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Welcome to the February issue of in.Design.
in this issue, we examine interior design in the public sector and on page 11 Mark Ludmon takes a look at a couple of projects which
prove that innovation and creative design need not be left out of the equation when projects are funded with public money.
in.Her Life features Dorothee Junkin, designer and founder of Architecta Ltd, who has described a busy seven day week! she clearly
loves what she does – turn to page 31 to see what she’s up to.
The British institute of interior Design has had an incredibly busy start to the new year. BiiD has announced an exciting one day
conference entitled ‘Celebrating British Design’ which will take place in June (page 19), where it will also announce the Honorary
Fellowships for 2012 to recognise those who have had a profound impact on the interior design profession (page 47).
With the weather still so mild, our thoughts have already turned to the great outdoors; for the outdoor furniture industry, sustainable
and weatherproof are the buzz words for this season. The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association tells us about its new Made Aware
scheme which covers sustainability issues, and gloster focuses on the trend for all-year-round furniture which can withstand the wet
British winters. Turn to page 49 to find out more.
And finally a good-bye… this is my last issue as editor of in.Design. i’m handing over the reins to Mark Ludmon, who’s been the
Managing editor on the magazine since september last year. Although i am sad to leave in.Design, i’ve had a great time working on it
and i know that i’m leaving it in very safe hands with Mark. i wish you all lots of success for the future.
Emma Denningeditor
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11 in.Sector Focus on interior design in the Public sector
17 in.BiiD The BiiD’s new conference celebrates British design
19 in.UK Mark Ludmon takes a look at the latest in exterior lighting in the UK
25 in.BiiD The BiiD supports Clerkenwell Design Week
27 in.Her Life This month it’s the turn of Dorothee Junkin of Architecta Ltd
36 in.BiiD Highlights of the BiiD’s Christmas party
38 in.UK Warming up: the latest from the heating industry
43 in.BiiD BiiD’s plan to announce its 2012 Honorary Fellowships
45 in.vogue The great outdoors: outdoor furniture trends and innovations
48 in.Sight simon Hamilton looks at the trend for open plan living
51 in.Show A look at the ARC show, the must-visit lighting event in February
57 in.Show Hotelympia takes place at exCel in London at the end of February
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This award was given following a vote byfellow members of the Association whichmakes it particularly special to Frank ashis work within the industry, and with theLighting Association, is done out of a passionfor lighting. This token of recognition was atotal surprise to him and one of which he isjustly proud.
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Having worked on public-sectorprojects such as schools,colleges and youth trainingcentres, Liverpool-basedinteriors and fit-out consultancy
Team a go-go understands the importanceof balancing visual impact with value formoney and social impact – key factorswhen public money is involved. This isdemonstrated in its work on The Fuse inPartington in Trafford in west Manchester– a £4 million scheme supported by theBig Lottery Fund under the MyPlace youthcentre programme. Part of the Trafford YouthVillage, it is more than just a youth centrebut a centre for the performing arts, sports,recreation and business with a focus onpeople aged 11 to 19.
The project was led by ellis WilliamsArchitects (eWA), working with BAMConstruction, structural engineers DoylePartnership, mechanical and electricalconsulting engineers steven Hunt &Associates and quantity surveyor AAProjects. Team a go-go was appointed toconsult with young people and design andimplement the interiors. “Team a go-go isrenowned for emphasising the effect thatgood design can have on service delivery,”points out managing director Kate stewart.
Designer sam Harry adds: “Our challengewas to create a space suitable for youngpeople but not childlike. We worked withthe client group to develop ways in whichthe building could generate income fromhires from businesses and the community.”in partnership with eWA, Team a go-gochallenged some of the space divisionsand reconfigured the layout to enable easysupervision of a man “chill zone”, removingbarriers between staff and young people.
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The public eyeInnovation and creative design neednot be left out of the equation whenprojects are funded with publicmoney, reports Mark Ludmon
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“Our workshops with the young peoplefound that most youth centres are good atproviding activities for boys but that girlswant a quieter space to sit and chat, so wecreated a bespoke seating pod which givesthe feel of being in a smaller lounge spacebut is open enough for discrete supervision,”sam explains.
The key architectural theme to the buildingis that it is a series of cubes thrown in the airand dropped to form a collection of zones.These zones are coded on the outside bytheir different colours and textures, and theinterior scheme extended this use of colourto match different activities whether they bechill zone, sports zone, performance zone oradmin zone.
The meeting room is easily transformedat night into a space for young people by
the specification of a folding table andluxury chairs. The room has a 3D TV and thestorage wall conceals large bean bags thatare brought out when the table is put away.A full-length curtain can be drawn roundthe room at night instead of closing the bi-folding wall, making a more intimate space.Other parts of The Fuse include a dancestudio, a recording studio, practice rooms,sports facilities, a theatre and a café. A“green room” attached to the performancespace was developed as a space whereyoung people can learn skills such ashairdressing and beauty.
Team a go-go worked in partnership withthe architects and contractor on furnitureprocurement, with the young people andstaff consulted through workshops. This ledto specifying colours and finishes includingflooring, lighting, walls, washrooms, lockers,acoustic treatments and loose and fixeditems such as bespoke shop-fit elements.“Working with a small budget, our design
team have met the clients’ aspirationsand created a vibrant and sustainableenvironment for the whole community,”Kate adds.
A more large-scale community projecthas been completed in Rotherhithe, eastLondon. Canada Water Library was built bysouthwark Council with £14.1 million ofpublic money, using one of the world’s toparchitects, Piers gough, partner at CZWg.The stunning inverted pyramid shape of thebuilding means the interior is far larger thanthe restricted footprint. From the double-height atrium, a central spiral staircaseleads up to the main library floor, lined withtimber that combines linear and circulardesigns. On the library floor, the children andyoung people’s areas have been designedas flexible spaces adaptable for differentactivities. On the ground floor, there is a caféto encourage people to enter the buildingfrom the new plaza developed as part of thearea’s regeneration. t
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Karndean’s six ranges offer a variety oflight, mid and dark wood and stone effectvinyl planks and tiles which designersare finding invaluable when developinginterior schemes for healthcare applications.With durability, cleanliness and ease ofmaintenance all taken care of, KarndeanDesignflooring is being used to createpractical and attractive environments thatbenefit both patients and staff.
From waiting areas and corridors to familyrooms and private wards, design flooringlike Karndean’s Van gogh range gives
designers the freedom to combine style andfunctionality to create workable healthcarespaces.
Paul Barratt, Commercial sales Directorfor Karndean Designflooring comments:“Designers are quickly realising thatfloorcoverings like LVT are the perfect choicefor hospitals, care homes and day centres.Whilst sheet materials are used for operatingtheatres and other sterile areas, the patientand visitor oriented rooms can really benefitfrom the warm and inviting tones of a woodor stone effect flooring which can make thespace feel less clinical.
