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he call for flexible working spaces is continuing to pick up speed in the design world. Offices no longer want employees cooped up in individual rooms, working alone. Instead, there is an ever-increasing demand for areas that encourage collaboration, discussion, boost creativity, develop innovative ideas and help with group problem-solving. It’s proven that collaboration comes more naturally in an office where there are no barriers, so it is believed that breaking down the physical walls between colleagues, will, in turn, help break down the social ones. It is ever-apparent that office design has gone through a progression of marked change over the last decade.

But how do you put these findings into practice and create the perfect interior scheme for this workplace revolution that is happening far and wide? This month, Laura Light, Concept Designer at Interface, explores how designers can use zoned flooring techniques to encourage creativity and co-working. Turn to page 75 to read her advice.

Elsewhere in the issue, Daniel Swannack, UK Retail Sales and Marketing Director at Fagerhult, examines what we can expect from retail lighting in the future and discusses why it’s ludicrous to have a one-size-fits-all attitude when it comes to lighting. Turn to page 60 to find out more.

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This month, Suzanne Tucker dicusses how important scale and proportion is when creating the perfect interior scheme.

A look at Tim Moore’s stylish bar stool that combines metal and wood to create a seamless looking seat.

Explore a doll’s houseinspired tea room hidden by mountains and the sea.

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Discover a 75,000m2 garden that showcases the relationship between art, landscape and flora, creating a truly unique space.

Spanning an impressive 15,000ft2, Liquid Shard is an outdoor sculpture like no other.

This issue, Liam O’Donnell gives his top tips for adding drama to an interior scheme, drawing inspiration from the Art Deco trend.

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An explanation on why it’s impossible to have a onesize-fits all approach when it comes to retail lighting.

Uncover an unbelievably large sculpture made from thousands of tiny shards of stone.

An exploration on how designers can use zoned flooring techniques to encourage creativity and coworking in any environment.

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Inex reveals a new piece of technology that adds aesthetic value to an interior.

Inex explores a magical bookstore situated in an ancient city in China.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS Inex rounds up this month’s industry must-see events, trade shows, seminars and exciting exhibitions from all over the globe so you never miss a thing.

THE HOTEL SHOW DUBAI

Dubai World Trade Centre (halls 2-8) 16-18 September With over 600 exhibitors from all across the world showcasing products across interiors, lighting and design, technology, security, kitchen and laundry equipment and more, the exhibition provides a 360 view of the market. thehotelshow.com

LANDSCAPE SHOW 2018

Battersea Park, London 18-19 September

Established as the essential trade event, LANDSCAPE attracts garden designers, landscape architects, landscape contractors, local authority landscaping professionals, architects, facilities managers and interior designers from all over the UK and beyond. landscapeshow.co.uk

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BEIRUT ART FAIR

Seaside Arena, Beirut 20-23 September

The 2018 edition of BEIRUT ART FAIR will offer an exceptional and innovative programme that confirms Beirut’s role as one of today’s most vibrant centres of modern and contemporary creation. BEIRUT ART FAIR is the leading platform for the discovery of new artists, trends, galleries, institutions and publications from the ME.NA., thus representing a principal catalyst for artistic development of the region. beirut-art-fair.com

DESIGN CHINA BEIJING

National Agricultural Exhibition Centre 20-25 September In the wake of the incredible growth of Design Shanghai and further to multiple requests for an international event directly serving the design community in the Beijing region, the Design Shanghai team will expand its reach by proudly launching Design China Beijing. designchinabeijing.com

CERSAIE

Bologna, Italy 24-28 September

Cersaie is the international event for designers of ceramic and other surface coverings and bathroom furnishings. cersaie.it

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CREATING BEAUTY AND SERENITY

Interior design by Suzanne Tucker (Tucker & Marks) Room photographs by Edward Addeo Portrait by Michal Venera

Growing up in Santa Barbara with its commanding architecture and significant gardens deeply influenced Suzanne Tucker’s sense of design and led to her graduating from UCLA with a BFA in Design. She worked in London before returning to California and becoming the protegee of legendary Michael Taylor whose larger-than-life interiors took California by storm. In 1986, Suzanne and her partner Timothy F. Marks founded Tucker & Marks and she is now recognised as one of the United States’ leading interior designers.

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

I was all of 26 when I went to work for legendary Designer Michael Taylor. I had a design degree from UCLA and had spent three years in the London office of one of Designer John Fowler’s last assistants, Peter Hood, when I finally got my foot in the door of Michael’s firm as his secretary. Within a month he promoted me to his assistant.

Following Michael’s death in 1986, my husband and business partner, Timothy Marks, and I went on to establish our own firm, Tucker & Marks. In 2010, I started Suzanne Tucker Home with a collection of textiles inspired by my global travels. This, in turn, led to other product categories, including a collection of dinnerware for Royal Limoges, classic stone mantel designs for Chesney’s, fine bed linens for Julia B. and outdoor furniture for Michael Taylor Designs – a wonderful full-circle moment!

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What inspired you to become an interior designer?

My mother will tell you she saw it in me when I was a little girl spending hours rearranging all the ornaments on the Christmas tree.

And growing up in Montecito, the world was my architectural and horticultural oyster! I always took art classes outside of my school curriculum and it was natural for me to gravitate towards the arts, art history, architecture and design when I was in college. It may sound a bit odd, but I didn’t set out with the intention of becoming an interior designer or for that matter even thinking about a career. I followed what I loved, worked for some incredible people, had some wonderful mentors, and it all fell into place.

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

I have a long list of favourites given my passion for architecture and design. The great French Designer Henri Samuel is right up there for his classic European rooms; John Fowler for partnering with Nancy Lancaster and together creating the English country house look (which really came from Nancy’s Virginia roots!); Billy Baldwin for his elegant American style; Albert Hadley for his quintessential eye for editing. Sister Parish because she could inherently and flawlessly arrange furniture in a room.

And finally, Michael Taylor – his mastery of scale and proportion, his use of colour and light, and his knowledge of furniture and antiques were ultimately the most influential to me.

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

Really, it’s not my style that matters. My goal is to create high-end interiors that are tailored to encompass our client’s individual and personal style. Therefore, I’m not easily pigeonholed.

You could define me by adjectives – classic, appropriate, elegant, timeless, comfortable and inviting, which can apply to any home that I design, whether it’s casual or formal.

When it comes to interior design, what do you believe is of utmost importance?

Everything in design is relative and related.

