Inex January 2016

January 2016 ISSUE 29 inex-online.com Download the Inex app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Search ‘Inex-online’

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Interior Designer Maria Rice at adi Studio talks to Inex about her passion for design

Jean-Michel Gathy reveals the design inspiration behind his prestigious hotel infinity pools

Inex takes a closer look at the 2015 winners of the SBID International Design Awards

Design studio Harvey & John presents its most recent take on the iconic chandelier

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n stark contrast to the sterile and minimalistic trends of past years, the interior design industry has evolved considerably by engaging and altering people’s perceptions of what is considered ‘raw’.

Delve into the depths of ‘reuse’, ‘upcycle’ and ‘recycle’ and the results are truly phenomenal.

In this month’s issue of Inex, we bring you Machine No.3 – an extraordinary bar that began its life as a launderette. Siblings Anthony and Lauren Johns discovered the dilapidated London launderette and instantly felt attracted to the unique space. The original decor was retained as much as possible to create a vintage, unkempt design. Exposed brickwork and plaster patches now offer a sense of authenticity and blend perfectly with the distressed, worn furniture. Turn to page 28 to read more about this creative concept.

Elsewhere on page 36, Carl Turner Architects demonstrates a fresh, innovative concept by recycling old shipping containers for work, rest and play. Two inspiring schemes – Pop Brixton and A New House for London – provide communities with ‘places’ rather than just ‘buildings’, allowing the public to engage with and enjoy the facilities.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Don’t forget, you can also access all of Inex’s features and product inspiration on its dedicated state-of-the-art app. Simply search ‘Inex’ on the App Store or Google play to download your version free of charge.

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Top left: Harvey & John unveils its

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JANUARY DIARY

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INSPIRE Inex rounds up the winners of 2015’s SBID International Design Awards.

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INSIGHT Maria Rice, Director at adi Studio, talks to Inex about her love of design.

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EXRATED Jean-Michel Gathy of architect firm Denniston discusses the inspiration behind his infinity pool creations.

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EXPOSE Here Harvey & John unveil its take on the iconic chandelier.

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BARS/NIGHTCLUBS A dilapidated launderette has been transformed into an extraordinary new neighbourhood bar.

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FLOORS, WALLS & CEILINGS IKO PLC’s new mastic asphalt product Terrazzo has been recently used to create a stylish nightclub floor.

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KBB C.P. Hart has worked alongside Mattwell Homes to create five bathroom schemes in a luxury property.

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RECYCLED/RENEWABLES Carl Turner Architects have generated two inspiring schemes produced by recycled shipping containers.

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ELECTRICALS Smart homes technology specialist, Cyberhomes discusses the key features and benefits in home automation.

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SURFACE DESIGN SHOW PREVIEW Inex previews the highlights of the biggest and best Surface Design Show.

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STOCKHOLM DESIGN WEEK PREVIEW Stockholm Design Week returns to showcase the most innovative designs in furniture and furnishings.

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MAISON & OBJET PREVIEW Inex uncovers the highlights of MAISON & OBJET – the major French trade fair for interior design professionals.

recent chandelier installation. Page 24.

Middle: Inex unveils the 2015 finalists in the SBID International Design Awards. Page 8.

Left: Design Director Maria Rice talks to Inex about her greatest industry achievements.

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Northmodern Bella Center, Copenhagen 13-15 January Brand new exciting additions, upgraded areas and new exhibitors will be featured at this year’s innovative furniture and lifestyle show. Northmodern will showcase the most exciting international talents working along with the best of Scandinavian design heritage. northmodern.com Top Drawer Olympia, London 17-19 January Hosting a record number of exhibitors, the next edition of Top Drawer will bring together an inspirational showcase of thousands of British and International brands and designers. From gifts to homeware, the beautiful world of craft will return for its third year with an impressive collection of handmade products. topdrawer.co.uk

The London Textile Fair Business Design Centre Islington, London 13-14 January Established in 2007, The London Textile Fair returns this year with over 380 exhibitors from all over Europe.

The London Textile Fair now has a large print design area, showcasing stunning collections from premium Designers at the highest quality, which attracts some of the worlds most exciting design studios. Prints are available in all varieties of media including graphic, hand drawn, digital and vintage prints. Exclusive oneoff pieces of artwork will be available to purchase at this year’s show. thelondontextilefair.co.uk The January Furniture Show NEC, Birmingham 24-27 January Established as one of the most important furniture and furnishings shows, The January Furniture Show returns this year with an unrivalled exhibitor line-up of over 400 names. This year’s show will feature upcoming trends developing in the furniture and furnishing accessories industry. januaryfurnitureshow.com

The International Interiors Show Cologne, Germany 18-24 January Every January suppliers and key-decision makers gather in Cologne for the international furnishing fair – imm. You can expect a unique variety of interior design ideas for every room, from basics to luxury furnishings. This year imm will present the trends that will be transforming the furniture and interiors sector. imm-cologne.com

Oslo Design Fair Norway Trade Fairs, Norway 28-31 January One of Norway’s most important design exhibitions, Gaveog Interiørmessen is changing its name to the Oslo Design Fair this January. Oslo is a popular destination for those seeking cultural and culinary inspiration and the show will build bridges between the exhibition and the capital city’s many design venues. The new Oslo Design Fair will continue to showcase the spectacular scope of Norwegian design by bringing together designers, producers and the trade from all corners of Norway. The fair’s organisers intend to give the Oslo Design Fair a more prominent role as a meeting place for great design in Scandinavia and internationally. oslodesignfair.com INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Design talent in focus Representing talent from 41 countries worldwide, 2015’s SBID International Design Awards recognised the industry’s most prestiguous achievements. Here, Inex unveils some of the award-winning entries.

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inning an SBID International Design Award is a truly high achievement; all 14 categories were assessed by a technical panel, the public vote and a panel of leading industry experts. 14 categories were introduced at the event and the winners were presented with a crystal SBID award trophy for their outstanding work. Recapturing the ceremony, Inex has listed below the overall winners from each of the 14 categories, alongside the overall winner of the SBID International Design Excellence Awards for 2015.

Overall Winner: Design Practice: Tinker Imagineers – Utrecht Project: Juliana Children’s Hospital Location: The Hague, Netherlands Over 4000m2 of unique graphic wallpaper covers the waiting areas and treatment rooms of the Juliana Children’s hospital. The walls are literally brought to life with moving projections and interactive animations. A magical animated lift shows the children where they are under water, on the beach or in the air.

New Build and Development: Design Practice: Elena Galli Giallini Limited & Spawton Architecture – Hong Kong Project: Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu Location: Chengdu, China The Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu houses shops, a luxury boutique hotel, serviced apartments and A-grade offices. Juxtapositions of heritage, nature, place and history, were the essential themes for the development.

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Residential Project Over £1m: Design Practice: LSDCASA – Shenzhen, China Project: Vanke Emerald Riverside show flat Location: Shanghai, China The design in the 380m2 show-flat represents the multiple cultures inherent in China. LSDCASA has deeply explored Chinese philosophy for this project. Focus was placed on the contemporary living concept and aesthetic-form demand.

Residential Project Under £1m: Design Practice: YZ ENVIRONMENT DESIGN – Shenzhen, China Project: Delicacy Embellishing Luxury project Location: Chengdu City, China A soft and restrained French rococo style was selected for this exquisite project. The rococo style was mixed with neo-classical characteristics and complied with classical solemnness.

