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Some rugs tell powerful stories. The artisans whose hands weave, loop, cut and our natural world; the tarnishing of materials over time; the beauty of the industrial and organic world around us. These are the stories told by the new collection of rugs designed by Staffan Tollg책rd for JAB Anstoetz.

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The European Hotel Design Awards Announces its 2014 Winners The European Hotel Design Awards, which celebrate exceptional hotel design and architecture and honour the work of industryleading architects, designers and hotel operators, has just revealed its roll call of winners and commended projects. Announced last night at a dinner and ceremony attended by over 800 guests from across Europe, they are:

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WINNERS Architecture – Adaptive Re-use Fontevraud L'Hôtel, France By Gabor Mester De Parajd

Interior Design – Lobby, Lounge & Public Areas Generator Venice, Italy By DesignAgency

Architecture – Newbuild Lanserhof Tegernsee, Marienstein, Germany By Ingenhoven Architects

Interior Design – Bar Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London, UK By Martin Brudnizki Design Studio

Architecture – Renovation Ace Hotel London, UK By EPR Architects

Interior Design – Café Bar or All Day Dining The Rosebery at Mandarin Oriental London, UK - By GA Design International WWW.THEARTOFDESIGNMAGAZINE.COM

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Interior Design – Restaurant Berners Tavern and Punch Room at The London EDITION, UK By Yabu Pushelberg in collaboration with I.S.C Design Studio

Interior Design – Suite The Suites at Aman Canal Grande, Venice, Italy - By Denniston Interior Design – Bedrooms & Bathrooms The Chedi Andermatt, Switzerland By Denniston

Interior Design – Spa & Wellness Lanserhof Tegernsee Marienstein, Germany - By Ingenhoven Architects

Members of this year’s judging panel included industry leaders such as: Javier Hortal, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Ellen van der Wal, Mecanoo Architecten; Eugene Staal, Rezidor; Caroline Cundall, GA Design; Caterina Molén-Runnäs, Nordic Property Management; Robbie Bargh, Gorgeous Group; Inge Moore, The Gallery HBA; Sören Jullberg, Story Hotels; Sarah Camilleri, European Spa Magazine; Matt Turner, Sleeper Magazine and Chair of the Judges, Celia Geyer from Hilton Worldwide.

Canal Grande and the Chedi Andermatt. The panel agreed that the design had created a new paradigm in hospitality, combining hotel, wellness resort and healthcare facility. On a personal note, it was particularly gratifying to see Ace Hotel London triumph and that we were able to honour the memory of its creator, Alex Calderwood. This is another genuinely innovative project that has moved the industry forward, reinvented the hospitality experience and contributed to its local community.”

Commenting on this year’s award, Matt Turner, Editor-inchief of Sleeper Magazine, said: “Once again, the European Hotel Design Awards have recognised the incredible diversity of talent and the ingenuity of the hospitality sector today. Our overall winner, Lanserhof Tegernsee beat off intense competition from runners up such as EDITION London, Aman

The 2014 European Hotel Design Awards dinner was held in London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, hosted by BBC arts programme presenter, Katie Derham and Sleeper Magazine Editor-at-Large, Guy Dittrich.

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The European Hotel Design Awards

The European Hotel Design Awards Announces its 2014 Winners

Wharfside

Eco-friendly, luxury Dining Tables by Team 7 at Wharfside

The Beaumont

ReardonSmith Architects Designs Corbin + Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Hotel, The Beaumont

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D E C I RV E S Y R E O H IT ST R E R K TE A T W E E S U N O O T BH N I U L R C O E T H T EC S E IC F F O The Clubhouse, a brand new, premium, membershipbased business club, lounge and meeting space in Mayfair, designed by SHH, is taking the co-working office market to a new level by combining the relaxed luxury feel of a boutique hotel with the high-tech desking and ancillary facilities of a state-of-the-art contemporary workspace.

The concept arose from the personal experience of The Clubhouse founder, Adam Blaskey, who spent the best part of a decade working as a residential property developer and entrepreneur. Having regularly hosted client meetings in upmarket cafés and hotel lobbies across central London, he identified a gap in the market for a co-working office space that would offer the service and comfort factor of these hospitality environments, but in a much more professional environment. ‘Our client approached SHH having first seen our Manchester Square offices project’ commented SHH Associate and Project Leader Brendan Heath. ‘The design quality of this space – an office designed to a brief to resemble a gentleman’s club, which went on to win the International Interior Design Prize at the International Property Awards in San Diego in 2009 - was a relevant reference point for this new concept. For The Clubhouse, the space needed to be interesting, but also had to attract a wide range of people and so couldn’t risk being too eccentric or over-the-top and had to be planned to incorporate both different types of working needs and differing levels of formality.’

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> Mayfair was chosen as the location for The Clubhouse’s flagship venue due to its prime, central location, where Adam Blaskey regularly met his clients, partners and investors. The space is located on the first and second floors of a corner building linking Grafton Street with Bond Street in London’s west end, with views down both Bond Street and Albemarle Street from the property’s south-facing windows. The 1960s building was designed by British architect Richard Seifert, famous for designing Centre Point and Tower 42 (previously the NatWest Tower). The Clubhouse covers 8,000 sq ft: 5000 sq ft on the first floor level and 3000 sq ft on the second. The space is divided into zoned areas to cover all usage needs, from desk work and lounges to private or open meeting spaces with different feels and for different numbers of people, as well as spaces for events or corporate hire and a presentation room for seminars or product launches.

A dedicated front of house and concierge team is on hand to welcome all members and their guests. This is backed up by two self-service Nespresso coffee points for members and users, along with mobile phone- and laptop-charging lockers. Contemporary art - rotated on a regular basis - is on display throughout The Clubhouse, in partnership with a leading Notting Hill Gallery and the artworks are also offered for sale. ‘When it came to redesigning the space, SHH inherited a fit-out, as is often the case’, Brendan Heath explained. ‘The quality of what remained was patchy and overly generic, but for the sake of cost-effectiveness and sustainability, we kept those elements we could build on. For the most part, however, we demolished what was there and installed bespoke new joinery, lighting, furniture and finishes to create the sense of warmth and intimacy our client required. All of this was achieved on a particularly tight programme with all construction completed within an 8-week period.’ Design Walk-through: Arrival at The Clubhouse is via stairs or a lift, leading into the reception area, where an existing desk was re-vamped to include a new upstand and side return in black leather, black-stained ash and polished brass. Artek brass pendant lights hand overhead and the brass continues into the branding, which is grey with gold/ brass lettering. The warm feel of brass is one of the main material motifs of the scheme. The front half of the first floor of The Clubhouse is dedicated to more formal/private spaces with four meeting rooms (two on each side) of different sizes and different personalities. ‘The client wanted to ensure that these were not too traditional or typicallymasculine’ added Brendan Heath. WWW.THEARTOFDESIGNMAGAZINE.COM

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> The largest of these is the Board Room, on the left, featuring a large black ash meeting table, complete with cable management for audio-visual purposes and black and chrome leather chairs. A skylight overhead brings plenty of natural light into the room and new American black walnut joinery has been added to existing cabinetry in the same material. The skylight is lined in Dibond brass sheeting to bring some warmth into the room, creating a strong glow in the afternoon sun, whilst four new overhead pendants by Tom Dixon, black on the outside and brass on the inside, keep the brass material choice running through the scheme. The second meeting room opposite the Board Room on the outer wall is a glass and walnut-framed room with a walnut meeting table and a creamy Tektura wallpaper, which looks like stitched leather and adds some tactility to the space. The third meeting room is a similar treatment with Tom Dixon pendants again in a different shape, and the same Nantias leather chairs as the board room, although it’s a much more intimate, small space. Natural light again pours into the room from a skylight above. The fourth meeting room is slightly softer, with a dove grey carpet, grey-stained oak table and grey chairs. A dynamic, slightly metallic wallpaper from Cole & Sons in a silver and gold hexagonal print catches the light. This is the smallest of the four, holding six people, whilst the board room holds twelve and the other two rooms eight people each. It also faces south with large windows and plenty of natural light. The general carpet throughout the communal areas is a graphic Milliken tile which breaks up the uniformity of the space in a contemporary random pattern with lots of movement. Lighting in the open areas is a mix of Delta Light ceiling lights, pendant recess lights and surface-mounted LED strip lights.

