The Art Of Design - Issue 3 2013

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Cruise Collection 2013 Page 9

Roaring 20’s Break at The Milestone

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Win yourself one of Poseytude’s prime photographs from award winning photographer, Forest James

Contents Issue 3 - 2013 11 - 12 Accessories & Decorative

Features

12 - 14 Art & Sculpture 16 - 21 Bathrooms & Kitchens 22 Beds & Bedding 23 Building Design 26 - 27 Ceilings, Walls & Partitions 35 Coatings & Paints 36 Doors, Windows & Fittings 37 Fabrics & Textiles

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42 - 43 Floors & Flooring 44 - 49 Furniture 50 Glass & Glazing 51 Heating & Ventilation 52 - 53 Home Automation 58 - 59 Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades 60 - 63 Lighting & Electrical 64 - 65 66 - 67 Signs & Displays

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Radisson Blu

Mall of America’s interiors unveiled

by Graven Images The newly-opened Radisson Blu Mall of America (MOA), directly connected to over 500 shops and restaurants in one of the world’s biggest shopping malls, features stunning interiors

by British designer Graven Images inspired by its unique retail environment; the character and history of its location in Bloomington, Minnesota; and the European design influence, integral to its parent brand’s DNA. This is the brand’s second ‘outing’ in the USA; its flagship Radisson Blu Aqua in Chicago opened in November 2011 and netted Carlson-Rezidor and Graven Images a prestigious Golden Key Award for its thought-provoking, contemporary interiors.

The Radisson Blu MOA, a mere 15 minutes’ drive from CarlsonRezidor’s global headquarters, takes the brand’s reputation for pushing design boundaries one step further and demonstrates its parent company’s great energy and ambition. The result is a considered interpretation of context which stays true to the design-led ethos behind Radisson Blu, enhancing the experience of everyone who passes through its doors.

Retail therapy The Radisson Blu MOA greets shoppers seeking a respite from the hectic atmosphere of the Mall, and business visitors needing a stylish place to meet or stay, with the dramatic vision of the feature Krion wall which forms the backdrop to the entire first and second floor lobby spaces.

Krion, produced by Porcelanosa in Spain, is by its nature a crisp material with a lustre akin to porcelain.

For the Radisson Blu MOA, bespoke individual panels have been modelled into a massive multi-faceted sculptural installation which references a cool, pristine shopping bag and serves a similar function, setting the tone for the brand and also protecting and concealing the goods within.

In this instance it shelters Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar from the bright lights of the main lobby spaces, so they become the little treats waiting to be discovered. Added drama is injected by lining the inside of the wall openings in bright red Krion. Nest hanging loungers from Dedon are suspended 40ft from the lobby ceiling and hover just above the first floor lobby, inviting exploration.

Flanked by an escalator, a quirky lift and staircase, the unconventional two-level lobby provides a seamless navigation upon arrival, leading guests to not only to Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, but to a state-ofthe-art fitness centre, 26,300 square feet of meeting and event space, and 500 guest rooms.

A tiny series of windows puncture the façade at high level on either side of the hotel entrance courtyard, a further nod to its location close to one of the biggest shopping malls in the world. Designer Jim Hamilton of Graven Images was staggered when he learnt that the official number of annual visitors to the Mall of America is estimated at 40 million a year. “It made me think of fireflies”, he explains, “with their use of bioluminescence to attract mates or prey. When it turns from day to night, the second floor lobby lighting artificially illuminates the tiny windows to the street, bringing the fireflies to life.”

Twin City of Lakes Graven Images’ designs for the interiors of Radisson Blu MOA were uniquely influenced by their response to the character and topography of Minneapolis. One of their very first design moves was to propose the introduction of a linking bridge on the front elevation of the courtyard adjacent to the reception. This was inspired by the skyway system that runs throughout Minneapolis, connecting most city buildings to allow the public to walk undercover in the harsh winter months. The MOA skyway serves a similar purpose, managing the flow of people within the hotel during its busiest periods. A double helix DNA pattern, acknowledging Minneapolis and St Paul’s unique status as ‘The Twin Cities’, is the inspiration behind the carpet pattern in both the main and junior ballrooms.

Minneapolis is the Land O’ Lakes. Viewed from the air, the mix of lakes within the landscape inspired Jim to abstract these interesting and unusual ground patterns and colours to create the very strong vibrant rug that sits below hanging loungers adjacent to reception. When viewed from the second floor lobby, this gives a tiny abstract impression of the Minnesotan landscape. Jim explains, “Aerial views when you are coming in to land in different cities all over the globe have always fascinated me.

I have taken many photographs through aeroplane windows of a wide variety of terrains. For example, the night time view of Chicago inspired the wall light installation in the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.”

Attention to location-specific detail also influenced the choice of materials used within the hotel; the wood that clads the majority of walls, columns, beams and ceilings in the Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar was reclaimed from old barns throughout Minnesota, then cut and dressed into very clean, straight and regular planks. This change in detail has merged an interesting little corner of Minnesotan culture with a more contemporary palette of raw materials.

Scandi and Scottish notes Many Minnesotan families and businesses can trace their background to early settlers from Scandinavia, where the Radisson brand also has its roots. The historical Scandinavian design influence behind Blu can be traced back to Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The world famous Swan and Egg chairs were designed specifically for The Royal in 1959 and both have been used in Radisson Hotels throughout Europe. The tradition is continued in the Radisson Blu MOA, with a unique colourful version of the Swan chair within the boardroom.

The European influence extends to the ‘Gallery’, a concept first developed for Radisson Blu Aqua in Chicago. In Minnesota this has been extended to incorporate other concepts beyond the wall mounted art pieces. Individually designed or specified pieces such as the Nest loungers and collection of individual, iconic designer chairs in a variety of vibrant red materials that surround a bespoke 40ft Krion table in the second floor gallery area, stand alone as unique, relevant and interesting objects.

A glimpse of the creative talent currently producing exciting work in Minnesota is available within the Gallery, where a mix of pieces procured locally are hung alongside a number by a surprising Scottish interloper, John Byrne. John Byrne hails from Paisley, another city with a mill at its heart but this time in Scotland, near Graven’s home city of Glasgow. The somewhat oblique Minnesotan connection is pop star Prince who is, as most Americans will know, Minnesotan born and bred.

The iconic symbol of Prince’s Paisley Park Records company was the Paisley pattern, named for where it was milled in Scotland. As Jim explains “John Byrne’s style is fairly unique but sits very well within the larger group of art pieces selected to showcase local talent. There was a distinctly Scottish flavour within the Carlson and Graven Images design teams working on both Aqua and MOA. Two of our key clients on Carlson’s side are true born Scotsmen now residing in Minnesota. We have had great fun working with them to establish the Radisson Blu brand in the States.”

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Roaring 20’s Break at The Milestone Hotel, London

The package will introduce guests to a time of decadence and emerging prosperity.

The overnight stay includes accommodation in one of its luxury bedrooms featuring marble bathrooms, English breakfast, a copy of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘Great Gatsby’ book to take home, two tickets to see the movie at the cinema in Kensington, a £50 voucher to spend at boutique perfumery Floris and a Bentley chauffeur driven car journey to Floris to get you in the 1920’s scented mood! After the movie and fragrance experience, return to the hotel’s intimate Stables Bar, and enjoy two new cocktails; ‘The Gatsby’ & ‘The Daisy’.

‘The Gatsby’ - Using gin and vermouth is a Martini which is impeccably styled! Add a dash of maraschino liqueur, bitters and dose of absinthe, and you have yourself The Milestone Hotel’s version of ‘The Tuxedo’.

Meanwhile ‘The Daisy’ is a simple brown spirit-and-ginger ale highball which was a common order during the 1920’s. The Milestone Hotel recommends mixing your favourite bourbon with a ginger beer.

Created for drinkers to capture their inner independent spirit just like Daisy Buchanan!

