July 2014 ISSUE 11 inex-online.com
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A profile of the influential individuals, companies and partnerships driving the interior design industry forward
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Inex showcases striking exterior installations and products that blend cutting-edge design with practicality
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Helping professionals to keep abreast of trends, this focus highlights styles in texture, pattern and tone
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Inex unveils the greatest iconic furniture pieces still prevalent in today’s contemporary design world
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ecognition of design excellence is integral for pushing standards and rewarding innovation. This month’s Insight takes a closer look at the Design Guild Mark awards, which not only give the designer due recognition but also publicise the importance of investment in design. Awards like this also highlight areas of the industry that have a great need for new thinking and design innovation. I recently spoke to Design Guild Mark founder Jonathan Hindle on this topic. “Obviously, certain areas have evolved more than others, which can mean that it’s tricky to get recognised in a saturated market,” he explains. “Areas that have a great need for design innovation are more likely to be awarded, for example the healthcare industry. Even when we see a few pieces in the Design Guild Mark awards showing new thinking and meeting healthcare needs we are collectively inclined to award it in order to see more design investment in that field.” Read the full interview with Jonathan on page 12. Last month was especially important for the recognition of SBID founder, Vanessa Brady, as she was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Honours List for her services to the design industry. Her high standard and design flair has been acknowledged by a number of high level business and design achievement Awards; most recently the 2014 Woman in the City, Woman of Achievement Award for the Built Environment. Known for her competence and attention to detail as a designer, she has an international client list reaching far across celebrities and royalty alike. Elsewhere in this issue, Inex focuses on changes in the realm of commercial interior design, from office furniture that demonstrates the importance of ergonomics on page 34, to artwork that changes a hotel’s potential revenue in this month’s Accessories feature. Emily Smith emily@mixedmediainfo.com
Left: Furniture designer Toby Winteringham uses marquetry to enhance his designs on page 22 Cover: This issue’s Bathroom feature discusses how to make the most of smart technologies Right: The recently opened InterContinental London Westminster Hotel pays homage to its prestigious surroundings – read about this project on page 40
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JULY DIARY
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INSPIRE London has made its mark on the creative calendar as an unmissable location for design celebration every May.
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INSIGHT Inex speaks to Design Guild Mark founder Jonathan Hindle about the history of these prestigious awards.
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EXRATED This September, Landscape will once again confirm its position as a leading trade event for exterior design professionals.
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EXPOSE Inex takes a closer look at the presence of marquetry in modern furniture design.
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PROJECT Reclaimed objects and sculptural minimalism enhance Design Haus Liberty’s latest office design.
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BATHROOM Smart technologies have transformed bathroom design and function, from water temperature to interesting lighting statements.
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OFFICE A number of external influences have triggered a transformation in office furniture and design.
have transformed a Shoreditch warehouse into a quirky office space on page 26 Middle: Ham Yard
STORAGE The biggest challenge for store designers is utlising available space to achieve optimum results.
Hotel opened at the beginning of June this year – read all about it’s stunning interior design on page 40 Left: Clerkenwell
ACCESSORIES Inex looks at how several recently opened London hotels use interior accessories to enhance user experience.
Design Week hosted a pavilion called Smith which paid homage to the town’s heritage as the home of smiths
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Louis Kahn Design Museum, London 9 July – 12 October Louis Kahn was a visionary architect, an expert manipulator of form and light, a creator of uniquely dramatic buildings, and a highly complex individual. This new exhibition explores Kahn’s work and legacy through architectural models, original drawings, travel sketches, photographs and films. designmuseum.org Bernard Tschumi Pompidou Centre, Paris Until 28 July Architecture not from the stylistic viewpoint but through a series of conceptual arguments rooted in film, literature, the visual arts and philosophy. The Centre Pompidou is playing host to architect and theorist Bernard Tschumi, and is presenting Europe’s first major retrospective of his work, which have not been shown previously. centrepompidou.fr
Wegner – Just One Good Chair Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen Until 2 November Designmuseum Danmark marks the 100-year anniversary of Hans J. Wegner’s birth with a large exhibition. Wegner was one of history’s most prolific designers. In 1949 he created the design that the Americans called ‘The Chair’. The perfect chair – but he continued designing new ones nonetheless, producing a total of over 500. He was referred to as ‘The King of Chairs’. His furniture paved the way for Danish Design’s international breakthrough in the years after World War II, and he was to become a leading figure in Organic Modernism. designmuseum.dk Useful + Beautiful Geffrye Museum, London Until 25 August This special exhibition showcases a selection of cutting edge design for the home by both well-established industry figures and emerging talent. A broad range of domestic products, from furniture to wallpaper, lighting to technology, is on show, spilling out into the museum’s gardens with innovative garden furniture design. geffrye-museum.org.uk
RHS Flower Show Hampton Court Palace 8-13 July The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2014 will once again bring all the fun and excitement of a summer festival. The themes of seven sins, community and Australia all feature in the list of show gardens at this years show. So look out for the famous Rose Marquee, brilliant show gardens, great family attractions and the wonderfully wacky Scarecrow competition. hrp.org.uk
Digital Revolution Barbican Centre, London 3 July – 14 September Digital Revolution explores and celebrates the transformation of the arts through digital technology since the 1970s. The exhibition brings together for the first time a range of artists, filmmakers, architects, designers, musicians and game developers pushing the boundaries of their fields using digital media. It also looks to the future considering the impact of creative coding, DIY culture, digital communities and the creative possibilities offered by technologies including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, wearable technologies, robotics and 3D printing. barbican.org.uk INEX-ONLINE.COM
08 INSPIRE Left: The whole of Clerkenwell was turned into a design showcase Below: May Design Series featured design reports from the major European festivals Right: Clerkenwell hosted a pavilion called Smith which paid homage to the town’s heritage as the home of smiths throughout history
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As a community, the global design industry rotates on an axis year after year, changing its focus each month as it points towards which ever city is established as the reigning location for design at that specific moment in the calendar. London has made its mark on May as an unmissable location for the celebration of design.