That’s why a designer’s ability to manipulate scale and proportion properly is absolutely critical to achieving beauty and comfort in a room, a house; even a garden. Scale has to do with size, and proportion with balance. When they are off, the dissonance is perceptible, and often uncomfortable. Getting them right is a designer’s greatest success. When they’re spot on, the achieved harmony translates across every style and all tastes.

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

I feel it is critical to work for established interior designers before breaking out on your own. Look back on any of the great designers in interiors, fashion or furniture, they all had the benefit of tutelage under someone in their early career. There are plenty of people who have ‘nice taste’ or ‘a knack of putting things together’, but that means diddlysquat!

Real experience is far more important than any degree in design and especially now when education in design is so lacking in what I consider the basics – the history of design, knowledge of scale and proportion, etc. It’s simply not being taught in schools any longer and getting that hands-on education with a design firm is invaluable.

So, seek out a mentor, ask, listen and learn.

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

I am working on several projects in various stages of completion – a spectacular ranch in Aspen with multiple structures for a dedicated environmentalist, an exquisite 1920s Spanish compound in legendary Pebble Beach, a family vacation home at the Yellowstone Club in Montana, and in San Francisco, a breathtaking penthouse for dear friends, a historic Italianate Renaissance house in Presidio Heights, and another historic French house in Pacific Heights for a large family along with their ‘surf shack’ down the coast and more in New York, Texas and Arkansas!

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In addition, I am putting the finishing touches on a brand-new textile collection for Suzanne Tucker Home.

And then, there is my ongoing involvement with the ICAA (Institute of Classical Architecture & Art) and the San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show.

What is your connection to the San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show? How did you get involved?

I am passionate about the decorative arts and have been a loyal supporter and patron of the San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show since day one. Michael Taylor took me to the very first show, and I’ve missed only one in 37 years! I served on the show’s advisory board and was the Designer Circle Chair for about 10 years.

2018 is my fourth year as Show Chair. Together with Show Director, Ariane Trimuschat, we determine the overall direction and look of the show – the theme, the Designer Vignettes in collaboration with de Gournay, the lectures and book signings – as well as cultivating new dealers.

What do you look for when shopping for antiques?

I have a soft spot for anything with good lines, yummy finishes, deep patina and intriguing provenance. I’m not a purist though, and I definitely believe in marrying contemporary pieces with antiques, modern elements with antiquities and mixing the high with the low.

You should always have something of a certain age in any room – preferably not yourself! tuckerandmarks.com sffas.org 1 7

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his stylish bar stool by Tim Moore is characterised by a contemporary material mix accentuated by the seamless transition of powder-coated metal and beautifully sculpted hardwood showcasing the superb craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

FORM’s metal legs, in a stylish matte black powder coating, give an industrial feel to the design, whilst the contrasting wooden seat with its warm, organic look and gentle curves softens the elegant silhouette of the stool.

With an extra wide curved seating surface, carved and honed from a hardwood block, FORM is designed for comfort. britishdesignshop.com

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Inside this gorgeous setting sits the Monroe armchair. Inspired by one of the most seductive movie icons of all time, Marilyn Monroe, this elegant and chic chair in ‘Millennial Pink’ – a true colour hit currently – gives this feminine tea room a Mid-Century Modern twist.

Just like the Monroe armchair, the Florence stool has a strong presence in the room. With a cylindrical shape and cushioned seat upholstered in velvet fabric, this adds the perfect finishing touch to this doll’s house-inspired tea room. ch-tearoom.com

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These sculptures engage in a subtle dialogue with the gardens, extending the holistic vision behind Enzo Enea’s design concept.

Through the long-term project Art in the Tree Museum, the traditional connection between art and nature is enjoying a revival. Thanks to Enea, a tradition that almost disappeared in the course of the 20th century is once again a focal point for debate and discussion in the art world. The precise choreography of the relationship between art, landscape and flora creates a unique and fascinating sense of space and has a positive influence on the microclimate. As Enea says: “My aim is not decoration, but integration.”

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For this exciting project, highly distinguished representatives of the contemporary international art scene are being acquired continuously. Their sculptures engender in a myriad of facets and forms impressive and memorable sensations of space, colour, and shape – the sculptures in the Tree Museum stand erect set in contrast to the pre-Alpine horizon and lend an arresting and striking tone to the precisely curated garden landscape.

In June 2010, the Tree Museum situated on land near Upper Lake, Zurich, opened its gates. Conceived as an oval-shaped, openair museum which is divided into a series of ‘rooms’, each with their own atmosphere and character, the Tree Museum exhibits individual trees from the collection of Enzo Enea, the Swiss Landscape Architect and a prominent tree collector. The museum’s first mission was to emphasise the exceptional presence, beauty and rarity of the exhibited trees, while on a second, deeper level, Enea’s constellations will help shape visitors’ perception of primordial attributes of life such as time and space, and how these are so intrinsically embedded in the very quintessence of these ancient, venerable trees.

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The idea of creating a tree museum was a natural extension to Enea’s work as a Landscape Architect as many years of intensely observing and studying trees combined with an increasing understanding of how to sense and handle them not only provided the foundation for his reputation in the field, but also instilled in him a boundless admiration and respect for these most extraordinary creations of nature. In order to share these experiences with a wider audience, Enea decided to dedicate a ‘museum’ to his trees, thereby implying that they are equally worthy of the care and attention we usually reserve for objects in such an environment.

His concept of constructing open-air ‘spaces’ – a characteristic of all Enea gardens – allows for trees to be singled out and to become individuals, as visitors are led to walk around these rooms and to observe them from different angles.

The ‘experience’ and sensation evoked by a visit to the Tree Museum will be one created by a multitude of different elements including the magnificence of the trees themselves, the microclimate they create around them, the variety of textures, the effects of spacing and proportions and the landscape architecture in which they are embedded. However, one of the most remarkable and touching characteristics of most trees on view is their age. The awakening to a need for ‘slow life’, and respect and admiration for nature and the environment are key elements evoked by the Tree Museum. Its spirit, its genius loci, will help to ‘externalise’ whatever it is these ancient shapes reflect in our subconscious.

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The museum features approximately 50 trees representing more than 25 varieties, and showing several examples which are more than 100 years old. An aura of immortality and an awareness of time – even more pressing in our world of hectic, notime behavior – become omnipresent and the museum a place of quiet contemplation and observation. Sophisticated techniques influenced by the ancient art of bonsai shaping were applied to transplant and preserve the trees. Another 100 trees and plants are located in the park which surrounds the Tree Museum and serves as a landscape architecture and space laboratory.