Step into a world of luxury and service

within a Victorian masterpiece and encounter the Roaring 20’s spirit on this unique break in the heart of London. The break is available at The Milestone Hotel from 1 May to September 2013 and priced from £506 per night based on two sharing a Deluxe King room on a bed and breakfast basis and with the inclusions stated above.

The Milestone Hotel is London’s quintessential luxury boutique hotel, a treasure centrally located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens, it is within walking distance of the Royal Albert Hall and Knightsbridge’s exclusive shopping. The West End, London’s vibrant, minutes away by taxi.

www.milestonehotel.com 020 7917 1000 1, Kensington Court, London W8 5DL

Gucci Range Exclusive to Cape Town and Johannesburg Boutiques FLORA The Cruise 2013 Collection sees the application of the House’s historic Flora pattern throughout the Gucci woman’s free-spirited wardrobe. Modernizing the print that was originally created in 1966 for Princess Grace of Monaco are intricate games of overlapping graphics including black and white outlines for an unfinished effect. This contemporary interpretation characterizes a new collection, including some of the House’s most iconic handbags, perfect for a sophisticated retreat.

The print dates back to 1966, when Princess Grace visited Gucci’s Via Monte Napoleone store with her husband Prince Rainier. On that occasion, Rodolfo Gucci wanted to present her with a special gift and commissioned artist Vittorio Accornero to create a floral pattern for an original silk scarf. The response was an illustration featuring 43 varieties of flowers, plants and insects that over time has spurred multiple interpretations on a range of items – an iconic bouquet that Giannini revived as a print on an accessories collection for summer 2005.

Today the Flora motif blossoms on natural canvas for a variety of signature handbag styles including the New Jackie and New Bamboo as well as the Boston bag and top-handle tote – with contrasting leather trim. Each piece evokes the eternal allure of the pattern with flowers from all seasons.

SOHO Characterized by the embossed interlocking GG emblem, both the new disco bag and the chain styles symbolize the alluring effortlessness of this season’s Gucci woman.

A selection of functional shapes employs luxuriously soft calfskin, exotic python, and ostrich. The array of vivid resort colors includes sunflower, vintage rose, green herb, and sky blue, along with understated tones of maple, cream, and black.

A modern object of desire, the disco bag holds a special place within the collection as a new chic statement. Perfect for any occasion from daywear to evening, this small, light accessory features an adjustable strap to wear over the shoulder. The proportions create a minimal, on-the-go style. A signature of the House, the tassel decorates the disco bag for an ultra-feminine touch.

In larger shapes, the glamorous chain styles feature shoulder straps in a light gold finish. Ranging in silhouette from the hobo to the tote, these versatile bags encompass both function and elegance. Clean lines and striking details make each bag perfect to wear all day long.

The Soho handbags are available exclusively at GUCCI Boutiques in Cape Town and Johannesburg in Southern Africa. For further information please contact their stores on 021-421 8800 (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town) or 011-784 2597 (Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg) or visit

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Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6: In the history of Louis XIII, the extraordinary moment of a Rare Cask unveiling has only happened once before. Now by the grace of nature, for the second time, Louis XIII is delighted to reveal the spectacular Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, discovered by the gifted Cellar Master, Pierrette Trichet.

There will never be more than 738 decanters worldwide and each is hand engraved with an individual number.

Every exquisite Louis XIII Rare Cask is made out of precious black Baccarat crystal - Rare Cask’s signature, created by 20 expert craftsmen, who have to execute the most challenging colour to which the art of crystal can aspire. A rose gold decor dresses the neck of the decanter, crowned by a black crystal stopper. www.louis-xiii.com

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Like all Louis XIII editions, the Rare Cask has aged for up to a century in unusual ancient casks known as ‘tierçons’. However, it was when the cognac had reached its final phase of refinement that Pierrette discovered an astonishing exception to the precious spirit; she knew she was experiencing the spontaneous distinctive characters of a Rare Cask. The precise cause of a Rare Cask is still an entire mystery; although it is certain that there would be no Rare Cask without the extraordinary sensibilities of a Louis XIII Cellar Master like Pierrette, who possess a rare talent to uncover the exception when nature sees fit to present it.

Pierrette Trichet is the fourth in a succession of the House of Rémy Martin Cellar Masters. Each in their turn has played their part in the century that made this Rare Cask – from the selection of the first young eaux-de-vie through patient decades of expert observation and blending that eventually married more than 1,200 eaux-de-vie. As Pierrette describes her emotions when she found Rare Cask: “As I tasted, I experienced that same

sensation, that moment of revelation and emotion that I remembered so well. All signs suggested that I had found another Rare Cask. ” The unique Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6 will be available exclusively by the glass from June in great establishments such as The Arts Club and 45 Park Lane (Dorchester Collection), and can be purchased at fine wine & spirit boutiques such as Harrods or Hedonism Wines for RRP £19,995 from September 2013.

Florentina Collection is a brand of Byron & Byron Ltd, Shaftesbury House, 3 Shaftesbury Road, London, N18 1SW Tel: +44 (0)20 8344 7979 Fax: +44 (0)20 8344 7980 sales@byronandbyron.com www.byronandbyron.com www.florentinabybyron.com

Accessories & Decorative Features

Elizabeth Marsh Floral Design

New and exclusive to James Latham in the UK, the Allure range of innovative surface solutions is already proving to be a popular choice among architects and interior designers - especially in the hospitality and shop fitting sectors.

As well as six different types of truly unique, real stone laminate, Allure includes an extensive palette of high-gloss bold and vibrant acrylic colours as well as a high-gloss wood grain.

There’s also a stylish mirror laminate and a choice of rough-cut and brushed oak, smoked and stained veneers.

Plus, there’s a range of eco-friendly reconstituted veneers in patterns such as Rosewood and Ebony, with its unmistakable very dark heartwood and characteristic streaks, giving the veneer a distinctive and striking appearance. www.elizabethmarsh.co.uk

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Art & Sculpture “Sunset At Bosham Harbour”

42” x 36”

Derek Hare at WIMBLEDON FINE ART 10 – 23 June Monday – Saturday 10.00 to 4.00 41 Church Road London SW19 5DQ Tel: 020 8944 6593 www.wimbledonfineart.com For information on paintings, prints, art consultancy or request brochures www.derekhare.co.uk Email: info@derekhare.co.uk Tel: 0208 505 3050 12

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Art & Sculpture Original prints at affordable prices

POSEYTUDE ANNOUNCES NEW ARTIST Leticia Stryker ‘’Free from the confines of the ordinary’’ Poseytude, a recently launched online art house, today announced the UK debut of Leticia Stryker’s Limited Edition Photographic Prints mounted on PoseyFloat.

"We are delighted to add Leticia as one of our artists", said Karolina Taylor, of Poseytude.

Leticia brings her beautiful award winning Landscapes that will be available from Poseytude shop in May. Born into a family line of artists, her imagination and artistic abilities were nurtured from an early age. She believes each image should tell it’s own tale, that it should be a unique reflection of the mystery that evokes curiosity in the viewer.

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Leticia explains her curious nature: “I adore animals with a strange fascination for riding anything unusual and once rode a huge male ostrich while laughing hysterically and hanging on for dear life.”

Gallery: 1a Greenwich Market www.greenwich-printmakers.co.uk

For more information, please contact: www.poseytude.com

Poseytude, the online Art House, offers collectable photographic prints and limited edition, art inspired cushions on the most luxurious deep pile velvety fabric. All Poseytude artworks come with a story and certificate of authenticity that will give you a real talking point for all that have the joy of seeing it.

WIN YOURSELF THIS COLLECTABLE PRINT Win yourself one of Poseytude’s prime photographs from award winning photographer, Forest James, “New York” (black & white print opposite). This beautiful piece is mounted on PoseyFloat presenting a striking image on any wall with its floating effect and bold imagery that is designed to last for generations. This piece is also hand signed by the artist himself making it very collectable. To enter the competition, simply send the answer to the following question to sales@poseytude.com along with your name and contact phone number: What is the name of the Poseytude floating mount?”

