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Gone are the days where bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms had the monopoly on tiles. It wasn’t too long ago when tiles were seen as a purely practical choice but the landscape with tiles has dramatically changed within the last few years and it could be argued that tiles are now rivaling paint, wallpaper, vinyl and carpet tiles as interior must-haves. Tiles are a highly durable, stylish surface covering that will transform walls and floors, creating interior spaces that deliver on wow factor whilst still keeping functionality in mind, making them ideal for bars, restaurants and hotels that are known for their high traffic areas. Tiles are now being utilised in every design scheme imaginable in the hospitality industry.
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Doshi Levien has created a series of rugs that explore the interplay of different geometries.
Discover a lighting scheme that perfectly complements the modern and quirky refurbishment of a muchloved Turkish restaurant in the City of London.
In this issue, Liam Poole, Head of Customer Marketing at British Ceramic Tile, discusses the rising popularity of tiles in the hospitality sector.
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Explore six Swarovski-covered fountains designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec that have been installed on the Champs-ElysĂŠes.
Baleri Italia has created a screen that can be personalised with a choice of vector graphics, pictures or colours, opening up an endless range of opportunities.
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The WelPod is an immersive and multi-sensory room designed to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. It uses an innovative selection of natural, therapeutic materials in its construction including a glowing salt brick walls.
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SKYLINE DESIGN FOR THE WORLD ’S MOST DISCERNING PROPERTIES.
Top-quality and unique designs for the world’s best hotels, restaurants, spas and private residences. Skyline Design works alongside interior design houses across the globe to grace the world’s most outstanding hotels, houses and villas with exceptional outdoor furniture. We have one of the greatest collections of outdoor designs available with a large range of finishes and an unmatched choice of performance fabrics. Skyline Design’s ‘custom and bespoke design service’ offers clients professional consultation for commercial and residential projects alike.
With over 30 years’ experience manufacturing indoor and outdoor furniture, a skilled work force of over 1500 people and modern facilities kitted out with state-of-theart equipment, Skyline Design has all the qualities needed to customise every piece of furniture to suit each client’s specific needs, design, materials and finish. Our worldwide experience in contract and residential projects is at your disposal. From initial planning to instalment, every last detail from our design, production, and assembly teams is available to help you achieve outstanding results.
www.sky-linedesign.co.uk Skyline design119 Parker Drive, Leicester LE4 0JP T: +44 116 2366 726 M: +44 7904 153 903 W: www.sky-linedesign.co.uk E: info@sky-linedesign.co.uk
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ABSTRACT IDEAS Diagonal lines and geometric shapes feature in the Geometrics fabric collection designed by Doshi Levien for Kettal.
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AN INTERIOR BASED ON THE ART OF TURKISH COFFEE Located in the City of London, Haz Restaurant provides a fresh approach to modern Mediterranean cuisine. Leading lighting design consultancy Nulty, worked alongside architect Mailen Design and branding agency I-AM to complete the lighting scheme for the modern and quirky refurbishment of this much-loved Turkish establishment.
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panning the ground floor of an office building, a large glass facade surrounds the building’s entrance giving passers-by a floor-to-ceiling view into the restaurant. An intimate dining and bar area to the front features a dropped ceiling made from dark wooden slats. Nestled between are cleverly hidden bespoke can downlights, positioned to form pools of warm light above the tables and bar, picking up the sparkle in the glass and silverware below. An integrated linear line of light under the bar counter washes light down the copper finish to highlight the warmth and opulence in the material palette. The all-LED lighting scheme supports the interior design concept, which is based on the art of Turkish coffee, and the balance between the bitter and sweet or light and dark. Two undulating ceiling features create a strong design statement and look like luminaires in their own right. Discreetly positioned LEDs around the edge of the features’ white moulded surfaces create a wash of illumination reminiscent of rippled coffee and a strong contrast against the rich timber slats framing them. Large mirrors mount the burnt cocoa textured walls surrounding the dining area and have been backlit to create a warm halo that illuminates the vertical surfaces and entices people into the space from the street outside. A soft perimeter glow that frames the dining area is achieved by uplights positioned behind the seating, creating an additional layer of light and highlighting the interior’s different textures.
