Luxury Interiors Magazine - Winter 2017

LUXURY INTERIORS MAGAZINE

WINTER 2017

The Modern Classic Splendor of Savage Ground House

Armstrong Ceilings shows its global head for heights

GRT Architects creates New York office with millennial-pink kitchen

Interiors trends are often fleeting, and colour schemes or fashionable fabrics can evolve quickly from season to season – our obsession with all things copper has already waned, and the current taste for velvet may well go the same way in a few months or years. So it can be risky to invest in anything because it is en vogue, particularly if it’s a big investment such as kitchen design or flooring.

However, despite these words of caution, there are some trends that are set to stay – and in fact are only becoming more and more desirable as the years pass. One such example is the appeal of seamless floors, particularly in high-end residential properties.

Little wonder then that luxury designers, architects and indeed homeowners are turning to a comfortable and environmentally-sustainable solution – natural resin. Already beloved by our most stylish of European neighbours, the Scandinavians, poured resin flooring is fast being acknowledged as the flooring trend with staying power. Whilst it is already a popular and successful material throughout Northern Europe, proving its long-term appeal, it is only in recent years that the UK market has caught on to this most versatile of materials.

From polished-concrete effect greys, to wear-resistant floor graphics and bespoke terrazzo blends, there is almost nothing that poured resin cannot offer.

One of the companies offering this unique product is Sphere8, the luxury designled resin specialists that have already

been working in the UK for over 8 years (celebrating their synonymous anniversary this year!). With thousands of residential projects under their belt, they are undoubtedly the most reliable source on luxury poured resin floors, particularly for residential projects, and their experiences support this growing trend…

“When we first started in the UK we had a lot of commercial interest and architects coming to us with exciting projects” says CEO Alex Dennis. “But in the last few years our residential enquiries have just soared – we have so many homeowners now coming to us directly, wanting to do not just one bathroom or the kitchen, but their whole home in one seamless, unified surface”.

And the versatility of resin itself is undoubtedly part of its appeal. “A lot of people worry that it will be cold or hard like concrete, but whilst we can certainly replicate the soft grey finish of polished concrete, the material itself is a million miles away from this” advises Dennis. Made from natural biopolymers, derived from the castor bean, Sphere8’s resin is environmentally-sustainable and warm, soft and smooth underfoot – with or without under-floor heating. And if polished concrete grey isn’t for you, Sphere8 offer everything from Motion Chalk to Solid Black, with every bespoke colour in between available. “One year we did a beautiful West London home with bright yellow in the children’s room, a neutral warm grey in the main areas, and a gorgeous Peridot green upstairs – it was amazing!”.

To find out more about poured resin flooring, and to experience their floors for yourself, head to Sphere8’s West London showroom – on site with Tom Dixon and The Dock Kitchen.

Contact the team at info@sphere8.com or give them a call on 020 8969 0183.

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Contents

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News SBID launches SBID Intellectual Property Initiative

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The Modern Classic Splendor of Savage Ground House

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Project

Project

Armstrong Ceilings shows its global head for heights

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GRT Architects creates New York office with millennial-pink kitchen

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News

Project

Sleep success for GROHE’s 12th year as founder partner

Exhibition News

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ARCHITECT@WORK 2018 announce speaker programme

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Latest News THE FURNITURE MAKERS’ COMPANY AIMS TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION WITH SCHOOL DESIGN PRIZE The Furniture Makers’ Company, the furnishing industry’s charity, is appealing for companies to inspire the next generation of designers and furniture makers by supporting its 2018 School Design Prize fundraising campaign.

Launched in 2014, the School Design Prize raises awareness of the furnishing industry among school children by rewarding them for their design and technology course work.

Every year The Furniture Makers’ Company asks companies and individuals to sponsor copies of a design textbook which are then posted to schools around the country for design & technology teachers to present to their most outstanding student.

‘Design of the 20th Century’ by Charlotte and Peter Fiell, published by Taschen.

For 2018, the prize is changing to a copy of

Dr Tony Smart MBE, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, says: “The UK furnishing industry has an ageing workforce. The long term prosperity of the industry depends on us attracting young people to pursue a career in this creative, vibrant sector. You can help safeguard the future of the industry by sponsoring a School Design Prize.”

WOOD AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

COMMERCIAL & LEISURE Rievaulx Abbey Visitor Centre & Museum by Simpson & Brown

The winners of the 47th annual Wood Awards have been announced at a ceremony held on the 21st November at Carpenters’ Hall in London. The Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in the world’s only naturally sustainable material.

The judges selected nine winners from a shortlist of 34 structures and products.

ARNOLD LAVER GOLD AWARD & INTERIORS Coastal House, Devon by 6a architects

EDUCATION & PUBLIC SECTOR Maggie’s Oldham by dRMM PRIVATE Hampshire Passivhaus by Ruth Butler Architects

The deadline for donations is 31st January 2018. A set of two books costs £54 (inc VAT) and donors can recommend the schools that receive the awards. Those wishing to sponsor a School Design Prize should contact Richard Ainsworth, head of fundraising at The Furniture Makers’ Company, on 020 7562 8527 or by emailing richard@furnituremakers. org.uk. More information about the School Design Prize can be found here PRODUCTION MADE Narin Chair by David Irwin for Case STUDENT DESIGNER Rustic Stool 1.0 by Mark Laban

SMALL PROJECT Feilden Fowles Studio by Feilden Fowles STRUCTURAL AWARD The Smile by Alison Brooks Architects BESPOKE Time and Texture Installation (‘A Landscape of Objects’) by Eleanor Lakelin

SBID LAUNCHES SBID INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INITIATIVE AT HOUSE OF COMMONS The Society of British and International Design (SBID) launched the SBID Intellectual Property (IPP) initiative on Tuesday 21 November 2017 at the House of Commons, Westminster London.

The launch was to mark the new campaign to prevent IP theft in the interior design industry.

Developed in association with TM – Eye, with the central aim of assisting the industry to obtain objective evidence of design ownership, the venture updates the archaic discourse on intellectual property in design and will raise awareness of what designers need to do to properly protect their work.

The launch was attended by key industry stakeholders,

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both in the design arena but also in legislation and policing including, Harold Tillman CBE, Past president of the British Fashion Council, Suzi Sendama, Associate from Mishcon de Reya LLP and Detective Chief Superintendent, Peter O’Doherty from the City of London Police who spoke about the impact and scope of Intellectual Property crime on design rights.

