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Bathroom
Submitted by: Charlotte Conway Design
Submitted by: Clifton Leung Design Workshop
Category: Bathroom Project Name: Private Residence Location: London Interior Designer: Charlotte Conway Design Completion Date: March 2014
Category: Bathroom Project Name: The Harbourside Location: Hong Kong Interior Designer: Clifton Leung Design Workshop Completion: 2013
The client liked the idea of re-creating a ski lodge feel or a Bali spa. He liked dark dramatic spaces, but needed it to be practical, as it was the only bathroom in the property, so needed it to function well, making the most of the space, despite its awkward shape with cut-off corner, and stepped back section. The Samuel Heath Country Bronze brassware, really sets off this bathroom, against the dark textured wood effect porcelain tiles, and pebble mosaics. If chrome had been used, it would have killed the calm and complimentary tones. By introducing the granite washbowl, solid teak unit, and pebble mosaics, I was able to combine many textures and tone, and even better, were all natural products, plus they were all either waterproof or durable, perfect for a bathroom. The use of pebbles within the shower and bath area was to create a feeling of being in the natural outdoors whilst showering. Once that bathroom door is shut and the rain showerhead is on, you are transformed to another world, and the stress of the day in the busy capital city, are washed away.
A state-of-the-art luxury bathroom that features smart-glass technology with multiple mood lighting effects that echo the spectacular sea-view. A luxurious residence crafted for the owner to relish spectacular harbour views from every corner of the home. The bathroom, partitioned by a smart glass, is clearly visible from the living area. With the flick of a switch, the partition turns opaque, to offer utmost privacy for an indulging spa experience. Switching from the non-transparent state to the transparent state is almost instantaneous and can be repeated as often as desired. Lighting is another important element to create a spa-like bathroom. Resin bathtub and basin are embedded with LED lights which add character to the design. With the gentle light diffusing through the LED lights beneath the bathtub, owner experiences a state of entrancement. The material and light work in perfect harmony, offering a pampering bathing experience. In daylight, the material turns translucent, evoking a sensation of total serenity. The oversized bathroom is designed splendidly with huge black-framed windows to capture the stunning harbour view. The bathtub in shiny black stone finishing and the black-framed window offer the owner a floating sensation that extends all the way into the sea-view. The bathroom design sets a perfect ambience for owner to relax and rejuvenate. Clifton also utilises mirror reflection to enhance the visual space of the bathroom. Clean, minimalistic and “visually transparent�, this modern pad is entirely partitioned by glass walls, except for the structural wall enclosing the bed room. With minimal framing structure, there is almost no border between inside and out, creating a seamless space that feels both larger and more open, and most importantly, made it possible to create a luxurious spa-like bathroom.
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Submitted by: Cochrane Design
Submitted by: Design Intervention
Category: Bathroom Project Name: Victorian Vila Location: Clapham Common, London Interior Designer: Cochrane Design Completion Date: Spring 2013 Photography: Paul Craig
Category: Bathroom Project Name: Ski Chalet Bathroom, Japanese Alps Location: Nagano, Japan Interior Designer: Design Intervention i.d. Completion: January 2013
The bathroom is part of a Victorian Villa situated on Clapham common (west side). The client requested his and hers dressing rooms and bathrooms. Timeless elegance envelopes you as you walk through the mirrored double height doors and the palette is welcoming and luxurious. From the marble floor beneath your feet to the crystal chandelier, you are immediately aware of the exceptional craftsmanship and materials that have been carefully selected to create this room. The stunning symmetry on three sides comes from the clever use of practical and beautiful fixtures and fittings. They have been applied to great effect creating a composition of order and calm in the room. Through the large sash window the view over the leafy common can be enjoyed from the marble bath. Light is bounced around using three large mirrors seamlessly inset into the paneling. The natural light brings out the luminous quality of the marble that has been used on the counter, splash back, bath, shower and floor; all stunning examples of a classic material (Carrara marble) being applied in a practical and beautiful way. The deep-buttoned circular seat in the centre of the room transforms the space by encouraging you to stop and be still outside the traditional use of a bathroom. Whether to reflect or pamper one’s self, the seat typifies the luxury of its surroundings.
The bathroom has been designed for a British Expat’s vacation retreat in the Japanese Alps. Baths in Japan are not simply functional: they are an indulgence. In Japan, bathing is a intrinsic part of the culture. Baths are for relaxing, not cleansing. The inclusion of a Japanese style bathroom was a key required for the vacation home. The client requested for a significant part of the floor plan to be allocated for a Japanese style bathroom that would be a place to unwind and recharge. A space to relax and unwind is a key theme of this design brief with an inherent Japanese fell. With freezing mountain temperatures outside, the bathroom is designed to be warm and intimate. The brief was to invoke an essence of Japan with a sense of tranquility: combining warmth with a true zen experience. We used a warm hued timber, with red/orange undertones to add richness to the room. A wood clad ceiling and floor injects warmth in a way that tile never could. Upholstered furniture, accessories and artwork give the room a soft, snug feel. Opting for a pair of tubs allows for more comfort than a single piece for two. Made of wood, which not only invokes a warmer feel but its insulating properties maintains heated water temperature for longer. The windows are dressed with Shoji screens. The tiles are simple but have been laid to reflect traditional Japanese post and beam millwork. This is a perfect place to indulge tired muscles after a long day on the slopes.
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Bathroom
Submitted by: E3 Property
Submitted by: Hill House Interiors
Category: Bathroom Project name: The Keys Location: Quinta Do Lago Interior Designer: Jarod Smith & Scarlett Roitman – E3 Property Architect: Beatrice Hajjar – E3 Property Completion: Summer 2014
Category: Bathroom Project Name: Ashley House Location: London Interior Designer: Hill House Interiors Architect: Andrew Long Completion Date: December 2013
Materials within this fabulous development at The Keys in Quinta Do Lago have been sourced from around the world to deliver unique finishes and features. These have been chosen for quality as much as for texture, beauty, rarity and sustainability. The homes have a timeless quality to them, as classical elements have been introduced into the design. The Master Bathroom of this light-filled apartment at The Keys was designed to embody a sense of well-being, where the bathroom becomes a retreat designed to revitalise, pause & reflect. Sumptuous materials were chosen for their luminosity and ability to soften artificial lighting. The floor is an intricate basketweave of opulent calacatta & carrara marbles, providing a soothing underfoot surface which extends into the oversized, all-body enveloping rain shower and into the backlit vanity wall where book-matched slabs give the bathroom status and strength. Mirrors are generously-sized, designed to create a holistic effect by capturing the reflections of the Key Lago lake below and refracting its dappled brilliance around the room. A double-sided aquarium with exotically-coloured fish and brilliant corals bridges the bathroom and the master bedroom for an immediate sense of calm.
The project is an innately feminine bathroom with its seductive oyster shell palette stunning mother of pearl inlays and super generous hidden storage. Helen Bygraves co- founder of Hill House Interiors . together with her award winning design team, created this stunning super -size bathroom to complement the adjoining bedroom and dressing room, part of a fabulous Master suite in Helen’s beautiful new home, Superbly sleek, with THG’s iconic Blade taps, a Gessi shower system. polished Perla Beige marble, and an abundance of storage hidden within elegant bespoke cabinetry. The design message clearly conveys this is a room for a person who adores and appreciates themore romantic elements of contemporary style, liberally shot with some good old fashioned vintage glamour. One of the favorite aspects of the bathroom is the mother of pearl mosaic and polished chrome geometric inlays, applied to the double vanity unit and bath panel, which link cleverly to the full height mosaic wall in the giant walk in shower enclosure. The generously sized wall mirrors and excellent directional lighting installed by John Cullen makes this room work as a one stop shop for a person who likes to surround herself with both comfort and style but in a practical. time saving environment.
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Submitted by: Inspired Design
Submitted by: JAB Interiors
Category: Bathroom Project Name: Dressing Room & En-suite Location: Somerset, U.K. Interior Designer: Nicola O’Mara Completion Date: October 2013
Category: Bathroom Project name – Euro Contemporary Bathroom Location – Gladwynne, Pennsylvania Interior Designer – Joseph A. Berkowitz
The project required three small rooms to be knocked into one large walk in dressing room with a large en-suite. This was all designed down to the smallest detail to accommodate the clients exact storage requirements. Nicola O’Mara of Inspired Design had to design a space that was sympathetic to the client’s home and existing surroundings. Nicola sat down with the client and together drew up an exact list of storage requirements, from cufflinks and suitcases to sports wear and hidden drawers, everything was planned down to the smallest detail. The walk in shower was the main focus of the bathroom, which should have plenty of useable space. The old stone mullion windows were to be a feature and contrast with the contemporary interior. Colour was to be bold and masculine comfortable and had to evoke a sense of sanctuary. This was created by using a mixture of textures; tactile timber, silk carpet, luxurious marble and fabric lined drawers. The standout aspect of the project is the strong contrast of light and dark and the cleverly lit interiors of the wardrobes.
A very refined dressing closet and bathroom featuring custom dashboard veneer burl cabinetry modeled after an international men’s clothing store. The space was created by combining a small existing closet with an adjacent bedroom. It features matching his and hers vanities, divided by the ladies walk in dressing closet. The man’s closet (opposite hers) features wrap around custom cabinetry with LED lighting and a 4” thick mitered white marble island with built- in storage drawers on both sides. The glass inserts at the man’s island allow for easy viewing of the custom velvet lined tie drawers within. It is exotic, clean and precise. The detail that was considered and the quality of products and application is evident. The high contrast between the burled wood and white marble is universally appealing.
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Bathroom
Submitted by: Stephen Clasper
Submitted by: Time & Space London
Category: Bathroom Project name: Wentworth Bathroom Location: Surrey Interior Designer: Stephen Clasper Interiors Completion date: January 2013
Category: Bathroom Project Name: Horney Road Location: London Interior Designer: Benjamin Peak Completion Date: August, 2013
A luxurious bathroom with a strong sense of drama, adjoining the main entertainment area of a prestigious Surrey home. The brief was to deliver to their discerning client a remarkable small bathroom with a strong sense of mood and luxury. The designers developed a striking design concept using bespoke furniture incorporating mother-of-pearl, high-gloss black lacquers and dramatic recessed lighting to add glamour and atmosphere. Stephen Clasper Interiors delivered the complete project from initial design ideas through hand crafting the furniture in our workshop to final installation. The end result is a stunning small contemporary bathroom, which impresses guests and fits perfectly well within this magnificent residential property. The design works so well because we packed a small space full of visual stimulation and elegant, atmospheric touches.
Time & Space London, were approached to rework this bathroom into a cross between The Sanderson Hotel and a nightclub. The client had restricted space and budget to work with, so any solution needed to rely on layout and lighting for impact rather than expensive components. The brief from the client was to create a high impact, nightclub, inspired bathroom that facilitates a master suite. Whilst the planting and lighting are sensational, the introduction of the mid height Corian wall / mirrored cabinet area is a key aspect of the project as it holds everything together – carefully hiding services pipes in its columns at either side it also allows for plumbing runs between all areas, hiding mounting frames and providing for a unique cocktail bar style colour changing up lit countertop in opaque Corian. The huge amount of mirrored cabinets provide for lots of storage whilst also disguising that the wall runs out along this length.
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Submitted by: Time & Space London Category: Bathroom Project name: Low Wood Location: Manchester Interior Designer: Benjamin Peak Completion Date: September 2013 The clients approached Time & Space London to create a personal sanctuary environment in their newly built home, as they were unhappy with their existing bathroom space. The build was to be entirely monochrome and exceptionally clean lined. It was therefore critical that any solution met these parameters whilst also creating a unique space in the home. Creating a personal sanctuary space for the clients was possible due to the large size of the bathroom and it was decided that this should be located with views from the windows of the grounds. Privacy however still needed to be considered and both shower and WC should not be overlooked. Product storage was also critical. The design is impressive with all elements such as the grey glass selected to match in with the rest of the home. Its spatial layout allows for privacy and much more from the space than had we treated it as a ‘bathroom’. The Sanctuary Space gives the client a special space for themselves which, when combined with the drinks and fridge area provides a unique solution to helping them unwind.
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Bedroom
Submitted by: Boscolo
Submitted by: Camellia Interiors Ltd
Category: Bedroom Project Name: Upper Park, Location: Epping Forrest, Essex Interior Designer: Boscolo Completion Date: January 2013
Category: Bedroom Project name: Private Residence – St Ives. Location: St.Ives, Cornwall, UK Interior Designer: Camellia Interiors Ltd Completion: June 2014
The project was a complete renovation of Tudor style detached 2500sqft 5-bedroom home with a south facing rear garden. The clients expressed a desire for a timeless, luxurious space and a design that was sensitive to elements of their faith. Our challenge was to create luxurious and elegant feel, without being ostentatious. The aim for the master bedroom was to create a calm tone which Boscolo felt that they achieved particularly well through our use of a palette of warm greys combined with elements of contrasting dark wenge wood finishes which added an additional layer of elegance. Spirituality and nature were a running theme in their clients brief, and as such we aimed to draw aspects of this into the materials and finishes in the bedroom. The intention with the lighting layout was to create multiple layers, which offer the opportunity for different moods. The aesthetic qualities of the products that were used permeated through to the spiritual beliefs of the clients without compromising on the integrity of the design. The attention to detail ensured that all items were primarily functional but also appealed to its users’ senses. The successful balance of tranquil colours combined with the layered lighting scheme create the calm and relaxing ambiance required of a bedroom.
The Singapore-based owners had purchased the five bedroom property as a UK base, with plans to use it for family holidays. They approached Camellia Interiors last year, after falling in love with the coastal charm of the area, with its diverse colour palette dependent on the seasons. Appreciative of the town’s charms, the owners asked the team to imbue their new home with St. Ives’ artistic heritage, its fishing legacy, plus the warmth of the Gulf Stream and and the mild sub-tropical climate, under one roof. The main bedroom has the breathtaking ‘iconic St Ives view’ that everyone remembers it for, so Camellia has embraced that and juxtaposed it with modern art with acid yellows and an intentional mix of furniture accessorised with the key colours from the view. The end result embraces the view as opposed to fighting it. The fusion of classic, eclectic and luxury coastal elements within a Victorian structure reflects the evolution of the property from its fishing village roots to a contemporary holiday getaway. The selection of an interior design practice and design team to oversee every aspect and detail of the renovation and furnishings ensured a cohesive end result. A very happy client and a project to be proud of.
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Submitted by: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA Category: Bedroom Project Name: Résidence Les Belles Rives Location: Paudex Architect: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA Interior Designer: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA Category: Bedroom Date Completed: 2012 This project is a fine example of a Master room disposed around a private garden, designed for welfare with mixing natural materials and outdoor lighting. The Master bedroom has been thoughtfully arranged around a private garden to offer a luxurious space that makes the best use of the garden’s soft natural light and ventilation. The careful placing of the garden between the bedroom and bathroom lends both spaces a spa-type sense of wellness that continually evolves with the seasons. This unique ambiance is further accentuated by the harmonious use of quality, natural and reflective materials, including white marble, black glass furniture and mirrored walls. A favorite feature for the team is the treatment of the natural light of the garden and materials such as white marble, black glasses. The design works well because it gives an impression of nature as one is in the room or in the bathroom.
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Bedroom
Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d
Submitted by: Dominvs Group
Category: Bedroom Project Name: Singapore private residence Location: Singapore Interior Designer: DESIGN INTERVENTION i.d Completion: October 2012
Category: Bedroom Project name: Westover Hill Location: Hampstead, London Interior Designer: Dominvs Group Architect: Wish London Interiors Completion: June 2014
The triple aspect master bedroom looks out onto a magnificent verdant vista. We made the most of the abundance of natural light by adhering to a crisp, fresh palette with shots of vibrancy. The client brief was for a bright, vibrant space with a sense of optimism and fun. The colour palette infuses the room with a sense of joy and the Charlie Chaplin wall art adds a light hearted touch. The shots of blue cools the palette balancing the heat of the pinks and orange. We selected a pearlised wall covering, though barely noticeable it reflects the light in a way that a paint finish never could and gives a softer, warmer finish than a cold hard painted wall. The addition of a sheep skin area rug adds texture and movement to the scheme. The proportions of the room verge on the long and narrow. To balance the width with the length of the room, we designed a channel stitched headboard. The coffee table is reminiscent of a drum set and adds a unique signature to the room. The curtains are hung high above the windows on acrylic rods for a light fresh feel. The verticality draws the eye up balancing the relatively short windows with the volume of the room. We designed the armchair and stool to follow classic art deco lines. The form is strong and inviting, invoking laid back living. The turquoise zebra shaped rug adds a sense of fun. The colour combination is fresh and inviting invoking a happy chic feeling. The homeowner says “I always wake up with a smile”.
Westover Hill is a detached 5,500 sq ft house situated on a private road located in Hampstead, one of London’s most gorgeous hilltop hideaways with its mix of picturesque countryside, historical buildings, cosmopolitan shops and a variety of restaurants and cuisines it offers, making it the perfect living location. This property has undergone a complete redevelopment with the added addition a newly built master suite which has been beautifully designed with extraordinary attention to detail. The first and second floors locate seven bedrooms, three of which have private en suite bathrooms. The interior design of the bedroom was an extremely important part of the refurbishment in order to provide that instant feeling of relaxation. The simple colour scheme which was chosen to decorate the beautiful master bedroom which consists of a mixture of warm gold and purple tones creating both a luxurious and relaxing living space. The master bedroom overlooks the garden, it is also accompanied by it own private en suite with a shower and bath tub as well as a walk in wardrobe.
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Submitted by: Intimate Living Interiors Category: Bedroom Project Name: Modern Loft Location: Philadelphia, PA Interior Designer: Intimate Living Interiors Completion Date: December 2013 The design was inspired by the architecture of Philadelphia’s City Hall building completed in 1901 by architect John McArthur, Jr. With floor to ceiling windows throughout the loft, the building dominates the exterior views of the space and became the foundation of our design. All of the design choices were made to enhance and accentuate the views of the building. The floor to ceiling glass wall provides an uninterrupted view to the historic building across the street, blurring the distinction between the two spaces. This feeling inspired Principle Designer, Kari Arendsen to choose a dramatic wall covering that developed into the bold, dark theme throughout the room. The ornately carved bed fit for a king, luxurious bedding, striking lighting, and masculine decor create a powerful retreat for this bachelor. The designers chose neutral colors of beige, grey, black and brown. On top of the carefully selected color palate, the design included a unique focus on texture in their applications of furnishings, finishings, art, and accessories. Infusing their trademark look of blending the reclaimed with the refined and the unexpected with the essential, we created a space that truly feels like the historic building across the street exists within the residence.
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Submitted by: Okna Interiors Category: Bedroom Project Name: Master Bedroom in Villa Busaiteen Location: Bahrain Interior Designer: Anastasia Kupchenko & Oksana Kadatskaya Date Delivered: November 2011 The brief was to create a private executive master bedroom for a newly wedded couple, a room was born that combines a modern look with Arabic twist. The client had built his first own house for himself and his wife. They wanted to create a luxury look with contemporary objects in their main bedroom, where they could enjoy the atmosphere of dramatic colors and comfort sleeping at the same time. With minimum objects, having only a center oversized bed, the design scheme was created based on the combination of built in structures and rich bedding.
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Home Cinema
Submitted by: BNC Technology
Submitted by: Cinema Architects
Category: Home Cinema Project Name: House Craighall Cinema Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Home Cinema Project name: Cinema Orwell Place Location: Vereeniging, South Africa Interior Designer: Schalk Burger Completion Date: June 2014
An elegant room that performs well and gives the family a comfortable environment that’s better than any Cinema they have ever been to. A Black Diamond screen was used based on performance and aesthetics, taking into consideration colour changing lights. The JVC projector and the Anamorphic lens gave the client a phenomenal picture with no rainbow effect. The speaker positions were calculated and placed according to technical guidelines. The Acoustic design approach was a live end, dead end approach with the first third of the room being the dead end and the last third being the live end. An acoustic transparent wall was built in front of the room to conceal the subwoofers, speakers, cabling and acoustic treatment. The same was done for the rear and surround speakers. A convenience switch was installed at the entrance of the room for simple, single button control which integrated into the existing Clipsal C-Bus lighting control system. After completion of the technical and acoustic design, the interior division designed the concept for the interiors. Luxury fabrics were chosen to compliment the carpets and black leather seats. The overall result is a well balanced and comprehensive solution with all of the features the client wanted. Great pride is taken in approaching each design with careful consideration and meticulous planning as well laid plans lead to well executed solutions. We constantly keep up to date with the changing trends and technologies in the market place. This allows us the ability to design & install Home Cinema spaces to the highest standard.
The brief was to convert an unused ‘open-plan’ Formal Lounge into a Home Cinema with a touch of a button. The client wanted to use the space as an integrated state of the art Entertainment Area to include the open Kitchen / bar, open Dining room and Cinema. The idea was to create a Cafe / Cigar Lounge Look with the Buick parked on the pavement so when you look from the Kitchen/Dining side it almost feels like sitting inside a restaurant, looking onto the Street with the car parked on the opposite side. It was quite a challenge to convert the Formal Lounge into a full on Home Cinema as there are only two solid walls, a big sliding door behind the screen that opens onto the garden and a “missing wall” that leads into the Dining/Kitchen Area. The team made use of an Electric Motorized Projector Screen that’s hidden inside the Bulkhead. Also the three front Speakers were mounted onto the bulkhead, tilted and calibrated towards the listeners. The important aspect for the client was to simplify the system and different technologies into a ‘one push of the button control’. For example when the client entertains guest after getting their drinks and snacks from the kitchen/bar, they settle down for a rugby game – the client can pick up the iPad and with the push of one button the Projector will switch on, Screen rolls down from the bulkhead, the AV Receiver and Satellite switches onto his favourite sport channel, the Audio follows, the Curtain closes, the Roller blinds closes and the Lighting switches to the preferred scene.
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Submitted by: Crestron International
Submitted by: De Opea Domotica
Category: Home Cinema Project name: EMEA Showroom Location: London, UK Interior Designer: Louise Bradley Interiors Completion date: September 2013
Category: Home Cinema Project Name: Cinema Tuschinski Location: Netherlands Interior Designer: FGstijl Architect: DENC Completion Date: 2013
This home cinema demonstrates how a Crestron system can be seamlessly integrated in a home, office, hotel or any living environment. The emphasis is on luxury and the creation of a calm, welcoming and beautiful space which allows you to not only enjoy the surroundings created by Louise Bradley but to see the full range of Crestron products working at their best. With its impressive integration capabilities, the Crestron system is capable of managing content from multiple platforms, providing the user with one, simple to use and intuitive interface. Total integration is possible and the showroom demonstrates control of Blu-ray® and DVD Players, Movies on Demand, PlayStation®, X-box, Sky TV®, iOS and Android® devices – if it has a chip in it, Crestron can control it. The stylish media unit has been designed for the showroom, using a striking combination of timber with bronze recesses. Technology does not visually overpower you in this room at all, as equipment is cleverly hidden away – at the touch of the wireless Crestron control panel discreetly placed on the stunning coffee table, the media unit’s doors open to reveal the flat screen TV nestling inside. The hidden gems of this stunning home cinema are the projector and 110” screen that drop down smoothly and quietly from the ceiling – with a variety of pre-set and customisable lighting scenes, the room transforms from a cosy sitting room to a surround-sound home cinema at the touch of a button. Crestron’s lighting control system provides a variety of different ambiences – whatever the chosen luminaire. Look up and you will see elegant coffer lighting, subtly illuminating the space and creating a feature of the ceiling itself. Featuring luminaires and control from Crestron’s Green Light® portfolio of lighting solutions, the lighting throughout the Showroom create great visual effects, are easy to operate and through good energy management run as energy efficiently as possible.
De Opera Domotica started the design with a preliminary acoustical analysis of the room to create ideal circumstances, for a cinema room. To avoid any disturbance to the other rooms in the residence while enjoying a movie it was decided to design the room as a boxin-box. The client was keen that there should be no compromise to the audio and video quality the team chose to use a 7.2 Wisdom Audio for the speaker and electronic setup. Based upon the same preliminary acoustical analysis, the team designed seating and speaker positions and then went on to design the acoustical treatment of the entire room. Another point of attention was the HVAC system for the room. The client requested that the climate should be perfect even when ten people are in the room. So the design team decided to create the ceiling in a wave texture, this also allowed the opportunity to incorporate the air outlets of the HVAC system without being noticed from the viewer. Even when 10 people are present and the system is cooling the viewer doesn’t experience any airflow that’s uncomfortable. De Opera Domotica managed to create an incredible experience. Perfect cooperation between interior architect FG stijl and de Opera resulted in a ‘Tuschinski theatre’ that exceeds the quality of the Pathé Tuschinski theatre in Amsterdam. The acoustic and video calibration resulted in a best of the best possible result. Choices for the right colours for ceiling and curtains strengthen the cinema experience and quality of the image.
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Home Cinema
Submitted by: Finite Solutions
Submitted by: Futurehome
Category: Home Cinema Project Name: Aurora Location: Sutton, U.K. Interior Designer: Finite Solutions Completion Date: March 2014
Category: Home Cinema Project Name: White Waltham Location: Berkshire Interior Designer: Michael Gianquitto / Stacey Sibley Completion Date: July 2014
The client wished to create a stunning home cinema room for the whole family to enjoy. The system was to deliver exceptional audio visual performance with the focus being on truly excellent audio reproduction for enjoying music, especially for music DVDs and Blurays. The system was also to cater for 3D content and allow enjoyment of numerous sources of media – Sky HD, Blu ray, DVD, Kaleidescape movie server, Apple TV, CD, Sonos and games consoles. Simple intuitive control of the system and the cinema room’s lighting was also a key requirement. The look, feel and overall aesthetic of this room was of paramount importance to our client. Fabrics, finishes, colour tones and lighting effects were all to be considered to deliver their dream cinema room. Measures to isolate the audio produced by the cinema system from the surrounding rooms was also very important to the client as there were bedrooms above and a lounge adjacent. The key aspect of the project was creating a truly amazing cinema experience, in terms of both the physical aesthetics and the picture & sound quality, within the given room and designing this around certain aspects of the space which could not be changed. The entrance doorway could not be moved and the homes hot water cylinder is in this room so had to be worked into the design and layout.
Luxury, glamour and a high technical specification were the design brief for this project. This was achieved by close collaboration between both the technical and interior design teams. The glamour is achieved by using plush fabrics and finishes in black and aubergine, and installing a bespoke bar, luxury furniture and evocative mood lighting. The walls are decorated in black crocodile effect wallpaper, with aubergine velvet padded panels. Each panel has an inset crystal wall light and is surrounded by blue LED lighting. There are sumptuous powered reclining leather seats and purple tub chairs in the bar area. The well stocked bar was designed and installed by Lida Cucina in dark burnt wood effect finish, with integrated wine chiller, and backlit mirrored wall with glass shelves. Black silk carpet completes the look. The fully controllable lighting system has a number of pre-set moods, from a mellow and sophisticated nightclub to a glow suitable for screening a movie. The overall impression on entering the room is Hollywood glamour with the cool blue LEDs highlighting the ceiling, bar and walls. The dimmable crystal wall lights give out the only white light in the room. Futurehome ensured that the very best in sound and vision was achieved by using an acoustically transparent 3.2m 16:9 format screen, with Artcoustic speakers, Kalaidescape movie system, and easy to use Apple based Savant control system. Black acoustic ceiling tiles help complete the sound experience.
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Submitted by: The Big Picture Category: Home Cinema Project name: The Wave Cinema Location: Sutton Coldfield, UK Interior Designer: Ciaran – The Big Picture Architect: Simon Janes Completion date: December 2013 Having designed and implemented a number of reference level cinemas we wanted to take this installation to a whole new level looking at dozens of small improvements that would add up to a huge difference overall. Wherever possible there were to be no compromises. Everything was drawn up in detail to avoid mistakes by any trades involved. The Big Picture were presented with the shell of the room with raised seating platform and rack alcove along with air-con system. We proposed a fully discrete speaker system utilising acoustically translucent screen and stretched-fabric walls. This was to be designed around family of three, with room for friends to join occasionally. The client was new to home cinema. He was undertaking a large, new build, ‘home for life’ project and as such was kitting it out with all 21st century mod-cons. He had been greatly impressed by The Big Picture’s passion for perfection especially in cinema design and as such gave us Carte-Blanche, putting everything in our hands with this cinema design. He admitted to having struggled to think of a scheme for décor, though expressed a preference to having the very impressive kit on show. Although initial suggested budget was close to £50,000; a little down the line regarding sound, vision and 3D he expressed a desire to get exactly what he had seen and heard during our demonstrations. A key aspect to this project is its staggering performance, with faultless sound reproduction due to the detailed yet hidden technicalities. Every aspect of the design is there to enhance video and sound performance and yet the room is simple and elegant – an incredibly relaxing, cosseting and enjoyable environment to be in. Incredible detailed and pain-staking technical design went into the project that makes it stand head and shoulders above most high end cinema design.
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Kitchen Over £25,000
Submitted by: Boscolo
Submitted by: Camellia Interiors Ltd
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project name: Upper Park Location: Epping Forest, Essex Interior Designer: Boscolo Completion Date: January 2013
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project name: Private Residence Location: St Ives, Cornwall, UK. Interior Designer: Elaine Skinner, Camellia Interiors Ltd Completion: June 2014
The scope of the project was a complete renovation of the interior in order to bring it up to date and meet the client’s specific requirements. The client has a large extended family living locally and they entertain guests visiting formally and informally on a regular basis with dinner parties. As such the kitchen was a focal point for the brief. The designers are particularly proud of their achievement in responding to the spiritual nature of their clients. They were under strict instructions to avoid using any fabrics and products derived from animal products e.g. leather & ivory. Every item had to be checked with the suppliers to ensure that they complied with their clients’ request. Further to this, the design focused on an understated theme throughout with the use of a calm colour palette and tactile surfaces that were reminiscent of nature, avoiding any loud colours and patterns. A glass breakfast bar was specified to give the impression of greater space whilst still serving its core function. Two identical drop pendent lights designed by Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere for Foscarini highlight the central line of the room and provided symmetry and a sense of balance upon entering the space and the use of large floor tiles enabled the designers to reduce the number of distracting functional grout lines allowing a cleaner finish and drawing the eye to the detail of the surface itself.
The Singapore-based owners had purchased the five bedroom property as a UK base, with plans to use it for family holidays. Camellia Interiors were approached after the clients fell in love with the coastal charm of the area, with its diverse colour palette dependant on the seasons. They wanted a coastal palette to create a relaxing yet practical environment for their holidays. And capitalising on their investment and the available space, they sought flexible internal accommodation. Appreciative of the town’s charms, the owners asked the team to imbue their new home with St. Ives’ artistic heritage, its fishing legacy, plus the warmth of the Gulf Stream and the mild sub-tropical climate, under one roof. The style had to be fun yet formal, embracing the integrity of the property’s character and proportions, without compromising contemporary living requirements. Overcoming an old extension and creating form out of a difficult space:- a large scale traditional print wallpaper in ochre was used to detract from the extension walls and balance the texture of the original supporting Cornish granite wall. This area did not have a view so a clever scheme was used to add impact to the rear of the property and give it some Wow factor. The anthracite colour of the bespoke kitchen cabinetry contrasts with black, acid yellow and white furniture, accents of which travel throughout the house.
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Submitted by: Cochrane Design
Submitted by: Designer Kitchen
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project Name: The White House Location: London Interior Designer: Cochrane Design Date completed: Summer 2012 Photography: Paul Craig
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project name: Private Residence, Ireland Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Interior designer: Darren Morgan Completion date: November 2012
The project is a collaboration between Sean Cochrane and Meg Mathews to redesign her fire-damaged home. The brief was to create a light, bright, open plan, contemporary space with a minimalist aesthetic at the heart of the design scheme. The kitchen had to be both functional and exceptionally beautiful; therefore the choice of materials for the Island was of paramount importance. After copious testing with client’s chosen contractor, Unique Construction, the Island drawers were created with an arched wooden frame wrapped in durable resin. The final result was a stunning, seamless and sculpted curved shape. Corian work surfaces were used throughout the kitchen as they appealed to Meg’s modern aesthetic, and as a finishing touch, Cochrane Design managed to obtain the prototype white Zip Hot Tap which completed the bespoke pristine white centre piece. The pale grey, ultra smooth concrete flooring was constructed with under-floor heating and up lighters set flush into the floor, minimising clutter. The different sections of the room are defined with floating ceilings, which helps to inject a little warmth into this otherwise perfectly cool London Home.
The design brief was to create a multifunctional, family friendly space with ostentatious design features that satisfy the clients opposing preferences for linear design and contoured shapes. The client specifically requested two separate seating areas for family dining and entertaining respectively. The clients approached me at an advanced stage in the build which meant that the under floor heating and floor had been finished without provision being made for services. The late planning by the clients and subsequent lack of services hampered design options and threatened the success of the project. A peninsula was used to fluidly explore and maximise the functional and social potential of the expansive architectural space while providing a solution for the lack kitchen services. Functionality laid the foundation to the design with aesthetics, sociability, entertainment and holistic layers being introduced to create a complex blend of practicality and style that was tailored around the user. The use of lighting provides a holistic element to the design, offering flexibility in an open plan setting and encouraging the feeling of calm.
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Kitchen Over £25,000
Submitted by: Ggem Design Co
Submitted by: Marie Burgos Design
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project Name: California Collected Completed: January 2014 Location: Westlake Village, CA
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project Name: Modern Upper East Side Residence Location: Manhattan, New York Interior Designer: Marie Burgos Completion: 2013
This project was all about family and comfort, history and the promise of the future. Alice in Wonderland informed this simple and airy Southern California kitchen remodel for our artful clients. Their special 1980’s custom family home was ready for an update that served their functional and aesthetic needs. Gayle and Mitch Plessner are archivists and artists, cooks, entertainers and parents of adult children. They needed a space to make all of that come together seamlessly for entertaining. They host 30 people monthly for dinners and games- and their kitchen had to be a cook workhorse, a storage BEAST and a serene and airy respite from their busy daily lives. Gayle loves a vintage look, flush inset painted shaker cabinets were a must. A durable tile by Oceanside Glass creates easy cleanup throughout the ample work space. Classic soapstone was employed because of it’s ph neutrality and depth of character. The couple bakes as often as they cook, surfaces were needed everywhere- and because they are California casual, guests hang out while they cook and help with clean up. Those tasks are simple with disposals and trash-pullouts in two locations and an incredibly detailed storage strategy. Gayle collects serveware and china, we featured some on open floating shelves in the dine-in area, and some in an extremely large 1930’s frame giving the room an Alice in Wonderland moment that matches their lightheartedness. Pair that with the metallic white roman shades and drapery, a family chandelier, pensive blues and that fabulous stove and you’ve got the perfect backdrop for this family’s joyful gatherings!
The 1,230 square foot home is full of Scandinavian modern style with hints of vintage elements near and dear to the homeowner’s heart. Tired of her 80’s style pad, the homeowner requested a full update to modernize and revitalize her living space. The walls and ceiling are covered in Benjamin Moore Decorators white paint creating the perfect complement to the refurbished original oak tiled floor, which was updated with a darker stain and satin finish. The inviting neutral-tone sectional sofa has clean lines and a bit of shine with textured upholstery. The walls are adorned with gorgeous modern artwork from private artists. The three pieces are hung in white frames with white mats to balance the sectional sofa and add a gorgeous pop of colour. The kitchen was created with the feel of a modern Italian kitchen in mind. The space mixes warm walnut wood with white glossy lacquered cabinets and frosted glass doors. The glass backsplash tiles add a bit of a whimsy with a fun bubble mosaic pattern. The rules of Yin and Ynag were used to balance the straight and curvy lines, as well as the cold surfaces with warm ones. The walls are a butter yellow which makes the kitchen sunny and bright, this colour also aids as a smooth transition into the gold wall featured in the library. The space is very relaxing with the use of modern and vintage pieces. Plus, the colour palette is very calming.
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Submitted by: Sims Hilditch Category: Kitchen Over ÂŁ25,000 Project Name: Foscote Manor Location: Buckinghamshire Interior Designer: Emma Sims-Hilditch Completion Date: 2013 Sims Hilditch were tasked with taking a small dark kitchen and transforming it into a light and airy, practical and safe space suitable for a large family with eight children. Tackling the original kitchen was a worry from the start for the design team. It seemed very small and was split into two rooms and was out on a limb, but as it had only recently been installed, the client was understandably reluctant to spend time and money here when there was so much work to be done elsewhere. It was not until Sims Hilditch had worked on the project for over a year and the client had seen the metamorphosis of the rest of the house that it was agreed the kitchen needed an overall. Sims Hilditch set about designing a stunning and practical new Neptune kitchen suitable for such a large family to include 2 Sub Zero fridge freezers, 2 dishwashers, an Aga, two additional electric ovens a gas hob and a three metre long island with 10 bar stools. With so many children the kitchen was always going to be a busy space. As well as a beautiful design, practicality and safety were at the forefront of our minds. The space works so well because all the cooking and working area has been kept to one side of the island while the children and seating have been kept at the far side of the island.
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Kitchen Over £25,000
Submitted by: Sola Kitchens
Submitted by: Spiering & Co
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project Name: MAX Location: Wimbledon, UK Interior Designer: Sola Kitchens Completion Date: Summer 2013
Category: Kitchen Over £25,000 Project name: London Kitchen Location: London Interior Designer: Monique Halloran Completion: March 2013
The house is a victorian property in Wimbledon which the clients extended to create a large kitchen and dining area. The client wanted a Scandinavian looking style which will last and withstand bumps and bangs from two growing boys. The cabinets are quite simple with white flatfronted doors. To add character they made the doors in ash veneer which shows the wood grain through the paint. The clients wanted a homely feel so the choice of material and colours were crucial. The solid oak worktop on the island and cooking area, in combination with the forest themed wallpaper and warm grey and green walls creates a warmth to the kitchen. The solid oak table adds to the warmth and cosiness of the room. Sola Kitchens decided on a bespoke solid steel worktop for the sinkside with integrated sinks. This is incredibly practical and the stainless steel adds character to the space. The stainless steel worktop was created with a 20cm tall upstand towards the dining ready to shield off the sink from the dining area without losing the feel of the openness in the room. The color scheme with the forest wallpaper and combination of oak and stainless steel, as well as the little oak drawers with the names on. The kitchen is the perfect combination between modern and traditional that the family wanted and it works really well for the client on a practical level.
The full design brief was to reconvert a Victorian terraced house, which had been split into two flats, back into a single dwelling. Spiering & Co were able to achieve this whilst extending the Lower Ground Floor and redesigning the floor plans of the whole house. The result was to create a contemporary four bedroom family home with a large open plan lower ground floor consisting of a double reception area and kitchen opening out onto a patio for outdoor dining. This was a renovation project intended to appeal to a broad spectrum of people in the young professional age bracket. The kitchen is often considered the main selling point in a house, so the brief was for a clean contemporary look with a high specification and a feeling of luxury for a price that was cost effective. It was important that the kitchen included all the items that a family might put on their ‘wish’ list, so large and luxury appliances were integrated into the space. The kitchen island was also central to the design as a place for guests to gather and a further design feature was a mirrored splash back so that the garden could be reflected back into the room. This resulted in a room which was light filled, clean and calm and described as Zen like. As both a property developers and trained garden designers, this lower ground floor project enabled Spiering & Co to effortlessly include the patio garden as an ‘outside room’ enhancing the feeling of space, light, and luxury. 1200mm square porcelain ‘limestone’ tiles from Capitol Tiles were used, which were echoed in the Silestone worktop of the kitchen. The effect of carrying this out into the patio area created the seamless quality which the designers were looking to achieve.
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Camellia Interiors are a high end residential and commercial design practice based in Cornwall. As coastal experts they have both a UK and international client base who choose Camellia to keep their projects individual and to give them the highest return on their investment.
This Victorian coastal property is a family home and exclusive holiday let. Camellias’ fusion of many design elements fulďŹ lled the brief by complementing traditional features with a coastal palette and clean lines, whilst juxtaposing the iconic sea views with modern art in acid yellows and an intentional mix of furniture.
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Kitchen Over £50,000
Submitted by: Brayer Design
Submitted by: Clifton Leung Design Workshop
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project Name: Private Residence Location: Wimbledon Interior Designer: Brayer Design Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project Name: Baguio Villa Location: Hong Kong Interior Designer: Clifton Leung Design Workshop Completion: 2013
The brief was to create a contemporary kitchen design that incorporates a dining area and separate relaxing area. The house is traditional with exposed wooden beams and lead light windows. The room doesn’t benefit from lots of natural light so it was important to keep the design as bright as possible. There are 3 internal doors, a separate opening with a staircase, two windows and French doors leading to a courtyard that had to be incorporated whilst maintaining clean, unfussy lines. Any materials used within the design had to sit comfortably with the existing windows and architecture of the house. The clients are a young family of six so it was important to create areas for cooking, eating and relaxing with many people moving around the space. The eating area is used every day by the whole family so it was important to make it comfortable, convivial and separate from the main cooking area. Because of small children, chairs were preferable to stools for the dining area. The key aspect of the project was the juxtaposition of a minimal design with clean lines that sits amongst a traditional house with lead lights windows. Making a functional, working kitchen whilst maintaining those clean lines.
This open kitchen features a spacious island with skylight effect, offering a multi-purpose social & gastronomic platform to indulge in. The owners wanted a minimal, functional and inviting kitchen. One of the design missions for Clifton is to create a sufficient storage space for all cooking equipment and utensils. A skylight effect using fluorescent lights and plastic plates that evokes a light box look. This also made clever use of the existing beams. The “skylight” adds to the kitchen’s light, airy feeling. Also enhancing the airy effect is the material application of high-gloss cabinetry and DuPoint Corian surfaces all in white and ivory shades. The result is a chic and easyto-maintain kitchen in timeless white. One of the key factors that made it possible to create an airy kitchen out of the original little kitchen was to knock down a wall that stood between the kitchen and an adjacent room, this is essential to expand the kitchen space to accommodate the giant island. The built-in design of the kitchen appliances is extremely sleek and minimal, it echoes with the owners’ preference of minimalistic and contemporary style, creating an airy and cozy ambience. The classic white open-kitchen is timeless. It is completely decked out in white, with cabinet in high gloss white paint and counter top in ivory shades. The modern kitchen island serves as a casual dining area, and when adorned by a few bar stools, the space can be transformed into a contemporary bar corner. Book shelves are incorporated into the sides of the island to serve dual purposes; it maximizes storage space and adds an artistic touch to the kitchen décor, allowing the owners to convenient access to cookbooks or enjoy a good read over a cup of coffee.
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Submitted by: Dominvs Group
Submitted by: Lida Cucina
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project name: Westover Hill Location: Hampstead, London Interior Designer: Dominvs Group Architect: Wish London Interiors Completion: June 2014
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project Name: Oak Ridge Location: Grove Park Interior Designer: Kate Rayner Completion Date: March 2013
Westover Hill is a detached 5,500 sq ft house situated on a private road located in Hampstead, one of London’s most gorgeous hilltop hideaways. This property has undergone a complete redevelopment and has been designed with extraordinary attention to detail. Many would argue that the kitchen is the most important room in the home. In keeping with the modern contemporary feel of the house the kitchen has been designed with a spacious floor plan which captures timeless beauty and appeal. Dominvs Group worked closely with an interior designer on this kitchen during the complete house refurbishment. The kitchen ties with the living room to create a living kitchen that functions as the central gathering space for the family. The main island forms the centre piece to the room with cooking and preparation of the food provided for all in one place. The kitchen is well equipped with a large selection of hobs, ovens and fridge and top of the range gaggenu appliances as well as abundant storage space. Whilst providing a luxurious environment, the kitchen also has a stunning view of the garden. Westover Hill is a large luxurious house filled with character and is tastefully designed ensuring maximum comfort.
A bold statement is made by Pedini’s contemporary Integra kitchen, in grey oak and silver grey lacquer, with stunning curved breakfast bar. The challenge and brief of this project were somewhat unusual, an Oak Tree that was situated on the plot is subject to a preservation order, so the whole house was designed to gently curve around it. The kitchen had to make a statement, not just from ground level, but also from the top of the walkway that runs from the main entrance down behind it. The curved breakfast bar creates a sociable area for informal dining and entertaining, and softens the hard lines of the rest of the kitchen. Open oak shelves have been used as an architectural feature around the tall units, unifying both the architecture of the house and Oak Tree. Designer Kate has used Grey Oak as it is more contemporary, and when combined with glossy Silver Grey lacquer, it reflects the natural light that floods in from outside. The high specification appliances include a downdraft extractor, boiling water tap, warming drawers and two fridge freezers, everything for a modern family who enjoy entertaining.
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Kitchen Over £50,000
Submitted by: Architecture & Design by Oleg Klodt
Submitted by: Sola Kitchens
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project Name: Mosfilmovskaya St Location: Moscow Interior Designer: Oleg Klodt, Anna Agapova Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project Name: Kensington Location: London Designer: Sofia Bune Strandh Architect: Ross Duguid Architects Completion Date: Spring 2013
The brief was to lay the apartment out into three areas including a large open-plan space (lounge, dining room, and kitchen). The designers were also asked to provide storage space and work these organically into the floor plan of a fairly small apartment. The owners wanted a calm and classic interior. The most challenging aspect in creating the large open-plan space was laying out the kitchen. The design team had to combine the living room, dining room and kitchen so that the overall resulting space didn’t seem clogged with interior items. They went for an overtly neutral approach for the kitchen – a simple white facade, without any handles, with the functional area of the kitchen tucked away in a kitchen island. All the technical features of the kitchen slot away – even the kitchen tap can fold out of sight, and the extractor hood is built into a stone portal. The stonework on the kitchen surround is made like an elegant panneau – the only decorative element in this part of the apartment. The style of the décor arises from a combination of beautiful objects – different shades of purple and blue intertwine against a monochrome background, ranging from calm to lustrous tones. Meanwhile the upholstery features fabrics with contrasted textures and sheens – including Alcantara, suede, and velvet. The design team took the same approach when selecting the lighting, and juxtaposed different styles of lamps in unusual shapes. The light plaster moldings play off attractively against the C19th oil-paintings in extravagant gilt frames.
