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WELCOME | 07Editors

Congratulations to our award winners who arecelebrated in a ten-page feature in this month’sissue. This is a real tribute to teamwork whichcomes in all shapes and sizes. We had theprivilege of a great panel of judges who gracefullyovercame their differences (thankfully not toodaunting!) to select ten deserving winners. Asthey came up to receive the beautiful trophiesmade by allê, it really brought home to me theimpressive achievements of these talented teamsof professionals that work to create such amazingprojects. And while we don’t spend millions onevery issue here at idfx (sadly!), we do have areally great team working hard to create eachissue and, importantly, having fun while we’redoing it. I’d like to thank everyone who enteredthe awards this year, and if you didn’t enter thisyear I hope we will see your names on theshortlist in 2011. And I’d also like to thank thewonderful team here at idfx who made it allpossible…

WelcomeDON’T MISS THESEMUST-SEE EVENTS

MARVELLOUS METAL01 Rebecca Hoh,assistant editor Collectablesculptor Thomas Lemut isexhibiting in London for thefirst time, from the 13 Octoberat Gallery Fumi in Hoxton.Inspired by mid 20th century,fellow French designers JeanProuve and Pierre Chareau, hehas hand-made eight one-offpieces in metal, including afootless lamp that defiesgravity and an armchairconstructed from 51 individualpieces of metal. I am officiallyintrigued.www.thomaslemut.com

BATTERSEA PERK02 Allison Boehm, editorialassistant I’m going to make aspecial trip to the always-popular Affordable Art Fairhosted at Battersea Parkduring the 21st through 24thOctober.With pricesranging from only £150 to£3000 combined with funactivities and creative

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SUPERLATIVE03 Kate Burnett, editorSuper Design is back for itsfourth year this month so Iwill be popping over toLondon’s Bloomsbury Square,ready to admire someimpressive craftsmanship.Under the guidance ofPatrick Brillet, a series ofgalleries including Vessel andThe Apartment will fill over1,500 square meters of spacewith intriguing pieces of 21stcentury furniture/design/art– whatever you decide to callit, these are truly talentedindividuals.www.superdesign-london.com

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OCTOBER 2010Contents

OPEN7 Editor’s letter In recognition of teamwork11 Pulse Our regular round-up of the best new products14 Diary Design-related events around the UK and worldwide16 News The PO launches a new insurance scheme for interiors professionals18 Company profile Construction company Mivan expands with a luxury

residential interiors branch Mivan Prime

FEATURES20 Gold stars We announce the 2010 idfx award winners for excellence

in residential interior design34 Profile: Hella Jongerius The Dutch designer continues to experiment with

both traditional and industrial techiniques with outdoor pieces for Kettal39 Hot stuff Today’s wood-burning stoves use clean-burn technology to

provide eco-friendly heating while making a style statement44 Green and pleasant plans Designers will benefit from improving their

environmental awareness in these eco-conscious times. In the second of twoeco features, three specialists offer their advice on skilling up

50 New horizons What’s the best way to expand your business? We talk todesigners who have diversified and to clients who supported them

59 Autumn colour The brightest and best pieces from Maison et Objet

BEDROOM FOCUS66 And so to bed... Four leading designers reveal their different approaches to

tackling three types of bedroom — small, large and basement76 Sleeping rough A bedroom in the hip Hoxton Hotel is a study in dishevelled

chic that pays homage to the urban grit of Shoreditch81 Polished performer The clever use of polished concrete gives six ensuite

bedrooms in an Ibizan villa a streamlined and holistic look85 Table talk Bedside beauties offer discreet and stylish storage87 Head masters Subtle or spectacular, these headboards set the tone

PORTFOLIOS106 Over the rainbow Daring colour combinations and sumptuous finishes give

this London townhouse a crazy fairytale elegance112 Feminine charm Belgium’s Montagna Lunga won our Best Budget Project

award for this contempory take on a ‘girlie’ apartment116 Muppet show Target Living has transformed the old Jim Henson factory

into a space for chic, but warm, loft living119 Heritage Haven US architect Kathryn Scott has created a harmonious whole

from a wide range of historical design references121 Practice profile London designer Charlie Grieg and her team shake up the

UK’s eco and ethical living options with Cub Homes

CLOSE131 Showrooms New places and spaces around the UK132 Eco news A two-week course promises to give designers the perfect

introduction to sustainability in the built environment133 Interior adventures The ups and downs of a typical month in

the life of an interior designer133 Making it Exciting new material Zelfo® inspires a quirky new furniture range135 Pulse kitchen and bathroom The best kitchen and bathroom products136 Number-one fan Kit Kemp, co-owner and design director of Firmdale Hotels,

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3 100cm x 180cm of black and white frostedblown glass make up Christopher Guy’s Octo-pussy chandelier (also available in translucentwhite with so black) www.christopherguy.com

4 Interior designer to Sir Elton John andChristina Aquilera, Martyn Lawrence Bullardhas designed a range of furniture now avail-able at Guinevere Antique, including this sidetable with ivory detailing www.guinevere.co.uk

6 Jeux de Tables is by French designer JoseLevy and is playful system of simple shapes inthat slot together, currently on show at theSerge Bensimon Gallery in Pariswww.joselevy.fr

5 The Oscuro Collection, by American de-signer Jason Phillips, employs sweeping fibre-glass forms, finished in black lacquer. Oscuroincludes a console table with matching sideand cocktail tables www.jasonphillipsdesign.com

1 Acajou’s crasmen hand carve each BelleEpoch style Nouveau mirror from solid ma-hogany and gild the frame in gold or silver leafusing the traditional Bolle methodwww.acajoudesign.com

2 Stuart Ferris of the Damn Good FurnitureCompany has unveiled the Rocker, a rockinglounger in English oak and leather, handmadeto order to a limited edition of 100 www.damn-goodfurniture.co.uk

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01 Ron is the latest radiator from Eskimo and isavailable in highly polished alluminium and orwith a gold finished produced by anodising themetal tube themselves, rather than a coatingwww.eskimodesign.co.uk

02 Crocus patterns adorn this ornate cast ironradiator from the Old Radiator Company. It ispainted in silver with nickel thermostatic valvewww.theoldradiatorcompany.co.uk

03 Module has been added to Aestus’s Hotechcollection.The super sleek design is in an 8mmsheet of brushed aluminium,also available ingold and copper leafwww.aestus-radiators.com

04 Aeon’s classically inspiredGrandeur alsodoubles as seating for the entrance hall orbathroom and is brushed stainless steel.www.aeon.uk.com

05 J’N’J Bathrooms have createdMedusa froma large mesh of flamed copper or brass finishrails in 22 colours such as pearl grey as shownherewww.jnjbathrooms.co.uk

06 The sharp angle s and mirrored effect ofchromed steel used on Features Radiators’s XL,give s it both a art deco and contemporary feelwww.featureradiators.co.uk

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Vienna Design Week 1–10October,Vienna,www.viennadesignweek.atA 10-day programme ofmore than 80 events transform the city ofVienna into a celebration of product andfurniture design, craft, art and architecture.DesignWeek showcases Austria’s home-growndesign talent as well as big internationalnames such as Konstantin Grcic.

Dutch Design Week 23–31 October, Eindhoven,www.dutchdesignweek.nl Exhibitions, awards,workshops, launches and seminars take place inEindhoven during Holland’s largest designevent,which is now in its ninth year. Highlightsinclude exhibits from Iittala, Studio Job, TomDixon and Floris Hovers plus the DesignAcademy Eindhoven graduation show.

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02 Ben Pentreath’s Cabinet of Curiosities13–30October,Ben Pentreath, 17 Rugby Street, LondonWC1www.benpentreath.com The shop,whichopened last year,will sell an eclectic range ofproducts under the theme of Astronomy,Astrology and Geology, including rare andexotic shells, rocks, corals, crystals, stalactites,plasterworks and prints.

03 Multiplied: Contemporary Editions Fair15–18 October,Christie’s South Kensington, 85 OldBrompton Road, London SW7 www.christies.comA collaborative show involving more than 30London galleries, collectives and institutions.The fair will show prints, photographs, booksand 3D work from eminent and emergingartists. Prices range from £50 to £10,000.

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01 Super Design 12–17 October,VictoriaHouse,Bloomsbury Square, LondonWC1www.superdesign-london.com London’s leading exhibition ofcontemporary design art returns for the fourthyear as part of Frieze Art Fair 2010. It showsbrand new pieces from pioneering designers andtop international galleries, including Vessel,the Apartment and D&A Lab.

04 Paola Petrobelli: Inside Out 18 September–8 October,Wilmotte Gallery, 133 OxfordGardens,LondonW10www.perimeter-artanddesign.comParis-based gallery Perimeter Art and Designis collaborating with theWilmotte Gallery topresent this colourful collection of architecturalpieces made in Murano glass by renowneddesigner Paola Petrobelli.

Pavilion of Art and Design 13–17 October,BerkeleySquare, LondonW1www.padlondon.netAround 45leading international galleries exhibit anunusual and prestigious selection of design art,sculpture, painting and furniture. The event isan impressive showcase of fine art, includingimpressionist,modern, post-war, old-masterand contemporary works.

Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair28 September–3 October,TheMarquee,Battersea Park,London SW11www.decorativefair.comKnown for itsdiversity, including traditional English andEuropean furniture,Gustavian and Swedishdesign, 1950s lighting and stunning mirrors,this specialist fair draws around 140 exhibitorsto its relaxed and scenic location.

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NORTHERNSOULDesign Event North East,north-east England

DESIGN EVENT NORTH EAST22–31 October,venues across the north-east of Englandwww.design-event.co.ukThis event, now in its sixthyear, shines the spotlight on the design scene in the north-east of England. The programmecomprises 30 exhibitions, talks, events and workshops covering everything from architecture tofurniture.Highlights include the third Design Event Mart at the Baltic Centre for ContemporaryArt in Gateshead,where visitors can buy or commission work directly from exhibitors such asDeadgood,AFID Design, Kate Usher and Ayme Fitzgerald.Mart drew around 37,500 visitors lastyear.Another feature of the festival will be an outdoor exhibition entitled the Modern Art ofConversation,which will use the streets of Newcastle as a gallery space.

45th Marmomacc 29 September–2 October,VeronaFiera,Verona,www.marmomacc.it The leadinginternational exhibition for the natural stoneand marble sector explores design andtechnology and showcases the best of theimportant Italian trade. Last year’s eventhosted more than 1,500 exhibitors andattracted 53,000 visitors.

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DIXON EMBARKS ON E-COMMERCETom Dixon is entering the world of online trading with a new websitewhich will eventually offer customers around the world the chance to buyhis products.At present the website is only open to UK customers whoare able to access detailed product information, a blog, news and sign upto a dedicated newsletter. Exclusive products will be launched on the sitethroughout the year. Customer service also includes a one-day responsepromise for enquiries, which can be downloaded at www.tomdixon.net

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The Post Office has spotted a gap in the market and launched adedicated insurance package for interior designers and decorators. Thepolicy, which can be purchased online or from any of its 12,000 branches,provides a wide range of cover for interior design professionals. Thisincludes legal liability cover for negligence in connection with workundertaken; cover available for up to ten employees; option to cover morethan one trade; theft or damage to stock in transit; theft or damage toyour tools and equipment, and accident or injury to you or youremployees. Liability cover includes public liability insurance up to £1mwith the option to increase to £2m or £5m depending on the company’sbusiness activities. For more information go to www.postoffice.co.uk

MAKEPEACE MAKES THESHORTLIST Furniture makerJohn Makepeace is among thedesigners shortlisted for the annualPrince Philip Designers Prize whichis coordinated by the DesignCouncil. Two female architects –Eva Jiricna and Zaha Hadid havealso been named for the shortlist

which includes Dame Vivienne Westwood andNeville Brody. www.designcouncil.org.uk/ppdp

ENDLESS INVESTS IN AMDEGAAmdega, bespoke conservatory manufacturer,has been acquired by UK-based privateinvestment company Endless LLP. Theinvestment represents the tenth deal fromEndless LLP’s highly successful Fund II, andadds to the firm’s strong track record of backingwell-known British brands in the homeimprovement and building products sector, suchas Crown Paints and Neville Johnson.www.amdega.co.uk

MORADA TO MANAGE GRADUSFABRICS Contract interiors specialistGradus has announced a new future for itsfabrics business, which will now be under themanagement of Morada, a fast growing NorthWest textiles business, with over a century’stradition in fabrics.

The complete range of Gradus fabrics willnow be available through Morada, which plansto introduce new ranges in the autumn andextend the fabrics offering to maintain theappeal of Gradus to the contract fabrics market.www.morada.co.uk

Archello – networkingfor architectureArchitecture professionalshave a new onlinenetworking platform whichoffers information onproducts as well as aforum for discussionsrelated to the builtenvironment.www.archello.com

Rupert Bevan – newsite, new nameA website has beenunveiled for the recentlyrenamed Rupert Bevan,formerly Bevan & Hely-Hutchinson. The companycontinues to work from itsLondon showroom andworkshop as well as itsstudio and workshops inShropshire.www.rupertbevan.com

RIBA CPDs for KaldeweiGerman steel bathroomproducts manufacturerKaldewei has receivedCPD accreditation for twonew presentations eitherin its Cambridgeshire UKheadquarters or in itsGerman factory.www.kaldewei.com

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PO LAUNCHESINSURANCEFOR INTERIORDESIGNERSThe Post Office now offers a policyspecifically tailored to the needs ofinterior designers and decorators

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The Andrew Martin International Designer of the YearAward has announced its winner, Martyn LawrenceBullard. ‘Martyn brings an exhilarating fresh talent tothe world of interior design’, says Martin Waller, head of

Andrew Martin Design Company. The British designer, who now residesin LA, is known for his glamorous interiors and high profile clients,ranging from rock stars to royalty. www.andrewmartin.co.uk

Robert McCalla has been named as showroommanager for the new Tufenkian showroom atDesign Centre Chelsea Harbour. He will report toJohn Erkelens, European sales director of theleading US artisan carpet brand.www.tufenkiancarpets.com

PEOPLE AND MOVERSMartyn Lawrence Bullardwins the AndrewMartin Awardfor 2010;Will Chelsom is named a director of Chelsom;RobertMcCalla moves to Tufenkian

Will Chelsom has been appointed as director ofChelsom Ltd as it strengthensits position as a supplier of lighting tothe contract market. Managing large

prestige contracts has given Will a solidunderstanding of the industry. www.chelsom.co.uk

Gorenje the Slovenian kitchen appliancesmanufacturer, has announced the appointmentof Neilan Scrooby as the company’s newregional sales manager, south. He has workedwith a variety of well-known brands includingSharp and Electrolux. www.gorenje.co.uk


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Mivan Prime is a new brandwith ambitiousplans to strengthen its position in the luxuryresidential market

Bespoke residentialconstruction and interior fit-out company Mivan haslaunched a new brand, MivanPrime, specifically catering for theluxury residential market. Thecompany has over 30 years ofexperience, with a solid reputationand a £100m turnover business.Mivan has seen the world ofproperty rise and fall a handful oftimes and is now feeling it on therise and expanding once more,particularly at the high end of themarket.

