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Karndean Designflooring, the UK’s leading supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, is forging ahead with its Karndean Evolve® sustainability strategy after receiving approval of its near-term targets from the Science Based Targets initiative.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action organisation that is developing standards, tools and guidance to help businesses set appropriate targets, has announced that it has independently assessed and approved Karndean’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.

Fleur Carson, managing director at Karndean Designflooring, said: “Karndean was founded on innovation, bold action and a pioneering spirit and we are still guided by these ideals today because the future demands change. Tackling key environmental challenges and protecting the natural world have become major considerations for the construction industry so we are proud to be taking a leading role in the building of a greener future.

“Our Karndean Evolve® strategy explains how we will reduce our environmental impact through continual improvement and outlines how we are integrating the principles of sustainability across our global operations. We have taken a science-based approach to setting ambitious yet achievable targets to reduce our carbon emissions and it is highly gratifying to receive validation of our approach from the SBTi.”

Karndean Designflooring

Having set out its 2022 baseline for greenhouse emissions from all sources in its Karndean Evolve® Sustainability Report 2023, including those controlled directly, indirectly and via third parties, Karndean Designflooring has committed to reduce absolute greenhouse emissions controlled directly and indirectly by 42% by 2030 and from end of life treatment of its sold products by 51.6% by 2030. In addition, it will aim for 62% of its suppliers to commit to science-based targets by 2028.

Jamie Shaw, global head of sustainability at Karndean Designflooring, said: “Joining the SBTi is a key step toward the success of our Karndean Evolve® strategy as it ensures that our planned climate action is in line with the latest science. With this knowledge we can be confident that our goals are in line with the 1.5C trajectory confirmed necessary by the 2015 Paris Agreement. Achieving this third party endorsement demonstrates our commitment not only to taking bold action but also to being open and transparent as we make progress.”

The ® strategy outlines how the business is reducing its environmental impact and sets out its future plans in six key focus areas: confronting climate change, individual health and wellbeing, sustainable resource use, inclusion and diversity, supply chain transparency and education.

To confront climate change through increased energy efficiency and renewable energy, Karndean has developed a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from sources it controls directly, indirectly, and through third parties (known as scopes 1, 2, and 3, respectively). This plan includes further investment in solar power across its property portfolio, constructing new buildings to achieve BREEAM Excellent accreditation, transitioning to lower-emission fleet vehicles, and increasing recycling opportunities to support a circular economy.

For further information on the Karndean Evolve® Strategy and Sustainability Report 2023 or to book a free Specifying Sustainability CPD, visit www.karndean.com/karndeanevolve.

About Karndean Designflooring

Karndean is a global supplier of commercial and residential luxury vinyl tile flooring. We’re an industry leader in flooring design, offering a wide range of colours, textures and finishes, helping you create unique looks that are both stylish and practical; guaranteed to last. We see flooring differently. We travel the world in our quest to bring you exceptional floors that inspire and delight. From the ancient forests of Europe, to the remote Australian outback, we seek out expressive and intriguing forms in the natural world to influence our unique floor designs. By combining original features with cutting edge design, we create beautiful floors that bring your vision to life and take our clients on an endless journey of design discovery.

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Helen Lord, Co-Founder at Rehome has given her insights into the industry. Offering a unique and much-needed solution for pre-owned interiors, we are delighted to introduce you to Rehome. Rehome.co.uk is the UK’s No. 1 interiors marketplace for business professionals and homeowners. Our business-to-business ecosystem has evolved to meet many of the unsolved commercial and sustainability needs of professionals, manufacturers, and retailers. It encompasses but is not limited to, the sale of customer pre-owned interiors, ex-display, reconditioned, end-of-line, and cancelled order stock. With sustainability at the forefront of everything we do, we provide the necessary support to help professionals and manufacturers succeed sustainably.

Rehome

How do your services enhance interior design projects?