The kitchen is completely bespoke, and handcrafted in solid wood in Sweden to the exact specifications of the client. The client’s specification was to have a classic kitchen with a modern twist. The layout with three parallel runs of units, in combination with modern appliances and choice of worktops, creates a modern feel to the kitchen despite the choice of quite traditional furniture. The family also wanted plenty of storage and workspace as well as a large seating area at the island. The family has three children and entertain a lot so they wanted a very sociable place. To make the 4.5 meter long island feel lighter we lifted it up on legs and added led lights underneath. We used different worktop material on the island, a marble effect composite on the work area and white stained solid oak for the bar area. We did the oak thicker than the rest of the worktop to create a natural divide between the workspace and dining space. The kitchen is painted in two different shades of grey, a light grey for the sink run and tall units and a very dark grey shade for the island. The stools with grey sheepskin are painted in the lighter of the two grey shades. The green walls in combination with the black and gold lamps over the island and the dining table gives a calm and serene feel to the kitchen.
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Submitted by: Sola Kitchens
Submitted by: Sublime Architectural Interiors
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project name: Wimbledon Location: London Designer: Sofia Bune Standh Conpletion date: Autumn 2012
Category: Kitchen Over £50,000 Project Name: Urban Renewal – Annie Street Location: Queensland, Austrailia Interior Designer: Kim Duffin Completion: September 2013
This hand painted, solid wood kitchen is like a fresh spring morning with its light colour scheme and touches of white stained oak. The kitchen is completely bespoke, and is handcrafted in Sweden to the exact specifications of the client, using only the very best materials. The cabinetry is made of solid wood, the doors are solid ash that has been hand painted on site and all the interior and wood drawers are made in white stained oak which adds to the luxurious feel of the kitchen. The original kitchen was dark and cramped and the client’s brief was to create a light and spacious kitchen with plenty of storage and workspace for the whole family. The main design issue was a large pillar in the middle of the room, which could not be moved. The designers came up with the idea to incorporate the pillar in the island and built the island partly around it so that it became an integrated part of the breakfast bar area rather than a freestanding pillar. The client also needed a desk area with additional storage in the adjacent living room. Sola Kitchens designed a spacious desk space in the same range as the kitchen but painted in a slightly different colour to make the distinction between the two rooms.
Flow and connectivity have been created in this urban space. Transformed from an unloved tired building to an entertainers delight. The client was looking to breathe new life in a derelict set of flats by raising the building and transforming it into a new double storey home. The owner wanted to create a living space that would embrace her lifestyle of entertaining friends and clients and her love of the outdoors. Regularly catering for up to 15 guests on a weekly basis she required a larger than normal oven and wanted to be able to stay connected with guest while cooking and for an island in the kitchen that would form the centre piece and hold the whole space together. The client was also going to build two luxury town homes at the rear of the block so this needed to be taken into consideration when planning window placements The key feature of the spaces is the booth seating on the back of the centre island that that is matched with an illuminated dining table made from a piece of Caesarstone’s Concetto range. This table is fully backlit with RGB LED strip lighting. Colour controlled with an app that can be used on your iphone or ipad. Just this feature alone gives this space a really sense of luxury and diversity. Another key feature of the spaces is in the integration. The wall that separates the ancillary spaces of the powder room and pantry from the kitchen is clad in textured laminate. The doors to enter these spaces are designed to sit flush with the surrounding panels so they conceal the opens. On this wall also sits the Liebbher fridge that is integrated.
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Kitchen Over £100,000
Submitted by: Allison Paladino Interior Design
Submitted by: Cochrane Design
Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project name: Bell Location: Palm Beach Interior Designer: Allison Paladino Interior Design Architect: Smith & Moore Completion Date: 2012
Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project Name: Victorian Villa Location: London Interior Designer: Cochrane Design Completion Date: Spring 2013 Photography: Paul Craig
The client asked Allison Paladino for a kitchen with modern cool lines for their contemporary comfortable vacation retreat. The kitchen, a collaborative design between Allison Paladino and Leeds Custom Design, is clad with white and grey cabinetry, and high end stainless steel appliances. The client wanted the family to gather for casual meals at the custom built breakfast bar. People are living today more casually and its great that this family can enjoy each others company whether in the kitchen or breakfast room because of the open plan nature of the space. The contrast between the white glass and dark textured cabinetry creates drama that can be seen from many angles of the house including the more formal areas. Several people can prep at one time around the center island, another group can be at bar stools watching the TV in the family room and another group can be at the breakfast table, making this a versatile and kitchen for a big family and guests.
The brief for the kitchen was that it needed to be suitable for socialising in large numbers. The client wanted this space to be as welcoming and relaxing as the other living spaces in the house. After being stripped back to the brickwork the room has been redesigned using a mix of original features including elaborate cornicing and paneling. Far from being a restoration project the design has restored the elegance of the properties heritage but the layout of the pillar less room is contemporary in its execution. The main kitchen’s impressive scale makes it the undoubted hub of the home. On entry you are immediately aware of the exceptional craftsmanship and materials that have been carefully selected to create this kitchen. Three floor-to-ceiling French doors flood the room with natural light and in the summer months entertaining can spill out onto the terrace of the landscaped garden. The different zones have been carefully planned flowing seamlessly from one to another. Informal dining and a relaxed lounge area share the space equally. Floor to ceiling cabinets and hanging lights frame the nine metre split level Marble Island with built in sinks and units and a breakfast bar at both ends. The marble splash back is a stunning example of pattern matching creating a butterfly effect that accentuates it’s already incredible natural beauty. It looks more like a work of art than a practical feature. The bespoke cabinetry houses a kitchen that would satisfy even the most demanding chefs, with state of the art appliances and a plethora of kitchen gadgetry to aid all manner of creations.
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Submitted by: Dyer Grimes Architects
Submitted by: Inspired Design
Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project name: Emperors Gate Location: South Kensington, London Interior Designer: Dyer Grimes Architecture Architect: Dyer Grimes Architecture Completion: January 2014
Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project Name: Birchwood Location: Somerset Interior Designer: Nicola O’Mara Completion Date: May 2014
The client was living in a ground floor period mansion apartment in Emperor’s Gate, South Kensington. When the apartment above and the apartment below came up for sale they jumped at the opportunity to create one large bespoke family home. As a result the building has been transformed into a unique dwelling, combining contemporary architectural features while enhancing the property’s period pedigree. The interiors have been lovingly restored and enhanced with oneoff pieces sourced from around the world and the finest fixtures and fittings throughout. Dyer Grimes Architecture has created a stunning centre point to the house bringing the three floors together via a generous atrium and sculptural feature staircase. The designs provided views and light to the centre of the plan, linking the generous living room at ground floor with the open plan kitchen and dining room, and courtyard in the basement. The basement makes use of a new polished concrete floor that reflects the light which pours in from the elegant Crittal doors to the courtyards. The original brickwork has been exposed and white washed to provide texture to the space. This designer kitchen has been installed with an island unit made of a beautiful charcoal coloured stone with visible fossils. The kitchen is one of the last supplied by Tsunami of Italy and was designed with style and function in mind. The brick slips around the dining area are dark grey stone and also contain real fossils.
Ergonomic, functional, practical and efficient, was the design brief provided by the client. Over a period of two years, the client and the designer (Nicola O’Mara) sat down and went over all the fine details that were required for this hand made kitchen. Together, they looked into the varying ways in which the client would use the space and they successfully zoned in on one design. There would be an area in which to work, read, relax and eat, and a specific area in which to cook. Both which would work together and flow into each section. The utility room, was accessed from the kitchen; a place in which larger items could be stored and a place to laundry. The layout was reconfigured so that the outlook was towards the woodland outside, the door was moved so that it was easily accessible from the bar area, and would be beneficial for entertaining. Once the correct usage of the space was agreed the client and designer moved onto the textures and materials. Strong white, dark walnut , stony greys with a shot of colour was the outcome. One of the main features was the handmade solid wood slatted doors; they create soft warm tones, texture and body. This was then coupled with the strong white Silestone worktops, and white glass splash backs. All the cupboards were operated using a push latch motorised system, as well as the dishwasher, recycling bins and drawers. All the appliances were chosen on functionality and energy rating. The overall design, is sleek, clean, stylish as well as soft and warm with a hint of zing.
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Kitchen Over £100,000
Submitted by: LINLEY
Submitted by: Marazzi Design
Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project Name: Chalet Kitchen Location Austria Interior Designer: LINLEY Completion Date: December 2013 Photography: David Churchill
Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project Name: Sophia Location: Hadley Wood Interior Designer: Paolo Marazzi Completion Date: January 2014
For this project, LINLEY were asked to provide a kitchen in a private client’s chalet in the Austrian Tyrol. The client had worked with LINLEY in the past and knew that the company had recently diversified into Fitted Cabinetry incorporating Kitchens, Bedrooms, Media Rooms and Wine Rooms. Their brief was to fuse LINLEY’s quality cabinet-making with a contemporary kitchen design in order to complement the use of indigenous materials, which characterise the interior of the chalet. Although a new-build, the exterior was designed to blend harmoniously with the surrounding architecture and landscape. A key instruction from the client was to incorporate reclaimed Austrian Stone Hearted Spruce, which is used as a defining accent in the rest of the chalet. Once selected, the timber was shipped back to the UK to the LINLEY workshop to the excitement of their cabinetmakers who have never had to work with timber quite this ‘characterful’. The natural peculiarities of the material required incredibly careful selection and preparation. In collaboration with the client, it was reworked into this unique design before sending it back to Austria to be installed on site where it was then oil-finished with the grain enhanced by a secret blanching agent that the local joiners shared with the LINLEY team. Locally supplied granite floors and Mystic Grey satino finished granite worktops add a cool contrast to the timber whilst beaten copper splash backs and glass and steel appliances brings razor-sharp, cool character to the space. Of-themoment appliances are housed neatly within the units to allow for both elegant and sometimes robust entertaining.
The design brief was to create a kitchen, which was modern and striking, a real “wow” factor, set within a grade 2 listed, Victorian manor house. The design also had to be ergonomic, functional, and embrace the need for entertaining with family and friends. The room was an awkward shape, with a large central chimney breast to the east wall, which created narrow deep alcoves to the sides, along with a wall section which had to remain; this left the area feeling uninspiring and disproportionate for the size of house. Rather then trying to follow the walls, the fluid nature of the kitchen design shrouds the corners, and meanders out to the adjoining room, creating a larger working footprint, which in turn allows for a larger more proportional kitchen design. The Metallic Graphite/Grey gloss hand lacquered finish, animates the curvature on the bespoke furniture, changing colour as you move around the kitchen. Within the design a dishwasher either side of the sink, become integrated into the curved furniture, the only straight line houses the ovens and integrated fridge freezer. Feature lighting illuminates the traditional coving and ceiling bulkhead. The style of the kitchen is clean and sleek lines, softening the entire room, and fusing with its traditional setting.
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Kitchen Over £100,000
Submitted by: Stephen Clasper Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project Name: St George’s Hill Location: Weybridge Interior Designer: Stephen Clasper Interiors Completion Date: November 2013 The client had been struggling to find the kitchen he really wanted before Stephen Clasper Interiors became involved. The client set out a very clear brief: to deliver a highly distinctive space – the likes of which he’d never seen before – from initial design to final installation. The team designed a TV zone and a distinctive, circular display area with comfort as well as style as top priorities and incorporated a secret, walk-in larder behind a pair of tall, elegant cabinet doors. In terms of finishes, they used macassar veneer and coloured, high-gloss lacquer with polished chrome trims – all touches highly tailored to their client’s taste. Stephen Clasper Interiors own craftsmen hand-made all items of fitted furniture in their workshop to ensure they were unique to this client and tightly co-integrated with the overall design. The end result is a striking, glamorous space for cooking, eating, relaxing and entertaining. The island breakfast bar, as well as being highly functional, is a stunning focal point for the room. It makes great use of the space and, with its polished macassar top and mirror-finished stand, delivers immediate ‘wow’ factor to anyone walking into the room.
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Submitted by: Stephen Clasper Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project Name: Luxury Wentworth Kitchen Location: Surrey Interior Designer: Stephen Clasper Interiors Completion Date: January 2013 The brief was to deliver a kitchen and family area that was completely out of the ordinary – a space that didn’t look like a kitchen as we know it. The designers rose to the challenge and handled every aspect of the scheme, from initial concepts through hand-crafting the fitted furniture to final installation. The design was focused on delivering a unique room with a strong sense of opulence throughout. Their use of special, dyed veneers with dark, highgloss lacquer and bespoke inset chrome panels provided a highly luxurious feel. The hand-made cabinetry incorporated the latest fitted Gaggenau appliances. Stephen Clasper Interiors designed an island - invisibly supported on a steel sub-frame – that’s striking in the way it is cantilevered. It has a 30mm polished Bianco Antique stone top, glamorous mirrored side panels and it incorporates a raised breakfast bar as well as a spacious preparation area. The designers crafted sliding pocket doors, which reveal a larder storage area lined with carbon fibre panels. The kitchen is a testament to the overall excellence of this prestige home. It functions perfectly, brings a strong feeling of luxury and sets the design and quality standards for the rest of the property.
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Kitchen Over £100,000
Submitted by: Smallbone of Devizes Category: Kitchen Over £100,000 Project Name: The Brasserie Kitchen Location: Private Residence, London Interior Designer: Peter Sheppard Completion Date: January 2014 The Brasserie Kitchen is a new lifestyle kitchen from Smallbone of Devizes fusing traditional handcrafted techniques with a contemporary industrial feel. Three islands of varying sizes each serving a different purpose – teppan plate and griddle, gas hob, prepping and entertaining space replicating the more relaxed lifestyle of modern contemporary living. By combining different workstations, you can prep, chop, wash and cook while talking to family and friends. Every detail has been carefully considered from flat satin nickel plated tab handles on small drawers and u-shaped flat handles inspired by saucepan handles to a stainless steel plate rack with square section bars to a moveable hostess trolley that has been re-interpreted for today’s lifestyle, that comes complete with a warming drawer, which sits against the wall when not in use. The entire design of the kitchen has been carefully thought through, with ease of access to a range of appliances and workstations that work from every section of the kitchen regardless of which zone you are in. This enables multiple people to use the space at the same time. An oversized dresser with open shelving, with deep top cabinets and glass sliding doors negating the need to move items from the worktop in order to open the cupboards. The use of long horizontal strips of pickled oak, chosen for its knots and character, emphasizing the natural and beautiful variations in the timber give it a modern twist that is both beautiful and functional.
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Living Space - U.K
Submitted by: 1.61 London
Submitted by: Alexander James Interiors
Category: Living Space - U.K Project name: House in Belgravia Location: London Interior Designer: 1.61 London Completion: April 2014
Category: Living Space - U.K Project Name: Shamwari Location: Virginia Water, Surrey Interior Designer: Natalie Rudland Completion Date: Autumn 2013
Each area of this fabulous house in Belgravia was thought through and perfected individually, so that when each section was put together, it not only resonated in its own beauty, but created, as a whole, a harmonious, flowing design throughout. 1.61 London, encompasses what it does in its very name and insigne. It stands for creating perfect aesthetic beauty in interior design across some of the best spaces in London. This is achieved through meticulous care and detail, making design not just an art, but also a science. This was the design brief set to turn what used to be an ordinary, modern, corner house on a quiet mews, to a beautifully designed, and detailed home that was moulded on our company’s notion Added into this was the client’s passion for collecting antiques, art, wine and sculpture. The design needed to incorporate and enhance these areas by returning to what made these pieces wonderful in their time and interpreting them in a modern way. One such example was the main reception room wall. This was designed to have back lit onyx vertical sections, sitting either side of a triplet of antique mirrors, with works of art hanging from them. This area acted as the perfect juxtaposition between ancient pieces of art, beautiful in their own right, and modern design. Thus bridging two worlds with two time differences and forging them together in this new modern, harmonised design fusion. The theme formed allowed the designers to incorporate all these beautiful existing pieces with the design ebbing and flowing with impact and resonance where needed. This gave the client’s collection items a perfect platform to sing from where needed, but where lacking, the design to step up and influence the aesthetics.
The design brief was to create a luxurious home with a palette of warm, rich colours and textures. Lighting was paramount in this property with several options to create mood lighting including recessed lighting in the cornicing. A crystal chandelier hanging in the entrance hall cascades down over two floors and sparkles through the glass and metal balustrade. The formal entertaining room has polished plaster walls, in three colours including a soft shimmering gold. A warming hue is created in the room by the glimmering effect of the light bouncing off the walls. The round TV room with high ceilings has curved sofas around the perimeter with a ‘two halves’ movable ottoman in the middle that adds flexibility to the furniture layout for casual entertaining. The dining area is separated from the TV Room by an elaborate bespoke fretwork panel that has been painted to create the illusion of metal. A specially commissioned antique mirror reflects daylight from the adjacent window, flooding the space with light during the day and discreet lighting around the edge of the mirror creates a soft glow in the evening. A large chandelier sits over the wenge dining table with its strong sculptural base and high backed leather clad dining chairs for dinner parties.
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Submitted by: Antela Developments
Submitted by: Base Interior
Category: Living Space - U.K Project name: Fulwith Manor Location: Harrogate Interior Designer: Antela Interiors Completion: January 2014
Category: Living Space - U.K Project Name: Orchard Court Location: London Interior Designer: Base Interior Completion Date: December 2013
Set within a 70 acre estate with architecture heavily influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd-Wright, Antela’s vision for the 15,500 ft² living space of this new-build 21st century manor house was to harmoniously integrate the interior and exterior spaces into its special landscape setting whilst at the same time ensuring that the large volumes were optimised for family living and did not compromise the overall design by becoming impersonal or dysfunctional due to their scale. Antela’s brief to both its own interiors team and their external architect commenced without drawing a single line on paper. Instead, preceding any physical ideas for either external or interior architecture, the entire living space was conceptually designed by zoning the key areas of private, shared, personal and recreational space that we all require to optimise our wellbeing. Added to this were the more peripheral zones of ‘welcome space’, ‘circulation and transient space’, ‘entertaining’ and ‘exterior space’ and pretty soon the concept of Fulwith Manor evolved into a collection of coloured shapes, each representing the zones of how the owner of the property said they wished to live. The result is a fully automated luxury eco home that provides both shared internal/ external family and work space at ground level, casual internal/ external space and private sleeping quarters on the first floor, with the lower ground floor being entirely dedicated to the recreational facilities of a pool/spa, large bar area, cinema, gym, and guest accommodation. Perhaps however, the most unique feature of this living space is that each floor and virtually every room has direct access to either the 600m² external terraces that adjoin the gardens or the deep cantilevered balconies that act as both brise soleil and as shelters from the sun and rain; truly allowing to include outdoor living whatever the weather.
The apartment, in its previous state, was very dilapidated and the rooms and corridors gave the feel of a rabbit warren. In allowing the designers to devise a new space plan they created a simplified layout with inter-connecting spaces and wide corridors. The final space plan composed of entrance hall, corridors, cinema room/ study, reception room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room, bedroom 3 with en-suite shower room, bedroom 4 with en-suite shower room, utility room, staff bedrooms x 2, staff bathroom, plant room. For the interior, the designers chose to showcase some of London’s artisans, creating a warm family home that would be welcoming and inviting. The natural light from the long elevation of deco sash windows floods the apartment and the interconnecting spaces take advantage of this. The new space plan that was devised and the furniture arrangement allow the apartment to flow and enhance the sense of the space. The apartment is inviting, sometimes a newly renovated apartment with beautiful interiors can be intimidating but knowing this was to be used by a family and its guests the designers were careful to avoid creating a gallery and instead created a home.
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Living Space - U.K
Submitted by: Camellia Interiors Ltd
Submitted by: Crestron International
Category: Living Space - U.K Project name: Private Residence – St Ives Location: St Ives, Cornwall Interior Designer: Elaine Skinner, Camellia Interiors Ltd Completion: June 2014
Category: Living Space - U.K Project name: EMEA Showroom Location: London, UK Interior Designer: Louise Bradley Interiors Completion date: September 2013
The Singapore-based owners had purchased this five bedroom property as a UK base, with plans to use it for family holidays. They approached Camellia Interiors last year, after falling in love with the coastal charm of the area, with its diverse colour palette dependant on the seasons. Appreciative of the town’s charms, the owners asked the team to imbue their new home with St. Ives’ artistic heritage, its fishing legacy, plus the warmth of the Gulf Stream and the mild sub-tropical climate, under one roof. They wanted a coastal palette to create a relaxing yet practical environment for their holidays, and capitalising on their investment and the available space, they sought flexible internal accommodation. The style had to be fun yet formal, embracing the integrity of the property’s character and proportions, without compromising contemporary living requirements. A large scale traditional print wallpaper in ochre was used to detract from the extension walls and balance the texture of the original supporting Cornish granite wall. The anthracite colour of the bespoke kitchen cabinetry contrasts with black, acid yellow and white furniture, accents of which travel throughout the house.
The Crestron showroom demonstrates to clients how a Crestron system can be seamlessly integrated in a home, office, hotel or any living environment. The emphasis is on luxury and the creation of a calm, welcoming and beautiful space which allows clients to not only enjoy the surroundings created by Louise Bradley but to see the full range of Crestron products working at their best. Family Sitting Room: The first room you reach when entering the space is a family sitting room with all elements controlled by the Crestron system – from the eye-catching collection of flickering candle lights to the multi-media system, which manages and controls heating, air conditioning, security, lighting, intercom, multi-room audio and of course, the entertainment content. Crestron’s lighting control system provides a variety of different ambiences – whatever the chosen luminaire. Look up and you will see elegant coffer lighting, subtly illuminating the space and creating a feature of the ceiling itself. Featuring luminaires and control from Crestron’s Green Light® portfolio of lighting solutions, the lighting throughout the Showroom create great visual effects, are easy to operate and through good energy management run as energy efficiently as possible. Kitchen: To the left of the family room is the sleek kitchen with a low-profile seating feature attached to the serving bar. This area is fitted with minimalist white units with a white glass counter top finish. There’s a very stylish 24” V-PanelTM HD Touch Screen Display, a UFO Waterproof Wireless LCD Remote (ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, spa’s and even yachts – a fully functioning panel that floats!) and an iPad2 and docking station. Crestron’s systems can be operated via a wide array of devices; from their intelligently designed and beautiful touchpanels, to the full range of smartphones and tablets. Second Lounge / Living space: This area is designed as a comfortable, modern living area.
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Submitted by: Keir Townsend
Submitted by: Keir Townsend
Category: Living Space - U.K Project name: Apartment Conversion Location: Queensgate, London. Interior Designer: Irina Townsend
Category: Living Space - U.K Project name: Apartment Conversion Bramham Gardens Location: Kensington, London Interior Designer: Irina Townsend
The original layout of this apartment appeared uncomfortably small. The layout was changed to create a functional bathroom and an open plan kitchen as an integral part of the living space. ‘Art Object’ wall lights have been introduced throughout the project which improve the lighting overall and help to create different moods for different occasions. A number of decorative features have been introduced into the concept, many of which were inspired by nature, using organic patterns and natural materials. The simple linear kitchen features reflective doors. Fabric and copper leaf have been laminated into the sheets of glass to add further reflective qualities. The worksurface/ island doubles as a table and can comfortably seat 10. The bedroom is full of contrasting luxurious textures. The headboard has panels of leather, glass and crushed velvet. Again the lighting has been carefully introduced to create mood lighting. The luxurious bathroom features bespoke hand painted glass, with chrome taps and wenge inserts, and a cleverly designed bathroom butler provides bathroom storage. The apartment also features a hallway with a feature art display and a a cloakroom with a bespoke recycled glass basin.
The walls of this apartment were knocked out to create one space for the kitchen/dining/ sitting room and to make movement around the apartment as easy and comfortable as possible. Surfaces in a palette of neutral, light tones in a variety of materials and textures create a visual perception of space - polished plaster is a favourite as this material reflects light. In this room every cm of space has been cleverly utilized so that it doesn’t appear cluttered. Splashes of colour have been introduced through the use of soft furnishings. The bespoke kitchen cabinetry was designed by Keir Townsend and made to order by their joinery specialists. The splash backs are in antiqued bronze mirror glass with safety backing and polished edges, and the dining table and chairs and chandelier are all bespoke and were too commissioned by the interior designers. The floor is tiled in textured ceramic tiles designed to look and feel like wood, providing a continuous practical flooring material that runs from the kitchen to the seating zone into the corridor and the bathroom. In the ensuite bathroom, Irina Townsend chose LED lighting to dramatically illuminate the basin in this small bathroom. The basin itself is made from recycled glass and lit from beneath with warm LEDs to create a stunning effect. The taps are in crystal and the cabinets are all bespoke. Wall tiles are glass backed with silver and antique gold leaf. Emperador ceramic tiles were chosen for the walls and mosaic tiles in the shower. Floor tiles are ceramic, textured wood effect. Monochrome colours and a variety of textures and finishes have again been used to create a feeling of space in this relatively small but luxurious bedroom.
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Living Space - U.K
Submitted by: Rebecca Hartley Interiors
Submitted by: Stephen Clasper Interiors
Category: Living Space - U.K Project Name: Marloes Road Location: London Interior Designer: Rebecca Hartley Interiors Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Living Space - U.K Project Name: Sunningdale Location: Berkshire Interior Designer: Stephen Clasper Interiors Completion Date: August 2013
An elegant and spacious three bedroom raised ground floor apartment fully refurbished and decorated to luxurious standard in a mansion building in the heart of Kensington. The brief was to create an elegant and luxurious property while retaining the charm of the traditional period features of the mansion building. The discerning client would be provided with all the mod cons required for City living and entertaining: a fully furnished and renovated stylish apartment with an integrated technology system and high quality appliances. Bespoke furniture and carefully chosen materials and colour schemes would balance the classic with the contemporary. The layout of the property would be redefined to facilitate a natural flow through the apartment, with an open plan living space benefiting from generous ceiling heights and natural light, leading through to a bespoke eat-in kitchen. The bedrooms all feature bespoke cabinetry and en-suite bathrooms, all finished with elegant materials and each with their own signature style. In the Master bedroom, simple colours and rich textures provide a sophisticated interior, while the Master En-suite has a luxurious feeling with a spacious freestanding bath and bespoke marble masonry. In the communal spaces, a muted colour palette is supplemented with rich textures and accent tones to emphasize the luxury in the interior. A carefully designed lighting scheme highlights the key features of the property while supplementing the natural light in the space. The overall result is a sophisticated and elegant space fit for purpose in a highly sought after residential area. The overall feeling of elegance, space and luxury has been one of the key features of the project.
The client wanted to personalise her new home and create a sumptuous living space where she could entertain her friends in style. She wanted the home to be striking and unique. It had to complement her collection of contemporary art. Above all, it needed to radiate glamour. The designers hand-crafted an extensive range of bespoke furniture including wall panelling and free-standing items which would be unique to this project and they introduced sumptuous fabrics in carefully-matched tones to provide a sense of the ultimate in comfort and opulence. In the living room’s fitted cabinetry, the designer incorporated a remote-controlled secret panel to conceal the TV, an integrated fireplace and hand-carved detailing which they reflected in the bespoke console tables and also created a study where our client could work in comfort and style. Throughout the property, Stephen Clasper Interiors used clever lighting to show off the client’s collection of art, while chrome, mirror and gloss lacquer touches added a high-glamour feel and they also hand-crafted a curved Champagne bar incorporating chrome and mirror finishes and leather upholstery in the client’s favourite shade of purple. It stands as a striking, luxurious focal point for the entire living space. The design works so well because of the extensive time spent with the client to develop the ‘flow’ and style of the space. This was crucial to the success of the end result.
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Living Space - Europe
Submitted by: E3 Property
Submitted by: Gianna Camilotti
Category: Living Space - Europe Project name: The Keys Location: Quinta Do Lago Interior Designer: Jarod Smith & Scarlett Roitman – E3 Property Architect: Beatrice Hajjar – E3 Property Completion: Summer 2014
Category: Living Space - Europe Project Name: Private Residence Location: London Interior Designer: Gianna Camilotti Completion Date: May 2014
This unique lake front, spacious new state-of-the-art golf-front villa is designed in architectural styles inspired by Miami’s Art Deco oceanfront mansions, the Mid-Century Modern residences of Palm Springs and the high ceilinged Hollywood Regency neo-classical homes found on the West Coast. This fabulously appointed residence has been created to be durable, functional and above all beautiful in form. Architectural trends often found in contemporary architecture are replaced by classical features like cornicing, courtyards and breezeways linking living pavilions to extended areas which seamlessly bring the outdoors in. All the villas have two pools: one in the garden for the family and a grown-up, full-size infinity pool in the Sky Garden under the stars. This tropical playground also features a hot spa, a Sky Kitchen and private areas for entertaining and sun bathing. The design concept is in sharp contrast with the traditional architecture of the Algarve. At The Keys, in keeping with modern lifestyles, natural light through big windows and state- ofthe art natural air-flow cooling combines with the use of engineering structures so that buildings can be open-sided, permitting indooroutdoor living whereby the dividing line between interior and exterior dissolves. Materials have been sourced from around the world to deliver unique finishes and features. These have been chosen for quality as much as for texture, beauty, rarity and sustainability. The homes have a timeless quality to them, as classical elements have been introduced into the design.
The project is an architectural conversion of a church located in London was made in 2005 by a local company, then at the end of 2013 Gianna Camilotti of Gianna Camilotti Interiors purchased it for herself. This Grade II listed property, (dated 1890) is in fact her home and office and it is, at the same time, an expression of all she had dreamed about a space to work/live in. As an Interior designer, Gianna often has to deal with limitations while working for a client as evidently she has to adapt the project to their taste and needs. In this case, she didn’t have any limitations and therefore she felt completely free to do whatever she had in mind. Gianna has a degree in Fine Arts so, when she started working on her project, she related the sensation of doing a house to the sensation she has when throwing colours on a white canvas! The church was (despite having its magnificent architecture as a frame) a white canvas: when she moved into it, all it had was floor, stairs, walls, ceiling, and not a single piece of furniture. From the start Gianna Camilotti, had in mind a house that wouldn’t be only beautiful, but also the perfect place to work and have fun. A house spacious enough to work comfortably with her staff, and then, would have its doors open to friends to enjoy cosy dinners and cocktail parties in an atmosphere of a London piano-bar.
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Submitted by: Leptos Estates Category: Living Space - Europe Project name: Apollo Beach Villas Location: Paphos, Cyprus Completion: 2013 The Leptos Apollo Beach Villas comprises of seventy-three well presented seaside and seafront luxury homes ideally located between the tranquil Paphos harbour and the sandy beaches of picturesque Coral Bay. These custom built homes set on the waters edge with landscaped gardens and Greek island style architecture are only the beginning of what to expect. Quality and ambiance seems to be in every corner of this eclectic location. The Leptos Apollo Beach Villas offer a luxurious lifestyle with the finest amenities available. This incomparable and unique development of seafront villas by Leptos Estates, are all designed and built with distinctive characteristics, and have become a pole of attraction. At all times of the year the sun sets directly in Apollo’s view and can be enjoyed from all properties. The resort, other than the private swimming pools also has a large communal infinity pool that looks out to the sea. One of the attractions of the area is the diving treasures as well as a cargo timber the “Demetrios II” shipwreck just off the coast of Apollo Beach Villas. There is a walkway that offers lovely walks along the sea front and there is also a small enclave that houses local fishing boats. The majestic sunsets, the golden sandy beaches and even the rocky shores compose an amalgam of exceptional natural beauty which attracts each visitor to dream of owning their own house by the sea.
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Living Space - Europe
Submitted by: Neoklasika Category: Living Space - Europe Project name: Baltic Marrakesh Location: Jurmala, Latvia Interior Designer: Karina Abike, Ulvis Abikis & Dace Berzina Completion Date: 2013 The Neoklasika design team, created a holiday apartment in the popular Baltic resort city, Jurmala for a family from Moscow. The design brief for the apartment was to create a Moroccan inspired environment that would be filled with a carefree relaxing ambiance. The 152m2 apartment situated on the top floor of the newly built development is supplemented with a 176m2 roof terrace. Comfortable sitting areas, flowing soft draperies and cushions in vivid colours dominate throughout, to create a refined interior. The colour palette of the apartment was inspired by the sand of the seashore and complemented by red and brown nuances. Outstanding variety of decorative painting techniques for the walls required a masterful and time-consuming work by the artists. The interior is enhanced by Arabic ornaments on the walls and a vibrant stained glass window in the living room. The ambient lighting, deluxe fabrics and natural materials create a cosy oasis. It invites to enjoy a laidback holiday atmosphere with family and friends after the intensity of the everyday life in one of the world’s megalopolis. Designing the apartment with a reference to Moroccan themes, lies in the owners’ passion for Marrakesh that started after visiting this city. The interior was designed to create a harmony between the elements of Moroccan culture, regional colour palettes and design principles.
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Submitted by: Neoklasika Category: Living Space - Europe Project name: Rebirth of 17th Century House Location: Riga, Latvia Interior Designer: Karina Abike, Ulvis Abike, Dace Berzina, Sandijs Krevics Completion date: 2013 The project is a comfortable family home within a 17th century warehouse in the very heart of the Latvian capital, Riga. Located in the Old Town, the 450m2 house is a part of UNESCO World heritage site and is listed as a National Architectural Monument. The owner’s initiative to preserve and revitalise the property was truly outstanding as the warehouse was in a critical state before the reconstruction. The brief was to create an environment for modern living and careful preservation of the historical structure of the house, restoring the authentic architectural details and original plastering. The house consists of four levels starting from common living areas and leading on to more private zones in the upper floors. The 174m2 ground level includes an entrance hall, spacious living room with an opening to the 2nd level, a kitchen and a small, detached apartment. The 2nd and 3rd levels include a library and bedrooms. A study with a magnificent panorama of Riga’s old town, is on the top floor. The expressive textures of the original masonry, joists, beams and other wooden structures create the historical background of the interior that is masterfully combined with stone, wood, leather, glass and clay used in furniture and finishing materials. Being respectful of the buildings historical heritage, precise craftsmanship, quality of materials and 21st century technology have made this house come back to life.
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Living Space - Asia Pacific
Submitted by: akiHAUS
Submitted by: Cimax Design Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited
Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project Name: Sentosa Cove Location: Singapore Interior Designer: akiHAUS Design Studio Completion: April 2013
Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project name: Saige Garden Residence Location: Shenzhen, China Interior Designer: Bo Li Completion Date: July 2012
With a beautiful ocean view, the Client’s key concern naturally is how this view can be best incorporated into the apartment. The Client also expressed their preference for natural materials and warm hues, but with a catch – the Client’s geologist background meant that any stone used must have little, if any at all, metal content to avoid radiation. Bearing the above in mind, we created a “Portal” concept in the Living space where the ocean view is, replacing the existing “cold” white marble floor and plaster ceiling with “warm” teak that extends from the interior out to the external balcony, framing the stunning ocean view and drawing that same view back into the apartment in one broad stroke. Complementing the warm teak is a cool earthtoned marble wall (carefully selected with no metal content), its layout custom-designed to create a dynamic yet calm feature on the vertical planes in the Living space. Last on the Client’s list was their liking for Japanese aesthetics. We reinterpreted this with modern oriental detailing to the apartment, in addition to obvious Japanese references, to better address the Client’s Chinese roots. The same “Portal” concept was applied to the rooms with a Japanese “floorbased” usage of space, cladding the wall, floor and ceiling planes in oak panels to create a cool calming “zen-like” contrast to the warm teak flooring used throughout the apartment. Each “Portal” is applied differently in every room, yet similar in concept to create a unifying identity to the whole apartment. The use of the “Portal” concept to not just frame the beautiful view of the ocean but to create a unifying identity in the whole apartment.
The project is a way of escaping the fast pace of urban life. The designer created the space with many storage functions, and recreated a dramatic layout for this compound apartment keeping to the style of conciseness and elegance. With an open plan kitchen and extended integrated dining table, for entertaining family and friends, and to encourage interaction. The double height wall in living space displays an extravagant streaming and wandering of black and white lines. A key feature of the project is the brilliant white grid bookshelves that run through the open study on the second floor and extends over the whole ceiling, and the L-shaped overhead mezzanine walkway in clear glass with black steel mirror and emery laminated mirror spans over the living room, so as to make functional divisions of the space and to make the space gain a strong sense of height. The bright mustard yellow gives the project primal quietness and brings the joy of life to this home. The elaborate design and the ingenious using of color makes the whole space suitable for both briskness and quietness with LOHAS effect and a great shape.
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Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project Name: Cluny Park Living Space Location: Singapore Interior Designer: DESIGN INTERVENTION i.d. We have worked with an abundance of pattern to distract from the lack of daylight, contrasting organic forms with crisp geometric lines. The black and white wallpaper adds wit and freshness to the room yet at the same time imparts depth and a visual interest that compensates for the lack of view. Moulding details edged in gold leaf exudes a sense of glamour and outline the wallpaper like a picture frame. Pop art over the sofa adds a light-hearted feel. It juxtaposes the ancient artefacts through its informality. Mirror finish surfaces and gilt detail reflect any available light and give the space the glamorous feel the client wanted. The client wanted an interior that was glamorous but at the same time had a warmth and a friendliness. There were two key design challenges to overcome: The space had very little natural light and the client wanted an interior with a fresh open feel. The client had several pieces that they wished to displaya dinosaur skull, a mammoth tooth as well as a stuffed deer. Our challenge was to prevent such imposing pieces from overpowering the space. We wanted to create a room that would be warm and inviting, and with these museum quality pieces, there was a danger that the room could be stuffy, if too serious a scheme were to be adopted. The room succeeds in invoking a glamorous feel but with a sense of humour that reflects the personality of the client.
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Living Space - Asia Pacific
Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d
Submitted by: GIL Art & Design Consultants
Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project Name: Gallop Green Living Space Location: Singapore Interior Designer: DESIGN INTERVENTION i.d.
Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project Name – Mei Di Jun Lan Showflats Location – Guangzhou, China Interior Designer – GIL Art & Design Consultants Completion Date – September 2013
Furniture placement and combination was a key aspect, enough pieces to make it look like a living space but not too many so that it looked cluttered. A vintage Jasper Morrison Sofa quirky shape compliments the irregular seating area, brass is introduced through the mid-century pieces such as the Chinese Chippendale console and a Piero Lissoni extra soft sofa provide a comfortable modular seating area. Solid Burmese Ironwood was used on the floor, giving warmth and at the same time sound proofing between the lower apartment. With the double height ceilings, structural beams, and a split level balance and proportions were a key element especially for the bespoke built in bookcase. The client wanted an interior that was a warm, inviting open space that lent itself to a young family of 5 children yet still had elements of sophistication. The space has wonderful natural light and superb 6m high ceilings on the lower split level. The clients eclectic art collection was a key feature in making the apartment feel like her home. We combined these pieces in a gallery effect running around the alcove which was created to conceal ducted air-conditioning but which allowed us to maintain the double height ceiling level. Lighting this space was rather challenging: we wanted to light the art and at the same time light the living room space so we opted for the Dear Ingo spider light with it many arms and sculptural form. With a mixture of white oak and black matt powder coated steel trim, set in to frame the bookcases specific sized compartments and give them depth this piece was carefully designed so that it would complement not dominate the space, it serves as a functional pieces as well as a decorative one using the clients personal effects to create this feature.
The bathroom has been designed for a British Expat’s vacation retreat in the Japanese Alps. Baths in Japan are not simply functional: they are an indulgence. In Japan, bathing is a intrinsic part of the culture. Baths are for relaxing, not cleansing. The inclusion of a Japanese style bathroom was a key required for the vacation home. The client requested for a significant part of the floor plan to be allocated for a Japanese style bathroom that would be a place to unwind and recharge. A space to relax and unwind is a key theme of this design brief with an inherent Japanese fell. With freezing mountain temperatures outside, the bathroom is designed to be warm and intimate. The brief was to invoke an essence of Japan with a sense of tranquility: combining warmth with a true zen experience. We used a warm hued timber, with red/orange undertones to add richness to the room. A wood clad ceiling and floor injects warmth in a way that tile never could. Upholstered furniture, accessories and artwork give the room a soft, snug feel. Opting for a pair of tubs allows for more comfort than a single piece for two. Made of wood, which not only invokes a warmer feel but its insulating properties maintains heated water temperature for longer. The windows are dressed with Shoji screens. The tiles are simple but have been laid to reflect traditional Japanese post and beam millwork. This is a perfect place to indulge tired muscles after a long day on the slopes.
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Submitted by: GIL Art & Design Consultants Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project Name: North Villa Chaoyang Sunhe Location: Beijing, China Interior Designer: GIL – Art & Design Consultants Completion Date: November 2013 The lattice screen format with Chinese elements is exaggerated and abstracted in this modern Chinese design scheme. Through a simple array of geometric shapes, it reflects the unique combination of traditional design idioms with a twist of modern spirit. Forms and shapes of furniture are simplified into purer and geometric silhouettes, which conform to the aesthetic ideas of modern lifestyle. The sense of grandeur and magnificence is maintained by the infusion of cultural ambience throughout the villa. The refined collection of artwork and accessories showcases the owner’s pursuit of quality of life. Elegant details juxtaposed with simple modern forms and features carve an interesting architectural space. Classic interior finishes like fine timber, marble and hand-painted wall covering weave seamlessly together in harmony resulting a luxuriously charming and graceful residence.
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Living Space - Asia Pacific
Submitted by: Mercurio Design Lab
Submitted by: Wams Design
Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project name: Villa Alba Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Mercurio Design Lab Architect: A.M. Architect Completion: End of 2012
Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project Name: Luk’s home Location: Hong Kong Interior Designer: Wanson Wan Completion: January 2013 Luk’s home is a Holiday home for relaxing….
The interior scheme is consistent to the exterior building concept, which is the alluring hint to the sun rising on the sea line of the horizon. The color palette used for the interior is a consistent gradation of warm and bright tones. The terracotta roof with red and orange hues reproduces the colors of the sun while the travertine facade compliments its warm sensations. Travertine also exudes its warmth, like the sun does, throughout the property to the fist floor. From here the travertine leaves the scene and a feast of colors of various other materials take the stage. The brown of the burmese teak wood, the lively intense red, yellow and orange of curtains and carpets, the carefully selected combination of furniture and commissioned artworks provide the necessary accents for an exciting visual melody that maintains that comforting warm feeling that Alba is all about. Intentionally the spaces are not overdecorated. and the sense of space plays a major role in the design of Alba. The openness of the area expresses itself at its best in the stunning view that spans from the main road through the house, across the canal all the way to the golf course. Consistency is one of the most important rules obeyed by designer who requested to lead the way from the master planning all the way to the underlying theme of the sunrise. Even the paintings were carefully conceptualized and sketched one by one by the designer and commissioned to various local and international artists to recreate a sunrise, a seafront or a seascape at dawn.
A spacious property built on multi-levels, this contemporary space has a grand entrance door with leads to an open plan and airy room plan. The harbour of Marina Cove at the rear of the property is the focal point of the house, with it’s long garden extending to the waters edge. The garden is set on multi levels, a raised decking area for dining, a stone terrace and a raised decking platform by the water where you can sit and relax. The brief was to access the great views of Marina Cove throughout the house and has been done so successfully in imaginative ways. The dining room opens up providing light into the property and making the entire wall disappear to create one large harbour scene to gaze out to when entertaining guests. The space is contemporary with natural woods, slate bare walls and exposed brickwork. Throughout the master bedroom, there is a masculine feel with the greys and bare walls which extends into the ensuite with sleek chrome and glass in the bathroom. Both rooms designed to focus on the harbour views. A perfect space to escape to for the weekend from Hong Kong.
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Submitted by: Mercurio Design Lab Category: Living Space - Asia Pacific Project name: Villa Lambda Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Mercurio Design Lab Architect: A.M. Architect Completion: Feb. 2013 The aim by the designers was for a contemporary tropical house which used natural materials where possible, and passive cooling strategies. The clients had many specific requirements when commissioning this home, and Mercurio Design Lab were able to fulfill all these needs. Rather than imposing itself on the site, the building seems to organically inhabit it. From outside Villa Lambda is a powerfully integrated three-dimensional form. But once inside, it becomes apparent that this is actually an exploration in the fourdimensional design. The drama and invention of the external form is matched inside by a powerful, opulent and theatrical spatial elaboration. The interior design brief was for the Villa to be grand, opulent and theatrical, but compliant with feng shui considerations. The aim was for repeated symmetrical spaces differentiated by palette and materials, especially the contrast of light and dark first encountered with the external form of the building. In the dining room hall that spans two floors and is visible from the second floor gallery that runs around it making it the core of the house, stands one of the most interesting pieces of custom-made furniture. The dining table is a slab of white quartz ten meters long that can sit up to twenty four people; the legs of the table are made of two large stainless steel stems shaped like the side stanchions of the house with their typical triangular profile; even their angles are reproduced to boast its resemblance. If the exterior of the house suggests worlds beyond worlds, the interior is a world within a world, an internal expression of the house’s outer form. Curved and linear elements complement one another, while external graphic forms are reimagined as combined functional and decorative features. This is given greater dimension by exquisite materials and finishes.
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Living Space - North/South America
Submitted by: Allison Paladino Interior Design
Submitted by: Hayslip Design Associates
Category: Living Space - North/South America Project name: Palm Beach Retreat Location: Palm Beach, U.S.A. Interior Designer: Allison Paladino Interior Design Architect: Smith & Moore Completion Date: 2012
Category: Living Space - North/South America Project name: Classically Cool Location: Dallas, Texas Interior Designer: Sherry Hayslip Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Architects Completion Date: 2013
Thinking outside the box, Allison Paladino and her team turned the cool lines of a modern Palm Beach home into a comfortable vacation retreat. By taking the original floor plan from chopped up and dated to a redesign of open, informal spaces without corridors or hallways they were able to make the home a space where families could all be together. Neutral soft colors flow through the house from the soft grays in the dining room to the cream palette in the living room highlighting the clients’ colorful modern art collection. This influence continues in the spa-inspired master bath fitted with a custom banquette, cushioned in gray faux cashmere, providing the perfect place to relax and regroup. In the family room, the sectional sofa clad in outdoor velvet fabric allows for the perfect view of the outdoor pool retreat while the Key area rug designed by Allison lends both texture and depth. Wood-accented armchairs from Carriage House and Holly Hunt’s round walnut occasional table highlight the living room’s neutral palette, and shape the perfect conversation grouping to relax in and enjoy music played from the grand piano. The pristine living room is centred by Nancy Corzine’s glass-top cocktail table. Donghia’s Murano glass lamps lend a touch of sparkle and cast light upon Allison Paladino’s custom-designed geometric are rug, “Moderne Design”. In the family room, the Donghia sectional sofa clad in velvet sunbrella fabric, invites a perfect view of ‘Midnight’, an oil painting by Joseph Steiret. The Key are rug design by Allison Paladino lends texture and depth.
