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Welcome We received some very positive feedback on the first issue of Notes, for which we are extremely grateful. It has certainly made putting together this second issue much more pleasurable knowing that people are reading the results of our efforts. There will of course be some of you for whom this is the first issue. Notes is produced by One 17 Architects and Interior Designers. We work with the best materials and suppliers, for clients who want the best. Notes aims to give you an introduction to our world. In this issue we take you on a designer’s trip to Paris, extol the virtues of wood, trace the rise of artisanal breadmaking and sing the praises of the evergreen Land Rover Defender. We meet a man from the Emerald Isle who is greening up English gardens and a West Yorkshire man with designs on your big day. We bring you fresh design from Stockholm, tempting new technology and thoughts on wall lights. There is even a dog’s eye view of what makes life worthwhile. Something for almost everyone! The quality of the environment within which we play out our lives can have a huge effect on the quality of those lives. At One 17 we are always keen to meet people who understand the importance of the decisions we take in shaping our environments. If you have a project in mind that you would like to discuss, please call me, Mark Lee, on 01484 668000.
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News from Scandinavia
Our favourite pieces from this season's design shows in Stockholm and Copenhagen.
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No client, no project Clients and end users are vitally important to the design process. Kevin Drayton looks at three projects by One17 that illustrate the point.
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Going with the grain Furniture designer Samuel Chan discusses his love of wood and the development of his design studio.
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Designers' insights
Tips for creating a contemporary living room.
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Bathroom trends Architect Emma Cockroft charts the changes in our bathrooms.
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Lighting news
We focus on wall lights.
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Kitchens news
The latest products and gadgets.
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Made in Britain
A look at Vitsoe: timeless functional storage.
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Chic to chic in Paris
We share our little black book of Paris shops, hotels and restaurants.
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Ceramic chic
Our selection of this season's ceramics.
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If you go down to the woods today
We look at the variety and versatility of timber.
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A man for all seasons
Read how landscape architect Alan Burns made the move from Donegal to Dewsbury.
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Q&A with Adam Shaw
The wedding dress and evening wear designer takes a seat in our new Q&A chair.
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Bread of heaven
The rise of the artisan baker.
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Checking in
Architect Mark Lee introduces his top 5 Swiss spa hotels.
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Travel: Berlin
Why you should spend some time in this fascinating city.
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When an old cricketer leaves the crease
The end of the road for the Land Rover Defender?
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Favourite things
Top dog picks for a happy life.
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The first two months of the year saw the return of the annual Stockholm Furniture Fair and the inaugural Northmodern design show in Copenhagen. Here is a selection of One 17’s highlights from the shows
A Frame Chair by MDMS Studio
Accessories by Menu
This Grow Pot by Hallgeir Homstvedt forms part of Danish Design company, Menu’s spring/summer accessories collection. The black terracotta pot is set with a silicon base at one end of a pale oak tray to allow users to prepare herbs for cooking adjacent to where they are grown. Menu invited selected designers to create pieces for the collection, all in pale timbers and muted tones. www.menu.as
The A Frame chair forms part of a collection of furniture and lighting by Canadian design practice, MDMS unveiled in Stockholm. Designed to look good from the back when tucked under a table, the simple backrest of the stackable chair forms an A frame. The entire collection is in a restrained palette of blond timber and pastel coloured aluminum. www.msds-studio.ca
Form Chair
Danish brand, Normann Copenhagen have commissioned a range of seating designed by Simon Legald in injectionmoulded polypropylene. Legald’s collection features a shell seat with or without armrests on an oak, walnut or steel base. We particularly like the barstool, available in two different heights. www.normann-copenhagen.com
Ferm Living Homeware Collection
These concrete plant pots by Danish company Ferm Living are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and would be a contemporary addition to any living space, garden or terrace. The pots are available in six sizes, in complementary grey and ochre tones. We also love Ferm’s Collect Vases which form part of their new range. The ceramic vases have a rubberised coating to soften the ‘clinking’ noise when the vases are collected together. www.fermliving.com
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Bouroullec brothers for Artek
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Architects do not design in a vacuum. Clients and end users are vitally important to the design process. Kevin Drayton looks at three projects by One17 that illustrate the point
Some people may not think so but architects design for clients and end users, not themselves. To examine the role that clients and end users play in the design process we look at three One 17 projects of different types and periods with three different clients. The first of these is now around ten years old. It was the first large country house by the practice and was designed for a successful businessman, Mr Gurchait Chima of the well known clothing company Bon Marché. He wanted the building to reflect his admiration for the classic English country house but to include references to his ethnic heritage. The building also needed to reflect the position he had achieved. Consequently the design called for a certain scale and opulence. 8
Drawing room
No client, no project Relatively rare in One 17’s portfolio, the building displays a use of symmetry with formal, semi classical references. The external walling material, in common with the other two schemes discussed here, is local natural stone. But in this case it is used in large sections in what is known as ashlar form: finely detailed, precise pieces almost like gigantic children’s building blocks. There is a good deal of repetition in the window shapes and both these and doors are on a grander scale than in the other two projects. The ethnic influences are more readily seen in the interior where colours, materials and details push the traditional elements of the exterior to a more exuberant and luxurious level than might otherwise be expected. »
Marble grandeur in the entrance hall
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Mark included a number of features that only become evident on entering the building: the extensive use of ridgelights; new feature timber trusses; internal windows linking spaces visually (notably between the master bedroom and its ensuite); sloping walls to make a narrow corridor appear more spacious with a bespoke canopied bookcase at the end to draw the eye, to give a few examples. Indeed the extensive use of bespoke fitted furniture was something of a hallmark of this scheme, and it hastened the development of a fully fledged interior design service within the office. A number of features tested out in this scheme have subsequently reappeared in different forms in later projects by the practice. »
Indeed the extensive use of bespoke fitted furniture was something of a hallmark of this scheme, and it hastened the development of a fully fledged interior design service within the office.
Tapered walls to gallery leading to bedrooms
Turning to the second scheme, some five years later than this first, here we have something rather different: the conversion of what were semi derelict outbuildings in the grounds of One 17’s own offices. As it was speculative project Partner Mark Lee had to imagine what might appeal to potential end users. But instead of sticking with a familiar formula, Mark saw the scheme as an opportunity to push the boundaries and offer elements of design that would be appealing but might not be found in ‘the competition’.
Courtyard garden
Original brick chimney adjacent to entrance
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We turn now to the third and most recent project, the conversion and extension of a traditional West Yorkshire farm building group. Here the client, Stephen Gale, provided an extensive and detailed brief. Stephen explained “We decided to renovate a property when we couldn’t find an existing one that fitted with the way that we wanted to live – there are great properties around, but designed for life in 1860 or 1960, not today. So getting the brief right and capturing how we wanted to live and use the property was extremely important to us.” However, putting what you want down on paper is not easy. “Having never written anything like a brief before, it was a bit daunting” added Stephen. The brief included the wish to retain the essential character of this typical group, at least externally. The building at the start of the project comprised a linear two storey element (originally two cottages that had been knocked together many years before) with a small attached single storey barn. A rather suburban style modern conservatory had been added to the rear of the house. Both barn and conservatory were removed, stripping the building back to basics. A single storey extension, at right angles to the cottages, based on the footprint of the old barn, was designed. This was to blend with the original buildings so that within a few years a passing observer might assume it had been part of the group for decades. Consequently the materials, details and forms used for this new element were carefully matched to the local tradition. »
Above: Farmhouse from rear Right: Double height kitchen with timber truss
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Sunny sunken courtyard garden
Hagg Leys from across the fields
"It has been an amazing process where we have gone from a paper based brief to a real live building. I think the end result really speaks for itself..."
Pierced walls connect spaces
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In contrast to this desire to blend in externally, inside the farmhouse Stephen wanted to contrast the cellular layout of the original cottages with a contemporary rural arrangement of free flowing space in the extension. By maintaining a common palette of materials and updated versions of traditional details, the ‘old’ and ‘new’ interiors at the same time contrast with yet complement each other. The result is a best of both worlds family home.
Slot opening from master bedroom
One consequence of the building arrangement was the opportunity to form a sheltered family courtyard between the two wings of the building. This is a classic example of how traditional materials
Farmhouse snug
"There are great properties around, but designed for life in 1860 or 1960, not today."
(mainly local natural stone in walling and paved form, plus oak timbers) can be used in a contemporary manner to link construction across the generations.
The client was heavily involved at all stages – but don’t just take our word for that – visit Stephen’s own project blog at www.haggleysfarm.co.uk/blog which takes you from early design discussions through to final details. So there you have it. Most architects have strong ideas about how to approach a scheme, but the importance of the client cannot be underestimated. Even if the client has to be imagined! 14
New staircase to farmhouse
Looking back on the process Stephen Gale commented “You can see how our original brief is connected to the initial concepts, then the plans, the 3D models, right the way through to the house that you see today. It has been an amazing process where we have gone from a paper based brief to a real live building. I think the end result really speaks for itself and it is something that we are very proud of.”