Supported by the Intellectual Property Office, Police Intellectual Property Unit and the Department of International Trade, SBID announced plans to launch an IP register which will allow design owners to register their ideas from inception, giving them the confidence and support they need to bring a criminal charge against IP theft.

STEINHOFF UK BEDS DONATE TO BBC DIY SOS: CHILDREN IN NEED SPECIAL

From Wednesday 6th to Sunday 17th September 2017 – in just eleven days - they successfully built from the ground-up, a new purpose-built support centre covering a huge 320 square metres.

Constructed specifically for the charity’s needs, The Roots Foundation Wales’ new home includes; a large youth club space, therapy and workshop rooms and a kitchen for cooking classes. There is also office space for Emma and her team, plus several independent flats for young people transitioning from the care system into adult life.

Steinhoff UK Beds have donated a number of beds to support the BBC DIY SOS team in rebuilding a support centre for a volunteer-led charity in Swansea for a Children in Need Special.

The Roots Foundation Wales is a charity based in Swansea, set up by an inspiring individual Emma Lewis, who achieved something extraordinary out of harrowing personal circumstances. With the crucial support of an amazing team, The Root Foundation Wales gives the desperately needed help and support to young people in care, care leavers, children in need and adults who have left the care system and are trying to live independently.

Established nearly seven years ago, The Roots Foundation Wales has spent the last two years in a dilapidated wooden hut, with the lack of space and facilities making it truly difficult to provide the workshops, one-on-one support and group therapy sessions to those who really need it.

Following the demolition of The Roots Foundation Wales’ previous facility, Nick Knowles and his team, along with generous support of volunteer tradespeople, suppliers and the local community in Swansea overcame one of the biggest builds ever for the BBC team.

Paul Little, Steinhoff UK Beds Sales & Marketing Director, said: “We are delighted to be again supporting the DIY SOS Big Build programme as part of this amazing project.

Donating beds for The Roots Foundation Wales’ new temporary accommodation is a truly worthy cause which will make a real difference to the charity and the young people it supports.”

“The incredible rebuild by the BBC DIY SOS team, along with the help of amazing volunteers and suppliers will enable The Roots Foundation Wales to go on to help so many children and young people in care and leaving care, for many years to come.”

The episode aired on BBC One on Wednesday 15th November, at 8pm during the BBC Children in Need Appeal week.

LOMBOK FINED FOR BREACHING EUTR REGULATIONS Lombok has become the first furniture retailer to be fined for breaching the EUTR regulations introduced in 2013 to prohibit the importing and sale of illegally harvested timber.

On 25th October at Westminster Magistrates Court, Angora 2011 Limited, trading as Lombok, was convicted and fined £5000 plus costs after pleading guilty at the first hearing.

The company failed to exercise the required due diligence when placing an artisan sideboard on the market, imported on 1st June 2016 from India. A previous breach of the relevant regulations had earlier been identified and led to a Notice of Remedial Action being served on Lombok on 28th April 2015. This was followed by a warning letter dated 7th October 2015, when the company failed to comply with the notice.

On 20th October 2016, officers visited Lombok’s central London showroom and found the required due diligence checks had not been made for an artisan sideboard for

sale that had been imported from India.

When convicting the company, the district judge stated these offences are “important”, addressing environmental concerns, biodiversity concerns, and public confidence that companies do not endanger those.

Companies are required to mitigate the risk of illegal logging – Lombok had failed to exercise due diligence when importing the sideboard, with its previous failures an aggravating feature, though in mitigation the retailer had reacted proactively.

Taking into account that mitigation and credit for an early guilty plea, Lombok was

fined £5000, plus a victim surcharge of £170 and prosecution costs of £2951. The total of £8121 was ordered to be paid within 28 days.

Mike Kearney, head of regulatory delivery enforcement, says: “The Government’s Regulatory Delivery team will take action against businesses that persistently, deliberately or recklessly fail to meet their legal obligations. Lombok failed to change their practises in response to our advice and so, given the impact of illegal logging, a criminal prosecution was appropriate. I am pleased that Lombok is now improving its supply chain monitoring.”

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Latest News GALLERY DIRECT WINS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARD Gallery Direct has won Business of the Year at this year’s Swale Business Awards, which recognise local excellence in the Kent borough.

The judges look at financial performance, entrepreneurial spirit, environmental credentials, marketing skills, community links, staff welfare and a range of other attributes.

Peter Delaney, MD of Gallery, comments: “Following winning the Sittingbourne Business of the Year award in 2016, we are thrilled to have gone one better to win the overall Swale Business of the Year this time.

"We beat a lot of strong competition, from some excellent local businesses across Swale. Last year we impressed the judges with the huge strides made to improve our infrastructure – enlarging the warehouse, creating a delivery fleet, etc – to give us a firstclass trading platform.

"This year, the theme we presented to the judges was the two main pillars of our business - Product and People, the critical ingredients that make our business tick.

And it won the judges over unanimously. It’s what we are all about and at the core of our business.

"I’m incredibly proud of the whole team.

We are building an outstanding business

together, and we all play an important role in its success.”

Gallery plans to continue to develop the business from its Kent premises, which includes a head office and 130,000 sqft warehouse, along with a large showroom.

The company's growth strategy features focused customer service, and high-quality, competitively-priced, design-led products.

IKEA SEES SIXTH YEAR OF UK GROWTH Ikea enjoyed healthy growth in the UK in the past year, despite a sharp increase in costs.

The chain, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in the UK this year, saw sales rise by 5.8% to £1.814bn in the year to 31 August 2017. Growth was helped by the opening of stores in Reading and Sheffield and putting prices up by 3.6% in response to higher costs thanks to the weakness of sterling. Costs rose by 13.7%.

LIBRA EXPANDS ITS RETAIL OFFERING British furniture and interiors brand Libra has added to its retail offering with a new 50 sq ft concept showroom at the family-run garden centre Reg Taylors, based in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.

‘To keep our range accessible and affordable for the many, we absorbed most of these costs, increasing prices by just 3.6%,’ said Gillian Drakeford, Ikea UK retail manager.

The firm added 1,000 positions during the year, bringing its UK workforce to 10,900.

Some 850 jobs will be added when stores in Exeter and Greenwich, south-east London, open this year.

Offering a range of furniture, lighting and accessories, the new space brings together handpicked products from Libra’s extensive portfolio, styled into inspirational displays which draw on the brand’s exclusive themes. Taking inspiration from the year’s most influential design trends, each theme showcases Libra’s signature style and dedication to craftsmanship.