“There are numerous practical benefits tousing Karndean Designflooring in communalareas, bedrooms, corridors and waitingareas. it is quiet underfoot and has a durablewear of between 0.55 and 0.7mm which
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The building also features a 150-seatertheatre, meeting rooms and other flexiblespaces. “The library is an indoor public spaceopen to everyone, where you find wonderfulthings you weren’t necessarily looking for,”Piers says. “it is a futuristic Pandora’s box ofpossibilities.”
CZWg worked on the interior designwith companies such Junckers and TheAccess Flooring Company on flooring,ironmongery2u, and ecophon for the mainacoustic ceiling.
The café is the work of Barista Design,which installed a solid steel chassis clad inpolished stainless steel, manufactured initaly, with a 50mm granite worktop and aCorian front. CZWg worked with RainbowDesign on furniture throughout the building,including the shelving. it supplied bespokeloose furniture such as desks, sofas, coffeetables, stacking chairs, flip-top tables as wellas high tables and bar stools. it matched thebold colours of the flooring and décor, withupholstery ranging from purples and blues toshades of green.
Lighting was the work of consultants HoareLea, which attempted to use natural lightfrom the windows above as much aspossible, particularly for the central spiralstaircase.
“We wanted the materials and structureto be the feature. We looked to light itin the most simplistic and clean way wecan,” explains partner Dominic Meyrick.However, he says it was decided to enhancethe natural daylight with fluorescent ovaliguzzini pendants providing a uniform whiteglow. suspended by four wires runningthrough a conduit, the lights appear to pulldown the curved ceiling. Other innovationsinclude LeD strips embedded in thebookcases that wash light down the frontof each cabinet, illuminating each of thebook spines. “We wanted to create a bit ofambience and drama,” Dominic adds. Thelighting design means it has achieved anincredible level of energy efficiency withless than two watts per square metre – animportant objective for southwark Council.“We managed to keep it to that and stillmake it look funky,” Dominic adds. spiral staircase at Canada Water Library
Canada Water Library with iguzzini pendants and LeD strips
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Aportrait and figurative specialistsculptor traditionally trainedin anatomy and study of thehuman form, Jane Robbinsworks from her studio in
shrewsbury in the heart of rural shropshire,and works to private or public commission.
she is passionate about not only the humanfigure and its celebration in 3D form, but theproduction of lasting, inspirational sculpturesembracing craftsmanship and figurativesculptural skills.
Her work is cast in both traditional andcontemporary mediums and her latest
collection of work “ice Angels” are delicatelysculpted figures cast in “Crystalclear” acrylicresin. They are UV, heat, frost and waterproof, suitable for both indoor and outdoorsettings.
Jane works to commission and can createany figure, any size, and pieces can be castin any colour (pale pastel through to richgem).
Lights can be incorporated into the designof these fabulously crystal clear sculptures,creating dramatic night aspects to indoorand outdoor features.
Outdoor water fountains, bas relief sculptedmurals, garden statuary, plus indoor busts,nudes, male and female figures all uniquelycreated by Jane Robbins sculpture.
Previous commissions have included:Linda McCartney: commissioned by sir PaulMcCartneyQueen Mother: commissioned by shropshirestar newspapersPercy Thrower: commissioned by theThrower familyAndy Capp: commissioned by HartlepoolCouncilFred Dibnah: commissioned by Bolton andDistrict Civic TrustCharles Rennie Mackintosh: for the Museumof Contemporary Art in Ceret, Francesir george Martin: Lifesize bronze portraitbust of the Beatles record producer
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The British institute of interior Design(BiiD) is launching an inaugural,one day conference event entitled“Celebrating British Design”. Takingplace at RiBA’s London HQ, Portland
Place, London, on 21st June 2012, ahead ofthe BiiD AgM, the conference will feature aninspiring line-up of headline speakers andexperts drawn from right across the designspectrum.
“The eyes of the world will be firmlyfocused on Britain in 2012 thanks to theOlympics, Paralympics and the goldenJubilee,” says BiiD President, Diana Yakeley.“in this celebration year, the BiiD believes itis entirely appropriate that we honour thiscountry’s excellence in the field of design.“Celebrating British Design” will provideus with just that platform and recognisethe varied and enduring contribution tothe spatial designs that we create for ourclients in residential, commercial, public andhospitality projects.”
“Celebrating British Design” will takemembers on a journey of British design,looking at the impact of its success in theworld of interiors, and exploring what thefuture holds. More details on confirmedspeakers and topics will be revealed shortly.
Following the conference, the BiiD will hostits AgM when the work of the instituteduring the course of the year is reviewedand outlines plans for the year aheadannounced. All BiiD members are welcometo attend.
For the first time the conference and AgMwill take place in the Jarvis MemorialHall, RiBA’s dedicated venue for largeconferences, located on the lower groundfloor at 66 Portland Place.
For more information, please [email protected].
New BIID conferencecelebrates BritishdesignThe BIID honours our country’s excellence in the field of design withthe launch of a new conference.
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Magical fields of lighttransformed the lawns atthe Holburne Museum inBath for six weeks untilearly January. Fibre optic
stems lay dormant during the daytime butat night they flowered with gentle rhythmsof light. it was the latest incarnation of aninstallation created by lighting designerBruce Munro who first devised the Fieldof Light for the Brilliant! exhibition at theVictoria & Albert Museum in London in 2004.
Further versions appeared such as a 10-acredisplay at Long Knoll Field in Wiltshire andat the eden Project in Cornwall in 2008 and2009.
Bruce was inspired by travelling through theAustralian red desert 18 years ago whereroadside campsites punctuated the barrenlandscape with sprinkler-fed oases of green,each displaying a larger-then-life sculpturesuch as a giant banana or a sheep. He wasintrigued by the way the desert was barren
until it rained and then, as if from nowhere,dormant seeds would burst into bloom. Hedescribes Field of Light as being like a giantsurreal campsite banana, an alien installationin the midst of nature. it is made of acrylicstems with fibre optic cables runningthrough them, each topped by a frostedacrylic ball, which lie dormant like dry desertseeds in the daytime but light up at night.each cluster of stems is illuminated by anexternal projector on a colour wheel as thestems themselves hold no electric power t
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Mark Ludmon looks at the range of creative andpractical designs available for outside lighting Bruce Munro’s Field of Light at Holburne Museum
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at all. At the Holburne, there were 5,220stems of light. To maximise reflections in ericParry’s glass extension, Munro placed narrowsets of extra stems indoors, topped withclear spheres and fixed in small plinths.