The role of an interior professional is so much more than enhancing the aesthetic appeal of a client’s space. Material considerations, innovative solutions and waste reduction are an added complexity, with budget adherence and sustainability all now part of a client’s expectation.

Rehome supports interior designers by giving them a bolt on sustainable solution for quality pre-loved interiors, seeing waste as an asset to be re-sold and providing an outsourced dismantle and removal solution rather than skipping.

Further benefits include the opportunity to buy luxury kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and appliances at a fraction of their original retail price. All helping to support the circular economy and reducing carbon footprint and renovation cost.

Rehome

How do you work with interior designers to enhance their projects?

Through our affiliate referral gateway, Rehome Plus, designers can refer a customer and benefit from our fully managed, pre-owned interior solution, all whilst enhancing their own sustainability commitment.

Most projects require a waste management solution, and this comes at a cost. By re-selling pre-loved interiors through Rehome, dismantling and removal is covered, reducing the need for multiple skips and the project management of this essential but often inconsequential part of the project.

Rehome project manages the whole sale process: Assess, inspect, measure, photograph, sell, dismantle and deliver, reporting verified carbon and tree-saving stats to all parties.

Rehome

What has been your most significant company highlight or success from the past year?

Over the past 10 years, Rehome has brought circular economy thinking into focus within the luxury interiors sector, understanding that for this to be possible, a fully managed solution is required with verifiable sustainability results. Over the past couple of years, we have been nationally recognised for our contribution to this future thinking and are the proud recipients of the Queen's Award for Sustainability as well as renewing our BCorp-certified status this year with an even higher impact score.

Formerly Used Kitchen Exchange, we rebranded in 2023 to Rehome. Our new brand better reflects our service expansion to cover all rooms in the home and gives a sustainable, premium feel that sits well with partnering luxury brands. With our ethos of ‘live in possible’, we are changing the way people renovate.

Rehome

Is there anything new you are excited to be working on?

Partnerships with sustainability focussed brands and professionals is something we continually look to develop. Our biggest initiative in 2024 has been the introduction of our affiliate gateway, Rehome Plus.

Rehome Plus enables design professionals to sign-up for their own private label referral gateway. The gateway provides a fast track, personalised service, and the assets to build customer-facing sustainability into their working methods or even their website to encourage everyone to do better.

It is a pleasure working with our newest partners such as Tom Howley Kitchens, Clive Christian, Humphrey Munson, Quooker, Miele, Thomas Crapper, The London Rug Company, and The John Lewis Partnership, and we hope to build many more in the years ahead.

Rehome

How does your partnership with SBID assist its members in business?

We are delighted to partner with SBID and applaud the focus given to helping its members accelerate sustainability. When meeting with the SBID team, there was a genuine buzz about our collaboration and its saliency. It's exciting to know that together we can all work towards enhancing consumer awareness and help to shift behaviour towards more sustainable thinking. Our partnership with SBID will help to drive a cultural change that will future-proof the industry.

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Helen Lord, Co-Founder at Rehome

How do you see the interior design industry evolving in the year ahead?

The focus on sustainability and the value of reuse is growing in momentum and we are very focused on future proofing our partners from looming waste legislation. Whilst this legislation won’t land this year, its coming, so why wait? Let’s champion the circular economy and support our customers with a pocket and planet agenda for pre-loved interiors being replaced.

About Rehome

Rehome provides designers with an opportunity to offer clients an ethical solution for replacing their pre-loved interiors. Whether one item, or a whole home, Rehome project manage the surveying, photography, sale and dismantle, removing the need for the skip, and instead providing additional funds towards their renovation/ interior update. Quality fitted and unfitted furniture (kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms etc.) can be evaluated. If something is end-of-life, they will offer an ethical removal/recycling service. An uncomplicated nationwide service that is win, win for your client and the environment. Rehome are BCorp Certified and sustainability is fully verified using a carbon and tree saving inventory, allowing designers to showcase an impressive commitment to sustainability.

