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Home to Scandinavian Heroes Staffan TollgĂĽrd invites you to celebrate the launch of Finn Juhl by Onecollection at his Pimlico Design Store. Encounter icons of design including the Chieftains Chair, the Nyhavn Table, the Pelican Chair and the newly launched France Chair. The Design Store is proud to welcome one of the true pioneers in modern design to London.

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KNOF Design

KNOF design (based in London and founded by New York designer Susan Knof) has completed its first major commission: the remodelling of a spectacular 360° penthouse in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

Rabih Geha

Based in Beirut, Rabih Geha is an architect with an artist’s vision and a Magicians skill. After graduating with a B.A.

LLI Design

LLI Design have recently completed their Southwood project, a total interior design and refurbishment of a 4 story 1970’s London townhouse.

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SCANDINAVIAN HEROES How Swedish interior designer Staffan TollgĂĽrd found a home for one of the masters of Danish modern

9 It It was was aa Czech Czech artist artist that that first first brought brought Finn Finn Juhl Juhl to to the the forefront forefront of of my my design design mind. mind. Nearly Nearly ten ten years years ago ago we we worked worked with with aa creative, creative, freefreespirited spirited artist artist on on her her Chelsea Chelsea home. home. She She had had an an eclectic, eclectic, enquiring enquiring mind mind and and combined combined art art from from around around the the world world with with pieces pieces of of contemporary contemporary and and vintage vintage furniture furniture to to create create aa very very compelling compelling family family home. home. Finn Finn Juhl’s Juhl’s Poet Poet sofa sofa was was one one of of the the pieces pieces we we used used in in her her study study and and II remember remember then then thinking thinking how how relevant relevant itit looked looked today today more more than than 75 75 years years after after its its birth. birth. II grew grew up up in in Stockholm Stockholm on on an an island island in in the the inner inner archipelago. archipelago. Mid-century Mid-century design design wasn’t wasn’t aa fashion fashion –– itit was was aa way way of of life life for for us us and and every every home home had had aa piece piece of of furniture furniture in in itit that that would would now now be be called called aa design design classic. classic. Although Although we we didn’t didn’t own own something something from from him, him, Finn Finn Juhl Juhl was was aa name name we we all all knew. knew. At At that that time time our our design design practice practice worked worked on on aa variety variety of of residential residential projects projects but but we we didn’t didn’t have have aa retail retail space space to to show show the the pieces pieces we we loved. loved. II filed filed the the Poet Poet sofa sofa in in the the back back of of my my mind mind along along with with the the select select heroes heroes of of design design that that II have have assembled assembled over over the the years years of of working working in in the the design design industry, industry, sure sure that that II would would have have aa home home for for itit in in the the near near future. future. II was was right right –– itit just just took took aa little little longer longer than than II had had imagined. imagined.

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FROM DENMARK TO LONDON Three Three years years ago ago we we made made the the decision decision to to open open aa space space in in the the Pimlico Pimlico design design district district that that would would combine combine our our design design practice practice with with enough enough space space to to show show the the pieces pieces that that we we felt felt represented represented the the best best of of contemporary contemporary design. design. A A place place to to curate curate and and create, create, with with stories stories and and the the history history of of designers designers and and their their work work at at the the heart heart of of what what we we do. do. When When II found found out out that that Finn Finn Juhl’s Juhl’s pieces pieces were were being being remade remade in in Denmark Denmark by by OneCollection OneCollection II realised realised that that II had had an an opportunity opportunity with with our our Design Design Store Store to to help help tell tell this this fascinating fascinating story. story. The The London London Design Design Festival Festival was was aa perfect perfect piece piece of of timing timing –– and and the the idea idea of of an an exhibition exhibition began began to to take take shape. shape. Finn Finn Juhl Juhl wanted wanted from from aa young young age age to to be be an an art art historian historian but but was was pushed pushed into into architecture architecture by by his his father. father. His His work work moved moved

Clockwise: Clockwise: Chieftain Chieftain chair chair designed designed in in 1949 1949 available available in in teak teak and and walnut; walnut; sinuous sinuous lines lines of of the the Baker Baker sofa; sofa; Baker Baker sofa sofa upholstered upholstered in in contrast contrast wool wool fabric; fabric; precise precise and and exquisite exquisite carved carved details details of of the the Chieftan Chieftan chair chair

between between furniture, furniture, interior, interior, product product and and industrial industrial design, design, its its impact impact felt felt way way beyond beyond his his native native Denmark Denmark from from the the 50s 50s onwards. onwards. The The Chieftain Chieftain chair chair designed designed in in 1949 1949 is is aa sculptural sculptural translation translation of of this this dialogue dialogue between between history, history, art art and and furniture furniture design. design. When When Juhl Juhl originally originally exhibited exhibited the the chair chair he he showed showed itit with with photographs photographs of of weapons weapons from from anthropological anthropological studies. studies. At At the the same same time time as as using using new new methods methods of of production production together together with with the the values values of of artisan artisan craftsmanship craftsmanship Juhl Juhl conflates conflates contemporary contemporary modes modes of of living living with with something something more more enduring enduring –– older older answers answers to to the the questions questions of of living. living. The The Chieftain Chieftain chair chair is is one one of of my my all-time all-time favourite favourite pieces pieces of of furniture furniture and and II think think itit is is the the ability ability to to move move between between continents continents and and eras eras that that makes makes itit aa design design classic classic for for me. me.

ICONIC PIECES The The Baker Baker sofa sofa is is another another piece piece that that holds holds many many of of the the unique unique markers markers of of Finn Finn Juhl’s Juhl’s creative creative and and technical technical expression. expression. We We see see the the principles principles and and sinuous sinuous lines lines of of modern modern art, art, just just as as we we do do in in the the Poet Poet sofa. sofa. The The sofa’s sofa’s body body is is divided divided in in two, two, aa separation separation of of elements elements that that creates creates aa visual visual lightness lightness and and naturally naturally exposes exposes the the wooden wooden spine spine which which supports supports and and separates separates the the upholstered upholstered wings. wings. It It feels feels elegant elegant and and playful, playful, at at one one in in aa new new world world of of modern modern art art and and free free spirts, spirts, but but only only allowed allowed by by the the craftsmanship craftsmanship that that holds holds centuries centuries of of experience. experience. The The France France Chair Chair marks marks another another moment moment in in Finn Finn Juhl’s Juhl’s journey journey and and holds holds the the story story of of how how he he adapted adapted and and evolved evolved his his work work to to make make commercial commercial sense sense and and so so opened opened up up the the American American market market to to Danish Danish mid-century mid-century design, design, at at the the forefront forefront of of what what became became known known world-wide world-wide as as ‘Danish ‘Danish Modern’. Modern’. Designed Designed for for France France & & Son, Son, in in fact fact aa British British entrepreneur entrepreneur who who brought brought Danish Danish design design to to the the US US in in the the 1950s, 1950s, the the France France chair chair was was intended intended for for industrial industrial production production and and has has aa simpler simpler expression expression than than many many of of Juhl’s Juhl’s other other chairs. chairs. But But Juhl’s Juhl’s signature signature is is visible visible in in the the chair’s chair’s organic organic shapes shapes and and the the liberated liberated upholstered upholstered elements elements which which seem seem to to float float as as ifif they they were were freed freed from from the the law law of of gravity gravity and and make make the the chair chair seem seem almost almost aerodynamic. aerodynamic.

Clockwise: Clockwise: France France chair chair designed designed for for France France & & Son Son in in 1949; 1949; Nyhavn Nyhavn Table Table and and Tray Tray Unit Unit designed designed with with coloured coloured trays trays according according to to Goethe’s Goethe’s famous famous colour colour circle circle which which are are availble availble in in aa yellow yellow // red red scale scale and and aa blue blue scale; scale; shown shown with with the the 46-Chair 46-Chair designed designed in in 1946 1946

A NEW CHELSEA HOME It It is is this this playful, playful, liberated liberated expressiveness, expressiveness, lightly lightly underpinned underpinned by by aa profound profound mastery mastery of of industrial industrial and and craft craft processes processes in in Finn Finn Juhl’s Juhl’s pieces pieces that that make make them them such such powerful powerful icons icons of of design design –– and and deserving deserving of of their their place place in in design design history. history. It It is is aa pleasure pleasure and and aa privilege privilege to to give give some some of of Finn Finn Juhl’s Juhl’s extraordinary extraordinary works works aa home home in in our our Design Design Store. Store. Staffan Staffan Tollgård Tollgård Design Design Store Store Grosvenor Grosvenor Waterside Waterside Gatliff Gatliff Road Road www.tollgard.co.uk www.tollgard.co.uk This This Autumn, Autumn, beginning beginning at at the the London London Design Design Festival Festival Staffan Staffan Tollgård Tollgård Design Design Store Store will will exhibit exhibit pieces pieces from from Finn Finn Juhl Juhl by by One One Collection Collection with with an an exclusive exclusive range range of of fabrics fabrics by by Raf Raf Simmonds. Simmonds. For For more more information information contact contact monique@tollgard.co.uk monique@tollgard.co.uk

Clockwise Clockwise from from top top left: left: Pelican Pelican Chair Chair and and Table Table ;; Pelican Pelican Chair Chair inspired inspired by by modern modern ”free ”free art”; art”; France France chair chair with with Table Table designed designed by by Finn Finn Juhl Juhl for for Bokirke Bokirke in in 1953 1953

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KNOF design (based in London and founded by New York designer Susan Knof) has completed its first major commission: the remodelling of a spectacular 360° penthouse in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, uniting two separate apartments into a single 3,600 sq ft space. The new, one-storey penthouse features floor-to-ceiling glazing all the way round and offers its owners incredible panoramic views over the city and adjacent mountains with all the benefits of continuous natural light, from sunrise through to sunset.

‘Our clients – an international family of four – purchased the flats in a prominent high rise in the city’, commented Susan Knof, Creative Director and Founder of KNOF design, ‘and briefed us to combine the apartments to create a single, luxurious, bright and open environment, which would make the best use of the incoming light at different times of the day, but which would also allow them to control the degree of privacy they wanted at particular times or for particular spaces.’ The light-privacy balance in the penthouse was achieved by fitting soft voiles all the way around the 360° glazing, as well as black-out blinds, so that the owners have the choice of completely open living; light-filled but private living using the voiles or else blocking the light out completely – perfect for watching movies for example.

‘Making the most of the light throughout the day also meant the interiors scheme was predominantly created in natural and light colours’ added Susan Knof, ‘from the pale-wash of the timber flooring to the pure white of the kitchen. To ensure the apartment had personality accents, strong and punchy colour was also introduced, especially for the children’s bedrooms and playroom and the scheme’s stunning ensuites in purple and green mosaic.’ The Brief The brief from the client was to merge two existing properties (an east and west apartment) to create a single, open living environment that allowed for an unobstructed kitchen, dining, living and entertaining space, where full advantage could be taken of the views, whilst also providing private areas for the master bedroom and children’s areas. Interior Design Language ‘On entering the apartment, the language of the interior scheme is immediately apparent’, commented Susan Knof. ‘The elegant, yet subdued, use of soft natural materials greets you in the primary entrance hall.

As you proceed past the natural-dyed, grey-veneered walls, the open space is subtle and sophisticated and allows the gorgeous mountainous natural environment beyond to take centre stage.’ Architectural Challenges From an interior architectural standpoint, the main challenge of the project was the original planning of the overall building – especially the existing plumbing stacks, which allowed little possibility for exploration of different bathroom locations and the new design very much had to work around that. Structurally, there were also given core walls that had to remain in place. In addition, the full height windows also offered limited space for new ceiling and lighting logistics, and, most restrictive of all, the M&E services were planned along the perimeter full height glazing walls, seemingly blocking the views and the implementation of sheer or black-out curtaining. This was overcome by re-coordinating the mechanical layouts and plans, so that the air handling units were brought inside the internal core walls and concealed in custom joinery units.

‘A very important aspect of this scheme’, Susan Knof explained, ‘was using materials in such a way as to allow for individuality whilst still adhering to the client’s budget. I always seek to make use of every available space and have beautifully-integrated furniture with a real attention to detail. It’s what really makes the difference. The small intimate spaces that get used on a daily basis do not go unnoticed. It’s my intention to make the user feel special every time the apartment is in use.’

Design Walk-Through The entrance hall features gentle grey-toned marble flooring with subtle and beautiful natural striations. There are full-height, natural-dyed, grey veneered walls which wrap the existing building core, plus a new, flush, integrated and linear bespoke lighting detail which demarcates the space as you step beyond to enter the grand, light-filled main space. The main open kitchen, dining, entertaining and living area features a consistent and elegant approach with the external environment providing colour, light and drama. The kitchen is from the sleek contemporary white Molteni Dada Trim range with custom detailing, along with an acid-etched backsplash, which is fully operable, allowing for concealed kitchen storage. Adjacent to the kitchen is an open dining area with table seating for ten. A dramatic custom sculptural lighting piece (called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Matchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) above the table, by Vibia, adds subtle drama to the space and allows for spot lighting across the full dining surface.

Alongside the main dining table is a white piano, which was purchased by the mother of the family both for her own use and for the lessons for the children for their lessons. The entrance walls run alongside, containing not only the concealed air handling units, but also featuring large-scale mirrors to reflect the natural landscape so that the views and light can be enjoyed in no matter where on is sitting. Two elegant and Japanese-influenced Miyabi console tables sit below the mirrors and are from Interius arredamenti. Next to the piano comes a flexible seating area comprised of two, contemporary, wenge-stained oak open-backed chairs with custom zebra print fabric from Dedar and two incidental tables - a black and a white Skandium ripple table â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which add contrast to the overall soft, grey-toned environment. The main living area has two custom upholstered B + B Italia sofas with a dark grey velvet accent piping detail.

The seating area is grounded with two large-scale tables with integrated ottomans in custom metallic embossed leather by Moore and Giles. A three-dimensional custom lighting configuration directly above (the Link light, again by Vibia) provides a sculptural element, giving soft diffused light to the overall area, whilst custom cushions by KNOF design(using fabric by Weitzner) add colour and texture. The television and apartment’s state-of-the-art audio-visual system are integrated into the bespoke, full-height joinery (by KNOF design) in a subtle reuse of the dyed grey veneer. Soft voile ‘Meander’ curtaining by Weitzner is located along the full perimeter to add a soft elegant effect and diffused light. Located off of the main living area are the master bedroom and study spaces. The circulation area leading to the master suite is a continuation of the natural dyed grey timber veneered panels with storage behind. An existing overhead structural beam is received by an open shelving detail incorporating varying toned dyed natural veneers in natural dyed pink, bird’s eye maple, grey walnut, eucalyptus and natural Tay (koto).

