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OF A HISTORY Golmar’s history has been characterized by a clear and decided spirit of excellence. intercom, which is nowadays the most important product.

Exports has been a main activity of the company since 1968.

Currently, it accounts for more than 65% of production and has extended to over 45 countries, particularly to the demanding European Community members. digital video intercom system, being a clear example of innovative products. A key factor for success is the ability to develop new products and adapt them to each market’s

premises located in a modern, 6,500 m2 building, minutes away from Barcelona Airport as well to downtown.

In 2004, it celebrated its 50th anniversary and created subsidiaries in some European countries.

The company currently employs 130 people, where the Innovation Department approximately represents 10% of the total staff.

All in all, Golmar has embarked on an ambitious project, so as to become one of the main European manufacturers of

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“BEOVIEW“ from Golmar. Full IP digital system, allows the connection of door entry panels and apartment units by using a new or an existing LAN infrastructure. The LAN can be shared with other IP devices.The monitors and panels are connected with a simple RJ-45 connector coming from a PoE switch. Intercom between apartments, memory image and message broadcast service are some of the multiple features of this new intercom generation.

Never was an intercom so powerful and easy to install!

Feel the difference when using an IP video Intercom.

All actions are instantaneous as the system is not processing unnecessary tasks.

A peer-to-peer solution that runs without any server. Thanks to its multichannel capability, larger installations will no longer experience a busy signal making visitors wait at the door panel. The number

Safelink Services Ltd 0845 389 2298 sales@safelink.co.uk www.safelink.co.uk of units to be used in one system is almost unlimited.

The system can be used on WAN environment communication at distances never imagined.

Maintenance, changes and upgrades can be made remotely.

Take a look at the apartment units: the most compact sized and mechanically perfect.

IP ROCK INOX Push Button Coded Panels are available but the popular ROCK INOX is manufactured from 2.5mm thick stainless steel with a special spotting – keeping your panel cleaner for longer.

All panels have 5mm thick polycarbonate card holding and camera windows and double walled sound grille that prevents access to the sound circuit.

Security screws with special key and metallic embedding box with theft protected stoppers.

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Push button panels and coded panels have permanent illumination through blue leds.

The RJ-45 connector at the rear of the panel makes it easy to connect.

M201 Dual Handset-Hands Free Monitor Elegance meets innovation.

The new IPlus monitor when installed surface mounted is only 17mm deep. Its the most beautiful in the market The new generation of IP video monitors from Golmar offer multiple functions.

Intercom with any other monitor, image memory, messenger service from any computer, programmable input for door bell apartment push button or alarm connection and tracking up to 8 cameras are just a few of them.

Casing manufactured in ABS RAL9016 white colour with 3.5” TFT LCD screen with acrylic glass protection.

Dimensions: 220(W) x 124(H) x 17(D) mm.

The latest monitors now available the M300 and the M700 enhance the range and offer exceptional, modern styling.: M300 . Casing manufactured in ABS RAL9005 black colour with anodized aluminium sides. 3.5” screen.

Dimensions: 161(W) x 101(H) x 13(D) mm.

M700. Casing manufactured in ABS RAL9005 black colour with anodized aluminium sides. 7.0”screen Dimensions: 227(W) x 139(H) x 15(D) mm.

Also available A500 audio only unit. Casing manufactured in ABS RAL9005 black colour with anodized aluminium sides.

Dimensions: 95(W) x 139(H) x 13(D) mm.

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Cover Story THE ASTOR

78 86 Set in the Berkshire countryside, in the valley of the River Thames, The Astor has been created through restoration of buildings that originally formed part of ‘The Model Farm’ – built by Lord Astor of the historic Cliveden Estate, which can be seen as part of the stunning rural backdrop to the property.

The restoration created a 11,420 sq ft home, with a combination of original structural components, but blended into a contemporary design. The interiordesign challenge was to create a fresh and vibrant lifestyle within the available space, retaining the dramatic impact of the property, providing astunning and luxurious environment for entertaining, using carefully selected fabrics for comfort and style.

See page 34 for more information Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of material published in The Art Of Design however, the publishers accept no responsibility for the claims or opinions made by advertisers, manufactures or contributors.

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This September sees the opening of the Staffan Tollgård Design Store on the tranquil docks of Grosvenor Waterside, Chelsea. Launched by Scandinavian interior designer Staffan Tollgård, the Design Store showcases a personally curated collection of the best and the bold of luxury contemporary design.

The light-filled 3500 square foot flagship space is designed to provide a new kind of retail experience: personalised, calm and complete.

The last decade has seen Staffan Tollgård Design Group take its place among the top interior design practices in the UK. Known for bold, creative and contemporary interiors, the decision to invest in a bricks and mortar store was born out of a belief that great design deserves to be seen and to be sold by designers that can tell its story. Staffan worked as a filmmaker before studying interior design at the Inchbald School of Design, and the importance of storytelling runs through every aspect of the practice’s work. Staffan explained that “As a group of designers we value the human behind the piece: the designer and the maker. That is why, in an increasingly digitalised world, we have invested in a showroom staffed by interior designers that understand the language of design, the pieces themselves and their place in a new story: that of the collector.”

Unusually for a furniture and accessories store, everything in the Design Store is part of the Design Group’s story, and for sale and specification for trade and retail clients. They have partnered with a number of leading brands, including home automation specialist NV Integration who provide a cutting-edge view into the world of integrated home

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The poured concrete floor, barn-wood cladding, architectural lighting, and specialist wall finishes: every aspect of the store is part of the aesthetic that has made Staffan Tollgård Design Group an award-winning interior design practice.

Staffan Tollgård Design Store a new kind of retail experience Staffan Tollgård Design Store Grosvenor Waterside, Chelsea London SW1W 8QN

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The Design Store showcases the best of contemporary design from across the world. They are proud to be the exclusive retail showroom of Autoban, Stellarworks and Verden Linteloo in the UK, and to be the inaugural UK retailer of neri&hu, the furniture arm of renowned architects Neri & Hu. As well as furniture from some of the best manufacturers that the design practice has worked with in their projects, the Store will sell lighting, rugs and accessories.

Staffan hopes that “whether someone comes to see us for a whole project, or simply decides on a beautiful vase or cashmere throw, our design store team has a wealth of experience to make sure that even the smallest decision dovetails with the story the client is telling with their home or gift.”

When the store opens in September it will also have two world launches on display. The ‘belle’ light, designed

by Staffan himself, for Italian light couturier Contardi, and the ‘Yi’ chair, by world renowned designer Michael Young, for EOQ Design.

Staffan Tollg책rd Design Store brings the best and the bold of luxury contempory design to Grosvenor Waterside.

Great design deserves to be seen, and to be sold by designers that can tell its story. We value the human behind the piece: the designer and the maker. That is why, in an increasingly digitalised world, we have invested in a bricks and mortar showroom staffed by interior designers that understand the language of design, the pieces themselves and their place in a new story: that of the collector.

Great design holds a story.

Come and tell us yours.

Grosvenor Waterside, Waterside Gatliff Road, Road London, London SW1W 8QN M-F:10am-7pm www.tollgard.co.uk

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s more and more buildings are being given a contemporary twist, the unity of interior design and architecture is a hot topic within the world of property development. Here we look at how the two can work in harmony and what inspires the interior designers behind some of the UK’s most successful projects.

The architecture of a building offers a guide of how the building was designed and how its functions were intended. Although these would be clearly detailed for any newly erected buildings, for those that have been

around a little longer, new ways of living can inspire new ways of using a space, whilst at the same time inspiring an interior designer to retain the original charm.