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Samuel Chan is a furniture designer with an international reputation. Emma Cockroft meets him - and reveals how he was given a helping hand from a joiner in West Yorkshire
Going with the grain What are the attributes of a good chair? For Samuel Chan it will have good proportions, clean lines and a new, interesting form. “Comfort is, of course, important but it’s subjective and different chairs fulfil different purposes. I don’t feel that a successful chair has to be comfortable for all people all of the time.” Sam is well qualified to pronounce on the issue. He is a furniture designer of international distinction and we meet in the basement of his London showroom at the far end of the King’s Road, Chelsea. He came here in 1988, while studying for a MA in furniture design, for a job interview with the Queen’s nephew and furniture-maker, David Linley. 18
The project for which Linley was recruiting didn’t proceed so there was no job for Sam. But he did return in 1995 to open his own showroom, Channels next door. He took over no.1 five years later when Linley closed the showroom after relocating to Pimlico. All the pieces forming the Channels furniture collection are designed by Sam and made in his workshop in Wem in Shropshire – hardly the most convenient location for serving a London showroom. The connection came from his undergraduate degree show where he was approached by a Shropshire-based timber merchant who liked his work. The merchant had the idea of employing a furniture designer so that customers could go to
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his yard, choose their timber, and have a piece designed and made. Sam was curious, so he visited Wem. He was tempted by the offer – but was already enrolled on an MA course for the following year. Unperturbed, the timber merchant suggested that Sam did his work as a ‘live’ project during his course and they would sponsor him. It was the start of an important relationship. By the time he had finished his degree, the timber merchant was suffering the effects of an economic downturn and there was no position for him.
Gradually, word spread and commissions started to trickle in. With no studio or storage, his home became a warehouse. Sam and his wife Shirley would spend their evenings delivering dining tables and bookcases to clients. He says: “It reached a point where we said ‘we can’t go on like this’, so I decided to leave my job and we opened the New King’s Road showroom.” The timber merchant in Wem had closed but he approached the former owner, Mike France in the hope that he would manufacture his furniture. Sam bought a workshop and machinery and invited France to be workshop manager. He still holds the position, 20 years later. Retail custom grew. In the 1990s, the market was dominated by reproduction furniture. Sam cites The Conran Shop, Heals and Habitat as competitors in the contemporary furniture market. Channels had an ace card: with a workshop they could offer a bespoke service, adapting their furniture to work in clients’ spaces.
Channels vessels
After graduating, Sam took a position with an interior design firm that specialised in hotel and hospitality projects but his passion was always furniture. During his seven years at the company, he continued to work on his own pieces. Weekends were spent designing or exhibiting his work at shows.
“Good proportions and clean lines are key, and perhaps a subtle detail to be discovered and enjoyed by the user. For me, a good design makes sense to you when you first see it, and inspires affection in you over the years.”
Sam had been born in Hong Kong and came with his parents to London when he was nine. He’d never been to China and was at first reluctant to take his father’s advice. But in 2000 they set up the workshop after shipping two 40-foot containers of British-made machinery. Mike France went to train the staff in woodwork and in health and safety, which proved to be more of a challenge. The workshop was run by Sam’s father until his death four years ago. China allowed Sam to be competitive and he started to win the hotel commissions. Between 2001 and 2011, Channels was responsible for the furniture for all the new Malmaison and Hotel du Vin group’s hotels as well as projects for The Langham and Grosvenor House hotels in London. The travelling took him away from his young family, however, and in recent years he focused on the retail side of the business, allowing him to be selective with the hotel work. »
J+J WILLOW chair in walnut with Paul Smith fabric
Sam didn’t lose touch with his contacts in hotel design. He was often approached to create sample rooms for hotel projects, and while they were well received, he never won a contract for an entire hotel. An industry friend explained that the quality of his work was too good - in other words, too expensive - for the market. Frustrated, he put his dilemma to his father who responded: “Sam, we need to go to China.”
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Despite leaving Hong Kong as a child, references to traditional Chinese furniture surface in some of the earlier collections. But, as he points out: “the Eastern element is just one of various influences. I’m not concerned to promote a contemporary Eastern style. What’s important to me is to try to create original and enduring furniture design.” Besides developing the Channels collections, he set up Joined + Jointed in 2013 - a collective of designers and artisans “brought together by a shared love of contemporary design and meticulous craft.” Their pieces are produced in the China workshop, allowing them to be accessibly priced - and making him unpopular with some high street retailers. The Vic Chair in ply and oak by Alex Hellum is a great piece of design for £175. The detail and workmanship in the Channels pieces are also evident in the Joined + Jointed collection displayed in the showroom’s basement. This is not assembly-line furniture. A joiner is responsible for each piece, from start to finish. And the designers? “They are my mates, my buddies” he says. Some were friends from university, others he met on the exhibition circuit.
Channels workshop, Wem
The Joined + Jointed and Channels collections celebrate the craft of woodwork which has been important to Sam from an early age: “From my days at the school workbench I’ve always loved working with wood and that remains my
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favourite material. Each type and each piece of wood is unique, and even after it’s made into a piece of furniture it’s still evolving.” His latest collection for Channels is simple in form but refined in detail. So the doors on the cabinets that form part of the Kerning collection swing on a traditional handcrafted Chinese dowel joint. What for Sam are the key elements of design? “Good proportions and clean lines are key, and perhaps a subtle detail to be discovered and enjoyed by the user. For me, a good design makes sense to you when you first see it, and inspires affection in you over the years.” The day-to-day running of the business is looked after by a team that includes his sister, Marylois. His architect wife, Shirley also contributes to the collection, but they differ in their approaches. “She draws something, and says, ‘I’m not sure how this will work’. I can’t draw something without knowing how it works.” Sam spends a day or two a month in
“the Eastern element is just one of various influences. I’m not concerned to promote a contemporary Eastern style. What’s important to me is to try to create original and enduring furniture design.”
And the Yorkshire connection? A family friend from Huddersfield visited the Chans when Sam was still living with his parents. Knowing of his interest in furniture, the friend offered to introduce him to a joiner she knew. Years later Sam took up the offer and had some prototypes produced in the town.
J+J VIC chair in ply
Returning to chairs, we should consider the one on which I’ve been seated for this interview. It was a sofa in grey wool felt and walnut designed by Sam’s friend Simon Pengelly. Comfortable for an interview but perhaps not for slouching. Chair design, you see, is a tricky business. Discussing his Barcelona Chair, architect Mies Van der Rohe said: “A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous." www.channelsdesign.com
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Channels KERNING collection
Wem: “Having always regarded the designing and the making as equally vital parts of the process I take great pleasure in seeing a design materialise in the workshop.”
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Channels MOTLEY tall baton chair
Channels MONTY desk chair
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This piece was chosen for its simplicity so as not to detract from the fireplace which is the focal point of the room. Walnut Lampo Media Unit San Giacomo by Nuovo Living
Living room This formal lounge, at the south west corner of a house, is flooded with sunlight from mid-morning. Sliding folding doors on the south and west walls create a strong link to the garden, leaving an unobstructed opening when folded back. To the west, a terrace made from timber sleepers receives the evening sun. A step runs around two sides of the lounge, helping to define the space and creating a greater sense of height as you step down into the room. European oak floorboards, chosen for their richness of tone and durable finish, run throughout the ground floor. A ‘pebble’ rug pulls the darker tones of the curtains into the room and its shape and texture break the sense of formality created by the furniture.
STONE RUG
Irregular shape breaks formality created by the furniture.
A display unit, designed by One 17, frames the internal window to the entrance hall, acts as a log store and holds books and artefacts. Like all the woodwork in the house, it is painted in a chalky Farrow & Ball off-white.
Rug Calligaris, Nuovo Lining
The sofas are classic and elegant and their low backs do not obscure the view into the garden. They are complemented by a colourful chair which anchors the scheme’s accent colours of cobalt and lime. The graphite linen curtains were designed to stack back to the corner of the room to preserve the clean lines and create a backdrop to the space. The electric track system maintains the ‘wave’ of the curtain when drawn, evoking a sense of the theatrical. From the first sketch on the drawing board to the final placing of a book on the bookshelf, hundreds of detailed design decisions were made to create this chic lounge. Living room example from Delamere Gardens, Fixby www.delameregardens.co.uk
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Chosen for its colour and texture and used to inspire the colour palette in the room.
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Graphite Linen curtains folded back to corner to create backdrop to room.
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BESPOKE BOOKCASE WITH INTERNAL WINDOW
Provides a double-sided display area.