In the master bedroom, the fabrics and finishes continue in the same soothing grey and natural cream tones with soft textural details and an added bright coral accent. An exquisite fully-bespoke vanity, wardrobe, and media unit is the highlight of the space. The existing core walls came into play here and so it was important for the joinery to work around and with this given constraint.

The bespoke-designed unit by KNOF design features a built in vanity with a white quartzite work surface and small, individually-sized storage drawers in varying toned dyed veneers, all with brushed satin stainless handles with grey leather inlay by Holland and Sherry. The backdrop to the vanity is a carefully-laid, textural, ikat-printed wall covering with a large scale, centrallyplaced, bronze-embossed framed mirror by Porta Romana. A bright plush velvet coral chair offsets the soft tones. Another notable detail in the master bedroom is the custom-designed, fullyupholstered soft grey nova suede headboard by KNOF design with an abstract, criss-cross, deep nailing pattern, picking up on the crossed legs of the Poliform white, mattelacquered side tables. Full-length, flowing voiles and curtaining by Weitzner provides the expected level of luxury, with an overall feel of understated sophistication. The shared open master walk-in wardrobe is located off the master bedroom and provides direct access to the individual his-and-hers ensuites.

‘As the kitchen is part of the overall open living plan’ Susan Knof explained, ‘it was essential for it to be both aesthetically-pleasing and functional and the chosen solution therefore allows for clean living at the slide of a panel.

It is a subtle, elegant space with open wardrobes anchored by a centrally-located pendant light with a bespoke joinery unit below. The small storage joinery unit is made of a white satin matte lacquer finish with inlaid leather top and brushed satin stainless handles, again by Holland and Sherry. ‘His’ master ensuite is fully-tiled in custom-cut, small, rectilinear natural limestone tiles. A surface-mounted basin rests on top of a custom vanity with a honed quartzite top, a dyed timber drawer front and open stone shelf below. ‘Her’ ensuite is a glamorous space with all walls clad in a soft pink rosa egeo marble with bright white Thassos marble stone flooring. Inset opal white marble stone shelves provide some open towel and display storage, whilst a large-scale bowl shaped basin sits on a white quilted front lacquered vanity. Joinery in the study is by Molteni and C and is crisp and contemporary with a full height charcoal glass sliding wardrobe door. There is a combination of open and closed storage, along with an open TV and an integrated desk, which can be easily closed off. The dark joinery is offset by an exquisite two-tone textured wall covering in a mid-toned grey finish.

The ensuite has a newly-integrated, full-height, acid-etched glass fixed panel, allowing passive light into the internal space. All ensuite walls are clad in metallic copper penny round mosaics by Ann Sacks with a custom white carrera marble vanity with a mitered drawer front and dark grey timber veneer shelf below. As in the main reception room, the nature of this space is multifunctional, aligned with the client’s wishes. On the alternate side of the plan sit the guest toilet and children’s rooms. The guest toilet is neatly tucked into the circulation and continues the soft grey cream and soft pink colour palette. Sleek Boffi tapware adds to the clean modern layout. The main wall is fully clad in a subtle patchwork of varying tonal porcelain patterned tiles by Patricia Urquiola. A textured round bronzed mirror and decorative branch shaped wall sconce add to the gently organic feel of the room. The two children’s rooms offer bright, colourful, and youthful interiors with a variety of specialty details allowing for creative and individual spaces. The bedroom along the south façade uses a medley of greens, yellows, and purple tones with small-scale patterning. The other bedroom and ensuite feature soft pinks and peaches with a pearlised floral wall covering and built-in joinery. The ensuite here is a brightly-coloured and well-lit space with full-height walls covered in glass mosaics that transition from dark to soft pink in a gradient manner. Like its sister bathroom, it features a custom vanity mirror which is playful, painterly and back-etched.

The children’s TV lounge area is located in the southwest corner with a custom, full-height media and storage unit by Molteni and C. At the end of the unit is an integrated, acid-etched glass panel, which connects back to the adjacent kitchen. A soft grey corner ‘tufty time’ sofa by B + B Italia rests on a brightly coloured custom-designed wool rug byKNOF design, which adds to the relaxed and playful vibe. Susan Knof summed up the project by saying ‘Above all, this penthouse scheme fulfils the client’s brief, providing a home with clever planning and an astute awareness of detail. But, more than that, the quality of the finishes, the balanced palette, the customised furnishings and an overriding commitment to considered design fuse together and culminate in a sophisticated and harmonious contemporary luxury penthouse.’ www.knofdesign.com Interior Architecture and Design: KNOF design | Susan Knof Photography: Assen Emilov

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Rabih Geha Architects is a team of architects and designers working to create spaces that inspire. Based in Beirut, Rabih Geha is an architect with an artist’s vision and a Magicians skill. After graduating with a B.A. in architecture from The American University of Beirut (AUB), he traveled to Paris, where he earned a master’s degree in architecture from the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI). In 2006, he returned to Lebanon to open his own practice, Rabih Geha Architects. The in-demand design firm represents a young generation of architects breaking tradition in favour of a new approach.

Setting aside the scale, building type and proposed materials, Geha first considers the story of every project; he then determines an authentic way to tell it. Nothing is off limits; he has woven extraordinary architectural tales using everything from a whale skeleton to a microscopic virus as inspiration. Each project, whether it is a sleek urban residence or an intimate villa-turned-bar, has an individual identity based on its particular context and purpose.

A welcome byproduct of Gehaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach, is the transformation of the nightlife scene in Beirut. Renowned for his work on restaurant and bar projects, his concept for Off&On, a glamorous speakeasy hidden behind the wall of an old-fashioned barbershop, changed the game in 2015. The success of the club led to his work on Uberhaus, today an international destination for electronic music fans. Designs for bar and restaurant 40 Kong as well as other venues are currently in the works. By 2017, Geha will have established a nightlife circuit; from rooftop cocktail bars to speakeasy venues. When he is not at the office or on site, the architect is often in his studio at l'AcadĂŠmie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA). In 2006, he launched an experiment-driven and research-oriented workshop to challenge interior architecture and design majors.

Led by Rabih Geha, the team works on a portfolio of projects that include architecture, interiors, product design and experimental installations. From residential and retail to commercial and recreational spaces, the studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding philosophy begins with context. Each design, prompted by the environment it lives in, absorbs the surrounding physical, social and aesthetic elements to result in spaces that are never dictated by trend or style, but rather built with meaning, relevance and most importantly passion. www.rabihgeha.com

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Herman Miller Reveals Global Workplace Trends And New Product Introductions At Neocon 2016 WORDS: Herman Miller

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Company’s research identifies six key shifts in progressive workplaces; records increases in engagement and innovation in Living Office environments At NeoCon 2016, Herman Miller is sharing new insights into how people work, and the significant changes in the way spaces are being planned to support them. As the floorplate continues to shift towards settings beyond individual workstations, Herman Miller has identified six distinct ways that progressive organizations and their design partners are planning space differently–with greater variety, more opportunities for interaction, and a smarter use of resources. Herman Miller’s Living Office, the company’s holistic offering of knowledge, tools, products, and services designed to help people envision and realize higher performing environments, provides the framework to leverage these trends toward more purposeful and varied settings. The company’s research also reveals that companies that have developed Living Offices are seeing measurable results, with greater efficiency, productivity, and innovation. Herman Miller has applied these findings to product development, and the resulting introductions at NeoCon 2016 offer versatility and support for a range of activities across a workplace landscape. Twenty months ago, Herman Miller researchers set out to gather meaningful data about how workplace design is evolving. As every organization implements agile and collaborative work practices in their own unique way, typical benchmarking units such as square feet per workstation or workstations per person would not be useful to customers or design professionals. To take an informative snapshot of changing office metrics, Herman Miller researchers analyzed the workplace landscapes of 120 progressive organizations

around the world, from start-ups to enterprises, in a wide range of industries, from financial, insurance, and energy, to not-for-profit, media, and technology. By analyzing 70 distinct data points from each floorplan, Herman Miller has identified six trends in how organizations and their design partners are using Living Office placemaking strategies to support new ways of working: • Assigned seats are being replaced with flexible workpoints: As portable technology allows people to work anywhere, at any time, assigned workstations are unoccupied for up to 60 percent of the day. While traditional floorplans show 97% assigned workstations, progressive workplaces have an average of 41% unassigned work-points. • Standard conference rooms are being replaced with multiple group space types: Groups engage in a variety of collaborative activities throughout the day, and workplaces that only offer conference rooms do not support all of them. Progressive flooplans show an average of six types of group settings, versus one in traditional workplace plans. • Conference spaces are being precision fit to minimize wasted space: Outsized conference rooms that only support formal presentations to large groups are largely underutilized. Progressive organizations offer a variety of

right-sized meeting spaces to more effectively support a range of activities, downsizing from an average of conference room seating for 10 to seven meeting space seats. • Circulation space is being activated to foster connection: Rather than getting workers from point A to point B, circulation space can offer increased opportunities for effective activity and increased connectivity. Progressive workplaces have an average of 47% connective space, versus 33% of circulation space in traditional floorplans. • Isolated breakrooms are becoming centralized plazas: While distant breakrooms offer proximity to the small groups they serve, progressive companies want to foster broader social connection and information sharing. With four people per plaza seat versus 16 people per breakroom seat, centrally located gathering spaces encourage fortuitous interactions and help bring an organization’s culture to life. • Privacy is no longer a luxury given to a few, but available on-demand to anyone who needs it: Quiet places to think and recharge are beneficial to all, but traditional offices only offer one per every 67 people. A variety of private settings provided throughout the floorplan, at a ratio of 24 people per haven, allows all workers to find a place to focus or have a quiet conversation.

In addition to their research into how spaces are changing, Herman Miller researched Living Office workplaces and the employees and leaders who work in them. The results clearly indicate that Living Office has helped people feel more creative, more connected, and more engaged in their work. Companies are seeing greater efficiency, productivity, and innovation. With the addition of over a dozen new products to Herman Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purposefully varied offering, the company has restructured the presentation of workplace solutions to better support the purpose, character, and activities of the organizations, groups, and individuals that use them. This new structure offers organizations and their design partners a process for selecting and integrating these products into the workplace. Visitors to the Herman Miller showroom will walk through Landscape Systems such as Canvas, Layout Studio, and Public, solutions that offer the adaptability, variation, and modularity to meet a broad set of needs, as well as a cohesive design that harmonizes seamlessly across the floorplate. Augmenting these enterprise-ready Landscape Systems are Focused Portfolios, discrete solutions designed to meet precise needs of specific teams and their work. Focused Portfolios include Locale for high-performance teams, Metaform Portfolio for hyper-flexible, highly-customizable settings, and Renew Link for high-density settings that support extended periods of focused work. Throughout the showroom, guests will find garden-like respites that showcase the significant expansion of Herman Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft seating and lounge furnishings offer for the work, higher education, and healthcare markets. In a diverse offering of colors, materials, and finishes, the new

lounge collections—including Plex, Striad, Spot, and Saiba—can help customers create places of purposeful variety. Visitors to NeoCon 2016 can pause, connect, and revive in the South Lobby, which Herman Miller has transformed into a vibrant setting outfitted with a dynamic range of lounge furnishings—from iconic classics reimagined in fresh materials, to new introductions from Herman Miller and Geiger that redefine comfort in the workplace. As seen in the Herman Miller, Geiger, and Herman Miller Healthcare/Nemschoff showrooms upstairs, the South Lobby showcases more saturated palettes that demonstrate how colors, materials, and finishes can uniquely express and support the purpose, character, and activities of individuals and organizations. www.hermanmiller.com www.hermanmiller.com/neocon-2016.html www.hermanmiller.com/solutions/living-office.html

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Design Museum to curate agenda setting talks programme ahead of opening in Kensington Theme of ‘Experience’ through installations, immersive features and sensory experiments

100% Design, the UK's largest design trade show, returns to Olympia London 21-24 September. The show forms the commercial heart of London Design Festival, presenting leading national and international exhibitors with ideas, products and innovations for the domestic, workplace and built environments, alongside a special focus on emerging brands. Attracting over 26,000 professional visitors with a spending power exceeding £3.4 billion, this year sees the staging of the 22nd edition of London’s iconic design show. Reflecting 100% Design’s focus on quality and inspiration, this year’s theme is ‘Experience’, which will be explored across the show through specially commissioned installations, immersive experiences and sensory experiments. Visitors can physically engage with the latest product innovations, establish new business relationships and network with design professionals. Talks with 100% Design will be curated by the Design Museum as part of their ‘on loan’ campaign with activity out and about in Kensington until the museum opens there on 24 November 2016. Focussing on

61 quality and depth, the talks present thought leaders in the industry, deliver agenda- setting keynotes alongside panel discussions exploring trends in contemporary practice as well as the future of design. The programme will be presented in a specially-commissioned auditorium, designed by Miska Miller-Lovegrove. A separate talks programme focussing on professional development will be presented in the Forum. Making its debut at London Design Festival 2016 is LuxuryMade, a new show dedicated to contemporary decorative interiors. Staged alongside 100% Design close to the site of the new Design Museum, it is the latest addition to the West Kensington area’s burgeoning design offer.

Sections Interiors The longest running of 100% Design’s five sections, Interiors presents leading international brands exhibiting everything from furniture and lighting to fabrics and accessories. New exhibitors for 2016 include German furniture specialists Axel Veit, who are presenting for the first time in the UK, veteran glass-makers B&S Glass Industries, lighting and furniture studio Industville. Pad Home will launch new products and ranges including from Ibride and Leff Amsterdam. Mineheart, Axel Veit Other interiors exhibitors include eccentric British designer Mineheart, lighting companies Designheure, Original BTC and Dowsing and Reynolds.

