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Welcome to the October issue of Designer.

It is in the nature of a magazine covering the creative sector to always be talking about ‘change’ – a er all, trends, fashions, and design ideas never stand still. Even so, the changes we’ve seen in how we live and work over the past couple of years have been seismic by any standards.

With the drama and upheaval of an enforced Covid lockdown came a widespread recalibration of perspectives on our day-to-day processes; employees and their employers alike, all re-evaluating the ‘necessary norms’ versus the best practice ways of working for the future.

One of the most typical outcomes has been an evolution of our living spaces to enable the increasingly common working from home process to be done e ectively – perching on the end of the kitchen table or the living room sofa might have worked for the occasional half-day in years gone by, but they are clearly not conducive to a future of more sustained home working hours.

Meanwhile, developers are ramping up their increasingly sophisticated plans for versatile, coliving, hybrid schemes that enable a seamless mix of useful spaces for combining work, living, and leisure. In this issue, we take a look at one such build in North London which has just opened its doors. It is a build category in which architects and designers have a big part to play in determining how such projects really can deliver the best – and most exible – of all worlds.

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CONTENTS

1810 SOURCE

Our monthly round-up of the people, products and events that matter from across the design sector

18 SHOWROOMS

Vitra restores a former East London tramshed to create a striking new flagship showroom

24 NEW LEASE OF LIFE

A historic canal-side home in Amsterdam is given a thoroughly modern makeover, rescuing the building from ruin to create a bright and modern abode

32 FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

Climate-resilient buildings and carbon reduction are becoming the biggest priority for specifiers worldwide as a new survey takes

the global temperature on the progress being made

34 LET IT SHINE

Lighting is a vital ingredient for any interior scheme, and is brought into even sharper focus as the nights draw in. We take a look at some innovative lighting products and projects for some illuminating inspiration

42 THE DESIGNERATI PODCAST Dick Powell, Co-founder and Chairman of Seymourpowell, on the evolution of design ideas over the decades

46 WORK, REST & PLAY

A brand new co-living space in North London aims to set the bar for spaces that meet a multitude of very modern needs

2452 DESIGNER AWARDS 2022

The designers and manufacturers in the running for honours at this year’s awards have been revealed

56 THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Known for his colourful, uplifting murals, furniture and artworks, Yinka Ilori’s work is being celebrated in a new exhibition

60 ADDING FLAVOUR

The beauty is in the detail of this Big Apple restaurant scheme by the Rockwell Group

66 EXIT

A retrospective of the unique work of Zaha Hadid Design

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THE GRAND PLAN

Scandinavian design brand Fredericia has launched a collection created in collaboration with British design studio Barber Osgerby. The multifunctional Plan Collection is a flexible, full-scale series of chairs and tables suitable for modern working, dining, and living, with a focus on materiality, tactility, and crafted details.

In designing the range, Barber Osgerby have sought to harness Fredericia’s upholstery and woodworking competencies with their own signature industrial design approach. There is a focus on natural materials and simple forms, twinned with the use of leather or fabric upholstery and solid wood tabletops.

Rasmus Graversen, Head of Design, and 3rd generation at the family-owned design company Fredericia, said: “It has been great working with Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby on this first project. The Plan chairs and tables have expanded the scope of the Fredericia collection while staying true to the values we share: Clarity of design, good materials, human empathy, and strength that endures. It is what sustainable design is made of.”

Best Practice Guide to Interior Design

The British Institute of Interior Design has launched a new book intended to become the industry standard guide for running interior design projects of all sizes and has been written by Susie Rumbold, BIID Past President and Director of London-based practice Tessuto Interiors.

The BIID Interior Design Project Book aligns with the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and provides a step-by-step guide to navigating all aspects of professional practice in interior design, including how to set up and run your own interior design business. The book was developed to meet demand for a more detailed understanding of the role that the interior designer plays within the built environment and aims to prove a useful toolkit for both practicing interior designers and design students, with information that can be applied to all sectors of design.

It contains guidance on the specifics of everything from budget management and information issuing to how to select the right kind of timber for joinery. The role of the interior designer within the broader project team is also made clear with guidance on how to communicate and align effectively with architects, engineers and, most importantly, the client.

Rumbold was commissioned by the BIID and the RIBA to write the book because of her industry-recognised expertise and extensive knowledge of all aspects of interior design practice. She said: “It is a ‘how to’ book not only for working interior designers, but also design students and anyone thinking about pursuing a career in interior design. It contains everything you ever wanted to know about interior design but were too afraid to ask, and everything I wish I’d known when I started practicing in 1993.”

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As any visitor to the city will know, London has a rich and diverse array of architectural gems throughout its residential districts. Equally, many will have wondered what the interiors of these homes might be like, which is why this enthralling compilation of 50 contemporary homes is something of a revelation.

Written by Ellie Stathaki, with beautiful photography by Anna Stathaki, the book invites the reader to explore an impressive selection of spaces, from the surprising interiors of humble, unassuming terraces, to the bold styling of some super-luxurious projects.

Featuring work by architecture and design studios including Tonkin Liu, AOC, Eva Sonaike, Holloway Li, and Studio Fortnum, the attention-grabbing visuals are backed with insight into the designs themselves with details on the schemes, owners, architects and designers who have helped the home take shape. Whether as a source of creative inspiration or just an excuse to do some home snooping, this is an engaging invitation to step inside some wonderful spaces. But be prepared to experience severe house envy.

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Hot New Colours

Italian radiator brand Tubes has launched 41 new colours, resulting from a search of the upcoming colour trends carried out in collaboration with Studio MILO.

