In.Design February Issue 2012

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Welcome to the February issue of in.Design.

in this issue, we examine interior design in the public sector and on page 11 Mark Ludmon takes a look at a couple of projects which prove that innovation and creative design need not be left out of the equation when projects are funded with public money.

in.Her Life features Dorothee Junkin, designer and founder of Architecta Ltd, who has described a busy seven day week! she clearly loves what she does – turn to page 31 to see what she’s up to.

The British institute of interior Design has had an incredibly busy start to the new year. BiiD has announced an exciting one day conference entitled ‘Celebrating British Design’ which will take place in June (page 19), where it will also announce the Honorary Fellowships for 2012 to recognise those who have had a profound impact on the interior design profession (page 47).

With the weather still so mild, our thoughts have already turned to the great outdoors; for the outdoor furniture industry, sustainable and weatherproof are the buzz words for this season. The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association tells us about its new Made Aware scheme which covers sustainability issues, and gloster focuses on the trend for all-year-round furniture which can withstand the wet British winters. Turn to page 49 to find out more.

And finally a good-bye… this is my last issue as editor of in.Design. i’m handing over the reins to Mark Ludmon, who’s been the Managing editor on the magazine since september last year. Although i am sad to leave in.Design, i’ve had a great time working on it and i know that i’m leaving it in very safe hands with Mark. i wish you all lots of success for the future.

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in.Sector

Focus on interior design in the Public sector

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in.BiiD

The BiiD’s new conference celebrates British design

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in.UK

Mark Ludmon takes a look at the latest in exterior lighting in the UK

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in.BiiD

The BiiD supports Clerkenwell Design Week

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in.Her Life

This month it’s the turn of Dorothee Junkin of Architecta Ltd

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in.BiiD

Highlights of the BiiD’s Christmas party

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in.UK

Warming up: the latest from the heating industry

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in.BiiD

BiiD’s plan to announce its 2012 Honorary Fellowships

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in.vogue

The great outdoors: outdoor furniture trends and innovations

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in.Sight

simon Hamilton looks at the trend for open plan living

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in.Show

A look at the ARC show, the must-visit lighting event in February

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Hotelympia takes place at exCel in London at the end of February

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In.Dustry Britain’s greatest furniture designers

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akers’ eye is an exciting new website where interior designers can view and buy superb furniture by 50 of the greatest designer craftsmen in Britain.

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The website contains iconic pieces from a selection of handpicked makers, whose work spans the spectrum of contemporary design. From straight forward yet stunning designs to radical, functional artwork, there is a style to suit everyone’s taste.

perfect piece to complete their home or office.

“The broad spectrum of design represented on the site means there is something for everyone. every piece on the website is unique and finished to an exceptional standard and for those looking for that extra special piece; the Makers’ eye members also design and make to commission.”

Toby Howes’ Orator coffee table For more information and to browse the brand new website please visit www.makerseye.co.uk

Many of their makers have been awarded the prestigious Bespoke guild Mark for their work. indeed, some Makers’ eye members, including Wales & Wales, David Colwell and Freddie Baier, are also represented in the V&A permanent collection as is John Makepeace, whose work is currently shown in the V&A’s ‘Power of Making’ exhibition.

Makers’ eye co-founders Tony Portus and Ross Fenn are both well established in the world of handmade furniture, with over five decades of experience between them.

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Peter Hunt, CeO of the Lighting Association said: “Frank Lissauer was a popular choice for this award, not only for his long service in the industry, but for his unwavering support for the decorative lighting industry as a whole.”

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today the company has a reputation for quality of product and service. After nearly 40 years in the industry, Frank is the longest serving director on the Lighting Association Council of Management.

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The public eye Innovation and creative design need not be left out of the equation when projects are funded with public money, reports Mark Ludmon

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aving worked on public-sector projects such as schools, colleges and youth training centres, Liverpool-based interiors and fit-out consultancy Team a go-go understands the importance of balancing visual impact with value for money and social impact – key factors when public money is involved. This is demonstrated in its work on The Fuse in Partington in Trafford in west Manchester – a £4 million scheme supported by the Big Lottery Fund under the MyPlace youth centre programme. Part of the Trafford Youth Village, it is more than just a youth centre but a centre for the performing arts, sports, recreation and business with a focus on people aged 11 to 19.

The project was led by ellis Williams Architects (eWA), working with BAM Construction, structural engineers Doyle Partnership, mechanical and electrical consulting engineers steven Hunt & Associates and quantity surveyor AA Projects. Team a go-go was appointed to consult with young people and design and implement the interiors. “Team a go-go is renowned for emphasising the effect that good design can have on service delivery,” points out managing director Kate stewart.

The Fuse

Designer sam Harry adds: “Our challenge was to create a space suitable for young people but not childlike. We worked with the client group to develop ways in which the building could generate income from hires from businesses and the community.” in partnership with eWA, Team a go-go challenged some of the space divisions and reconfigured the layout to enable easy supervision of a man “chill zone”, removing barriers between staff and young people. t

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Canada Water Library The Fuse s “Our workshops with the young people found that most youth centres are good at providing activities for boys but that girls want a quieter space to sit and chat, so we created a bespoke seating pod which gives the feel of being in a smaller lounge space but is open enough for discrete supervision,” sam explains.

The key architectural theme to the building is that it is a series of cubes thrown in the air and dropped to form a collection of zones.

These zones are coded on the outside by their different colours and textures, and the interior scheme extended this use of colour to match different activities whether they be chill zone, sports zone, performance zone or admin zone.

The meeting room is easily transformed at night into a space for young people by

the specification of a folding table and luxury chairs. The room has a 3D TV and the storage wall conceals large bean bags that are brought out when the table is put away.

A full-length curtain can be drawn round the room at night instead of closing the bifolding wall, making a more intimate space.

Other parts of The Fuse include a dance studio, a recording studio, practice rooms, sports facilities, a theatre and a café. A “green room” attached to the performance space was developed as a space where young people can learn skills such as hairdressing and beauty.

Team a go-go worked in partnership with the architects and contractor on furniture procurement, with the young people and staff consulted through workshops. This led to specifying colours and finishes including flooring, lighting, walls, washrooms, lockers, acoustic treatments and loose and fixed items such as bespoke shop-fit elements.

“Working with a small budget, our design

team have met the clients’ aspirations and created a vibrant and sustainable environment for the whole community,” Kate adds.

A more large-scale community project has been completed in Rotherhithe, east London. Canada Water Library was built by southwark Council with £14.1 million of public money, using one of the world’s top architects, Piers gough, partner at CZWg. The stunning inverted pyramid shape of the building means the interior is far larger than the restricted footprint. From the doubleheight atrium, a central spiral staircase leads up to the main library floor, lined with timber that combines linear and circular designs. On the library floor, the children and young people’s areas have been designed as flexible spaces adaptable for different activities. On the ground floor, there is a café to encourage people to enter the building from the new plaza developed as part of the area’s regeneration. t

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Karndean’s six ranges offer a variety of light, mid and dark wood and stone effect vinyl planks and tiles which designers are finding invaluable when developing interior schemes for healthcare applications.