The client’s aesthetic challenged the team to design a high-rise apartment that resonated to his personal style within the classic shell provided by the building’s design. The home’s existing elegant style, with classic mouldings, richly hued hardwood floors and traditional stone fireplaces proved an effective counterpoint to the sleek, contemporary lighting, low seating, and idiosyncratic furnishings our client gravitated toward. The main living space, composed of a large seating area centred on a classic stone fireplace, is highlighted by a low, dark chocolate sectional lit from above by a contemporary chandelier of concentric squares of quartz. Unique to the room are the large speakers flanking the flat screen television, artfully hidden behind iconic images of New York City. Off the main seating area is another, more intimate sitting area as well as a round table suitable for dining or impromptu poker nights. In what would have been the formal dining room, a contemporary billiard table has pride of place, and better suits our client’s lifestyle. The master bedroom continues the contemporary aesthetic with its African walnut bed placed in front of a dramatic wall of mirror, intended to reflect the dynamic city skyline. A modern pendant lights the space. The adjacent master bath is a sea of white marble and classic fittings. On the opposite side of the residence, a spacious guest room welcomes guests with its minimalist bedding, contemporary art, and en suite bath.
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Submitted by: Hayslip Design Associates
Submitted by: Intimate Living Interiors
Category: Living Space - North/South America Project name: Heavenly Highrise Location: Dallas, Texas Interior Designer: Sherry Hayslip Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Architects Completion Date: 2013
Category: Living Space - North/South America Project Name: Modern Loft Location: Philadelphia, PA Interior Designer: Kari Arendsen (Intimate Living Interiors) Completion Date: December 2013
Designed for a music professional who travels frequently, the challenge of this high rise was to complete the design and installation in four months (all the time permitted by the client’s schedule), within the budgeted scope, while achieving stylistic goals: within the somewhat classic detailing, create a contemporary design, with an international feeling – not tied to the locale but weaving in some elements of the larger design influences preferred by world travellers. Immediately, the design team addressed the client’s priorities: a music room for rehearsal and music study that would meet the family’s needs for a media room as well, bedrooms where three children might feel at home, and public spaces suitable for elegant entertaining. The foyer and gallery were enhanced by adding dark stained, fluted wood columns and painting the walls an earthy, metallic hue. Bedrooms for the children are warm and restful for the boys, bright and colourful for the girl. Special touches include a handpainted map of the world in the boys’ room, and for the girl: stylized floral textiles. In the living room, the furniture is sleek, modern art abounds, and an over scale mirror frames a grand piano. The dining room features a custom made table with a modern, geometric base and glass top and seating that is a mix of sophisticated upholstery and Asian antiquity. A custom chandelier refracts light to cast sparkling streams throughout. This fixture, nearly the size of the table top, renders a unique interpretation of a “glass ceiling.”
The 1,800 square foot residential loft is part of the Residences of the Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia’s Penn Square. The design was inspired by the architecture of Philadelphia’s City Hall building completed in 1901 by architect John McArthur, Jr. With floor to ceiling windows throughout the loft, the building dominates the exterior views of the space and became the foundation of our design. All of the design choices were made to enhance and accentuate the views of the building. Additionally they aimed to elicit the masculine as well as feminine aspects of the exterior architecture and the interior to reflect the lifestyle of the clients. There is a beautiful balance of masculine and feminine; masculine in the massive size, boldness, and strength; feminine in its endless delicate details. The designers chose neutral colours of beige, grey, black and brown with pops of blue and orange throughout. On top of the carefully selected colour palate, the design included a unique focus on texture in our applications of furnishings, finishings, art, and accessories. Infusing their trademark look of blending the reclaimed with the refined and the unexpected with the essential, the designers created a space that truly feels like the historic building across the street exists within the residence.
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Living Space - North/South America
Submitted by: Marie Burgos Design
Submitted by: Marie Burgos Design
Category: Living Space - North/South America Project Name: Industrial Antiquarian Loft Location: Brooklyn, New York Interior Designer: Marie Burgos Completion: 2013
Category: Living Space - North/South America Project Name: Spice Warehouse Location: Manhattan, New York Interior Designer: Marie Burgos Completion: 2013
The design of a space is rooted in the story behind the homeowner’s life. It is created out of their passions and personality and this Brooklyn pad is no exception. The homeowner has a love for unusual finds, industrial design and artwork. From this direction, Marie Burgos generated a space that layers vintage items, industrial chic metals, intriguing antiquities and controversial artwork. The living room is anchored by a vintage Adrian Pearsall sofa and two Bantam armchairs with strong lines. All of the pieces are upholstered in a plum boucle fabric which provides a very distinct and classic look. Covering the hardwood floor is an over-dyed Anatolian vintage rug and two ikat sari floor poufs for extra cushion. The sleek and modern kitchen becomes the perfect canvas to showcase work by the famous United Kingdom graffiti artist, Banksy. The bedroom feels extra cosy with a custom made window sofa, two vintage over-dyed Anatolian rugs sprawled over the floor and a stack of floor pillows. Custom black and midnight blue roller shades were installed for privacy and the stunning ram heads above the bed were commissioned by artist Jason Borders. The artist creates his pieces with a dremel and never plans the design; instead he lets his creativity flow freely, generating incredibly engaging visuals with beautiful lines. The artwork and antiquities used in the design were carefully researched and sought out. They represent the client in every way and were crucial to the space. The space is perfect representation of the client. It is unusual, intriguing, sophisticated and comfortable.
This open space has been designed to accommodate a perfect Tribeca city lifestyle for entertaining, relaxing and working. Built in 1895 as a spice trade warehouse, inspiration was present in each of the original features including the 13-foot high ceilings, brick walls, iron columns and arched windows. Marie took great pride in restoring and highlighting these stunning architectural features while transforming the space into a modern Tribeca city lifestyle haven. The client desired a space respectful of the buildings original character with old-word charm and warmth. This request led to the research and purchase of furniture and accent pieces with their own unique history. For instance, the oversized mirror was handcrafted out of salvaged wooden boat planks, the Indonesian coffee table is full of detailed charm, and the traditional milking stool has been repurposed as a side table. Purchasing all of the pieces for the home was only one step in the process of creating a peaceful and functional space. The other incredibly important task was establishing balance and harmony through the ancient techniques of Feng Shui. I used light paint colours from the Benjamin Moore Decorators collection on the walls, white cabinets in the kitchen, and natural oak floors throughout the space to create a calming energy within the home and I also focused my attention on freeing the floor plan of clutter to ensure the proper circulation of Chi energy. The Chi needs to move freely in order to nourish every area of your home and benefit your life. If the current energy meets blockages, such as clutter, too many furniture pieces or a bad layout, the the Chi flow will be impeded, creating a detrimental effect for people living in the home.
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Submitted by: Rosa May Sampaio Category: Living Space - North/South America Project Name: Santa Tereza Location: Rio de Janeiro Interior Designer: Rosa May Sampaio Architect: Wladimir Alves de Souza The project is a house in Santa Tereza, Rio de Janeiro on the top of a hill over looking the Guanabara’s bay. The property itself is a threestory house with outstanding views of Rio de Janeiro and was built built in 1971 in the Portuguese colonial style. This residence had been completely derelict before Rosa May and her team began the full renovation project. The new design of the property incorporated new designs and additions to the original layout, including two new terraces and an by overhauling the entire design scheme the team brought contemporary touches to the classical look the house already had. The idea was to create a better synergy and connection between the house’s interior and breathtaking exteriors, which features some of the most beautiful vistas in the world. The tones, colors, lighting and contemporary art were important elements in restoring the house’s atmosphere, making the insides as vibrant and beautiful as its surrounding landscape. The designer’s favorite aspect of the property is the stunning views of Rio de Janeiro.
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Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: Base Interior
Submitted by: Carter Tyberghein
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Orchard Court Location: London Interior Designer: Base Interior Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Baltimore Wharf, Duplex Apartment Location: London Docklands Interior Designer: Carter Tyberghein Completion Date: December 2011
The project is a 4,000 square foot apartment that required a complete internal renovation to create a unique family home for an overseas client. The clients’ aim for this, one of their many overseas homes, was to create a family home, which was very much ‘of its place’. They wanted to feel that it was a true London home and this led the interior design. The client and his family would be using the apartment, as well as friends and guests – it was also important to have staff facilities too. The apartment, in its previous state, was very dilapidated and the rooms and corridors gave the feel of a rabbit warren. In allowing the designers to devise a new space plan they created a simplified layout with inter-connecting spaces and wide corridors. The final space plan composed of entrance hall, corridors, cinema room/ study, reception room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room, bedroom 3 with en-suite shower room, bedroom 4 with en-suite shower room, utility room, staff bedrooms x2, staff bathroom and a plant room. With the ‘London’ brief in mind, the Base Interior were inspired to highlight and incorporate art deco features into bespoke treasures such as the reception room, vitrines and mirrors. The view from the property is outstanding, overlooking one of London’s finest garden squares, the idea of framing this view and bringing some organic lines into the interior was again a great source of inspiration.
Carter Tyberghein’s task was to create a stylish, contemporary duplex apartment that would appeal to discerning potential buyers of this waterside development in London’s Docklands. To entice the younger generation of investors in the area into this mix, the furniture and furnishing schemes and striking artwork were included to create a youthful yet elegant edge. In order to balance the dramatic double height volume and the full height glazing of the living room windows, an emphasis was placed on warmer materials and colours. Chestnut wood, velvets, satins, buttery leather, suede-feel wallpaper and tactile area rugs all off-set the modern harder finishes of the building’s architecture to ensure the apartment retained its wow factor whilst remaining comfortable and inviting. Original artwork and built-in cabinetry was commissioned to lend the apartment the individuality of a home. Subtle interior architectural features such as the addition of mirrored walls accentuated the feeling light and space, particularly effective as all the glazing was on one side only. The pendant light over the living room offers a bit of sparkle and sophistication to stand out against the open space.
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Submitted by: GIL - Art & Design Consultants
Submitted by: GIL - Art & Design Consultants
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Palm Springs International Location: Chongqing, China Interior Designer: GIL Art & Design Consultants Completion Date: September 2013
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Yunhe Residence Location: Beijing, China Interior Designer: GIL - Art & Design Consultants Completion Date: August 2013
The Palm Springs International apartment in Chongqing, is a proud and confident portrayal of modern design and stylish life style. The sophisticated use of sharp contrasts of lines, forms, features and details exudes a sense of visual intensity. When these contrasts are calculated to appear in layers repeatedly, dedicate and sensitive nuances in moods are created. What is most worthy of mention is the innovative and tasteful use of material. The unique selection of material and their application convey a modern attitude towards life with great emotional resonance. Cool and proud are the black and white marbles. Dynamic and fashionable are the metals and leathers. Extravagant and romantic are the horsehair upholstery and woolly carpets. All of the above exemplify an indulgent sense of luxury. The extension of wall treatment into the ceiling is a bold visual statement in the living area. The tinted mirror wall with fine etched lines in the dining area takes on an infinite charm. Complete control of the tonal combination in decorative finishes, latest wall coverings and carpets basking in the warm light from lamps and crystal chandeliers sets a stage of cosmopolitan elitist life style.
This grand villa is the crown jewel in the entire luxurious development in Beijing. The splendor is simply unparalleled. A classic imperial life style blends into the palatial architectural interiors. The villa is designed as a true embodiment of classical Chinese values and aesthetic ideals. It is not just a mere revival of classical decorative traditions of Ming and Ching Dynasties, the interior design is an expression of the modern pursuit of an ultra-luxurious life style. Gold-leafing is used profusely to decorate the ceiling and various architectural details. Nobody can miss the symbolic status of gold as an emblem of wealth and power form ancient to modern times. Other auspicious ornamental details like birds and flowers, fish and insects have specific meaning in traditional Chinese cultures as symbols of good luck, happiness and prosperity. The basement level houses leisure facilities like home theatre, multi-functional hall, SPA and swimming pool. The huge study room reveals the awe-inspiring collection of seals, artifacts, ceramics, scholar rocks, ink stones and scrolls etc. Oversized calligraphy decorated the walls with a poetic impact.
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Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: k/o Deisgn
Submitted by: Nadine Interiors
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Park Court Chiyoda Fujimi Location: Tokyo, Japan Interior Designer: k/o design studio Completion date: November 2012
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Moscow Apartment Location: Moscow Interior Designer: Nadine Interiors Completion Date: 2012
The property of the penthouse is located in Tokyo’s uptown, close to the Imperial Palace site dating back 200 years to the Edo period in Tokyo, however the architecture from this time has dimly survived as a town-scape. The brief was to create a contemporary interior evoking such a memory of Japanese aesthetic sense through planning, design and details. The key aspects of the property are the Tatami room, Shoji screen, and the gold leaf lighting. The small tatami room, connected to a larger living space, is a contemporary version of an old Shion study room, is not only a symbolic feature of the residence to be used for tea ceremonies with guests, but it is also utilised for work and study sitting at a small fixed desk on the “tatami” mat, from where the room gets its’ name. The shoji screen is a window treatment, and it is crucial due to the open nature of the penthouse, and is used to control strong daylight. The Shoji screen, traditionally, is made of rice paper and a thin wooden frame, however these tend to be distorted under the air conditioning, so the designer crafted a very thin frame from aluminum with a wooden veneer so it was stable and durable. The gold leaf lighting was carefully designed in a luxury Japanese style. The pendant lamp and covered lighting used gold leaf to evoke a brilliant tone and glow reminiscent of the “Edo” period. The pendant lamp is in direct contrast to the sleek Italian furniture and is composed of gold leaf sandwiched with papers. The apricot flower shaped lighting piece is gold plated inside the reflector and is a common decorative element from the “Edo” period again contrasting with this rather modern, simple interior.
The client requested a turn-key refurbishment of 130 sq m apartment in the heart of Moscow. The inspiration for the overall design was Art Deco, with its variety of geometric shapes and combination of chrome, silver leaf and glossy dark wood finishes. The color scheme of soft furnishings perfectly compliments this concept – it’s a range of beige, chocolate brown and gold shades muted by pale green and grey palette. A genuine mood of the home reads right from the entrance. Hallway, living area and kitchen blend into each other through a unified color scheme and are separated by bespoke stained glass doors designed specifically for this project. The Master bedroom has silk wallpaper and diffusing light of wall lamps beautifully highlights its pattern. The furniture is of a contrasting color of dark wood. The variety of finishes makes each room individual and opens up the beauty of Art Deco interpretation: massive silver leaf mirrors seat on metallised wallpaper, solid timber units are decorated by finely carved insets and furniture by faux snakeskin upholstery.
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Submitted by: Sims Hilditch Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Ansty Manor Location: Dorset Interior Designer: Emma Sims-Hilditch Architect: BLA Completion date: July 2013 Commissioned by a London based client, Sims Hilditch were asked to transform this historic manor house dating back to the middle ages into a comfortable, practical and cosy family home. The house was in need of complete modernisation having undergone its last refurbishment in the 1980’s. Our aim was to preserve the patina of the past, whilst seamlessly mixing in a modern aesthetic to create a more comfortable and elegant family home. Working with BLA Architects their first priority was to make the ground floor spaces flow. The existing kitchen was impractically small and not in a central location. By moving the main reception rooms, Sims Hilditch were able to allocate a large light filled room to become the new ‘heart of the home’. This spectacular new kitchen family room incorporated a stunning Neptune kitchen as well as an integrated dining area focusing around a vast inglenook fireplace. Following the redesign, the designers then worked closely with Listed Buildings alongside the Architect to retain many historic features of the property. BLA designed a contemporary glass and copper garden room offering a dramatic juxtaposition between old and new.
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Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: Sims Hilditch
Submitted by: SIR Solutions
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Foscote Manor Location: Buckinghamshire Interior Designer: Emma Sims-Hilditch Completion: 2013
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Team: Manuel Irsara, Taneli Mansikkamaki Quantity Surveyor: Alun Watkins (Eurotapes) Structural Engineer: Fluid Structures (www.fluidstructures.com) Services Engineer: Bob Costello Associates (www.bca-consulting.com) Main contractor: Murphy Building Services (www.mbs-limited.co.uk) Completion Date: February 2013
Foscote Manor is a stunning Grade II Listed Jacobean Estate in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by idyllic parkland. The designers were tasked with taking a dark, austere property full of orange oak panelling, 80’s paint and wall finishes and an array of ugly interior features and transforming it into a light and airy, elegant country home. Up to the minute home technology, power showers, a beautiful new kitchen and plenty of room for the clients 8 children to play were all high on the list of priorities. The house was in need of complete modernisation and the designers aim was to preserve the patina of the past, whilst seamlessly mixing in a modern aesthetic to create a more comfortable and elegant family home. As with all of their heritage projects Sims Hilditch wanted to celebrate the historic interior features of the property whilst carefully and respectfully updating the elements that were tired or outdated. Taking 8,000sq foot of space and making it work as a comfortable family home; each room flowing seamlessly into the next and each space having its own character and identity. As with many of their projects, the original kitchen was a worry from the start. It was not until Sims Hilditch had worked on the project for over a year and the client had seen the metamorphosis of the rest of the house that it was agreed the kitchen needed an overhaul. Sims Hilditch set about designing a stunning and practical new Neptune kitchen suitable for such a large family to include 2 Sub Zero fridge freezers, 2 dishwashers, an Aga and a three metre long island with 10 bar stools.
The brief was to transform two floors of a sought-after former industrial warehouse building from the victorian era within conservation area into large luxury penthouses. The showpiece of each 255 m2 large apartment is a spectacular living room with openplan kitchen and dining areas, while large windows provide light and airy rooms combined with original retained cast iron features. Each apartment further contains 3 bedrooms with separate ensuites, 2 independent entrances and utility rooms. The property is very spacious and bright, and is perfect for open plan living with a sequence of living islands, each with different functions. At the same time both the lighting and living room layout is generic and allows a very flexible usage by the user. The generic layout allows flexible usage and the industrial finishes were chosen to complement the original warehouse features.
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Submitted by: Staffan Tollgard Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Totteridge House Location: Totteridge, London Interior Designer: Monique Tollgard and Eleanor Lancaster Architect: David Gibson Architects Completion Date: September 2013 Photographer: Richard Gooding The project is a dramatic modernisation of a handsome family home, together with David Gibson Architects, has resulted in open-plan and intersecting living spaces that hinge on the striking sculptural staircase. Repeated architectural and decorative refrains of glass, natural and stained wood, large format ceramics, together with contemporary lighting features create a bold and inviting home. With a young family (with twins on the way), the clients wanted the interiors to reflect their fun family life and their love of design. The clients wanted to make the most of the space that the new house would afford them: a huge open plan living area would be used for entertaining and movie nights with the kids; a family kitchen would see regular gatherings of 10 and more. The dining room needed to seat as many as possible and be linked with the living room beyond. Taking inspiration from the architect’s creation of double-height spaces in the entrance area the designers created a lighting design with Moooi’s Raimond pendants taking centre stage. Visible from the first and ground floors they are functional, modern sculptures: sleek and minimal, adding to the ‘red thread’ of linear geometry that runs through the house.
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Residential £2.5 - £5 Million
Submitted by: Anna Ghomi Consultancy
Submitted by: Architecture & Design by Oleg Klodt
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Chesham Street Location: Belgravia, London Interior Designer: Anna Ghomi Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Tverskoy Boulevard Location: Moscow Interior Designer: Oleg Klodt, Anna Agapova Completion Date: Summer 2013
The Chesham Street apartment was a sombre and tired property that suffered from a layout, which was less than perfect. The hall was rather large and the bathrooms were too small. The brief from the client was to transform the space into light and airy contemporary rooms whilst still maintaining a sense of tranquility. The client agreed to let the designers keep the entire space in varying shades of white. This was achieved by mixing textures of white paper backed linen, white upholstered doors and architraves, leather and Armourcoat special wall finishes. The flooring established the continuity and flow of the entire project and they had the boards finished in white oil which gave a grape hue to the flooring and then established a colour theme, which was then continued throughout the entire apartment. The clean lines of the Master Bathroom were dictated by the wonderful Marike basin and Agape Bath, highlighted by the classic Tara taps in a Platine finish and complemented by the use of Volakas marble in a honed finish. The Master Bedroom was finished in shades of white selecting a mixture of textures of linen, leather and lacquer thus maintaining a sense of tranquility. The team achieved a feeling of height by creating an illuminated coffer in the ceiling.
The clients wanted the designers to plan the layout of their apartment as a home for themselves and their large family. It was important to make the best of existing features in the apartment – bay windows, alcoves, lattice windows and columns – in the final layout of the living space. The owners were looking for contemporary interiors, which were both impressive and exciting to look at. The interior of a living room is one of the favorite places in the apartment. It has been realised in a contemporary Art-Dèco style. The characteristic elements are a combination of light and dark wood tones, beige-brown tones in the decoration, along with employing metal and rich textures. The result is the most interesting area of the apartment, from the point of view planning layout – multi-coloured wooden panels lead away from the entrance hall, made from tinted sections of oak. The simple, modern interiors are softened with the extensive use of fabrics that are deployed throughout the apartment. The style of the kitchen is radically different from the rest of the apartment. There’s a simple floor made from a modern material, Laminam, and this works beautifully with the features of the individually designed English kitchen in solid American walnut. The circular central island of the kitchen features a chandelier made to an Oleg Klodt design.
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Submitted by: Cloud Studios
Submitted by: IGGI
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Private Residence Location: London Interior Designer: Cloud Studios Completion Date: May 2014
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: St John’s Wood Location: London Interior Designer: Susan White of IGGI Interior Design Architect: KSR Completion Date: June 2014
The project is a complete refurbishment of a lateral 3 bedroom apartment in London. Cloud Studios were tasked with taking the apartment and transforming it into an amazing home for a couple who were moving from a large family house in Kensington after their children had left for university. The design was to be urban but elegant with strong statement finishes and the feeling of a New York loft showcasing their art collection. Cloud Studios rearranged the layout of the rooms, which were designed and detailed to meet the exact requirements of the client. Wall finishes were changed using bespoke materials from specialist suppliers, Cloud Studios designed the bespoke joinery throughout including bronze and antiqued glass wardrobes, a bronze fireplace hiding a TV and an amazing circular terrace.. The designers sourced and supplied furniture and chandeliers from galleries in Europe and New York and redesigned and installed new bathrooms and a new kitchen with new lighting throughout. The lateral spaces flow beautifully into one another and at every turn there is a piece or a finish that catches your eye. It has a tactile quality and the clients love their new home. The designers explained that their favorite aspect of the project was working with some of the most talented craftsmen and product designers in the world to create a unique interior.
The brief was to create a home for a family of six. The clients, originally from New York, were very specific about their requirements – a luxurious family home with practical living spaces and the capacity to be adapted for entertaining on a large scale plus a desire to showcase their large art collection. The cool grey and white palette with cement floors and eucalyptus internal doors creates a contemporary neutral backdrop for the client’s extensive art collection giving a sleek, minimal New York feel. Explosions of colour and texture standout through the addition of bespoke furniture, sculptural installations, luxurious textiles and carefully selected feature wall finishes. Each area was carefully designed to accommodate the clients’ social requirements; sliding walls and extending furniture ensures that spaces can be adapted to suit anything from a small family dinner to a large drinks party, which can spill out into the garden. Lighting played an integral part in balancing the mood through the careful selection of feature and task lighting. Bespoke joinery with hand finishing was incorporated throughout providing ample storage, a place to display artefacts as well as concealment of AV equipment. The basement level has been transformed in to a light, serene pool and spa area with borrowed light from glass floors and floating walls on the floor above.
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Residential £2.5 - £5 Million
Submitted by: Kari Whitman Interiors
Submitted by: Luxury Projects
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Mulholland Location: Beverly Hills, California Interior Designer: Kari Whitman Interiors
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project name: Private Residence Location: Puerto Banus Interior Designer: Luxury Projects Architect: Luxury Projects Completion: May 2013
The client was a 21year old member of a royal family and student at a nearby university, asked Whitman to create a place with a “masculine vibe” where he could relax and entertain friends. Creating an upscale, modern kitchen was just one of a myriad of spaces. Her transformation started at the homes entrance, which she turned into a floating entry that enables visitors to walk on water. A stepping stone path spans a cobalt blue mosaic pool made from recycled glass and leads to a 10-foot-tall, custom-built front door from New City Door. Inside the entry hall, two illuminated, 500-pound slabs of onyx were installed. Whitman also created a chic powder room featuring walls clad in 9 x 12 in. silver-leaf backed glass tiles from Ann Sacks Tile & Stone and an eco-friendly high-efficiency toilet from TOTO USA. The designer used neutral-colored faux leather and Ultrasuede® fabric on walls and custom furniture to give the spacious living room a masculine, yet warm and inviting, feel. Metallic cork wallpaper from Astek Inc., a large geometric-patterned area rug from è bella and a custom light box from Fire Farm. Lighting further enhance the room’s manly look, as does a vintage, rolling cargo door that opens to reveal the library. Whitman discovered the 1950’s airplane part at Habite, a Los Angeles store that specializes in antique furnishings. The adjoining formal dining room, which Whitman considers to be the residence’s masterpiece – “window walls” crafted from 3,000 small pieces of recycled wood. The elegant, peek- through’s add privacy to the room, while letting in natural light and enabling the homeowner to enjoy the stunning outdoor views. A sleek, rectangular light fixture from Donghia Inc. complements the peek-throughs’ geometric design.
Appointed directly by the Russian Owners of the residence and thanks to their trust, the Luxury Projects (LP) Team had a real chance to express all their creativity during the entire architecture & interior design process. Following the express request of the Owners, the project has been developed in three important stages: creating the kids fully dedicated spaces, then proceeding with the private his & her residential area, and followed by the separate SPA Area and the Cinema Room. The kids space, covering almost half of the whole residence, is Mondrian inspired and includes custom-made furniture with the proper functionalities to store games and kids’ toys, not to mention a blackboard on the wall. The his and her area in the further step, allowed the LP Studio to add an accent to the white boiserie which has been the leitmotif of the full architecture and design of the project. Starting from the patterned floor with an Escher inspiration, the luxury atmosphere is completed by bespoke furniture and the custom chandeliers all in Swarovski Crystals, designed by LP. There is a special gold accent in the ‘her’ area with custom-made lace in the linens. A handmade glass mosaic is characteristic of one bathroom, where the brocade pattern of the curtains has been reproduced in a bigger size on the walls: a special light is added by the Swarovski spots on the ceiling and the taps with Swarovski details. The SPA and Cinema Room are on a different floor of the residence and, as with the whole project, are characterised by an extreme attention to detail, special finishes and custom-made furniture. As in all LP Projects, the lighting, technology, and top standard Entertainment system have been a focus point to enhance the value of the fully custom designed furniture.
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Submitted by: Intimate Living Interiors Category: Residential ÂŁ2.5 - ÂŁ5 Million Project Name: Modern Loft Location: Philadelphia Interior Designer: Intimate Living Interiors Completion Date: December 2013 All of the design choices were made to enhance and accentuate the views of the building. Additionally the designers aimed to elicit the masculine as well as feminine aspects of the exterior architecture and the interior to reflect the lifestyle of the client and his family. There is a beautiful balance of masculine and feminine; masculine in the massive size, boldness, and strength; feminine in its endless delicate details. On top of the carefully selected colour palate, the design included a unique focus on texture in our applications of furnishings, finishings, art, and accessories. Infusing our trademark look of blending the reclaimed with the refined and the unexpected with the essential, the designers created a space that truly feels like the historic building across the street exists within the residence. With floor to ceiling windows throughout the loft, the building dominates the exterior views of the space and became the foundation of our design. All of the design choices were made to enhance and accentuate the views of the building. The design works so well because the designers successfully integrated the exterior within the interior and executed the appropriate scale and proportions to balance the space as a whole.
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Residential £2.5 - £5 Million
Submitted by: Perla Lichi Design / Perla Lichi Gallery
Submitted by: TLA Studio
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Johannesburg Project Date Delivered: Feb 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Interior Designer: Perla Lichi Architect: Archen Architects, SA
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: House in Belgravia Location: London Interior Designer: Carolyn Trevor Design Architect: TLA Studio Completion Date: 2014
An expansive custom home for an executive with four sons. Each individual wanted their own space reflecting their own personality, creative wishes and style preferences. This expansive home was designed so each person could feel like they were living in their own special world. The husband enjoys an outdoor gazebo for meditation and a custom-designed garage for his collection of exotic cars. The wife wanted her own private spa, which was created from a spare bedroom. The sons got their own game room with all the modern technology of today’s video game era. Then, spaces were created where the family could enjoy being together. The main living areas were designed in formal style, and then a more casual “pyjama” lounge, and family room, both with the latest audio / video equipment. The indoor swimming pool can be viewed from the upstairs hallway. Hallways posed a design problem, which the designer solved by converting them to “art galleries.” With the exception of the “special” areas, the entire house was created in a classic style and each family member’s bedroom designed to their own personal tastes.
The brief was to create a luxurious but comfortable family home for a large family who love to entertain. The team gutted and extended the house, reconfiguring the spaces throughout. On the ground floor, TLA Studio were asked to design an impressive entrance space with glamorous marble floor leading to a formal dining room beyond. A set of marble stairs leads down to the large bespoke Macassar wood kitchen and breakfast area, opening on to the family media room to the rear and out into the small courtyard garden which, features an enclosed underground spiral wine cellar, a living wall and a water feature. Also on the ground floor, there is a generous entrance hall with Calacatta marble floor and bespoke marble chimneypiece. On the first floor there is a large reception room with another bespoke marble chimneypiece opening onto an elegantly mirrored bar with a small decked roof terrace overlooking the garden below. The Master suite occupies the whole of the second floor. The bedroom features fabric walling, a bespoke bed head and carefully designed nightstands. The joinery is dark grey brown stained oak with upholstered panels and bronze trims. The large master bathroom was carefully designed to the clients brief with lots of polished chrome, Calacatta Oro marble, big mirrors and a huge glass enclosed shower. On the third floor are two of the children’s rooms with chic grey striped Chinchilla marble en-suite bathroom and there are two further bedrooms with en suite shower rooms on the topmost floor.
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Submitted by: Seqoya Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Hyperion Penthouse Location: St Johns Wood, London Interior Designer: Seqoya Architect: Wells MacKereth Architects Completion Date: September 2013 Hyperion’s design was built on the principle that nothing within the penthouse should ultimately detract from the breathtaking views, and the warm luxurious interiors should work to create a relaxing home that’s a joy to live in. To enhance the open & liberating penthouse feeling, Seqoya maximised the amount of glazing used. Utilising floor to ceiling glazing enhanced this feeling and also emphasised the great 2.9m ceiling heights. The design team wanted the core of the apartment to be stunning, warm, spacious and light. The double storey ebony Macassar and beveled mirror wall cladding produced a dramatic effect around the perla beige marble-clad elliptical staircase. Ebony Macassar wall cladding was carried through to the drawing room and a dark grey stained sycamore used for the joinery in the dining room. All the natural stones were personally chosen by the design team in the country of origin namely Greece, Italy, Oman and the UK. To achieve Seqoya’s desire to have different designs in the bedrooms and bathrooms, whilst retaining a unified theme throughout, they utilised many different types of stone, wood and stain whilst ensuring the woods had a similar mood i.e. colour tone and grain. Overall, the balanced approach to the interior design, simple yet luxurious, was the key to the success of the project.
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Residential £5 Million Plus
Submitted by: Allison Paladino Interior Design
Submitted by: Casa Forma
Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project Name: Palm Beach Retreat Location: Palm Beach, U.S.A. Interior Designer: Allison Paladino Interior Design Architect: Smith & Moore Completion Date: 2012
Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project Name: Billingbear Park Polo Club Location: Berkshire, UK Interior Designer: Casa Forma Completion Date: 2010
Allison Paladino and her team turned the cool lines of a modern Palm Beach home into a comfortable vacation retreat. Tackling this contemporary project meant meeting the homeowners desire to have both crisp clean lines and warm transitional style all while staying practical. By taking the original floor plan from chopped up and dated to a redesign of open, informal spaces without corridors or hallways they were able to make the home a space where families could all be together. Neutral soft colours flow through the house from the soft greys in the dining room to the cream palette in the living room highlighting the clients’ colourful modern art collection. This influence continues in the spa-inspired master bath fitted with a custom banquette, cushioned in grey faux cashmere, providing the perfect place to relax and regroup. In the family room, the sectional sofa clad in outdoor velvet fabric allows for the perfect view of the outdoor pool retreat while the Key area rug designed by Allison lends both texture and depth. Allison chose furnishings throughout the home with transitional lines to add a warm and cozy feeling while keeping a sophisticated atmosphere. This 8,000 sq ft contemporary vision that lies juxtaposition to the more traditional Mediterranean villas around it, made for an extremely creative and out-of-the-box project.
Casa Forma was appointed to redevelop the prestigious Berkshire Billingbear Park complex included renovating and designing the polo players’ accommodation, stables for fifty horses and converting an old Elizabethan house into the Club Manor. The project, from the beginning was very exciting and challenging since Casa Forma had to refurbish the whole complex including polo players’ accommodation, stables for 50 horses, the old Elizabethan house to be converted into the club house which would be integrated to a new building to accommodate the administration department. The design reflects the client’s lifestyle and the philosophy of Polo as a sport. The scheme is masculine but stylish and rich. The new building is linked to the existing and follows the exciting style but with a contemporary twist. Wall panelling, slate floor with oak planks and brass trims, and a central fireplace clad with copper slate add to the desired feeling. The bar area has wall panelling upholstered with alligator embossed chocolate brown leather. The selection of Ralph Lauren furniture enhances the masculine look. The American proportion of furniture fills the rooms perfectly. The selection of tartans, velvets and distressed leathers are used to upholster the armchairs and sofas. Slate flooring and solid oak planks link the cinema room and dining room and typify the consistent use of natural and reclaimed materials – natural stone, red brick and wood – extending throughout the clubhouse
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Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d. Category: Residential ÂŁ5 Million Plus Project Name: The Tropical House Location: Singapore Interior Designer: DESIGN INTERVENTION i.d. Completion: November 2013 The property is an expansive, open plan property. The key design challenge for this home was to find the fine balance necessary to fill the large rooms without cluttering the space and detract from the outside views. We needed to keep the interiors simple to allow the vista to be the major visual element. But at the same time, the client wanted a home with personality and life. Our challenge was to achieve both these goals simultaneously. This was to be, first and foremost, a family home, full of life and fun. This client wanted a relaxed, welcoming, comfortable home, free from the pretentious - a place where they could really feel at home. The beauty of the property was the lush verdant views. Our brief was to allow the garden view to be the key design feature of the home. The client was a keen cook and enjoyed entertaining but in an informal relaxed style. A significant portion of the floor space was to be allocated to a kitchen and family space. These spaces were to reflect a feeling of easy, relaxed living. Solid elements and strong forms work together to imbue a sense of permanence as if the home would always be there as a refuge to return to at the end of each day- a true haven from a frenetic city life.
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Residential £5 Million Plus
Submitted by: Elemento Designs
Submitted by: Genius Loci Pte Ltd
Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project Name: Palm Project Location: Palm Jumeriah, Dubai, UAE Interior Designer: Julie Doran Date Delivered: January 2014
Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project Name: H Residence Location: Sidoarjo – East Java Indonesia Interior Designer: Genius Loci Pte Ltd Architect: PT GL (Asia)
A complete renovation of a Signature Riviera Mediterranean Villa on the Palm Jumeriah, Dubai. The clients had a clear concept of the outcomes they wished to achieve – a calm environment with neutral tones acting as a backdrop for accented details utilizing their favourite colours. It was of paramount importance that the interior architecture created living areas that flowed one to another and were infused with light. Detailed discussion of space planning highlighted specific requirements to meet the differing needs of their two sons and a design that utilized the panoramic views over The Palm to design a home that made the best possible use of their unique environment. Ultimately the clients’ required a design that was vibrant, full of flair with all the qualities of a five star hotel. The entrance expanse incorporates two stunning mashrabiya panels, fitted with LED lighting to create a dramatic evening effect, with a leather encased column erected either side; this eye-catching arrangement is repeated in key areas throughout the house. The lower floor consists of three zones, two of them being the TV Room and, adjacent to it, the formal Living Room. These split-level areas are connected by two open steps running the full width of the rooms and designed to incorporate shelving for books and a ramp. Both spaces are decorated in complimentary styles, colours and textiles to create a flow between the two, but also creating one area for watching TV and the other for reading and conversation. The third zone is the Kitchen/Dining Room space. High spec kitchen appliances are complimented by beautiful white and chocolate brown Poggenpohl kitchen units and central island. An additional feature was the installation of bi-folding doors leading to the outside space, creating an impressive entertainment area.
The property is a vast resort getaway, with approx 40,000 sqft of built in space, so the question was, how can something so big, feel like a home? Every space has to have a unique experience. From the drop off, into the linkway and the pool side. Through the Customised copper plated doors. Space after space, each journey is special. Attention to detail was given at every angle of the property. Experience was the tall order of the design. The property was large, but spaces were well-crafted and made more intimate by the play of visual scale, streamlined to make the owners feel comfortable.
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Submitted by: Hill House Interiors Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project Name: Ashley House Location: London Interior Designer: Hill House Interiors Architect: Andrew Long Completion Date: December 2013 The 4000 sq ft Georgian inspired detached house, located on a leafy private estate in Surrey, comes with interior space which has been tailored to the client’s demanding and highly hospitable lifestyle. Light filled throughout, with lofty ceiling heights, the scheme uses mouthwatering materials for the couture cabinetry, wall and floor treatments, and includes key pieces from the Hill House furniture collection. The open plan super room incorporating kitchen, dining, bar and sitting room where family and friends can gather, dine, drink, re- group and socialize in one huge 30 plus metre space length space and not least, the specially commissioned ‘tree of life’ chandelier taking centre stage in the entrance hall. The overall design works so incredibly well because of the strong, identifying elegant design signature apparent throughout the home , the living spaces flow effortlessly from one floor to the next. There is not one area that is neglected, and underpinning the impressive visual treats is an efficient, manageable and very comfortable home.
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Residential £5 Million Plus
Submitted by: Landmass London
Submitted by: Newcourt Residential
Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project Name: Belgrave Mews Location: London Interior Designer: Landmass London Architect: MSMR Architects Completion Date: August 2013
Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project name: Augusta House Location: Wimbledon, London, UK Interior Designer: Newcourt Residential Ltd Architect: LSH Architects Completion: June 2014
In the heart of Belgravia, this Victorian mews has been reconfigured to create a contemporary three bedroom, three bathroom home benefiting from a stunning South facing roof terrace. The Landmass team was tasked with modernising this dilapidated mews house. The team wanted to maximize the space in the property by excavating a single basement and by installing glass panels throughout the whole building to fill space with light. As the property was Grade II listed they really pushed the boundaries by redesigning the staircase. It was incredibly important that the interior design was finished to the highest specification, so the space was furnished with elegant, simple items that do not detract from architectural elements of the property. The Innovative space planning along with the creative introduction of natural light makes for an extraordinarily well lit mews house. A retractable glass ceiling above the reception room with glass flooring allows top light to flow directly into the lower ground which commands a height of 3.2 metres. There is no wasted space. With fire blankets replacing doors on the ground and lower ground levels, light flows throughout creating a spacious warm home.
Augusta House is a stunning Victorian styled six-bedroom family home, providing dedicated areas to create the perfect atmosphere for both relaxed living and formal entertaining. The design brief for Augusta House was to create a home that is timeless, and showcases quality as per the Newcourt ethos and the designers wanted to create a home that will stand the test of time and assurance of this should be evident throughout. Using traditional and reclaimed materials and methods, the property highlights exquisite craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail as well as being a modern livable home. The property was designed to cater to every aspect of a buyer’s lifestyle and each area/space flows into the next, creating seamless transitions that complement each other. Finishes are of the utmost quality and of the highest standard and specification. To suit modern lifestyles the property has integrated systems to allow ease of use and flexibility throughout, for the buyer. With Wimbledon having such a rich culture and the property backing onto the Royal Wimbledon Golf course and minutes from the Common, Augusta House highlights the cultural heritage of area. The Property features a leisure complex on the Lower Ground floor, which includes a Swimming pool, Steam room, Sauna, Media room and Wine room. The design is the perfect balance to traditional elegance and modern living. The clear collaboration between the interior and landscape design, has accentuated the heritage and beauty of the surrounding area to create a timeless high quality home.
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Submitted by: Perla Lichi Design / Perla Lichi Studio Category: Residential £5 Million Plus Project Name: Nairobe Residence Date Delivered: April 2013 Interior Designer: Perla Lichi A custom design for a businessman and his family. The clients wanted beautiful spaces reflecting the principles of Feng Shui throughout. The home incorporates many special features such as a hand carved spiral staircase and a customised designed formal dinning table to name a few. The designer was challenged to take some large rooms with relatively low ceilings and create breathtaking interiors. They embellished the grand entry staircase with a handcarved, solid mahogany railing crowned by a stained-glass pyramidshaped ceiling dome. The client needed a dining table that would seat at least twenty two, yet the dining room was square and a typical rectangular table would not work. An “X”-shaped table was designed with four wings connected around a large centre circle. This gives the opportunity to seat twenty four comfortably with ease of conversation. Every area of the home exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship: from the wood carved interior mouldings and embellishments to the custom staircase and the custom designed formal dining table. Special highlights are the dual hibachi table conference room, custom home theatre, incredible stained glass windows and hand-painted murals that adorn the indoor pool area. The design combines supreme classical interior design elegance and adheres to the principles of Feng Shui. The style and furnishings were carefully planned, customized and positioned based on each person living in this home.
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Residential £10 Million Plus
Submitted by: Cochrane Design
Submitted by: Consero Design
Category: Residential £10 Million Plus Project Name: Victorian Villa Location: London Interior Designer: Cochrane Design Completion Date: Spring 2013 Photography: Paul Craig
Category: Residential £10 Million Plus Project name: Furze Croft Location: St. George’s Hill, Weybridge Surrey Interior Designer: Consero Design Architect: Consero London and Aspect Design Completion: June 2014
The brief was to create a grand, luxurious and contemporary family home while maintaining some of its original period features. All 9,500 square feet were stripped back to the brickwork and rafters before the interior reconstruction began. The reintroduction of original features including cornicing and paneling throughout the property shows a healthy respect for its heritage. This unique building has been thoughtfully redesigned as a large family home. The property has five stunning floors of sumptuous accommodation with seven double bedrooms, five with en suites. The master bedroom is exquisite with his and hers dressing rooms and spalike en suites that are practical and effortlessly elegant. The ground floor has a formal dining room served by a dumb waiter. A large antique mirror magnifies the already impressive space with a soft welcoming reflection. Natural light fills the room through two sets of double height French doors. The main kitchen has both informal dining and relaxed seating along with TV and fireplace. The kitchen’s impressive scale remains the hub of the home. The floor to ceiling cabinets frame the nine metre split level marble island. On the lower ground floor there is a gym and cinema as well as second kitchen, utility room and temperature controlled wine storage. A lift services all floors of the house. A wonderful balance has been struck with the old and new, radically transforming the house. This home evokes permanence and quality; it is a house with style and substance.
This beautiful residence of 15,500 square feet incorporates international inspired interiors to blend both classical and contemporary elements. The vision was to create a new build classical mansion with beautifully restrained luxury interiors situated within the picturesque grounds of St. Georges Hill, Weybridge. The brief was to manipulate the space within the stringent planning constraints to create an elegant flow to the interiors. Much focus was to be placed on the proportion and architectural details of the internal space. As well as the usual grand entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, his and her master bedroom suite the designers were also instructed to create a luxury cinema room, wine cellar, bar, swimming pool/spa and gymnasium. All the elements required to create a multiMillion pound property. In addition to this the brief was to also incorporate state of the art technical elements within the design which prospective wealthy buyers would expect to see. As this was a development project it did not have a specific end user in mind therefore the design created had to appeal across a wide range. The impact of this on the design has created a classic elegance within a modern home which would allow those in search of a luxury property to imprint their own personality on to it. All of these elements were to be executed within both budget and timeline restraints. Indeed a challenge but a very rewarding one for all.
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Submitted by: Suzanne Lovell, Inc. Category: Residential £10 Million Plus Project Name: Skyline Penthouse Location: Chicago, Illinois Interior Designer: Suzanne Lovell – Suzanne Lovell, Inc. Interior Architect: Suzanne Lovell – Suzanne Lovell, Inc. Completion: April 2012 This residence is the culmination of sophisticated materials and magnificent fine art pieces assembled to create a warm, luxurious and live-able interior within an incredible volume of space. At the center of the project is the Client, an international businessman whose global travel and desire for a home that reflects “the best of the world” influenced the selection of materials, furnishings and fine art. The residence encompasses a vast amount of space (8,550 sq. ft / 11’8.5” ceiling height) within a penthouse in Chicago’s Gold Coast. The sheer volume of the space could easily overpower the experience of it as a home. Architectural and decorative elements combine to humanize the scale. The largest elements are positioned at the highest points: a colossal pair of Mazzega Chandeliers and a monumental Flavio Poli Chandelier, lit with fiber optics and nestled within a recessed cove. The art selection is also large-scale and appropriate to the wall dimensions. “King” and “Queen” collages, by Manolo Valdés, provide historic reference and a contemporary profile. Each space within the residence is the response to a unique design challenge and created with multi-functionality in mind. The Parlor is outfitted with an adjustable-height table that morphs from a cocktail table for casual entertaining into a dining table for small dinner parties or business meetings. A computer monitor is concealed within the custom cabinet. The Theater Room functions as a screening room with a full wet bar and transitions into a Guest Room for children’s sleepovers. Four Murphy beds are recessed behind upholstered panels, each with its own reading light and nightstand. Library ladders provide access to bedding and additional storage above. The space was originally conceived as an “art gallery” – a vanilla box with limestone floors and contemporary detailing.