Often a projects forgotten architecture can be rich in inspiration, from uncovered sash windows and inglenook fireplaces to original mouldings hidden by paint, each can create a stunning feature or focal point for a room. In many cases, if the original features have survived time, it is believed that they should be respected and interpreted.

Kate Kingston of Kingston Shaw Interior Design has worked with a wide variety of buildings over the years, each with their own unique architecture. Here, she comments: “Personally I am hugely inspired by the Georgian era of architecture. The square rooms and high ceilings appeal to my love of symmetry. We specialise in contemporary interior design, however, as a team, we are always seeking to interpret historical trends in new and exciting ways.”

Furthermore, elements of a building’s architecture can inspire a whole colour palette, from anything as simple as a rusted hinge on the exterior and a timber frame ceiling to the views that a

building can proffer. All these factors can create a myriad of simple and head-turning colours that craft a truly unique space.

Kingston Shaw regularly use colour to bring a room alive: “I always use a little colour therapy when choosing an accent colour for a scheme. For example, orange is a great hue to use in an educational or study environment; it promotes learning and is fresh and exciting. This has worked perfectly in a room we recently designed which benefits from amazing sunsets, As such, I wanted to reflect the outside internally.”

Although you can use a buildings architectural backdrop as a palette to dress a room, more and more interior design involves using this as an opportunity to bring it into the new millennium.

Elements of a building’s historical furniture and fabrics can be used, however, whilst deriving inspiration from the features that have been left behind, many interior designers see it as their role to interpret the next generation of imprints. Ideally the project is a representation of the client’s personality and living requirements.

Kate adds: “A contemporary interior in a traditional backdrop is my favourite juxtaposition. I love to walk into a Georgian façade and be greeted by contemporary finishes and fittings. Good design will always marry well. That’s not to say there isn’t room for period interiors and exteriors living together.”

Good design should compliment any structural building, whenever it was built. Eclectic design that mixes contemporary and historical styles can work well, as long as it is done with wit and function in mind.

So how do architects sit in the mind and work of an interior designer and who do they admire?.... Kate comments: “ I worship Mies Van der Rohe. As well as admiring his award-winning architecture, much of his furniture design creeps into my interiors as it is so well designed and always fits the bill. Renzo Piani is a living architect who makes my heart sing when I see his work. It makes me want to be a better designer and ensures that I always take time to listen to the architect. I would never mess with what I see as his perfection.”

And what kind of architecture makes an interior designer look to the skies?.... “My favourite building is the Empire State building in New York. I love its homage to excess, its intricate art deco decoration and the way that it has weathered with such success over the years.

It is completely the opposite to what I admire in architecture and in my own style, yet it stands proud, evokes memories and is unashamed of what it is.�

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18-21 September 2013 Earls Court London Register FREE at www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Ahmarra completes the supply and fit contract for the new ME London Hotel, designed by Foster + Partners Ahmarra Installations contract, through the main contractor Gleeds, was worth over £630,000. It consisted of the design, manufacture and installation of numerous elements including over 300 fire rated, concealed, timber doorsets in 60 minute (FD60) and 120 minute (FD120) fire ratings. This also included the associated ironmongery including specialist access control ironmongery.

Ahmarra also supplied and installed a number of features for the bedroom corridors and lift lobbies.

The ME London Hotel adds to Ahmarra’s reputation for working on iconic luxury hotel brands such as InterContinental, Apex, Hilton, Marriott, Crowne Plaza , Four Seasons and Grange Hotels.

Richard Panrucker, Ahmarra Installations Director, said “having successfully completed projects in the past with Foster + Partners, we were pleased to be part of the fit our team for this landmark hotel. Repeat business from satisfied customers’ forms the basis of Ahmarra’s work which is a testament to our success”.

Ahmarra Installations are also one of the few fit-out contractors to have significant in-house manufacturing capability through its sister company, Ahmarra Door Solutions, who are one of the UK’s leading architectural door manufacturers.

Ahmarra Installations are currently working on a number of prestigious London projects including the Mondrian Hotel, which is part of the Sea Containers House redevelopment on the South Bank, and the Grade 2 listed Royal College of General Practitioners in Euston, which adds to Ahmarra’s list of heritage projects to include the Royal Albert Hall and the London Guildhall.

For more information on Ahmarra Installations, call 02392 389 076 or visit www.ahmarra.co.uk

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Architect Mike Ford AR Design Studio, Winchester, UK www.ardesignstudio.co.uk https://twitter.com/ARDesign_Studio Builder Mike Jacobs Builders Ltd

Elm Court Hidden from view, behind the ordinary looking faรงade of a modestly sized semi-detached house in North London, sits an elegant piece of modern contemporary architecture. The recently retired owners sought to adapt the existing small and cramped property into their perfect home. Despite their North London site, they were eager to work again with the south coast based architects, having experienced an enjoyable and smooth design process on an earlier holiday home. AR Design relished the opportunity to reunite with an old client. The brief was to design a single storey extension at the rear of the existing 3 bedroom property, linking in with the original, whilst making minimal physical changes. The open-plan extension was to comprise of a new kitchen, new dining/living space, utility room, cinema room, WC and office area; with the aim to bring views of the garden and more light into the property.

The team at AR are particularly interested in relationships between inside and outside space, between the man-made and nature. They could see the potential to completely revive the feel and functionality of this home within the tight site as a parameter for an interesting design approach. It completely transforms the feel and atmosphere of the existing property.

The concept is firmly rooted in uniting the house with the garden and positively affecting the interior feel of the original property, whilst making minimal physical changes. The solution was to have a grey wall running through the entire home; from the front door through the original house into the new extension and out onto the garden to unite the original front with the new extension. This physical wall acts as an axis of movement, guiding you through the house, from old to new. It also draws the eye through the space and out to the garden providing a physical inside/ outside link. The wall breaks down as it dissects the contemporary

Kitchen Myers Touch, Winchester Photographer Martin Gardner, www.spacialimages.com

extension, defining smaller, more intimate spaces, whilst still retaining the feeling of togetherness evident in open-plan living. The flexible division of the space uses innovative arrangements of furniture promoting a multifunctional use of the space, such as the garden room which becomes an office through the implementation of a bespoke fold down desk.

As the wall reaches into the garden it projects through the large glazed doors, which can be opened completely. These allow sunlight to flood through the open-plan space and filter down gradually into the original property, creating beautiful shards of light. A flush threshold allows the tiled floor finish of the interior to continue out onto the patio, creating a seamless link between inside and outside. We follow the wall over the patio as it steps down onto the earth where it finishes, revealing us to the garden and nature.

The entire extension is highly insulated to improve the sustainability credentials of the house. In addition, an efficient fireplace is located centrally to the space for localised heating, with under floor heating running throughout the ground floor. This provides a comfortable and efficient environment to live in.

The finished property retains its humble street appearance, yet is completely transformed from its previous gloomy atmosphere with the juxtaposition of the modern extension at its rear creating a light, airy and open living environment. It is now a perfectly working home bursting with traditional values, contemporary style and innovative design, all within a very modest sized property. www.ardesignstudio.co.uk

Do you enjoy good food and wine? Well the team at luxury kitchen company Pedini London certainly do, and the Pedini London Experience during 100% Design is your chance to join them and sample their unique style of hospitality. Just 10 minutes from Earls Court the “Pedini London Experience” is being staged at their showroom at 76 Queenstown Road, Battersea, SL6 3RY, with plentiful on-street parking available.

