchens? Out go the country-stylecabinets and terracotta tiles! This approachminimises any crossed wires and allows the

design process to continue between meetings;everything is kept in one place, andcommunication is easy and efficient. Best of all,the Houzz mobile and tablet apps mean bothparties can work on the go.Houzz is already proving its value to interiordesigners across the UK. We hope to see youthere!

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VIVIENNE SNUG, MANAGING DIRECTOR, HOUZZ UK, HOPES TO BRING THE INTERIOR DESIGN COMMUNITY AND ITS CLIENTS TOGETHER UNDER ONE RESOURCEFUL AND INFORMATIVE DIGITAL ROOF, WITH THE AID OF HOUZZ

MAKING HOUZZ A HOME

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TIME TRAVELLINGFox and Hardy presents the Sailcloth Steamer Trunk. The trunk hasbeen covered in 100 per cent Egyptian cotton sailcloth and adorned withrecycled leather and brass. Designed and manufactured in Britain, theSailcloth Steamer Trunk is based on original designs from the goldenera of travel, when trunks were traditionally covered in canvas asprotection against general wear and tear and the rigours of sea voyages.Every trunk is individually handmade, and the cotton sailclothmanufactured specially for us by a sail loft based in the East Coast thatstill, to this day, produces beautiful hand-stitched sails for some of thefinest yachts sailing the worlds oceans. They are finished with leathertrim and antique brass locks rescued from vintage luggage. Theinteriors are lined with striped cotton ticking. No trunk is the same,each acquiring its own character during the process of manufacture.These beautifully crafted trunks, practical, compact and so elegant, willadorn any modern living space and give pleasure for decades to come.The trunk measures 85cm X 50cm X 56cm (33in X 19in X 22in), has acapacity of 238 litres, and weighs [email protected] | www.foxandhardy.com

RING MY BELLDaroe is a Danish brand that has beencreating lighting since 1969. Bell+ is theirnew award winning design by Thomas HolstMadsen. Bell+ was created while thedesigner was experimenting with a simplehanging solution, the suspension allows thependant to be tilted and the light directed. Itchallenges the notion that a pendant issomething static Bell+ is a modern anddynamic suitable for restaurants, cafs,hotels, retail stores, conference rooms andprivate homes. Bell+ has been over twoyears in the making and received its worldlaunch during the Light and Build show inFrankfurt where it was awarded the DesignPlus award. It is Daroes hope that peoplewill enjoy the aesthetics and use thefunctionality of Bell+. www.daroe.dk

SWEET AS HONEYThe Rayons is part of the new Provence range from Lalique andconsists of eight pieces depicting honeycomb in gold and clearcrystal. The piece pictured is limited edition and gilded in 22.5 caratgold by the prestigious Ateliers Gohard located in Paris.Harmoniously combining the purity of crystal and the nobility of gold,the Rayons vase with gold leaves displays brilliant majesty. Througha graphic play on repetition, the crystal honeycombs in clear crystalare highlighted with 22.5K gold leaves applied by hand by craftsmenfrom the prestigious Ateliers Gohard. Thus, this artwork initiates adialogue between the classicism of gold and the modernity of theilluminated gold lines throughout the design. Since 1962, theAteliers Gohard located in Paris, which specialises in gilding worksof art, furniture and monuments, has restored the gilding of Chteaude Versailles, the Invalides in Paris, the Municipal Theater of Rio deJaneiro and the flame of the Statue of Liberty in New York. This pieceof art is the result of high-precision craftsmanship, who apply withexpertise, patience and meticulousness one by one each delicateyellow gold leaf of 0.2 microns. www.lalique.com


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PRECISION INPRODUCTIONAt Grants Blinds they understand the creativity andprecision that goes into producing beautiful and practicaldesign solutions. Thats why Grants Blinds offer a uniquededicated service for interior designers. With more than30 years experience in supplying and installing thehighest quality blinds and shutters, Grants can help youfind the right products for your clients design schemes.Grants can explain the features and benefits of the latestsolar-reflective backings and offer a full range of high-tech motorised shading solutions. Much of the workcarried out is a result of positive testimonials fromprevious designer customers and Grants are able tooffer commission to designers and architects whorecommend Grants as the leading provider of the veryfinest British-made blinds and shutters.0800 652 2190 | www.grantsblinds.com

