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SHH completes new-build West London House with stunning pool and leisure facilities SHH has completed a new-build, detached, seven-bed, five-storey house in west London (with retained front façade), which features one of the largest pools of any property in the area (measuring 14m x 4.5m and located behind a sunken rear courtyard).

An original Victorian property on the site had been split into four flats in the post-war period, which the current owner had purchased piecemeal over time, before coming to SHH with a vision of converting the entire property into a single, luxury family home, based on the principle of lateral living, with high ceilings and extensive living spaces, as well as a very generous pool and leisure complex below ground, to include a spa, sauna, steam room, gym, bar area, changing rooms, toilets, walk-in wine cellar, playroom and cinema/media room.

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rchitectural Overview:

“The new house’ commented Project Leader and SHH Associate Director Guy Matheson, “has a similar above-ground footprint to the one we replaced. A former 1950s flat-roof extension to the left of the property has been replaced in the same style as the retained façade, with the new roof covering both sections. The brickwork of the retained front façade has also been tuck-pointed, which is something of a lost art-form and gives the building a very crisp aesthetic.”

Gardens and External Layout: To the front of the house is a paved area for parking, with four small sculptural trees in large, off-white stone pots adding punctuation to the front elevation. Noise from the road has been abated by insulating behind the retained façade and replacing all the windows with acoustic glass double-glazed units without trickle vents, all of which works together to deaden the impact of any external noise almost completely.

As the property is located on a bend in the road, the site naturally fans out to a very generous west-facing garden, which was re-designed by Chelsea Flower Show gold-medallist garden designer Kate Gould. >>

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double-height lobby (lit from a skylight above) and cloakroom area, which connects, via 2.4m tall glazed doors, with the home’s formal reception area.

The unusually extensive garden is a focal point of the new house and much of the space planning was based on maximising and integrating views out onto the garden, with all principal living quarters and bedrooms rearfacing. The designation of a formal front-of-house area for receiving guests and relaxed contemporary living to the rear and in the lower storeys for everyday use for the family occupants is expressed by the use of traditional cornicing and skirtings in the front-ofhouse area and highly contemporary finishes for the rest of the house.

As well as being architects on the scheme, SHH also planned all the interiors and designed all the joinery, lighting design, ceiling, wall and floor finishes.

The new house is now made up of five storeys: the lower-ground level (housing the pool and leisure areas); the family-orientated garden level (which opens directly out to the garden space and barbeque terrace at the rear via bi-folding 2.4m x 4.5m glass doors leading out from the main family living space); the upper garden level, which includes the formal reception room and roof terrace and a first and second floors, where most of the bedrooms are located.

it, that house a dumb waiter system (hidden behind a sliding panel) and fireplace respectively. The feature wall has inset cavities for the display of sculptural white vases. For the room’s lighting scheme, lamps are used to create a sense of intimacy (and to keep the ceilings clean), with the exception of two stand-out pendant fittings. A set piece relaxation area of sofas and arm chairs with cushions in greys and limes, forms the third zone to this elegant three-part room.

As well as being architects on the scheme, SHH also planned all the interiors and designed all the joinery, lighting design, ceiling, wall and floor finishes, whilst all loose furniture and artworks were created or sourced by South African designer Craig Kaplan.

The formal living space links, through the bay window, to an outdoor terrace facing over the rear garden for use whilst entertaining (or for the use of guests who smoke)

Walk-through:

The stair leading up to the bedrooms at the first and second floor levels is quite traditional, reflecting the other formal touches to the front of the house, with white-painted timber spindles and a French-polished oak handrail. A stunning Bocci chandlier light hangs down into the stair void, with glass bauble lights at varying levels providing a spectacular piece

Upper Garden Level: Arrival is at the front of the house, with the front door located half a level up from the gate/ parking area via a concrete stair, so that the owners or guests enter the house at the upper garden level. The door then leads into a

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The formal reception room is dominated by a feature joinery wall in stained oak, with a stone plinth and a column and further plinth in dark emperador marble set in front of

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of theatre in an area that is often overlooked.

At the first floor level, a glass balustrade overlooks the lobby area to ensure as many sightlines are kept open in the house as possible. This floor houses the master suite to the rear of the space, facing onto the garden. Currently there is a guest bedroom also on this floor, which features built-in joinery (created by Hannah Contracts) and wallpaper by Tektura and an en suite bathroom with curved walls made of calacatta oro marble mosaics (also used on the floor), but there also is the capacity for the master suite to extend over the whole floor once the kids have left home.

The master bedroom features his’n’her wardrobes, which are accessed by a

First and Second Floors:

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Both walk-in wardrobe spaces are lined in maple veneer with walnut lipping, with ‘his’ space dark-stained and ‘her’ space a little lighter in tone. The two spaces are united and divided by a shoe display area, created in walnut and glass with fibre optic lighting.

There are sightlines through to the other space from each side, but both are also acoustically sealed off from one another. ‘Her’ walk-in wardrobe features a make-up table additionally, with a backlit mirror (which conceals a TV screen) and integrated joinery for hairdryers, make-up and plugs.

About SHH SHH is an architects’ practice and interior design consultancy, formed in 1991 by its three principals: Chairman David Spence, Managing Director Graham Harris and Creative Director Neil Hogan. With a highly international workforce and portfolio, the company initially made its name in ultra-highend residential schemes, before extending its expertise to include leisure and workspace schemes.

SHH has won or been shortlisted for over 75 creative awards for its projects, across three continents, and is work appears several times each week in leading design and lifestyle publications all over the world. www.shh.co.uk

The bedroom itself has an upholstered wall behind the bed to serve as a bed head, whilst a television is recessed into joinery opposite, clad in matching upholstery.

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Garden Level: The more contemporary aspect to the house is announced by going down the stairs from the main entrance to the garden level. The thin, sculptural stair is cast in concrete and clad in stone and the lightbox at the top of this stair indicates the beginning of this more contemporary treatment.

The first level down is the garden level, where the main family living areas are located in an open space created

Leisure storey opens onto outdoor space

A stunning Bocci chandlier light hangs down into the stair void, with glass bauble lights at varying levels providing a spectacular piece of theatre in an area that is often overlooked. according to ‘lateral living’ principles.

The space is comprised of the main Bulthaup kitchen (supplied by Kitchen Architecture), with units created in walnut with an aluminium finish, along with a stainless steel island and a hidden dumb waiter system set behind the Bulthaup units, which links to the formal reception room on the upper ground floor. Immediately beyond the kitchen area is a breakfast table and chairs and then, within the extended glass box section of the rear elevation, an informal family seating and television area with sofas, tables, lamps and easy chairs. Italian limestone flooring leads outside through the bi-folding doors to connect to the barbeque terrace.

A further guest bedroom and en suite toilet are also on this floor at the front of the house, as well as, set within the side extension, a staff kitchenette, bedroom and en suite bathroom.

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arrival of guests or family members.

Lower Ground Level: Going down the stairs one more level leads to the final storey and the home’s exceptional leisure area. This begins in the stair lobby section, with a feature walnut spine wall at the base of the stair and a wine display unit in walnut opposite, bespoke-designed

by SHH’s Guy Matheson in a diamondshaped grid, with triangular slots for individual bottles and larger storage spaces below for cases of wine. The unit is set behind bronze-mirror-clad glass doors, with the back of the unit formed of a single LED panel and with controls protecting the wine’s storage temperature level at all times.

The flooring, in large (900 x 600 mm)

slabs of grey basalt, is instantly cool, understated and contemporary and continues throughout this floor (with the exception of the cinema and playroom spaces).

The pool can also be accessed directly from a sunken courtyard area at the rear of the house (surrounded with a glass balustrade), with cantilevered white concrete steps leading down from the garden level and a stainless steel handrail and planting set into a bed beneath. Across the courtyard, via sliding glass doors, the pool area is easily accessed, with the courtyard also ensuring that plenty of natural light gets into the lower storeys.

Alongside the pool sits a glass box gym area, with Bolon flooring and a rear

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wall in oiled cedar slats. A stand-out corridor links this area to the sauna, steam room and changing rooms, bordered by a fretwork wall, which was chosen for the shadows it creates from the natural light coming into the corridor and which is made up of fire-rated glass screens with fretwork panels in front of them.

The sauna room has a hemlock and cedar finish, whilst the steam room is a deliberately dark and moody area, clad in a light grey to charcoal mosaic tile and lit by a single light to catch the steam.

Going down the stairs one more level leads to the final storey and the home’s exceptional leisure area.

Also on this floor are two further standout rooms. First, the ‘playroom’, which borders onto the sunken courtyard with an outer glass wall. The room also features a side wall with fretwork panels, whilst the wall opposite has a bespoke joinery wall in shades of white and grey, replicating modules of the pool’s tile wall. Inset into this wall are a fireplace and a chimney breast in a dramatic red leather covering (by Dentro), plus an inset television screen.

Secondly, the cinema and media room, which has iPad-based Savant controls for lighting and music (which can also be used for all other rooms in the house) and an almost-invisible projector, set into the air conditioning grille accessed from the room behind, so that only the lens is visible. Further lighting is from one feature standard lamp. A kitchen area at the rear allows for the preparation of drinks and snacks.