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n April any conversation with a fellow design enthusiast will no doubt drift towards Milan, and the same goes with Paris in January. London has long had a firm grip on September, but has more recently acquired May, as international visitors flock to our great city for a flurry of annual design events. Both Clerkenwell Design Week and May Design Series both recorded record numbers of attendees and exhibitors. These design dedicated events brought London to the forefront of the design community, providing
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accessible exposure and inspiration as an alternative to those who were unable to make the European shows. However, as London’s established May showcase has become a firm fixture in the design calendar some have seen the showcase as rivaling that of Milan and Paris. 32,300 visitors attended Clerkenwell Design Week over three days. Led by new Show Director William Knight, the event marked the festival’s fifth edition, as well as the launch of its new show, Additions, which took over the Crypt on the Green at St James Church. In total, 57% of the visitors were architects and designers, a 10% increase compared to 2013. The second edition of May Design Series also welcomed high-calibre visitors, from retailers to interior designers. Show designer and Architect Ab Rogers comments: “It was great to see May Design Series mature in its second year, becoming twice the size while
losing none of its punch with an explosion of recyclable colour welcoming you on entry. All the stands seemed cool and vibrant and the atmosphere as a whole was fantastic. A highlight for me was walking to the DX Freight; it was so convenient to have someone else pick out the best of this year’s European design shows – how wonderful to discover what happened at Milan Design Week inside a crate.” This year’s Clerkenwell Design Week partnered with over 60 local showrooms –including highend contract furniture, lighting,
kitchen, bathroom and material manufacturers – to promote their latest design projects; from Arper and Vitra, to bulthaup Clerkenwell, Knoll, Desso Domus Tiles and Workstation. Set against the historic backdrop of Clerkenwell, the festival was centred upon four focused exhibitions - Design Factory, Platform, Detail and Additions, providing over 2,856m2 of show space to design brands from more than 20 countries. May Design Series combined five sectors – The Furniture Show, Lighting incorporating arc, Décor, Kitchen + Bathroom and DX. Andy INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Stuart, Group Director says: “This year’s May Design Series has been a great success and I am immensely proud of the team executing such a fantastic show. In the last few months not only have we delivered a triumphant final INTERIORS UK with strong visitor numbers, we’ve successfully delivered a preview of The Furniture Show at May Design Series to quality retailers and buyers doing big business. A high proportion of our visitors were keen decision makers across both the retail and contract markets with independent and multiple retailers and interior designers and more all in attendance. This year’s May Design Series has built firm foundations on which to take the show forward with 65% of space re-booked for 2015.” William Knight, Clerkenwell Design Week Show Director, comments: “Clerkenwell Design Week is always known for its energy and community spirit, where designers, architects and creative minds alike from all over the world gather to celebrate innovative design and creativity. Overall, we’re absolutely delighted with this year’s turnout, the highest number of attendance since we launched the festival in 2010. We have had overwhelming responses from everyone including sponsors, showroom partners, exhibitors, collaborators and visitors. We believe that this year’s festival has once again proven Clerkenwell’s position as an international design district, and a true melting pot for creative talent.” Exhibitors were especially happy with what London’s annual design events brought them both in revenue and networking opportunities. Chris Ward, Marketing Director at Hypnos, comments: “This year’s May Design Series has been a great opportunity for Hypnos to meet fellow design focused professionals. Overall the show was a great success and enabled us to engage with a range of different clients, share our love for bespoke INEX-ONLINE.COM
Above: Workstation hosted events during the design festival Left: Visitors to Clerkenwell Design Week enjoyed a plethora of products Below left: Ab Rogers’ bright designs grabbed the attention of May Design Series visitors
luxury beds and receive valuable feedback, helping us to continually develop our choice of design options.” Daniel Gava, General Manager, Arper UK, concludes: “Clerkenwell Design Week has been incredibly successful for Arper. We had a tremendous response to our showroom events with an amazingly well-assorted international crowd. I believe that CDW has become not only the most remarkable design event in London, but also one of the most appreciated appointments on the global agenda for both industry and visitors.” We now look ahead to September when London will furthermore confirm its status as the international location for design excellence and inspiration. clerkenwelldesignweek.com maydesignseries.com
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Recognising design excellence The Design Guild Mark awards furniture design innovation to give the designer due recognition and to publicise the importance of investment in design. Inex speaks to founder Jonathan Hindle about these prestigious awards.