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Residential £20 Million Plus
Submitted by: AB Concept
Submitted by: Louis Henri
Category: Residential £20 Million Plus Project Name: Star Dust Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong Interior Designer: AB Concept Completion: June 2012
Category: Residential £20 Million Plus Project Name: Avenue Montaigne Location: Paris, France Interior Designer: Louis Henri Ltd Architect: Louis Henri Ltd Completion: May 2012
AB Concept, one of Asia’s leading design and architectural studios, continues to exceed expectations with its latest project for The Masterpiece. Aptly-named the Star Dust, the residence is situated in one of the tallest residential buildings in Hong Kong. AB Concept’s Star Dust apartment is especially created for residents who appreciate premium luxury. Measuring a luxuriously spacious 5,260 sq ft (488 sp m), the four-bedroom residence boasts a streamlined simplicity. The serene silver-grey colour scheme is complemented by bronze accents, custom-made rugs and curved surfaces. Enhancing the sense of individuality, a sculptural fiber-optic light installation by London-based designer Sharon Marston cascades delicately from the upper floor into the living room. The lower level comprises the entertainment areas, kitchen and guest bedroom while upstairs includes the Master en-suite, two additional bedroom suites and breakaway family room. Using every opportunity to exploit the expansive views, the second-floor family room overlooks the downstairs lounge, offering all-encompassing views of the aweinspiring vistas. AB Concept’s ingenuity is further revealed between the two floors where a faux skylight creates the illusion of natural sunlight, bringing added warmth and light to the sculpturallydefined stairwell. While the entertaining areas feature smooth marble surfaces, the bedrooms incorporate rich, plush textures, customdesigned rugs and black lacquer panels.
Located in Paris’ prestigious “Golden Triangle”, this generously proportioned lateral apartment has been completely remodelled over a period of four years to emulate “family living in a jewellery box.” Having worked with the client on previous projects, Louis knew that they would require a completely unique and luxurious vision for the generously proportioned pied-a-terre they’d purchased in a covetable 1850 Haussmann building. The scheme draws inspiration from the Palace of Versailles and French Deco, melded with modern elegance, high-tech performance and security. Louis Henri started from scratch with this project, using the footprint of the apartment and changing virtually every wall to create a symmetrical, functional layout with well-proportioned rooms. It was of particular importance for the family to have separate, defined entertaining areas and personal spaces. At the end of the Entrance Hall, an imposing peacock feather stained-glass window with hidden doors separates the grand reception rooms from the five luxurious en-suite bedrooms. Nearly everything in the apartment has been custom designed to suit the space, using the best possible materials and craftsmen. The craftspeople used were multi-generational artisans; the joiners working in Paris since 1880 and the plasterers since 1862. Louis’s brother, a master cabinetmaker, crafted the key pieces of furniture in South Africa. The bespoke lighting, rugs and custom door handles, which feature throughout the apartment, were all designed inhouse and brought to life using the combined skills of artisans from Murano, London, Paris and New York.
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Submitted by: Earlcrown Category: Residential £20 Million Plus Project name: 40 Upper Brook Street Location: London Interior Designer: Earlcrown Ltd Architect: Earlcrown Ltd Completion: June 2013 This superb London Mansion has been completely rebuilt and effortlessly juxtaposes the elegance of London’s grandest architectural period with classic modern design. The property at 40 Upper Brook Street in Mayfair was originally created in the 18th century as the home of the family of the 8th Earl of Pembroke. Today it is a 22,00sq ft London mansion extravagantly and skilfully redesigned with imagination and modern materials, with the elegance and grace of the Grand Regency architecture. To cultivate and realise these ideas and ideals at this historic address, Earlcrown has commissioned the finest master craftsmen, professionals, designers and experts. Behind the historic façade the house boasts world-class technology, sumptuous spa facilities and customised art installations thus retaining the individual identity of the original residence whilst creating a contemporary product of incomparable value. With unparalleled quality and historical accuracy this legendary property has been revitalised to its original dignity and splendour. The end result: more than a living space - a modern palace for the 21st Century elite. The grand entrance hall with solid Portland stone cantilevered staircase. The property also boasts an extravagant ballroom which will provide ample accomodation for a party of up to 200. The superb addition of a sumptuous spa complete with a 12.5m swimming pool, a beauty salon, a gymnasium, a massage and treatment suites. The garage parking area is extremely large, providing parking space for four Rolls Royces.
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Retail Space
Submitted by: BHO Interiors
Submitted by: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA
Category: Retail Space Project Name: Fontana Arte for Radiant Lighting Location: Perth, Australia Interior Designer: Bryan Ho Completion: 25th October 2013
Category: Retail Space Name: Showroom Rainford Category: RETAIL SPACE Date Completed: 2013 Interior designer: Cittolin Polli & Associes SA Architect: Cittolin Polli & Associes SA
The brief was to create a journey within a lighting showroom that houses many different Italian light fittings in a unique environment. BHO Interiors was engaged by Radiant Lighting to design the first Fontana Arte showroom in Australia. We wanted to create a design that is unique and different from other lighting showrooms here in Perth. Customers will experience an interactive journey while walking into the central pods, viewing the range of lighting products from various window openings. This unique “Blonde Chic Feel” lighting showroom was created to showcase its Italian lighting products (which are mainly white in colour). By creating an interior space that is darker in colour, the products would stand out from its environment. The use of darker timbers, colours and bronze mirrors helps create a feeling of warmth and sophistication to the interior space of the showroom. The key aspect of the project is the central pod which has different features to exhibit the different lightings in different locations; such as window shelves, dividers and raisers. The design of the space works well as it is a blend between a contrast of light – which are the Fontana Arte lightings; and dark – the wide interior.
A retail space dedicated exclusively to selling a residential project with all the choices of materials and environment needed to support customers. Showroom at the “Hameau du Golf” is a luxury residential project attached to the world famous Crans Montana Golf Course. The site has an exceptional view over the Rhone valley where the eye can scan both the mythical Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. The showroom highlights the exceptional views the complex offers as well as the luxurious nature and outstanding quality of this development. It showcases how the development plays with traditional and contemporary techniques for an overall harmonious effect thanks to the specific choice of materials and careful light engineering. The result reveals an atmosphere that provides the clients with inspiration for creating their own perfect living space. The showroom also consists of a architects space located in the rear. This blank page contrasts with the results of the main project area and shows the client the potential to establish their own style and artistic preferences. It’s a hard-working showroom that provides just the right stimulation to help the future owner create their ideal Alpine retreat.
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Submitted by: Clifton Leung Design Workshop
Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d.
Category: Retail Space Project Name: 1O1O Flagship Store Location: Hong Kong Interior Designer: Clifton Leung Design Workshop Completion: 2013
Category: Retail Space Project name: Jermyn Street Barber Shop Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Design Intervention i.d
The 1O1O ‘Grand Voyage’ concept aims at reviving the golden era of travel, and creates a revolutionary retail customer experience. The design mission aims at reinforcing the 1O1O brand as the leading mobile operator and distinguish itself from its competitors in an increasingly competitive telecommunications industry. It must encapsulate the customer-centric philosophy and prestige of the brand to embrace the notion of premium, luxury and lifestyle. The overall results should be striking and emotional to redefine the 1O1O brand experience and push the boundaries for the retail mobile category. 1O1O Flagship Store’s timeless design recalls a classic hotel or traveler’s club from the golden age of the Grand Voyage. Furniture and fitting of the finest materials in quality wood, luxurious leather finishing, marble flooring, creative phone display on meticulously crafted vintage trunks, multi-sensory stimulations and mood lighting, all contributed to engineer a memorable and satisfying customer experience, and to reflect the brilliance and hospitality of 1010 premium services. The luxurious retail journey begins with a captivating floor-to-ceiling LED and interactive façade. Visibly designed with interconnected yellow light columns in black metal frames, the facade applies the distinctive corporate color in yellow and creates a huge presence for the store on the strip, in one of the busiest districts in the city, opening the two-storey store directly onto the street. Infusion of modern technology with imagery projected on 3M translucent films on the window façade, creates an even more lively and vivid exterior that catch the public eye. Intriguing mood lighting design, where light bounces off the beveled mirror wall along the staircase, to create a change of mood in the luxurious club setting upstairs. This distinctive lighting design creates a dynamic atmosphere, symbolising a transition in mood from the ground floor to the first floor.
The project brief was to create a traditional Barber shop with the feel of a classic English gentleman’s club. The shop is situated in the heart of Singapore’s Finance and Business district. The client wanted to create a stylish oasis, amongst the abundance of concrete and glass that isthe frantic, bustling world of finance. The designers set out to encapsulate the philosophy and prestige of the Jermyn Street brand and to invoke the luxury and lifestyle of the traditional Gentleman’s club, while at the same time making it relevant to the 21st century business man. Design Intervention i.d have used a classic Roman style mural as a backdrop for the consultation area. On a closer inspection, the toga-wearing figures can be seen to be sporting Rayban Wayfarers, injecting a sense of fun and humourinto a traditional scheme. The design works to reinforce the “Jermyn Street” brand by conjuring an image of a classic English gentleman’s club. The concept is at once commanding and soothing. Striking enough to encourage the passerby to stop and take a peek inside, yet still inducing a sense of calm, encouraging clients to linger over an espresso or even a glass of scotch.Subtle injections of wit and sharp, crisp colourchoicesensure a classic aesthetic without any “stuffy’’ overtones.
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Retail Space
Submitted by: Genius Loci Pte
Submitted by: KNS Architects
Category: Retail Space Project Name: Sally Koeswanto Boutique Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Interior Designer: Genius Loci Pte Ltd
Category: Retail Space Project Name: Indian Poetry Location: Mumbai Interior Designer: KNS Architects Architects: Ar. Kanhai Gandhi, Ar. Neemesh Shah, Ar. Shresht Kashyap Completion Date: November 2013
Sally Koeswanto Boutique in Jakarta, Indonesia is a contrast against the common shopping mall retail wing. The Boutique reflects the bold and strong creative vision of this celebrity fashion designer with daring, bold, clever and inspiring collections. The approach was not to design another boutique, and therefore contrasting elements of stone and greenery were used. The reflective floor creates a reflective sheet like walking on water. The stark hush stone elements were tamed by steel mesh which forms the back drop for the designer’s photography sessions. A customised sofa piece that was hand painted by a local artist dons the retail shop front, while a full Vertical grass wall was used to introduce some playfulness and colour.
The interiors have been designed as an eclectic mix of the unfinished charm with finished elements. An island full of Jewels was created within the store to demark it. Visualised as an urban island, it was given a minimal design, finished in mesmerizing turquoise green back painted glass. The surrounding areas house the artifacts which are set against an unfinished backdrop. The VIP Lounge has been juxtaposed against a chrome yellow Jaisalmer stone backdrop. A patterned mirrored ceiling has been used to induce movement to the otherwise static space. A floating staircase was set against a vibrant unfinished red wall to add depth and regal touch (richness) to the space as well as to enhance the connection between the two levels. The staircase has been designed with a water body underneath. A beautifully carved Nandi (bull) has been placed at the centre of the water body, which gets highlighted with an intricately designed chandelier above. Special attention was paid to the lighting in the store. Accent lightings, Spot lights, Dimmable have been used to set the right mood. The space has been adequately lit with task lighting to lay special emphasis on products. Over all the store interiors exude a regal elegance with a fresh blend of the modern and a burst of Indian Colours that create the perfect setting for the products.
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Submitted by: Inarc Design Hong Kong Limited Category: Retail Space Project Name: The Levade, The Hong Kong Jockey Club - Beijing Clubhouse Location: Beijing, China Interior Designer: Terry A. Spinolo, Fannie Bau, Sandy Lam Architect: Terry A. Spinolo Completion: September 2013 Our Client for this project was The Hong Kong Jockey Club, one of the most recognised brand names in Hong Kong and throughout Asia as well as being in the top ranks of international horse racing events. The Client’s Brief required the complete demolition of an existing art gallery venue which was located in the basement of the clubhouse. The Client’s vision was to relocate the existing Levade retail outlet from the ground floor to the basement floor and to re-develop this designated basement area of approximately 180 square metres into a new quality retail outlet to service the daily needs of the members and their guests. On arrival, members can immediately see the overall extent of the interior of this retail outlet and are led through a series of framed spaces that display the diverse range of the Club’s branded merchandise including jewellery, watches, handbags, and apparel and household accessories. In order to minimise the potential clash of colours that could develop between the diverse range of the Club’s branded merchandise and a new modern retail interior, we decided to use a neutral, classic palette of colours consisting of black, offwhite and several tones of beige and cream. This design approach then allowed considerable flexibility for the retail staff to display the arrangements of their various coloured merchandise. The combined design effect is a series of multi-layered, semi-transparent cabinets and screens that provide members with ‘pockets’ of privacy in which to inspect the various display items while at the same time still providing views throughout this unique retail space.
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Retail Space
Submitted by: KNS Architects
Submitted by: Staffan Tollgard
Category: Retail Space Project Name: Space within a Space Location: Mumbai Interior Designer: KNS Architects Architect: Ar. Kanhai Gandhi, Ar. Neemesh Shah, Ar. Shresht Kashyap Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Retail Space Project Name – Staffan Tollgard Design Store Location – Chelsea, London Interior Designer – Staffan Tollgard (Head) with Ariadna Hernando Completion date – September 2013 Photographer – Richard Gooding
Drawing inspiration from the surrounding urban condition and keeping in mind the modularity of the product, the idea was conceptualized as an exhibition space held in a warehouse, where the products are displayed as art pieces. Imagined as a dark shell the double volume was painted black with a vibrant Yellow CONTAINER suspended from the ceiling, breaking the overall volume to create a “Space within a Space”. The suspended Container adds to the industrial - warehouse concept as well as helps breaks the monotony of the set up. The yellow used is the brand colour creating the recall value. The linear cantilevered staircase forms a strong dark ribbon threading from the ground to the container, unifying the two spaces. The showroom has been designed with a variety of dedicated areas for different displays covering the entire floor plate. Each area is an entity by itself highlighting the product displayed within to the maximum. Raw finished materials and industrial – inspired forms fill the spaces above the display zones, where as the display zones are kept neutral to accentuate the products. Exposed open ceiling and A/c duct, rough concrete flooring, and moveable partitions allow the spaces to be flexible as needed for many configurations of furniture arrangements. Task lights have been used throughout the space, conceived to maximize flexibility of use of the space and to accentuate the product as desired. Overall the interiors of the showroom reflect the Brand and its Philosophy i.e simple, sleek, stylish and modern with a perfect balance aesthetics and function.
The ambitious fit-out transformed the flagship commercial space on the Grosvenor Waterside docks into a stunning studio & retail space over 9 short weeks. The Store was designed to be a window into the world of the residential interiors that the Group is internationally recognised for, as well as a creative and inspiring workspace. Function was at the heart of the design brief, and the creation of a mezzanine space to house the Group’s 14-strong design team added space for a working kitchen and dining area, two bathrooms, a cinema and a bedroom. Literally a home-away-from-home for the family-run practice, the Store has been mistaken for a very high-end apartment on more than one occasion by passersby keen to acquire it. The design is the culmination of our Group’s collective knowledge, experience and passion. We use the Scandinavian concept of the ‘Red Thread’ to describe the creative DNA that guides and differentiates every design project. The suppliers used in the Store represent the best in their fields: each material and item from the poured concrete floor, Austrian barn-wood cladding and architectural lighting to the invisible wall speakers are available for sale and specification.
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Submitted by: Studio Insign Category: Retail Space Project Name: Noblesse Palace Location: Bucharest, Romania Interior Designer: Studio Insign Architect: Studio Insign Completion: May 2014 Noblesse Palace is an old building dating from 1881, an historical monument. Its style is eclectic, being one of the first buildings of this style in Bucharest. Studio Insign were involved in all the works of refurbishment, including the walls, ceilings and the windows. It is a multifunctional building, primarily being an exclusive furniture show-room but also an art and events center. Studio Insign integrated new and modern elements into the space, for example, video proiectors and sound systems whilst managing to achieve this within a very classical environment. All of the stucco works were produced by professionals, bringing back to life an important architectural monument. This project was completed over the period of one year being a huge achievement bearing in mind most all of the building was destroyed by the passing of time. The floors are now covered with different types of marble, with a pattern created by the architects.The stucco walls were created by using the same methods from 1881, and the ceiling was hand painted and covered with gold leaf.
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Asia-Pacific - Kitchen Over £50,000
Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d.
Submitted by: Sublime Architectural Interiors
Category: Asia-Pacific - Kitchen over 50.000 Project Name: The Tropical House - Kitchen Location: Singapore Interior Designer: DESIGN INTERVENTION i.d. Completion: November 2013
Category: Asia-Pacific - Kitchen over 50.000 Project Name: Modern Bushland Retreat at 78 Woods Road Location: Queensland, Australia Interior Designer: Kim Duffin Completion: August 2013
The brief was to create a family living space for a working couple and their teenage children. The client wanted a space large enough for her to entertain but at the same time wanted a feeling of intimacy and comfort. With a separate formal living and dining room, the brief for this area was to have a feeling of relaxed, easy living. This was to be the part of the house where the family would spend the most time so we allocated a significant portion of the floor space and positioned this area to enjoy the lush, garden views, large windows and sliding doors into the garden help to create a spacious bright and airy space. White quartz counter tops and polished acrylic wrapped cabinet doors are crisp and fresh and allow the lush views to be the key visual statement. Floor tiles are eminently practical, while the wood grain pattern adds a natural earth element that softens the palette. A rough cut stone feature wall adds texture that softens the bright white space. Bespoke pendant over the island adds an unexpected touch of wit. Poppy red stools brings the room alive and links the kitchen into the family living space. Medium grey walls in the living give a cosier, more intimate feel whilst being a perfect backdrop for the client’s bold artworks. There is a wonderful juxtaposition of textural ,warm and cold, hard elements that work together to create a space that is both fresh and friendly, warm and cool at the same time.
A Modern Bushland Retreat that captures hinterland views from the indoor/outdoor living spaces. Sublime have showcased the natural exterior elements that surround the home and created a strong connection between all key living areas – Kitchen, Lounge, Dining and Outdoor kitchen/verandas;.The Kitchen has features that compliment the modern exterior of the home and the linear features throughout the interior of the home, seamlessly integrating the inside of the home with the outdoor spaces. In this kitchen, meal preparation is much more of a special event with guest’s and hosts enjoying the social interaction and its beautiful backdrop. So, whether the clients are serving a family lunch, or hosting a grand party, this kitchen is ready for any occasion. Sublime have ensured the space can have multiple users preparing and presentation of food at the one time; and use features that contain the kitchen when the small family are home but come alive during times of family gatherings or entertaining. Lighting plays another huge part - LED lights run above the laminate flyover, followed by LED downlights housed under the flyover for task lighting. The LED lights then accent the underside of the island bench. LED lights are also used for task lighting in the appliance pantry and breakfast hub. Glass pendants are used over the island bench to create adequate lighting for all duties performed in this section. The kitchen user or their guest can continue to remain connected to the beautiful flora and fauna exhibited outside the home. Once the bi-fold doors are open, the table becomes an extension of the island which again blurs the line between inside and out. When separated, the table creates a more casual, day to day, dining experience.
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Submitted by: Sublime Architectural Interior Category: Asia-Pacific - Kitchen over 50.000 Project Name: Modern Bushland Retreat at 78 Woods Road Location: Queensland, Australia Interior Designer: Kim Duffin Completion: August 2013 A Modern Bushland Retreat that captures hinterland views from the indoor/outdoor living spaces. Sublime have showcased the natural exterior elements that surround the home and created a strong connection between all key living areas – Kitchen, Lounge, Dining and Outdoor kitchen/verandas;.The Kitchen has features that compliment the modern exterior of the home and the linear features throughout the interior of the home, seamlessly integrating the inside of the home with the outdoor spaces. In this kitchen, meal preparation is much more of a special event with guest’s and hosts enjoying the social interaction and its beautiful backdrop. So, whether the clients are serving a family lunch, or hosting a grand party, this kitchen is ready for any occasion. Sublime have ensured the space can have multiple users preparing and presentation of food at the one time; and use features that contain the kitchen when the small family are home but come alive during times of family gatherings or entertaining. Lighting plays another huge part - LED lights run above the laminate flyover, followed by LED downlights housed under the flyover for task lighting. The LED lights then accent the underside of the island bench. LED lights are also used for task lighting in the appliance pantry and breakfast hub. Glass pendants are used over the island bench to create adequate lighting for all duties performed in this section. The kitchen user or their guest can continue to remain connected to the beautiful flora and fauna exhibited outside the home. Once the bi-fold doors are open, the table becomes an extension of the island which again blurs the line between inside and out. When separated, the table creates a more casual, day to day, dining experience.
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Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d.
Submitted by: Doherty Design Office
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: The Singapore Penthouse Location: Singapore Interior Designer: DESIGN INTERVENTION i.d. Developer: Skyline 360 Completion: December 2013
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Swinburne Avenue Residence Location: Victoria, Australia Interior Designer: Doherty Design Studio Architect: Craig Rossetti Architects Completion: August 2013
The client had tasked us with combining two contradicting design styles. They asked us to combine the best of Chinese and Japanese styles in a modern and contemporary way. Japanese design prizes the understated. It is the exercise of restraint to achieve a subdued elegance. Japanese interiors are calm tranquil spaces. With natural colour palettes. Chinese interiors, on the other hand, are highly stylised. They use bright strong colour tones to create bold dramatic interiors. The client had purchased a penthouse in a brand new apartment complex in Singapore. The apartment had stunning city views but, like many newly built units, lacked soul and personality. The client had seen some of Design Intervention’s work that had been featured in the local media and were particularly drawn to an image from a property that we did in Japan. The client was a frequent traveller to Japan and an admirer of the Japanese style. Their brief to us was to combine the essence of Japanese aesthetics with classic Chinese design themes and thus reflecting both their Chinese heritage and their admiration of Japanese style. Our brief was to reinterpret that in a modern and contemporary manner. This was a couple who wanted a stylish, elegant city home. They had a love of colour but colour used in a sophisticated way. They commissioned Design Intervention to turn their bland penthouse into a sophisticated and colourful city apartment incorporating the best elements of Western, Japanese and Chinese styles.
Doherty Design Studio was asked to create an interior with ample storage, smart detailing and provide asense of a boutique luxury hotel, while balancing the practical demands of a family with two small children. The owners also wanted to complement the strong, modern lines of the architecture and to enhance the spacious feel of the interior. The strongest elements within the interior include the rich layering of light and dark timbers, smooth and textured finishes and bespoke detailing. Themed circular motifs and geometric shapes are a theme that brings personality and a sense of playfulness to the interior. A bold take on dark timber paneling plays with the strength of a textured concrete wall that runs through the home and enhances the material integrity and balance. Set on an awkward wedged shaped block next to public tennis courts and among heritage listed and 60s modernist buildings, the new architecturally designed home made the best use of the land, views and natural light. Doherty Design Studio’s response was to reflect the architectural intent by maximising the spacious design and functionality of the interior. The homes liveability is enhanced by the spatially diverse areas and defined private and public spaces. The concept makes the house ideal for family life and provides the flexibility to withdraw to peace and quiet. Each space was treated with equal importance, resulting in personalised individual zones tailored through innovative joinery, custom lighting, fixtures and finishes that complement the architecture to form one cohesive statement.
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Submitted by: Home Revolt Limited Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: No.56 Repulse Bay Road Location: Hong Kong Interior Designer: Mr Antony Lee Lun Cheong Completion: March 2012 Contracts of blue and white, modern elegance and retro-modern, achieves the ideal of bringing and sea view closer to this Repulse Bay house. The living/dinning area is bright and airy, taking full advantage of natural lighting and the spectacular view outside, also collaborate with local artist to create a artistic custom-made wall finishes, it’s extraordinary clarity ensuring a constant play of reflection to entertain the eye. One side of the living area, with an elegant fireplace features furniture, this clever arrangement not only enhances the sense of spaciousness but also adds a layering effect to the space. Small balcony by nature wood with bar and the broiler, that allows for cocktails and snacks to be prepared while the host is interacting with guests. More natural atmosphere bring in and attitude towards life and taste. For the entrance foyer and staircase, we would like to create an airy open space and allow natural day light to float into entrance foyer. We design a cantileverstaircase, yet can brighten up the area, also that becomesone of the focal point to this duplex. In the living area we’ve a full height storage cabinet, thus we designed to create a feature wall along those cabinet door continues with our concept. So collaborate with local artist by using different type of painting methods and materials to custom-made a door cover with pumping texture.
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Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: KNS Architects
Submitted by: Lime Design Limited
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Ensemble of Colours and Forms Location: Mumbai Interior Designer: KNS Architects Architects: Ar. Kanhai Gandhi, Ar. Neemesh Shah, Ar. Shresht Kashyap Completion Date: December 2013
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: House 42 Location: Shenzhen, China Interior Designer: Alfred Lam Completion: 30 November 2013
The modern and futuristic décor has been visualized with wide gamma of ‘Pop’ colours and materials infused together to create a ‘Statement’. The interiors are an ensemble of various forms and colours. The colour scheme was conceptualized as bright and clashing yet harmonious in the overall scheme. Grey acts as a neutral backdrop to set off the colourful furniture adding depth to subtle hues and making bold tones pop. The modern-contemporary furniture maintains the same novel spirit. The forms chosen are fluid and sleek to create a lighter and more spacious feel. The pop style has been carried out throughout the house in the living, bedroom, bathroom as well as the kitchen. Quirky wall treatments and artistic furniture pieces were added to create a buzz. Each room has been given an intensive colour splash in the form of art, glossy surfaces, materials and furniture. The home is very cohesive in the design and layout with clear zones. The partial open plan creates a visual continuity between the living room and the rest of the spaces. The use of translucent materials such as coloured glass contributes to this effect. This allows an opportunity to spend time together as a family whilst in these different areas. Over all the apartment interiors radiates colour and energy making it a fun and lively dwelling for its inhabitants.
The transformation of a traditional house into a vibrant and exquisite modern retreat located in Xiang Mi Hu, China. Despite the fact that this was a 8,000 square foot property, our client’s vision was to create a home that was intimate whilst at the same time exuding the ultimate bespoke luxury and majesty, a home in which family members could still interact with convenience. “We were keen to put a twist on the traditional Chinese interpretation of luxury and expensive design which can sometimes be over the top. Our aim was to create a design that is subtle and elegant, avoiding the usual extravagent and grandiose approach.” “We think the seamless transition from one room to the next plays a key part to making this home so contemporary and stylish. As one can see in the pictures, the bookselves along the staircase is a perfect example of the living room interacting with the dining area creating a natural flow while retaining the spaciousness of the home. The sliding door in the master bedroom showcases another divided space that is flawlessly connected into one. A wide staircase, lined with a bookshelf, then provides a spacious transition into the dining area.” The various colours on the ceiling show different areas of the house, especially notable is the wooden panel above the dining area, contrasted with red wallpaper with the stingray mirror to lighten the dramatic effect of the wall. “A favourite aspect is the master bedroom which was designed to exhibit an interactive space; the study is separated with a sliding door to allow the spouse to have an intimate and private space. The glass house follows the same logic as it allows the owners to enjoy the flowers and garden.” The result, a home taken away from the traditional perceptions of luxury and beauty in China and to experiment with something altogether more modern and subtle, resulting in a homey yet stylish abode.
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Submitted by: Lime Design Limited Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: House 58 Location: Shenzhen, China Interior Designer: Alfred Lam Completion: 31 January 2014 From the project’s inception to its completion, the desired result and shared vision of both the designer and the owner was to turn the initial bare shell of a home into one that oozed ‘modern elegance and sheer sophistication’, this was achieved by way of intelligent design and involved the careful selection and placement of luxurious furnishings and decorations throughout the property. Since the whole master bedroom level measures 2000 square feet alone, we decided to create an entrance foyer leading into the master bedroom – a luxury in itself in any home! The obvious advantage of having a foyer leading into the master bedroom is that you cannot see the bed upon opening of the master bedroom door and the effect is give the room an even more sumptuous and majestic feeling. Another key aspect of the project is the impressive floor to ceiling height of the living room. As you walk through the doors of the property, you are instantly struck by the dramatic double height ceiling in the living room. This room is stunningly accentuated by two elegant raindrop chandeliers and united by a beautiful triptych hanging on the back wall. The marble staircase and the tall bookshelf separate the living room and the dining room. The installation of light troughs along the curved wooden panelling distinguishes the dining area and gives it the modern touch and emits a sensual hue that gives the room its refined sophistication. In the basement, the intimate spa is filled with natural light from the skylight that makes the space refreshing and airy with an organic shaped bathtub serves as a contrast to the straight edges and lines throughout the master bathroom. The vast living quarters are complimented by marble and wooden flooring as well as European vintage furniture to create a comfortable and tasteful house.
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Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: Tobola Architects
Submitted by: Viterbo Interior Design
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Hunters Hill Location: Australia Interior Designer: Tobola Architects Pty Ltd Architect: Aneta Tobola Completion: 2012
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Napier Residence Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Viterbo Interior Design Date of completion: 2014
The main inspiration for the design of this spectacular 4 bedroom residence was the breathtaking unique view of the bush valley, the peaceful location and the close proximity to nature. The surrounding views have been framed by using large glazing in the living room which captures the bush views in almost every room of this house. The bush valley views located to the front of the house have been captured even in master bedroom located at the rear of the property. Windows in almost every room of this house provide beautiful views. By using the natural light and natural ventilation the house has been created with no dark areas. There is a corridor running through the middle of the house, and this is filled with natural light, and the cross ventilation adds to the lack of air conditioning required, even during the hot Australia summer. The high ceiling in the living room (almost 7m high) has added the ‘Wow’ factor to the interiors and contributed to the cross ventilation throughout the entire house. Timber cladding of the elevation has been carefully studied and there is a soft transition between the bush located across the street and the very modern building envelope. The designer has created a house which is a pleasant space to live in whilst also allowing the occupants to experience the surrounding nature on a daily basis.
Their eclectic project ‘Napier Residence’ is the epitome of chic Asian design with carefully chosen eclectic pieces throughout the home. The combination of textured walls, mid-century inspired furniture as well the combination of geometric prints to ornate prints compliment each other perfectly.
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Submitted by: Wams Design Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Luk’s home Location: Hong Kong Interior Designer: Wanson Wan Completion: January 2013 Luk’s home is a Holiday home for relaxing…. A spacious property built on multi-levels, this contemporary space has a grand entrance door with leads to an open plan and airy room plan. The harbour of Marina Cove at the rear of the property is the focal point of the house, with it’s long garden extending to the waters edge. The garden is set on multi levels, a raised decking area for dining, a stone terrace and a raised decking platform by the water where you can sit and relax. The brief was to access the great views of Marina Cove throughout the house and has been done so successfully in imaginative ways. The dining room opens up providing light into the property and making the entire wall disappear to create one large harbour scene to gaze out to when entertaining guests. The space is contemporary with natural woods, slate bare walls and exposed brickwork. Throughout the master bedroom, there is a masculine feel with the greys and bare walls which extends into the ensuite with sleek chrome and glass in the bathroom. Both rooms designed to focus on the harbour views. A perfect space to escape to for the weekend from Hong Kong.
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Asia-Pacific - Residential £2.5-5 Million
Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d.
Submitted by: Genius Loci Pte Ltd
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: The Ski Chalet, Japan Alps Location: Nagano, Japan Interior Designer: Design Intervention i.d. Completion: January 2013
Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Cimahi Residence Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Interior Designer: Genius Loci Pte Ltd Architect: PT GL (Asia)
This Mountain Lodge retreat is situated in the Japanese Alps. The client wanted a sense of luxurious comfort yet with a sense of the informal and at all times imbuing a sense of relaxation. He was very specific in the brief, to ensure that there was all the luxurious comforts of a 21st Century ski lodge but still retains a Japanese feel and reflect the rich cultural heritage of Japan. The client’s vision for his vacation retreat was for a home with spacious feel where he can come with his family and friends without feeling crowded. He wanted areas where they could spend time together but also cosy spots, where individuals or smaller groups could have some quiet time too. With freezing temperatures outside, he wanted the home to imbue a feeling of warmth; a haven from the harsh elements outside. The home was to be designed as a refuge where loved ones could come together to spend quality time to reconnect, recharge and unwind. When not in use by the family, the client intended to rent out the property to holiday-makers so our choice of materials had to be hardy enough to endure a rental market by luxurious enough to give the feeling of being pampered. Above all, our brief was to infuse the home with classic Japanese details, reinterpreted in a fresh contemporary way and to combine that with a western level of comfort and a hint of mountain life.
In Jakarta, flooding is a common problem, hence the entire building was elevated, not only to minimise damage to the liveable spaces, but also to add visual security required by the owners to shield away unwanted stares into their private space. Giving enough space for families and visiting relatives to enjoy each space holding their own conversations while not cluttering it with complex space planning was the key. Using simple interlocking spaces, a journey was created, from the drive way with lush tropical plants leading up to the main entrance. A custom made door, detailed and crafted in copper makes its statement to what it has to unfold beyond its boundary. The first set of space that greets the owners and guests, is a foyer, it allows public and private spaces to be separated. A link way reveals the dry kitchen which gives an inward view of the pool, shaded by the overhang of the upper floor plate. Lush greenery spills from across the pool backdrop wall, blurring the formal straight edges of the profile of the pool. At each part of the journey, its clear how the vistas of the spaces are framed, slowly unveiling themselves through the individual’s experience. In the Private family hall, a double volume space echoes the sound of soft music from the baby grand. The journey continues through the sculpted stairways overlooking more greenery outside. The private statuary on the 2nd storey houses the intimate spaces for the family. Each of the bedrooms has its story to tell, being it a pool view or an internal garden view. It hinges the sensory experiences back to the concept of how the journey all began.
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Submitted by: Ptang Studio Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential ÂŁ2.5 - ÂŁ5 Million Project name: Discovery Bay Location: Discovery Bay, Hong Kong Interior Designer: Mr Philip Tang & Mr Brian Ip Completion: March 2014 This spacious and luxurious apartment, thoughtfully set out over two floors is approximately 1,500 sq.ft in size. It is located within the waterfront area of Discovery Bay enjoying a superb 180 degree view of the sea and surrounding areas. The furnishings are comfortable and elegant and the main living area features a stunning glass central staircase which blends effortlessly into the space. The designers chose to use the colour green as a design language within the scheme to communicate with the natural environment. To further enhance the relationship between human and nature, the designers invited an famous artist to produce a piece of custom art which created a feature wall at the second floor level. There are many striking features within the apartment, the full height wall in the living room, the accessories, together with the introduction of fabric, wood, marble and stone. The patterns within the wall coverings have also been designed so as to connect with the outdoor space.
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Asia-Pacific - Residential £2.5-5 Million
Submitted by: Robert Mills Architects & Interior Designers Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Brighton Residence Location: Victoria, Australia Interior Designer: Robert Mills Interior Designers Architect: Robert Mills Architects Completion: 18 December 2013 The house stands tall and strong on the suburban streetscape, however the building’s subdued and limited natural material palette blends in with the landscape that forms its backdrop; successfully dissolving the boundary between the home and garden. The use of concrete for both the interior and exterior floors, grey walls and grey ceilings and highlights of understated bronze elements melt the background into the interior. The staircase beyond is a piece of sculpture sitting within a cylinder that draws your eye skywards within the dramatic foyer. The curved shape of the entrance wall, the cylinder and the staircase combine to create unexpected shapes that surprise and delight. The natural sunlight, which is let into the space from above, touches these shapes and forms and highlights them as the sun travels during the day. Great living is ultimately achieved in this building as it is cool in summer, warm in winter and has an abundance of fresh air. The architecture ensures all windows are screened from the sun so that the air remains fresh and as close to the outside air as possible. By providing the ability to open up the glazed curtain walls, fresh air may flow through the interior spaces. The inclusion of complex technology has been applied subtly and simply to heat the pool water, to cool and heat the house, for security and entertainment and ensures the building performs as intended without making the visitor aware of its steadfast presence.
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Submitted by: Su Misura Category: Asia-Pacific - Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: One Shenton Location: Singapore Architect: Su Misura Completion: January 2014 One Shenton is designed to fuse with the opulence skyline of Singapore’s Central Business District; in which it is located. The brief was to create a luxury British contemporary style four bedroom unit catering to a family of four. The primary goal is to create a comfortable environment meant for entertaining friends and work partners. The designer created a study room that can be doubled up as a guest room. The walls of the study room were removed and the study room lends itself visually to the living room. It can be easily transform back to the guest room by closing the decorative sliding door. This enhanced the living and dining spaces without compromising on the privacy. The large windows in the living and dining area allow ones to have a panoramic view of the cityscape. Surrounded by the wonderful sceneries, the living and dining room have been furnished with bespoke furniture, positioned to allow easy conversation and effortless entertainment. Special attention was given to the details and materials of the soft furnishing to make the bedrooms feel luxurious and inviting. As one sits behind the study located in the master bedroom, they will be able to enjoy the view of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most iconic landmark. The designer proficiently uses bronze-tinted mirrors to reflect the exterior view, creating the illusion of experiencing two views from both sides of the windows. Additionally, warm light with a neutral colour palette makes a smoothing environment for all the bedrooms.
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Gulf States - Living Space
Submitted by: AEB-Assaf
Submitted by: Classic Home Interior Decoration LLC
Category: Gulf States - Living Space Project name: Romeis Villa Location: Muscat, Oman Interior Designer: M.Assaf Architect: M.Assaf Completion: 2012
Category: Gulf States - Living Space Project Name: Dubai Private Residence Location: Dubai, UAE Interior Designer: Rana Al Kassim Architect: Cristiane Wingler Date Delivered: March 2014
This luxurious and unique 5 Star Villa has been constructed and finished with breath taking design and elegance, with superb attention to detail. The project consists of the first floor of the Villa Romeis, accomodating all of the bedrooms, of which there are eight in total. The entirety of the top floor, the penthouse, comprises of the magnificent master bedroom area. The remainder of the Villa, this being the ground floor, provides extensive living spaces, which then lead out onto the huge landscaped garden with superb pool and outdoor seating areas. The Villa was designed to merge contemporary and oriental moods and enhance them to a blend of unique finishing. The key elements of the Villa are warmth, excellence and richness. Such was the trust in the designers, that they were given the freedom to work without question by the client. AEB Assaf was founded in 1971. Shaped by their customers needs, they focus on quality, world class design and excellence, whilst striving to add value and be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society.
The project is a private residence for a Saudi Arabian client. The whole project was designed and accomplished in just four months exactly. The finish result is a blend of luxurious fabrics, colour combinations with sophisticated trimmings, all complimented with unique pieces of furniture. The clients main brief was the use of vibrant colors with a classical style. The soft furnishing were all manufactured in house by Classic Home DĂŠcor. Curtains were inspired by french trimmings and accessories. All elements of the design blend together to result in a master piece that achieved the main desire to impress the client with a bespoke solution for high end residential luxury home. Classic Home Decor wanted the space to take advantage of the architectural elements that already existed in the room. A combination of new and classical accessories helped the achieve visual balance in the room. The overall design works so well because of the harmony between the furniture, colours and the blend of the fabrics.
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Submitted by: Eklego Design
Submitted by: Elemento Designs
Category: Gulf States - Living Space Project Name: Forty West Model Apartment – Modern Islamic Location: Cairo Interior Designer: Hedayat Islam Architect: Machado and Silvetti Date Delivered: June 2013
Category: Gulf States - Living Space Project Name: Palm Project Location: Palm Jumeriah, Dubai, UAE Interior Designer: Julie Doran Date Delivered: January 2014
The brief was to design three showcase apartments in three different styles. Each final design is different in terms of finishes, patterns and furnishing – the featured project is the “Modern Islamic” design. The final three palettes are currently being applied to a further 180 apartments. The interiors for the three styles, created by Eklego Design, had to reflect there distinct personalities and moods to suit various client tastes – the final result was the“Natural Zen”, “Urban Chic” and “Modern Islamic” designs. The Modern Islamic style features a palette that is based on contrast with the predominant use of geometric pattern and an eclectic mix of patterns and textiles (ethnic meets modern). The design was to appeal to a welltravelled and cultured family. Eklego Design used the main throw pillows (Osborne & Little Karavansara/Kolam textile in Red/Peacock colorway, and Karavansara/Kolam textile in Lilac/Stone colorway) as the inspiration for the overall coloor scheme of the apartment. The final result being a predominance of light taupe with splashes of lilac and peacock. Adaptability is key to the design of the apartment. The design aesthetic and functionality are flexible so that users are able to personalize their space and make the environment their own. The subtle use of top quality materials and finishing are key features in the interior design, as well as a the strong link between indoor and outdoor space.
A complete renovation of a Signature Riviera Mediterranean Villa on the Palm Jumeriah, Dubai. The clients had a clear concept of the outcomes they wished to achieve – a calm environment with neutral tones acting as a backdrop for accented details utilizing their favourite colours. It was of paramount importance that the interior architecture created living areas that flowed one to another and were infused with light. Detailed discussion of space planning highlighted specific requirements to meet the differing needs of their two sons and a design that utilized the panoramic views over The Palm to design a home that made the best possible use of their unique environment. Ultimately the clients’ required a design that was vibrant, full of flair with all the qualities of a five star hotel. The entrance expanse incorporates two stunning mashrabiya panels, fitted with LED lighting to create a dramatic evening effect, with a leather encased column erected either side; this eye-catching arrangement is repeated in key areas throughout the house. The lower floor consists of three zones, two of them being the TV Room and, adjacent to it, the formal Living Room. These split-level areas are connected by two open steps running the full width of the rooms and designed to incorporate shelving for books and a ramp. Both spaces are decorated in complimentary styles, colours and textiles to create a flow between the two, but also creating one area for watching TV and the other for reading and conversation. The third zone is the Kitchen/Dining Room space. High spec kitchen appliances are complimented by beautiful white and chocolate brown Poggenpohl kitchen units and central island. An additional feature was the installation of bi-folding doors leading to the outside space, creating an impressive entertainment area.
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Gulf States - Living Space
Submitted by: Etcetera Living LLC
Submitted by: Okna Interiors
Category: Gulf States - Living Space Project Name: 7th Heaven Location: Al Barari, Dubai Interior Designer: Etcetera Living LLC Date Delivered: January 2014
Category: Gulf States - Living Space Project Name: Nader Hall Location: Busaiteen, Bahrain Interior Designer: Anastasia Kupchenko & Oksana Kadatskaya Architect: Najeeb Moosa Date Delivered: November 2011
A show apartment for the launch of 7th Heaven apartments in the residential development of Al Barari. The client specified a completely different look from the villas for the launch of the apartments. Apartments are two bedroomed as that was the most popular configuration. Bathrooms were to be light and airy. The sitting / living space had to incorporate the kitchen and maximize the space. With bi-fold glass doors the apartment had to have an indoor / outdoor feel whilst retaining the feeling of a luxury home. A major request was to optimize the amount of storage in the apartment without compromising on design. As the storage was a priority the closet space was designed to be all mirrored to create the illusion of more space and in the living area we filled one wall with push door cupboards for extra storage. The whole look is of a contemporary home that could be in any major city in the world but maximizing the amazing views of the landscape and the Dubai skyline.
The project is a good example of contemporary living in an Arabian home. Nader hall was OKNA Interiors first major project, it took almost two years to complete the entire villa. The client brief requestioned the creation of two spaces with ample seating areas. In the heart of the house is a Sala room, an open space where people first enter the property and where the first impression of the house is made. The second room the Majilis - a closed room, where females are able to enjoy their privacy during big family gatherings. The style was defined from the offset: it had to be contemporary, simple, with maximum seating areas but movement around the rooms should still be comfortable. Warm sand colors with just a touch of colour in the sofa cushions was the chosen scheme for the Sala room and cool shades of grey for the Majilis room with just a splash of bright blue with silver. The space is not overloaded with objects but it still has a lovely feeling of warmth and comfort. The combination of the different shades of sand colours in one room and grey colors in another room applied on a large objects is how the warm atmosphere was developed.
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Submitted by: VSHD Design JLT Category: Gulf States - Living Space Project Name: K20 Location: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Interior Designer: Rania Mahmoud Hamed Date Delivered: 2012 While glamour can often be defined in this part of the world by glittery and shinny surfaces, the Palm Jumeirah residence was redesigned to prove how this does not always have to be the case and in fact how the opposite can often work in a very elegant fashion. “Whenever VSHD accept a project, VSHD don’t think of how we will design the space as much as how the design will change people’s lives”. The client’s brief was to redesign the house to maximize the spectacular view and introduce some glamour & sophistication without comprising comport or style. Glamour was introduced through using neutral shades, sumptuous textures and elegant proportions. While the house is directly on the sea, the spaces, proportions and finishes did not reflect the value of the property and also made the shell look heavy. The shell of the house has been outfitted with large slabs of honed limestone and white plaster walls with dark oak accents. All openings were recycled creating oversized glass partitions to open up the house to the breath taking view that had been utilized. Throughout this design, every room has a story... a history achieved through the mix of Asiana, antiques and modern pieces. Spaces were redesigned for geometry and light to play an important role in defining those spaces.
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Gulf States - Residential £5 Million Plus
Submitted by: Alfred Johnson
Submitted by: Elemento Designs
Category: Gulf States - Residential £5 million plus Project Name: West Marina Penthouse Location: Dubai, UAE Interior Designer: Alfred Johnson Date Delivered: December 2012
Category: Gulf States - Residential £5 million plus Project Name: Palm Project Location: Palm Jumeriah, Dubai, UAE Interior Designer: Julie Doran Date Delivered: January 2014
The commission of the Penthouse entailed creating a concept and finishing the design within 35 days that would resonate with the owners brief as well as compliment their global taste of modern art and love of subtle biomorphic lines. The brief was to create a modern contemporary residence with biomorphic Japanese influences using specific earthy tones, polished wood walls and that paid homage to the client’s vast collection of modern art. Located on the 53rd floor, overlooking the Palm Island in Dubai, the client, wanted more from the walls so that it could work well with natural daylight as well as during the night, once the lights were set. By keeping the overall theme contemporary, the 256 sq.mtr living – dining, the dining had to be as equally dramatic as the living room whilst creating a union of the open space. The kitchen was to be kept minimal and white whilst the family wing that led towards the bedrooms were to be cosy and warm. The penthouse was to house an automation package that allowed them to adjust the concealed lighting in every room and bathroom to their choice. The concept creates a balance between the unrivalled views of the Palm Jumeirah and a variety of contemporary art. A base palate of colours was used and then worked into the creation of a biomorphic, luxurious home that resonated design by using a multitude of real wood veneers, complimented with brushed travertine and LED cove lighting, tied together by the super white neoparies floor, textured wall coverings and selected furniture, fittings and lights. The biomorphic real wood veneer walls lead residents into the lounge highlighting the views whilst the glossy buffed oak veneer custom created ceiling detail adds artistic depth and provides ambient light to the living - dining room. The Live wall provides an art inspired background to the dining table (Medusa) and the Supernova derived AJ Bar.