Beyond the meeting room is the first open zone of the scheme, which has a hotel lobby feel with sofas and armchairs by British manufacturer Morgan and further pendant lights by Tom Dixon. Two large wingback chairs in charcoal (by James UK) with deep buttoning and striking floor lights add to the lounge/clubhouse feel. This section is semi-separated from the second part of the floor by a full- height recess lined in American black walnut with a back face in bronze-tinted mirroring, cantilevered shelves and table lamps, creating different sources of light and reflections. The recess forms a T- shape with a wall with four individual workstations on either side, backed by two striking feature wallpapers that fit with the differing colour schemes. The second part of the first floor is a large, flexible and informal space, which can also be used for events and private hire with loose furniture (eight small Andreu World tables, with chairs by Alias, along with four blue James UK wingback chairs with high backs for privacy and small tables, also by James UK), which can be cleared when the space is booked beyond normal trading hours (7.30am to 7pm) for special events. Opposite, the back wall of the scheme is a double-height void (as it forms part of the building’s extension, which only reaches the second floor of the building). All new joinery cladding unifies the two spaces with richness and detail, spray-painted in dark grey

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with simple and stylised mouldings that play off the light and shade. Feature furniture here is made up of built-in banquettes using orange buttoned leather to provide a striking hospitality feel, combined with Sancal chairs and bespoke tables in black-stained ash. This area can also work as a service bar position when the space is used for events. New wall lights here include mirrored bulbs from CTO, along with a series of pendants from Decode with brass wire shades. Beyond the banquettes is a centralised self-service space for coffee and cold drinks with lockers for mobile phone and laptop re-charging (activated by individual RFID membership cards). The area is in American black walnut with Dibond lining to maintain the material continuity. The final space on this floor is ‘The Gallery’: a presentation room which can be used for training courses and seminars and holds up to 30 people. A glass staircase to the side of the leather banquettes leads up to the second floor area, which houses banks of hot desks. The same carpet as downstairs continues the design language. The space is divided into four internal zones with chairs and tables by Alias. Desks are by a Turkish company called Koleksiyon and resemble domestic desking rather than typical office system desking. Chairs (polyrop simple chairs by Danish company Hay) add to the feel of a serious environment, though with a light touch and more casual feel. Feature areas include a second coffee point and a mirror-lined recess, both of which are the same as on the floor below and ‘The Clublounge’ – a dark, plush and intimate space with velvet, buttoned wingback chairs, black carpets, dark charcoal grey walls and ceiling and striking feature wallpaper. This is very much a retreat space for time out, relaxing and conversations. Built-in joinery for bookshelves, with an inset HD screen, makes for a more intimate space. Also included on this floor are a phone booth area for private calls; toilets, private offices for The Clubhouse management team and a single meeting room which echoes meeting room four downstairs in a dove grey colourway, although with a different Cole & Son paper in grey and white, a white meeting table and a great 800mm diameter pendant from Danish company Muuto with grey felt on the outside and white on the inside. ‘This has been a great and boundary-breaking project to work on’ concluded Brendan Heath. ‘It represents a shift and new direction in this market which very much reflects modern-day working patterns. It was challenging in some respects to design for a potentially very broad range of end users, but by creating a loose-fit environment with an accent on flexibility, future evolutions of The Clubhouse offer are very much possible within the existing space.’ Adam Blaskey, Founder and CEO of The Clubhouse, added: ‘We very much enjoyed working with SHH on the design of The Clubhouse, from initial concept through to completion of the refurbishment works. Brendan Heath’s fantastic attention to detail and help in the selection of finishes, furniture and lighting has been instrumental in The Clubhouse being able to offer a premium offering, which was key from the outset.’

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DISCOVER THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN SURFACE DESIGN AT SURFACE DESIGN SHOW

Returning to London’s Business Design Centre between 10-12 February 2015, Surface Design Show is the only event in the UK that focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces. With an 80% increase in exhibitor uptake the breadth of new products to discover in 2015 will be astounding.

engaging workshop at the Show. New event highlights to the Show include ‘Materials Speed Dating’ the 2015 version of Future Thinking, hosted by Materials Council which is a fun and interactive way to be rapidly introduced to new surfaces & finishes and in-turn meet your ‘perfect materials match’.

Since its inception in 2005 the show has become the destination for industry people to see, touch and explore the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers.

Light and surface are inseparable partners; the interplay between light and surface can change a building’s interior or exterior dramatically creating breath taking results. Hosted within Surface Design Show and presented by Light Collective and the Institution of Lighting Professionals is Light School, an area dedicated to lighting. Light School consists of three parts: The School Room, Product School and the School Newspaper all of which are designed to educate and inspire visitors about the latest in lighting design and lighting products. Sponsored by iGuzzini, there will be more than two days of lessons in the School Room featuring hands on demos with top UK lighting designers who will be taking on the role of lecturers.

Next year’s event is already proving to be a huge success. All of the ground floor and mezzanine has been filled with key exhibitors leading the organisers to extend the show to the BDC’s balcony area to meet the demand for space. There will be over 120 exhibitors including Mundy Veneer, specialists within the veneer industry and the exclusive UK distributors of Tabu products, CD (UK) who for over 30 years have been the sole distributors of Corian in the UK. Knauf whom specialise in limestone, lime, chalk and cement related products and Spectral a lighting company whose luminaires have received coveted international awards including iF and Reddot will too be among the selection of top quality exhibitors.

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Surface Design Show is also delighted to be welcoming new exhibitors to the show including RAK Ceramics the world’s largest ceramics manufacturer, Hi Con a leading European brand of high performance concrete whose properties are used to create super thin balconies and staircases as well as Jotun the World’s leading manufacturer of paints, coatings and powder coatings which have been used for a number of prestigious international projects including the Eiffel Tower, the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia and the Buri Khalifa in Dubai.

‘This year we’ve seen an 82% increase in sales which proves that Surface Design Show is getting bigger and better year on year. It’s great to see the enthusiasm of all those involved, the inspiration it provides and the creativity that comes out of the show’, said Event Director Christopher Newton There will also be a packed programme of events and entertainment including the Preview Evening’s Live Debate hosted by RIBA Journal on Tuesday 10 February. The ever popular PechaKucha Evening will take place on Wednesday 11 February and will provide an informal and fun presentation of inspirational slides for the onlooking architects and designers. BIM4FitOut, a special interest group to the government BIM Task Group, which represents the finishes and fit out sector will again be organising an > WWW.THEARTOFDESIGNMAGAZINE.COM

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Global Color Research™ will also return to the Show. Following the success of the 2013 and 2014 Trend Wall, the influential consultancy and creators of colour forecasting publication MIX Magazine will work with acclaimed surface designer Giles Miller to present Colour Collaborations. The exhibit, located in and outside the Business Design Centre is designed to inspire and give insight, focusing on the vital colour and material trends for 2016 and their importance within design. Part of the outstanding success of the Show is the commitment to recognising excellence with the Surface Design Awards. The Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and internationally. Categories cover projects in Retail, Commercial, Housing, Public Building, Light and Surfaces and Temporary Structures. Launched in 2013, the Awards have grown quickly both in stature and the number of entrants. This year, 181 projects were entered, a record number increasing by a staggering 62% with a third of entries from overseas making it the UK's leading award scheme to identify innovation in surface design. The Awards presentation will take place on Thursday 12 February 2015 at the Business Design Centre in London on the last day of Surface Design Show. Registration to attend is free for professional visitors via the Show website: www.surfacedesignshow.com @surfacethinking #SDS15 For Further information and images please contact Anna King 07780 956291 anna@informare.co.uk Cora Kemp 07903 481131 cora@informare.co.uk

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Italian brand Ham Holy Burger has made its UK debut by opening their first venue at John Lewisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store on Oxford Street in London. With restaurants in Milan and Rome, Ham Holy Burger uses fresh ingredients in order to create an Italian heritage gourmet burger menu. This menu offers a wide selection of fresh food to John Lewis customers, making their visit to the store more pleasant and enduring. This new venue brings a complete touch of Italy to the shopping centre with its food, customer service, and Mediterranean environment. The partnership between John Lewis and Ham Holy Burger was a fantastic opportunity to use a number of unique elements to create an up-todate structural design with the space used in the store. The furniture provided by supplier UHS Group has contributed to this. One of their popular products featured in this project is the Tagg side chair. These chairs have a steel framework with a wooden seat, back, and legs. The steel frame has been powdercoated in dark brown, along with the seat and legs. Another piece of furniture which can be seen in this restaurant is the Marlo bases. These bases have been created using a cruciform design, helping to allow easy chair access. With adjustable feet, they have also been measured to dining height.

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UK specifiers keen to procure new services and solutions should head to Ecobuild 2015 (3rd to 5th March 2015, ExCeL London) where the latest innovations will be on display from over 400 leading companies across the sustainable built environment. From future construction materials, lighting and technical solutions, to solar, low carbon, resource management and energy efficiency and generation, Ecobuild is the marketplace for green building. Get your FREE ticket today by visiting www.ecobuild.co.uk.

Innovation is set to be at the forefront of Ecobuild as it signs a new partnership with retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) to highlight innovative products and solutions from across the sustainable built environment. Following overwhelming feedback from Ecobuild’s visitor community that innovative new products and solutions are a key reason to attend the event, Ecobuild 2015 will incorporate a curated innovation exhibition around one of the arenas. As the industry puts pressure on new materials to drive innovation and rebuild the UK supply chain, Ecobuild will showcase the latest sustainable, low carbon building materials and technologies predicted to meet this need. Fostering innovation at every level, Ecobuild’s ‘Dragons Den’ style event will showcase companies pitching their new ideas and innovation to a panel of industry experts. For 2015 this will be elevated to a conference session held in one of the two arenas. In conjunction with the UK-GBC, Ecobuild will launch the search for the best innovations and the team of judges will whittle these down, who will present live at Ecobuild. M&S is also sponsoring the Innovative Product of the Year category in the inaugural Ecobuild Awards. Produced to celebrate innovation across the sustainable built environment, Ecobuild exhibitors can enter the following categories; Ecobuild Sustainability Personality of the Year; Ecobuild Sustainability Initiative of the Year; Ecobuild Innovative Product of the Year and Ecobuild Workplace and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year.