Adding to the garden centre’s striking 25 acre site, which includes a traditional tea room and extensive garden offering, the new showroom will provide cusstomers with inspirational looks and ideas which they can translate into their own homes.

Paul Taylor, sales director at Reg

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Taylors, says: “We’ve been fans of Libra for many years so we are delighted to be able to provide our customers with a dedicated showroom and the opportunity to explore an array of furniture and accessories sourced from around the globe.”

Over the last two years Libra has rolled out six dedicated concept showrooms across the country, working closely with leading retailers to create coherent displays that are not only striking but are commercially beneficial.

The Libra showroom is open now at Reg Taylors Garden Centre, Hill Farm Nurseries, Normanton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PR.

A NEW LONDON SHOWROOM AND A FRESH GLOBAL PUSH FOR BISLEY Bisley the classic British storage specialist will be relocating from Great Portland Street to a stunning new showroom in Dallington Street in the heart of Clerkenwell during the first quarter of 2018.

The announcement comes after a significant drive to expand its international presence with a new 6,000 square foot showroom in the Flat Iron District of New York to serve the North American Market, a new flagship space in the buzzing district of Salamanca, Madrid, as well as a new showroom for Paris in Rueil-Malmaison and significant refurbishments in Dubai and Ireland.

REST ASSURED BEGINS STUDIO PUSH Rest Assured has begun the introduction of studios among its retail stockists.

Cousins has opened a 750sqft studio at its Manchester store displaying nine models.

The recent appointment of Robin Bayliss to Director of International Sales, reaffirms Bisley as a major player on the global stage.

Robin comments: “This is an exciting time to join Bisley. This much loved brand is evolving

from a manufacturer of storage to a provider of workplace furniture solutions, competing and collaborating with some of the biggest and brightest names in the market.”

strive to offer our customers a broad range of comfort and style options to make the buying experience as enjoyable and informed as possible. Rest Assured’s range really stands out and we’re anticipating a great response from our customers.’

Rest Assured studios will also open in Cousins’ Birmingham and Dudley stores later this month, ahead of a further rollout in 2018.

‘This partnership with Cousins is a fantastic fit for the Rest Assured brand. We’ve worked together successfully for many years, so the opportunity to be able to launch our most comprehensive range in this retail environment is an exciting development.

‘Rest Assured is a much loved British heritage brand that’s synonymous with quality and we’re delighted to be the first retail partner to open a Rest Assured showroom,’ said Matthew Shotton Cousins, retail director.

The showroom offers us the chance to showcase our latest products including the British Wool Collection and our recently launched range of lifestyle products that complement our beds.

‘We know that choosing the perfect bed is a big decision and a big investment, so we

Customers can expect great quality products and outstanding service from Cousins in-

store experts,’ added Mark Robinson, Rest Assured sales director.

‘The simple premise of mattress collections offering the customer an easy choice of softer, medium or firmer comfort really comes to life at Cousins: our new branding and our new product ranges work perfectly in this kind of retail environment,’ said Louise Boden, Rest Assured brand manager, pictured with Shotton

WAYFAIR LAUNCHES PHOTO SEARCH FUNCTION Wayfair has launched Search with Photo in Europe, a new feature which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to make it easier for shoppers to find the furnishings they want.

Shoppers can able to simply take a photo to find and purchase specific products that match from Wayfair’s selection of more than 8 million products.

“We know that everyone has a unique vision for their home and that ideas and inspiration can come from anywhere – a sofa in a friend’s house, a Pinterest board, a barstool at a favourite restaurant, or a pillow featured in a design magazine, can all spark ideas for decorating one’s home,” says Steve Conine, co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair.

“And while finding a look you love may be easy, finding the specific products to bring that look to life can be time consuming and require a lot of searching. With visual search, shoppers can now search for and find a particular product or style instantly.”

and purchase or add their choices to an idea board to save for later or share with others.

Wayfair’s visual search feature is available on Wayfair.co.uk/de.

To use the feature, shoppers simply tap the camera icon in the website search bar, which allows them to snap an image or upload one from their photo library.

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The Modern Classic Splendor of Savage Ground House The Savage Ground project is a spirit of wild nature, steeped in strict forms of designer objects.

Each detail conveys its emotion: marble columns are power and strength, crystal reflects purity and subtlety, and yellow metal as a symbol of inexhaustible energy and heat.

The main artistic element was the author’s abstraction from Catherine Severac, which rightfully took the key place in the living room of the house.

The proud Designers from Rosko Design say: “We used the principle of symmetrical arrangement of objects, as in the traditional classical style, and complemented the interior with modern art objects that reflect the philosophy of our days. Many sources of soft light to unobtrusively emphasize the main accents in the rooms, as well as the contrast of dark and light tones, to create a harmonious palette in the interior.”

“In the hall we used a lot of warm light, which gently and elegantly fought in the gloss of floor marble. Crystal and gilding of massive chandeliers give the interior a special atmosphere and luxury.”

Decor items of the world’s leading brands WALTER KNOLL, DelightFULL, LUXXU and others found their place in this project.

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“For this hall we decided to choose a special individual element aquariums in the floor. Of course, the peculiarities of their operation were taken into account, the constructive and glazing of the aquariums were carried out under the guidance of competent specialists.

Therefore, the owners can not worry about their strength, but enjoy unusual designs and surprise the guests.

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A striking accent of this room are the columns. They perform a basic function and logically separate the dining area from the common space. In order for the columns to fit organically into the interior, we decided to decorate them with gray marble and install the glowing blocks at the bottom of each. Thus, it seems that the columns are floating above the floor, radiating warm light.

The choice of furniture was based on the WALTER KNOLL brand, which attracted us with its laconic forms.

Complement the composition of unusual Brubeck XL Wall Lights from DelightFull Brand. Their extravagant form, reminiscent of a musical organization, perfectly emphasized the general vertical of space. >>

Developing the interior of this living room, we could not do without the main source of heat and coziness - a fireplace. It is framed by elegant gray structures and pendant hanging lamps.

The central part from the fireplace to the ceiling is decorated with a decorative panel.

The presence of high ceilings means the possibility of installing massive designer lamps. This time we chose chic chandelier of the Portuguese Brand LUXXU. Made of brass and elegant crystal, it created an amazing atmosphere and brought even more luxury to the living room.

High windows let in a lot of light, so even the coolest shades do not seem gloomy, and the noble texture of marble plays a new pattern in the daylight.”