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Two timber walls that frame either end of the venue have copper bespoke circular disk wall lights mounted to them, creating a reflective surface that radiates a diffused light around the edges and draws customers’ eyes down the full length of the restaurant. Sparkling neon signage punctuates the walls and highlights the brand’s bold spirit. The lighting scheme continues into the washrooms, where mirrors have been backlit to create focal points and contrast against the dark interior palette. Within the cubicles, light levels have been kept low with cove lighting washing the back walls adding to the drama. The main circulation area has carefully positioned downlights to help with wayfinding. Haz is a dining experience that evolves so a lighting control system was installed to enable the client to select the right scene for the right time of day, making light a central component of the space. Energy-efficient lighting was also key to the brief and Nulty achieved this through approximately 19 watts per square metre. Anna Sandgren, Associate says: “The lighting was carefully considered to complement the architectural design of the restaurant. The dark interior palette and lighting design details create a huge dose of contrast for a dramatic, yet chic, feel that celebrates the brand’s bold spirit and Mediterranean elegance.” www.nultylighting.co.uk
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THE POWER OF TILES Liam Poole, Head of Customer Marketing at British Ceramic Tile, explores the rising popularity of tiles in the hospitality sector and how designers are turning to ceramic, porcelain and glass to create show-stopping designs.
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irst impressions are incredibly important as those working in the bar and restaurant sector fully appreciate. In today’s competitive climate, capturing the attention of customers as soon as they walk through the door is vital with the overall design aesthetics the key to success. Equally as important as the food and drink that’s served, the interior design has to be high on the priority list for all managers with the environment and ambience encouraging customers to stay longer, order more and return. But given that most bars, restaurants and hotels are high traffic areas, keeping surfaces looking at their best is a huge challenge, which is where tiles come in. Tiles are a highly durable, stylish surface covering that will transform walls and floors, creating interior spaces that not only deliver on wow factor but functionality too. Years ago, tiles were seen as purely a practical choice, with limited design possibilities, but the landscape with tiles has dramatically changed with tiles rivaling paint, wallpaper, vinyl and carpet tiles.
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The choice of designs, colours, and sizes are growing at a pace bringing designer style to walls and floors. Whether you’re looking to create an Art Deco-inspired bar brimming with jade green tones and pops of matte black, or an industrial-style restaurant that marries together natural, aged materials with highly polished metals, you can now specify tiles as part of your design scheme to deliver incredible results. It’s all about identifying a design theme and using tiles to bring it to life. We’ve seen some truly show-stopping designs through recent projects with tiles specified for a range of bars and restaurants. Tiled feature floors are very much of the moment, increasingly specified for all areas from lobbies and entrances through to full restaurants floors. We’re also seeing patterned and coloured tiles selected for areas behind the bar and in open kitchens, to create a striking backdrop that can be easily cleaned and maintained. There’s so much scope when it comes to creating inspiring spaces with tiles, it’s having the confidence to be bold. Now more than ever before, customers are on the search for that Instagram moment – the ultimate feature wall where they can grab a selfie and tag on social media with a backdrop that oozes style.
What to use on walls and floors
Ceramic tiles are bursting with colour, character and design. Incredibly versatile they can be as sophisticated or impactful as your chosen design scheme dictates, and because they’re made from ceramic they’re durable, waterproof and easy to maintain. No special sealing or cleaning required.
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High traffic areas in the hospitality sector require a floor covering that will withstand pressure over time. Porcelain tiles are durable, low maintenance and, if properly installed, will last for decades, which saves money in repair and replacement costs. Before you focus on the design aesthetics of a tile, check the slip rating, as it needs to be suitable for where the tiles are to be installed. The pendulum test (PTV) and ramp test (R) are used to calculate the slip resistance of a tile, and give you the best indication of how suitable a tile is in a particular environment. For example, you need a high slip resistance in wet areas where water may cause slippage under foot – lobbies, restaurant floors, bathrooms.
