Prepare for an Unexpected Rendez-Vous with MAISON&OBJET Paris!
MAISON&OBJET Paris (M&O) opens its doors this month with a new layout, new areas, new purchasing experience and even more design inspiration! From 7th – 11th September 2018 design professionals from across the globe will be descending upon Paris to see the best in creative excellence and innovation. The new layout focuses on inspiring designers with two main hubs and 11 different sectors.
Since 1995, M&O has been the world’s foremost event for professionals of the lifestyle, interior, and design industries. Every edition brings together some 3,000 brands and more than 90,000 unique visitors – of which 50% hail from outside France. Promoting new contacts and emerging talents, M&O presents twice a year the latest sources of inspiration by shedding insight into current and future industry trends. As a result, the event has become an effective catalyst for brand development and business growth - and SBID are delighted to offer SBID members complimentary tickets!
Fundamentally a multi-sector and cross-industry event, M&O provides a snapshot of the market twice a year in Paris. The broad, yet curated offering shown gives the fair a unique edge. This is why a pertinent structuring is strategic to attract brands and buyers, and keep them engaged. This year, M&O has taken on a new challenge: a complete overhaul of its structure. The new layout is the reflection of the organisers’ wish to go back to basics: Maison and Objet. Philippe Brocart, Managing Director of SAFI (the company that organises M&O) comments on this new approach:
"Since its inception, the fair has always seen two categories of visitors, each with very different expectations for their visits: retailers and specifiers. The definition of the new sectors was guided by practical criteria chosen to clarify the offering and make it more accessible for both visitor categories. On the one hand, retail buyers appreciate the great variety of products on display, but need a clear divide by product typology and price range to save time. On the other, specifiers tend to look for specific solutions for their projects, with a more style-oriented approach. With this in mind, the structure of the offering was entirely revamped to provide greater efficiency, especially important as professionals have grown accustomed to having easy access to whatever information they need since the development of online tools."
"Since its inception, the fair has always seen two categories of visitors, each with very different expectations for their visits: retailers and specifiers. The definition of the new sectors was guided by practical criteria chosen to clarify the offering and make it more accessible for both visitor categories.
On the one hand, retail buyers appreciate the great variety of products on display, but need a clear divide by product typology and price range to save time. On the other, specifiers tend to look for specific solutions for their projects, with a more style-oriented approach. With this in mind, the structure of the offering was entirely revamped to provide greater efficiency, especially important as professionals have grown accustomed to having easy access to whatever information they need since the development of online tools."
Maison: new sections by style!
Interior design styles are just as diverse as fashion trends. The challenge for specifiers is scouting new ideas, finding new inspirations. For them, M&O have created a new Maison Hub, making precise and inspiring changes to achieve just the right balance. Four realms have been defined geographically and temporally: Unique & Eclectic, Today, Forever and Craft.
Objet: seven distinct families!
Highly regarded by French and international buyers – whether for novelty shops, concept stores, department stores, or online shops. Always in pursuit of accessories, ornaments and all sorts of decorative objects, these visitors organise their visit by product typology. The new Objet Hub has been expanded into include seven sectors: Cook&Share, Smart Gift, Fashion Accessories, Kids&Family, Home Accessories, Home Fragrance and Home Linen.
The Inspirations Forum introduces the theme, 'Virtuous'
With every new edition, the professionals-only lifestyle and interior design trade fair calls upon the most highly respected experts to analyse new consumer trends and present them under a broad theme. Twice a year, the Inspirations Forum sheds light on the very diverse and cross-industry trends that impact the market and shape the future. This season, the trend forecasting agency NellyRodi will be taking over the Inspirations Space and Bookshop-Café to share its vision on the theme ‘Virtuous’.
You can discover more about the exhibitors set to attend this year, here
SBID Member complimentary tickets are limited and must be claimed before Sunday 3 September 2018.
To claim your free tickets email [email protected]
This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a luxurious, 1920's style apartment in South Kensington. Creating a sophisticated interior for a young family within their historical Grade II listed, six bedroom home, Hill House Interiors lovingly restored key period features including classical cornicing, panelling and moulding, working on both the interior design and architecture to create the art deco inspired scheme. Located just a stone’s throw from the Royal Albert Hall, the palatial home enters onto an extensive hallway, with custom polished stone flooring inlayed with nero marquina black marble and bronze metal, above which sits a made to measure 2.7 metre bronze china leaf chandelier, suspended via a mirrored ceiling plate. With a focus on entertaining, a bespoke bar with detailed inlays creates a show stopping backdrop to the formal dining room, showcasing the grand proportions of the home.