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rade and craft associations known as guilds or livery companies flourished all over Europe for centuries, but the City of London companies, now collectively known as the Livery, are unique in their survival, number and diversity. The Furniture Makers Guild was formed in 1952 and in 1958 the Guild proposed the introduction of an award scheme to
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encourage the design and making of the very finest quality furniture. The awards, known as Guild Marks, were to bring prestige and publicity to their recipients and build a record of the very best work of British Designers and Makers. In 2007 another chapter of the Guild Mark history began as the Design Guild Mark was created to mark and reward the work of the finest designers working
in volume production and the best of British designers working abroad. Jonathan Hindle founded the Design Guild Mark to create an award that recognises the importance of investment in design and to raise awareness British design talent. “It’s a reversal of psychology,” explains Jonathan. “The benefit is that you are both highlighting the difficulties in designing a product specifically for volume production and providing a mechanism for designers and manufacturers to receive recognition. This was the opportunity to create an award seen as the highest accolade for a designer of volume furniture production, and this required two key ingredients. One was for the judges to be appointed to various specialisms from outside of the livery to provide a broad panel and to encourage designers to enter
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with products that serve markets across the industry. The second was that products would only be judged in physical form. All in all, the Design Guild Mark wraps up a presentation of benefits to the whole design industry.” By the award of this Guild Mark for designs which meet the criteria, designers receive due recognition and the industry are made more aware of the importance of investment in design. The criteria are for excellence in four fields - design, the use of materials, manufacture and function. Jonathan continues: “There’s an open call for entries and early vetting is completed by the Livery, but only to make sure that the product meets the criteria. The judges then establish whether the product is of good value – is it costeffective to run through volume production efficiently, is it a fit for purpose design and will it last? I think that the truly excellent pieces tick all of these boxes. The lasting designs meet all the criteria well as opposed to something that’s
Above: Jot Desk by Alex Hellum for Joined+Joined Above right: Supporto Chair from Zoeftig by Frederick Scott Right: Namon Gaston’s Oxbow Chair for Benchmark
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fashionable at that particular moment. “The very important distinction about the way we set up the award was that there were no winners or losers. A piece is either awarded a Guild Mark or not, but never judged against each other. It is purely a judgment on whether the design has achieved a certain standard. Where a piece has narrowly missed the mark, or could achieve it with further work, then we do encourage a applicant to develop their design further and return the following year. We also offer an off the record council for unsuccessful applicants to provide constructive criticism.” Pieces that are awarded a Design Guild Mark need to be saying something innovative. A piece could be excellent, but if it lacks new thinking, or has largely missed the market price point then the judges can’t see it meeting the relevant market. “We are always looking for designs that push the boundaries,” continues Jonathan. “Obviously, certain areas have evolved more than others, which can mean that it’s tricky to get recognised in a saturated market. Areas that have a great need for design innovation are more likely to be awarded, for example the healthcare industry. Even when we have a few pieces coming through showing new thinking and meeting healthcare needs we are collectively inclined to award it in order to see more design investment in that field.” Often designers return with new products, but not always for the same manufacturer. The quality and consistency of applicants has been so good that there’s now a problem deciding on the judges! He explains: “When I first asked people to judge they all understood the general principle that this was about recognising design excellence that wasn’t being represented
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Left: Concave Bookcase by Simon Pengelley for Joined+Joined Right: Ben Fowler’s Hat Tree for Marque Furniture Ltd Below left: Windsor Rocker for Sitting Firm by Katie Walker Below right: Mark Gabbertas’ Sandur Chair for Oasig
elsewhere. It was well supported from early on, but it needed to prove its long-term sustainability by getting good quality applicants to boost its respect and to keep its reputation unsullied for many years. Our need to rotate judges year on year is evidence of the Design Guild Mark prestige in the industry.” The designer is recognised and applauded, but the client is able to use the Design Guild Mark’s respected name in their marketing. Value and meeting the right market price are integral to a successful design, no matter how desirable it might be. There are certain products that will sell at a premium because they have a loved brand connected, or an unconditional consumer loyalty where reasoning can’t always be quantified. Tom Lloyd, partner at Pearson Lloyd and Design Guild Mark Holder, says: “Awards like this are important, not only because they recognise the big challenge of innovation in the mass production sector of design where ideas can be affected by issues such as market price, but because they highlight to clients that their investment in design is money well-spent.” “In the application form there is a demand that the designer properly maps out what markets they are intending the product for and the intended price, which is all part of the commercial realities that pieces are judged on,” continues Jonathan. This year’s award recipients were announced at the end of April and were judged by a cross-section of leading professionals from the furniture, hospitality, commercial, retail and media industry. From a bookcase and coat stand to office tables and commercial seating, the 2014 selection was full of ideas, energy, talent and skill. Graham Jones, Chairman of the Design Guild Mark commented: “This year has been particularly exciting.
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We have seen a record number of entries that suggests the Design Guild Mark is really gaining awareness and value. We also had a number of new judges who were open and energetic about what they saw and heard. Most significantly, we had many first time applicants and, particularly, young applicants, who really expressed a passion for their craft and for why they wanted to apply for a Design Guild Mark.” The purpose of the Design Guild Mark is to reward excellence in the design of furniture in volume production. The 27 pieces that were awarded this year demonstrate British design distinction and add to a growing list of furniture that goes above and beyond. “Ask any good designer what gets them up in the morning and the answer will be the excitement of opportunities to make a difference to people’s lives,” concludes Jonathan. “Being able to see the tangible manifestations of your work is certainly why I love the design community. It’s a rewarding vocation and designers are making a real difference.” furnituremkrs.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM
Above: Morgan Studio’s Pimlico Collection for Morgan Furniture Left: Olly Stool for Junction Fifteen by David Lord and Ben Frost
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Bringing the indoors out This September, Landscape will once again confirm its position as a leading trade event dedicated to qualified landscape designers and contractors.