For further information please contact Caroline Collett of Caroline Collett PR Ltd for SHH on T: + 44 (0)1297 444179 / M: + 44 (0)7801 270598 / E: caroline@ carolinecollettpr.com

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he company’s design and manufacturing expertise has led to the creation of innovations, including the permanently waterproof, flush-tofloor BetteFloor Side shower area and strong, stable baths with the slimmest, most stylish rims, such as the BetteArt and BetteLux.

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From the quality of the design and craftsmanship, to the comfort of the bath back rests, the smoothness and durability of the enamel finish and the spaciousness and rigidity of the shower trays and baths; everything is designed to create the ultimate bathroom.

The well-designed and extensive product range provides flexibility for the bathroom designer and the company’s manufacturing process means that Bette can create competitively priced bespoke options too.

Bette’s baths, shower areas and washbasins are easy to clean and hygienic and offer many unique features including the BetteUpstand option, which means there is no need for silicone between the bath or shower tray and the tiles. Other benefits include the fact that Bette’s BetteGlaze enamel and its anti-slip coating have a 30 year guarantee.

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BETTEFLOOR SIDE SHOWER AREA The award-winning BetteFloor is an enamelled steel, flush to floor shower area that is like one large tile which is permanently waterThe new BetteArt bath from Bette

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proof, easy to clean, hygienic and fits perfectly into the floor tiling pattern.

With the BetteFloor Side option, it is available with the waste outlet to the side, rather than in the centre.

As a continuous surface, without the joints of a tiled area, BetteFloor Side ensures perfect hygiene and ease of care. BetteFloor Side has an uninterrupted, gentle slope to the outlet and is flat and angular, just like a large tile, so fits perfectly into the overall tiling pattern.

The BetteFloor range is available in 48 sizes, 22 matt colours and over 1,000 other sanitaryware colours. In addition there are five special worlds of colour, created to coordinate with popular floor choices.

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Our luxury freestanding baths and basins combine timeless contemporary styling with a modern twist – they are made from a unique high-tech composite material that has the appearance and beauty of natural stone without the excessive weight. We have a wide range of baths from the large Imperia, a bath designed for two people, to the space friendly Petit. Our finishes range from the classic stone white matt finish to a bespoke dual finish. Please contact us for a stone colour sample, so you can truly experience the quality of our product.

Our baths have recently been installed in Chattock House by John Pardey Architects, winner of the 2013 RIBA Welsh Architecture Award and 2013 Gold Medal for Architecture in Wales.

Our baths can be seen in the most luxurious hotels, resorts, yachts and prestigious private developments around the world, giving credit to the enduring quality and style of a Castello product. Our baths are a long term investment offering quality products that are durbale and resilient to daily wear.

Certified to IAMPO and ANSI standards, our composite stone material is hard-wearing, stain resistant and easy to keep clean and does not require sealing. Our baths offer a sensual bathing experience with its smooth, warm to the touch and non-slip material.

Sustainability and water efficiency is a major concern for our products. Our eco-friendly insulation properties help maintain the temperature of the water in our baths for a longer, more relaxing bathing experience.

The ergonomic oval shape of our baths aim to maximize comfort and reduce water consumption. Our Eco bath has been used in many Eco builds recently, adhering to the water capacity regulations of 160 litres.

The recent Victor Hugo project in central Paris has recently purchased 22 of these Eco baths.

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Our baths have now been installed in three Simon Escapes projects. The first Castello Luxury bath was installed in 2007 which has been followed up with further purchases of our products. This is a testament to the outstanding quality and craftsmanship that goes into our products.

Our products are installed in some of the world’s most luxurious 5-star hotels and lodges, including: • The Virgin Lodge, Verbier, Switzerland – Sir Richard Branson’s Mountain retreat • Grange St. Paul’s five-Star Hotel in London • L’Occitane Spa in Paris, France • Brimstone Hotel, Langdale Estate, Cumbria A Castello freestanding natural oval stone bath makes a great centre-piece of any luxury bathroom. Why not visit our main showroom, selected dealers or arrange for our mobile showroom service to visit you.

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motion activated sensors. These sensors respond to movement in the bathroom and turn on to provide a subtle glow around the basins. The effect is not only beautiful, but provides a great solution for nighttime visitors to the bathroom who do not wish to be startled by too much light. This innovative approach to design is exactly why VitrA commissioned the design studio to create this new collection.

The designers behind the collection are known for “reinventing the everyday” through “inventive, longlasting solutions”

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VitrA’s Scandinavian style Nest Trendy launches in the UK Scandinavian design holds a strong influence on the way that people decorate their homes and so VitrA has made it possible to bring this much admired style, not only into the home but into the bathroom with its new Nest Trendy collection.

As pictured above, the Nest Trendy range includes; 80cm vanity washbasin with LED lighting £350, 80cm washbasin unit with 1 drawer £730, basin mixer £92, 80cm mirror with LED lighting £624, tooth brush holder £55, liquid soap dispenser £75, towel ring £88, tall unit with 2 doors £976, wall hung WC pan £295 and toilet seat with soft closing £143. All furniture is pictured with a waved natural wood finish but is also available in high gloss white, anthracite and grey natural wood finish.

For further information about VitrA, please call 01235 750 990 or visit the website at www.vitra. co.uk. For all press enquiries please call 01992 478 109 or email your query to lyndsey@ publicityengineers.com.

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reated for VitrA by the acclaimed Finnish studio, Pentagon Design, the collection embodies its name with its homely yet modern and upmarket styling. It personifies the Scandinavian look with its unfussy, contemporary and clean lines which are softened by natural and warm wood finishes. This style is very much in line with VitrA’s wider portfolio which sets to reclaim the bathroom as a sophisticated setting for pampering by creating sociable and relaxing environments.

The designers behind the collection are known for “reinventing the everyday” through “inventive, long-lasting solutions” and this is clear in the surprising and marvellous feature on the counter top washbasins. Around the exterior rim of the basin, a series of white LED’s are hidden with

The Nest Trendy range exemplifies the Scandinavian ethos too as it provides a very practical and useful series of matching modular components. It includes the usual brassware and accessory options with several washbasins in different sizes and fittings, and wall-hung furniture including washbasin units, tall units, mirrors and base units. This comprehensive range allows each individual to create a bathroom set up which is completely suited to their needs.

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Open House Event – 2nd to 5th March 2014 The Kitchen Furniture Co by Burbidge are hosting an Open House Event 2nd – 5th March, 9am – 5pm during the KBB Show, where you can visit our stunning showroom and view our beautiful new table, chair and bar stool ranges along with our exciting new kitchen ranges. Situated just 15 minutes from the NEC, we will be serving food throughout the day and look forward to seeing you.

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Susan Quirke Quirke McNamara Consultancy As a lighting designer as well as an interior Designer on many projects she have been commissioned to design, Susan Quirke has been surprised how underrated the lighting element is.

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lients are willing to spend money on expensive furniture or a beautifully finished kitchen but give very little consideration to the lighting element.

The most expensive materials & interiors are never shown to their fullest without a good lighting scheme behind them. Incorporating the lighting as part of the scheme considering how the light works with the materials & finishes & creates different moods within the space is essential to a successful interior.

The lighting design should always be considered as early as possible as part of the overall scheme.

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I also like to illustrate to clients through light samples the amazing effects that can be achieved and show them how colour and light can transform a room as I find that its only because clients donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand lighting that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realise how effective and important it is within an interior it can transform a dark basement or create a spa like environment in a bathroom and it can be controlled through simple systems to allow for a day versus >> evening feel.

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I always find that the lighting design is much more successful when integrated within the overall interior scheme such as insetting lights into a bespoke piece of furniture such as a TV unit or to a headboard of a bed or highlighting the curve of a wall by insetting LED around the bottom.

Lighting is also something that needs to be considered for artwork and I always speak to clients at the beginning of a project about where they are thinking of hanging art or displaying a sculpture so we can cast adequate light in that area as its very costly to try to integrate lights after a project is complete.

I also like to illustrate to clients through light samples the amazing effects that can be achieved and show them how colour and light can transform a room I also like to create art through the use of lighting and we have completed many projects for clients where we are created sculpture bespoke chandeliers or art pieces behind beds using fibre-optics or even combining canvases with inset lighting. Lighting projects can vary greatly from designing an overall scheme to one specific bespoke feature & from internal to external projects. The external space can be integrated with the interior through the use of specialist lighting. I have illuminated fish tanks, water walls with edge side lighting, designed internal pool lighting to colour wash the water as the client goes for an evening swim lighting. Lighting adds an element of excitement & vibrancy to a scheme.

Lighting can be used to great effect to add character and different moods to a space by the use of different colours red to invigorate to a relaxing blue for chilling in the evening. One of my favourite projects was a cinema room where the client wanted me to bespoke design the whole room from the curved love seats to the Audio Visual system & lighting. I used textured black wallpaper, rich purple velvet fabrics and installed a fibre-optic star ceiling as well as vibrant glowing LED strip lights inset between the steps & blue LED fittings to highlight the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork. The whole room is a cocoon away from the stresses of everyday life.

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By Jason Ng, MK Electric Marketing Communications Specialist There has never been a better time to design for interiors.

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complement or contrast with their surroundings. It’s this sort of attention to detail that high-end designers are looking for to create a space that they can truly claim is unique.