Company: Hill House Interiors
Project: Albert Court Apartment
Project Location: London, UK
What was the client's brief?
Within a historical Grade II listed building, the large duplex apartment is located just moments away from the Royal Albert Hall. Albert Court is a beautiful red brick, portered mansion block, well positioned for Hyde Park and the amenities in South Kensington, Knightsbridge and Kensington.
The extensive 5000 sq ft project was commissioned by a young couple with two children, who had been living in the home for a few years previously, and who were looking to carefully restore yet update their six bedroom home.
Brought on to complete both the interior architecture and design, Hill House Interiors were briefed to ensure a strong emphasis was placed on entertaining, creating a suitable space for both the couple and their children, with the drawing and dining rooms a key focus within the home.
What inspired the design of the project?
Unhappy with the former layout of the apartment, the clients worked closely with Hill House Interiors' highly skilled and creative architects to create a more harmonious flow, completely redesigning the internal layout by moving the staircase to the upper floor. The design scheme was based on the key period features of the historical Grade II listed building.
What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?
Retaining key features within the home was a challenge the Hill House designers and architects rose to, sympathetically restoring the classical cornicing, panelling and mouldings and intricate details throughout, to the strict guidelines associated with its listed status.
To restore the original panelling and ceiling detail of the home, many layers of paint had to be delicately removed. The beauty of the detailing was all but lost beneath the many redecorations of the historical home, and the Hill House design team worked meticulously to ensure no damage to the original fittings occurred.
What was your team’s highlight of the project?
Working within such a historical building, Hill House Interiors effectively chose to go down a complimentary design route, focusing on a classic and elegant art deco inspired scheme. The attention to detail is consistent, from the custom polished stone flooring inlayed with nero marquina black marble, to the bespoke 2.7 metre almond gold bone china dancing leaf chandelier, and perfectly reflects both the home’s history and the family currently residing within.
Why did you enter the SBID International Design Awards?
Highly respected within the interior design industry, the Awards are continually growing in popularity. It’s inspiring to see such a wide variety of skills and styles represented, showing the diversity within the interior design industry.
The projects and companies awarded the prestigious accolades are truly the best in the business, and Hill House Interiors continue to be delighted to take part in these Awards.
Questions answered by Helen Bygraves, Co-Founder of Hill House.
If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring the transformation of Grade II listed property into a contemporary Bachelor Pad, click here to see more.
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Hill House Interiors | SBID International Design Awards 2018
This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the transformation of a Grade II listed terrace house which has been renovated and reconfigured into a sleek and contemporary Bachelor Pad in London. Receiving careful attention to detail, works were carried out to preserve and enhance the existing features which characterised the property. The original timber flooring was lovingly restored and the bespoke dark oak joinery, together with the panelling, was designed to be a sympathetic nod to the buildings historic stature. The tall ceilings allowed Prestige Architects to play around with light by incorporating large, statement chandeliers and experiment with a light, neutral colourway to inject an elegant, luxurious feeling into the new layout and create a great setting for the existing fireplaces.
Company: Prestige Architects
Project: London Bachelor Pad
The client is was developer, hence the brief for the interior design was centred around efficiency to complete the project in time and on budget. This gave us a 3 month window to achieve the design vision with particular attention to the quality of the final product.
The existing property is a Grade II listed building with original features such as windows, cornice, fireplaces and parts of the flooring. The inspiration had to start from these elements and the careful attention it took to bringing them back to life in harmony with the newer, more contemporary works.
The balance between delivery time and budget was a challenge, especially with the aim of delivering such a high quality end-product with this high spec interior design scheme, nevertheless we managed to have a great synergy with the client and delivered the project on time and within budget!
As always, for me the highlight of the project lies within the details of the deliverable. The visual connection between the elements characterise the scheme - like the oak bead around doors and the details on the joinery. These finer aspects of the interior create an important design connection.
As our buisness is primarily based on word-of-mouth and repeated clients, entering an International competition such as the SBID International Design Awards and being selected as a finalist reassures us that we are constantly improving our design ability. It also gives us exposure with colleagues and the public, which is always rewarding!
