Inex November 2017

NOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE 51 inex-online.com Download the Inex app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Search ‘Inex-online’

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This month, Michelle Frawley, Founder of Inspire Design Interiors, talks to Inex about her experience in the industry

Inex explores Brancott Vineyard, home to a permanent outdoor installation by New York-based Designer Dror Benshetrit

A look inside the offices for LVMH’s media division that features a stunning staircase designed by Ora ïto

Furniture Designer Sebastian Cox and Design Strategist Ninela Ivanova have collaborated to produce a unique, organic project

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he beauty of interior design is there are no real rules.

It’s about experimentation, expression, imagination and engaging people – finding new and exciting ways to create discussions, debates and developing ideas. This month, Inex uncovers some rather unconventional designs and concepts that will hopefully be the catalyst for other fascinating projects.

With that in mind, this issue Inex unearths design-duo Sebastian Cox and Ninela Ivanova’s project involving fungus that combines woodland waste and Fomes fomentarius to create some strikingly beautiful furniture. Through extensive research and experimentation, the pair have identified this mycelium species works most effectively with coppiced hazel and goat willow – both species of British wood that are currently without an economically valuable use and often considered as waste, so not only are the twosome creating gorgeous statement pieces, they are also finding a use for otherwise useless woods.

Elsewhere this month, Solus Ceramics takes everything you’d expect in the interior of pizzeria, FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS, and twists it on its head with a truly stunning result – think Aztec meets Italy! Turn to page 26 to uncover the unconventional colour palette that was chosen.

Meanwhile, we discover rugs made in Nepal from handspun Tibetan wool as part of a project from French design brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s and rug expert Danskina on page 36. This globe-trotting issue also includes, a look inside the new offices for LVMH’s media division in the 15th district of Paris, where all four floors of the unit are penetrated by a soaring, stunning staircase designed by Ora ïto on page 14, and we travel to the Brancott Vineyard in New Zealand to discover the latest sculpture by Designer Dror Benshetrit, on page 22.

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30 Top left: Michelle Frawley, Founder of Inspire Design Interiors, talks to Inex about her experience industry Cover: Inex looks at what to expect from this year’s Sleep, which plans to explore the theme of ‘Loyalty: Lessons in Love’ Top: Kitchen manufacturer Moores, explains how you can cook like a world-class chef in your own home Above: A look at a unique project by Furniture Designer Sebastian Cox and Design Strategist Ninela Ivanova involving fungus and wood

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INSIGHT After her career started almost by accident after a series of events in Sydney, Michelle Frawley, Founder of Inspire Design Interiors, talks to Inex about her experience in the industry.

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INSPIRE This month Inex takes a look inside the offices for LVMH’s media division that features a stunning staircase designed by Ora ïto.

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STAIRS Inex discovers how a staircase can enhance a property and create a wow factor.

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EXRATED In this issue, Inex explores Brancott Vineyard, which is the home of a permanent installation by New Yorkbased Designer Dror Benshetrit.

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RESTAURANT DESIGN Solus Ceramics shows Inex how it brought a sense of style and individuality to a new and unique sour dough pizzeria, FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS.

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EXPOSE Inex uncovers a unique project by Furniture Designer Sebastian Cox and Design Strategist Ninela Ivanova involving fungus and wood.

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RUGS Inex uncovers French design brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s first project with rug expert Danskina.

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KBB British kitchen manufacturer, Moores, discusses how to create the ultimate chef’s kitchen.

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SLEEP PREVIEW Inex looks at what to expect from this year’s show, which plans to explore the theme of ‘Loyalty: Lessons in Love’.

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LOUNGE Knightsbridge Furniture, in collaboration with Sean Dare, introduces new additions to the Alfie Collection.

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HEATING Stovax looks at the benefits of opting for environmentally-friendly energy sources in the home.

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GLASS Ion Glass explains how it is possible to push the boundaries when using structural glass.

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14 Top: Dror’s intricate, volumetric sculpture fuses art and science – a direct reflection of Brancott Estate’s artful winemaking process and commitment to innovation Middle: Ora ïto designed the communal areas of the entire 10 Grenelle real-estate project, extending over more than 30,000m2 and encompassing 30 levels including the unit dedicated to LVMH’s media division Left: Leading tile supplier Solus Ceramics has brought a sense of style and individuality to a new and unique sour dough pizzeria in Crystal Palace, South East London

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Chester Arts Fair Chester Racecourse 17-19 November Attracting over 100 emerging and established artists exhibiting a varied selection of paintings, sculpture, photography, illustration, glass, digital art, ceramics and much more ranging in price from affordable to investment, the Chester Arts Fair really does have something for everyone. chesterartsfair.co.uk Worcestershire Antiques Fair The Chateau Impney, Droitwich 11-12 November Now in its sixth year, this event showcases products like dining tables, sets of chairs, bookcases, chests of drawers, desks, linen and textiles and art pottery, all promising to be the perfect finishing touch to any interior. twocsantiquesfairs.co.uk

East Meets West Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London 2-11 November Attracting top designers, architects, international collectors, dealers and style-seekers, the curated exhibition will create a dialogue between tradition and progress; history and the future, East and West, promoting London as a centre of expertise for the finest Asian art.At its heart, this exhibition brilliantly juxtaposes work by contemporary Japanese and Chinese artists with authentic Asian antiques. The edit is compelling. dcch.co.uk

InterioRoom Samara, Russia 16-19 November InterioRoom is a four-day event being held at the Expo-Volga Exhibition Centre in Samara. This event showcases products from innovative fields of interior design, furniture design and exclusive solutions for the home from the very best in the industry. expointerio.ru

The Home and Design Show Palm Beach Convention Centre, Florida 17–19 November The Home and Design Show brings together vendors offering superior products and services for homeowners looking to renovate, decorate, or simply enhance the appearance of their homes. The event brings the industry’s best interior designers together in one place meaning this is a show you don’t want to miss. homeanddesignshow.com

New Zealand Flower & Garden Show Auckland, New Zealand 29 November – 3 December New Zealand Flower & Garden Show is a five-day event that showcases flowers, ornamental plants and trees, beekeeping and gardening products and equipment, garden machinery and much more from the horticulture and floriculture industry. The New Zealand Flower and Garden Show will be a celebration of modern horticulture and design and will provide visitors of all ages an array of things to do and see. nzflowergardenshow.co.nz

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Watch this space After her career started almost by accident after a series of events in Sydney, Michelle Frawley, Founder of Inspire Design Interiors, is now an award-winning designer with over 17 years’ experience in the industry.

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What inspired you to become an interior designer?