Studio MILO also worked on artistic direction of the brand’s Design Book catalogue which presents the radiator range in the collection – including designs by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, Stefano Govannoi, and Peter Jamieson – in a series of bold, contrasting spaces.

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Hailing the Green Heroes

Green leaders in manufacturing will be showcased at Grand Designs Live at NEC Birmingham next month (5-9 October) with Kevin McCloud choosing his ‘green heroes’ to be displayed at the exhibition.

Celebrating the best conceptual and ecofriendly construction ideas, Kevin McCloud’s Green Heroes comprise innovations that conserve wildlife such as insects and bees, use recycled materials, and help to make ecochoices more affordable, and will be displayed throughout the five-day show in a dedicated showcase. All entries on the shortlist have been judged to be making strides in developing products for the future that will have an impact on our lives, as well as the planet.

Among the selected products are the Bell pendant lamp which is handcrafted from recycled cardboard, Lakeland’s range of air purifying paint which absorbs and neutralises chemicals, pollutants and VOCs for improved indoor air quality, and Aura, a light made of live mycelium, a sustainable and biodegradable material created from fungi.

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VITRA

Swiss design company Vitra has opened a new flagship UK showroom at the historical Tramshed building in London’s Shoreditch. The listed building on Rivington Street was originally built as a power station for the East London Tramway in 1905. Vitra has renovated the interior, preserving the defining historic features and creating a connection between old and new.

Tramshed opened its doors during last month’s London Design Festival with an installation celebrating Vitra’s ongoing collaboration with the family of iconic French designer Jean Prouvé. The installation showcases Vitra’s range of Prouvé furniture and lighting and debuted new additions to Vitra’s Jean Prouvé collection, including a limited edition of the Fauteuil Kangourou, first designed in 1948. The installation also features an original Prouvé Standard Chair made in 1955 for the Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique in Marcoule, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France. The chair was first acquired by the Vitra Design Museum in Paris in 2000 and was exhibited in London for the first time, during LDF.

Transforming a historic building like Tramshed into a modern showroom proved to be a big challenge for the design team, particularly as a renovation project of this scale was a first for Vitra. From the outset, it was decided the design of the showroom should be guided by a respect for the essence of the historic building, so the design sought to conserve as much as possible, celebrating the traces of time instead of the former uses of the space instead of hiding them or losing them altogether. The ethos has manifested in the natural nuances of the aged cement floor, the old glazed brick walls, and the prominence of the original black metal beam structure in the new showroom design.

In restoring the building, as far as possible, to its original state, Vitra has removed the remains of the building’s most recent iteration, a restaurant. In doing so they have been able to maximise space with a large, bright main hall, clearly structured side rooms and a large gallery space on the ground floor. While it would have been easier to demolish everything and start anew, the Vitra design team sought to cleverly reuse and renovate wherever possible. The result is a novel interplay between the historic building’s existing colours and materials combined with the new elements and furniture by Vitra and Artek. The colour palette chosen also reflects the influences of the past but creates its own accents, while the use of black creates graphic highlights throughout.

The 920 sqm space has been divided into three main areas. On the ground floor, ‘The Club’ is an office installation geared towards the postpandemic needs of the people and companies. Vitra implemented and tested the first Club Office at its headquarters in Switzerland. The Club at Tramshed, the home of Vitra’s London team, follows this template with its large bar and varied zones, demonstrating how the inspirational concept can be adapted to changing spatial conditions. The ground floor also includes a collage-like display of products from the Vitra Home Collection on the mezzanine.

The Gallery in the basement of Tramshed contains a presentation of Vitra’s product portfolio and curated spaces dedicated to various themes. At the opening, the focus was on the newly-updated Jean Prouvé collection. The third area ‘The Loft’ is a space to host events and meetings. Located on the first floor of Tramshed, it will open in 2023.

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New Lease of Life

A historic canal-side home in Amsterdam is given a thoroughly modern makeover, rescuing the building from ruin to create a bright and modern abode

Amsterdam-based studio i29, converted a neglected 17th-century canal house into a bright home with unexpected views and room for discovery. The house, located along the canals near Amstelveld, was originally built in 1675. Over the years, the neglected house had fallen into a state of near total ruin, and the renovation took more than two years to execute in collaboration with a team of specialists.

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The new interior highlights different areas in colour, which provides a new perspective on the space. Original details are variously exposed or hidden in colourful rooms. To create unexpected sightlines and to create a spatial experience, the different spaces are connected by allowing colour or finish to seamlessly blend from one space to another.

The kitchen space on the ground floor is finished in white concrete

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and features light walls and a custom-designed oak kitchen and dining table. Passing through it, a green glass volume marks a hidden, fully-equipped guest room with an ensuite bathroom and garden access.

The kitchen is visually connected to the study room above through a grey stained oak wall, which also forms a beautiful entrance to the rooms above. That same grey continues into the living room, but in the form of a fabric wall covering for acoustics. Behind the rotating book wall in the living room, another hidden area reveals a reading or relaxation space, in a calming blue finish.

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true hotel experience. The master bedroom, with its original roof construction, is separated from the bathroom by a mirrored volume that encloses both the stairwell and the shower area. The shower walls are constructed with two-way mirrors, enhancing direct views of the canals.

The adjacent bathroom features a traditional Japanese bath and freestanding matching sink, both in wood. All of the new and clearly-designed interventions are tailor-made for this 17th-century house and blend into the existing environment, yet also raise the quality of the house to a higher level that gives new life to this historic home.