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> Looking forward and gazing boldly back, Ecobuild, with the support of M&S, will examine the barriers which have slowed innovation in the construction industry in the past and lay on a range of sessions to empower the industry to strip them away. Check out... Water Responding to demand from over 6,000 Ecobuild attendees keen to specify water management and efficiency solutions, organiser UBM will deliver its strongest offering ever in 2015 with a dedicated water area and content programme. Significant investment is being injected by both Ecobuild and the industry to showcase the latest consultancy and services, water efficient and water recycling products, and water infrastructure innovations.

Ecobuild’s official water sponsor Wavin and its brands Hep2O and OSMA will be out in force at the 2015 event. They will be joined by a growing number of brands now committed to the event including ACO, Rainwater Harvesting Ltd, Balmoral Tanks, Biorock and Alutec. Green Energy For buyers keen to procure renewable technologies, Ecobuild is the place to visit. As the UK’s premier energy event, over 140 brands will be showcasing the latest solutions. Of particular note is Practical Installer run by Plumb Center which will focus on biomass and heat pump technologies. As the importance of energy storage rises up the agenda, buyers should visit the Solar City theatre where sponsor SMA Solar will be launching some new energy storage solutions. Food for thought: If you’ve been working with a particular partner or supplier for a number of years, you will have built up a trusted relationship and feel you are clued up on their latest solutions and are getting the best deal possible. Ecobuild gives you the chance not only to look with fresh eyes at your existing partnerships and new solutions you might not be aware of, but also to check out the latest innovations flooding onto the market from the industry’s top suppliers conveniently housed under roof. For further information or to register for your FREE ticket to Ecobuild, please visit www.ecobuild.co.uk.

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ECO-FRIENDLY, LUXURY DINING TABLES BY TEAM 7 AT WHARFSIDE

Team 7 of Austria is a pioneer of natural sustainable living and attaches the utmost importance to ensuring their furniture is produced under fair and ecological conditions. Their dining tables are made only using European hardwood from sustainably managed forests.

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Each luxurious Team 7 dining table is made to order. Tabletops and inserts are available in a choice of natural wood types and coloured glass. Seven types of wood and nine glossy or matte glass colours create an almost unlimited freedom of design. Depending on the preferred model, you can also choose between a table with four legs or one central leg and round, rectangular or elliptical tabletop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; choose the shape to suit your taste, as permitted for your model.

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Stretto Bench Dining Table by Team 7 Nox Dining Table by Team 7 As with all Team 7's natural dining tables, Nox is as eco-friendly as it is luxurious passing strict Austrian regulations. Pure wood, pure design. Gentle S-line corners personify Nox.

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This impressively gorgeous and Red Dot design awarded bench dining table is available in solid wood with a stored extension panel in either wood or glazed in various colours. The matching bench is superb and Wharfside can make it in many lengths and corner groups.

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> Girado Dining Table by Team 7 When Wharfside's selection team first saw the Girado table, they were amazed at the combination of form and function the designers had created in this model. The optional extension panel with the butterfly soft-closing leaf folds gently in or out when you’ve slid the table open, and disappears from sight so your guests will barely even notice it’s there. Available with matt or gloss foot and wood or glass leaf (60 or 100 cm long) to seat an additional 2 or 4 guests.

Cubus Plus Dining Table by Team 7 Cubus Plus dining table comes with a steel frame and a high quality cromeplated surface. The table can be extended by 100 cm using insert panels which are cleverly hidden inside the table when not in use.

Loft Dining Table by Team 7

Team 7's Loft dining table is a celebration of healthy, natural living and a symbol of traditional craftmanship. Insert panels with a cushioned 2soft extension mechanism enable both ends to be extended by 60 cm.

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Add a touch of indulgence to your home this Valentine’s Day with a statement piece from Christopher Guy’s Mademoiselle collection. Available at its new showroom in the Design Centre, Harbour. Guy’s ur home thislandmark Valentine’s Day with a statement piece Chelsea from Christopher ble at its new landmark showroom in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

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BEST OF BRITISH AT THE JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW Offering the best in British furniture and furnishings, the all-new January Furniture Show is the place to be for buyers and commercial specifiers who are looking for the latest products and developments in the UK contract and interior design market. With a fantastic line-up of exhibitors - with specialists in the hotel, restaurant and contract markets - the threeday show runs from Tuesday January 13 until Thursday January 15 across five packed halls at Birmingham NEC.

Said Laraine Janes, codirector of the January Furniture Show: “For those who have a business in the hospitality market, this show provides the ideal platform to showcase products. It’s the first opportunity of the season to see a selection of the very latest new and exclusive products.” Many of the companies showing have their own contract divisions serving the hotel, restaurant and contract markets and several will have their design teams present on the stands to discuss any upcoming projects.

Here’s a taster of who you can expect to see at this year’s show. Duresta Upholstery will be launching new pieces at the January Furniture Show aimed at the high end contract sector. Duresta has a full understanding of, and decades of experience in meeting, the requirements of specifiers, designers and architects and its furniture can be found in the best hotels and luxury homes throughout the world. The Hestia range from Furmanac is a collection of luxurious mattresses and divans, made using traditional methods and the latest fillings, materials and fabrics that can be upgraded to Crib 5 for the contract market. Manufactured in its Midlands factory, it is confident of its quality that it offers a full five year manufacturers' guarantee on these products. Long Eaton-based luxury upholstery manufacturer Gascoigne Designs offers a bespoke service to designer and retail accounts and Harlequin’s Leonida velvets on its famous ‘top of the range’ Bellagio Knole sofa are proving a success. It will also show its Manhattan and

Savannah designs as well as wood designs Victoria and Florence in new fabrics plus new contemporary design Fifth Avenue. Greenapple has a worldwide reputation for excellence for the craftsmanship of its innovative range of handmade glass furniture. The Magic rotating coffee table currently graces the interior of the very best hotels. Kingstown will be displaying its stunning Estelle sliding wardrobe range, available in black or oak finish with a mirrored or coloured glass centre panel. Its traditional with a contemporary twist Hinckley collection, in a soft grey painted finish, will also be on show. With a product range encompassing everything from Chinese Porcelain and reproduction antiques to exquisite hand-painted trinket boxes, you'll appreciate that Minster Stylish Living is no ordinary supplier. Its distressed frame Louis chair is perfect for those shabby chic interiors. Willis & Gambier’s contract division specialises in the design and production of

furniture, predominantly for the hospitality industry. Its in-house design team can create furniture to enhance your project and produces full colour visuals and CAD drawings through to product development and full mock ups. Alternatively pick from the portfolio of bedroom and dining ranges, which are held in stock in its purpose built distribution centre in Peterborough for a quick delivery. Inspired by some of the finest traditional French designs, Winsor’s Abella Collection features a paint finish in a choice of contemporary colours complemented by stylish fittings and close attention to detail. Classic design elements are further enhanced by optional protective toughened glass tops allowing Abella to sit comfortably in both contract as well as domestic settings. The January Furniture Show 2015 will run midweek from Tuesday January 13 to Thursday 15 and be located in Halls 1-3 and The Pavilion. The 2016 show will run for three days from Sunday 24 Tuesday 26 January.

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A Fusion of Modern Chalky Colours and Traditional Patterns Solus Ceramics unveil Illustrate, a brand new range of exciting tiles at The Surface Design Show 2015. Join them at stand 250. T: 0121 753 0777 E: sales@solusceramics.com W:www.solusceramics.com 32

Blue Crystal Glass Blue Crystal Glass can craft beautiful and unique glassware specific to our customers requirements ranging from claret jug bodies, set on silver or plate mounts, clear or coloured lampshades that fit in guilt rings, large bowls that fit into antique centre pieces, miniature bottles for tiny silver scent bottles and thimbles, chandeliers etc. We take great pride in all our work, whether it is a small or a large restoration piece, the same amount of detail and care is observed. Website: www.bluecrystalglass.co.uk

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Architectural Visualisation specialist Munrostudios, built its reputation through client recommendation. Matthew Tribe, Director, Atkins Global â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I would like to thank the whole Munrostudios team for their efforts. You pulled out all the stops and impressed our client Emaar and the wider Atkins audience. Your CGI work has been very well received and recognised for its artistry and composition. I look forward to collaborating again.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Our portfolio spans 17 years, delivering CGI, Animations, 3D flythrough, Verifiable Photomontage, ZTVI, 3D interactive, 3D maps and computer generated logos, brand ribbons and flythrough, visual effects, Drone filming, vox pops, film and green screen footage. Mike Lewis, Director, Benoy 'We continue to work with Munrostudios due to the great results we receive from them. Not only are they a good crowd to work with, they deliver impressive photorealism and style to their images. Their work captures the essence of our projects and communicates effectively. They have demonstrated great flexibility and commitment to Benoy and we will certainly work with them again.' We help developers, architects & brand specialists engage key markets, develop brand equity and safeguard ROI. To win or market: planning, designs, developments, brands, logo's, products and maximise off plan revenue. Some of our clients include: Rolfe Judd, BDP, Berkeley Strategic, Squire & Partners, AECOM, Vail Williams, Atkins Global, Broadway Malyan, Conran & Partners, Linden Homes, Ridge, Wayne Hemingway Design, Barton Willmore, Jaguar Land Rover, Levitt