Questions answered by Marco Braghiroli, MD and Founder of Prestige Architects
If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring a hotel brand with the heart of a boutique hotel and an appetite for adventure, click here to see more.
Prestige Architects | SBID International Design Awards 2018
The month of August is all about preparing for the month ahead - as Summer is winding down and we begin to plan for the design-packed month of September, here's our overview of the must-attend industry design events and exciting industry news!
August itself is notoriously scarce of design events as the momentum builds for September. But not to worry; if you've got design-withdrawals this month, we've found a selection of news and events which will wet your appetite with industry insight ready for September.
2nd August
SBID Scotland: Colour Inspiration Event - Scotland, UK
SBID Scotland hosted an evening of Colour Inspiration, supported by contemporary luxury textile design label, Mairi Helena and the UK’s oldest paint manufacturer, Craig & Rose, in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Mairi Helena, the Scottish Designer shared insight into the inspiration behind her latest collections and the design process, inviting audiences to get hands-on to create their own moodboards with Craig & Rose paint, together with fabric and wallpapers from her Collections.
If you missed it, keep an eye out for more SBID events, talks, workshops and CPD's running througout the UK!
22nd August
SBID South West: Possibilities for Porcelain - Bournemouth, UK
If you're interested in discovering the possibilities of designing with porcelain, SBID South West is hosting an event with PietraCasa on Wednesday 22nd August. PietraCasa is a specialist in large format porcelain tile supply, cutting and fabrication. They will be sharing their expertise with an exclusive Tiling workshop to explore how to handle and work with large format porcelain tiles.
For more information click here, or email [email protected] to register your interest in attending!
29th August - 2nd September
São Paulo Design Weekend - Brazil The only major event taking place in August, The DW! São Paulo Design Weekend is a celebration of Latin American design. The Weekend is a major urban design festival composed of hundreds of independent events, curated to promote Design and its connections with Art, Architecture, Urbanism, Decoration, Social Inclusion, Aggregation of Value, Business and Innovation.
Announcement of Vectorworks Annual Design Day
The Vectorworks Annual Design Day has been announced at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London on 2nd October from 9:30am - 5:00pm. The event is designed to showcase the capabilities that Vectorworks software brings to help streamline your workflow. Whether you are a current user or wanting to discover how Vectorworks can offer your practice a real alternative for 2D/3D/BIM workflows, there will be lots to hear and see. Key personnel from Vectorworks in the USA and UK will be on hand to show the latest tools and workflows and existing customers will also be taking to the stage to share their knowledge through project case studies. In addition, there will be breakout sessions aimed at individual industries such as, Interiors, Architecture and Landscape, which ensures that content is totally relevant and rewarding.
Click here to register for the whole event and select which breakout session you wish to attend!
Kitchen Design is now a recognised profession, well paid and high status!
Bucks New University offers a three year, blended learning course to study it at degree level. Students attend three high-impact residential weekends per year and carry out assignments around full or part-time work. They are taught at the highest level by industry experts that include Johnny Grey and Craig Matson of Roundhouse. The three-year course covers kitchen design, multi-generational, accessible and ageing design, sales & marketing, business management, materials knowledge, project management, design history, philosophy, psychology and understanding of related design industries.
Applications are still open for the academic year beginning in September 2018. For more information, click here
Bentley launches new Home Design competition for turning 100!
As part of the 100-year anniversary of Bentley Motors next year, the leading luxury car company is launching a global competition to find a young designer to create an exclusive furniture design for the centenary celebrations. The winning design will be launched at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Italy, in 2019 alongside the Bentley Home collection, and a limited edition of 100 pieces will be made and sold globally.
For more information about entry and deadlines, click here
The month that designers, creatives, architects and buyers alike have been eagerly awaiting is almost upon us and we've got you covered with the month's highlights of key industry events, giving you plenty of time to save those dates and plan those visits!
7th - 11th September
Maison&Objet - Paris, France
Maison&Objet opens its doors next month with a new layout, new areas, new purchasing experience and even more design inspiration! From 7th – 11th September design professionals from across the globe will be descending upon Paris to see the best in creative excellence and innovation. The new layout focuses on inspiring designers with two main hubs and 11 sectors, cementing its position as the leading home decor fair connecting the international interior design and the lifestyle community.