GLAZED DOOR TO HALL GIVES GLIMPSE THROUGH TO OTHER SPACES
Bespoke Bookcase One17
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The fireplace is the focal point of the lounge determining the positions of the furniture around it. The fire side set is elegant, sculptural, if not entirely practical. Riva Fire by Stovax Energy Innovations
Fire Side Set The Home, Salts Mill
SPLIT HEIGHT COFFEE TABLE
Matt black & dust grey. Coffee Table BoConcept, Red Brick Mill
FEATURE CHAIR Milano Chair Marylebone Sofa Company Red Brick Mill
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Are you considering installing or refurbishing a bathroom? Emma Cockroft looks at the way that high- end hotels are continuing to influence taste
Timber was introduced for warmth in this master ensuite
Checking out bathroom trends It’s easy to take for granted the impact that B&Q and other DIY retailers had on our bathrooms in the 1990s. The ability to pick up a three-piece suite for as little as £150 transformed many bathrooms. Carpets came up, tiles went down and a palette of sky blue, primrose and pampas was replaced with white and beige. The resulting spaces were inoffensive rather than inspiring, but they were a marked improvement. Some friends recently bought a 1970s house complete with original avocado, damask and flamingo bathroom suites. They are planning to replace the sunken avocado bath and its surrounding green deep-pile carpet with an enormous walk-in shower with two rainwater showerheads. And so another dated suite will be consigned to a skip. 28
Our bathing expectations are constantly being raised by magazine and online images and hotels. As a design practice, we are influenced by our travels and hotels can be a source of inspiration for us and our clients. People stay in wonderful five-star hotels with their rainwater showers, vast expanses of marble, double basins and baths big enough to swim in and want to emulate that in their homes. And there starts a game of catch-up between designers at the top end of the hospitality and residential sectors. When considering the master bedroom suite and bathrooms on a new build project, it’s vital to question how you will use them. Where are baths required and where will showers suffice? We often seek to recreate that hotel experience when it comes to the layout of the master bedroom suite. ‘His and her’ ensuites are becoming increasing
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popular. The model of a central sleeping and sitting area leading to the dressing room or rooms and in turn through to the ensuite(s) works well. Entering through a dressing /sitting area which leads to the bedroom can offer a greater sense of privacy. It’s not quite as straightforward when working with an existing house. When refurbishing a bathroom, it’s important to look at the spatial arrangement. Can space be gained by relocating a hot water cylinder to the utility room or stealing from adjacent rooms without compromising them? Can the layout be modified to make better
People stay in wonderful five-star hotels with their rainwater showers, vast expanses of marble, double basins and baths big enough to swim in and want to emulate that in their homes. use of the space? Once the layout is set, it’s time to look at fixtures and fittings. There are ranges to suit all budgets and all tastes, but beware of stinting on brassware. Build quality matters, especially with concealed parts. You don’t want to start pulling a bathroom apart when a concealed shower valve fails after two years. No five-star hotel bedroom would be complete without an impressive shower and Hansgrohe and Dornbracht’s rainshowers offer a sense of indulgence. Technology also plays its part. Many showers already incorporate lighting but Dornbracht’s Smart Water offers the ability to digitally control the shower so that different parts
operate at different temperatures. Sanitary ware manufacturers Duravit go a step further with their range of steam showers and Inipi range which incorporates showering and sauna. Lighting is a key aspect. Good task lighting in the form of downlights and wall lights around mirrors is essential while mood lighting helps to create a relaxing atmosphere. Dimmable lighting circuits are the first step, and low level plinth lighting to vanity units, spot lights to niches and even pendants can be effective. We also often introduce ceiling speakers as part of the music system into the master ensuite. For finishes, natural stone offers luxury, albeit at a price. Throughbodied porcelain tiles are a good compromise, as unlike a ceramic tile where the colour is applied to the face of the tile, it runs right through, so they can be used without tile trims. The technologies used in ceramic tiles are improving all the time and Porcelanosa’s Carrara Marmol Blanco tile, if well fitted, can pass for the real thing, especially if the tiler mitres the edges, negating the need for tile trims. While it is at odds with the architect’s mantra of honesty of materials, not every budget will stretch to big slabs of the real thing. We try to use tiling sparingly, restricting it to the areas where it is needed and using neutral tones for a timeless look. Introducing natural timbers into the furniture and accessories in the bathroom prevent them from feeling stark and clinical. Just add fluffy towels and candles, and you get the best of both worlds: the experience of a five-star hotel in your own home. »
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Case Study: Master bedroom suite This light-filled master bedroom suite was designed by One 17 for the show house at Delamere Gardens, a development of thirteen new homes.
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You enter the bedroom through a dressing area, lined with bespoke wardrobes. A freestanding bath sits in the centre of the space, under a slatted canopy which gives a sense of enclosure in the open-plan room. Tucked around the corner, two basins sit on a Carrara marble slab. The dressing area leads to the bedroom with a large upholstered bed facing a sitting area under the windows. An enormous rainshower sits behind a glass screen at the far end of the room. A neutral palette of white and grey is warmed up by oak floorboards and Douglas fir detailing and furniture. www.delameregardens.co.uk
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The 28 pendant comes in 68 different colours and can be configured in random vertical compositions or cluster shapes.
Harvey James believe `light is life’ which can improve your lifestyle combining innovative ideas with all the latest technology to control heating, lighting, television and even curtains with a smartphone or tablet device.
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Northern Lighting £208 www.northernlighting.no available through www.funktionalley.com
Fork Wall Light
Foscarini with Diesel £479 www.foscarini.com/diesel available through www.harveyjames.net
Butterfly Wall light
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Northern Lighting £170 www.northernlighting.no available through www.funktionalley.com
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Original BTC £129 www.originalbtc.com
Putting spotlights in the shade The vogue for ceilings dotted with recessed spotlights appears to be waning. Halogen bulbs, which may soon be phased out under European regulations, are to be superseded by LEDs. And while LED technology is improving, the bulbs still lack the warmth of halogen. Wall lights, alongside pendants and table lamps make for a more atmospheric interior. Here is a selection of our favourites.
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Flos £615 www.flos.com available through www.harveyjames.net
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Darø £85 www.daroe.dk available through www.funktionalley.com
Grand plans come to life When Nigel and Lisa embarked on creating their own ‘grand design’ - a stunning split level house built into a hillside made from Lakeland stone - they turned to Stuart Frazer to ensure that the kitchen, which was a major part of the house, was breathtaking.
To see more of this fabulous kitchen visit www.stuartfrazer.com/case-studies
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Designer kitchens on a budget High-end kitchen manufacturers appear to be following the footsteps of fashion houses with the launch of diffusion ranges to make their brand available to a wider audience. Plain English Kitchens has developed a reputation for its handmade cupboards, combining understated elegance with quality craftsmanship. But at an average price of£50,000 – 60,000 for a kitchen, they’re aspirational rather than attainable for many people. In order to address this, the company has launched British Standard which offers a collection of off-the-shelf cupboards available online. There is no design, delivery or fitting service, but customers benefit from the quality of Plain English at more affordable prices. Kitchen pictured: £7,550 including VAT. Excludes appliances.
SieMatic have also responded to the demand for welldesigned, high quality kitchens at a lower price. It’s S3 range was “designed specifically to provide SieMatic quality at any budget.” We particularly like the 1cm countertop envisaged as “a fine line that emphasises the overall design principle.”
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Miele microwave & steam oven
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According to the German appliance manufacturer Miele, nine out of ten customers would like to own a second built-in cooking product alongside their oven but are faced with the dilemma of whether to opt for a microwave or steam oven. In response to this, they have launched a single unit that operates as a steam and microwave oven. The DGM 6800 model was unveiled at January’s LivingKitchen exhibition in Cologne.
Brassware manufacturers Dornbracht have launched a water dispenser which produces filtered, cold or hot water (93°C) instantly. Unlike some of its competitors, the water does not spit or splash as it flows from the tap. Designed by Sieger Design, it is available in 2 designs within the Dornbracht range: Tara Ultra or LOT.
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Italian Design “Bringing our passion for new design together with the finest Italian materials, to give you effortless style, combined with endless possibilites� CALLIGARIS
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Visit our showroom and be inspired by the best Italian Design has to offer. We have the largest Calligaris Display in the North West, so why not come and visit us, and we will help you visualise our furniture in your home. Free Interior Design Service available.
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IN YOUR KITCHEN without the need to duct out Westin 360 is an innovative air purification technology that doesn’t compromise on performance. The Stratus 360 is a discreet, stylish ceiling unit that incorporates this new technology from Westin. Westin 360 is also available under Westin’s unique “Make It Your Own” bespoke design and performance service.