It’s this sort of attention to detail that high-end designers are looking for to create a space that they can truly claim is unique.

review of statistics from Haskel and Pesole notes that businesses in the United Kingdom are investing up to £35 billion a year on design and that design-intensive industries are employing up to 350,000 people with many more workers in designrelated roles1.

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Designers are talking about ‘new luxury’; creating spaces that elicit special feelings, experiences and memories for clients. This differs from ‘old luxury’ which was more about the products themselves, and the expensive brands. ‘New luxury’ demands that electrical accessories contribute to a room’s overall aesthetic impact.

Ranges like MK Electric’s new Elements Collection of wiring accessories equip designers with a palette of colours and textures. Dimmers and sockets can now take on the appearance of stone, wood, hide or ceramics to

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Hand-in-hand with the designer’s quest to create something individual is the user’s expectation of the latest in technology, a demand experienced in both the luxury hotel and residential sectors. Specifiers are looking for functionality which is high-tech but also instinctive, such as MK’s new touch technology for on-off switching and dimming functions.

These are exciting times for interior design globally. Electrical accessories are a small part, but an important one: that first touch of a switch can set the tone for the whole room experience.

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From warm, earthy oak to cool, contemporary steel, the unique range of finishes and textures complement any interior design, from vintage villa to boutique hotel. We can even create bespoke options to suit your needs. So if you can imagine it, MK can make it.

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The London Look from Daniel Kostiuc of Intarya As the London property market continues to generate global interest Daniel Kostiuc, Managing Director of award-winning interior design firm Intarya, provides insight into what defines ‘the London look’.

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aniel has dressed some of London’s most spectacular properties and has firsthand knowledge of what today’s High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) is looking for in their perfect London home, from archetypal British mews houses in Kensington and Chelsea to luxury apartments throughout Mayfair, Hyde Park and Belgravia.

Daniel comments: “Many properties located in Prime Central London enjoy listed status both in their interior and façade. Whilst many purchasers may be daunted working with these features, every unique detail should be embraced and enjoyed as a focal point within the room.”

Many of the properties we have worked on in Mayfair, Hyde Park and Belgravia

3. Appropriate historical referencing – making the most of floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings and grand fireplaces, which many of the properties in Mayfair, Kensington and Hyde Park offer 4. Mix of style periods. For example, a listed property with contemporary furnishings, which creates a real statement 5. Bespoke furniture made specifically for the client and the project, to ensure exclusivity.”

Whilst many purchasers may be daunted working with these features, every unique detail should be embraced and enjoyed as a focal point within the room.” have been designed to restore a convivial, elegant and luxurious atmosphere, which is how they were originally intended during the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Daniel continues, “We would say that, when thinking of ‘the London look’, we consider the following: 1. Eclectic international influences (both in terms of style and specific client requirements, catering for our international clientele) 2. High-end, high-quality material choices

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Led by Daniel Kostiuc, London-based Intarya specialise in the luxury interiors market (both in the UK and abroad), and pride themselves in striving to create bespoke and personal interiors for their clients. Aproximately 70% of the furniture used in their interiors are Intarya’s own bespoke designs.

They also work with various renowned European manufacturers on bespoke soft furnishings, lighting and decorative accessories for the homes they work on, ensuring a completely appropriate, unique and timeless result.

For further information please visit: www.intarya.com, email: info@intarya.com or telephone: +44 (0) 20 7349 8020

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Harris Tweed Interiors from The Outer Hebrides Art of the Loom are one of the most exciting Interior Cloth merchants in the World, supplying Natural Fibres in a magnificent selection of unique technically innovative cloths, in outstanding, exclusive designs.

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he fabrics are not selected from generic ranges, the designs are created in house specifically for each collection. Softness with performance sets Art of the Loomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harris Collections apart. The palette of colours are well thought out to ensure they are right for the collections, therefore right for the market place.

Respectfully, their beautiful collections are tailored to their discerning customers in an imaginative and artistic way. One eye always firmly fixed on the heritage and the provenance of their work.

Art of the Loom Harris Tweed collections are exceptional, the best Harris Tweed in the World.

Andrew and his design team visited the Isle of Lewis to meet the weavers, feel the atmosphere, and create their collections amongst the romance and the wildness of Scotland.

The current Harris Tweed collections consist of three groups; Six beautiful colour combinations inspired by the ruggedness of the Outer Hebrides, in herringbone, gunclub and check. Perfectly coordinated.

Seven bonny plain colours inspired by the sea, the beaches, the moors, heather, the rivers, the sky and the mountains. A true flavour of Scotland

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Five handsome check designs in windowpane and glen check. Classic yet contemporary The origin of these collections is appealing, the technical innovation and performance of the cloth is stunning.

Since 1845, when The Lady Dunmore began the Harris Tweed industry in commercial earnest, Harris Tweed has been an iconic performance and trend cloth the World over, used in fashion, by explorers, mountaineers, and adventurers.

Tweed was the perfect cloth to keep you warm, comfortable and looking stylish.

Woven by the artisan hand loom weavers in their crofts on the Isle of Harris and the Isle of Lewis for centuries.

The fabrics are not selected from generic ranges, the designs are created in house specifically for each collection.

In 1909 The Harris Tweed Association was established in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, and registered the various trademarks currently used to protect the Harris Tweed Industry.

In 1993, The Harris Tweed Act was passed, an Act of Parliament protecting the manufacture of Harris Tweed, by creating standards and rules.

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The HTA is the guardian of the iconic stamp of authenticity, The Harris Tweed Orb. To be authentic and stamped with the Orb, the cheviot wool must be dyed on the Isles, blended, carded and spun on the Isle, warped on the Isle, then hand loom woven by a weaver at his home, before being finished stamped and dispatched around the world.

Two hundred years ago the colours of Harris Tweed were created from vegetable and root dyes and all the processes were all performed by hand.

It is a traditional process, and Art of the Loom has enhanced this process and blended tradition and nature with technical innovation and skill.

Art of the Loom Harris Tweed collections are exceptional, the best Harris Tweed in the World.

Art of the Loom has developed a more robust cloth, which is Orb stamped on the Isle of Lewis.

The magic is then to process the Tweed further at a fabric specialist in Yorkshire, improving performance, easy care and freshness on a cloth that is already steeped in heritage and provenance.

A truly glorious blend of science and nature.

current outstanding Tweed collections,all of which achieve Crib 5 flame retardancy, with outstanding Martindale abrasion results, a unique and exclusive technical achievement for Art of the Loom.

The new MC collection will be available in Spring 2014, in wolf tooth, salmon bone and stag check, featuring colours of crag grey, moor bracken, glen heather, and estate loden.

Art of the Loom work with the master craftsmen hand loom weavers on the Isle of Lewis weaving the finest cheviot wools in beautiful colours and patterns creating the perfect formula for quality, style, performance and elegance within the interiors market.

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These ‘technicaly innovative’ Harris Tweed ranges are proving to be amongst the most successful collections in the Company’s history.

Looking ahead, there will soon be another Harris Tweed collection, currently being developed for Art of the Loom by Malcolm Campbell .

Malcolm has served over 40 years in the textile industry, and has worked with Art of the Loom on their Harris Tweed programme for a year.

He has now developed a Contract Interior Cloth design range which compliments the

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Belfiore Wallcovering

SAHCO COLLECTION 2014 F I NE WA LLCOV ER INGS The fourth edition of FINE WALLCOVERINGS further extends the palette of high-quality wall coverings.

is then pressed at high pressure through an engraved cylinder, with the result that the flock fibres lie partially in different directions.

The resultant shading creates an attractive moiré pattern. The use of an iridescent flock adds extra value and produces a marked three-dimensional structure. AIRO is an elegant, classic article which looks surprisingly modern through the use of selected colours.

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he collection is based on many years of experience in creating sophisticated and unusual fabrics. The spotlight is on innovative techniques, fine qualities and superb textures. But a passion for perfection and painstaking attention to detail also give rise to unique structures and surfaces.

The collection is produced in Europe using traditional manufacturing techniques to the company’s well-known high quality standards. Classic, avant-garde or modern: SAHCO FINE WALLCOVERINGS clothe walls and give rooms an atmosphere that is completely unique.

ALHAMBRA Non-woven wallcovering Art. no. W128 6 colours Roll size 0.70 x 10.05 m / 27.5” x 11 yds Pattern repeat 64 cm / 25” The graphic, decorative pattern of the non-woven wallcovering ALHAMBRA quotes Moorish influences reinterpreted in a contemporary way. The background surfaces are printed with a fine mother-ofpearl sheen, allowing the textile structure of the high-quality non-woven background to show through. The three-dimensional surface finish gives the pattern a clear contour and a feeling of subtle elegance. The colours used for this wallcovering are exciting and diverse and can be used to create classically elegant or fashionably opulent ambiances.

The pattern used for ALHAMBRA is also presented as a carpet in the SAHCO FINE RUGS collection.

AIRO Non-woven wallcovering Art. no. W126 6 colours Roll size 0.70 x 10.05 m / 27.5” x 11 yds Pattern repeat 64 cm / 25” AIRO is a classic flock wallcovering creating a spectacular ambiance which is achieved using innovative techniques. The basic article is covered all over with fine flock fibres. Air

The spotlight is on innovative techniques, fine qualities and superb textures.