“We decided to make the sleeping area completely soft. From the ceiling, the velvet wall upholstery, smoothly turning into a wide bed, ends with a wide carpet of a gray-coffee tint.

At the wall, decorated with a dark glass, there was a small banquet. Here we decided to add an unusual curved lamp that seems to frame this part of the room and serves for local lighting.

Opposite the bed is traditionally equipped with a TV-zone, which is complemented by a design of laconic drawers. This wall we decided to highlight using a decorative panel in ashy tones, the print of which remotely resembles the silhouettes of flowering trees.

In order to bring a piece of Renaissance art to our bedroom, we placed a bust of Venus Milosskaya made of white stone.

The Designers: CEO/ Architect Anatoly Roskovsko and Designer Katerina Roskovskhenko say : “We are a family studio of author's interiors ROSKO Family Design. We love traditional interiors and modern art, and especially look for in this symbiosis new unique solutions.”

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This zone is equipped with a high mirror with perimeter illumination.

We also picked up a small designer pouf, and above the table decided to install a poetic pendant lamp in the form of hovering moon birds.”

A Taste of Persia Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has brought a sense of style to a vibrant and exciting new hotel with the use of its bespoke tiling throughout the restaurant area.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Tamburlaine hotel is a new 155 room luxury hotel from the Dublin-based O’Callaghan Group. Designed by the team at Bryan O’Sullivan Studio, the hotel joyfully fuses traditional and modern design, which echoes the heritage of the town along with its emerging prominence as a vibrant metropolis.

Tamburlaine’s welcoming entrance has a dramatic double-height lobby with a feature staircase and overlooking library above. The ground floor flows between four different food and drink areas, each with its own particular offering and all tied together with a sense of quality, provenance of local ingredients, attention to detail, and distinct design.

conjured in the imagery of the play, combined with the traditional collegiate Cambridge aesthetic. This is what we had in mind when designing the stunning rooms and what we wanted to reflect in our tile choices.

“In the reception, visitors are met with a striking tiled floor design made up of white, red and black tiles from the Program range.

The client very much wanted a tile finish in reception and we felt the Victorian style aesthetic suited the Cambridge look and feel.

However, we were conscious that an actual Victorian tile might look out of place in a new-build and in a space that vast, so opted for the Program range as it allowed us to fuse a contemporary tile and palette into a large scale traditional pattern.

“The restaurant, a masculine, sophisticated space, sits as a juxtaposition to the adjoining Garden Room. Solus Ceramics supplied the vibrantly patterned floor tiles from its emerging Treasure range. The eclectic and

contemporary artisan eatery features the bold Elpis tile, which is emblazoned with a chic blue and grey geometric print, brought to life in a rustic hand painted style.”

The Garden Room, which is truly like a page from The Secret Garden, offers guests an al fresco ambiance in the comfort of the hotel, and features a traditional black and white flooring pattern from Solus Ceramics Victorian influenced Program 2 range.

“In the botanical inspired bathrooms, we wanted to create a strong retro feel and needed a glossy tile in bold colours to complement the Banana Leaf wallpaper design,” Blá continued. “The Diffusion range offered us a strong palette of traditional colours and included all the traditional tile trims to create a more authentic look and feel.”

For more information on what Solus Ceramics can offer you, please visit www.solusceramics.com

“The Tamburlaine Hotel was named after the Asian Emperor in the eponymous play

by Cambridge icon Christopher Marlowe,” explained Blá Farry, senior interior architect at Bryan O’Sullivan Studio. “The essence of the hotel strives to capture the Persian flavour, strength, eloquence and passion Luxury Interiors Magazine - 13

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Fine quality stone specialists, Gerald Culliford Ltd, have introduced its very first ceramic surface material, SapienStone.

Crafted from ceramic clays and mineral colourings, the latest addition to the company’s selection of exceptional stone is available in a range of colours and finishes and boasts a number of outstanding qualities.

Suitable for a number of applications in the home from kitchen worktops to bathroom surfaces, SapienStone is heat, light, scratch and chemical resistant thanks to its unique manufacturing process.

Catering to a variety of tastes from the ultra-contemporary to a more traditional style, each of the ceramic products are characterised by unique marble full bodied veining, meaning that the colour on top goes right through the slabs to avoid any unusual white lines that can occur in other ceramic products. The new addition to Gerald Culliford Ltd’s range is available in a stunning choice of sophisticated hues that add an exquisite finish to any space in the home.

Selecting some of the most exotic and interesting stones and offering unrivalled expertise and access to many of the world’s finest surfaces, Gerald Culliford Ltd is the go-to destination for true statement piece materials for any application in the home, whether it is for your kitchen worktop, your bathroom walls or your fireplace surround. The breadth of choice combined with the company’s depth of knowledge is guaranteed to provide you a surface material that is unique to you and your home.

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Compact living space saving New York dining table Compact living, due to expanding urbanisation, is changing consumer demands. Danish furniture brand, BoConcept has been exploring this tendency for many years; steadily adding space-saving and shape-adaptable furniture to its range.

Additional info Dimensions: H74.5 x W100 and H74.5 x W80 Materials: Base in white metal. Top in clear or white glass or oak veneer.

From £699 www.boconcept.com

The latest in this category is the spacesaving New York dining table.

Some figures estimate that around 400,000 people are moving to big cities every day. In 1970 the world had three megacities. Last year there were thirty-five; with Asia alone expected to have thirty by 2025. It is a fact: more and more of the world’s population are choosing small city apartments over the space of rural and suburban areas.

Calming elegance The New York dining table was born out of that consumer ‘trend’. As well as communicating elegance, its calming, sculpted form makes the best use of room and floor space. While its colours and reflective surfaces add lightness, further emphasising that feeling of space.

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Armstrong Ceilings shows its global head for heights with United Airlines When global architects 3DReid were looking for a UK ceiling tile manufacturer, which was “critical” for the costing and timescale of their project, there was really only one option – Armstrong Ceilings.

future lounges and 3DReid worked closely with Chicago-based practice Solomon Cordwell Buenz on designs for the interiors of the United Global First Lounge aimed at first and business class passengers.

But specifying Armstrong Ceilings, which has production facilities in Tyne n Wear, Stafford and Sittingbourne also came with a bonus, it being part of the global Armstrong World Industries group based in the US where 3DReid’s client, United Airlines, is also based.