With durability, cleanliness and ease of maintenance all taken care of, Karndean Designflooring is being used to create practical and attractive environments that benefit both patients and staff.

From waiting areas and corridors to family rooms and private wards, design flooring like Karndean’s Van gogh range gives

designers the freedom to combine style and functionality to create workable healthcare spaces.

Paul Barratt, Commercial sales Director for Karndean Designflooring comments: “Designers are quickly realising that floorcoverings like LVT are the perfect choice for hospitals, care homes and day centres.

Whilst sheet materials are used for operating theatres and other sterile areas, the patient and visitor oriented rooms can really benefit from the warm and inviting tones of a wood or stone effect flooring which can make the space feel less clinical.

“There are numerous practical benefits to using Karndean Designflooring in communal areas, bedrooms, corridors and waiting areas. it is quiet underfoot and has a durable wear of between 0.55 and 0.7mm which

means it can withstand the wheels of hospital beds and trolleys.

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Canada Water Library with iguzzini pendants and LeD strips s The building also features a 150-seater theatre, meeting rooms and other flexible spaces. “The library is an indoor public space open to everyone, where you find wonderful things you weren’t necessarily looking for,” Piers says. “it is a futuristic Pandora’s box of possibilities.”

CZWg worked on the interior design with companies such Junckers and The Access Flooring Company on flooring, ironmongery2u, and ecophon for the main acoustic ceiling.

The café is the work of Barista Design, which installed a solid steel chassis clad in polished stainless steel, manufactured in italy, with a 50mm granite worktop and a Corian front. CZWg worked with Rainbow Design on furniture throughout the building, including the shelving. it supplied bespoke loose furniture such as desks, sofas, coffee tables, stacking chairs, flip-top tables as well as high tables and bar stools. it matched the bold colours of the flooring and décor, with upholstery ranging from purples and blues to shades of green.

Lighting was the work of consultants Hoare Lea, which attempted to use natural light from the windows above as much as possible, particularly for the central spiral staircase.

“We wanted the materials and structure to be the feature. We looked to light it in the most simplistic and clean way we can,” explains partner Dominic Meyrick.

However, he says it was decided to enhance the natural daylight with fluorescent oval iguzzini pendants providing a uniform white glow. suspended by four wires running through a conduit, the lights appear to pull down the curved ceiling. Other innovations include LeD strips embedded in the bookcases that wash light down the front of each cabinet, illuminating each of the book spines. “We wanted to create a bit of ambience and drama,” Dominic adds. The lighting design means it has achieved an incredible level of energy efficiency with less than two watts per square metre – an important objective for southwark Council.

“We managed to keep it to that and still make it look funky,” Dominic adds.

spiral staircase at Canada Water Library

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Focus on Sculpture

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portrait and figurative specialist sculptor traditionally trained in anatomy and study of the human form, Jane Robbins works from her studio in shrewsbury in the heart of rural shropshire, and works to private or public commission. she is passionate about not only the human figure and its celebration in 3D form, but the production of lasting, inspirational sculptures embracing craftsmanship and figurative sculptural skills.

Her work is cast in both traditional and contemporary mediums and her latest

collection of work “ice Angels” are delicately sculpted figures cast in “Crystalclear” acrylic resin. They are UV, heat, frost and water proof, suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.

Jane works to commission and can create any figure, any size, and pieces can be cast in any colour (pale pastel through to rich gem).

Lights can be incorporated into the design of these fabulously crystal clear sculptures, creating dramatic night aspects to indoor and outdoor features.

Outdoor water fountains, bas relief sculpted murals, garden statuary, plus indoor busts, nudes, male and female figures all uniquely created by Jane Robbins sculpture.

Previous commissions have included: Linda McCartney: commissioned by sir Paul McCartney Queen Mother: commissioned by shropshire star newspapers Percy Thrower: commissioned by the Thrower family Andy Capp: commissioned by Hartlepool Council Fred Dibnah: commissioned by Bolton and District Civic Trust Charles Rennie Mackintosh: for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Ceret, France sir george Martin: Lifesize bronze portrait bust of the Beatles record producer

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New BIID conference celebrates British design The BIID honours our country’s excellence in the field of design with the launch of a new conference.

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he British institute of interior Design (BiiD) is launching an inaugural, one day conference event entitled “Celebrating British Design”. Taking place at RiBA’s London HQ, Portland Place, London, on 21st June 2012, ahead of the BiiD AgM, the conference will feature an inspiring line-up of headline speakers and experts drawn from right across the design spectrum.

“The eyes of the world will be firmly focused on Britain in 2012 thanks to the Olympics, Paralympics and the golden Jubilee,” says BiiD President, Diana Yakeley. “in this celebration year, the BiiD believes it is entirely appropriate that we honour this country’s excellence in the field of design.

“Celebrating British Design” will provide us with just that platform and recognise the varied and enduring contribution to the spatial designs that we create for our clients in residential, commercial, public and hospitality projects.”

“Celebrating British Design” will take members on a journey of British design, looking at the impact of its success in the world of interiors, and exploring what the future holds. More details on confirmed speakers and topics will be revealed shortly.

Following the conference, the BiiD will host its AgM when the work of the institute during the course of the year is reviewed and outlines plans for the year ahead announced. All BiiD members are welcome to attend.

For the first time the conference and AgM will take place in the Jarvis Memorial Hall, RiBA’s dedicated venue for large conferences, located on the lower ground floor at 66 Portland Place.

For more information, please contact joy.curniffe@biid.org.uk.

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Dark stars

Mark Ludmon looks at the range of creative and practical designs available for outside lighting

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agical fields of light transformed the lawns at the Holburne Museum in Bath for six weeks until early January. Fibre optic stems lay dormant during the daytime but at night they flowered with gentle rhythms of light. it was the latest incarnation of an installation created by lighting designer Bruce Munro who first devised the Field of Light for the Brilliant! exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London in 2004.

Bruce Munro’s Field of Light at Holburne Museum

Further versions appeared such as a 10-acre display at Long Knoll Field in Wiltshire and at the eden Project in Cornwall in 2008 and 2009.

Bruce was inspired by travelling through the Australian red desert 18 years ago where roadside campsites punctuated the barren landscape with sprinkler-fed oases of green, each displaying a larger-then-life sculpture such as a giant banana or a sheep. He was intrigued by the way the desert was barren

until it rained and then, as if from nowhere, dormant seeds would burst into bloom. He describes Field of Light as being like a giant surreal campsite banana, an alien installation in the midst of nature. it is made of acrylic stems with fibre optic cables running through them, each topped by a frosted acrylic ball, which lie dormant like dry desert seeds in the daytime but light up at night. each cluster of stems is illuminated by an external projector on a colour wheel as the stems themselves hold no electric power t

22 : in.UK 20 s at all. At the Holburne, there were 5,220 stems of light. To maximise reflections in eric Parry’s glass extension, Munro placed narrow sets of extra stems indoors, topped with clear spheres and fixed in small plinths.