My career in design started 27 years ago when I moved to Sydney to open new offices for a company I was working for based here in the UK. When I arrived I discovered the offices were just empty shells and I had to have them fitted out, from choosing colour schemes, to having bespoke furniture made in the colours of their logo. The company loved what I did and had their offices in the UK updated with the same design and colours.

Who has been your greatest source of inspiration throughout your career?

My mother – she always taught me that I can be anything I want to be. She always encouraged and praised me and she taught me to be strong and confident.

How do you approach your projects?

Head on! I listen to my client’s brief and then strive to achieve the design they are looking for. Design is about discipline and reality.

Who is your favourite interior designer and why?

There is no one designer that is my favourite. I love to look at all different styles of design. I love choice and appreciate beautiful things.

Would you say that you have a design style? If so, how would you describe this style?

Contemporary-classic – I try to keep my designs timeless with lasting power.

What do you believe is the biggest challenge for today’s interior designers?

Getting into the industry in the first place. Getting their degree is hard enough but then trying to get a job in the industry is even harder. We should all try to help young designers by offering work experience.

What has been your biggest accomplishment to date?

Starting Inspire Design Interiors.

I had a business partner and 11 years ago we went our separate ways. It was the best decision I ever made.

The brief for Woodford House Dental Practice was to design a luxurious interior incorporating the company’s logo colours

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What has been your most notable project?

Adding a fifth floor to a four-storey building at Williams Lea – creating a conference area, bar, boardroom and meeting rooms. We also designed a rooftop water feature made from steel.

Can you talk us through your concept for the Peckham Townhouse project?

The concept was to design a home that was light and bright but also felt comfortable and warm. It had to appeal to a young family who loved London.

How do you personally feel that you fulfilled the brief for the Peckham Townhouse project?

We chose warm colours for our soft furnishings and window treatments alongside a neutral colour palette.

We added comfort by buying comfy sofas, cushions and rugs. We also added artwork that appealed to the young family alongside trendy furniture that will be timeless.

Have you witnessed any recurring requests from your clients?

Yes, we are often asked to create design in a very short timescale. Another recurring request we have is to source artwork and lighting.

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Do you have a preferred colour palette that you enjoy working with?

Yes – a neutral palette. We know some will say that this is a safe palette but it means we can introduce colour in other ways through accessories, artwork or soft furnishings.

Can you please talk us through the brief that you received for the Little Wickham project?

The brief was to design a beautiful and luxurious home that could be used occasionally by the family but also be rented out as a five-star holiday let.

How do you personally feel that you fulfilled this brief?

Our fabrics and wallcoverings were all contract quality for fire regulations and also longevity. They all have a much higher rub test and are hard wearing. Luxury carpets were fitted throughout in one colour. We added modern and antique furniture and lighting to blend with the beautiful Georgian house. Comfort, style and luxury soft furnishings completed the project.

1. The concept for the Peckham Townhouse project was to design a home that was light and bright 2. The interior of the townhouse had to appeal to a young family and be comfortable and warm 3. Warm colours were chosen for the soft furnishings and window treatments in the townhouse 4. Comfort was added to the townhouse by buying comfy sofas, cushions and rugs 5. The team added modern and antique furniture and lighting to blend with the beautiful Georgian house 6. The brief for the Little Wickham project was to design a beautiful and luxurious home 7. The Little Wickham property is both a beautiful home and a five-star holiday let

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What do you believe is of utmost importance when it comes to the interior design?

Listen carefully to your client’s brief and always be honest with what you feel can be achieved. Reliability is key. It is also important to ensure your client can trust you to deliver whatever you have promised.

What advice would you offer to those that are considering a career in interior design?

Go and get some work experience before embarking on your design career. It is a lot harder than you may think and it’s not as glamorous.

What do you believe is the biggest challenge for newly-qualified interior designers?

Finding the right company to work for and deciding what field of design you would like to work in. It could be commercial or residential. Design can be a very stressful job and keeping your clients happy is demanding but, overall, design is a very rewarding job.

Do you have any favourite suppliers for your interior schemes?

Yes lots. The Villiers Brothers, RV Astley and Michael Northcroft for furniture, Brian Yates for wallcoverings and Serip and Heathfield for lighting.

What can we expect to see from you over the next year?

Next year we are looking to concentrate on a new service supplying and sourcing products that our customers just don’t have time or can’t find for themselves. This will be a bespoke service to our clients or new customers and will be listed on our website under the service tab. We will be creating some great new reception areas for some of our clients in the commercial sector. Watch this space for the exciting residential projects we have on the agenda. inspiredesigninteriors.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM

Michelle is often asked to do the interior of show homes The brief for Hollow Lane was to reflect comfort and warmth with a traditional and sophisticated, modern finish After completing this particular show home, Michelle received numerous requests from buyers of the new homes to decorate their purchases

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A tornado in an office environment Ora ïto has designed new offices for LVMH’s media division that is home to Le Parisien and Les Echos at 10 Grenelle in the 15th district of Paris. This bright unit spans four floors and is penetrated by a soaring, stunning staircase.

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wanted the staircase to be the centrepiece of the building. This creature undulates in the space, shaping and pervading it. This huge half-whale and half-snake chimera, snatches you, swallows you up and spits you out at the right floor,” sums up Ora ïto.

An undoubtedly eye-catching parametric sculpture with a biomorphic structure, like a tornado in a mindfully serene office environment.

“The staircase surpasses the architecture. The offices are intentionally minimalist, calm and functional without extraneous decor. The refined details are unobtrusive. The only visual surprise for collaborators and visitors is this huge body that rises through the building and lends itself to various functions in several spaces: reception area, partitioning, canteen and auditorium walls.”

Ora ïto also designed the communal areas of the entire 10 Grenelle real-estate project, extending over more than 30,000m2 and encompassing 30 levels including the unit dedicated to LVMH’s media division.

In 1997, Ora ïto hijacked top brands with his virtual Vuitton and Apple products that instantly became global icons of the digital revolution. A phenomenon in pop culture, he is the youngest designer of his generation to collaborate with jewels of luxury goods and industry, after the huge multi-acclaimed success of his aluminium Heineken bottle. Cassina, Cappellini, Bouygues, Alstom, Laguiole, Zanotta and Accor highly rate his sculptural design that has become a mark of modernity.

The multidisciplinary, transversal Ora ïto studio has since gone from telephone to architecture, from furniture to the hotel industry, from perfume to tramways and from flying saucers to restaurants, manipulating symbols to simplify them. A tenacious methodology for which he has invented a neologism: simplexity, decoding today’s DNA to conceptualise future mutations. His fluid vocabulary materialises movement reinventing streamlining in the digital era and giving shape to the desires of our contemporary society. ora-ito.com «

“The simplest objects are the ones which remain the most difficult to achieve from an industrial point of view.”