Art and lighting design come together ina new installation created by ACT LightingDesign along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris where 200 plane treeslining the street have been transformed intolight sculptures. each tree is encircled bythree rings of LeD lighting that add drama,movement and colour to the natural organicform of the tree. During daylight, the innerlights of each ring emit a soft glow whilegarlands of small mirrors sparkle as theymove freely in the breeze. At dusk, vibrantprogrammed displays begin, using boththe inner and outer lights, continuing until2am. The entire scheme is programmableto create vastly different effects. Preciseshifts in colour and tempo can be created tofocus on one tree or to create a sequence orgroup effect, with over 80 million possiblecombinations of effects per tree.
The concept is a ring as a sign of unionand completeness, becoming a symbolof unity between man and nature. ACTLighting Design’s inspiration comes fromrespecting the tree as a living being, and sothe scheme is shaped by a need to ensurethat the trees are not damaged in any wayby the dramatic lighting intervention. it willreturn to the Champs-Élysées for the wintermonths each year until 2014.
A stunning new lighting scheme has beeninstalled on the tower of the new City Hallin Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part ofefforts to create a new cultural identity forthe country’s third largest city. The scheme,
designed by Petr KolmaÐka, has seen thefour fascias of the tower each illuminatedwith a single energy-saving Anolis RgBCWArcPad Xtreme, one of the most powerfulAnolis LeD flood fixtures available. Theyevenly light the whole surface area of eachelevation despite the challenging texture ofthe copper that clads the building, built in1930. These are washed with a selectionof beautiful colours including a standardday-to-day selection that is a combinationof eight cyan, blue and white scenesbased on the colours of Ostrava’s logo andother client specifications. The colour ofthe tower can also be changed for specialoccasions such as festivals.
The Anolis ArcPad Xtreme is a specialoutdoor fixture with two independent LeDmodules. The LeDs are densely populated,providing an extremely bright light output,and an iP67 rating that means the system
is tough enough to work even if immersedin water. The combination of RgB and whiteLeDs delivers a particularly good quality ofwhite light.
Around the top of the tower’s observationdeck are 20 units of Anolis ArcLine OutdoorOptic 40MC (multi-chip) lights that cancomplement the tower’s fascias. Two AnolisArcPower 360 drivers power the LeD units,which are controlled by a Cyber Cue system,pre-programmed with the sequences thatchange every 30 seconds. The lighting isprogrammed to switch on at dusk and off atdawn, and runs right through the night.
A more traditional approach was taken fornew lighting at st Paul’s Cathedral in Londonwhen lighting designers speirs and MajorAssociates installed a new scheme in thesouth Portico. They worked with heritagelighting specialist Dernier & Hamlyn which
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ACT Lighting Design in Champs-Élysées
manufactured a 1.6m high lantern based ona design conceived by the building’s fabricsurveyor Martin stancliffe, who was inspiredby another Dernier & Hamlyn lantern atthe Royal naval College in greenwich. Theresult is a lantern that not only illuminatesthe general area from ceramic metal halidedownlighting but also gently uplights thesouth Portico’s dome from six ceramicmetal halide aluminium reflector lamps.each of the contemporary fittings has beencarefully concealed within the body of thelantern so that the overall effect is one ofwarm, inviting light when approachingthe cathedral. speirs and Major directorMark Major adds: “Clearly it was importantto have a lantern that was sensitive tothe architecture of the portico. However,the careful design not only allows theintegration of additional lighting to achievethe correct atmosphere but also cleverlyaccommodates a technical solution t
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which could otherwise have had a negativeimpact on the fabric of the cathedral.”
An extensive portfolio of exterior lightingcan be found in the new catalogue fromAurora Lighting, featuring new designsfrom pathway lighting to floodlighting. newproducts include the AU-WAL417 aluminiumfixed LeD wall light and the AU-PsT110 andAU-PsT120 aluminium bollard lights withclear polycarbonate lens.
Classic and contemporary designcome together in a new collection ofitalian-manufactured exterior lightingfrom Franklite. They include the “semi-contemporary” sera range which has mattblack die-cast aluminium fittings with opalpolycarbonate diffusers to conceal the lamp.This range also includes a half-post andsingle- and double-headed lamppost. Afunky modern alternative is the Lorenz rangewhich includes a lantern in brushed marine-grade stainless steel with a transparentpolycarbonate diffuser. Franklite uses
polycarbonate diffusers to avoid the risk ofbroken glass if the lights are damaged byvandals, proving that practical solutions canbe combined with stylish design.
Dernier & Hamlyn lantern at st Paul’s Cathedral
sera lantern from Franklite Anolis lights up Ostrava’s city hall
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Clerkenwell is home to over 60show rooms, a multitude ofarchitectural and creative practicesand provides the perfect locationfor this unique design festival.
Back for its third year after a record numberof visitors in 2011, Clerkenwell Design Weekfeatures an exciting, three-day programmeof more than 150 events, pop-upexhibitions, installations, talks, performances,music and workshops, showcasing cuttingedge design from some of the biggestnames in the industry.
BiiD members will receive advanceinformation on all the activities takingplace during Clerkenwell Design Week.The institute is also planning to hosta dedicated networking event in aparticipating showroom during the three– day programme. More details will beannounced shortly.
“Clerkenwell Design Week has created ahuge buzz in the design world since its
launch,” says Diana Yakeley, BiiD President.“The exciting and varied programme isfull of interest for BiiD members and weare delighted to support such a majorinternational festival which celebrates alldisciplines of design.”
Visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com formore information about Clerkenwell DesignWeek.
BIID supportsClerkenwell DesignWeek The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced a
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Mondayit’s 6.30am, but it somehow feels muchearlier than that. Over a cup of coffee i scanthrough my overflowing inbox and answerthe most pressing emails having just comeback from a trip to switzerland. At 9.30ami set off to hunt for some unique furniturepieces in my favourite antique and vintageshowrooms. especially when it comes toone-offs, i always prefer to see them inperson. A potential new client has justbought a lovely country property just outsideof London and asked for suggestions for afew additional key pieces to supplementthe current set of absolutely exquisitefurniture. With this type of client finding theright pieces could quickly turn into a moreextensive redesign. My first stop is PimlicoRoad. After a light lunch at DaylesfordOrganic i tour through more showrooms inChelsea and Fulham, scribbling notes aboutnew finds in my little black book and takingquick snaps with my iPhone to remindmyself of special finds later.
i am back in the studio in the evening,scanning through data online and checkingthe stock of the international antique andvintage dealers i like to source from. Myhusband, an architect, has a big deadlinecoming up and is working late too. We bothunderstand the nature and demands of thedesign profession and can relate to beingpassionate about what we do. Tonight wewon’t be able to, but most nights we havedinner together and talk about our day.