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BELFIORE Non-woven wallcovering Art. no. W130 1 colour Panel 0.70 x 3.50 m / 27” x 3,8 yds Pattern repeat 70 cm / 28” BELFIORE is the highlight of FINE WALLCOVERINGS Edition 4. The pattern is literally “belfiore” and at first glance reflects a traditional floral print. Digital processing gives the picturesque, widely varying flowers a completely new effect, with a feeling of modernity and graphic elegance from the horizontal block stripes underneath the flower motifs. Digitally printed on the background (article PAPYRO) and with a warp thread bonding, the interplay of colour, design and paper structures produces an innovative, unique wall-covering. It is particularly effective when the paper threads open slightly, breaking up the surface print and creating an unusual three-dimensional design in a layered structure on the wall surface. BELFIORE is available as a 3.50 m panel and in special lengths if 5 panels are ordered.

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ENHANCED NATURAL FIBRES EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS inspired by THE OUTER HEBRIDES MAGNIFICENT HARRIS TWEED CLOTHS

7 beautiful plain cloths in Harris Tweed crows foot weave. Colours inspired by the sea, the moors, the heather and the hills of The Isle of Lewis

Window pane checks in colours of the Atlantic, the sandy beaches, the bracken and the mountains surrounding the Isle of Harris.

THE BEST HARRIS TWEED IN THE WORLD Art of the Loom Unit 16, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe, Great Britain BB7 1QJ

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RADO KIROV Mirrored Steel

Rado Kirov will be exhibiting a major collection of works in his solo exhibition at Albemarle Gallery in London | 6 February – 1 March 2014

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ado Kirov was born in Bulgaria in 1955. Over the last 15 years, he has gradually shifted his creative focus to product design and functional art working extensively with interior designers and architects.

Rado’s passion and skill in copper, shifted to silver and gold during his years of employment with the Pagliari Group in Cape Town. During this time, Rado had the privilege of hand crafting numerous prestigious pieces, including a silver Chalice presented to the late Pope John Paul II by former President Nelson Mandela on behalf of the South African Government in 1998, a silver Rose Bowl presented as a wedding gift to the Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife by the SA Government, and the Alfred Dunhill Challenge Cup Trophy for golf. Rado was also responsible for the creative design and fabrication of unique collectors’ coins in 1000g pure silver and 1000g 24 carat gold.

Rado had the privilege of hand crafting numerous prestigious pieces, including a silver Chalice presented to the late Pope John Paul II Rado’s talent received the ultimate recognition by the SA Government when he was commissioned to craft the new parliamentary People’s Mace and the Black Rod mace of the South African Parliament using 18 carat gold. In 2006, drawing on the inspiration of the Panagyursko

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Treasure, Rado created the Rhino Rhyton, a traditional wine vessel in the shape of a rhinoceros, hand crafted using 1250 g of 22 carat gold. This was a tremendous personal achievement for Rado and an absolute validation of his craftsmanship.

Searching for a new creative outlet and complete freedom of expression, Rado embarked on a new artistic venture at the beginning of 2012 drawing on his extensive knowledge of silver smithing and years of experience in working with various different metals. Rado developed a unique technique of manipulating a sheet of stainless steel by hand, using the inherent physical properties of the metal to create a striking three-dimensional surface that dynamically mirrors its surroundings and draws the observer into the magic of its reflection. Rado’s new-found passion for sculpture and his mastery of stainless steel are expressed in this new medium, which he has called the Mercury Effect.

For further details about his solo exhibition, available works and commissions, please contact the gallery:

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LEE JAEHYO Force of Nature Lee Jaehyo will be exhibiting at Albemarle Gallery, London 30 October – 29 November 2014 ee Jaehyo was born in 1965 in South Korea and is represented by Albemarle Gallery in London. Lee possesses an impressive exhibition history of over 30 solo exhibitions worldwide and countless collective shows (the most recent held at the Korean Eye, Saatchi Gallery, London).

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His award winning sculptures are held in numerous prestigious collections and he is regularly commissioned to produce large and small-scale sculptures and installations. The stunning works he produces are commonplace in some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

Korean contemporary art has for some decades now revealed a very special sensibility – neither Chinese nor Japanese, but containing elements that are reminiscent of both. Lee Jaehyo’s work shows immense respect for natural materials, but also the will to dominate what nature has provided.

One is immediately struck by the perfection of his craftsmanship, and led to reflect on the many long hours of hard physical labour that must have gone into the production of these immaculate, yet also intricate works.

The stunning works he produces are commonplace in some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

No longer content to produce only quasi-geometric or, alternatively, biomorphic shapes, many of his sculptures imply functionality – couches, a chair, a table, a chaise longue. This development is in step with something that is happening in the art world in general. The fine arts and the so-called applied arts, having maintained a respectful, if in some cases also rather disdainful distance for years – in the West, you could say for centuries – are slowly starting to come together again.

For further details about this solo exhibition, available works and commissions, please contact the gallery:

Albemarle Gallery t: +44 (0)20 7499 1616 e: info@albemarlegallery.com w: www.albemarlegallery.com

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QD Design Meet The Designer Frances Roper is the Founder, MD and creative drive behind QD Design & Qing Dao Ltd, based in the County town of Maidstone, Kent.

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he company was established in 1995 and grew out of Frances’ first-hand experience and knowledge of sourcing a wide selection of Oriental Antiques gained during her 8 years living and working in Hong Kong.

Cabinets feature the Artists ‘chop’ (yìn jiàn) – the traditional way for an artist to identify his work.

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Frances’ initial foray into furniture design was borne out of necessity. “The market for Oriental furniture is buoyant and growing but outstrips supply so we needed to address the shortfall”, says Frances. “We started to experiment with ideas, colours and design – to replicate the look but challenge the perception of contemporary Oriental”. The result is a range of beautiful, premium quality pieces designed to create and leave a legacy that takes Oriental style to the next level.

All the furniture is made using stable and seasoned wood, where possible reclaimed timbers. Local craftsmen are employed who work with traditional carpentry methods.

Each item is hand painted with design and decoration applied free-hand by highly skilled artists. All our Funkiental

Frances is delighted but not surprised that so many people share her passion for hand-crafted, quality contemporary Oriental furniture. She continues to return regularly to Hong Kong and China, to oversee production and development and it remains the constant source of inspiration. “Nothing excites me more than the workshop floor” says Frances, “Seeing our furniture taken from design board to reality is a real buzz”.

The result is a range of beautiful, premium quality pieces designed to create and leave a legacy that takes Oriental style to the next level.

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I am lucky to be supported in my business by an enthusiastic and hardworking Team of people both in the UK and China who share my passion for quality and design. As a result the ideas keep flowing and the Collections keep growing.

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Visit www.qddesign.co.uk To view the full range from QD Design

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Louis Henri Avenue Montaigne, Paris The latest project of Londonbased interiors firm Louis Henri is a breathtaking apartment located in one of Parisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most desirable neighbourhoods.

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ompleted in May 2012 and located on the fashionable Avenue Montaigne, this generously proportioned lateral apartment has been extensively remodeled to exacting standards.

Brief The private client is an international, multi-generational family who wanted a home away from home, a sanctuary within the City of Lights. They requested a glamorous interior that drew inspiration from traditional French style, but melded with modern elegance and high-tech performance and security.

It was of particular importance for the family to have separate, defined entertaining areas and personal spaces.

The four generous reception rooms now serve the former purpose, while the four en-suite bedrooms are the epitome of comfort and relaxation.

The clients asked that the focus of the project be creating a completely bespoke and unique interior, which was reflected in the project cost. Rather than being constrained by timelines and budgets, the team at Louis Henri was given free rein to use the best possible materials and craftsmen to create this high-spec home.

Description Louis Henri started from scratch with this project, changing virtually every room in the apartment to create a fresh layout which feels both spacious and intimate. The space was stripped back to the bones before being rebuilt using the finest finishes. The completed space is an inspiring blend of traditional French elegance and contemporary style.

The vast amount of marble in the scheme

“We asked for an apartment in Paris, and you’ve given us a palace in Paris.” -client

is entirely hand-polished, with some bathrooms taking over two months to install due to the exquisite detail. The guest cloakroom even features a solid, aluminum-framed marble door that blends seamlessly with the wall.

Styling the space took just as much attention and time. The breakfast nook features hand-painted silk walling, while the adjoining corridor boasts a deepetched, LED-lit glass wall which brings light into the kitchen.

Nearly everything in this apartment has been custom designed to suit the environment. Louis’s brother, a master cabinetmaker, crafted the key pieces of furniture in South Africa, including the three-tiered walnut bookcase in the sitting room, which is inlayed with églomisé and finished with solid walnut detailing.

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“Having worked with so many dedicated craftsmen on this project, I’m more certain than ever that quality will never go out of style.” using the combined skills of artisans from Murano, London, Paris and the United States. The sitting room chandelier alone has nearly 200 components, each meticulously created to achieve a singular statement which complements the sweeping curves in the room.

Even the door handles were designed by Louis Henri, developed from a sketch and brought to life over the course of eight months by a foundry in New York.

With so many family members to design for, one of Louis Henri’s more difficult tasks was the blending of individual styles, and the seamless integration of classic French ambiance with 21st Century comfort while maintaining a cohesive style.

Especially challenging was incorporating high-end technology throughout the space. The apartment features an

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intuitive, custom-developed program for controlling every aspect of the environment; climate, audio, lighting and security are controlled via iPods that dock discreetly behind every door.