Features include a long, sweeping bar, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the airfield, and high-quality finishes throughout including a large Big Ben replica clock in the tea lounge section. The United Global First

This enabled Armstrong’s global Architectural Specialties team to deliver samples to the airline and advise them directly when it came to the complex ceiling design for the 2,000m2 United Global First Lounge the new Queen’s Terminal (Terminal 2) at Heathrow airport.

This is one of two new United Airlines facilities at Heathrow’s new Star Alliance terminal and gives testament to the airline’s commitment to Heathrow as its hub for Europe. It reinforces their new design concept recently launched at Chicago O’Hare airport which aims to signpost passengers with distinct design elements which reflect the lounge’s location.

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section had a bronze colour theme and the United Club section had a silver/chrome theme, both reflected in the ceiling choices.

Some 800m2 of Armstrong’s Axiom Knife Edge 9290mm x 1200mm canopies with a mixture of perforated metal MicroLook 8 tiles in a pearl beige finish with fleece, the bespoke RH-225 hook-on ceiling system, also in pearl beige as well as brushed aluminium satin and signal white, and the

Microperforated 600mm x 600mm S-Clip F swing-down tiles with fleece installed on the System 3000 concealed grid in signal white were specified to complement this design.

3DReid’s Felicity Hurling said there were a number of metallic finishes within the project and it had been critical that the ceiling tiles complemented the skirting, flooring, trims and sockets but Armstrong provided a number of iterations through design development and worked hard to achieve a finish that matched the client’s design aspirations.

She said: “The ceiling layout is particularly complex, utilizing a number of ceiling finish levels and interfacing with joinery products.

Additionally there are a number of access requirements from the ceiling due to the quantity of services and the final outcome achieved full void access without reducing the integrity of the aesthetic.”

3DReid originally approached Armstrong due to their previous work with the practice. It was critical that they worked with a UK supplier to achieve the cost and programme requirements of the project as the construction programme was particularly tight.

The added benefit of Armstrong being able to deliver samples and advise their clients directly had provided reassurance and a cohesive working environment.

The Armstrong systems were installed by HLS Installations for main contractor ISG Group.

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GRT Architects creates New York office with millennial-pink kitchen and dark “nap room” New York studio GRT Architects has renovated spaces at the top of a 19th-century building in the city, creating an office for a UX design firm that looks more like a home than a workplace.

The local studio designed the interiors for Objective Subject, a digital identity agency based in the Flatiron district. The office takes up a series of gabled spaces that cover the building’s roof, and these existing rooms were used to guide the layout.

“When adapting 19th-century buildings to new functions we more often than not find ourselves removing walls to accommodate new users’ needs,” said GRT Architects. “In this case we found that radically accentuating the differences between existing rooms and playing up the separation uniquely suited our client’s desire for an intimate work space designed more like a home than an office.”

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“Into this triptych we decanted the functions of a creative office,” said the studio. “One enters through a working kitchen with generous counters at standing height, designed for editing large format printed materials but usable also for informal dining and events.”

The kitchen features white walls, light grey floors, and linoleum cabinetry coloured soft pink – a shade that has come to be known as “millennial pink” for its recent prevalence.

Other interiors in the same hue include a hummus deli in Paris, a Dig Inn restaurant in Boston and a champagne bar in Kiev.

In the New York office’s kitchen, a sizeable island provides plenty of counter space for eating, working and hosting after-hour parties.

A nearby coloured dark blue is referred to as the “nap room”. Covered in carpet, a tiered stepped unit creates an area for resting and/ or sitting. The space also serves as a place to hold client meetings and has a smaller room attached.

“Poured over with light from the roomsized skylight above, the space envelopes you with an absorbing depth, texture, and acoustic isolation,” said the firm. “Openings between rooms were left deliberately modest to accentuate the sense of departure when passing from one to the next.”

A third, larger room acts as the main working area and is painted in a soft grey.

Matching custom-made desks wrap around the perimeter, and light floods in through the high windows to create a greenhouse feel.

Photography is by Nicole Franzen.

Roberto Giovannini shares his vision of luxury as a new dimension in modern day living

The fine De’ Medici living room expresses immediate sensations of ease and wellbeing, every detail being carefully defined, gratifying the sight and the senses.

Roberto Giovannini suggests a new way of experiencing living spaces, where luxury embraces the quest for comfort, enabling the enjoyment of daily life with harmony and ease.

Illuminating the living room, there is the impressive 15-light chandelier (art.1036M) with Bianco Fiorentino (White Florentine) decoration, while the standard lamps (art.896) with their feminine and curved forms, light up the reading corners. Wall mirrors, accessories and console tables contribute to enhancing and completing the De’ Medici living room.

At centre stage in the living room there is the set in Tuscan style Louis XV, consisting of a large sofa (art.1404) and armchairs (art.1405) with carved bases enhanced by Oro Decapé Antico (Antique Gold Decapé) finishing.

To make the living area even more welcoming, Roberto Giovannini proposes the sumptuous bergère armchair (art. 1009) with stool (art. 1010), with their classic contours but modern day allure evoked by the Jim

Thompson fabric with its optical design and in-vogue Noir (Black) decorations.

The Neoclassical style ‘fireplace’ (art.1297) completely finished in silver leaf completes the living room décor, transmitting sensations of pleasing warmth. This is really a decorative frame, a precious accessory which Roberto Giovannini has created for embellishing hearth-places or for being placed in rooms without a fireplace corner, as a purely ornamental element for decorating a wall and evoking the effect of a real fireplace.

Here, it is presented with an elegant matching mirror with antique-style finishings.

The sofa may be personalised in its finishings and upholstery; it is adaptable to any type of décor and can, in fact, be made in two, three or even four seated versions according to the size of the space where it is located.

The upholstery of the sofa and the lounge armchair is realised in Jim Thompson silk velvet, enriched with the finest custom made marabù, defining the edges, tone on tone in the exquisite fabric.

Completing the relaxation area, there is the small, round, finely engraved sofa side-table (art.1141) with marble top and the distinctive French inspired coffee table (art.1402), an authentic expression of the Neoclassical style of the late 1700s, better known as ‘Regency’, with structure decorated in Oro Decapè Antico (Antique Gold Decapé) and top in Estremoz marble.

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Five reasons to buy a British kitchen A new kitchen is a huge investment.

For many of us it’s something we only commit to once or twice in a lifetime, so it’s important to do it right. When you buy from a British manufacturer you can enjoy the beauty and designer looks of European styles with added British touches that will give you a kitchen that is stylish, eco-aware and durable all at the same time.

