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A new year sparks a brand-new age of design trends, colour influence and innovations in the realm of interior design. To kick off the first issue of 2019, Inex takes a look at a new awe-inspiring creation in lighting design. Last year’s London Design Festival was home to the revelation of a quirky discovery from the lighting industry – the use of mycelium for a series of table lamps. According to Nir Meiri Design Studio – the firm responsible for the elegant yet mystical design – the inspiration behind the design comes from the fungi itself, resulting in ‘a little garden of lights’, imitating the shapes of mushrooms growing in the wild. Turn to page 06 of this month’s issue to take a closer look at the smart, contemporary concept.

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Elsewhere in this month’s issue, Inex takes readers on a tour of London’s very first avocado bar. Aptly named Avobar, the chic millennial-centric design features botanical backdrops accompanied by a neutral colour palette; all wrapped up in an ‘Insta-worthy’ design. Flick to page 12 to discover Covent Garden’s recent addition to its quirky restaurant scene.

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Discover a light collection created from mycelium.

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London’s very first dedicated avocado bar, Avobar, features a range of stunning statement wood flooring from engineered wood flooring expert, Havwoods.

Design studio, FAHR, has been challenged to develop an outdoor structure in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto.

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Leading manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural applications, Banker Wire, shows off its show-stopping lighting centrepiece at a stylish little pizzeria in Japan.

Artist Charlotte O’Reilly, Founder of luxury interiors brand Charlotte Jade, speaks to Inex about inspiration, her biggest accomplishments and talks us through the concept for some of her designs.

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Conceived as a ‘secret den’, Beijing-based restaurant TIAGO SELECT takes a unique, contemporary approach to hospitality with an interior inspired by Asian cyberpunk culture.

Far from the traditional, corporate workplaces of the past, co-working space The Nest features an elegant, relaxing environment that integrates the business’ branding in its design.

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Manufacturer of soughtafter high-end designer doors, Urban Front, looks at the rise in popularity of metallic finishes within residential applications.

Inex rounds up the latest innovative products in the marketplace for the interior design world.

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UNTAPPED POTENTIAL As part of last year’s London Design Festival, Nir Meiri, Founder and Creative Director of Nir Meiri design studio, will present a new light collection made of mycelium.

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his project is a result of an ongoing material research in mycelium – the vegetative component of the fungus – resulting in the design of the table lamp collection.

Mushrooms, or fungi, are truly wondrous organisms with significant untapped potential in design.

Mycelium consumes organic and synthetic waste to grow into desired shapes and different types of waste alter its properties.

This could have highly significant implications for ridding our planet from the mountains and islands of synthetic waste.

When lit, the light projects on the mycelium from below and glows back as a soft, natural light.

The inspiration for this design comes from the fungi itself, resulting in ‘a little garden of lights’ imitating the shapes of mushrooms growing in the wild.

This project is a collaboration between Nir Meiri Studio and BIOHM – a London-based startup working on developing sustainable solutions for the built environment.

The mycelium light collection was launched during London Design Festival 2018 in two different locations. The first was an exhibition at ‘Sustainable Bankside’ as part of a show gathering selected sustainable companies to showcase cutting-edge designs and ideas. The second exhibition was at ‘Open Cell’ as part of a curated show called ‘BIODESIGN – HERE NOW.’ www.nirmeiri.com

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DesignLSM applied four different boards from the Havwoods flooring range in a random pattern that celebrates the unique character of natural wood.

Alongside flooring, Havwoods also provided distressed wood cladding for the Avobar project, with rich reclaimed wood surfaces that complement the natural palette found throughout the interior. The presence of both the Vertical cladding range and Henley flooring collection creates a unique feature throughout Avobar’s design scheme, celebrating organic textures that capture the laid-back LA-inspired interior and progressive ethos of London’s very first avocado concept dining experience. www.havwoods.co.uk

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Introducing Boutique, inspired by Zoffany’s Muse collection of fabrics and wallpapers and infused with the Alchemy of Colour, these graphic designs are the perfect answer for boutique spaces.