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Trends come and go with the seasons, while others endure. As tiles are installed and specified to last, the key is to tap into key trends through feature areas on walls and floors to create a space that is on brand while being true to a design movement. For 2019 we will expect to see some stunning colours coming through in tiles. Spiced honey, Dulux’s Colour of the Year for 2019, will feature throughout design schemes as well as other autumnal shades such as amber and caramel. Watch out for white and grey marble effect tiles with ripples of honey and caramel for a luxe look. Pastel shades will be embraced albeit in a discreet manner. Everyone is talking about blush. It’s the go-to shade that works well in all spaces. It pairs perfectly with metallic accents, industrial greys, natural timber and intense black. The trend for bringing the outside in is also set to continue. Think industrial designs with concrete effect floors, exposed brick, aged weathered metals and distressed timber.
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Beck Hall Hotel This Yorkshire Dales hotel was looking to create an impact in its newly-extended restaurant, selecting the striking pattern of British Ceramic Tile’s Devonstone to create interest around the exterior of the bar. The black, decorative ceramic tiles combine beautifully with the dark wood exterior of the bar. The Anchor Pub The relaxed, British-themed dining space of the Anchor pub in Milton Keynes chose traditional-styled metro tiles in a stunning blue colourway to decorate the wall behind the bar. Who said blue was limited to the royals. Tiger Hornsby Situated on Newcastle’s iconic Quayside, Tiger Hornsby is one of the first new bars to open in the city’s regeneration area. Stunning industrial gold tile was specified for the entrance area to create maximum impact on arrival. www.britishceramictile.com
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CRYSTALS CREATING AN EVER-CHANGING EFFECT Installed on the Champs-Elysées, the city of Paris has unveiled six fountains designed by design duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.
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he fountains, which feature 3060 crystals in total, were manufactured in close collaboration with Swarovski’s engineering team in Austria and are the first permanent outdoor installation featuring Swarovski crystals in the public sphere. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec were commissioned by the Fonds Pour Paris (the Paris Foundation) to create the six fountains that will sit on newly-renovated basins, originally created in the 19th century, on the Champs-Elysées roundabout between Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Each fountain consists of a central mast in bronze which supports 258 custom-made Swarovski crystal elements illuminated by LEDs. The set gently rotates, shining like a moving chandelier with different light moods by day and by night, and is accompanied by waterfalls running through the crystals to create ever-changing effects. This is the first project by the Fonds Pour Paris, created in 2015 to restore and enliven Parisian heritage through contemporary art, and supported by the fund’s patrons. A total of three years of development, 40 companies and 250 people went into the design and production of the fountains, which are jewels of technology comparable to most complex creations of the aviation or watchmaking industries. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have strived to achieve a design balance between the monumental fountain structure and the delicacy of its composition and materials. The fountains’ geometry aligns with the height of surrounding trees to subtly merge into the urban landscape while paying respect to its historical setting. This is the first time Swarovski crystals have been used for a permanent outdoor installation in a public space. The company’s technical experts worked in close collaboration with the Bouroullec brothers to successfully combine the custom cut crystals with LEDs in a technically complex process that required a new patent. A key challenge in the Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design was to connect the crystals without any visible components, so they appear to be floating. A new support structure was developed by Swarovski to realise this design vision, and to also allow for quick maintenance access to the LEDs and the crystals. For each fountain, Swarovski has incorporated 60m of LED strips with a total light output of 50,000 lumens (517 watts), making the fountains very energy-efficient and sustainable.