To celebrate the 100% Design event and London Design Festival, Pedini London are delighted to welcome exhibition visitors to experience live cookery demonstrations, with delicious samples to taste, that proved so popular during the showroom launch party in July 2012. And all of the delicious food is washed down with a glass of Prosecco!

The flagship Battersea showroom, at 3,500 square feet, is the largest dedicated Pedini showroom in Europe, and has been awarded the prestigious title of “Pedini European Showroom of the Year.”

Pedini is regarded as one of the finest Italian kitchen brands; the company was formed over fifty years ago, and has from the outset been creating cutting edge kitchens which have been installed across the world. Pedini’s unique designs can be combined to create tailored solutions that offer the ultimate in modern kitchen luxury, functionality and epitomise uncompromising style.

This stunning showroom displays nine Pedini kitchen ranges, which are all set off beautifully by the most up-to-date appliances from the finest manufacturers such as Gaggenau, Miele, Sub Zero and Wolf. The sensuous curves, that have made the Pedini name so well known throughout the world, are mirrored by sleek stone and composite worktops, and contrast dramatically with the clean lines of the linear models. All displays have been combined with sophisticated accessories and high tech audio visual equipment to make this a showroom definitely styled to inspire!

The Pedini London Experience is running every afternoon on 18th, 19th and 20th September, from 14.00 - 20.00. Nearest Station, Queenstown Road.

If you would like to attend please do call or email; info@pedinilondon.co.uk 0118 924 1608 www.pedinilondon.co.uk

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Whatever you have in mind wood-wise, the chances are you will find it here; you'll also find things you've probably never dreamed of. Oak, maple, walnut, pine, the exotics and bamboo, all feature alongside half a dozen other species; smoked, sawn and washed, with oiled and lacquered finishes in mosaics, chevrons, blocks, panels and planks of all sizes, up to and including giants almost half a metre wide. Best of all, they can all be supplied within days; but if you have a few weeks in hand there's another 500 or so products in the Havwoods' portfolio which are available to order.

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West Side Story Just a stone’s throw from one of London’s top department stores in Mayfair, 65 Duke Street is a high-end 16 apartment residential development by Grosvenor. A benchmark for luxury living and integrated technology within a multiple scheme development, the project has earned a prestigious industry award.

The apartments range from 1 to 3 bedrooms, are spread across five storeys and all enjoy integration of security (with video entry), lighting, HVAC and AV via simple to operate Crestron touch panels. Tenants access the building using keyless entry proximity cards which avoids the need to change locks and simplifies key management. They can also control many aspects of the automation via iPad Apps.

Being Grade 2 listed the challenge, how and where to fit speakers so that they did not alter the aesthetics of the ceilings. Amina Evolution Series invisible loudspeakers were specified instantly for the living room 5.1 surround sound systems (AIW350E-S200) and also for the master bedrooms and the majority of second bedrooms (AIW150E-S200). The 5.1 systems also employ Velodyne Subcontractor Series subwoofers within joinery to help create hugely impressive audio effects with absolutely zero visual impact.

“S200” versions of the Amina AIW150E and AIW350E were specified due to the smaller than usual spacing available between the ceiling framework. So, rather than have to re-frame the ceilings to accommodate Amina’s standard size speakers, “S200’s” were installed with minimum fuss. Thankfully it’s a situation that Amina had already foreseen – hence the design of the narrow “S200” models several years ago to widen the application range for invisible sound.

The second challenge for the Integrator was to satisfy the building regulations on the project and maintain a 60 minute fire rating where the Amina speakers were fitted. Always keen to take on a challenge the product development team at Amina quickly designed a bespoke 60 minute fire hood solution to fit exactly within the building ceiling structures – thus not delaying the tight building schedules in place.

The finished results speak for themselves. Neither the modern high-end finish of the apartments nor the Grade 2 listing of the building have hindered the integration of the latest home automation technologies. Amina Technologies invisible loudspeakers continue to provide integrators with high quality sound solutions where other manufacturers’ products do not meet developers’ requirements.

The 2013 CEDIA award for Best Multiple Scheme for a Property Developer is justly deserved.

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Set in the Berkshire countryside, in the valley of the River Thames, The Astor has been created through restoration of buildings that originally formed part of ‘The Model Farm’ – built by Lord Astor of the historic Cliveden Estate, which can be seen as part of the stunning rural backdrop to the property.

The restoration created a 11,420 sq ft home, with a combination of original structural components, but blended into a contemporary design. The interiordesign challenge was to create a fresh and vibrant lifestyle within the available space, retaining the dramatic impact of the property, providing astunning and luxurious environment for entertaining, using carefully selected fabrics for comfort and style.

The designer, Caroline Rogers, explained: “When I first saw the house, I could clearly see the potential. It’s an extraordinary property, with huge open areas, supported by gigantic beams. The whole feeling is one of space and air. Our task was to harness this extraordinary space, turning each area into a distinct and recognisable ‘room without walls’.

“The result needed to be ultra-contemporary, so pale ceramic tiles were used across the entire ground floor living area. We then used colour to define the ‘rooms’ around the central atrium.

The property is mainly arranged over the ground floor, with central openplan living space, also incorporating the kitchen area. The six bedroom suites are situated in the corners of the property, including the master suite which enjoys a dressing room, two bathrooms and extensive views over open countryside. It also features a private gymnasium which is located underground. Central to the property is a multi-level feature, with a cinema at lower ground level, and staircases rising to two upper ‘terraces’.

Caroline explains: “The starting point was the kitchen area. Once this was defined it became clear which areas should be the dining room and living room, and so on. We revised the original layout plan by moving the dining room closer to the kitchen. We brought the neutral walls to life by selecting stunning artworks that match the colour scheme.

“The dining area is located across the rear of the property, giving fabulous views of the garden and open countryside beyond. This part of the house was originally designated as a ‘garden room’ – which, in effect, it still is – but now with the added benefit of being able to enjoy the open aspect whilst entertaining friends and family.”

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RPW Design has completed the re-design of the A Bar, a chic new cocktail bar in the InterContinental Amstel, Amsterdam.

It may seem as though Amsterdam is constantly adding to its collection of luxury and designer hotels, yet the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam remains the city’s Grande Dame, enjoying high status and a degree of respect among her peers.

Now the grand old lady can boast a new destination bar, designed by RPW Design to attract a younger crowd without alienating the very loyal following that only the best of the best hotels enjoy.

The A Bar opened last month and has set the standard for an on-going programme of works intended to bring the InterContinental Amstel bang up-to-date, so that it can reclaim its position as one of the foremost destinations in Amsterdam.

As well as walking the tightrope between appealing to a younger audience whilst retaining its traditional customer base, Jan Wilson of RPW Design acknowledges that one of her biggest challenges was the A Bar’s limited back-of-house space, and its connections to the rest of the building.

“The bar opens onto a hotel corridor and is located to the rear of the hotel, next to the terrace” she explains. “It also has an extremely high ceiling for a relatively narrow room.”

Part of her strategy to overcome these challenges was the introduction of a striking light installation, comprising eight individual light fittings created from hand-blown glass. After tendering, these were manufactured to Jan’s specification by a supplier based in Austria. The fittings turned out to be one of the most challenging areas of the design. As Jan explains: “The Dutch are particularly prescriptive about the use of low energy lighting. The result was a lot of prototypes to make sure that the fittings not only looked good as a sculptural element, but also worked to provide some light to conform to the statutory requirements.”