Ora ïto, Designer

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Here: As well as the staircase, Ora ïto designed the communal areas of the entire 10 Grenelle real-estate project, extending over more than 30,000m2 and encompassing 30 levels including the unit dedicated to LVMH’s media division

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A stylish ascent to the next level A staircase is often on immediate view when entering a property creating the perfect opportunity to create an impression in a design that complements the house.

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taircase designs have really come into their element over the last decade and are no longer viewed as just a way to get from one level to the next, but to enhance a property and create a wow factor.

Historically, carpet has been the number-one flooring choice in the UK yet many new builds have solid timber or tiled flooring for a more modern look. A solid floor will also allow the inclusion of underfloor heating beneath to inject some warmth in lieu of carpet. Of course, a standard carpeted staircase would look out of place in this sleek environment so what stylish staircase options are there on the market?

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A simple internet search of ‘modern staircase’ will deliver a plethora of hits. Let’s look at the common themes of these modern stairs.

Open or closed risers The passage of light is clearly very important and open risers (gaps between the steps) can transform the feel of a hallway. Keep in mind that for Building Regulations, the gap between the treads must not exceed 100mm. Many staircase firms offer clever solutions to this regulation by keeping the risers open whilst conforming with the requirements.

Fully-closed risers would be required should there be an under-stairs WC or storage cupboard.

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Shape Conventionally, a staircase is formed in a straight flight, a quarter turn (1 x 90º turn) or a half turn (2 x 90º turns).

The turns on a quarter and half turn flight can be formed with winding treads (triangular tapered steps) or square or rectangular platforms. In the right setting such as lining up with a large window, a platform can really enhance the stair but keep in mind they take up more space than winding treads.

There are also curved designs such as helical staircases which take the form of a continuous C shape. These are perhaps the grandest of all stair designs with stunning swooping twists and turns. They are also the most expensive configuration and generally take the most space. Spiral staircases centred around a central pillar are a common space saving solution in certain dwellings and can be very aesthetically pleasing in the right setting.

Supporting structure Conventional staircases are formed with twin timber bearers (stringers) positioned either side of the steps.

These follow the shape of the stair whilst offering support to the newels and balustrade structure. With the use of steel, thinner and less cumbersome support structures can be used to enhance the overall look of the flight.

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up the middle of the flight – both offering a light and open feel. There are folded steel staircases on the market which seem to defy physics by forming a zig-zag structure without any support to the floor.

Fully cantilevered staircases are very popular (although pricey) where the entire staircase if formed with ‘floating’ treads. The steel tread plates are bolted into a steel beam which is fixed firmly to the wall. The wall beam is covered and hidden and the treads are clad – generally with timber for a seamless finish. There are however in the higher price bracket.

Treads On non-carpeted open stairways, hardwood treads are most popular.

They can be supplied in various thickness, can be oiled, varnished or stained and can of course the timber can be selected to match the surrounding flooring. With the nice, solid and dependable feel timber evokes, it seems the common choice of tread for those wanting a modern stair without being too modern.

Chequer plate steel treads create a very industrial look which would be perhaps perfect in a warehouse conversion. Glass treads are obviously an ultra-modern approach but tend to be slightly frosted for privacy. Stone and marble are also used and often added onto a steel stair structure by a flooring company to keep things consistent.

Handrails and balustrade infill The modern take on balustrade design has a heavy emphasis on the passage of light. Therefore, lots of glass and no bulky newel posts. The strength of steel structure supports under the stairs have enabled balustrade design to lose the conventional framed structure and appear much lighter. Glass panels are often bolted directly in the steps or the steel structure then topped with a handrail.

Steel tubular or shaped spindles can be used in a powder coated or stainless-steel finish or the balustrade could be formed with a solid stud wall and painted. Horizontal rails running up the staircase diagonally look fantastic and artistic but beware their compliance with building regulations. Some councils view them as posing a climbing risk and will not permit them.

Handrails can be supplied in all shapes and sizes with timber, stainless steel and powder coated steel being very popular. Some bespoke manufactures will be able to offer brass or leather handrails for an indulgent feel.

The range of modern staircases on the market is staggering and seems far removed from the standard carpeted MDF flight of yesteryear. Modern manufacturing techniques and materials have led to lighter structures and more visually attractive sculptures offering a stylish ascent to the next level. completestairsystems.co.uk «

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Here: The 8m-high installation comprises 52 individual components that lock together once the flat matrix unfolds into its final position

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Design collaboration unfolds at the birthplace of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Brancott Vineyard, site of the first Sauvignon Blanc plantings in Marlborough and home of Brancott Estate, will also be the home of a permanent installation by New York- based Designer Dror Benshetrit.

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itled ‘Under/standing’ and composed of cutting-edge geometry, Dror’s intricate, volumetric sculpture fuses art and science – a direct reflection of Brancott Estate’s artful winemaking process and commitment to innovation.

Brancott Estate Chief Winemaker, Patrick Materman, says : “Understanding the science behind winemaking has given us the tools we need to express ourselves creatively through our wine. This shared use of science to create art is what inspired us to work with Dror Benshetrit, whose combined love of poetry and structure is clear in his work.”

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Inspired by a visit to Brancott Estate in 2014, Dror’s 8m-high installation comprises 52 individual components that lock together once the flat matrix unfolds into its final position. The intricate piece offers multiple perspectives based on vantage point: viewed from afar, it appears as though it has risen from the ground in the same orientation as the grapevines; up close, the viewer is immersed in its beautiful complexity.

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“After visiting Brancott Estate and meeting Patrick, I was struck by the level of care and detail that goes into a single bottle of wine – from the cultivation of the vines and harvesting of the grapes through to the fermentation, blending and bottling,” explains Dror. “I wanted to encapsulate that detailed process in a design that both responded to the landscape and symbolised the vineyard’s ongoing transformation.”

As Dror was inspired by the winemaking philosophy of Brancott Estate, Patrick was inspired by the installation design, and has crafted a limited edition wine range titled Reflection.

Highlights “One of the elements of Dror’s designs that really resonated with me was how they can be viewed both as a single object and as multiple, interconnected components working together,” says Patrick. studiodror.com «

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Viewed from afar, it appears as though it has risen from the ground in the same orientation as the grapevines Up close, the viewer is immersed in its beautiful complexity

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An Aztecinspired Italian Leading tile supplier Solus Ceramics has brought a sense of style and individuality to a new and unique sour dough pizzeria in Crystal Palace, South East London.

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esigned by Richardson Studio, FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS is a restaurant with an eclectic Aztec twist. Wanting to capture the mood of this unique combination, the designers created an environment that was fun, simple, inventive and a destination that was far from traditional.