Art and lighting design come together in a new installation created by ACT Lighting Design along the Avenue des ChampsÉlysées in Paris where 200 plane trees lining the street have been transformed into light sculptures. each tree is encircled by three rings of LeD lighting that add drama, movement and colour to the natural organic form of the tree. During daylight, the inner lights of each ring emit a soft glow while garlands of small mirrors sparkle as they move freely in the breeze. At dusk, vibrant programmed displays begin, using both the inner and outer lights, continuing until 2am. The entire scheme is programmable to create vastly different effects. Precise shifts in colour and tempo can be created to focus on one tree or to create a sequence or group effect, with over 80 million possible combinations of effects per tree.

The concept is a ring as a sign of union and completeness, becoming a symbol of unity between man and nature. ACT Lighting Design’s inspiration comes from respecting the tree as a living being, and so the scheme is shaped by a need to ensure that the trees are not damaged in any way by the dramatic lighting intervention. it will return to the Champs-Élysées for the winter months each year until 2014.

A stunning new lighting scheme has been installed on the tower of the new City Hall in Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part of efforts to create a new cultural identity for the country’s third largest city. The scheme,

designed by Petr KolmaÐka, has seen the four fascias of the tower each illuminated with a single energy-saving Anolis RgBCW ArcPad Xtreme, one of the most powerful Anolis LeD flood fixtures available. They evenly light the whole surface area of each elevation despite the challenging texture of the copper that clads the building, built in 1930. These are washed with a selection of beautiful colours including a standard day-to-day selection that is a combination of eight cyan, blue and white scenes based on the colours of Ostrava’s logo and other client specifications. The colour of the tower can also be changed for special occasions such as festivals.

The Anolis ArcPad Xtreme is a special outdoor fixture with two independent LeD modules. The LeDs are densely populated, providing an extremely bright light output, and an iP67 rating that means the system

is tough enough to work even if immersed in water. The combination of RgB and white LeDs delivers a particularly good quality of white light.

Around the top of the tower’s observation deck are 20 units of Anolis ArcLine Outdoor Optic 40MC (multi-chip) lights that can complement the tower’s fascias. Two Anolis ArcPower 360 drivers power the LeD units, which are controlled by a Cyber Cue system, pre-programmed with the sequences that change every 30 seconds. The lighting is programmed to switch on at dusk and off at dawn, and runs right through the night.

A more traditional approach was taken for new lighting at st Paul’s Cathedral in London when lighting designers speirs and Major Associates installed a new scheme in the south Portico. They worked with heritage lighting specialist Dernier & Hamlyn which

in.UK : 21 manufactured a 1.6m high lantern based on a design conceived by the building’s fabric surveyor Martin stancliffe, who was inspired by another Dernier & Hamlyn lantern at the Royal naval College in greenwich. The result is a lantern that not only illuminates the general area from ceramic metal halide downlighting but also gently uplights the south Portico’s dome from six ceramic metal halide aluminium reflector lamps. each of the contemporary fittings has been carefully concealed within the body of the lantern so that the overall effect is one of warm, inviting light when approaching the cathedral. speirs and Major director Mark Major adds: “Clearly it was important to have a lantern that was sensitive to the architecture of the portico. However, the careful design not only allows the integration of additional lighting to achieve the correct atmosphere but also cleverly accommodates a technical solution t

ACT Lighting Design in Champs-Élysées

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Dernier & Hamlyn lantern at st Paul’s Cathedral

s which could otherwise have had a negative impact on the fabric of the cathedral.”

An extensive portfolio of exterior lighting can be found in the new catalogue from Aurora Lighting, featuring new designs from pathway lighting to floodlighting. new products include the AU-WAL417 aluminium fixed LeD wall light and the AU-PsT110 and AU-PsT120 aluminium bollard lights with clear polycarbonate lens.

Classic and contemporary design come together in a new collection of italian-manufactured exterior lighting from Franklite. They include the “semicontemporary” sera range which has matt black die-cast aluminium fittings with opal polycarbonate diffusers to conceal the lamp.

This range also includes a half-post and single- and double-headed lamppost. A funky modern alternative is the Lorenz range which includes a lantern in brushed marinegrade stainless steel with a transparent polycarbonate diffuser. Franklite uses

polycarbonate diffusers to avoid the risk of broken glass if the lights are damaged by vandals, proving that practical solutions can be combined with stylish design.

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Anolis lights up Ostrava’s city hall

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BIID supports Clerkenwell Design Week

The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced a partnership with the organisers of Clerkenwell Design Week (London 22nd–24th May 2012)

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lerkenwell is home to over 60 show rooms, a multitude of architectural and creative practices and provides the perfect location for this unique design festival.

Back for its third year after a record number of visitors in 2011, Clerkenwell Design Week features an exciting, three-day programme of more than 150 events, pop-up exhibitions, installations, talks, performances, music and workshops, showcasing cutting edge design from some of the biggest names in the industry.

BiiD members will receive advance information on all the activities taking place during Clerkenwell Design Week.

The institute is also planning to host a dedicated networking event in a participating showroom during the three – day programme. More details will be announced shortly.

“Clerkenwell Design Week has created a huge buzz in the design world since its

launch,” says Diana Yakeley, BiiD President.

“The exciting and varied programme is full of interest for BiiD members and we are delighted to support such a major international festival which celebrates all disciplines of design.”

Visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com for more information about Clerkenwell Design Week.

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in.HeR LiFe : 27 This month it is the turn of Dorothee Junkin, founder and director of architecture and interior design studio Architecta Ltd, to give us an insight into her busy life

A Week in the Life of…

Dorothee Junkin

Monday it’s 6.30am, but it somehow feels much earlier than that. Over a cup of coffee i scan through my overflowing inbox and answer the most pressing emails having just come back from a trip to switzerland. At 9.30am i set off to hunt for some unique furniture pieces in my favourite antique and vintage showrooms. especially when it comes to one-offs, i always prefer to see them in person. A potential new client has just bought a lovely country property just outside of London and asked for suggestions for a few additional key pieces to supplement the current set of absolutely exquisite furniture. With this type of client finding the right pieces could quickly turn into a more extensive redesign. My first stop is Pimlico Road. After a light lunch at Daylesford Organic i tour through more showrooms in Chelsea and Fulham, scribbling notes about new finds in my little black book and taking quick snaps with my iPhone to remind myself of special finds later. i am back in the studio in the evening, scanning through data online and checking the stock of the international antique and vintage dealers i like to source from. My husband, an architect, has a big deadline coming up and is working late too. We both understand the nature and demands of the design profession and can relate to being passionate about what we do. Tonight we won’t be able to, but most nights we have dinner together and talk about our day. t

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s tuesday i spend the first half of the morning catching up with my emails. i have received two enquiries from potential residential clients and a follow-up from a commercial client with whom i’ve been discussing the redesign of a club, bar and restaurant project in Central London. As requested a meeting this afternoon was hastily arranged and luckily fitted in with my schedule as i already have another meeting later with a client for whom Architecta just finished a private residence in st. John‘s Wood. it’s one of the last meetings for a wonderful apartment in a listed building bordering Regent’s Park and i need to walk with the client and the

A recently completed residential project in Highgate contractor through the property to check if the snagging list has been dealt with sufficiently. it’s always the little things in the end that require particular attention. i hate the idea of a client walking away and being not 100% happy with the result. i really do try to exceed my clients‘ expectations as they could recommend Architecta to their friends or aquaintances and that’s a great way to gain future projects. early evening i meet up with my husband at Bond street and we go to an art exhibition in Cork street. i like to be in-the-know about new artists and their work, as the London

art scene is very interesting and often inspiring too.