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Left: LSDCASA has focused on the contemporary living concept and aesthetic-form demand Below left: YZ ENVIRONMENT DESIGN selected a soft and restrained French rococo style for its Delicacy Embellishing Luxury project Below: Tinker Imagineers was the overall winner for this year’s SBID awards

pioneered innovation in every corner of the industry and this year won an SBID award for its latest revolutionary launch, Microsfera. Microsfera’s impact is around 95% less than a wool/nylon broadloom carpet, and less than half of a normal carpet tile.

Residential Product: Company: Lateral Design Studio – London, UK An SBID trophy was awarded to Lateral Design Studio for its Linkasink project.

Lateral Design Studio’s imaginative designs transform the humble kitchen or bathroom sink into an eye-catching focal point within the room.

Restaurant & Bar: Design Practice: Hootan & Associates – Irvine, USA Project: Bosscat Kitchen & Libations Location: Newport Beach, USA The design of the project initiated with a vision to evoke rustic farm features in the downtown of a modern city. As a result, the brief involved working with old-fashioned aesthetics and materials to achieve a memorable and glittering environment.

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Above: Space wanted to stay away from all negative connotations of the word ‘office’ Right: EXCLAIM UNITED CORP’s design stresses the creative ideas of green power

Public Space: Design Practice: EXCLAIM UNITED CORP –Taipei, Taiwan Project: Into the World of Art Location: Taipei City, Taiwan ‘Into the World of Art’ was designed for a private collection and exhibition art gallery. Entertaining friends and displaying collection of artworks was the basic design concept for this project. The design emphasises the creative ideas of green power and environmental protection; possessing both privacy and a taste of life.

Office Space: Design Practice: Space – Mexico City Project: Red Bull Location: Mexico Space wanted to stay away from all negative connotations of the word ‘office’ and created a space that does not translate into the traditional office. A gym, a game room and a bar as the reception area make these offices a place that is not only fun, but also productive.

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Left: The layout of atelier PRO’s project for the Meander Medical Centre resembles a village with a central avenue Above: With so many prestigious labels housed under one roof, Callison’s design needed to support each brand with equal presence

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Healthcare Design: Design Practice: atelier PRO architekten– The Netherlands Project: The Meander Medical Centre Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands The overall interior design of the 100,000m2 healthcare centre was focused around the patient in order to create a healing environment that improves the wellbeing of patients and medical staff. The layout of the medical centre resembles a village with a central avenue from which all public areas are visible and accessible.

Hotel Design: Design Practice: Tarh Va Afarinesh Omran Architectural & Engineering Consultants Co. – Tehran, Iran Project: The IKIA 3 & 4 Star Hotel Location: Tehran, Iran.

As the first airport hotel in Iran, the hotel is developed on a land of 23,000m2. At first glance the design is an emergence of colours in Iran’s architecture. The designer courageously overpassed conventional use of neutral colours in decades of Iranian contemporary

architecture and challenged the viewer’s eyes by sharp green, purple, red, and yellow colours, starting a new episode of colour melange in architecture.

Retail Design: Design Practice: Callison – London, UK Project: Watches of Switzerland Location: London, UK The client’s goal was to create London’s most spectacular watch room synonymous with luxury and customer experience; an extravagant showroom of the finest Swiss watches. With so many prestigious labels housed under one roof, the design needed to support each brand with equal presence and attention while maintaining cohesiveness throughout the space.

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14 INSPIRE Left: Stephen Clasper Interiors’ client’s dream home required the kitchen as a focal point Below: Greenpoint Technologies’ inspiration for the Azureâ began with the love of the 787’s open architecture

KBB: Design Practice: Stephen Clasper Interiors – Chertsey, UK Project: Queen Anne House Location: Surrey, UK. Stephen Clasper Interiors was approached by the client of Queen Anne House directly through a recommendation.

The client’s dream home required the kitchen as a focal point to the build – as this would be the area where the family would spend most of their time together, therefore the area needed to work on a number of different levels for the family.

Intelligent Design: Design Practice: Snoozebox Holdings PLC – London, UK Project: The Portable Hotel Snoozebox is a portable hotel that delivers on-site event accommodation. Bespoke trailers carry six expandable rooms. The rooms transform externally and internally to suit a range of guests; providing a day room and seven different en-suite sleeping configurations within the same space.

Visualisation (3D): Design Practice: Greenpoint Technologies – Kirkland, USA Project: 787-9 VIP BBJ Azure Greenpoint Technologies, a Zodiac Aerospace company, is a Boeing Business Jet aircraft interior completion center.

Azureâ’s inspiration began with the love of the 787’s open architecture and large windows, and grew to embed the client’s energy of curiosity, entrepreneurship and adventure. sbid.org « INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Marvellous Maria Rice Maria Rice has been a Director at adi Studio since its inception in 2010. Here Maria talks to Inex about her love of design and her presence in the interior design industry.

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aria’s extensive experience in interior design and project management ensures a smooth transition from concept design through to project completion. adi Studio has over 15 years’ experience acting as a consultant providing holistic design-led solutions for both the exteriors and interiors of buildings. Maria has designed and completed a broad spectrum of projects in Ireland and the UK, with a large range of concept and built work undertaken

for international clients. From small residential projects, to large resort hotels and multi-million pound master planning schemes, the practice brings its unique commercial experience and skill to suit each individual project, market and location.

Maria’s career began following a degree in Spatial Design, being awarded a first class honours in Interior and Furniture Design at DIT. Since then she has held a position as an associate for OBK in Dublin, moving on to become a founding director in The Kaye Rice Partnership.

Her areas of expertise include bar, restaurant, hotel, retail and office design.

Maria has provided Inex with an insight into her perception of the interior design industry, how she has landed in her current position, her love of design and her presence in the interior design industry.

Q. Please can you give us a brief history of your professional background?

Born and bred in Dublin, Ireland, and still living here, I graduated in 1998 from DIT, Dublin, completing my degree in Environmental & Spatial Design and majoring in Interior Design. Luckily for me it was the beginning of the ‘Boom’ years when I graduated so there was plenty of work in my field.

I worked with Dublin based architectural and design firms for the first few years and then set up my own company with another designer in 2004. I have been self employed ever since.

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Q. What inspired you to become an interior designer?

I was born a creative creature!

I had a passion for art in school and was interested in the area of architecture. Interior Design seemed to capture both of those elements.

person are a few of my most rewarding achievements. Working on large commercial projects and being successful enough to maintain the same clients for many years is also a great professional achievement of mine.

Q. Who has been your greatest influence?

The people around me influence me the most.

Q. What is your signature style?

Very often design studios have signature styles that they produce for every project and are renowned for their style. I don’t have a signature style. As a design team, we create a scheme that is right for each individual project.

Q. What is your most regarded professional achievement?

Being a successful self-employed woman, a mother and a creative

Q. What do you value most about the design industry?

I love being able to get up in the morning and enjoy doing what I love, being creative and being surrounded by creative people.

Above: adi Studio was commissioned to provide the interior design scheme for the reception lounge of the Titanic Hotel in

Q. Which commercial project are you most proud of and why?

We worked on the refurbishment of a ruined castle, Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal. We rejuvenated the hotel into a 5 star country house hotel, which was one of the most enjoyable projects I have worked on.

The client, budget and operators all worked well together, which made it a pleasant experience for us.