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andscape is a platform for the industry to network and source market leading products for use in high-end projects. The annual event is dedicated to bringing the industry together by introducing its visitors to the latest products, services and techniques necessary to design, build and maintain prestigious and award winning interior or exterior landscaping projects all over the world. Taking place in Battersea Park on the 23-24 September, this year’s event continues a programme to unite the industry. Landscape is a showcase of manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor products from
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vases, pots and flag stone to furniture and conservatories, water features and sundials. Exhibitors provide architectural ironwork, planters, living walls, sheds, decking, flooring, fencing and turf, as well as hot tubs, sculpture, lighting and much more! Due to a high demand from overseas suppliers this year’s event will include an allencompassing International
Above left:Jackson’s tropical garden design Above: The show welcomes an array of industry professionals
Pavilion. Focusing on the newest trends, innovative products and exciting opportunities, the pavilion will allow visitors to experience ideas from all over the world in one location. Landscape has announced that this year sees the inclusion of over 40 very different seminar sessions, all of which are CPD accredited. The London College of Garden Design will be holding
masterclasses on design, planting and construction. Their speakers will feature a line up of the great and good from the industry and include 12 of the medal winners from this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Mark Gregory, Managing Director of Landform Consultants and Chairman of The APL, together with Tim O’Hare from Tim O’Hare Associates will be talking about INEX-ONLINE.COM
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their recent project to create the new Commonwealth Park in Gibraltar. The Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands will be hosting a seminar on “Future Green Cities” and John Wyre from Bowles & Wyre will be talking about “Gardens in the Sky” – a look at some of the technical and design issues involved in roof gardens. David Lewis, Head Gardener from Kensington Roof Gardens, will be continuing that particular theme with a session entitled “Designing Difficult or Small Spaces”, using The Roof Gardens in Kensington as inspiration. Social Media will be the focus of the seminar from Angela Lambert and Liz Ackerley and world renowned American architect Martha Schwartz will be a featured speaker telling us what brought her to the UK as part of our international USA/UK focused sessions. Landscape is supported by a number of leading industry associations. BALI are wholeheartedly supporting the event and have a pavilion of members for visitors to meet. The APL are also being pro-active in their support and have organised a special Contractors Zone so that you can meet with new contractors to build your next project. Juliet
Sargeant, the Chair of The Society of Garden Designers, is a featured speaker and, in addition to launching their new Product of The Year competition – the finalists of which will be featured at the show – will be hosting the SGD AGM actually at the show. On the 24 September the newly formed Young Horts will be running their Autumn Conference alongside the exhibition. They will feature celebrity speakers and special presentations to introduce the students to all of the trade bodies in an attempt to highlight career paths and opportunities available within the industry.
New for 2014, to reflect the strong influences that interior designers play in shaping our landscapes, the Chelsea Design Quarter and the Pimlico Road Association will be very much involved this year with feature stands and seminar presentations highlighting some of the very top names from the world of interiors. The Royal warrant Holders Association Charitable arm, QEST, will also be at Landscape covering a wide range of titles aimed at overlapping industries including interior designers and architects as well as of course landscaping itself. landscapeshow.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Celebrating traditional craftsmanship
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oday’s furniture market is increasingly diverse with new technologies allowing to make the impossible possible: the imaginable real. However, with new technologies comes the associated fear of losing those traditional craftsmanship skills that have been passed down through generations as a stable foundation from which the furniture-making industry has been built. People want to be surrounded by things to use, to value, to love and, perhaps, to pass on to the next generation. There is something special about handmade home furnishings that provides this unique human connection to personal value. Perhaps the secret lies in visible proof of the maker’s hand which a machine-made object cannot display. The craft of wood seems to capture this
Inex unveils iconic interior elements still prevalent in today’s design world thanks to contemporary innovations. This month, a closer look at the presence of marquetry in modern furniture.
Left: Shift is a collaboration with London based design studio Patternity Above: Toby’s vibrant marquetry in action
essence, as the skills in working this wonderful material are age old and come with dedicated practice. Marquetry – the process of cutting and joining pieces of wood veneer into patterns, design or pictures – is a skill dating back to the 16th century which, in the hands of a master, truly demonstrates the hand at work. Toby Winteringham is one of a few designers in this country who specialise in incorporating marquetry into his bespoke furniture designs. Although he cuts most designs by hand he is not afraid of utilising laser cutting to achieve some stunning effects, creating products that are bold, yet sensitive. “I love the restriction of the material,” explains Toby. “It focuses my mind to be more creative. The skill is in reduction. Like poetry – it’s what you leave out, rather than what you put in. With laser cutting almost anything is possible. It’s too easy to keep adding and that can diminish the effect. I see this in a lot of marquetry.” Toby uses marquetry in his work to enhance rather than dominate, clinging strong to the belief that if a new technique is not adding anything of value, it is best left out. Mainly self-taught, his early attempts were simple shapes inlaid into solid wood, but these quickly developed into complicated repeat patterns used to decorate his mirror and table designs. He also loves INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Above: Phase sideboard features four cupboards with adjustable shelving Right: Toby Winteringham is one of a few designers in this country specialising in marquetry within furniture design
playing with ‘throw away’ ideas, such as a fork inlaid into a table, or a pad and pen in a desk. He has recently been collaborating with his daughter’s studio, Patternity, to create some truly unique examples of skilled craftsmanship. Phase and Shift are examples where both pattern and furniture are inextricably linked. Each element can stand alone, yet when brought together they are greater than the sum of their parts. In today’s fast-paced world there is huge competition for our attention and affections. Technology enhances our lives in so many ways and we certainly wouldn’t want to be without it. The future is to use these new technologies to complement traditional skills that are here to be celebrated, used and cherished for many years to come. tobywinteringham.co.uk «
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Perfect A pitch Design Haus Liberty recently took on the task of injecting sculptural modernism into a traditional London Building for advertising agency Analog Folk’s new office in Shoreditch. Inex speaks to Dara Huang from DH Liberty about the project.