THE BLOBInspired by the concept of a canopyof trees, the Blob Table's naturaledge and leaf-like cutoutstransform any floor it is placed onwhen lit from above. The shadowsof the leaf-like shapes dance onthe floor while the sturdy topmakes the perfect surface forbooks and drinks to rest on. Madeof powder coated black stainlesssteel and brass, this artistic yetfunctional coffee table is theperfect centrepiece for any room.Material options include: Chrome,Black Powder Coated StainlessSteel or Waxed Mild Steel. Allowfor six to eight weeks delivery time.www.dhliberty.com

OPTI-MYST ILLUSIONInterior designers can incorporate Dimplexs revolutionaryOpti-myst electric flame and smoke effect into their designsthanks to the launch of a new collection from the electricheating leaders. The new Dimplex Professional range ofcassette and chassis products gives endless possibilities touse the stunningly realistic Opti-myst effect, a fully three-dimensional effect which creates an illusion of live flamesand real smoke. Dimplex Opti-myst casettes, available in achoice of two sizes, can be the vital ingredient for anystatement furniture piece or eye-catching focal point,delivering countless design opportunities with no fuss andno heat. A choice of two chassis engines in varying widths isalso available, each with a fan heater, which can be usedwith a surround to produce a stunning fireplace suiteincorporating Dimplexs market-leading technology. Allmodels include remote control, quick-fit kettle connectionsfor added safety and fully variable flame and smokeintensity control. www.dimplex.co.uk/fires


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MARBLE AT MAGRAFMargraf was recently awarded the refurbishment of theprestigious Grand Htel in Stockholm under the supervision ofthe British Architects Richmond International. The companysupplied over 300 sq m of finest floor marble for therefurbishment of the community spaces hosting the restaurantareas of the hotel. This is the case of the Grand Buffet room ofthe Veranda Restaurant, where the marble dcor is inspired bytraditional Swedish embroidery and antique fabrics. BiancoStatuario is the dominant colour matched to a central trimfeaturing a Grafite and Dark Emperador lacework pattern. Thedining room floor has a more geometric allure, but yet veryelegant with a 30 sq.m large floor medallion with a mosaic inGrafite and Bianco Statuario marble. Polished Crema Marfilslabs with tiny geometric Grafite inlays add to the work aspecial finish. Facing the waterfront, with view on the SwedishRoyal Palace and the Gamla Stan (old Stockholm area), theGrand Htel is known as one of the most exclusive Swedishhotels. www.margraf.it

SHIMMERING CRYSTALElstead Lighting launched 350 new products in the 2014collection catalogue at Decorex, including the stunningMalia range. This collection is designed by USA partnersFEISS, it shimmers with reflection and movement thanks tothe polished nickel finish and plated smoked crystal glassdroplets. Made in classic shapes, yet contemporary in itslook, these beautiful fittings simply come alive whenilluminated and add a sparkle to either classic or modernsettings. Featured is the Malia 8lt chandelier, but the rangealso includes a 6lt and 3lt chandelier, a semi-flush, singlependant and double wall light fixture. To see more of thesegreat products and services that Elstead has to offer visitthe website www.elsteadlighting.com or visit the showroomin Alton, Hampshire (just an hour south of London) whereElstead has more than 2,000 products on permanentdisplay.01420 82377 | [email protected]