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Bolon, the Swedish family-owned design company, celebrates 75 years of pioneering sustainable practices in the design industry. Since its inception in 1949, Bolon has been at the forefront of transforming waste into premium woven flooring and rugs, revolutionising the way we perceive sustainable design.

From the outset, Bolon embarked on a mission to repurpose textile waste into stylish rag rugs, setting the stage for decades of sustainable innovation. Today, Bolon proudly announces a ground-breaking achievement – all products now contain an impressive 68% waste material, with zero climate impact per square metre.

Operating from its climate-neutral factory in Ulricehamn, Sweden, Bolon has made a bold decision to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations, abstaining from the concept of a separate green collection. Instead, sustainability is ingrained in every product, reflecting the company's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship.

Bolon is one of the only climate-neutral commercial flooring brands where all collections are climate neutral without the need to offset carbon. Production is in its climate-neutral factory in Ulricehamn, Sweden.

In 2020, Bolon set an ambitious goal to halve its climate impact and ensure that all products contain at least 50% recycled material by 2028. Through strategic investments in talent and technology, Bolon is proud to announce that it has surpassed this goal, offering 68% recycled material across its entire product range.

"Sustainability has always been embedded in the DNA of the brand. With the implementation of BIO-sourced PVC, recycled PVC, and recycled chalk from marble slab production, we have not only exceeded our goals but also achieved zero climate impact. This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable innovation." - Marie Eklund, CEO and owner of Bolon.

As innovators in the design industry, Bolon remains steadfast in its mission to thrill the world with brave innovation for a sustainable design experience. With 75 years of pushing recycling boundaries, Bolon continues to inspire change and set new standards for sustainable design practices.

About Bolon UK

Bolon specialise in the creation of high-performance design floorings. They believe in design for the long run. Where durability and aesthetics are equally important. Where effortless cleanability and maintenance comes naturally, and honest sustainability stands above it all.

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Forbes & Lomax is excited to announce its range of Invisible Lightswitch® and dimmer plates are now made from 100% recycled Perspex.

The Greencast® sheets of Perspex are created from the waste and scrap material of manufacturers and fabricators, which would ordinarily end up in landfill.

4 Gang Rotary Dimmer in Invisible with Brushed Brass Dimmer Knobs

By sourcing this sustainable material, Forbes & Lomax is helping ensure it is doing its part to reduce its impact on the environment.

With offices in London, New York and LA, Forbes & Lomax switches, dimmers and sockets are sold worldwide.

1 Gang Dolly Switch in Invisible with Brass Toggle

All plates are handcrafted and assembled at the Forbes & Lomax workshop in Battersea.

Find out more about sustainability at Forbes & Lomax here.

About Forbes & Lomax

Forbes & Lomax has been producing elegant, innovative light switches and sockets for over thirty-five years. Renowned for launching The Invisible Lightswitch®, it has always approached lighting control from an aesthetic point of view. The Forbes & Lomax collection comprises nine carefully chosen finishes, which are suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors, making it the brand of choice for many top interior designers, architects and decorators. The range includes push buttons and dolly switches for integrating with intelligent lighting control and home automation systems. It also offers a bespoke engraving service. Visit the showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

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Karndean Designflooring, the UK’s leading supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, has signed up to The AntiGreenwash Charter, demonstrating its commitment to the development of a greener built environment. Its Karndean EvolveTM strategy and Sustainability Report 2023 outlines how it is working to create a better future with a promise to think differently, act decisively, and create real change.

Fleur Carson, managing director at Karndean Designflooring, said: “Fifty years ago, Karndean was founded on innovation, bold action and a pioneering spirit. Today we are still guided by these ideals because the future demands change. Tackling key environmental challenges has become a major consideration in the construction industry over recent years. But as we come to understand the difficult transition we need to make towards a more sustainable future, transparency is key to maintaining the trust our customers have in our business.