nalog Folk’s goal was to build an advertising agency that captures traditional methods people receive information but also taps into new digital information technologies. Design Haus Liberty defined the goal architecturally by using reclaimed “found” objects and giving them a new life in the office – a unique 10,000ft2 19th century building. “The brief was to create a quirky different environment for employees to work in,” explains Dara. “Advertising is a creative
industry and they wanted a space to feed creativity and let the ideas flow, so this company ethos needed to flow throughout the design. The design concept was to create industrial style offices and add in a mix of reclaimed objects with minimal aesthetics. We wanted to enhance the distinct character of this old London building with exposed brickwork and iron columns.” The building has been opened up into a large, industrial loft-like working space, where a mezzanine floor enhances space, whilst the new staircase and glazed facade INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Right: The new office space is in a converted Shoreditch warehouse Far right: A series of breakout zones can turn into meeting rooms by simple use of a curtain
add character. Bespoke items include a scaffolding library with telephone booths concealed inside and reclaimed doors digitally water jet cut. Using recycled bottles and digital applications such as scripting and 3d computer programs, DH Liberty injected old bottles into a tremendous work of chandelier lighting. Vintage furniture has been used throughout the design concept. Dara explains: “Walking into the lobby, a reception and waiting area features polished concrete floors and chipboard desks mixed with vintage Chesterfield sofas plus an old suitcase used as a coffee table. It was great sourcing vintage furniture to enhance the overall theme of the reclaimed architecture.” Bespoke items used include a scaffolding library with telephone booths concealed inside and INEX-ONLINE.COM
reclaimed doors digitally water jet cut. Using recycled bottles and digital applications such as scripting and 3d computer programs, DH Libery injected old bottles into a tremendous work of chandelier lighting. “We were so pleased with the recycled bottle installation, it is such a unique design,” continues Dara. “We took old reclaimed bottles and put them into a figureof-eight shaped. The bottles flow through the sky of the building like a gaggle of fish. It truly is a work of art. The installation is called ‘Finding Nemo’ installation resembles a school of fish and is symbolic of the teamwork at the company. We installed a series of three phone booths for conference calls beside a library made of scaffolding, containing the company’s logo.” The mezzanine flooring gives
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more room for employees to work in, where each employee has a large amount of room to let the creativity flow. The colour palette is mostly black and white, but a number of lighting designs have been installed to fuse together a mix of artificial and natural light from the windows. A series of strip lights dangle above the space, attached by a single cable drawing the eye through the building. “Analog Folk was one of the first projects DH Liberty completed so I am proud of the project as a whole,” Dara explains. “Analog Folk is such a great piece of architecture because so many different materials were used and it works. From wood, steel to frosted windows and exposed air conditioning vents. The mix of ‘industrial’ type material
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complements each other and it just works! The project embodies everything we are trying to represent at our design studio. Our architecture firm is bold, with new ideas and we push boundaries. Our lighting installations prove we can create a functional office environment yet add bursts of creativity to the space!” dhliberty.com «
Left: The design is based heavily on a reclaimed ethos Below: The reception and waiting area features a bespoke installation made from bottles suspended by wire
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State of the smart Put the word ‘smart’ infront of a noun and the item is immediately thrown to the forefront of 21st century innovative design accomplishment. Smart technologies are constantly evolving and spreading across the industry, from communication handsets to water supply systems. One area where smart technologies have particularly enhanced user function is in the bathroom. INEX-ONLINE.COM
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The same principle applies functionality. Alongside conventional, mechanical controls, many applications can also be operated using new, digital controls, Smart Tools. Water temperature and flow can be precision-controlled with a single flick of the wrist; useful pre-set settings and complex choreographies can be activated at the press of a button, replacing the need to control settings manually. The language of design behind the controls is timelessly discreet, whether mechanical or digital,
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and individual reinterpretation of the bathing experience. One company that is making the most of smart technologies in bathroom design is fittings and accessories experts Dornbracht Group. With ‘Culturing Life’ as its brand claim, the company foundations of competence lie in the areas of design and water: technological progress in terms of inter-connectivity, and a focus on health and well-being, increasingly characterise the brand orientation and its product developments. Dornbracht is part of the Dornbracht Group that, together with sister-brand Alape, brings two premium providers for the bathroom and the kitchen offering useful solutions. As demands for unique and bespoke products continue to grow, Dornbracht Group continues to design and develop products that can be adapted to this individualised
Above: Dornbracht’s Smart Water stands for the vision of using the possibilities of digitalisation in the bathroom Right: Dornbracht’s foot bath
approach to life. Alape produces contemporary and flexible washplace solutions for the private and semi-public sectors. As a manufacturer, Alape stands for technical and functional quality design. Asystem Init, Alape’s latest modular system, allows for the integration of selected built-in, undermount, sit-on and dish basins in a range of furniture elements whilst maintaining the minimalist design standards that the Dornbracht Group is famed for. The bathroom has evolved from a functional space to a significant living area, today, and can be partitioned and fitted out to suit the owner’s individual tastes. Each modular system is designed with the user in mind and is intended to open up a range of possibilities for creating unique washplaces with a truly personal touch. dornbracht-group.com «
with control dials and display switches in paired-back forms to fit seamlessly in an individual bathroom design. The Smart Water concept ensures a very high degree of freedom for planning as it allows for the individual positioning of control elements and outlet points. Digitalisation has opened up entirely new forms of experiences in the bathroom. By breaking down the basic functions of a fitting, and by developing the ability to recompose those functions, designs have achieved a more comfortable INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Challenging change
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As the wheel of interior design continues to turn, the view from the top is forever changing. Whilst fashion will always dictate colour, fabrics, textures and styles, other external influences can also impact on interior design. It is a culmination of these external influences that have triggered a transformation in office furniture and design. Mark Barrell, Design Director at The Boss Design Group, explains more.