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Dorothee Junkin
This month it is the turn ofDorothee Junkin, founder anddirector of architecture andinterior design studio ArchitectaLtd, to give us an insight into herbusy life
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tuesdayi spend the first half of the morning catchingup with my emails. i have received twoenquiries from potential residential clientsand a follow-up from a commercial clientwith whom i’ve been discussing theredesign of a club, bar and restaurant projectin Central London. As requested a meetingthis afternoon was hastily arranged andluckily fitted in with my schedule as i alreadyhave another meeting later with a clientfor whom Architecta just finished a privateresidence in st. John‘s Wood. it’s one of thelast meetings for a wonderful apartmentin a listed building bordering Regent’s Parkand i need to walk with the client and the
contractor through the property to checkif the snagging list has been dealt withsufficiently. it’s always the little things in theend that require particular attention. i hatethe idea of a client walking away and beingnot 100% happy with the result. i really dotry to exceed my clients‘ expectations asthey could recommend Architecta to theirfriends or aquaintances and that’s a greatway to gain future projects.
early evening i meet up with my husband atBond street and we go to an art exhibitionin Cork street. i like to be in-the-know aboutnew artists and their work, as the London
art scene is very interesting and ofteninspiring too.
WednesdayYesterday’s meeting regarding thecommercial project went well. i sit down togo through my notes and try to get my headaround the requirements while in the backof my head the first design ideas alreadystart to take form. The phone rings. Afavourite contractor of mine who completedstunning properties for celebrities in film andfashion, and with whom i recently workedon a large project in Highgate,
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A recently completed residential project in Highgate
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north London, has a question regardingsome last outstanding aspects. i drop whati have been doing, as i always try to lookafter the good contractors and suppliers iwork with. it’s paramount to be able to relyon them when dealing with demandingclients.
in the afternoon i call the photographer,with whom my PR has scheduled a portraitsession for the next day, to confirm thedetails. At the very last minute we find outthat the location for the shoot is unavailablethe next day. We have to postpone the shootto Friday. i make a few phone calls andadjust my schedule for the next two daysaccordingly.
thursdayToday it’s time to sit down and startworking on a concept design proposal forthe commercial project. Three floors of
club, bar and restaurant space need somethorough consideration. The morning flies bysketching, noting ideas and pulling materialsamples out of the material library. i end upsitting in the centre of a creative chaos, but ifeel like i got a solid strategy in place. i coulduse more material options, i’m thinkingsomething bold with a contemporary edge!i decide to make a spontaneous trip tomy favourite showrooms. i love browsingthrough endless piles of materials huntingfor treasures for current and upcomingprojects and as i tend to design uniquespaces for every client. i also source a lotinternationally. Recently i went to new Yorkfor a client to coordinate a custom tablemade by a renown metal sculptor and onto Los Angeles to meet a specialist furnituremanufacturer for a custom sideboard andside tables.
Fridayi get up early, gather my things for the
photo shoot and meet the photographerin London’s east end. i am excited and abit nervous as well. it turns out there wasno need to be, as the photographer, whohas worked with many celebrities, put meat ease straight away and i soon feel veryconfident posing for the shoot. it’s actuallyquite fun and we get a lot of looks frompassers-by.
After the photo shoot i am back in thestudio. Time flies by again. i meant tolook over the last tax quarter and to getthe information to the tax office, but i gotside-tracked by some last minute projectcoordination and all of a sudden it’s 7pm. ineed to rush for dinner with a friend fromnew York, who was in town for businessand will fly back tomorrow. My husbandand i take him for a lovely dinner at ModernPantry in Clerkenwell and then for drinks atthe Zetter Townhouse. it’s early on saturdaymorning, when we finally get back home.
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The stunning living room in HighgateSaturdayi usually try to carve out some free timeon the weekends. sometimes it works,sometimes it doesn’t. Today i head outaround mid-morning to meet with apotential private client. i find most privateclients are very busy, they travel a lot andhave properties abroad. if their time doesn’tallow, i have to have meetings early in themornings, later in the evenings or any timeat the weekend.
i meet the couple at their recently purchasedproperty close to Kew gardens. The property
definitely needs some refurbishment, but ithas loads of character and could be turnedinto a real gem. Walking through the houseand garden all three of us get more andmore excited as we go along and concludethat i shall submit a first proposal and feestructure within a few days.
My husband has meanwhile met withfriends at Borough Market and i manageto join them for a late lunch at 3pm. Weenjoy a wonderful afternoon with friendswe haven’t seen in a while. in the evening
we meet with ex-colleagues at the hiddenexperimental Cocktail Club in Chinatown.Design ideas seem to come to life so mucheasier when one takes breaks and is nottrying too hard.
Sundayi am up early again and start assembling afirst layout concept for the mood boards forthe commercial project while my husbandsleeps in. i actually don’t mind working rightnow, as i am very excited about my ideasand can’t wait to show them to the t
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client. sometimes the week is so busywith coordination and site visits and clients,contractors and suppliers calling all day,that one doesn’t get to actually do someproper design work until it’s evening orweekend. When possible, sunday is myday to recharge. My husband and i try to gofor brunch, see exhibitions and visit friendsoutside of London, but while projects arebubbling i can‘t help getting stuck in now. ilove what i do.
st John’s Wood About Dorothee JunkinAfter completing her preliminaryArchitectural degree in germany, Dorotheegained her first professional experiencein new York with Kohn Pedersen FoxAssociates.
she returned to europe in 2004 to continuewith her studies and gain her Masterdegree in switzerland. Attracted by theinternational design scene she movedto London in 2007 and joined Foster +Partners to work on the Abu Dhabi WorldTrade Centre 5 star hotel and Munich’sLenbachhaus Museum amongst otherprestigious projects.
in 2009 Dorothee formed her owncompany Architecta. since then she hasworked on a number of large privateresidences in London’s premier residentialneighbourhoods.
Her aim is to create unique environmentsbased on diverse narrative conceptsand the client’s individual needs andaspirations. she strongly believes thatevery detail matters as a part of the overallcomposition of materials and light and togive each and every space its deservedindividuality.www.architecta-interiors.com
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The new 350lm es50 Hi-sPOTRefLeD lamp from sylvania is thefirst LeD retrofit to have the powerto replace a 50W halogen – thehugely popular workhorse of
accent and display lighting – while stayingwithin the limits for maximum lampdimensions specified by ieC. This ensures itcan be fitted into all gU10 and gZ10-typeluminaires – without compromise – opening-up the benefits of LeD lighting to the wholeinteriors market.