Nowhere is the juxtaposition of new and old more apparent than in the media room, which at first glance could be a formal French library. Hidden behind its silk-covered walls are top-end speakers, and the wall of faux books, constructed of leather by a traditional British company, conceals a myriad of home cinema equipment.

The apartment also boasts many bespoke product details. Particularly successful is the stained-glass window in the entrance hall, which acts as both a focal point and a room divider, separating the public and private areas of the apartment. In a second home, it’s not always practical to have fresh flowers every day, but Louis Henri wanted visitors to the apartment to be greeted by colour and life. He envisioned a design that would create a statement in the entrance hall any day of the year, as the first thing one sees when entering the home.

In addition to the visual impact it creates, the glass wall serves a functional purpose by carving out an extra eating space from the large hallway, achieving space and privacy without sacrificing the amount of light in the entry. The production of this centerpiece was a feat of logistics in itself, combining the efforts of skilled tradespeople in three different continents.

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KI provide UniteSE Storage for ITV KI has delivered and installed its UniteSE storage collection, for the new ITV offices at Media City, Manchester.

Please visit the KI website on www.kieurope.com or telephone 020 7404 7441 for more information. , working with Morgan Lovell and ID: SR were briefed to create corridor and space delineation with the use of UniteSE storage for 35,000 sq ft office space. UniteSE Desk end towers and different coloured open top boxes on top of cupboard and drawer units provided the perfect solution to the client requirements whilst aiding wayfinding. KIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team also created print and recycle centres with tailored storage solutions.

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for office including personal storage below the desk, where personal and keyless storage must dovetail seamlessly with more traditional document management as the pace of the workplace design increases and diversifies.

KI is a global provider of workplace & educational furniture that designs and manufactures locally and offers good value, flexibility & design excellence.

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The Interiors Group Fit Out Sales Offices For Gulfstream The Interiors Group has recently fitted out offices for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, located on Sackville Street in the heart of Mayfair.

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ulfstream’s sales center offers a unique environment for clients in Europe, Africa and Middle East to select, customize and purchase Gulfstream jets. One of the first in a series of such sales points, the space seeks to provide increased convenience and a greater level of service to Gulfstream’s customers in these markets. Gulfstream offers similar services at their headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, as well as at their recently opened Sales and Design Center at the company’s facility in Dallas, Texas.

The Interiors Group teamed up with LSM as designers for the offices and CBRE as Project Managers to deliver a sophisticated design which builds on the sleek interior components of the Gulfstream fleet, carrying those elegant concepts into the sales center for a complete experience. Here, clients are able to review interior finishes and apply them to digital representation of selected planes in a focused and highly sophisticated environment. Conference and resource rooms equipped with digital technologies and a complete collection of interior décor samples available in Gulfstream’s jets work to paint a complete picture of the finished product without ever having to leave the showroom.

Gulfstream selected the 5,400-squarefoot space for its location, which offers stunning views of London. The large window bay at the entry allows clients

glass doors the client may review all of Gulfstream’s decorative finishes for their plane. The same screen that is visible from the entrance projects a 3-dimensional rendition of each of the client’s selections to help them visualize the finished product. The space conveys elegance down to the smallest detail.

The Interiors Group has over 25 years experience delivering exceptional commercial environments. to view the sky and rooftops of the neighbourhood to connect back to the urban context. Layout and design create a holistic experience for clients and visitors with every component of the space dedicated to helping the customer. A dropped ceiling running from the entry way past the first conference room draws the client’s attention towards a display of videos and images at the end of the right corridor.

Adjoining conference and resource rooms serve to easily divide yet connect the aesthetic and technical aspects of customizing Gulfstream jets. In the conference room, the client’s pilot may discuss mechanical features of the selected jet while through the

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Automatic drawers open with only a gentle push to reveal clearly organized samples. This method of organisation also increases efficiency as the compartmentalization focuses the client on a single detail of the jet at a time.

Downward-sloped mirrors on some of the original dormers served to accentuate the light streaming in from the adjacent windows and highlight display items on the credenza built just below it. Mirrors create a sparkle and glow without overpowering or distracting from the function of the space.

The Interiors Group has over 25 years experience delivering exceptional commercial environments. They are widely proven and trusted by both clients and professional project managers to deliver business environments on time and on budget.

Visit The Interiors Group’s website at www.interiorsgroup. co.uk or telephone 020 7495 1885.

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Rene Dekker Designs

Kensington M a n s i o n Fl at Set on one of Kensington’s smartest garden squares, this listed mansion flat received a complete refurbishment, breathing new life into its tired interior. Upon entering one is immediately struck by the textures and finishes which tease the senses. Exquisitely lacquered doors as smooth as glass, textured polished plaster expertly applied to expansive walls and delicate wall coverings abound throughout the interior, a common trait that runs through schemes commissioned to René Dekker.

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riginally one very large home, the building was transformed and subdivided into apartments many years ago when space was not the premium it is now.

The apartment has been sympathetically laid out across 3,000 square feet, it has a spacious entrance hall leading in one direction to the principle rooms and in the other to the bedrooms.

At the front of the residence and facing the square is the reception room with an adjoining eat in kitchen and a further study. To the rear are three bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, a guest cloak room and a lobby. Built around 1850 and despite the subdivision, the flat retains many of its period features.

The challenge was now for Dekker to add the magic. No major changes were made to the layout and Dekker worked closely with the architect and project manager to ensure that the finished product exceeded the client’s expectation yet kept English Heritage agreeable.

The entrance hall is warm and inviting, and although classical in its detailing, it is refreshingly contemporary in its use of finishes. It flows off in two directions, fluidly linking the bedroom wing with the reception room through the use of a seamless pitted plaster finish on the walls and the random width and length oak planks that make up the floor throughout the apartment.

The reception room is resplendent with its luxuriously finished walls,

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skilfully painted to look like aged silk. Dekker worked closely with renowned specialist decorators DKT to create this sumptuous blend of taupe, gold and pearl.

The room is dominated by the dark panelled joinery, designed with classical proportions within a contemporary idiom. To ground the scheme and keep it in context, Dekker used heavily gilded lamps from Porta Romana which all sit squarely on a contemporary silk and wool rug. Despite the amount of future, there is still plenty of space around this seating area. Whilst the dĂŠcor in this room is undoubtedly glamorous, chic and grown up, it has been cleverly interwoven with original artworks and objĂŠts owned by the client to make it feel whole and uncontrived.

Adjoining the reception room is the family eat-in-kitchen, separated when required, by full height oak and glass panelled doors. A far more modern affair, this room is the heart of the home, again with ample space, housing an eight seater table and chairs which do not encroach in any way on the flow of the room.

The study is a modest but well-proportioned room just off the hall. Panelled in dark oak, this bespoke arrangement was designed with the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every need in mind. One of the subtleties that one picks up while getting the grand tour is the attention to detail, especially in the ironmongery. Attached like furniture jewellery to every door and cupboard, are the most exquisite >>

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The Art of Interiors handles with polished chrome as the central theme. Each one is unique and beautifully crafted in a different design, some with leather while others have mother of pearl, adding that extra layer of design to complete the work.

The guest WC is tucked away just off the entrance hall and created a bit of a design issue admits Dekker.

Whilst building was underway, Dekker and the project manager agreed to completely mirror one elevation, formatting the design to suit the architectural ambiguity of the wall. The outcome is a cleverly designed storage unit, hidden away and creating the impression of extra space. It was here as well that Dekker and the project manager rationalised the design to help eradicate the view

In an age of instant gratification, this home is a Homage to subtlety. of the light well by hiding the original window behind stone and frosting the angled skylight.

At the end of the corridor just off the hall is the master suite made up of a generous bright bedroom, two walk in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. The bed is centrally located opposite the fireplace and sits elegantly within an architectural folly that had to be kept due to the listing.

In order to fit a padded headboard disappoint. Creating a bedroom for a young 16 year old girl, who is keen to study fashion design, was a challenge to avoid predictability. ‘I like children’s into the niche, a series of individual panels were created and upholstered in taupe nubuck, as was the client’s original bed base. A pair of custom designed bijoux bedside tables was created to fit into the remaining space.

Both walk in wardrobes make use of the same dark oak finish that has been used throughout, to create spacious and well-designed clothing cupboards. There is storage for every conceivable accessory. Integrated lighting, seemingly emanating from nowhere, completes this room to the highest specification. At the other end of the bedroom is the en suite bathroom which is bright and refreshing with its large window and marble cladding to the floor and walls. This is the ultimate escape with its large spa bath, walk in steam shower and double vanity.

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In an age of instant gratification, this home is a Homage to subtlety.

Delicate textures, restrained tones and luxurious finishes eagerly wait to be discovered, and woven into the very fabric of the design are the private treasures that make up the clients life.

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How to prove it? Well, here is an example of where Dura Deck 225 composite decking in charcoal colour was installed at a penthouse apartment in Dubai overlooking the Palm Jumeirah and the customer took the time to write to us with his comments withoutany prompting from us.

“While fitting out a Penthouse apartment on the Palm Jumeirah, I have had to deal

with more than a dozen separate subcontractors. I can say without hesitation that Dura Composites, with Paul Fletcher my point of contact, have outclassed them all by a margin so wide that comparison becomes meaningless. With Dura Composites there were no problems with the supply or the install. From the beginning they were professional and they knew exactly what they were doing, they needed no micro-management, no pushing and no prodding (if you work with sub-contractors you will know what I mean).