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Cocoon by Boss Design is based around one simple unit to be used for meetings or as a base for the day
and touchdown spaces are just some of the trends that currently influence office furniture. High backed meeting booths and standalone personal high-back seating solutions are one of the biggest areas of growth in office furniture. Great for breaking up large, open plan office spaces, these freestanding pieces help create touchdown spaces and informal meeting areas, and come fully equipped to meet every technological need. Designed to give the user a sense of their own private space in the workplace and combined with high acoustic performance, they are ideal for modern offices where personal touchdown spaces and informal collaborative areas are the norm. Conference and meeting rooms are no longer favoured in this holistic approach to office furniture. Instead, there is a growing trend towards glass-fronted meeting pods that avoid the need for fixed partitioning and that help continue the flow of work space and nomadic working patterns. Acoustically engineered, these pods offer complete privacy for users and being fully flexible, they can even be relocated to other parts of the office, if required. LED lighting, PIR motion sensors and high performance acoustic ceiling panels for enhanced sound insulation often come as standard and create endless customisation opportunities to meet the individual needs of the client. As soft seating becomes a realistic and ergonomically sound alternative for meeting and collaborative areas, modular furniture also continues to be popular in this sector as it offers unrivalled levels of flexibility and practicality. Upholstered in either fabric or leather, modular furniture offers specifiers and interior designers significant freedom in creating office receptions, corporate and executive meeting areas to match their exact criteria. The emergence of soft seating that provides a balance of comfort, support and ergonomics means that employees no longer have to be tied to their desks and
it is an emerging work pattern that will long continue. With modular combinations available, tailored solutions can be arranged to achieve improved space efficiency and work effectiveness. Pandering to a much softer environment that offers a more relaxed and flexible open-plan spaces for employees, offices have almost started to echo the feel of a hotel environment. As a result, the need for soft seating in the office means that furniture designers can no longer rely on functionality alone. It has to provide a strong balance of comfort, support and ergonomics too to combine the sit and posture from traditional desks with the comfort and feel from a sofa. Of course, there will always be the need for the more traditional corporate executive desks and chairs within the office arena. However, these too are moving with the times and interior designers need to look out for those designs that combine the very latest thinking in seating innovation and ergonomics, whilst offering the ultimate in comfort and support. As the office environment continues to change, office furniture will continue to adapt and raise its game. boss-design.co.uk ÂŤ
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Above: FormRoom created giant luggage cases for Hackett to display products in their London showroom Left: Perfume shop Penhalifon’s commissioned unique scent cabinets which create an interesting statement
The future’s modular Optimising the value of space in high street shops and department stores plays a fundamental role when looking at the redesign and layout of a shop floor. In this article, shop-fit specialist FormRoom discuss the benefits of bespoke retail storage solutions.
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you achieve is a positive shopping experience for the customer. One of the key variables to consider is storage. Merchandise needs to be easily visible and accessible by the customer and when considering the customer journey through the store, deliberate pathways can be created by using effective and eye-catching display, storage and point of sale units as well as lighting and props. Clever designs where storage and display units are
part of the overall theme of the store allow them to stand out as individual pieces and they can also be used to highlight key items from the latest collection. One particular project FormRoom worked on was for Hackett. They commissioned the FormRoom team to develop and manufacture a set of high-end giant luggage cases for their London showroom. The creative brief was to design a new, innovative and an interesting way to showcase their merchandise. Hackett wanted to use the cases to display their beautiful scarves, belts and shoes. The cases were made in-house and produced in wood, leather, upholstery fabric with nickel detailing and came in two sizes of around 2m in height. Another interesting example of bespoke storage was for London perfume shop, Penhaligon’s. FormRoom designed and manufactured a scent cabinet shop-fit, comprising of numerous drawers each revealing an ingredient from the Sartorial scent. An eclectic mixture of clear acrylic and dark wood drawers were filled with the origins of the scent; oak moss, leather, lavender woods, honey and more. The cleverly designed shop-fit
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Above: The bespoke display cabinet allows consumers to interact with the products Left: Hackett’s unique displays have become a focal point in the shop
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enables customers to explore the fragrance’s origins. Retail interiors can go in and out of fashion as quickly as the products they sell, so are forever looking for new and exciting ways to display and store stock. Even more popular is the growing trend for pop-up shops that can move in the same fashion as the consumers they are trying to attract. The good thing about modular bespoke-made pieces are the versatility they provide. Not only can they be used in flagship stores to promote and house latest fashions but they are equally useful for pop-up shops and concession stores. The key to their success here is that they are portable and lockable. With pop-up shops becoming increasingly popular, we think this type of bespoke storage solution is here to stay. formroom.com «
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Interior design is crucial to the reputation of any hospitality venue. A hotel’s business is determined by the user experience, which in itself is based upon aesthetics, so achieving the perfect desired look is essential. Ultimate success lies within the details, and hotel project accessories can make or break a scheme’s success. Inex looks at how several recently opened London hotels use interior accessories to enhance user experience.