So it feels like the time is ripe tolaunch Mivan Prime, a tailoredservice for architectural andinterior design projects, targeted at£2m to £10m contracts in singleunit projects around Notting Hill,Belgravia, Knightsbridge andKensington.

Based in the City of London, inSt. Dunstan’s Hill, EC2, the team is16 strong and ranges fromconstruction managers, designcoordinator, planning and projectmanagers, who will also work withcommissioned interior designers

on certain projects.An additionalpart of the Prime team is a groupof highly skilled craftspeople whocan create a raft of bespokestructural elements and fittings.This includes its own architecturalmetalwork and FSC and PEFC-certified joinery. Having theseskills in-house means they can bein complete control of the finishedproduct and management of theentire build process.

The new company is ambitiousbut realistic in its outlook forMivan Prime, expecting an annualturnover of £30m by 2012, whichmay not seem so pie-in-the-skyconsidering they are currentlytendering for a £25m scheme andalready have a £60m projectunderway.

‘Prime is a new brand, but it’snot a new experience for us, it’smore of an extension of theknowledge we already have,’ saysStephen Mills, Mivan’s BusinessDevelopment director, ‘We aretaking a proactive approach andare confident it will succeed.’

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idfx awards 2010 -the winners are...

Nina Campbell’s contribution to interior design shows no sign ofdiminishing,more than 40 years after she first set up her own practice.Trained at the Inchbald, she works on a huge range of projects fromprivate residential to large-scale commercial,with current projectsincluding a hotel in Cheltenham and a private residence in China. Herfirst shop was launched in Pimlico in the late 1960s with Mark Birley,specialising in ‘unashamed luxury’.Currently running a studio of 15 inthe same Knightsbridge street –Walton St – as her eponymous shop, shehas also enjoyed success in product design, turning her hand to furniture,tableware, fabric and wallpaper, home accessories and fashion,withcollaborators such as Smallbone,Osborne & Little and Ted Baker. She isalso an active member of the UK interior design community,makingregular appearances in the pantomime and other charity initiatives.www.ninacampbell.com

FINALISTS

Helen GreenKelly HoppenMartin BrudnizkiMary Fox LintonTara Bernerd

WINNER BEST DESIGNER - NINA CAMPBELL

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The winners of the ten idfx award categories receivedtheir trophies at a ceremony at last month’s 100%Design at Earls Court, London. We list the winningdesigners, projects and practices here alongside theshortlisted entries

FINALISTS

Atelier MaiaCharlotte Crosland InteriorsDavid Billinkoff ArchitectsFrederica DelrossoGilt & GlossIntaryaInterior DesiresInteriormotive DesignMoxon ArchitectsNunswithgunsdesignSimone MicheliUXUS

WINNER BEST RESIDENTIAL PROJECT - NUNSWITHGUNS

nunswithgunsdesignWarehouse apartment, Nile Street, London N1

The transformation of this eight-year-old warehouse conversion in NileStreet, London came out on top of a prestigious shortlist for its innovativeand eclectic mix of materials and highly original detailing. Exposed brickwalls, large timber floorboards and metal frame windows exude anauthentic industrial aesthetic, contrasting to the high gloss kitchen, sleekbathroom fit-out and new sofas. Details such as the zinc topped diningtable, reclaimed church pews, an antique mirror and salvaged theatrelight fittings show the company’s flair for unusual product placement,while a creative response to the expansive floor space uses timber cratesas additional rooms and storage. www.nunswithgunsdesign.com

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With a wealth of experience at the highest level of interior design and aformidable reputation to match, it is no wonder the judges chose JoannaWood from a competitive shortlist. Her interior design empire covers fivedifferent businesses – the interior design practice itself, Lewis &Woodfabrics and wall coverings, Philips &Wood lighting, LawsonWoodupholstery and the JoannaWood home accessories shop on London’sPimlico Road. Having grown exponentially since 1982, the practicecurrently employs forty people across five businesses,with sixteeninterior design staff and impressive projects in the pipeline. These includethe largest restoration project in the south of England excepting St.Pancras Station, plus a new build country house in Sussex, a penthouseon the Thames and a Victorian restoration project in Cambridge.www.joannawood.co.uk

WINNER BEST PRACTICE - JOANNA WOOD

FINALISTS

HonkyIntaryaStaffan TollgardTodhunter EarleTaylor Howes

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WINNER BEST BUDGET PROJECT - MONTAGNA LUNGA

Montagna LungaApartment, Limburg, Belgium

This compact apartment was designed for a young Italian woman with aliking for exotic colours and typically girly needs, so plenty of space forclothes and shoes was incorporated! At 70 sq metres the apartmentrequired creative and customised space planning from the designers,which certainly caught the eye of the judges. Since the space was a new-build in a contemporary buiding,Montagna Lunga was given the freedomto start from scratch, aiming for a ‘Sex and the City look mixed with aFloridian feel’. The client trusted the designers completely, so once thedesign was finalised the work took only four months to complete.You canexplore more of this property on page 89 in our Portfolio section.www.montagnalunga.be

FINALISTS

Laura Bohn Design AssociatesNew i.d. InteriorsQuirke McNamara Consultancy

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Interior Desires – Rebecca JamesLondon townhouse

Following successful careers as a ballet dancer and professional model,Rebecca James turned her hand to interior design, studying at ChelseaSchool of Art. From the outset her determination was evident, as shechose to gut and rebuild her own house for her coursework. In 2006 shefounded Interior Desires which, by 2008, had become a limited companywith three full-time staff. The company’s flair for the individual won thejudges over,with every detail reflecting the client’s personality, includingthe sourcing and designing of much of the furniture for projects. Jamesdescribes the unconventional style as ‘structurally masculine andinternally feminine with strong Asian undertones’.www.interiordesiresuk.com

WINNER BEST UP AND COMING DESIGNER - INTERIOR DESIRES

FINALISTS

Maurizio PellizzoniGilt & Gloss (Anouska Anquetil)Peter Phan

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WINNER BEST KITCHEN - COCHRANE DESIGN

Cochrane DesignFamily home, SW London

The striking vaulted double-height ceiling and careful planning of 80 sqmetres of floor space in this kitchen project won the judges’ attention.Skylights flood the space with natural light and the final design is highlyfunctional for the diverse needs of a large family.At the heart of theredesign of this seven bedroomVictorian villa in Clapham, South London,this kitchen needed space to cook, eat, entertain guests, relax and providean area for formal dining. Featuring a vast seven-metre hardwood islandas the focal point, painted wood storage, granite worktops and polishedsteel details, the aesthetic cleverly mixes contemporary and traditionalinfluences.www.cochranedesign.com

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WINNER BEST BATHROOM - LINLEY

LinleyPrivate client, Oslo, Norway

British design company Linley was hired by the owners of this home inOslo, Norway, because of its reputation for producing bespoke furniture.“The brief was to create a range of bathroom pieces to complement thebespoke macassar ebony furniture elsewhere in the house,” says Linley’shead of interior design, Charlie Robertson. Carcasses were constructed frommarine plywood topped with veneer and then finished in marine varnish, areboth durable and beautiful. The freestanding bath is particularly strikingwith open shelves under the bath provide storage, and each vanity unit hasbeen lined with veneer-clad shelves which add to the glossy sophisticationof the scheme as a whole.

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Alexandra Fry at John Cullen LightingBarn, Devon

Lighting experts John Cullen certainly know how to play to the strengthsof a property, one of the reasons it stood out to our judges. DesignerAlexandra Fry hoped to retain the character and charm of this renovatedupside-down barn in Devon using the latest technologies and energyefficient solutions.At night skylights are brought to life with halogenStarlights,while elsewhere, niches with LED linear lighting show-off theclient’s art collection around the house.A calm but dramatic space wascreated in the bedrooms with down-lighting,while motion-activated up-lights make clever use of the mirrors in the dressing room. Every detail ofthe property is lit according to its individual ambience.www.johncullenlighting.co.uk

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WINNER BEST TECHNOLOGY - MAVEN

MavenClifftop pad, south of England

Maven’s solution for a fully automated home provided the client withcomplete convenience and control without being intrusive to the interiordécor, hence why it came out on top with our judges. The small in-houseteam created a system including control of the lighting (with presetlighting scenarios), intercom (with open/close control over the front door),heating/air conditioning (including radiant walls), a fully kitted-outcinema, audio and video distribution and security, covering everyeventuality with discreet style. An intuitive Crestron control platformlinks the whole house, allowing easy access to all aspects of the systemfrom each room using touchpanels and keypads, or an iPod.www.maven.uk.com

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Sarah Wodehouse at Decibel DesignsTextile designer Ptolemy Mann and Kensington Home Technology

This colourful blind was the designed to conceal a television screen, andwas chosen by the judges for its intelligently sympathetic design inkeeping with the layout of the room and the Arts and Crafts style of theproperty’s interior. To this aim an original artwork was commissioned forthe piece,with the client selecting textile designer Ptolemy Mann todesign the blind’s surface. Drawing on the colour scheme set by theroom’s existing artwork,Mann hand-dyed the fibres for the design, usingan ikat technique to weave the fabric on a pink warp.Working withKensington Home Technology, the blind was installed with the televisioninto a recess in the chimney breast. www.decibeldesigns.co.uk

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HellaJongerius

This Dutch designer’s work is deeply rooted in craft and making, something sheremains dedicated to, shown in her latest collection with outdoor specialists Kettal

Words CLAIRE BARRETT Photography LOUISE BILLGERT

Kh nitting circles might be the latest fadamongst today’s hipsters, but Hella Jongeriushas been spearheading the artisan revolution indesign for years. Her work has always had adeep fascination in craft and making. Indeed inprevious interviews she herself has satcrocheting while talking.

Not today,when we meet at the recentMaison et Objet exhibition in Paris to discussher latest collaboration with Spanish outdoorfurniture company Kettal. Jongerius hasdesigned a range called Bob,which includes agarden club chair, footstool and side table. Thechairs are rather architectural, yet theirsquashy cushions give them a familiar, homelylook; indeed they wouldn’t look out of place inmany interiors. She’s created a sort of armchairfor the outdoors.With a metal frame, theintegrated cushions – ‘I can’t stand to haveloose cushions,’ she says – are in a sober grey,yet her trademark craft-based ‘signature’ is onthe arms,which are wrapped in coloured yarn.

‘The armrest is a collage of thin,woundropes. I was inspired by the look of those plasticindoor/outdoor chairs we all know,’ she says.‘It’s a sort of updated, softer version.’ It’s atypical move by Jongerius, delving back into the

past, into a collective heritage, and creatingsomething new that is imbued with thefamiliar.

Her trademark fascination with thehandcrafted goes right back the beginning ofher career. In 1993, she graduated from theprestigious Design Academy Eindhoven inproduct design, and was included in that year’sDroog Design exhibition at the Milan FurnitureFair – it launched the collective and Dutchdesign on to the international scene, a wittytwo-fingered response to the then current voguefor design as consumer product. She set up herown company, Jongeriuslab,which she now runsfrom Berlin while her team remain inRotterdam.Her work has always been aboutcelebrating the individual. Early editions were,therefore, one-offs, limited runs or batchproduction – much of it initially ceramic, butJongerius’s career (as her fame has risen andshe has increasingly been solicited by big-namemanufacturers) has seen her tread a interestingline between creating unique products andmass production.

Her big breakthrough was with her B Setporcelain dinner service for Royal TichelaarMakkum in 1998. Deliberately fired at an

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incredibly high temperature, every piece isslightly deformed,making each one unique. Thetiny flaws give the ceramics a hand-made feel.Jongerius found joy in the imperfections andcelebrated the process of making these designs.The headline was that she achieved theindividual on a mass-produced scale, a themethat continues to dominate her work. ForAmerican textile company,Maharah, she wenton to create Repeat, an unusually largerepeating pattern that meant that no two piecesof furniture upholstered in the fabric would lookexactly the same, once more achieving anelement of randomness within mass-produceddesign.

Others came knocking. By 2005 the globalbrands of Ikea and Vitra had approached herand that year she designed a set of four largevases for Ikea’s PS range that are hand-decorated with perforated patterns, an ideataken from her early one-off embroideredceramics. For Vitra she created the incrediblysuccessful Polder sofa, her first mass-producedpiece of furniture, a slouchy design with large,odd-shaped cushions and mismatched buttonsthat has the feeling of being an old familyheirloom.

The connection with Vitra is one that shehas fostered: ‘I am very strict with who I workwith,’ she says. ‘I prefer longer relationships.

You go more in-depth and create a feeling for acollection that is made from the chemistrybetween the two partners.’ Polder was thebeginning of a deep relationship with Vitra. Shedeveloped five colour and fabric palettes forthat sofa,which led to them asking her todevelop colour palettes for future collections,and her 2007 ‘Inside Colours’ installation forthe My Home exhibition at the Vitra DesignMuseum. In 2006 she designed TheWorkerchair and sofa for the company,which includedher trademark handcrafted textile panels, andshe will show new designs at next year’s MilanFurniture Fair, all firmly under wraps for now.

But the big question is what do thesemultifarious companies seek from collaboratingwith Jongerius? From her past sales, it’s clearthat they’re chasing an audience – one withsimilar values to her, and a desire forauthenticity. Jongerius’s work – and success – isthat it taps into the current vogue for thehandcrafted, something that has recently beencoined ‘emotional design’ by interiors guru IlseCrawford, code for designs that invoke memoryand history, and delight through their use ofcolour, pattern and texture. But her fascinationis for producing them on such a huge scale,exploring whether it’s possible to maintain her‘handwriting’ in thousands of identicalproducts.

In a world so fast paced,where the media ison a persistent quest to discover the ‘new, new,new’, as Jongerius puts it, she places value onslowing down. ‘My work represents the longingfor slowness,’ she says. It’s the same reasonthat she loves working with materials ratherthan solely computers. ‘You lose “the blood” ofthe material and product with a computer.Youcan only get this from building a physical thing,something with tactility.Computers do takethis away.’

Looking to the future,will she work withKettal again? ‘We’ll have to see what theresponse is like!’ she laughs. For now she’spreparing for an exhibition in Rotterdam thatwill include new ceramic pieces in November,the same time as her second book,Misfit, isreleased. She has been experimenting with 150recipes for new mineral glazes, takinginspiration from old, traditional methods. ‘I amvery much into the recipe, the chemistry of howsomething is made. The process is much moreimportant to me – I get bored quickly at the endof the process,with something that is ready.Which is why collaborations are good, such aswith Kettal.When I have finished, the companytake in on and do what needs to be done tobring it to people!’ Leaving Jongerius to do whatshe does best,which is create great intuitivedesigns.www.jongeriuslab.com

ANIMAL MAGICAbove and left: Jongerius’2005 Polder Sofa for Vitra,based on views of Dutchlandscape; 2009’s avantgarde Frog Table from anexclusive collection forGallerie Kreo in Paris, inwalnut with a blue semi-transparent coating

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Wood-burning stoves have been aroundsince the 16th century, so it might seemsurprising that they have become anindispensable part of modern living once again.Humans seem to be drawn to the flickeringbeauty of flames but open fires —which createdraughts and smoke and are only 15 per centfuel efficient — seem a wasteful extravagancein these days of eco consciousness andausterity. The stove, on the other hand, offers avision of real flames combined with up to 85 percent fuel efficiency and savings on fuel bills.