A KNIGHTS TALEAllan Knight has spent much of his career in the public eye. Allan was anindependent design consultant even before earning his degree inarchitecture from the University of Texas. Allan Knight, the showroom andbrand, was founded in 1999 and became an immediate source forspecialty acrylic, lighting, accessories, and antiques. Designed to appealto the high-end carriage trade, the business was instantly a viablecompetitor in the Dallas, Texas, market. Mr. Knights combination ofartfully presented antiques has also become a staple of his multi-tiercollection. Owned and operated by partners Allan Knight and BenGoldfarb, the Turtle Creek Blvd showroom in Dallas, Texas representsover 40 lines of luxury home furnishings. Its own brand is comprised ofAllan Knight Lighting, Allan Knight Acrylic and also the Acrylic Upholsteryand Furnishings collections. The Allan Knight Lighting Collection createsits own world of elegance. The gemstones, water-gilding, Old Worldironwork, and bespoke capability give this line a hand-crafted yet opulentappearance. Quality and luxury combine to create the ultimate in high-end chandeliers, pendants, sconces and portable lighting options.0207 376 4705 (J. Robert Scott contact) | www.allan-knight.com


Designer Profile

Anouska is at the centre of all of this. A celebrateddesigner, her work knows no limits, be it furniture,architecture, fashion or product design, there is adedicated space for it in the Anouska Hempel empire,each design a seamless fusion of her synonymousWest meets East ethos. Anouska Hempel Design is an international practicewith a stunning portfolio that ranges from residences,retail, garden design and yachts The Beluga being aparticular passion project for Anouska, a vessel ofsuch style and wonder that it attracts adorningglances wherever it sails. The practice itself isimmersed in providing clients with a diverse range ofinterlinked disciplines, something which Anouskaherself is keen to address during her discussion withme. Then there is the subject of the upcoming book.Authored by Marcus Binney CBE, the book, publishedby Thames & Hudson, is a much-anticipatedmonograph of Anouska Hempel. Due out on October13th, the book reveals itself in three chapters, eachone beautifully illustrated by the works of Anouskaspractice, the hotels, the yachts and the residences, allsit proudly side by side as Binney explores the design

ANOUSKA HEMPEL, LADY WEINBERG, IS AWOMAN WHO NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION INTHE INTERIORS WORLD. SMART,SOPHISTICATED AND WITH A GLINT IN HEREYE, ANOUSKA HAS HAD AN ENVIABLECAREER THAT CONTINUES TO FLOURISH ASTHE INDUSTRY GROWS AND SHIFTS IN ITSGLOBAL STANCE.

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ANOUSKAHEMPELJADE TILLEY SPEAKS TO ANOUSKA HEMPEL ABOUT HER HIGH PROFILE CAREER AS A DESIGNER,

PAVING THE WAY FOR THE PROFESSION, AND HER BELOVED BELUGA TURKISH GULET


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depths of Anouskas illustrious career.Here, I recall the interview I recentlyexperienced with Anouska. Her passion fordesign is clear - her quick wit and charmundeniable.

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OFSOMETHING YOU DESIGNED?When I was five I put an egg in small cup with ateaspoon positioned through the handle. This wasthe beginning. I have always re-arranged itemsand moved things around to play with theircomposition and order. I like it; it creates changeand interest and establishes a differentconnection with the item and the room. I can be influenced by things that I do like just aswell as those that I dont. I think this is important,to appreciate the good and bad, the pretty and theugly. It helps to define what you love as somethingparticularly special and to force you as a creativethinker to create something wonderful out ofsomething dull.

WHICH DESIGN SCHOOL DID YOU TRAIN AT (IF AT ALL)?I never had any training in any of the disciplines,which I practice now. It just wasnt the way then. Ipractice what I preach now and all of my designideas were founded in the fantasy world in mymind. In many ways I feel as those I live in astrange fantasy world that has become my reality,what a joy that is!