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he recently opened InterContinental London Westminster Hotel project had the added pressure of an extremely prestigious location. Hospitality interior design practice, RPW Design has transformed Queen Anne’s Chambers, a former government building, into 256 beautifully designed rooms including 44 luxury suites and an imposing penthouse. Welcoming and very English public areas at ground floor level have been designed to capture the traditions of the hotel’s illustrious neighbours in Westminster. Local references were incorporated within the InterContinental Hotel Group’s brand guidelines, focusing on the very specific requirements of a property located in the heart of the government district and serving that market. The reception marble and mosaic floor has detail references to the floor at Westminster Abbey, and motifs from St James’s Park are also used to reference the design. The theme of the hotel’s signature artwork relates to various aspects of British political life in subtle and satirical ways. The dominant feature of the principal guest lounge is a sculpture inspired by Jan Wilson – owner and managing director of RPW Design – and created by the studio “Evil Robot Designs”, who use recycled model
Opposite: InterContinental London Westminster features a statement chandelier in the hotel’s lobby Above: Patterned furniture complements neutral walls Right: RPW Design specified Fleming & Howard furniture for the hotel project Below right: Bespoke sculpture pays homage to the unique location
toys to create very individual art. The concept here is a recreation of the House of Commons, leaving visitors and guests to decide for themselves who is represented by the various characters that are present in this surreal version of the parliamentary chamber. A key feature of the guest room artwork is the contemporary Westminster streetscapes that were especially commissioned for the hotel. Jan explains: “It goes without saying that InterContinental hotels have an international luxury appeal. Whilst the InterContinental London Westminster maintains those brand standards, it has an intimacy that sets it apart. With the travelling world demanding ever more personalised environments, we believe this is where business INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Left: Interior designer Kit Kemp has used her usual mix of colour, pattern, texture and art to accessorise this new hotel Right: Lighting becomes a focal point in this stunning interior design Below right: Art, textiles and indoor plants are integral to hotel design schemes
travellers feel most at ease. This hotel provides all the services and standards of the InterContinental brand whilst still managing to achieve a very individual residential ambiance that is referenced in and unique to Westminster.” Firmdale Hotels opened its eighth London property, Ham Yard Hotel, on 1 June this year. The interior has been designed by Kit Kemp in her award-winning luxurious, modern British style for which her innovative, exciting mix of colour, pattern, texture and art is renowned. As well as a sumptuous drawing room, library and orangery, the hotel plays host to Firmdale’s first Soholistic Spa with a fully equipped gym, including a hypoxic chamber for altitude training. There is a 188 seat, state-of-the art theatre, several spacious private dining INEX-ONLINE.COM
and event rooms and an original 1950s bowling alley imported from Texas, complete with bar, lounge and dance floor. To top it off, there is a leafy rooftop garden with sweeping views across the London skyline. The key for award-winning Kit Kemp, Design Director for Firmdale Hotels, has been to embrace the bustling, exciting central London location, right in the heart of Soho, and only minutes’ walk from Piccadilly, Regent Street and Mayfair. She has absorbed this energy and vitality into creating spaces that buzz with her distinctive use of vibrant colour, pattern, texture and unexpected detail that inspires the imagination and a sense of adventure. As with all of Kit’s hotel designs, there is a handcrafted, custom designed feel to the interiors at Ham Yard Hotel – unique ribbed glass and alabaster chandeliers, both custom made in India, in the restaurant, library and some bedrooms; a neon silk thread installation hanging above the reception desk by recent RCA graduate Hermione Skye O’Hea; bespoke rugs by Christina van der Hurd; framed fabrics designed by young Australian artist Shilo Engelbrecht in the bedrooms. Ongoing relationships with artists is also always at the
heart of Kit’s work – for Ham Yard Hotel, the Kemps commissioned a large sculpture in bronze, called ‘Group’, by Tony Cragg for the courtyard outside the entrance to the hotel, surrounded by a bevy of oak trees to create an exciting focal point for both guests and locals to enjoy as they pass by between Great Windmill and Denman Streets. Kit explains: “There are a lot of historical statues and monuments in London, yet very little public contemporary sculpture – we wanted to celebrate a British artist, and to us Tony Cragg is the ultimate Renaissance man. He is an artist, engineer, teacher, innovator. We hope that long after we have gone, Tony’s sculpture will still be here.” westminster.intercontinental.com hamyardhotel.com «
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Product spotlight This month’s selection of innovative new products not to be missed
1. Altfield is a leading resource for beautiful textiles, wallcoverings and leather, distributing a number of high end lines from around the world. The company also produce its own collections of wallcovering, fabric and faux leathers which blend perfectly with the brands represented. Products and brands are the perfect complement for high end residential and commercial interiors. Featured here are fabrics from Weitzner’s latest A/W 2014 collection. www.altfield.com 020 7351 5893
2. Developed by Polyflor, a leading manufacturer of high-quality luxury floor coverings, Polyflor at Home covers a wide range of flooring options to suit every room in the home, each offering highly authentic designs aligned to today’s interior trends. Hygiene and practicality are at the forefront of any Polyflor development, therefore combining aesthetic elegance with a hardwearing, easy-to-clean design,reduces the amount of cleaning and costly maintenance. www.polyflor.com 0161 767 1122
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4. GEZE UK, a leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, has reported a growing trend for special finishes on covers for overhead door closers. The company’s comprehensive range of overhead door closers are all available in a variety of different cover shapes and finishes including traditional silver, RAL, satin stainless steel, polished stainless steel and EP polished brass as well as special finishes such as bronze, pewter or a variety of different colours. www.geze.co.uk 01543 443000