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speak a thousand words. Basically Paul and his team went beyond what was expected to deliver a first class product at a first class location. If you wish for a trouble free and high quality supply, then I recommend that you use Dura Composites.”

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Combining the very best in mirror design, traditional mirror making and craftsmanship with multi-media technology, Overmantels Media is a response to a contemporary design dilemma, offering a solution to complement the aesthetics of any room.

A flat screen TV that would otherwise dominate a room can now be hidden behind a beautiful mirror, which can be transformed into a TV at the touch of the remote control.

Overmantels founder Seth Taylor explains: “Our mirror entertainment concept enables a flat screen TV to be hidden, dramatically enhancing the interiors aesthetic. It can totally change the look and feel of rooms in which entertainment viewing plays a role.

When people first see one of our mirrors switch to a TV or PC monitor screen, it creates an instant “wow” factor.”

Exquisite traditional, contemporary and antique-style mirrors become on-screen entertainment at the touch of a button.

Over 60 mirror designs are available to frame a flat screen TV and the highest specification glass is used to ensure pixel perfect entertainment viewing.

Overmantels Media also offers a bespoke design service to customize the size and

“We are very proud of what has been achieved with this new range and incredibly excited about the potential it offers” finish of any of its mirrors.

The initiative has been almost two years in the making to ensure that the best in mirror design and craftsmanship is maintained while incorporating the latest technology in multi-media entertainment.

The quality and choice of Overmantels Media is incomparable and upholds its reputation for authentic British craftsmanship.

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Overmantels also offers a bespoke design service which comprises an expert team of consultants who will assist in creating combined mirror and multi-media

solutions that work in perfect harmony with the architecture, proportion and style of any room. For all vermantels Media, connections are invisible and mirrors hang flush to the wall.

“We are very proud of what has been achieved with this new range and incredibly excited about the potential it offers,” adds Seth Taylor The Overmantels Media product range has a starting retail price of £2,000.

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irror Gloss Lathams’ is now offering Kronospan’s Mirror Gloss range, which pushes the boundaries of depth and definition, colour and reflective gloss. The new range comprises 20 highly durable, scratch resistant, light and colorfast decors that include 14 sparkling gloss colours, four wood grains and two fantasy decors.

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The perfect application for Mirror Gloss MFC is fine domestic spaces, home and office furnishings, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as luxury retailing and shop fitting.

Natural Touch Another Kronospan product, Natural Touch is the first ‘embossed-in-register’ melamine board where the grain texture precisely matches the surface finish. Now, the authentic look and feel of real timber - the graining, the subtle variations of shade and tone - is accessible on almost any project.

Natural Touch is pre-finished, extremely durable, easy to work with and offers consistency in both colour and grain. With Natural Touch, the applications are almost limitless. It can be used for cladding walls, building furniture, creating fixtures as well as making striking punctuations to spaces and surfaces and the versatility of this product has made it particularly popular within the shop fitting and hospitality sectors.

“We are really looking forward to this year’s Surface Design Show as it’s a great platform to showcase what is one of the UK’s widest ranges of innovative surface solutions.”

Shinnoki 2.0 Shinnoki 2.0 is a range of ‘readyto-use’ veneered panels that are supplied already stained and lacquered, requiring no further finishing. With Shinnoki 2.0, the veneer is applied to an MDF base, rendering the panels sturdy and easy to use. In addition, the panels are produced in both a single or double sided finish, with the first having a melamine faced-reverse.

L AT H A M S’ S E T TO S PA R K LE AT S U R FAC E D E S I G N S HOW Veneers are mismatched, but stained and textured to create a consistent finish that shows the natural aspects and beauty of the species.

The extensive Shinnoki 2.0 range is supplied in designs which are completely in tune with current design trends and includes matching real wood and ABS edge banding. The 17 designs are also supplied in separate three-ply veneer sheets, perfect for curved surfaces, doors or other interior requirements.

James Latham has added four innovative new surface materials to its stand at this year’s Surface Design Show which are bound to create plenty of interest among Architects and Interior Designers.

James Latham will also be showcasing some of its already established premium surface products including; Dendrolight lightweight solid engineered wood, Allure real stone laminate, Valchromat coloured fireboard, in which the colour runs through the entire board, Nevamar, high pressure laminate, Accoya, the world’s leading high technology, long life wood, UPM Lifecycle, a hard wearing, high friction and splinter-free composite decking, manufactured mainly from recycled ^ Shinnoki 2.0 Sand Ash & Smoked Walnut < With Natural Touch, the applications are almost limitless

materials. UPM GRADA, a new thermoformable wood material for the form pressing industry as well as HI-MACS® solid surface, a highly versatile and extremely durable material which can be easily machined and thermoformed to almost any 3D-shape imaginable.

See James Latham at this year’s Surface Design Show between 4-6th February 2014 on stands 207, 209 and 308.

For more information on Latham’s full range of surface materials: phone 0116 257 3415, e-mail marketing@lathams.co.uk or visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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This Ready to Weave portfolio is designed to create impact together with outstanding performance at a competitive price point perfect for a range of commercial environments

“With an impressive range of 108 designs available in a choice of 32 colour combinations clients can ensure their order is exactly right for their environment.”

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TOWERING SUCESS: Architect Broadway Malyan selected concealed TECTUS hinges from SIMONSWERK for its ‘The Tower’ prestigious new 180m tall, 50 storey project in London’s Vauxhall.

Architectural Ironmonger Interior Hardware comments “These are extremely high specification apartments and the designers were very clear that the fittings and finishes should be of the highest order. The large American Walnut doors required a heavy duty concealed hinge so TECTUS was the obvious choice. They liked the product and the technical back-up provided by SIMONSWERK and expanded the specification to include the majority of the en-suite bathrooms and dressing room doors.”

The doors were supplied pre-mortised and the hinges fitted on site by joinery contractor Houston Cox. The entrance doors use TECTUS 528-3D 1 hour fire hinges in polished stainless steel while the internal doors have TECTUS 540-A8 units in bronze metallic antique finish and stainless steel effect.

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he Ultraleather™ Pro range utilises groundbreaking Takumi® technology to deliver the softest, most durable artificial leather ever produced. The man-made fabric is unaffected by difficult stains including ink, red wine or mustard.

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FINSA COMPACMEL : better than compact laminate

FINSA says that their mission is to produce solutions in wood and arguably their high-tech COMPACMEL products is one of their best examples. All FINSA developments are aimed at providing products that offer users both additional application scope and excellent performance along with additional value.

COMPACMEL is an extremely cost effective alternative to solid laminate used in so many public usage and contract situations.

It is technically very high grade high density fibreboard (HDF) bonded with moisture resistant synthetic resins.

FINSA UK Managing Director Rafael Willisch explains: “At the top end of the application scale for solid grade laminate, probably around 30%, there is no alternative (like specification that calls for specific chemical resistance), but for the remaining approximately 70% COMPACMEL is a fully viable alternative in all respects at between 35% and 40% less cost. This translates into significant savings on any project and will often be the crucial difference in winning a tender.”

In the UK FINSA distribute all their board products nationally from their main base at Birkenhead on Merseyside and through selected appointed distributors. A full range of technical literature and specification information is available from FINSA. Tel: 0151 651 2400 Fax: 0151 651 2405 or Email: uk@finsa.com

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Lyndon Design Unveils Contemporary Mr. & Mrs. Wing Chairs

Designed in-house by Caroline Atack, the new handcrafted Mr. & Mrs. wing chairs pay respectful homage to their stately grandeur, whilst incorporating contemporary touches that make them suitable for today’s hospitality and boutique hotel environment, and even the corporate arena. Designed to sit amiably alongside sofas and other furnishings, both chairs may be used as standalone pieces to make a bold design statement.

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In May 2013, MS Europa 2 undertook her official maiden voyage from Hamburg to Lisbon.

As well as offering a luxurious uniform look and feel, COMPAC’s technological marble was specified because it’s lighter than natural marble and thereby helps to reduce the overall weight of the cruise ship, resulting in improved energy efficiency and fuel savings.

Containing up to 96% natural marble mixed with resins, COMPAC’s technological marble has the beauty and hardness of marble but its resistance to impact and breakage is much greater owing to its enhanced flexibility.

It has a wonderful consistent, uniform appearance and can be fitted to large surfaces without breaks or differences in colour tone being noticeable. The Europa2 has recently been given a 5 star+rating and voted best cruise ship in its class by leading cruise ship guide Berlitz.

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Designs on Film

Designers can now offer clients the opportunity to transform their existing furniture, walls and fittings by way of a dramatic makeover thanks to Interior Film from David Clouting Ltd. Manufactured by LG Hausys, Interior Film is a self-adhesive, decorative film designed for a wide range of interior applications from hotel receptions, restaurants and bars to offices, shops and leisure facilities. It’s quick and easy to install and rooms can be dramatically transformed in hours with minimum disruption.

Interior Film can be applied to almost any substrate including: wood, metals, plaster board, plastics, painted surfaces and melamine. This enables interior surfaces such as walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be attractively and quickly transformed. It has excellent flexibility and adhesion properties which allows for a perfect finish even to curved areas and complex shapes. Interior Film is fire rated, easy to clean and maintain, is hardwearing and remains stable when exposed to heat, humidity or low temperatures.