A complete renovation of a Signature Riviera Mediterranean Villa on the Palm Jumeriah, Dubai. The clients had a clear concept of the outcomes they wished to achieve – a calm environment with neutral tones acting as a backdrop for accented details utilizing their favourite colours. It was of paramount importance that the interior architecture created living areas that flowed one to another and were infused with light. Detailed discussion of space planning highlighted specific requirements to meet the differing needs of their two sons and a design that utilized the panoramic views over The Palm to design a home that made the best possible use of their unique environment. Ultimately the clients’ required a design that was vibrant, full of flair with all the qualities of a five star hotel. The entrance expanse incorporates two stunning mashrabiya panels, fitted with LED lighting to create a dramatic evening effect, with a leather encased column erected either side; this eye-catching arrangement is repeated in key areas throughout the house. The lower floor consists of three zones, two of them being the TV Room and, adjacent to it, the formal Living Room. These split-level areas are connected by two open steps running the full width of the rooms and designed to incorporate shelving for books and a ramp. Both spaces are decorated in complimentary styles, colours and textiles to create a flow between the two, but also creating one area for watching TV and the other for reading and conversation. The third zone is the Kitchen/Dining Room space. High spec kitchen appliances are complimented by beautiful white and chocolate brown Poggenpohl kitchen units and central island. An additional feature was the installation of bi-folding doors leading to the outside space, creating an impressive entertainment area.
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Submitted by: Etcetera Living LLC Gulf States - Residential £5 million plus Project Name: Water Villa Location: Nurai, Abu Dhabi Interior Designer: Etcetera Living LLC Date Completed: Feb 2014 A water villa on the beautiful island of Nurai just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The house is to be used as a holiday home. The client wanted a contemporary yet relaxed space where family and friends could gather to relax. Maximum utilisation of space (including the roof area) was particularly important. As the house is only to be used at weekends and holidays the space should be functional and practical with minimum up keep. Bedrooms were to be kept simple but maximising views of the Arabian gulf and the decking area to have plenty of relaxation areas for both sitting in the shade and sunbathing . The roof area is to be used for barbeques and entertaining family. Overall, the house needed to reflect a modern but relaxed home. The designer’s favourite aspect of project is that every spare area has been utilized to maximum effect. Having such an amazing location , with the beautiful aquamarine sea right outside made the villa easy to decorate. Keeping the palette very neutral and using the exterior scenery as the backdrop.
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Glasshouse over £50,000
Submitted by: Andy Martin Architects
Submitted by: Dominvs Group
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Project Name: The Glass Wave Location: London, W2 Architect: Andy Martin Architects
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Submitted By: Dominvs Group Project name: Westover Hill Location: Hampstead, London Interior Designer: Dominvs Group Architect: Wish London Interiors Completion: June 2014
As part of the master plan to redesign a single residency in London W2, AMA were asked to look at the redesign of an existing faux Victorian Conservatory, which was made up of 3 timber framed acrylic glazed barrel vaults. The solution was to celebrate the existing form by producing the same 3 barrel vaults using more technological and sustainable systems. AMA looked to design a free-formed wave of glass with no visible framing, which would aid to softening the spacial experience and also retain the external formality which Westminster desired. This design offered double the natural light into the living area than previously. The W2 conservatory has the largest radii of horizontally placed curved glass in the UK. AMA approached many of the largest manufacturers of curved glass in the UK and internationally, and were rebuffed. The glass had to be double glazed and toughened and then finally coated with a metal oxide to achieve the regulation U-Values.
Westover Hill is a detached 5,500 sq ft house situated on a private road located in Hampstead, one of London’s most gorgeous hilltop hideaways. This property has undergone a complete redevelopment and has been designed with extraordinary attention to detail. The glasshouse is in keeping with the theme of luxury and exquisite contemporary style of this newly refurbished home. The glasshouse is situated at the rear of the property and opens itself up extensively to the garden.The glass is used to create a seamless relationship between inside and outside. Hidden from view and allowing sunlight to enter the house the creation of the elegant glasshouse reinvents atmosphere and adds to the open and communal space of the house itself. Westover Hill is a large luxurious house filled with character and is tastefully designed ensuring maximum comfort.
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Submitted by: IQ Glass UK
Submitted by: MW Architects
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Project Name: Dalston House Location: London Architect: HUT Architecture Completion Date: 2013
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Project Name: Hodford Road Location: London NW11 Architect: MW Architects Date Completed: June 2014 Photography: French + Tye
This project is a prime example of a rear glass extension and internal renovation in London – with integrating minimal framed sliding doors, minimal steel supports, aluminium cladding and frameless structural glazing to form a coherent contemporary extension The brief was to create a family house that was minimal but not minimalist, with sleek spaces that still had personality. A home was created that preserved the character of the existing building and merged this with exciting modern design. The major architectural addition came in the form of two slick black boxes to the rear of the property. These structures enclose a new staircase that leads down to large open-plan basement level, an area that forms the social heart of the property.
The project was a refurbishment of a North London Edwardian semi with a surreal rear extension. The project started off as a relatively straight forward rear extension and kitchen refurbishment but when the clients were persuaded to include a 6m long board marked concrete wall the design took on a new dimension. One rear corner was extended; 1m sideways and 1.5m backwards. This was all that was needed to relocate the kitchen and create a dining space and family room for the client. The 6m long concrete side wall extended above the existing ceiling by 600mm before being glazed over so that natural light can wash the wall without the space being overlooked by the neighbour. The rear extension is glazed on 3 sides and connects to the side roof glazing. To take full advantage of this wrap-around glass roof, the main structural beam supporting the 1st floor room above is cranked up out of sight so that the ceiling appears to float. The sliding glass doors in the in the rear extension are 3.2 M tall, again extending beyond the original ceiling level and connecting the internal space to the garden. The white handle-less kitchen, which boasts a 3.2m long island, extends outside a glazed pivot door to an outside BBQ area. A favorite aspect for the team is the light that washes down the board marked concrete wall. The design works so well because the floating ceiling effect created by the cranked beam lifts the whole space and pushes the walls out even further.
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Glasshouse over £50,000
Submitted by: MW Architects
Submitted by: Smith Ekblad & Associates
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Project Name: London Garden Yoga Studio Location: London NW3 Architect: MW Architects Date Completed: January 2014 Photography: French + Tye
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Project Name: Orangerie Location: Dallas, Texas Interior Designer: Sherry Hayslip Architect: Cole Smith Completion Date: 2013
‘A garden yoga studio constructed from board marked in-situ concrete with a cantilever copper roof and opening glazed corner.’ The garden of this north London house was the final phase of a large refurbishment project. The client wanted a serene retreat for yoga set in a ‘tropical’ garden. The building needed to have a sense of solidity and permanence and be open to and part of the garden, yet provide some degree of privacy too. It had to be better than off the shelf garden rooms which were rejected on the grounds of flimsiness and restricted openings. The site is a conservation area and therefore had to be built without requiring planning permission (permitted development). The area was also surrounded by mature tress with shallow roots, making traditional strip foundations impossible and had to resist the spread of fire across the garden boundaries which is was adjacent to on two sides. A favorite aspect for the team is the board marked concrete which give the structure the rigidity to float on a raft foundation and not affect the tree roots. Some reasons the design works so well due to the engineering, detailing and use of material being so elegant and balanced that it sits comfortably in its surroundings with a sense of purpose and permanence. The boards used to form the walls were the same as the surround fence, so when the formwork was struck the same boards were cleaned up and then charred to clad the ceiling, which had to be flexible because it was engineered down to just 100mm thick and cantilevered over the fully sliding glass sides and corner. The slowly oxidising copper roof (also flexible) slowly is blending into the surroundings.
Constructed of Texas Lueders stone with glass ogee roof forms, this conservatory has a ceramic studio and horticulture centre on each end of a larger, central orangerie. The east pavilion houses a workshop and equipment for preparing and firing ceramic projects. Workbenches and cabinets handle drawings, tools, and a rolling rack for unfired bisque and glazed ceramics. A separate room houses two kilns and additional rolling racks. Glass shelves front the windows. A central round work table with stools anchors the room. A kitchenette and full shower bath are also provided. The orangerie is used primarily for entertaining with furniture grouped around the central Grotto waterfall fountain. Marble and iron rolling tables were designed and fabricated especially for the needs of this space. The west pavilion, designed for garden propagation and botanical study, features glass shelves for specimen plants fronting the windows. A large work sink, workbenches and a central work top cabinet complete the furnishings. A half bath and storage closet are also provided.
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Submitted by: Space Internacional
Submitted by: Trombe
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Project Name: Ald House Location: Cuernavaca – Morelos, Mexico Architect: Juan Carlos Baumgartner Interior Designer: Juan Carlos Baumgartner Completion Date: August 2013
Category: Glasshouse over £50,000 Project Name: St Pauls Place Location: Islington Completion Date: July 2013
The purpose of this project was clear: to create a house in which a balance between modernity and coziness was struck. This weekend retreat is projected on a land of little over 1,000 square meters and it is articulated in two main volumes: a prism into which another rectangular wooden prism is embedded. The first prism consists of a black metal structure that ends on an exposed concrete staple. The two fronts of this volume are made of glass, which helps create a transparency to the interior area and gives a feeling of permanently being in touch with nature. The second volume is a cantilevered wooden cube, under which a terrace is generated. Requirements for the design of this project included a swimming pool, and we fulfilled them by creating one and covering it with black venetian glass tiles. In this way, the swimming pool was turned into a water mirror that reflects the house. For this project, we decided to integrate art into architecture so that the selected works became a part of the design instead of functioning as mere decorative items. In addition to the painting, Juan Carlos Baumgartner designed a mural that works both as the visual end of the swimming pool and as the vestibule of the house entrance. The house has four bedrooms, a double-height living room and an open plan kitchen that is integrated into the space. In the living area, a modern cast glass sphere chandelier hangs from the ceiling. We used recycled content materials low in VOC levels and wood from certified forests. Furthermore, the lighting is almost entirely LED-based. As in all the projects of SPACE, we followed sustainable design guidelines when designing Casa ALD. The owners, a young couple with two daughters, were looking for a spacious place, full of natural light, with a garden and open spaces. By using few but carefully selected materials, we created delightful areas that met our clients’ expectations.
Trombé Ltd have been shortlisted for the ID&A Awards 2014, Architectural Glasshouse over 50,000 category, with their project of a single storey glass extension with walk on roof, spanning the rear of a Georgian town house. Trombe was asked to create a large bright sunny room that brought the outside in. They wanted a space that flowed into the garden and back into the house. There were existing external steps from the first floor to the garden which had to be replaced. This was done by using walk on glass in the roof, creating a terrace with new glass balustrade and timber stairs down to the garden. The whole space is usable, including the roof. The client said what she loves most about the space is whilst inside she can be surrounded by the elements, whether it’s sunny, raining or a starry night. The design flows, and links the house in a spacious open way. The existing house has quite small rooms, but this extension has provided much needed space and flow between the house and garden. Bringing the outside in. The doors used in the project are new 22mm minimal frame screens form Trombé Ltd.
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Architectural Glass House over £150,000
Submitted by: Bernard Stilwell Architects
Submitted by: IQ Glass UK
Category: Architectural Glass House over £150,000 Project Name: Dress Box Location: London Architect: Bernard Stilwell Architects Interior Designer: Bernard Stilwell Architects Category: Architectural Glasshouse over 150,000 Date Completed: 2013
Category: Architectural Glass House over £150,000 Project Name: Greenways Location: Harrogate Architect: Sense of Space Completion Date: 2013
“A museum standard showcase for the display and preservation of a world class collection of haute couture garments.” Haute couture, French for “high sewing” or “high dressmaking” or “high fashion” refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. One of our clients has been involved in the fashion industry for many years, and has become an aficionado of style – building up an extensive collection of haute couture dresses. This special collection of artworks called for a one-off piece of architecture in which to enjoy them. We designed The Dress Box in the spirit of haute couture. High-quality, custom-fitted; a discrete contemporary insertion onto the rooftop of the client’s existing home. The box had to be made to fit, both functionally, and in relation to the character of its setting. On the interior, the greatest challenge was the ceiling – both in surface material, and the incorporation of bespoke electronics and moving parts. To enable the dresses to be best viewed, they needed to be drawn out from their positions, into the centre of the room. Materials for the ceiling surface had to be carefully researched and had to accommodate recessed spotlights and speakers. The solution: The bespoke clothes rail arrangement was based on a sliding glass door mechanism. The glass ‘door’ in effect was cut short, to create a suspended glass ‘fin’, which provided the rigidity to stop the polished stainless steel pole, attached below it, from swaying. Glowing LED light sheet was sandwiched between the glass, to provide additional accent lighting to the dresses – activating automatically on movement.
The design brief was to create a Luxury Eco friendly new build project in Harrogate utilizing minimal glazing throughout and achieving code 4 for sustainable homes. This luxury new dwelling comprising generous living spaces including a swimming pool and home cinema in the basement has been designed to allow each level to enjoy the benefits of close links with a private garden. The house was constructed using insulated concrete formwork for the walls and SIPS panels for the roof. This has resulted in a highly insulated building which is fundamental to achieving the sustainability criteria adopted by Harrogate Council for all new-build houses (minimum Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes). The windows and glazed doors are either thermally efficient triple-glazed or doubleglazed with an insulating transparent film; floors and flat roof areas are heavily insulated such that a continuous envelope of insulation is wrapped around the exposed elements of the building. The house has underfloor heating which is served by air-source heat pumps and there is a combined heat and power unit for the swimming pool which generates electricity as a by-product. The house is clad in a combination of cedar, a polymer based render and coated metal panels with natural slate for the roof. The use of SIPS panels for the roof has enabled the full internal volume of the house to be utilised, creating spacious interiors throughout. This is fully emphasised in the two storey dining area which has panoramic views of the garden, the space being intersected at first floor level with a bridge link to the master bedroom. A favouite key aspect for the team is the Double Height Glazed Link.
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Submitted by: Moriq Category: Architectural Glass House over £150,000 Project Name: Bahrain House Location: Hamala, Bahrain Chief Consultant: Mr Riyaz Quraishi Associate Consultant: Mrs Simeen Quraishi Date Delivered: June 2011 The house is an iconic twin sloped modern hut designed for the region’s climate hut - partly sitting below ground for the hotter summer months and partly above for the cooler winters. The house is situated in North Western part of Bahrain in an area called Hamala. It shoots up from its entry point on the western side and forms an iconic structure of twin slopes recognizable from far away. The western slope protects from extreme sun in summers .The North East extension housing the bedrooms & decks is a later addition. There are entries from both north and south roads. Part of the house is tucked below the ground level with the remainder of the house sitting atop the ground with lots of grass areas to enjoy the cooler winter months. The layout was designed so that all the services such as sanitary ducts, air conditioning shafts, electrical automation rooms staircases, stores, toilets etc. are in the central part of the house and the main areas including the lounges, living areas, bars and bedrooms are on the periphery thereby fully benefiting from the precious natural light, ventilation and views. The house is made of split levels - all main bedrooms are on upper level and the living areas on the ground levels. Two extra bedrooms along with a gymnasium and a temperature controlled swimming pool are tucked in the midcellar. The home theatre maximises the available space in the cellar. The floors are laid with white composite stone with white and grey Italian marble flooring. Ceilings are all white and the walls are clad with natural stone. Landscaped gardens with water features integrate well with the striking architecture.
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Architectural Glass House over £150,000
Submitted by: Paul de Ruiter Architects Category: Architectural Glass House over £150,000 Project name: Villa Kogelhof Location: Kamperland, The Netherlands Interior Designer: Paul de Ruiter Architects Architect: Paul de Ruiter Architects Completion: January 2013 It was an important wish from the client to create a simple, abstract, sustainable, yet spectacular villa. The result is a composition; consisting of two square stacked volumes: one underground and one floating above ground. It is designed as an uncompromising glass box, supported by a steel V-frame. The site is part of a larger programme initiated by the government, which aims to connect regional ecological zones throughout the country. The current owner purchased the site, once farmland, six years ago. Open to the public, it is a protected habitat for animals and plants and a major tourist draw in the area. Permission to build a house on the land was given only on condition that it was returned to its pre-agricultural state. The villa’s main body hovers 4m above the ground, its two ‘legs’ housing a concrete staircase at one end and forming a steel V-shaped truss at the other. The house itself adds another 4m in height. Built like a bridge, the 40m by 8m interior reads as one big void, with floor-to-ceiling glazing. Sliding doors and curtain rails offer the residents, a family of four, the option of privacy in some areas. Structural elements are integrated and invisible as much as possible. A climate- active façade (a special air cavity has been incorporated into it to help control temperature) means the ventilation and heating inside the house adjust to respond to the weather.
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Submitted by: Senosiain Architects Category: Architectural Glass House over £150,000 Project Name: Amoeba House Location: Itu City, Sao Paulo, Brazil Architect: Javier Senosiain Interior Designer: Javier Senosiain & Luis Enriquez Completion Date: 2013 Overall, this is a prime example of the new era of an Organic House with a great view to a golf course. The project is located within a private dwelling complex, with a golf course, surrounded by the lush vegetation of the area and located at just 120 kilometres away from the city of San Paulo. The land is privileged, since it faces to the fairway and has the ideal orientation to the north. Moreover, a requirement of this site is that all buildings should be located as ‘islands’ at the centre of a chosen piece of land and there are no fences allowed in their adjacencies. The program needed three different common areas, requiring specifically defined spaces: the kitchen, the TV room and a game room; hence, we decided to create a “three leg” ground floor containing the above mentioned areas which, at the same time, were connected by wide open areas. Those areas include the dining room and the living room, offering uninterrupted cross views both to the golf course and to the garden surrounding the house. On the upper floor, supported on three “legs”, there is the intimate area, which has spectacular views towards the golf course from the bedrooms and the family room. In order to ease circulation within the house, most of the furniture was integrated into the construction, except those in the dining room, the garden and the pool areas. Finally, considering Brazil’s climate, sliding doors were suggested to be placed in the dining room to integrate it into the terrace and pool area when they are opened. A key aspect to this project was the intention to adapt the house, the terrace and the pool to the natural ground slope and leave the garden integrating it to the golf course. In other words, the golf course extended within the piece of land.
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Residential Swimming Pool
Submitted by: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA
Submitted by: Genius Loci Pte Ltd
Category: Residential Swimming Pool Project Name: Chalet Marmottiere 2 Location: Verbier, Switzerland Date Completed: 2013 Interior Designer: Cittolin Polli & Associs SA Architect: Cittolin Polli & Associes SA
Category: Residential Swimming Pool Project Name: Pinisi Residence Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Interior Designer: Genius Loci Pte Ltd Architect: PT GL (Asia)
The project consists of a swimming pool and spa in a chalet with breath taking views over the mountains - a real jewel in the heart of the Alps! The Chalet Marmottiere 2 lies at the heart of the Swiss Alps in the prestigious Verbier and Four Valleys ski area. The chalet coherently blends traditional natural materials and contemporary design to give this chalet a warm and refined atmosphere. The spa’s amenities consist of a massage room, sauna, steam room, swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi There is relaxation area with a lounge and fireplace which accentuate its luxurious character. The materials used include stone, wood, glass and minimalist furniture accentuating its air of style, relaxation and tranquillity. The play of light and transparency between the interior and exterior spaces highlight this refined aesthetic and give an authentic and poetic atmosphere unique to the mountain!
Pinisi House is situated in a small residential complex in Jakarta. In this Development, privacy was essential. Private and non private spaces were zoned and crafted to allow a unique experience, both by day and by night. Cross ventilation winds were tapped to handle the tropical heat, DNA code pattern sun screen creates some playfulness along the façade The house is topped with an Edgeless swimming pool with a 50 year old tree hanging its canopy overlooking the pool. Spaces were defined and managed, with views at every point along the way.
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Submitted by: JPR Architects
Submitted by: Pin & Pin
Category: Residential Swimming Pool Project Name: Waterfront House Coogee Swimming Pool Location: Coogee, Sydney, Australia Interior Designer: JPR Architects and Interiors Architect: Dennis Rabinowitz, Brad Sharpe, Roland Martinez Completion: October 2010
Category: Residential Swimming Pool Project name: Villa Lypa Location: Croatia Interior Designer: Pin & Pin Architect: Pin & Pin Completion: June 2012
A casual family retreat on a double block of ocean front land with strong, primitive, architectural influences and bespoke construction. The brief was to design a home which was soft and organic in its ‘feel’ while having the precision of detail, and robustness of fabric to withstand the harshness of the seafront environment with minimal maintenance. The family enjoyed a very relaxed informal lifestyle and had enjoyed vacations in the tropics and the African bush. They wanted a home reflecting the primitive influences they felt most comfortable in. The earth-bound, rustic style of the house which evolved has its roots in the traditional Cape Dutch fishing village houses of the Southern African west coast. The design conceived the house as a series of ‘BUNGALOWS’ of various function congregated around an entry court which seamlessly dissolved into the exterior. Embracing protective physical form is enhanced through the use of a limited and muted colour palette combined with careful blending of natural textured materials. The design works so well due to the flow of space from inside to outside which characterises the house’s atmosphere. This was achieved through the consistent use of rough render to both the external and internal walls and the continuity of wide timber internal flooring boards flowing uninterrupted through the full height cavity sliding timber windows to matching external timber decking.
This beautiful 400m2 Stone Villa is situated only 5 meters away from the Adriatic. It has been carefully designed to boast traditional features yet to remain contemporary and timeless. The position is unrivalled, right on the water’s edge with stunning views over the turquoise sea to the harbour of Sumartin and the Biokov mountains beyond. The aim of the project was to design a villa which boasted traditional features, using local stone masons from the island, yet remaining contemporary with timeless interiors. The project exceeded the expectations of Pin & Pin and went smoothly throughout due to rigorous planning and mooring was added which allows super yachts to moor right in front of the house. To have a villa in such close proximity to the sea with these facilities, is a rarity within Europe. Villa Lypa was designed to boast traditional features to be in keeping with the local architecture, yet remain modern. The contrast between solid stone pillars, clean exterior stone and traditional cast iron railings has proven to be a winning design with endless amounts of compliments. The villa revolves around the central living area. The middle floor consists of the kitchen and living room at either end which completely open up to a large balcony in the centre of the house. There is also the option of indoor or outdoor living, remaining private from the prying eyes of neighbours. From entering the house on the 3rd level, panoramic views of the sea can be seen at any point of the house (even the corridors) giving a reminder of Lypa’s close proximity to the sea at every opportunity.
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Residential Architectural Property
Submitted by: ADR
Submitted by: akiHAUS
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project Name: Residence Golf Hostivarˇ Location: The Czech Republic Architect: ADR s.r.o. Completion: 2014
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project Name: Chiselhurst Grove Terrace House Location: Chiselhurst Grove, Singapore Interior Designer: akiHAUS Design Studio Completion: August 2012
Residence Golf Hostivarˇ is located in the former site of the municipal ˇ gasworks in Mecholupy, Prague, directly adjacent to the golf course. Nineteen family homes of various sizes and layouts, together forming a residential development with an intimate and convivial atmosphere. “We designed a cluster of diverse residential buildings whose comprehensive urbanistic-architectural character stands apart from what is commonly seen in developments of this type. A brownfield and its adjacent space were re-developed into a community, where housing, greenery and sports symbiotically complement each other.” Gardens of family residences connect fluidly with the green and landscaped golf course, which adds significant value to the whole area. The suffusion of greenery and housing is seen – albeit to a lesser degree – in the residences. Interior space is open to greenery in the extent practicable, and vegetation is also invited into the homes. Detached, semi-detached and terraced homes are of a minimalist geometric design, with maximum emphasis on ideal use and functionality. The facades are white concrete finish imitating plaster to highlight the spatial logic of the volumes. Facades/ terraces/soffits are accented with wood, which presents a connecting element between the garden and the interior. Larger residences in particular were designed inclusive of the interior and parterre; green areas and water are complemented with objects of art. The broader urban context planning achieved a level of comfortable housing surrounded by vegetation, with a good access to the centre of Prague. The maximum leverage of the potential of the site, from which the neighbourhood also benefits, adds value to the whole town district.
A terrace house of natural light with raised pool and living space on second storey to capture a beautiful view out. Sandwiched between party walls with only a short front and rear facade for openings, the terrace house typically has dark interiors, more so here where the land at the rear rises one floor higher. To overcome this, all living spaces were designed with maximum opening to an outdoor space and planned to ensure the light available is proportionate to the depth of the space and the level it is at. As the house sits on a slope with the neighbour’s house at the back one level higher, we detracted from the conventional and elevated the Living, Dining & Kitchen to the second floor along with the swimming pool. With wall-to-wall windows in the Kitchen to the rear and a fully opened “infinity” pool overflowing onto a “zen garden”. By the same strategy, the smaller Guestroom and Study are placed on the ground floor at the rear with full openings to a garden terrace, their shallower depth ensuring that the weaker light available here is enough to light up the rooms. Naturally, the Master Bedroom sits at the highest point of the house, opening out to a roof terrace, enjoying the best vest out towards the estate. Separated from the Master Bedroom with just frameless glass, even the ensuite Master Bath shares this light and view. The unconventional Living Space of Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen being designed as one continuous space and raised on the second floor with an attached Swimming Pool. Not only does this capture the view out to the estate, the open plan has also served the entertainment needs of the Clients very well with guests taking a plunge into the pool ever so often. The design has transformed the terrace house that is typically dark internally into one that is bright and naturally well ventilated. In meeting this important consideration, we’ve actually created an unconventional Living Space raised on the second storey with an attached Swimming Pool.
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Submitted by: Architect Show
Submitted by: Architect Show
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project Name: A2 House Location: Kyushu, Japan Architect: Masahiko Sato Completion: November 2013
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project Name: M4 House Location: Kyushu, Japan Architect: Masahiko Sato Completion: April 2013
Masahiko Sato of japanese practice architect show has completed ‘A2 house (shell house)’ a property which provides a comfortable and relaxed environment for its inhabitants. located in a residential area of fukuoka city, the structure closes itself off from the passing street, fostering feelings of safety and security. externally, the dwelling is clad in a white render which juxtaposes the natural timber grain. Interior Designer of Architect Show, Masahiko Sato describes the project “ The exterior walls are impressive with a combination of white and beautiful wood grain. It does not provide a large window on the outer wall facing the north side of the road. The first thought in the protection of privacy, so we designed an impressive facade.” Configured to protect and shelter its residents, the façade presented to the street does not feature any openings, while in contrast a sheltered courtyard provides an external area of recreation and congregation where children can play safely. Masahiko describes the contrast to the rear of the property “The courtyard on the south side is a space where families and children can play. A space that can spend time in peace and reunion. The Living areas are designed to face the courtyard and to utilise space.” The living accommodation opens out onto this terrace, establishing a fluid relationship between internal and external volumes, while internally, bright and open expanses are lined with polished timber creating a series of richly detailed and connected spaces. “In addition, we keep the interior neutral with whites for the incorporation of light to the interior of the housing, forming a bright and airy space”.
M4 House is a private residence designed by Architect Show Co. in 2013. Located in Kyushu, Japan, the residence makes extensive use of differently-toned wood to link the different spaces of the home. The M4-house, was designed to achieve both the design and improvement of living environment while ensuring the privacy and security performance. Appearance was aimed at those with a sense of rhythm as the entire image and overlay architecture from various directions. Masahiko Sato of Architect Show states “Appearance was aimed at those with a sense of rhythm as the entire image and overlay architecture from various directions.” It created a natural texture of the wood and green space in the courtyard to protect the privacy of the family, we plan to terrace to connect the living and nature. To spread to the entire house from the courtyard, and the ceiling of the living, by using plenty of red cedar on the outer wall, and made a space such plans to be integrated more and living nature of the courtyard. Thermal insulation performance of housing, of course, paint and building materials also stick to natural materials, family living in the house, I designed the aim of friendly living environment especially in children.
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Residential Architectural Property
Submitted by: De Bever Architects
Submitted by: Lynk Architect Co Ltd
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project name: House IV Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Architect: Stefan de Bever, Heleen van Heel, Wim Poell, Emilia Serowiec, Thomas van Weert Completion: 2013/2014
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project name: demoH House Location: Bangkok Interior Designer: Lynk Architect Co., Ltd. Architect: Lynk Architect Co., Ltd. Completion: 2013
The house is situated on a corner plot in the typical 30’s district ‘de Elzent’ against the natural valley landscape of the river Dommel, in the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The existing main house is relatively small in structure, however the plot size is sufficient enough to resist an carefully threaded extension. The residents wanted more comfort, an additional study room, bathroom, living room and pool. They wanted a tailored suit, a space with unique value, where little needs to be added in order to make it livable and domestic, incorporating important viewpoints of the area. The transparent addition is therefore a continuation of an earlier exterior expansion with thin floating concrete eaves. The three different parts of the house together give a balanced picture, allowing the spaces seamlessly to blend, and gives the garden an intimate enclosed character. The spaces and spatial element, such as study niche, a lowered seating area with wide window sills and a hanging fireplace, create and guide the view points and sightlines. Much attention has been paid to careful detailing and positioning of the roof lights, (curved) walls, steps, niches which store the curtains, floor heating and ceiling cooling, acoustic panels and lighting. The in situ cast concrete, embraces all those details in its mass, which also determines the appearance and character of the area. Water is treated as an architectural element. It appears to be laid between a travertine wall and two glass windows just like a carpet filling the space completely and seamlessly. The design fits the ultimate needs and wishes of the specific owners of the house. It’s an intimate private place but yet gives room for their love for art and design.
This house was originally designed for a young couple who had a small plot of land at the edge of Bangkok. They wished to have a compact house that had all the necessary functions for their modern lifestyles with low construction and maintainance costs. The project was originally terminated, but simultaneously one of the Lynk Architect members had a plan to build a house for his family that had almost similar area requirements to this house. Therefore the design was brought to life again with little adjustment for a better engagement to its new site. Additional criteria for this house that came with with the new site was to retain and enhance the outdoor space as a nice transition green area since it was constructed next to the owners parents existing residence. One of the initial requests from the former owners that finally has become the key element of this house was the thai central terrace located on the second floor right at the heart of the house which play an important role bringing life and linking all spaces within the houses. This house was structurally composed of two main parts that obviously have contrast textures and colours, first is very solid and actually supportive to the second part which is lighter and capable of longer span. Both compartments are different in terms of their structure and materials, for instance the solid part was constructed from reinforced concrete and masonry for the stability purpose when the lighter part was constructed from steel framing with insulated infill, covered by fibre cement boards in order to reduce its weight and thickness of structure.
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Submitted by: Mofasis Pte Ltd Category: Residential Architectural Property Submitted by: Mofasis Pte ltd Project Name: Holland Road House Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Christopher Tan Completion: August 2013 Space planning, furnishing and decorating a cul-de-sac private residence in a pretigious district in Singapore. Harmonise fine art with contemporary comfort; avoid baroque and classical stylings; no additions and alterations of existing house infrastructure and built-in items; minimise use of glass; no rugs; no local bespoke furniture. The challenge of not having a blank canvas. We are accustomed to providing complete makeovers, so this project is a refreshing exercise in crafting a desired outcome within a restrictive context. Harmonise fine art with contemporary comfort; avoid baroque and classical stylings; no additions and alterations of existing house infrastructure and built-in items; minimise use of glass; no rugs; no local bespoke furniture. It provides the contemporary creature comforts desired by the client without going against the existing backdrop, and it complements the client’s art collection without overshadowing it.
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Residential Architectural Property
Submitted by: pS Arkitektur
Submitted by: Smith Ekblad & Associates
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project Name: Villa Blåbär Location: Stockholm Architect: pS Arkitektur Interior Designer: pS Arkitektur Completion Date: 2012
Category: Residential Architectural Property Project name: Palladian Villa Location: Dallas, Texas Interior Designer: Sherry Hayslip Architect: Cole Smith Completion Date: 2013
Villa Blåbär´s essence is delightful views, spatiousness and a daring, uncompromising design. Contrasts, views into the forest, spatiality and a daring and uncompromising design were the starting points for this house outside Stockholm. Three key conditions resulted in this house: Firstly to maximize the amount of daylight and spatiality. Secondly to block unwanted views from the neighboring houses, and thirdly to provide beautiful views into the nature west of the site, a landscape covered with blueberries and slender pines. The prolonged and angled plan shelters the private side of the house from unwanted views. Moving along the interior of the south-west facing windows mimics the initial exploratory walks we had on site prior to construction. The master bedroom is placed where one gets the most spectacular view of the surrounding nature. The house hovers on concrete blocks that have been cast directly onto the surfacing rock to avoid unnecessary and expensive blasting. A traditional Swedish wood construction, partly prefabricated, was the most cost effective. The choise to clad all exterior surfaces with roofing felt was both a way of keeping the cost down and to achieve a bold look. In order to secure energy efficiency the openings on south and west were maximized. The total amount of glazing follows careful energy balance calculations and together with a geothermal heating system and an exhaust air heat pump, the house will match the high demanding energy norm in Sweden. This design works so well because it has taken the nature surrounding it into account creating a house that blends into its context. The design is the result of a great and close collaboration with the client wich gave them a house to be proud of!
Inspired by the villas of Palladio, this home conforms to the shape and terrain of the property, wrapping a broad corner and overlooking a verdant creek. The architect incorporates the classical detailing of hand cut stone, traditional towelled stucco, an antiqued clay tile roof, hand-wrought steel window guards and light fixtures – resulting in a well-proportioned façade. The foyer paved with marble and limestone inlaid with onyx. The floor pattern reflects the Italian cartouche outline of the opening above, mirroring the ceiling, while defining the room itself. The library is also an irregular shape, rectangular with an apse at one end, simultaneously a challenge and an asset, which demanded heavy collaboration between the architect, interior designer and the craftspeople fabricating the custom millwork and panelling. In the family room, the mantle is carved locally from dark putty-coloured limestone. The custom leaded glass windows draw the eye to the beautiful vaulted ceiling’s arching beams. The architect created a unique treatment that joins walls with ceiling in curved shapes that tilt at each end.
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Submitted by: The Beaumont Partnership Category: Residential Architectural Property Project Name: Cape Yamu Location: Phuket, Thailand Interior Designer: The Beaumont Partnership Architect: The Beaumont Partnership Cape Yamu is a 4 bedroom villa located in Phuket, Thailand. The Beaumont Partnership provided residential design and documentation services for a Hong Kong Businessman. The flexibility of modular design and site-specific planning has been applied to each plot. With a “core and shell” basis of 4 bedroom villa, any extra requirements of clients are achieved through adding ‘modules’ to each property. This particular villa has a 20m lap pool. The overall theme is tropical contemporary with a minimalist influence.
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Regeneration
Submitted by: G & T London
Submitted by: Shepherd Resources, Inc./AIA
Category: Regeneration Project name: 58 Myddelton Square Location: London Interior Designer: G & T London Architect: Coffey Architect Completion: November 2013
Category: Regeneration Project name: Beacon Hill Location: Boston, Massachusetts Interior Designer: Tom Stringer Design Partners Architect: Shepherd Resources Completion: November 2013
This fabulous Georgian townhouse on historic Myddelton Square in Islington, which has been transformed following its total restoration to create an spacious family home combining both period elegance with contemporary features. This is the largest and the last house to be built on the square in 1836. Number 58 had since been divided up into apartments before being used as a commercial office and then gradually deteriorating into a state of disrepair. This magnificent Georgian townhouse has now been restored back to its former glory and G & T London have raised the bar for luxury living in Islington. Exceptional levels of fit and finish and detailing were central to the design brief. To achieve this, G&T London assembled an expert team of refurbishment specialists, including carpenters, decorators and ironmongers to breathe new life into the house. Original sash windows, ornate fireplaces, intricate cornicing, decorative cast iron railings and historic chimney pieces were painstakingly restored to the highest level of craftsmanship. G&T London worked alongside Coffey Architects to create a design which sympathetically respects the traditional Georgian proportions, while also recognising the ways in which space should be structured by the needs and desires of modern life. The addition of modern features and contemporary technology results in a design that seamlessly bridges past and present. The result is an exceptional family home with superb living spaces and all modern comforts provided.
This is a superb transformation of an 1827 Boston town home, where there has been a partial exterior and a complete interior renovation. This historic Boston town home was originally built in 1827. Our clients, one of which is a Harvard professor, recently purchased the home soon after it had been restored, but wanted to impart their own personal signature and create a platform for displaying part of their considerable art collection. The architecture and interior design focused upon personalized solutions, primarily including new finishes and furniture throughout, high-quality woodwork and cabinetry by modern master, Rudi Neumayr of Austria and Vail, new kitchen and dining spaces, new media/family space and a new master suite. The intimate existing patio environment was transformed to extend the kitchen space to the exterior by rearranging the plan, and introducing a fireplace, grille and privacy landscaping.
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Submitted by: SUSD Category: Regeneration Project name: The Water Tower Location: Grand Union Canal , West London Interior Designer: SUSD Architect: Peter Harris SUSD Completion: March 2011 This challenging project utilized a redundant water tower and transformed it into a unique house framed within the existing 1930s structure. The brief from the client, a prominent UK designer, was to create a unique home in a very urban location on the bank of the Grand Union Canal in West London. The disused tower was to be converted into a dramatic, thermally efficient circular two bedroom residential building. The development was up and water tight in three days. Prefabricated panels made in the factory by Becker & Sohn from Germany; using wood from fast growing timber sources, highly sustainably through the use of captured carbon, to create the structure and walls for the upper floors. Curved timber panels were used for the first time in the creation of a home. The timber panels have exceptional insulation performance, airtightness and rely on low technology, which are low in embodied energy. This project has highlighted that even redundant buildings in challenging locations can be turned into amazing homes by the use of an architect’s creative skills. This was a highly complex project in a very urban environment. This required the support of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea planning department to grant permission for a water tower to be turned into a home with a number of unique features.
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Office
Submitted by: Aeb Assaf
Submitted by: Arep
Category: Office Project name: Oman Flour Mill Offices Location: Oman Interior Designer: AEB-Assaf Architect: AEB-Assaf
Category: Office Project name: Office -Redevelopment of the former Panhard car factory Location: Paris Architect: Jean-Marie Duthilleul and Etienne Tricaud, with Benoît Ferré and Serge Caillaud (Phase 1 and Building Work Management) Completion: 2013
These superb and luxurious offices of Oman Flour Mills have been designed and styled making best use of all the local materials available to the designer. Each floor has been tastefully styled and has carefully been given its own identity, by the creative use of colour. A great deal of attention was paid when planning the layout of the building, ensuring that all users were provided with the facilities they require. This attention to detail included a cafeteria, breakfast area, lounge and prayer room. Using mainly European furniture, a luxurious feel has been created throughout. High quality materials have most certainly enhanced the project providing a feeling of quality and solidity. AEB Assaf was founded in 1971. Shaped by their customers needs, they focus on quality, world class design and excellence, whilst striving to add value and be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society.
The Panhard and Levassor workshops were partially demolished in 1967 to create the Olympiades district. They are the last remnants of a thriving industrial past, after the demolition of all the automobile plants in Paris: the Renault facilities on Ile Séguin, Citroën in Javel and part of the Panhard factory at Porte d’Ivry. Over the 2007-2013 period, the building was extended and entirely refurbished by AREP to create 21,000sqm of office space as well as public facilities. The brick façade provides a mineral base extending the current façades while the openings are in line with the rhythm of the original building. Each, partially or entirely, new façade forms a coherent whole with the reinforced mineral angles providing the framework for a more open sequence in the centre. Two large industrial-style statuesque boxes loom above the roof-top mouldings, clad in a double semi-transparent layer of glass and perforated coppery metal and echoing the tiles on the saw tooth roofs. The design of the work spaces facilitate contact, interaction, formal and informal relations. This result is achieved through clearly designed spaces (atrium and vertical access flows), quality of the working environment (natural light, acoustics and ergonomics) and green spaces. The working spaces in the centre of the building occupy the former Panhard workshops and form an open plan office space which enhances communication while affording generous natural lighting. The heart of the building is its “green”, 4-storey atrium which links office wings together, thus encouraging collaborative and multidisciplinary work. The atrium is the nerve centre connecting the main common spaces.
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Submitted by: Casa Forma
Submitted by: Cimax Design Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited
Category: Office Project name: Office Location: Dubai Interior Designer: Casa Forma Architect: Casa Forma Completion: September 13
Category: Office Project name: Top Time Office Location: Beijing, China Interior Designer: Bo Li Completed: June 2012
A boutique and chic office for an international company in the heart of Dubai, with a luxurious VIP area and board room. Located on the 22nd floor of an office tower on the principle Sheikh Zayed Road, this resplendent and luxurious office was completely reconfigured to incorporate over 20 staff and a luxury VIP waiting area. The scheme shows international flair that incorporates accents reflecting Middle Eastern culture and traditions. The use of reflective finishes such as mirror, glass, bronze, high gloss rosewood and ebony play with light and great views throughout the office, as well as giving a luxurious feel. This cleverly designed office layout has versatility that allows for free flow, but which can be closed up to give privacy when required, with pocket doors and a secret jib door in the panelled wall, between the public and work area. This allows the space to be very open and light, with lines of sight between the different spaces. All the furniture and finishes were designed by Casa Forma, but to further accentuate its luxury, timber borders and bronze trims are inlaid in the stone floor and around diamond shaped mirrored wall panels. The attention to detail continues with the bespoke bronze handles and saddle stitched leather shelves. All the AV and as much of the MEP has been considered, so it is incorporated into the design giving a very clean, modern and elegant solution. The attention to detail continues with the bespoke bronze handles and saddle stitched leather shelves. This office emanates luxury, practicality and functionality. The key principles behind Casa Forma’s design concept and strategy.
Located in a quiet old plant area in the prosperous CBD of Beijing, TOP TIME OFFICE is an office for movie and TV talents and creative people alike. The designer retained as much as possible of the original walls and the ceiling of the old plant for taking the concept of movie & TV dream works. The designer also utilised multiple exquisite colorful glass boxes for integrating bold building materials such as steel plates and bars for elaborate deconstruction, combination and construction. The areas for meeting, work, make-up, fitting, discussion and reception are well and reasonably partitioned and arranged in such a tonality that is almost pure white, so as to create a delightful and united creative organism. The specially designed overlong working droplights and scattered suspension ceiling lamps are especially ornate and dynamic in the pure white world, which perfectly integrates the spirit of space design and the temperament of users.
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Office
Submitted by: Darling Associates
Submitted by: pS Arkitektur
Category: Office Project Name: Point Location: Maidenhead Interior Designer: Darling Associates Architect: Darling Associates Completion Date: March 2014
Category: Office Project Name: HSB Location: Stockholm Architect: pS Arkitektur Interior Designer: pS Arkitektur Completion Date: 2013
Market Street office development actively enhances the setting of the adjacent Grade II Listed United Reform Church by improving views of the building from the town centre and improving the immediate surrounding public realm. The building is accessed via a double height, landscaped colonnade which guides visitors towards the entrance. The main reception area is a double height space, echoing the proportions of the colonnade, creating a ‘grand lobby’ ambience with a distinctive feature reception wall which transfers the external materials palette to the interior. Quality was always the clients main priority throughout the project, our intent from the outset was to deliver a London specification and design stand commercial office space within the Thames gateway. Commercial office spaces can often suffer from a harsh and impersonal interior environment, our approach was to create a warm and welcoming environment. Evoking the feeling of comfort and luxury associated with a Boutique hotel. The building also need to contribute to its surroundings, forming a key segment of the wider Maidenhead regeneration masterplan. As such it was required to be an exemplar piece of architecture, setting the tone for all future adjacent buildings within the wider masterplan. The most successful elements of the project is the interior design of the main reception area and the manner in which the building address the adjacent roundabout. The stepped massing of the scheme successfully manages the transition from the adjacent Grade II list church, to its imposing dominance of the main arterial route, where it the building acts as a signifier and gateway building.
HSB is Sweden’s largest housing cooperation. It’s Stockholm office has just undergone a complete renovation in order to allow for openness and accessability. All of this applying to the environmental classification “Miljöbyggnad Silver”. pS has been the interior architect and space planner. Much effort has gone into creating an ergonomic and modern office in terms of acoustics and lighting. This, in combination with new technology, has made the change from cellular offices to open workspace a pleasant experience. Social interaction and energy have been the keywords and the theme is “Welcome home”! The reception, the so called “Living shop” and the inner courtyard all merge together on the ground floor, allowing for staff and guests to mix and mingle informally. The interior design is comfortable and colourful, contrasting efficiently against the original 40’ies intarsia wall and pater noster lifts. The office spaces takes it’s inspiration from the city block. Each block consists of a number of desks and in the centre there are “squares” and meeting points such as lounge furniture, hotdesks and telephone booths. Some 420 people work in the building. The top floor has an amazing view and presents a dozen meeting rooms. Relaxing lounges and a creative space named “Think Tank” completes this welcoming office. A favorite feature of the firm is the energy that the inspiring colours bring. One of the reasons the design works so well is because it meets all the ergonomic needs, such as good acoustics, light and air. It’s eye catching design is also sustainable. You take better care of a beautiful environment.
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Submitted by: Space Internacional Category: Office Project Name: Google Location: Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City Architect: Juan Carlos Baumgartner / Jimena Fernandez Navarra Interior Designer: Juan Carlos Baumgartner / Jimena Fernandez Navarra Completion Date: April 2013 The most important challenge in the design process of a new space is the ability to align space and business. As one of the leading web browser companies, Google needed to grow in the building they were. The design concept is really simple…the city of Mexico. When you enter the reception you find this really white space, with a bright colored logo, that leads you into two different spaces. You can continue your journey either south, and find workstations and Xochimilco, where you can have a videoconference inside a Trajinera, which is a traditional Mexican boat; or you can go north, and enter Teatro Blanquita, a big meeting space where Google Hangouts happen. Food and catering is really important for the company to give to their employees, so you can find a deli in the middle of the space where you can either eat or meet. There are also several amenities such as gym, showers and massage areas to keep the employees happy. Color and lighting design worked together to really enhanced the look, the productivity and the result. Designed to have little impact in the environment, this offices follow really strict green guidelines such as low VOC´s materials, green carpeting, certified wood, and recycle bins. This offices got LEED Gold Certified. Google works totally different as the majority of companies, and because this is a young company with most employees being gen-Xers we decided to give a fun yet functional ambiance, or as they call it “frugal space”. This project required specific methodologies to identify the goals and objectives of an organization and generate a diagnostic of how space can be a tool in the pursuit of success. Space has developed a unique methodology that is designed to generate this strategic alignment.