The smoky blue of the light fittings is reflected in the colour of the leather used for the bespoke chairs, adding to the ‘contemporary lux’ feel of the A Bar. Quality craftsmanship and materials are used throughout, from the bronze chain mail curtains and solid timber broad plank floors, to the polished gold finish back bar and feature shelving units.

RPW always makes considerable efforts to commission and procure artwork that gives each of its design projects a special signature, unique to its location. The A Bar in the InterContinental Amstel features a key image over the back bar by the world renown photographer Hendrik Kerstens as well as other artworks that reflect the local contemporary art scene.

Beyond its emphasis on comfort and luxury, the interiors of the A Bar bear little resemblance to its hotel ‘host’. “This was meant to be a new direction for the Amstel. Therefore we retained the values of the existing interiors but took the design in a completely new direction”, says Jan.

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A Bold Transformation

MKV Design Reinvents the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

(London, 27 June 2013) The public areas of the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest have undergone a remarkable transformation by MKV Design, the hotel’s first major refurbishment since it first opened in 1992. Designed originally by the renowned Hungarian architect, Mr Jozsef Finta, and named after the Renaissance King Matthias Corvinus who established Budapest as a European centre of art and culture, it was the first internationally branded hotel to be established in the city after the collapse of the Soviet Bloc and a significant symbol of Budapest’s re-emergence on the European stage. However, over the years, the interiors had come to need new life and distinction in a way that would meet the expectations of luxury hotel guests in the first quarter of the 21st Century. MKV Design’s courageous vision for the public areas firmly places the hotel in the present, enhancing the dramatic scale of the interior yet also creating a sequence of unique spaces that are inviting and exciting for overseas guests and local people alike.

The lobby with its soaring nine metre volume up to a glazed roof has become a glowing expanse that amplifies its scale and harmonises the existing shapes and levels. Its light now shines beguilingly through the glazed front façade, and the space flows from the main porte cochère to reception, offering views through the café and restaurant to the second entrance on the opposite side of the building.

The two dominant columns have been over-clad to become magnificent sculptural forms, “contained” within a back-lit arch which frames the hotel beyond. New elements pick up on the circular glazed roof - for example, the patina of the marble flooring, the shaping of the portal walls and a circular seating area in the heart of the lobby. From here, guests catch glimpses of other parts of the ground floor reflected in glass and mirrored panels designed to play upon their curiosity and draw them further into the hotel. Reception takes the form of elegant padded leather desks, increased in number from two to four; when the extra desks are not needed, they slide into a full-height timber wall treatment.

Key to the designers’ re-planning of the lobby was the replacement of the staircase leading up to the first floor function and meeting rooms. A modern interpretation of the conventional grand staircase is now one of the first elements that greets guests upon arrival – a magnificent staircase which curves around the edge of the lobby and is as much a work of art as functional stairway. Constructed in an elegant brown stone against a glazed-over Crystalux wall, its decorative and perforated metal balustrade, reminiscent of the Art Nouveau styling for which Budapest is famed, sweeps up and wraps around the first floor where it looks over the lobby atrium.

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MKV has captured space for a ground floor bar with its own street entrance.

Blue Fox The Bar is intimate and clubby in ambience with its dark walnut timber floor and tables together with richly toned upholstery to the seating. Lighting is low and discreet, supplemented by the play of reflections from mirrored nooks and columns. The deep glow of the cobalt blue acrylic bar surround, inset with mesh and suggestive of a soda siphon, completes the sophisticated vibe of the space.

Located within the central atrium, The Living Room is a modern interpretation of Budapest’s traditional coffee house culture. This is a deeply comfortable area and a quiet contrast to the theatricality of the lobby, where guests are invited to take time out of their day to sink into comfortable sofas or high-back armchairs, read books and relax near the fire. A stand-out feature is the new patisserie counter distinguished by a back-lit coloured glass panel behind as well as by its display of tempting cakes and the aroma of warming pastries emanating from its oven. A soft colour palette in shades of orange, pink, yellow and green brings warmth to the space and feminises the rich timber envelope.

The restaurant, re-named ÉS Bisztró (‘es’ is Hungarian for‘and’), is where the designers’ concept taps into the international trend for creating a dining experience that hints of locale and tradition yet is firmly rooted in a modern context. It is both farmhouse kitchen and stylish urban restaurant, traditional and modern, a breakfast room and a party venue, fun-loving and grownup, ‘Kanal es Villa’ – spoon and fork. Guests can enjoy a contemporary, informal and relaxed experience reflecting the quality food offering and complementing the hotel’s fine dining restaurant.

The floor is of rustic timber with modern tessellated tiles defining buffet areas, simple white tiles clad the walls and the hanging metal ceiling lights are a modern take on traditional central European café lighting. The centrepiece bevelled mirror screen, custom-designed in three curved parts, glimpses and plays with reflections of people as they pass; patterned tin ceiling tiles also catch a hint of movement below.

A large space as is necessary at breakfast time, the restaurant has been carefully planned to divide into three areas during less busy times and the mirrored screen obscures the restaurant beyond from street view. The front of the restaurant now has a greater connection to the terrace and street outside than with the hotel behind, and from the street appears as an urban street café rather than hotel diner, offering an altogether more attractive proposition for passers-by on the boutique-lined Fashion Street.

The Promenade is another striking intervention by MKV Design. What was previously only a circulation space is now reinvented as a destination in its own right - a chic and welcoming lounge where guests will go to see and be seen.

The atmosphere changes completely between morning, when the Promenade has the quality of a conservatory bathed in the direct sunlight that shines through the atrium’s glazed roof, and the evening when the space becomes full of mood and the design is shown to dramatic effect.

Seating areas are beautifully defined by inset mosaic “rugs” which fan out to meet the curve of the space, and lighting is low and atmospheric. The colour palette is natural and timeless: tan leather sofas, warm walnut panelling to the columns and ceiling, bronze tables and alcoves clad in honey-toned, deep-stitched Alcantara softly washed by down-lighters. It is here that guests can now absorb the most complete connection with the experience of the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus; although an internal space, by following the curve of the circular skylight, the Promenade offers glimpses of both entrances and all the spaces in-between as well as the sky above.

“Our aim has been to impart a renewed personality to the hotel”, says Maria Vafiadis. “By working with the scale and volume of the existing building, it has been possible to celebrate its form while creating spaces that responds to the varying desires of guests through day and evening, on business or at leisure, leaving a unique and lasting impression upon them all.”

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Eames Molded Wood Side Chair: Reinventing a Classic On the first anniversary of the launch of the Herman Miller Collection the company returns to New York Design Week to present some of their latest designs including the Eames Molded Wood Side chair. For the first time this iconic form will be produced in molded wood in a range of veneer and base options, and will be called the Eames Molded Wood Side Chair.

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and introduced by Herman Miller in 1950, the original plastic chair line was first explored as shells stamped in steel, before successfully mass producing the designs in molded plastic. Later the side chair was revisited in wire.

Throughout their careers, the Eames were keenly interested in exploring new technologies and materials, including their earlier pioneering work in molded plywood, and used that material in several of their best known designs. But the technology limitations of their day prevented the designers from producing the plastic side chair form in molded wood; the curves were simply too dramatic and complex.

Now, the latest advances in 3-D veneer technology give the wood veneer the extra flexibility it needs to be molded into the complex curves of a single shell.