HOW HAVE DESIGN SCHOOLS EVOLVED IN YOUR EYES?Everything is computerised. For me, designschools are neither here nor there. Its a poignantreality but I do feel that some art schools havelost their magic and that is something that shouldalways remain in design magic. The designschool world has become a big machine; it is toocommercial, too available and not free enough toexplore what art and design and style and beautyreally is through the eyes of unique designers.Who knows that their potential may be whentheyre sat behind a computer screen for the

entirety of their education? I fear that square eyesand square shoulders is the future for some.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PROFESSIONAL DESIGN COMMISSION?I honestly cannot remember. Ive been designinghouses and hotels, sorting peoples lives out forso long that it all feels as though it was at once. Iam connected to the clients I work with and theirneeds and wants remain fresh in my mind. I guess one of the first commissions I worked on,to give an answer to the question, was my own. Iwas the client. It was Blakes Hotel. I think itsalways a good idea to design for yourself. Youhave the world at your fingertips. You set thebrief, you demand changes from yourself, youdemand better, and your mind is constantlyevolving with the design. With Blakes in particular, I felt as though theworld was at my fingertips. There was nonsenseand happiness within the project, which I love Im always seeking for some nonsense inamongst the beauty of the design. I was equally


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very strict with myself. As the client youabsolutely want the best and I believe I deliveredthat for myself in Blakes Hotel.

WHO ARE YOUR DESIGN INSPIRATIONS?I take inspiration from everything but to name buta few, John Sargent, Sir John Soane, Tadao Ando,the Japanese self-taught architect. I really do hoparound from place to place in life and so when itcomes to my inspirations, the same thing occurs.One thing to note about our practice is that we arearchitects, first and foremost. Get the architectureright and you can go on to be as capricious andsilly as you wish after that; architecture first,design and frivolity second. I believe that thosegreat inspirers are those who successfullycombined this.

HAVE YOU EVER DABBLED IN OTHER FORMS OF DESIGN?I owned and ran a couture company for a verylong time. We created beautiful clothes andtailoring at Anouska Hempel Couture. If you candesign a four-poster bed, you can design aperson. Everything is linked in design.Garden and landscape design is another area ofconsideration. My design amusement comesfrom everywhere and the garden is an extensionof how you live and how you see the home you live

in. It is just as vital as inside, so to design aninterior is to nurture and cultivate an exterior.

WHERE IS THE MAJORITY OF YOUR WORK BASED? Anywhere. Singapore, Chile, USA, Germany, thelist goes on. I have a fantastic team who I couldntdo all of this without. We have all grown as acompany and it is down to everyones dedicationthat we can work as far afield as we do. It is apleasure and an honour to work for our globalclients.

HAVE YOU EVER WORKED OR LIVED ANYWHEREELSE? IF SO, HOW HAS THIS HELPED TO SHAPEAND INFLUENCE YOUR IDEAS ON DESIGN?I live on a boat! The Beluga, my beautiful blackand tan Turkish Gulet. It is from here that I basemyself, so really Ive lived everywhere there is anocean. Ive travelled to Istanbul to work on apalace there. We charter all over.

DO YOU TAKE DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM THE SEA?No the seas looks like the sea. It stabilises me -the sea and the boat together. There is also asense of danger on the water, which exhilaratesyou and makes you focus.

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR DESIGN STYLE?I am theatrical and elegant, with a firm overviewof strictness in every project that comes withbeing an architect. I like to mix this in and stir itup with the fashion world. The trick is never tochange the personality of the client your workingwith but to heighten their very best attributesthrough beautiful design.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST DESIGNCOMMISSION TO DATE?Fifty hectares in Bahia, Brazil. I felt like aPharaoh I delved so deep into the earth for thatproject. We really worked into the bowels of theearth, which is a whole other experience. Theproject actually closed for a time but we hope tobring it back to life in 2015 to continue our work.