“There is a whole host of reasons to buy British when it comes to kitchens, not least because it benefits the economy, reduces the impact of our carbon footprint, and means a shorter wait for the kitchen of your dreams,” says Ben Seymour, Sales Director of Roux Lifestyle, the company behind the Roux Kitchen designed by world class chef Michel Roux Jr. “Social responsibility reasons aside, Britain is blessed with many talented kitchen designers and craftsmen that can help you achieve the kitchen of you have always wanted, no matter what your budget. When designing the Roux Kitchen it was very important for our director, Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr., to work in partnership with a British manufacturer.”

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Five reasons why your next kitchen should be British: • Design Relevance: Kitchens manufactured in Britain are designed in keeping with European trends but made relevant to British homes – think corner cupboards, clever use of smaller spaces, rustic pantries and lots of storage!

• Shorter waiting times: A kitchen designed by one of the big European brands can take up to 8 weeks to arrive. When you buy a British kitchen like the Roux Kitchen, it can be ready in as little as 6 weeks, so you can finish your project and enjoy the fruits of your labour sooner.

• Economics: Supporting British manufacturing, and the British industry as a whole, will always benefit the economy; in turn creating jobs and opportunities.

• Sustainability: Your carbon footprint is lower due to shorter transport distances. British kitchen companies, such as the long-established, Moores (manufacturers of the Roux Kitchen) are committed to sending absolutely nothing to landfill.

• Heritage: Moores has been

manufacturing kitchens in Wetherby, West Yorkshire for 70 years. To quote Michel Roux Jr. himself: “It’s important for me to buy British, so I chose to collaborate with Moores that crafts its kitchens entirely in the UK.” The Roux Kitchen – made in Britain with the approval of a world-class chef .

The Roux Kitchen, crafted for Roux Lifestyle and its Director, world-renowned chef Michel Roux Jr., meets the demands of a world class professional chef. It is designed and manufactured in Britain and can be installed in even the most quintessentially compact of kitchens.

The Roux Kitchen hones in on the functional aspects professional chefs love and expect. It is the small details that set it apart, from integrated lighting to ingenious storage and a meticulously planned layout. Whether you’re crafting a full-works brunch for friends, a heartwarming one-pot for the family or a steamy dinner à deux, a Roux kitchen will give you a professional edge.

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SLEEP SUCCESS FOR GROHE’S 12TH YEAR AS FOUNDER PARTNER For its 12th consecutive year, GROHE returned as Founder Partner for Europe’s biggest hotel design event, Sleep, which took place 21-22 November at London’s Business Design Centre.

GROHE welcomed over 800 guests to its exclusive VIP lounge and stand across the two day event; guests from international

global design and architect firms to hospitality and interiors press who came to unearth the latest trends and product innovations in the hospitality sector.

The brand showcased its most luxurious and innovative products designed to cater for Europe’s most prestigious and discerning hotel projects.

Prior to the event, GROHE had significant presence at the AHEAD Europe awards on Monday 20th November as the event’s headline sponsor. Presenting the main prize in the ‘Europe Hotel of the Year’ category, GROHE was delighted to present The Ned London as 2017’s winners of the prestigious accolade.

team has gone from strength to strength and between us we have created a bold and recognisable handwriting, with a collection full of beautifully made products that have real personality. Working with craftsmen all over the world has always been a passion of mine and we have been able to include elements of this kind of work right across the range. It is brilliant that a high-street brand can offer things like this that are truly unique and really do showcase hand-craft and artistry. Now though, after over 30 years in the industry, I’ve decided that it’s my time to have another kind of life and I’m looking forward to travelling with my husband and watching the Design Studio flourish under Kate’s leadership.”

HABITAT ANNOUNCES NEW HEAD OF PRODUCT DESIGN Polly Dickens is set to retire from her current position as creative director of the interiors brand Habitat at the end of January 2018. Dickens will be succeeded by Habitat’s current senior design manager, Kate Butler, who will take on the role of head of product design, overseeing product development of the Habitat Design Studio and its seasonal collections. Butler has been with the Habitat brand since 2013 as part of its in-house design studio, before that working for both Anthropologie and The Conran Shop.

“The Habitat Design Studio is an iconic institution, creating some of the UK’s most important interior designs and designers throughout its 50-year history,” says Kate.

“I’m thrilled to be continuing to evolve the studio’s creative output and championing the legacy that comes with it. Habitat was founded on the principles of bringing

inspiring, forward thinking products to everyone and today we continue to do exactly that. We’ve seen our collection grow to over 4500 products in the last five years, mixing traditional handcrafts from around the globe alongside cool British design and technology to create products that are unexpected, confident and designed with a sense of fun.

It’s a genuinely exciting prospect of where we take the Design Studio next, working with our designers and emerging talent to ensure that stylistically we continue to stay ahead of an increasingly competitive market and build on our design authority within the industry.”

Polly says: “I count myself extremely lucky to have been given the once in a lifetime opportunity to take on such an extraordinary brand with the remit of re-building it to the Habitat that everyone imagines and loves.

This has been a wonderful 6 years and I’m so proud of our achievements. The design

Clare Askem, Habitat’s MD, says: “Polly has been fundamental in re-imagining the output of our design studio for today’s Habitat customer. Never one to shy away from statement design and brave pattern, she has re-injected the creative spirit back into Habitat and has been responsible now for 10 seasonal collections that have gone from strength to strength. Polly leaves behind her a Habitat that has evolved radically from 2012 – a much stronger, identifiable brand that is seeing great success and growth. Her continued passion and enthusiasm for the interiors industry has been hugely inspiring for our whole team and I have no doubt that our Design Studio - led by Kate - will continue to champion that spirit, pushing design boundaries and leading the way in shaping modern interiors.”

Kate Butler takes on the role of Head of Product Design in January 2018.

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Product News CREATE A FESTIVE HOME Create a festive space that’ll wow your guests with upholstered seating, furniture and decorative accessories from the premium collection at The Sofa & Chair Company, London.

Swathed in a traditional palette of ruby red and classic golden tones, the seasonally-inspired designs showcase The Sofa & Chair Company’s scope to create beautiful pieces for the home. From elegant sofas and statement occasional chairs, to multi-functional ottomans, each superior piece is expertly designed and crafted by hand in London using the finest kiln-dried hardwood timbers. Designs are then exquisitely upholstered in an endless choice of fabrics from leading textile houses including Romo, Ralph Lauren and Osbourne & Little, or using the brand’s bespoke service can be up swathed in the customer’s own fabric with hand-applied detailing to finish to look.