SBID are delighted to offer SBID members complimentary tickets to Maison&Objet! Tickets are limited and must be claimed before 3 September 2018. To claim your tickets email [email protected] with your name, membership number and the title 'Maison&Objet tickets'.
15th - 23rd September
London Design Festival - London, UK
London Design Festival (LDF) returns for the 16th year this September, celebrating 10 years at the V&A as the official Festival hub, announcing an impressive series of unmissable projects across the city! London will be transformed with an inspiring programme of landmark projects, installations and events from 15th - 23rd September with a vision is to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world. In 2017, the Festival welcomed a record-breaking 450,000 individual visitors from over 75 countries. During the 9-day-design-frenzy, the Festival stages five major industry trade shows, known as 'Design Destinations' for designers, manufacturers, buyers, specifiers, the media and design enthusiasts to discover new product releases and identify current trends.
London Design Fair: 20th - 23rd September
The London Design Fair will take place in the iconic Old Truman Brewery. The Fair provides a valuable forum for showcasing international design and will host 13 country pavilions this year. SBID Colour Council would also like to invite Interior Designers and SBID members to an exclusive Colour Walk during the event on Thursday, 20th September from 9am - 12pm. Click here for more information and email [email protected] to register your interest.
designjunction: 20th - 23rd September
In it's 8th year, designjunction is a curated show of cutting edge design, taking place across three key sites on the South Bank; Doon Street site, Oxo Tower Wharf and Riverside Walkway for LDF. Expect to discover 200 international brands and boutique shops, hundreds of product launches, and outdoor installations in addition to delicious pop-up eateries and bars.
The LDF lighting destination is back: 19th - 20th September
darc room is a creative lighting exhibition for specifiers and designers. Returning for the second year during LDF , darc room will offer inspiration and solutions for lighting, featuring lighting suppliers, creative lighting installations and a high-quality speaker program. To celebrate the second year of its launch, darc room are offering SBID members a free 12-month digital subscription to darc magazine. To apply for your copy, simply email [email protected] with your name, membership number and the title 'darc mag'.
For more information about London Design Festival 2018, click here
16th - 18th September
The Flooring Show - Harrogate, UK
The Flooring Show, the industry’s flagship national event will celebrate its 56th edition in 2018, and continues to be the best-loved and biggest event on the industry’s calendar. Bringing together all areas of the industry, including the retail and contract sectors – exhibitors and visitors alike get together for three intensive days of business activity and networking.
On 18 September, the Flooring Show will be hosting a special networking event for interior designers to meet the flooring designers from key exhibiting companies, including Ulster Carpets and global LVT specialists Karndean. It’s the perfect opportunity to hear what new flooring developments are underway from the teams who are creating them. For example, attendees will have the chance to meet designers from luxury carpet specialists Ulster Carpets and also be able to listen in to a 30 minute Trend Briefing from Laura Greenwood of Scarlet Opus, a leading trend forecasting agency specialising in trend insights for workplace, retail & residential interiors. This event is supported by the SBID, whose representatives will be attending, but non-members are welcome to attend.
Click here for more information and send your details to [email protected] if you are interested in attending
This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a hotel brand with the heart of a boutique hotel and an appetite for adventure. Moxy Hotels, making a much-anticipated U.S. debut, opened the brand’s second stateside property, Moxy New Orleans. Favouring expansive public spaces in lieu of larger guest rooms, Stonehill Taylor emphasises an active, social, and autonomous experience - a hallmark of the Moxy brand - throughout the public space design. Moxy provides an affordable, engaging experience to millennial travellers without sacrificing style or innovation. The main focal point of the lobby area, the bar, is clad in reclaimed wood and topped with textured black stone. Positioned prominently between the library and lounge areas, the bar doubles as a gathering place for drinks and conversation, as well as check-in and reception area.
Company: Stonehill Taylor
Project: Moxy New Orleans
Project Location: New Orleans, LA
Moxy New Orleans was only the second US property for Moxy Hotels. The goal was to capture New Orleans’ artistic spirit and bohemian legacy. While an affordable lodging experience targeting millennials, the design team did not want to sacrifice style or innovation. For this reason, Stonehill Taylor approached the project with ideas to infuse a youthful design with modern art, contemporary technology and distinct, local influences.