Liverpool Left: Maria Rice

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Above: adi provided the interior design scheme of 153 spacious bedrooms in the Titanic Hotel Left: The interior concept of the Titanic Hotel enhanced the existing buildings by the use of bespoke furniture, lighting

Q. In your view, what has been the greatest influence in the evolution of the design sector?

I feel that the use of CAD has been the greatest influence. When I started out as a designer we drew everything by hand and used tracing paper, T-squares, set squares, compasses and blades to scrape out mistakes! It was a long process but we had a lot longer to design projects.

and artwork Above right: As a design team, the studio creates a scheme that is right for each individual project Right: The Titanic Hotel in Liverpool

Q. In your career, which piece of advice have you benefited most from?

The greatest piece of advice I have benefited from is that if you are true to your own creative sense and if you are passionate about what you do, you will do well.

is a Grade II listed brick warehouse and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Stanley Dock, Liverpool

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Q. How does your team work together?

We are a small tightly run design team. We have design meetings every day to go through the

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different project schemes, which allows us to work together and bounce ideas off of one another.

Q. Is there a particular project you aspire to work on and why?

I love working on heritage properties, there is usually so much from its history to draw on for inspiration.

Q. Is there anyone you would like to collaborate with in the future?

I love working with passionate people. I think someone like Sir Richard Branson would be cool to collaborate with on something. adi’s most recent hotel project, the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool – a Grade II listed brick warehouse – is in one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Stanley Dock, Liverpool; a high profile project in the North of the country. adi Studio worked to create a scheme that not only enhanced the spectacular historic shell but has also been described as being

“a showcase for future historical refurbishments”. adi Studio was commissioned to provide the interior design scheme for 153 spacious bedrooms, the reception lounge, bar/restaurant, conference centre and vaulted spa. Bespoke furniture pieces were fashioned from reclaimed wooden wedges salvaged from the site and finished with black metal and glass. The eclectic vintage styled fabrics provide splashes of colour and also

project the notion that this room – like the building – has evolved over many years. The interiors concept by adi Studio enhanced the existing building by the use of bespoke furniture, lighting and artwork. adistudio.ie «

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Simplicity holds the key to luxury Belgium-born Jean-Michel Gathy is the Principle Designer at Denniston Architects.

He is responsible for some of the world’s most luxurious hotel designs and his infinity pools are among those most recognised exterior pools.

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fter completing his degree in architecture Jean-Michel Gathy initiated his career in 1979, residing for almost three years in Belgium in the architectural industry.

He subsequently went on to work and live in Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore.

Jean-Michel’s ceaseless change of culture and environment has been a great benefit to his incomparable designs. Inspiration for designs emerge from his analytical mind when travelling – travelling 220 days out of the year with “a critical eye” inspires these phenomenal designs. He will analyse and question everything he perceives, and states that subconsciously he will reminisce things he has comprehended whether it be colours, proportions, volumes, visual approach or a relationship between spaces.

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Jean-Michel and his team at Malaysian-based firm Denniston, have mastered the art of designing seamlessly between architecture, interior and landscape design. Having produced designs for numerous styles of hotels, when it comes to urban design he is sensitive towards comfort, with a belief that “ultimately comfort

is the first quality a hotel should have”.

A signature style that you will associate with Jean-Michel’s designs is the use of geometry, symmetry and balance. All of which

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are individually distinctive however all hold the same consistency of quality. Jean-Michel’s admiration towards symmetry was highlighted to Inex. He comments: “If I asked you to name some of the world’s most famous historic monuments, everything you list would be perfectly symmetrical…Something about symmetry is very pleasing to the human eye; people are comfortable with something that suits the eye.”

Quality and comfort The team at Denniston have produced the highest quality swimming pools for hotels all over the world. When designing for these hotels Jean-Michel respectively incorporates some of the country’s culture into all of his designs, which makes them all unique to their country of origin. He says: “It is almost the responsibility of the architect or interior designer to bring an aspect of the local culture and country’s values into their designs.” That said, designs are not a mere reproduction of what is associated with the country. He humours: “Just because you are

in Rome you don’t have to build a colosseum.” All designs respect the fundamental values of the country and the local culture, references are added to each design that are extracted from the country’s culture.

“Many architects enter into a comfort zone after many years of designing,” explains Jean-Michel.

He describes himself as a “fighter” and believes in the challenges he is presented with, re-questioning himself frequently when designing, to ensure that every design is unique to former projects, culminating in his success.

Working in a team of 150 designers described as “eagles” is one of Jean-Michel’s greatest achievements. He has created a team of extraordinary, balanced designers that are currently working on 35 hotels; some in construction, design stages and some opening momentarily. The team is due to open 16 hotels between 2017-2018, including The One and Only in China and a renovation on The One and Only in the Maldives.

Comfort, exclusivity and space is Jean-Michel’s definition of ‘luxurious’, which his designs

Above: Marina Bay Sand’s 150m long infinity pool overlooks downtown Singapore and is built on a platform above three buildings which reaches a height of 650ft Left: “Something about symmetry is very pleasing to the human eye; people are comfortable with something that suits the eye” Right: A ceaseless change of culture and environment has been a great benefit to Jean-Michel’s incomparable designs

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All designs are individually, extraordinarily striking, describing his designs as “children”. When Inex asked Jean-Michel if he had a favoured design he replied with a thought-provoking response: “Do you have children? If someone asked you which one of your children is your favourite, you would not be able to respond – that is my problem, I have no project that I like more or less”.

Marina Bay Sands Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands infinity pool is an iconic design of Jean-Michel’s. The 150m long infinity pool overlooks downtown Singapore and is built on a platform above three buildings which reaches a height of 650ft, resulting in the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool as the largest outdoor pool at this height. Initially the design plan for the Singapore’s renowned Marina Bay Sands hotel was to have the infamous infinity pool facing the sea. Jean-Michel opposed this original direction due to the characteristics of the establishment. He explains: “What was characteristic of this site is downtown Singapore.” The pool was switched around and now

Above: The team at Denniston have produced the highest quality swimming pools for hotels all over the world Left: Comfort, exclusivity and space is JeanMichel’s definition of ‘luxurious’

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The remarkable spiralling chandelier The chandelier is a timeless creation that has endured numerous modifications throughout the years. The imaginative and creative minds from design studio, Harvey & John have created the remarkable Mumuration Chandelier, an impressive addition to The Collective HQ.

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ince the 14th century there has been an immeasurable change in the design of the chandelier. Originating from the French word ‘chandelle’, the word ‘chandelier’ simply translates into the meaning ‘candle holder’.

As time has progressed chandeliers have evolved from their original 14th century state – two wood beams forming a cross with a spike applied to either end to hold a candle – to the 18th century; ornate, crystal and glass art symbols of wealth and through to the 21st century.

Designers Keivor John and Richard Harvey have highlighted just how far the design of the chandelier has come with its design of the exclusive Murmuration Chandelier.

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Given the name, their inspiration for this phenomenal design emerged from bird murmurations – a flock of starlings swooping and diving simultaneously in masses of thousands; a breathtaking scene to any witness. Brighton Pier is a recommended landmark to spot starling murmurations, which is where Keivor and Richard spent their autumn evenings accumulating inspiration for their design.

The brief The imaginative duo were commissioned by property company, The Collective, to design “the world’s most unique chandelier...something groundbreaking, interactive

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and immersive that had never been designed before” for its HQ situated in Central London.

The Collective as a company supports emerging talent, aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses, all of which were key in Harvey & John’s design for the striking chandelier.

Following this brief Harvey & John unveiled the Murmuration Chandelier; a kinetic lighting sculpture, spanning over 5m, the chandelier sits as a permanent installation at The Collective’s HQ at 14 Bedford Square in London.

Design inspiration Keivor John and Richard Harvey are the dynamic duo behind Harvey & John, a creative studio that exists at the intersection between invention, design, art and engineering, with a strong focus on how imaginative design can inspire people in their everyday lives.