It’s a winning combination.When BritishGas announced a 35 per cent price rise twoyears ago, sales of stoves soared. RichardHibben, national sales manager for fluecompany Specflue, estimates annual salesincreased by around 30 per cent,while Aga,which launched a range of stoves shortly beforethe gas price hike, reported 300 per cent growth.Overall sales have slowed slightly due to therecession but contemporary stoves are one areathat is still strong. ‘They are very fashionable,especially the modern stoves from Europe thatare freestanding,’ says Hibben. ‘Homes withwood-burning stoves are now seen as verydesirable and the cost of fitting one can berecouped in three to six years.’

It is possible to get the look of a wood-burning stove using gas — and electric versionsare becoming increasingly realistic — but thebiggest growth is in multi-fuel or log-burning

Stûv 30 CompactDesigned for small orenergy-efficient homes, the30 Compact, made byBelgian company Stûv,emits 3-9kW of heat and ismore than 80 per cent fuelefficient. It has threeseparate turning doors thatenable the fire to burnopenly, behind a glass plateor behind a solid door forslow burning through the

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versions. David Knox, spokesman for Stovax,says burning wood in a modern, high-efficiencystove is completely carbon neutral: ‘Whenburned cleanly,wood releases into theatmosphere the same amount of carbon dioxideas the tree absorbed in its lifetime — and nomore than if it were allowed to rot naturally.’

Given that wood is usually grown locally,there is little in the way of transportationinvolved and its production is important increating local jobs, Knox adds. The BuildingResearch Establishment supports the ecoclaims of wood burners. Its figures show thatwhile 0.422kg of carbon are produced for eachkW hour of mains electrical heat (0.265kg foroil) wood produces just 0.025kg of carbon togenerate the same amount of heat.

Of course, there are a few complications.Gas and electric stoves light instantly, produceno waste, require no storage space for fuel andare not subject to smoke-control legislation.Logs, on the other hand, need a little moreforethought. In some parts of the country, logscan only be burned in specially certifiedclean-burn appliances (visit the Defra websiteat http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk for detailsof restricted areas and approved products).

Then there’s the question of where to buyand how to store the fuel. ‘In rural areas, logsare readily available — sometimes for free —from tree surgeons, saw mills and farmers,’ says

�Devon The YeomanDevon may have a countrylook but its technology isfar from vintage. This multi-fuel stove, which will run onanthracite, smokeless fuel,peat turfs or wood, burnsso cleanly that it has beengovernment approved foruse in smoke-control areas.

It has a heat output of 9kW,is 81 per cent fuel efficientand has an optional backboiler for heating water.Yeoman, part of the Stovaxgroup, is a UK company.www.yeoman-stoves.co.uk

�Alpine Chesney’s latestrange of stoves has a retro1950s feel. The Alpinecomes in a range of mattand enamel finishes, suchas this claret enamelversion. The wood-burningversion gives out 4kW of

heat, while a multi-fueloption goes up to 6kW. Allare suitable for smokelesszones and have a fuelefficiency of up to 84 percent. www.chesneys.co.uk

�Nemofocus Thecurvaceous Nemofocus isthe latest design fromFrench designer DominiqueImbert, whose companyFocus specialises inunusual contemporarystoves and fireplaces.The Nemofocus, which is85 per cent fuel efficient

and has a heat output of15kW, comes in a black orgrey finish and isdistributed in the UK byDiligence. www.diligenceinternational.com

�5448 from the 5400Series Danish companyMorsoe’s 5488 woodburning stove is inspired bya heavy machineryaesthetic, in heavy cast ironand given a contemporaryedge with a large, flat blackglass front which has beenlikened to the iphone in

appearance. It has passedthe strict requirements forthe Nordic Swan Eco-labelby recycling the air in theroom; gently warming this,ensuring the entire space isheated, rather give out hotblasts www.morsoe.co.uk

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Knox.However, freshly cut green wood needs tobe dried or ‘seasoned’ to produce a clean andefficient burn, so will need to be stored in a dryplace for two years before use.Given that ittakes around 5m3 of wood to run a stove for ayear, a substantial amount of storage space isrequired to make the most of bulk purchases.Ready-to-use kiln-dried logs can be bought inbags but this is an expensive option.Although stoves burn logs more cleanly than

open fires do, there will still be ash to dispose ofplus the bother of lighting the fire andremembering to feed it with logs. The thoughtof having to get up in the freezing cold on awinter’s morning to light the fire is probably themain reason why most stoves are used forsupplementary or ‘shoulder season’ heatingrather than as the sole heat source for a home.However, a really efficient stove, such as

those from Tonwerk available at AngliaFireplaces, can prove to be very effective heatersfor well-insulated modern homes,while anincreasing number of manufacturers makestoves that also heat water.GrahamVialls,managing director of

Tonwerk, explains that the vertically stackedlogs in a Tonwerk stove burn for around threehours but the heat is then stored in the stoveand radiates out for a further six to 12 hours.‘Its not only a nice piece of furniture, it’s a veryefficient heat source,’ he says.

�T-Line Eco2 Swisscompany Tonwerkdescribes its T-Line Eco2stove as ‘the intelligentheating miracle’, promisingup to 20 hours of heat froma single firing. The stove isclad in a variety of naturalstones or concrete finishesand is also available with amodule for hot water. Themanufacturer says it can be

the sole heating appliancefor a highly insulated home.It has a heat output of up to6.5kW and is 83 per centfuel efficient. Available inthe UK through AngliaFireplaces. www.twlag.ch/www.fireplaces.co.uk

�Q-bic The minimalistQ-bic wood burner fromDanish company Rais hastwo glass panels for goodflame visibility, a built-inturntable for moving thedirection of the fire andintegral log storageunderneath. Available in

black or grey, this stovedelivers 2-6kW of heat andis 80-85 per cent fuelefficient. It is availablein the UK at retailersincluding Robeys.www.robeys.co.uk

�Skylon PlatonicFireplaces, which is knownfor its gas and electric fires,launched its first logburning stove, the Skylon,at 100% Design. Skyloncomes in black or fivevibrant colours, such as the

yellow shown here. It has aheat output of 7.5kW and is80 per cent fuel efficient.www.platonicfireplaces.co.uk

��Gate The trickyproblem of log storage isaddressed by the Gatestove, designed by CarstenGollnick for Conmoto. Thesize and shape of theanthracite-coated steelstove is mirrored by amatching log holder. Thecombustion chamber of thefire is suspended and

fronted with large glasspanes to give it a light look.It has a heat output of10kW and is 76 per centfuel efficient. Gate isavailable in the UK fromEncompass.www.encompassco.com

�Contura 590T Madeby Niebe of Sweden, theContura 590T has a high-level design that provides agood view of the flames.The stove surround is madefrom soapstone, whichretains and radiates heatafter the fire has gone out,while an optional heatstorage tank can be addedin the chamber above the

fire, adding an extra fourhours of heat retention.Below the stove is a logstorage cupboard. Thestove has a heat output of3-7kW and an efficiency ofgreater than 80 per cent.www.nibe.eu

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CHANGING TIMESFar right: sustainabilityhas made a big impact onarchitecture, such as thisnew-build eco house, buthas yet to significantlyinfluence the world ofinterior design

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By 2016, all new homes will have tobe zero carbon and building regulations aretightening to ensure energy and waterefficiency are improved and carbon emissionsreduced in the UK’s housing stock. Thesechanges are already creating new businessopportunities for design professionals asproducts and services are launched, old housesare upgraded and new homes are built.

But huge challenges remain for architectsand interior designers. As well as needing tokeep track of new regulations and productdevelopment, the changes require upskilling inenvironmentally responsible design. Thenthere’s knowing where to sourceenvironmentally friendly products —separating the genuine from the ‘greenwash’can prove tricky. How to incorporatesustainable products and systems into homesis another issue. This is particularly true ofretrofit projects, where properties are eitherlisted or have historic features that the ownerwants to retain. In all cases, clients have to bebriefed about the choices they face andcompromises then have to be reached, if not

on the level of efficiency then on the aestheticappeal of the end product.

Here we talk to three design companiesthat have put sustainability at the heart ofwhat they do and have sought various ways toaddress these challenges.

Heath DesignDesigner, writer and TV presenter OliverHeath set up Heath Design in 2005 to createbeautiful designs with minimum impact onthe environment. ‘Sustainability has grabbedhold of architecture but its impact is muchsmaller on the interior designer,’ he says.

Heath’s interest in sustainable designstretches back to 1998, when he set up hisfirst design practice, Blustin Heath Design.His latest book, Urban Eco Chic, promotes thebalance of technology, nature and vintage tocreate functional, sustainable dwellings thatare also beautiful and aspirational homes.‘I have plenty of books on my shelf about howto make a “box” more efficient but not aboutthe psychology behind sustainable homes,’he comments.

Heath may be at the cutting edge ofsustainable design but he relies on a numberof sources to keep him informed and inspired.‘I talk to BRE [the Building ResearchEstablishment], the Energy Saving Trust andWrap [theWaste and Resources ActionProgramme] on a regular basis’, he says.

He also gets ideas from magazines and thearchitectural journals and attends shows,such as 100% Design.

When it comes to sourcing products, thereis one place he cannot praise highly enough.‘Advisory company Scin is a brilliant resourcefor designers and it’s increasingly being askedto find sustainable materials,’ he says.

Heath points out that for all the interest insustainable design, it is still very much adeveloping market that cannot yet competewith the traditional ways of designing andrefurbishing: ‘We have to bear that in mind.So prices are higher and there is less choice.’

Heath is also aware of the compromises wewill have to make if we are going to embracemore sustainable homes. He’s just givenhis own 1960s home in Brighton a green

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makeover, which took a year of planning andsix months to build, cost £100,000 and yetonly marginally increased the usable space.

‘A lot of designers are keen to promotesustainable architecture in buildings and theclients seem to want it but it’s quickly ruledout when they want more space,’ he says. ‘Wetook out all the windows, heating, electricsand floors, had the walls insulated and sealedwhole joints. I increased the usable space byconverting my garage into a kitchen but Ispent most of the money making my home abetter space within the existing footprint.’

Living In SpaceA ‘one-stop-shop’ for those looking for aninitial concept right through to completion,London-based Living In Space has positioneditself squarely in the eco design bracket. Thepractice is underpinned by a ‘green living’philosophy that includes sourcing its ownelectricity from renewable sources. It has evenbuilt up a library of eco-friendly products andservices, ranging from sustainably sourcedfurniture to renewable energy installations.

Director Ryan Kohn, who joined Living InSpace three years ago after working in

property development, is the driving forcebehind the company’s green designcredentials. He says it’s not only important tokeep abreast of latest green buildingdevelopments and regulations, but to keep upwith the latest products and trends by readingand networking — and not just within thedesign and building sectors.

‘We go to [informal networking event]Green Drinks once a month,’ he says. ‘It isalways good to cross over with otherindustries because of the work we do inpeople’s homes,’ says Kohn.

Kohn has no formal training inenvironmentally sustainable design but hasgained his knowledge from books, magazines,websites and seminars, making it his businessto find out what there is to know.

For anything to do with buildingregulations, he goes straight to thegovernment’s Planning Portal. For moregeneral literature on sustainable building, herecommends Zed Factory’s Zed Book and TheGreen Guide. For places to go, he suggestsBRE and the Energy Saving Trust but he alsorecommends trade shows and says there is nobetter place to start than at London’s

Ecobuild, the largest sustainable builtenvironment exhibition in Europe.

For good all-round information, Kohnsuggests joining the UK Green BuildingCouncil. ‘You pay a subscription but its 100per cent worthwhile. It does very good workon sustainability in the home. It has stands attrade shows, seminars and offers training. It’sthe best we’ve got in the UK,’ he says.

The biggest difficulty with being green,according to Kohn, is establishing what itreally means. ‘That word “green” has a broadmeaning,’ he says. ‘How green is green? Howgreen do clients want their homes to be? Andhow green is green in terms of suppliers?’

Living In Space has attempted to clarifysome of these issues by developing aSustainable Refurbishment Report. Muchmore detailed than an Energy PerformanceCertificate, this 40-page document evaluatesthe existing energy of the home and how toimprove on it. ‘It goes through the options,such as insulation, triple glazing andrenewable energy and provides a costing, setsout how much CO2 will be saved and statesthe payback period,’ explains Kohn.

The process enables Living In Space todevise bespoke solutions to individualsustainable design problems, which in thecase of a listed building is an absolute must,says Kohn. ‘You need to be very sensitive.There are many conservation areas and Iwould recommend getting in listed specialistsif you are dealing with a listed buildingbecause you could be prosecuted,’ he explains.

When refurbishing a grade II listed,five-bedroom house in Hampstead, Living InSpace had to redesign the conservatory toenable the roof to carry solar PV panels.

Another problem with green design,according to Kohn, is the choice of sustainableproducts on offer — and nowhere does he seethis more than at the high end of sustainablefurniture products. ‘Some companies, such asDavid Edwards, are making strides but thereis still a lack of really high-end pieces thatare sustainable.’

Kohn says suppliers are missing a trickhere. ‘Now it’s a great story but in 20 years’time, everyone will be doing it,’ he says.


LIVING THE DREAMAbove: Living In Spacehas built up a library ofeco-friendly productsand services, ranging fromsustainably sourcedfurniture to renewableenergy installations

‘A lot of designers are keen to promote sustainablearchitecture in buildings and the clients seem interestedbut it’s quickly ruled out when they want more space’

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exhibition in London, although he warns thelatter has been ‘flooded’ with products thatare merely ‘greenwash’.

When it comes to sourcing sustainableproducts,Wilburn says building merchantssuch as Jewsons and Bradfords are makingstrides but adds that the choice is ‘nowherenear as good as it could be and you need tosearch hard for products that aren’t run of themill’ and that are truly sustainable.

‘These products are just like anycommodity so suppliers will “expand” thetruth to make them more appealing and mostarchitects don’t have time to check,’ he says.

The Green Guide does offer help in thisarea butWilburn says it’s a case of buildingup a trusted network of suppliers that offerunusual and innovative products, fromrammed-earth materials to insulationand green roofing.

HPW’s own network of suppliers hasserved it well on sustainable projects. Thecompany recently refurbished a 46m2 Yorkstone barn conversion near Harrogate inNorth Yorkshire. After carrying out dynamicthermal modelling of the building, HPWrecommended super-insulating the stoneproperty using an internal 10m-thick‘multifoil’ plasterboard — a materialdeveloped by NASA — to meet the spacelimitations of the family home. Under-floorheating powered by a ground source heatpump was designed to replace an antiquatedcentral-heating system powered by oil.