Find out more and competition terms and conditions at www.poseytude.com or e-mail:info@poseytude.com Follow our day in the fine art photography calendar (Masters of photography) at: www.facebook.com/PoseytudeGallery

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Complete home Automation with Crestron systems, using iPads to control lighting ,shades, audio and HD Video distribution to 6 zones including a Cinema room. The room shown has a 65” LED screen which retracts into the credensa, when not in use.

This is visually a high impact reception achieved using fifteen high level LCD screens, recessed behind glass with graphic’s. Crestron automates the system with bespoke software delivering mixed media presentations.

Two 52” LCD displays with video conferencing and Crestron control system. All audio visual systems provided by Walcom, together with book matched veneer boardroom table and credenza, housing the AV equipment.

This high specification entrance to a financial building has glass and book matched veneer wood panelling with 42” screens recessed behind the glass. The reception desk has book matched veneer panels with satin finished stainless steel and a granite top.

Projector with ceiling mounted electric screen and Crestron control system. The bespoke credenza unit houses all A.V. equipment.

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INCREATION LUXURY BATHROOMS Paddy and Bruce’s Luxury Chiswick Bathroom

Bruce and Paddy came to us with a very unique request, they wanted a sanctuary in the form of a luxury bathroom to be built in the very top of their 4-story home. They wanted an extension in their roof which would be a place they could call their own. Phenomenally successful individuals, parents and world explorers they wanted a space to be at peace and to fully unwind with no interruptions‌ The full extension took 18 months, due to every council and planning hoop anyone could imagine having to jump through, but it resulted in the most incredible space the couple could have hoped for.

INCREATION LUXURY BATHROOMS Design & Plan Splitting the space into two to suit the needs of both Bruce and Paddy, we created a stunning curved wall. For Paddya cocooned bath area and for Bruce a full height bespoke glass shower unit with rain shower and steam room.

Beside the bath sanctuary we installed an infa-red sauna specially designed for its Macassa ebony to keep in with the rooms design and help create a mammoth storage unit hidden in the curve that replicated that of the bath.

Materials

the room automatic sensor lighting with lowlevel lights for late night visits to the room‌ the bath area was covered in purple glass mosaic from Italy. vanity unit in Macassa with two sinks and walk mounted basin taps, opposite which we build an exact matching dressing table for Paddy and Bruce with lighting built into the mirrors the couple we installed music players throughout the room, including the sauna with ceiling speakers to allow the sound to help create whatever atmosphere they required http://www.increation.co.uk 020 3131 3457

The choice of materials for the kitchen was crucial to stress the industrial handles in matt nickel which did not stand out above its surrounding elements blending well in the furniture. The storage area stands away from the central island with medium tall units standing on an aluminium leg base. Resistant high capacity pull-outs, a stainless steel worktop and other elements such as the tap with spray rinse, the fridge or the freezer enhance the industrial look of the whole. www.logoscoop.com

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Bathrooms & Kitchens Discover the ultimate in luxury bathrooms from Castello Luxury Baths

Beautiful, exclusive and stunning our luxury composite stone baths and matching basins are handcrafted and finished to the highest quality. Our range of sculptured oval designs offers unrivalled comfort and ergonomics when bathing whilst the composite stone is warm and sensual to the touch offering a high level of water heat retention.

Castello’s inspirational collections are born from true design bringing to your home or hotel an array of unique stimulating designs offering stunning natural stone finishes complimenting any bathroom surrounding.

Castello Luxury Baths Tel: 01462 483131 Email: sales@castellobaths.co.uk www.castellobaths.co.uk

BESPOKE KITCHENS & FURNITURE Designed and built in East Dulwich Winners of the Wood Awards in 2009 Private/Best Small Project and 2010 Outstanding Craftsmanship.

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20 theartofdesign 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 and Timer variants; thus

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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.

Say NO to bathroom Pull-cords Sensors can be fitted behind most materials to suit your particular dĂŠcor!

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 Sensor Pad by the door and then the lights dimmed by touching a tile whilst in the bath.

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By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen Manufacturers of Fine Linens Heirlooms Ltd

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Heirlooms have worked on hundreds of projects including the most iconic yacht in the world - The Maltese Falcon, the acclaimed Hemisphere which premiered at the Monaco Yacht Show in Sept 2011, Octopus and Solemates and residential projects such as One Hyde Park.

As warrant holders of fine linens to Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince of Wales you can rest assured that our name is synonymous with quality, durability and the very finest fabrics, all hand crafted to perfection.

Our linens, with their durability and lasting beauty, are widely regarded as one of the most luxurious available. In additional we offer an extensive range of fabrics in both plain and jacquard including 1000 thread count and our popular 570 thread count cotton satin.

We understand that every yacht and home is as individual as its owner and we work to precise specifications or ideas to create linens that perfectly complement the interior colour scheme giving designers the flexibility to have their own unique designs. To find out more visit our website or call us to speak to one of our experienced team members.

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007

- The New “James Bond” Home

By Asetti “A 5 star design service. Simply the best at what they do” Calendar Magazine 2012

In the movie world, the words ‘Diamonds are Forever’ are synonymous with the ‘luxury theme’ of James Bond. In the architectural world, the same can be said about Homes designed by ‘Asetti’. If you genuinely appreciate luxury and want a fabulous, unique home, then these are the guys to talk to. Asetti are to ‘Super Homes’ what Jon Bannenberg or Tim Heywood are to ‘Super Yachts’.

It was early in 2010 when ‘Asetti’ blasted onto the design world out there. Formed by creative founder Chris, Asetti gathered together some of the most exciting new talent available.

Their winning combination of professional architects and a highly creative founder, culminate in some of best home designs the world has to offer. One of the team was even instrumental in designing the famous Mandarin Oriental ‘Dhara Devi’ hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. One of the top hotels in the world. They have designed casino projects, eco and a whole plethora of fabulous developments.

Asetti’s latest ‘Super Home’ is still under development but is James Bond House is a home the word ‘Wow’ was surely created for. This has got to be on every billionaire’s wish list.

Just imagine the ‘Asetti’ home with a 100 metre super yacht, moored out on a private island hideaway ! Inspired by the villains hideouts in the James Bond movies and combined with the rich creative ideas of Chris and the Asetti team, this who better to do it then Asetti; hailing from Thailand, the land of smiles, Buddhist principles and backdrop to the James Bond movie ‘Man with The Golden Gun.’ Can’t wait to see Asetti are like no one else and offer a truly unique design experience. If you seek cool, spectacular design, awesome luxury and someone to design that dream project of yours... then Asetti are the guys for you. Why not send them an may well end up amazed. Welcome to the world of Asetti Design.

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gpstudio gives refresh to Asprey Bond Street store

gpstudio, the retail design consultancy with a specialism in creating and shaping luxury brand stories, has just completed a re-design of the Jewellery and Watch departments of British luxury goods brand Asprey’s flagship retail store on New Bond Street.

A historic jeweller and luxury goods house boasting a rich tradition of craftsmanship and quality, Asprey has become an internationally renowned name synonymous with refinement and elegance. The brand appointed gpstudio to refresh their key in-store departments, as well as reviewing the definition and presentation of the entire brand.

The refresh successfully brings together three generations of fixtures, inside one of the most recognised pieces of retail real estate in London. The designers carefully interplayed original Asprey antique pieces with the Foster + Partner designs to ensure that the new design retained the soul and credibility of the brand.

Finishes of rich timber veneers, bronze detailing, leather work and hand-embroidered carpets bridge the gap between the heritage of the brand and its modern day conception. gpstudio was the lead designer, working alongside Office of Light for the lighting design and Goodman Hichens as the main contractor. The new design was unveiled for the first time on 8 April 2013.