Focus on the Future

Climate-resilient buildings and carbon reduction are becoming the biggest priority for specifiers worldwide as a new survey takes the global temperature on the progress being made

Sustainable thinking is taking a central role in the work of architects and construction firms around the world, according to a new report on the emerging trends that are set to dominate the global specification community.

Architecture of the Future, published by construction and facilities management platform PlanRadar, is the first in a series of speciallyproduced architecture and construction reports and draws on data from 12 countries to assess evolving practices and preferences. It aims to provide a snapshot of international sustainable efforts and approaches as net zero 2050 draws closer.

The key takeaway from the research from the different nations – which included the US, UK, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and the UAE – is that climate change is now regarded as the sector’s

greatest challenge. The report highlights that the majority of specifiers are now committed to creating ‘climate-proof’ buildings, capable of withstanding increasing weather extremes, such as heat and flooding.

International Common Ground

A primary focus on ‘sustainability’ was consistent across all territories, but the study also highlighted international correlations and nuances, particularly best practice. 10 countries identified ‘walkability’, with the aim of improving green infrastructure in urban areas, including better cycle-friendly transport links, closer integration of public transport and car reduction. Further common ground was found in net zero progression and reducing energy consumption, water conservation, people-first neighbourhoods, and reusable construction materials.

This was closely followed by 50% of territories highlighting the importance of ‘natural cooling’ through trees, plant life and water features, green retrofitting, and mixed-use developments.

Importantly, these preferences indicate an increasingly more conscientious, environmentallyconcerned approach to building in urban areas, with climate change mitigation becoming a central consideration within the contemporary design brief.

On a granular level, whilst intention appears strong, the report finds that it is not necessarily converting into tangible activity. The UK lags behind the low carbon construction curve when compared with the other 11 countries analysed. Notably, despite increasing steps to legislate and improve upon net zero 2050 targets, the UK is not working at the pace required to meet its goals.

This reflects findings in recent NBS research, the Sustainable Futures Report, which found that over half of construction professionals had failed to work on a single net-zero project in the last twelve months.

Territorial Specifics

The Architecture of the Future report also highlighted the green design trends shaping the future of international urban construction. Poland and Hungary are looking to increase the amount of high-performance insulation in urban developments to combat more extreme climatic fluctuations and increase energy efficiency. In the UAE, where searing temperatures already affect daily life, specifying more low-rise, smaller buildings to prevent heat islands within densely populated areas was seen as a crucial consideration.

For the UK, where cities not traditionally built for modern transport face increasing traffic, congestion and pollution, specifiers want to reduce the country’s reliance on cars and vehicles. With an increasing focus on environmental conservation and rural regeneration, improving levels of retrofitting and building on brownfield sites was also regarded as a priority.

Supply chains are also under the microscope, particularly the US, where green policy is inconsistent between states leading to standardising logistical sustainability considered as a top priority.

Materials of Tomorrow

A renewed emphasis on invention and innovation is reshaping our approach to construction, and the research highlights a paradigm shift towards greener building

products to tackle the climate change conundrum. In particular, the increasing use of ‘biomaterials’ is set to rewrite the international specification rulebook over the next decade. With the ability to absorb carbon dioxide during growth and then ‘store’ it, they possess highly-sustainable properties that will help lower construction-created CO2.

Proving this growth in biomaterials interest, 75% of countries expect a rise in the use of hemp. Others are turning to straw and grasses, whilst some expect mycelium (fungi) will play a big role.

Looking at territory specifics, in Italy, a growing preference for graphenebased ecological paints, which coverts atmospheric pollutants into harmless nitrates and other new materials, such as regenerated nylon and carbon fibre concrete, are helping to drive down harmful emissions in urban areas.

Hungary was the only territory to identify wood and CLT as ‘new’ materials, whilst the UAE expressed a particular interest in ‘smart materials’ including shape memory polymers, which are able to return to their original form once light or heat has been applied. In turn, France identified transparent and translucent concrete whilst the UK specified bio-composite concrete and rammed earth. It all highlights how the global specification community is racing towards the lowest carbon construction materials possible, as net zero 2050 draws closer and tighter low-carbon regulations are introduced. Ibrahim Imam, Co-founder and Co-CEO of PlanRadar, said: “It’s clear our changing weather patterns are having an impact on how we build. Whether it is extreme heat, wildfire, floods or rising sea levels, it’s now vital that our buildings become more

resilient. It’s through wider research from other nations that we can better understand the challenges of climate change and tackle it unilaterally.”

Co-founder and Co-CEO, Sander Van de Rijdt added: “In the UK, where temperatures reached record highs in summer 2022, increasing building resilience against climate change is set to become a key focus for build environment professionals. Proof of this can be found in new regulations, such as Part L, which are set to make climate future-proofing a requirement, not just a nice-to-have.”

Let it Shine

Lighting is a vital ingredient for any interior scheme, and is brought into even sharper focus as the nights draw in. We take a look at some innovative lighting products and projects for some inspiration on how to illuminate your next scheme

BDG architecture + design and FUTURE Designs displayed the only AERO313 luminaire in the country at the London Design Festival last month. The innovative custom light fixture was created as the centrepiece of the latest WPP campus project in Detroit, USA. Faced with transatlantic logistics and regulations, the sheer scale of the product, as well as a global pandemic, the team involved tackled unprecedented challenges in order to deliver this luminaire to practical completion for a client on time and to budget.