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OBSERVING THE WIND

Liquid Shard is a large-scale sculpture that is made out of holographic mylar and monofilament installed across Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. The work spans 15,000ft2. The piece comprises two layers that rise from 15ft off the ground to 115ft in the air.

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This project allows viewers to slow down, and observe the wind slowly undulating and transforming this piece, similar to watching clouds or observing the slow mesmerising motions of sea flora.

The reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, as just the contrasting rhythm of this artwork to the hustle and bustle of downtown adds something unique and positive to the urban environment.

Now Art LA secured Pershing Square which made the display of the project possible while Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics had the privilege of designing this piece specific for this site with the students of AAV School. International architecture students from a diverse range of countries were invited to explore how to engage the site with the movement and material.

The students supported the installation process and were able to follow and observe the creation of this public art piece from its inception to exhibition. poetickinetics.com

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Here Liam O’Donnell, Director of Valdivian Furniture, a British furniture manufacturer that specialises in bespoke, hand-crafted contract furniture, explains how to keep up with the daring and dramatic Art Deco interior trend.

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contrasts and luxurious fabrics. If you’re brave enough to step things up and explore a range of eyecatching materials, textures and furniture pieces, then Art Deco can offer modern, daring and dramatic interior designs. From golden metals to geometric lighting and iconic art pieces, here are some top Art Deco trends to get any space looking spectacular.

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Don’t be afraid to shine

The Art Deco interior trend is all about adding a touch of radiance – lighting fixtures with bright polished metals, mirrored accents and walls, polished wood finishes and glossy paint and glass tops. In particular, opt for striking centrepiece coffee tables in polished bright golds and sophisticated silvers. This will draw attention to the centre of the space and add a unique elegance to a room. If you want to take the shine even further, perhaps consider embellishing a singular wall with geometric mirrors – this creating drama to wow guests and epitomising 1920s Art Deco style.

Bold lighting

Lighting should no longer be considered as an afterthought, but rather an opportunity to bring a touch of artistic flare to a room. Rather than opting for simple spotlighting, dare to be different and choose an extravagant chandelier that catches the eye of everybody that walks into the room. To really capture the theme, opt for a polished bronze light, beautiful patterns and sculpted designs.

Geometric patterns and structured framed designs and hanging bulbs are all great ways to bring Art Deco to the ceiling, ensuring every aspect of the space flows seamlessly.

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Historic Art Deco designs are all about intricate details and artistic expression. A table is not just a wooden block but rather a delicately sculpted and carefully thought-out design with curved legs and sophisticated polishing. A mirror is not just a modern square, but a carefully embellished circular design with an intricate border design. Even fabrics go above and beyond and you can utilise unusual and quirky patterns that clash and yet complement the wider interiors whilst adding exciting texture to the space.

So don’t be boring when it comes to an Art Deco hospitality space – strive to involve elaborate detail in each element of design.

Striking colour

Another way to make your space truly stand out is to opt for bold colours, even when combining these with more neutral tones. Large patterned rugs, bright wall colours and block-coloured sofas can be the perfect way to make a room pop whilst creating new dimensions to the establishment. You can also use bright colours on centrepiece walls by employing geometric wall papers or electric paints.

Go big with art

You can’t have an Art Deco space without art, so don’t leave the walls bare and opt for an extravagant art piece to truly achieve an Art Deco ambience. Contemporary art can offer a great contrast to more traditional Art Deco spaces and bigger pieces are particularly striking.

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Daniel Swannack, UK Retail Sales and Marketing Director at Fagerhult, discusses what to expect from retail lighting in the coming years.

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t is widely recognised that in-store shopping is a social activity, helping to fulfil our requirement for leisure and entertainment, as well as commerce.

Retailers are focused on creating destination stores to help drive brand engagement and further stimulate the customers’ propensity to buy, not only the product being sold in the store but also into the brand itself. Lighting plays a huge role in this visual conversation – by enticing the customer with dynamic window displays and helping navigate their way through the store. Lighting can draw the customers towards product displays that are carefully washed in intensely focused light, delivering high contrast ratios between

display and circulation areas. A space dressed in a comfortable ambient light level will ensure prolonged dwell times and evoke warm emotions.

Considered lighting design is fundamental to a successful retail environment, not only in terms of helping create beautiful shops that deliver long-term profitability but also in reducing energy and the associated costs.

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enable manufacturers to miniaturise their luminaires, in turn, allowing lighting designers to be more creative, highlighting the finest of the store and product details.

The future of retail lighting is more exciting than ever as a result of the development of this technology, which can deliver vast benefits to the retailer. LEDs enable designers to create spaces that help draw emotion and enrich the shopping experience, picking out product displays with such impact and vibrancy that they are impossible to miss when navigating the store.

In conjunction with the development of LED, lighting controls are changing the parameters of in-store illumination.

Variations in colour temperature, intensity, pre-set scenes for times of the day or year is no longer the prohibitively complex and expensive undertaking. They can now be set using intuitive smartphone apps or remotely from the site via a gateway solution. In areas such as changing rooms, via a simple switch, the user can transform their own lit environment.

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Not only is LED lighting used to help retailers sell their product, it is also fundamental in reducing the carbon impact of their store portfolio. LED technology revolutionised the lighting industry and continues to deliver everincreasing energy savings over traditional light sources, such as halogen and metal halide. It is vital that each retail lighting project has energy efficiency at its core and strives to go beyond the Governmentset targets to reduce the carbon impact across the retail sector. This focus is not only a result of Governmentdriven legislation but through customers wanting I N E X

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Changing rooms are a very hot topic and for good reason. It is known that as much as 60% of the buying decisions are made in them. When strategically positioned in changing rooms, LED luminaires can help reduce the appearance of ageing through enhancing the natural skin tone and reducing unwanted shadows. This is then boosted by washing the customer in a warm, soft and high-quality light that shows off the clothes and makes the changing 6 4

room experience invaluable. We are now integrating technology in changing rooms that encourages customer engagement by creating lit environments which replicate daily activities. This is achieved via scene switches, labelled with activities such as office and dinner or school and bedtime for children’s fitting rooms. These scenarios have different lighting effects and can be selected to suit what the customers are trying on. Increasing customer interaction has become a key part of our lighting design offer, tailoring specific controls solutions and allowing consumers to make better buying decisions. This level of customer control is now being transferred to the shop floor – allowing customers to stand in front of mirrors with specific levels of intensity, a variety of colours.