Wednesday Yesterday’s meeting regarding the commercial project went well. i sit down to go through my notes and try to get my head around the requirements while in the back of my head the first design ideas already start to take form. The phone rings. A favourite contractor of mine who completed stunning properties for celebrities in film and fashion, and with whom i recently worked on a large project in Highgate, t

‘Mandarin Oriental’

Rich woods, plush fabrics, engaging artwork, sumptuous design, incredible locations are the hallmarks of one the most respected hotel chains in the world; Mandarin Oriental.

The hotel chain recently adopted Amina Invisible Loudspeakers within the Mandarin Grille restaurant, one of nine restaurants and bars in the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, to add that extra element of detail in the charismatic ambience is offers to its guests.

The result is a truly magnificent space, blending the highest quality in modern exuberant Asian style, with a graceful acoustic ambience to create a venue which fully matches the opulent lifestyle of the guests is attracts.

Call or email for more information t: +44 1480 354390 e: inspired@amina.co.uk w: www.amina.co.uk

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Highgate

st John’s Wood s north London, has a question regarding some last outstanding aspects. i drop what i have been doing, as i always try to look after the good contractors and suppliers i work with. it’s paramount to be able to rely on them when dealing with demanding clients. in the afternoon i call the photographer, with whom my PR has scheduled a portrait session for the next day, to confirm the details. At the very last minute we find out that the location for the shoot is unavailable the next day. We have to postpone the shoot to Friday. i make a few phone calls and adjust my schedule for the next two days accordingly. thursday Today it’s time to sit down and start working on a concept design proposal for the commercial project. Three floors of

club, bar and restaurant space need some thorough consideration. The morning flies by sketching, noting ideas and pulling material samples out of the material library. i end up sitting in the centre of a creative chaos, but i feel like i got a solid strategy in place. i could use more material options, i’m thinking something bold with a contemporary edge! i decide to make a spontaneous trip to my favourite showrooms. i love browsing through endless piles of materials hunting for treasures for current and upcoming projects and as i tend to design unique spaces for every client. i also source a lot internationally. Recently i went to new York for a client to coordinate a custom table made by a renown metal sculptor and on to Los Angeles to meet a specialist furniture manufacturer for a custom sideboard and side tables.

Friday i get up early, gather my things for the

photo shoot and meet the photographer in London’s east end. i am excited and a bit nervous as well. it turns out there was no need to be, as the photographer, who has worked with many celebrities, put me at ease straight away and i soon feel very confident posing for the shoot. it’s actually quite fun and we get a lot of looks from passers-by.

After the photo shoot i am back in the studio. Time flies by again. i meant to look over the last tax quarter and to get the information to the tax office, but i got side-tracked by some last minute project coordination and all of a sudden it’s 7pm. i need to rush for dinner with a friend from new York, who was in town for business and will fly back tomorrow. My husband and i take him for a lovely dinner at Modern Pantry in Clerkenwell and then for drinks at the Zetter Townhouse. it’s early on saturday morning, when we finally get back home.

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Saturday i usually try to carve out some free time on the weekends. sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Today i head out around mid-morning to meet with a potential private client. i find most private clients are very busy, they travel a lot and have properties abroad. if their time doesn’t allow, i have to have meetings early in the mornings, later in the evenings or any time at the weekend. i meet the couple at their recently purchased property close to Kew gardens. The property

The stunning living room in Highgate definitely needs some refurbishment, but it has loads of character and could be turned into a real gem. Walking through the house and garden all three of us get more and more excited as we go along and conclude that i shall submit a first proposal and fee structure within a few days.

My husband has meanwhile met with friends at Borough Market and i manage to join them for a late lunch at 3pm. We enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends we haven’t seen in a while. in the evening

we meet with ex-colleagues at the hidden experimental Cocktail Club in Chinatown.

Design ideas seem to come to life so much easier when one takes breaks and is not trying too hard.

Sunday i am up early again and start assembling a first layout concept for the mood boards for the commercial project while my husband sleeps in. i actually don’t mind working right now, as i am very excited about my ideas and can’t wait to show them to the t

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st John’s Wood s client. sometimes the week is so busy with coordination and site visits and clients, contractors and suppliers calling all day, that one doesn’t get to actually do some proper design work until it’s evening or weekend. When possible, sunday is my day to recharge. My husband and i try to go for brunch, see exhibitions and visit friends outside of London, but while projects are bubbling i can‘t help getting stuck in now. i love what i do.

About Dorothee Junkin After completing her preliminary Architectural degree in germany, Dorothee gained her first professional experience in new York with Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

in 2009 Dorothee formed her own company Architecta. since then she has worked on a number of large private residences in London’s premier residential neighbourhoods.

she returned to europe in 2004 to continue with her studies and gain her Master degree in switzerland. Attracted by the international design scene she moved to London in 2007 and joined Foster + Partners to work on the Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre 5 star hotel and Munich’s Lenbachhaus Museum amongst other prestigious projects.

Her aim is to create unique environments based on diverse narrative concepts and the client’s individual needs and aspirations. she strongly believes that every detail matters as a part of the overall composition of materials and light and to give each and every space its deserved individuality. www.architecta-interiors.com

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New lamp helps cut costs

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he new 350lm es50 Hi-sPOT RefLeD lamp from sylvania is the first LeD retrofit to have the power to replace a 50W halogen – the hugely popular workhorse of accent and display lighting – while staying within the limits for maximum lamp dimensions specified by ieC. This ensures it can be fitted into all gU10 and gZ10-type luminaires – without compromise – openingup the benefits of LeD lighting to the whole interiors market.

“The sooner designers and consultants invest in this new lamp, the sooner their clients can start cutting their energy costs,” claims ian Major, Product and Marketing Manager – UK lamps at Havells-sylvania.

“An energy efficient lighting scheme dramatically reduces power consumption and saves money. This new 350lm LeD lamp is designed to fit into existing gU10 and gZ10 fittings and provides up to 85% energy savings which deliver an average payback time of only 10 months.”

www.havells-sylvania.com

sleek and powerful, the 350lm es50 LeD is designed to directly replace the tungsten halogen lamps in all downlights and tracks. it will last ten times longer than a tungsten halogen and uses 90% less energy, so no more guilt and no more stocking up on dated replacement lamps. Fit one lamp and forget all about it – then just enjoy the shining light and revel in lower energy bills.