Located right outside of the French Quarter, New Orleans truly acted as the primary inspiration for Moxy NOLA’s design. It’s industrial interior references the city’s history, with the first floor being stripped down to a raw, warehouse-like space revealed the existing concrete flooring, as well as the exposed pipe and duct work. The space is layered with a faded floor stencil influenced by Spanish tile, and light fixtures with street lamp-inspired metal detailing, adding French Quarter flair.
The toughest hurdle for our team was converting a previously inward-facing, dark lobby into an outward-facing, inviting and exciting bar for both hotel guests and locals alike.
Working with so many local, New Orleans artists, we commissioned Reid Morris to create a large, full-scale mural outside of the fitness centre. Additionally, we worked with artist Margot Couture to paint a different mural within an interior lightwell – a striking, abstract piece spanning ten stories. The mural is not only an exciting visual moment within the overall hotel, but adds particular value and interest to an otherwise challenging view from adjoining guest rooms. Using local artists really helps to breathe the youthful, artistic ethos of New Orleans throughout the interior design scheme in a unique and authentic way.
We were thrilled to work on one of Marriot Moxy’s debut US properties. It was a unique experience to collaborate with various local artists on such large-scale art works throughout and we wanted to celebrate its bold, modern and interactive design scheme. This hotel helped spur the trend towards micro-design in hospitality, and we were proud to be part of it.
Questions answered by Sherry Dennis, Senior Interiors Associate at Stonehill Taylor
If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring the pristine, paradise destination and beautifully designed luxury resort on the picturesque Vommuli Island in the Maldives, click here to see more.
Stonehill Taylor | SBID International Design Awards 2018
This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the pristine, paradise destination and beautifully designed luxury resort on the picturesque Vommuli Island in the Maldives. An island destination recognised and designed by four ecological zones, the beach, the jungle, the coastal and the lagoon area. In order to satisfy the client’s brief and also to fulfill the aspiration to create something truly unique, the exterior and interior design establishes a strong eco-awareness, expressed through a modern and contemporary architecture and interior design. Balanced by design elements which act as a respectful nod to the tradition, local culture, and the values of St Regis. The whole resort is emotionally and intellectually experienced and enjoyed, but with a profound awareness of the complex relationships of the eco systems being inhabited. Through the experience of each space and place, and the stories it tells, we hope to inspire our guests to understand more about themselves and the precious world we live in.
Company: WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design
Project: St Regis Maldives Vommuli Island
Project Location: Maldives
To build a leading resort in the Maldives that will be sensitive to environmental issues but yet be a luxury resort destination that will justify the development expense without sacrificing superior guest experience.
The inspiration for the interior design stems from the natural pristine beauty and ecology of the atoll and the desire to create eco-awareness to conserve and protect as much as possible the existing island. We think that nature itself is the source for design and not simply the man made world.
The toughest hurdles are logistics and associated time and costs issues to build in the middle of the ocean. The longer the time, the higher the costs and the greater the environmental damage. We worked hard to holistically control these issues and yet build with quality and precision.
Without doubt the highlight of the project was the opportunity to come so close to the raw elements of nature and the local culture. We are so delighted that upon completion our guests have a similar encounter that makes Maldives as a destination a real eye opener.
We entered SBID awards to seek recognition and exposure to the international design world as an endorsement of the highest calibre.
Questions answered by Wong Chiu Man, Managing Director of WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design
If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring the proverbial bar for one of chef Vivek Singh’s latest additions to the Cinnamon brand family, click here to see more.
WOWArchitects | SBID International Design Awards 2018
Throughout time, as society, industrial processes and the architectural landscape has evolved, the complexity in the design of interior environments has increased. The efficient use of space, user well-being and functional design has each contributed to the development of contemporary interior designer's practices. The industry has therefore demanded interior designers with more focused expertise. With skill-sets pertaining to the consideration of interior structures, materials, cabinetry, spatial planning, ergonomics, regulatory compliance, facilities management, lighting, as well as plumbing layout and fixtures within the built environment. Interior designers must therefore be conversant in a variety of disciplines across architecture and decoration; alongside being well versed in dealing with plumbers, electricians, contractors, architects, woodworkers, furniture manufacturers, city planners and government officials, to name a few.
Historically, interior design relied heavily on drawing skills, intuition and the costly process of trial and error. Time-consuming constructions of physical scale models, room ‘staging’ and painstakingly hand-drawn plans were all stages which increased time, effort and cost whilst decreasing efficiency and accuracy. Hand-in-hand with the developing scope and sophistication of interior design as a profession, technology has unsurprisingly furthered the evolution of the interior designer's role and design process. With the birth of augmented reality, 3D virtual landscapes, new styles, expectations and standards of interior design, designers need to stay abreast of advanced technologies to prepare for the prosperous and thriving future of this diverse industry. . .