Understanding each zone within a store and the lighting concept that works within them is also key to a cohesive and stimulating store environment. More retailers are adding ‘storein-store’ concepts, integrating coffee shops, salons and even car dealerships, all of which require considered lighting design.

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Lighting is subjective not just because of personal design preference, which over time is often manipulated by marketing, but also because of ageing the way our eyes react to light is fundamentally different. Therefore, it is impossible to have a one-size-fits-all approach to retail lighting design.

A prime example of this is that when working with department stores we have to be mindful that their customer demographic can span 60 years or more. Therefore, the challenge is balancing the latest trends, often calling for higher contrast ratios and more drama, with a solution that is more utilitarian, softening the edges and increasing the ambient levels.

As a result of the online shopping tsunami, coupled with the rising business and lease rates, it is no surprise that the high street is having a tough time. Many retailers are reducing their store footprints and cutting down their estates to combat this financial black hole. This means that the physical space they have left needs to represent the ambitions of the brand and enable their customer to engage with them in a way that other forms of commerce fall short.

Stores need to stimulate the senses, evoke emotions and provide inspiring lifestyle spaces. We are in the era of omnichannel retailing and we need to accept that stores cannot offer the same level of convenience that online can, but when done well, can more than make up for it in experience. fagerhult.com

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EXPLORING THE EVOLUTION OF ZONING The demand for flexible working spaces that encourage collaboration and the generation of innovative ideas, is ever-increasing. As a result, spaces are now evolving beyond open-plan layouts into multipurpose spaces. These involve the creation of different ‘zones’ that support many different working purposes.

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A famous quote from Steve Jobs reads: “Ideas don’t happen in the boardroom, they happen in the corridors.” It’s proven that collaboration comes more naturally in an office where there are no barriers.

This school of thought sparked the shift towards the open-plan office, which has dominated office design for the past half a century. The removal of barriers allows different teams to mix and share ideas.

Taking out internal walls in offices also helps to enlarge the space and allows more natural light into the area, which is known to increase performance.

While there are notable benefits associated with an open office plan, this layout has been used for over 50 years and is no longer a perfect fit for everyone.

It is now evolving further into more flexible spaces to meet the demands of modern-day business and its employees.

A key challenge for companies is responding to the needs of millennials who will make up around 50% of the worldwide workforce in 10 years. Many companies have expressed concerns around the difficulty in attracting and retaining this generation.

In a Forbes blog, Erica Anderson, Author of Growing Great Employees: Turning Ordinary People into Extraordinary Performers, states: that “for millennial workers ‘meaning, flexibility and challenge’ are key to engaging their hearts and minds.”

As a result, many organisations are adopting multi-space environments that can include breakout creative spaces, sofa areas and private areas or booths for more concentrated work. But this gives rise to a new challenge. How do we create different areas or zones within a working environment without using walls?

Let’s talk ‘floorless’ design

Ultimately, designers want to create beautiful spaces that are also practical and robust enough for office environments.

The concept around these flexible or smart offices is to develop distinct yet connected areas for people to work and interact. One way to perfectly demarcate different areas is through the use of flooring, lighting and furnishings.

As a result, flooring solutions like luxury vinyl tile (LVT) are growing in popularity for this kind of installation, mainly due to their versatility and durability. Having a wide range of colours to choose from helps designers to create more varied design possibilities. The use of different colours in flooring designs means that users can easily differentiate between each work area.

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Some designers may have shied away from using hard floors in office spaces in the past over noise concerns.

But there are simple ways around this. LVT collections can come with backing that helps to minimise noise, at Interface this is known as Sound Choice.

To create distinct yet connected zones within multipurpose spaces, designers are now also increasingly demanding hard and soft flooring that blends beautifully together and functions as part of a modular design system within a space.

What’s next?

Office design has clearly gone through a process of marked evolution and it raises the question of what’s next when it comes to trends and ways of working? The spirit of collaboration is one which is definitely here to stay and we’re increasingly seeing ceilings being used as a ‘fifth wall’ when it comes to design.

Wherever the next trends appear it’s all about selecting designs that inspire and boost creativity in a workplace. interface.com

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The circular shape of Beosound Edge allows for two placement options.

On the floor as a stunning centrepiece, amplifying and blending in with the colours of the furniture standing next to it, or placed on the wall as a true gravity-defying statement that divides spaces in the home. Proximity sensors detect when you get close to the speaker, discreetly illuminating the aluminium touch interface. Adjusting the sound is as magical as the sound coming from it – you gently roll Beosound Edge forwards and backwards to increase and decrease the volume. Softly to change the volume moderately, while a stronger touch will change it more dramatically. Let go, and it gently rolls back to its original position.

“With Beosound Edge, we are bringing forward a timeless design masterpiece that inspires the imagination with an interaction and experience never before seen in home audio. From a distance it is monolithic and discreet, hiding everything that suggests technology, yet it is unforgettable in sound performance punching above and beyond what you would expect for the size of the speaker,” says Bang & Olufsen Concept Manager, Kresten Bjørn Krab-Bjerre.

Debuting the world’s first Active Bass Port

Drawing on acoustical technologies from Bang & Olufsen’s advanced BeoLab portfolio, Beosound Edge is surprisingly powerful despite its compact footprint.

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To deliver a powerful sound experience at high volume, Beosound Edge debuts a ground-breaking acoustical technology named the Active Bass Port1. The Active Bass Port unites two classical concepts of loudspeaker design, the so-called ‘closed-box’ design and the ‘ported design’. The acoustic analogy resembles that of a car’s spoiler that automatically raises as the car speeds up.

When playing at lower volumes, it is using the closed cabinet principle for the most accurate sound reproduction, and as you turn up the volume, the Active Bass Port opens to output more energised bass.

Design by distilling

Since the 1950s, Bang & Olufsen has been pioneering the use of aluminium making it almost synonymous with the brand.

Remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail are required to achieve the perfect circular frame and to polish the exterior to a flawless finish. To add an element of magic, Bang & Olufsen has built the physical touch interface into the aluminium frame by lasering microscopic holes invisible to the eye just allowing light to shine through.

To contrast the polished aluminium body, Beosound Edge comes with a matte black fabric cover, easily exchangeable as Bang & Olufsen will introduce new on-trend fabric colours over time. The black fabric surface almost draws you in – an illusion created by minimising the transition between the two surfaces and using matte fabric to contrast the reflective shine from the aluminium ring.