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Aura Conservation Ltd is a company with a wealth of experience in building conservation. The management team have over 100 years combined experience in the field and have been involved with some of the most prestigious and important buildings in the UK. Aura offers a bespoke design, supply and fix service for all types of stonework, faience and terracotta, on both conservation and new build projects and can assist in design, best use of materials, specifications and budgets. By combining modern techniques and traditional skills, Aura carries out work to the highest standard. Aura Conservation continues to develop as a Principal Contractor having completed numerous projects demonstrating their ability to plan, manage and deliver conservation contracts on time and within budget.
Specialist services include: Principal contracting Conservation advice, surveys and reports CAD drawings in house Extensions and alterations to Listed properties Masonry cleaning techniques approved by English Heritage Stone masonry repairs, consolidation, stabilisation and replacement Terracotta repair Brick replacement and consolidation Lime re-pointing and rendering
“Aura’s objective is to provide a high quality personal service whilst maintaining a sympathetic approach to our architectural heritage.�
Structural works (crack stitching; skew stitching, Cintec works etc...) Re-roofing, rainwater goods renewal Window repair and decoration Joinery
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Kevin Drayton explains how a German design classic came to be manufactured in Britain
Made in Britain Great British brands: Asprey, Holland & Holland, Royal Doulton, Smythson and Rolls Royce to name but a few. Added to this list, and placed very close to the top in my opinion, should be the name Vitsoe. It is true that this paragon of responsible industry did not start in Britain but since 1995 the company’s worldwide headquarters and production have been based in London. Yes that’s correct, its PRODUCTION is based in London. To manufacture in Britain today is an increasingly rare thing but to manufacture a product that is recognised throughout the world as arguably without peer is remarkable. However, there is far more to admire about Vitsoe than just superlative products made in Britain. »
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Some background. The company was started in 1959 in Germany by the eponymous Niels Vitsoe (the name is pronounced vit-soo) a Danish furniture salesman and the German designer Otto Zapf. The two formed a company to produce a storage system, the 606 Universal Shelving System, the brainchild of Zapf’s fellow designer Dieter Rams. Seating and table designs followed but it is the 606 shelving system that epitomises the company and which forms the majority of its production. To appreciate the genius of the product it helps to know a bit about the man behind the design. There were two key influences in the early design education of Dieter Rams: his grandfather, a carpenter, and the modernist ethos of the famous Bauhaus school. For Rams, good design combined a practical understanding of the needs of production with a rigorous application of design theory to every step of the process. Although well known for his work for the consumer electronics company Braun, Rams’ design philosophy finds its purest expression in his 606 Universal Shelving System.
The best way to appreciate the supreme elegance, simplicity and ingenuity of the system is to experience it at one of Vitsoe’s showrooms around the world. Half an hour with one of Vitsoe’s staff is like a condensed course in product design. Comprising uprights, shelves, drawers and an ingenious connecting pin, the system has proved itself adaptable to the needs of homes, shops, offices, libraries and numerous other locations. What is more, it is infinitely flexible, extendable and can be reused and reconfigured time after time. If a dog is for life, Vitsoe products are for generations. The last name in this brief account is Mark Adams, a Brit. Adams became involved with the company in 1985 and ten years later when Niels Vitsoe retired , Adams became managing director and moved the seat of the business to London. Not surprisingly Adams is a passionate advocate of Rams’ design philosophy. This rigorous combination of intellect, practicality and a zealous belief in the imperative for design to make life better for everyone has resulted in a company that exhibits its beliefs in every aspect of the operation. There is no facet of the company that fails to demonstrate good design in action, from the typography and layout of its website and literature to its packaging (recyclable), installation service and through to the working conditions of its staff. The company’s ethos is “Living better, with less, that lasts longer.” In a world where rampant consumerism and 24hr trends seem to dictate the lives of so many, there is much to admire in a company that has held true to its beliefs for over half a century and been successful on a global scale. And much to admire too in the timeless elegance of its products, some of which gaze back at me from across the room as I write.
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Delcourt’s showroom in a peaceful courtyard off the rue de Babylone feels like you’ve wandered into a stylish studio apartment. It provides the ideal backdrop for his collection of furniture and lighting. Simple, but stunning designs combine a palette of timbers, natural stone, leather, ceramics and metals in often unexpected ways. His use of ceramic tops for his UEE coffee table and EZE side tables is distinctive, and their muted pastel tones beautifully offset the timber and metal pieces. Attention to detail is evident in all Delcourt’s pieces, especially his sofas which often combine different fabric textures on the cushions and frames, sometimes introducing timber and even steel. 47 rue de Babylone 75007 Paris +33 (0)1 42 71 34 84 www.christophedelcourt.com
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Christian Liaigre While a new showroom opening in Mayfair later this year will eclipse the square footage of the Paris showrooms, the Liaigre collection feels most at home in its chic Left Bank addresses. The original showroom on rue de Varenne, which opened in 1987, has been supplemented with a larger space on rue du Bac. Liaigre’s designs epitomise simple sophistication and create a look of timeless, relaxed elegance. The predominantly neutral palette of the showrooms is broken by splashes of burgundy, navy and mustard in the form of leather benches or armchairs. Their accessories in dark timbers, bronze and glass populating the coffee tables and display cabinets are as well-considered as the furniture. The showrooms are a lesson in refined, confident interior dressing. 61 rue de Varenne 75007 Paris +33 (0)1 47 53 78 76 www.christian-liaigre.us
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This rug manufacturer was recommended by a contact in New York who had encountered them at a trade fair. The name stuck with us because of a childhood holiday spent in the village of Cogolin, in the south of France. The company was established in 1924 and the rugs are still woven on handlooms in a workshop on the edge of the village. The rue des SaintsPères showroom houses the collection of textured, predominantly geometric patterned rugs in both neutral and wonderfully vibrant colours.
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Philippe Hurel This showroom, a stride from the Palais Royale, houses Philippe Hurel’s beautifully crafted collection of furniture. The company was established in 1911 by Philippe’s grandfather to produce bespoke counters for bars and cafes. The company’s craftsmanship is apparent in the skilful detail of its tables and cabinets. It also excels in upholstery with a range of elegantly proportioned armchairs. All of its pieces are produced in its Coulombs workshop and much of the timber is sourced in France. Despite its long history, it constantly experiments with new materials and finishes and the company is now under the direction of Philippe’s youngest son, Maxime. Not afraid of colour and texture, there is a sense of fun and exuberance in its collections. 4 ter rue du Bouloi 75001 Paris +33 (0)1 53 00 95 00 www.philippe-hurel.com
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Galerie Yves Gastou The area around rue de Bonaparte and rue de Seine, leading from the river down into the heart of St Germain, house a wonderful array of galleries and antique dealers and you can easily lose yourself for a day wandering in these streets. One of the highlights among some of the more classical showrooms is Galerie Yves Gastou. The gallery run by father and son, Yves and Victor reflects their shared passion for different periods of 20th century furniture, lighting and sculpture. Ado Chale and Carlo Scarpa are well represented in the beautifully curated rooms. 12, rue Bonaparte 75006 Paris + 33 (0)1 53 73 00 10 www.galerieyvesgastou.com
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Le Comptoir du Relais St Germain With more than 10,000 restaurants in Paris, why would anyone queue for lunch? Ask those who line the street outside chef Yves Camdeborde’s restaurant. By day it’s a lively bistro with spot-on classics like steak Béarnaise. By night it’s a serious restaurant with a set multi-course menu. Staff can be gloriously arrogant. Book well in advance for dinner on week nights. Reservations not accepted for lunch and weekends. 9 carrefour de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 44 27 07 97 www.hotel-paris-relais-saint-germain.com
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This left bank pâtisserie is great for a quick lunch. If the weather permits, grab an outside table and enjoy one of their deep-filled quiches encased in flaky dark pastry with a glass of chilled white wine. We dare you to resist the temptation of their dessert counter. Their tarte aux framboises will take some time to fade from memory with its thick layer of juicy fruit embedded in a perfect crème pâtissière. 62, rue Madame 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 42 22 06 06 www.breadandroses.fr
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Hélène Darroze You’re in Paris, you love good food and you find yourself near Rue D’Assas. Where else would you go than the first floor fine dining room of this Michelin starred restaurant? Helene came to Paris in 1999 from south west France from a family of chefs to open this restaurant. She does not lack ambition and she knows how to cook. The décor is calm and conducive, the service can be variable but the food is the star and the reason to go. Opt for the tasting menu, allow plenty of time and try not to wince when the bill finally arrives. 4 rue d'Assas, 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 42 22 00 11 www.helenedarroze.com
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Alcazar Head towards the Seine from Boulevard Saint Germain on Rue Mazarine and you will come upon a somewhat enigmatic doorway on your left. With only the letters AZ and a menu to tell you this is the place, head down the tunnel like entrance until you emerge into the restaurant. Lively, theatrical, this carefully considered space bears the sure touch of the mighty Terence Conran and his team. If you have time, take a drink on the mezzanine surrounding the main dining room before you descend to one of the tables where you will enjoy a perfectly agreeable if not exceptional meal. 62 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 53 10 19 99 www.alcazar.fr K
Brasserie Lipp When it comes to legends this institution smack in the middle of Boulevard Saint Germain is up there with Tarzan and Asterix. For well over a century it has been the table of choice for the movers and shakers of French intellectual life. The excellent if traditional menu is prepared with care by chef Laurent Godefroy and served with just the right amount of disdain by manager Claude Guittard’s quintessentially Parisian staff. 151 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 45 48 53 91
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Hotel Villa Madame Tucked away on a quiet stretch of the Rue Madame just back from the Place Saint-Sulpice, this chic, comfortable haven is well placed to retire to after a hard day pounding the streets of the Left Bank. Owners Gilles Delfau and Thérèse Tafanel, together with interior designer Michel Jouannet have created what feels like a stylish private villa where, with just 28 rooms, you can be home from home. No restaurant but an intimate breakfast room and courtyard garden serving superb largely organic produce from local suppliers. 44 rue Madame, 75006 Paris +33 1 45 48 02 81 www.hotelvillamadameparis.com
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This season’s ceramics will be a welcome addition to any kitchen. The muted pastel hues have a spring-like feel and will bring a fresh look to any table setting. Cluster vases of spring blooms alongside small bowls on a dining table or coffee table for a designer look.