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DEVELOPING A NEW LOCUS For the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto, (UPTEC), FAHR was challenged to develop a structure for the garden in front of the central building that symbolised this mark in time and made it last in the future as a symbol of the park.

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AHR started by looking for a silhouette capable of being a centre in Asprela, mainly characterised for being a pole of great concentration of health and educational facilities, that generates a daily flow of people without many reasons for permanence by the absence of points of interest in the public space.

In the combination of a concrete circle bench with an organic texture, LOOP assumes the idea that repetition is never equal, the same round will never be the same. With each circle that closes, new textures are generated, bringing their own identity.

The meeting in the garden allows the conversation, democratises the themes, leaving without limits the participation of those who pass by.

The studio wanted to believe that it was developing a new locus, a reference in the public space that allows any type of appropriation. www.fahr0213.com

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tilised as both a decorative and functional feature throughout a local pizzeria in Japan, Banker Wire’s square pattern M2228 mesh was specified in the restaurant’s custom lighting fixtures and the perimeter of a U-shaped floating shelving unit, which does double duty as a space for storage and an attractive centrepiece of the restaurant. The stainless steel mesh is crimped to create a multi-faceted surface that reflects and disperses light in a visually intriguing manner, while a sophisticated twinwire pattern adds a luxurious element through a glossy PVD copper finish. www.bankerwire.co.uk

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| Armourcoat Acoustic® Plaster System |

Exceptional Acoustics Armourcoat’s new Acoustic Plaster System offers a seamless mineral finish over large expanses to optimise the acoustics of interior spaces.

Applied to ceilings at The Minster Building for architects BuckleyGrayYeoman.

• Class ‘A’ NRC • Topcoat incorporates 70% recycled marble • Basecoat incorporates 85% recycled glass • Class ‘O’ fire-rated • Zero VOCs

Photography: © Jonathan Banks

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BIOPHILIC BEAUTY Artist Charlotte O’Reilly, Founder of luxury interiors brand Charlotte Jade, believes in bringing the beauty of the outside in, by creating hand-drawn interior patterns inspired by nature – blurring the lines between interior spaces and the outside world. It was 2015 when she decided to take the plunge and launch her own brand.

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Can you please provide us with a description of your professional career?

After finishing studying illustration at Camberwell College of Arts, I started working as a freelance illustrator and print designer, and was lucky enough to work with some fantastic clients ranging from record label, Universal, to Topshop to Fatface. I began operating under the name Charlotte Jade and I started to take on more print design projects, which led to a growing interest in my pattern designs. In January 2015, I decided to brave it and start my own brand, and that was the beginning of Charlotte Jade.

What inspired you to become a designer?

I always loved drawing and being creative throughout my childhood and as I’ve mentioned, I went on to study illustration at Camberwell College of Arts, though I didn’t really know what design path I would take. I had always loved vibrant, interesting patterns and for my final year, I took the leap to base my whole final project around print design, particularly focusing on designing handdrawn, digital patterns for wallpapers and interiors. This project truly inspired me and pushed me to start working as a freelance print designer after university which then led to the start of my brand a while later.

What has been your greatest source of inspiration throughout your career?

My whole brand is completely inspired by the outside world. For me, bringing the beauty of nature into our interiors is a perfect way to keep us connected to the natural world. This form of design is inspired by the idea of biophilic design, a style which is proven to reconnect us with the natural world by bringing elements of nature back into our lives, proven to reduce stress, aid mental wellbeing and improve productivity. I’ve always loved drawing animals, plants, flowers and foliage and I’m now lucky enough to be able to create my inspirations into wallpaper, textiles, cushions, ceramic tiles and many other interior aspects.

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How do you approach your projects?

To be honest, it really depends on the brief. If I’m creating a new Charlotte Jade collection, it is created from my own personal inspirations in subject, colour and composition. However, if I’m working for a client, I generally have a brief and colour scheme to work towards. I love bringing clients’ ideas to life and working personally with them to do this.

Who is your favourite interior designer and why?