Featured in the 2016 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards, the design of FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS was kept simple using standard timbers and pegboard to create a layered backdrop to the colour and artwork.

Instead of using conventional Italian colours for the aesthetic, the designers specified Solus Ceramics Bright and Modular ranges and

opted for a modern approach by transforming red and white into pink and jade.

These imaginative colours can be seen in the tile and grout selection, with pink tiles and pink grout applied to the bar front and counter and the jade tiles used in the bathroom.

The Bright range is a simple collection of energetic porcelain tiles suitable for use on floors and walls.

Characterised by a wide selection of plain and uniform colours, Bright treads the path of regularity. With over 40 colours available, the range is suitable for all types of interior design, lending a contemporary and realistic feel to any space.

The Modular range boasts a range of tile sizes to create stand-out designs, whether it’s a chequerboard effect, diagonal stripes or a triple colour mix.

As used in FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS’ design aesthetic, all of the tiles within the range can be paired with different coloured grouts, ensuring the tiles offer unique and completely individual facades. Modular is available in numerous different colours, ranging from pearly greys, vivid electric blues and deep shades of burgundy.

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Celia Richardson, Design Director of Richardson Studio, commented: “The brief set out by Dan and Duncan Edwards, the two brothers who own FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS, was to create an atmosphere that was an exciting contemporary space, splashed with playful pastels.

“The tiles we used can be seen on the bar front and counter.

All of the tiles used were 100 x 100mm in size that allowed us to maintain a fluid sense of continuity throughout the restaurant.

“We specified Solus Ceramics’ Bright range not only for its aesthetic appeal, but also because of its durability, helping to meet all of our client’s requirements.

To ensure the restaurant had its own identity, we needed to make sure we had a selection of colours available to choose from that offers a unique individual style.

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see our ideas come to life and allow other people to share something that we created. Working closely with Solus Ceramics has allowed us to be imaginative and create a design aesthetic that will stay unique forever.”

John Rose, Area Sales Manager at Solus Ceramics, said: “A fantastically eclectic project, FOUR HUNDRED RABBITS showcases the versatility of tiles and particularly how a relatively simple, neutral product can be utilised to create something rather enchanting. The regular ‘grid’style layout of the tiles, along with the interesting grout choices, creates a memorable eye-catching feature that perfectly conveys the versatility of the brand.” solusceramics.com «

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Grown furniture – ‘MYCELIUM+TIMBER’ Furniture Designer Sebastian Cox and Design Strategist Ninela Ivanova have collaborated on pieces of grown furniture, made using mycelium (fungus) and wood.

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YCELIUM+TIMBER comprises a series of stools and lights, made using freshly cut wood waste from Sebastian’s woodland which has been myceliated with the species Fomes fomentarius. Each piece is created by the mycelium as it grows and binds the green wood waste together around purposemade frames to form lightweight, incredibly strong and completely compostable pieces of design.

These pieces will be on display as part of a ‘work in progress’ installation which reveals the research and experimentation the pair have undertaken.

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This remarkable material relationship between wood and fungus is a naturally occurring one which spans the ages.

Through extensive research and experimentation, Sebastian and Ninela have identified the mycelium species, Fomes fomentarius, works most effectively with coppiced hazel and goat willow; two species of British wood currently without an economically valuable use and often considered as waste. They have taken this perfect pairing and intelligently applied the symbiotic relationship to contemporary furniture.

Sebastian says: “We have a near obsession with trying to find new uses for wood. I’ve always felt dissatisfied with combining this incredibly sustainable material with even the greenest of bioplastics. Mycelium offers us the opportunity to create products that not only continue but advance our ethos of sustainability and test our ability as a studio to design for new methods of manufacture.”

Ninela adds: “Mycelium has been the focus of my design research and practice for the last seven years. It is a novel and versatile material. It offers new and sustainable processes for design fabrication but it also asks us to carefully consider and craft the aesthetic properties and perception of these new design forms. What truly excites me about this project is the holistic thinking and shared incentives behind combining mycelium and wood to create simply beautiful pieces of furniture and domestic objects that push the boundaries of design thinking around future biobased materials and processes.”

Ninela and Sebastian’s shared vision of made objects, created in a rational way with the most appropriate materials has brought them together.

Through their combined expertise in mycelium, wood and design, they have been working on this collection to change our material culture and positively impact the way people choose the objects in their home.

This process of using biological organisms to manufacture new materials is known as biofacture. Although it has been used to ‘grow’ micro-organisms such as bacteria, algae, cellulose and protein fibres as an alternative to traditional materials like cotton and plastics, its extraordinary potential hasn’t yet been applied to commercial furniture design.

MYCELIUM+TIMBER uses this process to create functional and domestic design, outside of experimental gallery pieces.

MYCELIUM+TIMBER offers an insight into the surprising marriage of two materials to both craft and produce domestic objects. sebastiancox.co.uk «

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This process of using biological organisms to manufacture new materials is known as biofacture Through their combined expertise in mycelium, wood and design, Ninela and Sebastian have been working on this collection to change our material culture and positively impact the way people choose the objects in their home Each piece is created by the mycelium as it grows and binds the green wood waste together around purpose-made frames to form lightweight, incredibly strong and completely compostable pieces of design

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An artisan rug with French flair Semis rug collection is French design brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s first project with rug expert Danskina and is the result of two years of intense research.

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Plates can be supplied pre-painted to match any wall colours from the Dulux range, or to replicate the finer tones used in your soft furnishings. And in case you prefer to apply the colour yourself onsite, plates are also available in a ready-to-paint primed finish.

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emis is an exercise in dots and tactility. Geometrically aligned and placed in different rhythms by varying the densities and heights of the rug’s knotted surface, the resulting visual effect is one of an abstract landscape – an aerial view of plantings in a field.

There are two designs available, one featuring small dots and the other large dots, and there is a choice of two colourways – black and white in both positive and negative variations. The four rugs offer a range graduating from predominantly black to a mostly white surface.

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Made in Nepal from hand-spun Tibetan wool, the construction of Semis is time-consuming, using the fine – yet remarkably strong – Tibetan knotting technique. For a 200cm-wide rug, three weavers will work together and complete up to 7cm a day. After being knotted, the rug is washed and trimmed with scissors. The intentional

irregularity of the cut edges creates a beautiful random surface with a handmade touch.

It is the allowance of variations – in the shape of the dots, the trimming, and the fact that a number of different weavers will create each rug – that gives every Semis rug a special, personal touch. bouroullec.com «

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Creating the ultimate chef’s kitchen with Michel Roux Jr

British kitchen manufacturer Moores, in collaboration with Roux Lifestyle, has launched a new luxurious kitchen to help you cook like a world-class chef in your own home.