Honoring the same organic shapes and sleek lines of the Eames classic work, it celebrates the designers’ appreciation of honest materials.

In reviewing the prototypes for this new material approach, both Herman Miller and the Eames heirs agreed that Charles and Ray would have readily approved of this progression in their design.

The new Molded Wood Side Chair also aligns beautifully with the mission and strategy of the Herman Miller Collection, advancing classic design with today’s technological capabilities in ways that honor and extend the original ideas.

Available in santos palisander, white ash and walnut woods, and wire (or “Eiffel Tower”), dowel leg and 4-leg base options, the chair is immediately orderable by the trade through Herman Miller’s commercial showrooms and dealers. Retail availability begins in May, exclusively through Design Within Reach retail shops and at www.dwr.com, or at Herman Miller’s own www.hermanmiller.com/store

Far removed from any log cabin look – the exclusive city dwellings and country villas by the wooden house manufacturer Baufritz.

The latest design and top quality take priority. One of the fortes of the“thinkers” from Erkheim is the integration of costumers’ wishes and the creation of individual wellness residences. It is therefore hardly surprising that Dagmar Fritz – by trade the new boss of Baufritz – is certain that she can delight quality-conscious, brand-oriented and discerning costumers. The creative house design specialists at Baufritz turn individual house dreams into reality. Esprit is combined with exclusiveness and exceptional charm in their designs.

Regular awards as “House of the Year” from leading house-building magazines are proof of how tasteful the detailed planning carried out in consultation with the costumers, is. Creative, making the utmost demands on design, functional, realistic – the house designers at Baufritz prove that they are pioneering creators of healthy-living luxury houses. Dagmar Fritz’s creativity and commitment have been benefiting product development at Baufritz for years.

In 2004, she took over the management of the most fashionablyoriented company which has been awarded numerous international patents: it is in the particular thanks to the contribution of Hubert Fritz, the renowned ecological wooden house constructor, that it is the most-awarded wooden house company. In the form of the positioning of the“diehausdesigner”brand name, Dagmar Fritz has already achieved her objective: long before the envisaged time: building houses

for individualists who demand the highest-quality house creations. The certified engineer for interior design and industrial engineering can look back on the tremendous potential of created values.

“Keeping your nose to the ground, careful panning and implementing visions as they arise”– it is in the manner that Dagmar Fritz wishes to keep the company on its course for success, and even go one step further: to make the idea of “the freedom healthy building”into the catchphrase for ecological, designed and integrated wooden architecture within Europe. She summarises this new view of living as the“Renaissance in wooden building”. Always in line with customers’ wishes and the new developments from the Baufritz company. This also includes perfected luxury and safety concepts.

Baufritz can look back at a wealth of experience spanning over 100 years. The traditional wood-working company has been around since 1896. Over the years, the company has advanced into a brilliant company producing perfect, traditional wooden architecture.

All types of domicile are made in keeping with acknowledged levels of ecology and healthy living and using the highest quality standards – from the exclusive city villa and the representative country house through to the modern designer split-level house.

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gpstudio designs Fortnum & Mason Candle Room

gpstudio, the specialist retail design consultancy, has just completed a design of the Fortnum & Mason Candle Room. Whilst the brand is synonymous with heritage, the brief was to focus on creating the ultimate destination for scented and dining candles within a sensory, distinctive environment.

enduring relevance to a modern audience. The work coincides with an expansion and relocation of the current candle offer, and sees the introduction of niche candle brands including Roja Dove, Cire Trudon and Rigaud.

Candles are integral to the history of Fortnum’s.

Three hundred and seven years ago, William Fortnum was a footman at the Court of Queen Anne, where one of his tasks was to empty halfburnt candles. Instead of leaving the wax to go to waste, he would take the used candles home make new candles from them to sell to the ladies of the court. Following his success, Mr Fortnum joined forces with his landlord, Hugh Mason, and they went on to open Fortnum & Mason in 1707.

gpstudio worked with the original architectural features of the space - preserving the handcrafted panels and the wooden flooring, ceilings and pillars which reference to the brand’s heritage.

Working with this historic base, gpstudio added simple yet beautifully made furniture. This furniture works with the architectural detail to create an atmosphere of purity and simplicity, which remains relevant to today’s consumer.

Elements of opulence have been added by way of Murano glass candelabras.

The new gpstudio design captures this entrepreneurial spirit and carefully references the brand’s heritage, whilst championing its

gpstudio has selected a warm, evocative palette of colours and materials which creates a elegant atmosphere without losing sight of

the timelessness of the product and brand.

The space itself is interactive, with bell jars which allow customers to sample the scent of individual candles.

Gregor Jackson, Partner at gpstudio, says, “Our aim was to retain the historic fabric of the brand but re-invigorate the space, creating a room which expresses Fortnum & Mason’s values - with a touch of English folly. We wanted to map the progression that candles have made alongside the brand’s own development, from church candles at its inception through to the scented candles of today.”

Jo Newton, from Fortnum & Mason, said: “Fortnum’s is dedicated to supporting craftsmanship and design. Candles are an important part of Fortnum’s history. It is fitting that we should have a wonderful space for them.”

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James Latham has bolstered its already extensive solid and engineered Bausen flooring portfolio with the addition of ‘1757’, a contemporary range of ‘aged’ Oak engineered boards with broken edges, a distressed top layer and no bevel.

LATHAMS NEW FLOORING RANGE LOOKING AGED ... BUT IN A GOOD WAY As architects and interior designers in both the commercial and residential sectors look for a real wood flooring option that delivers an instant sense of history and ‘aged charm’ to their projects, 1757 offers the perfect solution.

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French Chateaux, the 1757 range is naturally distressed and every board is hand finished, so that each one is completely unique.

Incorporating a generous 6mm wear layer, the 1757 collection comprises five different designs; Charente; which is hand carved and oiled, supplied in 18 x 220mm, Amboise; which is saw marked, water marked, white washed and oiled and also supplied in 18 x 220mm, Dijon; incorporating a stressed face and edges which is gold stained and supplied in 18 x 190mm, Pontoise Noir; boasting a distressed face and edges which is then smoked and oiled, supplied in 18 x 190mm and Limoges; which offers a distressed face and edges and is oiled and finished in natural white matt, also supplied in 18 x 190mm.

In addition, the Limoges, Pontoise Noir and Dijon ranges are all FSC certified.

James Latham Director, Andy Duffin commented, “ Reaction from the market to

this new range of flooring has already been extremely positive and we’ve had particular interest from the shopfitting and hospitality sectors. The quality and finish of this premier grade flooring is exceptional and thoroughly convincing.

Once fitted, a 1757 floor will look as if it has been down for years, adding instant charm and character to any project either in a commercial or residential setting.”

The 1757 range is now available directly from stock at all nine of James Latham’s panel distribution sites.

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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 60,000100,000 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.

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Richard Burbidge Extends Decorative Moulding Range

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ichard Burbidge, the stair parts and moulding specialist, has further extended its range of decorative mouldings to ensure a wide range of choices for both contractors and endcustomers.

Its most popular decorative mouldings, such as angles, covers, quadrants and scotias, are now available in white oak, dark hardwood and white primed finishes. Products are available in a range of sizes, meaning jobs can be completed to the finest detail, with quality and competitive pricing ensured.

Decorative mouldings allow contractors to cover up, tidy up and smooth off unsightly edges and expansion gaps.

Richard Burbidge designs and finishes also offer character and decorative detail, making them ideally suited to a wide range of exacting styles, both traditional and contemporary.