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New Norm Dinnerwear Norm Architects for Menu www.menu.as
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In the second of our series on materials for construction and interiors Stuart Beaumont explores the infinite varieties of timber
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Bad day scenario: you are shipwrecked on a desert island. Once you recover from the shock of finding copies of the Bible and the complete works of Shakespeare waiting for you on the beach, your thoughts will probably turn to physical comfort: shelter, warmth and food. Unless you are astonishingly unfortunate the island will almost certainly support trees, in which case things begin to look up. The range of uses for wood and timber is virtually boundless. For architects and designers it is probably the single most useful natural material available. Not only that but timber is the ultimate renewable resource, replenishing itself in just a few years in many cases. Plus the variety available is staggering. Each species has its own characteristics that make it suitable for different situations and even within a single species factors such as age, seasoning and the part of the tree from which timber is taken will influence how best it should be used. Ask any joiner or cabinetmaker and they will tell you that you can work with wood your entire life and still not discover all its secrets. If the proud boast of the pig farmer is that nothing is wasted apart from the squeak, then trees are the Gloucester Old Spots of architecture and interiors. Versatile, naturally beautiful and pleasurable to touch, timber can be used for everything from structural framing, to doors and windows, gorgeous wall panelling, tables, chairs and on to bowls, salt and pepper mills and the humble toothpick.
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It all comes down to choosing and using the right wood for the job. Some timber will cheerfully perform under water without treatment and some will rot before your eyes unless atmospheric conditions are perfect. Choose the right timber, detail it properly and it can last indefinitely. Should you get it wrong, well there’s nothing to beat a roaring log fire. Paradoxically, large timber sections can perform well in some building fires as charred timber is capable of acting as insulation for the as yet untouched timber within, preventing collapse. But – as the saying goes – don’t try this at home…
Each species has its own characteristics that make it suitable for different situations and even within a single species factors such as age, seasoning and the part of the tree from which timber is taken will influence how best it should be used. The apparent drawback of the effect of grain direction on the strength of timber becomes a virtue when layers of material are bonded together with their grain directions at right angles: thus in the 1850s plywood was born. Even scrap chips and sawdust can be transformed into exotic sounding (and extremely useful) materials such as oriented strand board (OSB) and medium density fibreboard (MDF). » Walnut vanity unit
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Despite the variety of timbers available, from the exuberance of zebrano to the pale charms of sycamore, one of the pleasures of natural timber is the way in which different types just seem to blend together within interior schemes. There is a family unity that overcomes all but the harshest contrasts. And as if this were not enough, I can think of no other material that ages as well as timber. Indeed pristine spanking new timber can appear immature and callow, needing a bit of life experience to temper the ‘do not touch’ fragility of the virgin surface. By contrast one of the most appealing interiors I’ve ever enjoyed was a pub where the patrons had left their marks, both deliberately and inadvertently, over several decades on the oak panelling that lined the walls of the bars. Years of laughter, companionship and chatter had seeped into the wood and fragranced the atmosphere in the most agreeable way. So back on the desert island, fortified by a meal of foraged fruit and nuts and warmed by a log fire, you realise that there is plenty to occupy you until rescue arrives. Thank goodness you managed to salvage that solar powered chainsaw from the wreckage.
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Years of laughter, companionship and chatter had seeped into the wood and fragranced the atmosphere in the most agreeable way.
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But timber is for the heart as well as the head, a material for the senses. I recently designed some gates in Western Red Cedar and apart from the fact that cedar is perfectly suited to external use without the need for preservative treatment, it also smells wonderful. One whiff and I’m back in school with my pencil box and spirals of wood spilling out of my sharpener. My brother tells me he chose woodwork over metalwork at school purely because of the smell of the respective classrooms.
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Making a small plot appear larger is one of the great skills for a landscape architect. Here Alan Burns explains how he approached the problem in two new gardens
Pergola and decked area
A man for all seasons
“When I first visited the site, I thought it was really unpromising” admits Alan Burns, a softly spoken and deceptively young landscape architect. He is talking about the site of two detached neighbouring houses designed by One17 Architects & Interior Designers for which he has provided landscape design. “There was precious little land to work with and the plots seemed to be hemmed in by other houses.” Luckily Alan, who hails from Donegal in Ireland, isn’t easily put off. “I decided that I would take my cues from the houses themselves. They have strong characters, which is good because in truth they provide the only visual focus, there were no views out of the site to speak of. The buildings were the key to the garden design.” 52
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Having walked around the site for a while Alan explains that lines began to appear to him, spaces unfolded and potential focal points emerged. As there were no views out of the site, Alan realised he had to concentrate attention within. “First job was to set about containing the plots by planting hedging to soften and unify the boundaries, letting the perimeter fade into the background” he explains. “Then I set about projecting lines and spaces from the buildings controlled by hard landscaping and ‘architectural’ evergreen planting to ensure there was structure throughout the year.” Next step was to establish focal points so that the eye always had somewhere to go within the garden, taking attention away from the site’s surroundings. “Guiding the eye can create an illusion of space in even a small garden” revealed Alan. “I also placed certain trees in front of the perimeter hedging to hide views of buildings beyond.” It is perhaps no surprise that Alan often takes his design cues from buildings. He started out thinking he would be an architect and enrolled on a course in Belfast after leaving school. Before long he realised his mistake and abandoned architecture for a course in landscape design in Leeds. He never looked back.
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Amongst those favourites he counts hostas in all their luscious variety. When asked how he dealt with the veritable army of slugs that these beloved plants attract, Alan smiled and agreed to share a secret: “Steep garlic in water so that you have a really strong solution and sprinkle that over and around the plants. Slugs can’t stand it! Mind you, you have to keep at it.”
Alan felt obliged to apologise for what he saw as drawbacks with the scheme: “It’s still very young – give it a couple of years and the planting will have matured and softened.” That may well be but the clients are more than happy with what was delivered at handover. Alan’s work has added a whole extra dimension to their new homes. “Using a limited palette of materials for the hard surfaces, linked to the materials of the houses, creates a neutral surface and background for the planting.” says Alan. “It’s a strong design which I believe sits happily alongside the confident architecture.”
"It’s still very young – give it a couple of years and the planting will have matured and softened."
Looking back to the house from the pergola
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Not yet 30, Alan has already tasted professional acclaim with a Gold Medal and Best in Show for his ‘Cubed 3’ garden at the Royal Horticultural Society show at Tatton Park in 2009. It was designed with colleague Philip Dugdale and showed the strong geometrical structure softened by careful planting that typifies much of his work. »
Within the evergreen structural frame, where box, yew and beech feature prominently, Alan uses large swathes of colourful perennial plants that erupt in the summer creating wave upon wave of movement and interest, softening the spaces. “The choice of perennials will depend upon conditions, exposure and of course the preferences of the client” explained Alan “although inevitably I have my own favourites.”
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"The choice of perennials will depend upon conditions, exposure and of course the preferences of the client" explained Alan, "although inevitably I have my own favourites."