“The sooner designers and consultantsinvest in this new lamp, the sooner theirclients can start cutting their energy costs,”claims ian Major, Product and MarketingManager – UK lamps at Havells-sylvania.“An energy efficient lighting schemedramatically reduces power consumptionand saves money. This new 350lm LeD lampis designed to fit into existing gU10 andgZ10 fittings and provides up to 85% energysavings which deliver an average paybacktime of only 10 months.”
sleek and powerful, the 350lm es50 LeD isdesigned to directly replace the tungstenhalogen lamps in all downlights and tracks.it will last ten times longer than a tungstenhalogen and uses 90% less energy, so nomore guilt and no more stocking up ondated replacement lamps. Fit one lampand forget all about it – then just enjoy theshining light and revel in lower energy bills.
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Landau Holdings Ltd began tradingin 1983 offering a wide rangeof kitchen doors and accessoriesto joiners, independent retailersand manufacturers. They have
more recently diversified into the retail,health, fashion, food and leisure industriesby manufacturing both contemporary andtraditional products to specific requirementsfor shops, restaurants and hotels. now wellestablished with a wealth of experience,the family-run business prides itself on itslevel of service and quality. Combining stateof the art technology with traditional skills,the company is able to offer a fully bespokemanufacturing service.
since the acquisition of Parapan® inseptember 2011, Landau Holdings Ltd is thesole UK manufacturer of the exceptional highgloss acrylic. Landau has gradually integratedthe material into its comprehensive rangesof competitively priced kitchen doors in solidtimbers, veneers and hand-painted finishes.Other brands in the Landau portfolio includeBrooklands – traditional hand-painted in-frame door and drawers for a luxurious styleand nature’s Choice – classic and distinctive,modern and fresh bespoke lay-on doors.
Where designers are looking to mixcolour and texture, the flawless mirror-like reflections of Parapan® make a
perfect partner for Landau’s new rangeof exotic book matched veneers andmetallics available in a variety of surfacetreatments and gloss options. Cut to sizeand thermoformed into any radius ofcurve – convex, concave and even s-shaped– they offer a spectrum of totally newbespoke design solutions. Landau haveintroduced new specialist moulds to enablethem to thermoform the Parapan® to anexceptionally high-quality of finish. Metro,a unique handleless system complementsParapan® and the veneers with colourmatched or veneered rails.
The complete Landau collections willbe shown on the new website and in abrochure to be launched in spring 2012.Contact Landau for more details.
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For further details of Parapan® please contactLandau Holdings Ltd, Landau House, Bontoft Avenue, Hull, HU5 4HFTelephone: 01482 440680, Email: [email protected], Website: www.landauparapan.co.uk
High gloss Parapan® – the designers’ favourite
Parapan® continues to be the material of choice for designers seeking ahigh gloss finish. Here, the sleek, shiny acrylic has been specified for thestatement breakfast bar and run of units in this contemporary open-plankitchen.
Parapan® answers all the aesthetic and practical demands of the modernkitchen. It is waterproof and easy to clean making it extremely hygienic
and far more durable than lacquers and other finishes. Available in 22shades in 18mm and 4mm thicknesses the colours are solid and UV stable.Parapan® can be cut to bespoke sizes and thermoformed to any radius ofcurve
Doors, drawers and fascias in Parapan®, can be made to any size witha choice of edge treatments. In keeping with the minimalist look of thiskitchen, finger pulls that require no handles have been used but doors anddrawers can be dressed up or down with almost any style of handle.
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More than 200 guests weretreated to champagne andcanapés in the elegantsurroundings of theMolteni&C Dada showroom,
at the BiiD’s Christmas Drinks evening. Theywere able to take a close look at the manyhigh quality pieces on display as well asnetwork with fellow BiiD members late intothe night.
“it was great to see so many members atthis year’s Christmas Party,” says Joy Curniffe,the institute’s Membership Manager. “it wasan excellent opportunity for members tofind out more about Molteni&C Dada, and tocatch up with other designers and suppliers,as we all look forward to 2012. Our thanksto Molteni&C Dada who hosted the eventbrilliantly.”
To see photos from the BiiD Christmas Drinksvisit the BiiD Facebook page www.facebook.com/BritishinstituteofinteriorDesign or visitthe BiiD’s Youtube page www.youtube.com/user/BiiDinteriorDesign to see a video fromthe evening.
Designers turned up in force for the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)Christmas Drinks Evening, hosted this year at the flagship store of BIID IndustryPartner Molteni&C Dada, Shaftesbury Avenue in London
ALL iMAges COURTesY OF sTePHen YAKeLeY
Designers network atBIID Christmas event
Bridgman continues to develop their 4 Seasons ranges of top quality outdoor furniture. The selectionsconsist of dining, lounging and sunbathing furniture, all matching designs, in various colours and sizes ofweaves. Bridgman Furniture is ideal for hotels, leisure organisations, conference centres and restaurants.
The products are manufactured using the finest materials, with style, design and comfort being thefundamental criteria. Please contact their office to receive their 2012 catalogue, prices and details of their
discount structure.
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T: 020 8804 7474 F: 020 8805 0873E: [email protected] W: www.bridgman.co.uk
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Demand for central heatingthis year has fallen becauseof the relatively warm winter.However, while we are clearlyusing less gas, the sharp
increase in tariffs means there is littlefinancial respite for people.
As fuel costs rise, along with a huge increasein our concerns about the environment,clients are looking at more energy-efficientand eco-friendly heating options.
One company to capitalise on this trend withan innovative solution is Cheshire-basedheating company, Discrete Heat, who havedesigned and manufactured an eco-friendly,energy-saving system called Thermaskirt.
Thermaskirt replaces skirting boards andradiators in one, working with existingconventional boilers as well as renewablessuch as solar, ground source and air sourceheat pumps. t
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Unlike radiators and underfloor heating, it isa simple, inconspicuous wet heating systemthat doesn’t cost a fortune to install or run,and doesn’t take up any useable wall space.
Recently installed in several ‘RetroFit forthe Future’ trials, Thermaskirt enablesrenewables such as heat pumps and solarthermal systems to be installed in existingbuildings. it can connect onto the existingplumbing circuits, eliminating the needfor radiators or impractical under floorheating.
Disruption to the infrastructure of the house
is kept to a minimum, and costly warrantyclaims are avoided as the system is entirely‘above ground’ facilitating simple repair andmaintenance.
several system integrators are now offeringThermaskirt as part of their installer package,which in turn is encouraging homeownersto take up the government grants and Feedin Tariffs on offer. Fully compliant with Bs-en442, Thermaskirt carries the Ce mark andwith the correct boiler and control system,fuels savings of up to 25% are possible.
Another company who has seen an increase
in the demand for more energy-efficientheating products, is world-renowned BisqueRadiators. There are few companies morewell-known for their beautiful designerradiators, and Bisque has been amongstthe first to combine energy efficiency withstylish design.
Bisque is introducing a new generation ofradiators for 2012. Made from re-cycledaluminium, these are the first radiators tocombine sleek italian design with energyefficient technology.