IF YOU HADNT BECOME AN INTERIORDESIGNER WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?I feel I may have been a brain surgeon orsomething of that ilk. I like digging around andinto inside the heads of my clients. My wholeoutlook is to make someone feel good, to improvetheir life, the way they live and the way they think.At the very end of it all, we do it to make peoplehappy. Thats what design is. www.anouskahempeldesign.com

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Flooring

TAKE THE FLOORKhrs entire range of wood floors has been voted Hardwood FlooringProduct of the Year for the thirteenth time, in the 2014 CFJ/CFAFlooring Industry Awards. Sponsored jointly by the Contract FlooringAssociation and Contract Flooring Journal, the annual awards include17 categories, with votes for winners registered in an independent CFJreaders ballot. Renowned for its quality and performance, Khrs woodflooring range offers over 140 different design options, in numerouswood species and patterns; many featuring on-trend coloured finishesand stunning surface treatments. All floors feature Khrs multi-layered construction, based on the original parquet design inventedand patented by Khrs in 1941. As well as providing greater stability,the construction method also uses resources in the most nature-friendly way. During installation, Khrs glueless Woodloc jointpromotes speed and accuracy, and eliminates gapping throughout thelifetime of the floor. New designs for 2014 include additions to KhrsClassic Nouveau and Artisan Collections, in on-trend white, grey anddeep-toned chocolate hues.023 9245 3045 | [email protected] | www.kahrs.co.uk

FUSION FLOORINGT&R Floor Covering Distributors has introduced a stunning newrange of resilient floors. The new Fusion Flooring rangeincludes 15 wood and stone effect designs that are suitable forboth heavy-traffic commercial and domestic installation. Aswell as providing a stunning, authentic surface finish, the floorsalso provide R10 slip resistance and a host of environmentalbenefits; they comprise on average 40 per cent recycled content,are low VOC, 100 per cent recyclable and have an A+ GenericBRE rating. Fusion Floorings Wood Collection includes 11 woodplank designs, spanning from Royal White Oak to deep-tonedWillow Brown Oak and measuring 184.2 x 1219.2mm. The StoneCollection includes four designs: Ivory Limestone, OrganicFossilstone, Urban Concrete and Black Riven Slate, eachmeasuring 457.2 x 457.2mm. All floors feature a bevel effect onall four sides, which adds depth and detail to the finished look.To add further definition, fusion grouting, marquetry or featurestrips can be laid between the square tiles or planks.0115 925 7711 | [email protected] | www.trflooring.com

EXQUISITE HANDMADE RUGSLeon Norell is an importer of beautiful oriental carpets. Of special interest are his hard-to-find colours,much in demand by interior designers for todays interiors, and his exquisite, surprisingly inexpensive silksfrom India. Leon Norells father, the late Henry Norell, came to England in 1925, to become a prominentbroker among the community of carpet merchants trading at the famous Port of London Authority bondedwarehouses in the City. This was the carpet centre of the West to which foreign buyers would throng. It wasfrom there that in the 1940s Henry Norell had supplied Harrods, Liberty, John Lewis, Selfridges, Gamages,Army & Navy and other West End department stores. It was at this centre that in the 1960s Leon Norellcame to be famed for providing the public with the facility to choose from the millions of pounds worth ofcarpets stored there. Today, aside from the choice of traditional Oriental carpets, Leon produces carpetsfor any design brief, delivered in under three months, as he did for the Presidents suit in 24: Live AnotherDay. He is now also producing carpet replicas of the famous Conference of the Birds design, to any sizeand made with imitation silk, these pieces make a beautiful statement in any interior.020 8731 7708 | www.leonnorell.com


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IN THE MIXMateria Mix is Craven Dunnills latest new porcelain floor tile collection,which harnesses the creative direction trending in surfaces of blendingsympathetic materials and textures. Materia Mix is an inspiringcombination of concrete, wood and stone textures, achieving an urbanstyle, with a durable specification and is particularly suited to restaurantsand bars. The Craven Dunnill Materia Mix tile collection is glazed porcelainand available in four natural palettes: Deep, Light, Steel and Sun in a 600 x300 mm format. Craven Dunnill is a leading tile distributor, working withcontract customers across the UK. Acclaimed for its outstanding levels ofservice and innovative product range, the company is acknowledged for itstechnical expertise and has unrivalled access to both stocked andexclusive lines. 01746 761611 | [email protected] | www.cravendunnill.co.uk