I love the work of Oliver Heath – Oliver is a leader in biophillic design and an expert in the field of sustainable architectural and interior design. His projects incorporate various elements of biophilic design, creating both innovative and inspirational interior design projects.

Would you say that you have a design style? I f so, how would you describe this style?

Yes, I think so. My design style is detailed, realistic and textured, and some might say a little wild! I like to observe the natural world around me, capturing the fine details by hand drawing what I can see. I love drawing animals, flowers and foliage, focusing on the natural textures of my subjects; for example, an animal’s coat, a bird’s feathers or a particular plant texture. I love bringing in bright and vibrant colours which contrast with natural tones to create unique, interesting patterns.

What has been your biggest accomplishment to date?

Working with Kelly Hoppen would definitely have to be our biggest accomplishment to date. We worked with Kelly and her interiors team to create a bespoke, hand-drawn ceramic tile mural for the beautiful LUX* Grand Gaube hotel in Mauritius. It was amazing to collaborate and work with Kelly and her team on such a stunning project.

What has been your most notable project?

I have recently had one of my patterns, ‘Brushstrokes,’ used for a Belvedere hotel in Saint Martin, Caribbean, which was an amazing project to be part of; as well as a number of our designs being used within the Excelsior hotel redevelopment in Italy. Further to this, we’ve had some amazing collaborations over the past few years with London Zoo, Royal Horticultural Society (launching this spring), Kelly Swallow and Reloved Upholstery, to name a few.

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Can you talk us through your concept for the Into the Wild collection?

Into the Wild is a collection of patterns inspired by the beauty and majesty of exotic animals. From my worldly travels, I gained huge inspiration for this collection.

These designs bring the best of the natural world into our interiors with an array of hand-drawn, finely detailed patterns and designs, which celebrate the beauty and diversity of our planet. From leopard-, zebra- and giraffe-skin prints, intricatelydrawn elephants and zebras to exotic animals and lush jungle foliage; this is a collection of eye-catching designs to create dramatic interiors.

Do you have a preferred colour palette you enjoy working with?

As I like to present my subject as realistically as possible, I tend to just stick with the natural colours, whether that be plants, animals or flowers. However, I then might add vibrant background colours which can really change the dynamic of the print, my ‘Go Bananas’ print is a particularly loud design. I exhibited this wallpaper during my first time at Decorex in 2017 and it definitely had a marmite reaction!

Can you talk us through your concept for the Tropical Flora collection?

The Tropical Flora collection was inspired by travels to exotic Mauritius and English country living. These intricatelydesigned prints bring the outside in, combining two juxtaposed landscapes to create layered, textured designs. I used a combination of hand-drawn plants, foliage, fruits and animals, with a strong and vibrant use of colour to create a collection of unique patterns.

When it comes to new wallpaper and textile designs, what do you believe is of utmost importance?

I think doing the initial research and finding the right subject that inspires you for the design is so important. My favourite designs come from an idea which I have either really researched or been so inspired by, which I’ve then spent time sketching and experimenting with layouts/colours etc.

This creates a more finished end result and something that you can see has been wellthought-through from start to finish.

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What advice would you offer to those that are considering a career in design?

I listened to an amazing podcast by Karen Brady interviewing Jo Malone this week and Jo said something that really stuck with me: “Never quit on a bad day,” which really resonated with me as there are times where you feel like giving up, but pushing through those times and staying positive is key to success. To new designers, I would just say always believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams of being a designer. My dad has always told me that since I first started working for myself; and it’s advice I will always swear by. Believe in your work and believe in your brand and you will succeed.

What do you believe is the biggest challenge for newlyqualified designers?

I think it’s finding your own style and standing out from the exceptional talent that there is within the creative world. I think once you find your way and you love the work created, it’s a brilliant journey!

What can we expect to see from you over the next year?