Harvey & John created the breath-taking chandelier with inspiration taken from the spectacle at Brighton’s seafront every autumn evening before dusk – a murmuration of Starlings.

“Why a murmuration?” comments Keivor. “First and foremost it is a beautiful sight, but the analogy of lots of individuals coming together to make something beautiful

Main: Design practice Harvey & John have unveiled the Murmuration Chandelier Far Left: From below, the piece resembles a spirograph in motion Above: The chandelier consists of 20 rings that taper in diameter Left: The Murmuration is finished with patinated steel to produce a textured gunmetal exterior

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married nicely with The Collective’s ethos of creating communities, alongside the space in Bedford Square.

When you look at a murmuration, the birds can seem randomly scattered across the sky – but then in a moment they align to make a beautiful shape and pattern. Like a murmuration, the chandelier fleets in and out from seeming disorder to precise patterns and shapes – a mesmerising spectacle in its own right.”

Design structure The chandelier consists of 20 rings that taper in diameter, finished with patinated steel to produce a textured gunmetal exterior and a light reflecting brushed steel on the inside. Abstract starling shapes were laser cut from each ring that all align at a certain point in its spiralling sequence.

From below, the piece resembles a spirograph in motion, aligning to make mesmerising concentric patterns. The chandelier spans over 5m across three floors. Each ring has its own counterweight, which allows the piece to be in perfect balance whatever shape it is in.

Each ring also has its own micro-controller and motor, the further down the sculpture, the faster the rotation.

The kinetic sculpture can also be controlled by an App to change the colour, speed and direction of movement.

Harvey & John exists to invent the world’s friendliest products. The Brighton-based duo’s aim is not to create something that offers more beauty or function but to create something that offers more feeling. Previous playful designs include the The Floating Orchestra, Thought Bubbles and Firefly. Harvey & John’s designs inject fun into the surrounding environment, and brings people closer together. harveyandjohn.com «

Above: The kinetic sculpture can also be controlled by an App to change the colour, speed and direction of movement Right: Abstract starling shapes were laser cut from each ring that all align at a certain point in its spiralling sequence

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28 BARS/NIGHTCLUBS

A modern spin on the cocktail bar The creative minds behind The Three Compasses bar in Hornsey introduce Machine No.3 – an extraordinary new neighbourhood bar from a dilapidated launderette.

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iblings Antony and Lauren Johns and their French partner Briac Le Camus are the creative minds behind Hornsey’s new neighbourhood bar, Machine No.3. The name is derived from the extraordinary setting of the bar, a dilapidated old launderette on the corner of Well Street in Homerton, East London, which Lauren, Antony and Briac have transformed into an intimate, quirky cocktail focussed bar.

In the process of Machine No.3’s development, the team – who undertook the work themselves – wished to retain some of the original features and take INEX-ONLINE.COM

inspiration from the building’s existing decor. The exposed brickwork’s warm colours are reflected in the copper light fittings, some of which were originally manufactured in the USSR as factory lights and were imported from Lithuania.

Retaining the roots of its original setting, a visit to the rest rooms at Machine No.3 includes sightings of the old washing machine doors themselves. The original washing machine covers now adorn the bathrooms.

The trio were looking for a unique space at the right size and location, as Lauren explains:

“We did not go out purposefully searching for an old launderette – the fact that the establishment was a laundrette was a happy accident.”

Doors and windows Machine No.3’s decor is a complete contrast to Antony, Lauren and Briac’s first venture – The Three Compasses in Hornsey, London. Here you can expect a traditional East End bar with decor that you would associate with an East End pub; framed boxing photos, framed vintage beer adverts, mirrors and guilt frames.

Machine No.3 has a more modern

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Above: Some of Machine No.3’s copper light fittings were originally manufactured in the USSR as factory lights

presence with exposed brickwork, copper light fittings and warm lighting.

Floor to ceiling glass windows and doors were installed via Barking Shop Fronts, presenting the bar with vast amounts of light – a complete comparison to the original dark launderette it once was. Lauren explains how the team wanted the bar to differ from standard East End cocktail bars: “In contrast to the recent trend for dark and basement style cocktail bars, we installed floor to ceiling glass windows and doors in order to flood the venue with light.”

chairs from Peppermill Antiques in Staffordshire were selected for the sit-down area. Correlatively, specially commissioned furniture, such as the tables and fixed seating, were produced by a local carpenter.

Now mostly removed, a blue plaster, which was

formerly covering parts of the brickwork, led to inspiration for the handmade furniture, in particular the leather coverings of the seating. Lauren describes the thought process behind the inspiration for the textiles and colours used for Machine No.3’s furnishings: “Our

Above right: The wood used for the bar, tables and fixed seating is reclaimed from old train carriages Right: Commissioned furniture such as the tables and fixed seating came from a local carpenter

Reclaimed furnishings Interestingly the wood used to produce the bar, tables and fixed seating is reclaimed wood – Keruing; a strong, hard and heavy substance – originating from old train carriages. The bar was produced via a local carpenter and fitted by Antony, Lauren and Briac. Meanwhile vintage school INEX-ONLINE.COM

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intentions changed throughout refurbishment as we started to strip down the original launderette features. When the walls were revealed and we saw how beautiful the original plaster was, our concept changed. We decided to keep parts of the blue plaster as a subtle design feature.

This led to our inspiration for the colours of the handmade furniture and the leather seats and coverings.”

Colour inspiration Further colour palette inspiration emerged from the green granite tiles of the former launderette, which were brought up to spec with a buff and polish.

The team came across a few obstacles on their journey to opening Machine No.3. One of the main obstacles was the removal of the original industrial gas and water pipes used to keep the former launderette in working order. This task was an extremely time consuming and tedious duty for the team.

There were no existing radiators in the establishment due to the previous washing machines and dryers creating so much heat.

The team installed new radiators, selecting a retro style and painted them slate grey to match the painted concrete floor around the edges of the room.

Speaking about the bar’s opening, Lauren enthuses: “We are so excited to be unveiling our brand new venture, Machine No.3, to Hackney’s blossoming Well Street. The area is already home to a number of brilliant pubs and restaurants and we truly believe our new bar will be a great addition to the landscape.”

The trio have no further plans to open anymore bars in the upcoming months, however Inex has been told to “watch this space”. machineno3.com «

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Above: Vintage school chairs from Peppermill Antiques in Staffordshire Left: Blue plaster led the team to specify handmade furniture

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32 FLOORS,WALLS & CEILINGS

Ultimate floorfiller Studio Alt Shift’s Shai Akram and Andrew Haythornthwaite worked directly with Bell Asphalt to produce an innovative, hardwearing floor for Brighton’s seafront nightclub, Patterns.

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hai Akram and Andrew Haythornthwaite have highlighted the former hotel and long-lived music venue’s original art-deco features to create Patterns nightclub in Brighton. The building’s exterior enjoys the bold colours of the art-deco era and has a distinct ‘Miami’ feeling, with palm trees and vibrant green and orange paintwork.

Shai and Andrew were approached

by Mothership Group – the owner of Patterns – with a vision for a space that was hardworking, thought provoking and totally dedicated to enjoying music, sunshine and dancing, all housed in a seafront art deco building and its terrace.

Audio – the previous establishment – was a complex network of corridors and rooms,

the connections between them had evolved over the course of time. One of the first things the studio proposed was to rationalise the relationship across the floors by installing a new staircase infrastructure – with Steve Searby Architects – and harmonise the relationship between the bar and basement club.