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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIESIn a rare opportunity Trgon take designers behind the scenesto reveal the unique process they use to manufacture theirbespoke wood flooring. Trgon have established themselves asone of the most exclusive manufactures of wood flooring in theUK. This has been achieved in no small part by their ability tooffer an almost endless range of custom finishes. Each andevery board is hand finished in their London workshop by highlyskilled craftsman. Although their exact techniques are a closelyguarded secret they reveal that each board goes through no lessthat sixteen separate stages before completion. This involves avariety of techniques including varying degrees of sanding,molding, undulating and staining. Trgons unique processmeans that any type of colour, finish and design can be createdmaking them the choice for designers, architects and privateclients. www.turgon.co.uk

KHRS WITH CONSCIENCE Reflecting the interior trend for white-look wood floors, Khrs Oak Arcticcombines natural style with a host of eco and performance benefits. Theelegant floor has a single plank design, enhanced by a bevelled edge; atactile brushed surface and a white matt lacquer prefinish. It is craftedfrom sustainable, even grained European oak and features Khrs ECOCore - a middle layer of post-industrial recycled material, which formspart of Khrs award-winning multi-layered construction. It is alsooffered with a 20-year guarantee. Designed for domestic and contractinstallation, Khrs Oak Arctic can be laid floating on any dry, level andsolid surface, such as concrete, chipboard or wood. Individual boardsalign and lock together, using Khrs glueless Woodloc joint. The joint,combined with Khrs construction, creates an exceptionally stablesurface thats suitable for installation over electric matt and capillaryunderfloor heating systems. Khrs Oak Arctic is one of five floors fromthe Unity Collection; other designs include light-toned Oak Sand; midhoney-toned Oak Park; grey-toned Oak Cliff and Walnut Orchard.02392 453 045 | email [email protected]

POLYFLOR GETS BIMPolyflor has announced that it is now offering BuildingInformation Modelling (BIM) objects for a selection of its best-selling flooring ranges, available to download free of charge viathe Polyflor website and www.nationalbimlibrary.com. As part ofthe first phase of Polyflors BIM Object development the objectshave been developed in all leading software formats includingRevit Architecture, Bentley AECOsim, NametschekVectorworks, Graphisoft ArchiCAD & IFC. The flooringmanufacturer has selected the perfect timing to make theirproducts available, with the UK adoption rate tripling in threeyears since the launch of NBS's separate UK National BIMSurvey. The National BIM Library, developed and managed byNBS for the UK Construction Industry, is a free online resourceenabling construction professionals to download generic andproprietary BIM objects. The service aims to host acomprehensive range of systems and products and to becomethe primary source of standard and proprietary BIMobjects.0161 767 1111 | [email protected] | www.polyflor.com


Edwardian Group London

EAST MEETS WEST ENDTHE EDWARDIAN GROUP AND NEW YORK/TORONTO BASED YABU PUSHELBERG

FUSE TOGETHER TO CREATE AN EAST COAST MEETS WEST END DESIGN TRIUMPH

EDWARDIAN GROUP LONDON RECENTLYANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FIRM YABUPUSHELBERG FOR ITS NEW HOTELDEVELOPMENT IN LONDON'S LEICESTERSQUARE. NEW YORK AND TORONTO BASED YABUPUSHELBERG WILL WORK WITH THEHOSPITALITY GROUP TO DEVELOP A UNIQUELUXURY LIFESTYLE CONCEPT FOR THERECENTLY CONSENTED SCHEME IN THE HEARTOF LONDONS WEST END.INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY SPEAKS TO ROB STEULAT THE EDWARDIAN GROUP AND GLENNPUSHELBERG AND GEORGE YABU AT YABUPUSHELBERG TO GET THE INSIDE TAKE ON THISMASTERFUL COLLABORATION.

ROB STEUL, EDWARDIAN GROUP LONDON

How and why did you choose to work with Yabu Pushelberg?RS: I have worked with them on other projectsincluding 10 Trinity Square in London. YabuPushelberg are much more than interiordesigners. They have a great understanding ofbrand and guest experience from conceptionthrough to creation. I think also that they see thetotality of design, from the external through thesmallest detail of the interior. It is this rigour andattention to detail, which will set our hotel in the

right path to respond to our customers andappeal to a global audience.