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This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the proverbial bar for one of chef Vivek Singh’s latest additions to the Cinnamon brand family. Cinnamon Kitchen in Oxford is his first restaurant outside of London and offers all day dining in a stunning setting. The sister restaurant was designed by DesignLSM, the hospitality design specialists behind the award-winning Cinnamon Bazaar and most recent launch of Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea Power Station. The decor combines a contemporary and pared back aesthetic with subtle elements reflecting the intricacy and elegance of Indian architecture. The new establishment includes a large destination bar on the ground floor, an openplan kitchen, chef’s table and a semi-private ‘Pagoda’ room. The 4,000 square foot restaurant serves modern-Indian cuisine with British influences. A focal feature is the impressive bar made from Caesarstone’s cutting-edge quartz surfaces; 5143 White Attica. Framing the space is a vibrant array of green ‘beetle’ style seating, creating a social and inviting setting for patrons to enjoy pre & post dinner cocktails.
Carly Zaver, Senior Designer from DesignLSM says; “The technical qualities of Caesarstone’s quartz makes it an ideal fit for bars and hospitality design. Being extremely durable and stain resistant compared to natural marbles, Caesarstone quartz is a perfect solution for applications that demand a beautiful, high quality finish. As quartz is non-porous, it is well matched to food preparation and service areas. This was key for the restaurant’s kitchen pass, where hygiene is paramount.”
Read what else she had to say about this exciting restaurant project...
Company: DesignLSM
Project: Cinnamon Kitchen
Project Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Our brief was to bring Chef Vivek Singh’s popular Cinnamon Kitchen brand to the city of Oxford, creating a relaxed all-day Indian dining destination on the rooftop gardens of the new Westgate shopping centre. The restaurant offers a social and inviting setting complete with an exotic garden terrace, which allows diners to take in resplendent views of the City’s famous spires.
What inspired the design of the Project?
Inspired by the intricacy and elegancy of Indian architecture, the interior design combines a contemporary and paired back aesthetic - featuring decorative whitewashed wall paneling, bespoke pendant lighting and luxurious marble finishes; harmonizing together to create a refined ambience that strongly reflects the ethos of the Cinnamon brand.
Despite the site being in a prominent location, it was important that we created a point of difference to other restaurant offerings within the area. We achieved this by designing an enticing outdoor terrace conjuring the exotic essence of an Indian garden with exquisite arrays of rich and greenery and relaxed alfresco furniture.
Working with Vivek and the amazing Cinnamon team is always a joy, we have loved helping them expand their portfolio with their first debut outside of London; along with the openings of Cinnamon Bazaaar and Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea. This project was a great challenge for us to create a refined and elegant dining environment. Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford offers a different feel to its sister restaurant whilst still in keeping with the true persona of the brand.
Questions answered by Carly Zaver, Senior Designer at DesignLSM
If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring the ideal destination designed to provide relaxation and entertainment for the residents of a prestigious development in Shanghai, click here to see more.
DesignLSM | SBID International Design Awards 2018
This month we're sharing another selection of products that will be sure to enhance your interior (or exterior) designs! Whether that be introducing the finer details when it comes to contemporary bathroom spaces with elegant tapware, solid brass handles to add an industrial-style finishing touch to your cabinetry; or maybe you're looking for more of a statement piece to modernise a garden scheme or brighten up a staircase in a bold and beautiful way.
Inspired by the process of gem cutting and setting, the Lapis side table draws on the concise forming, positioning and clasping of the stones. An elegantly crafted teak array is seized by a sinuous structure, presenting the table surface in the same manner a ring presents its precious stones. This unique side table is truly transitional perfect for both exterior and interior environments. The Lapis side table aims to excite and inspire interior designers to consider the outdoors as an extension of their stylish interiors.
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The brand new Kingsheath Collection from Armac Martin is manufactured from solid brass in their Birmingham-based factory. The collection is made up of one size of knob, a t-bar handle, three sizes of cabinet pulls and an appliance pull. Perfect for all interior cabinetry, the design has a simplicity that exudes a modern and industrial look. Stocked in polished nickel finish but available to order in twenty-one different finish options, ranging from burnished brass (as photographed) to antique copper and american bronze.