A new showcase within Interiors, Design London, will take centre stage at the show, next to the Central Bar. Consisting of a carefully edited group of less than 15 brands, Design London will spotlight the very best in design manufacturing, with each company chosen to complement one another and as contributors to London’s reputation as design capital of the world. Brands exhibiting in 2016 include Stockholmbased Massproductions and handmade sustainable furniture specialists Adventures in Furniture. Workplace 100% Design’s Workplace section is the only of its kind in the UK. Reflecting the growing appreciation for workplace design worldwide, the section presents the ways in which the world’s most innovative companies are using design thinking to improve the experience and productivity of the workplace. The best in commercial design, with seating, desking, electronic innovations, acoustic panels, storage systems, lighting and flooring all represented. New exhibitors for 2016 include commercial furniture brand Arper, who will host the 100% Design digital hub, and workplace acoustics experts Texaa. Other exhibitors in Workplace include Johanson, MARK Product, Nowy Styl Group, TopBrewer by Scanomat, Sagal Group, Futura Leathers and Framery. Kitchens & Bathrooms This section brings together high-end manufacturers and exhibitors responding to the demand from the hospitality and interior design trade, demonstrating quality innovation across components, materials, equipment and effective use of space.

Exhibitors in Kitchens & Bathrooms include ceramics manufacturer Porcelanosa, bathroom fittings specialists CEADESIGN, bathroom design companies antoniolupi and KALDEWEI, natural stone experts Antolini Luigi & C. and boat outfitter TIMAGE. Natural stone supplier Marmi Strada joins the show for the first time, while Armac Martin will premiere its 2017 collection of high-end brass cabinet fittings.

Design & Build The largest section at 100% Design, Design & Build features a materials showcase, technology and home automation, as well as a curated architectural lighting showcase; ‘The Darkroom’. Visitors will experience the materiality of the show through a bespoke installation showcasing innovation in material technologies. Wooden flooring companies CORA’ PARQUET, The Main Company and HAKWOOD make their first appearance at 100% Design, as do glazing supplier Sky-Frame, surface designers Hush Acoustics and Nordcell. Other exhibitors in Design & Build include flooring designers Esthec Terrace, hand-crafted light switch manufacturers Luxonov, and surface designers LOTTE ADVANCED MATERIALS CO. Emerging Brands Emerging Brands is 100% Design’s dedicated platform committed to uncovering the best and freshest ideas from tomorrow’s new talent. Hedesign will celebrate one year in business at the show, introducing their lamp and coat rack collections to the UK market for the first time, while for rug and pillow designer RedNoir, 100% Design will be their European launch. Other exhibitors in Emerging Brands include interior print designer Mairi Helena, glass and vinyl illustrator Sarah Brown, lifestyle brand Elizabeth James Art, and chair designer Se7e. For more information on 100% Design please visit www.100percentdesign.co.uk.

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Southwood WORDS: LLI Design

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Although the room sizes were good, being the full width of the property on each floor and benefitting from good natural light; the circulation spaces on all floors were cramped and dark. Lower Ground Floor

LLI Design recently completed a total redesign and refurbishment of a 4 story 1970’s townhouse in Highgate, a leafy and desirable part of London.

The existing staircase that led from the lower ground to the upper ground floor, was removed and replaced with a new, feature open tread glass and steel staircase towards the back of the house, thereby maximising the lower ground floor space. All of the internal walls on this floor were removed and in doing so created an expansive and welcoming space.

The house had tremendous potential and the new owners, a young professional couple, wanted to embrace the 1970’s feel, rather than try to ignore it, albeit not in a cliched way. Top of their wish list was a contemporary glass and steel open tread staircase and a master bathroom with a distinctive WOW factor.

Due to its’ lack of natural daylight this floor worked extremely well as a Living / TV room. The new open timber tread, steel stringer with glass balustrade staircase was designed to sit easily within the existing building and to complement the original 1970’s spiral staircase.

Because this space was going to be a hard working area, it was designed with a rugged semi industrial feel. Underfloor heating was installed and the floor was tiled with a large format Mutina tile in dark khaki with an embossed design. This was complemented by a distressed painted brick effect wallpaper on the back wall which received no direct light and thus the wallpaper worked extremely well, really giving the impression of a painted brick wall.

Upper Ground Floor Living Room The mood changes dramatically on entering the upper ground floor, here the owners wanted a relaxed feeling of calm. The colour palette for this floor was soft cream, yellow, and pale blue with key accent pieces in black.

The furniture specified was bright and colourful, as a counterpoint to the walls and floor. The palette was burnt orange, yellow and dark woods with industrial metals.

The visual impact of the new staircase was kept to a minimum by installing a glass balustrade with no handrail. The furniture choices were kept quite simple as this room had to function as a dining area as well as a living room.

Furniture pieces included a metallic, distressed sideboard and desk, a burnt orange sofa, yellow Hans J Wegner Papa Bear armchair, and a large black and white zig zag patterned rug.

A bespoke fitted banquette was designed for the return besides the staircase, adjacent to the kitchen.

LLI Design offer a comprehensive design service creating beautifully crafted interiors for discerning clients. Based in their Studios in Highgate, London the creative team is led by Design Director Linda Levene. Her background as a fashion and textile designer is reflected in her love of form, texture and colour.

This was lit from behind with LED strips, throwing a gentle light up the wall. Adding a round table, 2 dining chairs, a matt black accent pendant lamp over the table and artwork above helped to define the dining area. Although it had a small footprint the dining area can comfortably sit 6 people. Furniture choices for the living area were kept simple with a generous L shaped sofa and an industrial styled coffee table, this sat on a delicately coloured yellow and grey rug. As a counterpoint to this a rich teal coloured velvet accent chair was placed in the window near the garden. A retro matt black metal floor lamp complemented the matt black pendant lamp over the dining table. Strong pieces of artwork and graphic cushions help bring the separate zoned areas together to form a cohesive whole. Kitchen Calming hues were repeated in the kitchen, with pale khaki units and a cream composite worktop. A small breakfast bar was added and dramatic dark bronze tiles created a backsplash between the top of the counter and the bottom of the units. First Floor Shower Room The first floor shower room was specified with a huge shower, the full width of the room, with statement diamond shaped embossed tiles in tones of cream, cappuccino and chocolate. An LED underlit wooden vanity unit and mirror finish the dramatic look.

Recent projects include the interior design and modernisation of properties in Hampstead, Fulham and Highgate including a 10,000 sq ft victorian residence, a 12,000 sq ft new build home and the co-joining and re-planning of two apartments to provide a single luxury penthouse. Second Floor Master Suite The second floor was reconfigured from a series of separate rooms into a stylish master suite, with an open plan bathroom featuring a statement freestanding bath. The open plan bathroom sits comfortably adjacent to the bedroom with textured porcelain wall tiles sitting easily next to the Cole & Son Fornasetti “Clouds” wallpaper. Patterned floor tiles act as a counterpoint to the to the pale timber wide plank flooring. As the bathroom was open plan it was important to bring a more “bedroom” aesthetic into the bathroom rather than the other way round and this was achieved by selecting floor tiles in the bathroom that were in the format of a rug pattern as well as adding 2no. bronze mirrors over the vanity unit. A freestanding bath was positioned facing the bedroom, offering views of the garden beyond and an opaque glass sliding screen was installed between the WC and bathroom.

An LED strip under the vanity unit, additional wall lights and small in-floor uplights around the bath completed the look. The bathroom area appears bigger than it is thanks to its open plan nature. Summary & Awards By rethinking the core aspects of the design and layout LLI Design have transformed a tall vertical townhouse into a home with a feeling of expansiveness and laterality, creating an uplifting and comfortable home for the owners. As with the majority of LLI Designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projects, the construction, joinery, home automation and landscaping were carried out by our in-house vertically integrated teams - Pegasus Property & Pegasus Automation. The project was recently awarded - Best Interior Design Private Residence London, in the United Kingdom Property Awards 2015 / 16. LLI Design are very proud to have won this Award, in competition with numerous London Interior Designers. Entrants' schemes were judged against a wide range of design criteria by a panel of over 70 interior design experts from all over the world and chaired by two active members of the House of Lords : Lord Caithness and Lord Best. www.llidesign.co.uk

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Earthy hues, soft pastel shades and

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Rose Quartz and Serenity have been

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Ronan Haslette, Managing Director of

individuality today's consumers crave.

wood veneer specialist and Elements exhibitor, Merena adds, “Trends are

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wood grains with deeply embossed,

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The latest trends focus on materials,

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Kronoswiss. Botanical features are

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growing in importance, abstract art

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news.

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Touch Ironmongery Ltd www.atouchofbrass.co.uk 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea London SW10 9PJ

The Perfect Touch

stablished 33 years ago in October 1982, Touch Ironmongery is one of London’s leading ironmongers. Originally called “A Touch of Brass”, the firm changed their name in 2003 in reaction to slowly advancing market changes in architectural ironmongery which is no longer supplied solely in brass, and to also reflect the broader range of products and finishes that they sell. In fact today, Touch can supply a wide range of finishes including Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze -solid and plated, BMA, Antique Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, Leather, Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless Steel, Gun Metal, and the list keeps growing. Whatever finish you require, Touch can help you get the right look. Touch occupy their recently refurbished showroom at 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they display a vast range of their 5,000 products. With a customer base including Interior Designers, Builders and individuals who are interested in the top end of the

Ironmongery market, Touch mainly supply to residential premises but hotel and office properties also contribute to their vast clientele. The company also have a healthy export market to all corners of the world, namely the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Touch’s owner and founder, Bill Benham, has 33 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan Blanchard. Saleem Qureshi is the newest member of our team and has 10 years’ experience, meaning their knowledge is unrivalled in this industry. The range of products supplied by Touch date from circa 1640 French (Louise XIV) and cover all subsequent periods (Georgian, Edwardian & Victorian), art deco and contemporary pieces also make up the product ranges. In addition, Touch showcases the very best of British manufacturing; the best ranges are still produced in the Midlands by craftsmen in factories dating back 200 years or more. Touch also sell European manufactured goods

which is considered to be of a very good quality and in recent years they have introduced some of the far eastern made products, albeit in a limited range but cost effective. With trends continuously evolving, new innovative products are constantly under development. Touch understand that keeping up with the fashion-shifts is imperative in order to provide every customer with the best solution for their requirements. Ironmongery can be a difficult and complicated aspect of a building project, as a result Touch aim to take this awkward aspect and make it user friendly and clear to understand by offering an onsite service where they carry out a detailed door by door, window by window, room by room Ironmongery schedule, highlighting all requirements and identifying any items that can be refurbished. Refurbishment is a large part of the business; Touch will undertake complete ironmongery refurbishment projects, and can restore old paint covered door furniture to their former glory, looking as new, at a fraction of the cost to replace.

For more information about Touch Ironmongery or to arrange a showroom visit please call 0207 351 2255 or alternatively visit www.atouchofbrass.co.uk

OLARIA BARCELONA has now come to London Olaria full range is now available from Touch Ironmongery. Olaria are manufacturers based in Barcelona. Est.1934. Suppliers of luxury hardware to the most emblematic buildings of Barcelona such as Casa Berenguer and Casa Mila of Architect Gaudi, Old Hotel Ritz, Hotel Avenida Palace, Hotel Majestic and many commercial and luxury buildings. www.olaria.es

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Decorex International

Decorex International, the UK’s longest running design fair and the only one of its kind for the high-end interiors market, returns to the prestigious grounds of Syon Park this year for its 39th edition. Decorex will be celebrating the roots of design as its theme for 2016. Visitors will have the chance to see new products from more than 400 established and emerging brands over the course of four days, which span the full spectrum of design, as well as a host of feature areas. Embracing the roots of design, renowned British furniture designer, Tim Gosling, will be curating the main entrance, with an exhibition called ‘The Heritage of Chair Making’. Working with the collections from the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Frederick Parker Collection, Tim will be asking 12 visual creators to choose their favourite piece and why it speaks to them.

Julis has carefully selected these makers for their innovation and mastery across a range of craft skills from ceramics to electronics. Each maker will all be creating new work especially for Decorex. Every year a host of new exhibitors come to Decorex and 2016 is no exception. Specialist upholster, Aiveen Daly, will unveil ‘Treasured Possessions’ a new seven-piece collection inspired by the intrigue of haute joaillerie, with exquisite materials including Italian lambskin and silks. Family run business, Neatsmith, will show its bespoke, luxury wardrobes and kitchens. Santorus will present its debut collection of wallpapers, six ornate patterns an an array of dramatic colour palettes, each named after exotic spices and rich hues, drawing on the Indian heritage of the brand’s creative directors.

Confirmed names include Anya Hindmarch, Jo Malone and Sir Paul Smith. Don’t miss ‘Crafthouse’, four substantial spaces presented by The New Craftsmen. This series of interactive roomsets will explore the fundamental characteristics of what makes a home by studying the domestic rituals by which we live (sleeping, bathing, eating and working). Makers involved will include Nic Webb, Georgia Kemball and Gareth Neal.Future Heritage returns with 14 new designers/makers. This edited section of the names to commission and collect in British contemporary craft has been compiled by curator, applied arts and design critic, Corinne Julius.

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Visitors to Decorex will also be able to enjoy an

Waterworks, will show its ‘Hardware’ collection, among

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others. Returning brands to Decorex include: CTO

1508 London, will be creating this year’s champagne

Lighting, Hyde House, Kai Fabrics, Naomi Paul, Timorous

bar, which will be serving drinks and food from 10am

Beasties and William Yeoward.

onwards.

Throughout the fair, visitors will have the chance to

Diners in the Syon Estate restaurant will be able to

listen to insightful and informative talks by some of

enjoy scenic views of the Capability Brown landscape

the leading names in the industry. On Tuesday, join a

while indulging on cuisine from expert event caterers,

panel discussion on ‘The Design Journey’: How tradition,

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My intent is therefore, to unify feeling and thinking through will. The will is manifested with drawing. To answer the HOW? question, I conduct my investigations with "Surface Drawings", or "Spaceprints". In this intentionally simplified quest, the WHY? question's answer

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Landscape Show Registration is open for Europe’s premier trade event for interior & exterior landscaping!

Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th September 2016, Battersea Park, London From country homes to city apartments, from urban lofts and public spaces to luxury hotels...the indoor-outdoor phenomenon affects all types of living spaces. The boundaries have been broken. With weather proof rugs, outdoor kitchens, showers on the terrace and sofas in the garden, the indoor spirit is flowing through our outdoor spaces and creating a new focus for architecture and technology. The only trade event dedicated to qualified landscape designers & contractors, architects, local authority landscaping professionals, facilities managers and interior designers from all over the UK and beyond. It is a platform for them to network and source market leading products to use in high end projects worldwide. Across all seasons we are mixing things together and bringing the outside in and taking the inside out. Free CPD Accredited Seminars LANDSCAPE is again delighted to host an entirely FREE seminar programme of truly

international standing with some of the most prestigious names in the industry featuring over 50 different speakers.