What do Edwardian hotels represent as a hotel group?RS: As a family owned business we are extremelyproud of our fine portfolio of hotels but never giveup moving them forward and raising ourstandards of service, customer experience anddesign. In fact design, innovation and the arts forthat matter, are a pillar of what we are and whatour brand represents. The new hotel at LeicesterSquare raises our game significantly we knowhow important this site is not only to ourselvesbut also to London as a city; and we have notshrunk from this responsibility.

What were the main strands of your brief to the designers?RS: Yabu Pushelberg have been involved in theentire creation project surrounding the new hotel.Together with them we are creating not only ahotel, but a destination composed of restaurants,bars, pool club and spa, meeting and functionspaces etc. The idea is that this property willbecome a social gathering space in the heart ofthe West End and attract guests from out of townas well as plenty of local Londoners looking for agreat fun and relaxed place to call home in theheart of theatreland, China Town and Soho.

How do you envision this luxury lifestyle concept being achieved?RS: The key with the new Leicester Square hotelis that it will be a place to have fun and relax; itsall about comfort and space, not indulgentopulence. The hotel will feel more like a club forour guests with the bedrooms taking on the feelof a West End pied a terre. The inspiration forthe hotel came from the theatrical and cinematicculture of Leicester Square: reflecting the ideathat the guest is the actor in their own play, thehotel is their stage and London is the dynamicbackground to each of their stories. Of course,the new hotel will cater for every need whilst atthe same time remaining accessible to people inan open and inviting way.

What is next for the Edwardian Group?RS: Edwardian Group London will continue toraise the bar in our existing portfolio of hotels, inparticular we are in the midst of an excitingprogramme to transform our public areas andrestaurant and bar offerings. Excitingly, werecently launched the May Fair Kitchen, a newrestaurant concept prototyped in The May FairHotel. The May Fair Kitchen is an elegant, yetmodern and relaxed place to dine, offering thefinest quality food in a high quality environment inthe heart of Mayfair. We are now looking at moreplans for development of F&B spaces across our


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London properties as well as creating outdoorterraces and upgraded bars and restaurants inour Guildford and Manchester properties.

GLENN PUSHELBERG AND GEORGE YABU, YABU PUSHELBERG

When you first read the brief for the designproject, what were your initial thoughts, how didyou envision the hotel?GP: One of the most interesting things about thisproject for us was that the conceptual programwas not yet formed. We were brought in not onlyto design the hotel, but help figure out the pointof difference for this new lifestyle hotel brand. Itsreally exciting to be part of the invention ofsomething.GY: Our first instinct was to understand thehistorical context and the sense of place intrinsicto the Hotels location. Not necessarily as point ofreference in our design concept, but to have asense of the contextual background, was to usimportant, in order to approach invention orreinvention in a city like London that has so muchhistory.

Have you ever worked for a hotel group like theEdwardian Group?GP: The uniqueness of the Edwardian Group liesin that it is a family run business. Its a smallenough organisation that we are reacting directlywith the founders and owners, which makes therapport that much more robust and gratifying.GY: Its an enjoyable, lovely relationship.

What were your first design considerations forthis project?GP: In most hotels, public spaces are layeredhorizontally at the base of the hotel, whereas inthis case, the public spaces are vertically stackedthrough the centre of the hotel presenting reallyinteresting opportunities for vertical circulation.GY: Part of the brief we were presented with wasto animate the street while being mindful of thecommunity rules in Leicester Square. Wereexcited about the potential to create a foodprogram at street level that will become a socialgathering place, perhaps with food carts andtrucks parked in loading docksspaces that aretypically un-designed and hidden away.

How will you maintain the Edwardian Groupbrand in the design?GP: With this project the Edwardian Group isessentially embarking on a different phase ofgrowth for the company through the creation ofan entirely new lifestyle brand. We are lookingforward to being part of that creation through thishotel. Its going to be a standout.