We’ve got a number of amazing hotel projects coming together this year, where our wallpapers and textiles have been used. One within the UK and another in Italy, so we’re very excited to see these finished. We are also currently working on a new botanical collection, which will be launching around late spring/summertime, in time to be exhibited at Decorex in October. We’re also currently working on a very exciting collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society, mentioned earlier, where we’ve designed a bespoke, handdrawn botanical pattern for the charity, completely inspired by their beautiful gardens in Wisley. Also, we’re exhibiting at the Surface Design Show in February at the Business Design Centre; if anyone wants to come along and see us, we’re at stand NT14. www.charlotte-jade.co.uk

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THE RISE OF THE METALLIC FINISH Recent years have seen a real interest in alternative finishes for doors, and metallic is right at the top of the list.

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he trend for copper, rose gold and gold finishes has definitely helped move this forward. Creating impact and the ability to be unique with earthy and natural elements is another reason for the rise as well.

So, in which situation does a metallic door work?

Rendered homes with grey slate roofing and black, grey or rust windows Homes with an element of copper, stone or steel cladding or trim Homes where an impact is needed. For example, if the frontage has no interest at all and needs an impact.

Homes with oversized doors which need a ‘wow factor’ Homes with an architectural glazed wall.

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The maintenance – if the door is scratched or damaged, it’s harder to fix and, therefore, requires a specialist The cost – these doors require quite a large budget due to the man hours involved The change in finish as the material oxidises – eventually, the colour of the door will alter in appearance Making sure the door is protected enough from weathering with a cover or overhang.

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There are quite a few finishes to choose from – you could go quite rough and vintage with a finish that looks old from the minute it’s on; or go for a more polished, coppery feel.

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Marrying all the accessories around the door so that the whole concept works as a one – this includes the handle The texture of the finish can be quite strong/impactful, so making sure the texture works is also essential. A contemporary building, for instance, may look better with something that is a little more industrial than sharp and polished. www.urbanfront.com

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A SECRET DEN The TIAGO SELECT restaurant by RAMOPRIMO is mixing European underground references with urban elements referring to contemporary Asian cyberpunk culture.

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PROJECT TYPE: Restaurant

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The back wall contains all technical spaces – it is a large and darker surface of regular square tiles enlightened by fluorescentcoloured silicon grout lines. Glowing acrylic lines are framing thin metal plate shelves defining the kitchen’s entrance and functional spaces of a pizza area and cocktail bar.

Art installations, lighting and furniture have all been specifically designed for the project and custommade by local craftsmen.

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A MODERN CO-WORKING SPACE Beza Projekt was commissioned to design the interiors for the Nest – an elegant workplace far from the mundane office spaces of yesteryear.

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BRAND DESIGN: Futu CONCEPT LEADER: Wojciech Ponikowski

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GRAPHIC DESIGN: Piotr Najar, Kaisu Almonkari

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Kołodziejski and Beza Projekt

CLIENT: The Nest SPECIAL THANKS TO:

MDD, Chors, Ege, Davis, Fast and Erbud

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he Nest is a place for a modern, confident person who values their time – they may work only a few hours a day or perhaps the whole weekend. The main goal was to create spaces that aren’t office-like. The line between work and leisure is being blurred.

Beza Projekt was commissioned to design the interiors for the Nest and wanted to keep as much of the office as openplan as possible whilst still creating something warm and rich in terms of details and textures.

In contrast with the graphic and angular architecture of the building and based on the design brief, Beza Projekt decided to create its own language of colours, patterns, textures and materials that would be very organic and vivid.

Part of the Nest brand identity system is beautiful marbling textures made by Kasia Korzeniecka. Wallpapers were, therefore, produced following Nest’s brand colours to incorporate its name within the entire design. These bespoke designs are applied throughout the building to a series of floor-to-ceiling pillars. They change in terms of patterns, however, create a perception of consistency.

The materials library included many custom details, such as ceramic tiles, wallpapers and carpets. Simple materials have been used such as coloured MDF combined with real wood veneer.

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Beza Projekt has designed two systems of furniture especially for the Nest. One is dedicated to the open space and consists of tables and sofas that can be combined together to make comfortable islands in the open area. It also includes special elevated places for plants or other items. The second system is dedicated strictly for the office areas; it consists of a desk, cabinets and two-sided bookstands. The goal was to give the users a spectrum of workplaces to choose from.