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by Roux Lifestyle and its Director, world-renowned Michelin chef Michel Roux Jr., meets the demands of a professional Chef.

Whether you’re crafting a full-works brunch for friends, a heartwarming one-pot for the family or a steamy dinner à deux, a Roux kitchen will give you a professional edge.

Michelin Chef Michel Roux Jr. comments: “When I’m cooking, the things that very much make a difference for me are great lighting, INEX-ONLINE.COM

clever storage and a sensible layout. So these were the things I wanted to make sure we got absolutely right to create a professional kitchen for the home.”

Meeting the demanding workflow of a world-class chef To create the ultimate chef’s kitchen it is important to hone in on the functional aspects chefs love and expect in a kitchen.

It is the small details that will set a kitchen apart, from integrated lighting to ingenious storage solutions including floor-to-ceiling larders, deep drawer organisation and bi-fold units to help maximise floor space, create a streamlined look and create enough space to keep ingredients deliciously fresh for any chef. The kitchen needs to be designed with a meticulously planned layout to ensure smooth movement and make cooking a joy – even in the most bijoux of spaces.

Ample storage for ingredients and kit One of the key trends in creating the ultimate chef’s kitchen is making it a multi-purpose space with the implementation of clever storage solutions. This is in order to both create an on-trend, streamlined and clutter-free room and also to help alleviate storage pressure from the rest of the home. This means that everything can be at hand but also the space can be kept clear for family and friends to chat. moores.co.uk «

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42 SLEEP PREVIEW

Sleep 2017: be inspired!

Sleep, Europe’s hotel design and development event, returns to the Business Design Centre in London from 21st to 22nd November, to explore the theme of ‘Loyalty: Lessons in Love’.

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n a unique collaboration with Ipsos Loyalty, the event will consider how hotels and their designers can create experiences that connect with guests emotionally, inspiring them to return as well as to share their experiences with others.

Some of this year’s highlights are: Products designed to differentiate Over 150 exhibitors will be showcasing their newest products and most renowned collections, across a wide range of categories, including bathrooms, lighting, technology, wallcoverings and outdoor environments.

Amongst Sleep newcomers there will be: ercol, a brand which has been steadily turning its attention to the hospitality sector; the Czech Republic lighting designer, Sans Souci; and Italy’s Loloey, which will be launching its new rug collection by Designer, Karim Rashid; Ligne Roset and Bang & Olufsen. They will be joined by many international stalwarts, including Chelsom, Laufen, Morgan Furniture and winner of last year’s ‘Best Stand’ award, Elegant Clutter.

Concept installations designed to elicit loyalty The Sleep Set competition will see leading design practices translate the loyalty theme into physical hospitality environments. With this year’s participants hailing from London (MKV Design and 1508), New York (Stonehill Taylor), and Italy (Il Prisma), the Sleep Sets promise to provide a wide spectrum of cultural, geographic and industry perspectives on the theme of loyalty.

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The pop-up Sleeper Bar is being designed by the Moscow-based design and architecture studio, SundukovySisters. It will be bringing its particular brand of bold and idiosyncratic design to the theme of Loyalty and Love, following in the wake of several award-winning Sleeper Bars conceived in recent years.

A conference designed to stimulate the mind Sleep’s free-to-attend conference offers a combination of panel discussions exploring emerging topics in the hotel design and development sector, roundtable conversations with leaders and influencers, and the chance to hear from some of the industry’s leading designers. Acclaimed Parisian Interior Architect, Tristan Auer, will open the conference with ‘Revival of a Myth’, outlining his approach to returning historic properties to their original splendour. Day two will kick off with Architect Eero Koivisto, Co-Founder of Stockholm design practice, Claesson Koivisto Rune,

who will illustrate how architecture and design can work harmoniously to create spaces with abstracted and honest Scandinavian beauty.

Other highlights include ‘New Concepts of Luxury’, where Maria Warner Wong and Chiu Man Wong from WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design, will talk about the responsibilities of designers to create new meaning in hotel luxury; and ‘The Post Cool Hotel’, which will bring together Hannah Carter Owers of Universal Design Studio, James Soaneft of Project Orange, and Henrietta Thompson, Editor-at-Large of Wallpaper*, in what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion. thesleepevent.com «

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What’s it all about Knightsbridge?

Knightsbridge Furniture in collaboration with Sean Dare introduce new additions to the Alfie Collection for 2017.

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nightsbridge Furniture, the award-winning British furniture designer and manufacturer, has teamed up with Sean Dare, one of the UK’s most exciting furniture designers, to create the Alfie collection. The Alfie lounge chair was launched in 2016, with new additions to the collection being added for 2017.

Having come from a background of manufacturing healthcare furniture, Knightsbridge has expanded into the world of contract furniture for high wear environments such as hotels, restaurants and offices. Knightsbridge INEX-ONLINE.COM

is forging a reputation for great looking design as it works with some of the UK’s brightest and best furniture designers.

Alfie was designed in collaboration with Sean Dare. Dare Studio is an award-winning British design company producing contemporary furniture and lighting products.

Established by Sean Dare in 2009, Dare Studio is a family-run company championing the skills of the finest craftsmen setting a benchmark for the very best in contemporary design and manufacture. Inspired by the 1960s cult film of the same name, the

Alfie collection features angular lines complemented with a masculine finish making them the perfect standalone feature.

Knightsbridge has been designing and manufacturing British furniture from its site in Yorkshire for nearly 80 years.

From the timber mill to the client’s offices, Knightsbridge take enormous pride in facilitating the entire production and delivery of its products. knightsbridge-furniture.co.uk «

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Eco-friendly heating solutions and how to style them This year’s interior trends have seen a real focus on nature. We’ve seen collections of house plants, natural materials and floral prints – all of which are set to stay for the autumn-winter season.

For many of us, these trends reflect our own strong connection with our environment, and the effect we have on it. We’re striving to lower our carbon footprints, whether it’s looking at alternative ways of getting to work, reusing and recycling, or opting for environmentally-friendly energy sources – with the colder months approaching, this includes greener heating.

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ighly efficient, modern woodburners are becoming more and more popular as the greener choice. Unlike fossil fuels which are a finite resource, wood is a renewable energy that is readily available, and effectively unlimited when sourced from sustainable plantations.

Trees can be replanted, and when burnt cleanly only release the same amount of carbon as was absorbed by the tree during its growth.

Wood as a heat source makes sense, but it is essential that dry, seasoned wood is used for burning. Green or wet wood results in poor quality combustion, increased smoke and the production of tar and creosote. Along with this, the heat energy produced by the fire will be wasted boiling the water within the logs. Stovax recommends choosing wood that has a moisture content of 20% or lower. If you are unable to store and dry your own wood, you can buy seasoned wood that is ready for you to use. Look for the Woodsure ‘Ready to Burn Logo’ to ensure that the wood you are burning is of a good quality.