Wilburn describes the refurbishment as a‘thermal delight’. He is keen to point out thatreducing a building’s energy requirementshould be the starting point of anysustainable building design. ‘Super-insulatethe building first then think about renewableenergy systems,’ he says. But he also warnsthat adopting a generic approach tosustainable design is ‘enormously dangerous.There is no single solution, everything has tobe site specific.’Louise Bateman is the editor ofwww.greenwisebusiness.co.uk, a daily online newsand information service that helps businessesmove to a low-carbon economy

HPWEstablished in 1986 from offices inSouthampton, HPW operates in thecommercial and residential sector, providingindustry-leading sustainable architectureand interior design.

Creative director GaryWilburn has justcompleted an Msc in sustainable buildingperformance and design at Oxford BrookesUniversity. He believes formal training isgoing to be required not just at theprofessional level but at all levels of theconstruction industry in order to future-proofUK homes and businesses. ‘We need toeducate everyone from the architect anddesigner to those laying the bricks and diggingthe trenches. It’s going to require a massiveeffort and commitment,’ he says.

As well as investing in their own education,though, he believes the design professionalsalso need to be willing to share informationwith one another.Wilburn is the chairman ofthe Sustainable Construction Network forHampshire and the Isle of Wight. The networkkeeps him updated on the latest buildingregulations and sustainable developments butit also demands an open-minded approach tonetworking. ‘We collaborate and choose toshare information,’ Wilburn says. ‘It’s veryeasy to be nervous about sharing learning butif we want to be exemplary we need to shareour information.’

For inspiration on product development,Wilburn recommends lots of travelling —preferably overseas. ‘You need to attendexhibitions and travel to the continent,’he insists.When it comes to renewable energysystems,Wilburn believes we have a lot tolearn from Germany,Austria and Switzerland.To see good examples of the Passivhausconstruction standard for buildings, herecommends visiting Holland and Belgium,while Sweden’s Hammarby, a district southof Stockholm that houses 20,000 peoplecompletely self-sustainably, he describesas ‘a must see’.

Closer to home,Wilburn recommends theCentre for Alternative Technology (CAT) nearMachynlleth in northWales and the Ecobuild

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Sometimes it is planned and sometimesit happens organically. For designer HelenGreen, the expansion of her interior designbusiness from residential work to luxury hotels,spas and super yachts was a naturalprogression. ‘From the outset, our portfoliofocused on high-net-worth private domesticclients,’ she says. The success of those projectsmeant her clients returned to her for theirsecond homes and yachts,while hoteliers suchas the Maybourne Group, owner of the BerkeleyHotel, admired Green’s residential interiors andcommissioned her to design its suites to movethem away from the archetypal hotel look.

Someone else who experienced a similarlynatural development was Kamini Ezralow of

Intarya. ‘Very simply, a client asked us whetherwe would design a yacht,’ she recalls. ‘The clienthad seen some of our work, liked our style andwanted their yacht to have a residential feel sothey were looking outside the normal list ofyacht designers.’ The yacht,Celestial Hope,wascompleted in 2009. It has picked up fourinternational awards and prompted the creationof Intarya’s Life on Board division.

While hotel and yacht design are a naturalprogression from interiors,Green’s HG Livingfurniture packages came about after shespotted an opportunity. ‘The packages are adirect response to changes in the economicenvironment,’ she says. Not only are theycompetitively priced, they can be installed

Below: the hotel interior atAndaz Liverpool Street,designed by WilsdonDesign Associates.www.andaz.com

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rapidly in sales and rental investmentproperties. Zoe Egerton of EL Interiors has alsospotted an opportunity to provide services tothe property market. ‘I think the recession hasencouraged most of us to think aboutdiversifying,’ she says. EL Interiors offers homestaging to developers keen to sell or let theirproperties to maximize income. ‘It might be assimple as moving furniture around anddecluttering or it could involve designing anentirely new interior scheme,’ she says.Whilethis line of work has provided a useful source ofincome, fitting around longer-term and largerprojects, Egerton offers a warning. ‘Be awarethat it takes time to get a “dress to sell” servicegoing: you have to be persistent, especially inthe current market,’ she says.

Another example of successful businessexpansion is Living in Space’s environmentallyfriendly design service,which is offered toeco-conscious clients. ‘It came about becauseit’s something I feel passionate about and isalso a way of driving the business forward,’explains Ryan Kohn, director of the company.‘It opens up another avenue and allows us togrow.’ Kohn says the venture has beensuccessful, judging by the number of clientswho seek out the company specifically for itsexpertise in this area. Kohn is now consideringdeveloping Living in Space’s own eco housesand is looking for opportunities to purchaseland around London.

And what do clients, such as hoteliers andproperty developers, look for whencommissioning an interior designer? Arnaud deSaint Exupéry of Andaz Liverpool Street, one ofHyatt’s boutique hotels, says: ‘We focus ondelivering a personal and uncomplicated servicebut in a sophisticated way,which is crucial forthe designers we work with to understand.A

Above: Intarya’s interiorfor yacht Celestial Hope.www.intarya.com

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hotel is a very complex structure so it isimportant to understand the service industryand how a hotel functions.’ Pierre-Yves Rochon,who has designed some of the world’s mostluxurious hotels, including the newlyrefurbished Savoy, says: ‘I approach eachproject with a fresh perspective, taking intoconsideration the location, the exteriorarchitecture, the owner and, of course, the hotelbrand and what guests would expect from it.’

Paul Hogarth, head of residential atQuintain Estates and Development, looks tointerior designers to create memorable showhomes. ‘People will go home after seeing ourproperty and perhaps one or two others. It’simportant that they remember ours,’ he says.‘A show home is an aspirational marketing tool:it must be representative of the lifestyle andappropriate to the market we’re trying to attractso it needs to be exciting and cutting edge.’

For a new scheme,Hogarth will give hisinterior designers a brief, look for a storyboardpresentation, take up references and askdetailed questions about how they work withsubcontractors to a timetabled programme.‘Strong creative ideas are essential,’ he says.Martin Hodgson of Tusk Developments agrees.‘If you want a premium price for your property,you’ve got to make people fall in love with it.That’s about interior design with individuality,created with your buyer in mind,’ he says.

So how do interior designers adapt theirbusinesses to ensure their expansion into newmarket sectors is viable? To gear up herbusiness to deal with its expanding markets,Green created a department of architecturaldesigners to compliment her interior designservices. ‘We found we were becomingincreasingly involved in the design andspecification of hard interior finishes,

Left: the interior of a flat inthe Parkwest developmentin Hillingdon, designedfor St George byRoomservice Designs.www.park-west.co.uk

Below left: an interiorby eco-consciousLiving in Space.www.living-inspace.co.uk

Bottom: the showapartment at ForumHouse, the first residentialphase at Quintain’sWembley City scheme.The interior is designedby Claude Hooper.www.wembleycity.co.uk

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bathrooms and kitchens for many of ourprojects,’ she explains, ‘so we needed a teamwith experience of working alongside architects,mechanical and electrical consultants, lightingdesigners,AV suppliers and contractorsthroughout. Their input is particularly valuableat an early stage,working up to andcommenting on concept designs for tender.’

Ezralow admits that being asked to tacklethe entire redesign of a yacht — from itspanelling,marble surfaces and ironmongery totackling weight restrictions and learning how tocarve out as much space as possible from theheavy amounts of piping and ducting —involved a steep learning curve. But the projectalso had elements that were similar to herresidential work. ‘Ultimately, it’s all about spacetransformation.Whether this is in the air, onthe water or in a hotel, our skills are relevant,’she says. Now Intarya has two strands to itsbusiness and there may soon be a third. ‘We’venow been approached to do a hotel,’ she says.

Kohn believes extensive and effectiveresearch is the key to the success of any newventure. ‘You must be confident that you candeliver,’ he says. ‘You have to know what you’retalking about or you’ll get found out.’

Get it right and there are more yetopportunities, advises Green. ‘We’ve alsolaunched a fabric collection,which naturallycomplements our interior design service.Amove into the consumer market with asumptuous collection of soft furnishings couldbe next,’ she says. ‘The sky’s the limit!’

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HOW TO EXPAND INTO A NEWMARKET

1 Design is not just about style,it is about understanding thebrief and presenting solidsolutions. Every sector will havea different brief so a hotel will beabout brand and capacity whilean office developer will beinterested in maximizing thefloor area. Understand therequirements of your potentialnew sector.2 Do your research.Make visitsto completed projects in thatmarket and understand how andwhy they are successful. Reviewcase studies, read books andvisit websites.3 Research industry standards,building regulations andspecification guidelines or teamup with a specialist consultant.You need to be aware of bestpractice,whether it relates toweight restrictions on a yacht or

private jet or fire regulations in ahotel or restaurant.4How can you show yourcredentials to a new client if youhaven’t done that type of workbefore? Use your experience andresearch to tune your portfolio todemonstrate how a domesticbedroom design might beadapted for a hotel or to showhow you have reconfigured ahouse to enhance its space.5 Build up contacts relevant tothe new sector — includingspecialist suppliers — bystudying magazines, journals andwebsites and by talking to yourexisting network of specialists.6 Be patient and listen — there’sa lot to learn.Smart runs professional practicecourses at the British Institute ofInterior Design. www.rachelsmart.comwww.biid.org.uk

Top left: a bedroom atthe Savoy, designed byPierre-Yves Rochon forFairmont Hotels. Therefurbished hotelreopens this month.www.the-savoy.com

Top right: a bedroom atthe new Hotel Verta inLondon’s Battersea. Theinteriors were overseenby the creative directorof von Essen hotels.www.hotel-verta.co.uk

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01 Scandinavian brand Muuto launched its Unfold pendant lamp, designed by From Us With Love, at this year’s event. A new interpretation of an industrial design classic,the piece is made in soft but strong silicone rubber, allowing it to be folded flat. www.muuto.com 02 The Big Bang chair has been designed by Studio Sandonà for Italiancompany Gaber and is available in a range of bold contrasting colours. Using a graphical image of pixel layers, the chair references the digital technology used to produce it.www.gaber.it 03 SCP and designer Donna Wilson have developed the Sundara rug collection. All the pieces, including Fair Isle (pictured), are hand loomed, tufted and wovenin India. www.scp.co.uk 04 Siirtolapuutaraha, meaning ‘allotment’ in Finnish, is a fabric print by Maija Louekari from Marimekko’s spring 2011 interior decoration collection.www.marimekko.fi 05 Turned M is a pine coffee table by Portuguese Miguel Vieira, showing traditional methods combined with a contemporary high gloss finish. The drawerhas a blumotion system www.miguelvieira.pt 06 Jean Boggio created this hand-made and hand-painted Three Door Buffet cabinet for Franz. It features a peony and bamboomotif and stands 173cm long, 61cm deep and 87cm high. www.jeanboggioforfranz.com

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13 Harbour Outdoor, a young Australian company based in Sydney, staged its European launch at this year’s Maison et Objet. The Balmoral customizable sofa system has12 possible configurations, such as the L-Chaise, shown here. www.harbouroutdoor.com 14 The Paddo parasol, designed by Lieven Musschoot and Mathias Hennebel forSywawa, features an unusual underbelly of fabric layers designed to move in the breeze. Sywawa is the outdoor furniture accessories and parasol brand from Belgiancompany Symo. www.sywawa.be 15 Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Maia collection from Kettal uses an intricate braided aesthetic in Porotex and chenille. Standoutpieces include the table and this dining chair in a monochrome palette. www.kettal.com 16 Ramón Esteve collaborated with DeCastelli to create the Código collection, arange of striking outdoor pieces that use strong linear frameworks to create seemingly lightweight structures from corten steel. www.decastelli.com 17 Vondom’s latestcollection boasts an impressive list of collaborators, including Karim Rashid, who has designed the Vertex table and chairs. www.vondom.com 18 B&B Italia has extended itssuccessful Charles collection to outdoor furniture, applying its minimalist forms to a slim aluminium frame and a weatherproof woven surface. www.bebitalia.com

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We asked four leading interior designers how theywould go about designing three types of bedroom —small, large and basement — and their variedapproaches reveal very different bedside manners

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Greg Kinsella

‘Large bedrooms give you a free rein withdesign ideas but it’s surprising how often

large expanses of space in the centre of a roomcan look terrible. The bed should always be the

focal point of the room so a dramatic headboard isone way of making it a feature.Combined

bedrooms and bathrooms are a big trend at themoment so it is important to balance the design

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‘It’s important to divide a verylarge bedroom into areas fordifferent functions, including thebed area, perhaps two sofas forreading or watching TV, and adesk or dressing table area. This ismuch cosier and stops the roomfrom seeming cold and empty. Iwork with colour and pattern a lotbut this is one room where I mightuse neutrals if I were asked. If you

start putting lots of pattern in avery large space, it can look messy.A bedroom needs to be calming —too much going on isn’t relaxing. Alarge bed, possibly a modern fourposter if the ceiling is high, createsa focal point. A lot of people arescared of using over-sized piecesbut often they create grandeur andfill the room, giving it a glamorousfeel.’ www.charlottecrosland.com

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Justin Van Breda

‘Exercise restraint. Don’t be tempted to fillthe space — the last thing you put in, you

take away. The thing about large spaces is thatyou have a distance from which to view things sosave your best pieces for the biggest rooms.And,while there is practicality to be had from built-instorage, you need to be clever with it so the roomdoesn’t look like a joinery workshop. I like to

create ‘pods’ for sleeping, sitting and writing tocreate intimacy in a large room.And eacharea is lit separately. The sitting areamight have a pair of sofas and a coffeetable with reading lights while thewriting area will have a desk.’

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Sandra Drechsler

‘There tends to be a big expanse of wall behind the bed. Everyonedoes tall headboards so, instead,we often upholster the wall as away of adding extra luxury. Don’t forget that, if the wall isupholstered up to the ceiling, the bedside lamps need to be tall tosuit the scale and small bedside tables look absurd beside a 6ft or7ft bed. Instead, I might go for one chest of drawers at 1m wide onone side of the bed and another at 60cm wide on the other side.Too balanced a set of bedside tables can look boring. His-and-hersdressing rooms would be my choice for storage but, if that’s notpossible, the answer might be a pair of tall armoires. Extra largerooms need large-scale pieces so that means we often have to gobespoke. For dressing tables I prefer quite a simple design, perhapswith a slim drawer in the middle for cosmetics and jewellery and afold-up mirror, which looks modern and uncluttered.’www.taylorhowes.co.uk

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Charlotte Crosland

‘Of course, it all completely depends onwho the room is for but one thing I have

noticed is that people do tend to treat a smallbedroom with small things,which just makes

the room seem even smaller. I wouldn’t be scaredabout using big pieces in a small bedroom — Iwould just use fewer of them. I would then usecolour and pattern to create an interesting andcosy room rather than use neutrals, which canseem gloomy or dull. It’s much better to create

a room full of atmosphere so you forgetabout the fact it is rather small.’