Each floor introduces a slightly different layout and approach. The first floor has a coffee bar and a big lounge with hot desk places. The second floor is a child-friendly area – comprising a daycare room where you can leave your child with a qualified nanny, and work for a while. The third floor is a mix of open space and office space. The fourth floor is dedicated to events, the fifth floor is divided into office spaces and the sixth floor also has great offices and an amazing conference room at the very top of the building. www.bezaprojekt.pl

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Each floor introduces a slightly different layout and approach

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Product Spotlight This month’s selection of innovative new products not to be missed.

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ARMOURCOAT ON THE MENU FOR NEW CENTRE POINT RESTAURANT

Surface finish specialist Armourcoat has been specified throughout the VIVI restaurant, a new 1960s-inspired eatery opening in the Centre Point Building in London’s West End. VIVI promises to deliver traditional British food with an innovative twist.

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IVI’s 290-cover dining room, serving delicious British favourites, has its interior design inspired by sixties colours and fabrics including a handmade chandelier by Danish Designer Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt. The new restaurant, created by rhubarb – the team behind Sky Garden and Verdi Italian Kitchen at the Royal Albert Hall – is part of a wider refurbishment of British Architect Richard Seifert’s celebrated Grade II Listed high-rise tower.

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Armourcoat finishes have been used to spectacular effect in the entrance lobby, restaurant reception, bar and dining area, with close to 300m2 of handfinished polished plaster applied to the walls.

In addition, 240m2 of Armourcoat’s new acoustic plaster system has been installed to the ceilings in the main dining room.

Designed to optimise the acoustics of interior spaces, the Armourcoat acoustic plaster system 8 6

offers a clean and smooth mineral surface that can be applied seamlessly over large expanses to both flat and curved surfaces. Comprising a special mineral wool composite panel that is bonded onto the substrate and finished with a seamless layer, the system presents an elegant marble-based plaster finish while allowing sound energy to pass through the surface.

The system was recently granted the Quiet Mark Award – the international mark of approval from the Noise Abatement Society Charitable Foundation. www.armourcoat.com marketing@armourcoat.co.uk 01732 460668

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MAKE ME A RUG Alternative Flooring loves rugs and its online ‘Make Me a Rug’ service inspires us all to design a rug that suits our individual space and taste. Bespoke rugs are often the perfect quick solution to transform spaces large and small.

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ugs are a great way to decorate as you can change the rugs as the mood suits and, in doing so, completely

change the personality of the room. Whether they speak softly or shout loudly, there is a customised rug for you.

Channel your inner creativity in thousands of fabulous flooring, border and piping combinations with designs that are packed with pattern, texture and colour. Choose from wool, naturals and faux collections or indoor or outdoor rugs.

Watch the video that shows the five easy steps to rug making or be inspired by the original rugs created by the company’s Alternative Rug ‘stars’, a lively mix of designers, interior designers, stylists and influencers. www.alternativeflooring.com sales@alternativeflooring.com 01264 335111

Company profile: Alternative Flooring is a British company that believes creating a carpet is a craft with a story to tell. Designs are original and authentic.

The award-winning collections explore texture and colour in carpet, rugs and runners. It’s a lovable brand too with flooring that is ethical and sustainable.

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For pattern, it has collaborated with great British designers and brands – Margo Selby, Ashley Hicks, Ben Pentreath, Ella Doran and Liberty Fabrics. It has worked with The Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation to weave Authentic Lucienne carpet runners by one of Britain’s most influential 20th-century designers and more recently collaborated with Zoffany in the Boutique carpet.

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SURFACES INSPIRED BY DESIGN

The Kronodesign Global collection is available through James Latham

James Latham returns to London’s Surface Design Show in February, where it will be showcasing one of the biggest and most varied collections of surface solutions for both inside and outside the building.

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reated to inspire architects and designers when looking to specify materials, the stunning collection of decorative panels and timber reinforces Latham’s status as a single-source supplier and has been carefully selected to provide innovative ideas for both design and product specification.