Blok and ellisse are just two of the newradiator ranges to be available nationallyfrom February 2012. With a low watercontent, they use less energy to heat upand are faster to respond to changes intemperature.
Blok is a neat and sophisticated modelradiator from on-trend rectangular columnswith a minimal wall to front-face projection.
ellisse is made from elegant, compactelliptical tubes that provide a high heatoutput. This means the radiator can beslimmer than most, which is handy wherewall space is at a premium.
The benefits of aluminium radiatorconstruction include:• space-saving: sizes can be much smallerthan typical radiators but with the sameheat output
• Lower running costs: low water contentmeans less energy is needed from theboiler to heat the water in the heatingsystem
• Radiators can be used with lowtemperature systems such as heatpumps
• greater response to thermostat control
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• Quick to heat up• Less environmental impact as aluminiumcan be repeatedly re-cycled
Bisque’s Head of Design and Marketing,Barbara Payne commented: “2012 will seea move towards more energy efficient butstylish products. There has always been ademand for energy efficient radiators butuntil now it has meant a compromise onstyle. With our new range we are delightedto offer the iconic design we are known foralongside cutting edge technology.”
new for 2012: Bisque’s ellisse range
Thermaskirt from Discrete Heat
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Designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners,steelcase’s new dash LeD Task Light is as muchabout improving how we work as it is about makinga subtle statement with its design. Available now,it features clean lines and a slender profile, makingit not only a high-tech, functional work tool, butalso a timeless aesthetic. This flexible, easy to usetask light anticipates future advances in technologyby providing an environmentally-efficient solution,while still providing the user with a soft, consistentpool of light. Visit our website www.steelcase.com/uk, email us at [email protected] or call on+44 (0)207 421 9000.
A dash of brilliance
With wall-hung sanitaryware offeringthe perfect way of creating aluxurious, spacious bathroom, geberithas launched its slimmest cistern yet,ideal for the smallest of spaces.Requiring a depth of just 8cm, theUP720 cistern is integrated into geberit’s Duofix 1.12m frame guaranteeinga reliable and secure fit for wall hung WCs. The minimum covering thicknessof this new cistern has also been reduced to just 10mm making it ideal forbathrooms sporting the latest trend in painted walls and finished surfacesrather than tiles.supplied complete with all the necessary fixings, the geberit UP720 is quickand simple to install on either solid or in stud walls. it is also compatible withgeberit’s sigma and Dance range of sleek flush plates, or geberit’s Mamboinfra-red flush plate. geberit – 0800 077 8365 www.geberit.co.uk
CVO Fire has extended its range of gas fires to include new glass fronted,energy efficient models. gas is still the cheapest fuel, over 70% cheaperthan electric or wood per kW. These new fires are room sealed, requireno additional room ventilation and will suit any property with a chimney.By replacing an old conventional fire you can benefit from twice as muchheat at only 60% of the cost. Choose from both wall mounted and insetstyle designs. All fires have a Class 1 efficiency Rating. The model shownis the BLADe, 4.6kWand 85% efficient, thissleek modern designis operated by remotecontrol. The CVO rangeincludes flueless,balanced flue andchimney fires.Contact CVO FiRe on01325 301020 or visitwww.cvo.co.uk for moredetails.
Introducing the UP720 –Geberit’s slimline concealedcistern
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The BiiD Honorary Fellowshipswill be awarded at the BiiD’s“Celebrating British Design”Conference to be held immediatelyprior to the institute’s Annual
general Meeting (AgM) at RiBA’s LondonHQ, Portland Place, London on 21 June 2012.
“The BiiD believes it is important toshow our gratitude to inspire, enrich andinfluence our profession in significant ways,”explains Diana Yakeley, BiiD President.“These figures come from a range of otherdesign disciplines, such as fashion, graphicor product design, professional bodies,photography and landscape. The HonoraryFellowships allow us to express ourappreciation and our considerable thanks tothose significant influencers and supporterswho have helped shape our profession.”
The BiiD’s Honorary Fellowship has beenin place since 2005, more information onthe 2012 BiiD Honorary Fellowships will be
revealed shortly. For further details on theBiiD “Celebrating British Design” Conferenceand the AgM please visit www.BiiD.org.uk.
BIID announces 2012Honorary FellowshipsThe British Institute of InteriorDesign (BIID) will announce theHonorary Fellowships for 2012to recognise those who havehad a profound impact on thedevelopment and success of theinterior design profession
Diana Yakeley, BiiD President
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The year on year increase in thetrend to turn garden space into anall-year-round useable space whichbecomes an extension of the livingarea has prompted a plethora of
new launches and innovations in the gardenfurniture industry.
Where the choice of garden furniture wasonce limited to a few table and chairs inplastic designs that put function before style,today there is a huge selection of differentoutdoor furniture in beautiful materials
which is as stylish as anything within thehome.
According to the Leisure and OutdoorFurniture Association (LOFA), the majortrends for 2012 are solidly based on theenvironment, with a focus on ethicalmanufacturing processes, packaging andlabour issues. As a result, LOFA has officiallylaunched its new environmental trademark,Made Aware. The Made Aware schemeis intended to enable LOFA members toprogressively improve the environmental
and social impacts of the products theysell. This award requires outdoor furnituremanufacturers and suppliers to prove thatthey are taking progressive action to reducetheir environmental impact and to improvethe welfare of the people who make theirproducts. each year these suppliers willhave to show they are continuing to make aworthwhile improvement, and have to passstringent testing by a panel of independentjudges to ensure they can keep theprestigious Made Aware label.
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Although it’s only February, our thoughts are alreadyturning to the great outdoors as clients are starting tothink about redesigning and revamping their outside spaces
gloster’s Bloc range of outdoor furniture
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in terms of other trends for 2012, theincreasing ability to use outdoor furnitureall year round due to outdoor heaters hasseen a demand for better weatherproofing.For leading outdoor furniture manufacturergloster, this has meant upholstered, yethighly waterproof outdoor lounge items.new materials and innovative technologyare driving this trend, with fully upholsteredyet highly weatherproof outdoor furniturenow becoming a practical alternative to theever-popular woven styles .
gloster pioneered this trend in 2009 bylaunching its first Outdoor Lounge Collection,Cloud; a completely upholstered but 100 percent waterproof outdoor sofa system.
Outdoor Lounge products were designedand engineered to be left outside all yearround and in all weathers without any needto cover or protect. The fabrics used for seatand back cushions is Leisuretex® – similar toa traditional PVC sling, but with the additionof 100 per cent polypropylene yarns withinthe weave to offer increased comfort. Anadditional backing layer adds to the virtuallywaterproof nature of this material andwaterproof sealing tape on every seam,ensures no water can enter the cushions.