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Ronan Bouroullec commented: “For this project, it was important for us to stay in keeping with historical tradition by choosing crystal, a material that is similar to the one that was already found in the previous fountains on the Champs-Elysées, the glass. We worked with Swarovski and their design office to combine crystal and light in a discreet and innovative luminous device. In this instance, crystal is like a living substance; its perception shifts with the changing light of day and over the course of the seasons. At night, the crystal diffuses a soft light. Swarovski’s technical expertise also allowed us to design a crystal that would withstand harsh weather conditions and environmental changes due to its composition and mode of assembly.” Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board, commented: “We are delighted to collaborate with our longstanding creative partners Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec on this innovative design project for the people of Paris and its many visitors from around the world. A visually stunning commission in an iconic location, these fountains incorporate hundreds of Swarovski crystals using patented new techniques and technologies which will help them to shine bright for many decades to come.” www.swarovskigroup.com www.bouroullec.com
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THE SCREEN THAT REFLECTS YOUR IMAGE Cartoons is one of Baleri Italia’s trademark products and it has gone down in Italian design history.
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There will also be a limited edition of just 50 Cartoons screens featuring Valentina, the most iconic character created by the Italian comic artist Guido Crepax. The sophisticated photographer with an unmistakable black bob will appear thanks to a joint project with the Crepax archives, which are run by Guido’s children Caterina, Antonio and Giacomo. The customisation options underline the highly versatile nature of Cartoons and mean that it is even more ideally suited to catering to the varying design needs of contemporary settings. Whether it is in a bedroom or an office, a living room or an open-plan environment, Cartoons can carve out new spaces. Cartoons is a free-standing screen made of corrugated fibreboard extracted from pure cellulose that is completely recyclable and free of pollutants. www.baleri-italia.com 5 1
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REINVENTING THE SAUNA FOR THE MODERN WORLD The WelPod is an immersive and multi-sensory room designed to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. It is a modern reinvention of the sauna with many new layers of functionality and purpose. Expanding beyond the qualities of a typical sauna, the WelPod is designed for meditation, hot yoga, stretching, deep relaxation and rehabilitation.
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The WelPod provides undistracted sensory experiences courtesy of pre-programmed heat, sound, light and airflow, allowing users to sequence events in the room based on a particular mood, activity or desired outcome. A user-friendly touch switch allows users to create on-the-fly adjustments as desired as well. The driving force behind the WelPod’s soothing environment lies in the innovative selection and use of natural, therapeutic materials in its construction. Glowing salt brick walls enclose a clean, open space while infusing a plethora of therapeutic benefits. In addition to storing heat and increasing efficiency, unrefined salt cleans the air, relieves skin problems, cleanses the respiratory system and emits negative ions, which elevates mood. A custom-built rail system is used to mount the salt bricks without adhesive or mortar, allowing for easy maintenance and dismantling.
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About Circle Wellness Studios
In an age where technology and multiple communication platforms fragment attention spans, Circle Wellness Studios seeks to design safe havens from outward disconnection, while enticing users to reconnect, reset and refocus their energy inward. Circle Wellness specialises in creating extraordinary sanctuaries for the modern and fast-paced world. Its innovative designs combine therapeutic concepts, natural materials, advanced architectural techniques and emerging technologies. www.circlewellnessstudios.com
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AMTICO CHOSEN FOR TENPIN’S REFURBISHMENT
When Tenpin decided to embark on a complete refurbishment, it was in need of practical flooring that could cope with a high level of footfall, and Amtico proved to be the perfect choice. The Amtico Signature collection was used in the approach to the bowling lanes to direct the player to the game, while also making the bowlers’ lanes distinct from one another. Amtico Carpet tiles were used throughout the rest of the facility, as they are hard wearing, easy to replace and allowed the design team to create specific zones. They also helped create the illusion of pathways through the layout, guiding visitors to different zones.