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We have some of the biggest names in the industry already confirmed talking about the topics and projects that are making a real difference.

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Exhibitors LANDSCAPE exhibitors include manufacturers and suppliers of everything from vases, pots and flag stones to furniture and conservatories, water features and sundials. Our exhibitors provide architectural iron work, planters, sheds and turf; they supply sculpture, soil, plants and paving as well as lighting, heating, trees and tools. LANDSCAPE New Starters Conference The Youth Conference will start at 11am and finish at 1pm. Our collective aim is to get 10 different speakers talking for 10 minutes each, with differing viewpoints and job skills, who will talk to the students about how they got started and why they

This year all exhibitors get the chance to submit a product to be rated ‘Best In Show’. A short list will be selected by our speakers, media partners and trade associations which will then be voted for by the visitors themselves. The winner will be announced on the afternoon of the last day of the show. This is a great extra promotional opportunity for the finalists. Visitors Our international visitors to the show include Landscape Designers & Contractors, Architects, Facilities Managers, Groundsmen & Parks Officers, Event Florists, Creative Directors, Garden Centres, Contract Gardeners, Hotels and Interior Designers. Job Fair As part of the new LANDSCAPE Youth Initiative Programme, this year’s LANDSCAPE Show will see the start of a new Job Fair. Aimed specifically at 18-25 year olds who are looking for employment within the industry, the Job Fair provides a free opportunity for employers to meet face to face with potential job candidates who are already focused and skilled. For more information on being a part of LANDSCAPE 2016 please contact us www.landscapeshow.co.uk t: +44 (0)20 7821 8221 e: info@landscapeshow.co.uk @LandscapeEvent

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PHOTOS: EGO Paris

Hive, A Unique Style Outdoor Living In A Different Way

This year, EGO Paris, the French manufacturer of outdoor furniture, has turned to designer Fabrice Berrux for a contemporary and graphic design collection. The aim of EGO Paris has always been to make life outdoors a special time for conviviality and friendliness, and because Fabrice Berrux shares this same view, he was an ideal partner. For the Hive collection, Fabrice imagined confettis gathering together to make the structure of the furniture.

"These cells blend together naturally as they attract one another to become a coherent whole" explains the designer. "The hexagonal cells of the hive struck me as obvious as it meets the idea of composition which essentially is the signature of EGO Paris." The Hive collection is modular. Each piece of furniture from armchair to sofa, stool, loveseat, table and half table, are made in the shape of a cell allowing for various compositions.

The "Confident", the "Conversation", or the "Indiscrete" are some of the possible ambiance combinations from this range all of which facilitate conversation and contact between people. The elegant and refined aluminum structures, the signature of EGO Paris, allow for large and comfortable cushions. EGO Paris knows how to give shape to BatylineÂŽ canvas by Serge Ferrari which provides backs that are like "a protective screen, yet still open to the surrounding environment," says Fabrice Berrux.

The cushions not only add a touch of style but are also a source of comfort making the Hive collection even more lively and adaptable. To make each furniture piece unique, the Hive collection benefits from EGO Paris's large range of finishes, plus a selection of the famous Missoni HomeÂŽ fabrics.

Our aim, our ambition is to experiment either the outdoor space alone or with the love ones with authenticity, in a spirit of conviviality, liberated from the social constraints.

The Hive collection truly is a hive where people can gather, share and chat all together. Smart, with a real graphic design, the Hive collection is an invitation for conviviality outdoors. www.egoparis.com

Winner of the Casa Claudia Interior Design 2015 Prize, ‘Loft 212’ by Paloma Yamagata and Bruno Rangel

Extreme show house Casa Cor turns 30 CASA COR, the design platform

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The 2016 edition of CASA COR São Paulo

established and emerging talents,

contrasting materials and textures.

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is essentially a giant show house placed in cities throughout the

Yamagata says, “We used different

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accessories provided splashes of

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PHOTOS: pentahotels

More Than Design: The Pentahotels Experience Frankfurt am Main, 25th July 2016 – Original, unconventional, relaxed and stylish - these properties describe the unique overall experience of pentahotels. With its unmistakable pentastyle, the young, dynamic hotel brand is one of the first to have made its mark and established itself as a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel segment. pentahotels does not stick to standard principals. Innovation, a strong vision, a good dose of creativity and courage define the brand’s philosophy. It is evident that many things are different compared with market competitors in the sophisticated 4* hotel segment as soon as you step inside the hotel. This not only relates to the clear design. Cool outfits, a distinct fragrance, relaxed music and the easygoing, yet professional, way of addressing guests are all just as much a part of it. What’s more, guests easily find everything they need, and at top quality. Free pay-TV, Sky Sports, in some hotels even a PlayStation 4 and a pinball machine in the room, as well as a quality of sleep that is unparalleled in this segment. This experience can be summarised as follows: fun with functionality, creativity with comfort, style with simplicity. The design and the brand experience speak a clear language.

This is also confirmed by Alastair Thomann, international managing director of pentahotels: “Ten years ago, we made our philosophy of a neighbourhood lifestyle available to guests for the first time with pentalounge – a mixture of a lobby, reception, bar and cafe. We are continually developing our open design concept further. We focus on our particular finesses and regionality.” Since the relaunch of the hotel brand in 2007, pentahotels has become a successful global player. At the same time, the pentastyle - from “Design 1.0” to a globally applicable “Design 3.0” - has grown along with this almost organically. Design 3.0 will be presented to the public for the first time in Paris in Autumn 2016 and is being introduced in all newly-opened hotels. Besides its own construction projects, penthotels also puts its fingerprints on various hotel conversion projects. The brand takes over existing hotels and creates its own world inside them. The joy of trying new and innovative things underlines the whole pentastyle-concept. „Even if some of our design experiments turn out to be unsuitable for our new acquisitions, we continue to find innovative solutions” says Alastair Thomann. “It is our goal to always be ahead of the trend and to stay an innovation leader”

Keeping road warriors grounded while onthe-go with distinctive design, a mix of fun

A total of 28 hotels – in seven countries and on two continents – offer individual travellers and business travellers comfort and style in a relaxed atmosphere.

with functionality, comfort with creativity, and style with simplicity. That is who we are and what we aim for - each day, every day, for you!

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With our featured Maxxus Wet Deck Kit (the strongest on the market), easy-to-use tanking kits or membranes, and a wide selection of drains, it’s easy to install a luxurious wetroom anywhere in the home. Add on our designer grids and extensive range of stylish accessories and it’s easy to find the right product for any environment. Ask for our latest Price List today!

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Please contact us : Tel 0208 530 7555 or 0800 055 6450, or email us at sales@theradiatorgallery.com

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Introducing The All New JURA WE8

JURA is a significant innovator in luxury

Joining the renowned GIGA and IMPRESSA

This machine is just as easy to care for

Swiss, bean-to-cup technology. Each

Lines, JURA launches the WE8 machine this

with its Intelligent Water System (I.W.S.)

coffee machine offers the ideal coffee

summer. The WE8 is compact, powerful

which automatically detects the filter. The

solution for organisations looking to give

and elegant – it makes a stylish statement

CLARIS water filter also provides optimum

their customer’s a luxurious bean-to-cup

with effortless operation.

water quality and protects the fluid system

experience.

against limescale. Providing the ultimate solution for the

JURA coffee machines are compact and

workplace or boutique offering, this

The WE8 will be compatible with JURA’s

chic, capable of producing volume and

automatic coffee machine is capable of

new ‘Smart Connect’ device. Available

quality coffee and make a real impact in

producing up to thirty delicious coffees, at

on IOS or Android, the JURA Coffee App

any establishment.

the touch of a button and offers a choice

works wirelessly via Bluetooth technology

of twelve different specialities – from latte

to operate routine tasks, cleaning

JURA coffee machines provide customers

macchiato to flat white. This automatic,

maintenance and measure product

with that choice of taste, strength and

customisable, new coffee machine has a

performance.

roast with every serve – producing

six-levelG3 grinder to ensure that the coffee

premium coffee that complements

is optimally ground.

changing trends.

Smart Connect technology optimises convenience – improving speed, ease and

It also features a Pulse Extraction Process

delivering increased productivity.

(P.E.P.©), which optimises extraction time to guarantee a supreme serve. Heated water is teased through finely ground coffee beans at short intervals to produce a full flavoured aroma. Fitted with a TFT display and buttons on the front of the machine, the WE8 makes operation incredibly simple.

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Perfection does not come about by accident Our passion for excellence drives us to continually develop new technologies to create the full range of delicious speciality coffees –from Ristretto up to Latte macchiato. Flexibly configurable coffee machines and accessories can be combined to create the perfect coffee solution with permanent water connection or sizeable watertank for any requirement from 30 up to 180 cups per day: ■ ■ ■ ■

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Transbar Facade Options

We Are Bar Specialists A forward thinking, innovative bar design and operations agency. Our goal is to revolutionise event bars.

Why choose Transbar? •

Moveable when assembled and disassembled.

With over 20 years experience in the events industry, we are perfectly placed to independently recommend and design the most suitable, durable and high quality solutions.

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Assembled in under 10 minutes.

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Fully customisable with a range of corner units, back bars, draught extensions and more.

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Folds down to less than a third of its original size.

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Fully functional running water system. Interchangeable facades.

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Removable drip trays.

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Ultra-stable eight-legged setup.

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Used and approved by top bartenders in the industry.

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Dimensions when assembled: L 2.2m, H 1.13m and W 0.825m

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Dimensions when disassembled: L1.4m, H 0.76m and W 0.62m

This enables us to provide you with the ultimate bar equipment. Transbar systems will maximise productivity, professionalism and the aesthetics of your hospitality operations. We oversee the whole manufacturing process, within budget and on time. We aim to develop long-term relationships with our clients and become a leading supplier of bar equipment worldwide. And so we created the Transbar: With efficient service in mind.

WHY CHOOSE TRANSBAR? Transbar can transform from a collapsed, easily movable unit to a fully assembled bar in a matter of minutes. Transbar is manufactured exclusively in Britain from brushed 304 food-grade stainless steel. Transbar by Bar Specialists is the most comprehensive mobile bar system on the market today. Built by bartenders for bartenders, its ease of use is second to none. www.bar-specialists.co.uk

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LEVATO MONO porcelain paver system The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring technology; enabling the specification of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised flooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

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Contact details: Barry Perrin Lighting & Interiors Tel: 01992 611415 www.barryperrin.com info@barryperrin.com

• 20mm porcelain pavers 40x80 45x90 60x60 75x75 30x120 40x120 60x120 • ‘Floating floor’ - installation over single ply membranes • Eternal product - zero maintenance required offering massive over-life savings • Highly abrasion and stain resistant • Highly slip resistant ; R11 and achieved up to +65 wet in the BS pendulum test • Lightweight - 45kgs per m2 • High load bearing and impact resistance • Timber & stone effects; 40+ finishes available • Ideal for balconies, roof terraces and piazzas, for both commercial & residential use • Completely non porous • Fire & frost proof • Height-adjustable support from 9mm up to 550mm

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Customise Your Own Bespoke Rug From rimo designs

Art deco style Chandeliers and classic Murano wall sconces, luxury crystal creations and cherished Venetian accessories; Rainbow is the place to discover timeless Italian craftsmanship and the unique tradition of Maestri glassmaking from Venice. The spectacular variety of Murano crystal combined

with traditional Italian handcrafted metal work results in eternally stylish custommade treasures fit to light up any room. Supplying London with classic and contemporary handcrafted lighting since 1998, here at Rainbow we help our clients in finding the best solutions for their projects. Book an appointment with us: Showroom 329 Lillie Road SW6 7NR T. 020 7385 1323 M. 07453 297552 info@rainbowlondon.com www.rainbowlondon.com

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This is just one of 1,400 stunning designs which can be re-coloured simply on our website, using rimo tuft-boxes - the possibilities are endless. Introducing the new “DESIGNS” section on our website www.rimodesigns.co.uk, enabling over 1400 designs to be customised. The “DESIGNS” section allows you to:-

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Access to an initial 1,400 designs Re-colour the designs from our 300 preloaded standard rimo tuft-box shades Access a further 600 custom shades

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Select each shade in either Wool or Silk/Art-Silk Visualise each design in either cut-pile or loop-pile finishes Request a trade quote easily Save your design into a favourites folder E-mail your saved design directly to your client

This is an interactive, user friendly and exciting addition to our website, which we believe will enhance the design process and provide our customers with immediate visual images at the click of a button. Full custom design service also available contact rimo on 0161-442-2200

London’s Iconic Lighthouse Building From Mysterious Past To Bright Future Adjacent to Kings Cross, sits the iconic Grade II Listed Flat-Iron Lighthouse building which has been renovated into office and retail space with the help of Selectaglaze. Built somewhere between 1875 - 1884 it has lain neglected for over 20 years. UK Real Estate took on the huge task of restoring the iconic building for its new purpose as office and retail space and appointed Balfour Beatty as its main contractor. The project wasn’t without its challenges, with two underground tunnels running beneath; the building’s restoration had to be carefully managed, including tackling the issues of noise and vibrations. The solution to the extensive vibration issues was to isolate all internal fixtures and fittings by inserting elastomeric bearing pads at all points of contact with the external structure. Secondary glazing was an intrinsic component of this solution as a fully independent internal

window system allows the full sealing of the internal envelope. Selectaglaze is the specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing, with fifty years’ experience working on all building types. Selectaglaze recommended the use of 8mm toughened glass, glazed to Series 25 and Series 90 vertical sliders and Series 41 lift out units, designed to suit the style and sightlines of the primary window. In total Selectaglaze installed 83 units. When there is a gap between the primary and secondary glazing of at least 100mm a noise reduction of 45dB is possible. Selectaglaze units are a reversible adaptation and are accepted by most heritage bodies. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271 / e mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk

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Studiomhna

Villa Diyafa Boutique-hotel & Spa, Rabat, Morocco WORDS: Studiomhna

PHOTOS: Studiomhna

The Paris Studio has been imagining, optimising and designing scenarios for over twenty years. He was a unique aesthete, who dedicated his entire life to the art of living in all its forms.