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Office
Submitted by: Studio Insign
Submitted by: The Italian Sea Group
Category: Office Project name: Studio Insign Office Location: Bucharest Interior Designer: Studio Insign Architect: Studio Insign Completion:March 2014
Category: Office Project Name: The Italian Sea Group Headquarters Location: Marina di Carrara, Italy Interior Designer: Co-operation with Arch. Gian Marco Campanino Architect: Co-operation with Arch. Gian Marco Campanino Completion: 2014
These offices are situated in the basement of an historical building within the centre of Bucharest. The building dates from 1881 and was consolidated and renovated by Studio Insign. The story behind this building is quite impressive. It once belonged to a well known banker until 1940 and it then became the property of the Communist Party. From the year 1950 until 1989 the property was used as a centre for extracurricular activities for children. In 1990, the house once again came back into the ownership of the bankers family. The house was then sold and was unused until 2012 when the owners of Studio Insign purchased the mansion. The building was named Noblesse Palace and it has become important from an architectural perspective, being one of the first houses built in an eclectic style. The Noblesse Palace is divided into interesting areas: the basement is for the offices, the ground floor has been transformed into an Art and Event centre and the first floor is the most exquisite furniture and interior design show-room for Buchares-Galeriile Noblesse. In just one year all the works were complete. The designers managed to make the room ceilings higher by digging down. They preserved the original stones from 1881 by cleaning them from the wall coverings. It was decided that the best style for these offices was a vintage look with industrial accents. The floors are covered with ceramics featuring a vintage pattern and the walls remain with the original brick stones and in some offices these have been painted to introduce colour.
Contamination is the key-word of this project; the offices are open to other realities like the world of art, design, food and the excellence of Italy in general. This is the first time this concept has been applied in the boating industry. The entire area within the headquarters is divided in a fluid way into spaces dedicated and connected, to create a clear path that crosses different environments for function and style, based on the space-contamination between work and space-receptive. There are dedicated spaces for different functions, such as spaces for meeting, a socialising area, a bar, a restaurant, contemporary art collection, transparent or more private meeting rooms, cinema virtual room, etc. The thinking behind this design is that a stimulating environment is essential for those who work in an area that combines high technical requirements and pure creativity, two areas that require innovation and open minded approaches. It’s been created in less than one year following The Italian Sea Group’s main values: efficiency, quality, attention to detail. The favourite aspect of the project is it’s capability to offer to every Guest a full experience of the Italian Lifestyle, the Group’s core business, which is good quality and the great tradition of the Italian boating industry.
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Submitted by: Topos Design Studio Category: Office Project Name: Bank of Singapore Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Topos Design Studio Pte Ltd Completion: April 2012 This brief provided by the client was to achieve an office space that was conducive for private banking business, serve as an art gallery, accomplish the feel of a luxury hospitality setting and when required serve to hold large corporate and client functions. Situated on the 22nd penthouse floor in the heart of Singapore’s banking district, the bank’s identity had to be warm, inviting and conducive for private banking. It was not to be a typical business office but one that was worthy of its exclusive clientele and that would set a new standard for private banking. The neutral colour scheme and gentle lighting of the hallways and lounges are designed to accommodate and complement the Bank’s carefully selected art pieces as well as reinforcing her corporate identity to her clients. Because of this, as the user moves through these spaces, they are greeted with a calming yet engaging experience. The carefully considered spaces, ranging from the various bespoke lounge areas, generous conference rooms to the more intimate meeting rooms, accommodate all of the bank’s specific requirements varying from individual private banking to large boardroom gatherings. Using handcrafted timber partition screens in several areas gives the Bank greater flexibility in how they use these spaces. The wealthy clients of the Bank are afforded a great view across the city and gardened balcony while the service rooms provide the necessary ancillary spaces for the management and staff. The subtle combination of materials from the white and grey marbles, various hand-stitched leathers, specially commissioned wallpapers, artisan timber floorings and specially designed hand tufted broadloom carpets coalesce to create a haute couture space worthy for the esteemed Bank of Singapore client.
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City Space (Apartment Penthouse)
Submitted by: Architecture & Design by Oleg Klodt
Submitted by: Foster Lomas
Category: City Space (Apartment Penthouse) Project name: Savvinskaya Embankment Location: Moscow Interior Designer: Oleg Klodt, Anna Agapova Architect: Oleg Klodt Completion: 06.2013
Category: City Space (Apartment Penthouse) Submitted By: Foster Lomas Project name: Riverside Penthouse Location: London Interior Designer: Foster Lomas Architect: Foster Lomas Completion: June 13
This property had originally been two adjacent apartments with their own separate floor plans. The client then acquired both properties and amalgamated them with one single entrance to create one large property .When a problem was encountered reconfiguring the apartment, as the partition which divided the living room from the grand dining room had a television system, hi-fi system and fireplace fitted into it, this was resolved creatively by Oleg Klodt. This was the case with every detail of the interiors, which were thought through thoroughly and immaculately – the panels, the portals, the built-in cabinets, the doors, the bed-head in the master bedroom were all designed by the architect, and created specially to order. The same approach was taken with the free-standing furniture – the table in the small diningroom, the children’s tables, the cabinet in the master bedroom, the wash-stand in the children’s bathroom – all craftsman-made bespoke pieces built especially for the client. The living room floor is paneled in walnut, in a special configuration created by the architect. The finest materials were deployed within all the finishings – bird’s-eye maple was used for the entrance right through to the bedroom. The bedroom walls have individually-made fabric panels mounted to them, while the guest WC is decorated with four kinds of marble to the designs made by Oleg Klodt. A special feature of this apartment is the 150-metre terrace – whereby fencing surrounds made of metal and glass were installed, again based on the architect’s designs. The style of the finished interiors reflected the typical Oleg Klodt methodology – but in this project they are taken to a new peak.
This newly refurbished penthouse is situated on London’s South Bank and boasts panoramic views over the river. The design of this magnificent penthouse drew inspiration from the client’s travels to the South of France and Morocco and his love of the Art Deco period. These memories and interests helped Foster Lomas to develop a concept for the whole apartment. These influences manifest themselves as subtle echoes throughout the entire apartment. The existing riverside penthouse suffered from a maze of corridors, poor daylight penetration and inefficient use of the available space. By re-planning and completely removing the corridor spaces this has maximised the usable space within the apartment. The curved geometry of the building has also been embraced to create a harmonious series of flowing spaces. A key feature of the project is the dramatic hanging pod that replaces the original mezzanine. The design of the pod was inspired by 1930’s motorboats, their finely crafted woodwork and flowing elegant forms. This private relaxation space is suspended on just 12 brass tension cables. From the pod you can sit back an enjoy the elevated riverside view towards Chelsea. The view is an incredibly unique feature which sets the property apart from the other generic apartments in the rest of the building.
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Submitted by: HHC Design Solution Category: City Space (Apartment Penthouse) Project Name: An Oblique Axis of Visuals – A Misplacement of Space Location: Taiwan Interior Designer: HHC Design Solution Completion: 2014 The site consists of a rectangular space within a high-rise complex. The layout is concise. The centre area serves as the core for the entire residence. The multimedia and living room, dining space and kitchen are all designed with interconnected open spaces in mind. Clever use of different materials and elevations form a subtle partition between the two public spaces. The layout is simple and concise. This centre area serves as the core for the entire residence. Themultimedia and living room, dining space and kitchen are all designed with interconnected open spaces in mind. The long table links the kitchen with the dining area, creating a main horizontal axis that defines the entire space. A number of spaces are allocated for a variety of daily usage, including a public reading area, bedroom, dining room and living room all contained within the long axis of the building. Coupled with a connecting outdoor veranda, a shapeless “void” is created within the space. Along this slanted axis, an iron device at the entrance cleverly creates illusions through a play between real and imaginary frames, disrupting the path of vision into the hallways. The design transcends the conventional limitations of interior design, enabling a dialogue between the “inner” and “outer” facades of space and creating an environment of flowing, reverberating illusions. Across a sprawling horizontal space, a frame proportion of 1:3 is established for the basis of the design. The door is stretched and raised according to proportions by design, so that it recedes into the background and melds into the surrounding space. Meanwhile, a wall to ceiling glass door serves as the mediating interface between indoor and outdoor space under proportional specifications.
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City Space (Apartment Penthouse)
Submitted by: IQ Glass UK Category: City Space (Apartment Penthouse) Submitted by: IQ Glass UK Project Name: Hallam Street Location: London Architect: Sonnemann Toon Completion Date: 2012 This project is a prime example of a glass roof extension to a residential property project in central London, utilizing minimal framed sliding doors and frameless fixed glazing. The project was to convert an 8 storey commercial property into six high quality flats for the Howard de Walden Estate. An extension at roof level allowed the creation of a unique urban living space and external terrace with incredible views over the Harley Street Conservation Area. The design of the interior takes its inspiration from the original 1940s exterior. The theme has influenced the selection of ironmongery, the detailing of the ceilings and concealed light fittings and features in the joinery. These elements of the fitout are balanced by the selection of contemporary fixtures and fittings for bathrooms and kitchens.
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Submitted by: JPR Architects Category: City Space (Apartment Penthouse) Project Name: Darling Point Apartment Location: Darling Point, Australia Interior Designer: JPR Architects and Interiors Architect: Dennis Rabinowitz Completion: 1st October 2013 Set in the exclusive suburb of Darling Point, the resident wanted to completely strip and refurbish their 1980s apartment, improving visual connectivity and allowing natural light into the interior of the apartment. The original building had been built into the side of a steep hill and only one face had been exploited for views and light. The approach to the design issues was to open the entry vestibule to the southern façade for natural light and turning the space into an entry “courtyard”, and to allow that light to penetrate deeper into the dark rooms of the property. All these interventions allowed vistas and view corridors through the apartment to the views. The design philosophy in relation to interior design work, is based on the premise that ‘design’ is not merely the selection or decoration of surfaces, or the accretion of sourced and selected artefacts, but is the integration of created surfaces, with new and old spaces, with light, and with the owner’s own treasures, and to select finishes that will by their very nature ‘reveal’ the light, both artificial and natural. The finishes selected are warm and are selected to combine and contrast natural unfinished rustic timberwork, with gloss painted lining boards, matte painted wall surfaces with glossy frameless glass balustrades, accented by soft touches such as the leather cladding to the handrails. Coffered ceilings with concealed lighting ensure soft ambient light which speaks eloquently of ‘home’.
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Beach House
Submitted by: ADR
Submitted by: Elphick Proome Architects
Category: Beach House Project Name: Velaa Private Island Location: The Republic of Maldives Interior Designer: ADR s.r.o .& Mimolimit, s.r.o. Completion: December 2013
Category: Beach Houset Project Name; Rooiels Beach House Location: Rooiels, Western Cape Interior Designer: Elphick Proome Interiors Architect: George Elphick Completion:December 2013
Velaa Private Island lies in the Indian Ocean waters off the shore of the Maldives, north of the capital Male. 48 villas of various sizes and layouts situated right on the beach or overlooking the lagoon. The island offers a bonanza of social and sports activities, including several restaurants. The brief was to design a private island which will stand apart from the common hotel resorts in the area. ADR were not to develop a regular hotel, albeit with all the luxury and amenities one could think of – they were to create a place for select clientele, to come by invitation only, and spend ‘Private Moments’- whether these be culinary delights, sports or moments of relaxation, or just doing nothing at all. All that wrapped up in perfect service. All residences have sufficient privacy and adequate private beach space; each residence has its own pool and access road. The architecture for the island, through its design and the experiences it offers is truly unique in the Maldives context. The design, architecture, interiors, materials and accessories chosen serve the purpose of instilling peace, relaxation, privacy, ensuring residents feel that they are in the unique environment of the Maldives. The design used largely traditional materials and technologies, tastefully and functionally supplemented with modern elements. ADR were careful to strike a balance between privacy and a ‘feast for the eyes’ through humble, yet meticulously executed architecture combining tradition and modernity and surprises with familiarity. ADR also sought to minimise the negative footprint of the resort operation on the environment by promoting the restoration and development of the natural resources on the island and its surroundings, especially under water.
This is the epitome of a one room glass pavilion set in an idyllic beach location. The brief from the client, a businessman from Johannesburg, was to create a single space leisure house capitalizing on the site’s remarkable environment in the small village of Rooiels. The genesis of the building was a sketch on a paper napkin over a calamari lunch in Hermanus some five years ago. A torturous journey ensued with the creation of a landmark beach house set amongst the fynbos on an exposed rocky peninsula and elevated above its site. Designed as a glazed pavilion with sub-divisible internal spaces foiled with mechanically operable timber solar screens, the house is raised on a semi-submerged concrete podium. Counterpointed by a freestanding pool and subterranean entry court and garage, the elongated pavilion with a floating curvilinear roof displays a sophisticated, minimal architectural language which hovers gently in its unique setting. The programme had to accommodate a beach house which offered relaxed lifestyle spaces including living spaces, four bedrooms, barbecue court, verandas, gym and wine cellar. Internal sliding walls have created the opportunity to open sleeping spaces during the day to form a single living space. This then opens out on all four edges into broad cantilevered decks. The effect created is thus an ‘umbrella’ connecting isotropically to the amazing environment that cradles the house.
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Submitted by: JPR Architects
Submitted by: Michaelis Boyd Associates Ltd
Category: Beach House Project Name: Waterfront House Coogee Location: Coogee, Sydney, Australia Interior Designer: JPR Architects and Interiors Architect: Dennis Rabinowitz, Brad Sharpe, Roland Martinez Completion: October 2010
Category: Beach House Submitted By: Michaelis Boyd Project name: Praa Sands Location: Praa Sands, Cornwall, UK. Interior Designer: Michaelis Boyd Architect: Michaelis Boyd
A casual family retreat on a double block of ocean front land with strong, primitive, architectural influences and bespoke construction.
Photography by Forever Cornwall.
The brief was to design a home which was soft and organic in its ‘feel’ while having the precision of detail, and robustness of fabric to withstand the harshness of the seafront environment with minimal maintenance. The family enjoyed a very relaxed informal lifestyle and had enjoyed vacations in the tropics and the African bush. They wanted a home reflecting the primitive influences they felt most comfortable in. The earth-bound, rustic style of the house which evolved has its roots in the traditional Cape Dutch fishing village houses of the Southern African west coast. The design conceived the house as a series of ‘BUNGALOWS’ of various function congregated around an entry court which seamlessly dissolved into the exterior. Embracing protective physical form is enhanced through the use of a limited and muted colour palette combined with careful blending of natural textured materials. The design works so well due to the flow of space from inside to outside which characterises the house’s atmosphere. This was achieved through the consistent use of rough render to both the external and internal walls and the continuity of wide timber internal flooring boards flowing uninterrupted through the full height cavity sliding timber windows to matching external timber decking.
Set back and hidden away on the edge of a Cornish cliff ‘Praa sands beach house’ sits quietly and unobtrusively; a homage to its beautiful natural surroundings. With a desire to create a space that eschews the traditional stone construction that is vernacular to the area, Praa Sands Beach house is built with the environment in mind. A ground source heat pump and solar panels set in to the wild meadow grass roof show the architect’s concern and consideration for wider environmental issues, harnessing energy from the idyllic location and affirming the building’s relationship with the landscape. Externally Praa Sands creates an elegant sculptural statement, but it is when you enter that the true beauty of the design is realised.The shelllike helix of the stairs opens up to a clear oculus, through which the moon shines, lighting and casting shadows on the white plastered walls. Every opening has been carefully positioned to allow light to permeate seamlessly between the spaces, creating an open landscape that echoes the shifting qualities of the environment throughout the day, and in different seasons. At its heart Praa Sands Beach House is built around the sea, the surfer and its cliff side location. Every angle, curve and opening are designed with a deep love for the sea. Outside a large copper piped shower is the first stop for those returning from the water, and a warm ground floor wet room greets those fresh from the bracing waves. Large expanses of glazing open up the single ground floor living space, giving way to the rugged Southern Cornish coast and bringing the landscape in to the house. To the back huge cruciform windows allow light to wash through.
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Beach House
Submitted by: Sarco Architects Costa Rica
Submitted by: Sarco Architects Costa Rica
Category: Beach House Project name: Barlett Residence Location: Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Architect: Roderick Anderson / SARCO Architects Costa Rica Completion: July 2009
Category: Beach House Project name: Vistamar17 Residence Location: Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Architect: Roderick Anderson / SARCO Architects, Costa Rica Completion: July 2011
This home is situated in the country’s premiere luxury real estate destination, the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo Resort. The intention from the client was to design a home that would offer luxurious accomodation providing ocean views with immediate contact with the surrounding jungle and nature. This in turn was to offer all of the amenities and features akin to a luxury residence but within a reasonable budget. The home was also required to have extensive outdoor areas to enjoy the tropical climate and should somehow figure a way to situate a swimming pool within the steep slope of the property. The challenging terrain, the slope, and the narrow available building envelope of the property combined to produce a design that was able to solve the needs of the design brief, and to give the home a singular identity and architectural language. Several elements that were used in order to find compliance with the strict design guidelines and their height restrictions, became a design motif for the project while at the same time work as elements to further improve the home’s shading, maximizing the use of outdoor spaces and increasing the home’s energy efficiency. This home was a balance between the assigned building envelope, height restrictions, and desired elevation from where the house could sit without losing the ocean views. Ultimately this home would allow its owners to enjoy the large outdoor living areas around the pool, which, with its swim lane that would enter and becomes part of the covered outdoor living space, give the home a very particular and enjoyable experience.
This home is located on a very irregular (almost triangular) piece of land, with a very steep gulley in the middle, so it combines irregular shape and steep terrain. The home is designed as a group of 3 main structures with corridors which allow the floorplan to articulate and adapt to the shape of the land. These structures then house the main separate activities of the interior living area, master bedroom over the outdoor living area and pool, and the guest bedroom. One key aspect of this home is how everything revolves around the outdoor covered living areas that lie under the master bedroom, and how the stone-clad columns that support the master bedroom fall inside a shallow sitting area inside the water in the swimming pool. The home is all about living and enjoying outdoor spaces and how the different areas of the house can all exist around the covered outdoor living and pool. The interior living areas blur the indoor-outdoor lines with 3 sided glazing and high ceilings, which maximizes the spectacular views to the Four Seasons Hotel and the layered views of masses of water and mountains behind it, and at the same time giving a clear open view and connection to the golf course and the 17 hole Tee box that sits right next to the house. The swimming pool is designed with a wrap-around water mirror on three sides of the covered outdoor living areas, which serve to cool down the air temperature of the breeze and to improve comfort in the outdoor areas. The layout of the house, which adapts and articulates with the flow of the land, then also allows to provide a massing that the house seems to “peek from behind the trees” and look towards the amazing views.
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Submitted by: Smith Ekblad & Associates Category: Beach House Project Name: Flower Hill Location: Half Moon Bay, Jamaica Interior Designer: Sherry Hayslip Architect: Cole Smith Completion date: 2013 Their clients’ decision to build a vacation retreat in Jamaica came after years of enjoying the island and its vibrant culture. In appreciation for the area’s history and people, they observed many local traditions during the planning and building process. Not only did they engage local builders and craftsmen using native techniques, but they respected spiritual traditions by welcoming a house blessing by a local holy man. Planned as both a personal refuge and a rental property, the structure needed to accommodate a variety of activities and types and sizes of groups. As serious art collectors, the owners selected art by significant Jamaican painters and sculptors. The designer also worked directly with local artisans, furniture makers, and fabricators to create many items for the house, although the majority of building materials and furnishings requires shipping to this relatively isolated island. LED and natural lighting were unified throughout to conserve energy. Low maintenance textiles, insect resistant woods, and other materials were used both inside and out of this airy and comfortable home. New, repurposed, and antique furniture were combined in an effect to avoid a too “new” or overly decorated look. A simple watery palette unifies the fabrics, pool tiles, and metals on the broad verandas while lighter, more “Jamaican” colours were used to further reflect the happy and brightly hued palette so deeply associated with this beautiful nation.
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Ski Chalet
Submitted by: Chevallier Architectes
Submitted by: Chevallier Architectes
Category: Ski Chalet Project Name: Dalmore Location: Chamonix Mont Blanc France Completed: 2014 Interior designer: Renaud Chevallier Architect: Renaud Chevallier
Category: Ski Chalet Project Name: PIOLET Location: Chamonix Mont Blanc France Completion: 2014 Interior designer: Chevallier Renaud Architect: Renaud Chevallier
Chalet Dalmore is wonderfully situated in Chamonix, surrounded by other contemporary construction. It stands out as a most exceptional example. Dalmore is the first chalet in all of the French Alps to be covered by black aluminium metal sheets, revolutionary for new chalets in Chamonix. Entirely heated by geothermal heating and lit with LED lighting, it demonstrates the highest level of construction for the valley of Chamonix and Megeve. The style is pushing the boundary of contemporary and modern mountain architecture with a very contemporary structure and and interior finish to the highest level all designed by the architect. Both the inside and outside living space respect the traditional use of vernacular materials: wood, metal, glass but in a fully reinvented modern style.
Chalet Piolet is wonderfully situated in Chamonix, surrounded by other contemporary construction. It stands out as a most exceptional example. Piolet is the first chalet in all of the French Alps with the same material on the roof and on the wall, revolutionary for new chalets in Chamonix. Entirely heated by geothermal heating and lit with LED lighting, it demonstrates the highest level of construction for the valley of Chamonix and Megeve. The style is pushing the boundary of contemporary and modern mountain architecture with a very unusual shape - no roof extension and gutters entirely hiden. The interior finish is to the highest level, all designed by the architect. This is the house of the architect! Piolet is a glass house surrounded by wood. It respects the traditional use of vernacular materials: wood, metal,glass but fully re interpreted in modern style.
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Submitted by: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA
Submitted by: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA
Category: Ski Chalet Project Name: Chalet Chevillard Location: Verbier Date completed: 2013 Interior designer: Cittolin Polli & Associes SA Architect: Cittolin Polli & Associes SA
Category: Ski Chalet Project Name: Chalet Marmottière 1 Location: Verbier Architect: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA Interior Designer: Cittolin Polli & Associés SA Date Completed: 2013
This chalet is located in the heart of the Alps, in the legendary resort of Verbier, Switzerland. Sophistication is apparent on all floors. The seemingly simple detail of the windows highlights the skill of the craftsmen and ensures that nothing distracts from the dramatic Alpine views and the chalet’s relationship with its environment. Both internally and externally the chalet reflects its surroundings through its seamless use of traditional and contemporary design and materials. In effect, the chalet is a balcony or a nest on the Alps. The architects goal was to give reclaimed wood a new relationship with its old friend; the Alps. The way traditional materials have been used alongside reclaimed wood, glass, stone and metal to create the ideal cosy atmosphere should not go without mention. Likewise, the way light has been engineered to perform throughout the property; resulting in a range of different atmospheres suited to each room and time of day is also worth noting. The poetic use of outdoors lighting, introducing enhances the south facade that opens onto the Alps.
The project is a family chalet combining elegance, luxury, technology and space while respecting its environment. Marmotière Chalet can be found in the famed Swiss resort, Verbier. It was designed to meet the optimal perception of design and luxury in the respect of the environment. Every aspect of the chalet’s design is a tribute to its natural surroundings, benefiting from the latest eco-friendly technology, tools and materials to ensure minimum impact on the environment. Performance, elegance and sophistication: - Performance through a roof with two slopes that establish a proportional composition of volumes and flows of light and views throughout the building. - Elegance and sophistication through the different materials used such as reclaimed wood and the reinterpretation of traditional materials, achieved by combining these with more sophisticated materials and the introduction of lacquer, mirrors and glass that plays with the light created for natural lighting on every level. Using the same logic of aesthetic effectiveness, the technical and technological interpretation throughout the chalet result in the perfect balance between performance and elegance. A favorite aspect for the team is the space treatment conserving heat materials such as old wood and natural stone and the treatment of the detail for give the luxury and an relation with the environment. The design is help to work well by the relationship between the noble materials and the technology respecting the alpine environment.
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Ski Chalet
Submitted by: Griwaplan
Submitted by: Hill Mitchell Berry
Category: Ski Chalet Project name: Chalet Princess Location: Grindelwald Interior Designer: Rolf Schutz/ Markus Friedli Architect: Rolf Schutz/ Markus Friedli Completion: 2011
Category: Ski Chalet Project name: Ski Chalet Location: Sainte Foy, France. Interior Designer: Client & Hill Mitchell Berry Architect: Hill Mitchell Berry Chris Mitchell – Partner Completion: February 2014
This Chalet in the heart of Grindelwald is beautifully furnished whilst also providing a full and luxurious spa-area. The breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains include the world famous Eiger North Face. The Chalet Princess was built incorporating the most recent engineering technology which has been used throughout. This spacious chalet provides ample room and space to comfortably accommodate 10 people. The ground floor of the chalet is the location of the fully equipped SPA-Area including a Finnish sauna, steam bath and whirlpool. This area also houses private shower facilities. The spacious garage area provides sufficient garaging for two cars and also provision has been made here for a Ski-room and wine cellar. The first floor is made easily accessible by the means of an elevator where three bedrooms can be found all with beautiful en-suite bathrooms. Then by moving up to the second floor direct access can be found to the spacious terrace area. Once here the only thing that needs to be done is to relax and enjoy the wonderful views of the mountains around Grindelwald including the Eiger North face. The masterpiece of this Chalet is the attic floor which not only hosts the open kitchen, spacious living room but incorporates a cosy fireplace. In the gallery area there is enough space to keep the children happy with an area for a children’s play corner or even for use as a small office. A further bedroom with en-suite bathroom is also located on this floor. A beautifully designed and presented Chalet with amazing views and ample accommodation.
This new 5 bedroom luxurious ski chalet provides 2,800 sq. ft. over three floors, and features a subterranean garage and locker room which was completed in time for the 2014 Skiing Season. Located in Sainte Foy, near to Val d’isere, France, this luxurious chalet provides generous living space. The chalet extends over three floors, and features a subterranean garage and locker room. Its central feature staircase creates a link to all floors. By re-orientating the living space HMB were able to maximise the views whilst making the space more interesting. The panoramic views enjoyed across the valley to the resort of Les Arc were further exploited by the glazing on the south elevation. Natural materials in the form of dry stone walling and timber floors bring warmth and elegance while still providing a hint of tradition to this otherwise contemporary interior. Externally, the design exploits the fall of the land and maintains the traditional ‘Savoie’ region Chalet style with extensive use of timber and stone.
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Submitted by: Kari Whitman Interiors Category: Ski Chalet Project Name: Boulder House Location: Boulder, Colorado Interior Designer: Kari Whitman Completion Date: January 2014 The project is a 2,100 square foot, 19th century retreat in the ski town of Boulder, Colorado. The space is designed as a getaway for the clients’ hectic LA lifestyle and they wanted a space to accommodate lots of guests and pets, but to also honor her ecofriendly roots, and celebrate her eclectic style. An upcycled leather floor in the foyer welcomes guests in from a snowy outing or woodsy summer hike. The living room chandelier is made of real turquoise and the fireplace is constructed from recycled, tumbled Travertine tile and marble, with upcycled white birch trunks. To bring in even more light, Kari installed twenty porthole windows upcycled from old ships on the open, upper level. Kari also designed the custom couch to accommodate lots of guests. Unique art includes the black and white “puffs”— images of dandelions that Kari ordered from England and also installed in the Master Bedroom. A screen made from glimmery brass and stainless steel from Shimmer Screen separates the living area from the Dining Room. Kari designed the built-in banquette and custom chair backs, covering them in recycled leather and silk to. The chandelier, table, and bar stools were gathered on Kari’s treasure hunts through little mid-century modern antique shops.
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Ski Chalet
Submitted by: Richard Mitzman Architects LLP
Submitted by: Shepherd Resources, Inc./AIA
Category: Ski Chalet Project Name: Chalet Janluke Location:La Tzoumaz-Verbier, Switzerland Interior designer:Socrates Miltiadou Architect:Socrates Miltiadou
Category: Ski Chalet Project name: Hornsilver Location: Vail, Colorado Interior Designer: Joe Nye. Inc. Architect: Shepherd Resources, Inc./AIA Completion: October 2010
Janluke is a new build family chalet. Uncompromisingly modern use of materials and space. A reinvention of a traditional chalet typology. The brief was to providea contemporary family chalet that maximises the views of the Rhone Valley, a large double-height glazed living room that blurred the boundaries between internal and external space, an external sun lounging terrace off the main living area, a spa room with sauna and an external private jacuzzi spectacular master suite with balcony overlooking the main living area flexible accommodation for up to ten people with full en-suite facilities, a mixture of traditional and modern materials. Bespoke furniture. The large glazed facade offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and a real connection with the mountains !it’s like living inside the forest. The central chandelier floats inside the double height living room. The contrast of the internal concrete, Larch wood and glass The house accommodates up to three families at once and provides a sense of togetherness while maintaining the ability to enjoy quiet contemplation of the surrounding natural beauty.
Privacy, quality, and detail were the focus of this ‘jewel box’ in the Rocky Mountains influenced by alpine European vernacular. This new custom home replaced an existing home, which unfortunately ignored views, light, interface with its setting, etc., and had irrecoverable spaces that functioned and interrelated poorly. This is the second home designed for this particular client. With street on three sides, the priority was upon creating appropriate privacy, both inside and out, yet also the opportunity to put much of the home on display from the street. The client willingly chose to build considerably less area than was permitted by its zoning, preferring instead to build smaller with higher quality…, a ‘jewel box’, as he described it. Such an approach is virtually unheard of in Vail, given the real estate values. The client has a romantic preference for traditional, alpine European resorts and vernacular, so the goal was to create a traditional, Alpine European solution, yet updated with modern influences. The guest wing is expressed as a small, aged chalet, to which the larger, more current part of the home was attached. High detail, high quality. Liberal use of copper on the windows, walls and roofs. Other windows are in iron with mixed glass and some iron panels. The project features the finest quality wood detailing and woodwork, both exterior and interior. Despite the presence of streets, a high priority was placed upon light and transparency through the primary living spaces. Private, intimate exterior spaces offer wonderful outdoor living without compromising privacy from the street.
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Submitted by: Stanhope Gate Architecture Ltd Category: Ski Chalet Project name: Chalet Shemshak Location: Courcheval 1850, France. Interior Designer: Todhunter Earle Interiors. Architect: Stanhope Gate Architecture Ltd Completion: 2012 This unique project is located in the ski resort town Courchevel 1850, in the French Alps. This superb Chalet is one of a very few recent new buildings, located directly on the slopes of the otherwise fully developed 19th century ski resort town of Courchevel,1850, in the French Alps, providing luxury accomodation over 7500 sq. ft. The siting of the building is guided by working with the natural gradient of the mountain. The Architecture of the chalet is within the traditional vernacular of the Alpine houses and the picturesque tradition of varying volumes with different orientation placed to respond to the panoramic site conditions and long views to and from the building. The pine timberwork on the facade, stone walls as well as the stone roof have been designed in the local vernacular and executed by craftsmen who have preserved the tradition of buildings in the mountains for generations. The interiors of the residence were designed by London decorators Kate Earl and Emily Todhunter whilst the exterior details were crafted in collaboration with the local Architect Jean-Philippe Velghe- Michaux.
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Overall Development
Submitted by: Dominvs Ltd
Submitted by: Jameson Homes
Category: Overall Development Project name: Regents Courtyard Location: Primrose Hill Interior Design Team: Dominvs Group Architect: Dominvs Group Completion: Feb 2014
Category: Overall Development Project name: The Chardstones Location: East Devon Interior Designer: Claude Hooper Architect: Narracotts Architects Ltd Completion: February 2014
Regent’s Courtyard is an exclusive gated development situated in an ideal city location with access to great transport links. Hidden away from view, the development boarders on some of London’s most famous landmarks on its doorstep such as Regent’s Park and the scenic views of Primrose Hill. The Regents Courtyard development consists of five luxurious newly built architecturally designed houses all which range from 3 to 4 bedrooms. The development was acquired by Dominvs Group back in February 2012 and there is now only one out of these five completely refurbished vertical town houses which remains to be sold. Each house within the development has been tastefully designed with comfort, privacy and security in the forefront of the mind to ensure both a safe and calm living environment. All houses boast a large open plan kitchen with enough dining space to entertain family or friends, a private patio garden, as well as an entire floor which is dedicated to total relaxation or entertainment which includes a cinema room. All bedrooms are paired with their own modern en suite bathrooms. The Regents Courtyard has the privilege of a 24 hour concierge service and CCTV throughout the development. The houses also benefit from an underground parking facility with both a direct and secure access from the car to house. The homes at Regent’s Courtyard provide all the benefits and security of an apartment lifestyle but with the combination of space, luxury and character of traditional townhouse living.
A small collection of luxurious 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes arranged within the quintessentially English country village of Chardstock. The development comprises of a total of ten individually designed bespoke homes within the village. With the developments adjoining the boundary of the village conservation area particular attention was given to the detailing of the homes to ensure that they sat comfortably within the context of a very traditional village setting. The challenge to our designers was meet the requirements of such a sensitive setting and mixture of house types whilst also delivering a development of the highest quality and living space to meet the needs of modern family living with light airy spaces and open plan living. To achieve this the developer opted for a simple palette of traditionally and locally sourced materials, principally natural chert stone and a mixture of roughcast and smooth colour washed render to provide subtle variety and an individual identity to each dwelling and to complete the rural appearance and feel of the design. To compliment this traditional approach a variety of glazed elements to units were introduced wherever possible to achieve the light airy feel to the interiors. The detailing of the elevations was key to the success of the overall project, from the individual simple porch details to the different glazing bars applied to the traditional timber balanced casement windows, ensuring that each home was individual with its own clear identity whilst complimenting the overall feel of the development. The rounded corners to the rendered walls, window and door reveals with the traditional palette of materials used sensitively ensured the development fitted seamlessly into its traditional village setting.
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Submitted by: Leptos Estates Category: Overall Development Project name: Apollo Beach Villas Location: Paphos, Cyprus Completion: 2013 The Leptos Apollo Beach Villas comprises of seventy-three well presented seaside and seafront luxury homes ideally located between the tranquil Paphos harbour and the sandy beaches of picturesque Coral Bay. This incomparable and unique development of seafront villas by Leptos Estates, are all designed and built with distinctive characteristics, and have become a pole of attraction. These custom built homes set on the waters edge with landscaped gardens and Greek island style architecture are only the beginning of what to expect. Quality and ambiance seems to be in every corner of this eclectic location. The Leptos Apollo Beach. Villas offer a luxurious lifestyle with the finest amenities available. There is a walk way that offers lovely walks along the sea front and there is also a small enclave that houses local fishing boats. At all times of the year the sun sets directly in Apollo’s view and can be enjoyed from all properties. The resort, other than the private swimming pools also has a large communal infinity pool that looks out to the sea. One of the attractions of the area is the diving treasures as well as a cargo timber the “Demetrios II” shipwreck just off the coast of Apollo Beach Villas. The majestic sunsets, the golden sandy beaches and even the rocky shores compose an amalgam of exceptional natural beauty which attracts each visitor to dream of owning his own house by the sea.
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Submitted by: Mercurio Design Lab Category: Overall Development Project name: ILIV Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Mercurio Design Lab Architect: A.M. Architect Completion: Sept. 2013 Constraints become opportunities with this residential tower whose dynamic organic form expresses a special way of life. The design of the building is a response to issues arising from the site and to an unusual and demanding brief. The site was very constrained due to the proximity and height of two neighbouring towers. This provided a challenge as to how to give the building a distinctive character and still be a ‘good neighbour’ and not perceived to be aggressively demanding attention. This building was already ‘a work in progress’ when MDL was called in to design a building form to match the planned ‘iconic’ interiors. The building is located on Patterson Road, home to some of Singapore’s most outstanding condominiums. On one side, standing on a larger site and towering above it, is the elegant Marq building, while on the other side another tower crowded the site, throwing up the challenge of how to give iLiv a distinctive identity. The solution was an intriguingly complex fusion of two elliptical forms perhaps a symbol of infinity, perhaps the lucky number eight, perhaps a gentle sensuality which gives the building a presence in the precinct without appearing arrogant. It also gives expression to MDL’s philosophy of providing variety and individuality both to the external form of a building and to its interiors. The interaction of vertical, horizontal and curvilinear elements give the building a coherent sculptural form. By avoiding the rigidity of a conventional orthogonal form, the building becomes a living organism providing constant visual stimulation.
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Submitted by: Tony Owen Partners Category: Overall Development Project name: ELIZA APARTMENTS Location: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Architect: TONY OWEN PARTNERS Completion: 2014 The Eliza Apartments are one of the most elegant and prestigious apartment buildings in Sydney. The project combines classic 20th century style with the latest parametric design tools to create an iconic landmark. These prestigious apartments have just been completed. Located on Hyde Park in Sydney’s exclusive Elizabeth Street; it was conceived to be Sydney’s most exclusive and exciting apartment developments. A building was sought to fit within the historic context of the area yet was an unmistakably contemporary and challenging design. This 17 storey building contains 19 units with most levels having one 4 bedroom unit per floor with a 3 storey penthouse on top. The brief required residences of the highest quality and finish. The typical 4 bedroom units are 200m2 and contain the highest space standards and level of finish. The units contain laser cut screens, Gaggenau appliances, mirrored fire places and full marble bathrooms. The master bedrooms and living areas have panoramic park and harbour views which are accentuated by the curve of the balcony and ballusters. The lobby features a sculpted parametric curved sandstone wall which incorporates the tessellated motif throughout the building. The rear of the building contains a 10 storey green wall. The design uses traditional elegant contextual materials such as sandstone and steel in a contemporary and challenging way using digital technology to mould the façade to the changing conditions on the skin. The profile of every level is different.The tapering shape of the penthouse maximises solar access and views to Hyde Park and terminates the fluid geometry.
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Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: Cittolin Polli & Associes SA
Submitted by: Concept2Group
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: Villa Casa, Location: Valais, Switzerland Date Completed: 2013 Architect: Cittolin Polli & Associes SA
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Paddock View Location: Kingswood, Surrey Interior Designer: Karen Gothill Architect: Nigel Rose Completion: October 2013
Single family house in the Swiss Alps on a sunny hillside in central Valais. In the heart of the vineyards, this unique property blends discretely into the Blanc de Blanc that peacefully flourishes in the surrounding valley. Designed for a couple and their three young children, this 1100m2 plot, features a 160m2 parallelepiped with an ‘L’ shaped footprint. The main body of the building is placed to give it the preferred west orientation. Given the configuration of the plot, this allows for the broadest possible outdoor space of 25m. The secondary body, a covered 100m2 outdoors area, naturally provides the front of the accommodation with a defining “private” and “protected” space. This creates a series of friendly, functional spaces, including a lounge and outdoor dining corner, that extends the living areas outdoors in a way that brings people together away from the intense Summer heat that can be experienced in the sunniest region of Switzerland. On the main level, beyond the kitchen, is a large dining room on the receiving side and a double-height lounge on the other, which is furnished, like most of the rooms in the property, with custom designed furniture made from white lacquered MDF. The surrounding natural environment can be felt throughout the property thanks to a “wall” of glass fifteen metres long, stretching from floor to ceiling, with sliding frames in anodized aluminium that gives views across the pool and garden. The building is very graphic, but also very symmetrical with a rhythmic nine frames, each 170 cm. The overall result is a building that is “both a visual line and a line of conduct by the constant repetition of this frame of reference.
The construction of this 3000sqft five bedroomed detached, new build home is located in the village of Kingswood, Surrey Kingswood village has a high proportion of property valued at £2.£3Million plus, but the developer felt there was a real gap in the market for quality houses on or around the £1m+price bracket. The brief, therefore, was to appeal to a downsizing market, ie; prospective purchasers living in high value homes in Kingswood but now requiring a smaller property but still within the village, yet wishing to maintain the same high specification and quality of finishes and features that they had been accustomed to. The site also had beautiful views overlooking paddocks so it was important for the design to take advantage of these from the rear elevations of the house. A decision was therefore made to re-position the initial kitchen layout which was originally at the rear of the ground floor. As a result a wonderful kitchen/breakfast/dining room was created on the lower ground floor featuring large bi-fold doors opening out onto walnut decking and the garden areas, making an ideal space for entertaining. This then freed up space on the ground floor for a large Family Room with three sets of French doors overlooking the paddocks – a room which we have subsequently been told the owners spend more time in with a glass of wine than the formal Drawing room at the front of the house! Concept2Group worked in close partnership with Ania Stanik, Interior Designer for Ideal Standard at ‘The Bathroom’ in Clerkenwell and Karen Fergusson at Nolte Kuche to create a stunning kitchen and bathrooms which subsequently appeared as a featured magazine article.
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Submitted by: Griwaplan
Submitted by: Hartmann Designs
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Aspen Location: Grindewald Interior Designer: Ewald Wellig / Martina Baumann Architect: Ewald Wellig Completion: September 2012
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: London Duplex Apartment Location: South Bank, London Interior Designer: Hartmann Designs Completion Date: August 2013
This beautifully constructed two bedroom apartment also provides access to the Hotel Facilities including the SPA area whilst providing the highly desirable feature of SKI-IN SKI-OUT. There is an overall feeling of being located in an eagle’s nest whilst this property provides an unsurpassed view of the Grindelwald valley. The apartment is constructed using all of the finest local materials as well as having oak parquet flooring. The features are enhanced by the traditional design of the local carpenters and craftsmen and is of a very high quality and precision with a focus on functionality.
The client requested that the look and feel of the apartment should have a Scandinavian feel with neutral colours and simple clean lines within the Interior architecture. A 2 bedroom en-suite duplex apartment based in London, with grand expansive views out over the River Thames and the South Downs. The feel and aesthetic for this apartment is based on contemporary Scandinavian design, with a neutral colour palette of pastels contributing softness and serenity to the overall space. A tranquil atmosphere has been gained through an open plan living space, with a large kitchen/diner that leads smoothly onto the living room. This spacious design allows light to travel effortlessly throughout the residence and gives the useable space immense flexibility. An eclectic mix of Scandinavian and European furniture furnishes the apartment complimenting the architectural finishes and the neutral colour scheme. In addition to the furniture, contemporary art was carefully selected for each room enhancing the tone and character of each given space. The result is an interior that speaks in an effortlessly chic and luxurious language, complimented by the clean lines of the finishes and the contemporary furniture. Previously this apartment was very dark and the kitchen was compartmentalised from the living area creating two, not very usable spaces. By opening up the kitchen to the dining and living area this is a now a very spacious area and is perfect for city living and entertaining. Hartmann Designs also re-positioned the staircase, which in turn gave them more space for the bedrooms and bathrooms.
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Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: Hartmann Designs
Submitted by: Pin & Pin
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project Name: London Penthouse Apartment Location: South Bank Interior Designer: Hartmann Designs Completion Date: August 2013
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Villa Lypa Location: Croatia Interior Designer: Pin & Pin Architect: Pin & Pin Completion: June 2012
A penthouse apartment situated on the South Bank, with far reaching views over the city of London. Hartmann Designs tackled this brief with a completely fresh approach – ‘rough-lux’. The Client requested that the project should have a unique style and quirky feel and be different to any other typical London Penthouse Apartment. The use of natural wood and high shine materials throughout evokes an ambient feel of rough luxury. A conscious effort was made to source all materials from English suppliers and craftsmen. The overall design is one of loft-style open plan living, with the central focus on an alternative and impressive spiral staircase. Within the apartment there are 2 en-suite bedrooms in which statement walls made from wooden panels take residents from bedroom to bathroom, where the luxurious feel is continued in crisp neutral décor with statement silver and bronze metal detailing. The use of these similarly natural and yet contrasting materials, wood and metal, help to evoke this rough-lux concept and give the entire space a plush and warming atmosphere. The lower level of the apartment is open plan with kitchen, dining and entertaining area. There is a small workspace, which is behind sliding panels so that when entertaining this area is concealed. Similar timber paneling and flooring have been used throughout to continue the concept of a loft feel and faux grass has been placed on the balcony, which not only looks great but feels good underfoot too.
This beautiful 400m2 Stone Villa is situated only 5 meters away from the Adriatic. It has been carefully designed to boast traditional features yet to remain contemporary and timeless. The position is unrivalled, right on the water’s edge with stunning views over the turquoise sea to the harbour of Sumartin and the Biokov mountains beyond. The aim of the project was to design a villa which boasted traditional features, using local stone masons from the island, yet remaining contemporary with timeless interiors. The project exceeded the expectations of Pin & Pin and went smoothly throughout due to rigorous planning and mooring was added which allows super yachts to moor right in front of the house. To have a villa in such close proximity to the sea with these facilities, is a rarity within Europe. Villa Lypa was designed to boast traditional features to be in keeping with the local architecture, yet remain modern. The contrast between solid stone pillars, clean exterior stone and traditional cast iron railings has proven to be a winning design with endless amounts of compliments. The villa revolves around the central living area. The middle floor consists of the kitchen and living room at either end which completely open up to a large balcony in the centre of the house. There is also the option of indoor or outdoor living, remaining private from the prying eyes of neighbours. From entering the house on the 3rd level, panoramic views of the sea can be seen at any point of the house (even the corridors) giving a reminder of Lypa’s close proximity to the sea at every opportunity.
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Submitted by: Paul de Ruiter Architects Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Villa Kogelhof Location: Kamperland, The Netherlands Interior Designer: Paul de Ruiter Architects Architect: Paul de Ruiter Architects Completion: January 2013 It was an important wish from the client to create a simple, abstract, sustainable, yet spectacular villa. The result is a composition; consisting of two square stacked volumes: one underground and one floating above ground. It is designed as an uncompromising glass box, supported by a steel V-frame. The site is part of a larger programme initiated by the government, which aims to connect regional ecological zones throughout the country. The current owner bought the site, once farmland, six years ago. Open to the public, it is a protected habitat for animals and plants and a major tourist draw in the area. Permission to build a house on the land was given only on condition that it was returned to its pre-agricultural state. The villa’s main body hovers 4m above the ground, its two ‘legs’ housing a concrete staircase at one end and forming a steel V-shaped truss at the other. The house itself adds another 4m in height. Built like a bridge, the 40m by 8m interior reads as one big void, with floorto-ceiling glazing. Sliding doors and curtain rails offer the residents, a family of four, the option of privacy in some areas. Structural elements are integrated and invisible as much as possible. A climate active façade (a special air cavity has been incorporated into it to help control temperature) means the ventilation and heating inside the house adjust to respond to the weather.