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Landau Holdings Ltd acquires Parapan

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andau Holdings Ltd began trading in 1983 offering a wide range of kitchen doors and accessories to joiners, independent retailers and manufacturers. They have more recently diversified into the retail, health, fashion, food and leisure industries by manufacturing both contemporary and traditional products to specific requirements for shops, restaurants and hotels. now well established with a wealth of experience, the family-run business prides itself on its level of service and quality. Combining state of the art technology with traditional skills, the company is able to offer a fully bespoke manufacturing service.

perfect partner for Landau’s new range of exotic book matched veneers and metallics available in a variety of surface treatments and gloss options. Cut to size and thermoformed into any radius of curve – convex, concave and even s-shaped – they offer a spectrum of totally new bespoke design solutions. Landau have introduced new specialist moulds to enable them to thermoform the Parapan® to an exceptionally high-quality of finish. Metro, a unique handleless system complements Parapan® and the veneers with colour matched or veneered rails.

since the acquisition of Parapan® in september 2011, Landau Holdings Ltd is the sole UK manufacturer of the exceptional high gloss acrylic. Landau has gradually integrated the material into its comprehensive ranges of competitively priced kitchen doors in solid timbers, veneers and hand-painted finishes.

Other brands in the Landau portfolio include Brooklands – traditional hand-painted inframe door and drawers for a luxurious style and nature’s Choice – classic and distinctive, modern and fresh bespoke lay-on doors.

Where designers are looking to mix colour and texture, the flawless mirrorlike reflections of Parapan® make a

01482 440680 www.landauparapan.co.uk

The complete Landau collections will be shown on the new website and in a brochure to be launched in spring 2012.

Contact Landau for more details.

High gloss Parapan® – the designers’ favourite Parapan® continues to be the material of choice for designers seeking a high gloss finish. Here, the sleek, shiny acrylic has been specified for the statement breakfast bar and run of units in this contemporary open-plan kitchen.

Parapan® answers all the aesthetic and practical demands of the modern kitchen. It is waterproof and easy to clean making it extremely hygienic

and far more durable than lacquers and other finishes. Available in 22 shades in 18mm and 4mm thicknesses the colours are solid and UV stable.

Parapan® can be cut to bespoke sizes and thermoformed to any radius of curve Doors, drawers and fascias in Parapan®, can be made to any size with a choice of edge treatments. In keeping with the minimalist look of this kitchen, finger pulls that require no handles have been used but doors and drawers can be dressed up or down with almost any style of handle.

For further details of Parapan® please contact Landau Holdings Ltd, Landau House, Bontoft Avenue, Hull, HU5 4HF Telephone: 01482 440680, Email: info@parapan.co.uk, Website: www.landauparapan.co.uk

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Designers network at BIID Christmas event Designers turned up in force for the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) Christmas Drinks Evening, hosted this year at the flagship store of BIID Industry Partner Molteni&C Dada, Shaftesbury Avenue in London

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ore than 200 guests were treated to champagne and canapés in the elegant surroundings of the Molteni&C Dada showroom, at the BiiD’s Christmas Drinks evening. They were able to take a close look at the many high quality pieces on display as well as network with fellow BiiD members late into the night.

“it was great to see so many members at this year’s Christmas Party,” says Joy Curniffe, the institute’s Membership Manager. “it was an excellent opportunity for members to find out more about Molteni&C Dada, and to catch up with other designers and suppliers, as we all look forward to 2012. Our thanks to Molteni&C Dada who hosted the event brilliantly.”

To see photos from the BiiD Christmas Drinks visit the BiiD Facebook page www.facebook. com/BritishinstituteofinteriorDesign or visit the BiiD’s Youtube page www.youtube.com/ user/BiiDinteriorDesign to see a video from the evening.

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Bridgman continues to develop their 4 Seasons ranges of top quality outdoor furniture. The selections consist of dining, lounging and sunbathing furniture, all matching designs, in various colours and sizes of weaves. Bridgman Furniture is ideal for hotels, leisure organisations, conference centres and restaurants.

The products are manufactured using the finest materials, with style, design and comfort being the fundamental criteria. Please contact their office to receive their 2012 catalogue, prices and details of their discount structure.

P J Bridgman & Co Ltd Barnbridge Works, Lockfield Avenue, Brimsdown, Enfield, EN3 7PX T: 020 8804 7474 F: 020 8805 0873 E: sales@bridgman.co.uk W: www.bridgman.co.uk

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Warming up in style

The energy tariff increases in the autumn will mean that millions of us are facing larger than ever bills for our winter gas and electricity, in spite of the mild weather we’ve had so far this year

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emand for central heating this year has fallen because of the relatively warm winter.

However, while we are clearly using less gas, the sharp increase in tariffs means there is little financial respite for people.

As fuel costs rise, along with a huge increase in our concerns about the environment, clients are looking at more energy-efficient and eco-friendly heating options.

Bisque’s new Blok range One company to capitalise on this trend with an innovative solution is Cheshire-based heating company, Discrete Heat, who have designed and manufactured an eco-friendly, energy-saving system called Thermaskirt.

Thermaskirt replaces skirting boards and radiators in one, working with existing conventional boilers as well as renewables such as solar, ground source and air source heat pumps. t

BISQUE Blok

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aluminium collection, combining energy efficiency with stylish Italian design

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Bisque is introducing a new generation of radiators for 2012. Made from re-cycled aluminium, these are the first radiators to combine sleek italian design with energy efficient technology.

Blok and ellisse are just two of the new radiator ranges to be available nationally from February 2012. With a low water content, they use less energy to heat up and are faster to respond to changes in temperature.

Blok is a neat and sophisticated model radiator from on-trend rectangular columns with a minimal wall to front-face projection.

Bisque’s Blok towel rail

s Unlike radiators and underfloor heating, it is a simple, inconspicuous wet heating system that doesn’t cost a fortune to install or run, and doesn’t take up any useable wall space.

is kept to a minimum, and costly warranty claims are avoided as the system is entirely ‘above ground’ facilitating simple repair and maintenance.

Recently installed in several ‘RetroFit for the Future’ trials, Thermaskirt enables renewables such as heat pumps and solar thermal systems to be installed in existing buildings. it can connect onto the existing plumbing circuits, eliminating the need for radiators or impractical under floor heating.

several system integrators are now offering Thermaskirt as part of their installer package, which in turn is encouraging homeowners to take up the government grants and Feed in Tariffs on offer. Fully compliant with Bs-en 442, Thermaskirt carries the Ce mark and with the correct boiler and control system, fuels savings of up to 25% are possible.

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Another company who has seen an increase

ellisse is made from elegant, compact elliptical tubes that provide a high heat output. This means the radiator can be slimmer than most, which is handy where wall space is at a premium.

The benefits of aluminium radiator construction include: • space-saving: sizes can be much smaller than typical radiators but with the same heat output • Lower running costs: low water content means less energy is needed from the boiler to heat the water in the heating system • Radiators can be used with low temperature systems such as heat pumps • greater response to thermostat control

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Quick to heat up Less environmental impact as aluminium can be repeatedly re-cycled

Bisque’s Head of Design and Marketing, Barbara Payne commented: “2012 will see a move towards more energy efficient but stylish products. There has always been a demand for energy efficient radiators but until now it has meant a compromise on style. With our new range we are delighted to offer the iconic design we are known for alongside cutting edge technology.”