Right in the heart of the Ambassadors district, Rabat has welcomed its first boutique hotel of which the interior design and decoration is signed by the Studio Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet in November, 2014. Villa Diyafa is a 5-star hotel imagined as an exceptional private villa. It offers its guests ten luxurious suites, a private residence, a gourmet restaurant, a bar and a spa, all of which is surrounded by a landscaped garden with a swimming pool. The spirit of the place is a tribute to the famous Zyriab, who lived in the ninth century, not only was he one of the main figures in the history of Arab-Andalusian music but also a pioneer in the fields of fashion, gastronomy, poetry and astronomy which he imported to Andalusia.

Via the medium of interior architecture, interior decorating and design, it offers a certain vision of elegance, a cultured, respectful and approving look at history, but which is also curious about new technologies, arts and crafts, and culture which transcends all barriers.

Each space and each of their composing elements were designed by the Studio Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet to give a particular identity to this place, to create an interaction that is both intimate and precious, which celebrates through its decorative choices, the reconciliation of Moroccan and Western traditions. Contemporary settings, bathed by the brightness from the glossy white stuccos, are punctuated by the natural colours of leather, wood and stone with the warm, deep colours of Morocco. It is a balancing act between tradition and modernity, so as to offer guests refined and privileged settings. The reception is adorned with hundreds of firefly lamps reflecting the warmth of the welcome that will be reserved in this residence. The main lounge, The Majlis, is illuminated by a chandelier that is both monumental and delicate, it sublimates the exceptional volumes of this area. Sofas suites covered with shimmering textiles are arranged on thick rugs around tables of reinterpreted Moroccan design. This leads on to the bar, where the lighting fixtures, hide rugs, inlaid tables, come together with the parquet to create an intimate and friendly space. The restaurant, protected by screens of embossed leather, lit by flares and its candle chandelier is an elegant setting to enjoy the cuisine of its chef Khalid Benghallem.

All these spaces open onto the main terrace and the gardens. As we follow the seguia, or irrigation channel, lined by palms that mark the main perspective, we discover cosy lounges and a semi Olympic pool. Upstairs, the Moroccan library with its deep, warm tones, offers a confidential space around its inlaid wooden fireplace. It opens onto a terrace overlooking the gardens. It is adjoined by a study that can be privatised. On the same floor, there is also a boardroom decorated in tawny tones. A soothing and comfortable space, where the latest technologies are present, but discreetly hidden behind the panelling or in our lacquered cabinet â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cabinet of Hoursâ&#x20AC;?. The 10 suites are inspired by the seasonal colour codes that Zyriab had set for the art of wearing clothes. Spring and pastel colours evoking renewal, with summer being made up of white and sunny colours. The atmosphere is a hymn to shade and light, so typical of Morocco, through the effects of light coming through the lighting fixtures made of laser-cut leather or leather lacing, and vertical wooden trellises. Berber Necklace, an artistic composition of silk thread and framed embroidery dot the white walls of the suites. The bathroom combines whiteness and the taupe tones of natural stone, which become a piece or art engraved above the bathtub. Each suite has its own garden or terrace overlooking the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful protected garden. North of the garden, a private villa, The Residence, offers a unique experience with its 500 square meters of indoor and outdoor spaces. Private garden and swimming pool, outdoor lounge, living room, dining room and upstairs a prestigious suite with steam room and private treatment room make it an exceptional place. Finally, the spa offers a fitness room that opens directly onto the pool and gardens, a hair salon and two treatment suites. A world bathed in powdered orange and black and lit by flares to provide a timeless moment dedicated to well-being.

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Situated somewhere between analyses, a study on functionality, a laboratory for ideas, and a piece of momentary poetry, Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet tell stories from around the world in homes, hotels, spas and restaurants and other places which they invent. The reason why Marc is naturally passionate about design is because craftsmanship, research and refinement are a "family affair". Five generations of cabinet makers have led him to know how to look at, appreciate, compile and choose among the effects of materials, starting with wood varieties, their different colours, their rhythms or the design of a cross-section. A graduate of the famous Ecole Boulle, after having studied design at the School of Decorative Arts at the same time as cabinet making in Strasbourg, he “practised” in two offices before joining Michel Boyer’s famous architecture agency. Curious and creative, he was spotted and chosen to decorate the Hotel Richemond in Geneva: his first contract and “a fabulous memory which was to launch my career”. He worked there for over five years, discovering the world of luxury, “the extraordinary” then unveiled its true meaning for the young Interior Designer. He voyaged extensively and regularly to the great capitals (for the world of fine jewellery, opening of boutiques, fitting-out of establishments or for the decoration of parties).

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pAstikan laki huja min num inveles ces re veiqui the oluptatio cusam endae vellorum et quoditium quunt ut autet et venit fuga. The two artists quickly understood the synergy which existed between them as one of life's gifts, joined forces and developed new projects together, imagining decoration as if writing a scenario with joy and motivation. Their cooperation marked a new departure: that of large-scale projects throughout the world.

Ten years after creating his agency, he decided to stop over in Paris where a memorable meeting would give new impetus to his agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production; a man passionate about elegance, a self-taught man who was then working for Lanvin: Nicolas Adnet, introduced by a mutual friend. Two personalities and characters, but with an eerily similar outlook and desire to embellish everyday life. Nicolas was then working in the world of haute couture, admired Montana and the work of Yves St Laurent â&#x20AC;&#x153;the absolute master who embodied elegance, respect and impertinence, colour and styleâ&#x20AC;?

With Club Med they fully participated in the move by the company into the upmarket end. They introduced the start of a new concept - that of the 5 tridents Villages and the luxury villas in Mauritius (La plantation d'Albion). Followed by numerous renovations (Cancun, Ixtapa, Bali Phuket, etc.) the gigantic project of Valmorel: its village, its 5-trident space and its chalets. Recently another creation of the Studio MHNA has marked a new stage in the raising of the standards and the development of Club Med, that of the opening of the Village of Guilin in China. Their work on beauty has a real relevance, with a pronounced taste for attention to detail. Together, they personalise their accomplishments with the natural richness of the places which they inhabit, being inspired not only by local culture, traces and traditions, but also by the unsurpassable talent contributed by craftspeople, true partners in creation. Thanks to this exclusive approach which forms part of a strong identity, the Studio MHNA has expanded and currently employs more than twenty-five pea*. Nicolas and Marc share projects by combining their ideas and emotions When the duo imagines chic places to dine, they like to work with the desire to dream and escape. Some of the restaurants designed and decorated by the studio include those of Michel Rostang (Dessirier, !Absinthe, Jarrasse, Le Cafe des Abattoirs), the Pourcel brothers and Antoine Westermann, Frederic Duca at l'Instant d'Or in Paris. These places exuberantly associate with delectation, character to impertinence, humour to tenderness, and elegance to pleasure.

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Combining functionality with poetry, creating a "multifaceted trademark which is nevertheless recognisable" in the French spirit, is the direction which the two partners are taking, bringing with them in their enthusiastic and infinite production hotel flagships such as the Martinez in Cannes or the Grand Hotel de Cabourg, a testimonial to hundred-year old luxury, renowned for its role in the beginning of sea bathing. For Accor, they are helping to transform the Sofitel hotels so that they join the refined and highest end of the market in Lisbon, Marseille (Vieux Port) in Casablanca and soon in Frankfurt. In Quiberon they have revisited the mythical thalassotherapy spa for the group, paying a fantastic tribute to Brittany... Hotels belonging to large groups, mythical luxury hotels, high profile and gastronomic restaurants, but also boutique hotels (Les Jardins de la Villa in Paris or the East West in Geneva), paradisiacal resorts (Moofushi in the Maldives for Constance Hotels & Resorts) and private projects, the studio produces

and designs many unique works serving the history of a place but also associating artistic expression. True creation is one which is shared and open to others, building bridges and links between the idea and the production, the design and the realisation; which brings together expertise and gives it full rein. Certain of their works are now produced by very reputable French manufacturers. Their 25 years of experience, their career paths, their voyages, their vision of things, their analyses, their singularity and the fineness and richness of their ideas have brought certain of their clients to ask them to have a much larger approach towards the projects. Today as well as being used for their expertise and savoir-faire, they have been entrusted with missions of artistic direction and global design. www.studiomhna.com

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First House In Scotland Fitted With Groundbreaking “Heating With Ice” Technology

Stommel Haus, premium manufacturer of offsite manufactured homes in Germany, equips a private dwelling in Aberdeenshire with ground breaking “Heating with Ice” technology by Viessmann.

The innovative ice store system is

Additional energy is obtained from

The ambient summer heat around the

installed in a very energy efficient

the freezing process of the water -

store, the solar thermal energy and

eco timber house from Stommel

therefore the term “ice store”.

heat which is drawn from the system

Haus becoming the first of its kind

via an extraction heat exchanger melt

in Scotland. This ground breaking

Freezing is an exothermic process, i.e.

the ice in the ice store and cools the

technology recovers energy from only

as liquid water changes to solid ice,

heating circuit of the house.

renewable sources, such as the sun,

crystallisation energy (latent heat) is

the ambient heat and the soil, to heat

released. This latent heat is retained in

and cool a building and provides hot

the ice store system.

water for the house.

Benefits of the Solar Ice technology •

Combined utilisation of ambient air, the sun and the ground as

A heat source management system

heat source

Drawing energy from ice to heat

integrated in the heat pump draws

or cool a house sounds a little bit

energy from either the ice store or

like science fiction, but over the

solar thermal panels on the roof. The

past 4 years Stommel Haus already

ice store also draws energy from the

installed many such systems in

surrounding ground to regenerate

the high COP (Coefficient Of

their eco houses in Germany. The

heat. In summer the ice store can be

Performance) of 5.0. of the heat

ice storage system which consists

used to provide natural cooling: At the

pumps, i.e. for 1 KW electric

of an underground water tank, solar

end of the heating season, the water in

energy, the heat pump produces

thermal panels and a state of the art

the store is turned to ice.

up to 5 KW thermal energy.

heat pump supplies energy to the

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No drilling – no environmental risk, no permits required

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Low operating costs thanks to

Particularly high efficiency

heat pump which generates the hot

thanks to intelligent heat source

water and the heat for the under-floor

management and heat pump with

heating on all storeys of the house. It

RCD (Refrigerant Cycle Diagnostic)

also cools the house in summer!

system with electronic expansion valve (EEV)

The heat pump extracts energy from the water stored in the ice storage tank which is installed under ground. The energy used to provide the heat slowly turns the water in the underground tank to ice.

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Easy-to-use control unit integrated in the heat pump www.stommel-haus.co.uk

120 Foxcovet “The Passion Of Individuals” The Foxcovet stool is an original British contemporary industrial design. Its 'stand-out' architecturally sculpted finish and style add contrast and exclusivity to the most dynamic interiors. Each stool is individually handcrafted using traditional industrial presses, tooling, and English wheeling techniques, after which it is finally expertly assembled with aircraft precision riveting. From the initial Foxcovet etched series, the design form has been tailored to add specific individual themed passions. The latest edition of three designs "Vintage Race" celebrates the synergy, craftsmanship and build techniques of early motor racing, adding a personal themed exclusivity to truly inspired interiors. Each portrays the passion of individuals and is a unique piece. www.foxcovet.co.uk

2 Oxford Lighting Showroom Oxford Lighting & Electrical Solutions are a family run business that specialises in lighting and electrical accessories. We have a showroom in Oxfordshire displaying 100’s of lights, with access to thousands more. Oxford Lighting & Electrical Solutions provide great customer service, a wealth of knowledge and quality products. Whether you require traditional lighting, something contemporary, classic, stylish, funky or practical, we can help. From LED downlights to a large centre-piece chandelier or pendant, a decorative table lamp or the perfect picture light, we have it covered. We supply lighting from some of the lighting industries best, including Elstead Lighting, Impex, Designer lighting from David Hunt, Franklite, Astro, Diyas, Avivo, Mantra and more. Contact Oxford Lighting to find out how we can help you find the perfect lighting for your home, office or garden. www.oxfordlightingshowroom.com

Sadusluxury - Exclusive Furniture The wooden barrels, from the wine region of peninsula of setúbal, were the inspiration for the design of this piece. With avant-garde design inspired by old traditions, this sideboard could not have a better name... Bacchus, the roman god of wine._ Completely covered in polished stainless steel and with the interior painted in black with drawers with handpainted glass, this limited edition sideboard (20 numbered pieces) has catched the attention for its contemporary design and high visual impact, have being shortlisted at the international product design awards 2016 – bespoke cabinetry category. This is a masterpiece, proudly made in portugal, from sadusluxury – exclusive furniture (www.sadusluxury.com [1], a luxury brand that sculpt pleasures through its exclusive and unique pieces, awakening the purest desire for the perfect lifestyle.

4 Unique Lettering and Photography Wallpapers Designed For You I design unique custom wall-coverings for your space – your home, your project, or workplace. Photos and words can say so much about each of us. So I work with your selection of images, your chosen words, or passage of text and I craft a design that is aesthetically beautiful and totally personal. From Word Search Wallpaper designs that hold a collection of names or places, to my Column Inches style that can accommodate a long passage of text, the content can be discreet or bold. Photo-collage designs are developed from a single perfect shot, or from many and may form a scatter of images or regular and soothing pattern.