5. With homeowners looking to add a bit of shine to wooden floors and furniture, Osmo UK – the eco-friendly wood and finishes experts – has introduced Polyx-Oil Clear Glossy which provides a gloss finish and adds a touch of class to any room. High gloss has proven to be a very popular finish and it is likely that this will continue. This finish defines the grain of the wood and accentuates its natural colour – the ideal finish to use on all wooden floors and furniture. www.osmouk.com 01296 481220
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6. Aqata has launched a brand new bespoke frameless shower screen, increasing its line-up of bespoke, made to measure showering solutions for 2014. Characterised by spans of stunning frameless glass, the new bespoke shower screen offers the ultimate in minimal styling and is ideal for contemporary wet room style interiors. Distinctively frameless, the new shower screen is secured to the wall and ceiling by high quality polished chrome brackets, removing the need for wall profiles entirely. With the shower area completely opened up to the room, a feeling of light and space is created which enhances even the smallest of spaces. Suitable for wet room applications or with an Aqata low-level shower tray. www.aqata.co.uk 01455 896 500
7. The already extremely popular Apollo Slab Tech range is to be strengthened with the addition of three new colours. Launched in response to the rising demand for veined products, the highly anticipated Marmo family features; Marmo Bianco, Marmo Sienna and Marmo Crema. Each colour has the characteristics of a marble surface with less maintenance. Marmo Bianco, a white, lightly veined shade is set to be extremely popular with Bianco Carrara marble lovers. The cream Marmo Crema with its white and grey veining offers fresh sophistication and Marmo Sienna, the darkest shade, cream with darker brown veining, offers a classic look. www.sheridan-uk.com 0845 618 2800
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8. For bathrooms with truly distinctive style, Simpsons offers an innovative and diverse portfolio of sleek frameless screens, beautifully clear glass and ultra low-level trays. The strength of offering extends to a wide selection of modern wetroom solutions – from level access to step-up showers, the range is designed and manufactured to the highest standards. Developed with the latest technology resulting in a precision finish and modern detailing, there’s also a bespoke service on selected ranges, which offers a combination of widths and heights for a tailored solution in any unusually shaped space. Effortlessly stylish, the semi-frameless designs ooze chic hotel style. www.crosswater.co.uk 0845 873 8840
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9. Ineslam is characterised by its innovative approach to converting light into architecture and art. Formed in 1962 in Spain, Ineslam have a long heritage of manufacturing lighting to give form to light. The material used in this series of plaster lights has been specifically researched and developed so that the plaster’s own characteristics are supplemented with benefits such as low thermal conductivity, high shock resistance and long-lasting endurance to change due to typical environmental factors. Inesplast finished plaster is non-conductive, inflammable, non-toxic, and can be washed. www.fw-lighting.com 0117 307 0099
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10. Astro has extended its Joel family of retro table lamps, wall lights, floor lamps and pendants with Joel Grande, offering new dimensions and features in this cohesive collection. Joel is a contemporary reincarnation of an Astro original, which was based on a classic mid-20th century lighting design. Joel Grande comes in wall lamp and table lamp options which are more than just bigger versions of their stable mates: The Joel Grande Wall and Joel Grande Table both have distinctive design features and extra levels of adjustability. www.astrolighting.co.uk 01892 614013
11. Focus SB have an enviable reputation amongst interior designers and architects for manufacturing electrical accessories of distinction. The latest addition features MK Electric interiors. A name that many specifiers turn to and now, with the Focus SB Uxbridge range, they can be sure of delivering a stylish and unique solution suitable for any interior style. For the first time metal switches can also be produced to match the range of fashionable and distinctive metal plate finishes produced exclusively by Focus SB. These include Antique Brass, Chocolate Bronze and Black Nickel. www.focus-sb.co.uk 01424 858060
12. Through a smart and organised structure alongside unique design, ZAM Lighting intend to challenge the conventional. The vision is to reach a certain excellency standard, through quality and innovation, supported by the knowledge gathered by the structure. ZAM Lighting was born by the effort and dream of doing something driven by passion. This way the company introduces different visions and influences, presenting lighting that is both fresh and unique, using only the best possible materials to emphasise its production technique. www.zamlighting.com
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13. KI’s Jubi was first introduced in 1968 as part of the Krueger new “Action Furniture” range. KI have since decided to re-launch and revive the attractive design. Jubi offers a simple, practical design, with a bucket style chair providing support and comfort for the user. The shell is sculpted from single piece mould which comes in white with a upholstered seat pad in a choice of finishes. Jubi is an attractive, retro yet simple chair making it an ideal and fashionable solution for any space or application. KI is a global provider of workplace and educational furniture. www.kieurope.com 020 7404 7441
14. An inspirational range of bespoke designer pianos from a company that has been the trusted supplier of the world’s finest pianos for more than three generations. Visit www. pianoconfigurator.com to design and specify your piano exactly as you want it. You can give it transparent crystal parts, suspend it from a tower, colour it all colours of the rainbow, change the keyboard, swap the legs… in fact do almost anything you want with it! Once happy with the design, simply click on the pricing tab to see the costings. Depending on the design options delivery is typically 3-6 months. www.1066pianos.com 01223 881691
15. Dedon is a market leader in striking, contemporary woven furniture, gracing alfresco dining areas at hotel poolside’s and terraces, and stylish residential exterior spaces around the world. Skilled artisans hand craft the Dedon fibres into daringly sophisticated silhouettes and stunning signature pieces for which the company is recognised today. The collection is distributed by Leisure Plan, that hold one of the markets most distinctive collection of outdoor furniture in the UK. Leisure Plan’s exclusive portfolio combines three renowned brands. www.leisureplan.co.uk 01279 816001
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