The cushions themselves are designed to bevirtually waterproof, so no water can enterinto the cushion filling. in the unlikely casethat any water does enter, the design of thecushions – including a reticulated foam core,
mesh bases and well concealed Velcro seals– allows for it to drain away quickly.
For the 2012 season, gloster has launchedthree new collections in the UK – Asta, Lineaand Riva. All of the new ranges are designedand built to stay outdoors all year long.
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According to an analysis ofBritain’s housing stock by LloydsTsB Home insurance for its MyFavourite Room competition,one in five (21%) homeowners
have taken a sledgehammer to their home’swalls in the last 10 years, while an equalproportion have similar plans afoot.
To create social spaces more conducive tomodern day lifestyles, a third (32%) havesacrificed a separate dining room, 18% haverepurposed a garage and 12% have ditcheda single-purpose kitchen.
While certain rooms are being lost,new ones are creeping onto householdparticulars. Kitchen/dining rooms – thehallmark of open plan – have grown inpopularity by 50% in a generation. Thirtypercent of today’s homes now have onewith many using it as the social hub oftheir house – 48% to entertain guests, 29%as a child’s play area and 27% to watchtelevision.
The allure of open plan pulls regardless ofa property’s age. A third of period propertyowners who’ve done work, have added anopen plan kitchen and dining room, a higherproportion than any other era of home.
Current planning applications lodged witheight district councils underscores ourobsession with changing the layout of ourhomes. A third (35%) of planned worksinvolve opening up internal spaces andmore homes are set for change in the nearfuture with research among homeownersidentifying 19% will be tearing down wallsin their homes.
The kitchen breakfast room is not theonly addition being made to the country’shousing stock. Also featuring in today’shomes are the utility room (26%), the en-suite (23%), study (20%), wet room (3%),games room/den (6%), and even gym(2%).
“Property particulars are starting to look verydifferent,” says simon Hamilton, member andinternational Director at the British instituteof interior Design. “Houses, especially olderproperties, were designed with people’s livesin mind, with set rooms for set activities,but as times change so does what we wantfrom our homes. With our increasingly hecticlifestyles, convenience and sociability havebecome key – which is why kitchen dinersand games rooms have grown in popularity.in the next 10 years, the majority of houseswill be designed in this style.”
Recognising that open spaces will maketheir property more saleable, 10% havespent over £35k adapting their propertieswith 5% investing over £50k. The work ontheir property hasn’t always gone smoothlythough and one in five (19%) had damagecaused during the building work, averaging£8k.
The findings are released as Lloyds TsBHome insurance celebrates its 10thAnniversary of being voted Britain’s mostpopular insurer by launching My FavouriteRoom (www.lloydstsbmyfavourietroom.co.uk), a competition giving house-proudBritons the chance to show off theirfavourite room and win £10,000.
Paula Llewellyn, Head of Marketing servicesat Lloyds TsB Home insurance said: “Ratherthan moving, people are adjusting theirown property to create their dream homeand the living space they need and it’s clearto see that open plan living is what modernfamilies want. To celebrate being Britain’smost popular home insurer, we’ve launchedour My Favourite Room competition soBritons can show off their best loved roomin the home they have created and we areseeing lots of entries showing open planliving.”
Breaking down the wallsOpen plan living – once the preserve of the urban trendsetter – isnow being replicated across the land as today’s householders shunthe 20th century traditions of designated dining rooms, hallways andkitchens, says Simon Hamilton, international director at the BIID
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City penthouse living area by day, by Diana Yakeley of Yakeley Asssociates
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Kitchen worktops specialist, granite Transformations, has celebratedOlympic year by creating a Union Jack-adorned island unit, clad inits tough, hardwearing, diamond-polished material. it then invitedBritain’s top gymnast, Beth Tweddle, to show off its patriotic pieceby performing a series of rhythmic routines on and around the unit.As a test of the material’s strength and resilience, Beth’s energeticvaulting, tumbling, jumps and acrobatics put it through its paces,although granite Transformations would expect far more severetreatment in normal household and commercial use.
Made from post-consumer recycled wine, beer and mineral waterbottles, with an element of polymer resin for strength and apatented Flexiweb™ backing for flexibility, it outperforms mostother finishing materials like natural or engineered stone and solidsynthetics.But what made this whole exercise possible, is thedistinctive slimline profile and exceptionally light weight of graniteTransformations’ surfaces.
granite Transformations wishes Beth all the best in her Olympic endeavours. For further details visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk
Patriotic worktop tested by top gymnast
Laufen has extended its popularLiving sanitaryware collection withthe launch of Living square, a newrange featuring the very latesttrend for geometric styling andminimalist bathroom design. With achoice of either a high gloss whiteor black finish, the ultra-slim Livingsquare washbasin, designed byAndreas Dimitriadis, is available intwo widths of either 1300mm or1800mm, or can be cut to size asrequired to provide a tailor-madesolution for corners or recesses. The wider version can accommodate twobasins. With ample countertop space for keeping essential toiletries close tohand on an easy to wipe clean ceramic surface, the Living square washbasincan also incorporate an integrated liquid soap dispenser and chrome handtowel rail as required. For more information call Laufen on 01530 510007 orvisit www.laufen.co.uk
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The ARC show, the must-visitevent for architectural, retail andcommercial lighting, providesa platform for architects anddesigners to source for their major
lighting projects, ranging from public, localauthority and retail environments through toarchitectural landmarks. it takes place at theBusiness Design Centre in islington, northLondon, from February 29 to March 1.
For the first time, the show will have acurator, influential lighting designer Durham
Marenghi of Lumitect. A passionate industryfigure and representative of The ARC show,Marenghi will bring his own mark to theshow, providing a creative focus on lightingdesign and product. “i want our event totouch on the more ‘fun’ aspects of our workand hopefully introduce and inspire architectsto creative lighting design,” he says.
education is always a strong focus at theshow, which features the internationalAssociation of Lighting Designers (iALD)enlighten europe Conference. One session
is an industry exclusive on spectralequalisation, led by Joe Bokelman fromeTC and introduced by Marenghi. spectralequalisation is a new technology thatallows a white or coloured light source thecapability of being tuned to vibrate andenrich certain colour wavelengths while stillappearing as a constant colour to the humaneye.
The conference has also brought togetherrenowned industry professionals to deliverinvaluable insights on the latest trendsincluding LeDs and daylighting. These includeMark sutton Vane of sutton Vane AssociatesLighting Design, Arfon Davies from Arup andJulie greer of greer Pritchard.
World-renowned light artist Michael Bosankowill present insights into some of hismost imaginative works. Other confirmedspeakers include Kevin grant, group leaderof Happold lighting and iALD, and Paul t
Last year’s ARC show
A project by ARC show exhibitor Vista Light
See the light
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Traynor of Light Bureau. There will also bea panel session featuring Dominic Meyrickof Hoare Lea Lighting, graham Rollins ofLighting Design international, Mark Ridlerof BDP and Jeff shaw of Arup Lighting.students from Rose Bruford College andThe Bartlett school of Architecture at UCLwill entertain visitors with their temporarylight installations on a guided walk aroundislington.