“It looks quite surreal as an object, because of the sudden depth change. A gap between the two materials would have allowed a tolerance to exist. Here, there is no tolerance, and the in-between space does not exist anymore which is amazing,” says Anastassiades. He elaborates on the speaker design: “We constantly pushed ourselves to distil the idea of removing layers upon layers until what remained was a visibly pure and simple object. Because what happens when you experience highly visual complex products is an initial impact, but once the novelty of that impact dies there is nothing left. With visually simple products, there is nothing there to give you that first attraction. No visual disturbance. But when you see it the second time around you suddenly pay attention and by the third encounter you become even more intrigued,” concludes Anastassiades. bang-olufsen.com 9 1

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AN OASIS WHERE THE MIND AND SOUL CAN BE REJUVENATED Wutopia Lab recently designed an entirely white Zhongshu Bookstore in Xi’an – one of the most ancient cities in China which used to be the capital for 13 dynasties – with 300 tonnes of steel and 30,000m of light strips.

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PROJECT AREA: 1886m2 PROJECT LOCATION: Xi’an, Shanxi, China

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Wutopia Lab decided to make a reading paradise over the ‘clouds’, with a light and streamlined free space, but in order to follow the restrictions of fire codes, Wutopia Lab had to challenge the traditional types and materials of the bookshelf.

For the first time, Wutopia Lab used 5mm-thick steel plates to customise curved bookshelves. After precise structural calculations, the steel frame that is hidden behind the foundation is used as the support of the structure. The over 3000m-long steel-plated bookshelf floats in the air as a cantilevered structure. Digital concepts and technologies are used in order to realise such a soft and free space – each piece of steel plate has been optimised through programming, processed

by CNC machine tools, and then assembled on site according to the numbering.

The free-flowing bookshelf outlined by a curve has a total of 10 levels, making full use of the corners of the public reading area. The rounded chamfers leave the space with no sharp corners, the back panel is made by a translucent acrylic; whereas the book recommendation area of the white bookstore has triangular steel plates suspended with a slender screw, so that the books displayed above seem to float in the air.

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The floor slab here was replaced with a glass floor in order to mimic an illusion of water. The space underneath it holds a room for reading, meetings or a mini conference. This invisible academy and the visible pantheon together form the centre of Zhongshu Bookstore – an oasis where the mind and soul can be rejuvenated and set free.

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Zhongshu Bookstore’s children’s library is a crystal structure hidden in the forest.

It was inspired by the trees and animal silhouettes of the ninecoloured deer that protect the children’s wonderland. Children can find their own hidden entrances, a hidden world of playful tricks and caves with blue skies and starry nights. This is a world for children.

Zhongshu Bookstore has ensured that the core shopping area is not only a quiet zone, but also a motion zone based on the streamline and operation of the cinema combined with the coffee and meal service with more dining tables and booths.

The bookstore, thus, is creatively merged with the cinema.

The design and construction of Zhongshu Bookstore, which lasted 600 days, is not only the transcendence of Zhongshu Bookstore itself, but also represents the great urban revival that Xi’an is currently experiencing. wutopia-lab.divisare.pro

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THE INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW RETURNS FOR 2018 The luxury boutique hotel industry’s bestloved show – the Independent Hotel Show, presented by James Hallam Insurance Brokers – returns to Olympia, London, from 16 to 17th October loaded with content designed to inspire hoteliers.

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Keep ahead of the game and see the ‘Hotel Room of the Future’ at this year’s show.

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An eye for design

300 market-leading suppliers to the luxury boutique hotel industry will be at the show. Always relevant, always dedicated – the carefully curated selection of exhibitors never fails to impress the best hoteliers.

Engage with interior experts and craftsmen and be inspired to create distinctive designs and experiences for your discerning guests. Envelope yourself in eclectic wallpaper design or reflect on creative glassware.

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Find a feast for the eyes in every corner, with design partners providing a backdrop of visuallyarresting spaces and innovative furnishings.

Central networking space the Lobby, powered by Criton and designed by Cappellini, promises to take visitors to a curious place ‘between imagination and reality’.

The Suite, a retreat for VIP hoteliers, speakers and show partners, will display interiors featuring bold colours and eccentric prints by partner Valdivian.

On the Innovation Stage, in partnership with eviivo, find tropical murals and clever colour palettes designed by Elli Pop. Listen to the journey of the ‘Hotel Room of the Future’, panel discussions on ‘Designing the 21st century’ or hear refreshing opinions on what ‘experience’ really means to today’s consumer.

Observe on-trend tactile velvets and metallic accents at the sofa.com-designed Business Theatre, in partnership with Sky. Here, learn how to create an authentic brand through design, play the reservation game to get the most out of your booking technology and embrace ‘placemaking’ giving your hotel personality and purpose.

Be bold in the unique Meeting Space, designed by Galapagos, and take part in ‘speed networking’ sessions. For young hoteliers, female entrepreneurs, those seeking financial guidance or aiming to build relationships with regional businesses, there are sessions for everyone.

Talking tech

Glean even more from the show and tune into the IHTech Quest. New for this year, the IHTech Quest, powered by innovative hotel management software provider NewBook, will flaunt the latest market-leading technology and solutions for improving the guest experience with guidance from partners including Hotelhero, Avvio, Vivid, Criton Apps, Core Optimisation, eviivo, Hoteltime UK and Panasonic.

The Independent Hotel Show Awards, in association with Sky, showcase excellence from across the independent, boutique and luxury hotel market. The winners of Independent Hotelier and Outstanding New Hotel will be announced on Tuesday 16th October.

To register to attend the Independent Hotel Show 2018 and submit your votes, visit the website below. independenthotelshow.co.uk

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Desired Designs Discover new ways to use botanical prints in interior schemes.