Thermaskirt from Discrete Heat

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Introducing the UP720 – Geberit’s slimline concealed cistern With wall-hung sanitaryware offering the perfect way of creating a luxurious, spacious bathroom, geberit has launched its slimmest cistern yet, ideal for the smallest of spaces.

Requiring a depth of just 8cm, the UP720 cistern is integrated into geberit’s Duofix 1.12m frame guaranteeing a reliable and secure fit for wall hung WCs. The minimum covering thickness of this new cistern has also been reduced to just 10mm making it ideal for bathrooms sporting the latest trend in painted walls and finished surfaces rather than tiles. supplied complete with all the necessary fixings, the geberit UP720 is quick and simple to install on either solid or in stud walls. it is also compatible with geberit’s sigma and Dance range of sleek flush plates, or geberit’s Mambo infra-red flush plate. geberit – 0800 077 8365 www.geberit.co.uk

A dash of brilliance Designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners, steelcase’s new dash LeD Task Light is as much about improving how we work as it is about making a subtle statement with its design. Available now, it features clean lines and a slender profile, making it not only a high-tech, functional work tool, but also a timeless aesthetic. This flexible, easy to use task light anticipates future advances in technology by providing an environmentally-efficient solution, while still providing the user with a soft, consistent pool of light. Visit our website www.steelcase.com/ uk, email us at info_uk@steelcase.com or call on +44 (0)207 421 9000.

More Heat, Less Money CVO Fire has extended its range of gas fires to include new glass fronted, energy efficient models. gas is still the cheapest fuel, over 70% cheaper than electric or wood per kW. These new fires are room sealed, require no additional room ventilation and will suit any property with a chimney.

By replacing an old conventional fire you can benefit from twice as much heat at only 60% of the cost. Choose from both wall mounted and inset style designs. All fires have a Class 1 efficiency Rating. The model shown is the BLADe, 4.6kW and 85% efficient, this sleek modern design is operated by remote control. The CVO range includes flueless, balanced flue and chimney fires.

Contact CVO FiRe on 01325 301020 or visit www.cvo.co.uk for more details.

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BIID announces 2012 Honorary Fellowships The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) will announce the Honorary Fellowships for 2012 to recognise those who have had a profound impact on the development and success of the interior design profession

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he BiiD Honorary Fellowships will be awarded at the BiiD’s “Celebrating British Design” Conference to be held immediately prior to the institute’s Annual general Meeting (AgM) at RiBA’s London HQ, Portland Place, London on 21 June 2012.

“The BiiD believes it is important to show our gratitude to inspire, enrich and influence our profession in significant ways,” explains Diana Yakeley, BiiD President.

“These figures come from a range of other design disciplines, such as fashion, graphic or product design, professional bodies, photography and landscape. The Honorary Fellowships allow us to express our appreciation and our considerable thanks to those significant influencers and supporters who have helped shape our profession.”

The BiiD’s Honorary Fellowship has been in place since 2005, more information on the 2012 BiiD Honorary Fellowships will be

revealed shortly. For further details on the BiiD “Celebrating British Design” Conference and the AgM please visit www.BiiD.org.uk.

Diana Yakeley, BiiD President

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Focus on the outdoors

Although it’s only February, our thoughts are already turning to the great outdoors as clients are starting to think about redesigning and revamping their outside spaces

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he year on year increase in the trend to turn garden space into an all-year-round useable space which becomes an extension of the living area has prompted a plethora of new launches and innovations in the garden furniture industry.

Where the choice of garden furniture was once limited to a few table and chairs in plastic designs that put function before style, today there is a huge selection of different outdoor furniture in beautiful materials

gloster’s Bloc range of outdoor furniture which is as stylish as anything within the home.

According to the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA), the major trends for 2012 are solidly based on the environment, with a focus on ethical manufacturing processes, packaging and labour issues. As a result, LOFA has ofďŹ cially launched its new environmental trademark, Made Aware. The Made Aware scheme is intended to enable LOFA members to progressively improve the environmental

and social impacts of the products they sell. This award requires outdoor furniture manufacturers and suppliers to prove that they are taking progressive action to reduce their environmental impact and to improve the welfare of the people who make their products. each year these suppliers will have to show they are continuing to make a worthwhile improvement, and have to pass stringent testing by a panel of independent judges to ensure they can keep the prestigious Made Aware label. t

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gloster’s new Riva range s in terms of other trends for 2012, the increasing ability to use outdoor furniture all year round due to outdoor heaters has seen a demand for better weatherproofing.

For leading outdoor furniture manufacturer gloster, this has meant upholstered, yet highly waterproof outdoor lounge items. new materials and innovative technology are driving this trend, with fully upholstered yet highly weatherproof outdoor furniture now becoming a practical alternative to the ever-popular woven styles . gloster pioneered this trend in 2009 by launching its first Outdoor Lounge Collection, Cloud; a completely upholstered but 100 per cent waterproof outdoor sofa system.

Outdoor Lounge products were designed and engineered to be left outside all year round and in all weathers without any need to cover or protect. The fabrics used for seat and back cushions is Leisuretex® – similar to a traditional PVC sling, but with the addition of 100 per cent polypropylene yarns within the weave to offer increased comfort. An additional backing layer adds to the virtually waterproof nature of this material and waterproof sealing tape on every seam, ensures no water can enter the cushions.

The cushions themselves are designed to be virtually waterproof, so no water can enter into the cushion filling. in the unlikely case that any water does enter, the design of the cushions – including a reticulated foam core,

The Linea range from gloster mesh bases and well concealed Velcro seals – allows for it to drain away quickly.

For the 2012 season, gloster has launched three new collections in the UK – Asta, Linea and Riva. All of the new ranges are designed and built to stay outdoors all year long.

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Breaking down the walls Open plan living – once the preserve of the urban trendsetter – is now being replicated across the land as today’s householders shun the 20th century traditions of designated dining rooms, hallways and kitchens, says Simon Hamilton, international director at the BIID

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ccording to an analysis of Britain’s housing stock by Lloyds TsB Home insurance for its My Favourite Room competition, one in five (21%) homeowners have taken a sledgehammer to their home’s walls in the last 10 years, while an equal proportion have similar plans afoot.

To create social spaces more conducive to modern day lifestyles, a third (32%) have sacrificed a separate dining room, 18% have repurposed a garage and 12% have ditched a single-purpose kitchen.

While certain rooms are being lost, new ones are creeping onto household particulars. Kitchen/dining rooms – the hallmark of open plan – have grown in popularity by 50% in a generation. Thirty percent of today’s homes now have one with many using it as the social hub of their house – 48% to entertain guests, 29% as a child’s play area and 27% to watch television.

The allure of open plan pulls regardless of a property’s age. A third of period property owners who’ve done work, have added an open plan kitchen and dining room, a higher proportion than any other era of home.

Current planning applications lodged with eight district councils underscores our obsession with changing the layout of our homes. A third (35%) of planned works involve opening up internal spaces and more homes are set for change in the near future with research among homeowners identifying 19% will be tearing down walls in their homes.

Recognising that open spaces will make their property more saleable, 10% have spent over £35k adapting their properties with 5% investing over £50k. The work on their property hasn’t always gone smoothly though and one in five (19%) had damage caused during the building work, averaging £8k.