The new mouldings can be used as part of a refurbishment, or to add quality detail to a new build.

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when it comes to refurbishing rooms, regardless of whether it is a commercial property or living room, the devil really is in the detail, and the better the workmanship the more these details are apparent.

Thanks to the new products, those all-important details can be achieved to the highest possible standard with different finishes for both practical and aesthetic use.

Richard Burbidge has extended its range of decorative mouldings to provide as much choice as possible to ensure our customers can turn a good job into a great job.�

Installers are able to take advantage of the new range by adding architectural flourishes, or simply by tidying imperfections.

The new mouldings ensure even the most demanding customer’s needs are met. They are easy and quick to install, creating impressive results, with minimal effort.

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Picture-Perf What is Picture-Perf? – It’s an image made from lots of small holes primarliy in metal.

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The roof has aluminium Picture-Perf panels installed under a layer of clear polycarbonate sheeting to waterproof the roof and create shading for the musicians (and members of the public).

“The 'eye' is now installed at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy in Lancing, West Sussex, outside the Alan Strong Theatre.

The theatre is named after an inspirational teacher who taught there and it is his eye which now keeps watch over the budding young actors passing through the school.”

“The structure is a combination of two different ideas, one historical and one physical. Oak leaves in particular have been used because the whole area was once a vast oak forest.

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10,000 points of light, pierced through solid metal, pick out a lacy image of the twigs and leaves of an oak, whilst a layer of rigid plastic keeps out the rain.

This creative solution to the Havant Borough Council's practical need brings a unique, thoughtful, robust and innovative structure to Waterlooville."

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KI - UniteSE is evolving at 100% Design 18-21st September Stand #: 0320

The world’s first centre dedicated solely to sustainable urban development has opened in the Royal Victoria Docks, London. The Crystal, which hosts lectures, conferences and an KI will be launching Cornerstone, a interactive exhibition showcasing the latest new acoustic stacking screen system cutting edge technologies, uses innovative designed by Craig Jones, at 100% and energy efficient lighting throughout the design on stand number 0320. This complex, with luminaires provided by Luxonic. enables a complete system including The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative the breakout areas to be within

by Siemens, is a modern echo of the Crystal the same footprint. It is designed Palace of 1851, which stunned visitors to the to provide a natural extension and Great Exhibition. The £30m landmark building, integrate with the UniteSE workplace its design governed by the concept of a multicollection and other manufacturers faceted urban world, takes a crystalline form, furniture systems. Also featured will be reflecting the many facets of sustainability. the Red Dot Winning Faveo 24/7 task chair and Opt4 Seating range.

Further information is available from Luxonic Lighting on 01256 363090, by For more information about MK Electric Please visit the KI website on emailing info@luxonic.co.uk or by visiting please visit www.mkelectric.co.uk www.kieurope.com or telephone the company’s website www.luxonic.co.uk 020 7404 7441 for more information.

5 Lyndon Design Ltd LYNDON DESIGN TO WOW 100% WITH STUNNING NEW SEATING COLLECTIONS Lyndon Design is looking to turn heads again at this year’s prestigious 100% Design exhibition with an even bigger and better presence, as it unveils collaborations with award-winning furniture designers, Mark Gabbertas and David Fox, along with new striking seating collections designed in-house.

Taking centre stage is a luxury dining furniture collection named Okki, designed

by David Fox, the British designer behind Boss Design’s iconic ‘Kruze’ chair.

Incorporating an upholstered chair and co-ordinating dining table, Okki’s smooth curves and simple lines perfectly reflect David Fox’s the elegant and harmonic design philosophy.

100% Design 2013 Stand: M3 | www.lyndon.co.uk

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Fit Kitchens & 4 Perfect Interiors Ltd Presenting LiberaMente, the new handleless model from Scavolini, the best seller from Italy. With a huge range of colours and finishes and enough versatility to extend from kitchen to dining and living areas, LiberaMente has something for every taste and budget.

Perfect Fit provide a complete design and installation service, including project management, and can provide a full range of products and trades needed to complete your project.

Please call for an appointment to visit our North London showroom.

E: matthew@perfectfitkitchens.co.uk T: 0208 361 0619 www.perfectfitkitchens.co.uk

6 Designer Bathroom Concepts Volcanic Bath Erupts into UK Market Meet the Etna. A bath that unites a luxurious bathing experience within an artistic bathroom centrepiece that is wholeheartedly cost-effective. Including two innovative technologies, the Etna features nano silver technology which coats the bath in a protective shield of nano particles to create an anti-bacterial layer which is also self-cleaning. But it is the Etna system itself which is quite simply ground-breaking.

Connected to your central heating system the bath not only retains its water temperature but acts as a bathroom radiator too, becoming an incredibly energy and water saving solution within the bathroom.

Available online from November 2013 but available to pre-order now. Pricing starts at £4,000. www.designerbathroomconcepts.com

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Jaga’s Crossroads radiator is a bold, uncompromising style statement. As much an artistic focal point as it is a heat source, the Crossroads is built up of radiation pipes that have been welded together in a hypnotising ‘hedge maze’ pattern.

For more information visit www.jaga.co.uk or email jaga@jaga.co.uk

5 2 Remmers Remmers Provide Anti-Slip Protection at Snowdome.

Having previously provided flooring solutions for the Snowdome, Remmers were again contacted to provide a flooring system to the newly refurbished ski hire centre.

The client required a seamless, hard wearing non slip surface that was easy to maintain. 600m2 of Remmers Floormix DQ was installed to the wash bays and toilets, locker and changing areas as well as the open staircase leading in from the main foyer area. The DQ System was also applied to the insitu coving and full wall height rendering in the wash bay area.

As a tight installation schedule was in place, fast curing resins were used where possible. www.remmers.co.uk

3 Multiheat & Energy Systems Infrared Heating Panels - bringing warmth to the room.

Multiheat infrared panels are an energy efficient and stylish heating solution for your home or office. Glass heating panels easily fit to the wall or ceiling to provide gentle infrared warmth to warm people and objects rather than the air itself.

4 Glass Solutions The interior design potential of TEX GLASS® will be explored and shared by its creators international fabric designer Nya Nordiska and glass and glazing specialist GLASSOLUTIONS at the London Design Festival.

Providing superb potential to create original interiors TEX GLASS® is a Efficient electric infrared heating panels are laminated glass product with a choice widely used in Europe and are now available of beautiful fabrics encapsulated inside. in the UK in black, white or mirror finish.

The wide range of fabrics has been Stylish glass infrared heaters provide an carefully chosen from the award winning affordable and maintenance free electric Nya Nordiska collection. Dramatic heating solution whilst helping reduce your features can be created for partition carbon footprint and lower your heating walls, screens, doors and furniture and costs. other interior applications. And when combined with either a backpainted For more information call 01237 451759 glass or mirrored glass for cladding or email applications, the effect can be stunning. info@multiheat-energysystems.co.uk www.glassolutions.co.uk

5 The Old Radiator Company The Reclaim & Reuse group includes MASCO Architectural Salvage, The Vintage Floor Tile and The Old Radiator Company.

MASCO Architectural Salvage reclaim architectural items from all over Europe which are refurbished in-house. We have a huge diversity of stock on show in our Gloucester showroom from industrial workbenches to original French bateau baths. Also specialising in reclaimed and new wood flooring. At The Vintage Floor Tile Company we specialise in original encaustic, geometric and quarry tiles.