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Residential £1 - £2.5 Million
Submitted by: Tobola Architects
Submitted by: Tsianter Architects
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Hunters Hill Location: Australia Interior Designer: Tobola Architects Pty Ltd Architect: Aneta Tobola Completion: 2012
Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: The Boundary Location: Bowdon, Cheshire Architect: Tsiantar Ltd Completion: May 2014
The main inspiration for the design of this spectacular 4 bedroom residence was the breathtaking unique view of the bush valley, the peaceful location and the close proximity to nature. The surrounding views have been framed by using large glazing in the living room which captures the bush views in almost every room of this house. The bush valley views located to the front of the house have been captured even in master bedroom located at the rear of the property. Windows in almost every room of this house provide beautiful views. By using the natural light and natural ventilation the house has been created with no dark areas. There is a corridor running through the middle of the house, and this is filled with natural light, and the cross ventilation adds to the lack of air conditioning required, even during the hot Australian summer. The high ceiling in the living room (almost 7m high) has added the ‘Wow’ factor to the interiors and contributed to the cross ventilation throughout the entire house. Timber cladding of the elevation has been carefully studied and there is a soft transition between the bush located across the street and the very modern building envelope. The designer has created a house which is a pleasant space to live in whilst also allowing the occupants to experience the surrounding nature on a daily basis.
This 450 m sq single dwelling is designed in the ‘Arts and Craft’ style to fit into a triangular shaped site. To make the most of the garden, the plan is ‘Y’ shaped maximising the space around the house for the garden. The client wanted a relatively ‘low key’ property and the house was designed to have low sweeping eaves supported on brackets to accentuate the roof and the dormers. The feature gables at the front and rear make statements by being fully two storey. These are focuses for the main entrance and circular drive at the front, and for the balcony and rear patio at the rear over looking the cricket club. The natural stone for the feature bays and plinth was carefully selected for the balance of shaded seams running through the slabs so that they were consistent and balanced against the light render. The same process was used for the large slabs of Carrara marble that were bookended’ for the master shower suite. The house is not designed to be imposing relying on feature details such as the dormers and stonework, the quality of the materials and the proportions for effect. Viewed from the road, the symmetry with the site and the circular drive centred on the entrance gates catches everyone’s attention. The interiors have been designed to match the external quality of the property.
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Submitted by: Woadden Nash Interiors Category: Residential £1 - £2.5 Million Project name: Lagoon Residence Location: Poole, Dorset Interior Designer: Woadden-Nash Interiors Architect: Trinity Completion: Jan 2013 A relaxed and striking contemporary home, with stunning harbour views. The design brief was to fully specify all aspects of the interior finishing as well to dress and style this property to maximize its appeal within the Poole residential market. In a competitive marketplace it was necessary to work hard to give this project an edge on the competition. The brief was also to present a modern and fresh lifestyle, whilst retaining a feeling of warmth and luxury, providing potential purchasers with a welcoming and luxurious home, which would prove to be an easy transition for anyone moving from an older property. Careful consideration has been given between the relationship with the master bedroom and its en-suite which has provided a semi open plan solution. This is achieved with a glass screen, affording the user the magnificent view across the water. The ‘wet’ areas of the shower and wc, are hidden from view and fully tiled, to create a darker more spa like feel.
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Residential £2.5 - £5 Million
Submitted by: Alexander James Interiors
Submitted by: Claudio Modola Architectural Design Ltd
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Chart Ridge Location: Oxted, Surrey Interior Designer: Stacey Sibley Architect: Greg Meier Completion Date: November 2013
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Bayt Jullanar Location: Dubai, UAE Interior Designer: Claudio Modola Architectural Design Architect: Claudio Modola Architectural Design Furniture Designer: Finn Juhl Date Delivered: July 2013
The brief for this property was to design a scheme that complimented the striking external architecture while still making it feel homely and inviting. The breath-taking and contemporary house was an exciting project to work on, with everything in the house dedicated to the stunning south facing views. In an effort to create a seamless transition from inside to the outdoors, the interior follows a scheme of predominantly earthy tones. The walnut doors and bespoke cabinetry bring a warmth and depth to each room, and this contrasts beautifully with the washed grey oak floors and the sunken textured hand woven carpet in the ground floor. Bringing in deep bursts of reds and oranges in textured fabrics provide another dimension of warmth that is sometimes needed in such contemporary homes. The clever use of textured wallpapers throughout really enhanced certain areas like the fireplaces. I designed a bespoke pendant light in the entrance hall which makes maximum use of the double height internal space and really shows off the two storey high glazed windows. Carefully selecting art sourced from around the world gives a sense of individuality to each room and the lighting system was designed to highlight these unique pieces. A specialist motorbike was displayed as a piece of art in the hallway creating a central core to the house. Key pieces of furniture were used in each room such as the over sized sofas in the family area. Pairing this with metal-framed parquet top coffee tables gives a genuine eclectic feel.
The Bayt Jullanar blends femininity with a certain strength of presence, all the while remaining faithful to a distinctly Arabian identity. The client, approached the firm to design her residence after reading an article published in Architectural Digest on Fort Ferro, an Omani inspired fortress designed and constructed by Claudio Modola Architectural Design on the sands of Shela Beach, Lamu, Kenya. Tired of apartment living, the client was adamant that she wanted to reside on the beach in Dubai and having failed to find a vacant plot of land to buy, she identified an existent residence in a prominent position and took the courageous decision to demolish, thereafter appointing the firm to create her own private oasis. The client trusted completely in Claudio’s ability to conceive and design an appropriate structure and giving no guidelines at all in terms of architectural style, stating only her requirements in terms of rooms, space and facilities. The brief consisted of the following:a) Approximate area of 800m2 b) 4 bedrooms, kitchen / breakfast area, dining / living area, study, staff quarters ( 4 staff), Terrace with sea views, underground parking for a Rolls Royce Phantom, Swimming pool. A relaxing home in which the client and her two adult children could spend leisure time together. The traditional internal courtyard was an important aspect of the design as it provided a focal point around which the body of the property would revolve. Flooding the interior with indirect sunlight it provides a peaceful serene sanctuary at the heart of the home.
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Submitted by: David James Architects Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Ventura Location: 2 Minterne Rd, Evening Hill, Poole, Dorset Date Completed: January 2014 Interior Designer: Husen Developments Architect: David James Architects & Associates Ltd A spectacular and unique private residence, with remarkable street presence and an exceptional living experience, having full 180-degree views. The client’s brief was to maximise the use of the site, whilst unlocking the difficult ground level changes and relating the new house to the surrounding built environment. The house was to have large expanses of glass, making the most of the views, whilst it was also important to have a flowing relationship with the ground floor garden. The house was to include four bedrooms; all ensuite and ample living space, as would be expected in a house of this caliber. The plan was to have an integral double garage, home cinema/ multiuse room and a separate study. The architectural response to the site was to place the house closest to the northern boundary, affording the opportunity for the internal accommodation to expand towards the south and western light and openness of the site. Due to the natural changing ground levels, the pedestrian access was located higher up the slope, whilst the vehicular access was located to the lowest part of the site. The integral double garage and media room were designed to be at the lowest point on the site and this facilitated that the ground floor had a seamless relationship with the higher ground level of the garden and pedestrian access.
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Residential £2.5 - £5 Million
Submitted by: JPR Architects
Submitted by: JPR Architects
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: McMahon’s Point Residence Location: McMahon’s Point, Australia Interior Designer: JPR Architects and Interiors Architect: Ian Poole Completion: 1st October 2013
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Darling Point Residence Location: Darling Point, Australia Interior Designer: JPR Architects and Interiors Architect: Dennis Rabinowitz, Frederick Feng Completion: 1st April 2013
The owner saw that this 1883 heritage listed residence offered great opportunities for a total refurbishment and for the insertion of a contemporary home into the listed heritage fabric. The house itself had undergone a number of reincarnations over its 130 year life span, and when the current architect-owner purchased the house, it was being used as film and sound editing studios, and internally it had been divided up into a large number of small dark sound-proofed studios, and had almost totally lost any architectural quality or value. The heritage status of the house meant that the property could never be demolished so a creative redesign and refurbishment was the only option to save the building from further degradation. The design works well as it makes use of the surrounding landscape, offering spectacular views of Sydney Harbour from the roof terrace. A large courtyard was carved through the centre of the structure to admit light into the heart of the home. A living room, kitchen, family room, and library are clustered around the courtyard and all rooms are connected with the courtyard and interconnected with one another by means of sliding folding doors, so that the building can take advantage of the Sydney summers. A basement car-park for 5 cars and a wine cellar were excavated into the sandstone underneath the existing 130 year old structure.
This dwelling was originally built in the 1930’s as a single residence, however over the years had undergone a number of unsympathetic renovations and alterations resulting in a building comprising 5 onebedroom apartments. JPRA undertook a design process to remove the unfortunate accretions of the previous years, and to turn the building once again into a single luxury private dwelling. The finishes are varied and eclectic and build on and reflect the owner’s African heritage with a mixture of rustic textures and exposed timber beams, combined with contemporary expressed steel structures and smooth rendered finishes. The success of the design, lies in the ability to maintain the original structure. The frontage has been stripped back and refurbished and amended only with the addition of pergolas and privacy screening, however from the rear street a series of new levels have been created with a vehicle access from the rear street to a 3 car garage, and rising 6 levels by means of a glass lift through a large central unifying void that rises through the centre of the dwelling.
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Submitted by: Mercurio Design Lab Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project name: Villa Alba Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Mercurio Design Lab Architect: A.M. Architect Completion: End of 2012 These twin villas comprise of 3 floors and 1 basement, located on Sentosa island along Ocean Drive, facing the Golf Course. Born from a symbolic design philosophy that systematically imbued deep significance in every plane and corner of their conception. Symbology is introduced at many different levels so that visually browsing the villas can offer various interpretations to the watchful eye. The more obvious one is the alluring hint to the sun rising on the sea line of the horizon – a hint that doesn’t just intend to visually mimic the disk that slowly rises from the sea up into the architecture itself, but also evokes a positive mindset in inspiring a relentless cycle of rebirth and new beginnings. This idea is reinforced by the use of warm materials such as terracotta and travertine. Driven by the idea of modern tropical living, the villa avoids extensive glazing on the western facades and provides deep, shaded recesses for natural cooling and further sun protection. The heat resistant terracotta tiles have an air cavity behind themto enable air and water circulation for natural cooling, while extensive cross-ventilation and energy efficient glazing minimise the need for air-conditioning. Natural cooling is enhanced on the golf course side by pools leading off the living/dining spaces. The curved profile of the roof, probably Alba’s most distinctive trait, take a major role also in the interior spaces at the second and attic floors where it has been intentionally left visible, creating an intriguing effect of heightened space and attractive visual composition. Consistency is one of the most important rules obeyed by designer who requested to lead the way from the master planning all the way to the selection of the artworks and loose ornaments, a very distinct approach for a designers to design every parts of a house, including architecture, interiors, artworks and landscape.
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Residential £2.5 - £5 Million
Submitted by: Mercurio Design Lab
Submitted by: Richard Mitzman Architects LLP
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project name: Villa Lambda Location: Singapore Interior Designer: Mercurio Design Lab Architect: A.M. Architect Completion: Feb. 2013
Category: Residential £2.5 - £5 Million Project Name: Hampstead Lane House Location: London, UK Date completed: May 2013 Interior designer: Kelly Hoppen Ltd Architect: Richard Mitzman Architects LLP Architects LLP
The name “Lambda”, refers to the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, which has come to represent almost anything to do with worlds within worlds – wavelengths, new planets from outer space and complex sub-atomic systems. But it was the chance encounter with a scale model of the Lamborghini ‘Gallardo’ with its implied juxtaposition of triangles, which led to Lambda to its graphic form. This suggest a key idea of two inverted triangles, slightly offset from one another– a design solution that immediately offered a powerful interpretation of an idea and potential for a great development ahead. With further refinement, the triangle geometries were smoothed out. One end got heavily chamfered, becoming a skewed quadrangle and allowing a large cantilevered roof eave to protect the large windows of the bedroom. The other triangle was stretched at its opposite end and slightly smoothed to form a rounder bullnose morphing from the house walls into a long carporch. Lambda should have resembled a sport car but as its conceptualization took shape, it started to project the idea of a space vehicle. Therefore, when the car porch was designed with two canopies at each side to extend the protection of the parked cars, their resemblance to winged stabilizers was one right touch to the finalization of the design. One of the greatest challenge that the design team faced at the early stage was to comply with the regulation for habitable attic spaces in a bungalow. which in Singapore has a rather restrictive code that imposes a pitch roof with very distinctive geometric conditions, yet at the same time find an aesthetic solution that had to visually adhere to the dynamically unique and futuristic style that was set for Lambda since its inception.
A modern house built on a Palladian plan around a central atrium stairwell. The front facade blends in with the Conservation Area and the garden facade is unapologetically modern. The brief was an 8 en-suite bedroom, 11,000sqft house with pool, gym, cinema room etc, maximum light and amenity spaces. The house had to be able to get planning permission within the Conservation Area and therefore blends in from the front. The garden facade is modernist with balconies, terraces and loggias with nearly every room having an outside space. The plan is Palladian and all the rooms having Palladian proportions especially the ceiling heights. On the ground floor the rooms are as high as they are wide (4m). The central staircase atrium is under a giant roof light bringing light all the way down to the basement which houses the pool, gymnasium and cinema room. There are 8 en-suite bedrooms. The master also has his and hers dressing rooms.
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Submitted by: Tsianter Architects Category: Residential ÂŁ2.5 - ÂŁ5 Million Project name: Moongate Location: Prestbury, Cheshire Interior Designer: Lisa Keats of Keates Interior Design Architect: Tsiantar Ltd Completion: August 2013 The project Moongate, in Prestbury, Cheshire was a complete refurbishment and extension to an existing house. The house was completely stripped back to the bare masonry and re-organised to provide significant accommodation. Substantial extensions were added to form garages with an office suite above. In addition a large swimming pool and gym, which is viewed from the dining room together with a large garden room and terrace. The entrance to the property was re-configured to house a sweeping central staircase with wrap around galleried landing and a dome over. The swimming pool structure was added to the side of the house and the rear wall of the dining room replaced with a large plate glass window to give a full view over the pool. The gym is similarly positioned to view out to the garden over the pool behind a large window. The family living area has been completely opened up into the garden room and houses a large kitchen, dining and sitting area and a play room arranged on different levels all to give views over the garden. Externally, the house has been given a new identity by introducing cream render and buff sandstone feature windows. Brickwork has been used to accentuate the chimneys and strong elements such as the two storey timber windows flanking the entrance give the house a character. The building was already multi faceted and this was enforced with the octagonal garden room and the angled position of the garages which all add to the idiosyncrasy of the project.
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Residential £5 Million Plus
Submitted by: Amiri Construction
Submitted by: Dominvs Ltd
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project Name: Panorama 124 Location: Sandbanks. Poole, UK Date Completed: March 2013 Interior designer: Amiri Architect: HGP
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project name: Westover Hill Location: Hampstead, London Interior Designer: Dominvs Group Architect: Wish London Interiors Completion: June 2014
124 Panorama is a spectacular residence occupying 7,700 sq/ft of luxurious contemporary living accommodation spread over four floors on the water’s edge of the exclusive Sandbanks peninsular. The design features stunning expanses of floor to ceiling glazing designed to maximise the panoramic views and has been carefully designed over four floors, all served by a bespoke lift, to create a truly luxurious space both internally and externally. The sweeping resin bonded driveway leads to an imposing entrance with glazing running right up and over the roof to create a wonderful light and airy feel to the whole property. Once inside the open plan nature of the house and the tasteful decor create a tranquil, inviting ambience. The open plan nature of the ground floor extends throughout the house with the full height atrium reaching right up to the glazed roof section which bathes the whole house in warm, natural light. With five bedrooms, luxurious en-suite bathrooms, study and magnificent lounge this house really appeals to both families and those keen to entertain. However the designers kept in mind the needs of the owner with the entire top floor dedicated to an exclusive master suite comprising bedroom, walk in dressing area, magnificent bathroom and separate lounge. However it is on the lower ground floor that the property really comes alive with fully fitted cinema, gymnasium, sauna, spa and indoor pool again all bathed in natural light from both the atrium and the walk on roof lights.
Westover Hill is a detached 5,500 sq ft house situated on a private road located in Hampstead, one of London’s most gorgeous hilltop hideaways with its mix of picturesque countryside, historical buildings, cosmopolitan shops and a variety of restaurants and cuisines it offers, making it the perfect living location. The road where the house is based consists of only twelve other large houses in total and has a secure gated entrance making it a safe and secure environment to reside. This property has undergone a complete redevelopment with the added addition of a double garage and a newly built master suite which has been beautifully designed with extraordinary attention to detail. The house is fixed over four floors; the basement consists of a cinema room, indoor pool and leisure facilities and a space where maximum relaxation can be enjoyed. On the ground floor there are two reception room, a formal dining room and a huge open plan kitchen equipped with top of the range appliances and a large seating area which is ideal for entertaining both family and friends. The garden has been completely relandscaped and there is the addition of decking as well as a striking glass house situated to the rear of the house. The first and second floors locate seven bedrooms, three of which have private en suite bathrooms. The additional space provides a study, a larger family bathroom and an area for staff quarters. Westover Hill is a large luxurious house filled with character and is tastefully designed ensuring maximum comfort.
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Submitted by: Dyer Grimes Architects
Submitted by: Foster Lomas
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project name: Emperors Gate Location: South Kensington, London Interior Designer: Dyer Grimes Architecture Architect: Dyer Grimes Architecture Completion: January 2014
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project name: Riverside Penthouse Location: London SW11 Interior Designer: Foster Lomas Architect: Foster Lomas Completion: June 2013
The client was living in a ground floor period mansion apartment in Emperor’s Gate, South Kensington. When the apartment above and the apartment below came up for sale they jumped at the opportunity to create one large bespoke family home. The ground floor apartment comprised a large appointed living room with 3.5m ceiling heights and a series of smaller cellular rooms. The basement apartment had suffered ad-hoc alterations and was dark and tired. The challenge was to reconfigure the internal structure of all three floors and link them to create a comfortable family home. As a result the building has been transformed into a unique dwelling, combining contemporary architectural features while enhancing the property’s period pedigree. The interiors have been lovingly restored and enhanced with one-off pieces sourced from around the world and the finest fixtures and fittings throughout. Dyer Grimes Architecture has created a stunning centre point to the house bringing the three floors together via a generous atrium and sculptural feature staircase. The designs provided views and light to the centre of the plan, linking the generous living room at ground floor with the open plan kitchen and dining room, and courtyard in the basement. The basement makes use of a new polished concrete floor that reflects the light which pours in from the elegant Crittal doors to the courtyards. The original brickwork has been exposed and white washed to provide texture to the space. A designer kitchen has been installed with an island unit made of a beautiful charcoal coloured stone with visible fossils. A seamless integration of three uniquely designed spaces.
This newly refurbished penthouse is situated on London’s South Bank and boasts panoramic views over the river. The design of this magnificent penthouse drew inspiration from the client’s travels to the South of France and Morocco and his love of the Art Deco period. These memories and interests helped Foster Lomas to develop a concept for the whole apartment. These influences manifest themselves as subtle echoes throughout the entire apartment. The existing riverside penthouse suffered from a maze of corridors, poor daylight penetration and inefficient use of the available space. By re-planning and completely removing the corridor spaces this has maximised the usable space within the apartment. The curved geometry of the building has also been embraced to create a harmonious series of flowing spaces. A key feature of the project is the dramatic hanging pod that replaces the original mezzanine. The design of the pod was inspired by 1930’s motorboats, their finely crafted woodwork and flowing elegant forms. This private relaxation space is suspended on just 12 brass tension cables. From the pod you can sit back an enjoy the elevated riverside view towards Chelsea. The ‘room’ is constructed using a semi-monocoque plywood sub structure which provides the base carcass. A series of laminated oak cladding panels completes the structure. Restricted access meant all the components had to fit inside a standard passenger lift. The staircase is the finale to the design, its helical laser cut ribbon descending into the space revealing a hint of the intimate space above. The master suite is conceived as an open plan landscape where the bath, the bed and the shower all sit in a single space as objects. The bathroom is only defined by a change in floor finish and level with the silk wallpaper continuing to unite the space.
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Residential £5 Million Plus
Submitted by: G & T London
Submitted by: Q Developments
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project name: 58 Myddelton Square Location: London Interior Designer: G & T London Architect: Coffey Architect Completion: November 2013
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Architect: Terry Pawson Completed: Summer 2012 Project Name: Ava House Location: Coombe Estate, London
The total restoration of a Georgian townhouse on historic Myddelton Square in Islington, transformed to create an opulent family residence which combines period elegance with contemporary features. G&T London sought to return this magnificent Georgian townhouse back to its former glory and raise the bar for luxury living in Islington. The largest and last house to be built on the square in 1836, number 58 had since been divided up into apartments before being used as a commercial office, gradually deteriorating into a state of disrepair. G&T London wanted to return the house to its original use as a single family residence, retaining its period features whist adding contemporary design elements, technology and the finest globally sourced materials. Detailing and exceptional levels of fit and finish were central to the design brief. To achieve this, G&T London assembled an expert team of refurbishment specialists, including carpenters, decorators and ironmongers to breathe new life into the house. Original sash windows, ornate fireplaces, intricate cornicing, decorative cast iron railings and historic chimney pieces were painstakingly restored to the highest level of craftsmanship. The subdivided rooms of the property were opened up, while the rear of the house has been transformed by a carefully planned ‘floating’ glass rear extension. G&T London also sought to dispel the myth that Georgian properties are draughty and take a long time to heat up. To achieve this, a commercial style heating and hot water system was installed, while a Savant home control system allows full control of the house’s audio, video, lighting and heating via four removable wall-mounted iPads. The ‘floating’ Swiss SkyFrame glass extension has completely transformed the rear of the property.
One of a pair of Contemporary twin houses set within the Coombe Estate, 10 miles from Central London. The house should allow the future proprietor to see the beauty of the building and allow them to envisage what they can bring to the space to make it their home - to combine contemporary design with family living so as to provide a luxurious house which is a delight to live in, not to provide a statement building which proved unforgiving to occupy. The simple architectural language of the street façade, with its contemporary white stone and dark timber, implies an edifice of mass and enclosure. However, this belies the hidden depth and sense of transparency that is apparent when moving through the three-storey house, where volume is carefully carved-out to create a beguiling matrix of spaces for contemporary living. Ava House has been designed and constructed using the finest of materials so as to provide a cutting edge contemporary house whilst providing a luxurious family house offering all the facilities and luxuries a modern family could want. The main living area sits between the landscaped gardens and an open glazed cathedral-like courtyard, that acts as the fulcrum around which the house is organized, connecting all levels and bringing landscape and sunlight into the heart of the house.
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Submitted by: Robert Mills Architects & Interior Designers
Submitted by: Shepherd Resources,Inc./AIA
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project Name: Brighton Residence Location: Victoria, Australia Interior Designer: Robert Mills Interior Designers Architect: Robert Mills Architects Completion: 18 December 2013
Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project name: Watersong Location: Colorado Interior Designer: Donna Webster Architect: Shepherd Resources
The house stands tall and strong on the suburban streetscape, however the building’s subdued and limited natural material palette blends in with the landscape that forms its backdrop; successfully dissolving the boundary between the home and garden. The use of concrete for both the interior and exterior floors, grey walls and grey ceilings and highlights of understated bronze elements melt the background into the interior. The staircase beyond is a piece of sculpture sitting within a cylinder that draws your eye skywards within the dramatic foyer. The curved shape of the entrance wall, the cylinder and the staircase combine to create unexpected shapes that surprise and delight. The natural sunlight, which is let into the space from above, touches these shapes and forms and highlights them as the sun travels during the day. Great living is ultimately achieved in this building as it is cool in summer, warm in winter and has an abundance of fresh air. The architecture ensures all windows are screened from the sun so that the air remains fresh and as close to the outside air as possible. By providing the ability to open up the glazed curtain walls, fresh air may flow through the interior spaces. The inclusion of complex technology has been applied subtly and simply to heat the pool water, to cool and heat the house, for security and entertainment and ensures the building performs as intended without making the visitor aware of its steadfast presence.
The home resides upon a large, semi-rural mountain property that straddles the transition from meadow to forest. Braided streams flow just inside the forest. To establish a high privacy standard, the client requested that the home become essentially invisible from off-site. In order to accomplish this while maintaining distant views, Shepherd Resources cut the home into the site just at the landscape transition, introduced site walls into the meadow, and lifted the meadow foliage up to the roof. The distant westerly views are enjoyed over the site walls from the home and meadow-side patios, while the intimate easterly views into the forest are experienced through large, opening glass walls that serve the forest patios. While the home is modern, the designers nodded to local, historic ranch vernacular by attaching a traditional American West guest suite element to the curved entry. The curved entry link between the main house and guest suite is designed to be left open during the summer months. All wood material in the home, including timber beams and columns, doors, cabinets and woodwork, is reclaimed. The home is heated and cooled entirely via ground loop geothermal systems. This home is highly private yet enjoys an open relationship with the site.
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Residential £5 Million Plus
Submitted by: 1.61 London Category: Residential 5 Million plus Project name: House in Belgravia Location: London Interior Designer: 161 London Completion: April 2014 161 London, encompasses what it does in its very name and insigne. It stands for creating perfect aesthetic beauty in interior design across some of the best spaces in London. This is achieved through meticulous care and detail, making design not just an art, but also a science. This was the design brief set; to turn what used to be an ordinary, modern, corner house on a quiet mews, to a beautifully designed, and detailed home that was moulded on our company’s notion. Each area was thought through and perfected individually, so that when each section was put together, it not only resonated in its own beauty, but created, as a whole, a harmonious, flowing design throughout. Added into this was the client’s passion for collecting antiques, art, wine and sculpture. The design needed to incorporate and enhance these areas by returning to what made these pieces wonderful in their time and interpreting them in a modern way. One such example was the main reception room wall. This was designed to have back lit onyx vertical sections, sitting either side of a triplet of antique mirrors, with works of art hanging from them. This area acted as the perfect juxtaposition between ancient pieces of art, beautiful in their own right, and modern design. Thus bridging two worlds with two time differences and forging them together in this new modern, harmonised design fusion. The theme formed allowed the designers to incorporate all these beautiful existing pieces with the design ebbing and flowing with impact and resonance where needed. This gave the client’s collection items a perfect platform to sing from where needed, but where lacking, the design to step up and influence the aesthetics.
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Address: 10 Portman Street, Mayfair, London Phone: +44 207 493 9839 Email: Enquiries@161london.com 1.61 London is a luxury interior design house and property development company, based in Mayfair. Founded by two brothers, Alexander and Michael Christou, 1.61 London now stands as one of the leading design houses in London. Fuelled by their family upbringing, with 50 years’ experience in the industry, an avid passion was sparked with a single desire: To create the most unique designs in London. Working with their clients, 1.61 London has transformed some of the most exclusive addresses in London. From property sourcing, to full design, planning and implementation, 1.61 london’s services encompass all aspects of the property industry. The innovative and constructive ideas of their in-house team, allow them to challenge the already high standards set by the London market. This ensures that their clients can seek the maximum yield and value on resale, rental, or for their dream family home.
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Residential £10 Million Plus
Submitted by: Alfred Johnson
Submitted by: Allison Paladino Interior Design
Category: Residential 10 Million plus Project Name: Paris On The Palm Location: Dubai, UAE Interior Designer: Alfred Johnson Date Delivered: February 2014
Category: Residential 10 Million plus Project Name: Palm Beach Retreat Location: Palm Beach, U.S.A. Interior Designer: Allison Paladino Interior Design Architect: Smith & Moore Completion Date: 2012
The client wanted a subtle blend of Parisian interior combined with the luxurious setting of Arabia. Requesting French interior language blended with Arabian surroundings was a rather unusual brief. The 5,100 square foot duplex penthouse had to cater for a family of two adults and two children. The design had to be practical, warm, resonate French style whilst complimenting the magnificent Arabian setting of the Palm Island. The palate to work off was earthy tones, platinum-bronze, gold and hints of colour set against a white canvas. The kitchen was to echo a contemporary modern styling whilst allowing for a family dining within it. The bathrooms were to compliment the bedrooms and allow for the natural light to enlarge the space. The clients wanted their living-dining to be private whilst allowing for the common space to access the store rooms, kitchen and ground floor balcony and plunge-pool. The metre wide staircase was to be kept simple and complimentary whilst emphasising the dramatic 5 metre high ceiling with a chandelier. The rugs had to be bespoke and 100% dull silk whilst all the furniture, fittings and lighting had to sourced and bought from Italy and France and have custom Alfred Johnson accessories such as cushions, throws and art within their home. The client’s final request was to have a floor with character that resonates a typical French chateau. All of the above had to be designed and fitted out in a six month period, along with a state of the art home automation and internal cc-tv and security system.
Allison Paladino and her team turned the cool lines of a modern Palm Beach home into a comfortable vacation retreat. Tackling this contemporary project meant meeting the homeowners desire to have both crisp clean lines and warm transitional style all while staying practical. By taking the original floor plan from chopped up and dated to a redesign of open, informal spaces without corridors or hallways they were able to make the home a space where families could all be together. Neutral soft colours flow through the house from the soft greys in the dining room to the cream palette in the living room highlighting the clients’ colourful modern art collection. This influence continues in the spa-inspired master bath fitted with a custom banquette, cushioned in grey faux cashmere, providing the perfect place to relax and regroup. In the family room, the sectional sofa clad in outdoor velvet fabric allows for the perfect view of the outdoor pool retreat while the Key area rug designed by Allison lends both texture and depth. Allison chose furnishings throughout the home with transitional lines to add a warm and cozy feeling while keeping a sophisticated atmosphere. This 8,000 sq ft contemporary vision that lies juxtaposition to the more traditional Mediterranean villas around it, made for an extremely creative and out-of-thebox project.
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Submitted by: Antela Developments Category: Residential £10 Million plus Project name: Fulwith Manor Location: Harrogate Interior Designer: Antela Interiors Architect: Steve Johnson of MJF Architects & Alan Burns Landscape Architects Completion: January 2014 Heavily influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd-Wright, Antela’s design vision for Fulwith Manor was to create a 21st century eco manor house that truly represents modern architecture whilst being harmoniously integrated into its surroundings by its form and the use of natural materials found within 100 miles from its location. Set within a 70 acre estate, the property is curved at 90° to the rear in contrast to six faceted, heavily glazed front elevations that each take a different view towards the backdrop of a Grade II* listed viaduct within a designated special landscape area. The bold functional architecture features deep cantilevered brise soleil balconies at ground and upper levels and six large over-sailing monopitch roof structures; which when combined with the precision dry-laid Cumbrian slate; Frake timber cladding and monocoque render create a truly unique architectural statement. This new-build 15,500 ft² eco home is constructed from insulated concrete formwork with structurally insulated roof panels. Air-to-water and air-to-air heat sources, a 10Kw SPV farm and intelligent building management systems achieve an energy performance rarely surpassed for such a large property; scoring virtually code 5 as measured by the Code for Sustainable Homes. The internal/external form follows function and the property is spatially designed to provide shared family space at ground level, casual space and private sleeping quarters on the first floor with the lower ground floor featuring the facilities of a pool/ spa, large bar area, cinema, gym and guest accommodation which all directly access the 600m² external entertaining terraces.
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Residential £10 Million Plus
Submitted by: Woadden Nash Interiors Category: Residential £10 Million plus Project name: Evening Hill Location: Poole, Dorset Interior Designer: Woadden-Nash Interiors Architect: Trinity Completion: Jan 2013 A magnificent fully bespoke luxury family home, with direct and private water frontage. The brief for this family home was to create a truly bespoke design that reflected the personality and lifestyle of a busy young family. The house had to provide many solutions for the clients, as well as quality daily living spaces. The formal dining and drawing rooms were designed to offer a more luxurious and decadent feel for occasional use whilst the entire lower ground floor is to be used for recreation and relaxation. This was achieved with a stunning indoor pool, Gym, Sauna, Cinema, Bar, and Games room. The mood here was changed dramatically to achieve a moody and relaxing atmosphere, commensurate with its purpose. The six bedroom suites were individually approached, with each child’s room carefully reflecting the personality of its owner. The master suite was designed to be a haven from daily life. This was achieved with a private sitting area, with a tunnel fire affording a connection through to the master bathroom. This luxury house is brimming with personality and character to provide an exciting and supremely comfortable home for a busy modern family.
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Residential £15 Million Plus
Submitted by: Aedas
Submitted by: Consero Design
Category: Residential 15 Million plus Project Name: The Reach Location:Hong Kong Interior Designer: Architect: Ken Wai (Aedas) Completion Date: March 2012
Category: Residential 15 Million plus Project name: Furze Croft, Location: St. George’s Hill, Weybridge Surrey Interior Designer: Consero Design Architect: Consero London & Aspect Design Completion: June 2014
The project is a private residence that reflects the family’s values and passion for modern art, as well as vividly portraying the beauty of a waterfall pouring down from a rocky cliff. The architect was particularly drawn to an early image that shows a waterfall pouring down from a rocky cliff. It was a powerful image and applies to the landscape where the project is located. This idea became a driver of the design concept which ensured the design is only created for this specific site. It was very important in the eyes of the architect to create a building of dignity that reveals the passion for contemporary art which the owners wish to express. Taking inspiration from the ‘barren rock’, the facade is regimentally controlled in uniform linand 1.5-metre modules, except for the main staircase that punctuates this defined order. Inspired by the beauty of a waterfall flowing down from the barren rock, the designer intended to portray the fluidity of water by creating a special staircase. The resulting design resembles three stacking ice cubes, giving the building a strong architectural statement that represents the family’s interest in art and design as an integral part of their lifestyle. The design blends well into the surrounding and yet stands out in the immediate environment as an iconic building.
This beautiful residence of 15,500 square feet incorporates international inspired interiors to blend both classical and contemporary elements. The vision was to create a new build classical mansion with beautifully restrained luxury interiors situated within the picturesque grounds of St. Georges Hill, Weybridge. The brief was to manipulate the space within the stringent planning constraints to create an elegant flow to the interiors. Much focus was to be placed on the proportion and architectural details of the internal space. As well as the usual grand entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, his and her master bedroom suite the designers were also instructed to create a luxury cinema room, wine cellar, bar, swimming pool/spa and gymnasium. All the elements required to create a multiMillion pound property. In addition to this the brief was to also incorporate state of the art technical elements within the design which prospective wealthy buyers would expect to see. As this was a development project it did not have a specific end user in mind therefore the design created had to appeal across a wide range. The impact of this on the design has created a classic elegance within a modern home which would allow those in search of a luxury property to imprint their own personality on to it. All of these elements were to be executed within both budget and timeline restraints. Indeed a challenge but a very rewarding one for all.
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Submitted by: Design Intervention i.d. Category: Residential 15 Million plus Project Name: The Tropical House Location: Singapore Interior Designer: DESIGN INTERVENTION i.d. Completion: November 2013 The property is an expansive, open plan property. The key design challenge for this home was to find the fine balance necessary to fill the large rooms without cluttering the space and detract from the outside views. We needed to keep the interiors simple to allow the vista to be the major visual element. But at the same time, the client wanted a home with personality and life. Our challenge was to achieve both these goals simultaneously. This was to be, first and foremost, a family home, full of life and fun. This client wanted a relaxed, welcoming, comfortable home, free from the pretentious - a place where they could really feel at home. The beauty of the property was the lush verdant views. Our brief was to allow the garden view to be the key design feature of the home. The client was a keen cook and enjoyed entertaining but in an informal relaxed style. A significant portion of the floor space was to be allocated to a kitchen and family space. These spaces were to reflect a feeling of easy, relaxed living. Solid elements and strong forms work together to imbue a sense of permanence as if the home would always be there as a refuge to return to at the end of each day- a true haven from a frenetic city life.
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Residential £30 Million Plus
Submitted by: Earlcrown
Submitted by: Perla Lichi Design / Perla Lichi Studio
Category: Residential £30 Million Plus Project name: 40 Upper Brook Street Location: London Interior Designer: Earlcrown Ltd Architect: Earlcrown Ltd Completion: June 2013
Category: Residential £30 Million Plus Project Name: Johannesburg Project Submitted by: Perla Lichi Design / Perla Lichi Gallery Date Delivered: Feb 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Interior Designer: Perla Lichi Architect: Archen Architects, SA
This superb London Mansion has been completely rebuilt and effortlessly juxtaposes the elegance of London’s grandest architectural period with classic modern design. The property at 40 Upper Brook Street in Mayfair was originally created in the 18th century as the home of the family of the 8th Earl of Pembroke Today it is a 22,00sq ft London mansion extravagantly and skilfully redesigned with imagination and modern materials, with the elegance and grace of the Grand Regency architecture. To cultivate and realise these ideas and ideals at this historic address, Earlcrown has commissioned the finest master craftsmen, professionals, designers and experts. Behind the historic façade the house boasts world-class technology, sumptuous spa facilities and customised art installations thus retaining the individual identity of the original residence whilst creating a contemporary product of incomparable value. With unparalleled quality and historical accuracy this legendary property has been revitalised to its original dignity and splendour. The end result: more than a living space - a modern palace for the 21st Century elite. The grand entrance hall with solid Portland stone cantilevered staircase. The property also boasts an extravagant ballroom which will provide ample accomodation for a party of up to 200. The superb addition of a sumptuous spa complete with a 12.5m swimming pool, a beauty salon, a gymnasium, a massage and treatment suites. The garage parking area is extremely large, providing parking space for four Rolls Royces.
An expansive custom home for an executive with four sons. Each individual wanted their own space reflecting their own personality, creative wishes and style preferences. This expansive home was designed so each person could feel like they were living in their own special world. The husband enjoys an outdoor gazebo for meditation and a custom-designed garage for his collection of exotic cars. The wife wanted her own private spa, which was created from a spare bedroom. The sons got their own game room with all the modern technology of today’s video game era. Then, spaces were created where the family could enjoy being together. The main living areas were designed in formal style, and then a more casual “pyjama” lounge, and family room, both with the latest audio / video equipment. The indoor swimming pool can be viewed from the upstairs hallway. Hallways posed a design problem, which the designer solved by converting them to “art galleries.” With the exception of the “special” areas, the entire house was created in a classic style and each family member’s bedroom designed to their own personal tastes.
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Submitted by: Perla Lichi Design / Perla Lichi Studio Category: Residential £30 Million Plus Project Name: Johannesburg Project Submitted by: Perla Lichi Design / Perla Lichi Gallery Date Delivered: Feb 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Interior Designer: Perla Lichi Architect: Archen Architects, SA An expansive custom home for an executive with four sons. Each individual wanted their own space reflecting their own personality, creative wishes and style preferences. This expansive home was designed so each person could feel like they were living in their own special world. The husband enjoys an outdoor gazebo for meditation and a custom-designed garage for his collection of exotic cars. The wife wanted her own private spa, which was created from a spare bedroom. The sons got their own game room with all the modern technology of today’s video game era. Then, spaces were created where the family could enjoy being together. The main living areas were designed in formal style, and then a more casual “pyjama” lounge, and family room, both with the latest audio / video equipment. The indoor swimming pool can be viewed from the upstairs hallway. Hallways posed a design problem, which the designer solved by converting them to “art galleries.” With the exception of the “special” areas, the entire house was created in a classic style and each family member’s bedroom designed to their own personal tastes.
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Submitted by: Richmond Sq Group Category: Residential £30 Million Plus Project Name: Oak Hill Location: Isle of Man Interior Designer: Richmond Square Group Architect: Richmond Square Group Completion: December 2011 The creation of a new stately home within an equestrian estate on the Isle of Man, this 21,000 square foot home recreated the elegance of a period country house with bespoke interiors suited to the clients’ needs and with 21st century technology. This young and modern family had a variety of unique needs. The husband was keen to work from home regularly and to host corporate events and family parties. The wife was a keen equestrian who wanted a modern equestrian estate where she could stable and train her horses. The couple also had two young children who they wanted to keep safe but also provide them with ample opportunities to play and explore. The couple selected a site with uninterrupted sea views but it was a sloped site with challenging topography. Richmond Square were keen to ensure it was not simply a large house sitting on a large lawn but a cohesive estate that felt intimate. Furthermore, the couple employed several members of staff and had a number of cars including a horse box. Richmond Square needed to find a way of accommodating these people and things whilst retaining the aesthetic beauty of the estate. With a project of this standing, it goes without saying that the quality of the design and build had to be spectacular. While this is always a challenge for any designer, securing the best trades people, suppliers and contractors is additionally difficult when building on an island in the middle of the Irish Sea.
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Seating
Submitted by: Design Intervention Signature Series
Submitted by: Munna | Hughes
Category: Seating Name: The Rockefeller Armchair and Stool Set Designed by Nikki Hunt from Design Intervention Signature Series.
Category: Seating Product Name: Hughes Sofa Designer: Sérgio Mendes
The Rockefeller armchair and stool set sports strong art deco lines, yielding a crisp, masculine silhouette. A generous, recline angle makes this chair the perfect TV watching chair.
Grand and majestic, the Hughes sofa has a vintage touch, combining noble materials such as wood and metal, while transpiring a feeling of extravagance and singularity. Hughes breaks the symmetry of its back through the gentle swell that follows the smooth line of the body. The Hughes sofa was inspired by the great dreamers and mavericks of the early decades of the 20th century, and was designed to become an object of desire with classic appeal, and designed to spice up and adorn any living space. This new classic designed by MUNNA is made through a blend of unique artisanal and traditional processes with an uncompromising desire for creative innovation. MUNNA is inspired by a comprehensive array of influences, carefully curated to create emotive and evocative design. The Hughes Sofa is a design statement that embodies the paramount values of the brand. Finishes: Upholstery: Cotton Velvet, ref Blue Grey, CV07; Upper Footer: Gloss ebony wood veneer; Lower Footer: Polished Brass. Dimensions: W: 240 cm | 94,5” D: 95 cm | 37,4” H: 95 cm | 37,4” SH: 44 cm | 17,3”
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Submitted by: The Sofa & Chair Company Category: Seating Product Name: The Lloyd Chair The Lloyd chair was inspired by coastal scenery, shells and the ocean. It was while taking a walk along the beach that our designer decided he wanted to do something inspired by the scenic beauty of the coast that could fit well within a boutique seaside hotel environment. The result is Lloyd; a sumptuously padded chair that maintains the perfect combination of both comfort and nature-inspired style. The brief was to design an occasion chair suitable for boutique hotels. It needed to be a compact solution but maintain the look and feel of luxury and comfort. One of the most striking features is the double stitching detail used on the finish. The colour palate used was also a bit different, with walnut offset against grey. The classic scalloped shape lends the piece plumpness while the high legs and clean lines give it a chic, contemporary appeal. The piece is versatile enough to lend itself to different environments and can accommodate customisation.
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Submitted by: The Sofa & Chair Company Category: Seating Product Name: Oscar The Oscar range is a glamorous collection of love seats, chairs and bar stools which were designed to make an impact. Chic curves and a deep buttoned back are the hallmarks of these pieces, with an optional swivel plinth and sumptuous layers of padding as standard. Oscar’s inspiration came through experimenting with the diameters and proportions of a circle; exploring how to style a piece that could be fully rotated for maximum visual impact. The great thing about a circular piece is that this shape has universal appeal. We were tasked with launching a full deep buttoned range designed for both grand spaces and boutique settings. The swivel plinth provides a 360 view of the chair’s deep button detailing. The deep buttoning was purposely applied to the back of the piece so that it did not compromise the element of comfort. This range is something new and a bit different for The Sofa & Chair Company. It is the first time we have introduced an entire range centered on 1 design and we have been very excited about it.
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Submitted by: William Pedersen Designs Category: Seating Name: Loop de Loop The chairs are formed by taking a single loop of 5/8� high strength tubular steel and passing one end of the loop through the other. Architects have long considered the chair to be one of the greatest design challenges. It is a challenge William Pedersen Designs has always wanted to address. The chairs are formed by taking a single loop of 5/8� high strength tubular steel and passing one end of the loop through the other and the seat and back of the chair is made of a non-elastic knit polyester fabric, which stretches through geometric deformation. Structurally, this stretching requires the frame to act in compression while the fabric acts in tension. The clarity of this symbiotic relationship between the compression part and the tension part generates the essence of the chair’s visual drama. CNC lateral benders make possible the complex geometry of the frame. The completion of the passing of one loop end through the other creates an object with three points of support. A fourth point is generated by lifting the center of the lower loop creating two supporting points out of one. With these chairs William Pedersen Designs sought to create a synthesis of my visual sensibilities. They embody the playfulness of a dancer leaping into space or a runner poised at the starting block straining to explode into motion.
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Fabric
Submitted by: de Le Cuona
Submitted by: Marina Mill (EXTEX)
Category: Fabric Product Name: Stormy Serenity
Category: Fabric Product Name: Extex Solar
Inspiration of the design and description of piece: de Le Cuona’s new collection, Stormy Serenity, is a contemporary twist on our favourite cashmeres, velvets, paisleys and linens. There are five new fabrics in Stormy Serenity, each with a story of their own.
Marina Mill have been successfully shortlisted in the ‘Fabric’ category of the International Product Design Awards 2014. Launched in June 2013 their project ‘Extex Solar’ is a pioneering and stunning glow in the dark fabric with a striking impact. It’s the first luxurious fabric of its kind, designed and manufactured in the UK. Solar is a specially hand printed fabric with a glowinthedark effect that appears as a subtle and sophisticated toneontone patterned fabric by day, transforming into a striking luminescent galaxy at night. The brief was to launch a new fabric collection that complemented Marina Mill’s existing collections, however they wanted something new and innovative that hadn’t been seen before.