The kitchen breakfast room is not the only addition being made to the country’s housing stock. Also featuring in today’s homes are the utility room (26%), the ensuite (23%), study (20%), wet room (3%), games room/den (6%), and even gym (2%).

The findings are released as Lloyds TsB Home insurance celebrates its 10th Anniversary of being voted Britain’s most popular insurer by launching My Favourite Room (www.lloydstsbmyfavourietroom. co.uk), a competition giving house-proud Britons the chance to show off their favourite room and win £10,000.

“Property particulars are starting to look very different,” says simon Hamilton, member and international Director at the British institute of interior Design. “Houses, especially older properties, were designed with people’s lives in mind, with set rooms for set activities, but as times change so does what we want from our homes. With our increasingly hectic lifestyles, convenience and sociability have become key – which is why kitchen diners and games rooms have grown in popularity. in the next 10 years, the majority of houses will be designed in this style.”

Paula Llewellyn, Head of Marketing services at Lloyds TsB Home insurance said: “Rather than moving, people are adjusting their own property to create their dream home and the living space they need and it’s clear to see that open plan living is what modern families want. To celebrate being Britain’s most popular home insurer, we’ve launched our My Favourite Room competition so Britons can show off their best loved room in the home they have created and we are seeing lots of entries showing open plan living.”

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City penthouse living area by day, by Diana Yakeley of Yakeley Asssociates

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All Square with Living by Laufen Laufen has extended its popular Living sanitaryware collection with the launch of Living square, a new range featuring the very latest trend for geometric styling and minimalist bathroom design. With a choice of either a high gloss white or black finish, the ultra-slim Living square washbasin, designed by Andreas Dimitriadis, is available in two widths of either 1300mm or 1800mm, or can be cut to size as required to provide a tailor-made solution for corners or recesses. The wider version can accommodate two basins. With ample countertop space for keeping essential toiletries close to hand on an easy to wipe clean ceramic surface, the Living square washbasin can also incorporate an integrated liquid soap dispenser and chrome hand towel rail as required. For more information call Laufen on 01530 510007 or visit www.laufen.co.uk

Versatile LED bookcase/retail display lighting: wide range of mounting hardware

Bespoke T5 Linear fitting developed with Ian Ritchie Architects Ltd Innovative, efficient and effective lighting designed and manufactured in Great Britain 020 8684 5215

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Patriotic worktop tested by top gymnast Kitchen worktops specialist, granite Transformations, has celebrated Olympic year by creating a Union Jack-adorned island unit, clad in its tough, hardwearing, diamond-polished material. it then invited Britain’s top gymnast, Beth Tweddle, to show off its patriotic piece by performing a series of rhythmic routines on and around the unit.

As a test of the material’s strength and resilience, Beth’s energetic vaulting, tumbling, jumps and acrobatics put it through its paces, although granite Transformations would expect far more severe treatment in normal household and commercial use.

Made from post-consumer recycled wine, beer and mineral water bottles, with an element of polymer resin for strength and a patented Flexiweb™ backing for flexibility, it outperforms most other finishing materials like natural or engineered stone and solid synthetics.But what made this whole exercise possible, is the distinctive slimline profile and exceptionally light weight of granite Transformations’ surfaces. granite Transformations wishes Beth all the best in her Olympic endeavours. For further details visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk

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See the light

Last year’s ARC show A preview of The ARC Show, the event for architectural, retail and commercial lighting, and Design PRIMA

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A project by ARC show exhibitor Vista Light

he ARC show, the must-visit event for architectural, retail and commercial lighting, provides a platform for architects and designers to source for their major lighting projects, ranging from public, local authority and retail environments through to architectural landmarks. it takes place at the Business Design Centre in islington, north London, from February 29 to March 1.

For the first time, the show will have a curator, influential lighting designer Durham

Marenghi of Lumitect. A passionate industry figure and representative of The ARC show, Marenghi will bring his own mark to the show, providing a creative focus on lighting design and product. “i want our event to touch on the more ‘fun’ aspects of our work and hopefully introduce and inspire architects to creative lighting design,” he says. education is always a strong focus at the show, which features the international Association of Lighting Designers (iALD) enlighten europe Conference. One session

is an industry exclusive on spectral equalisation, led by Joe Bokelman from eTC and introduced by Marenghi. spectral equalisation is a new technology that allows a white or coloured light source the capability of being tuned to vibrate and enrich certain colour wavelengths while still appearing as a constant colour to the human eye.

The conference has also brought together renowned industry professionals to deliver invaluable insights on the latest trends including LeDs and daylighting. These include Mark sutton Vane of sutton Vane Associates Lighting Design, Arfon Davies from Arup and Julie greer of greer Pritchard.

World-renowned light artist Michael Bosanko will present insights into some of his most imaginative works. Other confirmed speakers include Kevin grant, group leader of Happold lighting and iALD, and Paul t

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Business at The ARC show s Traynor of Light Bureau. There will also be a panel session featuring Dominic Meyrick of Hoare Lea Lighting, graham Rollins of Lighting Design international, Mark Ridler of BDP and Jeff shaw of Arup Lighting. students from Rose Bruford College and The Bartlett school of Architecture at UCL will entertain visitors with their temporary light installations on a guided walk around islington.

Prices are £150 for a one-day pass and £250 for a two-day pass. Visit the website to register your place www.thearcshow.com/ programme.

A new addition for The ARC show is The innovation Awards, which recognises lighting products that combine innovation, technology and design. Housed in the show’s innovation Centre, they have attracted entries from the likes of Crestron UK, Helvar and Toshiba. The shortlist is available at www.thearcshow.com/ innovation-awards and the winners will be announced on March 1. innovative designs by students on Brunel University’s Product and industrial Design course will be showcased at the show.

The LeD Architectural Lighting Challenge, sponsored by Remote Controlled Lighting,

illuma Lighting’s Arc 183 metal halide downlights at Pandora at sonkai Jewellers in norwich led to over 100 students creating an LeD architectural light fitting that had to be innovative in the lighting effect, operation, mounting or in the way it fits into its surroundings. The winner will be announced at the show.

The ARC show will be the place where companies launch their latest products. Over 60 leading companies will exhibit, including major brands such as Acclaim Lighting BV, Allaeys LeD instruments, Alliance Lighting, Architainment Lighting, Arrow electronics, Barrisol-normalu, Cooper Controls, Crescent Lighting, David Morgan Associates, ecoRig, Franklite, Harvard engineering, Helvar, illuma Lighting, inspired by Design, Lamps & Lighting, Lee Filters, Lightgraphix, Lumino, Megaman UK, nick Mailer Lighting, Philip Payne, Photonstar LeD, Ruggiu, Pulsar Light of Cambridge, spectral, swarovski, Toshiba, Thorlux Lighting, tp24, Universal Fibre Optics, Vista Light, Windfall, White Light and XAL. The latest in control tools for LeDs will

be on display with Pharos Architectural Controls showcasing its new Pharos Touch Panel Controller. nicolaudie will debut its new range of touch-sensitive DMX lighting controllers as well as introducing ARCOLis – an app compatible with Apple iOs and google Android devices which allows you to control and programme your lights.