Fixed seating platforms travel across the basement club, up to the bar and out onto the terrace, creating contours and tiers for sitting. Studio Alt Shift designed and developed a bespoke table range using Terrazzo – a composite material, which is used for floor and wall treatments.

Replacing the 200m2 floor with a ground asphalt surface was a huge decision for the project as it is a challenging material to bring into an interior environment. Studio Alt Shift used plenty of timber, brightly coloured upholstery and leather to temper the effect and create a space that was inviting and comfortable.

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Left: Replacing the 200m2 floor with a ground asphalt surface was a huge decision for the project Above: Terrazzo flooring is easy to clean and, if damaged, inexpensive to repair Below left: IKO’s Terrazzo flooring was used for the

sample and develop a special pebble mix and aggregate proportions. IKO’s Terrazzo flooring was used for the nightclub’s floor. It is an innovative, hard-wearing material which produces a seamless and durable surface – the perfect choice for a busy nightclub. It is easy to clean and, if damaged, inexpensive to repair. The floor is a major feature of the space, bringing variation and texture as well as an incredibly durable and hardworking surface. Terrazzo assisted in complementing Patterns’ modern look. It is tailorable with different grades and a choice of five colours of stone, which are added at the mixing point to provide a bespoke finish.

The conveniences were also completely redesigned.

Here, the studio produced its own cubicles and sinks to maximise the space and create an environment that really connected to the other spaces in the establishment. Terrazzo cubicle feet connect to the club’s table bases and steel troughs echo the table tops on the floors above. studioaltshift.com «

nightclub’s floor Right: Studio Alt Shift used plenty of timber, brightly coloured upholstery and leather to temper the effect and create a space that was inviting and comfortable

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34 KBB

Pure, pristine relaxation Prestigious bathroom designer C.P. Hart has worked alongside Mattwell Homes to design and supply five bathroom schemes for a luxury fivebedroom home in Fairmile Lane in leafy Cobham.

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.P. Hart – renowned for its use of the finest materials and advanced manufacturing techniques – was appointed to design and supply five luxurious bathroom schemes for the immaculate property in Fairmile Lane. The build was produced by Surrey property developer Mattwell

Homes in the town of leafy Cobham in Surrey. Mattwell Homes has mixed the respected traditions of brick and block construction with modern environmentally improved practices to create a stylish and efficient home with modern living in mind. This luxuriously-designed property features spacious proportions and cutting-edge interior design.

The bathroom schemes selected

by C.P. Hart reflect the clean classicism displayed throughout the setting at Fairmile Lane. A calm, muted palette in every room – including the bathrooms – gave the home a contemporary yet refined style. Lynne Wainwright, Senior Business Development Manager at C.P. Hart comments: “The attention to detail shown throughout the property is a testament to Mattwell Homes’ creative design vision, and is particularly evident in the bathrooms where we have supplied leading brands such as Duravit, Hansgrohe, Axor and Matki. We are delighted with the final bathroom schemes and quality of finish.”

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C.P. Hart carefully selected bathroom products for the first floor master bathroom that reflects the timeless style and meets the contemporary design aesthetic that runs throughout the property Products selected by C.P. Hart for all five bathroom schemes include sanitaryware by leading bathroom supplier Duravit, brassware by Axor and luxury shower enclosures by Matki.

The team at C.P. Hart opted for bespoke glass furniture by Italian manufacturer, Artelinea, to complement the sophisticated decor of the master bedroom, while glass design bowls were selected to create an eye-catching impression in the cloakroom.

Above left: This luxuriously-designed property features spacious proportions and cutting-edge interior design Below left: C.P. Hart was able to specify high quality products for dedicated bathing, showering and basin areas Above: The bathroom schemes selected reflect the clean classicism displayed throughout the property Left: A calm, muted colour palette in the bathrooms gave the home a contemporary yet refined style shape and a comfortable surface

Owing to the generous proportions of the master bathroom C.P. Hart was able to specify high quality products for dedicated bathing, showering and basin areas which help contribute to the luxurious feel of the space. C.P. Hart’s own Domino basin unit was supplied in a clean white finish and in an 1800mm double basin format and teamed with a sleek vanity unit in a contrasting dark finish to create valuable storage space for personal items and keep surfaces clear. Wallmounted Citterio basin mixer taps by Axor in contemporary chrome were fitted to enhance the streamlined finish and the expansive basin area is further complemented by a large wall mirror and strategic spot lighting.

For the showering area C.P. Hart supplied the Eauzone collection from Matki to create a minimalist wet room area, with shower controls including the Raindance overhead shower and Starck designed handshower from Hansgrohe. The open, uncluttered feel of the bathroom scheme is further enhanced by a Starck 3 wall hung pan by Duravit and light-enhancing, pared-back porcelain wall and floor tiles featuring a subtle stone grain.

A tiled seating area and inset shelf completes the luxurious spa feel of the shower area whilst ensuring it is practical to use. cphart.co.uk ÂŤ INEX-ONLINE.COM

36 RENEWABLE/RECYCLED

Resourceful recycling The resourceful minds at Carl Turner Architects have generated two innovative schemes produced from recycled shipping containers. The firm’s ambition has always been to work with people in the community, which it has demonstrated with its work for Pop Brixton and A New House for London.

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arl Turner Architects has an industrial style with a low-tech and playful twist. Its designs can range from an almost minimal aesthetic, to a highly decorative establishment. Formed in 2006, the practice has been recognised for its innovation, winning a RIBA National award for its project, Slip House in 2013.

The firm’s first project with the use of recycled shipping containers was for NPO Magnificent Revolution at Hackney City Farm, where the project required the use of one recycled container. This is where inspiration for Pop Brixton arose, which required the use of 60 recycled containers.

The markets of Brixton and its arcaded internal streets provided inspiration for Pop Brixton alongside the striped market canopies and chaotic street life of the surrounding streets. The concept was to make the area feel like an undesigned space; like it had materialised organically and the hand of the designer is not evident.

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Pop Brixton is a collaboration between CTA, The Collective, Lambeth Council and Landscape Designers, Uncommon. Carl Turner Architects was approached by Brixton Council to create an ‘incubator’ project to support and nurture local start up businesses, and to explore different rental models and levels. The brief was to create a ‘meanwhile’ space with a three year life-span.

Although the use of shipping containers is not a fresh concept in the world of architecture, the firm’s focus was to create a place rather than a building. The 10-year-old containers were brought in from a

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container yard in Essex, in batches of four loads containing 15 containers.

A mobile crane circa 80 tonnes was used to crane them into position.

At their highest point the crates sit at a height of four – however can theoretically go up to 10.

London-based fashion and design company, Eley Kishimoto designed the wallpaper strip decoration and hand printed and applied all of the coloured decoration for the establishment. All logos were applied to the shipping containers by the tenants as graphics in the style of the original container logos.

Pop Brixton has received amazing feedback, with crowds visiting over the summer months of approximately 15,000 per week – including visitors from across the world. As the social and local nature of the project is increasingly more appreciated, individuals who were initially sceptical of the project are coming to terms with the concept.

Similarly to Pop Brixton, Carl Turner Architects’ second shipping container project – A new House for London – was a project developed by

Above left: Eley Kishimoto designed and hand printed the wallpaper strip decoration of the coloured decoration for both schemes Above: The markets of Brixton and its arcaded internal streets provided inspiration for Pop Brixton Far left: The firm looked at how an ‘estate’ of houses could be laid out and by keeping A New House for London low rise they can sit on nextto-no foundations Left: A New House for London was designed to inhabit one or two adults with the prospect to extend the build with a third shipping container to create a ‘U’ shape

CTA working with The Building Centre and Arup for engineering, lighting and services and building science.