Antoinette - Inspired by a 17th Century document, Antoinette is a beautiful velvet which has been decorated with real metallic paint and washed to create an authentic antiquated look. Shades: Dusk, Dawn Maroc - This gutsy linen is an embossed linen complement. Maroc has been washed, stonewashed, dyed and gently massaged to make this weighty cloth, floppy yet full of life. Shades: Bay, Ash, Cloud. Contessa - The colours of this new paisley are subtle combinations of blues and taupes and an elegant cream and grey combination. Shades: Snow, Moon Illusion - An exceptionally fine cashmere with a grand paisley inspired design woven into it. Lined the design can be seen clearly however with the light behind it the design disappears to create just a hint of colour and fine texture. Shades: Smoke, Ghost, Breeze, Ember Buffalo new colours - Stonewashed to the extreme to recreate the thick scarred skin of the Buffalo, this fabric is subjected to a unique finishing process. In addition to previous Buffalo colours, Wild, Swamp and Calm join the collection. Shades: Wild, Swamp, Calm
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Submitted by: Susie Watson Designs Category: Fabric Product Name:Hydrangea Linen Hydrangeas are Susie’s favourite flowers, and this fabric is her homage to them, it was sketched in her garden. Susie’s garden is a stunning mix of all varieties of flower and in the summer, is heady with perfume and awash with wildlife, hence the butterflies, which also feature in many of her other designs. Susie is always surrounded by flowers, inside her house she always has an array of jugs, flower bottles and vases full of seasonal displays. The key aspect of this design is that the flowers are simple and unfussy, she has captured the essence of the flower without too many layers of detail, this is partly because the design has evolved from a block print. The design is therefore very easy on the eye and popular with people who don’t normally ‘do’ flower prints. Susie spends an enormous amount of time on colour and this is her favourite aspect of this design, the colours are subtle and beautiful and perfectly complement each other and reflect the colours in the garden. All products by Susie Watson Designs are handmade. All fabrics are hand-printed, no machines, just humans. A huge amount of skill and care goes into each product. Susie Watson Designs are often recognised for their colours and this is because all their fabrics are traditionally dyed and woven and an enormous amount of effort goes into every shade.
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Submitted by: Susie Watson Designs Category: Fabric Product Name: Rose Linen Roses have always been very prevalent in Susie’s sketch book and this design evolved through many different sketching sessions in her garden. The design focuses on the flower, making it feel powerful and strong compared to its stem and the butterflies around it, the effect is something quite regal, like the design on a signet ring or a hallmark. The design is stylised in shape and the striped colouring brings it a more modern flavour, it’s this twist on the flower that makes the design such a success, it’s an original take on the most traditional of flowers and it therefore complements both contemporary settings well. There are two colour ways; Red and Pink. All products by Susie Watson Designs are handmade. All fabrics are hand-printed, no machines, just humans. A huge amount of skill and care goes into each product. Susie Watson Designs are often recognised for their colours and this is because all their fabrics are traditionally dyed and woven and an enormous amount of effort goes into every shade.
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Submitted by: The Silk Gallery Category: Fabric Name: The Safari Collection DESIGN INSPIRATION - SAFARI COLLECTION Inspiration for The Safari Collection was the result of a trip in January 2014 to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This unique African landscape with its prodigious wildlife and unique floodplains left a lasting impression. Walking through these vast plains, the game viewing is spectacular. The designs “Elephant” and “Giraffe” attempt to show these animals as they appeared in the wild – majestic but utterly at peace with their surroundings. The herds of Zebra roaming the land are depicted in “Stampede”. Hippos weave their way through the papyrus swamps cutting swirling trails, hence the design “Delta trail”. These waterways are home to hundreds of lilies on which brightly coloured kingfishers can often be found – hence “Water lily”. And finally, “Jungle Fern” and “Fan Palm” are reminiscent of some of the over 5000 species of flora to be found in this region. The mixed use of silk, flax and linen yarns seemed appropriate here. The flax for texture and warmth and strength, the linen for a dry feel, and finally silk for the reflection of the African sun.
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Flooring
Submitted by: Artwood
Submitted by: Ayka Design
Category: Flooring Product Name: Artwood Timber Flooring
Category: Flooring Product Name: ‘Avore’, The Textures collection by AYKA Designs
Artwood uses only select grade European Oak for our flooring, a sustainable species which is used as the canvas for the creation of exquisite finishes, thus avoiding the need to use other, more endangered species of timber. All floors are hand finished in the UK. The different collections together provide a full spectrum of colourways and styles from Classic to Precious Metal inlaid. Exclusive finishing techniques have been developed entirely in-house by Artwood and are all offered on multiple flooring formats including plank, parquet and chevron. Multiple finishes can be combined within the same floor. Artwood floors are protected with the finest lacquers utilising the latest technology including antibacterial resistance. All finishes are available in a choice of matt, satin or gloss sheen levels giving you the choice of a raw, natural look to a highly polished one. The design brief was to provide a new, design-orientated collection of timber floors for the international market. The key aspect of the product is the unique designs with high durability and functionality. Suitability for both residential and high traffic commercial use. The design works so well due to the innovative finishes which draw on current design trends and inspiration from the clients we work with.
South America has been the inspiration for this collection reflecting the most amazing landscapes and colours. Visually stimulated by the richness of the patterns formed by the tropical forest, sunsets and thunderstorms. As a designer, Michelle’s approach behind the design of each individual rug is its story. It inspires her to be bold and not to be afraid of current trends. This strength creates the soul in each rug which is far beyond one single element of the designer’s journey. The design is interpreted from a different perspective, as it is not just a rug, it is art itself. The rugs journeys starts from an inspiration to paper to colour to the loom and finally, to the many hands that will patiently create it slowly and meticulously over the ensuing months. The rug is no longer a floor covering but a piece of Art. An abstract texture is enlarged then cut, adding the same design but in a smaller scale to one side of the rug. This creates a boarder which visually breaks the overall design but also emphases a new sense of direction. The boarder creates a strong graphic band bringing the form of nature to a bold modern pattern. The rug is woven in the Tibetian knot with a mixture of wool and handspun silk yarns which adds a three dimension accent and life to the design when the light descends upon the silk threads. Slight carving is added to the darker areas allowing the forms to float allowing the structures and textures to come alive again in the design.
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Submitted by: Ayka Design
Submitted by: Design Intervention Signature Series
Category: Flooring Product Name: ‘City Landscapes’ (The Chambray Collection)
Category: Flooring Product Name: The Dragon Rug Designer: Design Intervention Signature Series Completion: November 2013
The inspiration for this piece was borne out of a love of architecture and fashion. The ever changing climate, the light from dusk to dawn, from colour to neutral, from pattern to textures are all an inspiration. The setting of the industrial cityscape fuses into one, harsh industrial lines melt, faces mellow, colours soften to create this beautiful canvas. As a designer, Michelle’s approach behind the design of each individual rug is its story. It inspires her to be bold and not to be afraid of current trends. This strength creates the soul in each rug which is far beyond one single element of the designer’s journey. The design is interpreted from a different perspective, as it is not just a rug, it is art itself. The rugs journeys starts from an inspiration to paper to colour to the loom and finally, to the many hands that will patiently create it slowly and meticulously over the ensuing months. The rug is no longer a floor covering but a piece of Art. Both images of the industrial background and the glamourous woman are individual and bold. However when combined together they transform into one canvas creating a softness as they coexist in their daily lives. The rug is a mixture of wool and handspun silk yarns which adds a three dimension accent and life to the design when the light descends upon the silk threads. Slight carving is added in one direction on the background of the curves to echo the structures of the landscapes.
This bespoke rug was created for a client born in the year of the dragon. The client, who is a resident in Singapore, wanted a home with a modern glamour theme but one that would was enriched with Chinese motifs that reflect the heritage and culture of Singapore. The circular shape emphasizes the cycle of the Chinese zodiac and is typical of the Chinese zodiac chart. The central theme of the rug is taken from a traditional Chinese dragon motifs, so personalizing the rug for the client. We have refreshed the traditional design through our choice and combination of vivid colour tones, so transforming a heritage design into one that is relevant today.
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Flooring
Submitted by: Natural Elements Flooring
Submitted by: Stark Carpet
Category: Flooring Product Name: Africa Collection
Category: Flooring Product Name: Dorjee Collection
The Africa collection is a practical yet elegant design from Natural Elements Flooring, with a unique fusion of nature’s colours, it is available in six vibrant tones, inspired by the planes of Africa and made of 100% New Zealand wool. The beauty of Africa is the way it can compliment any design project with a touch of style and charm. The tones range from the neutral to the bold allowing the carpets to sit in perfect harmony within a variety environments, from stair runners to rooms. Africa is both eye-catching with its extraordinary detail and luxurious with its soft, comfortable feel. The purpose of the Africa collection was to create a sense of the unusual within the home that works with its surroundings to complete the look. Versatile, yet bold, and in a choice of tones. Natural Elements Flooring source the finest materials to provide the ultimate in luxury, so with 100% wools of New Zealand there is no compromise on quality. Comfort and extreme durability in perfect balance. Natural Elements Flooring, have created a range of luxury carpets which combine great looks, contemporary style and a vibrant range of colours that you won’t find anywhere else in the UK. They say a picture can paint a thousand words, we say our Carpet can tell a story.
Stark Carpet is proud to present the Dorjee collection. This luxurious and exotic collection is made in the country of Nepal by the most skilled weavers available. It represents the pinnacle of handcrafted works of art for the floor. Made of the highest quality silk, linen, wool and cotton, these rugs combine ages old techniques with a unique fashion-forward flair for today’s most sophisticated tastes. With a subtle ‘relief’ weaving style, the silk pile accentuated and articulated by the rich flat woven background that is elemental in its execution, luxurious in its material, and understated in its simplicity. The collection is available in more than 20 patterns available in stocking sizes. Custom design and colour in sizes up to 25’ x 50’. 4 to 6 month lead time on most orders.
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Submitted by: Sylka Carpets
Submitted by: Mohawk Industries
Category: Flooring Product Name: NuSilk Collection
Category: Flooring Product Name: New Vintage
Developed using the innovative NuSilk fibre system, the SYLKA collection of luxury carpets and rugs is like nothing else on the current carpet and flooring market. The NuSilk fibre system is a luxury micro-fibre specially engineered to replicate the delicate aesthetic qualities of natural silk. Although products made with NuSilk are delicate and luxurious to touch, the polymer from which NuSilk is derived from makes SYLKA extremely durable and hardwearing. This means that unlike natural silk or faux silk carpets, SYLKA has a commercial grading, making it suitable for commercial use such as corporate, hospitality, luxury hotels, penthouses, fine residences and super yachts. NuSilk also has exceptional cleaning qualities, making SYLKA stand out amongst its competitors. Even after spot or deep cleaning, SYLKA retains its beauty and delicate touch, leaving no watermarks. It has the unique ability as a luxury carpet to withstand spillages, sun damage and heavy foot traffic. SYLKA is available in a range of designer friendly shades to compliment any colour scheme or project, while it can also be dyed in customised colours.
Inspired by the antiquated look of handmade rugs, these uniquely shaped 12’’x36’’ modular carpet planks feature tone-on-tone neutrals with over-dyed brights. New Vintage is an old-world inspired pattern suitable for corporate, hospitality, and education settings. It’s made with DuraColor® Premium Nylon fibers, making it functional for the most chaotic of end-use environments because of its superior inherent stain-and wear-resistant qualities. Designed with overbright hues as well as vintage-inspired tones, planks with a strategically worn look can be subtly exchanged without the obvious indication of replacement. New Vintage’s patterns can be used together or separately, offering architects and designers the unique opportunity to create microcultural work areas throughout an office setting. New Vintage Collection celebrates humanity’s growing desire for solace, simplicity and authenticity in an ever-growing technologically-driven society.
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Bespoke Cabinetry
Submitted by: Armarii
Submitted by: Gosling
Category: Bespoke Cabinetry Product Name: Armarii Dressing Suite
Category: Bespoke Cabinetry Product Name: Straw marquetry Cocktail Cabinet
Our design brief was to create a beautiful Walk - In dressing room for a Grand New Build house close to Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher. Creating a stylish his and hers Walk-In wardrobe in a dark wood colour pallet throughout, luxury brushed stainless steel hanging rails developed especially for this project and highlighted with soft mood lighting. Both areas are joined together with a luxury seating area with hidden storage beneath. The Internal layout consists of a stylish mix of storage solutions including belt and tie organisers, push to open drawers and a designer double layer shoe rack with a non slip heel support to position the shoes. An elegant wall of solid wood mirrored sliding wardrobes runs most of the way across the room. The wardrobes create a feeling of space and the perfect spot to check your outfit and look at the Armarii dressing suite. Armarii is a bespoke furniture manufacturer, creating a wide variety of individually designed wardrobes, walk-in wardrobes, vanity units and room dividers for high-end residential developments and individual luxury houses.Designed and manufactured in the UK Armarii prides itself on creating stylish and functional storage solutions.
Gosling is a bespoke furniture design company whose vision is to combine classical inspiration and exquisite British craftsmanship with ergonomic perfection. All Gosling furniture is handmade by skilled cabinetmakers and each piece reflects the exceptional level of detail they are trained by Gosling to achieve. From the choice of timbers and the book matching of woods, to the screw heads lining up along the grain direction, their work is unsurpassed in quality and care. Materials are the backbone of Gosling design. Only the best is used: woods of the finest grain; leather of the highest quality; as well as a plethora of other materials, both modern and classical, used in interesting and ingenious ways. The Contemporary Cocktail Cabinet This Cocktail Cabinet is made in English harewood, with inlays of bone and hand cut bronze straw. The size of the piece was critical, it needed to have presence but not dominate. Lighting the top to make it like a pedestal to display glass was key to achieving this. The private client wanted a sense of theatre when mixing cocktails but the piece needed to be very practical for storage of bottles, glasses and other paraphernalia. A favorite aspect is the use of bronze straw down the central section and the curved bone around the corners. Leather inserts to protect the glasses in the harewood shelves is a stunning detail. The budget was in the region of £30,000. Straw marquetry, was first used by the early twentieth century, French designer, Jean-Michel Frank. The particular straw Gosling uses today is grown in the South of France, worked into panels in Normandy and then sent to Gosling’s cabinetmakers in Yorkshire. This stunning piece sits on a raised plinth with an inset strip of chrome. Inside the glasses are held in a series of handmade curved harewood shelves, all internally wrapped in leather. There are numerous pull out sections for trays and spirits. The top and internal section is lit with small LED’s sunken into the top element of the cabinet, thus lighting the three tiered glass section top and the main body of the cabinet at the same time.
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Submitted by: Hayslip Design Associates Category: Bespoke Cabinetry Product name: A Softer Interpretation of Brutal Completion Date: 2013 In 2013 Sherry Hayslip designed the interiors for the wine country vacation home of a noted Dallas art collector. Inspired by the Brutalist furniture designs of Paul Evens she collaborated with furniture artisan Michael Stallings to create a cantilevered cabinet that is a softer interpretation of the Brutalist movement. The result is a bespoke piece hand carved from solid walnut. A stylized rose motif is hand chiseled into the top, front, and sides of the cabinet. The underside of the cabinet features a water jetted aluminum panel with the same rose motif, designed to allow the interior LED lighting to glow from beneath the piece. Floating above the cabinet are three pieces of Starphire glass with a polished edge. The cabinet’s exterior is finished with a rusted iron milk paint. Accessed through hidden, touch-hinge doors, the cabinet’s interior is designed to hold stemware on clear glass shelves. The inside of the piece is finished in a white gloss white lacquer designed to maximize the reflection and refraction of the interior lighting.
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Submitted by: Interio Category: Bespoke Cabinetry Product Name: Matsuoka Tortoise Low AV Cabinet Matsuoka Tortoise Low AV Cabinet The inspiration for this stunning cabinet came from an exceptional traditional piece of cabinetry in Japan. Traditionally a “dowry” piece of furniture, Japanese brides would join their in-law’s family with such a piece. It would hold their wedding kimono and the wealth of the bride’s family would be reflected in the quality of the veneers used in the cabinet. A poor family would not be able to afford any veneers, whilst a wealthy family would offer their daughter the finest and most expensive veneers. There was often a secret compartment to allow the bride to keep precious pieces secret from the prying eyes and fingers of her in-laws (and husband). For the modern interpretation of this piece perfectly matched veneers of rare Celebes Ebony form tortoise-shell patterns that conceal a puzzle of secret drawers and doors. The cabinet appears to float on its mirrored base and the top is finished in high gloss black Carl Lacquer. Fully adjustable internal shelves and a well ventilated interior make this the chicest AV cabinet available. It can be made to any bespoke size in a wealth of exceptional and rare veneers. The internationally acclaimed designer Christian Lyon is based in his native Australia and he was commissioned to create Matsuoka’s first collection for the international market. The launch has met with universal acclaim.
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Submitted by: Saffron Interior Arts Category: Bespoke Cabinetry Product Name: Diagonal Cascade Cupboard Diagonal Cascade Cupboard by Robert Kuo The diagonal cascade cupboard is a piece that was inspired by a lifetime or working with and being surrounded by beautiful Chinese white marble. The natural veins that run through this material crisscross each in a haphazard fashion. Robert Kuo wanted to harness some of this natural beauty but in a more structured form, combining different layers and textures. Robert designed and made a collection of hand carved Han Bai Yu (Chinese White Marble) tiles for Ann Sacks and one day whilst looking at the tiles all laid out, he thought of the marble and the idea of applying structure and thought that the way the tiles worked, could form that basis for a furniture piece. The diagonal cascade cupboard was createdand lacquer piece, suitable for most rooms in the home.
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Lighting - Pendant - Chandelier
Submitted by: Atrium
Submitted by: CRYSTAL CAVIAR s.r.o
Category: Lighting - Pendant - Chandelier Product Name - AIM by R & E. Bouroullec for Flos Date Completed - 2013
Category: Lighting - Pendant - Chandelier Product Name: Crystal Caviar tiles frame chandelier
The Aim lamps designed by the Bouroullec brothers for Flos, are influenced and inspired by nature. They have a playful, minimalist design that creates a vivacious tangle of wires which seem to grow like branches or climbing plants and through the simplicity of its design reduces this lamp to a wire and a light source. In addition it is easily directed with the added benefit of an adjustable LED ‘spotlight’ with a polycarbonate diffuser which can be slid up or down the suspension wire. Design Brief - The latest project by brothers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos challenges at least two maxims of lighting design. The first of these maxims, in terms of ceiling fittings, undoubtedly regards the geometric centrality of the light source: chandeliers must be hung up high, at the intersection of the diagonals in those geometric spaces we call rooms. However, Aim declares its independence from such reverence to tradition, proposing a system that, while suspended from the ceiling, is freed from any concept of centrality. The light can be positioned wherever desired, by hooking it up to the electricity supply on the floor via long cables. The second aesthetic and hence behavioural “breakaway” regards precisely those long cables. Anyone who designs lights has always been taught that the cable is a purely functional element, and as such it should be hidden and used sparingly. An abundance of cable, especially on the ceiling, was seen as a kind of “temporary solution”. Ronan and Erwan overturn this assumption too. Not only does Aim potentially reject centrality, but it can also proliferate into a forest of cables. Cables that go up and cables that come down; cables with a clear aesthetic function. The actual reflector is, after all, less important, simply a fruit hanging from any one of the cables, at a height to be gauged, with an angle of inclination that can be altered. Aim is therefore not just a lamp, but an installation in an nutshell.
Crystal Caviar tiles frame chandelier is a unique decorative lighting fixture concept, that can be modified and result in various styles, dimensions and colours of final lighting fixture. It is made of Crystal Caviar tiles, luxury surface and lighting component designed and produced by Crystal Caviar company. Crystal Caviar company is a bespoke luxury interior decorative glass, lighting and crystal pieces of art designer and producer. The company comes from a long tradition of Bohemian high quality lighting and crystal production, but used with a modern twist. The company products can be found in superyachts, hotels, private residences, casinos, restaurants and bars all over the world.
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Submitted by: Terzani
Submitted by: YA Interior Design Ltd
Category: Lighting - Pendant - Chandelier Product Name: Volver, Breath of New Light
Category: Lighting - Pendant - Chandelier Product Name: Tresor Pendant Completed: 2014
Terzani work with some of the brightest young stars in Italian design. For Volver, designer Diego Bassetti and architect Andrea Panzieri of Studio 14, protege’s of Bruno Rainaldi, applied their multidisciplinary approach to create Terzani’s first LED suspension light. This geometric design combines thin nickel chains with the latest in LED technology to create a light that is both elegant and modern. A breath of new light, Volver melds technology and art to achieve a new level of luxury. Volver combines technology with luxurious style and creativity. Volver is 120 cm high, 132 cm long and 30 cm deep. It will also be available in a circular variation soon.
Inspired by the Art-Deco decadence of the house of Jeanne Lanvin. Streamlined rose gold curvature angles coalesce with hand blown Murano glass discs. Hanging colourful teardrops of Swarovski crystals are topped with lofty black silk shantung lampshades. A demi couture like piece that engages the client in creating a beautiful bespoke item, which is unique to their surroundings. The Murano glass, the Swarovski crystals, the palladium arms and the silk lamp shades and all components can be changed to create a unique bespoke piece. The pendant light is manufactured by a reputable Italian atelier that provide lighting for the Scala in Milan.
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Lighting - Lamp
Submitted by: Atrium
Submitted by: Bert | Frank
Category: Lighting - Lamp Product Name - Goldman by Ron Gilad for Flos Category - Lighting Lamp Date Completed - 2013
Category: Lighting - Lamp Product Name: Shear Table Lamp
Banker’s lamps are one of the earliest kinds of electric lamps, made as early as the 1800s. Typically composed of a solid brass base and a green glass shade, they functioned as accent or task lighting. They were originally used by bankers, who worked for long hours looking at small numbers and needed extra light on their desk to make their job a little easier. Goldman comes in two versions: a gold-plated brass stand with a green shade, or a black nickel stand with a smoked glass shade. The light source is LED, and the lamp incorporates advanced micronization techniques. A direct light table lamp. Aluminium structure with transparent methacrylate diffuser. Soft Touch technology for the adjustable switching. Goldman’: named after an investment-banking firm, designed as a step in the evolution of the traditional banker’s lamp, injected with high technology and updated with slick lines. With subtlety and wit, Gilad travels the line between the abstract and the functional. His design approach is playful and full of feeling; it is conceptual, irreverent and surreal at the same time. His designs subvert iconic languages in order to make them take on newer, more sophisticated semantic values: Goldman is an illustration of discipline and imagination.
This Shear Desk Lamp is a highly functional task lamp with styling inspiration taken from the 1930’s. The brushed finish on the inner shade produces a softened warm light. Crafted from brass and turned steel this lamp is built to outlast its owner. The Shear Table Lamp comes in Brass or Chrome, with colours options of Matte Black and Matte Old English White. An in-line switch is located on the flex. Bert Frank items are designed to oppose the throw away culture we live in today and are built to last at least as long as you will. During this time they will age and mature with you. The brass will soften and darken (unless you don’t want it to and treat it to a little polish) and any knocks or scratches it may pick up over the years will add to its story. Bert Frank take a huge amount of pride in designing and manufacturing all of their own products in house in the UK to the highest possible standard. They don’t cut corners and never sacrifice on quality. Bert Frank also offer custom colours and finishes and will even make your own designs for you.
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Submitted by: Design Intervention Signature Series Category: Lighting - Lamp Product Name: The Curvature Lamp Interior Designer: Design Intervention Signature Series Designed by Nikki Hunt of Design Intervention, The ‘Curvature Lamp’ is part of the ‘Sentosa Collection’. Inspired, largely by Sentosa oceanfront living, this range has become popular in our urban homes too due to its sleek elegant design. The weather resilient stainless steel allows it to be used in homes which are subject to harsh marine elements and where items that are plated, such as nickel and chrome, will often tarnish over time. The design itself evokes Art Deco with a modern edge. The twisted sinuous bands of steel create a fishtail and the steel shade gives an unexpected contemporary touch, but still remains a timeless , classic piece. It is often a mistake to think that stainless steel can only be used in a minimalist space - infact it sparkles in the light and the bright reflective quality give a lightness and sense of space to any room.
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Lighting - Lamp
Submitted by: Saffron Interior Arts
Submitted by: Saffron Interior Arts
Category: Lighting - Lamp Project Name: Guardian Lights Designer: Tillman Koehn Completion: August 2013
Category: Lighting - Lamp Product Name: Traxx Lamp Designer: Robert Kuo Completed: June 2013
The artist commissioned by Saffron Interior Arts to create the lighting for this project was German designer Tillman Koehn. Tillman learnt his craft in his family’s shipbuilding yard, so hard raw materials form much of his work. The brief for this project was to create a matching pair of lights to frame the fireplace in this early Victorian terrace mansion flat. The clients were Indian and English and were keen to draw upon the colours and textures that underlie both of their cultures.The couple also had an important contemporary art collection and so direct light of any kind was not advisable. The key aspect of the product is the way in which the lighting shows the raw materials in one of their most simple yet effective forms. Tillman Koehn’s designs for Saffron Interior Arts draw upon the elegance and simplicity that can be created by using the materials, in this case solid bronze, in their purest form. Simple rods of hand beaten bronze wrap around the light source, gently filtering it through into vertical shafts which then illuminate the decorative ceiling. The positioning, next to an antique stone fireplace was a direct juxtaposition between old and new, in the same way that the original ceiling and wall mouldings performed as a canvas for the contemporary art pieces. The simple wall mounted lights create an indirect focal point in a room where each piece plays a part in exhibiting a wonderful tableaux of ideas and art pieces. Saffron Interior Arts continues to support the work of its stable of fine artisan designers.
The shape of the crystal track lamp is inspired by Shang Dynasty jade - the “cong” shape. But instead of using the lapidary wheel to grind the jade, Robert Kuo uses a hand “picking” technique that was popular in the Song Dynasty to create that effect of chiseled ice. Designer Robert Kuo was on a journey to study the Song Dynasty, a part of his heritage that has shaped the creation of so many globally sought after Chinese art and antiquities. This light came about in response to an idea of femininity and masculinity in lighting. The piece is softly elegant as a female form yet its shape and solid mass suggests a much more masculine focus. This is a piece that will work well with any scheme, contemporary or traditional and transcends global boundaries. The luminosity and elegance, yet masculine solidity of the base changes colour as natural daylight wraps around it. This light is timeless and classic yet its design is absolutely of the 21st Century. Robert Kuo is a master as marrying the past and the present together in harmony
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Submitted by: YA Interior Design Ltd Category: Lighting - Lamp Product Name: Tresor Lamp Completed: 2014 Inspired by the Art-Deco decadence of the house of Jeanne Lanvin. A lean rose gold body and base coalesce with hand blown Murano glass discs. A colourful teardrop bangle of Swarovski crystals is topped with a lofty black silk shantung lampshade. A demi couture like piece that engages the client in creating a beautiful bespoke item, which is unique to their surroundings. The Murano glass, the Swarovski crystals, the palladium body and the silk lamp shades & all components can be changed to create a unique bespoke piece. The table lamp is manufactured by a reputable Italian atelier that provide lighting for the Scala in Milan.
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Lighting - Scheme
Submitted by: Light IQ
Submitted by: Lighting Design International
Category: Lighting - Scheme Project Name: A Splash Of Luxury
Category: Lighting - Scheme Project Name: Private Residence Knightsbridge Completion Date: January 2013 Interior Design: Howes & Rigby
Client wished for a fun filled space that the whole family would use. Dramatic enough to pull the children away from the TV and grown up enough for the parents to entertain. The dramatic architecture required a lighting scheme to compliment and enhance the space with enough impact to draw the family from the comfort of their main residence. The exterior lighting had to be subtle enough to sit quietly within the the forest setting, thus the idea of an Asian lantern with kinetic movement started to develop. The sculptural qualities of the build are accentuated with tiny up-lights. Linear underlighting of the exterior steps create the sensation that the pavilion ‘floats’ on the man made pond. Discrete light fittings were tucked in to the eaves to light the balconies and prevent the black mirror effect at night. The creation of the pond / mini lake was to reflect our dramatic ‘lantern’ at night reinforcing the sculptural silhouette and the drama of the lighting scheme. Low hanging fibre optics over the pool were used with colour and a sparkle wheel. This ensures a subtle movement, which is reflected across the dark surfaces at night. Decorative glass panels are optimised by both natural light during the day and artificial light at night adding a decorative element and soft colour to the space. The volume of light required for the overall ambience was created by the introduction of a skylight set at the back of the room This is then subtly light with LEDs at night so that it does not become too dark. The second form of ambient light was working within the structural framework of the beams. Linear LEDs were recessed between the beams. LEDs were used throughout to ensure the lighting scheme was driven by energy efficiency, drama and low maintenance. A pre set control system ensures each member of the family has their own preferred light setting, this can be controlled both internally within the building as well as from the main house.
This period church conversion consists of over 11,500 sq ft across four floors including three bedroom suites, and a pool, sauna and gymnasium in the basement. There was little natural daylight so the artificial light was essential to create the right ambience both during the day as well as at night. As the residential interior was created in an old church, it meant the main reception room has a dramatic volume. This created challenges for the lighting to dramatically enhance both the architecture and create an intimate welcoming reception area. Many of the structural elements were listed so could not be screwed into /damaged in any way so ingenious and discreet methods of mounting were considered. Miniature spot lights strapped to the beams and siliconned to the columns to provide the focus at high level to the “angel” truss supports and beautiful stone detailing. At three stories up, mocking this up was no task for the faint hearted! The niches were lit using a combination of uplights and backlighting creating focal points to the vast walls. These also have an additional colour change effect for the occasional party. Decorative table lamps to the seating area and a feature candle chandelier over the dining table provide a soft intimate lamp light at ground level. Accent lighting from narrow beam spotlights on the trusses (accessed via a roof “crawl way” behind) and recessed into the ceiling provide focus onto coffee tables, artwork and sculptures. Each effect has been balanced to create different moods throughout the day and night at the touch of a button via the versatile lighting control system.
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Submitted by: Mindseye Lighting Category: Lighting - Scheme Project Name: Church of St Moritz In 2009 John Pawson Architects were awarded the contract to undertake a vast refurbishment project of the Church of St Moritz and their main aim was to bring clarity and light to the church. Mindseye were appointed as the lighting design team and Associate; Admir Jukanovic, led the team on a five year journey which involved the huge task of designing a scheme that produced light for the numerous areas of the church, but ensuring to keep the products minimal and non-visible in most places. The result within this imposing structure demonstrates the rhythm of the space by accentuating the various architectural elements. Respecting the Pawson ethos of minimal design, Mindseye set out to ensure the luminaires were obscured from view and that the light spoke for itself. Using a dynamic white scheme, we allowed almost all luminaires in the church to change from warm white to neutral white. Warm white light prevails during the evening, while neutral white is used during the day, matching the exterior light. The Altar area itself is illuminated by 10 projector luminaries placed behind the dome lip which are not visible to the churchgoer. To avoid visibility within the dome, the opening has been kept as small as possible. To avoid unwanted spill of light in the arches of the main nave, the wall washer foil of the LED fittings has been turned by 90 degrees, creating a defined longitudinal beam instead illuminating only the arches. The main focal point needed to be on the statue of Jesus in the Apse. This was achieved by creating a space of light behind the statue and focussing additional spots to create the illusion of the statue being actually bigger than it is. The Dynalite control system contains over 30 programmed schemes. They can choose from a very minimal illumination on Good Friday, only accentuating the roman elements of the church, to Easter Sunday where all luminaries are on and tuned to create a pompous light, emphasising the baroque dome elements and main architectural features of the Church. The Baptism Chapel is lit by one single round domed cove light. It mirrors in shape the round baptismal font.
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Table
Submitted by: Alexander James Interiors
Submitted by: Alfred Johnson
Category: Table Product Name: Garbo Table Completion Date: March 2014
Category: Table Product Name: Medusa Location: Dubai, UAE Designer: Alfred Johnson Date Delivered: December 2013
Alexander James Interiors created the Garbo Table to be a timeless piece that feels luxurious, elegant yet still functional. The inspiration for this stunning table was the Hollywood glamour of the 1930s. The combination of various and contrasting finishes makes this a stunning addition that will take centre stage in any room. The Garbo dressing table is just one of the pieces from our new furniture collection. The proportions of this dressing table were very important as it needed to feel opulent. We wanted to combine the lacquer carcass with rosewood veneer drawers, eglomised mirror top and stainless steel capped feet to give a chic contrast and to show the attention to detail. The drawers are lined with faux suede and the top drawers have compartments for jewellery and cosmetics to make this really functional.
MEDUSA – This bespoke biomorphic dining table pays homage to Greek mythology whilst infusing super-modern biomorphic language. Based on a request by a client for a one of kind dining table, Medusa evolved from a sketch and was developed into interconnecting fluid lines that combined the biomorphic integrity of its presence practical use. With the ever intertwining fluid shapes, each perspective of Medusa gives a new depth to its form. Manufactured in medium density fibre with a double layer of fibreglass exterior, it can be customised in colour to meet the client’s requirement. The key aspect of Medusa is its unique approach towards enhancing the dining experience and pushing the boundary between art and everyday life. Medusa as a product that has elevated the approach to furniture and modern living. The venture towards biomorphic original design intent for the Medusa Dining Table shows the translation of almost surreal conceptual language into art inspired products.
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Submitted by: Cameron Woo Design Category: Table Product Name: The River Dining Table Completed : December 2013 The inspiration for the design was derived from the table runner. In this case, the table runner is the inset panels of gold timber representing the River of Gold. This River of Gold acts as a design metaphor for all to enjoy dining at a prosperous and bountiful table. The burling texture on the gold oak panels represent the moving swirls of a river stream. In Chinese culture, moving water is a symbol of chi (positive energy) and luck. Whilst the table appears as one piece, it is actually comprised of three parts. The separate parts are harmoniously merged to look like a single long five metre table with the following materials and finishes: polished Calacutta book-matched marble stone slabs; book-matched wire brushed and metallized solid oak panels; mirror polished brass metal; and, crystal clear lucite legs with brass rod inserts to give the effect of a floating massive tabletop. Centre insert panels - can be removed and replaced with different panels to change the look of the table or changed to celebrate a special seasonal occasion. The table design allows the client to reconfigure the dining room to entertain with flexibility. The center removable panels have no screws. They are magnetized and backed with velvet fabric lining for ease of removing and replacing without damaging the table. The marble stone slabs are carefully hand selected for its pattern veining and are book matched. The solid oak timber panels are carefully hand selected for its bookmatched burling and pattern. All the individual stone and timber panels are chamfered. The mirror polished brass shadowline borders match perfectly when the adjoing tables are butted together. The brass rod inserts were cast in the lucite legs to give a crystal clear, seamless look. No glue has been used during the manufacturing process.
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Table
Submitted by: Black & Key
Submitted by: Design Intervention Signature Series
Category: Table Product Name: Arabesque Table
Category: Table Product Name: The Imperial Trellis Coffee Table
The table is inspired by famous single pedestal tables designed in the past, but my aim was to make it distinctly different. At Black & Key we pride ourselves on creating designs which are unique yet based on our design heritage, from Art Nouveau and Art Deco to Modernism. This timeless classical piece features an octagonal base and an elegant curved pedestal. Its willowy and flowing curve is reminiscent of a ballerina’s graceful ballet pose. Our antique brass detailing accentuates the soft curve of the base and lends the piece to both classic and contemporary settings as a dining or centre table. The table is available in any of our veneers and can be detailed in any of our metal finishes. We create designs which we hope will please and tempt many. Our pieces are designed with adaptability in mind – designers can make this piece their own by choosing different veneers and a variety of metal finishes from our collection. There is also flexibility in size – the base accommodates a top up to 1600mm. in diameter. Alternatively, two pedestals can be combined for a larger rectangular or oval table-top. Our favourite aspect of the table is the flowing curve of the base and the contrast between the sharpness of the metal and the smoothness of the veneer. The visual relationship between the octagonal base and the circular top creates an interesting divergence of geometries.
Classic oriental fretwork is reinterpreted in mirrored finished stainless steel accentuating the clean lines of the design and bringing this ancient Chinese form bang up to date. The top in black glass has a lustrous quality reminiscent of classic oriental lacquer-ware, complementing the heritage of the table base.
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Submitted by: Design Intervention Signature Series Category: Table Product Name: Botero Table Interior Designer: Design Intervention Signature Series The lines of this unique table have been inspired by the sculptures of the renowned South American artist Fernando Botero whose rounded “fat” forms are instantly recognizable to many of us in Singapore following the introductions of several of his statues to the Esplanade park in 2005. Like Botero, we endeavoured to create a sensual piece filled with joy . The table itself, as does Botero’s work, “inspires peace whilst provoking happiness and abundance”, as dining experiences should! The exaggerated fullness of his “fat bottomed ladies” has been echoed in the roundness of the bulbous pedestal. The base of the table is also reminiscent of the feet found in many of Botero’s human sculptures . To achieve the desired form, the proportions were key. Finding a carpenter who could turn this size of pedestal in wood was impossible. There wasn’t a machine in Singapore that could handle a ball of that size. So we decided to make the ball element in fibre glass. The rest of the pedestal was constructed in wood, with the top in MDF for a smoother finish. We lacquered the table to achieve a high gloss finish, shown here in red and white options. Lacquer is, by nature, quite delicate and prone to scratching after repeated use. Therefore, to make the table top more resilient, we added a sheet of clear glass, however, we found that this distracted from the seamless flow of the design. To combat this problem, we back-painted the glass in the matching colour, a technique that is often used for kitchen splash backs, thereby resulting in a seamless lacquered look.
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Table
Submitted by: Light IQ
Submitted by: Saffron Interior Arts
Category: Table Product Name: TableLamp
Category: Table Name: Robert Kuo Brass Repousse Table
Light IQ pushed the boundaries of design and manufacturing with the eye-catching form of this highly original table. The design brief was to create a table which would promote lighting as a design feature of everyday objects. The exceptional ‘TableLamp’ designed by Kirstie Wilson marks the first time Marblo, with it’s Oyster Shell Marble appearace has been utilised to this effect. The multifunctional use of this material has resulted in a form that is both a beautiful, organic and a sinuously formed table integrating LED Light Sheet. Inspired by the contours of the human body, ‘TableLamp’ encloses the LED Light Sheet seamlessly into a polymer based material; Marblo to dramatic effect. Layers of Marblo seamlessly float one above the other creating ethereal layers until the light almost creates solidity to the top surface. The ‘light’ structure with its diaphanous form creates a table, perfectly executed when lit or not which provides the perfect focal feature for any space, large or small. Unlike a conventional bar table, TableLamp has an open invitation to the user to sit or stand, as the human body comfortably follows the organic flow of the contemporary design. Thus allowing the user to work, relax or entertain in style. As Humans we are drawn to the light, thus the idea of a table as a lamp multiplies it effects, as its essence invites us to converse, to site, to contemplate and to enjoy bathed in the warmth of illumination.
Robert Kuo’s Brass Repousse Table is a decorative piece which perfectly illustrates the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. As one of the oldest Chinese decorative furniture techniques (the technique originated around 800BC between Asia and Europe, and in Chinese historical context, it began as early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), Robert Kuo wanted to bring the technique into the 21st Century. The technique, which involves using a hammer and various shaping tools on both sides of the sheet metal was applied to a decorative side table. Chase work is often used in combination with repousse for accentuating and refining the design. The process of hand-chasing metal begins with mallet blows at the center of the sheet metal, continuing out to the edges, never striking the same spot twice. Hand chasing shapes and forms metal without fundamentally altering its nature. The process hardens the metal, making it less plastic. The metal is then heated and worked until properly formed. The brass finish of this elegant small side table beautifully reflects the light and emits a soft glow, reminiscent of water during a sunset.
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Submitted by: Ginger & Jagger Category: Table Name: Nenuphar Coffee Table Designer: Pedro Sousa The Nenuphar Coffee Table gently floats on the surface, giving colour and lure to any environment. The different tops are cascaded in elegant textures, with a charming chromatic effect. The leaf veins are revealed by the “espinhado” technique used by our artisans. The brass feet of the piece maintain the floating illusion, while providing a playful contrast with the top. Ginger & Jagger opens a world of unknown beautiful furniture and unique designs, inspired by nature. The Ginger & Jagger pieces are designed and made through a uniquely creative and experimental process, made from a combination of nature’s most fascinating forms with elevated craftsmanship. Finishes: Walnut, with “espinhado” technique, with a lacquered stone surface. Two feet in polished brass, and a third in acrylic. Dimensions: Width: 185 cm/72.8” Depth: 130cm/51.2” Height: 40cm/15.7
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Wallcovering
Submitted by: Aee Interior Design Ltd
Submitted by: Alfred Johnson
Category: Wallcovering Name: VISIONI Artistic Panels
Category: Wallcovering Project Name: The Wall Location: Dubai, UAE Designer: Alfred Johnson Date Delivered: December 2013
VISIONI, by AEE Interior Design, is an innovative solution to bring art everywhere. The artistic panels are created by international artists with natural pigments, precious dust, leaves, acrylic colours, and they’re coated with anti UV special resins. Every piece is designed with the by understanding the client’s brief to transform space in sensation. In addition to the 12 collections and 180 designs, the most exigent clients can have completely custom made panels to bring their ideas to life without compromise, working side by side with the artists. Enchant the eyes and the touch with brush strokes and high/low relief. Have you ever dreamt about having a shower in a blue cloud covered with diamond dust? VISIONI is not just beautiful but also functional. AEE Artistic Panels are waterproof, UV resistant and anti-scratch, therefore can be used for shower walls, sliding doors, kitchen backsplashes, indoor or outdoor walls, steam rooms or ceilings. Being extremely light, resistant and easy to cut, the Artistic Panels are the perfect solution for any type of installation. The result is a high quality product only 4mm thick that can cover any surface, no matter the size (panel’s dimension is 3 x 2,5 m), without visible joints. AEE Interior Design was founded to let art leave its frames and allow people to dive into breaking existing limits. AEE produces VISIONI in London with 100% Italian materials and distributes them worldwide.
THE WALL – Blurring the lines between what walls ought to be, the WALL creates a new approach to art in an environment and allows for it’s curves to absorb both natural and designed light, accentuating the immense detail within the design. The WALL (Wall Art Loves Life) – Inspired by compositions from Hans Zimmer, the WALL, it accentuates luxury biomorphic design language defining the space that it is applied in. Pushing the boundaries of art inspired environments; the stunning curves are a musical journey of rising and falling levels that are dominant factors in many of Hans Zimmer’s compositions. Daylight allows its multilevel sections to create an almost musical performance using depth and shadow whilst accentuating a surreal vertical persona that is further emphasised by the concealed lighting during its nocturnal use. Its optimum use is in Private Atriums, Hotel Lobbies and contemporary exterior spaces. Manufactured using materials like steel reinforced medium density fibre and clad in real wood veneer, the WALL comes in a bespoke variety of interior finishes and exteriors colours and is manufactured in Dubai. The key aspects of the WALL are the creation of motion with its curves, accentuated by the concealed lighting detail. The approach to the WALL resonates original thought and approach to walls, space and their purpose.
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Submitted by: Artwood
Submitted by: Phillip Jeffries
Category: Wallcovering Product Name: Artwood Rasata Panels
Category: Wallcovering Name: GILDED AGE
Rasata timber panels are created by Artwood using a hand texturing system on multi-layered oak veneer panels, this is combined with bespoke finishing techniques which utilise precious metal compounds. Each Rasata panel has its own unique and individual surface which comes from the characteristics of the underlying timber. A natural, organic form with a completely modern yet classic interpretation. The final appearance is strikingly beautiful in a refreshingly understated and uncontrived way. The brief was to create a new format of timber panel with individual characteristics highlighted by specialist finishing techniques. Each panel is unique in form and finish, creating one-off installations wherever used.
A mix of metallic and matte inks reveal a unique horizontal pattern reminiscent of the Sedona desert. Luxe lines the walls with the chic yet organic GILDED AGE. Handcrafted by artisans using a multi- layered process of metallic and matte inks reveals a unique horizontal pattern reminiscent of fossilized rock. Available in range of multi-faceted metallics, GILDED AGE offers a one of a kind texture, full of artisanal drama. The hand painted matte & metallic inks give off an artisanal glamorous effect. GILDED AGE works well due to its glamorous appeal with handcrafted quality.
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Wallcovering
Submitted by: Saffron Interior Arts
Submitted by: Shellshock Designs
Category: Wallcovering Product Name: Quentin Reynolds Wall panel Completed: August 2013
Category: Wallcovering Product Name: Backlit Faux Alabaster
The brief was to create an area for entertaining both personal and business clients in a large formal sitting room in a Belgravia apartment. The design was to have international appeal as the clients were Indian and English and so wanted to borrow design from both cultures. The clients were united in their love of colour and texture and wanted to compliment the contemporary art that was part of their home furnishings. The design is elegant and discreet yet is an art form of its own. The artist Quentin Reynolds has employed brand new relief techniques for the central panel. The raised relief that is part of the design changes as the light filters through the room, making it subtly different as the day progresses. The luxurious textures compliment the decor in the room and provide a very grown up place to socialise. The working part of the bar is hidden from view meaning that only the decorative elements need be on display. The bar successfully revitalises a decorating trend first begun a century ago. This is a continued example of the way in which Saffron Interior Arts supports the work of its stable of fine artisan designers.
ShellShock Designs’ Faux Alabaster is used in many locations across The Galaxy Hotel in Macau. The examples shown are an elaborate wall decoration of a supporting pillar extending down to a trendy bar front. The diverse and extensive use of this product in many areas with different effects and impressions created. Using backlighting can create a plethora of different moods, shades and tones. The elegant rounded edges and swirls are easy on the eyes of the guests and adds depth to the rooms. Faux Alabaster is a decorative stone made up from AL(OH)3 and polyester resin. This is what creates its semitransparency (great for lighting) and means ShellShock Designs can create any shape and size.
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Submitted by: Shellshock Designs Category: Wallcovering Product Name: White and Black Lip Crazy Pattern Mother of Pearl The Heron is one of the most prominent new skyscrapers in the financial heart of the City of London. As part of a large construction the main reception area was fitted with floor to ceiling White Lip and Black Lip Four Sided Crazy Pattern Mother of Pearl Wall Panels. This material gives and exquisite finish and really reflects the exclusive luxury of the building for a great first impression. The use of simple black and white colouring but with the lustre and glisten created by Mother of Pearl results in making the space feel large and open, perfect for a reception area. The Mother of Pearl is naturally and responsibly sourced to minimise impact on the environment. It is also extremely durable and wipes clean, perfect for a busy reception.
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