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Ecodesign Ready stoves There are a huge range of stoves to choose from, but if you are looking for the most environmentallyfriendly form of woodburning today, leading manufacturers have released a variety of Ecodesign Ready stoves that are setting the benchmark for clean burning.

An Ecodesign Ready woodburner burns so cleanly it complies with future Ecodesign emissions limits, five years ahead of planned implementation in 2022. When combined with good quality wood, an Ecodesign Ready stove lowers emissions to an absolute minimum, reducing environmental impact and making the ideal choice for the ecoconscious. Available in both inset

and freestanding versions, there are options for varying interiors – whether you are looking for an integrated finish, a standalone stove, or even a floating aesthetic.

Matching your decor to your stove Having chosen your Ecodesign Ready woodburner, you will now be thinking about how to style around it. Echo the theme of green living throughout your interior styling, by using natural materials to create a feeling of connection with the earth, or by opting for eco-sourced furniture.

There are even a wide variety of ecofriendly wall paints available today, giving you complete peace of mind that you can decorate your home with the environment in mind.

47 CEILINGS & ACOUSTICS HEATING An Ecodesign Ready woodburner burns so cleanly it complies with future Ecodesign emissions limits It is essential that dry, seasoned wood is used for burning Look for the Woodsure ‘Ready to Burn Logo’ to ensure that the wood you are burning is of a good quality There are options for varying interiors – whether you are looking for an integrated finish, a standalone stove, or even a floating aesthetic

Another natural trend that has been very popular this year is the idea of ‘bringing the outside in’.

Opting for a variety of indoor and oxygenating plants not only boosts this trend visually, but also comes with health benefits. With air quality such a prevalent topic, it is widely believed that plants purify indoor air, absorbing harmful pollutants and making a living space much healthier to be in day-to-day.

How to dress your mantel Stoves also make a stunning focal point when installed inside an inglenook or under a mantel.

Interior Designer at Stovax, Hannah Stone, advises that when dressing a mantel, she uses the ‘Golden

Ratio’ for inspiration. The Golden Ratio describes the way that sequences of rectangles and circles found in natural objects, such as pine cones and flowers, are perfectly composed with an ancient mathematical ratio that deems them most pleasing to the eye. Hannah advises that she always begins dressing the mantel with one large centrepiece, for example, a large mirror or picture frame. Following an arc that mimics the spiral of a nautilus shell, she suggests adding pieces as ‘anchor points’, like candlesticks or a carefully chosen vase on one side of the large frame. Should you want to balance the opposite side, use a vase of fresh flowers for add colour and height.

Whichever Ecodesign stove or fire you choose, be sure to visit your local retailer who can not only advise you on heat output but will also be able to share the range of styling options available. This will allow you to pick the perfect stove that not only meets your home’s interior and heating needs, but also helps you to move one step further towards creating a greener future. stovax.com « INEX-ONLINE.COM

48 GLASS

Pushing the boundaries in structural glass Structural glass often looks deceptively simple once it’s installed and it’s this aspect that can be most satisfying: frameless glass balustrades with no visible fixings; glass linkways that connect different architectural styles with minimal interference or impact on the original buildings; structural beams, fins and supports created entirely from glass or a span of glass partitioning that becomes fully opaque at the flick of a switch.

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he beauty of using structural glass as a building material is its sheer scope and versatility,” says Peter Hazeldean, MD of structural glass specialist, Ion Glass. “You really can push the boundaries when you use glass as a building material, with some truly exciting results.”

Achieving the results and ensuring the glass is both functional and fully compliant involves detailed structural calculations and precise and accurate measurements – it’s an area of the INEX-ONLINE.COM

building industry where expert advice can make all the difference. The interface between the glass and the infrastructure of the building is critical – the concealed channels, bespoke steel frames, the size and finish of the bolts or discreet brackets to fix the glass in place with minimal visual impact but, nevertheless, maximum structural importance. There is no option to ‘shave a bit off’ or ‘pad it out’ when you’re working with glass, the fit has to be flawless and inaccuracies result in costly re-manufacture and delays.

Semi-circular glass garden building A demanding and challenging project completed by Ion Glass was an impressive and stylish semi-circular garden room built using a series of individual glass wall panels and a roof entirely constructed from glass. Innovative use of triple-laminate glass manufacture created loadbearing structural beams entirely of glass with each roof beam set at a slightly different angle to accommodate both the pitch and the curve of the roof. Each individual beam interfaces perfectly with the vertical glass fins that provide the structural integrity of the walls. The glass roof panels fit together to provide a seamless and weatherproof finish, projecting slightly over the glass walls for an optimum result.

49 GLASS Left: Glass provides the optimum solution when creating a link between two disparate buildings Below: Innovative use of triple-laminate glass manufacture created loadbearing structural beams entirely of glass with each roof beam set at a slightly different angle to accommodate both the pitch and the curve of the roof

A semi-circular glass panel set into the centre of the frame completes the roof construction and the building is finished with double glass doors, set into a discreet metal frame which is the only structural support not created from glass.

“This was an unusual and demanding construction,” comments Peter Hazeldean, “the calculations had to be exceptionally precise to ensure the finished building was structurally sound. To ensure a perfect result, the entire greenhouse was created using a wooden template to test the exact angles of the glass beams and the precise fit of all the panels. The finished result met all the client’s expectations, including automatic louvered windows to ensure the optimum growing conditions for their plants and a small entranceway in one of the walls to allow free movement of his pet tortoise.”

Glass linkway Glass provides the optimum solution when creating a link between two disparate buildings, especially useful when adding a modern extension to a heritage building – the glass interface

accommodates the differences between old and new construction and can provide a useful visual break between two architectural styles.

A recent project by Ion Glass created a glass linkway between a heritage home and a newly-constructed family garden room. One side of the linkway was formed by the original garden wall, giving the added challenge of creating a functional and stylish result that combined all the existing structural elements into one cohesive design. Designing the structural aspects of the linkway in glass avoided the introduction of an additional building material in a space that already included the brick walls of the house, the stone garden wall and the modern material of the extension.

Glazed walls were formed from a series of 12mm-thick glass panels, set into surface-mounted stainless steel floor channels and recessed wall channels, which avoided a requirement for footings. Lateral stability was achieved with the use of 33mm laminated toughened glass fins, which also provided connection points for the glass beams which support the roof panels.