Again Eley Kishimoto produced the fabric, paper and screen printed designs for the scheme.

This project was a follow on from Arup’s work in 2014 with Architecture 00 on Wiki House, built in the same location. The brief was to work with shipping containers to create a lowtech, low-cost house, capable of being realised by self-builders. It was agreed to make a low rise, suburban house rather than part of a taller building, in order for the public to engage with it.

A New House for London was designed to inhabit one or two adults with the prospect to extend the build with a third shipping container to create a ‘U’ shape. The build is produced from two 125ft2 shipping containers. The hypothesis was to create a project that can be adapted and extended by the occupants. The firm also looked at how an ‘estate’

of houses could be laid out and by keeping it low rise they can sit on next-to-no foundations. Previously used containers – which were in much better condition than the ones at Pop Brixton – were used to achieve a slightly sharper finish.

The house was inspired by Canal boats – particularly narrow boats – as a way of living closer to nature, where the roof becomes an important outside space, and living becomes simpler and more of an ecosystem as there is not as much room for personal possessions, which encourages a more frugal way of life.

Carl Turner Architects is currently working on a project based in Peckham – Peckham Levels is a multi- storey car park which will be transformed into a mixed-venue for performance, artist studios and workshops. There are also plans for a timber floating Passivhaus project that the firm is excited to start work on. ct-architects.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM

38 ELECTRICALS

Left: Very often a single room has to work both as an everyday living space and also a high-specification 3D home cinema Below left: Cyberhomes has recently won the custom installation industry’s Install and Technology Solutions award for the Best Whole House Integration

Smart interiors The Marketing Director of smart homes technology specialist Cyberhomes, reviews the latest developments in fully integrated home automation and entertainment systems.

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oday’s clients are keen to maximise the opportunities presented by new smart homes technology but often with as little on show as possible, minimising ‘wall clutter’ and other impacts on interior design. They also seek a flexible, user-friendly approach to control provided by the latest intuitive software, using touch-screen controllers and occupiers’ smartphones.

Home automation can enable every light in and around the house to be dimmed or switched on and off with touch-

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screens and smartphones, as well as discreet local wall panels replacing conventional light switches. Pre-set scenes are also available to create specific lighting moods, which should be considered alongside the overall interior design scheme.

Additionally, all the lights in a house can be turned off with a single button or lighting can be set to holiday mode, creating the impression that the house is occupied.

Multi-room audio and video systems can now include a music player for each family member to enjoy his or her own diverse music collection and streaming service.

Discreet ceiling speakers in various rooms and external speakers in the garden can be organised into audio zones, each providing music and sound selected from the central AV system. Similarly, video content from multiple, centralised sources – such as Sky, Virgin TiVo and Apple TV boxes, Blu-ray discs and movie servers – can be distributed to TVs located anywhere in the house.

Although dedicated cinema rooms are still called for, very often a single room has to work both as an everyday living space and also a high-specification 3D home cinema.

Here, at the touch of a button, a projector can descend from the ceiling, a screen gently lowers in front of the TV, the lights dim and motorised blinds close, creating the ultimate home cinema experience

with stunning picture quality and jaw-dropping surround sound.

In such situations, Cyberhomes has designed cabinetry housing the screen and front speakers. Here, a tilting mechanism enables speaker adjustment to suit the precise distance to the seats once furniture positions have been finalised, optimising acoustic performance.

Speakers can also be hidden behind removable, ‘acousticallytransparent’ fabric panels to suit interior designs. Working closely with interior designers and architects is therefore key to combining the best performance and design.

Smart technology allows discreet CCTV cameras and door or gate entry systems to display on any of the touch-screen control panels throughout the house or on smartphones, including when away from home. Owners can also check and adjust heating, lighting and other functions when they are away.

Intruder alarm systems can also be integrated with home automation, allowing additional actions to be triggered automatically.

Initially involving smart homes specialists optimises integration of the system with the overall building design. The AV racks should be built and tested and all the wiring looms created in a controlled environment, minimising connections and other work on a building site. cyberhomes.co.uk «

40 SURFACE DESIGN SHOW PREVIEW

The biggest and best show to date Surface Design Show is the only event in the UK that focusses solely on interior and exterior surfaces, connecting innovative and exciting materials with a specifying audience of architects and designers.

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eturning to London’s Business Design Centre from 9 to 11th February, 2016’s Surface Design Show will be the largest and most exciting show occupying both the ground floor and all of the mezzanine level for the first time.

2015’s show saw 5586 professional and trade visitors.

80% of the audience came from architectural, interior design, lighting design or multi-design practices, with 5% of these visiting from abroad.

Christopher Newton, Surface Design Show’s Event Director, said: “The overwhelmingly positive comments from exhibitors at Surface Design Show 2015, along with the huge increase in visitor numbers, has led us to extend the INEX-ONLINE.COM

Above: Surface Design Show 2016 will be full of new ideas to provide the show’s specifying audience with a unique visiting experience

show and introduce some new and exciting categories and events.

Surface Design Show 2016 looks set to be our biggest and best to date.”

Since its inception in 2005 the show has become the destination for industry people to see, touch and explore the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers.

In 2016 there will be over 150 exhibitors. Already confirmed are RAK Ceramics, James Latham,

Grestec Tiles and Concreate all of whom are returning from last year. New exhibitors for 2016 include Velstone, Soundtect, Lumiscopic, Green Interiors and Bokart.

Surface Design Show 2016 will be full of new ideas and firm favourites, refreshed to provide the show’s specifying audience with a unique visiting experience.

The packed programme of events and entertainment will include the Preview Evening Live Debate and the ever popular PechaKucha Evening – an informal and fun presentation of inspirational slides.

Future Thinking is Surface Design Show’s annual look at the future of materials, highlighting colours, topics and surface trends for 2017. New for 2016 will be Surface Spotlight Live, curated by Sally Angharad. The two sector spotlights highlighted will be Health and Wellbeing and Retail Design featuring materials that make a significant contribution to both areas.

Also new for 2016 is Stone Gallery which has been introduced to reflect the importance of the rapidly growing stone market in the UK. Hosted on the mezzanine level, the gallery will focus on natural stone from across the world.

First introduced to Surface Design Show in 2014, Light School has established itself as the UK’s main event for architectural lighting. Light School is presented by Light Collective and supported by the Institution of Lighting Professionals and consists of three parts: The School Room, Product School and the School Newspaper sponsored by Xicato. The School Room, sponsored by iGuzzini, will provide architects and designers with education and knowledge about lighting design and lighting products. surfacedesignshow.com «

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42 STOCKHOLM DESIGN WEEK PREVIEW

The Scandinavian design meeting place Stockholm Design Week returns this year from 8 to 13th February with the most comprehensive selection of furniture, office furnishings, lighting, design objects, textiles and interior furnishings for both homes and public spaces.

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vents are held at various locations in Älvsjö, Norway, for Stockholm Design Week. The main event is the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair which attracts around 40,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors from all around the world. It has a reputation of being one of the most interesting design fairs in the world.

The Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair organises several concept exhibitions every year. This year it will include the exhibition the Guest of Honour – an inspiring lounge created by the internationally known design studio Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby.

The Design Bar – a cross between an exhibition and a world-class restaurant which highlights the interplay between food and its surroundings – will be designed by Architect Andreas Martin-Löf. Under the concept ‘All the fun of the fair’ he wanted to create an evocative, cosy atmosphere that is miles away from hard wooden chairs and Scandinavian simplicity.