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Eli-Chem Resins Launch Revolutionary Photo Luminescent Products New developments in polymer resin and pigment technology driven by architects, artists and interior designers has resulted in an innovative new product range. Eli-Glow Photo-Luminescent products use no electricity, no solar power and no batteries for energy supply. This technology is taking hold as a self-sustaining, self-illuminating feature for indoor and outdoor applications. This has opened up huge marketing opportunities for different artistic effects, displays and creations. As the light changes so does the visual effect on the human eye. Eli-Glow is the very latest “state of the art” substance in sustainable eco-lighting technology. The applications for designers are endless, the products can feature in pathways, driveways, gardens,

cycle paths and dark country lanes. This powder substance can be mixed with resin or sprinkled over most surfaces and sealed in place with a brush- coat and makes the original application completely luminescent- forever. Simple to apply Eli-Glow will come to “life” transforming the entire appearance into a unique and CO2-culling contemporary piece. Whether it’s applied as part of an interior design brief or part of the building from a simple pebble for driveways to a very effective luminescent aquarium, the applications are endless and safe. Eli-Glow will perform at 100% capacity for an indefinite and infinite period of time. Glow Colours available : Aquamarine Blue, Yellow/green and Cobalt Blue.

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Functionality or aesthetics? This is often the dilemma for designers, contractors and facility managers alike, and often the result is at best a compromise of the two. This applies in particular to Visual display presentation equipment, and architects are often disappointed to see an ugly, old fashioned whiteboard ruining the clean lines of their modern office creation! But now there is a solution to this dilemma! Glass writing boards have become the new ‘must have’ product in design conscious offices and homes. The trend originated in Scandinavia, but has arrived in Britain and the trend is growing rapidly. These boards are magnetic, and also provide a perfect writing surface, and Casca, the leading UK manufacturer of these elegant boards also offer a bespoke size and colour surface. David Shaw, Casca Marketing Director and founder of the Company, said: “we think it’s wonderful that such an attractive, design led product can be manufactured wholly in Great Britain and is being so well received both here and in the US. Our growth has been spectacular and we look forward to more business development throughout 2014.” Glass, of course, offers many advantages over the alternatives. It is ideal as a writing medium, giving clean and clear marking. It is also hygienic, easy to clean and extremely difficult to scratch. So functionality is perfect. But then of course, there is the aesthetics! Simply beautiful minimal lines, in stunning colours, transforms a writing board into a piece of furniture, or even art.

not to fade, and is fully fire resistant.” One of the most exciting product developments is the ability to digitally print to the back of the glass, allowing the potential to have corporate logos, images or photographs as a feature of the board. This really allows for true ‘individualisation’, and is proving extremely popular to corporate establishments and interior designers alike. Also, Casca now produce their ‘Creative Wall’ which allows whole walls to transform into a coloured magnetic glass writing surface.

Other products include Mobiglass – Casca glass writing boards which are easily moveable allowing for flexibility of use, and can double up as office screens or partitions – a fantastic product for the modern office. “We are continually developing new product ideas” explained David, “these are often driven by our clients. And as our manufacturing base is in the UK we feel no restriction in our ability to produce exactly what our client requires.” Functionality or aesthetics? You can now have both! www.boardsdirect.co.uk Telephone: 0845 5194995

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in 1926, and the project was born. At this early stage, it was fundamental in the thinking of all parties concerned that public art should be an integral part of the building and this became a key principle of the ReardonSmith scheme which won the competition. Following further discussions, Antony Gormley was commissioned to create an inhabitable sculpture which will be open to the public on certain designated days each year.

The Beaumont hotel designed by ReardonSmith Architects has now opened. For this first hotel from esteemed restaurateurs Jeremy King and Chris Corbin, the architects have transformed an Art Deco era garage in London’s Mayfair into an intimate destination redolent with the style of a fine and very comfortable 1920s establishment. ReardonSmith’s collaboration with Jeremy King and Chris Corbin extends back over a number of years, initially, assisting the partners in their search for a suitable London property. Then in 2008, Grosvenor approached Corbin & King to participate in a limited competition for the development into a hotel of the then Avis Rent-A-Car garage, originally built

From the beginning, ReardonSmith worked closely with City of Westminster planners, English Heritage and local residents groups. The existing building needed to be extended to create a commercially viable hotel and the architects developed several options for review. The final scheme involved a sensitive extension to the existing north wing of the building, as well as two additional floors on the roof and two new basement levels. These interventions have achieved space for a total of 73 guestrooms and suites, the Colony Grill Room and American bar, a separate residents’ lounge, a small private dining room and a spa with hammam, hot stone platform, cold plunge pool and a gym. Key to the chosen scheme is that the roof extension is clearly a modern intervention which does not attempt to copy the existing façade yet is sympathetic to it. Internally, works have included the entire removal of the structure behind the retained façade, which was suspended and restrained by temporary steelwork towers during demolition and reconstruction. All the fenestration is new with crittall-style windows customdesigned to match to look of the original windows while significantly improving their security, thermal and acoustic qualities. Four magnificent Art Deco style lamps on the front elevation are faithful replicas of the original lamps and the defining black iron balustrading to level four of the building – previously the top floor – has been restored. The façade was repaired and re-painted.

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The ground floor plan is on a simple axis. On arrival, guests are able to see immediately the flow of spaces before them, from entrance hall to bar and through to the restaurant and, to one side, the concierge and reception, with the staircase behind sweeping down to the spa and private dining room below. The private residents’ lounge is at the other end of the lobby.

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Guestrooms are discreetly glamorous and enriched by Art Deco features. Attention to detail was an absolute rule – from the design of the ceiling cornice in the bedrooms to the tone of the glass bathroom tiles and the traditional bronze light switches. In most of the rooms, a sliding timber-veneered door can be drawn across the bedroom area to provide complete privacy from the bathroom and the entrance lobby, where the wardrobes are located, thus converting this zone into a dressing room. The one- bedroom Presidential Suite on the new fifth floor has been designed to open up to adjoining rooms and even extend across the entire floor to become a magnificent five-bedroom suite. From its large terrace looking towards the historic patchwork of Mayfair’s roofs and gardens, guests experience a very special connection with the city past and present.

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ReardonSmith worked closely with Antony Gormley, his design team and his specialist engineer to realise the sculpture. Named ROOM, the monumental form “crouches” against the façade of the building and rises 10 metres from its second floor rooftop podium. Both work of art and an architectural extension to the hotel, inside ROOM is an extraordinary bedroom forming part of a suite. The welded metal sculpture weighs 34 tonnes and consideration had to be given to determining the best load- bearing structure which would allow for marginal movement over time. The architectural team also travelled to Germany’s Black Forest with Antony Gormley to select each oak plank for the internal cladding and was closely involved in the interior design detailing to help realise the artist’s ambition. In the course of the project, two mock-ups, one full-scale, were built to test the spatial arrangement and check for any possible light or noise encroachment into the sculpture.

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“It has been an absolute joy to work with Corbin & King, our client Grosvenor who was the developer and Antony Gormley in what has been a very creative process for both the designers and the architects,” says Patrick Reardon, Executive Chairman of ReardonSmith Architects. “We all shared a single vision and brought our individual skills and experience to the task of realising this vision. I think the result is a unique and timeless hotel as well as a truly exciting new landmark in Mayfair.”

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THE ART OF ACOUSTICS The new major extension to the Manchester School of Art has generated much interest and was a finalist at this year’s Stirling Prize awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects for the best building. Designed by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, it aims to provide a lively environment and help reassert the Art School and the University on the national stage. It is also an interesting showcase for demonstrating how noise pollution in large crowded spaces can be overcome by installing Troldtekt acoustic panels. The architects’ concept is a modern interpretation of the traditional Manchester textile trade warehouse, comprising a highly visible seven storey Vertical Gallery space together with an interactive ‘hybrid’ studio behind. It is described as being more like an art gallery than a university department. The potential noise pollution from the large open spaces has been solved by installing white painted 1200 x 600mm Troldtekt acoustic panels on the ceilings. The panels are made from 100% natural wood fibres. Their benefits include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. Troldtekt panels are widely specified throughout Europe to improve acoustics in many different projects, such as schools, swimming pools, commercial and public buildings. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left unpainted or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Their sustainability was recently recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept. For samples and comprehensive technical information tel 0844 8114877 or visit www@troldtekt.co.uk

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Karim Rashid (born in Cairo, September 18th 1960) is a Canadian industrial designer. He received a bachelor of industrial Design in 1982 from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. He pursued graduate design studies in Italy. Rashid created more than 2000 designs and models, including projects for interiors, fashion, furniture, lighting, light and music to installations. In 1993 he opened his design practice in New York City, where he continues to live. In Italy he also designed the interiors for the University Line 1 Metro Station,

unique model in our country of union between art and urban mobility. His work is in the permanent collections of fourteen museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Rashid was an associate Professor of Industrial Design for10 years and is now a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences globally. About our company he says: “I feel very lucky to work with a company that wants to push itself beyond the boundaries”.