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INKY FLORAL CUSHION

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Update any interior instantly with this striking floral cushion. The inky colouring makes it a chic addition. £30 artwow.co

ARTHOUSE MOMOKA VELVET CUSHION

This double-sided soft velvet-effect cushion features a dramatic floral pattern. £15 arthouse.com

BEAUTY REMAINS

This double-sided, weather-resistant outdoor cushion is perfect to add a little style to an outdoor seating area. £49.50 botanicalcushions.com

MULTI-COLOURED EMBROIDERED FLOOR CUSHION

Add a touch of colour and a little bit of sunshine to an interior with this handmade Indian embroidered floor cushion. £19.99 boutiquecamping.com I N E X

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The pillow cover is designed using a timeless classic motif and patterns, giving it a contemporary look with a fresh bright colour palette. £17 en.dawanda.com

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ROSIE CAT CUSHION

Quirky and original, this Wraptious Rosie Cat Cushion by Katharine Baxter features a colourful floral cat design in a collage style inspired by Mexican ‘Day of the Dead’ designs. £25.95 hurnandhurn.com

PEONY VELVET CUSHION

Pure cushion art, this full-on, large-scale floral cushion will add instant glam and panache to any room. £45 frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

RENAISSANCE FLORAL CUSHION

Parrot tulips, carnations, roses, daffodil and honeysuckle combine against a deep black background to create this stunning cushion. Like a Renaissance painting, the flowers are vibrant yet the colours and dramatic, deep and heavily contrasted. £45 frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk 1 2 1

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This handcrafted chair would be the perfect finishing touch in a garden room or conservatory. £POA oficinainglesa.com

ROCHEFORT FAUTEUIL

The red hue of this chair will add a sense of grandeur to any room it’s placed in. £POA oficinainglesa.com

COCKTAIL CHAIR

This cocktail chair is a fantastic statement piece for the bedroom, living room or office. £450 perchupholstery.com

SELF WING CHAIR

With a beautiful sinuous outside back, button detail and long, slender legs, the Self is magnificent to behold from all angles. £POA rume.co.uk

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Beautiful and bright, this sofa will be an ideal focal point for a living room. £POA rume.co.uk

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This armchair is a great way to add a pop of colour to an interior scheme. £890 smithersofstamford.com

FLORA DINING CHAIR – ZINC

For a dining chair with plenty of style and character, look no further than the Flora. The gentle curves of its frame are bang on trend. £523 sweetpeaandwillow.com

FLORAL PRINT SOFA

This elegantly designed floral sofa will add a playful touch to an interior scheme. £POA willowandhall.co.uk

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This deluxe traditional seaside deckchair is made of a strong timber frame that is finished with teak oil for extra stability when seated. £120 artwow.co

ANDES ARMCHAIR

With polished brass legs and cotton velvet fabric, this chair will be a strong and graceful addition to any home. £POA brabbu.com

DUKONO RARE II ARMCHAIR

A nailhead trim wraps around this high-back lounge chair, making it pop against the synthetic leather. £POA brabbu.com

ANTIBODI CHAISE LONGUE

The petals, in double-sided fabric create a structural upholstery, which is fixed to the stainless steel frame. £POA chaplins.co.uk

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This super-stylish sofa will be an ideal focal point in any room. £1624.99 iansnow.com

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MYK POUF ROSES

150 handmade rosebuds made from different merino wool ensure this pouffe will be a gorgeous addition any space. £POA myk-berlin.com

VINTAGE CHAIR

Recycled yellow vintage chair/armchair upholstered with over 270 handmade pompoms. These bobbles are made of highquality merino wool wrapped in floral design. £POA myk-berlin.com

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This fun vintage stool is covered in 35 wool pompoms made to look like flowers. £POA myk-berlin.com

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

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ZOFFANY PAINT - UNIQUE, CAPTIVATING AND EFFORTLESSLY SOPHISTICATED Paint has the power to transform a space, so with its two established paints, Style Library Contract is well placed to provide designers with the tools to curate outstanding interiors.

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handwritings of each of our design studios.

This integrity in design allows us to develop side by side the Zoffany Alchemy of Colour palette at the same time as the fabric and wallpaper collections. Together, our paint collections provide our clients with ultimate creative freedom from one reliable source.”

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This level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is equally present in Zoffany; synonymous with rich pigment and striking scenes of colour with brand’s Alchemy of Colour featuring opulent greens in the form of ‘Poison’ and ‘Serpentine’, burning reds like ‘Koi Carp’ and striking deep yellows like ‘Tiger’s Eye’.

Epitomising this progression in interiors, the dynamic Zoffany highlight colours are presented as clean, empowering shades that can invigorate any setting.

Offsetting the pronounced feature tones, are more subtle, muted colours such as ‘Half Smoked Pearl’, ‘Hessian Green’ and ‘Taylor’s Grey’. The movement towards darker backdrops within contemporary interior schemes invited Style Library Contract to reintroduce black into the range for this launch. Style Library Contract explored the different aesthetic effects of this renowned colour and have embodied its abilities to both enliven and cool a scheme within two varied saturations – ‘Vine Black’ and ‘Bone Black’.

To create this palette, the Zoffany design team set up their ‘alchemists’ studio, with the intention to distil colour back to its original essence. Extracting natural plant dyes and crushing minerals to create their own pigments that emanate the jewel-like colours found in silk documents within the Zoffany archive, they composed an extraordinary diversity of rich and complex colours, and experimented with these hues across a mixture of exquisite yarns. The ‘Alchemy of Colour’ work has defined and curated a palette of pure colours that are intrinsic to Zoffany and will transcend all product categories, inspiring dramatic interiors.

Peter Gomez, Head of the Zoffany studio, commented at the launch of Alchemy of Colour: “These pure colours have been singing through our wallcoverings and fabrics since AW16, but this is the first time we have transformed these hues into paint colours. The development of this launch required meticulously blending tones to create authentic shades of new neutrals, earthy greens and salient highlight colours.”

Concentrated colours traditionally sat within entertaining and occasional rooms, but as colour confidence has evolved, bold tones are now being adopted into bedrooms and bathrooms. stylelibrary.com/paint/zoffany-paint/ 0203 457 5862 info@stylelibrarycontract.com

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MAINTAINING FIRE SAFETY WITH AUTOMATED GLASS DOORS

Bespoke structural glass specialist, Ion Glass, introduces fully automated frameless glass fire doors.

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ire-rated doors are a legal requirement in almost all commercial buildings and most multi-accommodation premises, especially blocks of flats, sheltered accommodation and houses of multiple occupancy.

The concept is obvious, a strategically placed fire door is the key component in passive fire protection, compartmentalising different areas of the building and preventing a fire from spreading.

Creating a fire door from structural glass retains the visual advantages of glass compared to a more

traditional wooden door, whilst offering excellent levels of protection in the event of a fire. In contemporary buildings where structural glass is a key component, or renovations where maintaining the light flow and retaining the integrity of the original architecture is important, installing glass fire doors is the ideal solution.