The enormous luminaire – measuring 2235mm in diameter and 550mm deep – had to incorporate a number of practical requirements such as sprinklers, speakers and smoke detectors. AERO313 is fabricated in laser cut aluminium, its sections fit together to form a seamless circle of LED, wrapped in a stretch ceiling acoustic shroud. The aesthetic of AERO313 is reminiscent of a 1955 Ford Thunderbird steering wheel and is also a reference to the fact that Ford is a long-standing client of WPP’s. The circular design is also a nod to a stereo speaker, referencing Detroit’s musical heritage from Motown in the 1960s to the birthplace of techno in the 1980s.

David Clements, FUTURE Designs’ Chief Executive, said: “This project had many challenges, not least in terms of its size, scale and shipping to the United States during a global pandemic. This is what makes the stunning result even more satisfying and rewarding. Working with BDG, we have created a truly unique luminaire which meets exacting technical standards, enhancing this landmark workspace design.”

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LIGHTING

Flos lighting was incorporated in the recent redevelopment and expansion of BAFTA’s headquarters in London’s Piccadilly. Designed by Benedetti Architects, the latest technology has been used for a more energy-saving and human-centric space.

Specialist lighting distributor Atrium collaborated with lighting designer Simon Thorp and the team at LAPD lighting to provide some of Flos’ professional lighting solutions. The new lighting concept provides flexibility of lighting effects to support conference events, meetings, fine dining, hospitality, exhibitions and cinematic lighting, each application having widely contrasting needs and at the same time keeping the BAFTA style throughout. Flos / flos.com

Surface supplier CDUK has launched M|R Walls, an exclusive line of multidimensional wall surfaces designed by Mario Romano and in association with Applelec. The range comprises textured, etched and multidimensional wall surfaces made from Corian Solid Surface material. M|R Walls / cdukltd.co.uk/mrwalls

LightBoxes from ArtLux aims to bring pictures to life using patented eco-efficient, LED light frames. The system allows the user to switch out canvases and illuminate art to create a dramatic atmosphere in any space. ArtLux / artlux.co.uk

The Dune pendant light by Endon Lighting, available from Dusk Lighting, is a contemporary ceiling pendant with flowing illuminated curves, and is height adjustable, suspended from thin wire cables. It has a textured black finish with white diffuser and Integrated LED. Dusk Lighting / dusklights.co.uk

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Tilly is a family of components that can easily be crafted together to create formal or informal settings that support today’s work-playgather environments. Luxurious, elegant and classic, the smooth lines and inspiring colour combinations make Tilly perfect for social spaces, working hot spots or for use in a reception area.

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Pronorm’s new premium i-luminate kitchen brand features a patented lighting concept integrated into a handle lighting channel which diffuses the light along the handle channel and the door creating a continuous, ambient glow. Designed to be controllable and dimmable, it offers flexible mood lighting from cool to warm white and is adjustable to create different ambiences. The lighting elements can feature on tall cabinets and base units and can be combined with a curated choice of 150 door fronts from Pronorm’s portfolio. Pronorm / i-luminate.de

Pendant light from the Archive collection by Norwegian glassblowing studio Hadeland Glassverk. The full range is on display at Hadeland’s new showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Hadeland / en.hadeland.com/lights

Martin Huxford Studios recently installed centrepiece bespoke chandeliers and wall lights for the ballroom at the Hilton Park Lane in London’s Mayfair. They were designed and manufactured at the West Sussex-based studio. Martin Huxford Studios / martinhuxford.com

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The Pavo pendant, designed by Jay Jeffers for Arteriors, is a combination of vintage brass, dark walnut, and clear acrylic. Arteriors / arteriorshome.com

Gira provided the technology systems behind the Edge House, a deluxe smart home near Krakow, Poland, designed by Mobius Architeckci. The Gira Esprit Design Line enables the house to be controlled easily with various devices, managing the lighting scheme throughout, as well as door communication, security system, blinds, electrically-operated windows, audio system and heating. Gira / gira.com

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IDEAS MAN

Dick Powell, Co-founder and Chairman of design studio Seymourpowell, has been at the forefront of industrial design innovation for over 30 years. He spoke to Melissa Porter for the designerati podcast about design processes, the components of creativity, and the critical skills that make the design sector tick

Dick Powell on…

THE STUDIO ETHOS

“Seymourpowell is very much a consultancy model in that we work for brands. We’ve focused on not being a brand ourselves so it’s not very often the case that something has been ‘designed by Dick Powell or Richard Seymour’ or

whoever else it is in the company, it’s always been about the whole company, because it takes a team of people to do these things.

“It’s not just about one person sitting down and sketching something. It takes a big group of people to work together, and that’s the culture of the business.”

Dick Powell on… BUILDING A PROFILE

“Richard [Seymour] and I have never been backwards in coming forwards. We have put ourselves out there in the design world, making TV programmes, and joining design organisations for example. It was always part of the objective to elevate design in the public consciousness.”

Dick Powell on… CREATIVITY

“Creativity often doesn’t come through logical thinking, or through an analytical, objective study of the criteria that informs what you do. It comes from bandwidth of thinking – the most creative people are the ones who think very broadly, who have an interest in everything from architecture to ballet and are not necessarily just focused 100% on what they do.

“Those people find interpretation and ideas in very wide avenues. The idea that Archimedes had his eureka moment in the bath makes sense because his brain was relaxed and not necessarily focused on the problem. Sometimes, we get too focused on a problem when sometimes you have to let go a bit and let the ideas come.”

Dick Powell on… DRAWING

“I’ve always been passionate about drawing – I’ve written books about it. Drawing is a means of self-communication, putting ideas down on paper as they form. If you watch me on the telephone, I’m always sketching while I’m talking. The fact that the phone call is about something else while your hand is doing something completely different can really make a huge difference –you disconnect that logical thinking and instead introduce an emotional, subjective, and immediate response to what you’re doing.”