Another important aspect of garden design for Alan is how well his work stands up when the sun goes down. Creating spaces that can be enjoyed on warm summer evenings as well as sunny summer days is central to his working method. “At night, lighting transforms the gardens completely� enthused Alan. But that, dear reader, is a story for another day. 54
Grasses create height and texture
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Best and worst subjects at school? I was good at art and drama, those were my best grades. Religious education bored me to tears. I was - still am - terrible at maths. I've never used algebra or trigonometry in my adult life. The biggest influences on you as an individual and as a designer? My parents have been my biggest influence, unwavering in their support and belief in me. And with my mum being creative, I've always been powered by her. Christian Dior (the vintage years) and Elie Saab are, in my eyes, truly wonderful designers who inspire and influence me greatly. How did your career begin? When did you decide you wanted to design clothes? I'm not sure the exact age, but I do know that I was very young when I started to draw dresses and pin fabrics to my sister's barbie dolls to create ball gowns! My mum had an exciting sewing box you see. What motivated you? I've always loved arts and crafts. As a small boy, I would always take part in as many activities as possible. Dough dollies and Modroc projects, stuff to bake in the oven and then paint. Since then I've always been creative, so I guess I've never seen myself as having a career in anything other than design. What are the elements of good design? Balance. Finding the perfect balance with colour and texture is the main element. Finding a balance between over designing (clutter) and minimalism is what creates something aesthetically pleasing.
What have been the high points? Getting the keys to my first studio. And the low points? Making ends meet! Feeling frustrated that advertising was so expensive and that I couldn't find a way to show the world I was here. Your best recent trip?
Isn't it both? I feel I'm creating an art form that is to be admired and documented but which also involves a great deal of craftsmanship.
I've just been to 'il balo del doge’, a grand costumed ball in Venice. I've known about it for many years but this year I had the chance to make wonderful silk costumes and pretend I had returned to 18th Century Italy. A dream come true. I made costumes from historical patterns and handcrafted them in a way similar to how they would have been constructed. My costume was from 1770.
Where were you born?
Your toughest assignment?
I was born and raised in Huddersfield but I left for three years to study a BA Hons in fashion design at the University of Derby.
The gold metallic lace hand-stitched dress I made for Fiona Wade who plays Priya in Emmerdale to wear to the Soap Awards 2014. The pressure to create something perfect that would be judged by newspapers and fashion columnists! I had many sleepless nights.
Is yours an art or a craft?
Your family? My mum was a graphic designer before marriage and motherhood and has dabbled in interior design projects since then. My dad had fruit and veg shops for many years but is now in the building trade. My sister works in mum's interiors shop, but is soon to become a mother herself. My brother is in the building trade. They are both creative in their own ways.
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After leaving university I wanted to be an interior designer but I never pursued it. After that I thought I would take a portfolio of evening dresses to New York and find a formal wear design job. It was then that I decided to return home and set up shop as a wedding dress designer. I felt I couldn't leave my family, and there was a niche in the market in my area, and I thought designing wedding dresses could support me.
And your most rewarding? All my brides faces when I do the big reveal! I love that moment. I always want tears (of joy!) and then I know I've cracked it and made their dream a reality! Cheesy I know! Âť
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Q&A He dresses brides and creates gowns for TV stars: The first interviewee in our new Q&A chair is fashion designer, Adam Shaw who has a studio in Lindley, West Yorkshire
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When a designer manages to get dresses on celebrities you seem to get more notice and respect so I feel very fortunate indeed to have been given such an opportunity. What’s the pleasure in designing a garment? I feel that the dresses I make are a labour of love, therefore handing them over on completion is never a pleasure. The conception and process are my true pleasure. Sketching a design, then bringing it to life still excites me. Your preferred materials? Pure silks that are crisp and hold a depth of luxurious body to them anything that is reminiscent of a bygone time. The 18th Century Court of Versailles for example! Masses of silk! Equally I love the fluid silks and laces of old Hollywood and screen sirens of the 1930s. Are you a big-picture man? Or fine-details? I seem to start off with the finer details and make them fit into the bigger picture. Whether or not it's a dress design or an interior, I definitely start with the details. Why stay in a Yorkshire village? I love Yorkshire. Village life in Huddersfield offers a much stronger sense of community and support network than I find in cities which can be very lonely and expensive places! Do you yearn to work in London? Never! Black bogies from the tube and overpopulation. What's to yearn for? Where did the phrase 'rat race' come from anyway? I love to visit London and learn, but I'm always happy to return north! What makes a good customer?
Fiona Wade at the British Soap Awards
My perfect customer would be open-minded and enthusiastic. Someone who has complete faith in what I do and trusts I will create a stunning dress for them. And luckily, more often than not, that's the kind of customer I get.
Any nightmare experiences with wedding clients? Bridezilla no. 1. She wouldn't seem to let me do my job. She would find YouTube videos of how to sew or cut and would show me as if I was some inexperienced dressmaker. She changed her mind and mood on countless occasions. Do you get invited to many weddings? Ha ha. Pretty much all of them. It’s an intimate process, so I become friends with many of the brides before the dress is complete. That's something special. Are you a good businessman? Did it come naturally? To be honest, no, not really! I'm creative so I want to make beautiful dresses from stunning fabrics. I don't like numbers and discussing price with customers. I hate bookwork and promotion! I hate Twitter! Luckily I have a business partner who will do all the 'ugly' stuff for me. What part of the job do you find the most irksome? Negotiating price! Ha! I find it really irritating when customers want to knock you down. You can't do that in a regular or chain store establishments so why do people think it's acceptable to do so with an independent?! We need the support much more! Were you not doing this job, what would be your ideal career? Interior design and architecture, of course! How do you relax? By walking in the fresh air! I like to clear my head for new inspiration. Country walks in Yorkshire of course. I sometimes like to escape into a costumed film. Other interests? I love the National Trust and English Heritage - particularly Baroque and Neoclassical buildings. I'm a huge fan of Robert Adam's architecture and interior design. I would love to see more architects and interior designers drawing influence from the Palladian style and infusing contemporary elements with it. I thought the craftsmanship back then was exceptional.
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Sketch and fabric sample of Maxine's dress
My friend Maxine Peake asked me to design and make her a gown for the BAFTAs last year as she’d been nominated for Best Actress. I made a fluid silk copper and metallic lace dress inspired by old Hollywood glamour. I was also lucky enough to accompany her down the red carpet - a nerve wracking experience!
And the worst? Bridezilla of course! Someone who needs a reality check. I've only encountered two in my life, thankfully.
Maxine Peake at the BAFTAs
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An everyday staple raised to new heights. Kevin Drayton meets the upper crust
Bread of heaven
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One of the more unusual characters to emerge onto the music scene of the 1960s was a part time folksinger and full time employee of the Royal Mail from East Anglia known as the Singing Postman. Allan Smethurst’s music was an acquired taste, not least because he chose to write and sing in his native Norfolk dialect, but in true folk tradition his subject matter was everyday life of the time. A shy and unassuming figure – his musical career was curtailed by nerves and stage fright – Allan was nonetheless a shrewd observer. One of his songs prompted this issue’s food article. Its title: Can’t Get a Nice Loaf of Bread. This particular number bemoaned the demise of real bread, as remembered from his schooldays, and the apparent ubiquity at the time of factory produced sliced white loaves. When I was a schoolboy my French penpal Jean came to stay. He was aghast at our sliced white bread. I was baffled by his attitude, knowing as I did, nothing else. My eyes, and more importantly my tastebuds, were opened when I returned to France with Jean. Two weeks with his family changed my ideas about food forever. Hardly a single foodstuff or ingredient with which I was familiar at home was not transformed by some miraculous alchemy in this wonderful place. Jean’s father was a butcher in a small provincial town. This compact intense man began every day with a steak for breakfast, the only accompaniment being a baton of crusty bread with which he mopped up the juices from his plate. First thing each morning me, my pal Jean and his three sisters walked to the village boulangerie to collect freshly baked baguettes whilst Madame prepared Monsieur’s steak. In case you are wondering, no, we children did not get a T bone to start the day. We had coffee, bread and jam like everyone else. And jolly good it was too. I was not jealous of Monsieur. A fresh baguette was the nearest thing to food heaven I had ever experienced. What I did not know at the time was that there was another traditional French loaf that would later play a part in transforming the British bread scene. In post war Paris, white bread was preferred to dark flour loaves, which were a reminder of the deprivations of war. The drawback with the traditional baguette of course is that it has a shelf life that can be counted in minutes, not days.
The bread making process at the Handmade Bakery
Slowly, the reputation of his bread began to spread. Local wine bars started to stock the loaves, cheesemongers followed and eventually restaurants took up the product.