Sandra Drechsler

‘Scale is very important: you don’t wantanything too big to overpower the scheme. But Ioften like to be bold with colour in small rooms,which are often the last priority and can berather disappointing. To detract from the sizeof the room, I try to create a surprise, whichmight involve a feature wall, a photographicwall, some funky, colourful bed linen or anamazing piece of art. For storage, I mightinclude a boldly lacquered chest of drawers in astrong colour but I wouldn’t be tempted tosquash in too much furniture or the room willappear even smaller.’

Greg Kinsella

‘Dark feature walls and bulky furniture arecomplete no-nos for petite rooms. I prefer tokeep the walls and floors light, with neutralhues to enhance the feeling of space, and touse well-placed mirrors opposite thewindow to give the sense of more space. I likemulti-functional furniture to provide storageand sometimes I might inject some colour withbright bedspreads and curtains or with a boldbedside table to give the room a lift. But somuch depends on the individual space in theindividual property and how the client will beusing it.As a designer, I don’t really believethere are too many hard and fast rules.’

Justin Van Breda

‘I like to use intense colour, mixed materials and beautifully softambient lighting to create an inner shell so that you focus on the objects,curtains, fabrics and finishes before you realise it’s a tiny space. I alsothink that using overscale, organic-shaped objects adds fun and drawsthe eye away from the square, straight lines of a small bedroom.Concealed lighting does not take up space but throws light around theroom as well as creating all-essential depth. So does careful windowdressing, such as using a Roman blind, a linen sheer curtain and thenheavier drapes.’

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Charlotte Crosland

‘Basement bedrooms are so tricky.Youcan never really make a basement lighter

than it is, so painting it all in neutrals is notthe answer. I prefer to bring in really soft coloursto add warmth and cosiness, so I might use pinksand faded floral linens, for example, and contrastthem with a dark carpet for a sharp finish. I like to

use lots of lamps in all bedrooms, includingbasement ones, to create a warm glow andI like wall-mounted bedside lights on arms,

which can be moved keep the bedsidetable clear for books.’

Sandra Drechsler

‘Lighting is key — it needs to be very good in abasement bedroom. The more low-voltagedownlighters, the better.And keep thedecorating as light as possible. For the walls, Imight choose some sand-coloured grass paperwith a metallic sheen for its light-reflectivequalities. It’s the same thing with curtains andblinds — keep them very light and soft. For thebed, choose sumptuous fabrics such as silk,velvet, mohair and cashmere in soothingcolours to enhance the luxurious feel.And I’ddefinitely consider deep under-bed storage.’

Greg Kinsella

‘The key is to project enough light around theroom so that the space feels neither dark nordingy.Cream walls and varnished woodenflooring are a good combination in spaces thatlack natural light because they open up theroom and I like to use light and airy fabrics,such as sheers or printed sheers.Mirrors,varnished floors, light-coloured and pearlizedwall coverings, glass tiles and polished concreteare all good ways of encouraging reflection andincreasing the sense of brightness,which isenhanced by a careful lighting scheme.’

Justin Van Breda

‘Generally, basements are quite gloomy and cold so you want to warmthem up with lighter, warmer colours, not greys and darks.A basementbedroom in England often has a bay window so it’s good to accentuatethe architecture with sheer drapes and perhaps a bijou desk and chair tocreate a striking focal point.Often the ceiling isn’t particularly high in abasement bedroom so you might want to create a sense of height byusing a panel above the bed, upholstered in fabric with vertical stripes.And don’t forget high or raised beds,which can be dressed to look like afabulous cake in the middle of the room.’

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This Ibizan villa boasts six ensuite bedrooms,which owe their streamlined good looks toan ingenious use of polished concrete

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Catalan architect Jaime Serra ofAtlant del Vent took his design cuesfrom the local farmhouse traditionwhen creating Casa Jondal, a familyhome in rural Ibiza — and then added acrisp, contemporary twist.The house boasts six ensuite

bedrooms and the palette of materialshas been kept spare yet sumptuous.Adesign coup is the extensive use ofpolished concrete, not just for structuralelements such as walls but for mainfurniture pieces. This reduces clutter,resulting in a streamlined and holisticlook.Mattress platforms, storageshelves and sunken bathtubs have been

cast in-situ, appearing as if they havebeen carved out of the hillside.Set against this smooth, reflective

cement backdrop and providing ananchor to the light, transparent andfloating style of the house is a series ofrobust furniture pieces and elementalworks of art from Bali — a favouritetravel destination of the home’s owner.A bamboo theme features prominentlyand a collection of lava stone figurativesculptures, chosen for their ‘strengthand presence’, add another eastern twistto the modern Ibizan villa,withreclining figures giving the masterbedroom an exotic focus.

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BATHING BEAUTYIn this guest room, withits fantastic rural views,the sunken bathtub atthe foot of the bedappears to have beencarved out of the hillside

BALI HIGHA subtle built-in levelchange separates theensuite bathing areafrom the main bedroom,while a large stonereclining figure from Bali,one of the owner’sfavourite holidaydestinations, makesfor an unusual andexotic headboard

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Project Orange’s bedroom in the HoxtonHotel is a study in dishevelled chic that payshomage to the urban grit of Shoreditch

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BOARD ROOMTop: Project Orangeworked with Key Joineryon all the cabinetry andthe bed casing, whichuses reclaimed boards

SCREEN SELECTFar left: a bespokeprinted plywood screendoubles up as a slidingwindow shutter

SHADY DEALLeft: smoothed,rough-cast concreteshades in the shape oftraditional lightbulbswere made by Swedishdesigner Tove Admanand are availablefrom Caravan

‘Since the mid-90s,muchgentrification has occurred inShoreditch but the urban fabric remainsgritty,’ says Barry Stirland of ProjectOrange, explaining the inspiration forthis room at the Hoxton Hotel. ‘This ledus to design a bedroom that reflects itsaged, distressed building shell but withluxurious artefacts placed inside.’

Armourcoat has been used to createraw-plastered walls in homage to theurban location. The bespoke carpet,made by Brintons, has a ‘worn’ overlaideffect while the case for the televisionhas a pre-rusted steel casing fromCore-Ten®.Glimmers of luxury comein the form of the striking redCeramicalcora tiles in the semi-circularshower enclosure,which provides afocal point to the room, as well as thebespoke solid beechWeobly armchairmade by Lydon Design and upholsteredin tartan fabric from Etro.

BEST OF BRITISHBelow: online shopRockett St Georgesupplied many of theaccessories, such asthe British comiccatchphrase poster

RED ALERTLeft: an Architec basinby Duravit appears inthe shower area, whichis clad in Ceramicalcorared wall tiles andStrata floor tiles

PATCH-UP JOBBelow left: the fauxvintage patchwork quiltis from Aubin & Wills,which also suppliedthe cushion fabrics

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1 Porta Romana’s small Miro table combines French brass with dark-fumed oak and stands 470mm high. www.portaromana.co.uk 2 Scene launched Doris andher two smaller siblings, Bridget and Ruth, at 100% Design. These contemporary bedside tables are formed from powder-coated aluminium. www.scenedesign.co.uk 3Gaultier’s Cosy bedside cabinet, from the Opalia furniture range, can be concealed discreetly inside the headboard thanks to an innovative a slide mechanism. www.gautier.fr

4 The Honor bedside table is part of the new collection Sir Terence Conran has designed for Benchmark. It is made from walnut and comes with a Carrara marble or timber top.www.benchmarkfurniture.com 5 This sleek, mirrored side table with mahogany legs and concealed fabric-lined drawer is from Christopher Guy. www.christopherguy.com

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1 This year Spanish rug designer Nanimarquina added headboards to their portfolio, including the 100% cotton, hand made, hand loomed, Double-Side, from the Testa Collectionwww.nanimarquina.com 2 Interior designers Brahm have created a solid walnut headboard for the master bedroom in the Pont Street Mews project. It has brushed nickel inlaysand LED strip lighting from behind www.brahminteriors.com 3 Bespoke furniture manufacturers Hyde House, regularly take headboard commissions from interior designerssuch as this beech, mirrored piece www.hydehouse.co.uk 4 This ornate, gothic style cast iron headboard is hand crafted by makers of architectural articles Emery & Cwww.emeryetcie.com 5 Composed in a myriad of carved upholstered squares, this Christopher Guy headboard is supplied in two, easy to assemble sections for simple roomaccess www.christopherguy.com 6 The minimalist Sober collection of beds and headboards is by Hector Diego, featuring oak, Mahogany, American walnut or Wenge veneerswith the option of hidden LED illumination www.hectordiego.com

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�AntronInvista has brought recycled and renewablecontent together for the first time in a carpetfibre with Invista’s Antron Lumena® carpetfibre with TruBlendTM fibre technology.Recently launched at the NeoCon exhibitionin Chicago (June 14-16), the largest office andcommercial interiors exhibition in the USA,Invista’s TruBlendTM fibre technology receivedthe “NeoCon carpet fibre Gold Award” for newdevelopments. ENQ 385

�JunckersThe Aktis Gallery in London’s Mayfairbecomes one of the first to install Junckers’new Single Stave Block parquet floor in solidoak. The elegant and contemporary spacecreated byWaind Gohil Architects is theperfect back drop to the striking works of arton display. Junckers’ new Single Stave Block isan updated version of the parquet floor.Entirely geometrical and angular like a classicparquet floor, Junckers uses slightly largerwooden pieces for an updated style. ENQ 306

�LoomahLoomah specialize in the design and supply ofbespoke handmade carpets and rugs. Theyhave an extensive design portfolio of bothtraditional and contemporary designs - seetheir new website, a very useful first stagetool for designers and clients alike to beinspired by.Whether for large commercialprojects or residential interiors Loomah’scomprehensive service makes it a competitiveand reliable company to work with. ENQ 314

�Vorwerk CarpetsWith an astounding 55 strong colour palette,Vorwerk Carpets’ Forma broadloom carpet isideal for designers and specifiers looking to giveinteriors a twist.Available in shades rangingfrom shocking pink and vibrant red through tooceanic blues and delicate off-whites, Formaencompasses an entire spectrum, offering moreconventional shades of anthracite and charcoaltoo.Available in a four-metre width, the carpetachieves TÜV andGUT standards and is part ofVorwerk Carpets’ Projection collection. ENQ 437

�ArtwoodArtwood’s Design Oil collection features thestunning Greystoke finish. Hand-applied,Greystoke captures wood’s natural beauty,adding a beautiful grey blue tone to thegrain that delicately plays with light to bring astriking look to wood flooring. The Artwoodconcept uses only the very best finishingproducts to create a spectrum of possibilitieswith enduring beauty. Made in the UK,Artwood floors are available in Classic,Design Oil, Design Lacquer and Design Paintcollections. ENQ 435

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�ForboForbo’s newly revamped London EC1showroom in the heart of Clerkenwellshowcases the manufacturer’s full range ofdesign-led products. Designers seeking textileflooring products will find an exceptionalrange of innovative tufted and fusion bondedcarpet tiles in the Tessera andWestbondcollections as well as additional flockedsolutions in the new Flotex portfolio. ENQ 382

�Milliken ContractMilliken Contract’s ability to deliver the idealblend of sustainability, design, performance andvalue has resulted in its modular carpet beingselected for Manchester City Council’s newheadquarters, located within the prestigiousFirst Street development in the city centre.Relocating to the BREEAM Excellent rated officespace of Number One First Street; ManchesterCity Council selected three designs fromMilliken Contract’s portfolio to cover 12,500m2

of office space over two floors. ENQ 386

�AxminsterThe Ready toWeave concept fromAxminsterCommercial has led to a significant rise in thepopularity of semi-bespoke carpet, fulfilling theneeds of contractors, hoteliers, restaurateursand publicans, and it is now set to offer evenmore scope with the introduction of another 16colours. Now with a total of 32 colours, Ready toWeave is one of the most flexible semi-bespokeservices on offer today. From the spinning ofyarn at Axminster Spinning Division, to thedyeing and final manufacturing, Ready toWeave is produced entirely in the UK. ENQ 436

�ForboFlotex from Forbo Flooring Systems goes fromstrength to strength with a new sheetcollection offering exciting designs and morethan 100 new colourways in line with currentinterior trends. Already in a league of its ownas the only flooring that combines theproperties of both textile and resilient flooring,the latest enhancements to the sheetcollection will see Flotex firmly established asboth a practical and design minded choice formany projects. The entire Flotex collectioncan be viewed at Forbo’s London Showroom inClerkenwell EC1. ENQ 368

�IDSIDS has taken into stock the newly upgradedKrono Original laminate flooring rangeoffering the flexibility of 24-48 hour deliverynationwide on the twenty seven designs in thecollection. Retailers have the flexibility ofordering single room sets or full loads to suittheir installation schedules. Krono Original isthe competitively priced, mid-range laminateflooring brand in IDS’s extensive portfolio andhas been re-launched in August with 18 brandnew designs. ENQ 447

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�Blue Butterfly FlooringBlue Butterfly Flooring Ltd specializes ininnovative photographic flooring.International artist Emily Campbell createsmagical scenes where dragonflies hover,lobsters lurk and small animals hide. BlueButterfly flooring aim to create beautifulliving environments where senses arestimulated and the imagination awakened.Their product range includes industrial gradecarpet and rugs, vinyl, tablecloths andwelcome mats. ENQ 343

�KährsKährs has launched its new Avenue Collection- the third collection of wood floors from itsexclusive Supreme Range. Crafted from finewalnut and maple, the new collection includessix one-strip wood floors offered with avariety of stunning surface treatments, andwith a durable natural oil or UV lacquerprefinish. The introduction follows the earlierlaunch of Kährs one-strip Supreme GrandeCollection and Tapis and Croix patternedElegance Collection. ENQ 425

�Devon Stone (Decorex: J318)Devon Stone has introduced a new decorativewalling solution called Stoneskin. Suitable forapplying to indoor or outdoor walls, the effectcreated is dramatic and durable, adding bothcolour and texture. Stoneskin is available in awide range of natural stone finishes includingSlate, shown left, Granite, and Limestone.Visit Devon Stone at Decorex to discuss yourflooring,walling and exterior landscapingprojects. ENQ 361

�Bluebell Eco Paints & PlastersBluebell Eco Paints & Plasters providesinnovative decorative seamless wall finisheswith function & durability in mind. Thecompany works closely with architects,specifiers & designers to create bespokecollections, suitable for residential &commercial use, in applications including hightraffic corridors, restaurants and swimmingpools. All finishes are environmentally friendly,free from toxic solvents, low in VOC, and fullycompliant to Breeam Hea 9 with Europeancertification. ENQ 464

�Tile of SpainAs part of its new ‘D-tiles’ concept, Tile ofSpain member Unicer has recently launched‘Eclipse’; a range of 20x20cm ceramic walltiles that were inspired by the pop art era.Available in a wide range of colours whichfeature reflective, matte and metallic finishes,these tiles create a striking 3D effect wheninstalled on large surfaces. ENQ 465