Perrin & Rowe’s new collection for bathrooms is elegant and refined, defined by a slim spout and soft, curved lines. This fresh take on contemporary design is complemented by a traditional approach to manufacturing, enhanced by state-of-the-art technology. A true blend of old and new. The Hoxton range offers a sleek and stylish bath-shower mixer, shower set, basin mixer and accessories including a robe hook and towel rails. Customers can choose from three luxurious finishes - chrome, nickel and pewter, with four other special finishes available to order, including timeless on-trend satin brass and opulent 24 carat plated gold.
David Cole, sales director at Perrin & Rowe says, “Hoxton showcases Perrin & Rowe’s credentials in contemporary design and engineering. It’s a graceful and elegant bathroom range, with soft curves rather than harsh angles which reflects light beautifully. We believe it offers something new in bathrooms: a fresh take on modern luxury; designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK. We’re tremendously proud of it."
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Nulty Bespoke design bespoke handcrafted luminaires for exceptional spaces. The Flora Pendant is one of their latest bespoke designs, a tailor-made contemporary stairwell chandelier which would create a dramatic statement feature, while adding warmth to the reception room of the luxurious family home on Lonsdale Road in the heart of Notting Hill. Their role was to take the interior designer’s concept for the stairwell's statement installation and turn it into a reality.
Inspired by natural forms, a spiral of light from 24 petal-shaped shades now gently cascades through the three-storey stairwell. The floating, sculptural quality of the chandelier adds visual interest, complementing the muted backdrop of polished plaster walls, wrought iron balustrade and oak handrail, bringing a bold and beautiful dimension to the hallway for welcoming guests.
With their experience in luminaire design and in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, Nulty Bespoke offer beautiful lighting solutions of the utmost quality.
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Cosentino is a global, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. It works together with its clients to provide solutions that offer design and value, and inspire the life of many people. Their technologically advanced surfaces allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.
The colours of the new Eternal series are inspired by the world of natural stone. For this reason each slab includes a personal variation of veins and colour to turn every slab into a unique piece. This collection gathers the magnitude of natural resources associated to Silestone attributes. Eternal represents the endless beauty and elegance in time, presenting the exclusivity and originality of nature itself. Designs within the collection include Classic Calacatta, Calacatta Gold, Bianco Calacatta, Serena, Classic Calacatta, Desert Silver, Marfil, Emperador, Statuario, Marquina, Charcoal Soapstone, Pearl Jasmine.
This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the idyllic residential destination designed to provide relaxation and entertainment for the residents of a prestigious development in Shanghai, as part of an overarching design concept of art and culture within the region. Using 'flora' as the primary source of interior design inspiration for this 3500 sq metre clubhouse, the project is complete with lounges, private rooms, indoor swimming pools, and even an indoor basketball court to cater to the luxurious and artistic lifestyles of the local residents.
Company: A.RK Interior Design
Project: Gallery Clubhouse
Project Location: Shanghai, China
Gallery Clubhouse is designed to provide relaxation and entertainment for residents in a residential development in the upcoming district of Hong Kou, Shanghai. This development is one of the most prestigious developments in Shanghai with an overarching design concept of art and culture, so creating a luxurious, art gallery-esque type design scheme essential.
We looked no further than towards nature for our design inspiration for this project. Throughout the entire clubhouse you can find elements of flora inspiration; from the mosaic wall patterns on the changing room feature wall, the floral patterns and colours used in the lobby area rug to the bespoke, hand-blown crystal chandelier in the entrance lobby. Every piece of furniture, light fixture and custom rug is treated like a piece of art would be in a gallery; all drawing design inspiration from various flowers and natural forms.
The ground floor lounge complete with 250 pieces of hand crafted crystal leaves that shimmer from the ceiling is one of our proudest achievements. The aim was to mimic the style of a luxurious hotel lobby, with groups of comfortable seating and a coffee bar. The stunning ceiling details light up with different colours and each crystal twinkles to exude the essence of luxury we wanted to capture.
SBID International Design Awards is not only a very prestigious award to be part of, it is also an honour and a testimony of the great minds of peers in the design industry.
Questions answered by Agatha Teng, Creative Director and Founder at A.RK Interior Design
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A.RK Interior Design | SBID International Design Awards 2018
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