LYNDON HELPS BOOST PRODUCTIVITY IN THE WORKCAFÉ
As the office canteen gives rise to the modern Workcafé, Lyndon’s extensive range of commercial furniture solutions is in high demand. From high and low tables accompanied by chairs, benches or stools, to bespoke cafe style booths and soft seating, Lyndon’s furniture helps create a dynamic space where employees, customers and visitors can meet, work, network, socialise, and recharge. The Workcafé is also a popular venue for huddle meetings. Technology is also a must and many of Lyndon’s furniture incorporates power and data connections to aid productivity and convenience. www.lyndon.co.uk 01242 584897
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MERGING THE COMFORT OF INDOOR LIVING WITH OUTDOOR SPACES Merging the comfort of indoor living with outdoor social relaxation has been a compromise with garden furnishings. Often, you are limited with a narrow range of fabrics and design choices. Even if you found a lovely fabric with a pattern you like, the chances are it wouldn’t be practical for outdoor use. British designed and woven in England, Extex fabrics are perfect for outdoor living, combining style with high performance capabilities. Extex is ideal for gardens, terraces, boats and spas. There is a massive choice of luxury outdoor fabrics with a vast array of colours, textures and patterns, including embossed, richly textured and sumptuous plain chenille, to the innovative and glamorous glow-in-the-dark decorative Solar.
THE PATTERNED CUSTOM DESIGNS FROM SHOWERWALL ARE RIGHT ON TREND The Victorian Turquoise and Diamond decors from Showerwall combine the trend for blue hues with the patterns and geometric designs that are increasingly high on consumers’ wish lists, without the installation and maintenance demands of tiles or grout. Available in two sizes of 900 x 2440mm and 1220 x 2440mm, the acrylic panels are polished to achieve a glass-like finish to add to the luxurious aesthetics and are fully waterproof, so do not require any trims for installation. Victorian Turquoise and Diamond are two of the designs in Showerwall’s Custom Collection, which offers a library of 15 inspirational designs that are fast and easy to install, plus the option of creating truly bespoke digitally printed panels.
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Armourcoat created a ‘quiet zone’ on its stand at the Surface Design Show in February to highlight the benefits of its acoustic plaster system. The company also featured among the main stage speakers and presentation to the 2019 Surface Design Award winners.
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he Surface Design Show is a must-attend annual trade event to source products, gain new insights and connect with innovative and exciting materials such as Armourcoat Acoustic. The system comprises of a special mineral wool
composite panel that is bonded onto the substrate and finished with a seamless layer, presenting an elegant marble-based plaster finish while allowing sound energy to pass through the surface. The Armourcoat stand focused on creating a ‘quiet
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ARMOURCOAT ACOUSTIC ‘QUIET ZONE’ AT SURFACE DESIGN SHOW
zone’ at the show using the new acoustic plaster system recently granted the Quiet Mark Award – the international mark of approval from the Noise Abatement Society Charitable Foundation. Through its pioneering acoustic tests, Quiet Mark awards its distinctive Purple Q Mark to products and services that show excellence in low-noise and high-performance. Poppy Szkiler, Founder and Managing Director of Quiet Mark shared seasoned insights as a third-generation noise reduction campaigner on the main stage, discussing acoustic solutions for a noisy world. Armourcoat were also delighted to support the 2019 Surface Design Awards, sponsoring the ‘Sustainability’ categories. www.armourcoat.com 01732 460668
NEW FLOORING PRODUCTS FROM KÄHRS
Kährs introduced exciting new flooring products during Munich’s BAU show in January, where over 250,000 visitors attended. With an impressive exhibition stand spanning over 200m2 – including an integrated bar area – Kährs proudly showcased new wood flooring designs with large, striking wall samples.
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ew designs included reclaimed-themed boards, ultra-matt wood floors and a brand-new collection of modern rustic wood floors – Boardwalk. However, stealing the show was the anticipated launch of an entirely new product category – Kährs Luxury Tiles (LT).
Shown for the first time at BAU, Kährs LT range is a comprehensive offering of modern, waterproof and phthalate-free luxury tile designs in dry back, click and loose lay. The LT product range includes over 170 wood and stone designs that utilise highresolution technology with 6 9
no repetition and a highly durable ceramic coating – the most abrasion-resistant and robust coating on the market. Kährs UK and IE Country Manager, Alex Davidson, commented: “We have taken our core skills and knowledge from working with wood flooring for over 160 years with regards to innovation, product design, environmental supply chain and consumer considerations; this has set the benchmark for launching our Kährs LT range. The products have the highest specification as standard when compared to what is currently on offer in the UK market, whilst offering significant value compared to other branded LVT suppliers.” www.kahrsflooring.com 02392 453045 sales@kahrs.com I N E X
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ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS THAT CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENT If you have an issue with reverberation or excessive noise, there are plenty of ways to address it, but have you thought about the environment as you do so?