The practice has worked across a huge range of different sectors, including consumer products, transport and FMCG, covering everything from bras to cars and trains to planes, for an array of major clients including Tefal, Nokia, Honda, Unilever and Bell Helicopters.

Powell and Seymour brought some of their design thoughts to TV in 2000 with a Channel 4 series Better by Design. Powell is former chair of design and advertising organisation D&AD, and has previously sat on the boards of the Design Council and the Design Business Association.

Seymourpowell / seymourpowell.com

DICK POWELL Co-founder and Chairman of design and innovation studio Seymourpowell, Dick Powell has been at the cutting edge of industry design and consumer product development for over three decades. The company he started with business partner Richard Seymour has been responsible for breakthrough design concepts such as the cordless kettle, Aqualisa’s digital showers, and ENV, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle.

Dick Powell on… FAVOURITE PRODUCTS

“I ran the Tefal account for 30 years, and I guess one of my favourite things was walking down the High Street with my mum, seeing products in the shop window, and showing her that we designed that, and that, and that… And going into people’s homes and seeing a kettle or toaster that we had created.

“One of the products we designed for them was a toaster called Avanti, which at the time the client thought would be a fairly niche product. The design rotated the angle of the toast so that it was end-on from the controls, whereas most toasters were side-on and therefore harder to see inside as it was toasting. I fought tooth and nail to get them to produce it as I felt it would grab the attention in stores – which is where everyone bought such products back then!

“They saw it as ‘designer’ rather than a big seller, but eventually agreed to put it into production, initially making around 50,000. By the end of year three, they were selling 3.5 million pieces a year. That’s design making a difference. If it’s not making things better then it’s not really design.”

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Dick Powell on… FUTURE SKILLS

“There is a huge design skills shortage, partly because the colleges and universities who are running the courses for the students that they expect us to employ are not doing an adequate job. They are not equipping them with some of the fundamental skills that they need – such as a better understanding of creativity, the ability to conceptualise things quickly, or being articulate and able to think on a big bandwidth.”

Dick Powell on… THE DESIGNER SKILLSET

“We are always looking for people with creativity. The ability to draw and express, and have ideas – that is a singular skill that is very hard to come by. One of the reasons for that is that colleges and universities no longer put it on the agenda –the thinking being ‘why do I need to be able to draw when I have a computer?’”

“Why is it important? We have always found that people who are good at expressing themselves with a pencil and can create things are very rare, and we hold on to those people whenever we find them because they tend to be fast and free-thinking. That’s not to say other approaches are not valuable too. We have people who are great with CAD, and those skills are close to emulating a pencil.”

Dick Powell on… DESIGN COMPLEXITY

“The processes through which things are made have changed drastically. We have rapid prototyping which can create things so fast and enable us to be more effective. And the nature of what we do has also changed – we are in a world of meta products, which combine hardware, software and service. The iPod was perhaps the first meta product, combining the hardware and software with the service of iTunes. Much of the work we do now is in meta products, and they are mega-complicated, with many more elements influencing the outcome than when we were just dealing with a product.”

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Work, Rest & Play

The hybrid living concept – growing steadily for years – has supercharged post-pandemic, as the work/life balance rules are re-written. A brand new co-living space in North London aims to set the bar for spaces that meet a multitude of very modern needs

New co-living brand ARK’s debut 300-room building opened in Wembley Park last month, with interiors from London design studio Holloway Li. The hybrid live/ work concept created in response to a post-pandemic world, offers flexible stays from two nights up to one year.

Opening in Wembley Park and introducing a flexible serviced model where guests can stay from two nights up to one year, the interiors of the 300-bedroom former hotel have been reimagined and reconfigured into a new urban retreat by ARK, in collaboration with Holloway Li. As an alternative

to the typically material-intensive approach to retrofitting, Holloway Li has taken a low impact approach to the building’s design, retaining or modifying elements from the existing space to minimise waste.

The all-inclusive bill covers a private ensuite studio, all utilities, access to amenities including coworking, communal living and dining areas, gym, yoga space, Peloton spin studio, and a daily cultural events programme

All private studios come fully furnished and include an ensuite, clever storage, a bespoke table and corner sofa, a kitchenette with a hob, microwave oven and dishwasher, a 49-inch TV, double

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bed, air conditioning, and floorto-ceiling windows. A subtle colour palette of sage, sand and taro is intended to create a warm, comforting interior, while remaining neutral enough for guests to make the spaces their own.

Wembley ARK’s guests can connect with their neighbours through a series of design-led contemporary indoor and outdoor amenity spaces in the building.

Holloway Li co-founders Alex Holloway and Na Li identified the public spaces of Wembley ARK as an opportunity to respond to the blending of traditional typologies in the post-Covid era. Bringing to bear their experience in both the hospitality and private residential sectors for brands including The Hoxton and Locke, the studio has imagined the common areas as the rooms of a ‘very large house’.

Spanning multiple levels, shared spaces include a top floor, high specification communal kitchen –which is in addition to guests’ private in-room kitchenettes – and dining area, lounge, multimedia room, Peloton spin studio, laundry room, yoga and wellbeing space, and gym. Co-working spaces, private meeting rooms and booths are also available to offer quiet zones for concentration, to meet the everyday needs and privacy of hybrid working.

A 3,500 sq ft landscaped open air rooftop terrace with panoramic views of central London – featuring a secluded hidden seating area and viewing steps – can host BBQs, music events, wellness activities and become a sociable hub for guests to enjoy 360-degree vistas of the capital. Wembley ARK’s rooftop is also the building’s ‘back garden’, and is surrounded by allotment beds

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which guests can use for growing vegetables – a further response to a pandemic trend.