Allow me to work with you to design something uniquely perfect for you, or choose a ready-to-buy wallpaper from the collection. To discuss your ideas and mine: www.identitypapers.com | info@identitypapers.com | 07880998218

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Introducing BeoVision 14: Picture perfect HD TV combined with stunning Bang & Olufsen design The new BeoVision 14 bringing together 4K Ultra HD TV, superb sound, and the most advanced connectivity options in Bang & Olufsen’s most iconic design yet. Bang & Olufsen has always believed that a television should be a thing of beauty, an object that brings pleasure even when it’s not playing. It’s a belief that has led directly to the development of the Beovision 14, the company’s new 4K Ultra HD television, which combines the sharpest picture and richest sound in a stunning design. The delicately crafted oak wood lamellas on the front create a warm organic contrast to the dark cool glass panel and the square aluminium frame makes it fit to be the centrepiece of any room in the world. www.bang-olufsen.com

nautilus stove in display frame sculptural wood burning stoves We design and build stoves, fireplaces & other interior items to suit your individual project, all set in large workshop in East Devon at what was the last coaching stable on the ancient highway between London & Exeter. Production utilizes rapid prototyping techniques with a combination of the latest 3D CADCAM and fine craftsmanship making beautiful individual heating sculptures that can stand the test of time. No expense is spared on the quality of materials & design of parts - with an emphasis on longevity. In operation, all feature gas-air heat exchangers where the incoming air is superheated then directed to both primary & secondary combustion ports and door glass, giving very clean burn and ‘airwash’. The refractory metal used for the firebox allows even corrosive fuels such as driftwood to be burnt without affecting their lifespan. www.bespokestoves.com

.nobody&co. Pushing the boundaries of Italian craftsmanship since 2005, .nobody&co. is a new generation interior design company that translates visionary impulses into desirable, multifaceted quality furniture and bold, non-conformist design objects. It is this creative expression that this month sees the firm’s innovative Scroll Table aligned with extreme images of snowboarding culture when it will be featured in the highly anticipated film “The Fourth Phase.” Fourth Phase features an incredible group of snowboarders in the North Pacific taking the audience on a real journey with all its ups and downs. As the group pushes the limits and goes where no snowboarders have been before the connection between design and extreme sports is beautifully glorified as the Scroll Table is used in the scenes where iconic snowboarder, Travis Rice, maps out and plans his incredible journey. www.nobodyandco.it

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122 New exclusive Dichroic Lighting Collection Dichroic Film from 3M has been used by Lumiscopic, a design company specialising in creating bespoke illuminated surfaces, to create a new lighting collection. Lisa Alcock, designer and owner of Lumiscopic uses Dichroic Film to create dramatic and eye-catching light responsive surfaces that change colour dependent on the viewing angle, projecting vibrant warm or cool coloured light. Lisa says, “I’ve been working with Dichroic Film for a few years now and it has inspired me to create amazing effects with my artwork that might not have otherwise been possible.” Dichroic Films can be applied to glass, plastic or acrylic surfaces as a visual opaque or decorative graphic and the colours seen by the viewer are influenced by the environment, lighting, viewing angle and mounting surface colour. Lumiscopic: www.lumiscopic.com 3M: www.3M.co.uk/innovativefinishes

8 Aragon Introducing Aragon, a dynamic new sofa that channels the true essence of mid-century style, with a twist. Its unique wrap around back and cossetting ‘wing’ creates a striking effect, whilst its high back cushion provides the ultimate living room comfort and a surprisingly roomy spot to rest weary heads. Made to order in Long Eaton, Aragon’s solid beech frame is hand crafted expertly upholstered to offer a truly tailored and bespoke piece. Available in a choice of over 100 fabrics, from brushed cotton to vivid velvets and British wool, pictured here in Kirkby Design, Sahara II, Coral. Easy online ordering means you can find the perfect sofa without leaving the house. Every Arlo & Jacob sofa is made from start to finish by one person and then delivered to the room of your choice. With a no questions asked returns policy and a lifetime guarantee on the furniture frame, you can buy comfort, comfortably. The Aragon sofa is priced from £995 arloandjacob.com 03332 221 941

ANTA Scotland ANTA Scotland has reimagined traditional Scottish design to suit contemporary interiors. Our extensive range of home furnishings and accessories are designed and manufactured exclusively in Scotland using the finest local materials. Every unique pure wool, flat woven carpet from the ANTA collection will help define any space. The sustainable and enduring nature of wool provides a modern interior with the essential sound and thermal insulation required for contemporary living. Understated ANTA designs are brought to life using a natural colour palette; the collection remains both classic and current with new patterns introduced seasonally. Our co-ordinating fabric, throw and cushions are made up of 70 different patterns over 5 qualities that build a complete interior solution perfectly suiting both modern and traditional tastes. To view the full collection, visit our London showroom located in the beautiful area of Marylebone. You can find us at 14 Hinde Street, London, W1U 3BG. www.anta.co.uk

11 The secret is out -Eco without compromise Are you serious about indoor air quality or do you want to use greener paints and finishes but are worried that will compromise quality or be harder to use? AURO has created products that will change your thinking and provide solutions. One of these is AURO 524 - a tough, washable and breathable wall emulsion, without emissions that covers in less coats and dries quickly. It is designed for use on a wide range of substrates making it as ideal on renovations as it is on new builds. Made from natural and organic raw materials it represents a healthier and more ecologically friendly option – without compromise. Not heard of us – we’ve been manufacturing for over 30 years and mix our huge range of colours from our base in the Cotswolds - now it’s time to share the secret that is AURO. See more at www.auro.co.uk

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New finishes for Belgian touch-sensitive design switches Basalte, the Belgian manufacturer of design switches and products for the smart home, recently launched a whole new line of finishes for their touch-sensitive design switches. Inspired by the popular fer forgé finish, which is hand carved and made in Belgium, the new line appeals to today’s trends and taste, ranging from gunmetal and grey to bronze and rosé. Additionally, Basalte introduces the new soft copper finish, for that gentle touch in your interior. Besides this appealing and timeless design, Sentido and Deseo also create more comfort by simplifying the control of your smart home. Lights, shades, scenes, even the multi-room audio system can be controlled at the slightest touch. At 100% Design in London, Basalte presents the new finishes, along with their beautiful app for high-quality multiroom audio and their customisable speaker concept. Stand #E249 www.basalte.be

Besselink & Jones Besselink & Jones is a British company which has been bringing together the very best in design and craftsmanship in bespoke fine lighting since 1959. The company’s roots extend back more than fifty years with the foundation of Jack Cadman’s original ceramic conversion and brass-turning workshops in Surrey. Hank Besselink, who came from a precision engineering background, began working alongside Jack to develop new designs and techniques. Attracting craftsmen in the fields of gilding, woodturning, cabinetry and engineering gave the workshops the skills and experience to handle more delicate and complex projects and before long they became regularly involved in more specialist restoration of everything from chandeliers to furniture.

12 COROMANDEL CREWEL - FABRIC OR WALL ART?

The details are - Besselink & Jones, besselink.com, 020 7584 0343. 99 Walton Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 2HH. www.besselink.com

Cue & co of London showroom in London’s Parsons Green.

Whether for your historic home or architect designed new build, Coromandel has supplied hand-embroidered crewel of consistently exceptional quality for over 30 years. Entirely handmade and made up of 100% natural fibres, the Coromandel Contemporary Collection includes Natural Cream on Cream, Cotswold Ecru and Inigo Slate, both the latter featuring stunning white embroidery on coloured grounds. As well as the crewels, plain handloomed background fabrics are available, providing seamless progression in a design scheme. The stunning fabrics blend beautifully with all other natural materials including slate, stone and wood. Suitable for upholstery and contract use as well as domestic, it is the ultimate 'wow factor fabric' and available at a surprisingly reasonable price. Free swatches or returnable samples available. Contact 0118 9796222 or sales@coromandel.co.uk

15 Cue & Co of London Welcome to Cue & Co of London, designer and maker of kitchens, lighting, furniture and interiors in London’s Parsons Green. Offering a unique shopping experience, the 6,000 sq ft showroom is laid-out like a fully functioning home: bathrooms are plumbed in, kitchen appliances can be used, lights can be switched on and off, and furniture is arranged in an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area downstairs, with a complete master suite upstairs. “We want to make people feel part of the design journey – I don’t ever want to be part of a production line,” Charlie says. For further details please contact: Katie Hughes Hughes & Holmes PR Katie@hughesandholmespr.com www.cueandco.com

124 Gedigo Gedigo Piece of Finland is a Finnish design company that produce high quality lifestyle products for people on the move. For us luxury is about the quality of the item, the craftsmanship and the story behind it. A combination of modern Finnish design and Arctic mysteries. Our collections consists of sustainable interior products, design products for food & drinks, bags, lifestyle accessories and covers & cases for electronical devices. New for this season are the products made of soft Nordic elk leather. We believe that the origin of the material are very important. All of our products are made of materials from the pure Finnish nature and inspired by the harsh, mysterious Arctic. As opposed to mass production, all of our products are handmade and produced in the most natural way as possible. This means that every single product is unique and one of a kind. The products are handmade in the small Finnish town with a long history of leather production, Kokkola. www.gedigo.fi

17 II Pezzo MANCHANTE Il Pezzo 3 Chandelier Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3 Chandelier: a hand-forged structure and crystal candles illuminated by LEDs. Design: Cosimo Terzani and Barbara Bertocci. Contacts: info@ilpezzomancante.com t. +39 055 3989901 Address: Il Pezzo Mancante

via Rocca Tedalda 31 50136 Florence Italy For visiting the Atelier: from Monday to Saturday by appointment

The Finest French Design and Know How We work with the finest French designers, artisans, and craftsmen for over 10 years, bringing their unique products and expertise to interior designers and architecture studios the world over. We are continually in their workshops and factories overseeing your individual orders and special requests, ensuring you receive the very highest quality. In addition to experiencing the most exquisite and exclusive in French design, you will also be contributing to the heritage of French artisan craftsmanship. We are pleased to introduce at Decorex 2016: CVL Luminaires, Etienne Moyat, Le Labo Design and Passage Secret. Stand F30D. Find out more and discover collections and achieved projects at www.internationalmcm.com

Library & Museum of Freemasonry A major new gallery on the history and development of freemasonry opens in London this September. Celebrating the tercentenary of English Freemasonry, in 2017, this new and permanent addition to the Library & Museum of Freemasonry ‘Three Centuries of English Freemasonry’ is set within the magnificent Art Deco Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, in London’s Covent Garden. Originally designed in the 1930s as the Library & Museum’s Reading Room, the new gallery has been transformed to walk the visitor through three hundred years of history, featuring highlights from lodges across the centuries, tracing the development of freemasonry from its origins in the early days of industrialisation, urbanisation and empire to the significant social institution which it had become by the 19th century and explores how modern freemasonry fits into today’s world. Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm, admission free www.freemasonry.london.museum

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Why traditional kitchen design trends continue to be popular In this modern age, with access to a range of exotic manmade materials there is still one kitchen style that remains king, the traditional kitchen. The past decade has seen a resurgence in traditional design, not just in the kitchen but across the whole home. Modern designs are now being changed for traditional décor as people look for a more traditional way of life. The combination of natural stone and timber cabinetry tend to have more longevity than modern designs because they embrace the basic form and function needed in the home. Over the past decade we have seen a resurgence in cooking and baking series on TV and online as people look at eating healthier. This uptake in people cooking from scratch has fuelled the popularity of classic kitchen appliances such as Aga ovens and Kitchen Aids as people return to traditional cooking techniques. For more information visit www.mayfairgranite.co.uk

Muro Fine Art Luxury interiors art supplier Gallery MURO is launching its autumn-winter 2016 collection of contemporary paintings, photography and sculpture at Decorex, the international interior design show. Twenty-five UK artists and artisans are featured in this latest collection, and include highly collected, established painters and sculptors as well as emerging talents less than 10 years into building their reputations. Prices range from around £2000 to more than £10,000. Interior designers can commission unique art for their clients or rent pieces from the collection for periods from one day – such as for a property photoshoot – to two years, on a ‘try-before-you-buy’ or monthly basis. Come and see us on stand J40A at Decorex and pick up your copy of our new collection. You’ll also see a number of star pieces that showcase the outstanding talents of several of the artists Gallery MURO is proud to represent. simon@murofineart.com www.murofineart.com

OSMO MEETS THE DEMANDS FOR WOODEN DECKING Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, offers a range of decking oils to protect and maintain the beauty and quality of exterior decking. The product range provides resistance against water and dirt, while also offering an appealing satin oil-based protective finish.

To apply, simply brush the oil onto a clean, dry surface using a stiff bristle brush. For a quick and easy application, we recommend using an Osmo 150mm Floor Brush, which is designed for decking applications, allowing the user to apply the finish while standing. For future maintenance, no sanding is necessary; simply recoat the surface when required. Osmo Decking Oil is available from Osmo UK direct or from its nationwide network of stockists. For more information contact Osmo UK on 01296 481220, email info@osmouk.com, or alternatively visit www.osmouk.com.

Price and Company Ltd Price and Company are proud to be exclusive distributors for Thevenon fabrics. Since 1908 the Maison Thevenon has cultivated the art of textile creation thanks to outstanding printed and woven fabrics based upon four generations of French textile tradition. At Maison Thevenon creation is at the core of the company’s values, bringing its never ending passion for design, colour and material to the twice yearly collections. Included in the new Autumn collection is Ivoire, a beautiful gravure printed double width cotton with a delightful elephant theme, along with a new ‘elephant skin’ velour guaranteed to enhance any room. Maison Thevenon and Price and Company have chosen Decorex to launch this collection and will offer you a warm welcome at stand K21 www.price-regency.co.uk

126 SBH launches new collection of modern, stainless steel radiators Leading supplier of high quality stainless steel radiators, SBH is set to launch three new collections this autumn. Kathy Smith, managing director of SBH said: “Over the years, homes - especially bathrooms - have evolved to become places of sanctuary and retreat and so we’ve seen the demand for high quality products grow.

“Stainless steel is not only a beautiful material, it is high performing and durable, which is vital when people are investing more and more money into redesigning their homes.” A bespoke service, including a choice of brushed or polish stainless steel, is also available for customers with specific design and sizing specifications. www.sbhradiators.co.uk

Systemline Systemline has launched a highly affordable built-in Bluetooth music system to ensure music lovers can embrace superior sound fitted into the home. The E50 incorporates an innovative wall-mounted control panel as well as a pair of high performance 6.5” ceiling mounted speakers, providing the opportunity for interior designers to add the wow factor! Retailing at £249, the stylish E50 fits perfectly within any open-plan living space, kitchen or bedroom. Bluetooth technology allows you to play music from your smart devices or to enjoy your favourite tracks from streaming sites – plus it also connects to your TV. Marketing Director Jonathan Bennett said: “E50 is both smart and stylish and will become the focal point of any room. The look, feel and functionality of E50 will impress family and friends during parties.” For more details visit www.systemline.co.uk.

The Design Archives to launch ‘Archive 1’ at Decorex Interior textiles company, The Design Archives, will be launching its new range, ‘Archive 1’ at Decorex, 18-21 September, London (stand no. C35). Under the creative direction of Sharon Crowson*, the collection includes 8 new designs which bring together stunning fabric prints, derived from beautiful archive designs, coloured for today’s interior. An eclectic mix of elegant florals and delicately drawn paisleys; alongside bold, co-ordinating stripes and motifs, on finest quality cottons, linens and sumptuous cotton velvets, all fabrics are printed in the UK. For further information visit www.thedesignarchives.com or contact: info@thedesignarchives.com tel: 07710 404 762

27 Turn style designs Developed after a recent custom commission by a client, Turnstyle Designs have introduced a textured metal option to its metal finishes, called the “Hammered” range.