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Ion Glass was commissioned to install automatic glass fire doors at Hastings Library as part of a multi-million-pound refurbishment project of this Grade II Listed building. The scheme was designed to bring new life into this landmark heritage property, retaining the original features whilst creating a modern and vibrant community library in the heart of the town.

Ion’s brief was to design and install a series of bespoke frameless fire-rated glass doors with 30 minutes integrity and automatic operation in the event of a fire. Each set of individual double doors provides easy access to all floors for visitors to the library but will close automatically in an emergency.

Ion was also responsible for installing arched overhead transoms in fire-rated glass above the doors, retaining the aesthetics and original architecture of the building without compromising the full integrity and fire safety of the building.

As part of the overall project, Ion supplied and installed fire-rated glass panels set into hardwood surrounds around the lift shaft and glass infill panels on either side of the doors, also offering 30 minutes protection in the event of a fire.

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it has taken this one step further and has pioneered a design that combines the sleek and minimal nature of frameless glass doors with the technology of full automation in the event of a fire.

Fire doors for Gravetye Manor Hotel

Gravetye Manor is a privately owned hotel dating back to 1598 in Sussex. The building has been restored to maintain the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful wood panelling and carved stonework. Upgrading the hotel to meet current regulations required the installation of fire doors between the entrance lounge and the main reception and stairway.

Ion installed a full automatic fire door system for the hotel, comprising double doors within a frameless glass screen set into a bespoke European oak surround.

The pivot glass doors are both held open by recessed floor springs in normal day-today use, allowing easy passage of guests and staff. In the event of a fire alarm or any interruption to the power supply the doors close automatically, offering a full half hour of fire protection, preventing the spread of fire between the two main areas of the hotel. ionglass.co.uk 0345 658 9988 I N E X

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WELCOME TO THE ‘DREAM TEAM’ LATEXPLAN NA

Mapei has introduced Latexplan NA, a two-part, fast-setting, smoothing and levelling compound to the ever-popular ‘dream team’ range of levelling compounds.

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A single unit (20kg bag and 4.4-litre bottle) will cover approximately 5m² when installed at a thickness of 3mm. The versatility of Latexplan NA means it can be applied over numerous

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substrates, including over most existing adhesive residues including bitumen, is suitable for use onto plywood substrates and Mapeproof ESM and Mapeproof One Coat surface DPMs usually without priming. Once applied, Latexplan NA can receive light foot traffic after approximately 60 minutes and is ready to receive floorcoverings after four hours, depending on the ambient temperature.

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Latexplan NA can also be used in conjunction with underfloor heating and can be applied below surface-applied damp-proof membranes when presmoothing of uneven surfaces is required.

Latexplan NA joins Latexplan Trade and Latexplan Trade Fast in the ultimate ‘dream team’ of levelling compounds, offering complete peace of mind for your flooring project in both residential and commercial installations. mapei.co.uk info@mapei.co.uk 0121 508 6970

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NEW PODE FURNITURE RANGE AT THE IQ FURNITURE SHOWROOM Pode is a fresh furniture design collective that offers interior designers a fresh and modern approach to designer furniture.

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he key inspiration behind the Pode furniture design is to keep designer furniture fun, colourful and more available to a wide range of project scales. The simple yet effective designer furniture collection includes a full array of home furniture including sofas, armchairs, living furniture and accessories.

Another key design feature of the Pode collection is the range of upholstery and fabrics.

Pode offers a broad range that includes both beautiful bespoke fabrics as well as supple leathers. The fabrics can then be combined together in one piece or offer contrasting piping

on a sofa, for instance, or statement cushions.

The Melloo sofa is an inviting contemporary sofa which is available in either three sofa designs or a configuration can be created with modular elements. The piece at the showroom is a modular configuration, combining a two-seater sofa with an angled corner element.

This larger sofa design then works well in the corner of a room without taking up additional floor space with a floor chaise lounge element.

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that extra touch of detail to the piece making the sofa a favourite for detailfocused designers. The designer sofa is then finished with a large Puff cushion from the Pode range.

The Sparkle armchair from Pode is also available to view at the Amersham showroom. Sparkle is available in two sizes; Sparkle One (with a lower back) and Sparkle Two (with a higher back).

The Sparkle Two armchair is on show in a dark grey velvet. The short stack velvet offers a soft and smooth chair with dimension and texture.

The design of the piece harks back to the retro era but the design is sculpted to modern living with an organically-designed seat and a wide choice of design options.

Materials can be selected for both the cushion and body, as well as there being the choice of stitching details and the swivel base.

Thanks to its detailing and structure the Sparkle armchair would not look out of place in either a living space or a home office design.

As well as these beautiful statement pieces, the showroom has the full collection of Pode upholstery and finishes at the Buckinghamshire showroom for you to browse and select from. Our helpful product specifiers will be on hand to offer advice and guidance for your interior scheme and can lend their experience to help you select the right pieces for the aesthetic you are looking to achieve.

Contact IQ Furniture to book a personal appointment at the showroom and see these fantastic new pieces for yourself. iqfurniture.co.uk hello@iqfurniture.co.uk 01494 722880 I N E X

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NEW FLOORING SAMPLES

New wood flooring samples have joined the selection at the Kährs Design Studio in London. Additions to the sampling include Kährs’ new Scandi-inspired whitewashed oak designs, Nouveau Lace and Harmony Shell. Also joining the sampling is a new timeless French Pattern design, recently shortlisted in the ‘International Design & Architecture Awards’ for the Best Hard Flooring award.

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hite-toned Lace and Shell join the Kährs range this year as Scandinavian-influenced flooring, decor and soft furnishings continue to be a popular choice for interiors. Lace joins Kährs’ Classic Nouveau collection, a collection of bestselling wood floor designs that have been refined through brushing, staining and a distinctive bevel on all four edges. Shell mirrors the white nuances of Lace, but in a three-strip format which works particularly well in smaller interior spaces, giving the illusion of a larger space.

The new, timeless French Pattern design benefits from a ‘ready-to-install’ format

for a more efficient installation in comparison to a traditional French pattern floor. The design is available in two colours, a golden brown ‘Castello Rovere’ and a rich, smokey ‘Castello Fumo’.