Charlie Gayner, Co-founder of ARK, said: “We created ARK to directly respond to the shift in working patterns in a postpandemic world, rise in urban loneliness, unprecedented increases in living costs, and growing demand for all-inclusive and more flexible living options in London.

“In its most simplistic form, an ‘Ark’ is a safe vessel which houses a community of diverse individuals that are going on a journey, with all the provisions needed under one roof. The design concept we’ve created with Holloway Li perfectly captures our ambition to build a brand around community and social interaction.”

Alex Holloway, Creative Director and Co-founder of Holloway Li, explained that the thinking behind the scheme was based around creating a shared space that is free-flowing, unforced and natural: “Our design concept for Wembley ARK aims to foster a sense of community through a series of domestic, intimate spaces which are underpinned by a low impact

design approach. We began by researching the history of collective living to understand how to build a resilient long-term community, while catering for a variety of desires and interests.

“We wanted the furniture choices for Wembley ARK to have the quality of ‘found’ objects, as if they had been accumulated and collected over time. Every element was curated carefully, allowing the space to feel as if it had developed organically and feel ‘lived in’ as a house might.”

Na Li, Managing Director and Co-founder of Holloway Li, added: “Rooms are demarcated by joinery elements, such as textured and translucent screens and partitioned seating areas, balancing flexibility with modularity and spatial efficiency.

“Inspired by the interiors of canal boats and playing on the idea of the ‘Ark’, we used timber shelving and panelling, subtly reminiscent of a traditional drawing room, to break down large open plan areas while retaining a convivial openness. The co-working area feels like a large dining table to gather and work around, while the communal kitchen takes on the social quality of a country farmhouse kitchen.”

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Creating a positive impact in the local community was also high on the priority list for the scheme. As part of the former hotel’s refurbishment, ARK donated more than 1,000 pieces of furniture to local families and shelters in response to a rising cost of living.

Wembley ARK will also offer free accommodation for local women who have suffered at the hands of domestic violence through partnering with the Al-Hasaniya Women’s Centre, which is accredited by the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Jermaine Browne, Co-founder of ARK, said: “London can be isolating and monotonous at times for many people – and that’s never good for our mental health, or our communities. ARK aims to reset how we live and stay in London by creating living and social spaces which are designed to connect people and inspire personal growth.

“Co-living creates a platform for people to forge meaningful relationships which can stand the test of time. But it isn’t just our guests this holds true for – being a good neighbour to our local community is also really important to us. We firmly believe that no bed should ever be empty in London, and we will always look to offer available rooms to those who need them the most by partnering with local charities, social enterprises and community groups, wherever possible, to make a genuine and positive difference.”

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RAK-VALET

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Designer Awards

2022 – The Finalists

The designers and manufacturers in the running for honours at this year’s awards have been revealed…

After much intense deliberation, the finalists across all categories of the 2022 Designer Awards have been revealed. Once again inundated with superb entries from design professionals from all over the UK and beyond, the judging process for this year’s talent has been one of the most difficult and challenging in recent times.

Martin Allen-Smith, Editor of Designer magazine, said: “We’ve had another huge and impressive range of projects to consider this year, and it has been an extremely tough task to whittle them down to the final

selection. Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists – and the very best of luck for the big reveal of our winners at the 2022 Designer Awards on 25 November.”

The shortlist for this year’s Product Innovation of the Year categories have also been announced, with the very best new products from across the kitchen, bathroom and commercial sectors vying to be selected for a coveted Gold Award.

Allen-Smith said: “We were once again impressed by the strength and variety of entries across all categories this year. So many of the industry’s

leading manufacturers regularly demonstrate their commitment to new product development, and this year was no different.”

“Even the very best interior design projects are often only as good as the products specified within them, so the development of new designs, materials, and technology is vital in providing architects and designers with the tools that they need to deliver to clients.”

A number of ‘Gold Winnners’ will be selected from each of the Product Innovation Award categories and announced at the 20th

annual Designer Awards, which takes place on 25 November at Old Billingsgate in the City of London. Limited places remain to attend this year’s Designer Awards event, with tickets available to book by contacting Event Director Clara Perry (clara@thedsgroup.co.uk).

Allen-Smith added: “We can’t wait to salute the true manufacturing innovators within our industry, and recognise the key part they play in making the creative sector tick.”

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DESIGNER AWARDS 2022 FINALISTS

Bathroom Design of the Year (Under £15k)

Daniella Fantini, The Tap End

Emma Scott, C.P. Hart

Lynsey Rowe, Obsidian Interiors

Bathroom Design of the Year (Over £15k)

Chantel Elshout, Chantel Elshout Studio

Daniella Fantini, The Tap End

Helen Head, The Brighton Bathroom Company

Kitchen Design of the Year (Under £40k)

Simon Cull, DISCOVER Kitchen Interior Design

Angus Mackintosh, Kitchens International Nicolle Whyte, Olive & Barr

Kitchen Design of the Year (Over £40k)

David Conlon, en masse bespoke Charles Elwell, Kitchens by Holloways

Neil Matthews & Tom Edmonds, Lewis Alderson & Co

Residential Interior of the Year

Davide di Martino, Unagru Architecture & Urbanism

Chantel Elshout, Chantel Elshout Studio

Dyfed Price, Morph Interior

Workplace Interior of the Year

Emily Benussi, Oktra Sasha Jenner, Peldon Rose

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International Design Award

Simona Castagna & Darren Genner, Studio Minosa

Morgan Cronin, Cronin Kitchens

Davinia Sutton, Detail by Davinia Sutton

New Designer of the Year

Abbie Hunter, Selan Design

Vix Iqbal, The Kitchen Shoppe

Andreya Popova, Lima Kitchens

Super Luxe Project Design (Kitchen)