Gregor Jackson, Partner at gpstudio, says, “It was very exciting to be given the opportunity to work on such a prestigious retail space and we felt it was vitally important to carefully blend the mix of old and new.”

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BATH IN FASHION Bath in Fashion 2013 drew to a close after packed week of activity highlighting the city’s fashion credentials and creating a great buzz on the streets. The programme included exhibitions, talks, catwalks and workshops as well as Saturday street events. This year 150 businesses collaborated to put Bath firmly on the map with the world of fashion. Sarah Mansfield Chair of Bath in Fashion said “we were delighted with the response to the programme of events.

It is hugely flattering that so many talented individuals from the world of fashion such as Roland Mouret, Julie Verhoeven, David Downton and Liberty London Girl give their time to Bath in Fashion. When you are asked every day what will be happening next year, you know it is a success. “ Andrew Cooper, Bath Business Improvement District (BID) Manager said “Bath in Fashion is a Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID) initiative. Following the second coldest March on record, retailers, and particularly fashion businesses needed as much support as possible to drive footfall and raise awareness of Bath.

Bath in Fashion achieved this through a superb programme of events, talks, exhibitions and street activity.

Retailers have already reported an uplift in sales by participating in the street events and in store promotions.

As Bath in Fashion has burgeoned with the strong base of BID funding, businesses can now see the benefits of a model that allows for them to engage and develop their own business.

What the Bath BID has demonstrated through Bath in Fashion is the strength of working collectively as a city for mutual benefit. Without the sponsors, funding of the Bath BID coupled with the enthusiasm and in kind support of businesses in Bath, events like this would not happen, and in the current competitive and challenging economic climate, being complacent is not an option.”

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“The Chelsea Townhouses are a rare find: three unique spacious new build properties that deliver classic design and detailing to the highest quality.�

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Morpheus unveils sophisticated london living at the chelsea townhouses

The Chelsea Townhouses take their name from three eminent British personalities: bespoke Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard, the original Dandy and arbiter of men’s fashion Beau Brummell and the elegant and charismatic founder of Lotus Cars, Colin Chapman.

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Morpheus, London’s leading specialist developer of prime residential property, today unveils its new development - The Chelsea Townhouses, Pond Place. The latest of Morpheus’ impressive projects, these chic and sophisticated townhouses offer a unique modern lifestyle in the heart of Chelsea.

An unprecedented collection of three state-of-the-art new build properties - Anderson House, Beau House and Chapman House - The Chelsea Townhouses effortlessly balance timeless elegance with cutting-edge luxury. A rare find in central London,

these beautifully-designed properties are spacious, convenient and secure, tucked away from busy London life behind a discreet facade.

United in their quality, impeccable attention to detail, creativity and innovation, The Chelsea Townhouses all bear the hallmarks of an awardwinning Morpheus development.

Beau House - the central fully furnished four bedroom property is a classically ‘tailored’ property with a number of bespoke commissioned pieces by leading British craftsman.

Featuring a private cinema (with 100” screen and digital surround

sound), bespoke wine wall, striking Atlantic Lava stone fireplace, opulent bar and an entire floor dedicated to the master suite, Beau House offers an unusual combination of drama, style, indulgence and quiet solitude.

Meanwhile the equally spacious four-bedroom Anderson House and Chapman House are available unfurnished, offering the opportunity to furnish to a client’s exact needs and requirements.

Working with guest designers, 1508 London, Morpheus has delivered a unique contemporary interpretation of a traditional pied-à-terre. The design

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of Beau House is elegant and refined, using tonal colours, myriad textures and beautiful natural materials including: Patinato Veneziano polished plaster, oak flooring, Whistler leather wall panels, Jura Blue Grey stone, hand-painted Fromental wallpaper and bronze metal trim detail throughout. The property also features a green wall which runs the height of the Townhouse – an organic and fluid pattern of lush green, pale pink and white flowered evergreen plants – while a series of balconies and winter gardens bring light and beautiful views into its rooms.

The Chelsea Townhouses offer the best of London living. Perfectly situated among some of the Capital’s most iconic landmarks (the V&A, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park) and an array of local bars and restaurants, residents will find themselves ensconced in Chelsea’s village atmosphere. From culture and fine dining to unrivalled shopping, green open space and excellent transport links, Pond Place is ideallylocated. With each of the properties, Morpheus provides a year’s Residence Management service, overseeing the complete planning and management of the property and providing a full

range of bespoke services, leaving residents to enjoy their magnificent surroundings.

Andrew Murray, Chairman of Morpheus comments: “The Chelsea Townhouses are a rare find: three unique spacious new build properties that deliver classic design and detailing to the highest quality. A bastion of British craftsmanship, these residences are iconic yet subtle; opulent yet understated. We are delighted to have already enjoyed a high level of interest in all three properties.”

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About Morpheus Morpheus is a leading luxury property developer and specialist development manager, setting benchmarks for prime residential property in London’s most desirable neighbourhoods.

art new build properties The Chelsea Townhouses on Pond Place, Chelsea and a spacious 9,000 sq ft new build family home - Ashberg House - at 20 Cathcart Road in the Boltons Conservation Area

The company has delivered over 50 of London’s highest quality residential property developments - primarily in Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington and Chelsea - specialising in cutting edge luxury. Combining refined British traditions with a contemporary and dynamic approach, Morpheus produces some of the most sophisticated properties in the Capital.

Founded by Andrew Murray in the early 1990s, Morpheus has a passion for developing the finest luxury residences – homes that exude architectural and design excellence, exceptional service and professional integrity. The company takes pride in impeccable attention to detail and has earned an outstanding reputation for the quality of its offering.

Recent properties include the awardwinning new-build houses on Clareville Street, South Kensington (Best UK Residential Property - 2009 International Property Awards) and two duplex penthouses on Park Lane which achieved letting records in Mayfair. As London’s prime residential market grows, so too does Morpheus with a number of exciting projects in development for 2012, including three state-of-the-

Morpheus’ Residence Management team have developed a bespoke turn-key service which recognises the subtle needs of the sophisticated international resident. Design excellence is offered through an in-house team of interior architects and designers. Morpheus are also the only prime residential developer which takes complete responsibility for the entire project cycle, offering full construction management through their own construction operation, Icon.

Following a recent strategic restructure of Morpheus, Icon has become the autonomous construction arm of Morpheus, specialising in the highend sector of the market. Recognising a niche in the market for specialist operators, Icon benefits from two decades of construction experience (as part of Morpheus) and offers the expertise and skills required to meet the needs of not only highly discerning domestic and international buyers, but also the wider industry of other developers, investors, architects, designers and surveyors.

For more information please see www.morpheuslondon.com

Brighton Fashion Week strives to showcase innovative and new talent alongside more established designers. Famed for its extravagance, eccentricity and singular approach to fashion spectacles, there is no other platform like it to push the boundaries of fashion, costume design and artistry.

EVENT SCHEDULE: Zeitgeist Catwalk Show Thursday, 13 June St. Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton The Zeitgeist show is the high end, pinnacle of Brighton Fashion Week.

From the sophisticated and refined, to the haute couture and avant-garde, our Zeitgeist show aims to showcase the most exciting and innovative fashion design out there. Just some of the designers confirmed so far are the likes of Hyung Tae Kim from South Korea, showcasing his new menswear collection exploring the art of sartorial construction along with the return of Jess Eaton who is back with a brand new collection exclusive to Brighton Fashion Week, which is guaranteed to be just as jaw dropping as the last.

Sustain Catwalk Show Friday, 14 June St. Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton For the first time since Brighton Fashion Week began, we will be putting on a show dedicated to the art of eco fashion design. Our 2013 Sustain show will prove that environmentally conscious fashion design is as exciting and equally as glamorous as the rest of the fashion world. We will be showcasing emerging sustainable designers such as Rebecca Jane Taylor who was given the opportunity to design and make the Speedo Unity Dress that was unveiled at the London 2012 Olympics, Liora Lassalle a Central St Martins graduate and former Brightonian who recently won the Estethica/ Veolia Re-source competition together with well established designers such as Fabryan, a high end, luxurious womenswear label.