Interior Film is part of a range of innovative interior surface products offered by David Clouting Ltd. Tel: 01376 518037 Email: marketing@davidclouting.co.uk or visit www.davidclouting.co.uk

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Beyond contemporary with ground-breaking accessories from MK

Working at the leading edge of contemporary design, MK has developed the Elements Collection: electrical accessories which can take on the appearance of almost any material. Now designers can create truly unique interiors, as dimmers and sockets become an integral part of the design, delivering the same high aesthetic as key signature materials such as fabrics and wallcoverings.

Not only does the Elements Collection deliver the ultimate in wiring device style and technology for upmarket developments; it also will provide stunning additional detail in show homes – maximising any luxury presentation – and deliver a ‘selling up’ opportunity when marketing optional extras off plan. Given simple installation and standard depth boxes, the chic devices can also be easily retrofitted to add an extra touch of class to refurbishments and renovations.

For further Information visit either www.mkelectric.co.uk or www.mkelements.com.

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Firewise Supplies Ltd are proud to be one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of Intumescent Draught,Weather and Acoustic Seals as well as a wide range of Fire Rated products including Fire Rated Foam and Intumescent Mastic, both currently on offer. With over twenty years’ experience within the industry we provide a trusted and reliable service to our customers and one of the widest product ranges available in one place.

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Firewise are committed to the CE mark process and are pleased to announce that fire tests in accordance with EN1366-3 are now successfully completed for its range of pipe wraps and fire collars. The products are currently being

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Diego Correa How Inspiration and Ideas Shape the Interiors of a Home Josh, a successful young entrepreneur, bought this one bedroom flat in a contemporary block of apartments in the Dalston area, with a desire for a home that expresses his life style: dynamic, informal and incorporating elements of his background not just in terms of his hobby and interests but those of his favourite period. Diego Correa Interior Design was given the task of putting all these pieces together, choosing the finishes, the furniture layout, the lighting, free standing and bespoke furniture, and soft furnishings to create a flat that is full of individuality and captures the client’s essence and character: a masculine but relaxed environment where he can feel comfortable either on his own or when entertaining guests.

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n our first meeting to discuss the brief, Josh gave me very precise information about what he wanted, not just in terms of visual reference but how he wanted to enjoy the space: Feel: Masculine. He likes dark colours and wallpaper.

Visual References: TV American series: Mad Men and Californication; The Thomas Crown affair, 69’s movie and Rock and roll, Jim Morrison Functionality: The social aspect is important as he plans to invite friends regularly for parties; storage space as he does not like clutter; He plays guitar so an area for this activity is very important; a very comfortable sofa and a wall mounted unit for the TV. Modern look; table for terrace and lighting, wall mounted heaters; for his bedroom he wants a big wardrobe; bathroom: additional storage space and change colour scheme; bicycle to be hung in the hallway and improve lighting.

Pieces he is bringing from his previous home: bed and guitar There were certain elements I had a clear idea of when I started to

around the TV point; the guitar area in the space between the long balcony and terrace, which additionally offered an ideal location for entertaining guests.

I suggested having an island as the element that would connect the kitchen with the living room.

This would increase the amount of storage space and the dining table would be attached to it. The material I chose for the dining table surface was glass in order to give a lighter, more modern style.

Another decision that was taken with the client, even before developing the concept, was to use venetian blinds in dark wood to create a practical and masculine ambiance.

All these elements came to me at once. Next came the colour, which was going to play a key role in the creation of the atmosphere of the flat.

I wanted to use a very strong wallpaper in the hallway since first, the area is of a good size, and second, I wanted it to be so bold that, in contrast, the colour scheme of the open plan area, although dark, would be perceived as a lighter and warmer.

For his bedroom I wanted to use

Each Project demands a personal approach, my aim is to capture the way the client wants to live his/her/their life and translate that in beautiful surroundings that inspire them and ultimately give them happiness. develop the concept. I would not use white and the furniture layout was extremely important as in the living area I had to create 4 areas that were visually/spatially connected but independent of each other: kitchen, dining room, living area and guitar area.

I had to integrate certain retro elements from the 50s and 60’s but did not want that to be overdone. So I kept them to a minimum using arm chairs and colour.

The furniture layout was organized taking the flat’s floor plan into consideration: the living area

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grey, and shades in black. On the wall opposite the bed, a floating shelf was installed. The shelf and wardrobe doors are in the same finish. Above the bed, a print of a Hopper painting was chosen.

For the living room I chose an L shape sofa in grey as I did not want to use too many colours. The client had mentioned he wanted a red Persian rug so I incorporated that into the living area. A vintage armchair in a yellowish-green colour complemented the composition with the sofa. A coffee table in walnut matched the other pieces. The TV unit was chosen in dark wood, matching that of the blinds. For the guitar area, I proposed a modern version of a Persian rug in grey in order to create a connection in colour with the sofa and in style with the rug.

For the terrace, a table and chairs in a fusil fibre colour were proposed with 2 pendant globe lights above it in black, retro style.

To add a contemporary detail, 2 rows of LED lights were added on the deck, on the long sides of the terrace.

In the bathroom, the colour for the walls was a darker hue of than that of the floor tiles. Above the long side of the bath, a lighter tile was chosen, in the same design. A wall mounted unit for storage was proposed, similar in colour to the vanity unit, and accessories were suggested.

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Coral the amazing statement door handle

by Philip Watts.

This outrageous casting is actually a giant 1 metre door handle, and will add a massive impact to any entrance.

Shown here cast in solid, aged brass to create a beautiful looking door pull.

Coral is just 1 of over 70 door handles and 200 products designed by Philip Watts and hand made in the UK. If that wasn’t enough Philip Watts Design also offers a bespoke design service to suit your individual needs and tastes. Other design projects include one-off pieces of furniture and sculptural staircases.

See Coral, along with other creative architectural ironmongery solutions at www. philipwattsdesign.com Contact details.

Philip Watts Design Unit 11: Byron Industrial Estate, Brookfield Road, Arnold, Nottingham. NG5 7ER T: +44 (0) 115 926 9756 F: +44(0) 115 920 5395 www.philipwattsdesign.com

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Relcross Diplomat Range of Washroom Accessories

To complement their range of washroom equipment, Relcross also supply the Diplomat range of high quality, stainless steel washroom accessories. With unique dual-curve geometry, these commercial grade accessories are a sleek and elegant finish to any washroom.

The Diplomat range includes roll-towel dispensers available in manual or sensor activated options. Customers will be able to maintain the design aesthetic in spite of their towel contracts as most popular brands will fit.

Combination dispenser/waste bins are also available.

The rest of the range includes easy to load folded towel dispensers, waste containers, toilet tissue dispensers, automatic soap dispensers that accept all liquid soaps and hand sanitisers, Napkin/ Tampon vendors, waste receptacles and seat cover dispensers.

For further information call 01380 729600 email sales@relcross. co.uk or visit www.relcross.co.uk

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After extensive development the much anticipated launch of their first full standard range of DDA platform lifts has arrived in the shape of myLyft. A series of highly adaptable BS6440/2011 compliant low profile, single, double and triple scissor mechanism lifts with innovative frameless glass barriers and gates, all beautifully detailed and expertly crafted in the inspiring location of Steeple Bumpstead, England. Lift heights from 800mm to 3000mm are available, all have impressive 500Kg capacities which are tested to +100% overload ensuring class leading raised height stability.

The EXKLUSIV corner entry from HSK offers a unique solution for the Independent Living shower enclosure solution. The two sets of doors bi-fold and then pivot either in or out of the enclosure on a barrel rising butt hinge, giving plentiful access to the showering area.

myLyft is a contemporary styled design - a statement fashioned in stainless steel and glass. Elegant, refined and discrete, myLyft is intended to compliment your creative ideas and enhance the built environment - a premium product intended for prestige locations such as fine hotel lobbies, city office receptions, restaurants and retailers.

Draks’ aluminium room dividers are available with a wide choice of mirrored, laminated and coloured glass infills.

Frame finishes can be brushed anodised or powdercoated, with RAL colours available, allowing the frame exactly to match individual interiors.

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Contemporary aluminium room dividers from Draks

Creating a contemporary design-led look, the new UKmade stylish aluminium room dividers from Draks provide an ideal solution for all interior spaces, whether kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, home offices or living areas.

James Fletcher, Draks’ Managing Director, comments: “The aluminium room dividers produced by Draks are equally practical as fixed room dividers or moveable partitions.

They are frequently employed by both local and national housebuilders who are keen to maximise space while maintaining chic aesthetics.”

For further information on Draks, please visit www. draksonline.co.uk or call 01869 232 989.

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Steel Windows Association confirms Fire Safety

Always seeking to ensure that steel windows are up to date when it comes to meeting relevant safety and other regulatory requirements, the Steel Window Association (SWA) has had the fire performance of the systems re-validated under current European law.

As a result a new five year approval has been confirmed for the F Range, W20 and W40 steel profiles by the independent and highly respected Exova Warringtonfire centre, and passed several vigorous and exacting fire integrity test to maintain the coveted BS fire ratings.

Importantly, this allows specifiers and contractors to continue employing steel framed windows in potentially challenging situations such as to bring light into stairwells and escape routes around a variety of buildings including hospitals, secure institutions, education establishments and commercial premises.