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�ModissTower is a new floor lamp by Alfonso Fontalfor Spanish manufacturer Modiss. Tower ismade of gloss lacquered glass in white orblack with a metal base in satin gold orpolished chrome. It uses a halogen R7s 118400W bulb which can be adjusted by adimmer button. It measures 185h x 45Ø cm.ENQ 471

�HacelThe iMod Trim boasts an aesthetically pleasingdesign, class leading photometric performanceand a comprehensive range of high frequencygear types including dimmable, DALI andintegral self test emergency. The high qualityrefractor is subtly ribbed with micro-linearprisms on the outer surface with a smoothinner surface for easy cleaning. The iMod Trim,with its impressive LOR of 0.83 is particularlysuited to areas requiring high levels of ambientilluminance and is suitable for use with15/25mm T-bar grid ceilings. ENQ 323

�Christopher HydeChristopher Hyde, the lighting Designer, is akeen advocator of furnishing the period home,as much to suit the homeowner’s taste in décor,as to reflect the era of the building. His newCheltenham eight-light chandelier is inspiredby the styling of the Regency period, andcomplements most period properties featuringhigh ceilings and classically elegantdecorations. Each light is unique and hand-made in Bohemian crystal and cast brass, usingthe fine skills of Italian artisans, acclaimed fortheir fabrication of light fittings for decadesand skilled in traditional crafts. ENQ 469

�John CullenThe Manhattan, our new Part L compliantenergy efficient 1w LED angled floor and steplight, is ideal to help you achieve lower energyconsumption.An architectural slim slot, it isideal for low glare lighting to corridors or stairtreads or can be recessed at high level and usedas an uplight. It is dimmable and uses a warmwhite LED which gives a warm light similar totungsten sources we are used to. ENQ 338

�Andy ThorntonDisco Gloss is an exciting new lightingcollection from Andy Thornton, whichfeatures in the company’s eagerly anticipatedLighting Catalogue, which has just beenlaunched. The collection is perfect for modernhotel interiors and style-conscious bars andindeed would suit most contemporarycommercial applications. The Disco Glosscollection also includes a single pendant,semi-flush pendant, wall light and matchingtable lamp. ENQ 470

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�AbodeThe unparalled simplicity of the clean linesand smooth drainer of this stainless steel,Abode Maxim sink, creates a uniquecontemporary design.When complementedwith tempered glass sliding covers, Maxim co-ordinates perfectly with other applianceswithin the kitchen and is an unobtrusive, yetstylish addition to the overall kitchenaesthetic. There are a number of unique Abodesink accessories available which make theMaxim into a full work station. ENQ 352

�SplinterWorksSplinterWorks have an affinity with developingwork that re-thinks how we prepare, cook andexperience food.Casting aside preconceptions,they reconsider visual, ergonomic and practicalconsiderations and offer a new resolution.Their work facilitates a new environment forliving, a sociable platform which centres aroundthe participation and pleasure of consumption.They bring the activities of the kitchen out intoliving areas creating works to be enjoyedsocially, physically and visually. ENQ 472

�Victoria + Albert BathsFreestanding bath specialists Victoria + Alberthave launched a new model called Toulouse.Made from Quarrycast®, the naturally whitematerial rich in volcanic limestone, it is set tobecome a modern classic as the bateau bathwithout the cold surfaces of old fashionedmetal. The new 1,815mm long model is nowcentre stage at the Victoria + AlbertSpecification Showroom at the Design CentreChelsea Harbour. ENQ 449

�RocaRoca has launched a new furniture collection,Diverta, bringing all-in-one practical andinnovative solutions to the modern bathroom.The Diverta furniture line is a new addition tothe existing Diverta basin range. It usessharp, minimal lines, along with simple squareshapes to create a stylish, contemporary feel.Accessible and affordable, the furniture linecomprises a basin unit and a column unit. Theunit includes two drawers that are fitted withinside trays offering different storagecompartments. ENQ 304

�SmegThe Marc Newson for Smeg range combinesSmeg’s philosophy, technology with style, withthe extraordinary creativity of the world-famous Australian designer. The range,including ovens, gas hobs and induction hobsis characterized by a distinctive use of colourand by surfaces in stainless steel or glass. Thepyrolitic FP610 ovens are available in astunning array of colours, frommonochromatic stainless steel, black andwhite finishes to bright shades of blue, yellowand green. ENQ 313

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�Just Taps PlusIn modern day bathrooms, contemporarystyles dominate the brassware market. But, asthe consumer becomes more sophisticated, themarket for traditional brassware remainssubstantial. Classical brassware is beingfound to be used as statement pieces, actingas somewhat of an investment to the economyconscious consumer. Just Taps Plus supportsthis fine craftsmanship with their Victoriacollection of traditional brassware. ENQ 467

�Air UnoNew to the UK is a stylish range of hoods fromAir Uno that answers the latest consumerdemand for discreet technology. Each F-Lighthood, designed by Italian maker Faber to looklike a chic pendant light fitting, creates astunning focal point and is available in 7models in glass and / or stainless steel. TheNest extractor, for example, features an oval-shaped hood of sparkly luminescent glass thatelegantly hides away its stainless steel motorwhen not in use. ENQ 357

�Shaws of DarwenEgerton is a British made double bowl,ceramic sink from Shaws of Darwen. With aunique patterned front and offset dividingwall the sinks come without overflows butinclude 3½” waste outlets to accommodatebasket strainer or waste disposer. Basketstrainer wastes are available in chrome,brushed nickel, gold and antique bronze whichco-ordinate with our range of traditional andclassically designed taps which are the perfectchoice to complement the full collection ofceramic sinks. ENQ 333

�BellissimoAt a stroke, concave curves have reached thewider UK market thanks to Bellissimo. UKretailers and fitters are at last offered agenuine choice of concave doors in vinyl, nowthat Bellissimo has launched a range ofconcave curved options in 50 colours andwoodgrains. These are complemented by asimilarly comprehensive series of S-shapes.Up until now, the market has offered only alimited choice in concave doors: typically justa handful of finishes. ENQ 384

�BristanBristan’s Pick and Mix collection offers plentyof flexibility when it comes to specifying ashower. The collection features a choice ofcontemporary and traditional valve designswhich can be mixed and matched with a kit,pole or fixed head to create a bespoke showersystem. Some valves also allow you to divertthe water flow to both a fixed shower headand handset, or an alternative outlet such as abath spout or body jets. ENQ 466

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�TuttobagnoAs multi-faceted as the human personality,the Sharp washstand from Artceramresembles a precious gem. Imbuing yourbathroom edgy personality, Sharp is anattention seeker. Eight triangular surfaces aremade from a web of points, formed when thebasin is rotated on its base.Artceram is knownfor engaging top designers to product piecesthat refuse to compromise on style. Renderedin crisp white, the glacial elegance of theSharp washstand is a sight to behold. ENQ 358

�KaldeweiOn Thursday 8th July, Kaldewei held an OpenDay to officially mark the launch of its newUK headquarters in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire.Around 100 guests turned out to meet theteam and tour the new purpose-builtpremises. The stunning new showroomdisplays 19 models of Kaldewei baths, showertrays and working whirlpool baths and a fully-equipped training facility allows Kaldewei tohost a variety of seminars for selected targetgroups. ENQ 448

�TuttobagnoMister is an elegant and well-proportionedfreestanding washbasin, where character andelegance are highlighted by elementscomprising a dial, flared column and a bowlthat delicately tapers into the drain. Mister isa worthy partner of Miss, an architecturewashbasin with style. Mister is made ofLiving Tec and is available in white, white &black gloss, black painted and gold or silverleaf finishes. ENQ 360

�TuttobagnoWith curves in all the right places, Miss is theattractive washbasin from Hidra. Itsergonomic form is a true pleasure to use. Theflowing lines and sleek Icetek fabrication arerendered in clean white for best effect. Thesinuous sink speaks for itself, with nothing todetract from its stunning form. Supportingwall or floor mounted flush system, the Misswashbasin from Hidra makes a minimaliststatement in the most sensual tone. ENQ 359

�Aston MatthewsThis beautiful freestanding cast iron bath isfromAston Matthews. The Epoca bath has ahigh quality white enamel interior and handpolished aluminium exterior.Measuring 1700 x700mm it is big enough for two and the gentlycurving ends provide excellent back support.Complete the traditional look with anAstonian272 thermostatic bath/shower mixer featuringgenerous 10inch shower rose and authenticchina handles.A ceiling mounted curtain railand lined shower curtain can be added. ENQ 468

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�VeritasVeritas is a highly versatile, decorative resinpanel which offers designers and architectstotal creative freedom. The five key elementswhich go to make up this material are atextured or plain front panel, a decorativeinlay that can be taken from any digitalimage, a choice of colour and a backing sheetall encapsulated to the thickness required.More durable than acrylic, Veritas can be usedsuccessfully for curves, backlit panels andcanopies. ENQ 356

�SkoposJoining blue chip organisations such as M&S,Hilton, Dyson and 3M – Skopos DesignLimited, manufacturers of contract fabrics,based in Yorkshire, have been awarded theCarbon Trust Standard. Skopos are one of fewtextile manufacturers to achieve this standard– driven by a consistent carbon footprintreduction involving initiatives throughout thebusiness. Skopos is an ISO9001 accreditedcompany and has over 30 year’s specialistexperience in the design and manufacture ofhigh performance FR contract fabrics. ENQ 415

�Prestigious TextilesPrestigious Textiles continues to develop itsportfolio of wallcoverings with the launch of‘Fusion’, the company’s first collection ofvinyls and non-wovens. Fusion is a selectionof stylish contract-quality wallcoveringsfeaturing fascinating glitter-spangled corals(Focus), abstract ogees with an architecturalelegance (Embrace), pearlised relief motifs(Profile and Matrix) and a tactile sponged-effect plain (Glimmer). The ‘Fusion’ book iscompleted by two vinyl mini-mosaics – therandom all-over Mood and the broadly-banded Review. ENQ 326

�JAB International FurnishingsFabric house JAB International FurnishingsLtd is delighted to announce the take-over ofthe exclusive distribution of Alcantara®branded materials in the UK and Ireland fromMay 2010. The collaboration between thesetwo renowned brands will see a new andfascinating Alcantara® collection offering 73modern colours. The new collection book willalso include a flame retardant offering andupon request, this is also available in all 73colours. ENQ 475

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�Holloway White AllomFabulous finishes are part of every welldesigned home and Mayfair contractorHolloway White Allom recommends the use ofonly the very best craftsmen. In this townhouse,Holloway White Allom worked with marquetryspecialists Weldon who design, manufacture,install and maintain such surfaces, to createhighly decorative hardwood floors. Theirgeometric design of squares, stars and leavesincludes hardwoods such as walnut, Englishsycamore, oak and African wenge. ENQ 477

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INSPIRATION FROM FOUR OF OUR FAVOURITE RECENT INTERIOR PROJECTS

PortfolioOVER THE RAINBOW

Winner of the idfx Up and Coming Designer award, InteriorDesires, go crazy with colour in this London townhouse

NEW HORIZONSMontagna Lugnawon the idfx Best Budget Project award forthis chic and feminine compact new-build apartment

LOFTY IDEALSTara Bernerd brings classy urban style to these industrial loftapartments, once home to the LondonMuppet factory

HERITAGE HAVENArchitect Kathryn Scott restores many historical features inthis New York home filled with multicultural influences


OVER THERAINBOWRebecca James of Interior Desires, winner of the idfx Up andComing Designer award, has used daring colour combinationsand sumptuous finishes to give this London townhouse a crazyelegance reminiscent of fairytales

Words AMELIA THORPE Photography MIKE GUEST and STEVE PERRY

SITTING PRETTYThe bespoke curvedsofa and coffee table,upholstered in silks byLelievre, DesignersGuildand JABAnstoetz, takecentre stage in the sittingroom.The polishedplasterwallswith goldleafmotif are byRima&McRae

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HHe wore a purple cravat, she worepurple and yellow. These details gaveRebecca James of Interior Desires a firstindication of her new clients’ flamboyanttastes. ‘They are a very stylish andcharismatic couple, with four daughtersand a son, who look like they’ve juststepped out of the pages of Vogue so Iknew this was going to be an interestingproject,’ says James.

The prospect of designing the five-storey Georgian townhouse incentral London was very tempting toJames, despite the restrictions she knewwould be placed on any structuralalterations to the listed property. ‘I am avery colourful designer,’ she says. ‘I’mquite daring and really like to get peopleengaged in a room so that they don’twant to leave.’ After inviting James totheir homes abroad and then visiting the

Sanderson Hotel, Sketch and the Ritztogether, James’ clients gave her only afew guidelines before heading backoverseas. ‘They told me they wanted avery English home with a “tea partyvibe” but nothing old and stuffy,’explains James. ‘And the only stipulation they gave for the wholescheme was that the house had to have ayellow-and-turquoise padded sofa.’

But before James could seriouslycontemplate the sofa possibilities, shefirst had to rethink the nine-bedroomhouse and get rid of its stuffyatmosphere and tired decor. Buildingrestrictions meant she was unable totouch the structure or the rather datedlift, although she was able to add a two-level extension at the rear of theproperty to increase the size of thekitchen and create a basement entrance

area for staff. Responding to her clients’ tea party

suggestion, James then began to developan imaginative colour scheme for thehouse. ‘I wanted to create a sort of madand colourful elegance, a little like Alicein Wonderland,’ she explains. ‘It’sdesigned to feel joyful as well asluxurious. I’m so bored of bland and,anyway, if I’d given my clients cream,they’d have thought it way too boring.’

So, back to that yellow-and-turquoisesofa, the starting point for the sittingroom. ‘I just couldn’t get it quite right,’says James, frankly. ‘But then I realizedwhat I was doing wrong: I was being tootentative.’ So she added a deliciousshade of rose pink to the turquoise andyellow of the dramatically curved sofa,which was so large it had to be built onsite. She then commissioned a polished

SPLASH OUTLeft: James commissionedthe 5m high mirroredwater wall from DarkeWater Sculptures toreflect the limited light on to the terrace at therear of the property

IN THE PINKRight: a bespoke, solidwalnut bed, inspired byan Indonesian day bed,has LED lighting in itstwo-level plinth to createa floating appearance. On either side, mirroreddoors are set into a wallpanelled in gold leather

CURIOUSER AND...Below right: an oversizedteacup and saucer add tothe Alice in Wonderlandeffect. Fabrics andwallpaper by DesignersGuild and a silk rug fromTop Floor Rugs addwarmth and colour to the conservatory

BEYOND THE PALEBelow far right: thekitchen is cool and white,designed as a contrast tothe colour of the rest ofthe house. The Systematfurniture and cabinetry are from GrosvenorKitchen Design


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plaster wall with a rose-colouredgold-leaf motif of delicate blossom cutinto its surface. ‘The blossom added asense of a Japanese tea room andbalanced the crazy colours,’ she says.