KOOK design Karim Rashid “I take a minimalist approach in my kitchens, preferring to create a clean striking surface that is punctuated by splashes of strong color. For the Kook kitchen I wanted to create an innovative design to turn even the most challenging culinary endeavors into pure aesthetic pleasure”. The cabinets open to give expansive views of all that is to offer and then shut when the meal is done making a minimal and uncluttered kitchen. Rolling shutters reveal LED edged shelves and built-in hood above the hob. Utilizing the angled cabinet, larger items can be stored at the top while smaller, more readily used items on the bottom making cooking a breeze. The pressure opened bottom cabinets are accented with colored LED strips and angled to allow an easy approach to the work surface. Kook also features a sink that can be hidden using a matching cutting board to make a continuous surface. The use of solid Corian on frameless doors gives life to a combination of technicality, solidity and aesthetic minimalism.

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Boss Design unveils complementary seating duo Peek and Boo Echoing the transition that is currently taking place in the work place - moving from traditional ways of working to environments that support and promote flexibility and nomadic working patterns - leading British designer and manufacturer, Boss Design, announces the launch of Peek and Boo. Designed in-house, Peek and Boo are available as one-piece or two-piece units that can be used independently to create private spaces in open plan environments, or alongside each other to enhance collaborative working. Complete with a swivel base and felt pads, this sublime duo of excellence boasts luxury and contemporary styling. They are ideally suited to the prevailing workspace and a wide range of locations. Peek and Boo successfully combine handcrafted quality with the very latest thinking in seating innovation and ergonomics. Offering the user an unparalleled level of comfort, the seat

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In addition to the standard offer, Peak and Boo can be adapted to suit individual specification with a choice of any fabric or leather for the seat and lumbar, complete with twin stitching detail. Meanwhile, the Peek screen can also be upholstered in any fabric. Design Director at The Boss Design Group, Mark Barrell comments: “We are excited to reveal this dynamic duo. Reflecting the change towards a comfortable, informal working environment where single person work booths are the norm, we are confident that Peak and Boo will become a popular addition to the office arena.” Perfectly compatible with Boss Design’s height-adjustable Flamingo table, the duo complements other contemporary products creating the option of a private or open plan environment. This new addition to Boss Design’s portfolio creates a significant milestone for the leading company with elegance; comfort and individuality demonstrating master upholstery and state of the art design. For further information contact 01242 584897 or visit www.boss-design.com

Feature Bathroom lighting is becoming more desirable, but until now the choices of switching have been severely limited. (Pull-cords, PIRs or outside switching). Sensorbility, has therefore developed the NEW Bathroom Switch controller, with Dimmer andTimer variants; thus allowing bathroom designers far more flexibility when it comes to lighting design and operation within bathrooms. The variations of the new controller include simple on/off switching, ramp-up dimming, ramp-down switch-off and time delay switch-off. Wired to our proven Bathroom Switch Sensor Pads, which can be placed behind most materials such as Ceramic Tiles, Wood, Plastic, Glass, and even Metals, users can create switches or dimmers in virtually any shape and situation.Tiles covering Sensor Pads are adhered with silicone allowing access should it be necessary. In Bathrooms, these Sensor Pads can even be placed behind tiles reachable from the bath or shower (zones 1&2) and thus allow safe switching and dimming. The new Bathroom Switch controllers can be activated from up to 12 low voltage (5vdc) Sensor Pads, so for example a Dimmer Controller can be operated from a Sensor Pad by the door and then the lights dimmed by touching a tile whilst in the bath. Most types of lighting can be operated by the Bathroom Switch; this includes incandescent bulbs, halogens (mains and low voltage), LEDs and low energy bulbs. Sensorbility Ltd. Tel: 01548 511498 or scan the QR Code

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THE INTERIORS GROUP FIT OUT BASE SOCCER

The Interiors Group have recently designed and completed a Cat A to Cat B fit-out of the newly relocated offices for Base Soccer in London.

Base Soccer are an agency for professional footballers, dedicated to the ongoing development and career management of their clients in football and beyond. Established in 1997, Base Soccer has continued to grow in stature as their client base expands annually. Their head office is in London’s West End and is supported by consultant offices throughout Europe, South America and the United States. Following a relocation, Base Soccer briefed The Interiors Group to create a modern office space, reflective of the brand identity. Two separate wings were required on one floor, one to be the client facing side with added ‘wow’ factor, and the other a ‘behind the scenes’ working environment. Virginia Dunne, Operations Director of Base Soccer Agency Ltd commented: “We were drawn to The Interiors Group right from the start, when they came up with a stunning design idea which stood out amongst the other contestants in the beauty parade that kicked off our hunt for a fit-out company. When our

original property choice fell through, TIG visited alternative premises with us, patiently taking us through several incarnations of the design. When it came time to formerly appoint them, our hard bargaining was met with good humour and understanding. The fit-out was smoothly overseen by professional contract managers and carried out by an excellent workforce. We would have no hesitation in recommending TIG.” The main concept behind the design of the interior was to reflect the heritage of football in a modern way. The football motif was incorporated in a subtle way, for example hexagon textured gold wallpaper was introduced onto the walls in the boardroom. This subtly picked up the shapes found on a football. The new breakout furniture has upholstery of worn brown leathers with grey tones of fabric to soften. Detailed red stitching in the grey chairs and sofa was used to push the original idea of the interior forward. Worn leathers and detailed stitching were utilised as they are reflective the typical design of a football boot. The front of house client facing area was required to be attractive and memorable to existing and potential clients. The Base Soccer logo in a sleek chrome finish is situated in the visitors

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waiting area on a white wall. Shades of red and various gradients of light and dark veneer look vinyl were mixed together to create a striking, textured wood effect floor. A worn leather bench and grey fabric sofa face a large, wall mounted television screen. This area is made complete with a fully stocked drinks fridge/coffee machine. A small office for the two directors and the boardroom are to the side, separated by glass partitions. These glass partitions comply with building control with the installation of privalight which enables the client to turn on and off manifestation for internal meeting privacy. The open plan office space in the second wing maintained the colour scheme with white walls, and was fitted with dark grey carpets. White workstations are contrasted with red screens which tie in with the splashes of red used in the front of house area. A small meeting room to the side is again separated from the central desks with a glass partition. The Interiors Group have over 25 years of experience delivering stunning commercial environments. They are widely proven and trusted by both clients and professional project managers to deliver business environments on time and on budget.

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"Exposure to persistent, unwanted sound is detrimental to health, learning, productivity and quality of life" John Connell oBe Founder oF the nAS – oCtoBer 1959

Next to air pollution, noise is the biggest disruption to our lives. The louder the noise, the more effort it takes to overcome and this disruption needs to be controlled. The Noise Abatement Society has taken a stand and Quiet Mark accreditation assures the end user of a product that it has been designed and built to exacting standards. When Manchester University needed a high acoustic solution to protect their very precise measuring equipment from external noise pollution they called Enfield Speciality Doors and when we called to ask for post installation feedback we were very pleased to hear superlatives that included "Brilliant", "Perfect" and "Excellent". From the Isle of Skye to the Isle of Wight, our clients include the major

players in the construction industry and we are specified by leading Architects so if you're looking for PAS24 security, X-Ray protection, Acoustic reduction, Fire safety or a combination of these qualities, then give us a call to discuss a bespoke solution for your specific needs. We only make doors to order so your timber acoustic doors can be selected from a wide range of veneers and finishes to achieve the required sound reduction while perfectly matching any non acoustic doors in the same installation and a huge range of laminates are also available. Every door that we’ve made over the past 30 years has been produced to exacting standards and the highest quality at our factory in North London where the only thing we don’t make is the glass.

There is just one other thing that we outsource and that's testing by an independent facility based here in the UK. Acoustic doors are tested across the full spectrum of frequencies, fire doors are burnt to a cinder and security doors get attacked by a nasty guy who has a limited time to get through with anything he wants to throw at them and he can even stop the clock if he's forgotten a particularly favourite crow bar! Apart from the scientific testing, our accreditations also include ISO14001, ISO9001, FSC and TRADA certifications for your peace of mind. Contact Enfield Speciality Doors on 0208 805 6662 or www.enfielddoors.co.uk or sales@enfielddoors.co.uk or find us in the acoustic doors section on the Quiet Mark website at http://www.quietmark.com/category/product-types/

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SCHONBEK

SWAROVSKI

Swarovski Lighting, formally established in 2011, includes two very distinct premium consumer lighting brands; Swarovski, with its contemporary aesthetic, and Schonbek, with its classic designs, as well as Swarovski Architectural Solutions, which provides custom solutions for architects and designers. Combined, Swarovski and Schonbek share more than 250 years of crystal and lighting history.