What is Yabu Pushelbergs ambition with thisproject?GP: When we achieve what we are setting out to,this project will allow our firm to showcase ourwork in London, and to the world at large. We are most well known as an interiors firm, butwe are also designing products, and acting as

producers for our clients hotel projects;managing or directing other consultants, such asbranding, art consultants, lighting designers,landscape designers, etc, and assisting clientswith a more comprehensive vision.

What is next for Yabu Pushelberg after thisproject?GY: This project will undoubtedly be years indevelopment, as is the case with any large scale

hotel project, but in the nearer future, we areexcited about the launch of the Park Hyatt NewYork this fall, and a number of super high endresidential developments in Shanghai and HongKong launching in the new year.GP: We are looking forward to being producersof more and more projects, and to collaborationslike this one that offer the chance to createsomething with our clients from scratch.

BLANCA SANCHEZHalo Design Interiors In the kitchen I think thata hot tap is a must-haveappliance. Gone are thedays of waiting for thekettle to boil, now that wecan have near boiling hotwater on tap for cups oftea and cooking. Doingaway with a kettle meansthat the kitchen can havea more streamlined looktoo. Another appliance,which has had an impacton kitchen design is thedown-draught extractor.Built into the worktopbehind the hob, it appearsat the touch of a buttonwhen required, butdisappears when not inuse.

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ASK THE DESIGNERWHEN DESIGNING A CLIENTS HOME, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUST-HAVE APPLIANCES THAT YOU RECOMMEND TO YOUR CLIENTS DURING THE DESIGN STAGES?

Quooker Tap as featured in the Penthouse Collection for The Filaments, designed by Suna Interior Design.

HELEN FEWSTERSuna Interior DesignThe Quooker Fusion!Offering both filtered coldand boiling water ondemand. Its anenvironmentally friendlyoption, only boiling andfiltering the water youneed, not surplus, as akettle would. Both theboiling and filtered wateris instantly delivered, andthere is a safety feature,making it a safe appliancearound children.

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MILA PODIABLONSKAMil-Ce AssociatesI strongly recommend anintegrated cooking areawith hidden appliancessuch as remote controlexhaust system, hiddendisposal system, levelelectric cooking area,dishwasher and built inrefrigerator. Theseappliances, especially inthe kitchen, revolutionizenot only the kitchen'sfunctionality but also thetotal look of the livablearea.

www.mil-ceassociates.com

REBECCA TUCKERSuna Interior DesignWe are specifying winefridges more and moreoften as a standardappliance in newdevelopments. It is areally great addition, andone that certainly bringsa luxury feel to anykitchen. Either a slim-lineversion that can tuck intoa handy space or a full-on, full height wine fridgefor the keener winecollector!

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REBEKAH CAUDWELLRebekah CaudwellDesignFamilies often have veryspecific and differingneeds so I will never fill aclient's home withexpensive appliances justfor the sake of it. Three ofmy personal favouritesare a Quooker boilingwater tap, Fisher &Paykel dishwasherdrawers, and a GaggenauCX 480 induction hob -one of those appliancesyou just can't reallybelieve has not existedbefore.

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IDEAS ARE BREWINGProclaimed by bloggers as the coolest office in the world, MintelsLondon headquarters brings together an eclectic mix of Doctor Whothemes, festival vibes and very clever workspace design, and it is nowhome to the revolutionary TopBrewer coffee machine. The TopBrewer byScanomat is quickly becoming the coffee machine of choice for themodern workspace with its sleek design, advanced app-basedtechnology and not to mention the great coffee, which is incidentallyroasted by Scanomat in their very own micro-roastery. Simon Bracken,Managing Director of Scanomat UK, originally met Peter Haigh, MintelsCEO, as part of a series of events arranged by the Advanced WorkplaceAssociation. He said: I visited Mintels HQ as part of AWAs WorkplaceWeek programme. Peter [Haigh] kindly took us on a

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