More bold use of colour continuesupstairs, sometimes used contrastingly— as in the eldest daughter’s bedroomwith its combination of fuschia pink,emerald green and azure blue— or toneon tone,as in the master bedroomwithits shades of purple. ‘I love to do tone ontone because it gives depth and interestand stops a room seeming flat,’ Jamesexplains.All the fabrics in the house aresilk,with the occasional use of velvet,leather and silk carpet, designed to addsubtle sheen as well as imbue the homewith a deep sense of luxury.

On the top floor, James has created ahotel-like suite.A bespoke raised bed hasits own staircase constructed of boxesfronted with panels of pink silk with

lights hidden behind, designed to createa fun space for the 11-year-old youngestdaughter.Opposite is a Japanese-inspired suite of rooms for anotherdaughter.Details include sliding glazeddoors and a polished chrome and blackglass bath and vanity unit,which had tobe lifted through the house on a pulley.‘I remember standing at the bottom ofthe house,watching the bath suspendedin mid-air and wondering how I wouldget a £20,000 replacement if theydropped it,’ she laughs.

James,a former model, says herfashion background informs her designs.‘I think it taught me that when you’redoing something slightly out of theordinary, it is essential that you do notpanic for fear that it’s too bold.Youmustn’t try to tame it, otherwise it canend up being cheap and nasty,’ she says.‘Dare to be unique and different — that’swhat will make it classy.’

LILAC TIMEAbove: themasterbedroom is avision ofsumptuous purple andlilac.The eye-catchingpadded headboard isupholstered in silk fromJasonD’Souza

BATHING BEAUTYLeft: SicisGlimmermosaics fromViaArkadia add sparkle tothemaster ensuite,whichhas contemporary showerfittings fromDornbrachtand a contrastingperiod-style roll-top bathfromLefroyBrooks

Contacts »Darke Water Sculptures www.darkewatersculptures.com »Designers Guild www.designersguild.com »Dornbracht www.dornbracht.com»Grosvenor Kitchen Design www.grosvenorkitchendesign.co.uk »Interior Desires www.interiordesiresuk.com »JAB Anstoetz www.jab-uk.co.uk»Jason D’Souza www.jasondsouza.co.uk »Lefroy Brooks www.lefroybrooks.co.uk »Lelievre www.lelievre.co.uk »Rima & McRae www.rimamcrae.co.uk»Top Floor Rugs www.topfloorrugs.com »Via Arkadia www.via-arkadia.co.uk


OFF THE WALLA bold horizontal stripe formsa dramatic backdrop to thiscontemporary living space


NEWHORIZONSDesigned on a budget by Belgian practice Montagna Lungathis home is the winner of our Best Budget Project award.

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BBelgium design companyMontagna Lunga have created a grownup version of the girly apartment in thisone floor, one bedroom flat in theLimburg Province. There may not bepink suede or fluffy cushions butallowances have been made for shoespace and the use of subtle sparkles anddiamond motifs. As designer BrigitteVanzonhoven says: ‘Diamonds are agirl’s best friend, no?’ talking about thescheme she has created for the Italianclient. ‘Her brief was to create a brightmodern apartment, full of colour butwith a modest budget,’ Vanzonhovenexplains. With the empty new build presented tothe team without furniture, finishes oreven kitchen or bathroom MontagnaLunga looked to the client’s personalityfor inspiration. ‘ She is fresh and full oflife and is also travels a lot for both workand pleasure so we reflected that in theapartment , we wanted that feeling ofstepping into a hotel suite in a design

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Contacts »Axo www.axolight.it Grohe www.axolight.it Hooked on Walls www.hookedonwalls.com Matakie www.matakie.beMontagna Lunga www.montagnalunga.be Porcelanosa www.porcelanosa.com Sanderson www.sanderson-uk.com Verner Panton www.vernerpanton.com

conscious hotel, twinned with the feelingof coming home.Also,we unfortunatelylive in a country that does not have a lotof sun so wewant to create a “sunny”apartment.’

So the team kept the basic floor planof the 77m 2 apartment the same butadded in the kitchen and bathroomelement and the all important specialarea for shoes within the dressing room,which is almost the same size as thebedroom itself and bigger than thebathroom.The kitchen is open plan outonto the living space; both have stainedoak floors created with thin strips ofwood to give that graphic feel. It is in thekitchen where the diamond shaped walltextures come in to play,where thesplash back is clad with Porcelonasa’sMosaicoAcero pyramid shaped metallictiles. This reflective surface is repeatedwith theVerner Panton Pantop pendantswith brushed aluminium shades.

The graphic element comes back inthe eye-catching, striped wallpaper at

one end of the living room.The paper,fromHooked onWalls, has been appliedhorizontally to create an illusion of alonger more spacious room. ‘Wewantedto evoke a slightly retro look,’ saysVanzonhoven, of the brown andturquoise tones used in this areas colourscheme.This can also be seen in thelocally sources high gloss cabinet andrug fromMatakie. ‘We brought in artfrom several time periods too, some oldMasters fromChagall andModiglianibought at auction with the client andthen more modern sculptural piecesfrom Stan Henson.’

Vintage style wallpaper designs get asecond appearance in the bathroomwhich has a line drawn floral motif, fromSanderson,which continues up onto theceiling and is again reflected in themirror for a the effect of full coverage.Allsanitary ware is byGrohe and the crystalspotlight is fromAxo.

Much of the bedroom is neutral,withthe headboard an extension of the oak

panelled flooring and the custommadestorage in white melamine.HoweverMontagna Lungawanted to pack apunchwith the bespoke, Love-emblazoned, canvas behind the bedwhich they created themselves. ‘Thevintage tones were used again, but wejust had to have the message there forour client,’ describesVanzonhoven onthe typography, ‘because wewant awhole lot of love going on there if youknowwhat I mean,’ she laughs!

So a definite grown up girlie finish tothis retro but contemporary,warm butfresh apartment in Limburg.AndMontagna Lunga is extremely pleasedwith the result, as is the client, ‘Wealways,always try to create anenvironment the client feels both greatand comfortable in and she has told uswe have succeeded.This projectexceeded our expectations, it is fresherand more exciting than the originalplans – but nowwe are bragging, but wecan’t help it!’

OFF THEWALL(Opposite, far left) Anunusual application ofprint brings this whitebathroom to life

BLANC DE BLANCS(Opposite, top left) Cleverdesign, and lots of whitesurfaces, make the mostof this kitchen in a smallspace

DREAM SPACE(Opposite, bottom left) abold mural is the centralfocus of the bedroom

IT’S A LONG STORY(Above, right) Thin longstripes provided by theoak floor boards lengthenthe living area

LINEOF SIGHT(Above, left) The use ofwallpaper in the livingroom creates a cleardelineation between thedifferent areas

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MOODYMANILAA dusky finish is given tothe bedroomwallwithPhilip Jeffries ManilaHemp 3440 sold byArchitectural Textilesand the mirrored sidetable,Theo, is supplied byItalian Solutions

CLEAN LINESAll bathrooms in thebuilding are fittedwithwhite Villeroy & Bochsuites and Hansgrohebrassware, includingmixer taps and a generousshowerhead

MARKETVALUESArtwork in the mainliving space is a mix ofpieces bought in Frenchmarkets and images ofCamden shot especiallyfor the project by LukeAgabaimoni

THEATRICAL SPACEThe kitchen featuresstainless steel units, anoakveneer splash backand appliances such asKuppersbusch ovens.Thecushions spell out thename of a famous muppet

FFind me a person that doesn’t lovethe idea of a loft,’ asks Tara Bernerd,speaking on Target Living’s latest projectfor Londonewcastle residentialdevelopers, The Henson – so calledbecause of its previous incarnation asthe London Muppet Factory for The JimHenson Company. ‘The wholeassociation to loft living conjures upTribeca, New York, Robert de Niro, brickwalls, sexy open plan space – yet thereare very few original loft spaces left. Forme they are the ultimate in open planliving,’ says Bernerd, ‘ Yet despite suchpersonality, many are intimidated byfilling these dramatic spaces andensuring an interesting, liveable home iscreated is entirely about space planningwithin, creating zones and ensuringfurniture reflects this language.’

And of course Target Living waseager to take up the challenge. As well ascreating all the design for whole sixstory canal-side building, which houses46 private apartments, and the interiorarchitecture (the places was completedgutted and internal floors restructured),they have created the ‘icing on the cake’- the one bedroom show flat. The team,understandably wanted to maintain thewarehouse feel of both the building andthis apartment, given the novel history

of the place, so have exposed the originalbrick walls and left many materials suchas the concrete slab visible at certainpoints on the ceiling.

The open plan living and kitchendining area the walls which have beenskimmed and finished in a white crisppaint and flooring throughout is naturalwide oiled oak floor, to give a light, airyfeel. This is impacted by the full heightsliding glass doors to the terrace andrecessed low-energy spots, part of theLutron lighting system. But for cosinessthere are traditional, industrial-stylecast iron radiators in gunmetal grey ineach room. The kitchen carries on theindustrial feel with an island unitfinished in raw concrete.

Moving on to the bedroom, these havea plusher feel with dark navyupholstered headboards and a leatherclad built-in wardrobe. The show flat’sbathroom has large grey porcelain tilescovering the floor and walls, with asmoked glass shower-screen. The oakveneer cabinetry with inlaid mirrorprovides honey coloured storage. Theshowflat’s style has definitely succeededin achieving something very sought afterand very difficult to achieve - a mixtureof warehouse chic with an overall feelthat is warm and welcoming.

Contacts »Architectural Textiles www.architecturaltextiles.co.uk »Hansgrohe www.hansgrohe.co.uk »Italian Solutions www.italiansolutions.com »Kuppersbusch www.kueppersbusch.de »Luke Agbaimoni www.lukeagbaimoni.com »Londonewcastle www.hansgrohe.co.uk »Lutron www.lutron.com »Phillip Jeffries www.phillipjeffries.com »Target Living www.targetliving.com»Villeroy & Boch www.villeroy-boch.com


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LOFTYIDEALS

Jim Henson once made his classic series The Muppets in this Londonfactory. Now converted into loft apartments,Tara Bernerd’s sophisticated

urban style brings a classy edge to these industrial spaces

Words REBECCA HOHPhotography NICK GUTTRIDGE

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HERITAGEHAVEN


US architect Kathryn Scott has created aharmonious whole from awide range ofhistorical design references

Words REBECCA HOHPhotography EMMAMCDERMOTT

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NN ew York Architect Kathryn Scott hascarved out a beautiful family home in the lowerand middle duplex of this Brownstone inBrooklyn Heights. The influence of heritage isstrong, Asian artwork abounds referencing herhusband’s Chinese childhood and classicalGustavian clean, lines are also a feature,channelled from her own Swedish ancestry.Scott also wanted to restore many historicalfeatures that had been lost in previousownership and began by researching museumhomes in Rhode Island, and has replicatedmany features she found there such as skirtingsand plaster ceiling mouldings. Smaller detailsfrom these houses also fixated Scott, ‘I noticedthe toggle light switches at the Breakers all hadbrass plate hand engravings with thedescription of their purpose. I could not get thatdetail out of my mind and went on a search fororiginal switches,’ she describes. She later foundwhat she was looking for at Mohawk Electric, inNew York City, and bought out the entire stock!Scott then brought in a sign fabricator toengrave custom switch plates to complete thelook. ‘I also made custom dimming knobs out ofantique ceramic nurse’s call knobs’, continuesScott, ‘and sourced antique hardware andsanitary fittings that could convincingly poseas original.’ This fastidious restoration job,combined with bespoke pieces made by Scottand her team as well as sentimental piecescertainly make this house a home.

Contacts »Kathryn Scott Design Studio www.kathrynsco.com »Mimosa International www.mimosainternational.com»Urban Archeology www.urbanarchaeology.com

GUSHING GARGOYLESanded greenstone (completewith fossils) features in thebathroom. The gargoyle was afluke find in a vintagedinnerware shop, which hashad a ‘mouth’ inserted byUrban Architecture so it canfunction as a tub filler

NAILING THD DETAILSArchitect Scott hammered inthe pegs covering the face nailsin the wide plank sawn whiteoak floorboards in the masterbedroom herself. The antiqueSheridan canopy field bedbelonged to her grandmother

ANCIENT AND MODERNThe main living spacecombines antique pieces suchas sconces and library lamps aswell as bespoke creations fromthe Kathryn Scott DesignStudio, including the cabinetand pair of chairs

TAKE A NOTEThe kitchen island is clad iscleft black slate and acts as thefamily blackboard forChristmas messages or menusfor guest. The hood is coveredin Italian Fresco stucco, fromMimosa International andlined with blackened steel

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Interior designer Charlie Grieg is one of thenames to watch in the world of sustainablehousing.After a successful career in fashionretail, she moved into property 15 years ago andhas built up an impressive portfolio ofresidential projects for clients such as formerSpice Girl Emma Bunton. Greig and her teamof three designers, based in her studio in north-west London, began to focus on eco homes justover a year ago and have created an off-the-shelf, modular housing solution called CubHomes. It has already been certified toSustainability Code Level 5 and is covered bythe National House-Building Council’sBuilding Control Type Approval, somethingthat will be on developers’ minds next Octoberwhen every new building will have to comply toCode Level 4.

‘When I began work on creating my ownhome, I struggled so hard to add in all thesustainable factors I wanted and needed,’ saysGreig. ‘I began to see that creating your ownbespoke environment from scratch would bethe answer, which led me to the conclusion thatmodular is the building method of the future.This is what I have applied to Cub Homes.’

This capsule-type approach means thebuilding process takes 12 to 16 weeks and has afixed price — ‘a huge plus in an economically

unstable world and one where builders whackon an extra 20 per cent when you have no roofon your house,’ says Grieg.

Cub Homes, manufactured exclusively byFutureForm, achieve that hard-to-reach CodeLevel 5 by being built modularly off site, whichreduced construction waste by 90 per cent,before being craned in. This keeps its carbonfootprint to a minimum. Only ForestStewardship Council-approved timber is usedand the frame itself is 65 per cent recycledsteel. High acoustic and thermal installationsystems prevent heat loss and noise pollution,while argon gas-sealed windows are used,eliminating virtually all drafts. Interior fittings,with various packages ranging from Ikea toBoConcept, are also totally eco conscious withsurfaces and worktops made of 100 per centrecycled and recyclable glass, ceramics andmirrors.All appliances are A/A+ rated and allhomes comply with a daily water use of 80l perperson per day — achieved through theinstallation of flow restrictors in all taps andshowers — while rain water is harvested.

Grieg has 70 meetings set out for the nextsix months with housing associations, privateclients and property developers to roll out 100homes over the next year, one of which is ondisplay in the BRE’s (Environmental

Assessment Method) Innovation Park.Not only is she shaking things up ethically

in the UK, Grieg has developed a modularhousing solution for disaster zones, calledPodPassiv, which is has just received its patentand is being geared up to be sent out as part ofrelief efforts worldwide. Each one is $3000 andis a plastic shell, compact and light for quickand easy shipping, which can be constructed bytwo people in less than three hours and collectsrain water through the roof and walls and isilluminated by solar energy. ‘I just thoughthow can I apply my experience and knowledgeto provide an easy effective shelter in these lifethreatening situations, and created a solution,’describes Grieg, ‘It’s a simple design but we aregoing down all the right channels to have allthe right talks with all the right people so whatwe are doing is going to make a difference.’