Greenhouse is Stockholm Design Week’s hall where up-and-coming designers and design schools show their prototypes to future partners, producers and customers.

Several Trend Installations for both public spaces and homes that showcase the newest trends and focus on materials, colours and shapes will be featured in this hall.

This year the assignment to design ‘Greenhouse 2016’ was given to the design studio, Form Us With Love.

Stockholm Design Week’s ‘Stockholm Design Talks’ offers many interesting discussions and lectures with high-profile guests from around the world. With INEX-ONLINE.COM

Right: The Design Bar designed by architect Andreas Martin-Löf, is a cross between an exhibition and a worldclass restaurant Below: Aurora Design and Aurora Architecture are two exhibitions featured at Stockholm Design Week

the theme ‘Scandinavia Now,’ Stockholm Design Talks is striving to become even more up-to-date and reflect current trends in the field of design and architecture.

Guests and speakers include Artist Neil Harbisson, Fashion Designer Judith van Vliet, Architect Bolle Tham, CEO of Utopia Arkitekter Emma Jonsteg, Architect Martin Videgård, design duo Barber & Osgerby and Architect Julien de Smedt.

Aurora Design and Aurora

Architecture are two exhibitions featured at The Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, that will bring light into the ongoing discussions about architecture and design.

Established is a new exhibition zone that will be launched at the Stockholm Furniture & Light fair this February. This new exhibition zone will help to keep up diversity in the industry and will be a platform to promote small-scale productions and one-off products.

Stockholm Design Week will also be presenting more than 80 high-profile design events at various venues around the city, resulting in Stockholm being the place to be for purchasers, architects, designers and journalists in February. stockholmdesignweek.com «

44 MAISON & OBJET SHOW PREVIEW

MAISON & OBJET returns this year at Paris Nord Villepinte

Above: This year’s lineup promises emerging talents and high-quality innovative design Right: Designer of the Year Eugeni Quitllet’s Cloud-io chair

Taking place from 22 to 26th January, MAISON & OBJET is the major French trade fair for professionals working in the interior design industry. Held biannually, the show welcomes exhibitors and visitors from around the world and showcases innovative design talent.

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AISON & OBJET provides an overview of the excellence and innovation that help to share the best of creativity. Selecting emerging talents, MAISON & OBJET celebrate the values of style.

After several years of study, on the basis of evolving consumption patterns, the show has shifted towards grouping by lifestyle rather than by sector. Three lifestyle groups have emerged from this study resulting in: Maison, focusing entirely on interior design this lifestyle group is inspired by decoration; furniture and small accent pieces, lighting and fabrics. Familiar and foreign styles intermingle elegantly to the delight of even the most demanding visitors.

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The second group is Objet; objects in all shapes and sizes. From smart gadgets to kitchen utensils, the little and distinctive additions that enrich our interiors, making them unique and welcoming.

Lastly the third group Luxury, Design and Interior Decoration; MAISON & OBJET’s location for prestige and unique designs.

Creativity, innovation and technical solutions come together to create a temple of design and luxury lifestyle. It is unique in its genre reaching out to specifiers and buyers from all around the world.

MAISON & OBJET provides a source of exclusive and forwardlooking information to help understand and foresee market trends through its lecture series on major themes explored by

international experts, held throughout the day.

Every year, MAISON & OBJET spotlights the most outstanding names on the international design and decor scene today. Since 2015, MAISON & OBJET has selected one Designer of the Year, for each show. In January Catalan Designer Eugeni Quitllet, will receive the Designer of the Year award, which MAISON AND OBJET has described as “a design maestro with a unique vision for rethinking our surroundings with ever-evolving innovation.”

Every MAISON & OBJET event provides a space for six up-and-coming names in the world of design, offering them a chance to present their work to professionals from around the world. For the upcoming January show, a selection of six fresh Scandinavian design talents will have the opportunity to showcase their work on a space entirely dedicated to them.

The styles exhibited at MAISON & OBJET coexist in a multifaceted way, throughout the inventive show design, which enlivens the spaces. This extraordinary diversity is in line with the varied expectations of global markets. maison-objet.com «

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46 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Left: The Decorative Antiques Fair is a magnet for interior decorators, designers and discerning private buyers who want an individual look in their homes Below: More than 140 exhibitors from Europe and the UK offer fine and decorative antiques

A distinct eye for the unusual The Decorative Antiques Fair returns at The Marquee, Battersea Park from 19 to 24th January. Its main foyer feature, Take a Seat: Three hundred Years of Chair Design, will demonstrate the evolution of chair styles.

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he Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair has just celebrated its 30th birthday. In its first launch, in September 1985, the ‘Country House’ look was at its height and the fair was the only major antiques event to sell painted decorative furniture with almost no exhibitors stocking items later than 1930.

Since then the fair has embraced post-war and mid-century design, contemporary art, the industrial look and is anticipating the design changes of the next three decades.

The 2016 Winter Fair’s main foyer feature – Take a Seat – will display and incorporate a review of tastes and designs spanning all eras including: l Jointed and high-back designs from the 17th and 18th centuries including regional vernacular variations. l Country stick-back chairs from Wales, the West Country and Windsor.

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l Georgian pieces by master cabinet makers in Sheraton, Chippendale & Regency designs. l 18th and 19th century European salon chairs with painted finishes.

Arts and crafts aesthetic designs l championed by Victorian, William Morris. l Mid-century modern inspired by the 1951 Festival of Britain and the Space Race. l Chairs by named designers and architects such as Eames, Perriand and Arad. l Post-modernist styles such as 1980’s Italian Memphis Group, currently experiencing a great ‘come back’ on the interiors scene.

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fairs are the UK’s most eye-catching and unusual interior design events, and are held three times a year in January, April and September. They are a magnet for interior decorators,

designers and discerning private buyers who want an individual look in their homes. More than 140 exhibitors from Europe and the UK offer fine and decorative antiques, stylish 20th century design, accessories such as lighting, mirrors and works of art from all periods to the contemporary.

What sets the Decorative Antiques Fair apart is the creativity and inspiration of the stand displays, the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere and a thrilling element of the unexpected; you never know what you might find around each corner. From period shop signs and advertising accessories to taxidermy, objets trouvés and fossils, exhibitors have an eye for distinctly unusual items.

Easy to access from Chelsea, Sloane Square and Knightsbridge, there is a frequent courtesy shuttle service to the fair from outside the Sloane Square Hotel. Delicious food from Megan’s Brasserie & Champagne Bar is available all day, whilst on-site packing and shipping facilities make life easy for international and UK buyers. decorativefair.com « fairs@decorativefair.com « 0207 616 9327 «

47 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Designer wall finish from Ukraine Ukrainian interior designer Victoria Faynblat has launched a new collection of decorative wall effects using Armourcoat’s polished plaster, entitled Fragile Touch.

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he award-winning designer uses the hand applied plaster finish alongside stencils and embellished with Swarovski crystals to create seamless and highly decorative finishes taking inspiration from memories and the world around us.

Victoria has included traditional and modern technology, high fashion and dream-like themes to present an original wall finish series in a carefully curated range of colours. Presented during the ‘Art Space Awards’ week in Kiev, Victoria commented on the Fragile Touch range saying: “Often we are searching the world for inspiration, forgetting how magnificent things are just around us.”

Since 2001, Armourcoat has concentrated on the development and expansion of its export operation and product divisions.

This reflected a new direction for the Armourcoat business, evolving from a specialist supplier to a global decorative coatings group.