For maximum integrity of the structure, the glass roof beams interlock securely with the vertical glass fins, the layers of triple-laminated glass designed and manufactured to lock accurately together. The structure was finished with a glass door opening onto the terrace, installed with self-closing hinges and a secure lock.

Curved glass balustrades Whilst glass balustrades are readily available and popular, it’s possible to achieve a result that truly stands out from the crowds. With minimal or no visible fixings and no handrail, a fully frameless balustrade can provide an effective and compliant barrier with no impact on either the view or the building itself. Adding in curves increases the complexity of the project but can achieve spectacular results.

An internal glass balustrade installed by Ion in the top floor of a Martello tower was designed to follow the curve of the building, enclosing a mezzanine floor with stunning views of the South Coast. The glass curves flawlessly around the space and the top of the spiral staircase. “This is typical example of the deceptive simplicity of structural glass,” says Peter.

“Achieving a combination of the tight curve around the spiral and the sweep of glass around the curve of the mezzanine is a testament to precise measurements, accurate manufacture and experienced installation technicians. The narrow staircase and low-height doors made it impossible to manoeuvre the glass through the building and the panels had to be raised to the top of the tower via an external hoist but it’s surprising how often we encounter examples of similar calculations being omitted at the design and costing stage.” ionglass.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM

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The cutting edge of contemporary glass design Fused-glass Designer Jo Downs is thinking big with the launch of her bespoke interior and architectural glass business.

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his autumn, at London’s Decorex International, British Designer Jo Downs unveiled brand-new work at the cutting edge of contemporary glass design, exhibiting spectacular pieces from her bespoke interior and architectural fused-glass business.

For 20 years now, her reputation as one of the UK’s leading designermakers has positioned her at the forefront of interior fine-art glass, winning her commissions from international hotels, corporate headquarters, and private homes INEX-ONLINE.COM

around the world, and she continues to work on a growing portfolio of large-scale interior commissions.

Centre stage at Decorex was an exhibition of Jo’s unique new concept chandeliers. Designed and launched as part of her new business venture, Jo Downs Architectural Glass, these works mark the beginning of a creative partnership between Jo and design company Northern Lights, which has been creating inspiring lighting solutions for the hospitality and retail sectors since 1987.

Launched initially at London’s 100% Design exhibition in 2016, followed by Grand Designs Live at the NEC, the company received a wealth of attention from industry leaders and design firms.

“The chandelier concept has been in development in my studio for several years now,” says Jo, “and we launched it only when the process had been perfected. These works are created from hundreds of individual pieces, so it’s pretty intensive work requiring multiple firings and incredibly detailed finishing.” This attention to detail, combined with her unrivalled knowledge of the glass-fusing process, and investment in some of the largest industrial kilns available, has made Jo the leading specialist in her field.

“We have built on that specialism with the launch of Jo Downs Architectural Glass,” she explains, “a dedicated service designed to work with interior designers and their clients, offering them the chance to incorporate bespoke glass artwork, windows, walls and ceilings into their designs. My small team and I have the skills and facilities to create just about anything – there’s not a private commission, no matter how challenging, that I’ve had to say no to so far. People come to me with some really big ideas – outdoor murals, room-sized partitions, three-storey windows, back-lit glass ceilings – and between us we find the balance between what they want and what’s possible in fused glass.”

Commissioning artwork like this represents, for many, a personal statement, or expression of corporate ideals, and accordingly, Jo understands that each commission requires a tailored design focus. “It’s crucial that a piece of work reflects the feel of its final space. I make site visits and look carefully at the interior we are working with. I spend time with my client discussing ideas before creating a series of sketches and samples for them to consider. Every commission is different,” she says, “but all of them, large or small, are a wonderful challenge. Commissions really are my passion, and it’s a totally fulfilling experience for me to see a project through, from my very first drawing to the final installation.”

Jo will next be exhibiting at Sleep at the Business Design Centre London, on 21st to 22nd November. architecture.jodowns.com « interiors@jodowns.com « 01566 779779 «

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FILA protects In Situ encaustics at Jamie’s Italian A FILA tile protection and care regime has been specified, alongside In Situ London’s Moroccan cement tiles, at Jamie’s Italian.

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he stunning installation spans the restaurant and bar area, on floors and on walls below open serving counters. FILA protection and finishing treatments were chosen to protect and enhance the encaustic-style Moroccan tiles throughout the fixing process.

One of the latest additions to Jamie’s chain, the new restaurant is situated within the Hilton Hotel at Tower Bridge. Designed by Stiff + Trevillion, the stunning interior broadly follows Jamie’s established style but with a more contemporary feel. Throughout the restaurant, the tiles’ distinct oblique pattern mirrors the suspended ceiling and lighting design and the restaurant’s rustic, earthy tones.

During the installation, In Situ initially applied FILAPRW200 pre-grouting protector to the cement tiles. The water-based treatment, from FILA’s Green Line, is specially designed for absorbent materials and protects against grout, water and building site residues, without altering appearance or affecting adhesion. FILAPS87 was then used to deep clean the tiles, before protecting the tiles and grout lines against stains with solvent-free FILAMP90 ECO PLUS. filasolutions.com « 01584 877286 « filauk@filasolutions.com «

Christopher Hyde Lighting goes contemporary Christopher Hyde Lighting, a leading London lighting specialist, is celebrating a relaunch. The company’s range of products has been updated, bringing a fresh perspective to the proud heritage of the long-established brand.

A new contemporary range of handmade Italian chandeliers, pendants and table lamps will be available in a variety of different finishes. These new ranges will complement the popular traditional collections familiar to Christopher Hyde Lighting’s customers. The new range includes the ‘Basel’ floor lamp with its sleek matt brass finish. This contemporary piece will add an edge to any timeless interior. christopherhyde.com 0207 351 0863

New acoustic plaster system to be presented at Surface Design Show Decorative specialist Armourcoat will be exhibiting at the Surface Design Show next February as the design industry showcases the latest innovative surface materials. Armourcoat will present a range of hand-applied polished plaster wall finishes and the latest additions to its luxury Signature Collection. The company will also be presenting the new Armourcoat Acoustic Plaster System designed to optimise the acoustics of interior spaces. Armourcoat products are made from natural minerals including recycled Italian marble, contain low or zero VOCs, and have the added confidence of a full 10-year guarantee. Visit Armourcoat at Surface Design Show (from 6 to 8th February 2018, stand 102). armourcoat.com 01732 460668 INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Wesley Barrell opens new showroom Wesley Barrell is proud to announce its newest showroom, that opened on 26th of October and is situated within a brand-new luxury homeware destination at the famous Mailbox Building in the centre of Birmingham.