The massively important and massivelyhectic schedule sounds like a lot to handle, ‘ oheveryday is a 12 hour day,’ says Grieg, ‘ Settingup meetings, going to them, creatingpresentations and working on seminars,selling my own property portfolio to fund mywork -It’s all go.’ And this afternoon she isplanning to visit the current exhibition at theSaatchi Gallery, ‘just because it’s a sunny day.’I think we can allow her that.

CHARLIE GREIG


Charlie Greig left fashion behind to make a successful career in interiordesign and is now setting new standards in sustainable housing

Words REBECCA HOH

SUSTAINED EFFORTGrieg (below left) and herinspirationalmodular housing,CubHomes, in their one andtwo storeyversions and anexample of the turn keyinterior.Bottom left,Grieg’scontemporary style transformsa period home,HaydonHouse

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26. Edwin Loxley enq 398Tel: 0115 9758168 www.edwinloxley.co.ukMade to Order Kitchen Commissions. Bespoke inevery sense of the word, every commission is madeto suit individual needs, tastes and architecturalproportions. Pictured:Walnut&Maple commission.

27. Pegler Yorkshire enq 456Tel: 0844 243 4400 www.pegleryorkshire.co.ukThe terrier i-temp PRC (Programmable RadiatorControl) is a revolutionary new product thatcontrols time as well as temperature,which meansthe radiator is only on at times actually required.

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06. To Grace, Tel: 01453 887868www.designtograce.co.uk

07. Decorum Interiors, Tel: +447985120097www.decoruminteriors.co.uk

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BC Sanitan opens doors inNewcastleunder Lyme, floristMcQueensmovesinto interiors, Kohler andWest OneBathrooms collaborate in Clerkenwell,Wovenground sets up on King’s Road

01 Wovenground 570 King’s Road, London SW6020 7033 3731 www.wovenground.com Thesuccessful rug retailer continues to grow withthe opening of this flagship store. It offersmore than 800 rug designs from names suchas Nani Marquina, Calvin Klein, Brink &Campman, Ligne Pure and Patricia Urquiola.

EDC London 20Margaret Street, LondonW1020 7323 3233 www.edclondon.com This multibrandshowroom is a major expansion for EDC, afterits 15-year success in the commercial sector.Eclectic, high-end designer furniture andlighting - many exclusives and limitededitions - are arranged as living concepts. Italso offers a bespoke product spec service.

03 Ellis + Louca 126 St John Street, London EC1020 7253 4051 www.mcqueens.co.uk Housed atthe revamped McQueens flower store inClerkenwell, this new home furnishing ventureaims to provide a showcase for the new waveof British design talent, offering a carefullychosen collection of furniture, lighting, homeaccessories, stationery and gifts.

02 Robert Langford 533 King’s Road, LondonSW10 020 7352 1876 www.robertlangford.co.ukThis279m2 flagship store showcases a new rangeof sofas and has a ground-floor atelier devotedto dining, slipper and occasional chairs. TheSleep Studio displays eight mattresses andbases plus headboards and end pieces.

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04 Talisman 190-192 Ebury Street, London SW1020 7730 7800www.talismanlondon.com Thecompany’s second showroom houses acolourful collection of antiques, Europeanstatuary and mid-20th century furniture,accessories and sculpture along with newinterpretations of vintage pieces.

Kohler and West One Bathrooms 44-48Clerkenwell Road, London EC1 020 7324 0780www.kohler.co.uk,www.westonebathrooms.comLeading bathroom and kitchen manufacturerKohler was selected as the exclusive partnerof West One Bathrooms for its new space inClerkenwell, London. Showcasing Kohler’sranges, featuring pieces by Barbara Barry andBill Sofield, as well as the company’s otherbrands, such as Daryl and Kallista, the high-profile space combinesWest One Bathrooms’reputation and expertise with Kohler’s boldartisan aesthetics. Kohler’s creative directorTristan Butterfield commissioned HarveyLangston-Jones to collaborate on the space,for, ‘an exceptionally tailored and dialled-inarchitectural space’, Butterfield commented.

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BC Sanitan Silverdale Road,Newcastle under Lyme,Staffordshire ST5 6EL 01274 654724www.bcsanitan.co.uk This showroom displaysa collection of china-clay basins, all handmade in the UK, plus a range of acrylic andcast-iron baths, brassware and suites. Abespoke service fires customers’ initials orcrests on to their chosen BC Sanitan products.

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QUICK THINKINGA two-week course promises to give designers the perfectintroduction to sustainability in the built environment

Sustainability is becoming part ofthe mainstream business agendaso whether they are designinghomes, getting to grips with newlegislation and regulation, sourcingproducts and materials or talkingto clients and stakeholders, designprofessionals need to get to gripswith this new business model.

With this in mind, the UKGreen Building Council (UK-GBC)has launched An Introduction toSustainability in the BuiltEnvironment, a foundation courseaimed at anyone working in theproperty and construction sector.

‘This is sheep-dipping insustainability,’ says Paul King,chief executive of UK-GBC.‘Anybody can get a quick intro tosustainability in eight hours.’

Designed in partnership withthe College of Estate Management,the two-week course includes aweb forum and online interactionwith tutors. Subjects coveredinclude regulation and legislation,climate change,water use,responsible sourcing of materialsand the impact on biodiversity. It

also provides guidance on technicalsolutions and stakeholdermanagement.Although not aformal qualification, it is in theprocess of becoming certifiedmaterial for continuingprofessional development.

The course is part of Step(Sustainability Training andEducation Programme), a newinitiative from UK-GBC thataims to ‘bridge the gaps’ insustainability training.

So why is it relevant to designprofessionals? ‘The whole industryis moving to full transparency,’says Chad Harrell, director ofoperations and businessdevelopment at UK-GBC. ‘Thiscourse helps define a commonlanguage and helps stakeholdersnavigate through the noise tounderstand the importance ofa joined-up approach.’

An Introduction toSustainability in the BuiltEnvironment is booking now andcosts £199 for UK-GBC membersand £249 for non-members.www.step.ukgbc.org

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STING IN THE TALEWe treat ourselves to a spa break at the Four Seasons inHampshire on the pretext of research for the London spa project onwhich I am consulting. Although not cheap, the hotel set in andaround a Georgian manor house is a haven of serenity and thetreatments blissful. Unfortunately there is – quite literally – a stingin the tale. On checking out and seling the four-figure bill I amstung by a wasp. I ask for some ice and aer a long delay aconcierge comes with a tiny can of bite spray. She explains thatshe cannot ‘administer’ it due to health and safety and so I mustnot only spray myself, but have £3.75 added to my bill for themedication. I am sorely tempted to ‘administer’ something thatwould definitely breach health and safety regulations, but sele formarching off as brusquely as my throbbing hand allows.

CHILLED OUTTea with an old designer friend in her exquisite Maryleboneboutique. She tells me that the latest must-have for any selfrespecting Russian oligarch is a bar in the media room with builtin mini-fridge for Champagne and a mini-freezer for vodka. Sheexplains that the fridge is no problem but is tearing her hair outtrying to find a mini-freezer and hopes her solution of a shagreenclad freezer drawer will be acceptable, even though the boles willhave to be stored horizontally. Na sdarovie!

WHAT’S THE DRILL?I haul myself out of bed early on Saturday morning to meet aspecialist fier who is to put up an elegant, but not easy to fixcurtain track at a project in the Barbican. He arrives late as he hasbeen collared by a porter who has spoed his power tools. Drillingis apparently strictly verboten at weekends in the Barbican as thenoise travels right up and down the blocks. The fier is an affablechap and, aer long negotiations with the porter, ascertains thatthe neighbours above and below are away so we can take a chanceand proceed. Somehow It doesn’t seem quite as glamorous as theluxury vodka drawers.

VIRTUAL VIRGINSpurred on by my glossy new i-Phone 4, I set up a twier accountand discover a whole world of design tips and gossip. My husband,who considers me a complete Luddite, is highly amused by mymid-life entry into cyber world.

Every now and again in the world of productdesign a new material is developed that challengesdesigners to rethink convention. For up-and-comingFrench designer Elise Gabriel this opportunity camein the form of Zelfo®, a 100 percent biodegradablematerial made from recycled materials with a highcellulose content (such as paper, textiles, hemp andmiscanthus) mixed with water. The patented COREtechnology transforms the cellulose (plant) fibresolution into a hugely ecological and efficient self-binding material. Together with TheGreenFactoryGabriel has developed the Zelfo® Embrace collection,an intelligent application of the properties Zelfo® .

To create the Liga Chair (shown above) dyed greenZelfo® is painted on to the joining sections of thesimple maple frame in the form of a wet cellulosepaste, which dries to bind the wood together. Playingto the strengths of the material, Gabriel aimed todesign pieces that illustrate its ability to holdcomplex, lightweight structures, and use the brightlycoloured aesthetic to draw attention to that feature.Also part of the collection is the Ossos trestle tablecomprising three beech wood legs held together usingonly dyed blue Zelfo®, and the Vélines lampshadesmade in white sheets of Zelfo®, showing thematerials translucency and strength used on its own.

This collaboration was brought about by VIA forits Partnership Project 2010, which gives designersthe opportunity to exchange skills and developproducts with innovative technologies and materialsin tandem with a manufacturer. www.via.frwww.thegreenfactory.fr www.zelfo-technology.com

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01 Baumatic’s BBC460SS blast chiller, partof the PremiumLine collection, promisesto maintain food’s shape, flavour and vitalnutrients, which are oen lost during regularfreezing. www.baumatic.co.uk

02 Gaggenau’s combination microwave BM270 and espresso coffee machine CM 250(pictured le and centre) feature intuitivecontrols and fully automatic bean-to-cupprogramming. www.gaggenau.co.uk

03 Franke is adding a coffee shade to itsKubus KBG undermounted sink range. Madefrom a composite material called Fragranite,the sinks are treated to reduce the build-upof limescale. www.franke.co.uk

04 Caple’s flush-mounted Sense C1071Grecessed gas hob has perfectly sleek lines. Itboasts four gas burners, including a flexibletriple ring 3.80kW wok burner, plus automaticelectronic ignition. www.caple.co.uk

05 BlancoAir’s BW/1220 canopy hood in blackglass and stainless steel delivers powerfulextraction rates using energy-efficient motors.A remote-control handset is available as anoptional extra. www.blanco.co.uk

06 Whirlpool’s latest side-by-side fridge-freezers are finished in Luxilen, which mimicsglass. Available in white, silver or black, theNova fridge-freezer boasts A+ energyperformance. www.whirlpool.co.uk


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01 The AquaSpace centre-fix panel fromAqualux enables you to design a walk-throughshower without tanking the entire room. It canbe fixed to the wall or ceiling for really flexibleinstallation. www.aqualux.co.uk

02 The Avec Toi shower cabin from Kos offersgenerous space for two to enjoy its doubleshower heads and revolving body jets. Luxuryfeatures include steam plus Kos’s Idrocolorechromotherapy system. www.kositalia.com

03 Boffi has joined forces Fantini to create theAboutwater range of brassware. Comprisingtwo sets of products, Aboutwater hasminimalist purity and quality construction atits heart. www.boffi-chelsea.com

04 Giulio Iacchei has taken the simple pipeas inspiration for his Olivia range for CeramicGlobo. The basins, WC and bidet are cast in aminimal form that hides plumbing and avoidsextraneous details. www.ceramicaglobo.com

05 The Cielo collection from Stocco brings asurprising surface paern and handyillumination to bathroom mirrors. The eightdesigns are only revealed when the integrallight is switched on. www.stocco.it

06 The side-sweeping Touch basin fromAquaplus Solutions now comes in a palee ofhues, including this red ceramic. The bowlcomes without tap holes for use with deck- orwall-mounted taps. www.aquaplussolutions.com


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KIT KEMP is the co-owner anddesign director of FirmdaleHotels, a group of boutique hotels

based mainly in London. Kemp designed alltheir interiors, often transforming unused anddilapidated buildings into five-star locationsand, in many cases, having a dramaticallypositive effect on the surrounding area. Hertrademark approach combines bold colours andtextures with an intelligent translation of spaceand a self-proclaimed ‘fresh, contemporaryEnglish style’. Kemp was named AndrewMartin International Interior Designer of theYear in 2008 and Firmdale picked up theCrown Estate’s Urban Business Award in 2007and has won three Queen’s Awards forEnterprise. The group comprises the CoventGarden Hotel, Charlotte Street Hotel, NumberSixteen, Knightsbridge Hotel, Soho Hotel andHaymarket Hotel plus the Crosby Street Hotelin New York.www.firmdale.com

ASHLEY CARTWRIGHTis a designer and craftsmanspecialising in timber. His

extensive portfolio includes public art as wellas private commissions. He has collaboratedwith a number of architects, creating furniturefor the National Trust, the British Embassy inMoscow, Oxford University, Kew Gardens andDorchester Abbey. Born in 1949, Cartwrighttrained at Kingston University and the RoyalCollege of Art, where he picked up theObserver-Woudhuysen award. His work hasbeen sold at Sotheby’s and Bonhams andexhibited at the Crafts Council, 100% Design,Collect at the Victoria & Albert Museum, theScottish Gallery and Royal Festival Hall. In1982, he was given a Design Council award forbatch production furniture and in 1986 he wasbecame a member of the Crafts Council board.In 1995, he was elected a Fellow of the RoyalSociety of Arts.www.doodlespace.co.uk

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Inside story After being given someancient bearing timbers from a church belfry,Ashley Cartwright noticed the marks andindications of previous jointing and sought toemphasize the incredibly deep cross section of theoak. So he cut a series of chevrons into theunderside of the bench, using dramatic angles andsharp edges to show off the varied patterns of thenatural knots and grain. Though Cartwright foundthe centuries-old wood tough to work with, itsnuances and patina made it worth the challenge.Within his craft, Cartwright’s priorities are highlyfunctional — he focuses on producing work thatperforms well, is comfortable to use and easy tomaintain. He wants his furniture to be ‘visuallyintriguing’ but always balanced, with eachcommission reacting specifically to the product’senvironment rather than carrying an inherentdesign style. The Chevron Oak Bench is part of ALiving Space, an exhibition curated by Kemp thatruns at CAA until 2 October. www.caa.org.uk


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holds its own wherever you place it.At CAAthere are so many pieces that fit thisdescription; the work really speaks for itself.

‘Although he and I work in very differentmedia, I find Cartwright’s work to becomplementary to my own, always addingsomething special. Interior design is acollaboration and it takes many differentelements to make a space come alive. I oftenhave an idea that needs the input of others tomake it multidimensional and Cartwright’swork offers the solution.You can always rely onhim to do something fantastic.’

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