The technique, as old as the hills, is produced by our skilled craftsmen hammering the surface by hand using specialised planishing hammers, in order to beat the pattern into the metal work. Each piece is totally individual and when finished combined with Turnstyles many leather, Amalfine and Metal finishes, our clients are able to have a custom handle choice, made to order, by hand in Devon, England. www.turnstyledesigns.com

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Tuttoparquet Tuttoparquet showcases and installs high quality bespoke hardwood flooring that represents the best of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Our floors, manufactured in Italy and Germany are 100% environmentally conscious. We are competitive without compromise on quality of service from concept, through installation to aftercare. Our installation teams are factory trained. Illustrated is “Slide”, designed by Daniele Lago, the renowned Italian furniture designer, for Listone Giordano Natural Genius Collection which comprises flooring designed by various famous architects. We can turn your dream floor into reality – we are Tuttoparquet Limited, www.tuttoparquet.co.uk 338 West End Lane, Hampstead, London, NW6 1LN --0207 435 8282 Dedicated showroom for architects and designers by appointment.

From fine dining to alfresco, The Flavour Trading Company bring to you a range of quality, hand finished, vibrant ceramic tableware, the colours pop! A vision on your table, fusing rustic charm from the sun drenched mediterranean with contemporary living. Handcrafted means that each piece is unique. Made with the most advanced production methods from quality raw materials. Colours inspired from the mediterranean. Build your own unique collection! Customers can view our full range of products at www.flavourtrading.co.uk, Email: info@flavourtrading.co.uk, Tel: 07399 547318

Visual Communications announces the arrival of its new laser Visual communications have invested a quarter of a million in the latest laser technology adding to their large range of production facilities. The Gavo etching laser is one of 2 in Europe, lasering light panels 5 times faster than any other machine and with a large bed of up to 3000mm x 2000mm.

The Software programme for the dot matrix harvests up to 90 % of the light generated by the LEDs, increasing the effectiveness of the current light harvesting techniques. These lasers enable an increased range of available products that provide large savings on both productions costs and running costs due to their efficiency and speed. www.vis-com.net

York Handmade Brick Company Ltd York Handmade are the leading producer of handmade bricks and creative products which are very popular for use for internal or external purposes. The company has completed a number of flagship projects in recent times, notably The Shard, Carmelite House in Victoria Embankment, London, the new Westgate Centre in Oxford and the award winning restoration scheme Queen Elizabeth Garden at Dumfries House.

The company is able to produce bespoke clay products to almost any design, shape or size. One of our specialities in recent times has been the development of the new linear bricks we market as maxima which are proving very popular for education and other public buildings around the country. These bring a completely new design concept for architects and building designers. www.yorkhandmade.co.uk

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I-MESH I-MESH is a multi-axial and multifunctional non-woven grid which is constituted by high-tech mineral and/or man-made yarns (carbon, glass, basalt, Zylon and Technora fibers) stabilized by a resin system. The product assumes the natural colours of the fibers that can be varied in freedom within the same creation, generating unique chromatic an visual effects. I-MESH: “I” means Interface. What separates without dividing. “Air walls”, curtains and ceilings essentially, but also a thousand more solutions in Scenography, Branding and Retail, Product Design. Its sustainability is made of lightness, simplicity of installation, savings in transport, recycle-ability, thermal and light diffusion performance for buildings.

I-MESH is a certified product by many international standards which define its resistance to fire. For further information you are invited to connect to www.i-mesh.eu

Spitfire Doors. For the grandest of entrances. Spitfire is the UK sales agent for premium aluminium residential entrance door manufacturer Inotherm, which brings to these shores for the very first time an enviable reputation gained over many years in the scrupulously demanding markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Each door in its S-500 Series range is meticulously engineered with substantial aluminium sections from Schüco combined with German-engineered precision locking systems. Providing customers with the perfect synthesis of beauty, technology, security, insulation, durability and exclusivity. Not only that but customers can also create their own unique, bespoke design through its user-friendly software. Simply visit www.spitfiredoors.co.uk and click on the ‘Door Designer’ button.

35 Permission granted for modern dwelling in national park Glenn Moore & Associates has won approval for a partially underground, ultra-modern, low-carbon building in the South Downs National Park. The design is influenced by the post-modernist movement, while paying homage to light-houses, silos and Anglo-Saxon roundhouses.

Sustainable technologies have been incorporated such as: a ground source heat pump; mechanical heat recovery/ ventilation system; wet underfloor heating; rainwater harvesting; grey water recycling; triple glazing and lowenergy lighting. www.gmassociates.co.uk and for full press release www.blueberry-pr.co.uk/our-clients/clients-press-releases/ httpwwwgmassociatescouk2/

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37 Tailored Fitness from Fitness Options Creating bespoke high quality fitness suites for a variety of clients Fitness Options, the longest standing independent fitness equipment company in the UK, has just launched Tailored Fitness. Tailored Fitness is a bespoke design, planning and installation service for the creation of home and corporate gymnasium and fitness facilities.

Bespoke Furniture * Joinery * Cabinet Making * Metalwork Encore Wood – Unique items made from reclaimed timber Unit 6, Stafford Barton, Broadhembury, Devon EX14 3LU Tel: 01823 332 918 email: david.hobbs1588@gmail.com

Thomas Parry Design Partnership Thomas Parry Design Partnership are an established interior design practice with over 30 years of experience in Interior design and architecture. Key national clients include Holiday Inn Hotels, S.A.Brain & Co Ltd, Enterprise Inns and Mitchells & Butlers.

Our sophisticated CAD system allows us to provide 2D toscale plans and crystal clear 3D photo-realistic images that will show the client just how the design scheme will look. To find out more please visit our web site www.commercialfitnessoptions.co.uk. Or to arrange an initial consultation, free of charge and without obligation, call us on 0115 9736444

As a multi-disciplined practice they can offer many in house architectural and design services; from initial concept, design development & shop fitting packages to on site project management and liaising with statutory authorities. For further information and to find out how Thomas Parry Design Partnership can help your business, please feel free to contact us.’ Thomas Parry Design Partnership e - design@thomasparry.co.uk w - www.thomasparry.co.uk t - 01792 290 755

Turner Barnes Gallery Compliment your Art Collection with bespoke Mirrors designed for your space… We specialize in Antiqued Glass mirrors, designed & bespoke made to any size to enhance your décor. Our consultancy service includes finding artworks, framing advice and adding the design element, with advice on bespoke mirrors. Our experienced team will deliver and install artworks, framing and mirrors to ensure they are hung correctly.

Working alongside Interior Designers and Chaplins Furniture Store, London, allows us to be on trend with design furniture and interior design services Turner Barnes Gallery | Interior Angle, bespoke framing www.turnerbarnesgallery.com

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Luxury Interior Design Studio, Appointed To Reinvent The Ability Group’s Flagship Vessel WORDS: Designer Touches

PHOTOS: Designer Touches

Designer Touches Ltd has recently completed the interior renovation and re-fit of the Ability Group’s flagship vessel, the M/Y ABILITY. The 39.6 meter luxury super yacht, formally owned by the fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, has been listed as one of the top 10 most iconic celebrity mega yachts and for the first time in its history is available for private charter. The new owners of the M/Y ABILITY commissioned the leading Surrey based interior design firm to undertake the project of a major interior refit, to ensure that the ABILITY is ready to charter. The brief included the desire for the interior to be sympathetic to the yacht’s history and previous owner’s flare for design. Mary Georgiou, Founder and Principle Designer at Designer Touches said “The ABILITY is sure to stand out from the crowd. Working closely with its current owner, we used a couture pallet of taupe and greys ranging from muted dove grey to dark and more intense shades to provide an injection of drama and atmosphere. We combined this pallet with opulent leathers, to provide texture, animal prints and natural fabrics to create a lavish yet elegant and tasteful interior, worthy of the yacht’s history and status.”

The focal point of the yacht is the main saloon which has VIP stamped all over it, with many of the key pieces of furniture within this room being sourced directly from Roberto Cavalli’s furniture range, creating a luxurious space to relax and unwind after a day of sailing. Another highlight of the yacht is the magnificent master suite which is fit for the glamorous guests that will be onboard. With its full height suede panel headboard, large gold gilded feature lamps and luxurious studded cream sofa from the Roberto Cavalli home collection, it provides a luxurious oasis for guests to retreat to. The cabinet doors have been upholstered in greybrown shagreen leather for an injection of impact and texture and finished with beautifully crafted gold handles. The master bedroom ensuite includes design features that pay homage to the yacht’s former owner, including the unique serpent wall lights. The beautiful cabin interiors were inspired by the colour pallets and prints seen in Roberto Cavalli’s latest catwalk collection. Textured animal print wallcoverings and furs were combined with dazzling metallic fabrics, a favoured combination of the designer, providing a fashionable yet elegant environment to unwind. The rooms are complemented by the sleek upholstered bespoke designer cabinets and statement headboards. The yacht features several fabulous entertaining spaces including a state of the art cinema room located on the top deck, perfect for entertaining guests. The design of this room used intense dark shades of black and gold to create an atmospheric space. The main deck features an informal day time eating area but is transformed with its use of rich opulent fabrics and fur throws into a spectacular backdrop for al fresco evening dining and entertaining area, with spectacular views onto the ocean. For more information please contact Mary Georgiou at Designer Touches Ltd at mary@designertouches.co.uk | www.designertouches.co.uk

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Technogym Technogym’s award-winning line of interior design equipment, the Personal collection, is made using the finest materials and exquisite craftsmanship. Taking inspiration from nature and science, the stylish design of the Personal range was born from a collaboration between Technogym, with over three decades of experience in the research and development of fitness and wellness products, and world-renowned designer and architect, Antonio Citterio. In the wake of the current highperformance training trend, Technogym has created its latest addition to the Personal collection, Power Personal. Consisting of two chic elements, Bench Personal and Rack Personal, Power Personal is the new designer solution for strength training, offering professional performance training for the home and turning strength into style. Rack Personal features the innovative Smart Lock and Precision Glide systems to ensure the smooth, fluid sliding movement of the safety bars; and an ergonomically designed chrome-plated steel bar for multi-grip pull-ups. The soft touch upholstery on Bench Personal features Body Print technology, to ensure maximum comfort whilst training.

Using patented FullGravity Technology, users can move tri-dimensionally and activate all of the body’s kinetic chains. The soft touch digital display allows you to seamlessly alter the resistance level with one simple touch. The state-of-the art treadmill in the collection, Run Personal, boasts cuttingedge technology and the sleek, polished aluminium finish typical of the Personal Line. The HD-ready 19” touch screen, Technogym’s android-based UNITY platform, allows you to access a totally customised home screen with a host

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Enjoy the convenience and privacy of a gym in your own home Technogym, the Wellness Company, invites you to view its range of home fitness equipment at the beautifully equipped, brand new showroom in Bracknell, Berkshire.

Health and Wellness are important, but time pressures and busy lives often mean our good intentions to move more and be active are overlooked. Technogym works with you to design and create the perfect Wellness area, tailored to your home, space, budget and – most importantly – you and your family’s health goals.

To book your visit, please call a Technogym Wellness consultant on 0800 316 2496 or email uk_info@technogym.com Or visit us online at www.technogym.com

WORDS: Rolls Royce

PHOTOS: Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce Rolls-Royce Celebrates The Cocktail Hour With Limited Edition Hamper The upper tier of the Hamper, containing tumblers, decanters and a shaker, is adorned in a Golden Sand coloured leather, selected for its vibrancy, offset with polished aluminium. Smaller utensils including a muddler finished in American Walnut and a strainer engraved with the ‘RR’ monogram are securely stored on a specially developed moveable rack that can be locked when not in use and moved via a hinge to ensure effortless access when required. Only the very finest materials, sourced from the world’s best suppliers adorn a Rolls-Royce motor car, with this philosophy extending in this instance to the choice of glassware. Theresienthal, Europe’s most revered glassmaker and supplier of many of the Continent’s Royal Courts, was chosen for their unique dedication to artisanal hand-craftsmanship. The glasses themselves take one month to complete owing to the utilisation of a time-honoured technique that sees the glass blown into beech wood moulds, guaranteeing an exceptionally smooth surface.

Many of the Theresienthal craftspeople represent the fifth generation of their family to work at the foundry. The presence of the human hand at every stage of the production process ensures no two glasses are the same, with almost imperceptible differences attributable only to the glasses’ master craftsperson. As an exclusive flourish, designed to express the delicacy of the glasses themselves, the rims are finished in platinum. Finally, a perfect service is guaranteed through the inclusion of a glass tray, discreetly and safely housed beneath the integrated wooden chopping board, ensuring drinks are presented to guests in consummate Rolls-Royce luxury. As a finishing touch, a book containing a series of cocktail recipes inspired by the marque’s extraordinary heritage completes the set. Only 15 of these exquisitely crafted hampers will be produced, ensuring their exclusivity. Customers wishing to acquire one can do so through one of the marque’s 130 dealerships across the globe.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to present a limited edition Cocktail Hamper, conceived to meet the needs of customers who wish to relax and enjoy something a little beyond the traditional glass of Champagne. This elegant vision is realised through a marriage of hallmark Rolls-Royce attention-to-detail and remarkable craftsmanship. The designer behind its creation, Rolls-Royce Accessories Designer Sina Maria Eggl, consulted with experts from Dorchester Collection’s London Hotels, The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane, to ensure the Hamper is perfectly appointed to cater for a vast selection of classic and contemporary cocktails. The Hamper itself is meticulously hand-crafted over a period of eight weeks from American Walnut Wood and the finest Natural Grain Leather that adorn the interior of some Rolls-Royce motor cars. On opening the Navy Blue leather-bound lid, the customer is presented with every necessary accoutrement required to create and enjoy the perfect cocktail. Each implement is a bespoke, hand-made creation designed to combine beautiful aesthetics with practicality, ensuring effortless use. Indeed, the notions of effortlessness and supreme luxury inform everything about the design. The paring knife, for example, is magnetically housed in a recess hewn into the American Walnut structure thereby ensuring it is stored and transported in safety and without disturbance. On opening, an automatic integrated light illuminates the Hamper in a warm glow, in turn reflecting from the mirrored surfaces to evoke the aesthetic of a luxurious cocktail bar.