Design PRiMA will be co-located with The Arc show over the same period, providing a showcase of radical, inspirational and commercial interior and architectural products from leading UK and international manufacturers. Companies already signed up include Atmosphere Contracts, Templestock and Logic Office. Product categories include furniture, flooring, textiles, lighting, surface materials, architectural fittings and finishes, interiors planting and accessories. For more information, visit www.designprima.com.

For more information on The ARC show, including registration, visit www.thearcshow.com.

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Roman creates frameless hinged door Roman has added a bespoke frameless hinged door to their luxurious sculptures range of enclosures. The bracing on the hinged door has been completely stripped away for a true minimalist statement piece that will complement any modern bathroom, creating a spa-like finish. Roman’s team of designers have crafted hinges that can be secured directly onto the wall, allowing for a fully frameless finish.

The striking hinged door is manufactured from the highest quality components, with chrome on brass self-closing hinges and stainless steel feature handle. it also features 10mm thick toughened safety glass that gives a heavy and luxurious finish.

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Swan desk lamp wins gold! swan LeD Desk Lamp wins the 2011 “iF” Design gold Award in Frankfurt with its elegant appearance and innovative user-orientation design which reduces eye-strain.

The design allows users to adjust the lamp brightness with a simple contact memory button, boasting a colour rendering index above Ra80 to reflect natural colours of different objects. its patented “V-CUT filter” makes for a warm, anti-glare, daylight colour temperature of 6500K ideal for reading and 1300 Lux at 35cm from desk for more detailed work. swan desk lamps feature wide luminous range, long life span, UV free output and mercury-free production that conforms to current energy efficient and eco-friendly market trends, which played no small part in the winning of the “iF” design award.

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Beautiful sculpture puts you in the shade Like trees growing and spreading their tentacle-like branches over glass surfaces, this sculpture belongs to both the mineral and the vegetal world, creating a dialogue between the garden and the kitchen.

The shading device is made from hemp and flax, which has a strong tradition in the history of rope making for sea vessels. The material withstands harsh external environmental conditions, is environmentally friendly, visually rich and engages the senses of touch and smell.

The forms, created by French artist Aude Franjou, are created by twisting a flax strand around a heart of hemp, and are woven onto a folding steel frame.

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exceptional luxury of design and comfort – the signature of interior designer Anouska Hempel extends through into newly refurbished bathrooms at Blakes Hotel in south Kensington, London. demista™ low energy heated mirror pads are fitted invisibly behind the mirrors and R & D Marketing’s Cosyfloor™ underfloor heating provides gentle warmth for bare feet in the bathrooms that each match their bedroom or sumptuous suite.

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The Interiors Group fit out Stone Harbour The interiors group has fitted out new offices in a landmark Mayfair development for stone Harbor investment Partners, a global fixedincome investment manager. stone Harbor were keen to create a healthy working environment, with noise levels, a comprehensive lighting design and the creation of a gym all important parts of the brief. They also wanted a corporate identity that reflected their classic American culture. LeD and fluorescent light fittings were specified in keeping with the overall design theme, and a backlit Barrisol ceiling created a stunning skylight effect.

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rom furniture to lighting, the latest ideas for hospitality interiors will be showcased at this year’s Hotelympia show at exCel in London Docklands. The exhibition, which is held every two years, runs from February 26 to March 1 and features all kinds of products and services for people involved with hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés and other areas of the licensed trade and foodservice. Part of the show is an interiors and Technology zone which includes a Décor and Design section for designers, furniture and furnishings.

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exhibitors will include gO in (UK) which will be launching its 2012 catalogue, including new additions to its range of hospitality furniture. These include the funky colourful Xenon range of weatherproof foam furniture for outside spaces, which come in vibrant colours including orange, green, violet, taupe, brown and white. Lightweight and easy to clean, Xenon furniture remains soft and comfortable while giving protection against extremes of temperature, salt water and UV rays. The range also features matching light-up stools with colourchanging LeD technology.

Ambient rechargeable LeD lighting will be on show from ikova which will be launching a new selection of lamps and holders.

Used around the world in the hospitality and events markets, iKova’s range of fully portable table lamps and lamp holders includes Mini, Midi, and Maxi Kovalights which feature smart technology to ensure consistent performance throughout their lifespan. Available in a variety of options, they can be combined in limitless styles and combinations. iKova will also be showcasing

A look at the furniture, lighting and other design ideas at this month’s Hotelympia exhibition in London The Xenon range from gO in UK a range of fully rechargeable dinner candles, pillar candles and nightlight, as well as lowvoltage installations where accessibility is an issue.

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58 : in.sHOW s Unlike standard tiles, noTile incorporates the grout line as an integral part of the fibreglass panels. With no grout, the imitation tiles are easier to clean and there is less opportunity for mould to grow and for the tiles to discolour. For maximum hygienic performance, the panels are protected with a silver antimicrobial additive called Biomaster which reportedly reduces the growth of bacteria and mould by up to 99.9 per cent over a 24-hour period.

Other exhibitors in the Décor and Design section will include furniture companies Burgess Furniture, Capricorn imports, Dining Chairs UK, excalibur Furniture, Lloyd Loom Furniture, Oceans Outdoor Furniture, Pekalp and scandinavian selection, mouldings specialist nMC Copley, lighting companies Photec Lighting and United Hotel Lighting, dance floor manufacturer Portable Floormaker, bar manufacturer Astore Harrison, Axminster Carpets, sound and lighting specialist CgA integration and outside heating specialist Heat Outdoors.

Amina Technologies will be at Hotelympia to showcase its invisible loud speaker solution that has been used by interior designers and architects around the world. it specialises in distributed mode loudspeakers, or DML panels, which use vibrations in the same way as musical instruments to create evenly distributed sound from speakers concealed behind plaster. it has been used in many of the world’s top hotels such as Dorchester Collection’s Coworth Park in Berkshire in a project led by CgA integration.

Hotelympia also features seminars and competitions, including the annual innovation Awards which recognise the best new product launches throughout the

invisible loud speakers from Amina Technologies with CgA integration show. The 2012 awards will see finalists pitch their products behind closed doors in a Dragons’ Den-style arena in front of a panel of hospitality industry leaders, in six categories including design, equipment, and technology.

The winner of the new Hotelympia Design Award for the UK’s most luxurious and desirable hotel suite will be announced at the show on February 27. The finalists are the Royal suite at Mandarin Oriental, London, designed by RPW Design; the Royal suite at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London, designed by Kuan Chew; and Pavilion 1 at Lime Wood Hotel in the new Forest. The judging panel includes Channel 5’s Hotel inspector Alex Polizzi, Rocco Forte Collection’s director of design Olga Polizzi, Radisson edwardian Hotels’ head of design Michael Attenborough, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin chief executive Robert Cook, interior Design Association chairman stephan Oberwegner, and Jenny gibbs, the former president of the

British institute of interior Design (BiiD).

For more information and to register, visit www.hotelympia.com.

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