The Kährs Design Studio is in the heart of London’s architectural and interior design community, Clerkenwell. Located at 5 Albemarle Way, with a roof terrace overlooking

St John’s Priory, the studio showcases over 200 large Kährs engineered wood flooring samples – ranging from clean to expressive, rustic designs. Specification appointments and CPDs can be booked between 9am and 5pm at the Kährs Design Studio by calling the Kährs office. kahrsflooring.com 0239 245 3045 sales@kahrs.com

BLANCO’S RICKY CLARKE STARS IN CHARITY BOXING MATCH

The new online furniture label that unites the artistry of the most talented British designers with the skills of the best local craftsmen and women, British Design Shop (BDS), has joined the British Furniture Manufacturers Association (BFM). “To us, British design is all about combining strong British talent, craftsmanship, materials and sustainable practices, to create a truly authentic product,” comments Nick Powell, Managing Director at the BDS. “The IT IS Great British Furniture logo will be displayed on our stand at Decorex in September as we feel it is important to increase the awareness of where your products are made.”

One of BLANCO UK’s Warehouse Operatives, Ricky Clarke, has taken part in a charity boxing match, organised by Ultra White Collar Boxing, to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Ultra White Collar Boxing is designed to encourage people to get fit and try a new experience. They offer free fitness training programmes for eight weeks for those who sign up to compete in one of the events across the country. Ricky Clarke signed up for an event and received training in different techniques in the buildup to the fight. Ultra White Collar Boxing has raised £10m for Cancer Research UK since 2013. Ricky’s fight has raised funds to contribute to this total, along with many other matches across the UK.

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BLANCO INTRODUCES NEW FARMHOUSE-STYLE CERAMIC SINK AND COMPLEMENTARY TAP PORTFOLIO

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KICK BACK AND RELAX WITH LYNDON’S BREAKOUT FURNITURE

Traditional farmhouse style with a modern twist; BLANCO VILLAE ceramic sinks and VICUS taps are the latest additions to the BLANCO family.

Designed for both traditional and modern design schemes, the sinks come in three bowl formats.

The large 795 single and 795 double bowl require standard apron installation, while the one-anda-half bowl, VILLAE 340/180-U, can be both inset and undermount. Designed to complement the new ceramic sinks is the VICUS range of taps. The family consists of the VICUS twin lever, the VICUS bridge twin lever and the VICUS single lever spray.

When it comes to furnishing breakout spaces, Lyndon offers a variety of solutions. From modular seating, and a variety of chairs that can be simply positioned around a central low table, to high tables with stools, Lyndon’s breakout collection is perfect. It’s equally popular for collaborating and brainstorming with co-workers, working flexibly, and holding huddle meetings.

Combining high and low back soft seating, Arthur CityScape provides the perfect breakout seating. The option of high back seating offers the intimacy and privacy necessary when working in solitude or making phone calls, whilst the low back option proposes seating for relaxation and informal meeting areas.

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THE EVOLUTION OF CHRISTOPHER HYDE LIGHTING

Christopher Hyde Lighting, a leading London lighting specialist, has excelled at providing lighting for a wide range of interiors.

Its handmade lights have been installed across the world, from luxury yachts and grand hotels to palaces at home and abroad. In the past year, the company’s range of products has been updated, bringing a fresh perspective to the proud heritage of the long-established brand.

A stunning contemporary range of handmade Italian chandeliers, pendants and table lamps are available in a variety of different finishes.

These exciting new ranges will complement the hugely popular traditional collections familiar to Christopher Hyde Lighting’s customers.

CENTURY OFFICE CREATES NEW WORKPLACE FOR TAYLOR WIMPEY

Century Office recently took on one of its largest projects; to contribute to the refurbishment of Taylor Wimpey’s new offices in Brentwood, Essex. Century Office’s Javelin desk was chosen to create a sleek, modern and functional working environment due to its customisable nature – there are 13 different finishes to choose from as well as the option of sliding tops, screens, power modules and powdered feet. Customised seating, meeting tables and store walls were also specified in order to make the office ergonomic while maximising the available space. century-office.co.uk

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CONCORD RISES WITH THE TIDE

BRITISH CERAMIC TILE BRINGS STYLE TO LONDON’S WEST END

Sylvania has launched Concord Tide, a range of linear luminaires for application in retail, museums and galleries. Combining the latest LED technology with optimised lens technology, Tide’s miniaturised lighting units can be housed within existing track or alternatively recessed into a ceiling to provide a unique architectural lighting solution. There are three ways the Concord Tide can be represented; Symmetric for subtle ambient lighting around perimeters, Asymmetric for vertical illuminance and wall-washing and Double Asymmetric for corridor applications where both sides need to be lit. Additionally, Concord Tide is available as a non-dimmable solution as standard or as a DALI dimmable version for those who want to create varying looks and ambiences.

British Ceramic Tile has expanded its hospitality portfolio with the transformation of the historic Strand Palace Hotel, bringing a sense of luxury to the timeless building. The bathroom floors were updated with British Ceramic Tile’s stunning Illusion floor tile, a luxurious and practical floorcovering solution. Illusion features a 3D, three-tone block effect to bring floors to life, and is available in a 331 x 331mm size. Chosen by the client thanks to its eye-catching geometric design, Illusion was also specified due its many practical benefits. Hardwearing and water resistant, the ceramic tile is perfectly suited to a wetroom environment. britishceramictile.com/specification 0207 490 0338

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SILENTFLOR FLOORING IMPROVES ACOUSTICS AT NEWPORT PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEW SEATING RANGES COMBINE DESIGN FLAIR WITH FUNCTIONALITY

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Concrete-effect Silentflor acoustic sheet vinyl flooring from Polyflor was chosen to refurbish the reception area at St Andrew’s Primary School in Newport, South Wales. 84m² of Silentflor flooring in the Dark Grey Concrete was fitted in the school’s reception, meeting room and office areas. The Silentflor range includes 36 stunning designs in a 3.7mm gauge and 0.65mm wear layer sheet format. The collection’s eight contemporary concrete and 12 abstract designs have been specifically developed to achieve a modern ontrend look. Silentflor is a robust collection that achieves 19 dB impact sound reduction and has been created for a wide range of heavy traffic commercial interiors.

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Komac by Boss Design has unveiled three exciting new seating ranges. They feature an ergonomic task chair Tauro, designed to offer maximum ergonomic support and comfort, complete with instinctive adjustments, Arty – a lounge and stackable chair completely crafted in wood – and contemporary curved chair, Loop Maxi, that meets the demands of more relaxed settings. Attuned to the importance of user comfort and wellbeing, all three ranges are grounded in practicality without compromising the brand’s vibrant edge. These latest additions meet the versatile needs of the modern workplace and learning environments, whilst reflecting the softer design trend that currently prevails in both sectors.

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