Enter Pierre Poilane, a young baker from Normandy. He opened a bakery in the St Germain district of Paris, determined to bake the traditional sourdough loaves of his area. These loaves kept for far longer than baguettes and because of their size, could be cut into large slices. Poilane used just stone ground flour, sea salt and wood-fired brick ovens. Slowly, the reputation of his bread began to spread. Local wine bars started to stock the loaves, cheesemongers followed and eventually restaurants took up the product. For Lionel Poilane, who took over the the family business in the early 1970s, the cultural significance of his product was as important as the quality. So he wanted to make his bread available to as many people as possible. But when Poilane applied to open in London it took over two years to obtain the necessary approvals for a shop containing a wood fired oven. The fact that the Great Fire of London began in a baker’s shop had stuck in the memory. Poilane now supplies excellent sourdough loaves from two London shops. »
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Fast forward to present day West Yorkshire. There are now two excellent artisan bakeries near One 17’s offices just outside Huddersfield: The Handmade Bakery at Slaithwaite in the Colne Valley and the Bakehouse at Farnley Market, in the Holme Valley village of Farnley Tyas. Sourdough loaves are staples of both. Stephen Harrison, founder of the Bakehouse at Farnley Market explained: “80% of our production is sourdough. The long proving period breaks down toxins. People who find it difficult to digest ‘ordinary’ bread often find they can eat sourdough loaves very happily.”
As with Poilane before, Farnley Bakehouse is now supplying local restaurants. Lionel would approve and, were he still alive, Allan Smethurst might be moved to pen a new song in praise of this particular product of our growing interest in real food. The following recipe from Farnley Bakehouse is probably best attempted by the experienced home baker. For the less adventurous, seek out your local artisan bakery. www.farnleymarket.co.uk
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Recipe
Farnley Market’s Yorkshire Dartmouth Sourdough An overnight, wild yeast leavened sourdough white bread made using flour from the Organic miller in Thirsk Makes 2 x 650 gramme loaves Ingredients 396g Shipton Canadian White Flour 264g Yorkshire Organic Millers 85% Extraction Strong Flour 14g Salt 429g Water 200g Sourdough Levain
Method Levain 24 hours in advance, take 80g of mature sourdough starter & mix with 120g of strong white flour & 80g of water. Leave for 24 hours at ambient (18 to 22 degrees Celsius)
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Final Mix Add flour & sourdough levain to water & mix until incorporated Knead for approximately 3 minutes then add the salt. Knead for a further 3 to 5 minutes until developed. Place in an oiled container & cover with cling film. Bulk ferment for 3 hours folding twice at 1 hour intervals. Divide into 650g boules & pre-shape. Bench rest for 15 to 20 minutes Finally shape into boule or batard & place in a proving basket or banneton. Retard overnight in a refrigerator for 12 to 14 hours at 4 degrees celsius. Slash & bake in a Dutch oven at 235 degrees celcius for 15 minutes with the lid on then 12 further minutes with the lid removed. Allow to cool on wires.
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Mark Lee shares his favourite top five Swiss Spa Hotels. Although each one is individual, they all offer superb spa facilities, great accommodation and sublime food
Spring into the mountains If you are thinking about a Spring break then look no further than Switzerland. In the heart of Europe’s Alpine region surrounded by breathtaking mountains, valleys and lakes, it is the perfect excuse for a weekend away.
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Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Arosa. Arguably the best spa in Switzerland with a 5000m2 facility spread over four floors including a water world, an array of saunas and steam baths, treatment rooms, fitness and medical welfare designed by world-renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta. To appreciate and truly understand the magnificence of the spa at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel, you need to make the trip. Best bit: Lounging in the spa pool after an energetic day skiing, hiking, paragliding, mountain biking, swimming in the mountain lake… or simply relaxing. www.tschuggen.ch
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Not just for the spa or the amazing individual changing rooms but quite simply for full-on people watching. If part of your relaxation technique is to mind play roles for the glamorous, the good, the bad and the ugly (but rich) ‘La Reserve’ is the place to be. With more Lamborghinis, Bugattis and Ferraris than Northern Italy, it’s a glitzy glamorous playground for the wealthy of Geneva and beyond. Best bit: The 60CHF burger ... yes 60CHF, but the best burger I’ve ever tasted! www.lareserve.ch
The Chedi, Andermatt If you want something completely different, try The Chedi in Adermatt. It takes typical alpine luxury and adds an Asian twist. The hotel only opened in 2013 and already has a reputation that will keep guests returning for years to come. The spa and fitness centre offer rejuvenating massages, recliners for quite moments of relaxation and a 35m indoor pool all with views over the mountain scenery of Andermatt.
The Dolder Grand, Zurich The Dolder, 15 minutes from the centre of Zurich is a re-born Swiss institution. The original hotel was completely refurbished and extended by architect Norman Foster, opening to the public once again in 2008.
Best bit: Tepid, warm and hot relaxation pools set inside a series of single and double relaxation pods – Swiss decadence.
The result is a perfect blend of Swiss tradition and Swiss contemporary. Anyone with an appreciation for good design will love The Dolder Grand.
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Best bit: The sheer quality of design and interior fit out. A snack on the terrace overlooking the Mountains and Zurich makes you smile.
Oh and it has a great spa!
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Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina The Grand Hotel Kronenhof is situated in the heart of Pontresina at 1,800m above sea level. The Hotel is a superb example of how to seamlessly add a state of the art contemporary 2000m2 spa wing to a Registered Historic Landmark. Its location on a sun drenched mountain terrace only 6km away from St. Moritz makes the Kronenhof a superb base at any time of year. Best bit: Swimming in the infinity pool towards the mountains. www.kronenhof.com
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We visit a city that has witnessed some of the most momentous events of the 20th century
Travel:Berlin If you go to Berlin and visit only one building, make it the Reichstag. The story of this one building can teach us a great deal about the tumultuous political and cultural history of the last 150 years. It's also a cracking piece of architecture. Originally opened in 1894 to house the parliament of recently unified Germany, work had begun on the neo Baroque design ten years earlier. Frankfurt architect Paul Wallot had won an architectural competition, and his design is believed to have been inspired by Philadelphia’s Memorial Hall. His design’s somewhat eclectic mix of architectural styles was controversial but not as controversial as when in 1916 the words Dem Deutschen Volke ("[To] the German people") were carved above the main façade of the building. This proclamation of democracy was followed by the declaration of the Weimar Republic from a balcony of the building in 1919. The Republic lasted until 1933 when in February of that year the building caught fire in circumstances that to this day are unclear. What is clear is that the partial destruction of this
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symbolic structure was used by the National Socialists as an excuse to suspend many of the rights provided by the Weimar Constitution and herald in a period of paranoia and repression that ultimately culminated in World War II. During the war the building, which had not been fully repaired since the fire, was further damaged by air raids. Yet despite its semi-derelict state, the Reichstag continued to hold a powerful symbolic position. This was only strengthened when, during the post war partition of the city, the boundary with East Berlin ran just a few metres behind the back of the building. This symbolic status no doubt saved the building from total destruction and in the 1950s and 60s restoration work was undertaken. Interestingly much of the decoration that made reference to German history was removed at that time. Fast forward to 1992 when British architect Sir Norman Foster won a competition to remodel the building. If you visit today it is his work you will see. The results are truly remarkable, a
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mix of retained history and visionary modern architecture, culminating in the huge glass dome that tops the building. Undaunted by fears of excessive solar gain and possible reflections from the glass dazzling people below, Foster dealt with these threats by installing a gigantic sun shield that tracks the movement of the sun. The view of the city from this actual and metaphorical high point feels at once a privilege and a right. The top of the dome is approached by a sweeping ramp. This houses an exhibition of the history of the building and the events it has witnessed. It is impossible to read the descriptions of events whilst inside this magnificent building without feeling both humbled and uplifted.
The education of an architect such as David Chipperfield will have been greatly influenced by the Bauhaus diaspora. There is of course so much more to see and experience in Berlin, although the shadow of the period between the 1930s and 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell still falls over the city. The Holocaust Memorial by American architect Peter Eisenmann for example is a fittingly mute testament on a vast scale right at the heart of the city. And as you move around the streets the line of the former Wall is recorded with minimal ceremony as just another part of living history. Berlin manages to reconcile a rich and turbulent history with a positive attitude towards the concerns and needs of today. The Brandenburg Gate, the neoclassical icon of the city, which stands
at one end of the Tiergarten, Berlin’s great green lung, is just a stone’s throw from a huge complex of supremely confident almost brutalist modern buildings lining the banks of the River Spree. There is a cultural confidence about the city that seems capable of surviving almost anything and assimilating the work of artists, poets, writers and musicians from disparate backgrounds with consummate ease. From Christopher Isherwood to Christo to David Bowie to Sir Simon Rattle, all have left traces that can be felt throughout the city. Berlin holds special interest for architects. During the Weimar Republic the influential Bauhaus art school was established first in Weimar, then in Dessau and finally in Berlin. It operated from 1919 to 1933 when it too fell prey to the strictures of National Socialism. But closure of the school did not end its
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influence. Many staff and students dispersed across the globe, notably to England and America where their impact on the course of modern architecture has been immense. The school sought to bring all branches of the arts together to create total works of art. It gave prominence to the idea of design as a force for social improvement and aimed to avoid ‘league tables’ of importance between different branches of art and craft. The education of an architect such as David Chipperfield will have been greatly influenced by the Bauhaus diaspora. You can visit an example of his work at the Neues Museum 80
in Berlin where another important 19th century neo classical building damaged during the war has been restored with thoughtful care. The exhibitions are of course well worth seeing too. It is good to know that the stomach, as well as the mind, is amply catered for in the city. The German tradition of kaffee und kuchen (coffee and cake) is alive and well, whilst simple sausage and beer is raised to a new level. To indulge the complete person, beat the crowds and book a table for breakfast in the Reichstag’s restaurant. What better combination than superb food in one of the most important buildings in Europe with the prospect of a great day’s sightseeing ahead?