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K-based acoustic solutions manufacturer and supplier Soundtect, has a wide range of solutions for walls and ceilings which are manufactured from 100% polyester, 70% of which is post-consumer recycled material, that not only address the issue of reverberation but also add
a positive design feature to rooms or areas in the process. Recently Soundtect launched its acoustic Freestyle range; a lightweight semi-rigid sound absorbing panel that can be used in a variety of design and interior solutions. The sheets are available in a wide range of colours and prints including
wood and stone and can be integrated as stylish wall panels, acoustic ceiling baffles or suspended rafts for instance, allowing designers to offer bold, vibrant designs or neutral and discreet depending on their clients brief. Apart from the Freestyle, Soundtect has several other already successful ranges including its 3-D wall panels and circular ceiling baffles where, by creating highly design led panels, Soundtect has camouflaged acoustic function with imagination to produce memorable acoustic solutions that combine sustainability with superb sound absorption. With a growing sales team, new EC1 showroom opening soon plus a pop-up during Clerkenwell Design Week, Soundtect is here to stay, and is worth checking out. www.soundtect.com 0845 548 0518
RESTORED TO FORMER GRANDEUR
Selectaglaze brings peace and quiet to opulent luxury apartments, in a Grade II Listed building in the heart of London’s West End.
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inner of the best residential renovation in the UK 2014-2015, 5-6 Connaught Place has been transformed by Redrow London, into exclusive luxurious apartments. Overlooking Hyde Park, these gorgeous Grade II Listed properties have the affluent shopping districts of Bond Street and Savile Row nearby, as well as the cultural nightlife of the West End within easy walking distance.
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Originally built as townhouses in the early 19th century by Graham Taylor, his work was influenced by the Georgian and Regency periods. After the Second World War the properties were converted into office space and have now been restored to their original purpose – luxury homes fit for 21st century living. John Sisk & Sons sought advice from Selectaglaze to assist in reducing the external noise levels. 7 0
Working closely with Redrow London and John Sisk, Selectaglaze installed a sample unit to show the reduction of noise that can be achieved and how unobtrusive secondary glazing can be. Satisfied with the performance and aesthetics, Redrow London engaged Selectaglaze to complete the rest of the building. 69 units were installed in five different unit styles all using toughened safety glass. Curved units were also installed to mirror the styles of the primary windows. Established in 1966 and Royal Warrant Holders since 2004, Selectaglaze has a wealth of experience with working on all building types, from Listed offices, to new build hotels. www.selectaglaze.co.uk 01727 837271
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ANTHOLOGY LAUNCHES WALLCOVERINGS VOLUME 06 Anthology presents volume 06, a stunning collection of wallcoverings inspired by industrial spaces, fabricated walls and the trend for polished natural and man-made surfaces, apposed with soft colours and delicate, feminine accents. Innovative production techniques have been used throughout with the Anthology studio contrasting plaster, concrete, burnished and hammered metals alongside polished, raw and aged facades.
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ozing international glamour, Anthology Wallcoverings 06 comprises eight wallcoverings, manufactured using the most technically advanced machines and state-of-the art production methods. Embosses and embellishments add a luxurious textural detail to this eye-catching collection which works in harmony with Anthology’s range of fabrics. A wide array of colours has been used across the collection with names such as Limestone, Pumice, Ruby, Gold, Aventurine and Quartz chosen to reflect how minerals
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the making of fabricated surfaces and the impact time has on materials, Metamorphosis, emulating the geological changes impacting on rock and stone and Pozzolana, one of the constituent parts of plaster and concrete. www.stylelibrarycontract.com 0203 457 5862 I N E X
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