ShowReel Catwalk Show Saturday, 15 June St. Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton

Prepare yourself for ShowReel; a costume catwalk show like no other. With no constraints on creativity, ShowReel gives costume designers from around the world free reign on theatrical ideas, designs and characters.

The catwalk will become a theatre for one night only, complete with hair, make-up and production fit for the stage. A real playground for the imagination. This focus on theatrics has been seen with previous Brighton Fashion Week designers but it takes a step up for 2013 making costume design a starring feature of Brighton Fashion Week. Uta Bekaia will be travelling from New York to showcase his inspiring designs alongside Curve Couture, a Brighton- based designer who combines elegant engineering with creative costumery in her one of a kind fantasy outfits.

OTHER EVENTS: People’s Day Saturday, 15th June Brighton Fashion Week will also be teaming up with People’s Day, taking place across the city of Brighton. We will be hosting the Health and Wellbeing Zone in Jubilee Square in the North Laines. Look out for exciting activities, designer sales and intriguing installations.

The Highstreet Fashion Show (Sponsored by Churchill Square)

www.churchillsquare.co.uk Sunday, 16 June Churchill Square, Brighton Affordable, wearable and right on your doorstep, this show allows you to snap the same outfits as the models on the catwalk. Focusing on Summer trends, don’t miss this opportunity to add to your Summer style wish list!

For more information on all of the shows and to buy tickets please visit

www.brightonfashionweek.com

Doors,Windows & Fittings

New website set to open doors for Vicaima Leading door manufacturer Vicaima has this month launched a new website. Designed with the needs of its customers in mind, the new website contains comprehensive details of Vicaima’s full range of internal and entrance door systems, door kits, sets, wardrobes and complementary furniture.

Comar 7P.i Folding Sliding Door System (FSD)

Vicaima hopes that the new website will add competitive value to future marketing strategies.

Smooth operation and solutions to meet the design brief, the aluminium Comar 7P.i Folding/Sliding Door (FSD) system offers a myriad of possibilities for commercial or residential projects. Comar 7P.i FSD provides a versatile moveable wall that allows space and light into any project. Even in the winter months the glazed facade offers light as well as keeping the building insulated through the trade-marked Comar 7P.i thermal break technology.

laden operational gearing from the Comar 7P.i FSD system, you have the capability to design open-in or open-out stacking doors, folding and sliding from the top or the bottom rollers. Open-in stacking doors are advisable when the doors must operate within the building plane; open-out stacking doors can be used so the doors do not interfere with interior furnishings. If bottom rolling options are required the gear is housed in the floor which offers uninterrupted traffic flow compliant with the very latest disability and equalities act legislation. Tophung operating gear would be selected for larger sized doors. For additional safety the doors when folding offer a finger protection solution.

To visit the new website go to www.vicaima.com/en-gb

By merging aesthetically pleasing features such as robust, yet slim, aluminium profiles with feature-

For further information about Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, please contact Comar on 020 8685 9685 or email projects@parksidegroup.co.uk

The new website not only contains details of Vicaima’s products but also includes full technical information, downloadable brochures and a portfolio of projects on which the company’s doors have been used. The site also features video clips showing how to install a Portaro door kit and the rigorous BS fire resistance testing to which their fire doors are subjected.

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems are delighted to launch their thermally broken Comar 7P.i Folding Sliding Door (FSD).

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Fabrics & Textiles Milton – CrestJMT Leather Collection 3 Milton is part of the new Collection 3 range of upholstery leathers from CrestJMT Leather which combine careful selection of raw materials from around the world to produce six great value ranges, each with their own unique look and characteristics, to give customers a far greater choice of quality.

The new range is ideal for customers who are looking for high quality, great value, hard-wearing leathers that are perfect for many types of applications.

Created in Italy on Brazilian hides, Milton has been designed with a two-tone textured surface with the addition of a beautiful tipping effect that has been applied to highlight the peaks of the grain. Its stylishly clean and polished appearance, make it a perfect choice for both modern and contemporary upholstery. Hides will average 5 sqm.

The Milton, and the wider Collection 3, complements CrestJMT Leather’s Collection 1 and Collection 2 which offer a wide range of upholstery leathers and a comprehensive palette of colours across a

Further information can be found on our website: www.crestjmtleather.co.uk or call 01706 643 121 for a brochure.

How creative does your fabric allow you to be?

Hainsworth offer a wide variety of woollen fabrics and colours to suit your creatinterior design needs.

From the finest upholstery, the plushest curtains and drapes to elegant wall and table coverings, from luxurious cabinet linings to divine bed covers, Hainsworth imparts the highest quality to all fabrics.

For more information call: +44 (0) 113 395 5645 or email: sales@hainsworth.co.uk

Photograph courtesy of Anne Kyyrö Quinn.

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Lloyd Loom of Spalding Lloyd Loom of Spalding comes from a strong heritage within the furniture industry, using techniques learnt in the 1930s. Justly proud of its manufacturing, which still takes place in England, the company’s portfolio has expanded to include furniture, ideally suited for all areas of the home, including lounge and dining areas, kitchens and bathrooms, bedrooms, halls, garden rooms and conservatories.

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loyd Loom of Spalding furniture has a reputation for comfort, strength and longevity; so much so, that every piece is regarded as an investment for the future, passed down from one generation to the next.

These “antiques of the future” sit in beautiful homes around the world.

The company has an excellent record for innovation and design and provides superior craftsmanship, coupled with the finest possible service and value.

The unique twisted paper and wire weave is made on the original looms, which is then applied to the finest steam-bent beech wood frames. This weave is available in a choice of 15 colours, as standard. These include arctic grey, bracken, brilliant white, clear, duck egg, espresso, fawn, honey, ivory, nearly black, nearly white, pebble, sage, signal red and tarragon.

You can also choose any RAL or F & B colour, to suit your own interior. (Designers up and down the country love the huge colour range provided.)

There is a choice of dining, side, sofa, coffee and tea tables to complement all the chairs, plus a selection of fabrics and

cushions. Customers’ own material is yet another option.

The signature piece for 2013 is without doubt the new BOURNE chair, in both pebble and bracken. Its neat contemporary styling and square tapered legs makes it the ideal choice for use in the dining room and kitchen, as well as the conservatory.

In the kitchen the ATHENE stool is the perfect choice for both classic and modern surroundings. Available in two heights to suit varying bar tops, you can choose whatever colour suits your interior best.

There is also huge interest in the BELVOIR range, which was on display earlier this year at Interiors UK in a stunning mauve finish; whilst at the 2013 Ideal Home Show, the BELVOIR armchair was showcased yet again, this time in the award-winning house, styled by House Beautiful magazine, accompanied by the Burghley Tea Table, both in Brilliant White.

Visit www.lloydloom.com for further information about the Lloyd Loom of Spalding furniture portfolio.

Royal 5* Suite at Heathrow Airport Katharine Pooley unveils the new design of Heathrow’s Royal Suite, creating the utmost in discreet, luxury travel for the jetset traveller

Katharine Pooley proudly unveils the new design of the Royal Suite at Heathrow airport, a coveted commission from BAA, to create a glamorous yet understated environment for its most discerning visitors. The lounge is reserved for those travelling by private aircraft, demanding the utmost in discreet, relaxed travel.

The service provided at the Royal Suite enables passengers and their guests to complete airport formalities from the convenience of a private lounge, bypassing the airport terminals with a direct limousine-to-aircraft service. Such comforts are accompanied by security-conscious details such as bullet-proof smoked glass to protect VIPs as they exit their vehicle and enter the building, and the ultimate luxury of their own private entrance to the airport.

Pooley has now undertaken the redesign of several BAA VIP suites and this project marks the culmination of her achievements at Heathrow.