Prices are £150 for a one-day pass and £250for a two-day pass. Visit the website toregister your place www.thearcshow.com/programme.
A new addition for The ARC show is Theinnovation Awards, which recogniseslighting products that combine innovation,technology and design. Housed in theshow’s innovation Centre, they haveattracted entries from the likes of CrestronUK, Helvar and Toshiba. The shortlist isavailable at www.thearcshow.com/innovation-awards and the winners will beannounced on March 1.
innovative designs by students on BrunelUniversity’s Product and industrial Designcourse will be showcased at the show.The LeD Architectural Lighting Challenge,sponsored by Remote Controlled Lighting,
led to over 100 students creating an LeDarchitectural light fitting that had to beinnovative in the lighting effect, operation,mounting or in the way it fits into itssurroundings. The winner will be announcedat the show.
The ARC show will be the place wherecompanies launch their latest products. Over60 leading companies will exhibit, includingmajor brands such as Acclaim Lighting BV,Allaeys LeD instruments, Alliance Lighting,Architainment Lighting, Arrow electronics,Barrisol-normalu, Cooper Controls, CrescentLighting, David Morgan Associates, ecoRig,Franklite, Harvard engineering, Helvar,illuma Lighting, inspired by Design, Lamps& Lighting, Lee Filters, Lightgraphix, Lumino,Megaman UK, nick Mailer Lighting, PhilipPayne, Photonstar LeD, Ruggiu, Pulsar Lightof Cambridge, spectral, swarovski, Toshiba,Thorlux Lighting, tp24, Universal Fibre Optics,Vista Light, Windfall, White Light and XAL.
The latest in control tools for LeDs will
be on display with Pharos ArchitecturalControls showcasing its new Pharos TouchPanel Controller. nicolaudie will debut itsnew range of touch-sensitive DMX lightingcontrollers as well as introducing ARCOLis– an app compatible with Apple iOs andgoogle Android devices which allows you tocontrol and programme your lights.
Design PRiMA will be co-located with TheArc show over the same period, providinga showcase of radical, inspirational andcommercial interior and architecturalproducts from leading UK and internationalmanufacturers. Companies already signed upinclude Atmosphere Contracts, Templestockand Logic Office. Product categories includefurniture, flooring, textiles, lighting, surfacematerials, architectural fittings and finishes,interiors planting and accessories. For moreinformation, visit www.designprima.com.
For more information on The ARCshow, including registration, visitwww.thearcshow.com.
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From furniture to lighting, thelatest ideas for hospitality interiorswill be showcased at this year’sHotelympia show at exCel inLondon Docklands. The exhibition,
which is held every two years, runs fromFebruary 26 to March 1 and features allkinds of products and services for peopleinvolved with hotels, restaurants, pubs,bars, cafés and other areas of the licensedtrade and foodservice. Part of the show isan interiors and Technology zone whichincludes a Décor and Design section fordesigners, furniture and furnishings.
exhibitors will include gO in (UK) which willbe launching its 2012 catalogue, includingnew additions to its range of hospitalityfurniture. These include the funky colourfulXenon range of weatherproof foam furniturefor outside spaces, which come in vibrantcolours including orange, green, violet,taupe, brown and white. Lightweight andeasy to clean, Xenon furniture remains softand comfortable while giving protectionagainst extremes of temperature, saltwater and UV rays. The range also featuresmatching light-up stools with colour-changing LeD technology.
Ambient rechargeable LeD lighting will beon show from ikova which will be launchinga new selection of lamps and holders.Used around the world in the hospitalityand events markets, iKova’s range of fullyportable table lamps and lamp holdersincludes Mini, Midi, and Maxi Kovalightswhich feature smart technology to ensureconsistent performance throughout theirlifespan. Available in a variety of options,they can be combined in limitless styles andcombinations. iKova will also be showcasing
a range of fully rechargeable dinner candles,pillar candles and nightlight, as well as low-voltage installations where accessibility is anissue.
Composite Fibreglass Mouldings will beshowcasing its noTile panels, an innovativealternative to standard tiling systems.
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Unlike standard tiles, noTile incorporatesthe grout line as an integral part of thefibreglass panels. With no grout, theimitation tiles are easier to clean and thereis less opportunity for mould to grow and forthe tiles to discolour. For maximum hygienicperformance, the panels are protectedwith a silver antimicrobial additive calledBiomaster which reportedly reduces thegrowth of bacteria and mould by up to 99.9per cent over a 24-hour period.
Other exhibitors in the Décor and Designsection will include furniture companiesBurgess Furniture, Capricorn imports,Dining Chairs UK, excalibur Furniture, LloydLoom Furniture, Oceans Outdoor Furniture,Pekalp and scandinavian selection,mouldings specialist nMC Copley, lightingcompanies Photec Lighting and UnitedHotel Lighting, dance floor manufacturerPortable Floormaker, bar manufacturerAstore Harrison, Axminster Carpets, soundand lighting specialist CgA integration andoutside heating specialist Heat Outdoors.
Amina Technologies will be at Hotelympia toshowcase its invisible loud speaker solutionthat has been used by interior designers andarchitects around the world. it specialisesin distributed mode loudspeakers, or DMLpanels, which use vibrations in the sameway as musical instruments to create evenlydistributed sound from speakers concealedbehind plaster. it has been used in many ofthe world’s top hotels such as DorchesterCollection’s Coworth Park in Berkshire in aproject led by CgA integration.
Hotelympia also features seminarsand competitions, including the annualinnovation Awards which recognise thebest new product launches throughout the
show. The 2012 awards will see finalistspitch their products behind closed doorsin a Dragons’ Den-style arena in front of apanel of hospitality industry leaders, in sixcategories including design, equipment, andtechnology.
The winner of the new Hotelympia DesignAward for the UK’s most luxurious anddesirable hotel suite will be announcedat the show on February 27. The finalistsare the Royal suite at Mandarin Oriental,London, designed by RPW Design; the Royalsuite at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London,designed by Kuan Chew; and Pavilion 1 atLime Wood Hotel in the new Forest. Thejudging panel includes Channel 5’s Hotelinspector Alex Polizzi, Rocco Forte Collection’sdirector of design Olga Polizzi, Radissonedwardian Hotels’ head of design MichaelAttenborough, Malmaison and Hotel du Vinchief executive Robert Cook, interior DesignAssociation chairman stephan Oberwegner,and Jenny gibbs, the former president of the
British institute of interior Design (BiiD).
For more information and to register, visitwww.hotelympia.com.
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