For more information on steel windows call the SWA on 0844 249 1355, e-mail info@steelwindow-association.co.uk or look at website www.steelwindow-association.co.uk.

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Are your Fire Doors up to scratch?

If they are Vicaima 3rd party accredited and audited, then the answer is yes. However, if they are not, then it is worth checking the credentials and fitness for purpose of the door or doors in question.

Fire doors play a crucial role in both public buildings and private dwellings in saving lives and reducing risk to property. Of course fire doors are mandatory in public buildings, but are required only in certain parts of private dwellings, for instance the common areas of flats or apartments which are higher than second floor level or in houses with access to an integral garage. It’s therefore vital that only accredited and audited fire doors are specified and fitted, but the selection of the right door isn’t always easy.

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Armstrong Ceilings’ 2014 A Book inspires design exploration

Far from having to travel the globe, all that architects and interior designers need for inspiration on specifying interior solutions is contained within Armstrong Ceilings’ A Book for 2014.

Regardless of the culture, climate, client, complexity or cost implications of a project, the new A Book proves that Armstrong has a ceiling solution for even the most demanding of briefs and contemporary environments.

The showcase from the leading supplier of interior building solutions features a variety of stunning UK and world-wide new-build and renovation case studies in the office, retail and leisure, transport, education and healthcare sectors

If you want to be sure that your fire door complies with relevant, current regulations, then specify a Vicaima fire door, which is your guarantee of certification, traceability, and one of the best designed and manufactured door products available today.

British projects include Paddington train station where bespoke V-P 500 baffle designs combine acoustics with accessibility in internal and more demanding external environments; the new Learning Commons Building at Manchester University where bespoke demountable T-Clip F ceiling planks and W-H 1000 wall panels optimise acoustics and services concealment, and the refurbished Bracton House offices where the Microline grid system enables partition fixing and relocation to give ultimate design flexibility.

Reserve your copy of the new Portaro & Easi-Fit kit and set solutions brochure by calling 01793-532333 or email info@ vicaima.com

Armstrong’s 2014 A Book is available online at http://www.armstrong.co.uk/ commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/online-brochure. html?intcid=promo_ABPCOMEU_ ABookHP_2014Jan.

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Get Creative with Osmo!

Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, has combined creative design and perfect protection to create Wood Wax Finish Creativ. Not only does this product offer visual enhancement, but also a finish that maintains the natural characteristics of your wood.

With fashions and personal tastes constantly changing, wooden flooring can often become out-of-date or appear to be in bad condition.

Osmo’s Wood Wax Finish line can help solve these problems and allow homeowners to add a personal touch to their flooring. It can be used as either a transparent or opaque finish for interior application and with a choice of eight attractive colours that can be mixed together, an inspiring variation of shades and intensity can be created.

For stockist details and more information on Osmo and its range of environmentally friendly wooden products and specialist finishes, call Osmo UK direct on 01296 481220 or alternatively visit www.osmouk.com.

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Waste King Waste Disposal Units

Rated No.1 by the top US Consumer Magazine, the Waste King Waste Disposal Unit has been recycling waste and saving landfills for over 60 years. With a Lifetime Warranty, the Waste King waste disposal unit allows you to get rid of food waste fast with three times the grinding power of competitors. On top of that, it never jams and saves valuable time and space.

Contact The Hunter Fan Company Ltd at Tel: 01256 636 509, or visit the website at www. waste-disposal-unit.com

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SKI CHALET BUYERS RETURN TO FRANCE IN FORCE After a 25% fall in France-wide property transactions following the appointment of Francois Hollande in 2012 and the introduction of his tax changes, sales are increasing, especially in the high-end ski chalet market. Athena Advisors reports that sales of French ski chalets above €1.0m are up 32% on last year’s figures.

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icholas Leach, Partner at Athena Advisors comments: “There has been an unusually high amount of single-dwelling development in the alps over the last year. At least three times the number of chalets have been built compared with recent years. This is largely due to the pent up demand as a result of a large volume of buyers sitting on the fence for so long and now jumping off.

This rush to the market has created a lot of demand for a limited supply.”

“The big popular resorts have seen most development. For example in Val d’Isere normally just two or three properties are built each season, yet last year eight were built in one project alone and we’ve sold all but one of these already.”

The requirements of a modern day ski chalet “Hot tubs, après-ski bars and wellness facilities are now simple musthaves, its things like exterior under-floor heating, alternative sports facilities and behavioural lighting which are the new desires.”

“It’s not all simply about personal enjoyment and satisfaction, top end buyers understand that a more luxurious property will command a higher rental for bookings. The chalet rental market is extremely demanding and only a few properties in each resort can compete >> at this level.”

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Where are people buying luxury chalets?

“The big resorts like Megève and Val d’Isere still retain their appeal, but neighbouring resorts which were previously less desirable are now becoming popular. Top end clients buying in locations like this are making a value play, property prices are cheaper which means they have more budget for tailoring their property.”

“Combloux in the Evasion Mont Blanc domain is at least 50% cheaper than Megève, yet its only 4km away and has direct access to the same ski domain. The resort is equally beautiful too.”

Property Example: Chalet Husky, Val d’Isere, Espace Killy mountain range, French Alps €12.0m A brand new 7 bedroom chalet, with 609 sqm (6,555 sq ft) of living space, designed and built by Jean-Charles Covarel, complete 32 sqm swimming pool and full array of wellness facilities.

Located within quiet private ‘hameau’ of

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Chalet Husky takes the term ‘Apres ski’ on to a new level with dedicated bar, archery and pistol range, and indoor climbing wall.

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chalets just 300m from the centre of Val d’Isere, the property can also accessed via the mountain to rear of property (ski-in).

Chalet Husky takes the term ‘Apres ski’ on to a new level with dedicated bar, archery and pistol range, and indoor climbing wall. The two-storey indoor atrium garden floods natural light into the property and a glass footbridge stretches across this space connecting the various living areas.

Additional info: The largest chalet of the collection, Chalet Husky (€12m), is recently complete (Mid Dec 2013) is the largest newly built chalet available in the resort. In our opinion it’s the best ski chalet available in the alps at the moment.

Chalet Husky, 7 bedrooms, 609 sqm living space - €12m r 32 sqm private swimming pool with glass walls and waterfall r indoor atrium garden (27 sqm) – a glass walkway bridges this area connecting the 1st floor levels r Climbing wall & shooting range >>

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r 1st floor Lounge, Kitchen, Dining & Bar combine to create a 200 sqm living area unlike anything else available in the alps. r Could generate (for investors) €300k in rental over ski season r Separate sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi, wellness area for treatments, relaxation area next to swimming pool & gym room. r All habitable rooms have access to natural light (v. rare for 7 bed chalet this big) r Private lift access from underground parking r iPads in all rooms to control light, heating, etc – to achieve the level of functionality he wanted he chose an automation system normally used for industrial purposes, not residential (still user friendly though)

In our opinion it’s the best ski chalet available in the alps at the moment.

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There’s growing trend amongst the very high end ski chalet hunters, where it’s all about who the property has been designed & built by, like a hallmark.

Unlike all other chalet developers, he fully pre-finances the entire build of every property he creates.

As an investment, if the owner opts to rent it out it generate €300k in rental over a season, and if they instruct a management company they could get a 19.6% rebate on the purchase price.

For further information on French property or property taxes in France please contact Athena Advisors on +44 (0)20 7471 4500 or visit www.athenaadvisors. co.uk.

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ISG Delivers Flagship Regent Street Store for Hackett London

ISG has successfully completed the £1.8 million refurbishment of the former Ferrari merchandise outlet on London’s Regent Street, creating a new flagship store for aspirational men’s clothing and accessories brand Hackett London.

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The new three-storey outlet, opposite Hamley’s toy store on Regent Street, was delivered following a transformational, 13-week fast-track fit out programme, which included the creation of a magical woodland themed kids’ department in the building’s basement. Adding to the technical complexity of the project, the design incorporated a feature steel and stone staircase with oak handrail running through the centre of the store from basement to first floor level.

The distinctive and high quality fit out reinforces Hackett London’s British brand spirit with wood flooring and stone feature walls, traditional cornices, high skirting boards and exquisite wall coverings. The first floor sales area features a bar adjacent to the cash desks and a giant LCD screen is visible from the staircase as customers make their way up through the building.

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“Our close working relationship with Hackett London, and early involvement in the project proved key to the successful delivery of the Regent Street store, which since opening has proved extremely popular, with great praise from both our client and customers.”

ISG has also recently returned to Hackett London’s Boulevard des Capucines store in Paris carrying out a refit of the store that marked its first ever project for the fashion brand in 2009. This scheme closely followed the completion of a refurbishment of Hackett London’s Passage Royale store also in the French capital.

Nik Krunic, divisional managing director of ISG’s retail business, commented: “Regent Street is the latest in a series of flagship Hackett London store refurbishments completed by ISG over the past four years, including outlets in Paris, Milan, Frankfurt and Hong Kong as well as the UK. This complex project included major structural alterations to the existing building to accommodate the new feature staircase and has seen the rationalisation of a floor of office space into the retail scheme.

“Our close working relationship with Hackett London, and early involvement in the project proved key to the successful delivery of the Regent Street store, which since opening has proved extremely popular, with great praise from both our client and customers.”

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