Major changes including structural alterations were undertaken this time to ensure that of all the lounges, the Royal Suite best reflects BAA’s impeccable service values.

Exquisite finishes in navy, steel, gunmetal grey and fawn tones were chosen to create a layered effect, giving the room its calming, intimate feel. The periphery lighting dramatically highlights the contrasting textural wall finishes of state-of-the-art laser-cut slate panels and a thick-cut grasscloth in deep blue, greys and golds. The design is punctuated with large dramatic abstract art in complimentary washes of colour merging into a seamless but richly detailed interior.

Katharine Pooley said: “It is an honour to be asked to redesign the prestigious Royal Suites at Heathrow and a great opportunity to embrace and showcase the international influences within my work. I hope passengers will enjoy the opulent yet tranquil feel we have aimed to create in the suite.”

Anita Newcourt, Heathrow VIP Services Manager said: “We appointed Katharine Pooley to redesign the Royal Suite as she understands the needs of our sophisticated guests and is completely in tune with the needs of our discerning clientele. Katharine has created a design that successfully balances the best in luxury with utmost comfort.”

Floors & Flooring May you always be on Cloud 9 as Ball and Young reveal the results of recycling one million Red Noses!

Ball and Young are delighted to announce the results of an exclusive partnership with Comic Relief and Sainsbury’s. They joined together after Red Nose Day 2011 with the aim of recycling a massive one million Red Noses and are now proud to reveal the results of their mission. The noses have been reincarnated as part Ball and Young’s award winning carpet underlays - Cloud 9.

Ball and Young had no hesitation in agreeing to recycle the PU foam Red Noses, many of which had been collected from recycling points at Sainsbury’s stores nationwide as they offered a high level of quality of recyclable material. The Noses were transported to the Ball and Young factory in Corby, Northamptonshire where they were washed and prepared for recycling, before being processed.

Ann Shaw, Sales Director at Ball and Young, said: “The noses were processed in our state of the art factory where they were chipped, bonded and rejuvenated to attain the quality necessary for our carpet underlay.”

Ball and Young is committed to working together to recycle and make a difference.

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Remmers Provide Audi with Shades of Grey Having outgrown their previous site, a new purpose built, state of the art Audi car centre was constructed on a three acre site in Leicester.

The Audi specification of a 600m2 floor including a wooden wall structure with just one single construction joint sweeping into the main showroom floor area was met by Remmers to perfection.

Specially coated aggregates to exact granule sizing and colour were also supplied and installed.

Steel trims were sourced and powder coated to the exact same colour as the floor to hide any transitions giving the floor and wall the appearance of one sweeping finish.

New Ravenna Mosaics – A Profile.

Under the creative guidance of designer Sara Baldwin, American mosaic company New Ravenna has given the world of tiling a revamp. Working on prestigious projects across the US and now breaking through to the European market – you can expect to see a smattering of these beautiful designs launching in the UK from March 2013.

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The handcrafted mosaics can be fashioned into decorative borders, mural, floors, medallions. Pieces are cut and can be tumbled, honed, or treated to create distinctive styles, subtle shade variations, and textures. The product is the creation of initial ideas from customers and the creative genius of the new Ravenna designers.

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Another innovation

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Glass bridge over garden area to prestigious office block with heated structural glass elements for protection against snow and ice plus sacrificial slip resistant glass top sheet for cost effective maintenance.

Come to us for your glass requirements from small bespoke solutions to major installations.

You will have our best service whatever the size of project.

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Nirvana Chairs

“Award Winning Hanging Chairs in Stainless Steel and Sheepskin” Web: www.NirvanaChairs.com Email: Sales@NirvanaChairs.com Tel: 01243 575446

Veneering is the defining part of traditional Cabinet Making Craft that separates Cabinet Making from Joinery. It is also that which allows the embellishment of furniture far beyond the limited scope of solid wood alone.

Our Services The majority of our production time is dedicated to the manufacture of bespoke veneered furniture components. We are experts at turning ideas into amazing projects. We work with everyone from huge Building and Architectural companies to private householders.

Please have a look at “What We Do” and our “Gallery” to learn more.

The main-stay of our veneering service is the production of bespoke flat and curved wood veneered panels. We manufacture these usually from either MDF or Plywood and occasionally from chipboard; edged with solid wood lipped edges and then overveneered with face and balancer veneers as appropriate.

Our biggest projects so far have been for Architectural Veneered Panels, these have adorned the walls and ceilings, staircases and landings of entrance foyers, lobbies, hallways, and rooms of; Companies, Households, Hotels, Concert Halls, Hospital Wards and Cruise ships.

Other bespoke veneered panel commissions are more frequently from Cabinet Makers, Shop Fitting and Joinery Companies, who require our specialised components for their projects.

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Herman Miller

Previews Latest Advance in Performance Seating at Salone Del Mobile

Ten years and more than 1.5 million chairs later, a successful design is transformed for today’s dynamic workplace: A Preview of Mirra 2.

As work evolves, people are more agile, shifting from individual to collaborative work in an instant. With all that motion, they need support that moves with them. In response, Herman Miller, Inc., the global leader in highperformance seating, announces its latest advance, the Mirra 2 work chair.

Designed by Studio 7.5 of Berlin, Germany— the quartet of Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Zwick, Claudia Plikat, and Roland Zwick—it is built on the same principles as their best-selling original, but is completely redesigned from the casters up. The result is a leaner, lighter, more responsive chair moves as one with the sitter and dynamically supports even a person’s slightest movements, so important as people work more agilely than ever.

In commenting on the design, the Studio 7.5 team, who prefers to speak with one voice, noted that the chair is “a reincarnation of Mirra. It feels reassuringly familiar because we maintained its soul and essential DNA, but we advanced the materialization and manifestation of this idea in virtually every aspect.”

Mirra 2 is being previewed during the Salone Del Mobile in Milan, Italy, 9-14 April at Herman Miller’s National Design Centre showroom, 70 Corso Garibaldi. The chair will be available for purchase worldwide Summer 2013.

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A totally different approach in the manufacture of glass decorative panels.

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Heating & Ventilation Foster Child Baron Foster of Thames Bank – perhaps better known as world-renowned architect Norman Foster – approached Dominique Imbert of Focus to create a fire fit for a prestigious reception hall. Based on that original design – but scaled down to suit domestic interiors – the Filiofocus range was created for the company’s port folio and is available in the UK through Diligence International.

There are a total of five options available in the Filiofocus range offering either a central or wall mounted fire. The standard fire has a 2m cone whilst there is a smaller 1.6m for room heights under 3m. The Telescopic is only available with a 2m cone.

Diligence International 01364 644790 | www.diligenceinternational.com

New TROX AIRNAMIC swirl diffusers have an extremely quiet air discharge and superior mixing capability, enabling them to fulfil even the highest volume flow rates without compromising comfort standards.

Engineered in high-quality ABS polymer they feature innovative three-dimensionally profiled air control blades, and an acoustically optimised damper. Thermal mixing is superior to other available diffusers, giving even distribution.

In addition, AIRNAMIC swirl diffusers are suitable for all kinds of ceiling systems, have superior aesthetic impact, and can be painted (or have printed foils applied to the face) to suit the widest range of interior design concepts.

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Enhance your property, whatever its style or age, with a modern entertainment system based around Amina Invisible Loudspeakers.

Amina’s patented technology uses a musical soundboard technique to recreate sound naturally from a flat surface which is plastered over and decorated, creating the perfect room filling audio solution with zero visual inteference.

Installed in walls or ceilings, they allow you to focus on the important things in life: the design and decoration of your home and your ability to relax in the surroundings you have created.

Scan the QR code for quick access to our website or call to arrange a demonstration.

Hearing is believing!

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EVE mini, THE ULTIMATE FRAME for IPAD mini.

Elegant and stylish, Eve mini embraces the iPad mini and turns it into an amazing wall mounted touch screen.

