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VITRA PUBLISH THIRD DESIGN UPDATE: THE WATER ISSUE. VitrA has published its third Design Update, this time the focus is water. Arguably the most important element in bathroom design, VitrA delves into the debate on modern day water consumption, water consciousness and how our relationship with water is changing. With a foreword from Margaret Talbot (Marketing Manager for VitrA UK), the water issue explores views from bathroom specialists, architects and designers exploring past, present and future perspectives on water. One of the lead features in this issue is a discussion with Jane Withers, leading design consultant, curator, writer and founder of Jane Withers Studio. Water is a recurrent source
of inspiration in her projects, including a prototype drinking fountain and Wonderwater café, Withers discusses how we perceive water as an “unwelcome guest” and her recent collaboration with A/D/O, called Where Will the Water Come From? in New York. The cover pictures CJ Lim’s visionary project: Twenty Thousand Fish Above the Sea and is paired with a spread in VitrA’s Design Update exploring his project and an analysis of the challenges that rising sea levels pose to architects, engineers and planners. Read VitrA Design Updates here: Edition 3 Edition 2 Edition 1
WILSONART SMASHES 10K ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY FUNDRAISING TARGET
Wilsonart staff and management have surpassed its £10,000 charity fundraising goal. Launched in February 2019, the team at Wilsonart pledged to raise £10,000 for Alzheimer’s Society, a charity very close to two of the staff: John Goldsborough and Kevin Allen. As the UK’s leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society provides information and support, funds research for a cure, care and to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. Nick Jones, Head of Sales for Wilsonart UK, said “2019 was our
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biggest fundraising year yet. Right across the business, all of our teams have got stuck in to support the Alzheimer’s Society. Working with Dan Nelson (community fundraiser for the charity) and meeting him earlier in 2019 has been tremendous and provided the inspiration we needed to reach our £10k target. Huge thanks to everyone involved in our many fundraising activities. Wilsonart feels proud to have supported this great cause." To kick off a year of activities ‘Dress Down Friday’ saw team Wilsonart dressing up as their
younger selves from the 80s and 90s inspired by Alzheimer’s Society’s own Flashback February campaign. Followed by months filled with charity bake sales and a sponsored slim and a pyjama party, the staff at Wilsonart announced 2019’s gruelling cycling challenge: Shildon to Shore, a 250mile journey from their Lambton Street, Shildon site to Shore Laminates in Perth, Scotland. “I am proud of this year’s charity ride for Alzheimer’s society as I’ve experienced first-hand the impact Alzheimer’s has on people and families.” – Ian Dowd, Production
Planner. Leaving at 8 am on the 28th of June, a team of 20 cyclists hit the road to Perth. En route, the cyclists were met by locals who made generous donations, some even providing refreshments to keep the team pedalling. Cycling past some of the region’s iconic landmarks such as the Angel of the North and Alnwick Castle, and battling through challenging Scottish weather, the team completed their journey in 3 days raising an outstanding total of £7000 and combined riding a total of 5000 miles.