The Old Radiator Company specialises in the restoration of original cast iron radiators from our stock of 4500 radiators. The radiator arrives painted in your choice of colour or polished , fully tested (and guaranteed) with modern fittings so the radiator can be plumbed directly into a modern central heating system. Complementary thermostatic valves and accessories are available.With experienced team members we can advise on the appropriate products for your project which can be delivered by our own delivery vehicles.

Telephone number 01233 850082 or 01285 760886 | Contact email fiona@theoldradiatorcompany.co.uk or debbie.kedge@mascosalvage.com

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The Barrett’s Group of Companies Barretts House, Unit 1B, Europa Trading Estate Fraser Road, Erith Kent DA8 1QL www.barrettsgroup.net

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4 1 Spa De La Mare Ltd Spa De La Mare Ltd continue to hold the accolade of the worlds leading manufacturer of spa pools and swimspas and we have recently celebrated our 30th Birthday with the launch of the Coliseum II spa, the Piazza II spa and the unique Cleopatra V Swimspa.

These luxurious additions to the Company’s portfolio are proving as successful as anything in the Company’s already bursting catalogue.

Our unique full foam insulation ensures our spa’s run economically all year round, a vital quality required for today’s clients.

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“Simply the most cost-effective system on the market today, with savings in running costs of up to 60% compared to conventional heating systems, and NO maintenance costs.UKWarmfloor provides an even and energy-efficient heat wherever it is used, under any surface ; the perfect choice for a single room or a whole house. Running at only 24 volts it is safe for wet areas or in the event of accidental damage and the self regulating elements mean there is no possibility of ever overheating.

New to the UK but the number one choice in Scandinavia – where they know about heating!” www.ukwarmfloor.com EPWarmfloor of Norway 07776 011505 01262 468600 07508 134081 e mail; info@ukwarmfloor.com Twitter; @ukwarmfloor

5 Armac Martin To keep the market abreast of all the new product developments at Armac Martin , the Birmingham based Handle Manufacturer has produced an Update Catalogue.This is available free to the trade and a call or email to the Company will have it on your desk by return.

Amongst the many new ranges which will be of interest to Kitchen , Furniture and Contract Manufacturers alike are new and innovative finishes , such as Chocolate Bronze and Antique Copper Plate to tempt the innovation in specification.

For your copy or copies please call 01213592111 or email sales@armacmartin.co.uk

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Xetis shower surface with integrated wall outlet, represents a new benchmark for modern bathroom architecture. Xetis espouses a clear, purist style with an outlet that sits discreetly in the wall so as not to disrupt the seamless surface. In addition to sleek Alpine white, the colour spectrum also includes the exclusive colours of the Coordinated Colours Collection to combine harmoniously with wood or stone and create perfect visual continuity. Kaldewei’s latest innovation provides bathroom designers with new aesthetic scope for design in floor-level shower areas and underlines Kaldewei’s role as a pioneer and style icon in bathroom culture.

For stockists contact Kaldewei Tel: 0800 840 9770 www.kaldewei.co.uk info-uk@kaldewei.com

4 Formica Group DecoMetal® is the focal point at new Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5 Hotel Copper Stratos from DecoMetal® by Formica Group range was used in the new Hilton Hotel at London’s Heathrow Terminal 5.

Felicia Ng at EPR Architects chose the finish to add a stylish flair and the movement of colours to the bar area in the hotel’s Gallery Restaurant.

Combining the texture and colour of metal with the hardwearing, lightweight and flexible properties of laminate, the DecoMetal range addresses the latest interior trends with brushed, textured and sculpted effects in a variety of colours. The copper accents introduced in the restaurant bar create an exciting and luxurious tone that still remains at the cutting edge.

6 Draks Chic new Aspen door from Draks With one of the most complete and innovative ranges of wardrobe and room divider solutions, Draks embraces the use of a variety of materials. New to the portfolio for housebuilders and the boutique hotel industry is the Aspen Single Panel leather effect door. Available in black, brown, grey and red, the new tailor-made Aspen door, which can be manufactured in any range of sizes, combines the authenticity of beautifully finished real wood with the stunning colours of the fashionable leather effect finish. The doors’ wide framework creates a style statement for any bedroom scheme. All Draks products are fitted by the company’s own team of CSCS registered installers so that there is complete control over delivery times and product quality.

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

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Be in control of your working enviroment. Autoslide screens put you in control at the touch of a button

Autoslide Ltd, the UK’s leading distributor of electrically operated sliding windows, has supplied reception screens to many office projects over recent years, providing solutions to the ever-changing modern working environment.

The Swedish manufactured bespoke screens are made from aesthetically pleasing, slim profile, aluminium or steel frames. With efficient design, incorporating all running gear within the frames, Autoslide screens offer not only the sound absorption, protection and privacy of a fixed screen, but the versatility of electric operation means that at the touch of a button the screen can be opened and closed, fully or partially, to meet the demands of a busy reception.

With school or hospital offices facing ever increasing issues of safeguarding and security for their staff, whilst still providing a welcoming and open reception.

Autoslide can provide a practical and safe solution tailored to the needs of the user, with years of reliable safe performance.

Visit www.autoslide.co.uk or contact sales@autoslide.co.uk Tel: 01635 239647

Autoslide provide bespoke electrically operated sliding screens for a wide variety of applications: From receptions in Schools, Hospitals, Royal Mail Callers Offices, Police Stations and Doctors Surgeries, to serving hatches in high street food outlets or ticket booths in stadiums, Autoslide has the solution.

For a free quote contact us on: 01635 239647, or email: sales@autoslide.co.uk visit: www.autoslide.co.uk

Urban | Front At this year’s 100% Design, look out for our 3 new designs highlighting a few different trends including contemporary luxe and classic traditional. We’ll be showing a pivot door and two hinged doors, including a painted front door and a few of our six timber finishes.

As always, Urban Front doors are steel reinforced with high insulation and a ventilation system – all of our doors are made in the UK and we have recently introduced our E98 Passive door which is certified Passive House.

Tel: 01494778787 www.urbanfront.co.uk info@urbanfront.co.uk

Award winning TECTUS TECTUS fully concealed high quality, maintenance free 3D hinge for door weights up to 300kg with fire tested, power transfer and offset versions all in a wide range of finishes.

Outstanding TRITECH TRITECH solid brass, high performance CE marked, concealed bearing hinge with weight carrying capacity to 160kg available in various finishes and designer finials.

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The Earlsmann family of companies can offer a complete range of lighting products from commercial and retail lighting to POS products and signage.

Our Savannah lamp has been engineered to have individual designs or logos incorporated and it can be wall mounted or free-standing.

Earlsmann’s unique service enaables designers to go from idea to reality with their lighting projects. In addition we can offer 1-off or volume manufacture here in Devon. Laser cutting and CAD drawing facilities mean we can respond quickly to customers’ requirements.

Between our companies we believe our range can offer you a new way to look at creating or updating areas of your business, volume production or 1-off Wsamples.

Your home deserves the best quality and realistic pricing. Alaris provide modern German and traditional British kitchens Take advantage of our FREE Internet design service and save with discount prices on the leading kitchen brands.

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Beaded Curtains and Chain Mail curtains Whether you specify for a contemporary hotel, restaurant, event, store or boutique and spa or require a wall separation for an office or theatre, House Couturier’s new collection of fringe Samples available curtains should be your first choice Colour choices of red, white, black, red, bronze, burgundy, green, ivory, blue, yellow gold.