“So we are proud to be the first flooring manufacturer to sign up to The Anti-Greenwash Charter. As a signatory, we are clearly stating our intention to keep our marketing fair with product claims that have been independently substantiated. We know that great things can be achieved when we take a collaborative approach so we are calling on others in the flooring industry to join us and stand together as part of this Charter, to provide transparency and confidence to specifiers.”

Established in 2023 to promote responsible marketing practices, The Anti-Greenwash Charter emphasises the need for accountability and fairness in all aspects of marketing.

Charlie Martin, co-founder and CEO of The Anti-Greenwash Charter, said: “Through this Charter, we are creating a framework that enables the truth of an organisation’s claims to be made visible, and to enable customers to see which organisations are open about their claims so they can be confident that they are supporting those who share their vision for a more sustainable future. By signing up to the Charter, Karndean is pledging to ensure its marketing practices are robust, honest and verifiable.”

Fleur added: “We are inspired by the beauty of nature and believe it is the duty of us all to ensure that the natural world is protected for future generations, which is why we are committed to taking real and meaningful steps towards cutting our environmental impact. Today we have released our first Karndean EvolveTM sustainability report which establishes a 2022 baseline for our greenhouse gas emissions and sets out our ambitious plan to reduce these by at least 50% by 2030. This will be evidenced by science-based targets, established in line with the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign.”

The Karndean EvolveTM Strategy highlights the work the business is currently undertaking to reduce its environmental impact and sets out how the principles of sustainability are being integrated across its global operations. Embedding the notion of continual improvement, the strategy looks at progress and future actions in six key focus areas: confronting climate change, individual health and wellbeing, sustainable resource use, inclusion and diversity, supply chain transparency and education.

Confronting climate change through increased energy efficiency and renewable energy, Karndean sets out its action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from sources it controls directly, indirect sources and third party sources. The plan includes a commitment to invest further in solar power across its property portfolio, while a new UK warehouse currently in construction is expected to meet requirements for BREEAM Excellent accreditation.

Taking steps towards a more sustainable use of resources and a circular economy, Karndean reports that up to 300 tonnes of unused product offcuts each year is recycled into street furniture such as traffic cones, while the backing layer of its products contains up to 50% recycled material from production waste.

Through a philosophy of openness, inclusion and engagement, Karndean is proving that established businesses can become future pioneers to lead the way towards a more transparent and sustainable flooring industry.

For further information on the Karndean EvolveTM Strategy and Sustainability Report 2023, click here.

About Karndean Designflooring

Karndean is a global supplier of commercial and residential luxury vinyl tile flooring. We’re an industry leader in flooring design, offering a wide range of colours, textures and finishes, helping you create unique looks that are both stylish and practical; guaranteed to last. We see flooring differently. We travel the world in our quest to bring you exceptional floors that inspire and delight. From the ancient forests of Europe, to the remote Australian outback, we seek out expressive and intriguing forms in the natural world to influence our unique floor designs. By combining original features with cutting edge design, we create beautiful floors that bring your vision to life and take our clients on an endless journey of design discovery.

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With environmental concerns becoming increasingly important within specifications, designers need to make sure that every aspect of a building is carefully considered and adheres to a project’s sustainability goals. Dulux Decorator Centre is committed to upholding sustainable standards and supporting its partners to reduce environmental impact. In this article, its commercial sustainability manager, Duncan Lochhead, discusses how sustainability can be achieved with the right paints and coatings.

The built environment is responsible for more than a quarter of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions, and this must be reduced if the UK is to reach net zero by 2050. To do this, low-carbon building materials must be selected across every aspect of a building, right down to the paint used on the walls.

What does sustainable paint look like?

One of the biggest environmental concerns in the paint industry is the use of solvents and the emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs are chemical vapours that are greenhouse gases - and therefore contribute to global warming, as well as impacting ground level pollution.