Hugh Miller, H. Miller Bros

Pippa Paton, Pippa Paton Design Roy Sweetman, Carvetii Town & Country Interiors

Super Luxe Project Design (Bathroom)

Alison Evans, Obsidian Interiors

Laura Marino, Studio L London

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British Design & Manufacturing Award

Tony Lister, Simon Taylor Furniture

Olivia Lucas-Ulyat, Monkeywood Charlie Smallbone, Ledbury Studio

Hotel Interior of the Year

Knightsbridge Pavilion Penthouse at The Berkeley, Andre Fu Studio Graduate Hotel Cambridge, SHH AMANO London, Woods Bagot

Trade Showroom of the Year

Ideal Standard London Design & Specification Centre

The Design Hub, RAK Ceramics, London LochAnna Design Centre, Bolton V-ZUG Wigmore Street, London

Retail Showroom of the Year

Sovereign Bathrooms, Winchester Tom Howley, Solihull Veritas Interiors, Leamington Spa Vogue Kitchens, London

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Agilis single lever tap by ABODE X BO oven by BORA Kaelo by KAELO KMDA 7476 FL Induction Hob by MIELE Phantom Frame 130cm recirculation island hood by NOVY Freedom accessible kitchen by SYMPHONY Omnichef oven by SMEG Prime extractor range by WESTIN

BATHROOM PRODUCTS

MPRO Sensor by CROSSWATER Zencha by DURAVIT Tipo-Z by IDEAL STANDARD Superplan Zero by KALDEWEI EauZone mesh shower screen by MATKI Aio S by METHVEN RAK-Valet by RAK CERAMICS Arrondi by VADO / CONRAN AND PARTNERS

INTERIORS PRODUCTS

Bright Idea by 14SIX8 Aeeri by ARPER Casual by BENE Flexure by HAIKEN Nigiri by PARLA Virtual Worlds Professional Version 8 by VIRTUAL WORLDS

MATERIAL PRODUCTS

Spacia by AMTICO Cian Bath Marble Finish by BC DESIGNS CurvaStone Flexible by CURVASTONE Rio Blanco by KONIGSTONE PaperStone by PANELTECH Floor Architecture II by SHAW CONTRACT The Archie Collection by THE COLLECTIVE AGENCY PICO by WOVEN IMAGE

GOING INTO EXTRA TIME…

Taking place straight after this year’s Designer Awards, our afterparty event will offer a festival of football with a screening of the England vs USA World Cup match, sponsored by top-of-the-league boiling water tap brand Quooker.

The Designer Awards will take place on 25 November 2022 from 12pm, at Old Billingsgate, with the Quooker Football Festival following from 7pm onwards at nearby conference and events venue The Mermaid. Those who have already bought a ticket for the Designer Awards 2022 will also be automatically eligible to attend the Football Festival.

The event promises to be an exciting end to the festivities of the Designer Awards 2022, as attendees will be provided with catering and drinks whilst they watch

the exciting match unfold. Martin Allen-Smith, Editor of Designer Magazine, said: “The Designer Awards is a huge event for all of our finalists, but unusually this year it falls within a huge event for football fans. So we’re thrilled to have partnered with our friends at Quooker to offer the perfect way to wrap-up the day, rounding off our celebration of design with an exciting festival of football in the evening.”

“Here’s hoping the Three Lions can emulate the summer achievements of the Lionesses and give everyone something to cheer about.”

Tickets for the Designer Awards 2022 (which include entry to the Quooker Football Festival) are on sale now. Contact Event Director Clara Perry –clara@thedsgroup.co.uk – to secure your place.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

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EXHIBITION / YINKA ILORI

Known for his colourful, uplifting murals, furniture and artworks, Yinka Ilori’s work is being celebrated in a new exhibition

Photography: Lewis Khan / Andy Stagg / Linus Muellerschoen / Felix Speller

The first museum display exploring the work of artist and designer Yinka Ilori is now open at London’s Design Museum. It celebrates Ilori’s mix of cultural influences and unpacks the ingredients of his distinctive visual language.

Yinka Ilori: Parables for Happiness, showcases key elements of Ilori’s vibrant aesthetic, which throughout his career have been drawn from a mix of cultures that came together in the North London community where he grew up. The display highlights some of the most important aspects of Ilori’s work such as his billboard graphics that promote joy, and places them beside key influences, including Nigerian textiles. These African fabrics of his childhood are the foundation of his practice, and he regularly captures the colourful geometric patterns that feature in Nigerian design in his work.

The exhibition includes over 100 objects, ranging from artworks, photographs and furniture, to textiles, books and personal possessions. Seen together, they offer a glimpse into Ilori’s use of the power of design to absorb cultural influences and express London’s rich mix of identities.

Yinka Ilori is a London-based designer whose work enlivens the public realm with installations and murals in a playful combination of colour and pattern. He founded his eponymous studio in 2017. The display begins by introducing visitors to Ilori’s studio and the sources it draws influence from. It then highlights three main strands of his work: architecture, furniture and graphic design.

Some of his key architectural projects can be seen, such as Laundrette of Dreams which was built from over 200,000 LEGO bricks. This will be shown alongside a maquette by the artist Bodys Isek Kingelez, demonstrating the potential of architecture which resonates in Ilori’s work.