Custom Made Beaded curtains and Chain Mail curtains available to order in different diameters – e-mail dimensions and specification for quotation

www.housecouturier.eu Tel: 0207 371 9255

Feature Bathroom lighting is becoming more desirable, but until now the choices of switching have been severely limited. (Pullcords, PIRs or outside switching). Sensorbility, has therefore developed the NEW Bathroom Switch controller, with Dimmer and Timer 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.

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

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.

www.sensor.co.uk www.sensor.co.uk Tel: 01548 511498 ~ Fax: 01548 511393

On the flip side Focus SB Floor sockets These sockets can be installed in the floor or, on the flip side, the wall where, if primed and painted, they blend into the interior and go unnoticed.

Trailing wires can be a thing of the past when electrical devices are plugged into Focus SB’s Floor Sockets, which can be installed anywhere in the room.

Focus SB Floor Sockets are available in any of our beautiful finishes, except: Polished or Satin Stainless, and are available with Wandsworth or Crabtree inserts.

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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

Design like no other

Created by legendary lighting designer George Kovacs this will provide a great point of interest for restaurant.

Stylish, reliable and silent, the fans use 95 per cent less energy than an equivalent air-conditioning 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 models, eight For more information telephone 01256 636509 or visit www.hunterfan.co.uk “New Giant Props on a SPORTS theme for display in Commercial Interiors as well as Theming for Special Events and Promotions. Including: Bars, Retail Interiors, Sports Clubs, Leisure Centres, Theme Parks.

Giant Tennis and Badminton Rackets, Cricket and Baseball Bats, Sports Shoes, Football Boots and Gloves; All made like the normal size equivalents - Very REAL Props.

Enquiries welcomed for Specially made such Bespoke Props and Own Brands in Quantity” (0) 1904 488880 sales@bigbenthemes.com www.bigbenthemes.com

Introducing the new Ulf Moritz collection of stunningly different use of wall space.

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New outdoor pool

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Hotel Lone

A stunning new outdoor pool has launched this summer at Hotel Lone, Croatia’s only member of Design Hotels™.

Designed in line with the hotel’s stylish exterior, the timely novelty comes with three seawater pools, circled by a matching white stone terrace, deck chairs and parasols.

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Within a few steps from the pool is the new Oleander restaurant, providing a decked terrace sheltered by the surrounding Zlatni Rt (Golden Cape) forest park, where guests can enjoy dishes created by sister property Hotel Monte Mulini’s acclaimed Executive Chef, Tomislav Gretic. While light bites prepared on the grill or stone oven are served during the day, the restaurant transforms in the evening to offer a steak house and lounge bar. Additionally, refreshments and snacks are available at the poolside bar.

The new pool has been arranged within the contours of the hotel’s former pool, but built on six different levels, in keeping with the natural landscape and offering undisturbed views of the nearby Lone bay.

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Key elements Exterior There are 21 models in the A-Class line-up, and prices range from ÂŁ20,370 for the A 180 SE to ÂŁ29,025 for the A 250 Engineered by AMG. A monocoque body construction replaces the sandwich-

The A-Class is 160 mm lower than its predecessor and the occupants sit 174 mm closer to the ground. This has contributor to the more agile handling of the new car.

Hours of painstaking computer simulations and detailed

There are three suspension options with the A-Class,

The A-Class is longer, wider and lower than either of the

function, plus Hill-Start Assist with manual transmission.

a wheelbase of 2,699 mm, is 1,780 mm wide excluding the door mirrors, and stands 1,433 mm tall. Short front and rear Three new engines make their debut in the A-Class.

Engineered by AMG models, complemented by a pair of frugal and dynamic turbodiesel engines: a 109 hp 1.5-litre powerplant, capable of 74.3 mpg with CO2 emissions of 98 g/km, and a 170 hp 2.2-litre engine that returns 64.2 mpg and 115 g/km.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Technical Specifications Mercedes-Benz A 250 Engineered by AMG, 7G-DCT Dual Clutch Transmission Engine Number of cylinders/arrangement

4/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder

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1991 cc

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350 at 1200-4000 rpm (Nm)

Compression ratio

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Mixture formation

Electronically controlled direct petrol injection with piezoinjectors, turbo-charger

Power transmission Transmission

7G-DCT Dual Clutch Transmission

Gear ratios

Final drive 1 - 4.13 (Gears 1,2,4,5 and Reverse) Final drive 2 - 2.38 (Gears 3,6,7) 1st gear - 3.86 2nd gear - 2.43 3rd gear - 2.67 4th gear - 1.05 5th gear - 0.78 6th gear - 1.05 7th gear - 0.84 Reverse - 3.38

Chassis and suspension Front axle

MacPherson suspension with spring strut and wishbone, coil springs, gas pressure shock absorber, stabiliser bar

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Four-link rear axle, coil springs, gas pressure shock absorber, stabiliser bar

Braking system

Internally ventilated disc brakes at front, solid disc brakes at rear, electronic parking brake, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP速

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Electromechanical rack-and-pinion power steering

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7.5 J x 18

Tyres

235/40 R 18

Dimensions and weights Wheelbase

2699 mm

Track front/rear

1542/1541 mm

Overall length

4292 mm

Overall width

1780 mm

Overall height

1438 mm

Turning circle

11.0 m

Boot capacity min/max.*

341/1157 l

Kerb weight acc. to EC

1445 kg

Payload

505 kg

Perm. GVW

1970 kg

Tank capacity/of which reserve

50/6 l

Performance and fuel consumption Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.6 s

Top Speed

149 mph

Fuel consumption comb.

44.1 mpg

CO2 emissions

148 g/km

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TAG HEUER CARRERA MIKROPENDULUMS PREAMBLE In 2010, TAG Heuer presented the Pendulum Concept Watch, Replacing the mechanical torque produced by a traditional hairspring (invented by Christian Huygens in 1675) by its magnetic equivalent has been widely hailed as a revolutionary idea. As often happens in science, the path from the concept to the concrete involves exploring every solution possible--and impossible...

In the case of a magnetic oscillator, moving from the principle to its application poses many problems, including: temperature energy density of the magnets, manufacturing, machining, and testing magnets, measuring and testing the various physical quantities, linearity of magnetic torque as a function of amplitude, ...

Over the last three years we have worked on each of these points in order to transform an “interesting” idea into a “usable” reality. for that of physics, and explaining what we did and why we did it leads us to the consideration of a number of concepts.

«THE FISRT EVER MAGNETIC TOURBILLONS A UNIQUE TAG HEUER PATENTED TECHNOLOGY»

PENDULUM The Pendulum is a mechanical system that can be interpreted as a rotating machine comprised of a rotor magnet and a two-magnet stator. A coaxial rotor on the balance’s axis is freely rotatable and consists of a symmetrical dipole in the perpendicular plane. gap, and the second consisting of a ring forming the stator. The latter consists of two magnets, of opposing signs, arranged in rigorously symmetrical opposition and coupled using a conductive material forming the electromagnetic yoke.

The magnets are permanent magnets. The electromagnetic yoke is a ferrite magnetic binder.

The equilibrium position of the system is a minimum energy level characterized by a spatial compensation of different magnetic If the rotor is rotated around its axis, it causes a deviation from the magnetic balance and generates restoring forces or torque resistance (quite similar to the one created by a spiral spring).

The differential equation characteristic of the oscillator is the same same nature.

Therefore, the main problems are: The stability of the torque as a function of temperature The linearity of the torque as a function of the amplitude of the balance

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