Teamed together with luxurious faux-fur throws, elegant tableware and inspirational lighting designs, a wonderfully festive space can be achieved to stylishly accommodate those yuletide gatherings and seasonal entertaining.

BEAT THE BLUES THIS JANUARY WITH DÙSAL’S LUXURY BEDDING Dùsal, a family-run luxury bedding company, which has been supplying products to high-end hotels for over thirty years, has the perfect solution to beating the January blues this winter.

After the hectic festive season, January is the ideal time for weary customers to treat themselves to a nourishing month filled with self-care and positive wellbeing. That’s why Dùsal has crafted its new range to fulfil every possible need. From natural and synthetic fibre fillings to a wide range of case thread counts, its luxury hotel-quality feather and down duvets, pillows, mattress toppers and protectors are sure to treat customers to a little self-love this January.

The carefully selected assortment is all hand-filled, carefully piped and skilfully double stitched by Dùsal’s dedicated team before being lovingly wrapped in layers of tissue paper and boxed in recycled materials.

Dùsal believes that the time and care put into each and every one of its products reflects the quality of sleep its customer experiences. This is why it’s become renowned for providing a hotel quality sleep from the comfort of home. To find out more, please visit www.dùsal.co.uk.

HOLIDAY GATHERINGS WITH PALOFORM’S MODERN FIRES Appealing to our most primitive instincts, Paloform’s interior fireplaces and outdoor firepits provide a distinctly modern take on a timeless tradition.

The holiday season presents the perfect opportunity for friends and family to come together and reconnect around the mesmerising glow of a crackling fire. For holiday revellers who enjoy the outdoors no matter what the weather, Paloform’s outdoor firepits combine beauty with functionality ensuring the perfect centrepiece for festive entertaining.

Carefully-considered objects, each piece carries a sophistication befitting your sanctuary, whether it be indoors or out. With light, warmth and sculptural presence, Paloform fireplaces and firepits encourage moments of reflection and conversation as the days grow shorter.

Paloform’s interior fireplaces and outdoor firepits are individually made and handed-crafted in Canada. Each firepit is made using locally sourced concrete, stainless steel, Corten and aluminium with options for customisation.

Fireplace surrounds, mantels and tiles are made-to-order for each client to fit their particular space and requirements. The simplicity of each design allows for easy integration in any surrounding.

Founded in 2010, Paloform has become the leading manufacturer of high-spec, high design fireplace and firepit.

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VICTORIAN HERITAGE - NEW DESIGNS TAKING INSPIRATION FROM TRADITION The latest collection from Gemini Tiles looks to the beautiful feature flooring associated with town and terrace houses in the Victorian era.

Often used to adorn the front porch or create a grand entrance in the hallway, these traditional tiles remain as effortlessly stylish now as they were when first introduced.

Although stunning in its intricate nature, the original Victorian format would meticulously combine hundreds of individual tiles into the overall pattern. The Victorian Heritage range of ceramic tiles from Gemini takes inspiration from this technique yet updates the process to ensure the look is incredibly easy to achieve in the modern home.

The elaborate patterns combine a selection of geometric shapes and colours, which are then carefully collaged together to create a single tile that can be repeated with ease to perfect the final finish. With four colour options to choose from, each colourway combines classic tonal combinations that consider the authentic Victorian designs as well as modern palettes and trends. Opt for subtle greys with a hint of orange, earthy on-trend terracotta tones or moody blues amongst white to create an effortlessly elegant flooring feature. Breathing new life and

contemporary influence into this timeless era of style, the Victorian Heritage collection can be introduced to any period of property to celebrate the beauty of traditional tiles whilst creating a sophisticated and modern design statement in your home.

Handpicked from the world’s best manufacturers and distributed through market leader CTD Tiles, part of the world’s largest tile buying group, Gemini Tiles can be found at an impressive 100 showrooms across the country and 2000 independent retailers, guaranteeing effortless access for anyone hoping to browse its extensive collection.

Combining first-rate customer service, unparalleled expert advice and a large product portfolio, Gemini sets the

Bringing depth and energy to a space, Benjamin Moore’s 2018 Colour of the Year and accompanying Colour Trends palette demonstrate how to bring a minimalist scheme to life.

Adorning the walls of a stunning mid-century modern home, the revitalising red tone that embodies Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year, Caliente, injects a confidence and playful feel into this pared back property. Complemented by a colourful yet neutral palette, the pure lines and crisp geometry of the contemporary interior are accentuated by the combination of uplifting shades.

benchmark for both affordable yet superior tiles for residential and commercial markets. www.geminitiles.co.uk

Just a little bit of red can go a long way. Whether set against warm wood grains or statement exposed brick fireplaces, the way a red is paired with other colours and surroundings prevent the colour looking dated and instead ensure it looks energetic and modern. Incorporating a full spectrum of reds, from hints of blush to deep oxbloods, the 2018 palette offers beautiful colour pairings with a carefully curated range of colour neutrals, complementary bold hues and pale shades.

Underpinning all of the fantastic Benjamin Moore product lines is the proprietary Gennex® Waterborne colourant technology. All Benjamin Moore paints are custom mixed, giving customers access to an unrivalled palette of colours. Gennex® colourants fortify the paint to enhance colour durability for a long lasting and resilient finish. www.benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk Luxury Interiors Magazine - 25

MYLANDS COLOURISTS REVEAL THEIR COLOUR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS FOR 2018.

PERFECTIONISTS IN PAINT FOR OVER 130 YEARS Mylands colourists reveal their colour picks and predictions for 2018, with a selection of colour stories and palettes for exquisite interior inspiration.

From seasonal trend updates to colour transformations and complete schemes, colour sets the tone for 2018 with endless possibilities to update your interior.

Colourful 2018 is set to showcase colour in its boldest form. Bright, bold, saturated and strong; colour makes a statement with vibrant tones and a playful feel. Canary yellow, lime green, citrus orange, peacock blue and fuchsia pink; colour is vivid and unashamed!

Mylands’ Film, Theatre and Television (FTT) collection is perfectly poised for 2018’s brightly coloured schemes, with twenty showstopping colours and metallics. Originally developed for the big screen, these striking statement colours have been tried and tested by set designers and scenic artists, and are now available for use at home to create breath-taking colour schemes, indoors and out.

Deep and dramatic with an intensity and intimacy like no other, black can also be wonderfully restful with rich, matt shades lending a soothing sense of serenity to a busy space. From inky to indigoinfused, black comes in a myriad of tones.