During the show, Latham will be featuring a number of exciting new products and range additions for 2019, both on its usual, eyecatching stand on the ground level (stand: 208) as well as in its permanent Product Specification Showroom which is located on the Gallery level of the Business Design Centre at suite 301.

Chris Sutton, Managing Director, explained: “Working in conjunction with our supply partners, who are among the biggest and most recognised surfacing brands in the world and experts at forecasting trends, we are presenting our take on both interior and exterior surface solutions for the future.

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“Showcasing a wide range of design-led exclusive and semi-exclusive products, our stand, and indeed our showroom, will act as a hub for providing ideas and inspiration to visiting architects and designers.”

Latham’s highly experienced and knowledgeable team of product specialists will be on hand both on the stand and in the showroom, to offer practical support, technical advice and specialist knowledge on selecting products, and to explain how they can offer specifiers support throughout the entire specification process.

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This year, James Latham will be showing the latest range additions for 2019 from supply partners including; Decospan, Abet Laminati, Garnica, Egger, Kronospan, AE Core, XyloCleaf, Accsys, LG and Sekisui SPI, as well as a range of timber cladding, flooring and engineered timber sections, plus an exciting, exclusive new product launch will be announced.

The Surface Design Show takes place at the Business Design Centre, 52, Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 OQH, between 5 and 7th February 2019 – www. surfacedesignshow.com. www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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CENTURY OFFICE RELEASES TWO NEW ERGONOMIC CHAIRS

MARBLE DECOR A BACKDROP FOR ICONIC BRITISH FASHION LABEL

www.century-office.co.uk 08000 929301

www.formica.com 0191 622 0096

FAST-TRACK VINTAGE TIMBER EFFECTS WITH PROTEK’S DISTRESSED COLLECTION

LYNDON PRESENTS A DYNAMIC ALTERNATIVE TO WORKPLACE SEATING

Century Office’s new ergonomic office chairs, Influence and Grace, are perfect additions to any workspace. They come with heightadjustable lumbar support, with or without headrests, and seat-depth adjustment.

Adjustable active tension control, lockable back positions and 3D height-adjustable gel arm pads provide the user with the ultimate flexibility to change their chair to suit their office environments. These new chairs further cement Century Office’s commitment to battling the bad backs of the office with highquality and affordable ergonomic design.

When interior design firm Beyond Communications was tasked with developing the Fiorelli shop in London Luton Airport, it approached the design with an understanding of the practical demands the surfacing materials would be under as well as a recognition of the importance of aesthetics to reflect the brand. To showcase Fiorelli’s hero products to their full potential, the Calacatta Marble decor from the TrueScale range by Formica Group was selected.

Calacatta Marble includes no repeat veining across the full width of the laminate sheet that gives the decor its authenticity, helping to provide an upscale identity to Fiorelli’s retail environment.

PRO-TEK’s Distressed collection includes a series of WPC engineered vinyl floors in tactile wood effects. All designs feature PRO-TEK’s innovative fast-track construction, which includes a 100% waterproof core and integral acoustic underlay. Distressed collection designs include mid/dark-toned Old Oak and Smoked Oak, and deeper toned Tudor Oak and Mocha Oak. Each floor has a traditional wood plank format, with a rustic grain effect and distressed texture. The designs are also phthalate-free and all materials used are 100% recyclable. Other PRO-TEK wood effects are included within the Excel, Excel Long and Essential collections, whilst the Excel Tile collection includes slate, travertine and marble effects.

No longer confined to bars and hospitality venues, the unassuming stool now sits comfortably in multiple spaces around the office.

Whether it’s working collaboratively with colleagues around a high or low table, taking a respite from extended periods of sitting at the desk, or even enjoying a coffee break in the work cafe, there’s no end to its versatility.

Ideal for various workplace habitats, Lyndon’s handcrafted Agent and Callisto collections of stools combine comfort with flexibility. Whether it’s a high or low model, each bears the infamous Lyndon guarantee of handcrafted luxury; bringing style and personality to any space.

www.pro-tek-flooring.com 0203 917 5550

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