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Since its beginning more than 117 years ago, Swarovski, a family-owned company, has grown to be the world’s leading producer of high-quality precision-cut crystal. Swarovski designs, manufactures and markets crystals, natural and created gemstones, finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. Swarovski’s premium decorative lighting marvels spaces and amazes with its emotional aura of inspiration. Its contemporary fresh, proprietary design language unites the mastery in cut crystal with state of the art lighting technology. Swarovski collaborates with the most renowned designers of today, showcasing the works of a masterfully creative generation of designers, from Todd Bracher to Tord Boontje and Tom Dixon to Yves Béhar. Collaborative designers are chosen based on their unique ability to match Swarovski’s design language with their own exciting design intent. These designers understand how the natural symbiosis of crystal and light can emphasize a beautiful interior. Swarovski Lighting Centerpieces, Swarovski Luminaires and Lighting Systems, and the Swarovski Crystal Palace Collection are collections of atmospheric beauty achieved through the very best of today’s design innovation. As if by magic, these radiant collections create awe and are certain to surprise as they take crystal and light to dazzling new heights.

Since 1870, Schonbek® has been synonymous with authentic handcrafted crystal chandeliers of the highest heirloom quality. Each creation is a radiant masterpiece of elegance and opulence, designed to illuminate generations to come. In 1870, young Adolph Schonbek left his grandfather’s glassworks to found A. Schonbek & Co. The young entrepreneur focused on manufacturing crystal chandeliers of the finest quality and quickly built up a successful international business. He was eventually awarded the company’s iconic crest by Franz Joseph I of the Habsburg Court, also most notably known as the former Emperor of Austria. Passing on this entrepreneurial spirit to the next generations, the family’s resilience and passion continued to shine through in its chandelier making, with ingenuity as a driving force. For more than 140 years, the Schonbek name has carried with it a reputation as a change maker in lighting, revolutionizing the industry. To date, Schonbek is responsible for more than 200 patents. True to the company’s heritage of handcraftsmanship, each premium Schonbek chandelier is delicately hand worked in the service of beauty. The result is pieces of exceptional grandeur that are appreciated by traditionalists and modernists alike. A made-to-order brand, each authentic masterpiece shines with its own special character in more than 50,000 combinations of finishes, crystal types and styles. Sought after the world over, Schonbek has a glittering global presence in buildings of grand historic importance, palaces, luxury hotels and resorts, casinos, fine restaurants, Hollywood film sets, and other prestigious settings. For tailored solutions, Schonbek offers a diverse range of custom capabilities, making the brand an ideal partner for the most complex custom lighting projects. Swarovski Lighting, 61 Industrial Blvd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1908 USA info@swarovski-lighting.com architecture.swarovski.com schonbek.com

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WHAT LIES BENEATH Scratch the surface of designer Staffan Tollg책rd collection of rugs for JAB Anstoetz and there is more than one story to tell.

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The collaboration between the London-based, Swedish-born interior designer and JAB has resulted in a compelling range of rugs, conceived in London, technically imagined in Bielefeld, Germany and hand-crafted by skilled weavers in Thailand. Eight designs employ the technical expertise of the rug-makers to reveal the elemental transformation of the natural world and the notion of the truth of surfaces – questions that Staffan has explored in his interior design practice over the last decade. The Red Thread is his short hand for this journey - for the creative DNA that identifies and connects each project and that tells his client’s story using the language of design. Successfully introduced to the UK during London Design Week, the collection is launched internationally in 2015 at IMM Cologne and Maison et Object in Paris.

A passion for storytelling Invited by JAB to design a range of rugs as part of their successful Character series, Staffan explains that for him, the creative journey towards this collection began with a question.

“We asked ourselves what our red thread was. What did we as designers find truly interesting and worth exploring in this unique opportunity? We found the answer in the fundamental matter of each of our projects: story-telling and the truth of materials. A rug is an artwork in two dimensions. Yet beneath this flat finished sculpture is the story of the maker, the natural elements and the originating design process.” [During the design process Staffan & Monique Tollgard visited JAB Anstoetz in Bielenfeld to review the samples and choose the final designs]

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Scratched is a textural revelation: a myriad of marks, imprints and scratches on a surface that have combined over time to create a new work. In this rug the layers that are scratched away give way to another, almost more valuable material: the loop pile and carved sections of rug.

three-dimensional moment in time just before the earth entirely gives way to the volcanic silk beneath.

delicately carved edges of the silk mimic the surface tension of a liquid caught at the point of motion.

In Drop the flat wool sea is disturbed with concentric carved ripples: out of the disturbance of perfection comes something even more beautiful.

The relief of the knurled metal at the heart of Diamond is experienced throughout every city in the world as a working pattern, the product of a machine for the machine that is the city. Yet when this machine-cut pattern is painstakingly cut into wool, it reveals the essence of the craft of rug making and rug sculpting. The hand of the artisan transforms an unassuming natural fibre and raises it to the level of art.

Dissolve traces the alchemical effect of water as metal bleeds one colour into another, a story of time and transformation.

Staffan reveals that “the final rug, the Red Thread, was JAB’s idea. When we described how each rug told the story of material change, of the reality of what lies beneath, of our desire to explore texture and truth in each rug as we do in each of our projects, Michael Constable, the originator of the project with JAB UK, asked if we could design a rug that captured this notion. The Red Thread is the simplest rug of them all. A silk cut pile that runs through a neutral wool ground: an invitation to each of our clients to find the rhythm of their own stories and to map them out visually. We ask for the point of departure and the end, and a clue as to whether their story has been straight to the point or a meandering tale that has made the most of the canvas afforded to it”.

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Surface explores the cracking of the earth and the transformative nature of materials when exposed to external elements. The slightly apocalyptic notion of the design is softened by the warm, muted colours and the delicate loop pile that is exposed in the fissures of the rug. In Splash something spilled or dropped, almost accidentally, is transformed into a piece of art. The

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56 Louis Henri has chosen maple wood for two new hand crafted furniture designs: straight grain in a champagne finish for a practical living room cabinet, birds eye for a table with his characteristic funky appeal. Living room cabinet to house television, generous space for books, photographs, decorative objects. Practical solution for a multi-functional sitting room, for entertaining, watching and reading. Louis Henri often designs furniture with a mischievous, quirky appeal. New ‘Fractured Table’ has eight sides, five legs, leather lined drawers. It is accompanied by its ‘fractured rug’ in shades of grey, also available in an edition of four. From current collection include ‘Caped wing chair’ dramatic flourish for a classic shape, worthy of a James Bond villain.

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DESIGN MEETS BUSINESS

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Be a part of a unique exhibition with five curated sectors: Furniture | Kitchen, Bedroom + Bathroom | Lighting incorporating Arc | Decor | DX. The setting is London The time is May The range is international The spirit is collaborative The show is May Design Series; the most commercially focused interiors trade show in the UK calendar.

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Established in 1982, Touch Ironmongery is one of London’s leading ironmongers.

Olaria exclusively available in the UK at Touch Ironmongery Touch Ironmongery’s Showroom at 210 Fulham Road Chelsea is where they display Their vast range of over 5,000 products including Olaria Barcelona, which is a family run business manufacturer of high quality metal pieces and Luxury Hardware. They were established in 1934 by Joaquin Olaria Garcia and have three generations of experience. Olaria Barcelona, supplies luxury hardware to the most emblematic buildings of Barcelona such as Casa Bereguer and Casa Mila of Architect Gaudi. Old Hotel Ritz, Hotel Avenida Palace, Hotel Majestic, concrete actions in Barcelona Football camp “Camp Nou” and many commercial and luxury shops. During the 60’s it began the international expansion and in the 70’s the introduction in the handles of the recovery spring mechanism was a great novelty at the time and provided a big success. The quality and service remains the main pillar of the development and consolidation of the brand prestige OLARIA BARCELONA founded 1934

Now Olaria Barcelona has come to London. There full range is available at “Touch Ironmongery Ltd” 210 Fulham Road London SW10 9PJ With a customer base including Interior Designers, Builders and individuals who are interested in the top end of the Ironmongery market, Touch mainly supply to residential premises but hotel and office properties also contribute to their vast clientele. The company also have a healthy export market to all corners of the world, namely the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Touch’s owner and founder, Bill Benham, has over 30 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan Blanchard, meaning their knowledge is unrivalled in this industry.