While emissions from VOCs in decorative paint represents a small percentage of the UK’s overall pollutants (1% in the UK), they still increase environmental impact and negatively affect indoor air quality. To avoid this, it is recommended that water-based paints and coatings are used- such as the beautifully aesthetic Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood for wood and metal surfaces and ultra-low VOC content paint for walls and ceilings - to achieve a professional finish and improve sustainability.

Recent innovations like the reformulated Dulux Trade Diamond Matt are a perfect example. This product provides the industry with a durable solution that is also 99.9% VOC free (based on in-can VOC content, measured in accordance with ISO 11890-2:2013). It therefore has lower impact on indoor air quality and the overall carbon footprint of a project when compared with the previous formulation. For added reassurance that it delivers sustainability benefits, Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is compliant with green building accreditations BREEAM and LEED.

Dulux Trade

Reducing environmental impact over a building’s lifetime

Paints and coatings play a vital role in cutting carbon emissions over a building’s lifetime thanks to their ability to preserve buildings and prevent the need for regular redecoration work. Opting for durable products like Dulux Trade Diamond Matt and Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt will therefore extend maintenance cycles thanks to their ability to withstand daily wear and tear.

Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt is a tough, water-based matt emulsion paint that contains ultimate scuff resistant technology. It is perfect for use in high traffic areas such as corridors, stairwells and hallways, and busy commercial spaces and is designed to protect walls against scuff marks left behind from items such as shoes and bags, to help keep surfaces looking good for longer. It is also cleanable and offers good stain resistance.

In addition, Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is compliant with BS EN ISO 11998 Class 1 and BS 7719 Class C and can withstand 10,000 scrubs (the equivalent of five hours non-stop scrubbing). It also resists water-based stains like red wine and coffee, as well as oil-based stains such as food or cosmetics. It can be repeatedly cleaned and scrubbed, ensuring that unwanted stains can be easily removed without damaging the paint film on the wall, making the professional finish last even longer.

Products like Dulux Trade Evolve Matt that are made using recycled content are also worth considering. Dulux Trade Evolve Matt contains 35% recycled content and does not compromise on coverage or finish. It is available in white, making it the ideal choice for ceilings or to create neutral backdrops.

Choosing the right supplier

In addition to product, designers should also think about the additional benefits offered by a supplier. Partnering with Dulux Decorator Centre, for example, will ensure a dedicated team is assigned to provide expert advice from the specification stage. They are also able to look at the carbon footprint of a painting project or programme over its lifecycle and provide insight on alternative options to support more sustainable decisions. In addition, the Dulux Decorator Centre team will work closely with the Dulux Trade Colour Consultants who can provide bespoke palettes that meet the needs of building occupants.

To help with the sustainable disposal of empty paint cans at the end of a project, Dulux Decorator Centre offers a can recycling scheme. It can also help to facilitate the donation of leftover paint to good causes like Community RePaint, so nothing goes to waste.

To find out more about how Dulux Decorator Centre can support on your next project, click here.

About Dulux Trade

Dulux is the UK’s leading paint brand, with a wealth of products and services designed to help you find the colours that will suit your project, and give you the expert knowledge you’ll need to achieve great results.

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Allect Design Group, and its studios, Rigby and Rigby, Helen Green Design and Lawson Robb, is very proud to be the first interior design and architect studio in the world to receive the Butterfly Mark with Positive Luxury for global recognition of our high standards of environmental, social and governance criteria.

The Butterfly Mark represents a harmonious convergence of luxury and sustainability, two pillars that define our Studios ethos.

Over the past year we have embarked on an incredible and intense journey to scrutinise, appraise, develop, and change the minutiae of our practises so that we may make a positive impact on people and nature. How are we doing this?

ALLECT - Positive Luxury

Environment:
We are building a complex dataset which identifies resources, materials, supplier certifications and accreditations that enable our designers and clients full transparency to facilitate informed decisions and responsible specifications.