Eve mini complements the iPad mini with respect for its pure design without hiding it.

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INTERIORS

Taking place at ExCeL 19th-21st May, INTERIORS LDN will showcase the very best contemporary British and international design in furniture and interiors for the mid to high-end market, ideal an impressive list of handpicked exhibitors including Rolf Benz, Spectral, Boca Do Lobo, Sharon Marston, Timorous Beasties, James UK, Deadgood, Jay Watson, Dare Studio and Vorwerk Carpets.

There are unmissable industry figures to see and hear from at the May Design Series. Karim Rashid, one of the most prolific designers of his generation, will host a keynote session within the Conversation Series programme and then take to the decks to DJ at the late night opening on Monday 20th May. The May Design Series has been timed at the end of the European show cycle so that you can see the latest designs launched both in the UK and across the globe. For those who missed the earlier European shows, the DX freights will showcase a selection of their very best products, selected by industry editors from Maison et Objet, IMM Cologne, Stockholm and Milan.

In addition to world renowned brands, you can also find out about the most exciting new design collaborations such as the pioneering charity and social enterprise; Out of the Dark. The charity teaches and gives employment to young people by fantastic work they are doing, and its gives you the opportunity to buy unique, handmade and original pieces of furniture.

Warren the Senior Lecturer at the CASS faculty has been involving students and staff from the London Metropolitan University in a project investigating what modern and traditional materials and technologies can offer. Students studying for their Masters in Interior Design at the Royal College of Art also have a strong presence at the exhibition, having competed to design two public spaces within the event; the DX Bar and the Champagne Bar. Visitors can secure their free ticket to the May Design Series at www.maydesignseries.com, please quote invitation code MDSXX.

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EXCEL LONDON 19-21 MAY 2013

As part of London’s exciting new contract event, The May Design Series, INTERIORS LDN presents the most inspirational interiors products for the mid-to high-end market.

Exhibitors include Boca Do Lobo, Deadgood, Deirdre Dyson, Rolf Benz, Sharon Marston, Timorous Beasties and many more.

Register now for your free ticket (and save the £40 entry fee) quoting invitation code INT29. www.interiorsldn.com

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hen creating the interior design scheme for this 4,535 square foot apartment in One Hyde Park, Casa Forma’s focus was on practicality and functionality, whilst at the same time exuding the very best in bespoke luxury and elegance. The result is a sophisticated and timeless design, and a comfortable family home.

The immediate focus on entering the apartment is the long corridor leading to the main living space, with its magnificent views of Hyde Park itself.

Two features serve to particularly distinguish the corridor. Firstly, high-gloss sycamore panels add light and subtlety. And then, on the other side of the panel, an abstract map of the Hyde Park pathways – the bronze clasps and metalized panels and resin of which combine to create a subtle 3D effect.

One of the four original bedrooms has been converted into a multi-function study room, which can also transform into a games room.

The furniture is made from darkened solid Indian Rosewood in piano high gloss finish, and with the bespoke leather sofa able to convert into a large guest double-bed, this room can also easily be turned into a bedroom.

The introduction of a Swedish dry sauna in the en-suite bathroom linked to the study room

was one of the most challenging aspects of this project. But thanks to Casa Forma’s strong architectural acumen, this small yet complex feature turned out to be an extremely successful addition to the property.

The powder room has been clad in silver & goldleafed, treated with acid to create a tarnished effect for a more distressed and aged look.

In the dining room, the bronze profile and glass joinery is framed by a subtly backlit tortoise shell and tiger eye mosaic, while exquisitely coloured brown glass chandelier pendants hang over the dining table.

The interior design of the main living space focuses on maximising those incredible views of Hyde Park. Accents of bevelled glass relief on mirrors framing all the joinery add an Art Deco touch to the room.

The modernist chandelier in the main living room is made from a collection of Brazilian rock crystals and bronze frame; the glow it emits visually increasing the ceiling height through its cut-outs. And at the entrance lobby, twin chandeliers designed with smoked quartz shards create a delicate quality of light, enhancing the ambience of the space.

Through research, quality of materials, precision, and attention to detail all embodied perfectly in one property – making this Casa Forma project an outstanding example of considered, uncompromising and luxurious interior design.

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Stunning Spiral Staircases

Albion Design spiral and helical staircases are installed quickly due to their modular manufacture: t t

The Albion Design range of spiral and helical staircases offers a variety of designs and finishes that provide aesthetically pleasing architectural solutions.

There is a large selection of design possibilities utilising various materials and finishes that produces stunning staircase installations which require minimal maintenance.

www.albionspirals.co.uk sales@albionspirals.co.uk 01223 979007

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Handrail & Balustrade solutions from Aalco

Web: www.elitespiralstairs.co.uk Email: contact@elitespiralstairs.co.uk Tel: 01926 812060

Aalco offer a comprehensive product range for Balustrade and Handrail systems that includes: Elite Spiral stairs have been VAT Registration No.hand 136 2191 31 manufacturing bespoke, built spiral staircases in our Warwickshire factory since 1987. You can select from a range of designs in materials such as Cast Iron, Stainless steel and Hardwood and we have spiral stairs that are suitable for both internal and external applications.

Our technical department will work with your builders and architects to help you with compliance with Planning and Building regulations . Please visit our website for full details of our stairs or call/email us for a quote.

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Frameless Glass U – linear balustrade that uses discreet aluminium profiles Frameless Wall Fixing – for fixing glass to the supporting structure Frameless Floor Fixing – for applications where a foot rail is not desired Frameless Special – system with a stainless steel newel post Round & Square Bar – timeless classics Glass Clamps – Round, Square & 2-Clamp Systems Stainless Rope – Round & Square

The Aalco website also features an interactive Handrail Systems Product Finder where, in addition to the comprehensive range of balustrade and handrail systems and accessories, the company has uploaded a gallery of finished installations.

For details please visit: http://www.aalco.co.uk/products/handrail/default. aspx

Stannah launches ‘lifestyle lift’

Stannah has launched the Salise, a sleek modern looking vertical lift, that transports people between floors of their home without needing to rely on the stairs.

It can be installed without doing any major structural work for installation which makes the possibility of having a home lift a real option for many more people.

The lift is ideal for individuals who wish to future proof their home for later life, bringing added convenience to their retirement while easing movement for all.

Wherever the Salise takes you in your home in has only one objective: to make life easier. (98) T: 0800 715487 www.stannahhomelifts.co.uk/salise.html

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EeStairs Rises to the 44th Level Design During the design phase of a project, EeStairs’ passion for staircases begins to shine. Regarding this project, we met together with the client and the architect to obtain a full scope of the design intentions. In attempt to provide clear interpretations of design, we provided a photo realistic rendering of what we proposed for this unique staircase. The client was verWy pleased with the rendered model, thus we proceeded with fabrication.

Fabrication One of the key elements of this staircase is the stringer; it is a ribbon like structure that curves with the staircase as it travels upward. We fabricated this section using multiple plates to form the separate sections, and then grinding them smooth to make it into a single unit. Another main element was the mirror polish handrail system. The client specified an imitation of an existing handrail system that he had, so we took it upon ourselves to custom manufacture the handrail brackets to match. This was a very labor-intensive task, however, the result exceeded the clients’ expectations!

Installation The client had a limited window for installation of the staircase, so with delicate coordination we were able to meet this deadline. The installation posed its own challenges. Each section of the staircase needed to be brought up the elevator individually. Keeping these constraints in mind each section was design accordingly. With a skilled team who pride themselves with perfection, we were able to supply this unique staircase, which the client was profoundly delighted with. www.eestairs.com

Lighting & Electrical SOVEREIGN® Mini LED Downlight A genuine replacement for MR16 halogen downlights, this high quality British designed & built unit offers high quality substantial energy savings. Cleverly designed aluminium front bezel reduces glare to a minimum without loss of light output, with built-in clear lens to ensure optimum performance and longevity.