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LATHAMS ALL SET FOR SURFACE DESIGN SHOW 2015 The UK’s biggest independent decorative panel distributor James Latham, is all set for Surface Design Show 2015 (stand number: 206) where it will unveil a number of exciting new products which are certain to create plenty of interest among visiting Architects and Interior Designers. The surfaces on show will include:

HI MACS® With almost 100 colours in the portfolio, HI-MACS® solid surface is a highly versatile and extremely durable material which can be easily machined and thermoformed to almost any 3D-shape imaginable, offering endless design possibilities and producing a surface that is flowing, functional and visually seamless. Architects and interior designers can download the full range of HI-MACS® colours in CAD software-compatible format by clicking on www.himacsuk. co.uk. Luminoso A revolutionary new wood material, Luminoso wood panels transmit light, allowing designers to create visually stunning effects. The special process utilises fibre optics that allow natural or artificial light to be transmitted. When the panel is unlit it appears to be a solid piece of wood as the fibre optics are only visible upon very close inspection but once illuminated, all kinds of impactful and eye-catching effects can be achieved. Customised designs, logos and images can be incorporated and even ‘movable’ images can be transmitted. Egger James Latham will be showing a number of new additions to its already extensive range of Egger decors. With the growing popularity of textured wood grain frontals and panels, six new textures have been added to its market leading ZOOM collection. The panels have a deeper and more natural texture, giving a look and feel that is almost exactly like solid wood or veneer. Plus, they also offer colour consistency over the lifetime of the

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furniture as well as being hard-wearing and low-maintenance. Natural Touch Part of the Kronodesign range, Natural Touch is the first ‘embossedin-register’ melamine board where the grain texture precisely matches the surface finish. Natural Touch 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. Other products on Latham’s stand will include; DecoGloss, an exciting and vibrant range of high-gloss acrylic panels which are exclusive to James Latham; Shinnoki 2.0, a range of ready to use veneered panels that are supplied already stained and lacquered, requiring no further finishing; Valchromat, a coloured engineered fibreboard in which the colour runs throughout the entire board; Décor Eco, an exciting new range of coloured plywood panels, plus Accoya® LathamCLAD a modified, highly durable and dimensionally stable certified timber cladding as well as UPM Profi Deck, an environmentally sustainable wood plastic composite decking requiring minimal maintenance. Chris Sutton, Managing Director of James Latham commented, “We are really looking forward to this year’s Surface Design Show as it’s a great platform for us to meet with the most forward thinking architects and designers in the industry. We have a history and expertise in bringing new and innovative products to the UK market and I’m certain that these latest additions will have a big impact within the A&D sector.” 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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Cornish Chair Company serving up a treat with lobster pot creation

'Britannicus Stone sources a large range of carboniferous limestones from across the United Kingdom. Out of existing quarries Britannicus extracts the block before it is crushed and used for aggregate. For once it is crushed, the fossils and structures of these 350 million year old stones are lost for ever. Britannicus aims to cut, polish and supply finished slabs to architects and designers so that the stones are allowed the chance to reveal their extraordinary geological history and beauty in houses old and new. The colours of Stoneycombe, soft pink, light red with hints of grey and swirls of rich cream, hark back to a bygone era. Think Daisy Buchanan in the Great Gatsby, Sophia Loren in The Millionairess and Sylvia in La Dolce Vita.' Contact details: Phone: +44 (0)20 7751 5962 Enquire mail: sales@britannicus-stone.co.uk Website address: http://www.britannicus-stone.co.uk

A clawed ocean crustacean most commonly associated with the dinner plate might sound like an unlikely source of inspiration for a unique new piece of furniture design. The vision of a lobster - in its humble seaside pot – has been the vital ingredient behind the creation of The Lobster Pot Chair. The idea comes from the Creative Director of the Cornish Chair Company, Richard Hooper, who has previously exhibited collaborative projects at the London Design Week and worked on a variety of commissions for the National Trust. The Truro based company’s 25-legged chair, made from kiln dried American black walnut, represents an innovative approach to furniture design and aims not to merely occupy a position and cubic capacity within a space, but also to interact with and make a wider impact upon that space. For more information about the Lobster Pot Chair and the Cornish Chair Company, visit www.thecornishchaircompany.com

New upholstered seating collection offers contemporary edge Lyndon Design’s recent collaboration with leading British designer, Peter Emrys-Roberts of ERA, has resulted in an upholstered seating collection named Romba. Featuring a modern rectilinear design, this collection is accentuated by colourful upholstered blocks and provides a contemporary and striking seating solution. Exploiting a vocabulary of simple forms and materials, Romba provides the specifier with tremendous scope and choice. Featuring armchair and sofa options, the collection may be arranged into a variety of asymmetrical and symmetrical compositions to suit each particular scheme. To overcome the restrictions that designers face when looking to inject colour into a scheme, as loose cushions are not always an appropriate option, Romba facilitates the controlled addition of colour or accent fabrics to the ends of its bolsters, conveniently the same shape as cushions. For added versatility, Romba is available in a wide range and combination of fabrics and colours. For further information contact 01242 584897 or visit www.lyndon.co.uk > WWW.THEARTOFDESIGNMAGAZINE.COM

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Granite Transformations Refaces Linda’s Reclaimed Slate Worktop

Interior designer Linda Barker was instrumental in reawakening the public’s interest in home makeovers with the BBC television show ‘Changing Rooms’, which she co-presented for six years, becoming one of the country’s best known designers. Currently, she is presenting Channel 5’s ‘Brand New House For £5k’, which creates stunning transformations on a strict budget, as well as appearing on ITV’s popular daytime series, ‘60 Minute Makeover’. She has also contributed to programmes as diverse as ‘I’m A Celebrity…’, ‘Lorraine’, ‘This Morning’, ‘Celebrity Come Dine With Me’ and diving show ‘Splash’, as well as being named in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women. For further enquiries and details of nearest showroom, contact 0800 044 5393 or visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk. Linda Barker also runs her own online home accessories business at www.reallylindabarker.co.uk

NORTHCROFT FABRICS t r a di t ion a l v e lv e ts sumptuous silks & fine da masks telephone: +44(0)1628 488700 e-mail: sales@northcroftfabrics.co.uk www.northcroftfabrics.co.uk

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Inspiring graphic tiles

Osmo UK’s Polyx®-Oil Effect Gold wood finish is resistant to water and dirt, and very durable, whilst also providing a touch of individual creativity, thanks to the tint effect. The range is available in three colours. Silver (3091) and Gold (3092) are designed for dark wood species such as smoked Oak, to stain the grain to achieve modern colour effects. Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw (3044) prevents the permanent ‘wet look’ that appears with original clear Polyx®-oil. A minimal amount of white pigment is used to retain the natural light colour tone of the raw wood. Compared to conventional finishes, the natural vegetable oils and waxes allow for an even colouring and a harmonic, smooth surface result. It is also microporous and therefore does not crack, flake, peel or blister. www.osmouk.com 01296 481 220.

Solus Ceramics introduce Illustrate, a brand new range of floor and wall tiles that capture the most exciting and current trends for colour and pattern.

Inspired by concrete and cement textures, each tile in the range is full of character and features beautiful tonal effects, shadows and speckles and delicate stains. Six chalky options provide a solid core of neutral colour, whilst a variety of exciting decors can be used to create graphic patterns, geometric displays and patchwork designs. T: 0121 753 0777 E: sales@solusceramics.com W:www.solusceramics.com

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MWE products are offered exclusively by D R Services Representing top end quality, ergonomic simplicity and excellent contemporary aesthetics, MWE products are offered exclusively in the UK by D R Services. MWE library ladders, sliding doors and shower systems are ideal for projects where precision, luxury, functionality and a love of detail are a prerequisite, whether in the commercial or residential environments. All MWE products are developed in Germany and are made to exacting standards utilising state of the art CNC machines combined with careful hand-crafted surface refinement. For more details call D R Services on 01279 445277, e-mail info@drservices.co.uk or look at website www.drservices.co.uk.

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Creators of the world’s finest entertainment and technology solutions Fusion Automation has over 15 years’ experience of building and installing world class home automation systems for high profile private clients and corporations. Having differentiated ourselves as pioneers within the technology and automation industry, a methodology of continuous improvement is reflected in everything we do. Via our iPad/ android application you can effortlessly control audio, video, lighting, window treatments, climate, ancillary, bespoke devices and security with the touch of a button. We work with property developers, architects, and individual clients and welcome you to visit our London showroom, where we have a fully operational demo system. T: 02073847490 www.fusionautomation.com mail@fusionautomation.com

THE ART OF DESIGN ISSUE 12 INTRODUCING THE GABRA COLLECTION FROM KOBE Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, mixes the timeless stripe with sumptuous jacquard woven velvet to create its latest collection – Gabra. Available in 21 colourways and suitable for window decoration and upholstery, the lustrous viscose pile sits on an elegant matt background to create a strong, clean design classic. Offering exceptional durability, the fabric is suitable for severe contract usage, scoring 50,000 on the Martindale Rub Test.

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Said David Harris, managing director of Kobe UK: “Gabra was previously available in three colours as part of the Nomad collection. Due to its success, we have significantly extended the range – offering a total of 21 shades – from vibrant statement tones to subtle, neutral hues.” The UK operation is based in Crowthorne, Berkshire. For further information visit: http://www.en.kobe.eu/

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9 fuse design+build takes on project management of the fit out programme to unveil a new look for Chelsea’s oldest pub The oldest pub in Chelsea is set to reopen its doors and fuse design+build (www.fuse-db.com) have been instructed to project manage the complete refurbishment of the iconic Cross Keys, the 300 year old pub that has served patrons including Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones. The new owners, DM Group of Brown Cow and Sands End fame, appointed fuse design+build to ensure the build project meets their design and performance specification and restore the historic pub by the river to its former glory. Ready to relaunch later this month (late January), it will combine a contemporary, chic antique look and rustic charm that is synonymous with their other highly successful pubs and so The Cross Keys will maintain its historical place in British pub culture. Also this year, fuse has undertaken a mix of successful high end contemporary and period residential design and build projects in Belgravia, Notting Hill and South West London.