Today Armourcoat manages a UK contracting division and global export network to over 80 countries. With an outstanding product range – now including 3D sculptural effects and innovative panel systems – featuring recycled material and low VOCs, Armourcoat remains at the forefront of sustainable decorative surface solutions. armourcoat.com « 01732 460668 «

Personalised style GROHE’s flush plates GROHE’s range of flush plates are designed to coordinate perfectly into your bathroom. The plates are available in a choice of luxurious finishes and eye-catching designs to add that final designer detail to your bathroom.

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ROHE offers a wide range of flush plates, including stylish wood, leather and glass and brushed chrome finishes. For those who dislike the glare of turning the main bathroom light on in the middle of the night, GROHE offers a flush plate with an LED light.

The GROHE Nova Light emits an ambient glow removing the need for harsh overhead lighting throughout the night. GROHE also offers water saving options through its flush plates: choose a dual flush plate which allows the user to choose between two strengths of flush, reducing water wastage.

Raj Mistry, GROHE’s UK Marketing Director, comments: “Through offering such a wide range of flush plate designs and functions, GROHE is able to cater to a variety of bathrooms and consumer needs down to the finest detail.”

Most flush plate designs can be mounted horizontally or vertically. grohe.com/uk « 0871 200 3414 « INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Product Spotlight This month’s selection of innovative new products not to be missed

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1. Polyflor – the UK’s luxury vinyl flooring specialist – has recently relaunched the Polyflor at Home website, www.polyflorathome. com. The new look website features the five Polyflor at Home brands: Camaro and Colonia luxury vinyl tiles, Camaro Loc interlocking vinyl tiles and luxury vinyl sheet flooring from the Designatex and Secura collections. New features on the Polyflor at Home website include the Design Floors section which offers inspirational ideas for creative flooring options in the home, and the ‘View by Shade’ function which allows customers to browse through the huge variety of designs available, searching by colour and product type. polyflorathome.com 0161 767 1111

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3. Glacier is just one of three new door finishes set to change the landscape for interior design. Introduced by one of the UK’s leading door manufacturers Vicaima, Visual Sensations provides a new collection to the Dekordor SD foils range. Designed to capture the essence of dramatic landscapes and bring an exterior colour and pattern to an interior environment, these wood look doors bring genuine innovation. Dekordor Standard Duty finished foil offers a consistent and economical door finish, which is suitable for a multitude of applications. Visual Sensations creates a totally new and unique Vicaima design that set these doors apart from other products. vicaima.com 01793 532333

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5 4. Polyflor’s recently relaunched Polysafe Wood fx PUR vinyl safety flooring was selected to help create a safe, child-friendly environment at the Paper Moon Day Nursery in Woodbeck, Nottinghamshire.

The grey toned Silver Oak design from the Polysafe Wood fx PUR collection was installed in the playroom areas of the new nursery.

The popular Polysafe Wood fx range now features six new on-trend designs, giving a more contemporary feel to the collection. Polysafe Wood fx is a decorative safety floorcovering available in 12 authentic wood effect designs with in-built sustainable wet slip resistance to reduce the risk of slipping. polyflor.com 0161 767 1111

5. Renowned for its bespoke office pod solutions, Unifi – a brand within the Boss Design Group – was the perfect choice to create a temporary and collaborative workspace of Citrix Systems Inc. in Dublin, whilst major refurbishment was undertaken. The brief was to create a customised suite of rooms, combined with informal settings using soft seating. Three bespoke Vista acoustic pods were specified to create the perfect meeting rooms. Alongside this, six Qube pods in a variety of sizes and configurations were installed. All pods were sympathetic to Citrix’s branding and aesthetic requirements and featured complex audio visual systems and light boxes. boss-design.com 0207 253 0364

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6. Polysafe safety flooring from Polyflor was recently used to help return Lido Ponty in Wales to its former glory as part of a ÂŁ6.3m restoration project. Lido Ponty is a Grade II listed lido, which has now been transformed into a modern outdoor pool and play park.

The Polysafe Arena PUR and Polysafe Modena PUR safety flooring ranges were installed at the attraction. Suitable for busy commercial environments with a high level of footfall, Polysafe Arena PUR was installed in the cafe and the visitor centre, whilst Polysafe Modena PUR safety flooring was used in back of house zones. www.polyflor.com 0161 767 1111

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7. Common Theme – the latest collection from modular flooring manufacturer Interface – helps designers working for multi-national companies to create a consistent identity in office interiors around the world. Inspired by the latest global trends, the range’s subtle but distinctive grey palette provides a foundation for interiors which will resonate in design cultures around the world. The products can be used to zone areas in open plan office spaces through the use of varied textures and colour ways in the collection. Those in the range perfectly complement brighter accent colours featured in Interface’s other global collections. interfaceflor.co.uk 0207 490 3960

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9. Wimbledon-based design studio Caxton Rhode has unveiled its latest work of art – a solid light installation made from Corian. Known as a ‘tailor of interiors’, Rob Bartlett – Creative Director of Caxton Rhode – opted for Glacier Ice White Corian from CD UK. The product’s translucent qualities and malleability made it the perfect choice for this design. To maintain the material’s integrity and ensure a flawless distribution of light, the patterned fascia was milled directly into a single solid sheet. An outer shell was then constructed from sections of the same material, before being bonded and polished to create a seamfree piece. cdukltd.co.uk 0113 201 2240 INEX-ONLINE.COM

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11 10. Insurance company, CNA Hardy has recently moved into the 13th floor of 20 Fenchurch Street, London. Designed by world-renowned Architect Rafael Viùoly, the distinctive 177m high building offers stunning panoramic views of London. The Property Manager, Colliers International, specified luminaires from Spectral Lighting to complement the modern space. Spectral’s stunning SINUS takes centre stage above the reception desk, cresting an interesting talking point for guests. Elsewhere the impressive boardroom features unbeatable views across London with extraordinary levels of natural light. To complement this, Spectral’s PERGAMENT luminaires have been installed to create a comfortable working environment. spectral-lighting.co.uk 01279 450882

11. P3 Comforts is a complete bathroom range that modifies simple geometric forms to render them aesthetically. A characteristic feature of the design is the raised tap platform on the basin and bath which separates the wet and dry areas and provides generous space for storing bathroom essentials. Basins and baths appear almost rimless with maximised interiors for greater volume and freedom of movement. Shower trays are made from the new naturally slipresistant DuraSolid A material and come with an optional stool in an attractive modern design. All lines in the collection are flowing and seamless with soft corners. duravit.co.uk 0845 500 7787

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12. The provision of sit-stand workstations across the UK is rapidly becoming a common practice. Organisations continue to redefine their workplace strategies, prioritising worker wellbeing alongside cost efficiency in order to create healthier and high-performing office environments. The latest evolution of KI’s Work2 workstation range allows organisations to introduce the benefits of powered sit-stand workstations in a cost-effective and practical way. Back-to-back workstations can be initially specified at fixed height, sit-stand, or a blend of the two, offering the flexibility to accommodate any future reconfigurations. Changes can be made easily, one position at a time with minimal disruption to neighbouring positions. kieurope.com 0207 404 7441

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The new Combi-Steam.

For everyone who loves cooking.

Top chefs such as Andreas Caminada also appreciate V-ZUG’s simple and individual solutions. The new Combi-Steam MSLQ is the world’s first appliance to combine three heating methods in one: conventional, steam and microwave.

Cooking healthy food quickly has never been this much fun: vzug.com

Swiss perfection for your home