Careful selection of materials is crucial and one of the biggest influences we can have over responsible design. With every specification we have the potential to choose better and our sustainable sourcing policies will play a pivotal role in delivering products and projects which will not only push the boundaries of innovation and excellence but are making a positive impact on the world. Considering fit for purpose, quality, longevity, and circularity in our design solutions.

ALLECT - Positive Luxury

We are also monitoring our carbon footprint and look to reduce this year on year, with the target of being net zero by 2040.

On an immediate and more local level, all our company events, internal and external are climate positive. Offsetting all carbon emissions in conjunction with Earthly. We have improved our office garden, harvesting and re-using rainwater and providing sanctuary for the insects and bees. It’s also somewhere the team can utilise for breaks, meetings and is essential for wellbeing.

ALLECT - Positive Luxury

Social:
At Allect International Design Group, we believe in giving back to society and fostering a culture of empathy and compassion.

Our studio is proud to support multiple charities and non-profit organizations and our charitable giving programme is designed to support a wide range of causes including education, health and wellness, poverty alleviation and environmental protection.

ALLECT - Positive Luxury

We value community engagement and actively encourage all employees to participate in volunteer days with the support of a paid annual leave day. Creating opportunities for individuals to suggest charities that hold personal significance, Allect organises fundraising events so we may contribute on a more meaningful and personal level. Sharing stories between the teams and creating deeper connections building empathy, support and understanding.

We also have a Wellness scheme available to all employees and an online academy with many resources available to support our teams physical and mental wellbeing.

ALLECT - Positive Luxury

Governance:
It’s fundamental as part of the above practises that we offer full transparency on our journey and goals. Positive Luxury's assessment is rigorous, independent, and in line with international standards and best practice.

The interactive butterfly logo from Positive Luxury is an easily accessible digital brand passport that allows us to share our progress to date. You can explore how we perform in areas such as climate, nature and water, how we treat workers and interact with communities, as well as how responsibly and ethically we run the business. It shows exactly what we scored in the assessment.

Our sustainable journey is an ongoing transition for Allect, embedding the changemaker mindset, adaptation planning and skills into our organisation. We are continuing to progress post- certification to demonstrate to our clients, suppliers, shareholders, and community that sustainability is a key driver of our business and our lives- which we promote and advocate in all our services.

About Allect Design Group

The Allect Design Group comprises brands that represent a crucial attribute - excellence in their respective fields. The family-run collective includes architecture, interior design and product design. They oversee the creative development of all their brands, whilst maintaining their individual identity, heritage and expertise.

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Recycling lies at the core of Bolon's history. Over 70 years ago, the company was founded with the bold idea to create woven flooring out of waste materials. Unlike many others, we go beyond offering a limited eco-collection and instead incorporate recycled materials into all of our products.

To support our commitment to recycling, we have invested in a state-of-the-art integrated recycling facility. This facility efficiently handles all waste materials generated during the production process. In addition to recycling our own waste, we also buy waste from other companies. In 2022 alone the recycling plant processed 1,100 tons of waste, transforming it into new floors.

“I am proud that our sustainability work covers all our products and not just selected niche collections. This means that when it comes to sustainability work, Bolon is the global industry leader”, says Marie Eklund, CEO.

Bolon's sustainable flooring

In 2023 the average recycled material content in Bolon's floors was 28%, a number that increases yearly.

When broken down by product types, rolls and rugs contain 22% recycled material, tiles contain 31%, and acoustic flooring boasts an impressive 32% recycled content. Our acoustic flooring goes even further by incorporating post-consumer waste from PET bottles in the felt backing. In 2022, a remarkable 70 tons of post-consumer waste were utilized in the production process.

Our dedication to recycling ensures that Bolon flooring not only exhibits stunning design and durability but also reduces environmental impact by reutilising materials effectively.

Read more about Bolon's sustainability work here!

About Bolon UK

Bolon specialise in the creation of high-performance design floorings. They believe in design for the long run. Where durability and aesthetics are equally important. Where effortless cleanability and maintenance comes naturally, and honest sustainability stands above it all.