Full range available including decorative drop glass and sealed “under-canopy” versions suitable for bathroom use.

Commercial Lighting Systems Ltd , Units 16/17 Chandlers Way , Swanwick , Southampton , SO31 1FQ www.commercial-lighting.co.uk sales@commercial-lighting.co.uk

Choose a colour...any colour With our in-house facilities we can spray metal plates to match any RAL colour of your choice

No long lead times No minimum order Complete bespoke service

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NEW 124 PAGE LIGHTING CATALOGUE OUT NOW! Reserve your FREE copy today Call: 01372 807 661 or email: sales@flairlight.co.uk

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Extex, the innovative British designer & manufacturer of deluxe exterior fabrics has opened up its channels to now supply the luxury residential market. The Extex range also meets outdoor regulations for the hotel and spa market and they’re well equipped to offer a specialist fabric treatment service. As reputable global leaders designing and supplying stylish interior furnishing fabrics to the superyacht industry for over 20 years, their expertise has more recently been focused on the development of an extensive range of beautiful outdoor fabrics. The BFCA award winning* fabric collections all combine outstanding performance with a luxurious feel, utilising advanced yarn technology to offer water repellent, stain resistant, light fast, preshrunk and machine washable fabrics – the perfect choice of fabric for gardens and terraces.

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With the company’s origins steeped in fine art, iconic fashion house history, innovation and design, their influential partnerships have helped to shape the upper echelons of the elegant world of textiles today. The two most recent collections have been designed in collaboration with renowned textile designer, Nigel Atkinson to celebrate a 25-year partnership. The genius of these new cutting edge fabrics, Wave and Ensõ, is that they combine his trademark high-end style with an innovative printing technique, which gives them a three dimensional surface pattern that creates a dynamic, sculptural, luxurious look and feel. Hand printed in the UK, this method has been skilfully adapted to meet the high performance standards set by Extex that now ensures their durability in outdoor living areas.

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KURT FAUSTIG KG Kraillinger Strasse 12 D-82131 Stockdorf / Munich Tel: +49 (0) 89 89 56 31 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 89 89 56 31 - 72 email@faustig.de www.faustig.de

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Product Pro le THERE’S A NEW LOOK for the NEW YEAR… AT WHITEHEAD DESIGNS There’s a fabulously fresh new look to 2013 at Whitehead Designs, with a sumptuous new brochure and stylish new website that both showcase the quality and craftsmanship of their bespoke UK-made furniture in beautiful detail.

‘We’ve invested in lots of stunning new location images of our furniture, as well as large, clear detailed shots of individual pieces’ explains Janet Houston, Head of Sales & Marketing. ‘Shot in natural light in real interior settings makes it so much easier to imagine the furniture in your own home, whilst the individual images really highlight the quality and detail of our workmanship.’

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Hidden Benefits for Hotel Interiors

Powermatic® concealed door closers have become the designer’s favourite for creating attractive interiors in hotels, offices and other projects where appearance, ambience and comfort are paramount. Fitting neatly between the door and frame, Powermatic® is totally concealed when the door is closed and has none of the unsightly control arms and boxes that come with other door closers, ensuring that nothing interferes with the appearance of the door or interior and creating a more relaxed, less institutionalised, ambience.

Bespoke Decorative Columns This arrow head column was one of six made and installed by Bespoke Designs Solutions on a project in Crewe for a high-end car manufacturer on their reception refurbishment.

Bespoke Designs Solutions specialise in exclusive decorative effects and finishes and advocated using Micro Cement in this situation which worked to great effect.

Also at the same location a virtual reality wall of 21 sq. mts with a tolerance of a 0.5 mm was successfully achieved by adapting a 7 mt long sanding implement. www.plasteringtrainingcourses.co.uk www.decorativeplastertraining.co.uk www.decorativewalls.co.uk

Powermatic has been used at The Savoy, Hilton hotels, Café Royal, the Shell building and many other prestigious projects throughout the world.

The ‘Super Home’ is Reborn ! Asetti unveil the new $150 Million ‘James Bond’ Home.

The Asetti Design Group unveils its spectacular new ‘James Bond Home’ for the

Contact them at: chris@asetti.com | www.thailandhousedesigns.com

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Product Pro le Island Stone Personalised Wall Cladding With its riven surface, the Rustic Cladding interlocking system offers a relief pattern using a mesh-mounted narrow version of the V-Tile ™ wedge design. When combined with its subtle colour variations, this range is perfectly suited for any part of any wall. Various stacking arrangements are available - either horizontal or vertical - each creating a unique pattern, while the easy grout-free installation confirms the appearance of a ‘woven’ wall. Our Rustic Cladding in Himarchal Black featured here shows a creative design made by installing at different degrees and then offset. www.islandstone.co.uk | T: 0800 083 9351 The award-winning Artemis Liquid Nickel ceiling fan provides a great way to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter. By running in reverse it will bring hot air trapped

Teardrop range makes a splash Solus Ceramics introduce the sophisticated Teardrop range, which is a unique, and elegant series of wall tiles inspired by oriental flowing shapes and curved lines.

legendary lighting designer George Kovacs this will provide a great point of interest for any

The scale-like tiles are available in six lavish colours including a deep turquoise and a regal red, and can be selected in both a matt and glossy finish.

Stylish, reliable and silent, the fans use 95 per cent less energy than an equivalent airconditioning unit, and can save up to 24 per cent of heating costs when operating in reverse in the winter. Hunter ceiling fans come with a lifetime warranty and there are over 40

The tiles, which measure 115x195mm create dramatic patterns when laid together resembling the textures of exquisitely woven fabric.

Most recently the tiles have been featured in the brand new Hard Rock Café in Barcelona and were even backlit to exciting effect.

choose from.

For more information telephone 01256 636509 or visit www.hunterfan.co.uk

For more information contact Solus Ceramics.

T: 0121 753 0777 E: info@solusceramics.com

a total solution for architectural glazing

atriums facades canopies partitions

rooflights balustrade conservatories walk on floors

shuffle glazing framed glazing structural glazing frameless glazing

Tel: 01842 816080 sales@glazinginnovations.co.uk www.glazinginnovations.co.uk

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Mid West Displays proudly boast the largest range of Light Panels in the UK. Bevelled Edge Light Panels are high quality, low voltage illuminated poster display systems.

The panels are double sided, but are only 14mm thick. They use low voltage LEDs that have a minimum life expectancy of 60,000-100,000 hours, due to their long life they are maintenance free. They will illuminate any graphic printed on standard 90gsm paper however, we recommend using Dura Trans paper (A4 and A3 sizes available on request).

The magnets on the pockets simply pull open when you want to update your display with a new graphic making them ideal for displaying promotions in any high street business premises.

Due to the fact that we manufacture our own products here in the UK we can personalise these frames with different colours to suit company branding and we also have the facility to engrave the acrylic with company logos, which give a great effect when the light illuminates through them.

As if all this wasn’t enough, don’t forget that if you need some thing extra special designed just for your business, we have a bespoke design service, which will make sure that we can meet all your requirements.

New Product alert!

These best selling Bevelled Edge Light Panels have just got even better!

By utilising the technology used in our popular Rotating Displays we can now offer Rotating Bevelled Edge Light Panels. Engage your customers day and night with both lights and movement.

Bespoke Acrylic Display POS Our acrylic has many applications, as well as a light panel team we have a dedicated acrylics team who work closely with clients to develop unique display solutions to suit various store types. From practical illuminated branded display plinths to decorative illuminated themed window displays.

Lets not forget about the practicalities within a public space Keep your customers informed with our stylish new Illuminated Directional Signage.

Whether its directing them to the lifts and tills or to the restaurant and Womenswear department, do it with style. Choose from a selection of standard designs, have them designed just for you or buy them blank and do it yourself…the possibilities are endless!

For more information on any of our products or services please do not hesitate to contact the team at Mid West Displays who are more than happy to help.

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