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esley Barrell has been making fine English upholstery in Oxfordshire since 1895 and with this brand-new location, it now offers 14 showrooms across the UK. A new generation of exciting management have embraced Wesley Barrell’s traditional ethos in furniture design and it’s excited to introduce some future classics to the existing upholstery collection.

Today, Wesley Barrell offers handmade sofas, covered in the latest trending fabrics from the very best fabric houses in the world, as well as its own collection of quality in-house fabrics.

The company also has a large choice of cabinet furniture, fabric, paint and wallpaper which enables Wesley Barrell to offer a more tailored and bespoke interior design experience. wesley-barrell.co.uk « 01993 89310 « furniture@wesley-barrell.co.uk «

Kobe UK showcases at Sleep Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window decor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Sleep this month. Kobe will unveil its latest ranges including its new room-high and Boutique collections. Kobe’s new range of room highs – the stylish, extra-wide fabrics for window decor – are more than 300cm high with the pattern printed or woven horizontally across, making matching patterns and sewing seams a thing of the past. The Boutique collection of curtain and upholstery fabrics, is suitable for both domestic and contract use.

This lavish mix of innovative textiles features sumptuous velvet, woven jacquard, cool cotton and a soft satin appearance. en.kobe.eu 01344 771653 INEX-ONLINE.COM

Interface weaves a warm welcome in university foyer Modular flooring specialist, Interface, has helped to transform the lobby of the University of Nottingham’s Business School South.

The university wanted to create a stylish foyer. The open-plan space features dedicated breakout areas, delineated using flooring from the World Woven collection’s Scottish Sett. The workstations, meanwhile, are marked out using the World Woven collection in charcoal tweed. Finally, a defined pathway bisects all of the distinct zones to draw visitors from the building’s doorway to the auditorium. Skinny Plank carpet tiles from Interface’s On Line and Off Line collection are laid in a herringbone format to create a striking focal point to the space. interface.com 01274 690690

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Duravit launches new DuraSquare collection With its new DuraSquare collection, Duravit sets new standards of clarity, precision and reduction. The design of the new series blends the meticulous edges of the rectangular outer form with organically flowing inner contours. The minimalist basins are made of the innovative DuraCeram ceramic compound, and are easy to maintain with an extremely thin, yet robust rim. The new matching DuraSquare furniture frame is available in chrome or matt black, with a height-adjustable, flexible base. The furniture frame also includes a glass shelf, which is available in six different colours bringing a unique splash of colour to the bathroom. duravit.co.uk 01908 286680

Interface launches new vivid and nature-inspired collections Interface has launched two new collections – Radial and Composure Edge (an extension of the Composure collection) – to enhance designers’ freedom to create unique spaces through transitions and colour progression. The Radial collection blends smooth geometry and softened edges with a palette of tinted pastels and foggy neutrals to set a foundation to create mindful and relaxing spaces. When combined with non-directional installation, the interactions create a fascinating result. Radial offers 12 colourways in soft tones. The Composure collection now has a new addition – Composure Edge – available in eight colourways. The range features a transitional design over a single tile, multiplying the possibilities of this great collection. interface.com 01274 690690

Hamilton provides the finishing touch to Welsh heritage-celebrating hotel Hotel Indigo Cardiff opens for business this month and combines contemporary-style and heritage-rich designs.

Electrical accessories supplier Hamilton Litestat was selected to supply its modern solutions that complement the design and deliver a high-quality look.

Hamilton’s sleek and stylish Hartland collection of box-fix decorative wiring accessories were selected. Hartland 1-, 2- and 3-gang rocker switches were specified for lighting. 2-gang dual-switched sockets were selected for power supply, while dual-switched sockets with two USB charger points were fitted at bedsides. The 1A-rated USB port is for mobile phone charging and the 2.1A port is for tablets and other devices. hamilton-litestat.com 01747 860088

Affinity255 luxury vinyl tiles add style to new cocktail bar Heavy commercial Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor were recently chosen to complete the stylish interior design scheme at The LiquorLab, a new cocktail bar at the Southwater development in Telford, Shropshire. Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tiles in the Huckleberry Oak shade were installed in the lounge, seating and bar areas to create an inviting space for customers to socialise in. The luxury vinyl tiles were straight laid in the main seating area and laid in a herringbone pattern in the raised seating area. Huckleberry Oak features rich hues in a realistic wood-effect design with intense grain detailing and authentic surface textures. polyflor.com 0161 767 1111 INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Selectaglaze passes the test with flying colours Mr and Mrs Coombes moved to Oakham in Rutland, the smallest county in England, where they purchased a Grade II Listed Georgian house. The property was constructed in the 18th century and is one of the town’s landmark houses; built of local red and blue chequered brick under a Collyweston stone roof.

The study, dining room and two bedrooms suffered from noise ingress and the rear bedrooms and living room were subjected to heat loss and draughts.

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hen we walked into our bedroom in the winter, we just knew we had to do something to improve the thermal efficiency of the property,” said Mr Coombes.

A total of 12 units were fitted into eight openings – with extended sill timbers fitted. All the grounds were colour matched to the secondary glazing, to negate the need for on-site decoration, reducing installation time and inconvenience to the owners.

All units including the two splay bays at the rear of the property blend in seamlessly and are barely noticeable.

“We can now sit and have a civilised conversation in the dining room without the interruptions of passing traffic and the rooms at the rear of the property are a comfortable temperature. We are absolutely delighted with the final product and can only offer the highest of praise to all the staff from Selectaglaze involved with the project.”

The new Design Solutions range from AQATA The newly-launched Design Solutions range from AQATA is incredibly versatile, offering highly engineered luxury shower enclosures and screens as well as the opportunity to create truly individual showering solutions. Options include; a choice of discreet wall fixings; steady bars; handle and towel rail options as well as glass types and etched designs, which can all be selected and made to suit individual preferences making the bathroom as unique as the customer. For an added personal touch, for the first time AQATA offers a choice of three glass tints, as well as the Clear Plus glass option which offers a crystal-clear finish. aqata.co.uk 01455 896500 INEX-ONLINE.COM

Working on all building types from new build to listed, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze offers a wide variety of products to make buildings warmer, quieter and safer. enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk « selectaglaze.co.uk « 01727 837271 «

CBRE new office space refreshes working culture Commercial real-estate company CBRE took two floors of Clifton Heights in Bristol. CBRE used the move as an opportunity to focus on refreshing its working culture. Workplace design and build specialist, Interaction, was appointed to create a workspace that fosters staff wellbeing as well as collaborative working. From bright colours and varied textures of the furnishings, to workspace flexibility and improved natural light levels, every element of the design for the new office space has been chosen to support staff wellbeing. Flooring from Interface has been used to delineate zones within the space, as well as adding splashes of colour. interface.com 01274 690690

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