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THE ART OF DESIGN ISSUE 12 Moduleo’s brand-new Impress collection has lived up to its namesake; with the luxury vinyl flooring manufacturer reporting sales have almost doubled just one month after its release. Impress, which features five new wood designs with 22 colour options each with registered embossing, is the epitome of realistic design; having taken inspiration from the great outdoors. David Bigland, managing director of Moduleo UK and Eire comments: “We have been overwhelmed by the huge success of our Impress collection; and it just highlights the demand for more natural looking products. “Each of the designs in the range are truly authentic and provide an uncanny resemblance to real wood but with a number of added benefits including increased durability and excellent heat insulation.” All Moduleo products contain up to 50 per cent recyclable material of verified origin and are themselves recycled. What’s

more, all products are produced in its purpose-built, state of the art and eco-friendly production plant in Avelgem, Belgium; which is powered by its very own wind farm. David continues: “We are proud to be flying the flag for ecofriendly flooring, not only with our manufacturing processes but by offering consumers realistic designs without placing a burden on natural wood stocks.” Moduleo produces a diverse range of vinyl floor tiles in a large selection of colours and finishes. All products are available in both a traditional LVT construction and a simple-to-install Click system which offers added flexibility. David concludes: “We are thrilled at how well received Impress has been with our customers – its success will no doubt continue as the trend for bringing the outdoors in, continues to grow.” For further information, please visit www.moduleo.co.uk or contact the team on 01332 851 500.

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Cost Effective - Save the cost of ripping up and replacing. Kinder to the environment. Covers old vinyl / marley tiles / karndean and concrete. Less down time to your business. Less disruption to the everyday running of your business Wide choice of colours and logos bespoke to your company. anti slip can be added to increase the safety Backed up warranty from a Dr Schutz established since 1955.

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Realising Exceptional Creations Signed In Colours 75

Immune to all conformity, ROUGE ABSOLU launches its first collection of furniture, fabrics and wallpapers. Under the artistic direction of Geraldine Prieur, Interior and Furniture Designer as well as outstanding colourist, ROUGE ABSOLU fluently marries lines, volumes, materials and colours thereby portraying decoration in a fresh light. ROUGE ABSOLU is resolutely anti-conformist. Those won over by her “Unconventional Full Colours” style call upon Geraldine Prieur’s talent to define sophisticated and rare spaces. Born of a contemporary reinterpretation of the Decorative Arts, the furniture imagined by Geraldine Prieur presents original volumes and flamboyant colours.

By combining the nobility of leather with the strength of wood and the splendour of lacquer, she creates a perfect union of luxury and artistry. Energised, gallant and feminine, each piece presents a rare design thereby breathing new life into the world of decoration. In a constant search for the original and the unexpected, the ROUGE ABSOLU collection is completed by the Sonho collection of fabrics and wallpapers. The latter takes you on a trip to the beating heart of Brazil, a symbol of where the Cariona beaches, architects’ utopias, the villages of myriad colours, the whirling carnivals and luxuriance of the primitive forest all meet.

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Creations Produced In France Respecting The Traditional Values Of Artistic Joinery Traditionally hand-crafted by the “Manufacture Henryot et Cie” listed as an “Enterprise du Patrimonies Vivant”, as many as seventeen different trades and techniques come together to realise these creation a a total respect for the values of artistic joinery. Each piece is stamped and numbered. The collection is a product of exceptional French craftsmanship, contributing to the preservation of a cultural heritage while fulfilling the needs of a luxury product.

The Rouge Absolu Commitment ROUGE ABSOLU makes a commitment to solidarity, namely by helping women and children living precariously thought the world. Our commitment as a brand is to contribute to and support the Helen Keller International Foundation.

Geraldine Prieur, Interior and Furniture Designer For more the twenty years, Geraldine Prier has been arranging spaces for a demanding clientele. She received her diploma in 1992 and two years later created her first line of designer tableware which was distributed in the U.S.A., U.K., Switzerland and the Middle-East. Trained in Interior Designate the Academie Charpentier in Paris, she also studies History of Art at the Ecole du Louvre. In 2000, she was awarded the “France Qatar Exportation Moyen Orient (Doha) Prize” and the same year, came up with the original idea for the programme “Inerieurs” which was broadcasted on Paris Premiere. In 2008, she published a book with Editions Eyrolles, “Interieurs de Style” in which she revealed her Interior Design projects: apartments, residences, boutiques and hotels in Paris, London, Manhattan… In 2012 Geraldine Prier created the ROUGE ABSOLU design studio.

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Where premium products meet personal service from inspiration to installation.

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The London Tile and Mosaic Company, 18-20 Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YQ tel. 0207 403 3190

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Henderson and Redfearn unveils the new handmade Driftwood Kitchen range With a plethora of sleek new kitchen designs coming on to the market, handmade kitchen specialists Henderson and Redfearn have gone above and beyond to create a unique new range unlike anything else on the contemporary kitchen design market. A labour of love in both design and manufacture, the newly launched Henderson and Redfearn Driftwood Kitchen has echoes of style elements ranging from a traditional beachfront house to a contemporary city loft.

The Driftwood Kitchen is crafted from solid oak, which is pressure washed, scorched and finished with white lime to achieve the worn and distressed texture, before being given a tough matt top coat; a process that was many months in design and development. As with all Henderson and Redfearn kitchens, every bespoke component is created and finished by hand by the team of skilled craftsmen at the company’s Essex workshops. “We worked with a variety of designs and finishes to create up with the Driftwood Kitchen,” says the company’s founder Simon Redfearn. “It’s a very complex process to get the depth of character to the oak to create the driftwood look; but the end result is worth it, with really beautiful results that create a unique and timeless style.” Every Henderson and Redfearn kitchen is designed and handmade to customer requirements. “In many ways, we work in reverse from offthe-shelf kitchens,” explains Simon. “We start with the space and the customer’s unique requirements and create the kitchen to fit every nuance and detail. With a bespoke handmade kitchen, there are no limits to design, space, luxury or usability.” Contact Henderson and Redfearn on 01255 861943 or visit www.hendersonandredfearn.co.uk

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Firing imaginations for over 30 years...

Over 30 years of British design and engineering have gone into creating the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most comprehensive range of high quality woodburning, solid-fuel, gas and electric stoves and fireplaces.

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Introducing Ultrafabrics®….the new fabric category in premium synthetic leather Ultrafabrics® is a pioneer in the polyurethane synthetic leather industry, specialising in the engineering, manufacturing and distribution of the highest quality polyurethane fabrics on the market. Ultrafabrics® represents a new fabric category in the premium synthetic leather arena. How does it differ to PVC and genuine leather? Ultrafabrics® is composed of polyurethane that is non-toxic, has low VOCs and is compliant with industry standards for indoor air quality and does not contain any volatile plasticizers and potentially toxic stabilizers found in PVC. In comparison to genuine leather which uses pollutant, toxic chemicals during the production process, Ultrafabrics® adopts more socially responsible and efficient manufacturing processes to create the highest quality synthetic leather. One of the key benefits is that all Ultrafabrics® products have a longer life span than both PVC and genuine leather and with all these USPs, it’s no wonder that Ultrafabrics® are pioneers of a new fabric category.

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> Merging six decades of passion and experience with unique technology and an artisan process from Japan, Ultrafabrics® creates the most enhanced fabrics on the market and services a diverse range of markets including Accessories, Automotive Aviation, Corporate, Dental, Government Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality Marine, Outdoor, Residential, Restaurant and RV. Ultrafabrics®’ innovative approach to polyurethane solutions allow for infinite options - from colour to texture to technically enhanced qualities, the extensive range of products are carefully developed and are available in an array of trend-led pantones to meet the demands of every season and the needs of any project.

At its core, Ultrafabrics® strives to establish successful long-term relationships with clients by providing them with an unmatched quality of product and service. Each fabric is engineered to withstand the demands of all industries whilst delivering a premium finish. ‘The second you feel the product you realise – this is luxury. There is no competition.’ Danielle Boecker, President Ultrafabrics®, LLC.

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The UK Stone Industry Event 28 - 30 April 2015

Be inspired

The Natural Stone Show 2015 is a

event & part of the QMJ Group t: +44 (0) 115 945 3889 e: stoneshow@qmj.co.uk

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IT’S A SCHONBEK. BEAUTY PAIRED WITH ELEGANCE. Since 1870, Schonbek chandeliers have brought timeless sophistication to interiors. With their unsurpassed quality and beauty, each piece is a cherished heirloom for generations to come. VESCA and other illuminating designs available for viewing at schonbek.com/artofdesign2014 For additional information, please contact: +44 845 607 0341 or lighting.europe@swarovski.com Schonbek® is a registered trademark of Swarovski Lighting, Ltd., a member of the Swarovski Group.

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