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Gaggenau, the luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances, is once again immersing itself in the London Festival of Architecture 2023.

As part of the month-long celebration of architecture, Gaggenau London is showcasing a specially commissioned installation, TIME by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez. It will be on display in the showroom window until 30 June 2023.

TIME by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez.

TIME is a series of handmade clocks, stacked vertically, designed to encourage us to explore our complex relationship with time. It was created by architect and stage designer Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez, a visual artist working in sculpture and installation. The duo’s brief for the installation was to use materials produced as a by-product of Gaggenau’s manufacturing process. As a result, the clocks are cast in plaster to be as close to zero-waste as possible.

TIME by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez.

“We were inspired by Gaggenau’s focus on hand craftsmanship, heritage and sustainability,” says Sikander Pervez. “A commonality found throughout is time. For example, the time it takes to consider lifestyles around which the appliances are designed. Everything at Gaggenau is manufactured precisely to ensure a minimal amount of waste is produced, so the consumer shares the maximum amount of time with appliances that are built to last.”

TIME by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez.
TIME by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez.

Each clock relates to a global time zone, including cities with Gaggenau showrooms, places that are personal to the designers and those who work at Gaggenau London, as well as countries that are most vulnerable to climate change. “The clocks have been handmade and signed as an edition of 200, with the aim that their life will continue beyond the installation in people’s homes,” adds Raphaé Memon. “They will therefore extend their time as functional objects, in keeping with the global conversation surrounding sustainability.”

TIME by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez.

Edina Crnkic, Gaggenau Group Brand Marketing Manager, said: “We are excited to work with Raphaé and Sikander to showcase this intriguing and very beautiful work. It chimes perfectly with Gaggenau’s values in terms of craftsmanship and sustainability and I’m sure it will spark many conversations.”

Gaggenau window at London Festival of Architecture 2023

Gaggenau London is situated at 40 Wigmore Street and visitors will be able to enjoy the TIME installation throughout London Festival of Architecture (1-30 June 2023).

Any visitor who would like to take a clock home should register their interest at the showroom. The clocks will then be given out on a first-come, first-served basis at 10am on 1 July 2023.

About Gaggenau

Gaggenau is a manufacturer of high-quality home appliances and is acknowledged as an innovation leader in design and technology “Made in Germany”. The company, with a history dating back to 1683, has revolutionised the domestic kitchen with its internationally acclaimed products.

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Innovative design and enhanced technology meets form and function with the new Creo and Vito 25mm sustainable shower trays from Crosswater. Whether the goal is to make a design statement or create a minimalist silhouette where the shower blends seamlessly into the wider bathroom, these will elevate any shower space.

Vito Shower Tray - Crosswater

Crafted from 100% recyclable Dolomite engineered stone and hand finished to perfection, Creo and Vito are expertly designed with comfort and efficiency in mind. Smooth and warm to the touch, engineered stone is soothing underfoot and creates a sleek, seamless feel.

Designed with high-flow central or linear drainage systems for faster drainage and almost invisible gullies and edges, shallow pools of water are a thing of the past. And with no hard, uncomfortable ridges to step on, the designs allow continuous flow from the rest of the bathroom floor.

Using natural materials embraces relaxation and wellness principles that instil a sense of natural tranquility. Brilliantly resilient and hard-wearing with exceptional impact resistance, engineered stone retains water thermal temperature for longer, creating a warm and luxurious showering experience.

Vito Shower Tray - Crosswater
Vito Shower Tray - Crosswater

Manufactured in a zero-emission factory that uses 100% solar energy, using engineered stone considerably reduces the energy required to make each tray and excess materials are simply repurposed. The trays are finished with a permanent Nanocoat gel, ensuring the surfaces are non-porous, anti-bacterial and easy to clean.

Creo is available in rectangular and offset quadrant options – prices from £260. Vito is available in square and rectangular options – prices from £311.

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