Subtle Subtle hues with a nostalgic feel are a welcome temper to the coloured and monochromatic looks of 2018.

Hawthorne, lilac and elderberry tones are key to this palette which, although soft in colour, is strong in tone, creating a pretty look which can be restful or revitalising; you choose!

Black Is Back!

Warm neutrals, sand and charcoal tones are set to take centre stage in 2018, with black tipped to be one of the year’s statement shades.

BOHO CHIC TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT WATERS BATHS OF ASHBOURNE Fans of boho-chic interiors will be spoilt for choice thanks to luxury bath specialist Waters Baths of Ashbourne, whose extensive portfolio of beautiful freestanding baths will provide the perfect centerpiece for any creative, bohemian-inspired bathroom.

One of the stars of Waters Baths of Ashbourne’s sublime Elements collection of stone freestanding baths and complementary basins, the Haze tub is the ideal choice for a luxurious boho-chic bathroom. Its elegant yet timeless shape allows this versatile bath to be styled in a number of distinctive ways to help you embrace the trend for bohemian style and create an individual look and feel in your bathroom.

Made for long, luxurious soaks, this double-ended freestanding tub is made from Waters Baths of Ashbourne’s unique DQ Cast, a natural material made from crushed quartz and limestone with modern polymers and UV stabilisers.

Featuring a premium, hand polished matt white finish, Haze’s soft, comfortable shape is designed to insulate and cocoon, so you can lie back, relax, and enjoy some serious bathing bliss. Form and function are perfectly in sync: Haze’s natural material is the perfect complement to a relaxed bohemian vibe.

If you’re keen to add a splash of colour to your boho-chic bathroom, you can even personalise the outer shell of your Haze tub with any shade from the Farrow & Ball colour palette. Why not go bold with rich jewel hues, or use cool colours to make a small room feel larger? Alternatively, stick to classic white, offset with quirky, colourful walls, eclectic pieces of art, accessories and linens, for a definitive boho-chic look and feel. Let old and new come together and incorporate vintage pieces, which will look stunning against the backdrop of your centerpiece Haze tub.

Waters Baths of Ashbourne’s director Anthony Smith says: “Boho-chic bathrooms are enduringly popular. They allow people to play with colour and texture, and inject some character and flair into their home. Our vast range of baths makes it easy for you to create your own original bohemian bathroom.”

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ARCHITECT@WORK 2018 ANNOUNCES STELLAR LIST OF SPEAKERS AND FINAL EXHIBITORS An impressive list of industry experts from architecture, development and the arts are set to share their knowledge at ARCHITECT@WORK, alongside stands from 100 leading international architectural product suppliers. The London edition of the global two-day event, aimed at architects, designers and specifiers is in its sixth year and is being held at Olympia National Hall on 24th and 25th January. The two days are free for registered trade visitors and offers complimentary catering throughout the event, encouraging networking and downtime as well as deal-making.

The theme for ARCHITECT@WORK 2018 is light.

Everything from practical applications to more artistic endeavours related to light will be high on the agenda of the talks program. Other show features include exhibitions by the SCIN Gallery, DAPh and World-architects.com, and RIBA’s PopUp Book Shop for Architects and Designers To compliment the talks programme ARCHITECT@WORK has commissioned UKbased Tack Press to produce a series of filmed interviews with some of the architects, designers and engineers who will be speaking. The @Work film series will be available online prior to the show and be broadcast on site.

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Wednesday 24th January 15:00 – Living with Light A panel of expert designers will showcase the effect light can have in our homes, from artificial lighting to buildings shaped to let the sunlight in and create mood, atmosphere and space.

Chair: Dominic Lutyens, freelance journalist Christina Seilern, Director, Studio Seilern Architects Tatiana von Preussen, Director, vPPR Jon Miller, Founder, Architects’ Republic Jonathan Tuckey, Director, Jonathan Tuckey Design 16:15 – Frozen light Photography and architecture have a long and complex history. The best way to communicate buildings and spaces to a global audience is to freeze them in a moment in time as light enters the camera lens. How is this changing in the 21st century, with the proliferation of smart phones and our obsession with social media?

Chair: Johnny Tucker, Editor, Blueprint Phil Coffey, Director, Coffey Architects Paul Raftery, Architectural Photographer Catherine Ince, Curator, V&A Sam Jacob, Director, Sam Jacob Studios 17:30 – Lighting London At night the city comes alive and lighting takes on a new role to shape our experiences of the urban landscape. The ways we interact with public spaces, bridges, streets, squares, bars and night clubs are being constantly redesigned to inspire and delight once the sun goes down.

Chair: David Michon Sarah Gaventa, Director, Illuminated River Helen Marriage, Director, Artichoke Joy Nazzari, Director, dn&co Thursday 25th January 15:00 – Leading lights in workplace wellness We spend the majority of our waking hours in the workplace but often the lighting is uncomfortable, if not detrimental to our health. Employees understand the importance of health at work and now often choose their future roles based on the quality of life they will get in the office. Why then are we so far behind with the design of artificial and natural lighting in the workspace? Who are the bright sparks leading us out of the dark?

Chair: Clare Dowdy, freelance design journalist Simon Allford, Director, AHMM Inessa Demidova, Lighting Designer, Arup

Westminster Abbey during Lumiere London 2016 © Artichoke Trust

16:15 – What architects should know about lighting Paul Nulty discusses the role of the lighting designer in contemporary architecture, paying particular attention to common mistakes he often encounters and the innovative solutions that his team employ to create indoor and exterior spaces which are well lit and inspiring. Working closely with clients, architects, interior designers and engineers, Paul has built up an award-winning studio on the basis that collaboration is key to create atmospheric spaces that don’t take a toll on the planet. He believes that education and open discourse are paramount to make beautiful environments for everyone.

Chair: Matt Waring, Editor, arc Paul Nulty, Director, Nulty+ 17:30 - The art of light and art Cultural venues often lead the charge in terms of high-end design, with huge technical challenges brought about by the requirements for sensitive and beautiful works of art.

Visitors to galleries and museums expect inspiring spaces and these buildings often go on to win a raft of design awards. An informed panel of speakers will discuss their projects and the complex issues they face, both in the UK and abroad.

Waterloo’s Leake Street lit by Nulty

Chair: TBC Anne Fehrenbach, Associate, Stanton Williams Alice Dietsch, Director, Amanda Levete Architects Luxury Interiors Magazine - 27