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Delamere Gardens Fixby, Huddersfield HD2 2AW
...It's all in the detail
Winner of the category New Dwellings: 2-15 Units for The Building Excellence Awards 2014, West Yorkshire & Northern Design Awards 2014, Winner Delamere Gardens is a development of 13 individual, contemporary homes in Fixby, Huddersfield designed by award-winning architects, One17. Flowing spaces provide flexible living accommodation, flooded with natural light.
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When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease It's the end of an era for what has become a 20th Century design icon. James Lumb sings the praises of the Land Rover Defender It has been announced that production of the legendary Land Rover Defender will cease at the end of 2015. Given that the first vehicles were produced in 1948, that’s 67 magnificent years. How many other vehicles can claim that sort of longevity? Its closest rival is possibly the VW Beetle and it too has a cult following, but production of that vehicle stopped in 2003, unless you count the front-engined imposter in the borrowed clothes we see on the roads today. In 2015, when automotive design is finely nuanced to provide cues to attract minutely differentiated markets, the Defender stands out precisely because its origins lie in design to do a job, not design as lifestyle statement.
Post war Britain was in need of a practical vehicle that could help rebuild the country. There was a shortage of many materials and steel in particular, so the first version contained a great deal of aluminium. One thing there seemed to be no shortage of was green paint, so no need to agonise over the colour. With a road network that would be unrecognisable to today’s drivers and a variety of other surfaces to traverse, the Land Rovers of those early years were developed to take mud, potholes, steep slopes, ploughed fields and small mountains very much in their stride. And so they did. But by the same token, as Britain’s road network began to expand, cruising down an arrow straight ribbon of tarmac in a Land Rover was not the comfortable experience enjoyed by the drivers of less bucolic vehicles. »
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The same practical versatility that saw the basic Land Rover capable of being adapted for use as fire engines, ambulances and cattle wagons was its downfall when all you wanted was to be wafted from one part of suburbia to another in quiet, warm comfort. No one was ever wafted in a Land Rover. Which in the 21st century makes it all the more paradoxical that it is this same Heath Robinson functionalism that today attracts buyers who would no more think of slinging a couple of piglets in the back of their Defender than they would of making their own sausages. Whilst many farmers now rely on the products of Japanese technology to ferry them around their estates, many a Defender sits proudly on an urban driveway after ferrying nothing more than delicatessen goodies anything up to six treacherous miles – with a stop-off for a large espresso en route. Why? Because the Defender is achingly gorgeous. It epitomises the new nostalgia. Which is just as well because whilst still massively capable off-road, there are other vehicles that can cope just as well and – many would say – actually rather better. On the road the ride is endured rather than enjoyed although the sacrifice of comfort is for some part of the attraction. For all these reasons, the Defender will live on for many years there is no doubt. Turn over an automotive stone and you will find workshops, clubs and companies dedicated to keeping the Defender rattling along. If your pockets are deep there are specialists capable of customising your vehicle until its mother wouldn’t recognise it. Plastic surgery for Defenders is big business. 84
As for the parent company, it has a different perspective. Once the star of the team, the Defender is no longer the force he once was. The pace has gone, the reflexes have dulled and the glory years are clearly in the past. The time has come to retire the old boy. Luckily the changing room is full of younger talent, real crowd pleasers with most of the Defender’s rugged ability but with refinements that make them capable of performing in most situations with style and elegance. The Freelander, Discovery and Range Rover meet the needs of a very wide market indeed. If all this sounds a little cynical, it isn’t meant to be. I would jump at the chance to own a Defender. After all I’m the man who owns a Barbour Border coat that is now over 30 years old and that should arguably have been consigned to the bin years ago.
It’s shabby, smelly, doesn’t breathe like the new-fangled high performance fabrics and has been in for service at South Shields goodness knows how many times. Yet I wear it most days for dog walking and never have to worry about getting mud on it. It certainly keeps me dry and has pockets for every conceivable accoutrement. I wouldn’t attempt a hundred yard dash in it, but I haven’t needed to for a while now. Here at One17 we agreed we could not pass up the opportunity to snap up a Defender before production ceases so shortly before going to press we took delivery of our shiny new workhorse. I don't think it will be shiny for long.
The concept. The coupé of the year. From drawing board to finished car, the all new Audi TT stayed remarkably true to the designers’ vision. And with the What Car? judges citing its comfort, power and agility, it’s a vision that encompasses more than just good looks. See for yourself. Call your nearest Sytner Audi Centre for a test drive.
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FAVOURITE THINGS BY BERTIE, THE CHOCOLATE LABRADOR
I had a thorough rummage through the first issue of this magazine - tastes great by the way - and I think I’ve got the hang of this journalism lark now. As far as I can see you just talk about stuff you like. So I’ve decided to open my heart and share with you my ten favourite things. Not necessarily in ascending order, mainly because I prefer to combine as many as possible in one go if I can. Taking my cue from the other articles in issue 1 I’ve tried to give everything a bit of a designer slant. Pretty smart, though I say so myself. Here goes: 1. Water: took me a while to get into this. Bit like skiing and malt whisky I suppose but nowadays – wow, there’s no stopping me! I can thoroughly recommend Ingbirchworth reservoir, which is close to my house, but I’ve also had a great time on beaches in Norfolk (Wells next the Sea) and North Wales. Frankly I’ll splash about like an idiot in anything from a large puddle upwards. Apparently wild swimming is all the rage with the designer set. 2. Fox poo: controversial I know, but really there’s nothing quite like it. I’ve tried Mitsouko by Guerlain (long story…) which I’m told is a classic, but you must be joking. No contest. 3. Other dogs: Sunday morning, the grounds of a rather smart country park I frequent and a really good sniff and chase with the gang. Bliss. The old crowd can usually be counted on but every so often there’s a new bottom in town, which is a great opportunity to swap information on collars, diet, outerwear etc. I’ve put several of my mates on to Hunter (no, different outfit) the German company that do really good leads and stuff. Various outlets nationwide. 4. Old plastics plant pots: if I’m stuck at home making do with the garden one of the best things is to find a plastic plant pot. Easy to pick up and gallop around with; makes a smashing crunching noise when you eat it and always encourages the old man to join in the game. I’ve known him chase me round for ages. He loves it. Can be picked up everywhere. 5. Socks: stuck indoors? Need a change from the usual? Let me suggest socks. Hard to put my paw on what the attraction is exactly but I just find myself irresistibly drawn. For texture and flavour may I recommend Falke for ladies or for those who enjoy a more robust stocking Barbour do a welly sock that
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soaks up a lot of saliva. None of them last particularly long unfortunately. 6. Sticks: well, how long have you got? The variety is staggering but each has something to recommend it. Small ones can be browsed as you walk; larger ones benefit from concentrated attention in a quiet corner of the garden. Really big ones can be a challenge but nobody said life was going to be easy. If you want to stand out from the crowd you’ll need to develop a discerning nose for the more characterful stick. I’m planning to explore sticks of Europe and the Americas in coming months. Watch out for more reports. 7. Vet fleece: marvellous invention. Although it can be stuffed in the washing machine if you leave it long enough it absolutely reeks. Soft, chewable, available in different colours and can be cut to fit beds and the back of a Land Rover. What’s not to like? 8. Food: nuff said. 9. Tennis balls: where to start? I’ve seen her indoors get the same effect from something called Jimmy Choos and the old man came over somewhat similar gazing at a 1972 Ferrari Dino. It’s about passion for me, a visceral reaction that makes the pulse race and the pupils dilate. I will do anything for a tennis ball. They mesmerise, they hypnotise. If religion is the opium of the people then a Wilson 3 is my idea of narcotic heaven. 10. Tennis balls: did I not say? Have a great summer.
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