“Each motor car that we craft represents a deeply personal expression of individual customer tastes and lifestyles. This extraordinary scope for personalisation extends far beyond the car itself through an Accessories Collection, featuring exceptional objects designed to augment the lifestyles of the marque’s customers,” said Gavin Hartley, Head of Bespoke Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “This beautifully executed Cocktail Hamper illustrates the marque’s intimate understanding of the desires of the most discerning patrons of luxury in the world; Rolls-Royce customers.” Every possible application is considered and ingeniously executed. Should the user wish to present their guests with canapés, two dishes find their place in the lower portion of the Hamper, either side of an ice bucket, whilst discreet drawers hold recipe cards and fine cotton napkins.

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WORDS: Bentley

PHOTOS: Bentley

Bentley Bentayga Fly Fishing By Mulliner The Ultimate Angling Accessory

Bentley has created the ultimate angling accessory; the new Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner. Hand-crafted by Bentley’s bespoke coachbuilding division, the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner is an exquisite installation which houses all the equipment required for a successful day on the river. Four rods are stored in special tubes trimmed in Saddle leather with Linen cross-stitching and located on the underside of the parcel shelf. A pair of landing nets in matching leather bags are stored in a bespoke, carpettrimmed hard pocket built into the side of the boot. At the heart of the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner are three individual, Saddle-leather-trimmed units: a master tackle station; a refreshment case; and waterproof wader-stowage trunk. •

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Exquisite fly fishing set hand-crafted in wood and leather by Mulliner

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Bentayga’s go-anywhere ability takes you right to the riverbank

The master tackle station and refreshment case sit on a sliding tray that allows for easy access. Inside the master tackle unit is a special Burr Walnut veneered drawer containing a fly-tying vice and tools, as well as a selection of cotton, hooks and feathers. Beneath this are four machinedfrom-solid aluminium reel cases trimmed in Saddle leather with a Linen cross-stitching.

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For the first time with Bentayga, Mulliner ‘Welcome Lights’ are also featured. These are built into the underside of the doors and project the Bentley and Mulliner logos on to the ground when the doors are opened. In addition as a bespoke option, any personal logo or graphic can be individually specified on a customer’s Bentayga order. Geoff Dowding, Director of Mulliner, said: “The Bentayga Fly Fishing car showcases the breadth and level of detail a customer can expect from Mulliner. This is an individual bespoke solution and our skilled craftspeople can design elegant and exquisitely executed bespoke solutions to complement any customer lifestyle or hobby. Fly fishing is a sport that requires a variety of equipment and clothing, so it was essential to package the rods, reels, waders, boots and fly-tying station into the car in a luxurious, accessible and elegant way – and the end result is truly extraordinary.”

The interior of the refreshment case is trimmed in Linen leather, and contains up to three metal flasks and a set of Mulliner fine-china tableware, as well as a separate food storage compartment. With a quilted leather finish on top, it can also be removed entirely and used as additional seating. Waders and boots are conveniently stowed in a hand-crafted and Saddle- leather-wrapped wood trunk, lined with hardwearing neoprene material to keep the items in a waterproof environment after use. Of course, all three units can be removed from the Bentayga’s boot whenever maximum luggage space is required. Waterproof boot-floor and rear-sill-protection covers are discreetly integrated into the rear of the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner, as is an electronic dehumidifier unit to ensure the area remains fresh and dry.

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The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley.

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Bentley Bentayga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Genuine Luxury with Go-Anywhere Ability Never before has a vehicle so coherently combined genuine luxury with go- anywhere driving ability. Powerful, individual and exquisite in equal measure, the Bentayga is for those who demand luxury without restriction. It provides a true Bentley experience, even in the most challenging environments and takes luxury to new places, unrestrained by climate, terrain or conditions. It offers the widest range of on- and off-road drive settings of any vehicle via Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drive Dynamics Mode and optional Responsive Off-Road Setting. Up to eight modes are available, allowing drivers, at the simple turn of a dial, to select the perfect dynamic set-up for any surface or road condition. This versatility is complemented by Bentley Dynamic Ride (electrically activated 48V active roll control) and Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS). The Responsive Off-Road Settings allow the customer to select the appropriate vehicle settings for a wide range of offroad surfaces, while the Driver Information Panel displays information on pitch, roll, wheel articulation, steering angle, compass bearing and altitude. As with all Bentleys, the Bentayga comes with multi-mode air suspension. The Bentayga driver has four different modes to choose from: High 2, High 1, Normal and Low. High 2, for example, can be manually selected when tackling more severe off-road surfaces. Customers can also lower the rear suspension via a switch in the boot, to ease loading and trailer hitching.

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WORDS: Jaguar Classic

PHOTOS: Jaguar Classic

Jaguar Classic

Announces Xkss Launch And Lightweight E-Type Race Plans

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Jaguar Classic confirms limited edition continuation XKSS to make world debut in North

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America in 2016 Lightweight E-type chassis #15 to make racing debut at Le Mans Classic (10-12 July 2016), driven by presenter and journalist Chris Harris Jaguar Classic today announces that the hotly-anticipated continuation Jaguar XKSS will receive its world debut presentation in November this year in California, North America. The presentation will coincide with the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show.* Production of the ultra-exclusive continuation Jaguar XKSS will be limited to just nine exam-ples, hand-crafted by Jaguar Classic expert technicians and manufactured to the exact same specification as those produced in 1957. Often referred to as the world’s first supercar, Jaguar originally made the XKSS as a road-going version of the Le Mans winning D-type, and cars built in ’57 were originally earmarked for export to the U.S., but disaster struck and a number were lost to the Browns Lane fire of the same year. Now, 59 years later, Jaguar will build the nine ‘lost’ XKSS sports cars for a select group of established collectors and customers.

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Tim Hannig, Director of Jaguar Land Rover Classic, said: “The continuation XKSS reaffirms our commitment to nurture the passion and enthusiasm for Jaguar’s illustrious past by offering exceptional cars, services, parts and experiences.” All nine continuation XKSS are now sold, with first deliveries to customers planned for early 2017. The expertise garnered by the Jaguar Classic team in producing the business’s first contin-uation model – the Lightweight E-type launched in 2015, will be enhanced in the production process developed for the 2017 XKSS. Lightweight E-type chassis number 15 is one of the famous ‘Missing Six’ produced as contin-uation models in 2015. Owned by Stratstone, chassis number 15 will make its racing debut this month at the Le Mans Classic Circuit de la Sarthe on Saturday 09 July. The fascinating story of the Lightweight E-type dates back to February 1963 and the intended 18-car ‘Special GT E-type’ race car project from that time. Only 12 of the 18 were built and delivered by the Browns Lane competitions department between 1963 and 1964, which gave rise to the infamous ‘Missing Six’. These missing chassis numbers – 13 to 18 – were found in 2014, and so the modern-day production by Jaguar Land Rover’s new Special Vehicle Op-erations division’s Jaguar Classic, got underway. The modern incarnation of the Lightweight E-type saw Jaguar Classic deploy modern itera-tions of the company’s original 1960s tooling and production methods.

Life. It’s not about figures. It’s about feelings. The moments that feed your soul. The occasions that take your breath away. The instances that leave you speechless. These are the moments we live for. Replete with world-leading aluminium body technology, skilled hand craftsmanship, the six-cylinder XK engine with its aluminium block, wide angle aluminium cylinder head and dry sump lubrication (de-rived from the Le-Mans winning D-type of the 1950s), the 2015 Lightweight E-type is both original and special in every way. The cars have been delivered as period competition vehicles, fully compliant with FIA homol-ogation for historic motorsport purposes. All of the ‘Missing Six’ are built to period-exact dimensions and specifications, ensuring absolute authenticity and a modern-day build to the highest quality standards. Journalist and television presenter Chris Harris will pilot Lightweight E-type chassis number 15 in its race debut at Le Mans Classic this weekend as part of the Jaguar Classic Challenge. www.jaguar.com

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“Creation is an uncontrolled muscle” according to Arik Levy (born 1963)

Arik Levy For Hennessy WORDS: Arik Levy

PHOTOS: Arik Levy

Since its foundation, more than 250 years ago, our Maison has never stopped reinventing itself. Driven by their passion for the exceptional, 2 families, the Hennessys and the Fillioux, share this adventure, relentlessly thriving for perfection and always ready to face new challenges. While preparing to pass the legacy in to the hands of his nephew, current Master Blender and Taster Yann Fillioux wanted to create a unique cognac. Hennessy 8 was born. Yann Fillioux has worked with Hennessy for 50 years, raising the art of blending to the highest level and combining his exceptional talent with creativity and consistency, passion and rigor, avant-garde daring and uncompromising loyalty to the house’s history and to his predecessors.

Artist, technician, photographer, designer, video artist, Levy’s skills are multi-disciplinary and his work can be seen in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide.

For half a century, he has been tasting and testing Hennessy cognac, innovating while protecting, developing and improving it. Hennessy 8 is the culmination of his impressive lifework. It also represents a transfer from one generation to the next that has long been in preparation. Yann Fillioux has always believed that the importance of a heritage like the one he has tended for so many decades lies above all in its ability to be transmitted and enriched by his successors. So we see that Hennessy 8 is both timeless and contemporary of a new generation of Master Blender and Taster, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, future successor to his uncle Yann Fillioux. Renaud is the 8th generation of the Fillioux family, present within Hennessy since 1800, and who will be writing a new chapter of the Hennessy saga. The fruit of 5 years of work, and the synthesis of 250 years centuries of savoir-faire, Hennessy 8 is the symbol of this legacy. It celebrates the continuity within generations and talents.

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These values are summed up by a single number: 8. 8: the number of generations not only of the Hennessy family but also of the Fillioux family, the Maison Master Blenders. Yann Fillioux represents the 7th generation and his dauphin and nephew Renaud Fillioux de Gironde will represent the 8th; 8: the number of exceptional eaux-de-vie used in Hennessy 8; 8: the symbol of perfection. According to Yann Fillioux, Hennessy 8 is “absolute perfection and absolutely simple.” Finally, it is a hymn to freedom and originality: the creators of Hennessy 8 were free to develop it without worrying about replication. It is a unique masterpiece, the only one of its kind. A fitting carafe was needed for this cognac fashioned by time, people and nature. This creation was entrusted to Arik Lévy, an artist who has collaborated with Hennessy for many years and whose approach is perfectly in tune with Hennessy’s values and “soul.” It took 3 years to develop and realize this gem, the ultimate expression of minerality, the work of nature, the importance of time and human genius. Everything in Arik Lévy’s design for Hennessy 8 has a meaning. It includes a number of eloquent references to Hennessy’s history and values. First of all, the carafe: a crystal sculpture with 8 inset rings. Each ring represents one of the 8 generations and 8 eaux-de-vie. Together with the other rings, it creates an impression of movement and constant change, enhanced by the piece’s symbolism: the chain of successive generations and the harmonious blend of eaux-de-vie in a crystalline matrix that sparkles with reflected light. The carafe is made of hand-blown Baccarat crystal. Each carafe is a feat of technical prowess - a combination of “hot savoir-faire” and “cold savoir-faire” - and a real achievement for the master glassmaker who followed Arik Lévy’s design to make it. A copper silk ribbon with a “H” seal circles the carafe’s neck, emphasizing its majestic bearing. A well-known savoir-faire mastered and realized by Guerlain, the famous French Perfume Maison.

Best known publicly for his sculptures – such as his signature Rock pieces –, his installations, limited editions and design, Levy nevertheless feels “The world is about people, not objects.” An emblem of beauty, purity and perfection, the carafe stopper is engraved with oral motifs that symbolically echo the 8 rings. A precious chest holds and protects the carafe, cradling it like a nourishing “shell” rich in natural elements and minerals. The artist used staves from La Sarrazine, Hennessy cooperage, to make the chest. Inside the chest, each of the 25 layers of wood represents 10 years of Hennessy’s history and corresponds to the 25 layers on the outside of the chest. The chest refers to Hennessy and its expertise: the Maison still makes some of its own barrels and keeps pushing the boundaries on the distillation process. It also recalls the Maison origins: the chest is cut irregularly from top to bottom to symbolize the Charente River, with a “bed” of copper glowing from inside. This work of art is an ode to nature, a historic setting and human creativity, designed by Arik Lévy and signed by Hennessy, the mark of excellence! Every single detail of Arik Lévy’s ingenious, powerfully evocative design has been carefully thought out. He has even created a complete, finely crafted “tool box”. In it are among other things a set of Riedel tasting glasses, a fusil (pipette), a carnet describing the genesis and spirit of Hennessy 8 and the Maison values. The key for Hennessy 8 chest will also be handed over, opening this exceptional chest...

Maserati And Giovanni Soldini A Massive Technological Challenge

The 2016 season is getting underway on something of a high note for Giovanni Soldini and his partners with the move from their previous monohull to the new Maserati Multi70 trimaran. This faster, more modern craft will allow Soldini and his crew to tackle new records and compete in prestige competitions of the likes of the Rolex Middle Sea Race in October and the RORC Transatlantic Race in November. Flanking Giovanni Soldini this new season are Maserati, returning as main sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, and UnipolSai Assicurazioni which will be playing a more prominent sponsorship role in the project than last season. Also renewing their support as official challenge suppliers are Ermenegildo Zegna for clothing and Boero Bartolomeo S.p.A. which supplies hull paint and enamels. After an extremely busy and satisfying three years that saw them clock up an impressive number of nautical miles with the monohull Maserati VOR70, Soldini and his team will henceforth be sailing aboard Maserati Multi70, a cuttingedge, very high performance trimaran capable of making extremely fast speeds.

“This craft’s innovative character is all down to her appendages. Team Gitana transformed the starboard side with an Lfoil and got her flying but always in sheltered waters. We are now trying to find out if and how it is possible to do the same in a moderate swell. Clearly that will involve a lot of research and development work that we’ve only just begun but what we’ve seen so far is really enthusing us already”. Three challenges are scheduled for this season a MonacoPorto Cervo record attempt, the Rolex Middle Sea Race and RORC Transatlantic Race. In September, Maserati Multi70 will be on standby in Monte Carlo for the perfect weather window for an attempt to set a new multi reference time between Monaco and Porto Cervo, a 195nautical mile route. The current record is held by the monohull Esimit Europa 2 which covered the distance in 10 hours, 13 minutes and 42 seconds in 2012, making an average speed of 19 knots. www.maserati.co.uk

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