There is a spotlight on Ilori’s fascination with chairs. One of his earliest projects involved refurbishing old chairs – hacking

them to add colour, removing or replacing structural elements and adjusting their forms in order to convey narratives through them. Since then, his obsession with chairs as a medium for storytelling has continued to grow, leading to Ilori designing over 80 chairs to date. His furniture ranges from sculptural to functional and each chair brings Nigerian verbal traditions into conversation with contemporary design. On display are one of his chairs plus models of other examples, seen alongside a number of chairs selected from the Design Museum collection.

A highlight of the section on chairs is the Washington Skeleton Side Chair for Knoll. Featuring a dense geometric grid in a copper finish, it was designed by architect Sir David Adjaye. The Design Museum has collaborated with Ilori to acquire this chair, and other new objects, for its permanent collection.

Visitors can also find out about the creation of some of Ilori’s most recognisable projects, through key models, photographs, drawings and contextual material. These include an examination

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of the now-dismantled 10-metre-high Colour Palace pavilion for Dulwich Picture Gallery in 2019, and his multi-coloured transformation of 18 pedestrian crossings across central London. Other projects highlighted include his stage design for the 2021 BRIT Awards and The Flamboyance of Flamingos, which saw the transformation of an out-of-use play area in Barking and Dagenham into a colourful and revitalised play park.

Some of Ilori’s own items will add a personal touch, from his name badge from Marks and Spencer, where, as an employee, he used to dream about opening his own studio, to a pair of trousers he wears while painting and which contain traces of the paint of some of his career-making projects.

Ilori said: “Over the years, my work has gained recognition for the strong use of colour, pattern and narrative that comes from my Nigerian heritage. However, it has often deviated from design trends and has been misunderstood. This display charts my inspirations and creative journey as I transitioned from furniture design to community driven public installations.

“I have been visiting the Design Museum ever since I was a student, drawing inspiration from its ground-breaking shows that have brought to life the work of some of the most influential figures in design. I am truly humbled and honoured to have my work exhibited at such an early stage in my career and hope the display provides inspiration for the next generation who might feel they don’t fit into the status quo.”

Tim Marlow, Director and Chief Executive, Design Museum, added: “The Design Museum’s programme has always championed contemporary designers, so we are thrilled to be the first museum to examine the practice of Yinka Ilori extensively. Yinka is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new creative talents working today.

“In a short space of time he has sparked so much energy and joy with his polychromatic work across London and beyond,

as well as establishing a reputation as a critically important designer, and we are proud to able to showcase the range, depth and vitality of his talent at the Design Museum.”

Yinka Ilori: Parables for Happiness, runs at the Design Museum until 25 June 2023. Entry is free.

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Added Flavour

The beauty is in the detail of this Big Apple restaurant scheme by the Rockwell Group

Soft and undulating curves and an assortment of textures playfully transport guests to a modern abstraction of the coast. Alluding to the fluting of columns, walls are treated with tambour details and a custom atmospheric plaster effect. Clusters of woven textile pendants in varying shapes and heights float from the high ceilings, casting a warm glow in the main dining room.

Photography: Jason Varney

The bar occupies a vast portion of the back wall of the space and has been built with a blue lavastone top and chiselled stone bar die. A custom backlit backbar screen draws the eye and is made of two-toned blue glass discs inspired by the Evil Eye ‘Mati’. This eye-catching design curves right up to the high ceiling with a striking sculptural effect. A custom Gio Ponti-inspired tiled floor depicting an abstracted olive and leaf surrounds the bar and provides a visual connection to patterned backbar screen.

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Rockwell Group’s design for the 140-cover restaurant situated at New York’s Ritz Carlton incorporates the cyan blue colour of Mediterranean waters. Elsewhere, a light and neutral scheme of warming bronze metals and white oak woods create a strong contrast against these brighter blue additions, pattern detailing and specially commissioned artwork. Architectural finishes have also been primarily kept as the neutral base to offset these elements of texture and pattern found in the upholstered banquettes and at the bar.

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Exposed wood ceiling beams interspersed with acoustic linen-textured panels correspond to the floor bands, creating a sense of rhythm throughout the space. Layers of sheer blue ombré curtain provide light privacy and line the vast floor to ceiling street-facing windows. The adjacent wall contains large arched antique bronze mirrors and booth seating, which compliments the warm leather detailing on the Millwork credenzas.

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One last thing from this month’s magazine…

The most comprehensive exhibition of works by Zaha Hadid Design to date in North America has opened at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University. Running until 12 February 2023, the exhibition – Zaha Hadid Design: Untold –coincides with the museum’s 10th anniversary.

Woody Yao, Co-Director of Zaha Hadid Design, said: “This exhibition will unravel the journey Zaha Hadid took with the Design Studio: the research projects, the design process, and her methodology. It not only showcases phenomenal works of art and design, but also introduces the impact of her legacy through current projects, collaborations, and our continual evolution, embracing new technologies while informing the work of future generations.”

Exploring over 40 years of artistic excellence, the exhibition highlights the creative breadth of ZHD, along with Hadid’s early paintings, the studio’s collaborations with other world-renowned designers, prototypes for furniture and jewellery, as well as a new VR experience. The museum building itself was designed by Hadid. The exhibition curators believe that encountering the work of ZHD within Hadid’s architecture offers audiences an unparalleled opportunity to enter the mind of one of the most prolific and influential designers and architects of our time.

Over recent years, the museum has developed one of the largest collections of work by Zaha Hadid Design in an effort to become a cultural hub for the study and appreciation of the late polymath’s work.

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